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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997628 | Mechanically restrained push-on pipe connection An apparatus, system, and method for the secure attachment and restraint of a pipe end within a fitting is disclosed. The invention includes a mechanical restraint apparatus that is integral and monolithic with the flange of a bell of a spigot-and-bell joint archite... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7862115 | Protective device for developing infants An inventive protective device for developing infants is provided, where the protective device is comprised of a triangularly-shaped, padded front portion conforming to the infant's chest, a triangularly-shaped, padded back portion conforming to the infant's back, a... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7817058 | Server signaler A server signaler includes a lamp and a housing containing a battery and a switch. The server signaler may be attached to an advertising support or placed directly on a table top or other surface. Actuation of the switch illuminates the lamp to alert the server that... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7804976 | Radiant cooler for loudspeakers An apparatus, system, and method is disclosed for providing auxiliary heat dissipating capacity to a loudspeaker assembly. The apparatus comprises a plug that is inserted into a vent at the back of a loudspeaker assembly and extends away therefrom. The plug makes a ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7722656 | Device and method for stimulating hair growth The current invention includes a device and method for the promotion and stimulation of hair growth using one or more light sources such as a diode laser, each light source operating in the infrared range at wavelengths in a range from about 2500 nm to about 10,000 ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7526269 | Remote intercom and automatic dialing system A system and method for providing a emergency notification capability is provided by providing a wireless pendant for each user of the system, which sends a signal to a central computer whenever an emergency condition is perceived. The central computer may then send... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7416641 | Apparatus for recovering marketable products from scrap rubber Tire pyrolysis systems and processes are provided which include feeding tire shreds to a pyrolysis vessel (40) and pyrolyzing the shreds in a pyrolysis vessel (40) to produce a pyrolysis gas and carbon black mixture. The pyrolysis gas processed by cent... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7402233 | Apparatus and method for cathodically protecting metals against corrosion A cathodic protection system is provided for cathodically protecting an metallic substrate against corrosion, where the system comprises a sacrificial anodic material containing, but not limited to, zinc, magnesium, aluminum or a mixture of these materials, with a c... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7391319 | Wireless fire alarm door unlocking interface A wireless fire alarm door unlocking system includes a remote alarm panel interface to receive information from a central alarm panel interface over an RF channel. The central alarm panel interface monitors an output from an alarm control panel and, when an alarm co... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7364559 | Co-dynamic adjustable orthotic appliance for carpal tunnel syndrome The present invention provides an orthotic appliance for the carpus of a human hand for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome using co-dynamic, rather than traditional static or dynamic, techniques. The appliance may apply a 2 pound dorsally directed force about t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7347982 | Apparatus and method for recovering carbon black from pyrolysis byproducts A system (10), process and apparatus are disclosed for purifying carbon black (15) containing sulfur and metal oxide impurities by digesting (20) the impure carbon black in an acid to extract the metal oxide (25). Sulfur (45) is th... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7234710 | Spring powered vehicle The present invention provides a manually powered drive assembly for a vehicle. A foot crank winds a helical torsion spring through a system of shafts and sprockets in a first direction. By releasing a brake applied to a wheel, or wheels, of the vehicle, the wound s... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7195267 | Trailer hitch video alignment system The invention provides an apparatus for alignment of a trailer hitch with a trailer tongue, so that the operator does not leave the cab of the towing vehicle in order to facilitate the alignment. The system may comprise a control assembly and a remote assembly, the ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7069258 | Weather prediction method for forecasting selected events The invention provides methods, systems, and computer program products for short term probability forecasting of selected weather-related events. These embodiments are adaptable for any geographical region that can be identified and for which a reasonable number of ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7026926 | System and method for wireless transmission of security alarms to selected groups Systems, apparatus, methods, and computer program products for a security system to automatically notify by wireless communications means selected classes of recipients of the occurrence an alarm event, receiving acknowledgment of the receipt of the alert by the rec... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7007700 | Cosmetic holder apparatus The present invention provides a cosmetic holder apparatus for holding a lipstick tube and either a lip liner, a lip brush, or both in a common protected container to prevent damage to the smaller items when carried in a purse or handbag and to allow them to be conv... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6964451 | Shock absorbing apparatus An energy-absorbing structure is provided, which comprises two generally parallel metal sheets arranged to receive an impacting force against the uppermost sheet and cooperatively prevent an object supported by the uppermost sheet from impacting a basal surface. One... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6913019 | Pressure alleviating pillow The present invention provides a pillow for use by a patient during sleep, where the patient must wear a facially oriented medical device, such as a positive air pressure system. The invention provides a uniquely shaped pillow having recesses sized to allow the faci... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6874598 | Ergonomically improved tripod stepladder An inventive stepladder of tripod structure with an actuating mechanism that extends the rear legs and front step assembly in a coordinated manner to assume the tripod footprint. The actuating mechanism may include a vertical center post; a sliding collar journaled ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6843691 | Sculling apparatus for small boats The present invention provides an apparatus for propelling a small boat through a body of water by use of a sculling action. The apparatus may be comprised of a vertical stock attached to a vertical surface of the boat, normally the transom. A wide, flexible fin may... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6820880 | Spring powered wheelbarrow The present invention provides a spring powered wheelbarrow with a manually powered drive assembly. A foot crank winds a spring through a system of shafts and sprockets in a first direction. By releasing a brake upon a front wheel of a wheelbarrow, the wound spring ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6729942 | Dental abrasion system The present invention provides a portable dental system for use in areas having inadequate sources of power, either for human or for veterinary dentistry. The system provides one or more handpieces, each driven driven by a pressurized nitrogen gas contained in a por... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6722839 | Refuse collection body The present invention presents novel features for providing a lightweight, structurally rigid collection body comprising a loading assembly for dumping refuse into an elevated hopper; a reception area for refuse dumped into the hopper; a storage area for storage and... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6723061 | Dynamic splint for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment A method and appliance for the application of a continuous, low level force tending to oppose rotational movement of the hand about the carpus. This opposing force tends to relieve contractatures of the transverse carpal, volar carpal, and intra carpal ligaments ove... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6623234 | Non-linear sided trailer with continuous conveyor bed A trailer for use on standard highway systems and having a hopper with a central conveyor belt system forming the floor and two independent, non-linear sides is disclosed for transporting particulate materials such as asphalt, gravel, or low-slump concret... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6561580 | Energy-absorbing aircraft seat A energy absorbing structure is disclosed for the purpose of protecting human occupants of a vehicle from the damaging effects of sudden accelerative or decelerative forces by means of plastic deformation of the structure. The structure consists of a gene... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6554207 | Application apparatus for multiple solution cleaner A pressurized system for the preparation and mixing of two or more component solutions comprising a cleaning solution to produce a prepared cleaning solution for use with various applicators in common use in the cleaning industry. The system is made up of... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6523776 | Wire dispensing device A wheeled dispenser for dispensing wire from spools. The dispenser has a rectangular frame, three stationary vertical posts, and two rotatable vertical posts each located between two stationary posts. Each rotatable post has a plurality of laterally proje... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6494665 | Container dumping apparatus for refuse collection vehicle An improved container dumping apparatus is described for automatically lifting residential refuse containers to an elevated position and dumping them into the elevated access area of a collection tank. A carriage with gripping arms is guided up the vertic... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6092670 | Steam pan manipulation device A steam pan manipulation device (16) is provided for handling stainless steel pans (10), commonly known as steam pans or hotel pans, of varying sizes as found in commercial restaurant, catering, and hotel applications for use in steam tables. Use of the d... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6045517 | Diagnostic apparatus and method for evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome This invention is a diagnostic device for measuring the extensibility of certain key carpal ligaments so as to determine the tendency of the subject to carpal tunnel damage. It consists of a structure to secure the arm and hand in a predetermined position... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6039227 | Golf bag transportation apparatus for motor vehicles A golf bag carrier suitable for carrying golf bags external to a motor vehicle equipped with a standard square tube trailer hitch receptacle permanently mounted to the frame and under the rear bumper of said vehicle is described. The golf bag carrier cons... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5893626 | Safety light with colorful rotating illumination pattern The present invention provides a safety light having a easily recognizable and colorful rotating illumination pattern. The safety light consists of a housing containing at least one group of secondary lighting elements arranged substantially around a prim... | 04/13/1999 |
