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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401618 | Umbrella with a vented canopy deployable and retractible to a dihedral shape with a positively moved canopy and vent cover An umbrella assembly providing a dihedral shelter atop a pole which can be deployed to different dihedral angles and retracted to a compact configuration. It further includes a vent port in a cavity which is overhung by a positively positioned vent port cover. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7341405 | In-situ pilings with consistent properties from top to bottom and minimal voids A method to make an in-situ piling in which a dry binder and water are injected into the situs of an intended piling. A rotary tool is inserted into the soil which as it descends into the situs and exits it, mixes the soil, binder and soil along with the air used to... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7327951 | Instant water heater with PTC plastic conductive electrodes An instant water heater utilizing positive temperature coefficient plastic electrically conductive material structures for electrodes. The heating of the water is not generated by the electrodes, but instead by the resistance of the water to the electrical current f... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322253 | Fishing line tension measuring and indicating system An attachment for a fishing rod to respond to tension on the fishing line. In one mode it responds to a lateral pull on the rod tip. In another mode it responds to an axial pull on the line. It enables accurate adjustment of the drag, and can indicate when the tensi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7252333 | Selectively rockable chaise lounge, stackable, and with adjustable posture support A rockable and stackable chaise lounge. It includes a pair of frame members each formed by a downwardly convex rocker and an upwardly convex rail joined at front and rear ends. The frames are joined at their front and rear ends by spreaders. Adjustable stops are pro... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240580 | Single degree of freedom axis positioner A single degree of freedom positioner resistant to axial and rotational motion on two axes, and to rotation around a third axis, but permitting axial movement along the third axis. The axes are orthogonally related. The positioner is characterized by support of a st... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238279 | Impulse-responsive rotary actuator for storm drain barrier not disabled by immersion A pivoted gate across an opening from a gutter into a collector basin. An actuator inside the basin is insensitive to slow flow rates, but includes a rotor with vanes that actuate an opening linkage at sufficiently high rates of flow. A float is included in the actu... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226624 | Synergistic compositions from yeast-modified aqueous extracts from almond hulls An elixir combining synergistic components, all of which are derived from the same source, namely almond hulls. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7192220 | Apparatus and method to prepare in-situ pilings with per-selected physical properties Method and apparatus to produce in-situ pilings, controllably injecting binder and water into soil formation in which the piling is to be formed, the quantities of water and binder being respective to strength demands for the piling, and to demand for water to suppl... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185871 | Tie-down for bulky equipment exposed to windstorms A tie down resistive to strong winds for lightweight but bulky equipment. The tie down includes anchors driven into the ground which hold cables that in turn are attached to the base of the equipment. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168337 | Opener for threaded jar lids An opener to assist in the opening of a threaded lid from a threaded jar. The opener is a body at least partially to embrace the peripheral wall of a lid. Preferably it allows for an expansion to facilitate application, and a shoulder to be abutted by a thumb or fin... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7155751 | Toilet tank valve A hollow, open-ended closure for the tank valve which enables a large cross-section area of discharge port to be used, and which can pass bowl-refill water during the flushing sequence. It is especially useful as part of a valve in which it can be tilted to open the... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134951 | Sheet holder for abrasive sheets A holder for flexible abrasive sheets. An abrasive sheet is gripped by a gripper actuated by a rotationally mounted cam pin that reciprocates a cam plate which pulls an edge of the sheet tightly against a backing surface so it can respond to oscillation of a sander ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128242 | Storage and dispensing aliquot portions of liquid egg in a wholesome and convenient manner A system top deliver liquid egg product in aliquot portions respective to a selected number of eggs, the system being totally contained in a cooled surround. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7109599 | Omni-directional wind turbine electric generation system An omni-directional wind turbine electric generation system including a wind rotor carrying wind responsive vanes which on one surface exert an aerodynamic lifting force and on the other a blocking force both of which exert a torque in the same rotational sense, and... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097448 | Vortex type gas lamp A vortex type gas lamp comprising a base and an axially extending-transparent shield. Gas is supplied near the bottom end of the shield. The shield is formed of a plurality (preferably two) axial curved sections which overlap one another at their axial edges to form... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090436 | Process to prepare in-situ pilings in clay soil A method of forming in-situ pilings in clay soil. An auger stirrer is rotatably and axially forced into the ground. Water, dry binder (cement/or lime), and air are injected to lubricate the tool, and liquify the mix of clay soil, binder and air to form a uniform str... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7040839 | Subsurface irrigation of plants, trees and landscape with water containing gas micro-bubbles In the subsurface irrigation of crops, using injectors to provide micro-bubbles of useful gases of improvement of delivery of a more uniform stream with lesser variation in gas content and lesser tendency of particulate fines to settle out, thereby reducing the need... | 05/09/2006 |
| D520582 | Head for a golf putter | 05/09/2006 |
| 7009513 | Inherently deployable warning to alarm of an opening into the top of a sub-grade structure A signal to warn of the open condition of a sub-grade vault whose lid may be open or missing. A spring-loaded placard is held down in the vault by a closed lid and raises above the opening by its own stored energy when the lid is open or missing. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005154 | Dietary fiber, process for preparing it, and augmented dietary fiber from almond hulls Dietary fiber derived from almond hulls (the dried mesocarp of the senescent almond) enhanced by the treatment with yeasts to remove sugars. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| D515721 | Hand held lamp | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001507 | Retention and removal of debris and pollutants from surface water runoff A system to restrict and remove debris and pollutants from runoff water received from surrounding areas. A receptacle receives the runoff water, and a grate detains the heavier part of its solids burden. A first screen within the receptacle detains solids of lesser ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001127 | Non-pyrolytically actuated reduced-shock separation fastener A separable fastener for holding two objects together with the use of a bolt threaded into the fastener. The necessary inherent axial tension in the bolt/fastener system is accommodated by a relief element which relieves at least some of the stored tension before th... | 02/21/2006 |
| D513632 | Divot repair tool | 01/17/2006 |
| 6983848 | In-field selection and clarification of harvested processor tomatoes A raw stream of freshly harvested processor tomatoes which includes desired crop, substandard crop and detritus is subjected to successive scannings and separations to produce an improved collection of tomatoes of increased value to the processor. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6927724 | Adaptive modification of surface properties to alter the perception of its underlying structure Adaptive modification of surface properties such as color, temperature and reflective properties by adjustably varying the temperature of a surface perceived by an observer, utilizing Peltier devices at the surface for temperature adjustment. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6910232 | Toilet tank valve A toilet tank flushing system including a ballcock valve for maintaining a storage level of water in the tank, a tank valve to release stored water on demand, and a linkage system which requires a reduced physical effort to initiate flushing. A hollow, open-ended cl... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6901612 | Carrier for a physically challenged person A foldable carrier to transport a person in a seated posture. The carrier has a bottom panel, two side panels, and a back panel. On the outside of the two side panels are at least one rank of anchors, preferably two, to which handles can be engaged to assist lifting... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899240 | Subgrade vault A subgrade vault to provide an enclosed housing for utility connections. The housing is made of a moldable material with a reinforcing skirt at one end and a seat in the other. A lid is received in the seat to close its upper end. A clip is optionally provided for f... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6890126 | Subsurface water/air irrigation system with prevention of air lock An underground irrigation system which supplies beneath the surface of the soil under or near the roots of a growing crop, water infused with micro bubbles of gas (usually air). A mixer/injector injects and mixes gas into water to form a mixed stream that flows from... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6886808 | Axially actuated drain valve for pools and spas An axially actuated drain valve for pools and spas mountable in a wall thereof. It includes a tubular body and a coaxial plunger. The body opens into the spa or pool at an inner end. The plunger has a passage opening near the outer end of its passage. A cylindrical ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6877927 | Shaft coupler A shaft coupler to connect two coaxial segments of a drive shaft. Each segment includes a tongue, which tongues complement each other to transmit torque and resist axial separation. A bearing surface on each tongue lies within the locking angle of their material so ... | 04/12/2005 |
| D503551 | Rocking chaise lounge | 04/05/2005 |
| 6869523 | Curbside drain barrier for detaining solid trash during no or slow water flow A system to exclude trash from curbside drains during periods of no or slow water flow, but opening to permit full entry during heavier flow such as during heavy rains. The system may have a linkage preventing opening by force on its barrier, and to assure that it w... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6866172 | Painter's belt-mounted paint and applicator holder A painter's belt-mounted paint and brush holder especially adapted for stability relative to the painter. It includes an open topped bucket with a rim that drains into the bucket cavity, and a stabilizer integral with the wall of the bucket that rises above the buck... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6866703 | Enhanced separation and extraction of gas from a liquid utilizing centrifugal forces Separation and extraction of gas from a liquid, utilizing centrifugal forces. The area of the lateral spacing between an inner circular centrifugal surface and the outer wall of an internal extractor diminishes toward an outlet. The wall of the extractor is pierced ... | 03/15/2005 |
| D500383 | Work lamp | 12/28/2004 |
| 6824677 | Curbside trap for pollutants and solid trash A trap for a curbside drain opening to exclude solids of excessive size from the drain and trap them for analysis and recovery. The trap has a face which will open at high rates of water flow to avert flooding that might be or caused by plugging the drain opening. A... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6821053 | Water flow responsive barrier for gutters and storm drains with rotary actuator A barrier to exclude trash and debris from storm drains wich includes a pivoted gate moved by a vane-type rotor. The rotor is actuated to open an entry to the storm drain by flow of water at a rate above and agreeable minimum, and to maintain it closed at no or low ... | 11/23/2004 |
