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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE42483 | Sandal | 06/28/2011 |
| 7913512 | Air-heated heat exchanger A heat exchanger comprises a first tube having a first fin of a first predetermined height extending outward therefrom. A second tube is vertically spaced above the first tube. The second tube has a second fin of a second predetermined height extending outward there... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7902126 | Well lost circulation additive, lost circulation treatment fluid made therefrom, method of minimizing lost circulation in a subterranean formation For lost circulation treatment, a lost circulation additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a reinforcing material of fibers and/or comminuted plant materials. The method of forming a lost circulation fluid i... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7750105 | Resins and adhesive formulations therewith A process for producing rosin resins comprising reacting together rosin and phenolic compound and/or terpene-phenol resin, in the presence of a Brønsted acid. These resins may be used as tackifiers in adhesive formulations, including chloroprene contact cements. | 07/06/2010 |
| D592387 | Element of a sandal | 05/19/2009 |
| D591489 | Shoe | 05/05/2009 |
| D590581 | Sandal | 04/21/2009 |
| D581149 | Sandal | 11/25/2008 |
| 7452941 | Terpene resin and hydrocarbon resin-based surfactants and aqueous dispersion of tackifier resins A process for preparing a surfactant, useful for dispersing tackifier resins in aqueous media, comprises reacting an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride, or an ester thereof, with a terpene- or hydrocarbon-based resin to form an adduct, then reacting the ... | 11/18/2008 |
| D577182 | Sandal | 09/23/2008 |
| D571084 | Blizzard sandal | 06/17/2008 |
| 7360367 | Apparatus for cryogenic fluids having floating liquefaction unit and floating regasification unit connected by shuttle vessel, and cryogenic fluid methods Methods and systems for transportation of a cryogenic fluid. The system includes a floating liquefaction unit receiving a gas from a source, a shuttle vessel for carrying liquefied gas away from the liquefaction unit, and a floating regasification unit for receiving... | 04/22/2008 |
| D555882 | Sandal | 11/27/2007 |
| 7256162 | Fatty acid esters and uses thereof Esters formed from polyol, C12-C28 branched chain fatty acid, and/or C12-C28 cyclic fatty acid are useful as a friction modifier for lubricants. Monomer is a preferred source for these fatty acids. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253249 | Ester-terminated poly(ester-amide) in personal care products A resin composition is prepared by reacting components comprising dibasic acid, diamine, polyol and monoalcohol, wherein (a) at least 50 equivalent percent of the dibasic acid comprises polymerized fatty acid; (b) at least 50 equivalent percent of the diamine compri... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7225636 | Apparatus and methods for processing hydrocarbons to produce liquified natural gas An apparatus for and process for recovering LNG from reservoir natural gas which includes circulating a portion of the natural gas thru a gas cooling loop that includes heat exchanges, an expansion zone and compression zone. The process also includes removing liquid... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222646 | Piston for dispensing device, dispensing device, product containing dispensing device, method of filling, and method of dispensing A piston for a pressurized container (i.e., “aerosol can”), the piston including a body having circumferential fins, with the fins being of uniform thickness, decreasing thickness radially away from the body, or varying thickness circumferentially. Further discl... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7146817 | Cold box storage apparatus for LNG tanks and methods for processing, transporting and/or storing LNG A cryogenic fluid storage/processing system which includes a cement box in which is positioned a multiplicity of tanks arranged parallel in one or more layers and surrounded by perlite insulation, and in which is positioned a pump for filling/emptying the tanks. A v... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135585 | Fungicidal carboxamides Compounds of Formula I are disclosed which are useful as fungicides wherein Q is | 11/14/2006 |
| 6939833 | Additive for, treatment fluid for, and method of plugging a tubing/casing annulus in a well bore For tubing/casing annulus plug treatment to plug a well, a tubing/casing annulus plug additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, a filter aid, and an optional reinforcing material, preferably of fibers and/or commi... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932158 | Well plug additive, well plug treatment fluid made therefrom, and method of plugging a well For well plug treatment to plug an abandoned well, a well plug additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and filter aid, and optionally, a reinforcing material preferably of fibers and/or comminuted plant material... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6867170 | Additive for, treatment fluid for, and method of plugging a tubing/casing annulus in a well bore For tubing/casing annulus plug treatment to plug a well, a tubing/casing annulus plug additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a reinforcing material of fibers and/or comminuted plant materials. The method of... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6855668 | Methods and products for inhibiting growth of fungal pathogens on turfgrass Methods and products for inhibiting growth of fungus and fungal disease on a plant. Methods comprise contacting at least a portion of a plant or plant seed together with a fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidal carboxamide. Products comprise any of leaves, c... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6750179 | Well plug additive, well plug treatment fluid made therefrom, and method of plugging a well For well plug treatment to plug an abandoned well, a well plug additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a reinforcing material of fibers and/or comminuted plant materials. The method of forming a well plug fl... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6716798 | Conformance improvement additive, conformance treatment fluid made therefrom, method of improving conformance in a subterranean formation For conformance treatment to plug an opening in subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation, a conformance additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a reinforcing material of fibers and/or comminuted plant mate... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6702026 | Methods and systems for reducing drag and vortex-induced vibrations on cylindrical structures Apparatus for controlling drag and vortex-induced vibration exerted onto a substantially cylindrical element of a fixed position subjected to a fluid flowing environment. Apparatus of the invention comprise a sleeve comprising an ultra-smooth surface. Met... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6695539 | Apparatus and methods for remote installation of devices for reducing drag and vortex induced vibration Apparatus and methods for remotely installing vortex-induced vibration (VIV) reduction and drag reduction devices on elongated structures in flowing fluid environments. The apparatus is a tool for transporting and installing the devices. The devices insta... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6672390 | Systems and methods for constructing subsea production wells Systems and methods for time, and labor efficient construction and production of subsea wells include a surface blowout preventer stack, a high pressure riser, and a drill thru Xmas tree. The systems may further comprise a subsea shut off and disconnect d... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6644894 | Passive apparatus and method for reducing fluid induced stresses by introduction of energetic flow into boundary layer around structures The use of fluid passages for structures in fluid environments such as offshore platform risers or spars to reduce and/or control vortex-induced vibrations and drag is disclosed. The use of fluid passages to protect a moored marine vessel by reducing and/... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6642392 | Fungicidal carboxamides Compounds of Formula I are disclosed which are useful as fungicides ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## X is --O--, --CH(R11)-- or .dbd.C(R11)--; R1 is H or C1 -C2 alkyl; R2 is H; C1 | 11/04/2003 |
| 6624155 | Hybrid cholinergic agents and compositions The present invention provides hybrid molecules and methods of synthesizing such hybrid molecules from a cholinergic agent and a bile acid. The hybrid molecules function as cholinergic agents and may be either cholinergic agonists or cholinergic antagonis... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6624156 | Methods of making and method of using hybrid cholinergic agents and compositions The present invention provides hybrid molecules and methods of synthesizing such hybrid molecules from a cholinergic agent and a bile acid. The hybrid molecules function as cholinergic agents and may be either cholinergic agonists or cholinergic antagonis... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6283156 | Expandable O-ring seal, method of sealing and apparatus having such seals The present invention discloses a pressured O-ring type sealing system which allows for effective seals without expensive and time consuming machining of the sealing surface. The O-ring sealing system of the present invention allows the sealing member to ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6230439 | Method of blocking root travel from a first subterranean area to a second subterranean area A device for retaining garden beds, retaining water, and/or blocking plant roots, with the device having two connected reinforcing members with a liquid permeable member positioned between the reinforcing members. A method of building a garden bed include... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6218343 | Additive for, treatment fluid for, and method of plugging a tubing/casing annulus in a well bore For tubing/casing annulus plug treatment to plug a well, a tubing/casing annulus plug additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a reinforcing material of fibers and/or comminuted plant materials. Th... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6194625 | Alkylation by controlling olefin ratios Disclosed are various embodiments for alkylating olefins and isoparaffins in the presence of an acid to reduce and/or control acid consumption or maximize and/or control the octane number of the produced alkylate product. One embodiment includes alkylatio... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6125685 | Apparatus and method for the evaluation of asphalt mixes The present invention provides and apparatus and method for analyzing the rutting and stripping characteristics of hot mix asphalt concrete samples. The apparatus of the invention measures the vertical penetration of a wheel rolling in a reciprocating mot... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6113626 | Heat transfer blanket for controlling a patient's temperature The present invention relates to a heat transfer blanket which wraps the torso and legs leaving the arms, buttocks, perineum and head exposed and allows for the selective heating or cooling of various body parts at the same or different rates. The blanket... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6108972 | Apparatus for and methods of bracing soil, retaining water, and blocking roots A device for retaining garden beds, retaining water, and/or blocking plant roots, with the device having two connected reinforcing members with a liquid permeable member positioned between the reinforcing members. A method of building a garden bed include... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6102121 | Conformance improvement additive, conformance treatment fluid made therefrom, method of improving conformance in a subterranean formation For conformance treatment to plug an opening in subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation, a conformance additive including a dry mixture of water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a reinforcing material of fibers and/or comminuted... | 08/15/2000 |
