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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7444700 | Seat cushion with integral cover attachment A seat cushion is provided having a foam cushion body with a perimeter section. A cover is disposed over the body and has a border that extends around the periphery of the cushion body and juxtaposed with the perimeter section of the cushion body. An insert is posit... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7419595 | Multiple barrier biological treatment process The inventions separate the activated sludge, biochemical reaction stages of the batch treatment process of a sequencing batch reactor from the clarification and sedimentation stages by separating the locations where each process takes place. The separation may be a... | 09/02/2008 |
| RE40345 | Powered oscillating hand tool A powered oscillating hand tool includes a drive unit having an electric motor and a drive shaft; a bearing eccentrically mounted on the drive shaft and located radially eccentrically relative to the drive shaft; a carrier plate mounted on the bearing and a platen f... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7338126 | Vehicle seat suspension with omni directional isolator The present invention is directed to a vehicle seat suspension apparatus that is mechanically simple, inexpensive, occupies little space, and operates effectively with force inputs from any horizontal direction. The invention comprises a base, an isolator, and a plu... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338596 | Air activated decanter The present inventions provide a floating type decanter apparatus that controls the decanting operation through the use of air. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7273339 | Powder transport method and apparatus The present invention is directed to a powder paint delivery method and apparatus employing a pressurized reservoir pump that supplies a controlled stream of densely fluidized or dense phase powder paint to the applicator though a powder delivery conduit. The powder... | 09/25/2007 |
| D550876 | Flashlight with transformable portions | 09/11/2007 |
| 7260889 | Coating compositions having antiseize properties for disassemblable socket/pin and/or threaded connections The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a) at least one binder and b) at least one substance which releases gases at elevated temperature, and c) at least one friction-reducing additive. With the aid of the coating compositions of th... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256686 | Vehicle seat with vibration monitoring ability The present invention concerns a system for measuring the vibration an operator of a piece of the equipment encounters while operating the equipment. The system includes at least one motion measuring means, such as an accelerometer. The accelerometer may be affixed ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7211147 | Apparatus for the application of fluoropolymer coating to internally threaded fasteners An apparatus for the application of a fluoropolymer coating to the threads of an internally threaded fastener. The fastener has a body and a threaded bore extending to opposing ends of the body to define opposing first and second openings in the fastener. A conveyor... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7211753 | Vehicle seat assembly with operator presence switch The present invention is directed to a vehicle seat assembly comprising a seat support pan, a seat cushion, a spring biased lever and an operator present switch. Both the lever and the switch are located between the cushion and the pan, effectively integrated within... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7212300 | Printing systems accessible from remote locations Printers, such as drop-on-demand printers with piezoelectric printheads, having Internet as well as Intranet connectivity capabilities are provided, resulting in numerous service, maintenance and cost efficiencies. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201243 | Storage carts Storage carts for the storage of pallets and other loads that may be moved between an open position into an aisle for access to the load and a closed position out of the aisle when desired. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198716 | Phased activated sludge system The inventions describe a phased activated sludge treatment system that incorporates elements of batch treatment technology into a flow-through treatment process. Control of mixing and aeration systems are independent to facilitate the operation of the main reactor ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7178555 | Pressure relief valve A pressure relief valve that is mountable to protect packaging so as to vent pressurized gases contained within the packaging. The present invention also pertains to a pressure relief valve which includes at least one passageway defined by at least one inner rail an... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7156998 | Phased activated sludge system The inventions describe a phased activated sludge treatment system that incorporates elements of batch treatment technology into a flow-through treatment process. Control of mixing and aeration systems are independent to facilitate the operation of the main reactor ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152600 | Biohazard mask suitable for civilians A biohazard mask for civilian use comprises bidirectional HEPA filtering to protect both personal and public health during an outbreak. Several measures are taken to maximize comfort and wearability, such as comfort-fit through a gel seal, anti-fogging protection th... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7090182 | Appliance mounting device In another embodiment, the above-mentioned design considerations are achieved by a mounting device having a generally vertical mounting post, a base plate, a pair of base brackets, and securing fixtures. The post is securable at one end to a support surface, such as... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089751 | Automatic fresh air exchange system A system and method for automatically providing a fresh air exchange to a cargo unit is disclosed. The system includes a single gas sensor, preferably a carbon dioxide sensor, for providing an input to a controller which derives the carbon dioxide and oxygen levels ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089236 | Search engine interface The invention provides, inter alia, front ends to a database search engine or engines, that process a user query to generate a new search request that will more effectively retrieve information from the database that is relevant to the query of the user. To this end... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083716 | Air activated decanter The present inventions provide a floating type decanter apparatus that controls the decanting operation through the use of air. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| RE39180 | Treadmill belt support deck A treadmill for walking exercise or medical testing has the the usual frame mounting rollers around which an endless belt is driven through a lower course and an upper course, the upper course of the belt being supported by an improved deck particularly adapted to r... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7044553 | Vehicle seat suspension with omni directional isolator A vehicle seat suspension apparatus that is mechanically simple, inexpensive, occupies little space, and operates effectively with force inputs from any horizontal direction. The preferred embodiment includes a base, an isolator, and a plurality of links connected t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044559 | Vehicle seat suspension force isolation apparatus A force isolating apparatus for use in a vehicle seat suspension, where the suspension has a base frame and an upper frame mounted to move horizontally relative to the base frame. The force isolating apparatus comprises: a first pair of in line springs comprising a ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032168 | Method and apparatus for generating website links An application program interface (API), enables web development tools to interact directly with a hyperlink database subsystem. Tool developers use this API to design functionality that enables affiliates to log on to the hyperlink database system and generate merch... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029786 | Single point watering apparatus for lead-acid battery The present invention is directed to a single point watering system for use with a lead-acid battery having a plurality of battery cell access ports. The system comprises a plurality of refill valves and a plurality of refill valves and a manifold having (i) a water... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7014763 | Multiple barrier biological treatment systems The inventions separate the activated sludge, biochemical reaction stages of the batch treatment process of a sequencing batch reactor from the clarification and sedimentation stages by separating the locations where each process takes place. The separation may be a... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6988714 | Cover lift mechanism A lift mechanism for use in raising ground trench covers includes an axially extending housing, a cam located at one end of the housing, and a latch located at the other end of the housing. Rotational cam movement drives movement of the latch between retracted and a... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6988703 | Seat suspension shock absorber A seat suspension includes a first section and a second section which are moveably connected. A deformable isolator is located between the sections. The isolator is held in place by a retaining means such a ring, post and in other ways. The isolator is comprised of ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6988698 | Appliance mounting apparatus A universal adaptor for facilitating the mounting of appliances. The universal adaptor includes upper and lower bracket plates. Either the upper or lower plate may include a mounting connector for engaging a commercially available mounting system. Bracket arms with ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6987445 | Water resistant audible signal The invention is an modified audible signal, such as a piezoelectric noise-making and audible signaling device, which further includes a hydrophobic covering material, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The hydrophobic covering material is known to be water res... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6972137 | Process and apparatus for the application of fluoropolymer coating to threaded fasteners A process and apparatus are provided for the application of a fluoropolymer coating to the threads of an internally threaded fastener. The fastener has a body and a threaded bore extending to opposing ends of the body to define opposing first and second openings in ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6964399 | Appliance mounting device An appliance mounting device for mounting appliances such as flat panel TVs at desirable mounting angles which, in a preferred embodiment, includes a base plate having a back panel and upper and lower flanges, one or more base brackets and associated swing brackets,... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957853 | Vehicle seating apparatus A vehicle seating apparatus has first and second seat suspensions and a seat assembly. The first seat suspension is located at a first longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a first seat platform having a pair of seat brackets. The second seat suspens... | 10/25/2005 |
| D510200 | Vehicle seat | 10/04/2005 |
| 6926244 | Slim profile appliance mount An apparatus for securing an appliance to a support surface comprises a first base and a second base. The first and second bases are sized to allow the first base to be nestable within the second base. The first base is movable between first and second positions wit... | 08/09/2005 |
| D506083 | Vehicle seat | 06/14/2005 |
| 6885785 | Optical fiber bragg grating coating removal detection An optical corrosion sensor employs an optical fiber Bragg grating 20 embedded within an optical fiber 18. The grating 20 has a coating 40 made of a material, such as aluminum, which corrodes or can otherwise be removed. The coating 40... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6878295 | Fluidized solids removal with pulsation In a wastewater treatment process involving in-line removal of settled solids through a submerged solids collection manifold, the invention provides devices (and methods?) for resuspending concentrated solids using hydraulic pressure waves to improve removal through... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6878877 | Adjustable electrical outlet box assembly The present invention is directed to an adjustable electrical outlet box assembly comprising an outlet box, an electrical outlet assembly, and an adaptor. The adaptor is located between the box and the outlet assembly and is positioned at least partially within the ... | 04/12/2005 |
