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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182434 | Equine locomotor flexion algometry device (ELFA) A cordless handheld equine leg flexibility testing device 100 has a handheld assembly module 10, a power source 12, a data storage module 20, and either a leg holder assembly 60 or a hoof holder assembly 40 which is removabl... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8162859 | Shock wave treatment device and method of use The system for treating an internal organ has a generator source for producing a shock wave connected to a portable shock wave applicator device, wherein the shock wave applicator device has a side-firing shock wave head having a variable angle adjustment relative t... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8156933 | Cloud nebulizer A nebulizer apparatus according to the present invention has an enclosure including a primary chamber of ambient air, a medicant chamber and a secondary chamber. The secondary chamber is for containing water and includes an ultrasonic transducer and is in communicat... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8151849 | Radial aircraft tire with flipper reinforcement A pneumatic tire for mounting on an aircraft wheel has a radial carcass and flipper reinforcement. The tire has a pair of bead cores, at least two or more axially inner plies greater than or equal to, extending between the bead cores, a crown reinforcement radially ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8132302 | Cord organizer The present invention is an organizer device having a primary back strap 10, the primary back strap 10 having a first end, a second end and a middle portion. The first end having a first buckle portion 32 and a means for suspending the back stra... | 03/13/2012 |
| D654962 | Frame | 02/28/2012 |
| D651659 | Frame | 01/03/2012 |
| 8082963 | Two-piece tire A two-piece tire assembly with a removable tread belt for installing about the circumference of a tire carcass is provided. The inner surface of the tread belt follows a non-linear, preferably arcuate profile with a radius of curvature R across the tread belt wherei... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8062216 | Otoscope with attachable ear wax removal device An otoscope kit has an otoscope with an attachable ear wax removal device for ear wax removal. A fluid dispensing means which is attachable to the otoscope for ejecting fluid through said ear speculum into the ear canal, the fluid dispensing means being mounted on t... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062017 | Splice bar for tire tread extrusion apparatus A splice bar for a tire tread die designed for providing a narrow strip of electrically conductive rubber extending from a lower under tread to the surface of the outer tread by positioning a slotted chimney block in a the outer tread rubber passage and having a pas... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057411 | Wound care vacuum bandaging in combination with acoustic shock wave applications A method and device for treating wounds 10 of tissue 11 is disclosed. The method has the steps of applying a porous pad 12 upon the treatment surface of the tissue 11; covering the treatment surface and the porous pad 12 with a foi... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8043214 | Neuro-aid An improved neurological testing apparatus 10 for examining a person's neurological system has a body housing 12, one or more separate specific taste testing substances 20, one or more separate specific smell testing substances 30, one or... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8016580 | Assembly and a method for extruding a tire component In order to facilitate the assembly of a tire component like an Off the Road tire shoulder wedge, it is proposed to extrude this component with a high tack compound coating at its periphery by using a dual extruder which otherwise can extrude the tire component with... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8002535 | Method and assembly for extruding a rubber compound The invention relates to the extrusion of tire components with a large change of gauge across their cross-sectional area. It is provided a method and an assembly for extruding such a tire component with an extruder feeding a flow channel with a downstream die openin... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988648 | Pancreas regeneration treatment for diabetics using extracorporeal acoustic shock waves The method of stimulating a tissue of a subsurface organ is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the tissue to the acoustic shock waves stimulating said tissue where... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7972550 | Method of increasing the load capacity of a radial tire An underground mine tire 20 having a nominal bead diameter of 20.0 inches or less has a carcass, a tread 25 and a pair of rubber sidewalls 23, each extending along the outer periphery of the carcass 21 below the tread 25. The tire ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7972203 | Windshield saver An air flow device for generating an air flow 30 across a windshield 4 of a vehicle 2, the air flow device has one or more means 10 for generating an air flow 32 located in proximity on a lateral end or side of the windshield 4 | 07/05/2011 |
| 7971271 | Tree climbing suit A tree climbing suit 10 formed as a one-piece suit has a long-sleeved upper torso portion 12 and a lower torso portion 22. The long-sleeved upper torso portion 12 has two long sleeves 14 for covering the arms and a shirt portion | 07/05/2011 |
| 7909137 | Support harness A harness system for supporting a person off of a ground surface. The harness system may include a seat supported by a strap attached to the seat. The strap may form one or more leg containing loops for keeping a person securely positioned in the harness. The harnes... | 03/22/2011 |
| D633849 | Wheel | 03/08/2011 |
| D633845 | Wheel | 03/08/2011 |
| D633844 | Wheel | 03/08/2011 |
| D633843 | Wheel | 03/08/2011 |
| D633842 | Wheel | 03/08/2011 |
| 7883482 | Pressure pulse/shock wave therapy methods and an apparatus for conducting the therapeutic methods The method of stimulating a substance is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the substance to the acoustic shock waves stimulating said substance wherein the substa... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7849568 | Cord organizer The present invention is an organizer device having a primary back strap 10, the primary back strap 10 having a first end, a second end and a middle portion. The first end having a first buckle portion 32 and a means for suspending the back stra... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7695443 | Device for generating shock waves The invention relates to a device for generating shock waves for medical therapy comprising two electrodes of a spark discharge section, wherein the device is filled with a liquid medium, and wherein the liquid medium comprises a colloidal suspension of a conducting... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7594930 | Method of attaching soft tissue to bone A method of attaching or reattaching a ligament, tendon, cartilage or other soft tissue to a bone mass has the steps of: positioning or placing the ligament, tendon, cartilage or other soft tissue adjacent to the bone mass; anchoring or otherwise fastening the ligam... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7578796 | Method of shockwave treating fish and shellfish The method of stimulating an aquatic life form is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating a pressure pulse or an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit pressure pulse or acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the aquatic life form to the pressure pu... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7537572 | Treatment or pre-treatment for radiation/chemical exposure A method of treatment for a tissue organ or entire body of a patient prior to or after exposure to chemicals or radiation or both comprises the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the tissue, or... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7537279 | Passenger seat blocking mechanism or device A blocking mechanism or device (40) for preventing objects from sliding off from a cushion (24) of a seat when a vehicle experiences decelerations above a given level comprising: a blocking member (50, 60) configured to be movable from a storage... | 05/26/2009 |
| D588704 | Restraint mitt | 03/17/2009 |
| 7501033 | Chipper and apex subassembly as an intermediate article of manufacture A chipper and apex subassembly 100 as an intermediate article of manufacture in a pneumatic tire has an apex strip 30 formed as a continuous elastomeric strip of unvulcanized material having a bottom base portion 31 and two opposing sides 33,... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7470240 | Pressure pulse/shock wave therapy methods and an apparatus for conducting the therapeutic methods The method of stimulating a substance is disclosed. The method has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit acoustic shock waves; and subjecting the substance to the acoustic shock waves stimulating said substance wherein the substa... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7441318 | Method for detecting exposed metal cords in an elastomeric strip A method and apparatus for detecting exposed and partially separated metal cords 17 in a cut end of a metallic cord reinforced strip 17 includes the steps of conveying and cutting the strip 17 and separating the cut ends and passing the conveyed... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7390308 | Apparatus and process for optimized electro-hydraulic pressure pulse generation The invention relates to an apparatus and a process for optimized electro-hydraulic pressure pulse generation that records characteristic parameters which can be measured insusceptible to error and compared with set values. The object of the invention is achieved by... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375299 | Door handle A handle 16 for exterior use in a vehicle to authorize a mechanism (18) to unlatch an access door has a structural part (34); a cover (36); and a pair of sensors or switches (28, 29) between the structural part (34) and the ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 6422280 | Heavy duty tire with specified bead design An improved heavy duty pneumatic tire designed to be mounted on an associated design rim having a flange portion is described. The rim flange has an axially inward surface contacting the axially outward portion of the bead area of the tire and an axially ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6408914 | Pneumatic tire with locked bead construction A tire (10) has three carcass reinforcing structures (15, 16, 17). The second carcass reinforcing structure (16) is folded radially outwardly around each bead core 16 (20), so that the edges (36) of the second carcass reinforcing structure (16) are each l... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6390564 | Pneumatic tire wheel assembly for tracked vehicle A pneumatic tire wheel assembly 4 for tracked vehicles 1 has a unique rim assembly 8 for dual wheel mounting. The rim assembly has a pair of annular rims 6 connected by a plurality of laterally extending spokes 10,20 or 30. The spokes 10,20 or 30 enable m... | 05/21/2002 |