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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8001903 | Liquid mist tracer for shotgun ammunition A tracer cylinder for use with a shotgun shell to provide an aiming and training aid for shotgun shooting sports, which also can be used for military and police applications. The tracer cylinder, which contains a liquid, is positioned in a shotgun shell above a disk... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7942422 | Multiwall pipe lip seal joint An elastomeric lip seal joint for sealing the inner liner and grout layers when joining two sections of multiwall pipe having an outer steel casing and an inner liner. The ring-shaped lip seal joint comprises a gasket with insulating material completely covering its... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7926424 | Liquid mist tracer for shotgun ammunition A tracer cylinder for use with a shotgun shell to provide an aiming and training aid for shotgun shooting sports, which also can be used for military and police applications. The tracer cylinder, which contains a liquid, has one or more openings, each one releasably... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7789403 | Vanity cart with mirror A lightweight vanity cart with a mirror mounted on the top that can pivot from a closed to an open position. The mirror can be illuminated with a light strip. The vanity cart provides receptacles, drawers and racks for organizing and storing hair styling tools and p... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7730506 | Method and apparatus for response system A remote response system that utilizes portable response devices that require a user to input a program code and response data, which are transmitted over existing communication systems to a central location for processing. Certain response devices communicate over ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7610857 | Ballistic tracer platform for shotgun ammunition A ballistic tracer platform for use with a shotgun shell to provide an aiming and training aid for shotgun shooting sports, which also can be used for military and police applications. The ballistic tracer platform emits light after ignition of the shell, providing ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7585004 | Necktie knot tying tool A knot tying tool and support form which assists a person in tying a perfectly-formed necktie knot. The Y-shaped tool has two arms and a handle with a slot for insertion of the tail end of a necktie. It is molded from a lightweight plastic material, and it remains w... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7434243 | Response apparatus method and system A remote response system utilizes portable response devices that receive user input and transmit user input over existing communication systems. Certain response devices communicate over wireless systems such as paging systems, while other response devices communica... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7374705 | Method for maximizing the sharing of tensile load for cement-sheathed multi-wall pipe A method for installing a fiberglass or stainless steel liner into a steel casing which results in a reduction of strain on the casing. Conventional means are used to place the liner into the casing and to fill the annular space with cement. Thereafter, maximum desi... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7346953 | Devices for maintaining the appearance and integrity of kilties that adorn men's and women's shoes A device for restoring the appearance of a kiltie and/or tassel on a finished shoe. The device has a two-part shoe tree with a handle to which one end of a clamp is attached. The other end of the clamp is attached to a curved, cushioned shaping element, which fits o... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341109 | Hydraulic flow control system with an internal compensator sleeve A compensator sleeve assembly for use with a hydraulic extension system used to handle safety valves designed to shut off high pressure upward flow through drill pipe or tubing. The compensator sleeve assembly, amounted on an adjustable arm slide, has a steel sleeve... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7264126 | Supports for storing sheets of granite, stone, glass, and other materials Supports used in pairs for storing and handling large sheets of heavy materials such as granite, stone and glass. Each support comprises a vertical, steel A-frame welded to a horizontal steel I-beam. Spaced-apart steel post holders are welded to the web of the I-bea... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7228801 | Ballistic tracer platform for shotgun ammunition A ballistic tracer platform for use with a shotgun shell to provide an aiming and training aid for shotgun shooting sports, which also can be used for military and police applications. The ballistic tracer platform carries a tracer element, which provides the shoote... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7152617 | High pressure release safety valve assembly A safety valve assembly for use with a global manual valve which is installed on a high pressure cylinder or container. The safety valve assembly has a main body that is threaded into the lower bore of the global manual valve. A poppet valve slides into the bore of ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7059314 | Sling bow A sling bow having a frame shaped with a handle and a Y-shaped end into which an off-center, quarter-circle shaped notch is cut, against the side of which the shaft of a conventional arrow rests before it is launched. Slots cut in the extensions of the Y-shaped end ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040996 | Cue tip cap A cue tip cap that protects the tip of a pool cue stick and also keeps chalk dust on the tip of the cue stick from flaking off into the carrying case. The cue tip cap comprises a sleeve made of a flexible material that snugly grips the end of the cue stick, covering... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6961072 | Method and system for viewing chromatographic peaks over a network A method and system of publishing datafile and metafile images over a network connection. A user can use a web page to transmit the name of a datafile to the server hosting the peak viewing program. The server then processes the information, launches Chromview to ge... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955787 | Integrated biological and chemical sensors An array of piezoelectric resonators used in a sensor device in order to identify chemical and biological agents. The resonators can operate as bulk acoustic wave (BAW), surface acoustic wave (SAW), or Love mode devices. The sensor device integrates gravimetric, cal... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6945988 | Device for cooling shoulder joint and nearby muscles A flexible overlay for providing cooling therapy to the shoulder joint and the upper arm area. The overlay has pockets for holding cooling material; additional pockets can be attached to it in order to cool chest and/or back muscles or more of the upper arm area. On... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6915936 | Tool for installing nail-pin anchors and anchor bolts A tool for driving and setting nail-pin anchors and anchor bolts into concrete, the tool using the percussive action of a rotary hammer drill. The tool comprises a body member with a spring, a driver, and a ram inserted into the body member's bore. After a hole is d... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6911597 | Architectural moldings for protecting, concealing and accessing indoor wiring and cables A system of architectural moldings that form a passage for electrical wiring (30), coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, and associated devices used in transmitting low-voltage power, communication, and control signals. The architectural moldings may also be us... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6848663 | System of bendable strips with connectors A system for hanging, tying and securing articles, comprising bendable strips with an outer layer of foam rubber material having a plastic-coated flexible wire running lengthwise inside. Protective plastic caps can be placed on each end of the strip. The ends of two... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6795833 | Method for allowing verification of alterations to the cataloging structure on a computer storage device The alterations to a cataloging structure on a computer storage device can be verified in order to determine their beneficial effect prior to replacing the original cataloging structure. The method intercepts accesses to the storage device and redirects them to an a... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6786815 | Apparatus for venting rooms with exhaust fans An apparatus for venting several rooms having exhaust fans through existing roof openings made for existing ventilation systems, including turbine ventilators, roof ventilators, ridge ventilators and hip ventilators. The vent apparatus has two side panels, a bottom ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6769845 | Dome removal tool A tool for removing the dome portion of a nail pin anchor, rivet, or other fastener. The tool, which is powered by a power drill, has a drilling end with a slot to accommodate the nail of the anchor. The balanced drill bit has six cutting points. A collar surrounds ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6658769 | Self-cleaning hydraulic clam bucket A bucket of a type designed to attach to the stick of an excavator, using pre-existing pins. The bucket is powered by a hydraulic cylinder, the lines of which attach to excavator controls. Striker forks are mounted onto the stick of the excavator at a pre... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6568694 | Adjustable workholding jaw assemblies A combination of two or more jaw assemblies for mounting onto a self-centering power chuck to move an irregular workpiece to the axial centerline of the power chuck after it has been clamped. Each jaw assembly has a independent hydraulic system which, whe... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6553640 | Setting tool for nail-in anchors A tool for driving and setting a nail-in anchor into concrete. The tool has a drive pin which can be locked and unlocked. When the drive pin is locked, the tool, used with a hammer, will drive only the anchor sleeve into a pre-drilled hole in concrete. Wh... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6504098 | Architectural moldings for protecting, concealing and accessing indoor wiring and cables A system of architectural moldings that, when installed, form a passage for electrical wiring, coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, and associated devices used in the transmission of low-voltage power, communication, and control signals. The architectural ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6497615 | Fish scaling tool A fish scaling tool with a scaling portion and a shank for removable insertion into the chuck of rotary drive device. The cylindrical scaling portion has pointed ridges which spiral (with a slight pitch) around the longitudinal axis of the shank. Equally-... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6490773 | Setting tool for nail-in anchors A tool for driving and setting a nail-in anchor into concrete. The tool has a drive pin which can be locked and unlocked. When the drive pin is locked, the tool, used with a hammer, will drive only the anchor sleeve into a pre-drilled hole in concrete. Wh... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488094 | Method and apparatus for shutting off upward flow from a conduit An apparatus for handling safety valves used for shutting off high pressure upward flow through drill pipe or tubing. The apparatus includes an adjustable clamp assembly for holding the safety valve; a three-stage double-acting hydraulic extension system ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6481367 | Combination pen holder and bookmark/placesaver A bookmark/placesaver in combination with a holder for writing implements is disclosed. The holder portion includes a strip of material with complementary mating elements. The strip of material is wrapped around the front cover of a book and the mating el... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6460189 | Pre-knotted necktie clasp assembly A necktie with a pre-tied knot which appears to have been hand-tied. The necktie has a body, a pre-tied knot, and a neckband-tail. The neckband is wrapped around the neck and the free portion is fixed behind the knot with a hinged two-part clasp. The tail... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6439406 | Carousel device for storing medication containers A storage device for holding a plurality of medication containers. The device is a rotatable, multiple-tiered unit with adjustable storage compartments, formed with both permanent and temporary vertical dividers. Any number of tiers can be stacked atop ea... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6431972 | Multiple plumbing vent apparatus An apparatus for venting several plumbing pipes through existing roof openings made for existing ventilation systems, including turbine ventilators, roof ventilators, ridge ventilators and hip ventilators. The plumbing vent apparatus has two sides, a bott... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6334282 | Device for covering windows and doors during severe storms A device is provided for protecting a window or door during severe storms. A panel, cut to fit in a window frame, is held in place by the action of the locking assemblies described herein. A rubber gasket can be used along on e side of the panel in place ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6277040 | Ball bat taper grip A resilient tapered grip for pulling over a ball bat handle to provide a gripping reference and to reduce bat sting. The grip is configured to provide a taper from the handle to the edge of the knob. Two devices can be used to provide a tapered gripping r... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6276539 | Garage door mounted rod and reel holder A rod and reel holder which comprises three brackets which are mounted on the inside of a garage door. As many as eight fishing rods and reels can be stored, in a horizontal position, on each holder, which occupies otherwise wasted "wall" space, that is, ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6241899 | Disposable filter bags for pool cleaners An improved, disposable filter bag is provided for automatic and manual pool water filtering assemblies. The filter bag is formed from a water-permeable, non-woven fabric such as Pellon.RTM.. The seams can be formed by heat-fusing.... | 06/05/2001 |
