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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173224 | Impregnation process The invention relates to a process for impregnating wood or wood based material. A working solution is preheated to a temperature above the atmospheric boiling point (“a super hot temperature”) above the atmospheric boiling point (“a super hot temperature”) ... | 05/08/2012 |
| D652240 | Pillow | 01/17/2012 |
| RE42607 | Clipless bicycle pedal A clipless bicycle pedal employing a clamping mechanism which engages a binding plate on the bottom of a rider's shoe. The clamping mechanism includes two units which pivot about the same axis to engage the binding plate and which may share a biasing mechanism. The ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7977892 | Solid state lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus includes a solid state lamp including one or more solid state lighting elements, and a power circuit including a current limiting device electrically connected to the lamp. The current limiting device configured to impose a maximum threshold on ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7945505 | Methods and systems for trading contracts and operating exchanges Methods and systems are provided for operating a contracts exchange without conventional counterparty risk measures used by existing futures exchanges such as collateral, margin accounts, position limits, price change limits and regular settlement times. Traders on ... | 05/17/2011 |
| D636204 | Window covering | 04/19/2011 |
| 7859196 | Solid state lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus includes a solid state lamp including one or more solid state lighting elements, and a power circuit including a current limiting device electrically connected to the lamp. The current limiting device configured to impose a maximum threshold on ... | 12/28/2010 |
| D602546 | Golf club grip | 10/20/2009 |
| 7162832 | Rodent snap trap device A rodent snap trap device includes a snap bar rotatably coupled to a base. The snap bar is rotatable between a spring biased, rest position and a loaded position. A unitary trigger is pivotably coupled to the base. The trigger includes a horizontal trigger portion w... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7103942 | Buckle for strapping used in a water heater security system A water heater security system includes a woven, flexible strap disposed around a water heater to maintain the water heater in a fixed relationship with an adjacent wall. The system includes a pair of wall brackets and may include a buckle assembly. The strap may be... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7072668 | Durable global asset-tracking device and a method of using the same A communication system for tracking an asset globally accesses multiple communication networks and switches among them, choosing the most economic, available communication mode without need for a constant power supply. An integrated motion sensor uses a combination ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7029216 | Torque-limiting locknut The locknut is adapted for axial engagement of a threaded shaft having an axis and an outer thread. The locknut has properties for limiting a tightening torque on the shaft to a predetermined torque value. In one aspect, a first member is adapted for engagement by a... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6796273 | Switching current water director (SCWD) for aquariums The present invention relates to a water director for distributing a surge or flow of water to one or more of a plurality of output ports, which can vary in shape, size, and number, typically for use in marine and fresh water aquariums. Water pumped through a condui... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6627152 | Fluid testing apparatus A fluid testing apparatus comprises a vessel for collecting a fluid, a removable cap secured to the top of the vessel, and a movable carrier to transport a portion of the fluid in the vessel to test strips disposed within the cap. The test strips are disp... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6088921 | Can opener with a lid magnet The present invention is a can opener with a manual turning knob and a magnet. The can opener has a first cutting side, second turning side, an upper handle, and a lower handle. The manual turning knob comprises a wheel with indentations. The top of the w... | 07/18/2000 |
