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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181983 | Vertically adjustable mount for jack assembly A jack assembly for adjusting the height of a trailer is provided. The jack assembly is moveable between an operable and a stowed position. The assembly includes a tube having a slot portion and a slide block moveable within the slot portion. A post connected to the... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8179142 | Trailer signal converter A signal converter and method of converting a signal are provided. The converter includes a power supply, microcontroller and current sensor. The microcontroller is connected to a power supply and is configured to receive inputs from a vehicle and output signals to ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8171852 | Expanding projectile An improved projectile having a penetrator and a body is disclosed. The penetrator is secured to the body. Upon impacting a target, the pentrator travels into the body and deforms the body. The body optionally has one or more portions, such as slots in the body, to ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167520 | Securing device A device is provided for securing an item comprising a body, a plurality of fingers having a first end secured to the body with the first end having an aperture, a second end, a cavity defined by the interior of the finger that is accessible from the aperture to rec... | 05/01/2012 |
| D657931 | Winch body | 04/17/2012 |
| 8154389 | Wireless sensor reader A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits an excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the... | 04/10/2012 |
| D656290 | Integrated winch head | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128322 | Key duplication machine Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8125646 | Apparatus and methods for monitoring combustion dynamics in a gas turbine engine Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with monitoring combustion dynamics in a gas turbine engine environment are described herein. In one embodiment of a system for monitoring combustion dynamics in a gas turbine engine environment, the system includ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122667 | Seam clip having thermal barrier A seam clip assembly is disclosed. The seam clip assembly includes a seam clip attachable to a thermal barrier. The seam clip is connected to the thermal barrier, and the thermal barrier is connected to a structure, such as a roofing structure. The thermal barrier p... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8115937 | Methods and apparatus for measuring multiple Fabry-Perot gaps Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with measuring multiple Fabry-Perot gaps to determine environmental parameters are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for measuring environmental parameters includes an optical fiber, a first reflective... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8105210 | Jaw relaxation exercise appliance A jaw relaxation exercise appliance and method of use to relieve the symptoms of the temporal mandibular joint (TMJ), such as limited opening and jaw pain, that is inexpensive and easy to use. The appliance may be form fit to each user and is designed to be a partia... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104651 | Vehicle roof rack end support A support assembly to support a bar (11) of a roof rack assembly for a motor vehicle includes a base (12) to which the bar (11) is attached. The bar (11) includes a longitudinal cavity (46) that provides for the attachment of artic... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8083250 | Coupler for towed vehicles Apparatus, methods, and other examples associated with a hitch ball coupler are described herein. In one example, a coupler includes a body and a cap. The body and cap are pivotally connected on a first end. The body includes a first recess and a shoulder. The cap i... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083249 | Trailer coupler having an integrated lock The present invention provides a trailer coupler having an integrated locking device attached to the handle or the coupler body. The handle of the trailer coupler moves from a first position where the hitch ball is insertable to a second position where the hitch bal... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8064738 | Leak detector using an optical fibre A leak detection apparatus comprising an optical fiber sensor (2) arranged to detect leakage of fluid through a hose carcass (6, 8), wherein the sensor is arranged to detect the location of the leak along a section (4) of the hose. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062012 | Elastomeric seal sizer An apparatus and a method for changing the shape of seals is provided. The apparatus includes an elastomer member that applies force onto the seal to change the size of the seal. An embodiment of the invention includes returning the seal to its original diameter by ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061730 | Trailer receiver lock The present invention is directed to a trailer receiver lock for locking a trailer hitch to prevent unauthorized use. An embodiment of the trailer receiver lock for locking a trailer hitch, wherein the trailer hitch includes a receiver and a hitch bar, may include a... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8053031 | Two-part epoxy composition A two-part epoxy composition is provided that comprises a first part having a mixture of an epoxy resin and an anhydride, and a second part having a curing agent. Also provided is a method for making a substantially bis-∝-glycol free epoxy resin for two-part epoxy... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8028659 | Self-cleaning litter box A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) an... | 10/04/2011 |
| D646443 | Pet laser light toy | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025090 | Garage door operating apparatus and methods The present invention provides for apparatus and methods for operating a garage door. An embodiment of an operating assembly for a door includes a shaft, a graduated drum, and an energy storing member. The shaft is coupled to the door such that the shaft rotates in ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8020940 | Mining and demolition tool Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a mining and demolition tool are described herein. In an embodiment, a mining bit tool includes a mining and demolition bit tool base and a mining bit tool tip coupled to the mining bit tool base. The base in... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8016515 | Recycling asphalt apparatus An apparatus for repaving an asphalt surface is provided. The apparatus includes a base carried on a plurality of wheels, a heater to heat and soften a damaged asphalt surface, a series of blades and a center mill to scarify and break up the heated asphalt surface, ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011899 | Compact pump arrangement A compact water pump assembly has a shaft extending from a first end to a second end. An annular groove is located on the shaft. A housing member is located about the shaft and intermediate the first and second ends. An impeller is coupled to the second end of the s... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011685 | Interchangeable hitch ball assembly An interchangeable hitch ball assembly that may be easily interchangeable with the hitch of a towing vehicle and that may prevent a trailer socket from being connected to the hitch ball prior to securing the hitch ball to the hitch bar. The hitch ball assembly may i... | 09/06/2011 |
| D644704 | Chalk dust tool | 09/06/2011 |
| 7997230 | Manual litter box A manual litter box provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the manual litter box is configured to use a disposable cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartrid... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7988662 | Metal electrode The invention relates to a spreader structure (10) for introducing into a hollow organ, comprising spreader rods (12), which radiate from a first connection section (14) essentially in the longitudinal direction (36) of the spreader struc... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7980045 | Systems and methods for filling a collapsible container A system and method for filling a collapsible container are provided. Such a collapsible container may be made of a relatively rigid portion and a collapsible portion, with the collapsible portion having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. An obstructio... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7967278 | Winch assembly The present invention is directed to apparatus for a winch assembly. The winch assembly may be secured to a towing trailer and arranged to assist in loading and unloading cargo from the trailer. The winch assembly may include mechanisms, systems, and features to mak... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7966986 | Cylinder head An exhaust system includes a cylinder head having a plurality of exhaust ports. Integrally formed with the cylinder head are a plurality of independent and separate tubes. The tubes are cast, molded or otherwise integrally formed with the exhaust ports of the cylind... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963615 | Mining and demolition tool Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a mining and demolition tool are described herein. In an embodiment, a mining and demolition bit tool includes a mining tool base and a mining bit tool tip coupled to the mining bit tool base. The base includ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959444 | Retractable adapter The present invention provides a retractable adapter for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle. The retractable adapter may include a lower housing, an upper housing and a retractable mechanism to store the wiring harness when not in use with the towed vehi... | 06/14/2011 |
| D639626 | L-handle tie down | 06/14/2011 |
| 7955085 | Mounting bracket for trailer wiring connector A mounting bracket for a trailer wiring connector is described. The mounting bracket may attach the electrical connector to a cross bar of a towing vehicle. The mounting bracket may include an upper housing and a lower housing. The upper housing may include a mounti... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950711 | Body mount A body mount included at least one clip, at least one plate and a sleeve. The clip may include a generally cylindrical body having a central aperture therethrough. The clip may further include at least one set of inwardly extending prongs. The clip may further inclu... | 05/31/2011 |
| D637917 | Bottle | 05/17/2011 |
| 7445120 | Folding reusable display and article storage package A reusable display package having a first body with a first pocket and a second body with a second pocket is provided. A hinge connects the first body to the second body to move the first body relative to the second body from an open display position to a closed car... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7443510 | Tunable laser for dynamic measurement A method for monitoring changes in a gap which corresponds to changes in a particular environmental parameter using a tunable laser and interferometer at high frequency is disclosed. The laser light provided to the interferometer is swept through a small range of wa... | 10/28/2008 |
