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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7958467 | Deterministic system and method for generating wiring layouts for integrated circuits The present disclosure generally pertains to automatic wiring systems and methods for generating wiring layouts for integrated circuits. In one exemplary embodiment, a wiring router ensures that the wiring for multiple device segments is matched. That is, the wiring... | 06/07/2011 |
| 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 |
| D588583 | Microphone cover | 03/17/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7452018 | Exhaust stack simulator A decorative trim for an automotive vehicle which simulates the exhaust stack of an automotive motor is claimed. The exhaust stack simulator comprises a base plate from which multiple tubes protrude which simulate pipes exhausting from the engine of an automobile. A... | 11/18/2008 |
| D580457 | Engine intake manifold | 11/11/2008 |
| 7423734 | Combined video camera and toolholder with triangulation sensing A system for determining depth, height and other reference information with respect to features on a workpiece is disclosed. A camera is mounted in a CNC toolholder so that the lens of the camera is coaxial with a rotational axis of the CNC toolholder. A laser is mo... | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| D573802 | Motorcycle backrest | 07/29/2008 |
| 7400615 | System and method for deterministic registration for communication networks In one embodiment, a method for deterministic registration for communication networks comprises transmitting a node register command over a network, the node register command comprising a first plurality of bits and a second plurality of bits, the first and second p... | 07/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| D570242 | Jewelry piece | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380809 | System and method for loading a boat on a trailer A system has a boat trailer and a mechanical arm coupled to the boat trailer. The system further has logic that actuates the mechanical arm based upon a user input, such that the mechanical arm applies a pressure to the boat when the boat is positioned for loading o... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7354083 | Protective guard assembly for vehicles A protective guard assembly for the protection of vehicles from parking lot damage is provided. The protective apparatus may comprise a pair of extendable rotator arms with a tensioned cable extended therebetween. In its non-deployed position, the present invention ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7328681 | V-roller bearing and engine A bearing has an inner race that has separable inner sections. The inner race has an inner male protrusion and an inner female receptacle, and each inner male protrusion is mated with one of the inner female receptacles to form a unitary inner race. The bearing furt... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328644 | System and method for intercepting a projectile A system has a containment blanket. The system further has a launcher configured to launch the containment blanket and logic configured to deploy the containment blanket. The containment blanket is configured to encompass an incoming projectile. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| D561409 | H style harness doggie dress | 02/05/2008 |
| D561410 | H style harness doggie vest | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322061 | Multipurpose support pillow A multipurpose support pillow is provided. The pillow is generally apostrophe-shaped and can be placed and adjusted along any part of the body to provide the desired comfort and support useful for countless applications. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7302843 | Mass air flow housing for mass air flow sensor A housing structure for improving air flow to the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine is claimed. The present invention is a replacement part for a factory-installed mass air flow sensor housing and is designed to allow for larger air flow through the h... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296817 | Fifth wheel slide rail stop block A stop block for preventing over travel of an adjustable fifth wheel hitch assemblies comprising a generally rectangular solid member having a double curve disposed in said member such that a long portion of said member is higher in elevation than a short portion of... | 11/20/2007 |
| D552934 | Child's spill-resistant dish | 10/16/2007 |
| 7274305 | Electrical utility communications and control system A system for managing collection of data and remote operation of fielded remote units is disclosed. The remote units may be incorporated in automatic meter reading systems, capacitor bank switching systems, power line fault detection units, power recloser units, sur... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7257904 | Kingpin inspection gauge and hitch adjustment tool A tool for inspecting a trailer kingpin and adjusting a fifth wheel hitch includes a plate having at least two mutually substantially perpendicular sides, one side having upper and lower generally rectangular tabs extending therefrom and separated by a space therebe... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255454 | Emergency lighting system and method An improved system and method for providing emergency lighting and directional exit indication in the event of power outage and/or smoke/fire events. The system provides a lighted pathway consisting of discrete points of light, some of which strobe or trace toward t... | 08/14/2007 |
| D546553 | Nursing pad case | 07/17/2007 |
| 7175145 | Ornament base An apparatus for the display of seasonal ornaments, figurines and decorative items on both generally flat horizontal surfaces and highly irregular generally horizontal projections is provided. An ornament, figurine, or decorative item may be attached to an upper sur... | 02/13/2007 |
| D531391 | Burp pad | 11/07/2006 |
| 7094430 | Antimicrobial solution for both tropical and oral use An antimicrobial solution is provided for use in the cleaning of dentures and toothbrushes, as well as, for use as an oral mouthwash and/or a general disinfectant. The primary active ingredients of the present invention include an approximately 4.5% solution of hydr... | 08/22/2006 |
| D512074 | Auto intake plenum | 11/29/2005 |
| 6880243 | Stiffener for stiffening a circuit board A printed circuit board stiffener is provided comprising a generally U-shaped elongated horizontal assembly having a substantially horizontal surface, an elongated vertical member extending downward from and rigidly coupled to one of the elongated horizontal assembl... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6866430 | Cable splicing apparatus and method Two fiber optic cables are spliced together so as to provide a relatively high strength splice without increasing the diameter of the cable and without degrading cable flexibility at the splice. The strength elements from one cable are used to replace the strength e... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6865333 | Visual alignment of multiple-reflector collimation system A multiple-reflector collimator and beam spreader is aligned with a source point by visual means, in addition to or instead of an electrical detector, in order to avoid the need to send a signal through the system to a detector in order to align the components. ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6846090 | Back-lighted clipboard with storage container A back-lighted clipboard having a transparent writing surface, a light assembly, and power supplies held removably in place on a document storage container by a retaining clip. The writing surface is lighted from below from the light assembly which projects light in... | 01/25/2005 |
| D500579 | Dog chew product | 01/11/2005 |
| 6839942 | Adjustable securement device and its method of use An adjustable securement device is provided comprising a rod having a plurality of openings therein. Such rod has at least a first and a second opening therein at opposed ends thereof wherein such openings are generally parallel. A centrally located through-slot is ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6837447 | Apparatus for adapting air blower to perform liquid dispersal and related method An apparatus for adapting a blower system to the dispersing of liquid material is partially housed within an extension tube of a portable blower and includes a pressurizing tub with an inlet for accepting airflow discharged by the blower. The pressurizing tube disch... | 01/04/2005 |
