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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7479012 | Method for producing polyhedral nets Methods are provided for producing a plurality of polyhedral nets, creating polyhedrons from the polyhedral nets, and teaching lessons related to math, science, or art using the polyhedral nets and polyhedrons. In one embodiment, the polyhedral nets and polyhedrons ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7267371 | Written correspondence kit A correspondence kit and method for continued and repeated mailing or sharing or exchanging of a journal between two or more participants. The kit includes a journal of blank writing pages, multiple mailing envelopes, a primary sending envelope and accessories such ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264020 | Accessible test fitting for a plumbing system A test fitting for installation in a plumbing system comprises an annular sleeve having opposed first and second open ends and an inner surface that defines an open interior space and a hole. A cord has a first portion removably positioned in the sleeve's interior s... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7172107 | Envelope having improved overlap profile An envelope assembly is provided for improved performance of a mailing envelope in the automated mail handling process. The envelope comprises a front panel having top, bottom and side edges and forming an envelope front surface, side flaps extending front the side ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7170035 | Heated construction box A heated construction box includes a power connector for connection to a power source and a heater constructed for generating heat within the construction box when connected to the power source. The construction box may function as a warmed seat, heated office, heat... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162392 | Sport performance systems for measuring athletic performance, and associated methods System determines impact of a helmet, comprising: accelerometer and processor, the accelerometer detecting acceleration of the helmet, the processor configured to process the signals from the accelerometer to determine impact of the helmet. System determines athleti... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150282 | Clothespin clip hair accessory A hair accessory is described which includes an elongated clip having at least two members, each having at least a user grasping portion, a hair engaging portion, and a transition portion therebetween. The hair engaging portions are configured to be adjacent one ano... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7100423 | Method and apparatus for monitoring particles in a flowing gas A method and apparatus for monitoring particulate matter in a gas sample and the air quality associated therewith is provided. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7049971 | System for selective notification of severe weather events A system for sending an effective warning signal to receivers in a predetermined area. A transmitter, activated by a local authority, sends a severe weather warning signal to a plurality of receivers. Cities or counties within the predetermined area are divided into... | 05/23/2006 |
| D521129 | Basin | 05/16/2006 |
| 6963818 | Mobile speedometer system and associated methods The invention detects loft time and/or speed of a vehicle and/or person during activities of moving and jumping. A loft sensor detects leaving the ground and returning to the ground. A microprocessor subsystem converts the sensed information to determine a loft time... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6959259 | System and methods for determining performance data The invention determines performance data during activity of a person. A microprocessor and a sensor, such as a GPS sensor, attach to the person or to a vehicle ridden by the person. The sensor and microprocessor may integrate in clothing or in a watch worn by the p... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6892952 | Multi-functional water control module A water control module is provided that monitors water temperature in plumbing, such as shower plumbing, and receives certain input commands from a user. The water control module may, in one example, control shower water flow temperature to preferential temperature ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6873733 | Combined wavefront coding and amplitude contrast imaging systems The present invention provides extended depth of field or focus to conventional Amplitude Contrast imaging systems. This is accomplished by including a Wavefront Coding mask in the system to apply phase variations to the wavefront transmitted by the Phase Object bei... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6847024 | Prevention of ice formation by applying electric power to a liquid water layer A first electrode is separated from a second electrode by an interelectrode space. The interelectrode space does not exceed 3 mm, and preferably does not exceed 100 μm. Liquid water fills the interelectrode space, thereby electrically connecting the first electrode... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6832742 | System and method for an electrical de-icing coating A system for modifying ice adhesion strength of ice adhered to an object comprises a composite coating containing wire electrodes covering the surface to be protected. In one embodiment, a composite coating contains electrode wires and insulator fibers. The composit... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6831680 | Method and system of monitoring an aircraft using a fisheye lens system An aircraft monitoring system is disclosed that is comprised of a fisheye lens system and a data storage system. The fisheye lens system is configured to mount in an aircraft. The fisheye lens system captures images that represent a hemispherical field of view of ab... | 12/14/2004 |
| D496710 | Water fountain | 09/28/2004 |
| 6547987 | Solvent and method for extraction of triglyceride rich oil The present invention relates to a solvent for use in extracting oil from an oil bearing material, such as soybeans, with the solvent resulting in the selective extraction of a triglyceride rich oil, which contains 95% or greater triglycerides and non-pol... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6277067 | Method and portable colposcope useful in cervical cancer detection A method and portable apparatus for the visual examination and grading of cervical epithelium by means of a hand-held colposcopy assembly capable of producing a digital image of the cervix. The present invention enables real-time imaging and archiving of ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6176549 | Disposable head-and-neck rest A foldable combination head-and-neck rest and tray having a pair of opposed cardboard headrests detachably formed on a foundation. Each headrest may be folded to create a pair of spaced-apart triangular-shaped cup-holding regions on opposite sides of a ba... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6167644 | Advertising display standard A display standard for displaying advertising away from a mounting surface comprises a planar piece of flexible material, which has a base member with top and bottom retaining flaps mateable with opposing channels of the mounting surface for securing the ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6158813 | Disposable head and neck rest A foldable head and neck rest comprising a generally rectangular cardboard member which may be folded to create a pair of spaced-apart triangular-shaped support members on opposite sides of a base portion so that the base portion may be positioned behind ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6094885 | Packaging station A device is provided for assisting in the removal of articles from a first conveying system into a container and for reorienting the container for loading onto a second conveying system. The device comprises a base; a platform pivotally connected to the b... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6077159 | Apparatus and method for passive ventilation of buildings An apparatus and method for passive ventilation of buildings includes a bracket which cradles an air permeable member. The bracket and cradled air permeable member are interposed in air pathways comprising air inlets and air outlets for the building. The ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5940656 | Apparatus for cleaning toner supply cartridge corona wire A cleaning assembly for polishing debris from a corona wire is disclosed. The cleaning assembly includes a seat movably mounted within a housing to slide along the length of the corona wire. The seat has a polishing element configured to deflect the coron... | 08/17/1999 |
