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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6860611 | Camera and light apparatus The present invention comprises a lamp assembly with an integral circuit to provide electrical connectivity to the lamp and methods of making the lamp assembly. The integral circuit in one embodiment is constructed from a conductive polymer. The polymer may be injec... | 03/01/2005 |
| 7244748 | Pyridines for treating injured mammalian nerve tissue The invention provides novel pyridines, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such pyridines, and the use of such compositions in treating injured mammalian nerve tissue, including but not limited to an injured spinal cord. In one embodiment, the compounds, composi... | 07/17/2007 |
| D524387 | Golf club putter head | 07/04/2006 |
| 7033023 | Progressive addition power lens A system and method for designing a progressive lens are provided. Mean power is specified at points distributed over the entire surface of the lens and lens height is specified around the edge of the lens. Lens height is determined at the points consistent with the... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7002464 | Relative timing mechanism for event sequencing without clock synchronization A remote sensing system operable to collect sensor timing data comprising a central data hub for detecting the occurrence of an event and processing information about the detected event, the remote sensing system comprising a central data hub, at least one sensor ha... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994282 | Radio controlled liquid monitor A radio controlled liquid monitor, capable of rotation about a vertical axis through an infinite arc is disclosed. A rotatable body is rotatably mounted onto a base element for rotation about a vertical axis, and a discharge elbow is rotatably mounted on the rotatab... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995098 | Wallboard containing scrim and matt Cement wallboards and methods for their preparation are disclosed. The wallboards comprise two scrim layers and one mat layer. The wallboards have a smooth surface, are strong, lightweight, and easy to score and snap. Tiles can be readily adhered to the boards. The ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994551 | Stable self-etching primer and adhesive bonding resin compositions, systems, and methods Stable self-etching copolymerizable primer compositions are provided including compounds having a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups and acidic groups, and optionally comonomers and suitable solvents. Such compositions are used in conjunction with dental... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6988819 | Lamp housing containing an integrated LED support structure A lamp assembly with an integrated Light Emitting Diode support frame is described. An electrically conductive lead frame is encapsulated in between the interior and exterior surfaces of a lamp housing. Surface mounted LED light sources and associated drive componen... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6981222 | End-to-end transaction processing and statusing system and method A system and method for end-to-end transaction processing and statusing is disclosed. In one embodiment, an application server computer is used to house a variety of applications. An application accessed by a user converts a user request into an eXtensible Markup La... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6965689 | Image based volumetric measuring device A measuring device for calculating sample volumes and changes in sample volumes is disclosed. The device includes a rotatable platform upon which the sample is placed and rotated in increments with an image of the sample being recorded at each rotational position to... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6955439 | Dual filament static bending lamp The present invention comprises a bending lamp apparatus and method of use. A first filament is energized as a vehicle begins to turn so as to provide illumination in the direction of the turn. As the turn becomes more severe, a second filament is energized such tha... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6953626 | Gypsum layered panels containing styrene butadiene latex additive Gypsum wallboard compositions are disclosed which contain functionalized styrene butadiene latex polymers. Methods for the use of the compositions in the manufacture of wallboard panels and sheets is presented. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953274 | AFS for LED headlamp The subject invention comprises an adaptive front lighting system (“AFS”) utilizing at least one light emitting diode (“LED”) as a light source and a means for moving the LED to achieve AFS functionality. An exemplary embodiment of the subject invention comp... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951412 | VOA pivot stud assembly The present invention comprises a pivot stud with an axis of rotation in the horizontal plane for use within a visual optical aim light assembly. The axis of rotation of the pivot stud defines an axis of rotation about which the light assembly may be rotated so as t... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948835 | Adjustable rear lamp An adjustable rear lamp is disclosed to allow the adjustment of a lamp housing within the lamp cavity of an automobile's body frame. A threaded bolt is inserted into an opening in the sheet metal of an automobile. A nut is attached to the threaded bolt. The threaded... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945683 | Thin lamp assembly method The subject invention comprises a thin lamp assembly having a lens and a lamp housing heat staked and sealed together. The subject invention further comprises the method of assembling the thin lamp assembly. In one embodiment, the lens has a plurality of plastic sta... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6916341 | Device and method for bicompartmental arthroplasty Disclosed is a device and method of bicompartmental arthroplasty of the knee. The device permits arthroplasty of the medial or lateral and patellofemoral compartments of the knee while leaving the opposite compartments and the anterior and posterior cruciate ligamen... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6910794 | Automotive lighting assembly cooling system An automotive lighting assembly cooling system includes a heat pipe with an evaporation area proximate to a heat generating component, such as a Light Emitting Diode (LED), and a condensing area located remote from the evaporation area. Evaporation of fluid within t... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6894417 | Multi-set rectangular copper hairpin windings for electric machines An electric machine having multi-set rectangular copper hairpin windings comprises a stator having a plurality of partially closed stator slots. A first winding set and a second winding set are positioned in the stator slots. The first winding set and the second win... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6883948 | Automotive lamp assembly moisture control system The subject invention comprises a headlamp moisture control system that comprises at least one desiccant and at least one valve. The desiccant comprises an interior desiccant surface that forms an intake passageway and an exterior desiccant surface that forms at lea... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6871660 | Pinch valve and method of operating same A valve comprising valve members which are biased toward a closed or open position is provided with a flexible cable which is used to reposition the valve members by moving the cable so as to overcome the force generated by the biasing means. The cable may be moved ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6863848 | Methods for preparing composite photochromic ophthalmic lenses A method of manufacturing a composite photochromic ophthalmic lens having an index of refraction of at least 1.49 is disclosed. The method comprises providing against a front portion of a mold, a first ophthalmic lens-forming composition including a polymerizable mo... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6851440 | Method of mixing fluids using a valve A thermostatic mixing valve for the mixing of a first fluid and a second fluid is disclosed. The thermostatic mixing valve is configured to produce a mixed fluid of a particular temperature from a first fluid of a temperature higher than or equal to the particular t... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6824300 | Headlamp mounting plug A mounting plug for pivotably connecting a first component to a second component. The mounting plug comprises a ball stud portion comprising a ball and a post. The post comprises means for attaching the ball stud portion to the first component. The mounting plug fur... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6793372 | Multiple reflector indirect light source lamp The present invention comprises a light assembly with LESDs mounted opposite to the reflective side of a reflector. A plurality of reflectors are arranged in an overlapping fashion such that the light emitted from the LESD of one reflector is directed to the reflect... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6783587 | Lightweight wallboard compositions containing natural polymers Compositions useful for the preparation of lightweight, high strength wallboards, and methods of making same are disclosed. The composition includes a slurry of calcium sulfate hemihydrate (stucco), water, starch, and a foam. The foam acts to provide large bubbles w... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6776486 | Progressive addition power lens A system and method for designing a progressive lens. Mean power is specified at points distributed over the entire surface of the lens and lens height is specified around the edge of the lens. Lens height is determined at the points consistent with the specified me... | 08/17/2004 |
| D494252 | Mixing valve | 08/10/2004 |
| 6770247 | Liquid product vaporizing apparatus for an air deodorizing system A liquid product vaporizing apparatus for an air deodorizing system includes an air inlet port for drawing a stream of air into the system and directing the stream of air into a vaporization chamber. An atomizing nozzle sprays a mist of liquid deodorant from a liqui... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6746143 | Variable progressive beam headlamp A vehicular headlamp in which the radial beam of radiated light is continuously adjustable between a first position and a second position. Semi-cylindrical lamp shields surround a lamp. The lamp shields are attached to gears which operate to rotate the lamp shields ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6742918 | Movable condenser lens A system for adjusting the direction of a light beam from a headlamp assembly comprises a condenser lens which is movable along an arcuate path. As a vehicle turns a corner, the system moves the condenser lens along the arcuate path, so as to direct the light beam i... | 06/01/2004 |
| D490736 | Wristwatch | 06/01/2004 |
| D490279 | Toothpick dispenser | 05/25/2004 |
| 6678358 | Automated nodal calling system An automated nodal calling system comprises a database having a plurality of phone numbers and associated geographic identifiers. In the event of an emergency, an emergency calling area is defined and a message is recorded for delivery to the callees in t... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6668556 | Gas transfer energy recovery and effervescence prevention apparatus and method A gas transfer system and method for dissolving at least one gas into a liquid. The system includes a gas transfer vessel also known as a reactor. A liquid inlet feed is connected to the reactor for transferring the liquid into the reactor. A gas inlet is... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6648649 | Method and apparatus for analysis An apparatus and method for analysis involving a first factor and a second factor. The first and second factors are related as expressed by a first relationship. The apparatus comprises a base divided into first, second and third sections, where the secon... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6641808 | Composition for treatment of obesity A probiotic composition and method for the treatment of obesity. The probiotic composition comprises a culture having Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus lactic acid bacteria and a carbohydrate enriched media, whereby the culture and m... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6634777 | Molded retention features for internal movable reflector lamps A movable reflector with integrally molded bulb assembly retention features. The movable reflector comprises a bore at the center of the reflector for receiving a bulb assembly and retention features integrally molded on the rear side of the reflector to ... | 10/21/2003 |
