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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7412149 | Trick mode generation in video streaming A method for generating a trick replay video stream, including the steps of: selecting from stored data adapted for transmission as a streamed movie a sequence of Intracoded frames (I-frames), and inserting one or more difference frames between consecutive I-frames ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404947 | Hair treatment lotion The invention provides a hair treatment lotion of green tea, gentian, and geranium in aqueous solution, and methods for using this lotion to prevent or treat hair loss. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7406498 | Dynamic integration of web sites A method for displaying information includes identifying computer-readable service code at a service site, which code, when read by a client computer via a network, causes the computer to display at least one service page containing service information. Some service... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7401601 | Heat exchanger module For use in an internal combustion engine equipped with a fuel injection system, a heat exchanger module features a distributor block, which is connected via at least one first fuel line with the intake of the injection system and via at least one second fuel line wi... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399732 | Fracturing fluid containing amphoteric glycinate surfactant An improved method and fracturing fluid for hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation, the fracturing fluid including a surfactant, a water soluble or dispersible anionic organic salt, an acid and a low molecular weight organic solvent. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| D570410 | Wax crayon | 06/03/2008 |
| D562627 | Dispensing spout | 02/26/2008 |
| 7321341 | Compact broadband antenna with constant radiation pattern An antenna having multiple antenna elements of unequal lengths, form in a conical shape. The longest antenna element has a trap in a specific location of the antenna element. Multiple traps can be used for extended coverage depending upon the frequency band. The ant... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7313996 | Handheld firearm A handheld firearm which is in the form of a self-loading pistol with a bolt lock, having two operating levers which can pivot and each have a handle for operation of the bolt lock, with the operating levers being arranged on mutually opposite sides of the handheld ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7297258 | Coupling of a sewer treatment station to a treatment plant for the flocculation and flotation of water streams and the insertion of treatment plant for the flocculation and flotation of water streams into a water treatment station The coupling of a sewer treatment station to a treatment plant for the flocculation and flotation of water streams and the insertion of said treatment plant for the flocculation and flotation of water streams into a water treatment station. The sewer treatment stati... | 11/20/2007 |
| D554918 | Seat | 11/13/2007 |
| 7250084 | Downward mechanism for support pins A downward mechanism for support pins is applicable to a reactor of removable type. Support pins are located on the base of the reactor, and each support pin has a base thereunder. The downward mechanism has an elevator mechanism and a board fixed thereto. The board... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249266 | User-computer interaction method for use by a population of flexible connectable computer systems A user-computer interaction method for use by a population of flexibly connectible computer systems and a population of mobile users, the method comprising storing information characterizing each mobile user on an FCCS plug to be borne by that mobile user; and accep... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7229369 | Ball sport racquet especially tennis racquet In a ball sport racquet, for example, a tennis racquet, made up of a main or racquet head frame, a throat with a throat bridge and side bridges diverging to the throat bridge and extending into a shaft, and strings fastened on the main frame and on the throat bridge... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7217008 | Luminaire and method for changing a luminous means Proposed is a luminaire, with a housing and a luminous means receptacle for fitting a luminous means in the housing, in which the luminous means receptacle is connected to the housing via a bearing means which is suitable for altering the position of the luminous me... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210696 | Folding frame for a tricycle, scooter or child's bicycle A folding frame for a tricycle, scooter or child's bicycle, with a front frame part on which the front wheels can be mounted at least indirectly, a rear frame part on which the rear wheels can be mounted, ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7156354 | Apparatus and method for lifting aerial cables A portable telescopic lifting apparatus (1) for lifting aerial cables (53). The apparatus (1) comprises a tubular housing (2), first and second telescopic members (3, 4) extendible from and retractable into the housing (2), ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7143981 | Parachute rescue system for multistory buildings The present invention relates to a parachute rescue system which is intended for rescuing people from danger zones and comprises a parachute and a seat. The seat can be maneuvered outwards into the open air from a multistory building by means of a guiding device thr... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7145956 | Method for achieving a target bit rate in a multi-carrier data communication system A bit loading for a channel of a multi-carrier data communication system is generated. The bit loading has a target bit rate and satisfies predetermined performance criteria. When the channel is loaded according to the bit loading, a minimal number of sub-channels o... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143310 | Generating standalone MIDlets from a testing harness A testing harness for a design-under-test is modified to include a standalone implementation of an application programming interface used in developing the design-under-test. The standalone implementation is adapted to a target device, and is packaged with an execut... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7110945 | Interactive book An electronic interactive book allowing a child to learn the pronunciation of various words. The book will be provided with a permanent or impermanent display onto which a plurality of words, phrases or sentences would be provided. The electronic book includes a mic... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7077957 | Overflow screening device A screening device which is particularly useful for separating solids from liquids when sewerage systems overflow. The device includes an inner apertured chamber and an internal brush arrangement for sweeping over the apertures to prevent clogging. A spray enables t... | 07/18/2006 |
| D524873 | Die | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069160 | Intrusion detection system and method thereof An intrusion detection system and method utilizing a power transmission cable connected to a source of radio frequency signals. A data transmission cable is associated with the power transmission cable and is provided with a plurality of radio frequency identificati... | 06/27/2006 |
| D522919 | Pickup truck | 06/13/2006 |
| D519686 | Pet leash and bracelet | 04/25/2006 |
| 7014342 | Light guiding apparatus for an illumination system The light-guiding apparatus has a light tunnel and an ellipsoidal reflector. Light emitted from the light tunnel is reflected and focused on a DMD chip by the ellipsoidal reflector. The light tunnel and a long axis of the ellipsoidal reflector form an angle. The ang... | 03/21/2006 |
| D515750 | Shoe for dogs | 02/21/2006 |
| D515749 | Shoe for dogs | 02/21/2006 |
| 6991215 | Valve for use with a syringe and which prevents backflow A one-way valve assembly can be fitted to the end of a syringe to allow fluid to flow from the syringe and into a body cavity but to prevent backflow. The valve assembly is opened by insertion of the luer tip of the syringe into the assembly inlet. The valve has an ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6990910 | Table tennis table The disclosure relates to a table tennis table comprising a lower frame and two playing surface boards. Said lower frame comprises vertical struts which are used as carrier elements and are arranged opposite each other along the width of the table tennis table, in t... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989818 | Input controller for a game system having a combination move feature A manual input video game controller to be used with various video game machines for the purpose of controlling a game displayed upon a video monitor. The manual input video controller would include a plurality of digital action buttons along with a separate combina... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6951440 | Double-rotatable spindle head for machine tools A double rotatable spindle head of non-perpendicular axis type has a first half head and a second half head. The first half head is connected to the machine structure and rotates about a first axis. The second half head is coupled to the first half head on a flat su... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6925707 | Assembly machine for the automatic production of structural elements for false ceilings An assembly machine forms structural elements for false ceilings. Structural elements are cut to size and sent to two series of lateral stations. A press forms inserts which are applied to the ends of the structural elements. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6915425 | System for permitting off-line playback of digital content, and for managing content rights A system for permitting offline content playback and for managing the rights to one or more digital content files within a computer network. The system manages these rights by encrypting the content files to prevent unauthorized access to the files. Encryption is ac... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6892501 | Block wall systems An improved key for a dry wall block system is provided with a plurality of longitudinal flanges and a common web. The keys are adapted to engage with slots in the ends of building blocks to align and join the blocks and provide improved stability during the erectio... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6887497 | Composition for the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and improved joint function The present invention involves a composition for oral ingestion that contains effective amounts of Glucosamine sulfate, Nettle Leaf, Quercetin, curcumin extract/curcuminoids, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) and Grape Seed Extract, as well as other ingr... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6883365 | Focusing device for volatile and semivolatile organic compounds in the gaseous phase A focusing device for volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in the gaseous phase, comprising a support structure, a container for said organic compounds, a cooling element and a heating element for their transfer to the analysis system, characterized in that ... | 04/26/2005 |
| D503208 | Weapon | 03/22/2005 |
| D501082 | Handbag | 01/25/2005 |
