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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173236 | Bamboo load bearing panel and method of manufacturing A bamboo load bearing panel includes at least one bamboo panel element. The bamboo panel element includes a bamboo laminate layer with first and second layers of a plurality of bamboo strips having a cortex and pith surface, parallel and longitudinally cut from bamb... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8161697 | Studless load bearing panel wall system A studless load bearing panel wall system includes an assembly of bamboo based load bearing panels. The panels may be centrally milled along all edges suitable for accepting spline brackets along the vertical edges thereby constructing wall faces. Channels along the... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8151666 | Twist throttle with integral hydraulic master cylinder The present invention is a handle grip comprising a twist throttle with an integrated hydraulic master cylinder directed to vehicle throttle and brake or clutch controls and suitable for mounting and use on motorcycle handle bar wherein the operator selectively twis... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8093869 | Apparatus for generating electricity utilizing nondestructive interference of energy A ferromagnetic material having non-zero magnetoelasticity, and/or nonzero magnetostriction is driven with vibratory mechanical energy at a frequency producing at least one resonant vibratory mode, by coupling a source of vibratory energy to the ferromagnetic struct... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8068288 | Thin stepped tulip lens A secondary illumination optic, principally directed toward managing light from light emitting diode illumination sources having a primary optical element, is provided comprising a lens combination arranged along the optical axis, a central convex lens portion being... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8056446 | Ratcheting adjustable wrench The invention is a ratcheting open ended wrench comprising a main body having an elongate primary handle portion and an upper stationary jaw element, a secondary handle opposed to the primary handle portion and having a binding surface at the top being pivotally att... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7934743 | Convertor dolly with self steering An apparatus for facilitating trailer towing is provided comprising a steer axle fixed to a rigid frame by means of a suspension, a selectably adjustable hitch, for receiving a trailer tongue, mounted on the frame and positioned above and forward of the steer axle, ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7901389 | Liquid removal method and apparatus for surgical procedures The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for aspirating liquids from surfaces particularly during medical procedures. Apparatus for removing liquid from a surface in the region of a medical procedure such as an operating room floor responsiv... | 03/08/2011 |
| D633243 | Light emitting diode lighting fixture | 02/22/2011 |
| 7830065 | Solid state electric generator A solid-state electrical generator including at least one permanent magnet, magnetically coupled to a ferromagnetic core provided with at least one hole penetrating its volume; the hole(s) and magnet(s) being placed such that the hole(s) penetrating the ferromagneti... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7666171 | Portable instillation apparatus and method The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma thereby administering an antegrade colonic enema. The portable instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pum... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7612303 | Self contained axle load scale for vehicles having spring suspensions The present invention is a self-contained, low cost and robust axle scale for weighing the load on a vehicle axle comprises a pneumatically supplied axle transmitter assembly capable of gauging the vertical displacement of the axle relative to the vehicle frame resu... | 11/03/2009 |
| D586691 | Belt clip | 02/17/2009 |
| 7478577 | Quick adjust ratcheting wrench with cam actuated clamping The invention is a wrench with jaws adjusted by a cam mechanism and a ratchet mechanism providing a free return stroke of the handle, a simplified construction, convenience of use, durability, effectiveness, and cost and weight reduction; comprising a handle with ho... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7396027 | Wheelbarrow with self-braking mechanism The self-braking wheelbarrow of the present invention comprises a wheelbarrow bin assembly mounted so as to pivot relative to an undercarriage assembly whereby the bin assembly interferes with the wheels on the undercarriage assembly causing a friction on the tread ... | 07/08/2008 |
| D572161 | Wait staff signaling device | 07/01/2008 |
| 7294120 | Automated instillation apparatus and method An automated instillation apparatus and method for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma thereby administering an antegrade colonic enema. The automated instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pump, a pump control ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7231868 | Wine pomace extraction apparatus and method The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for wine pomace extraction from wine processing tanks in a manner so as to minimize maceration of the wine pomace so as not to taint wine entrained within the pomace. In the present invention, wine pomace is m... | 06/19/2007 |
| D515820 | Drywall texture matching and application tool | 02/28/2006 |
| D508362 | Drinking fountain | 08/16/2005 |
| 6862848 | Method and apparatus for reducing earthquake damage in developing nations using recycled tires This invention provides an inexpensive and plausible means of earthquake protection for personal residences in developing nations and economically distressed areas within the United States through the use of recycled tires containing a particular rock aggregate.... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6651035 | Method for detecting heat exchanger tube failures and their location when using input/loss performance monitoring of a power plant This invention relates to a fossil-fired thermal system such as a power plant or steam generator, and, more particularly, to a method for rapid detection of tube failures and their location with the steam generator, without need for direct instumentation,... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6584429 | Input/loss method for determining boiler efficiency of a fossil-fired system The operation of a fossil-fueled thermal system is quantified by obtaining an unusually accurate boiler efficiency. Such a boiler efficiency is dependent on the calorimetric temperature at which the fuel's heating value is determined. This dependency affe... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6560563 | L factor method for determining heat rate of a fossil fired system based on effluent flow The operation of a fossil-fueled thermal system is quantified by obtaining effluent flow, the L Factor and other operating parameters to determine and monitor the unit's heat rate and to determine the emission rates of its pollutants.... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6522994 | Input/loss method for determining fuel flow, chemistry, heating value and performance of a fossil-fired system The operation of a fossil-fueled thermal system is quantified by obtaining a reference fuel chemistry before on-line operation, and thereafter operating on-line. In on-line operation, a set of measurable operating parameters is measured, including at leas... | 02/18/2003 |
