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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7246387 | Food preparation station A sink assembly supported by a countertop surface or a freestanding cabinet to form a food preparation station is provided. The sink assembly includes a sink basin, a stanchion, a cutting board supported by the stanchion, and a coupling member fastening the cutting ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7013589 | Parcel shipping methods A reusable labeling construction, and container incorporating the same to permit parcel shipment comprises a removable label and a label panel. The removable label includes strip material for receiving information corresponding to an address of an intended recipient... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7344101 | Data storage tape cartridge with air filter and methodology utilizing the same A data storage tape cartridge used in a tape transport apparatus that incorporates air bearing technology is provided. The tape cartridge includes a housing for storing the data storage tape and a compressible filter. The filter is located proximate to an opening, o... | 03/18/2008 |
| D556626 | Formable vase | 12/04/2007 |
| 7282142 | Fluid strainer assembly A fluid strainer device is disclosed. The device includes a housing which defines an open chamber, the chamber having both at least one fluid input port and at least one fluid outlet port. A plurality of spaced strainer baskets are disposed within the chamber. Each ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7240380 | Food preparation station A sink assembly that may be supported by a countertop surface or a freestanding cabinet to form a food preparation station is provided. The sink assembly includes a sink basin, a stanchion extending upwardly from the sink basin floor, and a cutting board supported b... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7225649 | Locking device having flange seal A locking device includes a shackle member that includes an elongated shank portion, a stop portion on a first end and a latch portion on a second end. A locking head includes a locking mechanism that has an entryway to receive the latch portion and is movable betwe... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222719 | Container transport and organizing apparatus for use in manufacturing operations and method thereof An apparatus and method for transporting containers to be processed in a manufacturing operation includes a transfer assembly that transfers containers from a load area on an upstream conveyor assembly to a discharge on downstream conveyor assembly for further proce... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216385 | Inflatable cushion apparatus for use in surgical procedures and surgical method utilizing the same An inflatable cushion for use in a system and method in supporting the knees and legs of a person during surgery included an inflatable bladder that can move from a collapsed state to an expanded state. A bladder port communicates with a source of inflating gas. The... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7196216 | Process for preparation of Gabapentin A process for producing gabapentin, (1-(aminomethyl)-1-cyclohexaneacetic acid) from gabapentin hydrochloride salt. In the disclosed process, the gabapentin hydrochloride is converted to gabapentin using an inorganic base, such as barium hydroxide. Gabapentin hydroch... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185525 | Method and container having reinforcing rib structures A method is provided for forming an end closure for a surrounding sidewall of a container, such as an aluminum can. The method includes forming a central body panel oriented transversely to the central axis of the can and forming an outer surrounding margin portion ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7171812 | Electric generation facility and method employing solar technology An electric generation station employs a solar array to heat a thermal transfer fluid that is supplied to a heat exchanger to produce steam. The heated steam drives a steam engine that operates either an electric generator to produce electricity or a pump assembly. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| D535910 | Formable vase | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165426 | Locking device with convertible shank including locking method thereof A method utilizes a locking device that includes a shackle member having a shank with a latch portion and a stop at opposite ends. A locking head mounts in a locked state on the latch portion but is removable when unlocked. A sleeve is carried on the shank but is re... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7155854 | Reuseable labeling constructions for containers, along with containers and methodologies utilizing the same Labeling constructions are provided for use in facilitating the preparation of shipping containers. The labeling constructions are also reusable so that packages can be conveniently shipped between senders and recipients numerous times. Container constructions and m... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152365 | Method of capturing insects A method of capturing insects comprises, in one embodiment, provision of an elongated housing which permits airflow between upstream and downstream ends while impeding passage of insects therebetween, a movable closure which is biased into a closed position to hinde... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140113 | Ceramic blade and production method therefor A blade of ceramic material is treated to enhance the strength and sharpness of the cutting edge. In one embodiment, ceramic particles along at least one margin of an edge-forming face are fused, such as by a laser treatment. The edge mardin can have a hard ceramic ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7121121 | Locking device for trailer hitches and method therefor A method and apparatus to secure the coupler section of a trailer provides a locking device that includes a lock housing having a hitch ball element to engage the recess in the coupler, a shackle member lockable to the housing and having a bridge section that spans ... | 10/17/2006 |
| D530457 | Hummingbird feeder | 10/17/2006 |
| D529360 | Tool handle | 10/03/2006 |
| RE39290 | Light aircraft supercharger system An aircraft having a supercharger installed from a retrofit kit and a retrofit kit for retrofitting a supercharger 24 in or below the separation space (21) of an aircraft engine compartment or nacelle which is made up of a supercharger (24), one... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7106202 | Shipping container along with shipping method employing the same A container to receive a parcel for shipment to an intended recipient comprises a pouch having a pouch interior and a mouth, a closure movable between open and closed positions, and a protective insert structure removably disposed in the pouch interior to substantia... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7099120 | Method for supporting a tape head assembly on an air cushion A method of supporting a transducer head in a read/write application provides an air bearing member that has a bearing surface area. The transducer is reciprocally supported on the air bearing member. Gas is flowed out of the bearing surface area so that the transdu... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7073729 | Jewelry for emitting fragrances and a method therefor An item of jewelry is provided to receive a fragrance composition. The jewelry piece includes a securement member, a setting, and a piece of porous material. The securement member supports the setting and enables the jewelry item to be worn by the person in the mann... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073866 | Child safety harness A fully adjustable universal safety harness or restraint for small children designed to secure them in various chairs, high chairs, booster seats, shopping carts or strollers, or to control their movement. The restraint comprises a harness which fits over the child'... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7051577 | Multi-functional leak detection instrument along with sensor mounting assembly and methodology utilizing the same A leak detection instrument may comprise a housing, a gas sensor supported relative to the housing, an AE sensor for generating a sound detection input signal upon exposure to gas leakage, processing circuitry for producing output signals, and an output device. The ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7047963 | Apparatus and method for simulated campfire A portable campfire apparatus has a base, a fire pan supported by the base, a gas manifold disposed in the fire pan and a quantity of low-density, non-flammable particulate material in the fire pan at a depth to cover the manifold. The fire pan and the base are subs... | 05/23/2006 |
| D521424 | Vehicle grill | 05/23/2006 |
| 7025332 | Mechanical arm assembly and method therefor A mechanical arm includes a base that mount on a selected support. A proximal arm member has a proximal end portion pivotally secured to the base and a distal end portion pivotally secured to a distal arm member. The base has a first fixed gear element disposed ther... | 04/11/2006 |
| D517749 | Hummingbird feeder | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011197 | Clutch control system and method A clutch control system for a standard transmission includes a gearshift lever sensor that is mechanically coupled to the gearshift lever to sense the position thereof and produce a gear state signal. A monitor device is also provided to produce a signal correspondi... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011204 | Container transport apparatus for use in manufacturing operations and method thereof A transport assembly and method for containers includes an actuator arm coupled to the drive shaft of a motor and extending radially therefrom so as to be driven between two angular positions. A load arm carries a transport head that releasably engages a selected co... | 03/14/2006 |
| D515747 | Birdfeeder | 02/21/2006 |
| D515748 | Birdfeeder | 02/21/2006 |
| D515247 | Birdfeeder | 02/14/2006 |
| 6989450 | Synthesis of epothilones and related analogs The present invention relates to methods for use in producing epothilones and analogs and derivatives thereof. A general method according to the present invention broadly comprises performing an aldol condensation of a first compound with a second compound thereby t... | 01/24/2006 |
| D512800 | Birdfeeder | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969105 | Extendible bay assembly and method for habitats including recreational vehicles An extendable bay for use with a human habitat, such as a slide-out for a recreational vehicle, includes a compartment sized to be received in an opening in the habitat's side wall. The compartment has a bottom, a top, a front panel and a pair of side panels. A cant... | 11/29/2005 |
