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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161849 | Torque limiter An adjustable torque limiter that can be coupled between a high speed driver and the socket that rotates a mechanical fastener. When a preset torque level is reached, the torque limiter disengages the rotational drive force from the bit. The adjustability of the tor... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8101277 | Thermally formed, dimensionally and topographically exact, automotive protective film A multi-protective layered film is thermally formed to the exact dimensions and topography of an automobile's headlights and fog lights, protecting the headlights/fog lights from gravel hits and weathering. The multilayered film comprises an aliphatic urethane layer... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8070365 | Adjustable vehicle driveline mount A generally hollow three element boxed mounting bracket adapted to hold a carrier bearing assembly within it's central cavity and be mechanically affixed to a frame member of a vehicle. The three elements forming the boxed structure each have slotted orifices that a... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8049346 | Reliability and serviceability enhanced engine driven electrical generating system A engine driven electrical generating system and its support cradle for use in confined space enclosures with a triple redundant troubleshooting system, a triple redundant troubleshooting data transmission system, and a double redundant electric fan cooling system w... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8045803 | Handwriting recognition system and methodology for use with a latin derived alphabet universal computer script A novel symbollogy derived from the lower-case cursive English alphabet (which is compatible with Latin alphabet derived languages), and a multi-step identification program designed to invoke the strengths of the XY Cartesian coordinate mapping system and a specific... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8006875 | Transportable support system for dive equipment A transportable support system for underwater dive equipment that is durable, lightweight, adjustable, and compact, allowing the diver to effectively and rapidly secure his fins, regulator assembly, mask, and various other items for storage and/or transport. The sup... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7988517 | Construction and gaming cubes This invention generally relates to a set of parallelepipedal bodies (cubes) capable of matingly compatible engagement for interconnection with substantially similar cubes or matingly conformed rails, so as to allow up to three degrees of freedom in the sliding move... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7988516 | Construction and gaming cubes This invention generally relates to a set of parallelepipedal bodies (cubes) capable of matingly compatible engagement for interconnection with substantially similar cubes or matingly conformed rails, so as to allow up to three degrees of freedom in the sliding move... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7955485 | Planar laminate substrate and method for fabricating organic laminate substrate PCBS, semiconductors, semiconductor wafers and semiconductor devices having miniaturized electrical pathways The present invention is a method of manufacturing miniaturized organic laminate substrate PCB, semiconductors, semiconductor wafers and semiconductor devices that have a 50% reduction in physical dimensions with respect to prior art existing organic laminate substr... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7937963 | Architecturally enhanced chiller unit The present invention is an architecturally advanced chiller unit having solid, insulated exterior walls adapted for the attachment of aesthetic surface treatments, pedestal supports for a bottom intake of ambient air, and separate chambers for electrical and hydrau... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7925401 | Universal pneumatic suspension control unit and vehicle anti theft device A versatile automobile pneumatic suspension control unit and vehicle anti theft device. The microprocessor based unit allows precise calibration and operation of all manufacturer's air suspension bags and incorporates a system for deflation of all vehicle air bags s... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918469 | Adjustable traction block A single unit that combines the advantages of a rear spring spacer block and a traction bar. The rigidity of the traction bar and design of the spacer block eliminate wheel hop and axle wrap while maintaining a level vehicle drive height. No welding is required to i... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7909340 | Vehicle with improved integrated steering and suspension system A three wheeled vehicle that has an improved dual front wheel integrated steering and suspension system that allows the vehicle to be maneuvered by a combination of arm and leg steering movements coupled with front end leaning that shifts the center of mass of the v... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7896271 | Medication disposal system Medication is disposed of by rending the medication, including medicaments stored in blister packs and transdermal patches, and aggregating the riven medication with a disposal medium that is suitable for burial or incineration. Burial or incineration of the aggrega... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7854072 | Precision sine vise An improved sine vise that overcomes the deficiencies and limitations of conventional sine vises through the use of the following features: a circular sawtooth ratchet quick clamping system; a rotating dual jaw with one V cut depression face; a set of extended openi... | 12/21/2010 |
| D628128 | Protective trailer hitch cover | 11/30/2010 |
| 7805810 | Multi leaf extendable gear hinge The present invention is an extremely compact three leaf geared hinge that is adapted to handle heavy loads, tightly fold back onto itself for space conservation, offer extensive freedom of movement in the horizontal plane and provide an extremely smooth operating a... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7802403 | Refrigeration vapor intrusion retardant system and method of installation Commercial meat and perishable product refrigeration buildings commonly suffer from infiltration of moisture which normally occurs at the roof/wall junction where the roof meets the walls. Warm moist outside air is drawn into the cooler because of the lower pressure... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7789044 | Self-tensioning, level folding, collapsible, pet enclosure and carrier A level folding enclosure is provided for the secure containment and transport of a household pet. Self-tensioning, self-guided, frame members allow for the easy and taut assembly of the rigid support frame. Level folding allows for easy storage and transport when n... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7784155 | Simultaneous, multiple plane opening hinge The present invention is a simultaneous, multiple plane opening vehicle door hinge, comprising a first leaf, a second leaf, and a third leaf. The first leaf and the second leaf are pivotally coupled defining a swing-out hinge adapted so as to enable rotation in a su... | 08/31/2010 |
| D619167 | Circular calendar sheet | 07/06/2010 |
| D618148 | Rail step | 06/22/2010 |
| 7733234 | Microprocessor operated, portable early fire detection and prevention device The present invention is a battery powered, portable microprocessor based early warning alarming smoke detector. It provides the user two different time limited unattended alarms, as well an alarm for a tipped smoke detector; an alarm for a bumped smoke detector; an... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7722300 | Chuck with internal geared tightening mechanism An internally geared chuck that can generate sufficient torque to ensure adequate jaw gripping or jaw releasing force regardless of whether it is used in a keyless or key enabled chuck version. The key enabled version encompasses an internally housed, spring retract... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7708291 | Vehicle with improved steering system A three wheeled vehicle that has an improved dual front wheel steering system that allows the vehicle to be maneuvered by a combination of arm and leg steering movements coupled with front end leaning that shifts the center of mass of the vehicle down and toward the... | 05/04/2010 |
| D613180 | Stylized microwave vegetable cooking pouch | 04/06/2010 |
| 7687696 | Tonally improved hollow body stringed instrument The present invention is a hollow body stringed musical instrument that utilizes a low mass, soundboard having a 12 to 25 foot radius dome configuration. The soundboard is made of a three ply torsion box design utilizing a honeycomb stiffening layer as the central c... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7654275 | Safety cane The present invention is a Cane/walking aid that provides the user with many security features along with mobility support. The cane/walking aid can be placed under the doorknob to secure the door(s) as a door-jamming device. The cane/walking aid will provide balanc... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7634899 | Method and apparatus for installing and tensioning track assemblies on skid steer loaders A tool for the quick and easy installation and tensioning of track assemblies on skid steer loaders is arranged to properly and positively align and draw the free ends of the track together and hold the track ends in proper, aligned condition squared relative to eac... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7624883 | Crane trim, list, skew and snag protection system The present invention utilizes a hoist drum with a three different drum sections, two cylindrical and one tapered, upon which the different ends of a lifting cable simultaneously spool on and off of as a function of counterclockwise and clockwise cable spooling. Thi... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7621662 | Device and system for emergency vehicle lighting The present invention is a system of emergency vehicle lighting that uses a low profile hood/trunk mounted LED plate unit and a door mounted LED strip unit. It is designed for both stand alone operation or for integration into an emergency vehicle's electronic alarm... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7591074 | Medical laser vertical alignment system A medical laser vertical alignment system that has a precise locating strip affixed perpendicularly to a static pressure scale and that vertically and horizontally aligns the center of rotation of a reusable detachable laser aligning device with the zero reference p... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7552829 | Crane trim, list, skew and snag protection system The present invention utilizes a hoist drum with a number of different diameter sections upon which the different ends of a lifting cable simultaneously spool on and off of as a function of counterclockwise and clockwise cable spooling. This combination reduces the ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7549785 | Night lighting system Disclosed is a night lighting system retrofittable with existing wall switches for illuminating an area around the wall switches. The night lighting system comprises: a wall plate having at least one switch receiving slot capable of receiving a switch, at least one ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7547131 | Illuminated electrical box cover plate The present invention is a low power and low heat dissipating, low illumination system that is based in an electrical box cover plate, preferably in a light switch cover plate. It allows for the maintenance of an electrical bleed current through the fluorescent ligh... | 06/16/2009 |
| D594578 | Combination headlight and indicator light unit | 06/16/2009 |
| 7540320 | High efficiency conditioning air apparatus The present invention relates to an improved air conditioning filter and cooling/heating coil that can easily be applied to new and existing air handling systems. The slant design of these components allows a more efficient heat transfer and particle entrapment than... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7540123 | Base for rooftop air conditioning units The present invention relates to improved base for a large, commercial rooftop air conditioning (A/C) unit. The base is assembled from a series of interconnectable, corrugated floor panels having smooth bottom planar surfaces that may directly be mounted atop existi... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7500575 | Crane trim, list, skew and snag protection system The present invention utilizes a hoist drum with a number of different diameter sections upon which the different ends of a lifting cable simultaneously spool on and off of as a function of counterclockwise and clockwise cable spooling. This combination reduces the ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7493729 | Rooftop enclosure The present invention relates to an improved commercial rooftop enclosure that utilizes a roof and wall panel design incorporated with structurally bent rails connecting the panel assemblies to each other and to a corrugated panel steel base. This forms the enclosur... | 02/24/2009 |
