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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7892194 | Dynamic hand splints A dynamic hand splint includes as elements thereof: a forearm support section and a hand support section that are configured to be releasably attached to a forearm; and one or more finger tensioners that are releasably attached to the hand support section and that a... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7852274 | Communications trailer A mobile satellite communication trailer comprising a frame, an antenna assembly coupled to the frame comprising a feed boom, a reflector dish coupled to the feed boom, and at least one bumper coupled to the feed boom intermediate the feed boom and the reflector dis... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7837050 | Collection tank A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber... | 11/23/2010 |
| D611788 | Hand tool | 03/16/2010 |
| 7665344 | Test device for internal combustion engine A device for testing exhaust emissions of an internal combustion engine utilizing wireless real time data transfer to permit outdoor testing via an indoor base station. A hand portable display device provides instructions to an operator, and a gas sensor/analyzer de... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7601130 | Dynamic hand splint A dynamic splint for the positioning and functional exercise of a neurologically impaired upper extremity, including the wrist, hand and fingers, made up of a forearm support and hand support linked by a first connector. Fingertip caps are connected to finger tensio... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7573329 | System and method for IM3 reduction and cancellation in amplifiers Sets of power amplifier branches (which comprise an RF/microwave amplifier stage) are power combined within each stage and each set of power amplifier branches are biased in different classes of operation by bias circuits possessing different impedance characteristi... | 08/11/2009 |
| 6729812 | Power driver having geared tool holder A power driver includes a motor and a spindle having a distal end thereof opposite the motor. The distal end has an axial bore formed therein. A gear assembly is disposed operatively between the motor and the spindle so that the motor rotationally drives the spindle... | 05/04/2004 |
| 7500279 | Sleep device A sleep device for use in a seated position comprises a hollow shaped body formed from a resilient polymer having a plurality of sidewalls extending generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis, a top surface centered about the central axis, the top surface bei... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7453614 | Linear imager rescaling method A system and method for removing perspective distortion from an image of an object (112) moving along a transport device (114) having a top surface (124) is disclosed. A line scanner (110) to create a first image of an object. The first i... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7436275 | Waveguide quick disconnect clamp A waveguide quick disconnect clamp includes a first arm and a second arm, both arms having a first end, a second end, and a jaw pivotally connected to the second end. Each of the first and second arm jaws has a generally flat engaging face defining two generally par... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433590 | Method of low intensity lighting for high speed image capture A system for synchronizing image capture and a light source has a first strobing light emitting diode (LED) array with a plurality of LEDs located to light an illumination area. The LED array has an on cycle during which the LED array is activated and an off cycle d... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7313840 | Induction liquid pump and magnetic tank scrubber An induction liquid pump includes a power unit and a circulation unit that are oppositely mountable to a tank with a plurality of fixation units. The liquid pump power unit includes a power induction unit to produce a variable magnetic field. The submersible liquid ... | 01/01/2008 |
| D553470 | Lofted panel for a handle of a hand tool | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284464 | Oil drain plug wrench An oil drain plug wrench is provided to enable a user to more easily remove and install an oil drain plug. The wrench includes a rotor with two cavities on opposite sides of a rotor. When either of the cavities engages a workpiece, the wrench is capable of applying ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284581 | Funnel A funnel having a receiving chamber, a neck portion, a valve and a coupler connected to the neck portion, the coupler having a housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a cam body received therein, the cam body having an axial bore formed there through, w... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7263919 | Ratcheting tool with vertically curved tooth arrangement A ratcheting tool includes a body, a compartment defined by the body, a gear rotatably disposed in the compartment, and a pawl. The pawl, disposed within the tool, selectively prevents the tool from rotating in one direction while allowing rotation in the opposite d... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7251868 | Adjustable shoelace A stretchable string (100) having a first cross sectional diameter at rest and a second smaller cross sectional diameter when stretched. An aglet (200) positioned on the string. The aglet has an inner cross sectional diameter that is smaller than the c... | 08/07/2007 |
| D546850 | Chuck sleeve | 07/17/2007 |
| 7222557 | Ratcheting tool driver A ratcheting tool driver has a handle and a ratcheting body that includes a plurality of recesses for receiving a plurality of pawls having teeth formed thereon. A cover is axially secured to the ratcheting body and rotates relative to the body over a limited distan... | 05/29/2007 |
| D541122 | Cap opener | 04/24/2007 |
| D541120 | High torque open end wrench | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185566 | Reversible ratcheting tool with improved pawl A ratcheting tool includes a body and a gear disposed in the body. The gear defines a plurality of teeth on a circumference of the gear so that the gear teeth define a first arc having a first radius. A pawl is disposed in the body so that the pawl is movable latera... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7137320 | Ratcheting tool driver A ratcheting tool driver has a handle and a ratcheting body that includes a plurality of recesses for receiving a plurality of pawls having teeth formed thereon. A cover is axially secured to the ratcheting body and rotates relative to the body over a limited distan... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131353 | Reversible ratcheting tool with improved pawl A ratcheting tool includes a body and a gear disposed in the body. The gear defines a plurality of teeth on a circumference of the gear so that the gear teeth define a first arc having a first radius. A pawl is disposed in the body so that the pawl is movable latera... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128503 | Locking chuck A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably pos... | 10/31/2006 |
| D529522 | Chuck sleeve | 10/03/2006 |
| 7073412 | Method of forming a pawl pocket for a ratcheting tool and tool thereby formed A method is provided for forming a pawl pocket in a ratcheting tool wherein a keyway cutter at the end of an elongated pin removes material from the neck portion of a wrench. When removing material from the tool's neck portion, a predetermined path of the keyway cut... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059219 | Reversible ratcheting tool with improved control member A ratcheting tool includes a body and a gear disposed in the body. The gear defines a plurality of teeth on a circumference of the gear. A pawl is disposed in the body so that the pawl is movable with respect to the gear between a first position, in which the body t... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040630 | Chuck with quick change A chuck includes a generally cylindrical body and a plurality of jaws reciprocally disposed in the body in communication with a central bore in the body. A first detent extends radially into the central bore and is releasable in a radially outward direction. Upon in... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028590 | Retractable open end wrench A retractable open-end wrench has a handle defining a web at one end thereof. A stationary jaw projects from a first side of the web, and a first channel is formed at a second side of the web opposite the first side, the first channel being defined by a first arc. A... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025408 | Liner panel having barrier layer A cargo trailer includes a floor, a roof and a side wall extending vertically upward between the floor and roof. The side wall includes a substantially gas impermeable outer liner panel and a substantially gas impermeable inner liner panel. The inner liner panel inc... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6973744 | Apparatus and method for lacing A lacing apparatus is provided comprising a lace which maybe threaded through a plurality of apertures defined by at least two portions of an article; a connector for connecting the free ends of the lace to one another, so that when the free ends of the lace are con... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971287 | Reversible ratcheting tool with improved control member A ratcheting tool includes a body and a gear disposed in the body. The gear defines a plurality of teeth on a circumference of the gear. A pawl is disposed in the body so that the pawl is movable with respect to the gear between a first position, in which the body t... | 12/06/2005 |
| D509717 | Ratchet wrench body | 09/20/2005 |
| 6918323 | Reversible ratcheting tool with improved pawl A ratcheting tool includes a body and a gear disposed in the body. The gear defines a plurality of teeth on a circumference of the gear so that the gear teeth define a first arc having a first radius. A pawl is disposed in the body so that the pawl is movable latera... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6869366 | Universal joint A universal joint to transmit force from a tool to a workpiece. A driver attachable to the tool has a spherical cavity. A plurality of inwardly facing protrusions are formed in the cavity. Each protrusion has a pair of conical sidewalls separated by an angled ramp. ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6868759 | Reversible ratcheting tool A ratcheting tool has a head and a handle attached to the head. The head rotatably receives a gear ring and receives a pawl that is in operative engagement with the gear ring. A housing disposed in the head receives a spring that is in operative engagement with the ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6832764 | Locking chuck A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably pos... | 12/21/2004 |
| D496237 | Ratchet release button | 09/21/2004 |
