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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8083619 | Practice bat and method for use An apparatus and method for improving batting a baseball is provided. The apparatus includes at least one hollow tube and at least one substantially solid tube, both formed with openings at opposing ends. A handle is removably attachable to one end of the tubes. A p... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7992282 | Reversible flange plate methods Methods of refinishing differently configured brakes are disclosed that include constructing a reversible flange plate by forming a body with a hollow bore extending through the center of the body, installing rings adjacent a hollow bore in the body, and manipulatin... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7905165 | Adapter assembly for hubbed rotor A adapter assembly for refinishing a hubbed rotor is provided. The adapter assembly for a hubbed rotor includes an adapter drum and a self-centering bearing mechanism sleeve mountable on a brake lathe arbor to secure a hubbed rotor during a refinishing operation. | 03/15/2011 |
| 7874312 | Water level controller The specification and drawing figures describe and show an adjustable water level controller that includes a stanchion. The stanchion is mounted to a base. A sleeve is included that is movably adjustable on the stanchion. A water delivery device is attached to the s... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7855332 | Drumstick system The specification and drawing figures describe and show a drumstick system that includes a percussion member from which a tubular body extends. The percussion member includes a plug connectable to a drumhead contact tip is attached. One end of a hollow cylindrical t... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7765667 | Reversible flange plate A reversible flange plate for refinishing differently configured brakes on a brake lathe adapter is provided. The reversible flange plate includes a body formed with a hollow bore extending substantially through the center of the body. Opposing rings adjacent the bo... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7758282 | Asymmetrical corrugated ditch liner system An asymmetric corrugated ditch liner is disclosed that is formed with asymmetrical corrugations adapted to control fluid and materials flow through the liner. The asymmetric corrugated ditch liner also includes opposing angled opposing aprons that also having asymme... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7676873 | Wrench and reamer tool The specification and drawing figures describe and show a wrench and reamer tool that includes two handle plates. On one handle plate a serrated ledge is formed. Beneath the ledge is an arcuate shoulder that forms a seam for positioning the wrench adjacent an openin... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7624662 | Hubbed rotor adapter plate A hubbed rotor adapter plate for refinishing a hubbed rotor is provided. The hubbed rotor adapter plate includes an adapter drum and a self-centering bearing mechanism sleeve mountable on a brake lathe arbor to secure a hubbed rotor during a refinishing operation. | 12/01/2009 |
| 7600453 | Refinishing tool A tool for refinishing a workpiece such as a brake drum includes an arm for a user to grasp the refinishing tool during operation. A pivotal swivel member is connectable to the arm. The swivel member is formed with an asymmetrical shoulder for compressively and rigi... | 10/13/2009 |
| 6773070 | Apparatus and method for providing a portable variably positionable seating device An apparatus and method for providing a portable variably positionable seating device is provided. The apparatus and method for providing a portable variably positionable seating device, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of tines. In one embod... | 08/10/2004 |
| 7538264 | Ergonomic durable drumstick The specification and drawing figures describe and show an ergonomic durable drumstick that includes a percussion member from which a tubular body extends. The percussion member includes a plug having annular rings protruding from the outer surface of the plug on wh... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7470085 | Tightly peaked ditch liner system The specification and drawing figures describe and show one or more improved ditch liners removably assembled into an improved ditch liner system. The improved ditch liner system includes a first liner section and a second liner section. Both liner sections are form... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7357600 | Water management system A water management system includes a series of corrugation couplers adapted for compressibly connecting and detaching liner sections end to end. Each corrugations coupler is included in successively formed corrugation segments. Each corrugation segment includes two ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7334956 | Coupler A coupler for to which a shaft is attachable is provided. includes a base. The base is formed with an upper side and an lower side. The lower side is substantially a flat planar surface. Means are provided for mounting the base on a curved surface. A preferred means... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7249909 | Vehicle restraining system The specification and drawing figures describe and show a vehicle restraining system that includes a truss assembly. A rotateable drum is repositionable on the truss assembly. A gravitationally deployable vehicle restraining device is removably attachable to the dru... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7210250 | Multipiece footwear insole The invention relates to an insole for use in footwear, and is comprised of a plurality of sections that are removably or securably attachable to a bottom layer. The sections can be made of different materials to provide different types of support, e.g. rigid or sho... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7194980 | Automated carrier-based pest control system An automated carrier-based pest control system including a substantially automated sprayer. The system also includes a container in fluid communication with the substantially automated sprayer for holding a mixture of carrier-based ingredients, including one or more... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7165914 | Ditch liner system The specification and drawing figures describe and show one or more improved ditch liners removably assembled into an improved ditch liner system. The improved ditch liner system includes a first liner section and a second liner section. Both liner sections are form... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156580 | Interlockable drainage system The specification and drawing figures describe and show an interlockable drainage system insertable into a ditch that includes two or more liner sections. Each liner section includes a plurality of corrugations that are asymmetrical. The interlockable drainage syste... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7086860 | Implant placement system The specification and drawing figures describe and show an implant placement system that includes one or more graphic representations of a proposed dental implant site, and a device for determining bone and soft tissue data at the proposed dental implant site (“si... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7025532 | Apparatus and method for transporting water with liner An apparatus and method for lining ditches is provided. The apparatus and method for lining ditches, according to the present invention, includes a plurality of substantially corrugated liner sections, preferably made of a thermoplastic material such as polyethylene... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014388 | Anti-vehicle security system An anti-vehicle security system that includes a truss assembly formed with a plurality of monolithic stanchions. A container having a hinged door is fixed on the truss assembly. The system also includes two spaced-apart guides that extend from within the container t... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6817499 | Holder for a folding tool A sheath for a folding tool such as a folding knife that is variably positionable during use. A variably positionable knife, according to the present invention, includes a sheath formed with a cavity. At least one rail is formed in the cavity. A chamber juxtaposed t... | 11/16/2004 |
| D496248 | Modified standard rail | 09/21/2004 |
| D496249 | Heavy-duty rail | 09/21/2004 |
| 6779489 | Automated carrier-based pest control system An automated carrier-based pest control system is provided, and includes a substantially automated sprayer. The system also includes a container in fluid communication with the substantially automated sprayer for holding a mixture of carrier-based ingredients, inclu... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6758193 | Super-chilled air induction system A super-chilled air induction apparatus includes a thermoelectric cooling device. The thermoelectric cooling device includes a passage for conducting air. A valve is provided to regulate the flow of cold air from the apparatus into a fuel-air mixture. A heat sink is... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6722818 | Ditch liner system A ditch liner system is provided. The ditch liner system includes a plurality of removably engageable corrugated ditch liners. Each of the removably engageable corrugated ditch liners is monolithically formed with a compressibly connectable member at one end, and a ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6651589 | Apparatus for variably discharging ingredients on an animal An apparatus and method for variably discharging one or more ingredients other than water on an animal. A nozzle operatively connected to a valve discharges the ingredients. The animal is detected by a either an ultrasonic sensor, a diffused deflective in... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6636305 | Apparatus and method for producing a substantially straight instrument image An apparatus and method for producing a substantially straight instrument image is provided. The apparatus and method for producing a substantially straight instrument image, according to the present invention includes a curved slit. The curved slit may b... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6554291 | Housing and hub for an apparatus for securing a workpiece to a rotatable machine member A housing and hub for an apparatus for securing a workpiece to a rotatable machine member are provided. The machine may include a lathe. The workpiece includes a rotor such a brake rotor. The apparatus includes a hub slidably engageable with a rotatable d... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6434860 | Removably mountable cleat A removably mountable cleat. The cleat includes a plate. One end of a shaft is connected to the plate. The shaft may be connected substantially to the center of the plate. The other end of the shaft is formed with threads for removably mounting the cleat ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6397989 | Apparatus for reducing harmonics and vibrations of a rotatable base piece An apparatus for reducing harmonics and vibrations of a rotatable base piece, such as a brake rotor to be resurfaced or refinished, is provided. A plurality of interconnected chain links are included. The plurality of chain links are sized for maximum con... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6281971 | Method for adjusting spectral measurements to produce a standard Raman spectrum A method for producing a standard Raman spectrum of a sample. A source of incident radiation is provided. Means provide an incident beam and a monitor beam from the incident radiation. The incident beam is directed to the sample and a Raman beam is genera... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6279919 | Apparatus for securing a workpiece to a rotatable machine member An apparatus for securing a workpiece to a rotatable machine member. The machine may include a lathe. The workpiece includes a rotor such a brake rotor. The apparatus for securing a workpiece to a machine member includes a hub slidably engageable with a r... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6230660 | Apparatus for controlling insects on an animal Insects on an animal includes a reservoir for holding one or more ingredients including one or more chemicals. Also included is a delivery system for discharging the one or more ingredients on an animal. A water encapsulation member is mountable on the de... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6141095 | Apparatus for measuring and applying instrumentation correction to produce a standard Raman spectrum An apparatus for measuring and applying instrumentation correction to produce a standard Raman spectrum of a sample to be analyzed. A source of incident radiation is included. Also included are means for providing from the incident radiation an incident b... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6133730 | Apparatus for positioning a detection device for monitoring a rotatable machine element An apparatus for positioning a detection device for monitoring a rotatable machine element. The apparatus for positioning a detection device for monitoring a rotatable machine element includes a rod having one end removably mountable on the rotatable mach... | 10/17/2000 |
