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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D522657 | Ultrasonic determination of red blood cell indices device | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047890 | Integrated flat panel workstation system A computer workstation having a desktop/work surface defined by a central aperture and a pivoting liquid crystal display (LCD) support panel mounted on pivot shafts in the aperture. In addition, a sliding input device platform is mounted on telescoping roller bracke... | 05/23/2006 |
| D520820 | Sure grips for a caulk dispensing device | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029118 | Waterman's sunglass lens An improved ten-layer performance polarized lens for sunglasses. The lens design maximizes visual acuity while minimizing blue-light transmission using a multi-layer dielectric mirror to reduces glare and overall light transmission, two layers of high-contrast blue-... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7019242 | Electroluminescent metal dome keypad The present invention relates to an EL metal dome keypad which comprises a plurality of domes which are disposed at positions corresponding to fixed contact terminals of a printed circuit board and are brought into contact with or separated from the fixed contact te... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7020469 | Method for power saving routing in wireless networks A method for power saving routing in wireless networks is disclosed. The present invention calculates a distance to a destination node to select and estimate candidate nodes so as to reduce the amount of calculations in the event of routing. Furthermore, the inventi... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013833 | Valve stem pressure poppet A valve stem pressure poppet incorporated into a tire valve cap for monitoring tire air pressure. The indicator assembly is screw attached by a connector onto an existing valve stem. The assembly includes a hollow outer tube for housing a slideably disposed indicato... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7013815 | Adjustable air foils for balancing pulverized coal flow at a coal pipe splitter junction An adjustable device installed at the inlet of conventional junctions/splitters (116) for on-line control of the distribution of coal among the outlet pipes is herein disclosed. The device includes a plurality of wake inducing airfoils (60) each positi... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011401 | Under-eye anti-glare sport tattoos A temporary under-eye anti-glare sport tattoo comprised of a solid dermatological composition with anti-glare properties. The composition forms a film that is deposited on a person's skin underneath the eyes and over the cheekbones by a dry transfer method. The film... | 03/14/2006 |
| D516159 | Fly swatter | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997399 | Hydraulic powered spraying system for home gardens A spraying system for the application of fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, etc. to plants, vegetables, small trees and lawns. The spraying system presents several improvements over the original Lacy Sprayer (see U.S. Pat. No. 5,398,852) inclusive an improved bla... | 02/14/2006 |
| D514424 | Door handle insert | 02/07/2006 |
| 6984038 | Waterman's sunglass lens An improved ten-layer performance polarized lens for sunglasses. The lens design maximizes the benefit to watermen, giving them a combination of outer hydrophobic overcoat to protect the lens from seawater and smudging, multi-layer dielectric mirror which further re... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6979035 | Mattress caddy An apparatus designed to assist the manual transportation of large, heavy or unwieldy articles. The preferred embodiment is an economically-designed mattress caddy fabricated of a variety of strong light-weight materials (e.g. nylon, aluminum) to provide functionali... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978469 | Disc protector An optical media disc protector comprising a transparent plastic disc formed in a substantially circular configuration with a center-hole, and a temporary adhesive applied to one side of said plastic disc for removable bonding with a media disc. The laser of a conve... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974925 | Sabbath switch cover for appliances A Sabbath Switch Cover that easily mounts with adhesive film inside any major kitchen appliance directly adjacent to the switch housing, and which incorporates a self-adhesive cover plate and a slide member that can be urged in or out of the cover plate, thereby sel... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966508 | On-line control of coal flow A system for balancing and controlling the distribution of pulverized coal into multiple equal diameter outlet pipes of coal pulverizers for improving boiler performance. The device includes a plurality of flow control elements, one flow control element for each out... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6965307 | Sign sentry A Sign Sentry monitoring system for monitoring lighting. The Sign Sentry system includes a plurality of current sensors for inductively sensing current passing through each lighting circuit. The sign sentry system includes a monitoring panel mounted proximate the si... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6960183 | Veterinary pill and capsule delivery device A veterinary pill/capsule delivery device comprised of a dispensing head for holding a pill or capsule, the dispensing head being attached to the end of a syringe component for ejecting the pill or capsule out from the dispensing head into the animal's mouth while a... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957470 | Multiple-roller corner painting tool Disclosed herein is a corner painting tool, typically comprising at least four replaceable rollers pivotally attached to a handle, that provides for the painting of the two adjoining surfaces forming a typical 90° interior corner in an even and efficient manner. Ea... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6956932 | Method and system of controlling promotional call-ins A method and system for receiving, logging, answering, controlling, and forwarding calls from radio or other promoter call-in contestants, wherein said method provides an efficient means for controlling call-in contests. Radio call-in contests are the most typical, ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6950024 | System for recovering lost jewelry and diamonds A system for facilitating the return of a lost piece of jewelry or diamond. A micro-label bearing a numeric code which identifies the owner of the jewelry and an alphanumeric telephone number (e.g., 1-866-RETURN ME), is affixed to the jewelry. Alternatively, the mes... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941818 | Equipment for disclosing pressure The invention relates to equipment such as for detecting and providing visual confirmation of pressure thereon, e.g. from an impact, which comprises an article having a sandwich construction with a pressure-disclosing layer (3) comprising a liquid crystal, th... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6941981 | Liquid filling system with improved set-up and fill weight calibration/verification capabilities An improved method and apparatus for a liquid filling system is herein disclosed incorporating means for generating greater overall production rate efficiencies (i.e. number of filled containers per minute per filling station) for automatic systems utilizing diverte... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938597 | Variable spring force intake valve assembly Disclosed herein is a variable spring force intake valve for use in two- or four-stroke internal combustion engines. The device comprises an intake valve body and a torsion spring attached to a gear and rod assembly. Manipulation, via manual or automated means, of t... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932615 | Coaxial connector with RF switch The present invention relates to coaxial connector with an RF switch. In particular, a housing 10 covered with an external conductor 17 is composed of upper and lower housings 11 and 12. A fixed terminal 21 connected to an RF circu... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929908 | Method of processing blood samples in order to produce DNA complex patterns for diagnostic applications A method for processing blood samples in order to produce DNA complex patterns for diagnostic applications. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926240 | Strap-on multi-functional apparatus with integral supports and work surface for use during fishing, boating, camping, etc Disclosed herein is a multi-functional apparatus for use during fishing, boating, camping, etc. that typically comprises a flat horizontal surface, two hinged support panels attached to the underside of the horizontal surface, three adjustable-length attachment stra... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921268 | Method and system for knowledge assessment and learning incorporating feedbacks A method and system for knowledge assessment and learning that assesses the true knowledge of a human subject. The invention incorporates non-one dimensional testing techniques to obtain the subject's knowledge and associated confidence level. The invention produces... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918206 | Floating island planting system An improved floating island planting system comprising a float ring formed as a circular walled member of closed-cell polyethylene foam, and a garden planter formed in a bowl configuration with a collar of greater diameter than the float ring. The bowl of the garden... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918892 | Intraosseous needle An improved intraosseous injection system including an injection needle constructed of high strength metal to resist bending and buckling mounted within a protective and supportive sleeve. The sleeve includes a retractable cannula for additional protection and suppo... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6913312 | Articulating chair An articulating knock-down frame and an improved cover design for a chair. The frame includes a pair of separate generally U-shaped frame portions, one being a seat and the other a backrest, and a pair of generally L-shaped connectors adapted for a telescopic fit wi... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6907828 | Model train cars A model train freight car and a method of manufacturing the same. An aluminum model freight train car body is extruded through a die. At least one accessory is attached to the freight car body. The model train freight car weight ranges from about 1.0 lbs. to about 1... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6889534 | Controlled access lock A locking device for controlled, reversible security using a control key to set the lock's accessibility to multiple individual keys, thus providing complete control of security. The control key has hierarchy over the individual key(s). Rotating the control key from... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6887169 | Golf tee setter A tee setting device for single-handed setting of a golf ball and tee in the ground at any one of a variety of selected insertion depths, while also adjusting for a range of different tee lengths. The device generally comprises a hollow shaft having a knob and an op... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6880671 | Save me! sling A fire escape device that enables parents to lower their children (as well as pets and possessions) to the safety of the ground from elevated windows or terraces of tall structures. The load-lowering device is a hard-shell vessel cradled in a fire-resistant sling th... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6865840 | Gun loading device A gun loading device comprising a base member having a socket to receive the muzzle of a firearm to be loaded with a charge of powder and/or a bullet, a storage cylinder provided with a plurality of bores in a circular pattern which receive such charges and is rotat... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6832595 | Self-cleaning internal combustion engine intake valve A self-cleaning valve for removing hydrocarbon deposits from pressure responsive automatic air intake valves in an internal combustion engine. The self-cleaning valve assembly of the present invention removes soot which naturally accumulates on the surface of the va... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6830170 | Collapsible decoy bag A collapsible decoy bag utilized to carry hunting supplies/accessories such as water fowl decoys. The decoy bag includes a collapsible, semi-rigid, spring-reinforced frame covered by a fabric shell formed of flexible panels. The fabric shell includes a top cover wit... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6824388 | Strong and weak vowel method of teaching reading A method and system for teaching reading to children and adults with or without learning disabilities. The reading teaching method and system employs a strong boy and a weak boy character to respectively represent the strong and weak vowel sounds, most commonly refe... | 11/30/2004 |
