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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162174 | Retrieval systems for vending machines This is an improved retrieval mechanism for vending machines that includes a sophisticated positioning system, gripper and trays for improved efficiency in product retrieval and delivery. Following product selection, the positioning system quickly transports the gri... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8131008 | Methods, apparatuses, and systems for image-based measurement and inspection of pre-engineered structural components Methods, apparatuses, and systems for image-based measurement and inspection of pre-engineered structural components, such as building trusses and wall panels. A system can include: a light source; a camera; a first memory storage; a second memory storage; and a pro... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8127866 | Air injection collar The present invention is an air injection collar for use in the drilling industry that is used to reduce the weight of the column of returning drilling mud and debris without causing unnecessary frictional wear on the drill pipe. The invention is a unique sleeve tha... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8092569 | Methods of generating phosphorus fertilizers through the utilization of microbial fermentation technology This invention includes uses and methods of preparing phosphites and/or hyposphosphites (and their polymeric forms and/or their salts) and phosphite-based agrochemicals (fertilizers and biocides) from phosphate or other naturally occurring or synthetic phosphorus so... | 01/10/2012 |
| D651404 | Garment bag | 01/03/2012 |
| 8070171 | Leveling shock absorber and strut assembly The present invention includes methods and apparatus for easily adjusting a shock and strut assembly to modify the ride height of a vehicle by providing one or more spacers to be placed between the lower spring seat mount and the spring seat plate that rests upon it... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8036891 | Methods of identification using voice sound analysis Methods of using individually distinctive patterns of voice characteristics to identify a speaker include computing the reassigned spectrogram of each of at least two voice samples, pruning each reassigned spectrogram to remove noise and other computational artifact... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7980925 | Fish processing device A device for processing fish, the device comprising: an open channel through which a fish can pass; a fish processing means associated with the channel; a vertical guide plate pivotally mounted on each side of the channel, having a firing position and a retracted po... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7980182 | Roofing rail transportation system A rail transportation system particularly suited for transporting roofing materials upon an uncompleted roof. Sections of tubes form rails, allowing several rail cars carrying various roofing materials to transport those roofing materials from the edge of the roof t... | 07/19/2011 |
| D641935 | Modular beehive with lid | 07/19/2011 |
| 7962244 | Landscape irrigation time of use scheduling A number of water related issues concern most communities. Among these are the availability of water, and the ability of the existing infrastructure to efficiently pump and deliver that water without wasting energy. The present invention addresses these issues with ... | 06/14/2011 |
| D637396 | Garment bag system | 05/10/2011 |
| 7921628 | Small scale tomato harvester The present invention is a compact fruit-vine harvester and separation system in which the harvested fruit travels along a vertical plane inside the harvester during processing, followed by a single turn for output. The system includes a machine and related methods ... | 04/12/2011 |
| D634483 | Modular beehive with lid | 03/15/2011 |
| D634482 | Modular beehive | 03/15/2011 |
| 7904199 | Calibration systems for machines This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated positioning system, gripper and trays for improved efficiency in product retrieval and delivery. A unique initialization and calibration system is implemented at start up to determ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7901546 | Monitoring methods, systems and apparatus for validating the operation of a current interrupter used in cathodic protection The present invention includes systems, methods and apparatus for continuously, independently and in some cases remotely monitoring the operation of a current interrupter used to test a cathodic protection system, or the cathodic protection system itself, for verifi... | 03/08/2011 |
| D633715 | Garment bag | 03/08/2011 |
| 7886930 | Modular cabinet for vending machines This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a product retrieval and delivery system deployed within a uniquely designed, insulated cabinet that includes an adjustable ventilation system, and a conveniently located compact, easily removable ... | 02/15/2011 |
| PP21557 | Plum tree named ‘Black Garabedian’ A new and distinct variety of plum tree that is characterized by producing a semi freestone fruit with good dark red coloration and is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment June 3-June 14 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is clos... | 12/07/2010 |
| PP21556 | Plum almond tree named ‘PAC 941’ A new and distinct plum almond hybrid cultivar for rootstock use that originated as a pollinated seedling as provided. This new invention (cultivar) is particularly well suited for use as a plum, peach, nectarine, apricot and almond rootstock. It is found that this ... | 12/07/2010 |
| PP21579 | Tangerine tree named ‘Parga No. 2’ A new distinct variety of tangerine tree characterized by producing a small to medium size fruit that is mature for harvesting and shipping in mid October about nine to ten days earlier than ‘Clementine’ mandarin and with good flavor. ... | 12/21/2010 |
| D629163 | Beehive | 12/14/2010 |
| 7844368 | Irrigation water conservation with temperature budgeting and time of use technology The present invention provides numerous methods, systems and apparatus that use a novel form of water budgeting technology for water conservation without the use of complex ET (Evapotranspiration) data or methods. Embodiments include incorporating the technology dir... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837611 | Animal insemination sheath apparatus The present invention includes apparatuses for artificially inseminating animals which prevents contaminants from entering the opening at the end of an insemination sheath during insertion through the reproductive tract of an animal. A thin protective cover or membr... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7837059 | Product acquisition devices and methods for vending machines This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated positioning system, catcher and trays for improved efficiency in product retrieval and delivery. Following product selection, the positioning system quickly transports the catcher ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7832470 | Mouse hole support unit with rotatable or stationary operation The present invention allows for the connection of multiple sections of drill pipe in a mouse hole by securing a given section of pipe in the hole and delivering a rotational force to secure that pipe section to another section of drill pipe placed above it over the... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7823750 | Product delivery systems for vending machines This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated product retrieval and delivery system. Following product selection, the positioning system quickly transports a retrieval device to the front of a tray queue where a product contai... | 11/02/2010 |
| PP21431 | ‘Vas-One’ Olive tree The present selection comprises a new and distinct seedling system of Olea europaea. This new invention appears to be resistant to pests, diseases and cold temperatures while producing an excellent olive fruit within six to eight years and is primarily grown ... | 11/02/2010 |
| D625489 | Pants | 10/19/2010 |
| D620230 | Pants | 07/27/2010 |
| 7703195 | Methods of manipulating electrical wall fixtures A method for the safe and easy installation of wall-mounted electrical switches utilizing a multi-functional tool. The tool is temporarily attached to a magnetically-attractive surface of a fixture using one or more magnets. The fixture may be safely held using the ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7698010 | Methods, systems and computer program products for altering video images to aid an operator of a fastener insertion machine The present invention provides methods, systems and computer program products for altering video images including superimposing objects onto the images, particularly addressed to identifying fastener insertion locations onto displayed images of a work pieces. The in... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7695750 | Methods for splitting pistachio nuts The present invention discloses methods for artificially splitting nuts in a manner that ensures that the nuts split in the same manner as naturally split nuts. The methods include placing a batch of closed-shell nuts into a water filled vessel, sealing it, and redu... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7694502 | Small scale tomato harvester Machines and methods designed for use in harvesting vine-borne crops that is particularly suited for use in wet fields with narrow rows. The machines are relatively compact, and provide for vine borne crops to be severed, separated, cleaned and sorted along a straig... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7694424 | Methods, apparatuses, and systems for advertising on a first-down measurement device Methods, apparatuses, and systems for advertising on a first-down measurement device in an American-style football game are disclosed. An apparatus may include an information display and a sleeve for engaging the information display with a portion of the first-down ... | 04/13/2010 |
| D607485 | Eyeglasses | 01/05/2010 |
| D607484 | Eyeglasses | 01/05/2010 |
| D607483 | Eyeglasses | 01/05/2010 |
| D604342 | Machine cabinet | 11/17/2009 |
