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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182315 | Chemical mechanical polishing pad and dresser The present invention discloses a Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) pad dresser used in lapping and polishing silicon wafers in either single or double sided polishing machines. ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177061 | Ski cover for a snowmobile ski A cover for the ski of a snowmobile mountable to the ski portion thereby protecting the ski portion from damage due to exposure to the elements, especially damage from the sun during off-season storage. ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176022 | Locking protocol using dynamic locks and dynamic shared memory The present invention discloses a Locking Protocol using Dynamic Locks and Dynamic Shared Memory which provides a method whereby a designated critical section monitors object status through employment of counters attached to the object=s definition that will increme... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8175713 | Electro-stimulation device to pump blood from legs A device for providing electric stimulation for treatment of medical and non-medical conditions connected with blood circulation in legs. The device includes means for generating a shaped electrical impulse according to a pre-stored timing pattern. A means for condi... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171872 | Interactive submergible tow craft An Interactive Submergible Tow Craft pulled by a powered vessel such as water skies and tubes for tubing. A user seated in the craft has control over a pair of rudders which rotate either upward or downward causing the craft to submerge in water or breach the craft ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8136486 | Motorized vehicles spark timing control for use with biofuel gasoline mixture The present invention provides apparatus for varying an engine's combustion spark timing for use of hybrid fuels, such as bio-fuel and gasoline. An operator selectable switch enables or disables an on-board computer selecting between gasoline and bio-fuel mixtures a... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8134246 | Fluid driven generator A power generation system utilizes a wind driven turbine to energize a pair of generator disposed on opposing ends of drive shaft having helical propeller fin attached thereto. The units may be installed on the roof a structure in parapet fashion and stacked to incr... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127385 | Infant head rest and angular support pillow A method for securing an infant at a gently angled upright position employs an infant bedding system having a generally wedge shaped angular pillow; an angled pillow cover adapted to extend the angular pillow at an angle similar to that of the angular pillow, an inc... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122558 | Personal hygiene device A means for a physically challenged user to gain access to their anus in order to clean the area through a wiping action. The device has a handle that operates through a positionable mid-section to a pair of spreader elements used to spread the cheeks of the buttock... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118694 | Arrow tip with driven deployable retractable blade members An arrow with retractable blades having an arrow shaft with a cylindrical extension extending from a forward end, an arrow tip having a main body with an open rear end, an arrow shaft recess and a cylinder recess sized to receive the cylindrical extension. The main ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118182 | Ergonomic beverage container A disposable or long term use beverage container having a cup portion with an aperture therein and a mating cap portion with a mouthpiece extending therefrom with one of the portions having an annular ridge and the other an annular groove for receiving said ridge th... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8113587 | Portable lift chair A portable lift chair has a lightweight frame with a pair of cross members extending from opposing sides thereof from front to back in a substantially X-shaped configuration, with the cross members pivotally secured to one another and to the front portion of the fra... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8100378 | Coupling system for vertically engaging support columns for concrete multi floor construction A vertical column coupling providing a means for creating entire concrete forms for constructing the ceiling and floors of multistory buildings utilizing a plurality of pipe columns and supported form slabs that are erected to a desired height and in horizontal alig... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8087843 | Liquid dentifrice dispensing toothbrush A dentifrice dispensing toothbrush for applying a predetermined measured amount of liquid dentifrice from a reservoir of liquid dentifrice into the toothbrush bristles by means of an in integral pump. Liquid dentifrice may be refilled using the handle portion of the... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8066118 | Device for using nonwoven towels in the dairy industry A method and apparatus for use in the dairy industry to affect the time in preparing a dairy cow for milking and the transference of mastitis in dairy cows with the method the present invention provides: retrieving a quantity of the disposable single fold towels/wip... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8061548 | Segregation disk for a collapsible container A segregation disk and method of separately storing items in a collapsible, tubular container uses segregation disks for segregating the collapsible container into multiple chambers of user-selectable size. The segregation disks are generally planar disks having a d... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061068 | Nursing bra breast feeding indicator A decorative article that is attached to a nursing bra strap as an indicator of which breast an infant last fed from or will feed from next. The decorative article is suspended pendant like from a parrot clasp and is moved from a strap fastener on one nursing bra st... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8037978 | Eddy current braking system for trolley zip line cable An eddy current magnetic braking system that is based on drag created when a conductor moves through a stationary magnetic field. As the magnetic field increases the drag value also increases. The invention provides a magnetic braking system for use on zip line/cabl... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025131 | Eddy current braking system for trolley zip line cable with a stationary conductor A trolley magnetic braking system having a brake block assembly engagable by a trolley, a substantially stationary conductor that is pitch adjustable and a carrier having magnetic members that are driven along the conductive member for braking a trolley. Providing a... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8016079 | Fold out sawhorse with pivotable, cantilevered support members A sawhorse having a pair of legs supporting a beam and a pair of corresponding cantilevered support member with each hingedly attached across the beam members whereby the legs can be divergently extended with a spanner fastened to opposing legs restricting the angul... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8006416 | Pants pressing machine Improved pressing machines for pants, in reference to FIG. 1B an upper portion pressing machine for pants. The framework (11) has a contour shape of the upper portion of a pair of pants, making it easier to drape the upper portion of the pants over the... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7972048 | Window mounted solar powered night light A window mounted solar powered night light has a structural attachment fastener, a lighting module; and a holder for attaching the lighting module to the attachment fastener. The lighting module includes a light emitting diode, a rechargeable battery, a solar cell f... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7964787 | Hybrid solar power generator A hybrid means for producing and storing power derived from a photovoltaic source through pneumatic, mechanical and chemical means utilizing pressure tanks, air turbines and batteries. To regulate the device a plurality of control and routing devices are utilized to... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959588 | Pressureable compression wrap A compression wrap for application to body members having a top layer and a bottom layer with an inflatable bladder of smaller dimension positioned therebetween, an interiorly positioned pocket for insertion of a gel pack and a hand-bulb for increasing the pressure ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7956271 | Musical rhythmic teaching block system A set of music instructional blocks includes a number of blocks having mating magnets on two opposing sides thereof and musical indicia on the four remaining sides. The musical indicia represent standard rhythmic notes, musical rests and time signatures. The blocks ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7934662 | Thermostatic water mixing unit An automated water control system for a shower or bath that provides means for automated controls that give the user management of both water temperature and water flow as well as historical statistics on consumption. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7927680 | Temporary facial decal A temporary facial decal comprising a mask-like substrate having apertures for the eyes and mouth and having a nose opening taken from the group of slit and aperture with the body of the mask having a transferable image thereon covered by a removable protective shee... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7918650 | System for pressurizing fluid A system for providing low cost fluid pressurization without consumption of limited natural resources, pollution, or greenhouse gas emission, and is independent of wind conditions. Additionally, the system of the present invention includes a venturi-like collar posi... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7913975 | Mechanized container and hamper stacker A stacker unit having an inlet area with sensors to detect ingress of a hamper or similar nestable container whereby a plurality of parallel lifting elements complimentary of the container, may grasp the container and lift it to perform a stacking operation when com... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913883 | Hygienic disposable dentifrice applicator and oral periodontal cross contamination prevention system A nozzle having a valve that uses the movement and viscosity of a dispensing substance to move to closure and having no means for retracting the valve results in a single-use nozzle comprising an attachable collar with a curvilinearly extending spout for easy applic... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7862285 | Compressor trolley Disclosed is a hoist trolley having a pair of jacking plates with apertures for attaching the plates to a compressor. Fixed to the opposing ends of the jack-plates are telescopic legs with extendable retractable wheels and a screw jack that is used to elevate the lo... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7828614 | Piggyback auxiliary motor bracket An outboard motor auxiliary mounting bracket for attaching an auxiliary motor to an existing outboard motor using the bracket of the instant invention. The bracket comprises an auxiliary motor mounting plate with divergently extending arms to receive the body of the... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7818907 | Ornamental sun visor cover A sun visor cover that fits any vehicle sun visor, square, rectangular, oval or circular in shape and having personalized ornamental designs on its front surface. The sun visor cover provides elastic strips that allow it to be stretched and slipped over a vehicles s... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7785541 | Laser targeted remote controlled bee nest destroyer A mount for aiming and firing an aerosol spray can having housing with legs extending from a housing point creating a central axis whereby the housing and aerosol can freely rotate 360 degrees serving to stir the can contents and having rotative fasteners for fixing... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780640 | Spill proof catheter collector bag A collector bag for a catheter comprising a first receptacle and second receptacle selectively fastenable to each other. The first receptacle, serving as a temporary reservoir for fluids while the second receptacle is detached for disposal of its contents. The first... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7757456 | Monolithic abrasive snow retention system A coating system for a roof for the retention of snow and ice thereon. The coating system employs a base layer, which is applied to the roof surface. The base layer may provide a liquid impermeable barrier layer on the roof surface. An aggregate is spread or broadca... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7754138 | Apparatus and method of manufacturing stackable containers A water bottle and the method of manufacture concerning blow moulding. The improved blow moulding method and relevant apparatus is capable of making complicated designs with an equal wall thickness. Especially bottles used for the storage of water sold, shipped and ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7735277 | Simulated brick building panel A cementitious fiberboard sprayed with an acrylic sand composition and enamel spray paint which is then tooled to a brick-looking face. Variations in the brick-like color and texture are provided by varying the acrylic paint color and sand particle size and density.... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7727609 | Sectional interlocking T-foam impact barrier wall A sports arena-wall impact barrier for athletes comprising TEMPER-FOAM™ (T-foam) which has an impact absorbency factor greater than foam rubber and therefore will result in less injury to players. The players are absorbed into the pad, never contacting the solid w... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7653585 | Real estate commission bid system A computerized or manual bidding system for real estate commission rates where participating registered licensed real estate brokers can acquire from participating registered real estate property owners the exclusive right to sell contract to broker a real estate pr... | 01/26/2010 |
