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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7920601 | Vehicular communications system having improved serial communication A communications system for controlling equipment associated with a vehicle, includes a micro-controller (604) and a digital serial communication link (621, 622, 662, 663) using a multiplexed timing signal and first data signal. A camera or image senso... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7920053 | Notification system and method thereof A notification system and method of visual notification of different types of events by flashing different colors is provided, wherein the notification system includes a master controller and a notification device. The master controller is configured to communicate ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7906164 | Snack/convenience foods and the like having external and/or internal coating compositions The disclosure describes new forms of chip-type and other fried or baked snack-type and/or convenience food items, including sweet goods such as cookies, doughnuts, etc., which are externally coated with or which directly incorporate into their dough matrix certain ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7890228 | Power source monitoring system for AGVs and method An automatic guided vehicle (AGV) and method has at least one AGV with a drive assembly, a rechargeable power source on-board the AGV configured to supply power to the drive assembly, and a controller on-board the AGV. The controller on-board the AGV is configured t... | 02/15/2011 |
| D632456 | Multi-layered doughnut product | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883486 | Protective pad for use with an orthopedic brace A conformable pad (100) for use under an orthopedic brace includes an upper edge (101) having a straight dimension and a lower edge (108) having an uneven dimension with at least one wide section (101) and at least one narrow section (... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7882718 | Roll-former apparatus with rapid-adjust sweep box A computer controlled roll-forming apparatus is adapted to provide a repeating pattern of different longitudinal shapes to a continuous beam “on the fly” during the roll-forming process. A sweep station of the apparatus includes a primary bending roller tangenti... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7846026 | Gaming machine door with adjustable cross member A gaming machine includes a cabinet defining an internal space and a front side. The cabinet has an opening in the front side for providing access to the internal space. A door is movably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an open position providing access ... | 12/07/2010 |
| D628405 | Hitch mounted shooting bench | 12/07/2010 |
| 7879155 | Process for removal of paint from plastic substrates A method of removing paint from a plastic substrate at least partially coated with a paint coating by: providing at least one plastic substrate at least partially coated with a paint coating; providing a kit for a user to utilize to remove paint from the plastic sub... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7850830 | Method and apparatus for racking articles for surface treatment A process employing a rack having an article carrier that is movably supported on a frame and mechanically coupled for translating movement from a motor to the article carrier to effect movement of an article during processing to provide more uniform surface treatme... | 12/14/2010 |
| D626399 | Cabinet pull | 11/02/2010 |
| 7807209 | Watermelon juice products and food products produced with the juice products A composition comprising a watermelon juice includes the following colorimeter values, an L value of about 19 or greater, an A value of about 32 or greater, a B value of about 24 or greater. Watermelon juice extract is typically free of any added, artificial coloran... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7799276 | Functionalized particles for composite sensors A chemical sensor having a transducer element and a layer of composite material including a polymer matrix and a solid particulate filler disposed in the polymer matrix provides chemical sensors exhibiting improved properties. In particular, the device allows polyme... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7793566 | Pedal with hysteresis mechanism A pedal system includes a housing, a pedal lever pivoted to the housing for rotation, and a hysteresis mechanism located above the pivot axis when mounted in a vehicle so that it is positioned in a protected position from environmental dirt and debris, and further i... | 09/14/2010 |
| D621127 | Doughnut product with six appendages | 08/10/2010 |
| 7768897 | Low friction turntable slip mat and method of using same A phonograph turntable slip mat (200) includes a circular surface (201) extending around the perimeter of the mat for supporting a phonograph record. A recessed section (203) is located within the circular surface and extends below the circular ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7703423 | Vehicle and propulsion system including an internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine (300) for a vehicle, such as a motorcycle (20), includes a crankcase (380), two banks of cylinders (320a, 320b) projecting from the crankcase (380) in a V-configuration, a pluralit... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7696420 | String bender for electric guitar A string bender apparatus includes a mounting plate with an anchor for anchoring guitar strings to a guitar body, a first section with fastener-receiving holes arranged to receive fasteners extended into pre-existing mounting holes in the body, and an extension that... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7671822 | Optical unit for a head-up display The invention is directed to an optical unit for a head-up display comprising an image generator, a mirror and a cover plate which are arranged in a housing one behind the other in the direction of light propagation. The beam path is directed to a windshield. The in... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7669707 | Material handling apparatus with integrated part sorter A material handling apparatus includes a part feeding device such as a bowl feeder with a perimeter track, a second track extending around the perimeter track, a vision inspection system, and an ejector device. The second track has a transparent floor and the vision... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7661684 | Landscape dolly having collapsible legs for facilitating movement of trees for transportation A landscape dolly (200) includes an upper frame (201, 203) and a lower frame (207, 209) attached to the upper frame for supporting the upper frame against a lower surface. The invention utilizes one or more collapsible legs (221, 223) tha... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7655318 | Taxidermy hanger system and method A bracket is attached to the mounting board of a taxidermy work piece both to facilitate attachment and detachment of the work piece from an adjustable taxidermy stand by an individual, and also to later support the work piece on a building wall. The bracket include... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7632401 | Floor system using customized drain flasher adapter membranes A floor system includes a clamping ring drain assembly for funneling water to an opening of in-floor drain plumbing. The drain assembly includes clamping rings and a cover for the input opening. A waterproof membrane has marginal material defining a hole, with the m... | 12/15/2009 |
| D604772 | Finger game | 11/24/2009 |
| 7617916 | Tapered crushable polygonal structure An energy management structure includes an elongated polygonal tube with at least four walls, the tube having a larger first end and a smaller second end, at least two of the walls including a longitudinally-extending channel-shaped tapered rib starting at the small... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7611561 | Diesel exhaust filter construction A diesel exhaust filter construction includes a rectangular filter block, an elongated non-rectangular jacket with oval cross section, and support structure supporting the filter block in a center of the jacket. The support structure includes shielding components fo... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7611448 | Adjustable-weight exercise apparatus and method An adjustable-weight exercise apparatus include a rod with opposing end sections defining bearing surfaces, a first shallow channel without ribs, and a second shallow channel with ribs. The weights each include a hub shaped to telescopingly slide onto ends of the ro... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7600283 | Prefabricated, prestressed bridge system and method of making same The prefabricated, prestressed bridge system comprises one or more prefabricated, prestressed bridge modules. Each module includes one or more steel beams arranged in a first direction on three or more supporting formwork elements that are arranged in a second direc... | 10/13/2009 |
| D601400 | Multi-function access tool | 10/06/2009 |
| 7591322 | Fiber-optic based automatic fire-suppression controller An electromechanical device utilizing a fiber-optic based sensor (fiber optic strand) for the purpose of detecting and extinguishing a fire momentarily after ignition. A light signal is transmitted through a loop of fiber optic strand that is used as a means to urge... | 09/22/2009 |
| D600052 | Back for seating unit | 09/15/2009 |
| 7581525 | Twin cylinder motorcycle engine A rocker box, pushrod assembly, oil delivery system, tappets and tappet guides are provided for an engine, particularly a shovelhead motorcycle engine. The rocker box includes a separable upper portion and lower portion with a seal for sealing the upper portion and ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7559589 | Bumper beam crush tower with corner impact attributes A bumper system includes a tubular reinforcement beam and a pair of crush towers for mounting the beam to frame rails of a vehicle frame. The illustrated crush towers are formed from top and bottom stamped halves to form a pocket for receiving the ends of the beam, ... | 07/14/2009 |
| D595777 | Sign | 07/07/2009 |
| 7552955 | Hybrid bumper with trim A hybrid bumper system includes a polymeric reinforcement beam with end sections and structural covers attached to the end sections to considerably strengthen the end sections. Bracketry stably supports the reinforcement beam on a vehicle frame. A fascia covers at l... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7546648 | Stadium bed A bed, such as for a child, includes a plurality of block components releasably interconnected to form a ring with an open area therein large enough for a person to sleep in, the block components including inner and outer surfaces simulating a stadium for a professi... | 06/16/2009 |
| RE40736 | Vehicle bumper beam A bumper beam includes an open front section made from a high-strength material such as ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) material, and further includes a mating back section made of lower-strength material attached to a rear side of the front section along abutting ... | 06/16/2009 |
| D592876 | Seating unit | 05/26/2009 |
| 7530625 | Exterior mirror sail air flow spoiler A side view mirror assembly for minimizing noise generated during movement of a vehicle having the assembly mounted thereto. The assembly includes a sail mountable to the vehicle, an arm mounted to or formed with the sail, and a mirror mountable to the arm. The sail... | 05/12/2009 |
