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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8149084 | Appliance remote control apparatus and method of using same A remote control apparatus and method of using are disclosed for controlling an electronic appliance such as a television set, radio, computer, or other. The remote control apparatus may include a hand held housing, a wireless transmitter for sending signals to the ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8117046 | Method for clinician house calls utilizing portable computing and communications equipment Mobile clinicians conduct in-home patient visits utilizing on-site diagnostic and treatment equipment, where service is enhanced by the use of portable computing and communications equipment. Initially, a mobile care entity provides a network of predesignated mobile... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8059835 | Impulsive communication activated computer control device and method An impulsive communication activated device for connection to a computer input port for controlling a computer, is disclosed. The disclosed device includes an output connector for communicating with the computer input port, and includes a sensor for detecting an imp... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7970975 | Secure module recorder system and method Embodiments of a secure module recorder system and method for securing recording and storing of information is provided. The system may include at least one secure module and a docking station having at least one receptacle for holding one of the secure modules. The... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7927082 | Highly efficient durable fluid pump and method A highly efficient fluid pump and pumping method are disclosed. The pump includes a cylinder, a piston in the cylinder defining a first and second volume in the cylinder, and a motive actuator for driving reciprocatively a rod attached to the piston at a rate of sub... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7921861 | Adjustable lighted walking aid An adjustable lighted walking aid adapted to be used in low light or dark areas is disclosed and may include a cane having a front light for illuminating obstacles being encountered in front of the user and a back light for simultaneously illuminating the area proxi... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920539 | Communication system and method A system and method is disclosed for allowing communications between a base station and a group of mobile transceivers in a communications network used for a merchant facility. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7906160 | Protein beverage and method of making the same An improved protein beverage/drink composition, is disclosed and provides a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 0.01% by weight to about 15% by weight, while optionally employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (p... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7897192 | High energy carbonated protein drink and method of making An improved carbonated protein beverage/drink composition which provides a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 2% by weight to about 15% by weight, while simultaneously employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (p... | 03/01/2011 |
| D629637 | Media storage organizer | 12/28/2010 |
| 7842326 | Carbonated protein drink and method of making An improved carbonated protein beverage/drink composition which provides a relatively bill protein content, ranging from about 2% by weight to about 15% by weight, while simultaneously employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (p... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7799363 | Protein beverage and protein beverage concentrate and methods of making the same An improved protein beverage which may provide a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 0.01% by weight to about 15% by weight, while optionally employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (per volume of liquid drink) ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7794770 | Protein beverage and method of making the same An improved protein beverage/drink composition which may provide a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 0.01% by weight to about 15% by weight, while optionally employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (per volume... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7788833 | Animated light source and method An animated light source and method are provided. The light source may include a plurality of solid-state emitters and a control circuit for controlling the selective energization of the emitters individually to from a beam of light along an axis. The emitters may b... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7784479 | Adjustable lighted walking aid An adjustable lighted walking aid adapted to be used in low light or dark areas is disclosed and may include a cane having a front light for illuminating obstacles being encountered in front of the user and a back light for simultaneously illuminating the area proxi... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7727131 | Linked stretch tubing A method and system are disclosed. The system may include a linked stretch tube. The linked stretch tube may include a first stretch tubing section having a first end and a second end; a second stretch tubing section having a first end and a second end; a first link... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7710127 | Test strip reader system and method A system and method is provided for reading a test strip by measuring the light intensity incident on a photodiode. The method may include reverse biasing the photodiode, measuring a time required to charge a capacitor using current generated by the photodiode, and ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7686023 | Pressure washing system, components and methods According to certain embodiments of the invention, a pressure washing system delivers a cleaning fluid under pressure to a surface to be cleaned, and includes a fluid pump unit for supplying the fluid to the surface. A fluid collector captures wastewater runoff of t... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7621749 | Kit, injectable object, aids and a method of using them for practicing hypodermic needle insertion techniques A kit, a needle receiving object and aids, as well as a method of using them, are disclosed for practicing hypodermic needle insertion techniques. At least one aid is disclosed for use with a needle receiving object to facilitate practicing needle insertions. The ai... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7264542 | Knife sharpening method and system A method and system are disclosed. The system may include a device for sharpening a convex edge on the blade of a knife. The device may include a resilient material and a plurality of abrasive sheets of varying grit values. Each abrasive sheet may be removably attac... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249036 | Method for clinician house calls utilizing portable computing and communications equipment Mobile clinicians conduct in-home patient visits utilizing on-site diagnostic and treatment equipment, where service is enhanced by the use of portable computing and communications equipment. Initially, a mobile care entity provides a network of predesignated mobile... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7184701 | Stringed musical instrument learning aid and methods A learning aid and a method of making and using it are disclosed, and relate to the configuring of chord indicia in an ordered sequence to designate groups of chords for certain given musical keys. The chord indicia and musical key indicia are arranged in a matrix. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173176 | Drumstick and method of making same A drumstick and method of making it are disclosed, wherein a rigid ring is fixed to a drumstick body. The ring is disposed substantially at a pivot point located at a position disposed sufficiently rearwardly from the drumstick body tip that the majority of the weig... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152525 | Product branding apparatus and methods for making and using same A product branding apparatus and methods as disclosed relate to a branding element having indicia configured in the shape of a desired design to be branded onto a product and a heating conductor for transferring heat from a heating apparatus to the branding element.... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7124759 | Bed mountable restraining device and method for using same A device and method as disclosed relates to a bed mountable restraining device for confining a living being such as an infant, or a small animal, to a mattress of a bed. The device includes a base including a sheet of pliable material which is suitably sized to fit ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6817734 | Method and apparatus for using an electrically illuminated attention-attracting device The disclosed embodiments of the present invention improve the method and apparatus for producing multi-color changeable patterns of multi-colored lights, by using an intelligent circuit to create the drive signals. According to certain disclosed embodiments of the ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6802343 | Vehicle sewer line assembly and method of using same In accordance with a disclosed embodiment of the present invention, a sewer line assembly for a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle or the like, having a sewer line outlet, includes a housing mounted on the vehicle, and a sewer discharge line mounted in axial al... | 10/12/2004 |
| 7533491 | Garden bed assembly and extensions therefor A garden bed assembly and extensions therefor is disclosed. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden starter module containing suitable planting soil or other growing media for plants and may be extended using one or more extender modules, such as... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7533488 | Garden bed assembly and method and kit therefor There is disclosed a garden bed assembly, a kit and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden bed planter box for containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly as disclosed herein includes a fence for... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7509280 | Enterprise healthcare management system and method of using same The enterprise healthcare management system and method includes a novel healthcare management system. The healthcare management system includes a server system connected to a plurality of enterprise facilities. A master index and a shared document repository on the ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7499170 | System and method for reading a test strip A system and method is disclosed which relates to reading test strips. The method may include reading and storing initial values of a front photodiode and a rear photodiode, reading current values of the front and rear photodiodes, detecting at least one change betw... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7490435 | Garden bed assembly and method and kit therefor There is disclosed a garden bed assembly and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one planter containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly includes a fence/planter structure and an upright solid imperforate inner... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7455058 | Method and apparatus for controlling stationary gaseous-fueled internal combustion engines A method and system is disclosed which relates to controlling a stationary gaseous-fueled internal combustion engine. The method may include measuring an air to fuel ratio of the engine, calculating a difference between the measured air to fuel ratio and a desired a... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7448502 | Media storage organizer and method for using same A media storage organizer and method as disclosed relate to a storage device for attachment to a support structure to hold a collection of media objects in a side-by-side generally upright manner. At least one organizer mount secures a media object support transvers... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7434776 | Mounting method and system A method and system are disclosed, may include a mounting device for a piece of equipment having an accessory receptacle. The mounting device may include at least two arms connected together providing at least two rotation axes, a mounting stud for mating with the a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7424787 | Garden bed assembly and method and kit therefor There is disclosed a garden bed assembly, a kit and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden bed planter box for containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly as disclosed herein includes a fence for... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7345256 | Methods and apparatus for delivering laser energy for joining parts A method and apparatus for bonding a pair of tubular members are disclosed. First and second end portions of the tubular members are gripped for rotation about their axis. The tubular members are axially rotated and a laser beam is directed radially toward the tubul... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344644 | Method and system for purifying water The disclosed methods and systems of water purification relate to burying an underdrain in situ under a filter media bed such as a particulate material bed, within a natural body of water. A pump is provided for withdrawing water from the underdrain at a sufficient ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337491 | Pressure washing system, components and methods According to certain embodiments of the invention, a pressure washing system delivers a cleaning fluid under pressure to a surface to be cleaned, and includes a fluid pump unit for supplying the fluid to the surface. A fluid collector captures wastewater runoff of t... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334286 | Toothbrush and methods of making and using same The disclosed embodiments relate to a toothbrush and methods of making and using it, wherein an elongated body has a bristle brush head portion and a handle portion. The body is composed of flexible material so that the handle portion can be grasped in the hand of t... | 02/26/2008 |
