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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D627013 | Fitness cube | 11/09/2010 |
| 7802793 | Game of chance A game of chance playable by two or more players and a method of playing the game, the game of chance comprising a gaming ticket (2) including removable first portions (8) removable by a first player to reveal first indicia and removable second portion... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7051635 | Ball-lock insert assemblies The invention provides a ball-lock insert assembly adapted to be mounted axially in a mount opening formed in a holder plate having a desired thickness. The ball-lock insert assembly comprises an insert body having an axis and an elongated interior recess extending ... | 05/30/2006 |
| D518423 | Rear fascia for an all terrain vehicle | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000931 | Methods and apparatus for steering an ATV Methods and apparatus related to the suspension and steering of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are disclosed. An ATV having a frame and a wheel carrier for rotatably supporting a wheel is provided. A tie rod is coupled to the wheel carrier at an outer joint. An inner j... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6481684 | Mounting plate for mobile communication devices A mounting plate and assembly for a universal clip or other protrusion, for use with a mobile communication device, comprising recesses at the top of the plate, for centering the belt clip or other element of the portable personal communication device and... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6237284 | Method for recycling carbon dioxide for enhancing plant growth The invention provides a method of recycling carbon dioxide for enhancing plant growth. The method advantageously uses a dual use irrigation system which is capable of separately distributing water and carbon dioxide gas to a tract of plants.... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6231589 | Body vessel filter A catheter-deliverable filter assembly deployable in a vessel of the body in alternatively a temporary configuration enabling the filter to be removed from the vessel or a permanent configuration, and a method for its use. The filter assembly comprises an... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6214444 | Circuit-like metallic foil sheet and the like and processing for producing them A resonant tag is provided that comprises a circuit-like metallic foil pattern that is adhered to a dielectric film prepared from a liquid resin by a coating process. The circuit-like metal foil pattern on one side of the dielectric film may be so aligned... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6193645 | Electromagnetic input transducers for middle ear sensing A hearing assistance system senses sound vibrations of an auditory element in the middle ear and provides a stimulus to an auditory sensory element. The vibrations are received through the tympanic membrane, and sensed at the tympanic membrane, malleus, i... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6167306 | Method and apparatus for electrically forcing cardiac output in an arrhythmia patient An electrical method and apparatus for stimulating cardiac cells causing contraction to force hemodynamic output during fibrillation, hemodynamically compromising tachycardia, or asystole. Forcing fields are applied to the heart to give cardiac output on ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5714214 | Multiple pane insulating glass unit with insulative spacer An insulating glass unit is shown comprising a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart glass panes and a spacer peripherally joining the glass panes to each other. The spacer is a tubular structure, and may include a particulate desiccant filling at leas... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5683404 | Clamp and method for its use A clamp is provided for fastening to an article that has a fastenable portion of a predetermined shape and size. The clamp body is formed at least in part of superelastic alloy, and has an opening within it slightly smaller than the fastenable portion. Th... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5664580 | Guidewire having bimetallic coil The present invention provides a coil having at least distal and proximal coil segments, one of the segments being more radiopaque than at least one of the other segments. The guidewire includes an elongate wire which desirably extends along substantially... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5575168 | Workpiece-deforming tool and die for use in a punch press A self-locking workpiece-deforming tool for use in mechanical punch presses in which the ram cannot maintain continuous pressure against the tool in a depressed position. The tool includes an elongated punch guide having an interior surface defining a cha... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5555759 | Workpiece-deforming tool and die for use in a punch press A punch press is provided with a tool bearing a workpiece-deforming roller, the tool being received in an aperture in the press for movement between a lower position in which the roller comes into deforming contact with a workpiece supported on a surface ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5525304 | Apparatus for automated chemical analysis with variable reagents The invention provides a reagent supply system including a reagent rack for retaining a plurality of vials. The rack has a base and first and second walls extend upwardly from the base. The first wall includes an abutment extending toward the second wall ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5525295 | Barrier isolation system A microbial barrier isolation system for enclosing and decontaminating equipment so that the equipment may be used in handling or otherwise contacting biologically-sensitive materials such as parenteral solutions and solids. The barrier system is formed w... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5517719 | Adjustable delayed-action door closer An adjustable delayed-action door closing device, particularly for use with screen doors or storm doors. The device comprises a cylindrical housing with a piston disposed within with the cylindrical housing. A biasing mechanism urges the piston into the c... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5515806 | Retriever ladder A boat entry system for dogs that clamps on to any boat transom, and still allows room for a motor to be present. The transom clamp is adjustable to allow for different boat transom heights and designs. The platform is angled to allow the dog to swim onto... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5516489 | Apparatus for testing peroxide concentrations in sterilants An apparatus for testing peroxide concentration in a gaseous sterilant. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus includes a condenser for condensing the gaseous sterilant into a liquid condensate; an aliquot collector of predetermined volume to receive the... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5512278 | Ointment base useful for pharmaceutical preparations An ointment base useful for preparing topically applied medicament formulations. The base can be provided in the form of a stable emulsion including paraffin(s), polyol, beeswax, cetostearyl alcohol, a 4-hydroxy benzoic acid lower alkyl ester, a surface a... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5490784 | Virtual reality system with enhanced sensory apparatus A motion simulating device which is capable of creating motion with up to six degrees of freedom; three rotational degrees of freedom and three linear-translational degrees of freedom. The motion simulating device includes a generally spherical capsule ab... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5484706 | Immunoassay for analytes in samples using alkylating agents An improved immunoassay method and kit have been developed that include a sample pretreatment method and kit employing an alkylating agent that modifies antibodies in the sample to render the antibodies incapable of interfering with analyte detection. Pri... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5479909 | Snowmobile with control system for activating electronic fuel injection An electronically controlled fuel injection system for a snowmobile engine utilizing a battery with the fuel injection system having an electronic control unit connected to the battery for operating the system. The engine has an alternator provided for pr... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5466115 | Feed barrel A method of transporting goods comprises providing a plurality of generally cylindrical containers each having a floor formed with a downwardly open channel disposed away from the center of the floor, positioning a plurality of the containers with their c... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5446289 | Ultraviolet passthrough sterilization device An ultraviolet sterilization and decontamination system which is particularly useful in ultraviolet passthrough applications. The system includes a shell having a reflective inner surface and a barrier positioned within the shell and spaced inwardly of th... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5443016 | Convertible hopper railcar design with internal bracing for adapting car to haul bladders The invention provides a railroad car adapted to transport bulk commodities such as coal, mineral ores, or the like yet efficiently and safely haul bladders filled with flowable commodities. The railcar includes a rugged bracing configuration which enable... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5441038 | Ground thaw apparatus The invention is a highly portable ground defrosting device that has a manually portable housing which includes a sidewall, a roof connected to the side wall and an open bottom. The side wall and roof each have a coefficient of thermal conductivity of les... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5439716 | Multiple pane insulating glass unit with insulative spacer An insulating glass unit is shown comprising a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart glass panes and a spacer peripherally joining the glass panes to each other. The spacer is a tubular structure, and may include a particulate desiccant filling at leas... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5436569 | Electronic component testing oven The present invention, in one embodiment, provides a testing apparatus for electronic components to monitor their behavior at elevated temperatures. The invention comprises a transport belt with at least one carrier attached to the transport belt, the car... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5431491 | Insertion and ejection apparatus for environmental test chambers A method and apparatus for automatically inserting and ejecting electrical connectors of electronic component test trays from electrical connectors in a panel of an environmental test chamber, e.g. an oven, at the beginning and end of a test period to fac... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5428997 | Method of and device for fluid surface detection using an ultrasonic transducer The present invention provides a method of detecting a fluid surface and a circuit for an ultrasonic transducer for detecting such a fluid surface. In accordance with the method, an ultrasonic transducer driver generates a first voltage proportional to th... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5425456 | Waste collection and separation apparatus and method A waste collection and separation apparatus having a plurality of reusable primary containers for receiving waste materials at the location of an individual user, a plurality of reusable secondary containers for aggregating a plurality of filled primary c... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5414075 | Restrained multifunctional reagent for surface modification A multifunctional reagent is provided that is useful for the attachment of desired molecules to support surfaces. A reactive reagent molecule of the invention is "restrained" in that it is conformationally and/or chemically restricted from reacting with e... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5409508 | Means and method for enhancing plant growth under field conditions An economic and practical system for enhancing plant growth by delivering gaseous carbon dioxide to the plants. The vegetation is planted within an elongated trench preferably in an overstocked condition whereby the vegetation is permitted to grow suffici... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5408975 | Priming control system for fuel injected engines In a microprocessor-based electronic engine control system or ECU for electronic fuel injection which determines the amount of fuel to be injected on the basis of engine RPM and throttle opening position, modified by factors derived from sensed conditions... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5405186 | Heated seat device A portable heated seat device useful for cold weather outdoor seating in remote areas. The device involves the use of a seat support positioned above a central heated air passageway such that heated air rises through the passageway, around the seat suppor... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405401 | Prosthesis for replacement of joints between long bones in the hand A joint prosthesis for replacing a joint between two elongated bones of the hand. A first member is provided with an elongated stem for reception in one of the elongated bones and includes a head remote from the stem, the head having a convex articulating... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5402732 | Railroad car conversion apparatus having adjustable framework for supporting material receiving bladders A railroad car conversion apparatus for hauling a flowable material in an open-topped railroad car having a frame for holding a plurality of bladders, which may depend downwardly from the frame into the railroad car. The frame is adapted to fit on top of ... | 04/04/1995 |
