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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8175312 | Directional sound projection system The present invention essentially comprises a horn separated into a plurality of sections, wherein the horn is supported by a mounting bracket that may be both rotatable and pivotable and wherein the horn is made of two portions wherein the general middle is used as... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8118919 | Air filter and method of constructing same An air filter comprising natural and or man made organza wherein the organza allows air to pass but prevents undesirable air particulates to pass and wherein the organza may be disposed over a frame and may include other mesh material. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8118639 | Nipple concealment device and method An apparatus for concealing a bodily protrusion such as a human nipple comprising a foam pad for placing against the protrusion and a rubber pad for placing against a garment interior like the inside of a brassiere cup wherein the foam pad and the rubber pad are att... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8025181 | Sanitary threaded rod lid dispenser A dispensing device for beverage cup lid which prevents excessive human contact with the lid prior to insertion upon the beverage cup, the device providing an externally threaded central rotary rod attached to a direct drive bidirectional electrical motor and suspen... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8002197 | Transactional card, system, and method An encoded transactional card unit having die cut components and a removable data component comprising a first or top protective plane, a second or bottom protective plane, a substrate, having at least one fixed region which is adhesively attached to said first prot... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7926832 | Trailer coupler and safety chain apparatus and system A new and improved trailer coupler for connecting a trailer to a ball hitch mounted on a towing vehicle comprising a housing having a recessed socket, a retractable latching plate, a locking mechanism, an access port, a visual indicator, an alarm system for indicati... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914705 | Flowable electrical conductive liquid A liquid borne emulsion of varying formulations comprising a powdered metal in a base liquid incorporating a thickening agent component is adapted to a specific metal and type of electrical connection in a specific environment to enhance the electrical conductivity ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7868068 | System and method for decorating vertical concrete surfaces A method, system and tool for decorating vertical surfaces comprising the steps of providing a medium comprised of cement, a light weight aggregate, silica sand, fused silica, monofilament fine denier fiber, liquid polymer resin, and water; applying a bond coat of a... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7744961 | System and method for decorating vertical concrete surfaces A method, system and tool for decorating or creating roofs comprising the steps of providing a medium comprised of cement, a light weight aggregate, silica sand, fused silica, monofilament fine denier fiber, liquid polymer resin, and water; applying a bond coat of a... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7735579 | Measurement while drilling apparatus and method of using the same A method and apparatus used to transmit information to the surface from a subsurface location during the process of drilling a bore hole is described. A novel pressure pulse generator or “pulser” is coupled to a sensor package, a controller and a battery power s... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7681386 | Cotton weed reel apparatus and method The invention provides a mechanical apparatus to assist cotton harvesters in suppressing in-row weed growth and/or feeding cotton into the row unit of the cotton harvester using a rotating weed reel. The weed reel comprises a frame assembly, a rotatable shaft couple... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7660739 | Electronic inventory movement and control device Disclosed is a method and apparatus to electronically tabulate items marked with a bar code. The system may optionally operate to manage, control and tabulate inventory, produce vendor-correct purchase orders, manage multiple locations, multiple buildings, multiple ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7622155 | System and method for decorating vertical concrete surface A method for decorating vertical surfaces which includes applying a bond coat of a primer made from concentrated liquid polymer to the vertical surface; allowing the bond coat to become tacky; applying a medium of cement, a light weight aggregate, silica sand, fused... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7544317 | Synthetic solid surface material and method A method and article of preparing a synthetic solid surface material having a simulated burled wood effect in a pattern therethrough comprising the steps of: preparing a matrix of isophthalic polyester resin, alumina trihydrate (ATH), iron oxide pigments and pearles... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7390008 | Trailer coupler A new and improved trailer coupler for connecting a trailer to a ball hitch mounted on a towing vehicle comprising a housing having a recessed socket, a retractable latching plate, a locking mechanism, an access port, a visual indicator, and an alarm system for indi... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7300466 | Anatomically configured hip level prosthetic socket system A prosthetic hip level socket system for a user's lower torso comprising a socket fitted to the individual user's lower torso having a mounting point for an attachment, a first strap attached to the socket and a second strap attached to the socket wherein the first ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7145112 | Radiant floor heating and cooling system clip A radiant heating and cooling system clip for positioning a tube and construction support wire with one hand comprising an interior having a main channel for positioning a tube with a narrowing second channel within said main channel for positioning a wire. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7113922 | Electronic inventory movement and control device Disclosed is a method and apparatus to electronically tabulate items marked with a bar code. The system may optionally operate to manage, control and tabulate inventory, produce vendor-correct purchase orders, manage multiple locations, multiple buildings, multiple ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7104532 | Shock absorbing assembly for a bicycle A bicycle seat shock absorber comprising a shaft for attaching to a bicycle frame, a contoured flat spring having a first end and a second end wherein the first end is attached to the shaft, a support member having a first end and a second end wherein the first end ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7083086 | Transactional card system and encoding method An encoded transactional card system comprising a carrier having a first side, a second side, a top side, a bottom side, a front and a back; a card having a first side, a second side, a top side, bottom side, a front and a back, wherein the card is connected to and ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7080691 | Plunger lift tool and method of using the same A plunger lift tool and method of using the same in a well having tubing comprising a tubular housing, having a top portion, a bottom portion, and said housing further defines a passageway therein; a positioning means attached to said housing for removably installin... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080692 | Plunger lift tool and method of using the same A plunger lift tool and method of using the same in a well having tubing comprising a tubular housing, having a top portion, a bottom portion, and said housing further defines a passageway therein; a positioning means attached to said housing for removably installin... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7054749 | Method for determining reservoir fluid volumes, fluid contacts, compartmentalization, and permeability in geological subsurface models The present invention is a method for using petrophysical data from a plurality of wells, in a plurality of reservoir regions, containing a plurality of reservoir rock types, in the context of a three-dimensional geological model, for identifying dimensionless capil... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040253 | Horse trailer interior partition latching system The present invention essentially comprises an upper assembly having a securing receptor with a guide track, a lower assembly having a securing receptor with a guide track, a bi-fold partition having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the top portion is rece... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7029500 | Electronically controlled prosthetic system A prosthetic joint system for users comprising a housing having an interior cavity, a center axis in said interior cavity, and an attachment means for fixedly connecting said housing to said user; an inner cylinder disposed in said housing interior cavity wherein sa... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004160 | Portable outdoor cooking apparatus A portable outdoor cooking apparatus comprising a cooking surface having a first receiver and a second receiver, a frame hingedly attached to the cooking surface wherein the frame comprises a positioning ring and a handle and the handle weighs less than the cooking ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001877 | Organic laundry detergent and method of producing the same The present invention is a laundry detergent or powder and method of making the same utilizing natural components such as but not limited to milk, beeswax, sodium hydroxide or lye, vegetable or soy oil, sugar, baking soda, and corn starch. It is still further contem... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6969832 | Radiant floor heating and cooling system clip A radiant heating and cooling system clip for positioning a tube and construction support wire with one hand comprising an interior having a main channel for positioning a tube with a narrowing second channel within said main channel for positioning a wire. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6895897 | Flush interlocking sidewall mounted slam latch A slam latch assembly for a trailer having an interior surface defined by a front, a first sidewall, a back, and a second sidewall and the trailer further having a partition with a first end hinged to the trailer first sidewall and a distal end comprising a housing ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6790393 | Solid surface material with a simulated burled wood effect and method An article and method of preparing a synthetic solid surface material having a simulated burled wood effect in a pattern formed by preparing a resin matrix with iron oxide pigments and pearlescent mica pigments, adding a darker mica pearlescent pigment and/or an iro... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6792354 | Method for determining reservoir fluid volumes, fluid contacts, compartmentalization, and permeability in geological subsurface models The present invention is a method for using petrophysical data from a plurality of wells, in a plurality of reservoir regions, containing a plurality of reservoir rock types, in the context of a three-dimensional geological model, for identifying dimensionless capil... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6588790 | Trailer coupler A selectively remotely actuated coupler which comprises a coupler for trailers, automatic locking mechanism to secure said trailer to a towing vehicle ball, a remotely actuated release assembly for unlocking said automatic locking mechanism attached to sa... | 07/08/2003 |
