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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7351905 | Apparatus for powering an electronic musical instrument Apparatus for providing electrical power to signal conditioner circuitry inside a musical instrument having a signal output jack mounted thereon to carry a conditioned music signal via a signal cable to a remote location. The power source is a battery mounted inside... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7303077 | Carrying case providing privacy and light shade for a screen of a laptop computer A carrying case providing privacy and light shade for a screen of a laptop computer disposed therein. The carrying case includes top and bottom portions movable between closed and open positions, and panels disposed on the interior surface of the case top portion an... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7243017 | Method for controlling internal combustion engine emissions A method for controlling internal combustion engine emissions, including the steps of reading signals from sensors in an engine exhaust manifold and catalytic converter exhaust, an upstream one of the sensors being provided with an air-fuel mixture setpoint, compari... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7239034 | Engine driven power inverter system with cogeneration A combined heat and AC power generating system is disclosed having black start capability for the full time, simultaneous production of both electricity and heat. Heat generated within the system is captured and used for heating applications such as heating building... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7175868 | Assembly and method for demolding a body of frozen confection A method for demolding a body of frozen confection encased in a flexible disposable mold includes the steps of slicing the mold, applying heat to the mold sufficient to soften a surface portion of the body of confection to permit the mold to slip from the body, dire... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7094298 | Apparatus and method for welding overlapping water-proof membranes to each other Apparatus for heat welding together thermoplastic membranes mounted on a surface includes a frame, a support member connected to the frame, a nozzle mounted on the support member to receive heated air, weld wheels mounted on the support member adjacent to, and immed... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7077534 | Soft box assembly and pole support assembly therefor A soft box assembly for disposition around a light source for illuminating a subject to be photographed, including a ring, a mounting member for disposition on the ring and pivotally connected to the ring, and movable between a first position in the plane of the rin... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6916418 | Assembly and method for purifying water at a point of use and apparatus and method for testing same A cavitation assembly for purification of drinking water includes a generally cylindrically-shaped open-ended tube for flow of water therethrough, the tube comprising a transducer for converting electrical energy to acoustic energy and transmitting ultrasound throug... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6823810 | Wireless ballast water monitoring and reporting system and marine voyage data recorder system A ballast water monitoring and reporting system for seagoing vessels includes a sensor for monitoring a selected parameter of a ballast water system component and transmitting an electronic signal indicative of a condition of the parameter, a distal acoustic modem f... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6782765 | Fluid flow transducer module and assembly A fluid flow transducer module includes a fluid flow conduit having an inlet for receiving fluid, a transducer for measuring rate of flow of the fluid, an interface in communication with the transducer and adapted to receive rate of flow measurements from the transd... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6457483 | Process and fixture for ascertaining pressure losses In a fixture for ascertaining pressure losses in a pressure line (3) which can be blocked for a selectable unit of time by means of shut-off valves (11, 13), in which the consumers (4, 5) are connected to the pressure line (3) and the pressure line (3) is... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6440529 | Grid structure reinforcement for roads This invention relates to a grid structure (1) for reinforcement in road building, with crossing strands of warp and woof. The openings of the grid are traversed by longitudinal-laminar belts of textile material, leaving free passage openings.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 4978003 | Brush holder A holder for toothbrushes, the holder comprising a bottom member having a bottom portion and a continuous upstanding first wall, and a top member having a top portion and a continuous depending second wall, the first and second walls being connectable to ... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4949452 | Method for making search coil assembly for metal detectors A method for making a coil assembly for a metal detector of the type used for detecting metal fragments in foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals, the method comprising providing a frame of non-metallic material, the frame having an aperture therethrough for the ... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4934421 | Wood cutting machine A wood cutting machine having a first saw blade adapted to cut a horizontal groove in a wood member, a second saw blade adapted to cut a vertical groove in the wood member, motive means for moving the saw blades selectively into engagement with the wood m... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4831730 | Razor with stackable cartridge A safety razor assembly is provided comprising a plurality of stacked discrete shaving elements. Each of the shaving elements contains a shaving head mounted in an upwardly facing enclosure, and wall structure forming a downwardly facing cavity for receiv... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4826016 | Subdividable carton for containerized products The present disclosure is directed to the combination of a primary box having closed side and end walls, a bottom and a hinged top with a pair of chamfered U-shaped inserts having the bases of the U-shape in unattached abutting relationship with the outsi... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4813131 | Retractable blade safety razor A safety razor comprises a pivotal cap member which in a first position is effective to obscure the cutting edge of the blade or blade members to protect the cutting edge from contact with other objects. The cap member when pivoted to a second position ex... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4807360 | Shaving device A plurality of individual thin-walled generally disk-shaped blades are resiliently mounted in an elastomeric pad. The elastomeric pad, with its individually mounted blades, is disposed over a flexible sponge-like member. The shaving device is flexible and... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4797997 | Dry shavers In a twin head dry shaver, the shaver heads are carried at the upper end of a four-bar mounting linkage comprising vertical side members 1A, 1B and bell crank links 2, 3 pivotally connected to the side members at points 7, 8 and 9, 11. The links are pivot... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4785534 | Razor A razor including a handle and a blade unit mounted on the handle for pivotal movement thereon, the blade unit comprising a housing having a blade therein, a pair of projections extending from an underside of the housing toward the handle, and a leaf spri... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4777722 | Combination overcover for safety razor A safety razor assembly is provided having a removable cap slideably received in interfitting engagement with the razor head. The cap is provided with a shaving aid member having a skin contacting surface disposed adjacent, and extending along the forward... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4756082 | Razor blade assembly and handle therefor The present disclosure is directed to a shaving cartridge for use with a razor handle having a pair of cartridge engaging shell rocker bearings biased toward one another each of which has at least one undercut rocker bearing for receiving the cartridge. T... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4752146 | Coloring crayons A set of coloring crayons comprising a number of blocks of crayon each of polygonal form with a central hole to receive a spindle on which the blocks are securely stored with the aid of releasable retaining means, such as nuts.... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4742909 | Shaving cartridge retaining casings and storage tray therefor The present disclosure is directed to a plurality of individual protective safety razor head unit open top casings and a tray for storing the plurality of casings in side-by-side relationships. Each of the casings are adapted to retain a single safety raz... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4739553 | Razor handle assembly A razor handle assembly comprising a grip portion, a head portion at one end of the grip portion having first and second arms pivotally movable toward and away from each other and having, respectively, first and second shell bearings mounted thereon, the ... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4669692 | Adjustable bracket assembly for supporting a shelf An adjustable bracket assembly for supporting a shelf, the assembly including a bracket member having a notch therein for receiving a shelf first portion, a slide member moveably mounted on the bracket member and having a notch therein for receiving a she... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4658969 | Adjustable bracket assembly for supporting a shelf A bracket assembly and shelf wherein the bracket assembly comprises an adjustable bracket assembly for supporting the shelf. The assembly includes a bracket member having a recess therein for receiving a shelf first portion, a slide member moveably mounte... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4658968 | Adjustable bracket assembly for supporting a shelf A bracket assembly for supporting a shelf, the assembly including a bracket member, a first slide member having a first notch thereon, the first slide member being slidably mounted on the bracket member, a second slide member having a second notch thereon... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4621424 | Razor blade assembly A razor blade assembly comprising a blade disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of the blade, one of the skin-engaging elements being provided with a water leachable s... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4595124 | Semi-solid cylindrical container and dispenser The present disclosure is directed to a container for dispensing semi-solid products consisting of a cylindrical body having a rounded closed applicator end and an opposite open ended base. A dome shaped product discharge piston is movable through the bod... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4587729 | Safety razor A safety razor including a blade assembly and a handle assembly, the blade assembly including a blade having a cutting edge disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of th... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4586255 | Razor blade assembly A razor blade assembly comprising a molded plastic body member, a guard member mounted on the body member, blades are mounted on the body member, the body member including a back portion, the back portion having an opening therein, and an insert member fi... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4573266 | Razor blade assembly A razor blade assembly comprising a blade disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of the cutting edge, the blade being movable relative to the elements in response to fo... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4551916 | Razor blade assembly A razor blade assembly comprising a blade disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of the blade, the blade being movable relative to the elements in response to forces en... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4498235 | Razor blade assembly A razor blade assembly comprising a blade disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of the blade, the blade being movable relative to the elements in response to forces en... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4492024 | Razor blade assembly A razor blade assembly comprising a blade disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of the blade, the blade being movable relative to the elements in response to forces en... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4492025 | Razor handle assembly A razor handle assembly comprising a grip portion, a head portion at one end of the grip portion having first and second shell bearings mounted thereon, the shell bearings being adapted to receive a razor blade assembly for pivotal movement on the handle,... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4488357 | Safety razor A safety razor including a blade assembly and a handle assembly, the blade assembly including a blade having a cutting edge disposed between skin engaging elements adapted in operation to engage a surface being shaved ahead and behind, respectively, of th... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4486952 | Shaving implement A shaving implement including a platform portion, a back portion, a cap portion overlying the platform portion, end walls interconnecting the platform and cap portions, the platform, back, cap and end wall portions being an integrally molded plastic unit,... | 12/11/1984 |