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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181740 | Jet bridge fall protection assembly A fall protection system that includes at least one rail section, at least one shuttle and at least one connecting member is provided. The at least one rail section is configured and arranged to be coupled to a structure that changes in length. The at least one shut... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181600 | Bale feeder and transport device A round bale sled that is a combination round bale feeder and transport device. In one embodiment, the bale sled includes a bale holding portion and a base. The bale holding portion is configured to hold a round bale. The base is coupled to the bale holding portion.... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181319 | Buckle A buckle and catch used to couple webbing together is provided. The buckle includes a connecting portion, a slide and locking member. The connecting portion is configured to selectively engage an engaging portion of a first webbing. The slide of the buckle is config... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181313 | Retrofittable hook device A retrofittable hook protection device for use with a hook comprises a first member and a second member. The hook includes an intermediate portion interconnecting a hook portion and an end having an aperture, a gate for opening and closing an opening proximate the h... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8170681 | Method of charging an implantable medical device A rechargeable implantable medical device with a magnetic shield placed on the distal side of a secondary recharging coil to improve charging efficiency is disclosed. The rechargeable implantable medical device can be a wide variety of medical devices such as neuro ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166597 | Flat mop with abrasive pad A cleaning device that includes a first component, a second component and a handle. The first component is configured to hold a first portion of the cleaning device. The second component is configured to hold a second portion of the cleaning device. The first and se... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8165678 | Inductively rechargeable external energy source, charger and system for a transcutaneous inductive charger for an implantable medical device A mechanism for transferring energy from an external power source to an implantable medical device is disclosed. An antenna is positioned in proximity of the implantable medical device. The position of a core of the antenna is adjusted relative to the implantable me... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157827 | Detectable hand switch and surgical handpiece A handpiece and system having a surgical handpiece adapted to perform an operation on a patient, the surgical handpiece having a primary circuit being driven by an applied signal. A controller is operatively coupled to supply operating power to the surgical handpiec... | 04/17/2012 |
| D657660 | Carabiner | 04/17/2012 |
| 8141599 | Expanded color space architectural paint and stain tinting system White-pigmented and unpigmented base paints and stains are custom-tinted using an automated colorant dispenser having a minimum fluid dispensing quantity less than 0.01 fluid ounce ( | 03/27/2012 |
| 8140168 | External power source for an implantable medical device having an adjustable carrier frequency and system and method related therefore A transcutaneous energy transfer system, transcutaneous charging system, external power source, external charger and methods of transcutaneous energy transfer and charging for an implantable medical device and an external power source/charger. The implantable medica... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133588 | Coating system for cement composite articles A coated article and method of employing a water-based coating composition on a fiber cement composite substrate is provided. The coating composition contains: an epoxy resin, a crosslinker having epoxide-reactive functional groups, a latex polymer distinct from the... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8131367 | System and method for monitoring power source longevity of an implantable medical device Power source longevity monitor for an implantable medical device. An energy counter counts the amount of energy used by the implantable medical device. An energy converter converts the energy used into an estimate of remaining power source longevity and generating a... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128616 | System, method and implantable device for delivery of therapeutic substance A system and method for transitioning between therapeutic substances to be delivered at different flow rates to a patient. The first therapeutic substance is delivered to the patient at a known flow rate, a bridge duration equal to the known volume divided by the kn... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8124242 | Durable polyester coating The present invention provides a coating composition, and coated substrates and articles. The coating composition includes a binder containing a polyester resin that is formed using at least one aromatic, dicarboxylic acid and at least one asymmetric diol. The prese... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8113340 | Modular conveyer belt A modular member for a conveyer belt is provided that includes an elongated main base, at least one attaching rod and a plurality of hooks. The at least one attaching rod is coupled proximate a first side of the main base. The plurality of aligned hooks are coupled ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8110233 | Method of dispensing a solid product A product packaging for a solid product comprises a base, a lid, and a seal. The base has a top, sides, and a bottom forming a cavity configured and arranged to receive a solid product, and the base has an exterior surface. A texture is on the exterior surface of th... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8100228 | Portable anchorage assembly A portable anchorage assembly comprises an extension member interconnecting a counterweight assembly and a base. The counterweight assembly has a cavity configured and arranged to receive at least one weight. The extension member has a first end and a second end. Th... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8091151 | Safety vest with integrated safety harness A safety vest for use with a safety harness, which includes first and second shoulder straps connected with a connector in an overlapping, crisscrossing relationship proximate a juncture. The first and second shoulder straps form an opening therebetween and below th... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8088095 | Polymeric sealant for medical use The invention provides a polymeric film-forming medical sealant. The medical sealant is useful for application to the tonsils and adenoids, wherein the sealant performs at least one of the following functions, a) inhibit the colonization of bacteria, b) inhibit the ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8079114 | Height adjustment device for a hinge A height adjustment device for a hinge having one hinge leaf that can be snapped into or inserted into a receiving part mounted on a door leaf or on a door frame, and with a height adjustment mechanism in the receiving part which has abutment against an edge of the ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8073541 | Remote control of implantable device through medical implant communication service band A system and method for communicating data and signals through the Medical Implant Communication Service Band using a repeater or base station in the proximity to an implantable device within a patient is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the device is capable f... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062104 | Use of high pressure processing to aid in the hair or feather removal from animal carcasses/hides High pressure processing is utilized to remove the external carcass portions from an animal carcass. The animal carcass is subjected to pressures of 50 MPa or greater to loosen the external carcass portions. In addition, high pressure processing is utilized to stren... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061482 | Tensioner for safety line with energy absorption device An energy absorption device for a safety line, includes two sections (1, 2) capable of being set in relative motion with friction so that it absorbs energy. This energy absorption device is designed so that one of the sections has at least two parallel cable ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061481 | Suspension trauma relief strap assembly for use with a full body harness A preferred embodiment suspension trauma relief strap assembly for use with a full body harness includes a pair of straps connectable in two configurations. The first configuration is formed by engaging a hook of one strap with one of a plurality of closed loop arra... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057893 | Coating system for cement composite articles A coated article including a cement fiberboard substrate and a coating system applied to the substrate, wherein the coating system comprises (i) at least one acid-functional alkali-soluble polymer having a backbone substantially free of linear or branched aliphatic ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057864 | Method for coating a cement fiberboard article The bottom of a cement fiberboard article is coated by conveying the article across a gap between a first conveyor and second conveyer and applying a liquid radiation-curable coating system to at least the bottom surface of the article while the article passes over ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052823 | Stiffener tool positioning apparatus Stiffener tool positioning apparatus and methods are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base, a first flipper member and second flipper member. The first flipper member is slide-ably attached to the base. The first flipper member is also configure... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8048952 | Silicone oil-in-water emulsions formulation, production and use The present invention provides a stable silicone oil-in-water emulsion substantially free of any additives. The emulsions of the invention can be stable for at least about fifteen (15) and preferably for at least about thirty (30) minutes. The emulsions of the inven... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8046891 | Method of making a plurality of pocket plugs A pocket plug is made by making a first angled cut and a second angled cut relative to proximate a first line and a first side of an elongate member having a length. A plurality of pocket plugs are made by repeating the first angled cut and the second angled cut a d... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043277 | Method for delivery of therapeutic substances A method for transitioning between therapeutic substances to be delivered at different flow rates to a patient. The first therapeutic substance is delivered to the patient at a known flow rate, a bridge duration equal to the known volume divided by the known flow ra... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8042594 | Compaction device for fiber placement using interdependent segment travel A method and system for a fiber compaction device with interdependent segment travel is described. A compaction device structure supports a series of individual interdependent segments including a compaction surface. Each segment also includes an opening in which a ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8041427 | Battery isolator for implantable medical device An implantable medical device having a case with therapeutic componentry contained with the case. A module has a rail around at least a portion of a perimeter of the module and is adapted to be mechanically secured to the case. The case has a rigid fastening channel... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033044 | Bycatch-friendly fishing buoy A fishing buoy for reducing injury or premature mortality in target fish species and endangered or protected bycatch includes: a multi-axis swivel having first and second attachment points arrayed along a central first axis and a t... | 10/11/2011 |
| D646851 | Safety harness components | 10/11/2011 |
| 8025125 | Anchor assembly An anchor assembly includes a base to which at least one connector and three legs are operatively connected. The connector provides an anchorage point for connection to a lifeline. The legs are secured to a support structure. The legs are reinforced proximate the ba... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8024047 | Alignment indication for transcutaneous energy transfer System for transcutaneous energy transfer. An implantable medical device, adapted to be implanted in a patient, has componentry for providing a therapeutic output. The implantable medical device has an internal power source and a secondary coil operatively coupled t... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8019515 | Implement control system for an all terrain or utility vehicle and method Controller for an all terrain or utility vehicle for automatically raising and lowering an implement to a pre-selected position using an electric winch. The winch is turned for a predetermined time during with the winch is turned, and based on the selected lowered p... | 09/13/2011 |
| D644643 | Foot-operated mouse | 09/06/2011 |
| 8005547 | Inductively rechargeable external energy source, charger, system and method for a transcutaneous inductive charger for an implantable medical device A mechanism for transferring energy from an external power source to an implantable medical device is disclosed. An antenna is positioned in proximity of the implantable medical device. The position of a core of the antenna is adjusted relative to the implantable me... | 08/23/2011 |
