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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8068023 | System for maintaining security of evidence throughout chain of custody An evidence chain of custody system that is application-specific auditable and trackable secure smart mobile containers (SMC) for securely storing evidence items that are collected at crime scenes and search locations pursuant to subpoenas or warrants. Each SMC incl... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8054160 | RFID tag power conservation system and method Active multi-modal RFID tags, illuminator/tag/reader systems, circuit architecture and opera-tional algorithms for battery power conservation that extends tag battery life from a typical 6 months to >5 years. The inventive system is particularly useful in asset and ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8039289 | Diffusion furnaces employing ultra low mass transport systems and methods of wafer rapid diffusion processing Multi-zone, solar cell diffusion furnaces having a plurality of radiant element (SiC) or/and high intensity IR lamp heated process zones, including baffle, ramp-up, firing, soaking and cooling zone(s). The transport of solar cell wafers, e.g., silicon, selenium, ger... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7984683 | Compound displacement wave form hull design for green vessels Compound hull for electric-powered, cruiser-type vessels having a unique hard chine displacement wave form hull that recycles wave energy to minimize drag and results in lowered power requirements for long-period cruising at displacement hull speeds. The inventive h... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7982601 | Multi-modal active RFID tag with biometric sensors, systems and methods of ITV tracking RFID tags, methods and systems for total asset management, in-transit visibility and bio-metric verification and authorization. The system comprises an active, multi-modal, bi-directional RFID tag having a primary communication mode RF transceiver and a secondary mo... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7942124 | Exposed coil rocker arm cover assembly having external multi-coil mounting bracket An improved rocker arm cover assembly having an enclosed rocker arm chamber housing and a generally L-shaped bracket for mounting multiple coils to an exterior vertical side wall of the housing, so that the coils are exposed and laterally displaced from the housing.... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7840619 | Computer system for automatic organization, indexing and viewing of information from multiple sources A computer data processing system including a central processing unit configured with a novel integrated computer control software system for the management of data objects including dynamic and automatic organization, linking, finding, cross-referencing, viewing an... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7805064 | Rapid thermal firing IR conveyor furnace having high intensity heating section Isolation IR heat lamp module and method of firing multi-zone IR furnaces for solar cell processing comprising lamps disposed in individual parallel channels in a reflector/insulator body to provide a cooling air channel surrounding each tube; the channels are cover... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7789871 | Vial assembly and method for reducing nosocomial infections Vacuum break vial assembly and method for reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections, comprising a vial stopper having a 2-part withdrawn-fluid volume compensation assembly having a barbed vent element that secures an apertured needle sheath, a bladder-retainer... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7789079 | Enclosed rocker arm cover assembly having internal multi-coil mounting plate An improved rocker arm cover assembly having an upper coil chamber that is enclosed and a lower rocker arm chamber that includes special seal and flange members to isolate it from the engine head. The fully enclosed upper coil chamber includes a mounting plate on wh... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7618408 | Vial assembly and method for reducing nosocomial infections Vacuum break vial assembly and method for reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections, comprising a vial stopper having a 2-part withdrawn-fluid volume compensation assembly having a barbed vent element that secures an apertured needle sheath, a bladder-retainer... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7563271 | Breathing aid device that decreases incidence of snoring An improved, preferably plastic, universal breathing aid device for insertion into the nasal passages having a first pair of septum-engaging and gripping arms, from which are cantilevered a pair of curved, spring-action nostril-expanding arm that keep the nasal pass... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7559168 | Scope and action cover for hand guns and rifles Gun scope and action cover comprises a water-proof, breathable/air-permeable, reversible, light-weight, highly-flexible fabric pouch formed by an enclosed, cinchable elastic cord that fits over the optical scope of a rifle or hand gun, and that is universal in size,... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7509274 | Internet-based system for identification, measurement and ranking of investment portfolio management, and operation of a fund supermarket, including “best investor” managed funds Internet-based business system and management programs therefor, and more particularly to financial investment management characterized by a unique system of attracting and identifying the Best Investors, including offering, facilitating and managing performance-bas... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7460020 | Computer-enabled, networked, facility emergency notification, management and alarm system Secure, verifiable, computer-enabled, LAN/WAN/Wireless networked, facility emergency notification, rapid alert management, and occupant alarm systems for public, private, and government buildings, and outdoor areas for which there is a need for rapid alerts to occup... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7427417 | Aromatherapy delivery system An aromatherapy delivery system for people and animals allows targeted placement of scents in close proximity to the olfactory system to provide the continuous, stimulating, relaxing, therapeutic and/or medicinal effects desired by the aromatherapist. The inventive ... | 09/23/2008 |
| D574853 | Rocker arm cover | 08/12/2008 |
| 7398889 | Rotating barrel storage system Storage units of standard, new or used wood stave barrels, mounted on end on a rotating platform and having a side opening cut-out to the interior for access to shelving, drawers, wine racks or other storage devices fitted in the interior. The barrel is mounted on a... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7350488 | Rocker arm cover A rocker arm cover comprises a shell having an upper portion and a lower portion formed by inner and outer side walls and end walls contiguous therewith. A dividing wall is joined to the side walls and end walls to define an upper cavity in the upper portion of the ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7295108 | Active RFID tag utilizing a secondary communication mode Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for radio frequency identification. According to one embodiment, a radio frequency identification system comprises a radio frequency identification tag. The tag comprises a radio frequency transmitte... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7277018 | Computer-enabled, networked, facility emergency notification, management and alarm system Secure, verifiable, computer-enabled, LAN/WAN/Wireless networked, facility emergency notification, rapid alert management, and occupant alarm systems for public, private, and government buildings, and outdoor areas for which there is a need for rapid alerts to occup... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275063 | Computer system for automatic organization, indexing and viewing of information from multiple sources A computer data processing system including a central processing unit configured with a novel integrated computer control software system for the management of data objects including dynamic and automatic organization, linking, finding, cross-referencing, viewing an... | 09/25/2007 |
| D539571 | Ball and claw bed boot | 04/03/2007 |
| 7178363 | Illuminated and fragrance-releasing jewelry device An attractive, decoratively interesting, wearable, light weight jewelry device having illumination and fragrance-emitting features. The preferred form is a brooch having one or more LEDs connected to an electric circuit fed by a micro-battery for a wide range of ill... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175548 | Universal, position-adjustable backstop net system A multiple sports, universally positionable, adjustable net-type backstop system mounted to a pole, such as a basketball hoop pole, comprising an outrigger assembly that is vertically and horizontally adjustable and rotatable 360° on a vertical axis, so that the ne... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172105 | Apparatus for positioning pipe and tubing A counterweight assembly is especially adapted for mounting to a spinner tool allowing a workpiece to be balanced when rotated during welding or other operations. The counterweight assembly has an adjustable counterweight to provide a necessary amount of counterbala... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7162765 | Seal system for irrigated scrubber mandrel assembly An improved cleaning fluid supply housing assembly for a cascade-type substrate scrubber having a sliding piston configured with a flange with recesses so that the piston is out of contact with the rotating part of the brush core mandrel bearing assembly. Rather, th... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160172 | Multi-station disk finishing apparatus and method Multi-disk processing system and method of continuous finishing of memory media disks for digital data storage systems in preparation for magnetic memory coating, comprising four main sub-systems: 1) multiple driven spindles mounted on a chassis, at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7089203 | Building construction bid and contract management system, internet-based method and computer program therefor The present invention relates to a system and method (“Bid System”) for topologically subdividing and defining the detail scope of work and for inter-linking construction plans and specifications to construction contracts and subcontracts. The Bid System permits... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7059819 | Private pallet-box cargo shipping system A cargo transportation system comprising secure (fully closeable and lockable), sealable, stackable, trackable, universal, auto-latching “pallet boxes” that may be used in two main ways: 1) secured to the undercarriage transverse I-beams of over-the-road semi-tr... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048638 | Constant force golf swing training device, method of swing plane training and internet operation thereof Golf swing training device having constant resistive and rewind forces throughout the swings. An anchor positions a constant force unit, supplies a tether to a special contoured handle and is used indoor or out, preferably at a driving range or golf course. The CFU ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044338 | Aerosol product dispenser system A multi-element spray delivery system for targeted delivery of product from aerosol spray cans comprising an aerosol can button having a short connector tube connecting to a removable extension tube. The system optionally includes a spray discharge limiter, and a se... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028844 | Dried lavender flower separator system and method An improved dried lavender processing apparatus and method comprises a multi-module system comprising a first de-stemmer unit that receives the dried lavender in bundles, separates the buds (corollas/calyxes) from the stems and leaves, collects the stems and leaves ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011214 | Private pallet-box cargo shipping system A cargo transportation system comprising secure (fully closeable and lockable), sealable, stackable, trackable, universal, auto-latching “pallet boxes” that may be used in two main ways: 1) secured to the undercarriage transverse I-beams of over-the-road semi-tr... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011123 | Block hoist A new or retrofit block hoist for conventional, hydraulic-powered log splitters assists in the lifting, maneuvering, and positioning of large diameter, heavy logs that require multiple radial splits to section them for firewood, comprising a boom, pulley and cable s... | 03/14/2006 |
| D515278 | Three dimensional bandana | 02/21/2006 |
| 6990914 | Movable quilting work area system and method An improved quilting apparatus and method for automatically providing a variable sewing area (VSA) independent of the throat depth of the sewing machine used and X/Y carriages on which the sewing machine is mounted, comprising a rotatably-powered take-up roller moun... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6978590 | Lawn mower blade improvement A lawn mower blade assembly is described that comprising a generally flat, elongated blade having a central mounting opening for mounting of the blade to a rotating motor shaft of a lawn mower. The blade further includes a plurality of bit openings positioned along ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6910560 | Dual access luggage with orthogonal isolation packing stowage-cell system Dual access hand luggage having in the interior a stowage cell system or assembly, preferably made of stretch fabric, that permits isolation packing and orthogonal stowage and retrieval of goods retained in the cells by access from either face of the suitcase. For r... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6895722 | Folding structural panel unit Lightweight structural panel units for construction of space enclosing structures each of which is formed from a blank of flat, suitably rigid, yet foldable sheet of material, which are profiled and pre-creased with a unique configuration. Upon folding, the blanks f... | 05/24/2005 |
