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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D609467 | Changing bag | 02/09/2010 |
| 7631754 | Arrow quiver A quiver is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical body having an open upper end and an open lower end. The quiver has a stand with a closed position telescopically received within the body and an open position extending from the open lower end. The stand ... | 12/15/2009 |
| D604846 | Surgical nail for arthrodesis | 11/24/2009 |
| 7600951 | Quick change holder for cutting tool An end mill has a plurality of quick change insert holders for cutter inserts on machine tools. Each of the plurality of quick change tool holders comprises a housing having at least one seat portion which is adapted to receive a cutter insert. A clamping arm is mov... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7575399 | Quick change holder for cutting tool A self contained, toolless quick change tool holder for trigon cutter inserts on machine tools comprises a housing having at least one seat portion which is adapted to receive and conform to the shape of a variant shaped cutter insert. A fork is mounted in the inser... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7470223 | Exercise apparatus using high drag fan An exercise apparatus provides variable resistance and includes a high drag fan which includes a plurality of fan blades radially mounted on an axle. A multi-ratio pulley system is operably mounted to the axle with the differing ratios providing variable resistance.... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7322775 | Quick change holder for cutting tool A self contained, toolless quick change tool holder for cutter inserts on machine tools comprises a housing having at least one seat portion which is adapted to receive and conform to the shape of a cutter insert. A clamping arm is mounted in the insert housing. The... | 01/29/2008 |
| D558901 | Support column | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309081 | Four wheel off-road vehicle An off road vehicle comprises a front frame joined to a rear frame by a swivel rotates about a longitudinal axis. Springs are mounted to a horizontal planar structure and to the rear frame. The springs maintain the front frame to rear frame alignment but allows rota... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7266293 | Hose for hot liquids having heating element A hose for pumping heated liquids therethrough is disclosed which has, in combination, an interior hose construction which is adapted to prevent kinking and collapse of said hose, a heating element which has abrasive protection layers associated therewith, an insula... | 09/04/2007 |
| D549358 | Surface load bearing panel | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255682 | Spot locator device A locator device precisely identifies a predetermined spot which is hidden by a skin. The device is an outer washer and an inner washer with both washers being magnetized. The inner washer is positioned underneath the skin to mark the location of the predetermined s... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7219560 | Method for determining and correcting for turbine meter overspin at the instantaneous stoppage of flow rate A method of correcting for overspin in a turbine meter is provided. The turbine meter has turbine rotors positioned in a pipe in which liquid passes therethrough. The turbine rotors rotate in response to movement of the liquid passing through the pipe and sensors mo... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7221273 | Automated locking system An improved storage system includes a plurality of individual storage units enclosed in a secured perimeter with security gates for entry and exit. Each individual storage unit has a door, an alarm and a locking mechanism. Each door has a sensor which senses whether... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7218998 | System and method for limiting power demand in an energy delivery system An intelligent demand controller protects the local customer premises supply transformer from overload and senses conditions on the transformer. The intelligent demand control system utilizes a communications network with a plurality of load control units having a u... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210706 | Suspension lift brackets A suspension lift mechanism is described for use with sport utility vehicles. Such sport utility vehicles have a pair of frame rails which have a plurality of suspension attachments positioned thereon. The elements of a suspension system are usually mounted on said ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7185409 | Installation tool for irrigation emitter barbs with cutter A tool installs barb emitters in irrigation tubing. The tool has a cradle which receives irrigation tubing and a punch mounted opposite the cradle. The punch has a first cylinder and a second cylinder telescopically received within the first cylinder. The first cyli... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168451 | Removable hose cover A removable hose cover comprises a hose cover which is adapted to telescopically receive a hose therein. The hose cover has at least one hose cover end fitting on one end thereof and the hose has at least one end fitting on one end thereof, The hose cover end fittin... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168428 | Apparatus for connecting air bottles An air transfer apparatus for transferring air from a replenishment air cylinder to another air cylinder is provided. The air transfer apparatus comprises a first valve adapted to engage a replenishment air cylinder and a second valve having quick connect fittings a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7153069 | Quick change holder for cutting tool A quick change tool holder is provided for cutter inserts on machine tools which comprises a housing which is adapted to receive and conform to the shape of a cutter insert. A pivoting arm is mounted in the insert housing and rotates about a pivot therein. The pivot... | 12/26/2006 |
| D525918 | Vehicle transport trailer | 08/01/2006 |
| 7007977 | Slide plate for skateboard riser pads A slide plate having a front slide piece is adapted to engage the outboard side of a skateboard truck. The front slide piece is made from a hard material adapted to slide over an obstacle surface and to protect the outboard surface of the skateboard truck from damag... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6948586 | Quick release rappel device A rappel device is used in rapidly descending from a height using a rope and then quickly disengaging from the rope. The rappel device comprises a body having a rim which defines a rope opening therein. The body is further adapted to be affixed to a harness. A lock ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942098 | Storage device for face protection gear A storage device for storing and protecting face protection equipment includes a base plate and a cover rotatably mounted to the base plate. The cover and the base plate define a space sized to cover an article of face protection equipment. The cover rotates between... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935660 | Premium door locking system A locking system is described for use with a storage container. The locking system is integral with a door of the cargo storing container. The locking system comprises a housing mounted to and extending through a door with two rods extending from the housing. The ro... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6893496 | Cement compositions and admixtures therefore Blended cement compositions for mixture with aggregate and water to prepare cementitious products. Such blended cement compositions contain cement, calcined diatomaceous earth, calcined kaolin, fiberous material and reactive vinyl acetate co-polymers, with or withou... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6878024 | Hydrostatic release mechanism A hydrostatic release mechanism is provided which comprises a sealed housing having an interior volume and a tunnel adapted to receive a tether extending therethrough. A depth sensor is mounted to the sealed housing and has a diaphragm covering an opening between th... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6861090 | Surface finish of cementitious nature and containing glass beads A method for applying a surface finish to a substrate comprises forming a matrix from a combination of at least a cementitious material, water and glass beads of either the same size or a blend of at least two different sizes and an adhesive. The adhesive includes a... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6843380 | Portable modular storage support device A modular storage support device supports items suspended above a floor. The device rests upon the floor and comprises a vertical member extending upwardly which has an upper end and a lower end. A base member has a base vertical portion which receives the lower end... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6807782 | CAN SHIELD A SEMI-PERMANENT (REMOVABLE FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES) MODULAR WALL(S) OR MONUMENT(S) TO SHIELD FROM VIEW UNSIGHTLY UTILITY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRASH RECEPTACLES, POOL EQUIPMENT, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING EQUIPMENT OR OTHER EXTERIOR/INTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND/OR APPLIANCES A decorative wall is disclosed which hides residential equipment. The decorative wall comprises a wall having a mounting mechanism which removably erects the wall on a surface, the wall having a flat surface indicia or images imprinted thereon. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6806446 | Power management controls for electric appliances A power management system comprises a microprocessor and a current flow sensor in electrical communication therewith. The current flow sensor measures the amount of electrical current available to the building as well as the actual current flowing through the buildi... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6752301 | Collapsible rack for use in truck beds A truck rack supports one or more cumbersome items in a truck bed. The truck rack comprises a rectangular frame having two horizontal sides and two vertical sides. The frame has two lower corners and two upper corners. Further, the frame has a pair of opposing legs ... | 06/22/2004 |
| D491058 | Bottle | 06/08/2004 |
| 6736139 | Ventilation mask assist device A ventilation mask assist device is provided for use in anesthesia of a patient with an obstruction to provide an airtight seal when using a ventilation face mask. The ventilation mask assist device has an outer flap, an inner flap and a perioral extension extending... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6732658 | Transit car propelled by multiple pairs of magnetic linear motors A method of propelling a transit vehicle steered by a centerline electrified structural guidebeam located between two special steel load-bearing rollway beams, using magnetic linear motors suspended between each pair of steerable load-bearing wheels, to react induct... | 05/11/2004 |
| D487783 | Therapy bag | 03/23/2004 |
| 6692535 | Method and apparatus using turbine flow meter to measure fluid flow therethrough without reference to viscosity A method and appartus for measuring volumetric flow through a duct without knowing the viscosity of the fluid is provided. A dual rotor turbine volumetric flow meter is operably connected to a duct having fluid flowing therethrough. The dual rotor turbine... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6692566 | Surface finish of cementitious nature and containing glass beads A surface finish for application to a substrate comprises a matrix formed from a combination of at least a cementitious material, water and glass beads of either the same size or a blend of at least two different sizes and an adhesive. The adhesive includ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6688239 | Holiday tree display tables A display unit is adapted to be mounted to a holiday tree. The display unit comprises a plurality of table tops, each of the table tops having an outer diameter which generally conforms to the cross sectional outer diameter of the holiday tree at differin... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6651517 | Fuel dispensing system A fuel dispensing system employing a dual rotor turbine flow meter is disclosed.... | 11/25/2003 |
