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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7784594 | Brake pad assembly for a bicycle disc brake Disclosed herein is a brake pad assembly for a disc brake on a bicycle, the brake pad assembly comprising a brake friction pad and a back plate. The back plate includes a first layer deposited onto the brake friction pad and a second layer deposited onto the first l... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7779485 | Garment with deployable hood and method for using same A garment, and methods of using the garment, including a main body portion, a collar attached to the main body portion, and a hood attached to the main body portion adjacent to the collar. The collar includes first and second flaps that define a collar pocket. The h... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7740647 | Necklift procedure and instruments for performing same Provided herein is a method of performing surgery and the associated instruments therefor. The method includes the steps of placing a tape template onto a portion of a patient's skin, marking a plurality of access sites, making an opening to form a mid-line access s... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736625 | Light stabilized in vivo stain composition and method of manufacture Photochemical demethylation reactions in solutions of thiazine dyes, in which the dye molecules act as both sensitizer and substrate, are reduced by quenching triple-state dye molecules, returning them to the unreactive ground state. ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7717389 | Attachable holder for items Provided herein is an item holder assembly that includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly to an object such as a laptop computer, an item support or holder, and a member for connecting the attachment mechanism to the item holder or support. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7717265 | Device for storage, shipment and display of merchandise A device for the storage, shipment and display of merchandise is provided. The device comprises a display bin and a frame disposed under the display bin. The frame comprises top and bottom supports and a cavity between the top and bottom supports. At least one stora... | 05/18/2010 |
| D612517 | Door | 03/23/2010 |
| 7674019 | Free-form lenses for rectangular illumination zones A light source emits light into a solid angle exceeding pi steradians with a known intensity distribution. An illumination lens has a first surface that receives at least 90% of the light of the known intensity distribution and has a shape that transforms the known ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7665584 | Disc rotor retaining assembly An apparatus for coupling a bicycle disc brake rotor to a bicycle wheel hub is disclosed. The apparatus includes an adapter and a rotor retaining member. The adapter is adapted to be nonrotatably coupled to the bicycle wheel hub and to be nonrotatably coupled to the... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7659057 | Stain-directed molecular analysis for cancer prognosis and diagnosis The location at which tissue samples are obtained to determine whether cells exhibit characeristics associated with cell differentiation or cancer by molecular analysis is determined by topically applying to epithelial tissue a dye that selectively stains cancer and... | 02/09/2010 |
| D609562 | Transparent box for bottles | 02/09/2010 |
| 7654367 | Actuator unit for a hydraulic brake An actuator unit for a hydraulic brake mechanism on two-wheelers, comprising a housing fastened to the handlebar, a brake cylinder being arranged substantially perpendicular to the handlebar in the housing, a piston movable in it and a brake lever acting on the pist... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7654366 | Hydraulic disc brake lever assembly A brake lever assembly for actuating a hydraulic system is shown and described. The brake lever assembly comprises a housing, a master cylinder disposed in the housing, and a master piston disposed in the master cylinder. The master piston has an adjustable dead ban... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7634314 | Powered stimulation device A device and related method of use are disclosed which employ electrically-conductive wheels to massage and contact the skin to deliver electrical current. The present invention has both cosmetic and drug applications. In a cosmetic application, the rolling action o... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7625288 | Ergonomic gaming machine A gaming machine comprising a seat, a main body portion that includes the seat, an arm pivotally connected to the main body portion, and a user interface attached to the arm and pivotal with respect to the seat, wherein the user interface is operable for gaming. In ... | 12/01/2009 |
| D604646 | Watch | 11/24/2009 |
| D604645 | Watch | 11/24/2009 |
| D603633 | Bucket table | 11/10/2009 |
| 7608016 | Portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a spring force, including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is being maintained The present invention is a portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a spring force including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is being maintained. When a force is applied to the spring and a desired ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7603882 | Electric door lock system for refrigerated display cases An electric door lock assembly including a solenoid having a plunger movable between retracted and extended positions, and a mounting bracket for mounting the solenoid to a door or door frame so that the plunger operatively moves along a vertical axis between the re... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7594330 | Rosary and method for making same Disclosed herein is a method for making an item of jewelry. The method includes the steps of providing a chain comprising a plurality of links; providing at least one bead having an opening defined therethrough; providing a press having a support member, a hammer, a... | 09/29/2009 |
| D601043 | Watch | 09/29/2009 |
| 7591398 | Container closure assembly A container closure assembly that includes a base that is adapted to be connected to a container, a spout extending upwardly from the base, and a cap removably secured on the spout. The spout defines an interior and includes a nozzle, the interior of which is spanne... | 09/22/2009 |
| D600529 | Handle | 09/22/2009 |
| D598304 | Watch | 08/18/2009 |
| 7571065 | Method and apparatus for calibration of sensor signals A method is disclosed for providing calibration of sensor signals in a sensor having a measuring sensor and a reference sensor. The method includes receiving a sensor signal and a reference signal from the measuring sensor and the reference sensor, respectively. The... | 08/04/2009 |
| D596647 | Digital audio player | 07/21/2009 |
| D596469 | Cutting board | 07/21/2009 |
| 7534011 | Lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus that includes an outer housing defining an intake vent and an exhaust vent, an inner housing disposed within the interior of the outer housing, and an air path defined between the outer housing and the inner housing. The outer housing includes a... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7515039 | Method and apparatus for tire pressure monitoring A method for monitoring pressure is described herein. The method includes the steps of performing an accurate measurement of pressure and performing an approximate measurement of pressure. Then, providing a notification signal if a difference between the approximate... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7513475 | Weight transfer link A weight measurement system is disclosed for measuring the weight of an occupant in a vehicle seat. In a preferred embodiment, a sensor is positioned at the rear portion of the vehicle seat and a load transfer link is used to transfer the weight from the front porti... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7509888 | Hydraulic gear shift mechanism A hydraulic gear shift mechanism for a bicycle having a positioning mechanism for controlling the motion of the piston of a master cylinder assembly is disclosed, wherein the master cylinder assembly is in communication with a slave cylinder for operation of a derai... | 03/31/2009 |
| D585745 | Bottle | 02/03/2009 |
| D585769 | Watch | 02/03/2009 |
| D585293 | Bottle | 01/27/2009 |
| 7462346 | Light-stabilized(in vivo) stain composition and method of manufacture Photochemical demethylation reactions in solutions of thiazine dyes, in which the dye molecules act as both sensitizer and substrate, are reduced by quenching triple-state dye molecules, returning them to the unreactive ground state. ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7461724 | Dual-lever hydraulic brake assembly and method of using the same A dual lever hydraulic brake assembly is described. The brake assembly comprises two levers operatively connected to a hydraulic brake system. A hydraulic assembly is also described wherein a lever is operatively connected to a master cylinder such that moving the l... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7452622 | Metal-supported tubular fuel cell This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a metal-supported tubular micro-solid oxide fuel cell, and a fuel cell made from such method. The method comprises the steps of coating a wooden substrate member with a conductive substrate layer, coating the subst... | 11/18/2008 |
| D580511 | Fishing jig | 11/11/2008 |
| D578429 | Article of jewelry | 10/14/2008 |
