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A pizza mold for forming a plurality of concentric raised ridges of dough (i.e., crust) on the surface of a pizza pie.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7290750 | Concrete forming apparatus for foundation pier blocks and a method for constructing pier blocks The current invention discloses moisture resistant foundation pier block forms constructed from corrugated plastic. Means for holding sections of reinforcing bar can be included and at least one preferred embodiment of the invention includes means for securing the f... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7239754 | Method, apparatus and system for compressing still images in multipurpose compression systems The present invention teaches a method of compressing still images in a multi-purpose compression system. The current invention teaches preprocessing of the images to a YUV 4:2:0 format and decomposing the images using two-dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transformation... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7197075 | Method and system for video sequence real-time motion compensated temporal upsampling An improved method and system for motion-compensated temporal interpolation of video frames during video processing for computer video images, video games and other video effects where changes of an object's form or movement exist. One or more new intermediate video... | 03/27/2007 |
| 6905473 | Method and device for therapy of biological tissues using an ultrasonic field The invention relates to the art of medicine and medicine equipment and concerns techniques and means for therapeutic action to biological tissues with electromagnetic fields. The invention allows to improve the therapeutic effectiveness of action with ultrasonic fi... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6858000 | Device for treating tissues with an electromagnetic field The invention relates to of medicine and medicine equipment and concerns techniques and means for medicinal action with electromagnetic fields to living tissues. A method provides a stimulating effect of an electromagnetic field to metabolic processes in tissues of ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6765154 | Portable, adjustable bed weighing system A portable weighing system for a bed comprising a pair of scales placed under the legs or support members of a bed and a weight data collector unit. The scales are positioned directly below the ends of a bed and resting on the floor, and the legs or support members ... | 07/20/2004 |
| D587346 | Drain cover | 02/24/2009 |
| 7467777 | Devices for securing reinforcing bars within forms for concrete Devices for supporting horizontally oriented reinforcing bars in a form for concrete and devices for supporting vertically oriented reinforcing bars are disclosed herein. The devices for supporting horizontally oriented reinforcing bars (horizontal reinforcing bar) ... | 12/23/2008 |
| D563528 | Locust drain cover | 03/04/2008 |
| D562995 | Sun face drain cover | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327440 | Distance measuring device A distance measuring device is disclosed which can measure the distance to an object located within a known range. The device uses beam splitters and lenses to focus and direct energy reflected from an object onto at least two bi-sensors. The bi-sensors each have an... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327055 | Permanent magnet generator with an integral cooling system A cooling system for a sealed permanent magnet generator is disclosed that has a rotor shaft that is hollow. Permanent magnets mount on the exterior of the hollow rotor shaft. The rotor shaft has a pressed aluminum tube in various configuration on the inside bore wi... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7299745 | Horizontally positionable vertical wine press A juice press as used in the production of wine for removing liquids from solids, having a horizontally positionable press frame that allows a vertical press mechanism to be rolled to a first position for interference-free loading of a press basket with material to ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7248741 | Video sequences correlation and static analysis and scene changing forecasting in motion estimation The invention teaches correlation analysis of the stochastic relationship between video images for use in motion estimation. On the basis of the method of analysis of correlation values as temporal series, a method was created for the analysis of the dynamics of the... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243897 | Foundation footing form and accessories Moisture resistant foundation footing form sections constructed from corrugated plastic are disclosed. Supports for holding sections of reinforcing bar, and connecting the side walls of the form sections are included. Also disclosed are tabs and notches in the side ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7121310 | Underwater pile cutting apparatus and method of use An apparatus for cutting wooden piles underwater and a method of use are disclosed. The apparatus has a frame and brace configured for engaging a pile. A pressure medium activated cutting device is connected to the frame and oriented at an angle such that a pile can... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108712 | Sauna with phototherapy lighting A radiant, infrared heat sauna with full spectrum, Neodymium or similar lighting. The sauna is portable and can be plugged in to run on standard household current. Radiant heating elements in the walls of the sauna emit infrared rays directly into a person's body, c... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7047667 | Composite insoles with natural pile layer A comfortable, supportive odor absorbing insole covering the inner sole of footwear has a bottom inner sole engaging open cellular resilient cushion layer, impregnated with odor adsorbing chemicals such as activated charcoal zeolites, or silica gel, and a natural pi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7024234 | Method and apparatus for monitoring the autonomic nervous system An apparatus and method for detection and monitoring of autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity in humans, primarily in the field of sleep research. The present invention discloses a portable, simple, and cost-effective electronic device containing hardware and soft... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000558 | Modular floating swim platforms A floating platform that has a flat low profile for use by swimmers, divers, boaters, and those engaged in other activities on water. The platform is used alone or as a module in combination with other such floating platform modules; attaching the modules to form a ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966321 | Method and device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board A device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board while allowing longitudinal and rotational movement in conjunction with the body and a method of use for the device are disclosed. The device is comprised of a head harness, a forehead strap, a chin strap, a... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960156 | Device for directing air flow at users of air resisted exercise machines The current invention disclosed a device for directing a concentrated airflow at the user of an air resisted exercise machine. The cowling disclosed in this invention is constructed from either a semi-rigid material or low-porosity fabric and can be removably attach... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6925125 | Enhanced aperture problem solving method using displaced center quadtree adaptive partitioning The disclosed method provides a new resolution of the aperture problem, which is one of the basic problems present in motion estimation technology. The method constitutes a resolution of this problem by means of adaptive transfer to smaller blocks. The approach cons... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6902353 | Top block for retaining wall A top block for modular precast retaining wall system wherein beveled surfaces of a horizontal component of the top block form a cast-in-place key integrated with cast-in-place column formed in the construction of the retaining wall using modular block units. The to... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6854158 | Erasing device This invention discloses an erasing device that can be held in the same manner as a writing instrument. The eraser is stored in a tube assembly and a rolling mechanism is used to slide the eraser out of the tube assembly for use. The rolling mechanism prevents the e... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6805066 | Modular floating swim platform A floating platform that has a flat low profile for use by swimmers, divers, boaters, and those engaged in other activities on water. The platform is used alone or as a module in combination with other such floating platform modules; attaching the modules to form a ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6800243 | Titanium alloy and method for heat treatment of large-sized semifinished materials of said alloy The inventive titanium alloy comprises, expressed in mass %: aluminium 4.0-6.0; vanadium 4.5-5.0; molybdenum 4.5-5.0; chromium 2.0-3.6; ferrum 0.2-0.5; the rest being titanium. An equivalent molybdenum content is determined as corresponding to Moequiv.≧... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6748163 | Electric heater with dual overheat limits An electric heater comprises a housing with an air inlet area, an air outlet area, an electric heating element disposed between the inlet area and outlet area, a fan that moves air through the heater, a first high-temperature limit switch mounted on the housing in t... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6669643 | Method and apparatus for sonographic examination, biopsy, and excision Method and apparatus for internal examination of human and other subjects employing special catheters and biopsy wires, in combination with sonographic or fluoroscopic transducers, to provide unprecedented accuracy, economy, and efficiency in internal exa... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6639157 | Portable attachable weighing system A detachable weighing system for a bed comprising a plurality of weigh modules removably mounted upon legs or support members of a bed, a control unit, and a conduit for transmitting signals to and from the weigh modules, and control unit. The weigh modul... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6632396 | Titanium-based alloy Titanium-based alloy contains, % by mass: aluminum 2.2 to 3.8; vanadium 4.5 to 5.9; moloybdenum 4.5 to 5.9; chromium 2.0 to 3.6; iron 0.2 to 0.8; zirconium 0.0l to 0.08; carbon 0.01 to 0.25; oxygen 0.03 to 0.25; titanium being the balance. The alloy posse... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6616581 | Biceps and triceps isolator A muscle group isolation device for weightlifters, worn when performing weightlifting exercises primarily for the triceps and biceps to assist the weightlifter in maintaining proper arm position while exercising. The muscle group isolation device includes... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6581769 | Corrugated shipping container with self-hinged door A corrugated collapsible shipping container is disclosed which includes a rigid pallet having side panels, a back panel and a front door panel extending upwardly from the pallet, one side panel and the back panel formed from a sheet of corrugated material... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6503403 | Gas-liquid contact apparatus An apparatus and method for enhancing dissolution of gases in liquids by ejecting the gas-liquid mixture through nozzles in a reaction vessel. The nozzles are pressurized, sized and directed to produce micro-fine gas bubbles in the liquid and to initiate ... | 01/07/2003 |
