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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7753867 | Device to alleviate the symptoms of restless leg syndrome, restless arms syndrome, and foot and leg cramps A flexible foot relief pad that is wrapped about and secured to the individual's foot in order to relieve the symptoms of restless leg syndrome, restless arms, and foot and leg cramps includes a pliable cloth wrap having a foot engaging portion joined to a securing ... | 07/13/2010 |
| D617472 | Roadside post base | 06/08/2010 |
| 7540304 | Elastomeric check valve A check valve includes a valve body having an inlet end through which air enters the valve and a valve cavity extending through the valve body and leading to an outlet end. A valve assembly is located at a position that enables control of the flow of air through the... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7525948 | Method and apparatus for utilizing synchronization information A communication method and system are provided that include providing synchronization information about a co-sited downlink carrier. This information may be transmitted to from a base station to a mobile device. The mobile device may receive this information and per... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7489856 | Electrical device for automatically adjusting operating speed of a tool Electrically powered devices are provided that are generally capable of automatically adjusting an operating speed of a tool removably connected to the device. The device includes circuitry that evaluates tool wear for the tool removably connected to the device, pro... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7487238 | Infection-based monitoring of a party in a communication network The present invention relates to a method and network device for monitoring a party in a communication network, wherein a link information linking at least two types of identifier data for identifying parties to be monitored is stored, and a correspondence between t... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7474874 | Local browsing There is disclosed a method of transmitting information between a plurality of devices comprising: transmitting information associated with a first terminal from said first terminal; receiving said transmitted information at an at least one second terminal; and sele... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7464001 | Method of identifying and recording inspection information on personal protective equipment A method of organizing personal protective equipment (PPE) testing/inspection records comprising: securely fastening transponders having a read/write capability on items of PPE that require periodic testing/inspections; providing at least one scanner that can activa... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7458392 | Spring actuated check valve A check valve is for use in a fluid system. A valve body has an inlet end, a valve cavity, and an outlet end. A valve enables a valve assembly to control the flow of fluid therethrough. A plug of the valve assembly includes tapered and non-tapered sections, the tape... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7450111 | Key functionality for communication terminal A multimedia terminal has a touch sensitive display that displays information and receives user inputs. A control unit controls the operation of the terminal in accordance with user inputs received by the touch sensitive display and selectively executes at least one... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7390762 | Method for the preparation of high-content NaY molecular sieves synthesized from kaolin sprayed microspheres A method for synthesizing high-content NaY molecular sieves with kaolin sprayed microspheres includes adding functional components and deionized water into kaolin so as to be pulped into a mixed slurry. The slurry is sprayed into microspheres. The microspheres are c... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7326875 | Method for supplying a plasma torch with a gas, mixed gas, or gas mixture, comprising volumetric flow regulation in combination with pressure regulation; and arrangement for carrying out said method A method of supplying a plasma torch with a gas, mixed gas or gas mixture, in which the volume flow of the gas, mixed gas or gas mixture is controlled, characterised in that the volume flow control is effected in combination with a pressure control of the gas, mixed... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7263806 | Storage rack vibration isolators and related storage racks A storage rack vibration isolator for a storage rack system installed on a floor comprising a first mounting plate connectable to the storage rack system, a second mounting plate connectable to the floor. An elastomeric component extending between these mounting pla... | 09/04/2007 |
| D543005 | Ribbed heart shaped cremation urn | 05/15/2007 |
| 7153106 | Air compressor unit inlet control A portable electric motor driven reciprocating air compressor unit has a compression cylinder having a piston that reciprocates in the cylinder. The piston is driven by an electric motor that is attached to an electrical circuit having a predeterminable current capa... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7086841 | Air compressor with inlet control mechanism and automatic inlet control mechanism An automatic inlet control mechanism and air compressor unit include a valve cavity and valve outlet. The valve cavity includes a valve control chamber and valve inlet chamber. A valve piston assembly is positioned between the valve control chamber and the valve inl... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6948294 | Method of packaging point-of-purchase items A method of packaging point-of-purchase items involves supplying plastic bags as a continuously attached length of bags, each bag being separated from adjacent bags along the supply length by a perforated tear line. The length of bags is stored on a storage form or ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6950693 | Device recording a thermo-optical image of the female breast Apparatus for recording a thermooptical image of the female breast with a casing, a thermooptical foil, a cooling box, a thermostat, an illuminating system, a digital camera, a clamping device, a contact producing device, a timing system and a release mechanism for ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945695 | Plastic bag and packaging method using same A plastic bag is supplied as a continuously attached length of plural bags, each bag being separated from adjacent bags along a supply length by a perforated tear line. A seal which runs codirectionally with the tear line forms a closed bottom for each bag, such tha... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6857711 | Stabilized cabinet enclosure and stabilizer therefor A cabinet for storing vertically stacked items has a stabilizer. The cabinet has a door and a fixed base, the stabilizer adding to the total support base of the cabinet when extended. If fully extended, the stabilizer prevents tipping if the center of gravity of the... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6851562 | Push back storage rack system A push back storage rack system for storing multiple loads in a single inclined cart lane. Each lane contains at least two wheeled carts, each cart being capable of receiving and storing multiple pallet loads. The carts are vertically spaced so that they can freely ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6850224 | Wearable ergonomic computer mouse A computer mouse is designed to be worn on the hand of a computer user for use in conjunction with various types of computer systems. A base attaches to the user's hand through the use of flexible adjustment straps. The base houses the electronic and/or computer cir... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6805835 | Process for sintering powder metal components A process for sintering green powder metal, metal alloy or metal composition parts employing microwave energy is described. ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6798343 | Mobile emergency response platform A mobile emergency response platform is based on an all-terrain vehicle of the type that can accommodate at least two persons and has the capability, without requiring in-field modification by an operator, of traversing multiple off-road surfaces that include, at mi... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6776298 | Front beam and tension rod arrangement for push back rack storage system A beam and tension rod arrangement is for use with a push back storage rack system. A front beam extends between two front vertical uprights across the loading position of one or more cart lanes. An interior structural cross support extends between two interior vert... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6761226 | Fire fighting apparatus A fire fighting apparatus comprising a container with two tanks therein, one holding a quantity of water and another holding a quantity of foaming agent, a pump operated by a gasoline engine, several hoses for directing a water/foam mixture at a fire and for refilli... | 07/13/2004 |
| D488083 | Fluid meter register cover | 04/06/2004 |