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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8138696 | Dipolar axial compression permanent magnet motor The present invention relates to a system and a method for improving the use of energy in an electric motor by inducing currents generated from magnets that result in an increase of primary power and creating, directing and introducing a counter current obtained fro... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7761410 | System and method for reviewing and implementing requested updates to a primary database The invention is a system that reviews, approves, and implements updates to a primary database that houses a business's chargeable items. A duplicate database has a duplicate of each data entry in the primary database. Prior to implementation, the update is reviewed... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7678057 | Device and system that identifies cardiovascular insufficiency In an embodiment, the present invention provides a device that identifies cardiovascular dysfunction of a subject. The claimed device comprises a controller, a transducer, and a processor. The controller initiates collection of a plurality of data related to a physi... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7669446 | Indexer for use with a sheet bending brake An indexer is used on or in combination with a sheet bending brake to cut or bend a piece of sheet metal at a predetermined location without having to make pre-measurements and marks. The indexer comprises a scale and a rotable shaft having a handle. A first bending... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7618817 | Genetically modified human natural killer cell lines The invention provides a natural killer cell, NK-92, modified to express an Fc receptor on the surface of the cell, such as CD16 (FcγRIII-A), or other Fcγ or Fc receptors. The modified NK-92 cell can be further modified to concurrently express an associated access... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7601262 | Sub-micron filter Aluminum hydroxide fibers approximately 2 nanometers in diameter and with surface areas ranging from 200 to 650 m2/g have been found to be highly electropositive. When dispersed in water they are able to attach to and retain electronegative particles. Whe... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7600870 | Attachable magnetic eyeglasses and method of making same A supplemental lens unit is used on or in combination with a pair of eyeglasses. Lens unit comprises a bridge having at least one prong on each of two ends. Two supplemental lenses are connected by holes positioned near a nasal portion thereof through which prongs p... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7565300 | System and method for hierarchically pricing items A computer-assisted method for hierarchically pricing chargeable items in a healthcare provider's chargeable item database is disclosed. The method applies hierarchical pricing to related chargeable items. A system for hierarchically pricing related chargeable items... | 07/21/2009 |
| D580748 | Molded clamp | 11/18/2008 |
| 7398921 | User-specific dispensing system The invention provides a system to physically dispense an item on-site from a dispenser whereby the item to be dispensed is selected by the system based on user-specific or item-specific information. In an embodiment, the system selects the dispensed item based on b... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7390343 | Drinking water filtration device The invention is a device for purifying drinking water that has at least one fibrous structure. Preferably, there is an upstream and downstream fibrous structure. Each fibrous structure is a mixture of nano alumina fibers and second fibers arranged in a matrix to cr... | 06/24/2008 |
| D565402 | Link bridge | 04/01/2008 |
| 7325856 | Cover system The invention comprises a retractable cover system comprising: a flexible cover. A plurality of supporting bows support the cover A semi-rigid member having first and second ends is secured to the cover section. The semi-rigid member is capable of flexing laterally ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311752 | Electrostatic air filter The invention is a filter for gaseous media in which nano alumina fibers and second fibers are arranged in a matrix to create asymmetrical pores. The filter is a high efficiency, high capacity particulate filter that intercepts pathogens and other particulate matter... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7281607 | Elevating device The elevating device of the present invention is comprised of first, second, and third dovetail members that are interlockingly engaged. First dovetail member is secured to an object or an independent surface such as a tree or a ladder. First and second dovetail mem... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7223218 | Muscle strengthening device An apparatus for strengthening hand, wrist, forearm, and shoulder muscles, thereby increasing performance and reducing the risk of injury in sports that utilize a swinging motion, such as golf, tennis, or baseball. The apparatus is also used to rehabilitate injured ... | 05/29/2007 |
| D542961 | Tiki lantern arm | 05/15/2007 |
| D542962 | Adjustable tiki lantern arm | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210726 | Cover system The invention comprises a retractable cover system comprising: a flexible cover. A plurality of supporting bows support the cover. A semi-rigid member having first and second ends is secured to the cover section. The semi-rigid member is capable of flexing laterally... | 05/01/2007 |
| D530906 | Axe scabbard | 10/31/2006 |
| 7069188 | Information management system A system sends an electrical signal communicated over a communication link. Both a system hardware and communication architecture and a software data processing system are provided to permit gathering, transmission, processing, storage, access, presentation and use ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055452 | Spray skirt with rigid deck The invention is a rigid-decked spray skirt for use with a kayak operable to fit about the cockpit rim. A rigid deck member under the flexible spray skirt rests on the cockpit rim and spans the front portion of the cockpit opening. The invention also comprises a rig... | 06/06/2006 |
| D521366 | Molded clamp | 05/23/2006 |
