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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7901351 | Fiberoptic otoscope system The present optical image viewing fiberoptic otoscope electromagnetically passive. A body portion is connectable to a light source and has mounted to it a fiberoptic cable and an optical viewer. The fiberoptic cable is thin and flexible, and contains separate light ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7455814 | Metered dispenser and aspirator device An automated metered fluid dispensing and aspirating apparatus comprising a combination delivery/removal fluid head with upper shuttle and lower reservoir assemblies is disclosed. A covered, variably positionable well table allows for mounting sample wells and autom... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7410076 | Self-releasing, heat insulating pan-handle holder A self-releasing pan-handle holder for thermally insulating a handle on pots and pans. The pan-handle holder is designed to receive the long handle on a pot or pan. The pan-handle holder comprises an insulating sleeve having a sleeve axis with first and second compl... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7154100 | Switching/depolarizing power supply for a radiation imaging device A high voltage switching power supply (10) for an X-ray/Gamma ray imaging camera provides high voltage switching and depolarization capabilities. The power supply includes a high voltage polarity switching and an image detector charge bleeding circuit (90 | 12/26/2006 |
| 7138925 | Microprocessor integrated multifunction hoist system controller The present multi-function cable hoist system controller monitors a variety of drilling rig hoist system functions, including: positioning of the hoist block of the hoist system, speed/momentum of the hoist block, and hoist block loading. The controller can also mon... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7066337 | Reusable filter port assembly for installation on the wall of a bag A reusable filter port assembly is installable on the wall of a sterilizable cultivation bag, such as is used in the cultivation of mushrooms. A grommet and locking collar are removably installed in the wall of the cultivation bag or pouch to provide gas flow commun... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6995732 | Broadband antenna having a three-dimensional cast part An antenna (10) having an emitter element which is positioned in front of a conductive reflector (13) and has a three-dimensional cast part. The cast part is implemented as conductive and has a closed peripheral structure (11) having alternating... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6990971 | Pneumatically amplified trigger actuator for a gas operated marker gun The present invention is a pneumatic trigger mechanism intended for use with gas powered projectile guns such as gas powered paintball markers. The present pneumatic trigger mechanism utilizes a specialized pneumatic force amplifier which substantially improves trig... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6965920 | Profile responsive electronic message management system A system and method for the central specification and management of how messages are distributed to recipients with the steps of: a recipient profile system for entering and storing rules about how to distribute specific types of messages and content from specific m... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6931125 | Telephone equipment compatible, twelve button alphanumeric keypad A keypad for entering a complete set of alphanumeric characters (including symbols) into telephonic equipment comprises a housing containing a telephone set compatible array of manually operated actuator elements, each actuator element selectably coding for four or ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6898817 | Sports shoe brush/scraper mount for attachment to the bumper of a cart A brush/scrapper device cleans dirt and debris from the soles of outdoor sports shoes, such as the cleats of golf or other such shoes. The device is a single piece frame having a body portion to which a brush is mountable and an appendage portion for engaging a bump... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6769484 | Downhole expandable bore liner-filter A downhole expandable bore liner and well screen filter assembly has a perforated tubular base-pipe overlain with a self expanding filter-cover. A set of runners or bumpers extends the length of the outside of the filter-cover. A releaseable constriction mechanism h... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6688028 | Condition responsive traffic sign A vertically disposed placard has two sections, one disposed over the other, with the upper section of the placard attached to a pole, standard or other mount. A hinge connects the bottom perimeter edge of the fixed section with the top perimeter edge of ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6637420 | Closed bolt assembly for a paintball marker gun A replacement bolt action assembly useful for converting a gas operated paintball marker gun having an open bolt type action to a closed bolt type action is provided. The open bolt type action includes a combination open bolt and hammer assembly releaseab... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6599205 | Combination ball marker and turf repair golf tool promotional device The present combination golf device comprises two unitary components: a golf ball marker and turf repair tool. The turf repair tool component is rod-like and hairpin shaped with two arms. The tool has a constricted section proximate the base of the hairpi... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6453199 | Electrical gastro-intestinal tract stimulator The invention relates to medicine specifically to medical technology, and concerns electrical gastro-intestinal tract and mucous membrane stimulators. The electrical gastro-intestinal tract stimulator comprises a casing (1) with electrodes and in the form... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6389603 | Covered structure useful as a cap The covered structure comprises a dome-shaped frame constructed using a plurality of ribs made of flexible materials and held in conformation by a flexible stay-band. A fabric crown covers the frame. A brim or visor is included to provide a covered struct... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6377022 | Rechargeable coffee bean and spice mill A rechargeable coffee or spice grinding apparatus having a grinder and a charging station. The grinder is hand portable and useable separated from the charging station. The grinder has a power supply (e.g., a battery pack) that is recharged by a current i... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6358731 | Sterilizable cultivation system with separately attachable microfiltration membrane A sterilizable cultivation system is provided for growing selected organisms for use in biological applications and the cultivation edible fungi. A sealable, sterilizable container holds a growth substrate in a sterile condition. A separate, adhesive vent... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6328046 | Self-anchoring beach umbrella A self-anchoring beach umbrella having an umbrella canopy and an umbrella pole. The umbrella pole having an upper member for supporting the canopy and a lower member for self-anchoring the umbrella into a ground surface. The upper member being an elongate... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6267127 | Self-anchoring beach umbrella A self-anchoring beach umbrella comprising an umbrella canopy and an umbrella pole. The umbrella pole having an upper member for supporting the canopy and a lower member for self-anchoring the umbrella into a ground surface. The upper member being an elon... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6230349 | Travel pillow A travel pillow is disclosed, having a compact size and a U-shape for cradling the head and neck of a user while sitting in repose in a high backed chair or seat. The travel pillow comprises a casing stuffed with a fill material, and an opening in the cas... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6223767 | Stowage receptacle for a recreational vehicle waste hose A receptacle mounted on the outside of a recreational vehicle (RV) is provided for stowing an RV's compressible waste drain hose. The stowage receptacle comprises a housing for receiving and storing the hose in a compressed configuration, and supports for... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6101476 | CD-ROM software protection system This Protection System, for PC Software stored in CD-ROM, prevents the illegal copying (hacking) with negligible cost increase of the protected Application. The same CD-ROM that contains the Application Software serves as a "protection key". The CD-ROM di... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6088956 | Foldable plant support structure and system A foldable plant support system is described which provides a structure within which a plant may be grown and physically supported, and over which a protective cover may be drawn to provide a protective environment for a plant contained within the structu... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5942552 | Microbiological fire-fighting formulation An improved microbiological fire-fighting foam which comprises a bioremediating component, surfactants, foaming agents, and inorganic nutrients, the bioremediating component consisting substantially of sporulating bacteria which are tolerant of the surfac... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5658961 | Microbiological fire-fighting formulation An improved microbiological fire-fighting foam which comprises a bioremediating component, surfactants, foaming agents, and inorganic nutrients, the bioremediating component consisting substantially of sporulating bacteria which are tolerant of the surfac... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5315965 | Aquatic fur-bearing mammal and bird vivarium A vivarium specifically designed for rehabilitating an aquatic fur-bearing mammal or bird, particularly a sea otter, includes an improved enclosure having large outwardly flared ports covered with soft flexible netting, curved and rounded joints, corners ... | 05/31/1994 |
