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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D642046 | Root and soil structure support cell | 07/26/2011 |
| D597086 | Bracket for an antenna | 07/28/2009 |
| D585327 | Novelty football helmet display | 01/27/2009 |
| 7414509 | Miniature surface-mount electronic component and method for manufacturing the same A miniature surface-mount electronic component which can ensure sufficient impact resistance and vibration resistance especially in an application to a severe use environment such as a vehicle-mounted coil, by putting some contrivance into a method for fixing a coil... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7293333 | Water repellent slide fastener A water repellent slide fastener includes a pair of zipper tapes (25, 26), to which are secured fastening elements (21, 22) which are unfastenable and fastenable through the intermediary of a zipper slide (30), said zipper tapes (25, 26) ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7225849 | Tire inflation and handling assistance device A tire inflation and handling assistance device provides an adequately stabilized and supported vertical tire support member having a hub engagement and stop structure which can be pivoted from a first generally horizontal, stable position to a stable angled positio... | 06/05/2007 |
| D518341 | Detector removal/replacement tool | 04/04/2006 |
| 6959495 | Hedge cutter A hedge cutter having at least two cutting bars, movable relatively of each other and the cutting bars each have cutting edges, at least a part of which are provided with denticulations. Preferably, the cutting edge of each cutting bar is inclined at an angle runnin... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6949184 | Electrical metal ion generating device A device for generating metal ions in an electrolyte. The device comprises a bar of metal that is electrically charged as an anode, surrounded by a tube of stainless steel, which is electrically charged as a cathode. The tube is affixed to a plastic housing that is ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6915573 | Method of manufacturing a sectional door panel using a combination of quick-setting and structural adhesives A sectional door (10) and an assembly method for attaching a component (40, 41, 90) to a panel (11) of the sectional door (10) including the steps of fabricating a panel (11) for the sectional door (10), preparing a componen... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6561772 | Motor cooling fan housing with muffler A bypass discharge motor assembly with improved noise reduction includes a motor assembly having a rotatable shaft. A working air fan assembly and a cooling fan are rotated by the shaft. A cooling fan housing is coupled to the motor assembly and partially... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6549204 | Intelligent model library for a graphic image processing system A method of enhancing the appearance of predetermined objects in a graphic display, rendered by a computing engine, includes a step of determining the system limitations of the computing engine for displaying an object in the form of a group of pixels, wh... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6310143 | Derivatized polycarboxylate dispersants The present invention is directed to derivatized polycarboxylate dispersants for cementitious mixtures, including those mixtures with high percentages of pozzolan cement replacement and dry cast applications. In particular, the invention is directed to a ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6239778 | Variable light attentuating dichroic dye guest-host device A cell for the electronic attenuation of light suitable for use in eyewear includes spaced substrates coated with a conducting layer, and preferably a passivation layer and an alignment layer. Disposed between the substrates is a guest-host solution compr... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6172317 | Foam encapsulated vacuum interrupter module removably mounted in a housing A high voltage electric switch includes an insulated housing with an opening therethrough and an interior surface. The housing has an upper open end and a lower open end. A conductive upper terminal pad has a downwardly extending bar, wherein the upper te... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6145883 | Filing system A filing system based on an alpha numeric system in which the numeric portion is based upon birth dates and the alphabetic portion on the names of the individuals within the filing system. A label has color coded areas thereon corresponding to the birth d... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6060116 | Polyaniline in the form of an easily dispersible powder and its use in corrosion protection and electrostatic dissipation Conductive polymer sheathed polymeric particulate powders comprise a polymeric core powder; and from about 5 to about 30 percent by weight of an intrinsically conductive polymer forming a sheath around the core powder. A method of providing corrosion prot... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5973762 | Ferroelectric liquid crystal cell with a monochevron structure of smectic layers A ferroelectric liquid crystal cell with a monochevron structure includes a pair of opposed substrates each having an alignment layer. The alignment layer includes a conventional polymer and a ferroelectric copolymer. A ferroelectric liquid crystal materi... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5850645 | Multi-layer seat having different hardness and method for manufacturing the same An object of the present invention is to provide a seat wherein a surface material of the seat is not crumpled by sliding the surface material on a cushioning body thereof and while a person can sit comfortably in the seat, the seat has adequate hardness ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5812355 | Electric gun driver An electric gun driver for controlling a solenoid within a dispenser which dispenses a liquid material, such as a heated adhesive, for application to packaging materials. The electric gun driver includes a switch mode power supply for receiving a wide ran... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5370453 | Jewelry organizer A jewelry organizer (10) includes a housing preferably formed on interconnected housing portions (11, 12). The front of the organizer (10) is provided with an assembly of bins (70) which, when released by a release mechanism (25) open to provide access to... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5329778 | Thermally insulated bottle and method of assembly thereof A thermal insulated bottle (10) includes an outer container (12) having an open end (16) and an inner cup (18) which is at least partially received and spaced apart from the outer container ( 12 ) . The inner cup ( 18 ) and outer container (12) engage eac... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5323924 | Case for cosmetics, jewelry, and the like A container (10) for holding items such as cosmetics, jewelry and the like includes a base portion (12) and a cover portion (11) attached thereto. Within the container (10) is a removable tray (51) which includes a basket portion (52) carried by a surroun... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5320443 | Connecting pin A connector (10, 110) for joining a plurality of elements (15, 20; 115, 120) having attachment apertures (19, 21; 119, 121) therein including, a pin (25; 125, 125') having a radially extending head (27; 127) and a shank (26; 126, 126') extending axially f... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5302021 | Method of preventing the formation of an air pocket in a blender An air pocket is often formed in fluid (F) in the pitcher (14) of a blender around the rotating mixing blade assembly (24) thereof. The air pocket is of a cross-sectional size defined by an air channel defining member, shown in the form of a bearing housi... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5249999 | Life jacket A life jacket of the type made from a foam buoyant material includes a transversely disposed yoke member having parallel ends which extend from the upper ends of two symmetrically opposed front panels. A body strap and a unique snap and D-ring assembly ar... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5229777 | Microstrap antenna A microstrip antenna is provide for radiating a broad bandwidth of input signals. A pair of identical triangular patches are maintained upon a ground plane, with feed pins being connected to conductive planes of the triangular patches at apexes maintained... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5037339 | Forward facing rowing mechanism A forward facing rowing mechanism (10) for a boat (11) having a bow (12), a longitudinal axis (A1) and both port and starboard gunwales (21). A mounting bracket (20) is adapted to be supported from each gunwale (21), and a tilting frame (25) is... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5020650 | Torque limiting clutch having set torque range over its useful life A torque limiter has an input flange connected to an output hub through a force generating subassembly which includes a pressure plate and a cover plate having a plurality of springs interposed therebetween. The cover plate is fixedly secured to the input... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5012955 | Syrup dispensing system A syrup dispensing system for use in a soft drink dispenser. Sensors are placed in the syrup dispensing flow path to measure the rate of flow of the syrup at the commencement of a dispensing cycle. In a first embodiment of the invention, a regulatable pre... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5004371 | Office partition, panel-to-panel quick-locking mechanism The invention is a new type of locking mechanism for office panel systems which allows quick joining or separation of connecting panels without the need for tools. This is accomplished by the invention of a spring-loaded "tab and slot" locking mechanism, ... | 04/02/1991 |
| 5002177 | Case drive conveyor A conveyor or case drive mechanism includes a continuous chain loop having two or more drive motors positionally spaced there along. A sensor is associated with the motors for sensing slack in the chain at the associated motor. When a predetermined amount... | 03/26/1991 |
| 5000357 | Soft drink dispenser A soft drink dispenser capable of rapidly dispensing carbonated beverages with minimized foaming action. The syrup and soda are dispensed separate from each other and allowed to mix upon the ice in a cup placed beneath the dispensing head. The dispensing ... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4988360 | Article and method for fitting a prosthetic, ischial containment socket to an above-knee amputee An interface fitting module (10) for fitting the interface portion of an ischial containment socket for an above-knee amputee. The module (10) has a sleeve-like body portion (11) with proximal and distal ends (12 and 13), respectively. At least the proxim... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4926390 | Paint mixing container A paint mixing container comprising a main body (2) of circular cross section with a base (4), side walls and an open top (6). There is a stirring arm (40) comprising a rotatable central shaft (42) with a helical blade (43) rigidly mounted about the centr... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4892234 | Combined closure and pouring spout A dispenser closure (10) for a container having a normally vertical axis and an off-center recess (14) in the top thereof wholly containing a laterally rotatable spout member (20) in its closed position. The spout member is adapted for rotation to an upwa... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4784500 | Hub lubrication system A hub-axle assembly (10) and lubrication system thereof includes a spindle (11) having an inner end (12) and outer end (15) with inner (13) and outer (14) bearing assemblies spaced axially on the spindle (11). A hub body (16) is rotatably supported on the... | 11/15/1988 |
