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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8180369 | Facilty-based interpersonal communication and interactive information system An interpersonal communication and an interactive information system, where a user can access a wireless local area network from any compatible mobile device and obtain information specific to the user's location and communicate with other mobile devices in the user... | 05/15/2012 |
| D659432 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/15/2012 |
| D659431 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/15/2012 |
| D659430 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/15/2012 |
| 8174409 | Lineographic alphanumeric data input system An alphanumeric data input system for entering text into portable electronic devices by making linear traces or taps with a thumb or finger on a touch sensitive lineographic keypad. This keypad is conveniently located on the upper and left part of the electronic dev... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8171892 | Motion control harness for a medium to large dog A restraint harness for a dog, particularly a dog of medium size and larger, including a conventional adjustable dog harness or collar and an attached control extension member. The control extension member includes a plurality of straps configured to extend to the h... | 05/08/2012 |
| D658908 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/08/2012 |
| D658714 | Cross-shaped calendar | 05/01/2012 |
| 8160948 | Computer managed retirement fund and method for generating increased revenue stream A retirement fund program managed by computer software requiring an initial fixed investment and producing an ever increasing revenue stream to a group of participant investors organized by life expectancy and grouped into an investment partnership. A financial port... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8146264 | Cordless hair dryer device A cordless hair dryer device comprising an ergonomically shaped handle, air cone, rechargeable lithium-type battery pack that releasably attaches to a battery mount on the back of the hair dryer, temperature controls, blower speed controls, DC motor, heater and batt... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142045 | Utility light with articulating mounting legs adapted with suction cup fasteners A portable utility light is provided for removable mounting to a surface, such as the side of an automobile, for providing temporary emergency lighting. The utility light includes a main body having first end portion adapted with mounting structure to facilitate rem... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8132357 | Fumigation of containerized cargo An apparatus and method for tarpless fumigation of containerized cargo within a shipping container is disclosed. A portable fumigation containment door is installed in covering relation with main rear opening of a standard cargo container. Pneumatic cylinders are ac... | 03/13/2012 |
| D655801 | Portable submersible condenser/heat exchanger | 03/13/2012 |
| 8126441 | Method of establishing a cell phone network of participants with a common interest A method, a combined cellular, PDA communication device and system having specialized software applications for allowing a plurality of combined cellular phone/PDA device users to monitor each others' locations and status, to initiate cellular phone calls by touchin... | 02/28/2012 |
| D654750 | Recipe holder | 02/28/2012 |
| 8103155 | Manually adjustable hair dryer mount for use with a hand-held hair dryer A hands-free hair dryer mounting apparatus adapted for holding a hair dryer in a universal hair dryer holder assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support bracket that is removably affixed to a wall mounting plate adapted for secure attachment to a wall or... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100402 | Collectable trading card game A collectable card game of strategy and skill that includes a plurality of collectable cards, each of which preferably comprise a character-specific collectable card. Each collectable card corresponds to a character and contains character specific information regard... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8098190 | Apparatus and method for testing emergency locator beacons An emergency locator beacon testing and communication system is described. The system uses privately-owned Local User Terminals which provide direct feeds to a privately-operated beacon information processor having dedicated on-line servers for consolidating and pro... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8096510 | Traction kite with deformable leading edge A leading edge inflatable traction kite wherein the leading edge structure includes a plurality of spaced segments that are fabricated from a material with a higher elasticity, thus allowing for a greater amount of twisting and bending. The inflatable leading edge i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8091285 | Storm shutter fastener and quick release system for emergency egress A storm and hurricane shutter quick release mechanism for permitting quick egress from a building that has storm shutters attached to the doors and windows to allow someone inside the building to leave the building quickly. The system includes a quick release housin... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8082750 | Device for automatic processing of contaminated refrigerant from an air conditioning system A device for automatic processing of contaminated refrigerant from an air conditioning system, said device comprising a compressor for compressing refrigerant. Said device further comprising an oil separator, said oil separator receiving compressed refrigerant from ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8081873 | Hair dryer mount with oscillating holder for use with a hand-held hair dryer A hands-free hair dryer mounting apparatus adapted for holding a hair dryer in an oscillating universal hair dryer holder assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wall mountable housing that is removably affixed to a wall mounting plate adapted for secure att... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8076118 | Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums Live water solutions containing natural fresh water or saltwater microorganisms, is used in the bio-cycling of aquariums and to provide a healthy aquatic environment. Live water obtained from natural bodies of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, river, or stream is ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075560 | External fixator for distal radius fracture An external fixator for a fractured distal radius including a first plurality of vertical passages for pins extending downward from a first pin mounting block into one or more bone fragments and one or more frame element apertures extending from an elongated frame e... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074958 | Lintel form for concrete and block constructions A concrete lintel form includes a pair of elongate side members for installation in opposing face-to-face relation spanning a structure opening, such as a window or door opening, for fabrication of concrete beams or composite concrete masonry beams. Each form member... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066249 | Theft resistant video projector and mount A video projector and mounting assembly that securely mounts and protects the projector from theft. A video projector unit is adapted with a housing that defines a through bore extending completely through the housing from top to bottom. A suspension member attached... | 11/29/2011 |
| D649441 | Anchor raising apparatus | 11/29/2011 |
| 8038948 | Gas sample analysis system A gas analyzer system for analyzing samples of compressed or ambient gas such as breathing air within a scuba tank, SCBA or ambient air within an industrial plant and informing the user as to the results of the sample's gas purity without the gas sample having to be... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038118 | Apparatus for forming condiment receiving cavity in ground meat A system for preparing compressible food stuff such as ground meat to include a central cavity in the meat product which can receive one or more condiments prior to cooking with the pressing and shaping devices to cover the condiment filled cavity with an additional... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033891 | Hoop-type amusement device and counter The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HO... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033229 | Adjustable video and still image projector stand An adjustable projector stand is provided for supporting a video or still image projector. The projector stand is adjustable in pitch and tilt for positioning and leveling images projected on a screen in a manner that compensates for uneven support structures, such ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8021701 | Composition to retard the onset of symptoms of alzheimer's disease A composition and a method for using the composition to delay the onset of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in humans, comprising curcumin, piperine, oleic acid, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, galantamine, and huperzine A, among other compounds. Curcumin is an ant... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8009021 | Emergency call panel for hospital communication system A patient controlled single gang signaling device for use within a hospital communication network. The device contains two actuators, one for initiating an emergency distress call while the other initiates a non-emergency distress call. The emergency distress call a... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7997946 | Flushing assembly for outboard motor A flushing device that is used to remove salt water and other corrosive agents from the cooling system of an outboard motor. The flushing device includes an earmuff flushing accessory that is attached to the end of an elongate support member and is used to create se... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7996930 | Disposable collapsible portable toilet A disposable portable toilet that is efficiently fabricated from foldable stock, such as corrugated cardboard, with minimal waste and adapted with a fluid absorbing inner liner is disclosed. Foldable stock material is formed as a blank sheet having a plurality of fo... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7994900 | Mini-dome, nurse call visual communication system A patient and room status display device used to provide effective communication in healthcare environments. The display device uses a RGB (Red, Green and Blue) LED (Light Emitting Diode) to illuminate a dome light with any color, thus providing signals to healthcar... | 08/09/2011 |
| D642165 | Dual-port VOIP analog telephone device | 07/26/2011 |
| 7980907 | Amphibious paddle track propulsion system An amphibious self-engaging paddle track propulsion system mountable on any floater, vessel or vehicle for enabling the ability to selectively travel over land or water, the system having an elongated endless paddle track, plurality of spring-loaded paddles, plurali... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7966004 | System and method for generating revenue from a classified advertisement wireless messaging service A system and method for generating revenue from a premium service that involves sending classified interactive advertisement information over current and future generation wireless networks to a portable electronic device request by a user/potential buyer that is pa... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7963256 | Motion control harness for a medium to large dog A restraint harness for a dog, particularly a dog of medium size and larger, including a conventional adjustable dog harness and an attached harness control extension. The harness control extension includes a plurality of straps configured to extend to the hind end ... | 06/21/2011 |
