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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8009056 | Movement monitor for medical patients A movement monitor includes a sensor pad for sensing when a weight is placed on the sensor pad and when the weight is removed from the sensor pad. A sleeve encloses the sensor pad. A control flap is formed in the sleeve for enclosing an alarm circuit coupled to the ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7963005 | Method and apparatus for fastening objects to an elastic surface A method and apparatus for attaching an object to an elastic surface includes an elastic surface and a first flexible, linear fastener attached to the elastic surface by at least two opposite ends separated by a distance that is less than a diameter of an object to ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7874400 | Noise isolation device for swimming pool pumps and other machinery A noise isolation device includes a plurality of panels comprising a sound absorbent material for assembling into an enclosure for a pump mechanism and a plurality of fasteners built into the panels for assembling the panels to form an enclosure for a pump mechanism... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7755510 | Intelligent system for managing vehicular traffic flow A novel vehicular traffic management system that requires no special equipment in any vehicle is disclosed. More specifically, the novel system may be used when approaching a lane closure or lane reduction. The system comprises sequencing signaling devices along the... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7722506 | Exercise device An exercise for step aerobics, games, and proprioceptive input training. The device features a rigid platform supported by a resilient inflated tubular sidewall. The sidewall may be of a single tube or a plurality of tubular members engaged on top of each other. Inf... | 05/25/2010 |
| D560115 | Self supporting electrical outlet appliance holder | 01/22/2008 |
| D542866 | Hanging plush doll | 05/15/2007 |
| D541891 | Potted plush doll | 05/01/2007 |
| D541890 | Seated plush doll | 05/01/2007 |
| 7197467 | Method of providing visitation services between remotely located parties With the development of a business that will supply a bonded visitation specialist to visit a patient or confined individual and supply personal caring contact that can make a person feel the much needed connection with family and friends, life can be made more enjo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185815 | Device for controlling multiple types of electroluminescent devices A controller for an electroluminescent device includes an internal electroluminescent device system configuration database that includes configuration data stored in the controller for multiple electroluminescent device systems. A processor executes instructions fro... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7163635 | Integrated below-ground vault with a filtered catch basin The invention relates to an integrated belowground vault with filter catch basin, that allows the runoff water to enter into a belowground two-part vault passing through a commercially available replaceable filter before being transferred out to the sewer, flood con... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7154924 | Method for configuring a laser operating system The present invention provides for a method for configuring a laser operating system. More specifically, the system utilizes a graphical user interface (GUI) to allow an operator to interact with an embedded controller and set parameters for an optical communication... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151346 | Method and apparatus for optimizing power efficiency in light emitting device arrays The disclosed embodiments provide a method and apparatus for optimizing power efficiency in liquid crystal displays. A microprocessor or embedded microcontroller associated with circuit control modules eliminates redundancy by allowing a single inverter to equalize ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7151345 | Method and apparatus for controlling visual enhancement of luminent devices The disclosed embodiments provide a method and apparatus for visual enhancement of liquid crystal displays. A microprocessor or embedded microcontroller associated with visual enhancement circuit modules allows a single inverter to control the intensity of illuminat... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7121966 | Apparatus and method for manipulating a ball A toy or game includes a head assembly having dimensions to provide a planar contact surface for the continuous bouncing of an elastomer ball off of the assembly surface. Located opposite the striking surface of the club head is a back surface that includes a concav... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7028581 | Ergonomic handgrip with separate ulnar and radial support means The present invention consists of a new and unique ergonomic handgrip with separate ulnar and radial support means that divides the pressure between the heel of the hand and the thumb area along with removing the pressure in the central palmer crease at the joining ... | 04/18/2006 |
| D512690 | Guided intrusion detection switch housing | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966238 | Spring-loaded slot door latching bar With the advent of this new and unique spring-loaded slot door latching bar the individuals involved in the operation of removing the contents of the moneyboxes and the like will have at their disposal a device that by inserting and pushing down on the bar handgrip,... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6874785 | Game cards A set of cards for playing a card game is described. Each of said cards is printed with indicia essential for the playing of the game and one or more of said cards is printed with such indicia towards a central region of the card, that is inwardly disposed from the ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6874390 | Spring-loaded slot door latching bar With the advent of this new and unique spring-loaded slot door latching bar the individuals involved in the operation of removing the contents of the moneyboxes and the like will have at their disposal a device that by inserting and pushing down on the bar handgrip,... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6836902 | Infant walking trainer and carrier garment Disclosed is a device for producing a safe and effective infant walking trainer and carrier garment to assist the parents with the training and care of their children. Too many articles in the care and handling of infants have been found to be a danger to the infant... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6822198 | Container for transporting temperature sensitive materials A heated transportation container is described. The container consists of at least a body and a lid, the body being generally cuboid and having one or more side walls and a base which together define an internal chamber over which the lid can be placed to close the ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6790054 | Two-piece right angle contact edge card connector An edge card electrical connector is used for receiving the edge of a printed circuit board having contact pads on one or both sides adjacent to the so described edge. This two-piece right angle edge card connector includes an elongated dielectric housing having a r... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6779674 | Disposable barrier for a laboratory splash pan A disposable barrier for a laboratory splash pan made of a non-porous yet durable material, form fitted to fit snugly within the interior surface of a laboratory splash pan, so as to avoid the need to autoclave or disinfect such pans after each use. A reservoir is f... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6773198 | Fixture A fixture for connecting two or more elongate bars in end to end relationship. The bars are provided with ribs on an external surface thereof. The fixture comprises a set of inner segments with formations to engage with the ribs on the bars. A set of intermediate se... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6709001 | Coupling system and method of use thereof A coupling system for a vehicle such as an articulated lorry and method of use thereof is provided. The articulated lorry includes at least a tractor unit and a trailer unit. The tractor unit has first coupling means provided on a fifth wheel which engages with seco... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6669007 | Suspension rail A suspension rail comprises a rail body (18) having a slide track (22,24) extending lengthwise of the rail, the slide track (22,24) being adapted to slidably support hangers thereon. The general novelty is that the slide track comprises two parallel track... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6657189 | Maintaining measurement accuracy in prompt gamma neutron activation analyzers with variable material flow rates or material bed depth A method of maintaining measurement accuracy of specific constituents in prompt gamma neutron activation analyzers in a flow of bulk material having a known range of flow rates. The method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of samples of the bul... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6446867 | Electro-optic interface system and method of operation An electro-optic interface system configured to communicate, via an optical channel, an electronic signal between a fist and second electronic system includes a first electro-optic transceiver, an optical channel and a second electro-optic transceiver. Th... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6405135 | System for remote detection and notification of subterranean pollutants An imbedded Internet sensor system for protecting real property from the consequences of subterranean chemical pollution. The system provides real time monitoring of the first occurrence of contaminants in the subsurface of a property. An onsite processor... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6388346 | Axial fluid flow inducing device with multiple magnetically driven impellers A multiple impeller flow inducing device in which driver coils are intermittently energized in timed relation to rotation of the impellers to interact with permanently magnetized portions of the impeller to rotate the same. The impellers can be rotated in... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6273722 | Hybrid press fit-threaded dental implant A dental implant has a body with a press fit diameter fit into a hole drilled into a patient's jaw bone, and having a helical groove machined into the body diameter to improve the rate of growth of bone tissue thereinto to securely lock the implant in pos... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6109150 | Torque indicating wrench A torque applying and indicating wrench is comprised of a pawl with a torque sensing end for both ratcheting, and direct sensing of torque during application. The torque sensing end is bifurcated into a cantilevered flexing beam and an optional reference ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5794937 | Apparatus and method for use in a hand game The present invention pertains generally to game devices and methods, and provides an apparatus for use in a hand game played by at least two players, hereinafter respectively referred to as the first and second players. The apparatus includes a harness s... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5688241 | Automatic non-reusable needle guard The automatic non-reusable needle guard includes an outer cylinder adaptable to a needle or needle retaining device such as a syringe. An inner cylinder is operable with the outer cylinder for movement of the inner cylinder from an initial retractable pos... | 11/18/1997 |
