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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D658458 | Cap for a caulk gun cartridge | 05/01/2012 |
| 8146307 | Trim assembly A trim assembly for use in concealing open spaces created by siding materials, wherein the assembly comprises a trim member configured to cover and conceal the terminal edges of the siding while simultaneously creating an expansion channel which allows the siding to... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8083163 | Demolition machine method and apparatus featuring shear or pulverizer with magnet The present invention is a magnetic lifting attachment to the boom structure and hydraulic system of a demolition machine, which includes a demolition tool selected from the group consisting of shearing jaws and a concrete pulverizer, and a hydraulic actuator adapte... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074953 | Collapsible book holder The present invention includes a collapsible book holder adapted to hold a book in an open position. The present invention preferably is adapted to be folded into a flat or substantially flat position where it may be conveniently placed in a pocket or purse, or plac... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8058617 | Method and apparatus for detecting organic materials and objects from multispectral reflected light The present invention is a method of determining the presence of keratin, particularly hard keratin, such as exists in mammalian hair and feathers, and objects comprising such materials. The method of the present invention also includes displaying information derive... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8033694 | Collapsible lighting device The present invention includes a collapsible lighting device comprising: (a) a container having a base portion and optional lid portion, that is adapted to be reversibly moved from a closed position to an open position; (b) at least one light source disposed in the ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8030615 | Method and apparatus for detecting organic materials and objects from multispectral reflected light The present invention is a method of determining the presence of keratin, particularly hard keratin, such as exists in mammalian hair and feathers, and objects comprising such materials. The method of the present invention also includes displaying information derive... | 10/04/2011 |
| D637884 | Handlebar grip for a motorcycle | 05/17/2011 |
| 7923758 | Method and apparatus for producing gallium arsenide and silicon composites and devices incorporating same The present invention includes methods for producing GaAs/Si composites, GaAs/Si composites, apparatus for preparing GaAs/Si composites, and a variety of electronic and photoelectric circuits and devices incorporating GaAs/Si composites of the present invention.... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7910713 | RNA complexes, methods of their production The invention includes RNA complexes comprising at least three monomeric units of an RNA molecule, each monomeric unit comprising an RNA polymer having first and second helical domains that have respective first and second binding sites, wherein the first binding si... | 03/22/2011 |
| D633018 | Windshield for a motorcycle | 02/22/2011 |
| D633017 | Windshield for a motorcycle | 02/22/2011 |
| D632235 | Flared windshield for a motorcycle | 02/08/2011 |
| D628441 | Thermo mug | 12/07/2010 |
| D628440 | Thermo mug | 12/07/2010 |
| D628439 | Thermo mug | 12/07/2010 |
| 7857490 | Collapsible lighting device The present invention includes a collapsible lighting device comprising: (a) a container having a base portion and optional lid portion, that is adapted to be reversibly moved from a closed position to an open position; (b) at least one light source disposed in the ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7826058 | All optical and hybrid reflection switch at a semiconductor/glass interface due to laser beam intersection The present invention includes a method of changing intensity of a reflected beam which may be expressed as a method of changing the amount of reflected light from a beam of light, the method comprising: (a) providing a substrate bearing a film of a reflective mater... | 11/02/2010 |
| D626348 | Protective and supportive component for a motorcycle seat | 11/02/2010 |
| D626058 | Velocity stack air intake | 10/26/2010 |
| D626046 | Windshield for a motorcycle | 10/26/2010 |
| 7795839 | Parallel hybrid vehicle optimal storage system The present invention is a method and apparatus by which power is controlled in a hybrid electric vehicle such that high levels of performance and efficiency are realized. The present invention includes a method and apparatus developed to optimize the use of energy ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7767966 | Method and apparatus for detecting organic materials and objects from multispectral reflected light The present invention is a method of determining the presence of keratin, particularly hard keratin, such as exists in mammalian hair and feathers, and objects comprising such materials. The method of the present invention also includes displaying information derive... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7717811 | Adjustable golf tee with associated measuring device The present invention is a golf tee and golf tee system, and method for its use, which system includes a golf tee adapted to allow a person to determine the desired position of a teed golf ball with respect to a desired striking position on the golf club face of a g... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7683569 | Parallel hybrid vehicle optimal storage system The present invention is a method and apparatus by which power is controlled in a hybrid electric vehicle such that high levels of performance and efficiency are realized. The present invention includes a method and apparatus developed to optimize the use of energy ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7682663 | Remote curing of polymer coating by gaseous, vaporous or aerosol initiating agent The present invention is a method and apparatus for remote curing of resin-coated surfaces and articles by means of a vaporous curing agent. The method of the present invention includes the steps: (a) providing a surface of the substrate with a layer of a coating pr... | 03/23/2010 |
| D611187 | Light fixture | 03/02/2010 |
| D611178 | Ring light fixture | 03/02/2010 |
| D611177 | Ring light fixture and tubular mount combination | 03/02/2010 |
| 7641128 | Rail brace assembly A rail brace assembly is adapted to buttress the head of a stock rail selected from one of two different stock rail groups mounted on the top surface of a brace plate. The assembly includes a stop block assembly also is affixed to the brace plate top surface. A rail... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7624871 | Product security system for hanging merchandise The present invention is a security system for preventing theft of hanging merchandise. The present invention includes a security package system for a product to be placed on a hanging display, the package comprising: (a) a product package of a relatively thin plast... | 12/01/2009 |
| D605345 | Light fixture | 12/01/2009 |
| 7601824 | RNA complexes, methods of their production The invention includes RNA complexes comprising at least three monomeric units of an RNA molecule, each monomeric unit comprising an RNA polymer having first and second helical domains that have respective first and second binding sites, wherein the first binding si... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7584911 | Waste processing apparatus and method The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing solid waste products. The apparatus comprises a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be o... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7584713 | Conical shell grasping and retaining apparatus, method for coating inverted conical shells, and modular and reconfigurable frozen cone confection manufacturing system and method The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for grasping, retaining, inverting, coating and transporting a plurality of frangible conical confection shells. The present invention also relates to a modular and reconfigurable manufacturing system for prod... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7568838 | Coupon bag with detachable portion and methods of making same A plastic bag with a removable coupon section and a method for forming plastic bags with removable coupon sections is presented. The bag comprises a bag portion and a coupon portion. The coupon portion comprises two flaps. Each flap representing at least one coupon.... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7553945 | RNA complexes and methods of their production The invention includes RNA complexes comprising at least three monomeric units of an RNA molecule, each monomeric unit comprising an RNA polymer having first and second helical domains that have respective first and second binding sites, wherein the first binding si... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7553410 | Septage treatment system The present invention generally includes a septage treatment system comprising: (a) a primary treatment process system comprising: (1) a receiving station to pump the septage from a vehicle; (2) equalization tank(s) to receive septage from the receiving station; and... | 06/30/2009 |
| D586275 | Flared windshield for a motorcycle | 02/10/2009 |
| D586274 | Flared windshield for a motorcycle | 02/10/2009 |
