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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163081 | Composite materials using novel reinforcements The present invention relates to materials used for building products, construction projects, structural objects, mechanical devices and other materials applications. Specifically, the invention concerns composite materials made with reinforcing elements in a binder... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8146968 | Adaptive grip An adaptive grip for aiding users with limited hand use and dexterity to grasp everyday essential objects, comprising a finger grip, an anchor, and a clasping mechanism. The finger grip includes at least two rings for inserting fingers of the user and a vertical ste... | 04/03/2012 |
| D654010 | Air circulation cup holder | 02/14/2012 |
| 8011396 | Multipurpose funnel system An improved multipurpose funnel system for filling a container, which prevents liquid from overflowing, is self venting and is capable of filling hard to reach container locations. The system has a funnel removably coupled to a bottle cartridge which holds bottles t... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8001624 | Removable hunter knit liner for use with a protective helmet A winter liner system, including a hunter knit liner for wear underneath a protective helmet. The hunter knit liner fully encircles, and partially covers, the head of the wearer and includes a decorative exterior layer, an interior layer, and an interior foam layer ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7959397 | Side mounted material unloader A material unloader has a frame for removably mounting to the side of a dump truck. The frame has a platform, a pair of longitudinal flanges coupled together by a stabilizing bracket, a plurality of cross-braces extending between the flanges, inclined side walls, a ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7946301 | Laser powered automobile window cleaning system and method A laser powered cleaning system for cleaning pollutants and debris from both sides of automobile windshields and windows. The system includes an electromagnetic interior block having a top surface having a plurality of focused laser beams, and a magnetic exterior bl... | 05/24/2011 |
| D637364 | Dual pet leash handle | 05/03/2011 |
| 7874326 | Multipurpose funnel system An improved multipurpose funnel system for filling a container which prevents overflow during filling is self venting and is capable of filling hard to reach container locations. The system has a funnel removably coupled to a bottle cartridge which holds bottles the... | 01/25/2011 |
| D630854 | Pet toothbrush | 01/18/2011 |
| 7831338 | Electronically zoned remote actuated device A localized controlled air regulation system that includes a control unit, an actuator interface module and a valve assembly, wherein the control unit makes a localized connection to an air distribution device that is connected to the actuator interface module to re... | 11/09/2010 |
| D626720 | Disposable sweat absorbent undershirt | 11/09/2010 |
| D622581 | Pin for retaining wall system | 08/31/2010 |
| D622106 | Safety tray | 08/24/2010 |
| 7775393 | Combination closure-cup assembly A combination closure-cup assembly including a rotatably removable cup for securing to a bottle. The bottle having an inner cavity, frusto-conical neck and spout including external threading, and an annual peripheral flange extending outwardly from the frusto-conica... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7736496 | Dual pump water treatment system for automatic top off A dual pump water treatment system for automatically replenishing the water level within a tank of a marine reef aquarium by alternating between a calcium solution reservoir and an alkalinity solution reservoir. The calcium reservoir is in connection with a first pu... | 06/15/2010 |
| D616632 | Hunter knit helmet | 06/01/2010 |
| D616509 | Exercise band | 05/25/2010 |
| 7717483 | Server tray assembly A serving tray assembly has a substantially circular plate including, a top and a bottom and two substantially elongated oval openings extending from the top to the bottom. The plate has an outer perimeter having an integrally coupled upwardly extending edge includi... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7674436 | Portable indoor air purification system An indoor air purification system and method of same includes a case which removably attaches to an exhaust of cleaning equipment. An air purification chamber housed within the case includes an intake and exhaust wall and side walls, including a first side wall havi... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7544298 | Apparatus and method for dispensing decomposing bacteria into a waste stream A dispensing apparatus and method for the inoculation of a bioremediation agent into a waste stream, including but not limited to sludge or oil. The apparatus is capable of generating and maintaining a continuous release of decomposing bacteria, and living organisms... | 06/09/2009 |
| D581654 | Open toe pump shoes liner hosiery | 12/02/2008 |
| 7435186 | Golf club grip An improved golf club grip, adaptable to a golf club shaft, which promotes a more correct grip positioning, having a grip body, having a longitudinal axis, a top end with a first diameter and a flared cap with outwardly disposed sides attached thereto, a shaft end w... | 10/14/2008 |
| D572880 | Summer liner | 07/15/2008 |
| D572865 | Helmet | 07/08/2008 |
| D564574 | Eyewear jewelry | 03/18/2008 |
| 7291181 | Stump boot for an ankle disarticulation patient A stump boot for use by an ankle disarticulation patient having a stump. The stump boot includes a sole, an inner casing, and an outer casing having a substantially rectangular cutout covered by a flexible member. The inner casing is custom molded to fit the stump a... | 11/06/2007 |
| D548807 | Golf club grip underlisting | 08/14/2007 |
| D548298 | Golf club grip underlisting | 08/07/2007 |
| D525673 | Golf club grip | 07/25/2006 |
| D525333 | Golf club grip | 07/18/2006 |
| D525332 | Golf club grip | 07/18/2006 |
| D521645 | Syme amputation boot for a locked ankle | 05/23/2006 |
| 7018300 | Automatic golf ball teeing up device An automatic golf ball teeing up device for use by a golfer at driving ranges, and other facilities. The teeing up device includes a pair of holding cylinders, a pneumatic cylinder, and a photoelectric sensor in communication with a timer and relay. A holding cage a... | 03/28/2006 |