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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7263792 | Illuminated identification panel A long-range house number identification panel has its number indicia mounted on an illuminated viewing screen, being individually readable with the naked eye from up to 200 feet distance. An electrically energizable phosphorescent screen behind the indicia serves t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7204359 | Shaft support for resisting separation of a flexible connection A support for supporting the end of a shaft protruding from a conveyor roller for dampening the vibrations of the conveyor roller by providing a flexible connection between spaced first and second supports where the supports include structure for resisting the separ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7188909 | Lever arm with tactile contour A plurality of levers each having one end adapted for attachment below a chair seat for controlling separate movements of a chair, each said lever having another end presenting a substantially planar surface terminating at a periphery, said periphery defining a geom... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7157914 | Airborne electromagnetic time domain system, computer product and method An airborne time domain electromagnetic surveying system is provided. The system includes a tow assembly with a flexible support frame. The flexible support frame spaced apart from the aircraft includes a transmitter section with a transmitter loop and a receiver se... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134661 | Game with play structure and projectile A gaming apparatus, gaming kit and gaming method is provided, which involves throwing projectiles to hang off of, or wrap around, one or more support members of a target structure. A projectile is also provided, which includes two weights at either end of a rope mem... | 11/14/2006 |
| D519837 | Two piece screw cap closure | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025018 | Submergible terrarium A terrarium adapted to be immersed in an aquarium containing water, the terrarium comprising a shaft means having a first end and second end and a receptacle defining at least one wall, the at least one wall having a length, presenting at least one opening, an air e... | 04/11/2006 |
| D517212 | Tweezers | 03/14/2006 |
| 6991405 | Application of inert gas mixtures to prevent and/or to control sulfide mineral oxidation and the generation of acid rock drainage A system, computer program product and method of preventing and controlling sulfide mineral oxidation and generation of acid rock drainage in a mass of sulfidic waste is provided. The mass of sulfidic waste includes a cover. The method involves applying under the co... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6983570 | Top levelled access floor system A pedestal adapted to support a floor panel comprising a base, support means for supporting said floor panel above said base, displaceable means operable between said base and said support means for selectively displacing said support means and said floor panel rela... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6938313 | Portable plastic pipe cutter beveller system A pipe-cutting device comprising a portable support; a device for rotating said pipe relative the support; a cutter associated with said support for cutting the pipe during rotation of the pipe. ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6938754 | Self-cleaning conveyor roller A self cleaning conveyor roller for supporting a conveyor media carrying contaminant materials. The conveyor roller consists of a drum defining a support surface, having a generally cylindrical shape, and being adapted to be supported for rotation, for supporting a ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6938076 | System, computer product and method for interfacing with a private communication portal from a wireless device A system for providing provisioning and operation at a wireless device comprising a first computer comprising a communication facility adapted to communicate information to remote computers and the wireless device; a second computer comprising a locating facility fo... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6928479 | System computer product and method for providing a private communication portal A system, computer product and method for providing a private communication portal at a first computer connected to a network of computers includes a communication facility resident at the first computer, and a second computer including a locating facility for locat... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923502 | Chair with switch controls for chair control directory An office chair has multiple moving parts and controls for the different moving parts of the chair. The chair includes a control directory which is in a more visibly accessible position than the controls to a person sitting in the chair. The chair further includes c... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918809 | Multipurpose disc toy A multipurpose disc useful as a throw, tug, and chew toy for play involving pets and for play involving pets and people, and useful as a water and food dish for pets, the disc comprising: a circular top portion; an annular sidewall portion that merges with the circu... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6909289 | Electrical high tension tester An electrical high tension test device having first and second contacts connectable to a high tension circuit, a first electrode connected to one contact; a second electrode connected to the second contact, the first and second electrodes being spaced apart from one... | 06/21/2005 |
| D505730 | Shelf bottom kiosk | 05/31/2005 |
| 6880303 | Raised access floor panel A floor panel for elevated floors comprising a base adapted to be supported and providing a load bearing surface; an inner panel adhesively secured to said base; an outer panel adhesively secured to said inner panel, said inner panel extending beyond said outer pane... | 04/19/2005 |
| D497191 | Sports ball | 10/12/2004 |
| 6783133 | Cycleski A ski attachment for the front forks of a cycle with an extension having a first and second end, the first end of the extension adapted to be disposed between the forks of the cycle; attachment structure presented by the first end of the attachment member for releas... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6733012 | Method of playing a card game with multiple wager options A method of playing a mini-Baccarat type game is disclosed. The game is played using a playing surface and playing cards. Three cards are randomly dealt to each of a plurality of players and the dealer. The method includes multiple wager options, including the step ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6698052 | Hydraulically assisted restraint device A device for restraining the upward movement of a dock comprising a hydraulic cylinder having a fixed end; a piston slideably disposed in the cylinder so as to define opposed first and second chambers; a rod having one end connected to the slideable pisto... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6694671 | Container with fastener A plant container comprising a lower section, an upper section removably securable to said lower section so as to define a cavity therein, said upper section presenting a top opening communicating with said cavity, fastening means associated with said upp... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6691456 | Container for cut flowers A plant container containing sidewalls extending from a bottom to a top opening so as to define a cavity, said top opening smaller than said bottom, an opening at said bottom and removable plug means for closing said opening.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6679144 | Brake lathe suspension arm An articulated arm assembly adapted to carry machine means comprising a first member, a second member pivotally connected at one end thereof to said first member for pivotal movement thereabout, a third member extending outwardly from another end of said ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6678821 | Method and system for restricting access to the private key of a user in a public key infrastructure An encryption/decryption system for providing restricted use of each key in a plurality of keys to preserve confidentiality of the plurality of keys. Each key is usable by an associated user in a public key infrastructure to encrypt and decrypt data. The ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6644529 | Process to fracture connecting rods and the like with resonance-fatigue A process to fracture connecting rods and the like, that are made of high strength materials, comprises of the following mechanisms: (a) Fatigue: fluctuation of stresses in a pre-notched connecting rod due to the use of harmonic excitation will extend the ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6576174 | Residual gas extraction process A method and apparatus for reducing residual gases from a foamed polymer material by subjecting the foamed polymer material to a vacuum.... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6533974 | Method of forming a profile on a foam rod Apparatus for extruding an elongated article comprising a die having an opening therethrough; an extruder for discharging extrudable material through said die opening; structure for rotational movement between said die and said extruder so as to provide s... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6501413 | Timing and control and data acquisition for a multi transducer ground penetrating radar system A multi-channel digital equivalent time sampling (MDETS) device having a programmable logic control that can select, delay or create various triggered signals. The MDETS can function independently or with multiple devices allowing for synchronized acquisi... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6464277 | Moveable truck toolbox and truck toolbox moving system A securing system is provided for securing a container adjacent to the top of the side walls of the rear compartment of a truck. The securing system includes a rail mounted on the side walls of the rear compartment, the rail having a profile which corresp... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6454137 | Flow vented and pressure vented closures A closure for a container having an opening, comprising a baffle having at one end a surface for blocking communication with the opening, an orifice at a top end of the baffle for communicating with the opening.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6440085 | Method of assembling a non-metallic biopsy forceps jaw and a non-metallic biopsy forceps jaw A biopsy forceps jaw device and method of assembling, comprising pivotally mounting to a single flat support having a single aperture a threaded, self-centering proximal end and a pointed distal end, an integrally connected non-metallic jaw assembly havin... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6421961 | Modular organizer A panel, paneling system and method of installing the paneling system. The panel includes a tongue and groove for engaging adjacent panels, a profile having cross members for reinforcement and the ability to attach the panel or paneling system to a wall.... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6403654 | Compositions for and method of treatment for psoriasis Improved compositions for treating psoriasis, including a body wash composition, spray composition and cream composition and the use of these novel compositions in a system or method of treating psoriasis.... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6397662 | Gas concentration meter and insulating glass assembly and method thereof The system includes an access assembly for communicating with the gas filled insulating units, flexible electrodes for insertion through the access assembly to the gas and for sensing the concentration of the gas, and a meter for measuring and displaying ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6399664 | Method of treating cancer, specifically leukemia, with ozone A method for treating malignant cells such as leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia, in a mammal, comprising of administering to the mammal a leukemia therapeutically effective amount of reactive oxygen intermediates. A method of treating cancer in a mamma... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6394480 | Anti-coupling device for semi-trailer An anti-coupling device for a semi-trailer to prevent the coupling of a semi-trailer's kingpin to a tractor's fifth wheel comprising of a housing assembly mounted within a specific radius of the kingpin having a half sphere for engaging the tractor's fift... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6382685 | Sliding catch with a partition release assembly A sliding catch with partition release assembly for a fire extinguisher cabinet having a locking mechanism that comprises of a L-shaped member that has a first portion and a second portion that is defined as a stopping mechanism and a slotting mechanism. ... | 05/07/2002 |
