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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096963 | Electromagnetic device, method and apparatus for selective application to vertebrates A multifunction device for selective application to the body of a vertebrate is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic generator supported by an bobbin like member which has a bore therethrough for reciprocally receiving an elongated magnetizable member. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7978565 | Alarm clock with nap timer An alarm clock includes a nap timer. At least one button may be used to add a predetermined time interval to a total nap time, while the clock is in its normal timekeeping mode. No further actions are necessary in order to set a nap time. An alarm will sound upon th... | 07/12/2011 |
| D628508 | Hand for a watch or clock | 12/07/2010 |
| 7753430 | Motorcycle wind deflector A motorcycle wind deflector is removably secured to each crash bar of a motorcycle, extending upward from the crash bar. The wind deflector is secured to the crash bar in a manner that permits a leather or fabric splash guard to be simultaneously attached to the cra... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7581954 | Firearms training simulator simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm A firearms training simulator provides recoil simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm. The valve assembly provides consistent rearward gas pressure for generating recoil. Preferred embodiments of the firearms training simulator may include a means for adjust... | 09/01/2009 |
| 6992572 | Direction indicator system A direction indicator system and associated method for cyclists, joggers and other users includes one or more direction indicating elements and a cooperating sensor structured to sense the position of the direction indicating means such that when a direction indicat... | 01/31/2006 |
| 7269123 | Wavelength selective coatings for optical disc security An optical disc for data storage includes a layer of color-shifting material. Light passing through the color-shifting layer will have a color determined by the various constructive and destructive interference of the various wavelengths after they have passed throu... | 09/11/2007 |
| D519433 | Concave wheel face | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025052 | Compressed gas-powdered gun simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm A compressed gas powered gun having a valve assembly (40) for regulating the pressure from shot to shot, a trigger assembly (36) which alters the mode of operation of the gun and a bolt (38) for providing a recoil action and for releasing the ga... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7000287 | Portable containment and transport equipment with dust suction and collection capacity A portable equipment for electric tool for the working of surfaces includes a case-shaped container (1) including a plurality of compartments. A first compartment (40, 60) houses air suction device (16, 66), a second compartment (14, 70) ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6990986 | Hair curling device A hair curler suitable for retaining curls of hair and allowing the administration of hair treatment products to the hair curls while in their retained position, comprising a permeable elastic tube (10) open at one end (10b), the open end and a ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6929113 | Telescoping stacking conveyor having a single conveyor belt and single drive mechanism for the belt A portable radially stacking conveyor has a telescoping stinger, with the stinger and main section sharing a single conveyor belt having a single drive mechanism. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926192 | Collapsible movie film box with automatic locking bottom A collapsible, automatically locking box is appropriately sized for transporting the typically five to seven reels of film of a complete movie, and includes the reinforced bottom and top necessary to support the weight of the complete movie. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6874492 | Compressed gas-powered gun simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm A compressed gas powered gun provides recoil simulating the recoil of a gun firing gunpowder propelled projectiles. The valve assembly provides both consistent shot to shot pressure, and rearward gas pressure for generating recoil. Preferred embodiments of the compr... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6824180 | Quick connect tool A quick connect assembly provides a male portion with a pair of arms defining teeth on their outer surface, and a female portion having a sleeve, defining inward facing teeth corresponding to the outward facing teeth of the male portion. Insertion of a handle upon w... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6820608 | Compressed gas-powered gun simulating the recoil of a conventional firearm A compressed gas powered gun provides recoil simulating the recoil of a gun firing gunpowder propelled projectiles. The valve assembly provides both consistent shot to shot pressure, and rearward gas pressure for generating recoil. Preferred embodiments of the compr... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6805832 | Thermite torch cutting nozzle An improved nozzle for thermite cutting torches provides an elongated nozzle dimensioned and configured to direct a maximized flow of cutting flame to the desired cutting location on a workpiece. The nozzle includes an exterior wall defining the nozzle face having a... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6805226 | Continuously installable/removable collector trolley A continuously installable/removable collector trolley includes a plurality of selectively extendable and retractable bearing assemblies. The bearing assemblies may be retracted to permit insertion and removal of the trolley into a conductor bar track at any point a... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6794994 | Aerially deployable marking device An aerially deployable position marking device includes an elongated housing, a handle secured to the housing, a ground engaging portion at or adjacent the lower end of the housing and at least one locating element which may take the form of visibility enhancing ele... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6739256 | Method of ink agitation by ink aspiration A method of preventing an ink from increasing in viscosity is praticed by repeatedly performing the steps of supplying provided from an ink supply-aspiration nozzle to an ink reservoir provided between an inking roll and a squeeze roll pressed into contact with the ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6729331 | Pressure regulator A pressure regulator suitable for use as a breathing demand valve in self-contained breathing equipment comprising a first chamber incorporating an inlet port having an inlet valve therein, preferably in the form of a poppet valve and biased so as to seal of the inl... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6720620 | Material and method for manufacturing semiconductor on insulator substrates and devices A semiconductor device is formed from a semiconductor on insulator substrate, with the insulator or dielectric layer being formed from a polymer precursor to ceramic. The polymer precursor to ceramic may be SiC, diamond, or diamond-like carbon. The resulting device ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6694681 | Floor assembly having an extrusion and snap connector A floor assembly having a plurality of elongated extrusions and a cooperating snap connector that is secured to a rigid underlying support. Each extrusion includes a pair of outer leg members and a pair of inner leg members, each of the outer leg members ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6675177 | Method and system for backing up digital data An improved backup system for computer networks provides simplified operation, reduced utilization of computer system resources, and increased recovery potential in the events of information loss. At each backup time interval, the computer system sends al... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6647672 | Domed building structure Domed building structures are disclosed comprising a series of concentric rings or frustums, each comprising a plurality of panels (4, 5, 6, 8, 30, 32A, 32B, 32C) connected end to end around the ring. Some rings comprise only trapezoidal panels (4) whilst... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6627018 | System and method of forming composite structures A system and method for forming a composite structure involves providing at least two polymeric sheets as outer layers such that a cavity is formed therebetween, adhesively bonding fibrous layers to the polymeric layers to hold the fibrous layers in place... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6619077 | Locking mechanism for restraints A restraint locking mechanism provides a spring for biasing the bolt toward the jaw, and for resisting movement of the stop when the stop is in the double lock position. The resistance provided by the spring to movement of the stop increases to a maximum ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6595140 | Railway tie plate insertion apparatus and method A railway tie plate insertion vehicle includes operator's chairs mounted on both sides of the vehicle; with the occupants of each chair being provided with a tie plate insertion wand including controls for movement of the vehicle. A tie magazine deposits ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6575099 | Railway tie insertion guide A railway tie insertion system includes a guide plate having an easily adjustable height, and in many embodiments including a pair of side guides. The tie plate extends for substantially the entire distance between the rails, thereby minimizing the escape... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6561215 | Natural gas wellhead enclosure An enclosure for natural gas wellheads includes a fixed enclosure portion and a removable enclosure portion. The removable enclosure portion facilitates access to the wellhead, while the fixed enclosure portion protects the wellhead's computer and meter s... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6536354 | Railway tie bed scarifier A railway tie bed scarifier mounts on a tie remover/inserter machine. The tie bed scarifier is dimensioned and configured to widen the pre-existing channels left in the ballast through the removal of old ties. The tie bed scarifier includes a carriage mov... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6517363 | Connection assembly for electrical busways An improved electrical bus system maximizes the distance that electrical current must travel between adjacent buses before a short can occur by placing the buses at the top portion of upside down U-shaped channels within the insulator, and connecting the ... | 02/11/2003 |
