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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7621891 | Method and apparatus for delivering epinephrine A method of administering liquid medicine such as epinephrine to a patient includes administering a first dose followed by administering an optional second dose is described herein. Also described herein are devices useful for carrying out the methods described and ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7610707 | Combined file flagging devices and label holders File flagging apparatuses for hanging and traditional files are shown. The devices have a flag assembly that may be moved between extended and retracted positions. The flagging assemblies may also have a file label holder integrated thereinto. A locking mechanism ma... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7599863 | Order file processing using order variables from two sources and authentication Methods for purchasing of goods or services over the internet. A customer has a customer account set up at a bank with associated account information. The account information includes verification information for verification parameters, such as authorized computer ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7599862 | Transferring funds in connection with internet orders using order variables from two sources and authentication Methods for purchasing of goods or services over the internet. A customer has a customer account set up at a bank with associated account information. The account information includes verification information for verification parameters, such as authorized computer ... | 10/06/2009 |
| D597684 | Spa step assembly | 08/04/2009 |
| 7516688 | Saw chains having hardened cutting elements Hardened cutter elements commonly called cutters used in saw chains to act as cutter links. The hardened cutters have hard insets applied and connected to the cutting face of the cutter. The insets are made of a hard, tough material, such as a suitable carbide. Also... | 04/14/2009 |
| D587150 | Emergency vehicle detector | 02/24/2009 |
| D586030 | Spa light with solar power panel | 02/03/2009 |
| 7451923 | Financial and similar identification cards read by magnetic swipe card readers and methods relating thereto Apparatus forming a portable charge, debit or similar identification card which can be read using a magnetic card reader and methods for securing information are described. The preferred apparatus includes a magnetic stripe for storing information, a jamming assembl... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7350680 | Radiation garment holder and methods A radiation garment holder for mounting on a wall or other suitable surface. The holder has a central section with first and second clearance sections, first and second arms, and first and second shoulder support regions. The cantilevered clearance sections prevent ... | 04/01/2008 |
| D550374 | Spa step assembly | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255642 | Automated system for playing live casino table games having tabletop changeable playing card displays and play monitoring security features Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling... | 08/14/2007 |
| D545096 | Beverage carton tray | 06/26/2007 |
| 7185806 | Financial and similar identification cards read by magnetic swipe card readers and methods relating thereto Apparatus forming a portable charge, debit or similar identification card which can be read using a magnetic card reader and methods for securing information are described. The preferred apparatus includes a magnetic stripe for storing information, a jamming assembl... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7171722 | Heated vacuum carpet cleaning and drying apparatus A vacuum cleaning and/or drying systems having heaters which provide drying air to aid in drying or combined cleaning and drying. The system is particularly adapted and beneficial for use on carpets, but can also be used to clean other surfaces such as smooth floors... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7167642 | Heating apparatus with removable container, such as for foodstuffs, and features for moderating heat flux to the removable container Apparatuses and methods for heating foodstuffs, or other contents sensitive to high heat flux, such as sauces and gravies, without sticking; so that watching and stirring of the foodstuff is not needed during heating. The novel apparatuses and methods provide such h... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159730 | Folding crate with array connection features Folding crates includes a base and pivotable side walls which fold open from a stacked storage condition in which the walls are in juxtaposition and within the perimeter of the base. Latches are provided to connect the open walls and provide support between the wall... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7080048 | Purchasing on the internet using verified order information and bank payment assurance Methods for purchasing of goods or services over the internet. A customer has a customer account set up at a bank with associated account information. The account information includes verification information for verification parameters, such as authorized computer ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063270 | Moisture sensor sprinkler control systems Irrigation systems, moisture sensors and related methods having a sensor embedded in the ground to sense moisture and help control watering. The sensor is responsive to capacitance changes from ground moisture variations. The sensor uses spaced insulated electrodes ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7048629 | Automated system for playing casino games having changeable displays and play monitoring security features Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have changeable displays which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions with... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7006986 | Order file processes for purchasing on the internet using verified order information Methods for purchasing of goods or services over the internet. A customer has a customer account set up at a bank with associated account information. The account information includes verification information for verification parameters, such as authorized computer ... | 02/28/2006 |
| RE38982 | Gambling game system and methods A blackjack or other card game system having a plurality of player counters which count the blackjack hands or other player jackpot tally events dealt to players. The system also includes at least one dealer counter which counts the number of bust hands of the deale... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6986371 | Auxiliary powered forest clearing implement An implement for clearing brush and trees which includes a self-propelled vehicle and at least one boom mounted upon the vehicle. The boom is constructed for articulated motion of a distal end thereof. A cutting disk is operatively mounted for rotation to the distal... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6961979 | Bundling tie A releasable tie is described in which an elongated strand of flexible material is provided with a first set of three dimensional beads spaced apart along a first length of the strand. A second set of three dimensional beads, formed on the strand are spaced apart al... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6945020 | Auxiliary powered forest clearing implement An implement for clearing brush and trees which includes a self-propelled vehicle and at least one boom mounted upon the vehicle. The boom is constructed for articulated motion of a distal end thereof. A cutting disk is operatively mounted for rotation to the distal... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6923445 | Gaming ticket sets having advertising by multiple advertisers with selectable variable advertiser exposure frequency Apparatus, systems and methods involving producing and distributing chance tickets, such as pull-tab tickets, scratch-off tickets, and folded tickets which have symbol sets used to determine whether the ticket has a winning symbol set or sets versus non-winning symb... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6915832 | Protection device for an overhead door An impact protection device for an overhead comprising an elongated beam shaped to at least partially span the door. The beam includes box members at the ends there of which releasably interfit with channel members at a closed position of the door to laterally secur... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6896259 | Slot-type gaming machine with variable drop zone symbols A game machine (2, 200) which includes a playing field (6, 301) traversed by objects, such as balls (320). The playing field can have plural drop zones (381-383) which can be selected by the player using deflectors (108-110) that c... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6877744 | Game using combined coin board and seal card creating an action board Coin Boards and Seal Cards have been used in conjunction with the playing of Pull-Tab Gambling games in the market place for many years. However, we are not aware of the Coin Board or Seal Card games being combined and used in conjunction with the real-time play of ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6842917 | Spa cover lift A spa cover lift and cover construction that easily accommodates use with odd sizes and shapes of spas. The construction uses a column which is positioned at a single location about the periphery of the spa. A foot piece can be included at the bottom of the column w... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6737789 | Force activated, piezoelectric, electricity generation, storage, conditioning and supply apparatus and methods A force activated electrical power generator is provided using piezoelectric elements of preferred lead-magnesium-niobate lead titanate (PMN-PT). The circuitry is in preferred versions completely passive generating all power needed. Some circuitry limits voltage acr... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6722974 | Automated system for playing live casino table games having tabletop changeable playing card displays and play monitoring security features Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6688364 | Sign applique transfer and assembly apparatus Apparatus and methods for applying a transfer sheet to sign appliques and removing them to a sign board or other substrate. A carriage is movably mounted on a layout table. The layout table has a surface upon which appliques are arranged to be made into a... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6668880 | Auxiliary powered forest clearing implement An implement for clearing brush and trees which includes a self-propelled vehicle and at least one boom mounted upon the vehicle. The boom is constructed for articulated motion of a distal end thereof. A cutting disk is operatively mounted for rotation to... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6651985 | Automated system for playing live casino table games having tabletop changeable playing card displays and play monitoring security features Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants... | 11/25/2003 |
| 4333327 | Magnetic tumbler lock The invention relates to a magnetic tumbler lock comprising an inner cylinder adapted to turn in an external housing, said inner cylinder having a keyhole for receiving a key, locking means including at least one magnetic tumbler, which is adapted to rota... | 06/08/1982 |
| 4327703 | Method of preparing concrete column for attachment to beam A method of preparing the upper end of a concrete column containing elongated reinforcing elements for connection to a cast-in-place beam supported by the column. The method comprises the steps of determining the elevation at which the column is to engage... | 05/04/1982 |
| 4326694 | Tool stand A tool stand comprising a series of end interfitting and fastening rectangular conduits. Each rectangular conduit has an axially disposed protruding block at one end thereof and an axially disposed recessed block at the opposite end thereto, the recessed ... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4320887 | Tool support for concrete pilings A core drill stand for orienting and holding a core drilling apparatus for sampling concrete pilings, comprising an elongated column having a support collar fixed at right angles to the elongated column for engagement with the top of a concrete piling, gr... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4310198 | Hydraulic power supply vehicle for concrete cutting and boring tools A self-propelled hydraulic power supply vehicle and tool mounting platform having an hydraulic fluid reservoir integral with and forming the structural frame of the vehicle, hydraulically actuated driving and steering apparatus for moving the vehicle acro... | 01/12/1982 |
