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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162145 | Emergency shelter kit A kit comprising the items needed to build an emergency shelter in the flexible-form rammed earth style, and a method of packing the items for shipment. The kit, designed for easy shipment to persons requiring emergency shelter, also includes the items needed to add... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8159659 | Optical device inspecting apparatus [PROBLEMS] To provide an optical device inspecting apparatus which can be set to take many objects at one time more freely compared with conventional apparatuses, and furthermore, can accurately inspect even an optical device wherein an optical sensor is offset from... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8134470 | Hazard detection system A remote control system relating to a remote control and a base charger. A rechargeable battery contained within the remote control is charged when rested within a charging position of the base charger. Once a user removes the remote control from the charging positi... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8133025 | Turbine blade system A turbine blade system relating to a tip device appended to the blade tip of a turbine. The tip device controls the flow of air to ultimately reduce noise signatures while increasing aerodynamic efficiency. Passive or actively controlled configurations also permit t... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8128612 | Integrated infusion container The present invention relates to unitary bottle for injection, more particularly, to a unitary medicine bottle having an integral structure where a medicine container is easily connected with a plastic container including a solution at a completely sterilized state ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8125343 | System for child safety A system for child safety relating to a child safety seat that is in communication with the internal wiring or computer system of a vehicle such that when the vehicle ignition is turned off and the child safety seat is engaged, an audible alert is emitted through th... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8082594 | Protection system A protection system for the neck, chest, and torso on down to the mid-thigh area as it shields the wearer from a variety of messy situations. One embodiment employs sleeves that cover both arms of a user entirely and end with thin, elastic cuffs or bands at the wris... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8049610 | Vehicle warning system An Abrupt Braking Indicator (ABI) that complements a vehicle's existing rear brake light by determining the difference between regular brake pedal usage and dangerous abrupt stops or abrupt-braking that often causes accidents. It is when, and only when, an abrupt st... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8044775 | RFID system for identifying location of sensors/indicators A system of identifying the source location that a particle counter is using to draw its data from. The present invention includes a transmitting sensor placed at the location of interest, and a receiving sensor placed on the particle-counter device. A receiving sen... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8033285 | Grooming station A hand grooming station, specifically for nails, which permits a user to paint, polish or otherwise groom his or her fingernails in a comfortable and unobtrusive manner via an elevated ramp while care products are easily recognizable and organized. In addition, the ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8015624 | Helmet system A helmet system that employs an outer shell and a unitary inner shell formed with compatible grooves and ridges respectively. The outer shell is formed with a switch. The outer shell and inner shell are further secured together via magnetic force or a system of spri... | 09/13/2011 |
| D638748 | Flag holder | 05/31/2011 |
| 7943220 | Lay-flat archival polyester pocket A polyester pocket with a clear front and back is provided. A spun-bonded polyester strip is positioned near the open end of the polyester pocket to prevent atmospheric contaminants from entering the polyester pocket. The spun-bonded polyester strip also allows the ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7936397 | Method and process for electronically posting bulletin board messages A method of electronically broadcasting messages to a general or targeted audience. A message sender can post messages on electronic bulletin boards by accessing a website or calling a phone number. The user has control of the design and content of the message inclu... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935518 | Smart hydrogel particles for biomarker harvesting Capture particles for harvesting analytes from solution and methods for using them are described. The capture particles are made up of a polymeric matrix having pore size that allows for the analytes to enter the capture particles. The pore size of the capture parti... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7913409 | Chalk line marking system A chalk line is marked by attaching two hooks to a nail, and then extending a string a length from the nail. The hooks are attached to an apparatus that has multiple springs, such that there is a string attached to the rear of the apparatus while the hooks are attac... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7889093 | System for safety information A system for displaying safety information—particularly for pedestrian crosswalks and vehicle brake lights—that permits an operator located at a hub to upload and transmit at least one image to select traffic signals or brake light display screen connected withi... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7882979 | Combination dip and cake and punch bowl A combination dip and cake holder and punch bowl is readily configurable between any of three configurations. A platter member has a base with a female receiver, while a first type of receptacle has an extension that is receivable within the receiver so that when th... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7880874 | Surface particle counter A surface particle-counting device where the scanner element and the particle counting element have been combined so to reduce the number of lost particles and increase the overall efficiency of the particle-counting device. By removing the conventional tube that co... | 02/01/2011 |
| D630875 | Rack for guns | 01/18/2011 |
| 7870067 | Donation system A donation system that would encourage registered individuals to make small contributions to a charity or political campaign (or cause of their choice) as well as facilitate the process of doing so. The system provides a central location for all donation activity an... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7860769 | Method of preventing fraud An identification verification system designed to prevent identity theft and financial fraud. Individuals are given or select identification codes which replace the commonly used social security numbers (SSNs). In order to access an individual's credit report or oth... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7843358 | Power failure alarm A power failure alarm for use in sounding a warning in the occasion of a power failure, with built in electrical connectors, and a temporary source of light. The device is housed in a molded plastic enclosure in a rectangular shape and includes an emergency light, n... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7832361 | System for climbing pets A system for climbing pets, particularly cats, featuring an expandable rod and an array of wall supports, platforms and accessories. The expandable rod is the only direct connection to a wall while the wall supports are suspended from the expandable rod and the plat... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7798516 | Changing table A changing table that is secured to most types of conventional baby carriages. The changing table is deployed from a fixed position on the baby carriage to take into account the proper weight, size and space requirements necessary to change a small child. When the c... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7797410 | Reverse IP method and system The present invention provides a new and improved domain name searching method and system which comprises steps selected from the group consisting of (1) downloading all zone files, public and/or non-public, associated with one or more host names; (2) performing rev... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7793615 | Cover apparatus A cover that attracts pet hair and other debris, while covering a table, chair, pet bed, or other item. The cover prevents moisture from penetrating completely through it, as it has a second surface to ensure that whatever it covers remains dry. Conventional means o... | 09/14/2010 |
| D622086 | Gun rack | 08/24/2010 |
| 7774254 | System for storing vital records A system for storing vital personal and business records in one secure location. A user may create an account and submit documents to be scanned and uploaded through a public kiosk. Documents may include, but are not limited to, such items as driver's licenses, birt... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7690654 | System for playing a combination board and card game A card game combined with a board game. The object of the game, which can be played by at least two players, is to score the most points over the other competitors. A related aim of the game in this quest to achieve the highest points possible is to create horizonta... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7668378 | Characteristic based classification system Characteristics can be stored in a computer databank for various plants, animals, and items. When a user wants to identify a particular plant, animal, or item, the user supplies the characteristics that are readily ascertained. After the user has entered the charact... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7621380 | Motorcycle rear-wheel braking system operating mechanism A mechanism for placing a hand operated rear-wheel brake lever of a motorcycle on the left handlebar of the motorcycle. A steel wire is routed from the right foot brake pedal by an extension to a small lever found under the clutch hand lever on the left handlebar. W... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7605718 | Monitoring device for transport pods A device that fits inside a transport pod communicating with the slots of the transport pod so that the device can be inserted and removed from the transport pod. The transport pods are for silicon wafers. The device has sensors that monitor the environment within t... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7581555 | Umbrella slicker A personal rain protection device that enhances traditional umbrella qualities through the use of an unobtrusive slicker that can be deployed to protect a wearer's entire backside from getting wet. The slicker is securely stowed in a holding pocket located within th... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7579336 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising temozolomide ester The present invention discloses general formula I of Temozolomide-8-carboxylate compounds, the process for preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the use of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the manufacture of an antitu... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7555789 | Protection system A protection system for the neck, chest, and torso on down to the mid-thigh area as it shields the wearer from a variety of messy situations. One embodiment employs sleeves that cover both arms of a user entirely and end with thin, elastic cuffs or bands at the wris... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7543426 | Skid wrap roller A tool used for wrapping boxes or shipments with plastic or other wrap in an ergonomic manner, as in warehouses or shipping departments. The tool is elongated and allows the user to rotate about the object to be wrapped. A tensioner makes it possible for the user to... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7511832 | Specific density detector and optical multiplexer improvement An object is placed at a particular distance away from the nonreflecting side of a mirror, such that the gravitational force of the object affects the mirror. A laser is then pointed at the opposite, reflecting side of the mirror, thereby itself reflecting off the m... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7511831 | Specific density detector An object is placed at a particular distance away from the nonreflecting side of a mirror, such that the gravitational force of the object affects the mirror. A laser is then pointed at the opposite, reflecting side of the mirror, thereby itself reflecting off the m... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7502110 | Design for particle sensor system A device is illustrated for detecting particles in a fluid that can detect smaller particles without the need for added power or space and can be implemented inexpensively. The device utilizes two mirrors and a photo-diode. The housing of the photo-electric diode is... | 03/10/2009 |
