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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113554 | Method and apparatus for an attachable and removable crumple zone A system for absorbing impact energy includes a container formed with a plurality of faces, wherein the container is attached to a vehicle. An energy-absorbing material is substantially contained within the container. At least one elongated member having a proximate... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7800470 | Method and system for a linear actuator with stationary vertical magnets and coils A linear actuating device contains a top magnet and a bottom magnet. The bottom magnet is axially aligned with the top magnet. The top magnet and the bottom magnet have opposing magnetization. A washer is sandwiched between the top magnet and the bottom magnet. A to... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7590475 | Method and system for providing a covert warning notification of a hazard to an aircraft A system and method for providing a covert warning notification of a hazard to an aircraft is provided. Generally, the system contains a detection system capable of detecting the hazard, and a transceiver capable of allowing the system to provide the covert warning ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7526945 | System and method for measuring extensional rheology of bodily fluids The rheological apparatus contains a first mating surface and a second mating surface. A housing moveably orients the first mating surface to the second mating surface. A biasing member contained within the housing is connected to the first mating surface. The biasi... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7520956 | On-wafer monitoring system An on-wafer monitoring system is placed at a position of a substrate to be treated in a plasma treatment device. The on-wafer monitoring system includes various sensors, a data I/O unit for optically inputting/outputting data to/from outside, and an internal power s... | 04/21/2009 |
| D588384 | Chair leg assembly with claw design | 03/17/2009 |
| 7476809 | Method and apparatus for a sensor wire A cable includes a conductor having an insulation layer wrapped substantially about the conductor. A foamable polymer layer is applied substantially about the insulation layer. A cross-section of the foamable polymer layer has a substantially uneven outer surface. A... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7468666 | Systems and methods for providing secure environments A system and method for monitoring a facility is provided. Generally, the system comprises monitoring tags wherein each monitoring tag emits an identifier signal unique to each monitoring tag, monitoring sensors wherein the monitoring sensors receive signals from th... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7450015 | System and method for ensuring location of an individual within a designated area A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. Generally, the system contains a portable transmitter capable of being removably secured to the individual. A proximity sensor is provided, which is capable... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7446388 | Integrated thin film capacitor/inductor/interconnect system and method A system and method for the fabrication of high reliability capacitors (1011), inductors (1012), and multi-layer interconnects (1013) (including resistors (1014)) on various thin film hybrid substrate surfaces (0501) is disclosed. ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7426974 | Air bearing base and workstation In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a workstation or other heavy object which is easily moved, yet steady and stable when parked. Underneath this object is attached a multiple air-bearing device having a backplate, a membrane which is selecti... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425877 | Lange coupler system and method A system and method for the fabrication of high reliability high performance Lange couplers (optionally including capacitors (1011), inductors (1012), multi-layer interconnects (1013), and resistors (1014)) on various thin film hybrid sub... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7409898 | Paper cutter A paper cutter utilizing a lamp to illuminate a cutline scored into a transparent plastic surface located below directly below the paper to be cut. The silhouette of the cutline acts as the guideline for placement of the cutting blade of the paper cutter to thereby ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404269 | Insect collector and viewer The invention is directed to an insect collection and viewing device comprising a negative air pressure generating assembly including a motor and a fan driven by the motor and a suitably shaped collection nozzle. A viewing chamber is coupled intermediate the collect... | 07/29/2008 |
| D573210 | Golf tee | 07/15/2008 |
| 7383283 | Programable method and apparatus for real-time adaptation of presentations to individuals The present invention is a method of obtaining information regarding an individual's environment using a programmable device. The first step of the method is sensing a psychomotor behavioral element of an activity engaged by the individual. The type of activity enga... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377897 | Portal device A portal device maintains an opening in the skin of a patient to allow for the passage of surgical device therethrough. Tabs disposed at one end of the portal device may be used to resist removal of the device, retract soft tissue from the operative site, and seal t... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7352268 | High intensity radial field magnetic actuator At least one set of two magnets is provided, at least one of the magnets having an outer magnet portion, a middle magnet portion, and an inner magnet portion. The outer magnet portion has a magnetization pointing in an at least partially axial direction. The middle ... | 04/01/2008 |
| D565136 | Golf tee | 03/25/2008 |
| 7339115 | Fire resistant electrical cable splice The fire resistant electrical cable splice joins two electrical cables. The two electrical cables are joined by at least one connection. The connection is formed between at least two conductors, at least one conductor from each of the electrical cables. The connecti... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336188 | System and method for ensuring location of an individual within a designated area A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. The system contains a monitoring band having a transmitter capable of transmitting a signal. A transceiver interface unit is also located within the system,... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329163 | Rope-severing device A rope-severing device includes a first sleeve having a first axis. A second sleeve is provided abutting and slideably oriented with the first sleeve. The second sleeve has a second axis, wherein the first axis and the second axis are at least one of coaxial and par... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327582 | Integrated thin film capacitor/inductor/interconnect system and method A system and method for the fabrication of high reliability capacitors (1011), inductors (1012), and multi-layer interconnects (1013) (including resistors (1014)) on various thin film hybrid substrate surfaces (0501) is disclosed. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320296 | Animal entertainment device An entertainment device for use by pets. The entertainment device can have a hollow enclosure with access openings and exit openings. The hollow enclosure may have one or more play items with diameters larger than the access openings and the exit openings within the... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7290329 | Method and apparatus for a sensor wire A cable includes a conductor having an insulation layer wrapped substantially about the conductor. A foamable polymer layer is applied substantially about the insulation layer. A cross-section of the foamable polymer layer has a substantially uneven outer surface. A... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284353 | Window and door casing A window or door casing may have two side sections, a header or top section, and a bottom section. The bottom section also may have caps attached at either end. The trim casing is mountable on a window or door frame and cab be securely fastened to the side of the ho... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7254917 | Fishing lure This fishing invention applies a kinetic energy-storing device along a fishing line to provide additional resistance to short-term stress applied to the line when the fish is tugging. The kinetic energy-storing device reduces occurrences of fishing line breakage, al... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254146 | Continuous wavelength tuning of DBR laser A continuous tunable laser system includes at least one DBR laser. The DBR laser includes a Phase section, a Braggs section, and a gain medium. The DBR laser is capable of generating a continuous-wave laser signal. A Phase current input is electrically connected to ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7227162 | Method and apparatus for providing tuning of spectral output for countermeasure devices A countermeasure device includes an emitter having a surface. A band gap material is integral with the surface of the emitter. A series of apertures are formed in the band gap material. A heat source for heating the emitter is provided proximate to the emitter and m... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216899 | Alternative method for sealing all-metal vacuum joints A clamping system for high or ultra-high vacuum system components including a clamping member surrounding a flange of the vacuum system component. A bead along the inside diameter of the clamping member engages a groove in the peripheral surface of the flange. When ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7180469 | System and method for providing antenna radiation pattern control An antenna for providing radiation pattern control contains an antenna housing having a series of reflective steps and at least one rod located above the series of reflective steps. The antenna also contains a radiation element situated within the antenna housing so... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7180218 | Compression journal A compression journal for transfer of microwave signals across a rotating interface of a rotary joint comprises a silver impregnated graphite split ring stator which surrounds and is in contact with a coin silver sleeve of a shaft rotor when a rotor assembly is posi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7180461 | Wideband omnidirectional antenna An omnidirectional antenna and method of producing the omnidirectional antenna is provided. Generally, the antenna has a first board with a ground plane on a first side of the first board and a second board with one or more dipole antennas located next to a first ed... | 02/20/2007 |
| D536522 | Wrist/hand worn mirror | 02/13/2007 |
| 7167094 | Systems and methods for providing secure environments A system and method for monitoring a facility is provided. Generally, the system comprises monitoring tags wherein each monitoring tag emits an identifier signal unique to each monitoring tag, monitoring sensors wherein the monitoring sensors receive signals from th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163403 | Rotating electrical transfer components The transfer apparatus is directed toward electrical transfer components providing an electrical connection to a rotating object. The transfer apparatus includes a stator base mounted proximate to the rotating object. An axle rotatably mounts at least one conductive... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7161554 | System and method for securing an antenna A bracket for securing an antenna to a ceiling grid system has a first opening to allow the bracket to be secured to a connector mechanically coupled to the ceiling grid system and a second opening to allow an electrical connection to pass therethrough. The second o... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7154445 | Omni-directional collinear antenna An antenna includes a differential transmission line and a center conductor, where the center conductor is at least partially contained within the differential transmission line and at least partially protruding therefrom. A first conductive flat element is connecte... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151912 | Cable retractor for an electronic device A cable retractor assembly is capable of retracting a cable onto a rotatable reel, the rotatable reel being urged to rotate in a predetermined direction by a biasing force. A moveable actuator when located in a first position is capable of overcoming the biasing for... | 12/19/2006 |
| D529448 | Remote control | 10/03/2006 |
