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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7523130 | Storing and retrieving objects on a computer network in a distributed database A distributed, object-oriented database engine utilizing independent, intelligent processing nodes as a cooperative, massively parallel system with redundancy and fault tolerance. Instead of using traditional methods of parallelism as found in most distributed datab... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7518049 | Underwater chime and method of use thereof An underwater chime and method of use thereof, wherein the underwater chime functions to enhance the pacifying effect of any swimming pool, whirlpool, jet tub and/or spa environment by effectively transmitting soothing, relaxing and meditative chimes/sound waves thr... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7500655 | Adjustable gate bracket apparatus and system An adjustable gate bracket apparatus and system. The apparatus typically includes a front bracket portion and a rear bracket portion. The front bracket portion includes a generally first rectangular planar body pivotally connected to a second rectangular planar body... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7497371 | Secure commercial transactions system A secure financial transactions system. The system generally includes a card that can be used a credit card, ATM card or debit card having a personal identification number (PIN) that can include a panic digit or panic PIN. The panic digit or panic PIN can be used to... | 03/03/2009 |
| D581764 | Multi-function tool | 12/02/2008 |
| D581227 | Mini snack tongs | 11/25/2008 |
| D579292 | Non threaded fastener pulling tool with saw wrench, nail pick, and bottle opener combination | 10/28/2008 |
| D578790 | Chair | 10/21/2008 |
| D578789 | Chair | 10/21/2008 |
| D579052 | Chair | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435902 | Meter base bracket apparatus and system An electric meter base bracket apparatus and system. Embodiments include a meter bracket installed between studs of a dwelling or structure. The bracket includes several holes to install the bracket to the studs as well as feed-through holes for wiring to the dwelli... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7427058 | Method and apparatus for aeration of liquid medium An apparatus and method for mixing gas and liquid comprising a dome, lower housing, aerator device and flotation device, wherein intermeshed rotating sets of discs operate on parallel shafts driven by variable speed drives, and strakes are radially mounted on the di... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7418923 | Multiple perch squirrel proof bird feeder A weight sensitive squirrel proof bird feeder with multiple perch rods. In general, a feed reservoir includes perch rods positioned generally perpendicular to an outer surface of the feed reservoir. When a predetermined weight is placed upon the perches, the perches... | 09/02/2008 |
| D575267 | Audio component cabinet | 08/19/2008 |
| D573776 | Nursing tunic | 07/29/2008 |
| D573516 | Vehicle hitch ornament | 07/22/2008 |
| 7364175 | Motor vehicle sway control assembly An improved vehicle sway control assembly designed to limit excessive side swaying of an axle of a vehicle during all driving conditions. The system utilizes two frame brackets (77), (97), one axle/spring bracket (129), and two rods (35),... | 04/29/2008 |
| D566784 | Playing card holder | 04/15/2008 |
| D564941 | Contoured zipper pull | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343647 | Device for holding and organizing items A device for holding and organizing items includes an anchor for fastening the device to an object; a strap adapted to secure the items to the device; and a connector, having an upper piece and a lower piece that pivot relative to one another, the upper piece being ... | 03/18/2008 |
| D562427 | Bow sight | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328835 | Mailbox decoration accessory structure A mailbox accessory structure used to decorate a freestanding mailbox is disclosed. The structure includes left and right surfaces with substantially connected front and back sides that substantially enclose the mailbox. The surfaces permit the display of indicia, s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328711 | Orthodontic flossing implement and method of use thereof An orthodontic flossing implement and method of use thereof, wherein the present implement comprises a handle from which extends a flat, narrow arm, and wherein the tip of the arm comprises a slit or aperture through which a desired length of floss is inserted. The ... | 02/12/2008 |
| D560912 | Case for holding documents and working supplies | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326152 | Infant walker An infant walker that provides a safe and confined mechanism in which a child may effectively development the requisite stability and/or balance for proper walking skills and associated motor coordination, and wherein the infant walker is aesthetically pleasing to p... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320720 | Interlocking filtration device A filtration device adapted for adjustably interlocking with adjacent filtration devices in a filter bank, wherein inversely disposed flaps on opposing sidewalls, such us an upper flap disposed along a first sidewall and a lower flap disposed along an opposing sidew... | 01/22/2008 |
| D559918 | Frosted crystal domino | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311183 | Adjustable clutch brake and method of use thereof A clutch brake device comprising two concentric ring-shaped plate sections, threadably and adjustably secured together via four screws. The screws pass through the periphery of the exterior plate and extend into depressions on the interior plate. The interior plate ... | 12/25/2007 |
| D558009 | Adjustable ratchet wrench | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311636 | Reverse attachments for motorcycles A motorcycle wheel attachment for replacement for a rear sheave or sprocket that attaches to the hub of the rear wheel. The outer perimeter of the apparatus resembles the outer perimeter of the replaced motorcycle sheave/sprocket so that the respective drive belt or... | 12/25/2007 |
| D555937 | Commercial bulletin board | 11/27/2007 |
| D556406 | Toilet bowl cleaner | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288503 | Apparatus and method for producing activated carbon An apparatus and method for charcoal production and activation, wherein a multipurpose furnace system is utilized to manufacture high grade charcoal from hardwood starting materials, which, in turn, promotes the manufacture of activated charcoal, while providing a v... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7268676 | Actuated braking and distance sensing system for operational regulation of belt loader equipment An actuated braking and distance sensing system for operational regulation of belt loader equipment and/or other applicable ground support equipment, wherein the present invention incorporates, among other embodiments, spring-responsive actuated emergency braking an... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264296 | Feed truck compartment lid control system A feed truck compartment lid control system. The system includes coupled feed compartment lids on an upper surface of a feed truck trailer and includes cylinders in proximity of the lids such that the cylinders require much less force and power, and thus much less a... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258401 | Portable chair and method of use thereof A portable chair and method of use thereof, wherein the chair comprises a seating portion, a support pole and a strap that secures the chair to a fixed object, such as a tree or post. The chair further comprises a section of material utilized as a seat, wherein the ... | 08/21/2007 |
| D548289 | Wafer crystal domino | 08/07/2007 |
| D546015 | Bag holder | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232181 | Bulletproof window, casement therefor, and method for replacing and containing bulletproof glass A bulletproof window, unitary casement for the window and method for replacing and containing a sheet of bulletproof glass within the casement. The casement securely retains the bulletproof glass therewithin via an ‘L’-shaped cover plate secured over the bulletp... | 06/19/2007 |
