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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162347 | Adjustable height fifth wheel hitch An adjustable height fifth wheel hitch is provided. The fifth wheel hitch comprises a pedestal and a fifth wheel hitch assembly. The fifth wheel hitch assembly includes journal bearings which pivotally connect with risers of the pedestal. The risers of the pedestal ... | 04/24/2012 |
| D655132 | Foldable splash guard | 03/06/2012 |
| 8081074 | Security system for protecting construction site assets An apparatus for deterring removal of electrical wiring that is installed in a building includes a controller, and a wiring module responsive to the controller and forming a monitored circuit with installed electrical wiring by coupling to an end of the wiring locat... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8021122 | Inflation control apparatus for an inflatable object with two chambers Apparatus for maintaining differential internal fluid pressure in a dual fluid chamber object where it is desired for one chamber to have greater internal pressure than the other includes a sensor for generating a differential signal indicating the difference in pre... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7993546 | Method and apparatus for precipitation of nano-structured carbon solids An apparatus for forming nano-structures of carbon solids includes a reactor chamber into which extends a plasma torch configured to generate a plasma plume that extends into the interior of the reactor chamber. CO2 from is applied to the plasma plume whe... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992886 | Articulated fifth wheel selective adjustment means An articulated selective adjustment apparatus carried within the pedestal of a fifth wheel assembly comprises a mounting plate pivotally connected to a plunger arm configured for selective extension and withdrawal from the pedestal, and having ends to which are pivo... | 08/09/2011 |
| D642201 | Air filter cowling | 07/26/2011 |
| 7963278 | Apparatus for deploying a bola An apparatus for deploying a bola comprises a hollow outer cylinder slidably housing a hollow inner cylinder. The inner cylinder includes one closed end and houses a payload consisting of a bola consisting of three weights connected by cords, and spacers interposed ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7961068 | Correlated magnetic breakaway device and method A breakaway device for locking connected objects in relation to one another comprises a first magnetic field structure attached to a first object and a second magnetic field structure attached to a second object. The first magnetic field structure becoming attached ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7956712 | Correlated magnetic assemblies for securing objects in a vehicle A correlated magnetic assembly for securing objects in a vehicle includes an object that incorporates a first field emission structure and a surface within the vehicle that incorporates a second field emission structure. The first and second field emission structure... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7938429 | Fifth wheel coupling with inter-frame mount An integrated cross-member mount comprises an inter-frame mount seated within opposing longitudinal channels of parallel adjacent truck frame members and comprises a top surface within each lateral portion of which is defined a longitudinally-oriented row of spaced-... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938428 | Bracket assembly for a fifth wheel coupling A bracket assembly for an adjustable fifth wheel hitch is suitable for mounting to a slide rail assembly, which itself is mounted to parallel longitudinal truck frame members, where the slide rails have a generally t-shaped cross-section. The slide rail is comprised... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931291 | Fifth wheel coupling assembly with removable locking mechanism A removable locking mechanism for a fifth wheel hitch is provided which includes a mounting plate removably attachable within a fifth wheel chassis formed to support a fifth wheel hitch plate that has an aperture in the load surface thereof. The mounting plate is fo... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7918751 | Method of rating golf balls A golf ball analysis and rating method is provided to test and report golf ball characteristics of distance, spin, balance, feel, durability and price compared to other golf ball models wherein a set of golf balls of like model from the same manufacturer are shot-te... | 04/05/2011 |
| D630409 | Animal food product | 01/11/2011 |
| 7860671 | High precision liquid level gauge system High resolution liquid level gauge includes a float member with a buoyant, free end, and an opposing end rotatably attached to an interior surface of a reservoir such that the float member is free to rotate about an axis of rotation. A single magnet defining a singl... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7859475 | Antenna positioning system An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members a... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7764243 | Antenna positioning system An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members a... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7753390 | Fifth wheel assembly A fifth wheel assembly comprises a fifth wheel having a plurality of journal bearings extending generally downward from its underside, and an “I-shaped” transverse beam member for mounting the assembly to a truck frame. The beam member is dimensioned to span acr... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7752983 | Method and apparatus for plasma gasification of waste materials A method and apparatus for plasma gasification of waste materials consisting of organic and inorganic portions is provided which includes a refractory-lined reactor vessel, a feeder mechanism, and a DC electrode device. The refractory-lined reactor vessel has a proc... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7743717 | Apparatus for conveying solid waste to a furnace An apparatus for conveying solid waste to a furnace includes an opening to an elongated channel into which waste material is received and an outlet open to the furnace. A reciprocating ram with a head plate located in the channel opposite the outlet forces the waste... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7735849 | Compact fifth wheel locking mechanism In a fifth wheel hitch, a locking mechanism for retaining a trailer kingpin within a fifth wheel slot. The locking mechanism includes a jaw assembly comprised of two opposing jaw members pivotally attached at one end to the underside of the hitch plate, a longitudin... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7694992 | Fifth wheel assembly A fifth wheel assembly comprises a fifth wheel having a plurality of journal bearings extending generally downward from its underside, and an “I-shaped” transverse beam member for mounting the assembly to a truck frame. The beam member is dimensioned to span acr... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7694973 | System, apparatus, and method for rapidly displacing an object An apparatus for rapidly displacing an object comprises a lever with an object end and a power end. The lever is mounted to a fulcrum between the ends. A driven cam has a trunnion attached proximal to an outer edge thereof, and a tie rod member has an end pivotally ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7665985 | Apparatus for distributed ignition of fuels by light sources An apparatus for distributed ignition is disclosed wherein a combustion fuel and an ignition mixture are combined where the ignition mixture comprises ignition agents and fuel and where ignition agents can be nano-metallic particles in combination with single-walled... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7651113 | Compact fifth wheel locking mechanism In a fifth wheel hitch, a locking mechanism for retaining a trailer kingpin within a fifth wheel slot. The locking mechanism includes a jaw assembly comprised of a cam arm pivotally attached at one end to the underside of the hitch plate, a bumper arm pivotally atta... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7582265 | Gas conduit for plasma gasification reactors A gas conduit for venting high temperature reactor comprising a conduit portion in direct communication with the reactor for receiving gas therefrom where the conduit includes a Venturi for creating a high pressure zone in the area prior to exit of the reactor. The ... | 09/01/2009 |
| RE40761 | Leaf compactor and baler An apparatus 10 for compacting and baling leaves, grass clippings, sticks, pine straw and other debris on lawns, yards, or fields is provided. The apparatus 10 may have diagonal brushes 26 to gather debris for processing though a crusher 28, ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7530589 | Fifth wheel assembly with removable bearing plate A fifth wheel with a removable bearing plate includes a load structure comprising frame walls and inner bracing, and including a plurality of flanges, each of said plurality of flanges having an aperture disposed therethrough, said load structure also having at leas... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7517215 | Method for distributed ignition of fuels by light sources A method for distributed ignition is disclosed wherein a combustion fuel and an ignition mixture are combined where the ignition mixture comprises ignition agents and fuel and where ignition agents can be nano-metallic particles in combination with single-walled car... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7516974 | Fifth wheel assembly A fifth wheel assembly comprises a fifth wheel having a plurality of journal bearings extending generally downward from its underside, and a transverse beam member for mounting the assembly to a truck frame. The beam member is dimensioned to span across parallel lon... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7503843 | Orientation independent compartment pressure relief valve An orientation-independent compartment pressure relief valve comprises a housing with a throughflow channel having an intake and an exhaust. A flange disposed around the inner wall of said housing defines an aperture within the throughflow channel and sealing flap i... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7501012 | Microfibrous entrapment of small reactive particulates and fibers for high contacting efficiency removal of contaminants from gaseous or liquid streams A microfibrous matrix with embedded supporting particulates/fibers and chemically reactive materials is provided as a filtration system for the removal of contaminants and other harmful agents from liquid and gaseous streams. Such materials may include chemically re... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7490845 | Fifth wheel mounting pin riser adaptation A fifth wheel mounting pin riser adaptation is provided, said riser adaptation allowing a mounting pin to be easily extracted from a fifth wheel assembly. ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7492071 | Water-resistant electric motor A water-resistant electric motor includes a housing for receiving an electric motor armature therein and an end cap for closing an open end of the housing. The housing includes a drive shaft aperture within a cylindrical recess that receives a journal bearing and a ... | 02/17/2009 |
| D580457 | Engine intake manifold | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448639 | Fifth wheel mounting bracket A fifth wheel mounting bracket is provided. Said mounting bracket allows for the transfer of the load placed on the hitch plate through the mounting pin rather than through its contact surface with the saddle bearing of the hitch plate. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7424374 | Flow transport analysis method and system A method and system for analyzing flow of a substance in a sewer system determines a first flow velocity at a first location and a second flow velocity at a second location. Using a processor, the travel time between the two locations is determined using only the fl... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7390520 | Process for preparing a chewable pet food A process for preparing an extrudable product suitable for forming into a chewable pet food and comprising between about 56% to about 80% dry wheat gluten mix, between about 9% to about 28% liquid plasticizer mix and between about 8% to about 18% moisture by weight ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7311867 | Method of rapid mold development for swimming pools, spas and ponds A method for fabricating a pool mold comprising the steps of creating a recess, the recess having the general shape and contour of the desired finished pool and is installed with support materials and surface references. A layer of forming material is place over the... | 12/25/2007 |
