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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7241454 | Pesticidal formulations Aqueous pesticidal suspensions comprise: (a) 5 to 40% w/v of (i) a pesticide having a melting point in the range of from 50 to 120° C. and a solubility in water of not more than 0.2% w/v or (ii) a mixture of the pesticide (i) and one or more other pesticides having... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7186839 | Chemical process for the extraction of 2-hydroxy pyridine derivatives, 2-hydroxyquinoline, and 2-hydroxybenzothiazole A process for extracting from aqueous solution the alkali metal or calcium salt of a halo or haloalkyl substituted 2-hydroxypyridine, or a 2-hydroxyquinoline or 2-hydroxybenzothiazole which comprises contacting an aqueous alkaline or neutral solution of the alkali m... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7112553 | Pesticidal indazole or benzotriazole derivatives A compound of formula (I) wherein G is either (i) or (ii), where M1 or M2 is bonded to A; n is 0 or 1; when G is (i), D is S, NR7, CR8═CR9, CR8═N, CR8═N(O), N═CR9 or N(O)... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105565 | Pyrrolcarboxamides and pyrrolcarbothioamides and their agrochemical uses The invention relates to novel pesticidal pyrrolcarboxamide of the formula (I), wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is CF3, CF2H or CFH2; R2 is C1–C3alkyl, C1–C3halo... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7105517 | Thiazolyl substituted aminopyrimidines as plant protection agents Compounds of formula (I), or a salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are specified organic redicals; and compositions containing them, processes for making the... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087638 | Pyrrolecarboxamides and pyrrolethioamides as fungicides Novel pyrrole derivatives of formula I wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is C1–C4alkyl unsubstituted or substituted, with the exception of CF3 | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074787 | Microbiocidal N-phenyl-N-[4-(4-pyridyl-2-pyrimidin-2-yl]-amine derivatives The invention relates to novel N-phenyl-4-(4-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidineamine derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein the sum of (m+p) together is 0, 1, 2 or 3; n and q are independently of each other 0 or 1, and the sum of (m+p+q) together is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R1... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7011204 | Container transport apparatus for use in manufacturing operations and method thereof A transport assembly and method for containers includes an actuator arm coupled to the drive shaft of a motor and extending radially therefrom so as to be driven between two angular positions. A load arm carries a transport head that releasably engages a selected co... | 03/14/2006 |
| D515247 | Birdfeeder | 02/14/2006 |
| 6989450 | Synthesis of epothilones and related analogs The present invention relates to methods for use in producing epothilones and analogs and derivatives thereof. A general method according to the present invention broadly comprises performing an aldol condensation of a first compound with a second compound thereby t... | 01/24/2006 |
| D512800 | Birdfeeder | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969105 | Extendible bay assembly and method for habitats including recreational vehicles An extendable bay for use with a human habitat, such as a slide-out for a recreational vehicle, includes a compartment sized to be received in an opening in the habitat's side wall. The compartment has a bottom, a top, a front panel and a pair of side panels. A cant... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6965832 | Investigating different physical and/or chemical forms of materials Apparatus and a method are described for investigating polymorphs of a material, isomers of a material which allow different isomeric forms to be resolved, different hydrates/solvates and/or different salts of a material. The apparatus comprises an assembly (2 | 11/15/2005 |
| 6959627 | Security fastener, system for connection and method therefor A security device and fastener is used in a security system and method. The device has a body portion with a base, an outer surface, a cylindrical cavity and an inner radial flange defining a bolt hole that is coaxial with the cavity. The sidewall of the cavity is s... | 11/01/2005 |
| D510295 | Reservoir plant stand | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948763 | Cover assembly for truck bed extender A cover for a C-shaped truck bed extender has an end panel and a pair of opposed side panels joined to first and second panels to form an enclosure for the extender. The enclosure has an opening, and a closure panel is used to open and close the opening to provide a... | 09/27/2005 |
| D509325 | Hummingbird feeder | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935134 | Method and kit used to cool beverages A method and a kit is described for cooling beverages. Each employs a naturally occurring, non-porous igneous rock material, such as granite, that may be configured in the form of a polyhedron, such as a cube. The method involves placing one or more masses of the ma... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6930409 | Electromechanical switching device An electromechanical switching device ensures automatic selected polarity interconnection between terminals of two power sources. A double pole double throw (DPDT) switch has three pairs of contacts. A first pair of leads connect to two pairs of contacts in a manner... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926132 | Hold down assembly, with tubular container transport apparatus and methodology incorporating the same A hold down assembly for use in a tubular container transport apparatus comprises upper and lower pieces movably mounted relative to one another. Preferably the lower piece is removably seated on a mounting plate of the transport apparatus and the upper piece is ada... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926517 | Apparatus and method for simulated campfire Apparatus for simulating a campfire includes a fire pan, a diffuser element in the pan interior and a gas injector extending into the interior. The gas injector has an outlet that introduces vaporized fuel so that the diffuser element disperses the vaporized fuel ab... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923063 | Acoustic sensing device, system and method for monitoring emissions from machinery A device and system are provided for monitoring acoustic emissions from machinery to indicate levels of detected sound waves. Each incorporates an acoustic sensing device which incorporates a housing assembly constructed for removable attachment between a surface mo... | 08/02/2005 |
| D507762 | Dome plant stand | 07/26/2005 |
| D507761 | Terrace plant stand | 07/26/2005 |
| 6909581 | Tape head assembly with air bearing guide A transducer head assembly used in a read/write recording apparatus employs an air bearing that supports a carriage on an air cushion for reciprocal motion. The carriage supports a transducer and is moved by a drive in order to read or write on a track located on a ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6906890 | Data storage tape cartridge with air filter, tape transport apparatus and methodology utilizing the same A data storage tape cartridge used in a tape transport apparatus that incorporates air bearing technology is provided. The tape cartridge includes a housing for storing the data storage tape and a compressible filter. The filter is located proximate to an opening, o... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902214 | Electromechanical locking method and device An electromechanical lock includes a latching assembly secured to a first structure, a catch piece secured to a second structure, and an electromechanical device. The latching assembly includes at least one latch element movable between a capture and release states ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6889927 | Tape threading apparatus having take-up hub with gap filling block for data storage systems and method therefor A take-up mechanism for a read/write recording apparatus includes a hub with an outer surface about which a tape medium is to be wound. A recess is formed in the outer surface, and a receiver block is reciprocally movable between an extended position and a retracted... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6883822 | Interchangeable ball hitch assembly A hitch ball assembly includes a mounting element secured to a vehicle and having an upright post with a cylindrical end portion provided with a key structure and a hitch ball that is keyed to be mated on that end portion in one rotational state. The hitch ball may ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6877176 | Infant support system A cushion for supporting an infant is provided. The cushion includes a pad that may be formed of a resilient foam material. The pad includes a lower surface and an upper surface oriented at an acute angle thereto such that the upper surface is inclined relative to a... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6876512 | Tape cartridge docking apparatus for read/write recording assemblies and method therefor A docking apparatus and method is used in a read/write recording assembly (10) and includes a bay structure, such as a sub-frame (50), adapted to receive a tape cartridge (18) The sub-frame (50) is disclosed to pivot relative to the assem... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6857936 | Breast support garment system and method therefor A garment structure in the form of a brassiere, halter-top, or bathing suit for supporting an individual's breasts, and methodology for wearing the same that has a flexible breast support piece, a left and a right bottom connector and a left and right side connector... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6844054 | Thermal management material, devices and methods therefor The present invention provides thermal devices, materials and methods for use in transferring heat from heat sources. One embodiment comprises a thermal transfer body that has first and second end portions and includes a thermally anisotropic material that conducts ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6835295 | Electrowinning cell incorporating metal ion filtration apparatus An apparatus and method for electrowinning metal from ionic solutions is provided wherein ionic solution is subject to nanofiltration. An electrowinning cell (10) includes a reservoir (12) adapted to receive an ionic solution (14). During operat... | 12/28/2004 |
| D499787 | Insect collection device | 12/14/2004 |
| 6824156 | Adjustable hitch assembly A hitch assembly adapted to secure a trailer and tractor vehicle includes an elongated housing, a threaded shaft in the housing, a coupling member on the shaft, a carriage member secured to the coupling member, a rotatable drive that turns the shaft to advance the c... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6825166 | Molecular conjugates for use in treatment of cancer A molecular conjugate is provided having the formula: wherein n is the conjugation number, P is a moiety of a carrier molecule such as a protein, R1 is a moiety of a biologically active molecule or its analo... | 11/30/2004 |
| D498335 | Exclusion cage for use with bird feeders | 11/09/2004 |
| 6814324 | Releasably latchable leader block in tape threading apparatus for data storage systems and method therefor A leader block in a read/write recording apparatus includes a body member and a latch member that move relative to each other to receive, engage and retain the leader pin on a tape medium. The leader block may include finger-like engagement structures. The catch pie... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6808195 | Hitch ball engaging assembly and apparatus usable to interconnect fifth wheel trailer coupling to a gooseneck tractor coupling A hitch ball engaging assembly provides a socket to receive a hitch ball with at least one locking element. A rotatable locking collar rotates between first and second positions respectively to move the locking element between a locked state and an unlocked state. A... | 10/26/2004 |
