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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8261659 | Peeling cup for fruit juice extraction device A fruit juice extraction peeler cup and intermeshable pair thereof (100, 150) having a geometry allowing faster juicing rates with fewer misfeeds of fruit. Distal ends (158) of the blades (106) collectively define a shape, referred to as a Mende... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8256598 | Permanent magnet wrap spring clutch A permanent magnet activated wrap spring clutch (10). A coil spring (32) surrounds an input hub (14) and an output hub (22) and is selectively engaged to wrap down upon the hubs for the transmittal of torque. In an unpowered, engaged cond... | 09/04/2012 |
| 8215051 | Pest control materials A pest control material (11), such as mosquito netting, has a surface (12) with abrasive/absorptive microprojections (13). Insect pests such as mosquitoes suffer damage to their cuticle, resulting in dehydration and/or invasion by microbial path... | 07/10/2012 |
| 8196640 | Self supporting core-in-a-core for casting A core-in-a-core casting method and hybrid core (40) for use in the method. An inner core (42) formed of process-inert particles disposed in a binder material is used as a mold for casting an outer core ((44) formed of particles that will sinter... | 06/12/2012 |
| 8142722 | Test element and tester for analyzing solutions An apparatus for analyzing an aqueous solution, as may be implemented with a hand-held portable electronic device (10) and test element (16). A test pad (32) of the test element responsive in color to a characteristic of an aqueous solution is i... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8047130 | Opposing paired peeling cups for fruit juice extraction devices, and said devices comprising said cups One embodiment of the present invention comprises a pair of intermeshable fruit juice extraction peeler cups (100, 150) comprising respective blades (106, 156) that are arranged so as to intermesh to peel and extract juice from a fruit introduced into ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7997313 | Adjustable guide bar for woodworking table slot A guide bar assembly (10) for use in a T-slot (20) of a woodworking table (22). The assembly includes a top member (12) slidably disposed on a bottom member (14). The top and bottom members include cooperating pairs of wedge shapes... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7996191 | Property development utilizing structure depicted in a motion picture or television show A method of design for creating a habitable structure containing architectural elements that collectively cause the habitable structure to resemble a fanciful structure portrayed in a motion picture or television show. The fantasy of the motion picture or television... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7838781 | System for determining the mass of an item in motion A method (51) for measuring the mass of an object such as a letter (10) in motion. An apparatus (12) for carrying out the present invention includes a pair of rollers (16, 18) through which a letter passes. One of the rollers (16) ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7837043 | Team dugout organizer A team dugout organizer for sports such as baseball and softball. The device efficiently organizes player's batting and fielding equipment that must be exchanged in a dugout during the course of a game. A peg bar including a plurality of glove pegs extends across th... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7814625 | Nonwoven spacer fabrics The invention provides a non-woven fabric comprising at least two separate but interconnected layers, each of the layers being provided with discrete interconnections so as to provide discrete voids between the two layers of fabric. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7784385 | Splitter for circular table saw A splitter for installation behind a rotating blade of a table saw to prevent contact between the kerf of a work piece and the upwardly moving rear portion of the saw blade. The splitter is indexed from the side of an actual kerf rather than from a side of the saw b... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7752683 | Helmet jacket A helmet jacket for covering and protecting a helmet and for substantially and releasably enclosing the volume inside the helmet to allow the covered helmet to function as a sealed carrying and storage container. The jacket may include elastic segments that define r... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7718249 | Nonwoven spacer fabric The invention provides a non-woven fabric comprising at least two separate but interconnected layers, each of the layers being provided with discrete interconnections so as to provide discrete voids between the two layers of fabric. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7717032 | Linear actuation drive system for multi-unit fruit juice extraction machines A rotary-to-reciprocating linear drive conversion device is linked to drive moveable elements of a multi-unit fruit juice extraction machine. At least two co-rotating members drive a reciprocating transverse member by means of respective protruding force-transfer po... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7658096 | Humidity sensing apparatus An apparatus (10) for sensing a condition, such as humidity, through an opening (20) in a surface (12) such as a duct or wall. A housing (14) includes an outer section (16) mounted on the surface and a probe section (18) ext... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7628108 | Large scale modular fruit juice extraction system A juicing apparatus is provided in which a single actuating element (2) drives a multiple number, such as three, of movable peeler cups (4), against their respective paired or matched fixed peeler cups (3), in a manner such to simultaneously pro... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7540224 | Straddle safety pusher system An adjustable pushing apparatus (50) for safely moving a work piece (22) past a cutting tool (16). The apparatus includes a body (52), a first leg (56), a second leg (58) and a moveable center leg (60) defining a leg ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7183502 | Extendable channel unit containing a conductor An extendable channel unit such as molding unit (21) has a pair of telescopically arranged relatively extendable conduits (55, 75) with a conductor (22) interconnected in conductive relation between the conduits, with an intermediate section ( | 02/27/2007 |
| 7034221 | Extendable channel unit containing a conductor An extendable channel unit such as molding unit (21) has a pair of telescopically arranged relatively extendable conduits (55, 75) with a conductor (22) interconnected in conductive relation between the conduits, with an intermediate section ( | 04/25/2006 |
| 7499255 | Vacuum-type electrical switching apparatus A vacuum-type electrical switching apparatus (10) for high voltage electrical power. A vacuum pressure condition in a vacuum pressure space (21) surrounding electrical contact points (18) is monitored and movement of the contact points between o... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7475621 | Kerf control apparatus for a table saw An apparatus (148) for controlling a kerf formed in a work piece by a table saw blade. The apparatus may include a splitter (114) securely positioned to the saw table behind the saw blade, and a kerf keeper (118) that is positioned behind the sp... | 01/13/2009 |
| D582542 | Guide conduit device | 12/09/2008 |
| 7428419 | Method and apparatus for controlling site-specific operations A method and apparatus for controlling a site-specific activity at a plurality of remote locations, for example, the inspection of geographically remote equipment or the gathering of data for a census. A mobile operator transports a portable tool (14) to a pl... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7410674 | Method of servicing an electro-dynamic apparatus A method of servicing an electro-dynamic apparatus (10) such as a traction motor of a locomotive wherein a degraded surface (52) of electrical insulation (50) in the interior of the apparatus is spray coated with a layer of a sealing material ( | 08/12/2008 |
| 7409892 | Bottle opener and bottle cap collecting and disposing device A bottle opener for removing bottle caps and for capturing and storing the removed bottle caps. The housing of the opener includes an opening for the insertion of the sealed bottle top and cap. A cap opening device is affixed within the housing opposed the housing o... | 08/12/2008 |
| D570718 | Portable hand-held test instrument | 06/10/2008 |
| 7364484 | Toy airboat A toy airboat (10) having a negative trim element (38) and an adjustable positive trim element (44) for selectively controlling the performance of the craft in varying environmental conditions such as wind speeds and wave heights. The negative t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7337094 | Property development utilizing structure depicted in a motion picture or television show A method of design for creating a habitable structure (60) containing architectural elements (61C) that collectively cause the habitable structure to resemble a fanciful structure portrayed in a motion picture or television show. The fantasy of the mot... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335117 | Swing training device for sports A device for practicing an address stance and ball-hitting motion in sports such as baseball, softball and tennis. A hitter stands on a step plate (30) and a swivel plate (31) mounted on a flat base (12). The plates have adjustable separation, w... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7302895 | Configurable locomotive A locomotive (10) is operable in two or more distinct configurations, with the change in configuration being response to a configuration input signal (35). A locomotive configuration is represented by the set of end use device control signals (13 | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293488 | Splitter for circular table saw and method of installation A kit containing a splitter and drill guide for installing the splitter behind a circular saw blade to prevent contact between the cut work piece and the upwardly moving rear portion of the saw blade. The splitter includes a plurality of pegs that are installed into... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7252264 | Flying sailboat A vehicle adapted for airborne flight and waterborne sailing has a fuselage (20) with left and right wings (52, 54) that pivot independently about a respective longitudinal axis from a generally horizontal orientation for flight to a generally vertical... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7234449 | Common fuel rail fuel system for locomotive engine A common rail fuel injection apparatus (1) for a multi-bank, diesel locomotive engine (10). A common rail (20,22) is disposed proximate each bank (20,22) of cylinders (12) of the engine to provide high pressure fuel (30) to ... | 06/26/2007 |
| D544927 | Toy airboat | 06/19/2007 |
| 7195614 | Methods and apparatus for intraoperative administration of analgesia Disclosed herein is a catheter placement apparatus 900 for assisting in the placement of a catheter for administering analgesia intraoperatively in conjunction with spinal and other surgeries. The catheter placement apparatus 900 comprises a guide cond... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7177732 | Automatic coupling of locomotive to railcars An automatic coupling system (10) for a locomotive (11). The automatic coupling system includes a means for detecting a coupling contact and for controlling locomotive systems such as throttle and brakes in response to such contact. The means for detec... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163194 | Actuator for rotor valve An actuator (16) for a rotor valve (10). The actuator includes a rack (86) for driving a pinion gear (87) of the valve. The rack is moved between first and second positions by the action of a first piston (88). Movement of the firs... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7125350 | Swing training device for sports A device for practicing an address stance and ball-hitting motion in a sport such as softball. A batter stands on a step plate (30) and a swivel plate (31) mounted on a flat base (12). The plates have adjustable separation, and align the user's ... | 10/24/2006 |
