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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182430 | Thermocromatic patch for monitoring/detecting body temperature A thermocromatic device for detecting body temperature includes a substrate treated with a thermocromatic composition. The thermocromatic composition includes a thermocromatic agent that changes color at a predetermined temperature indicative of a condition to be de... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182406 | Carton feeding and forming machine with selectively actuated lugs and related methods A machine for intended use in feeding and completing a partially formed carton is disclosed. In one embodiment, the machine includes an overhead conveyor with selectively actuated, depending lugs that engage and convey the carton in a first direction while a first f... | 05/22/2012 |
| D658842 | Spiral conveyor frame | 05/01/2012 |
| 8157701 | Lightweight gearing A high ratio epicyclic gear assembly comprising two high torque planetary trains through which power flows via two parallel paths in one or other of which is an intermediate star train (7) with a low torque differential train or gear which transmits the combi... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8157132 | Fuel and oil mixing device A fuel and oil mixing device secured to and used with a fuel container storing a quantity of fuel includes an oil reservoir, a mixer body, an oil metering valve, and an adjustment knob. The oil reservoir stores oil, defines an orifice for oil to exit, and defines an... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8153426 | Preparation of antigen-presenting human gamma-delta T cells and use in immunotherapy The invention relates to a method for the preparation of efficient antigen-presenting human γδ T cells, to the γδ T cells prepared by such a method, and to their use in immunotherapy, vaccination, vaccine development and diagnostics. Similar to dendritic cells (... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146080 | Tessellated virtual machines conditionally linked for common computing goals In a computing environment, an association and layout of virtual machines exist as a system of multiple applications instantiated for a common computing goal, such as providing a data center with an email system for an enterprise. In that every application need not ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8137959 | Method of cell cultures and device for implementing it The invention generally provides a cell culture vessel having at least one first zone and at least one second zone, wherein the first zone is a transfer zone for a culture medium which essentially contains no cells and the second zone is a cell culture zone. The inv... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8137033 | Mesh handling system for an underground mining machine and related methods A system for handling a roll of mesh for application to one or more faces of an underground mine passage includes a dispenser for supporting the roll of mesh for application to at least one face of the mine passage, as well as at least one arm for supporting the mes... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8136895 | Storage system A storage device includes a framework (100) comprising upper (102′, 104′, 106′) members and lower (102, 104, 106) members connected together in a spaced-apart relationship by a plurality of struts (108). The storage device further i... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8123199 | Bioreactor A mixing bag for use in bioprocessing in which a fluid is received and agitated using an internal fluid-agitating element driven by an external motive device is disclosed. The bag may include an integral sparger and sensor receiver. Related methods are also disclose... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122809 | Balloon with dividing fabric layers and method for braiding over three-dimensional forms A medical balloon with a variable diameter that is reinforced with continuous fibers woven to form a fabric with a varying number of layers and fiber densities. Portions of the balloon having a relatively smaller diameter are reinforced with a fabric having a reduce... | 02/28/2012 |
| D654831 | Pushchair | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118310 | Brush seals A brush seal including a bristle pack mounted in a holder, and having a free end for sealing with a member, a front plate for lying on a high pressure side of the seal and extending part way along the length of the bristle pack to a free end being spaced from the br... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8117873 | Gooseneck trailer lock A gooseneck trailer lock is provided including a body having a coupler engaging portion and a trailer frame engaging portion. A lock secures the body to the trailer. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8113334 | Matrix sorter system A matrix conveying system for intended use in sorting articles and related methods of conveying and sorting articles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the matrix system comprises a plurality of first endless belt or chain conveyors extending in a first direction and... | 02/14/2012 |
| D654097 | Display for a crane | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112791 | Secure launching of browser from privileged process Methods and apparatus include securely launching a web browser from a privileged process of a workstation to minimize enterprise vulnerabilities. The workstation includes a web browser pointed toward a web server and a Logon API for use with a password/credential. A... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8105275 | Non-compliant medical balloon having an integral non-woven fabric layer A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of a matted fabric layer composed of at least two matted fabric fibers forming an angle... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104607 | Connection arrangements for mine conveyor sections Arrangements are for use with interconnected conveyor sections, such as push beams, commonly found in mining applications. In one embodiment a mechanism includes an elongated dog-bone shaped coupler having a first and second end for insertion between the conveyor se... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104328 | Apparatus and methods for leak detection in bioprocessing bags An apparatus detects a leak of an electrically conductive fluid from a disposable plastic bag used in mixing applications, such as during bioprocessing in a sterile environment. In one embodiment, the bag is associated with a sensor for detecting a leak from an inte... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8103461 | Method for determining the temporal position of a wave packet and flow measuring device The invention relates to a method for determining the temporal position of a wave packet (31) in a flow measuring apparatus, and to a flow measuring apparatus. The method includes the sampling of the wave packet at a plurality of points in time, wherein a mea... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8101354 | Method for screening for a tobiano coat color genotype A method for screening for a Tobiano genotype includes obtaining a nucleic acid from an equine animal, and analyzing the nucleic acid for the presence of an inversion in a chromosome ECA3q which is indicative of the genotype for Tobiano. The method includes detectin... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8086359 | Dynamic thermal load balancing A method for improving thermal efficiency in one or more data centers includes measuring a temperature at one or more computing devices having allocated thereto one or more computing workloads and determining whether the measured temperature exceeds a predetermined ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083761 | Balloon catheter and method for manufacturing it A balloon catheter includes a catheter tube and an inflatable balloon. The ends of the balloon are attached to the catheter tube. The outside surface of the balloon in an uninflated state is provided with a relief structure which in an inflated state of the balloon ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083494 | Pulse jet engine having an acoustically enhanced ejector system Improvements to combustors such as burners and engines are provided. In one aspect, the specification presents an acoustically enhanced ejector system which can be used as part of an intake system for a combustor. In another aspect, the specification teaches the use... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8082623 | Accessible vacuum cleaner for persons with disabilities A floor cleaning appliance includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. A dirt collection vessel and suction generator are carried on the body. The handle assembly is pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly and is selectively displaceable into ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8079944 | Carton feeding and forming machine with selectively actuated lugs and related methods A machine for intended use in feeding and completing a partially formed carton is disclosed. In one embodiment, the machine includes an overhead conveyor with selectively actuated, depending lugs that engage and convey the carton in a first direction while a first f... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075443 | Planetary gear set The present epicyclic gear includes a carrier (12), a generally central sun gear (11), an outer annular gear (13) and an intermediary helical planet gear (14) which is mounted on the carrier (12) by a flexible pin assembly (15 | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074792 | Connection arrangements for mine conveyor sections Arrangements are for use with interconnected conveyor sections, such as push beams, commonly found in mining applications. In one embodiment, a mechanism includes an elongated dog-bone shaped coupler having a first and second end for insertion between the conveyor s... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066883 | Removing aluminum from solution using chelating compounds and immobilized tethered chelators Methods are described for removing aluminum from a solution using novel di- and tripodal compounds as chelators. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8060980 | Floor care appliance equipped with break-over protected latch assembly A floor care appliance includes a housing having a nozzle assembly with a suction inlet. A dirt collection vessel and a suction generator are carried on the housing. A control handle pivotally connects to the nozzle assembly and is selectively displaceable between a... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057215 | Device for preparing pipe ends for jointing A device for the preparation of pipe ends, prior to jointing them together using an inserted close-fitting spool and an external close-fitting sleeve, consists of a plain cylindrical mandrel (10) adapted to be firmly fixed centrally inboard of an end zone of ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8053391 | Resistance to abiotic stress in plants A method for inducing resistance to abiotic stress is provided, comprising applying to the plant an amount of a composition comprising a yeast cell wall effective to prevent or reduce harmful effects of the pathogen. The composition may further include a plant extra... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8047530 | Rotary transfer mechanism A rotary transfer mechanism for transferring flat sleeve cartons (20) from a magazine (22) to a receiving station (23) on a conveyor (24), with opening of the cartons ready to receive end-loaded product, is characterized in that the path ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8042405 | Method and apparatus for characterizing microscale formability of thin sheet materials A method of predicting sheet formability at a microscale level includes the steps of providing a grid pattern on a test sheet, bulging the test sheet to a hemispherical shape until a crack is initiated on the surface of the test sheet, detecting the initiation of th... | 10/25/2011 |
| D647684 | Storage and transportation device | 10/25/2011 |
| 8033388 | Powder coating components to reduce friction, increase wear resistance, and improve cleanability A component subjected to wear during use includes a powder coating formed of a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyamide, polyolefin, polyester, urethane, epoxy, acrylic, and mixtures thereof to provide improved wear resistance, enhanced cleanability... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8030358 | Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for decorporation of radioactive compounds A composition for removing a radioactive element or compound such as systemic transuranic compounds, from mammals comprises a pharmaceutical carrier and a decorporation agent comprising ester and amide derivatives of DTPA. A method of treating a mammal to remove sys... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025944 | Cut and stack labels of laminated film A cut and stack label includes a layer of polymer film printing stock having a first face carrying a printed message and a second, opposite face, a clear polymer film laminated to the first face over that printed message and a coating of an anti-static formulation o... | 09/27/2011 |
