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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161616 | Method of manufacture for a plastic-capped panel fastener A captive panel fastener is manufactured by first overmolding a plastic cap around the head of a screw, the cap having a cylindrical plastic skirt extending downwardly beyond the base of the screw head and formed with a circular opening at the bottom. After a compre... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147694 | Method for the treatment of ground water and soils using mixtures of seaweed and kelp The induction of reducing conditions and stimulating anaerobic process through the addition of species of seaweed (Dulse, Nori, Ascophyllum nodosum, and Kelp) to accomplish accelerated dechlorinization of soil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated sol... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8144470 | Two-piece heat sink stud A fastening system for a heat sink mounted on a circuit board utilizes a self-clinching stud assembly constructed by axially interfitting two flat sheet metal members. Each member has forked ends which when axially plugged together in criss-cross fashion create a un... | 03/27/2012 |
| D656392 | Panel fastener | 03/27/2012 |
| 8127480 | Magazine well extension for a firearm A magazine well extension for a firearm having a magazine well and a trigger guard consists of a tapered monolithic hollow extension body closely matched to the magazine well opening. The bottom opening is larger than the top opening to more loosely receive the maga... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7828974 | Method for the treatment of ground water and soils using dried algae and other dried mixtures The induction of reducing conditions and stimulating anaerobic process through the addition of dried micro-blue green algae (Spirulina, Arthorospira Platensis, Arthrospria Maxima, Aphanizomen flos-aquae, and chlorella) and seaweed (Dulse, Nori, ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7631532 | Cold-headed standoff A process for cold forging a metal fastener such as a self-clinching standoff includes a punch and die set at the final head trimming station which produces the shear burr only on the underside of the fastener head where it is not visible after installation. A knock... | 12/15/2009 |
| D603693 | Fastener cap | 11/10/2009 |
| 7594788 | Clinch/broach connector A connector insert is installed into two panels, one non-metallic and one metal, effectively locking them together and finishing flush with the surfaces of each panel. Both sheets have aligned apertures through which the connector is installed. The connector is a cl... | 09/29/2009 |
| D600879 | T-shirt | 09/29/2009 |
| 7578292 | Compressed air distribution system A pressurized gas system controls a gas flow from one or more gas pressure storage vessels by means of an electronically controlled electro-mechanical shut-off valve located in close proximity to each of the vessels. The shut-off valves are electrically wired to act... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7571727 | Molded foam mouthguard A mouthguard includes two sections, a vertical component and a horizontal component. The foam is molded into a configuration such that the vertical component curves around the anterior section of the maxillary dental arch to the lateral aspects, just beyond the cani... | 08/11/2009 |
| D597731 | T-shirt | 08/11/2009 |
| 7559753 | Double disc pump with fixed housing block A double disc pump includes a stationary main pump housing block that can remain fixed to its supporting frame while all other parts of the pump are removed for servicing. This permits disassembly of the pump without disconnecting the inlet or outlet plumbing and is... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7531709 | Method for accelerated dechlorination of matter Accelerated dechlorination of soil and water contaminated with chlorinated solvents is achieved by stimulating anaerobic microorganisms and thus increasing the rate of biological mineralization of the solvents. This is accomplished by a treatment process consisting ... | 05/12/2009 |
| D590576 | Beaded bra strap | 04/21/2009 |
| 7513746 | Windmill blade shaping and mounting to enhance performance A method of mounting windmill blades their enhance performance is disclosed. The blades have a transverse cross-sectional shape having a predominately flat chord section and are mounted such that the chord section lies in a plane that is substantially at 90 degrees ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7506454 | Apparatus for holding a marking line to a workpiece A clip for holding the end of a marking line at the edge of a board or panel to be cut includes opposite-facing planar jaws which grip opposing top and bottom surfaces of the panel. A stop block located between the jaws abuts the edge of the panel and includes for a... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7487922 | Windmill damper operator A small windmill is provided upstream of a damper in an air duct. When air flows in the duct it rotates the windmill. The windmill shaft is connected by a cable to the damper operator through a transmission means, such that, as the shaft turns, it takes-up the cable... | 02/10/2009 |
| D580819 | Decorative bra strap clasp | 11/18/2008 |
| D578732 | Decorative bra strap | 10/21/2008 |
| D578733 | Decorative bra strap | 10/21/2008 |
| 7421875 | Cold-headed standoff A process for cold forging a metal fastener such as a self-clinching standoff includes a punch and die set at the final head trimming station which produces the shear burr only on the underside of the fastener head where it is not visible after installation. A knock... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416521 | Easy-open packages An apparatus and method for making a composite packaging material for easy-open packages includes means for pulling a running length of packaging film, the film having defined rupture characteristics. The packaging film is perforated with a sequence of spaced apart ... | 08/26/2008 |
| D571485 | Car configured ladder cap | 06/17/2008 |
| 7383599 | Active head/neck positioning device A body support for positioning beneath a patient undergoing endotracheal intubation is dimensioned to extend beneath the patient's torso and head while in a substantially upward-facing prone position. An inflatable bladder is adapted to elevate the patient as the bl... | 06/10/2008 |
| D570497 | Ladder cap | 06/03/2008 |
| 7249617 | Vehicle mounted compressed air distribution system A pressurized gas system controls a gas flow from one or more gas pressure storage vessels by means of an electronically controlled electro-mechanical shut-off valve located in close proximity to each of the vessels. The shut-off valves are electrically wired to act... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7216764 | Easy-open packages A novel package wrapper is made of plastic film with a line of package-opening perforations through the film positioned in one face of the package and being overlaid by a piece of plastic tape which seals the perforations, the tape having a dry edge. The shrink wrap... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213321 | Method of attaching a captive panel fastener to a circuit board A method of assembling a captive panel fastener to a printed circuit board comprises the steps of placing an axially-extending shank of a captive fastener retainer through a mounting hole in a printed circuit board, soldering the retainer to the printed circuit boar... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7175533 | Method of forming a cold-headed standoff A method of head trimming a fastener blank in a cold-forging process comprises placing a fastener blank into a bore of a punch having an end face; supporting an underside of a head portion of the fastener blank with the punch end face; moving a die having an interna... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7150332 | Speed controller for a vehicle A kinematic speed controller for a vehicle requires the constant deliberate movement of a rotary apparatus which is physically independent from the vehicle drive system. It does not require substantial operator muscle power since there is no direct mechanical connec... | 12/19/2006 |
| D531890 | Circuit board mounting bracket | 11/14/2006 |
| 7127758 | Active head/neck positioning device for endotracheal intubation A pneumatically controlled intubation mat includes laryngoscope-mounted controls. A body supporting mat is positioned beneath the patient undergoing endotracheal intubation and is dimensioned to extend beneath the patient's torso and head while in a substantially up... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7129388 | Method for accelerated dechlorination of matter Accelerated dechlorination of soil and water contaminated with chlorinated solvents is achieved by stimulating anaerobic microorganisms and thus increasing the rate of biological mineralization of the solvents. This is accomplished by a treatment process consisting ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125294 | Circuit board mounting bracket A pick-and-place type circuit board mounting bracket is surface-mounted, or alternatively, soldered with reinforcing posts that occupy one or more through-holes in the circuit board. The mounting face of the bracket is offset with respect to its mounting base to all... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7114476 | Carburetor intake assembly for motorcycles An air intake assembly for a motorcycle provides increased air flow to the carburetor by increasing the intake area of the ducting and placing it out in the air stream facing forward so that a ram air effect is achieved. Increased intake area is provided by dual vel... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7062320 | Device for the treatment of hiccups A device for the treatment of hiccups, and more specifically, to a method and apparatus for the treatment of hiccups involving galvanic stimulation of the Superficial Phrenetic and Vagus nerves using an electric current. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052221 | Quick access rubber panel fastener A fastener for attaching two panels and having aligned apertures consists of a fastener which utilizes a retainer, a through-shaft, a rubber sleeve, and an end cap. The shaft extends through the retainer and a rubber sleeve is fitted around the shaft being retained ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044152 | Apparatus for in-situ remediation using a closed delivery system A pressurized delivery system for in-situ delivery of sub-soil remediation compounds to underground contaminated matter includes a liquid diaphragm pump connected to an inflow source of water, the pump being also in fluid communication with a plurality of bioslurry ... | 05/16/2006 |
