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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181374 | Safety sign for shooting houses A safety sign for a shooting shed or building at a shotgun range is disclosed. The safety sign is mounted on the building and moveable between an exterior warning position wherein a warning sign is displayed and visible exterior of the building, warning shooters tha... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8148431 | Osteogenesis promoter containing β-cryptoxanthin as the active ingredient It is intended to provide an osteogenesis promoter having a remarkable effect of positively promoting osteogenesis and thus preventing/treating bone diseases; a preventive/a remedy for bone diseases such as osteoporosis having both of an osteogenesis-promoting effec... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8113660 | Laser projection apparatus with liquid-crystal light valves and scanning reading beam Laser lines at 635 nm or longer (ideally 647 nm) are preferred for red, giving energy-efficient, bright, rapid-motion images with rich, full film-comparable colors. Green and blue lines are used too—and cyan retained for best color mixing, an extra light-power boo... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8052971 | Oral use of specific antibodies for intestinal health Methods and compositions are provided to treat enteric disease. The methods and compositions use passive immunity to treat diseases of the gut, including diseases caused by Salmonella sp., E. Coli, Clostridium difficile, Clostridium perfringens A, C... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8043171 | Golf swing aid A golf swing aid is provided which keeps the wrists in close proximity during a golf swing. The aid wraps around one or both of a golfer's wrists, and may be wrapped around the club. The aid is divided into distinct regions which inform the golfer of whether the swi... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8042333 | Oil cooling circuit for continuously reciprocating hydraulic cylinders An oil cooling and filtering circuit connecting a reciprocating fluid power hydraulic cylinder to a reversible hydraulic pump or hydraulic directional valve. The circuit consists preferably of a three-way, three-position valve and a purge relief valve, which functio... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8025033 | Hydrogen and ammonia fueled internal combustion engine Disclosed is a method of operating an internal combustion engine simultaneously with ammonia and another fuel. The other fuel may be hydrogen, ethanol, propane, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the other fuel is hydrogen ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021698 | Method of improving cardiovascular health A nutritional supplement including β-cryptoxanthin is found to be effective at lowering blood pressure in mammals. β-cryptoxanthin therefore may be used to maintain cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, preventing high, elevated blood pressure and/or m... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7994087 | Highly active catalyst for atom transfer radical polymerization A class of catalysts with unusually high activity for polymerizing vinyl monomers such as acrylates, methacrylates and styrene is described. The catalysts consists of a metal halide such as CuBr and FeBr2 ligated with multidentate amine-based ligands, for... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7962199 | Method and apparatus for determination of bone fracture risk using raman spectroscopy A method is disclosed for analyzing keratinized tissue, particularly fingernails, of a subject to diagnose osteoporosis and bone fracture risk. A Raman spectrum of a sample of keratinized tissue is generated. Broad spectral background features of the spectrum are re... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7947785 | Polyoxazolidones derived from bisanhydrohexitols Disclosed is a method for preparing polyoxazolidones wherein an ether of a bisanhydrohexitol is reacted with a diisocyanate under conditions which form polyoxazolidones. Preferred bisanhydrohexitols include isoidide, isomannide and isosorbide. The polyoxazolidones a... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7842719 | Use of endoperoxides for the treatment of infections caused by flaviviridae, including hepatitis C, bovine viral diarrhea and classical swine fever virus The use of sesquiterpenes and, in particular sesquiterpene lactone endoperoxides, such as artemisinin and analogs thereof, for the treatment of hepatitis C virus infections. Artemisinin, analogs of artemsisnin and some crude Artemisia extracts were tested in ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7810208 | Combined axially and radially loaded dirt excluder An improved rod wiper for excluding dirt and other environmental materials from a linear actuator is described. The annular wiper element includes an outwardly extended lip that is in constant engagement with the front face of the actuator housing. Not only does the... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7789366 | Eyewear holder There is disclosed a holder for eyewear which supports the eyewear for quick, easy, one-handed access by a user. A first jaw member is mounted on a base and a second jaw member is positioned a distance away from the first jaw member. A pair of glasses is inserted be... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7761967 | Method of assembling a shore post leg assembly A method of assembling a metal shore post of a concrete forming assembly is disclosed. An outer telescoping tube is provided that has a main section with a first inside diameter and top portion with a section having a second inside diameter reduced relative to the f... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7758884 | Formulation for increasing the deposition of dietary carotenoids in eggs The absorption and deposition of carotenoids added to poultry diets into the yolk of eggs produced by the poultry is improved by adding a carotenoid formulation comprising a carotenoid, a vegetable oil, a surfactant, a chelating agent, an antioxidant, an alkali and ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7740888 | Extracts of passion fruit and uses thereof An extract of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure and serum nitric oxide levels in mammals. The extract also provides a hepatoprotective effect, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in mammals. A novel com... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7737326 | EPSPS promoter from maize The present invention is directed to a promoter, designated EPSP. The present invention is also directed to DNA molecules including the EPSP promoter, such as a DNA construct containing the promoter operably linked to one or more genes or antisense DNA. The inventio... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7726930 | Adjustable height jib for a hook-lift hoist An adjustable height jib is disclosed for an arm of a hook-lift hoist for loading of equipment, containers or the like onto a truck for transport. The jib has an elongate body with a hook located on each of its opposing end portions. The jib is mounted on the arm fo... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7721904 | Hydraulic tank access cover with self-centering and anti-rotation device A hydraulic access cover assembly for a hydraulic reservoir tank that provides a self-centering and anti-rotation feature for quick and positive sealing of the tank. Tabs located on the inner cover interlock with tabs incorporated into the tank access hole to provid... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7712272 | Symmetrical load transfer device for insulated concrete sandwich wall panels A symmetrical load transfer device for use in insulated concrete wall panels. The symmetrical shape allows for forces induced in manufacturing, transportation, installation and nature to transfer through the device equally to both concrete wythes of the wall panel. ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7703415 | Rodeo release chute apparatus An animal release chute for use in steer or calf roping competitions is described. The chute has a fixed section and a moveable section that telescopes forwardly relative to the fixed section. A release gate at the forward end of the moveable section is moveable bet... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7691423 | Method of treating inflammation disorders using extracts of passion fruit An extract of the skin or peel of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of ameliorating the symptoms of inflammation disorders, including asthma and osteoarthritis, in mammals, including humans, when administered in an effective amount. ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7687960 | Pigtailed stator windings for electrical generator A modified armature winding for a stator of an electrical generator having a pigtail shape to promote cooling of the stator. At least one turn of the windings is extended outside the circumferential periphery of the stator, preferably forming a loop. An electrical s... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7687089 | Extracts of passion fruit and uses thereof An extract of passion fruit is prepared. The extract has the effect of lowering blood pressure and serum nitric oxide levels in mammals. The extract also provides a hepatoprotective effect, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in mammals. A novel com... | 03/30/2010 |
| D610450 | Packaging container | 02/23/2010 |
| D610449 | Packaging container | 02/23/2010 |
| 7619056 | Thermoset epoxy polymers from renewable resources Novel thermoset epoxy polymers using the bisglycidyl ethers of anhydrosugars, such as isosorbide, isomannide, and isoidide, are disclosed. The bisglycidyl ethers are useful as substitutes for bisphenol A in the manufacture of thermoset epoxy ethers. The anhydrosugar... | 11/17/2009 |
| D596476 | Handle bar grip | 07/21/2009 |
| 7559495 | Soft start, high inertia flywheel for tub grinders The invention is a high inertia flywheel for a tub grinder to stabilize the rotational speed of a hammermill of the tub grinder and to act to prevent jamming of the tub grinder. A high inertia flywheel attached to either the input or output shaft of the hammermill a... | 07/14/2009 |
| 6789839 | Wind dam for use with tractor-trailers The invention comprises an inflatable cone-shaped wind dam for reducing the air drag of a moving tractor-trailer. The wind dam is comprised of two longitudinally opposed sections each section having an outer shell and an inner inflatable bladder, constructed so that... | 09/14/2004 |
| 7534871 | Preparation and use of carbohydrate-based bicyclic ring structures with antimicrobial and cytostatic activity Novel carbohydrate-based compounds with an attached ring system that have antimicrobial or cytostatic activity. The compounds are administered to humans and animals for the treatment or amelioration of bacterial, fungal, viral or protozoal infections or tumors. The ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7495117 | Metal carboxylate salts A dietary source of mineral in the form of a metal carboxylate is prepared using the acid-base-like reaction. A salt of a carboxylate anion and a by-product cation is reacted in aqueous solution with a salt of a metal cation and a by-product anion under conditions w... | 02/24/2009 |
| D587106 | Lug pattern container | 02/24/2009 |
| 7454284 | Method and apparatus for remote communication and control of engine performance An apparatus for remote identification of combustion performance of a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a vehicle with a throttle device for control of fuel into a multiple cylinder engine of the vehicle. A sensor is provided in operative communication wi... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7451505 | Bed tilting apparatus A bed elevating apparatus is provided which includes a mechanism for elevating a longitudinal side of a bed while the other side remains in place and acts as a pivot. The act of alternating the side of the bed that is raised shifts the pressure between the person an... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7433570 | Slack storage system A slack cable storage system is provided which stores slack cable under a fiber access terminal or pedestal and provides support for the terminal or pedestal. The slack cable is thus stored under the terminal and is available for splicing or restoration of service. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7411310 | Precision alignment hub A distributed generator system is provided having an alignment hub to assist in the alignment and securement of an engine and a generator of the system. The system comprises a distributed generator system having an engine and a single bearing generator, and an align... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7408145 | Light sensing instrument with modulated polychromatic source An apparatus is described for assessing plant status using biophysical and biochemical properties of the plant remotely sensed by the invention thereby allowing selective monitoring, elimination or treatment of individual plants. In a preferred embodiment, a single ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7389746 | Vehicle-mounted animal catching and transporting apparatus A calf catching apparatus that attaches to an ATV or similar vehicle and operates along the side of the vehicle. The calf catching apparatus has a pair of doors or gates that open to the front and are operated from ATV. The operator drives along side the cow/calf pa... | 06/24/2008 |
