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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7927485 | System for filtering water or wastewater A filter system for filtering water and/or wastewater including a sludge blanket clarifier for removing at least some impurities from influent. The sludge blanket clarifier includes a clarifier compartment in which a sludge blanket is to be formed to remove at least... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922903 | System and method for uniformly distributing a fluid through a filter bed in a filter A system and method for uniformly distributing fluids (e.g., washing and in-service) through a filter bed of a filter. The system and method of the present invention can be used with any type of filter that uses media to remove impurities from a fluid. The filter be... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921697 | Method and apparatus for monitoring an underdrain of a filter system A method and apparatus for monitoring an underdrain in a filter system for filtering water or wastewater. At least one diagnostic condition relating to the performance of the underdrain is monitored to determine if the underdrain is operating in an acceptable manner... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918229 | Method and device to inactivate and kill cells and organisms that are undesirable A method, means, and apparatus to prevent and treat infections and disorders using germicidal light to inactivate and/or kill the organisms or cells that cause infections and other disorders. The method of treatment comprises irradiating the area to be treated using... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7908170 | System and method for facilitating commercial transactions An electronic fund transfer system that provides vital marketing information to participating merchants and purchasing records to customers while offering the most efficient and effective system to deliver the best terms and conditions for the products and services ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905253 | Double seat valve The invention relates to a double seat valve with cleanable seats, the valve including first and second closing elements (3, 4) and a leakage cavity (5). An intermediate seal (8) seals the closing elements (3, 4) in their opening and clos... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7845368 | Double seat valve A double seat valve in which a second closing element (4), in its closed position, rests with a stopping surface (4f) on a face of its cylindrical projection (4*) directly upon a first seat (2a) and, together with a peripher... | 12/07/2010 |
| D631188 | Ornament for light tube | 01/18/2011 |
| D630876 | Accessory for windows | 01/18/2011 |
| D630016 | Pouch | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857069 | System valve activation methods for deluge-like wet pipe sprinkler system A method for activating a sprinkler system comprises maintaining a liquid extinguishant in system pipes under a standby pressure that is less than the operating pressure, determining an arrangement of the sprinklers that will control a fire, and opening the sprinkle... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7856924 | Collapsible barbeque with variable firebed position and method of use A cooking apparatus has a food support with food engaging structure, such as a rotisserie spit. A firebed is mounted under the food support to heat food at the food support. A heat reflective vault is mounted over the food support for reflecting radiant heat back do... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7836810 | Protected vehicle or ship The invention relates to a vehicle equipped with seats and/or equipment for use in areas in which the detonation of mines or the like are feared, wherein walls, floor and ceiling are provided with an arrangement that can withdraw energy from the blast wave of a deto... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7831457 | System and method for maximizing software package license utilization Enterprises procure a large number of licenses of a large number of software packages. Software package inventory is one of the high cost items in these enterprises. It is necessary to contain this recurring expenditure on software packages by optimally utilizing th... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7820043 | Underdrain system A filter system for filtering water and/or wastewater which includes an underdrain system having a plurality of laterals that are anchored to the floor of a filter by a hold-down assembly. Preferably, the hold-down assembly does not rely on grout or other substance ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815053 | Woven wire screening and a method of forming the same A woven wire screening for use in classifying material flowing therethrough and a method of forming the same. The woven wire screening includes a plurality of warp wires and a plurality of weft wires. The plurality of warp wires and the plurality of weft wires are i... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7812720 | Apparatus and method for monitoring a component of a wireless communication network to determine whether the component has been tampered with, disabled and/or removed A method and apparatus for monitoring one or more components of a wireless communication network. Preferably, an alarm system is linked to one or more components of a wireless communication network to determine whether the one or more components have been tampered w... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7807224 | Process for treatment of wood using a carrier fluid under high pressure without damaging the wood A process for treatment of wood susceptible to damage and having a length that is over the critical length with a fluid under high pressure is disclosed. The process is conducted in a way so that the fluid is not allowed to enter into the liquid form inside the wood... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7801256 | Method and apparatus to cancel interference over a group of signals A system and method for canceling interference over a group of signals. One or more wires in a group of wires are designated to carry one or more reference signals. The one or more reference signals are used to cancel interference from the data carrying signals in t... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7788864 | Window with screening arrangement The window (1) comprises a frame (2) having a top member (3), a bottom member (4) and two side members (6), and a sash (7) having a top member (8), a bottom member (9) and two side members (10, 11). A sc... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7781725 | Optical fiber based sensor system suitable for monitoring remote aqueous infiltration Methods and apparatus for predicting service life of remote equipment for infiltration of liquid are disclosed. Such methods and apparatus preferably include at least one fiber optic sensor assembly adapted to react after being exposed to a predetermined quantity of... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7775397 | Automatic valve assembly for a water cooler reservoir An automatic valve assembly for a water cooler having a reservoir of the type that has its upper end generally sealed to the atmosphere by a water bottle adapter that receives and supports an inverted water bottle. The valve assembly includes a ventilation passagewa... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7771597 | Filter system A filter system for clarifying water or wastewater. The filter system includes at least one filter compartment having at least one layer of filter media and an underdrain. The at least one layer of filter media removes impurities from the influent passing therethrou... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7758750 | Flume for a filter system including at least one filter having a filter bed that is periodically washed with liquid, gas or a combination thereof A flume for a filter system including at least one filter having a filter bed that is periodically washed with liquid, gas and/or a combination of liquid and gas. The flume includes a chamber having a top wall, a bottom wall, a left sidewall and a right sidewall. Th... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7754089 | Method and apparatus for monitoring an underdrain of a filter system A method and apparatus for monitoring an underdrain in a filter system for filtering water or wastewater. At least one diagnostic condition relating to the performance of the underdrain is monitored to determine if the underdrain is operating in an acceptable manner... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7747527 | Apparatus and method for providing transaction services Apparatus and method for providing transaction services, in particular a computer-based transaction machine, such as an ATM, and a method for providing transaction services using said transaction machine. One or more software applications interact with middleware so... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7736506 | System and method for uniformly distributing a fluid through a filter bed in a filter A system and method for uniformly distributing fluids (e.g., washing and in-service) through a filter bed of a filter. The system and method of the present invention can be used with any type of filter that uses media to remove impurities from a fluid. The filter be... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7735529 | Dripless nozzle A nozzle for dispensing fuel into a vehicle. The nozzles includes a body portion and a spout extending from the body portion. The spout passes fuel from the body portion to a vehicle. The body portion includes a fuel flow control member for allowing or preventing fu... | 06/15/2010 |
| D617008 | Weather shield for skylight window | 06/01/2010 |
| D617007 | Skylight window and weather shield | 06/01/2010 |
| 7695234 | Device for temporarily loading, storing and unloading a container A device for temporarily loading, storing and unloading a container without deforming the container and affecting its contents. An enclosure (2) having struts (3) at both its left and right sides is provided. A support beam (4) of a transporter ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7694548 | Method and apparatus for testing an object The preferred form of the present invention is directed to systems and methods used to test objects including but not limited to filters, respirator cartridges and filter media. The object to be tested is subjected to an aerosol challenge while the penetration perce... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7678499 | Short-circuit free battery receptacle A battery receptacle includes an insulative casing, positive and negative electrodes, and an interface assembly. The positive and negative electrodes have end portions disposed on the casing. The negative electrode has an end portion disposed on the casing. The inte... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7677208 | Radial rotary engine with energy storage The present invention is directed to a rotary engine power transmission system for use in vehicular as well as other applications. The power system includes a rotary engine or pump, which may be pneumatic or hydraulic in configuration. The power system includes comp... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7673221 | Optimal bit allocation system for Reed-Solomon coded data Apparatus and method for generating parameters used in coding data in a data transmission system. The method determines a number of possible coding parameters to satisfy a target coding gain and selects the best set of parameters that balance the code word length an... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7648153 | Control device for a tractor provided with a system for detecting pivoting and articulating angles between said tractor and a trailer A control device for an articulated road train provided with a system for detecting pivoting and articulating angles between the central longitudinal axes of the tractor and a semi-trailer coupled thereto by a coupling pin during coupling and parking and/or a contro... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7647735 | Roofwindow having drainage system The present invention relates to a drainage system for a roof window including at least one window frame or/and frame having walls, where at least one drainage groove is placed in the walls of the window. ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7618328 | Golf swing trainer A practice device that can be used with or without a ball to help further develop the feel and muscle memory of a proper swing. A swing training device includes a handle, a shaft and a weight slidably mounted along the shaft. During the swinging of the club, the wei... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7612680 | First aid information for cellular telephones and electronic devices A method and apparatus for providing storage and display of emergency data and other reference materials on a cellular telephone, electronic telephone, multimedia player or other electronic device. Emergency information, first aid procedures, spiritual guidance, and... | 11/03/2009 |
| D602473 | Remote control | 10/20/2009 |
