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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166670 | Clothes dryer apparatus with improved lint removal system A method and apparatus for removing lint from air that is discharged from a clothes dryer uses a lint filtration housing mounted on the frame of the clothes dryer, the filtration housing having an interior that contains a filter for removing lint from the dryer exha... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8161678 | Bare hook/lost bait alarm A bait and hook arrangement is coupled with a mechanism that alerts a fisherman when his or her bait article is no longer attached to the hook. When the bait is off the hook, (empty hook), the mechanism is triggered. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8128316 | Method of restoration of a highly saline lake A method of restoring a lake that has a high saline level is disclosed herein. In order to restore the lake, a series of concentric dikes or levees are provided that separate the lake into a plurality of smaller lake sections, each having a water surface. The smalle... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127757 | Outdoor cooking apparatus An outdoor cooking apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus features a cabinet having a firebox that heats an oven interior within the cabinet. The firebox also cooks food items placed on a grill panel that is supported above the firebox with a grill support frame. The... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8104501 | Fluid handling system A method and apparatus for handling fluids on an oil and gas well drilling platform utilizes detachable peripheral frames to reduce the per square foot load transferred to the platform when reservoirs on the apparatus are filled to (or near) capacity. ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8092485 | Recoverable inferior vena cava filter A recoverable embolus filter has a symmetrical design with two corollas with radially extending extensions that are mutually interconnected to permit them to slide with respect to each other. The corollas collapse by pulling them apart, and the collapsed filter can ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092484 | Embolus blood clot filter with post delivery actuation A removable blood clot filter includes a number of locator members and anchor members, and a bio-resorbable structure that causes locator members and/or anchor members to deploy to an initial configuration which changes when the bio-resorbable structure is resorbed.... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8079791 | Bulk bag transport apparatus A bulk bag transport apparatus employs a receptacle that is divided into a plurality of bulk bag holding sectors. The receptacle provides a base that is constructed of a plurality of beams such as eye beams including peripheral beams and transverse beams. Each side ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8061289 | Marine lifting apparatus A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second spaced apart barges. First and second frames span between the barges. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the barges in a configu... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8056358 | Method and apparatus for disinfecting a refrigerated water cooler reservoir A method and apparatus for providing sanitized water in a cabinet and spigot type bottled water dispenser features an ozone generating system to generate ozone for sanitizing the water. Ozone is generated and collected within an ozone generator housing. A blower tra... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052873 | Bacterial cultivation system for growth of substrate specific micro-organisms for use in industrial wastewater remediation A waste treatment method includes the concentration of selected strains of bacteria in a selected medium in the presence of nutrients and water, under aerobic conditions. This concentrated batch is thereafter discharged for downstream applications in wastewater reme... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8051515 | Surgical bed clamp apparatus A medical table and clamp apparatus provides a medical table having sides and at least one rail that extends along a side. A specially configured clamp travels along the rail, the clamp having a non metallic clamp body. The clamp body has a pair of spaced apart appe... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8020546 | Teppanyaki grill An outdoor grill of a teppanyaki style provides a grilling surface fueled with a propane/butane canister and burner arrangement. The grilling surface is surrounded by cool zones, one of which is in the form of easily removable tiles or plates. The pedestal and top a... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8007666 | Apparatus for sanitizing water dispensed from a water dispenser having a reservoir A method and apparatus of sanitizing drinking water to be dispensed from a water dispenser having a reservoir includes the steps of providing the ozone gas generator that generates an ozone gas stream, transmitting the ozone gas stream from the generator to the wate... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002500 | Method and apparatus for elevating a marine platform A method of elevating the deck area of a marine platform (e.g. oil and gas well drilling or production platform) utilizes a specially configured sleeve support to support the platform legs so that they can be cut. Once cut, jacks elevate the platform above the cuts.... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8001956 | Outdoor cooking apparatus with removable heat shield A cooking apparatus includes a frame with an upper section for holding a pot and a lower section for resting upon an underlying support surface. The frame has a burner element that can be a nozzle tube having a commercially available burner nozzle for generating a c... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8001955 | Backpacking stove pot and apparatus A stove and pot arrangement is provided that affords utility to backpackers and other users having limited space. The apparatus provides a specially configured stove frame having laterally spaced apart channels that are receptive of the pot rim and wall and wherein ... | 08/23/2011 |
| RE42632 | Recessed water faucet A recessed, frostproof water faucet having a tubular stem connected to a pivot plumbing unit connected to a subsurface water line through the rear wall of a box-like recess unit. A slider connector connects the water faucet tubular stem and the access panel or lid o... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7997214 | Offshore cargo rack for use in transferring palletized loads between a marine vessel and an offshore platform A cargo rack for transferring loads between a marine vessel and an offshore marine platform (for example, oil and gas well drilling or production platform) provides a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end of the frame has a pe... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7980313 | Method and apparatus for catching a pump-down plug or ball An improved method and apparatus for catching and holding a ball, plug or dart during oil and gas well operations (e.g., cementing operations) employs a specially configured tool body that accepts a ball or a plug or a dart that flows downwardly into the tool body b... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7971302 | Integrated continuous batch tunnel washer A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. In the pre-wash zone, liquid is counter flowed in the w... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963053 | Boom mounted excavator for cleaning under bridges inside of pipe and drainage ditches An excavator provides a frame that includes an undercarriage having a ground engaging propeller (e.g. endless tracks) that enables the undercarriage to move the frame. The frame includes an upper portion that supports an elongated articulating boom having at least t... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7950096 | Fluid flow system bridge with walkway A method for transferring fluids and personnel between a work vessel and an offshore marine platform includes the placement of an elongated self-supporting frame between the work vessel and the marine platform. A walkway is provided on the frame. Pipe racks are prov... | 05/31/2011 |
| RE42361 | Plastic conveyor belt modules with unitary sideguards A plastic conveyor belt module with a unitary sideguard. The sideguard extends upward perpendicularly from the top conveying surface of a plastic module body. The sideguard extends longitudinally along the conveying surface with a leading edge laterally offset from ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7934963 | Amphibious vehicle An amphibious craft has a buoyant raft with a self-bailing upper surface. A cabin or upper is mounted to the raft. An engine/motor selectively drives a pair of wheels or a water drive. A disconnect enables only one drive to be engaged with the engine/motor. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7927161 | Fuel tank with trash and water separation/containment device A fuel tank apparatus is particularly suited for use on vehicles and marine vessels. A fuel tank can be used to supply fuel to an engine, compressor or the like such as when the tank is used to operate an engine or air compressor. The apparatus includes a tank body ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7918278 | Method and apparatus for dropping a pump down plug or ball An improved method and apparatus for dropping a ball, plug or dart during oil and gas well operations (e.g., cementing operations) employs a specially configured valving member with curved and flat portions that alternatively direct fluid flow through a bore or open... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7908988 | Method and apparatus for salvaging underwater objects A method and apparatus for removing debris from an ocean floor or seabed employs a subsea debris basket. The basket eliminates the absolute necessity of a cargo barge or any other supporting vessel that might be required to remain in a field until the objects on the... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7892118 | Basketball goal A basketball goal provides a support that has upper and lower end portions. A backboard is affixed to the upper end portion of the support. A hoop or rim is affixed to the backboard. A jacking mechanism elevates the hoop when the hoop pivots downwardly when a player... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7886676 | Marine lifting apparatus A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames ar... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883995 | Method of forming stable functionalized nanoparticles A novel top-down procedure for synthesis of stable passivated nanoparticles uses a one-step mechanochemical process to form and passivate the nanoparticles. High-energy ball milling (HEBM) can advantageously be used to mechanically reduce the size of material to nan... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7845296 | Marine lifting apparatus A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames ar... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7874435 | Pipeline pig storage rack apparatus A pipeline pig support rack apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of supports mounted thereon, each extending upwardly from the frame. Each pipeline pig support includes clamps that are comprised of first and second u-shaped members that are attached with a ... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7850783 | Method and apparatus for cleaning hearing aids A method and apparatus for cleaning a hearing aid provides a housing having a motor drive and speed control. A rotary chamber is mounted to the housing and driven by the motor drive. A drive shaft can be provided connecting the motor drive and the rotary chamber. Th... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7841410 | Method and apparatus for dropping a pump down plug or ball An improved method and apparatus for dropping a ball, plug or dart during oil and gas well operations (e.g., cementing operations) employs a specially configured valving member with curved and flat portions that alternatively direct fluid flow through a bore or open... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7832959 | Method of restoration of a highly saline lake A method of restoring a lake that has a high saline level is disclosed herein. In order to restore the lake, a series of concentric dikes or levees are provided that separate the lake into a plurality of smaller lake sections, each having a water surface. The smalle... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7794473 | Filter delivery system A filter delivery device for implanting a vessel filter within a blood vessel of a patient's body. The filter delivery device includes a mechanism for preventing hooks and/or legs on a vessel filter from entangling with each other while the vessel filter is loaded w... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7780375 | Method and apparatus for elevating a marine platform A method of elevating the deck area of a marine platform (e.g. oil and gas well drilling or production platform) utilizes a specially configured sleeve support to support the platform legs so that they can be cut. Once cut, jacks elevate the platform above the cuts.... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7778434 | Self forming in-the-ear hearing aid with conical stent A hearing aid body is provided that contains electronic hearing aid components and that is attachable to the user's body outside the ear canal. A conduit connects the hearing aid body to the flexible plug. The conduit enables sound emitted by the hearing aid to trav... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7770514 | Outdoor cooking apparatus An improved outdoor cooking apparatus features a pot with multiple cooking inserts and burner frame that supports a burner element. One insert can be used for cooking an entire poultry carcass. Other inserts are perforated baskets that can be used to fry items. ... | 08/10/2010 |
