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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172322 | Child seat A child seat comprises a seat part, a backrest operable to rotate relative to the seat part, a backrest adjusting mechanism and a safety lock movably mounted on the backrest. The backrest adjusting mechanism comprises a positioning element mounted stationary relativ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172102 | Probe actuated bottle cap and liner A cap for use with bottled water dispensing systems. The cap includes a main cap and a liner. The main cap has an opening which receives and seals against a probe. The liner is gripped between the main cap and the bottle neck and has a outside part and an inner mova... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8161958 | Barbecue cooking apparatus with base having folding shelves A portable barbecue cooking apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising a base; a fire bowl having a topside opening, and the fire bowl is mounted on the base, and the topside opening of the fire bowl is situated above the base; a grill situated within the fire ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8142297 | Infant swing apparatus and method of operating the same An infant swing is provided with a swing lock that can desirably block oscillating motion of the seat portion. The infant swing comprises a support frame and that has front and rear leg frames defining two lateral sides and respectively coupled with at least a hinge... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141895 | Collapsible stroller and method of operating the same A stroller comprises a support frame and a handle, and a seat assembled between the support frame and the handle. A front leg is coupled with a rear leg via a first pivot link, and a side segment of the handle is movable relative to the front and rear leg. The seat ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8126445 | System for initiating geospatial functional control of mobile electronics A system for universally controlling the functionality of portable electronic devices in a localized geospatial area is disclosed. A control signal encoded with instructions based on a predetermined protocol is sent from a RF control point transmitter. The encoded s... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8090161 | Systems and method for signature verification The signature verification methods and devices disclosed herein can be used to verify signatures signed on electronic key pads and other input devices, such as signature pens. Many different aspects of a dynamic signature can be measured in an attempt to verify the ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8082959 | Method of manufacturing a panel A method of manufacturing a panel (2) is described, wherein the panel (2) comprises a core of a fiber material, preferably an MDF or HDF board. In order to improve the quality and precision as well as the water resistance of coverings made from the pan... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074635 | Ceramic bushing The inventions disclosed herein generally relate to isolating heat sensitive components from the heat source of a barbecue grill. In the preferred embodiment, ceramic bushings are used to isolate a glass-reinforced nylon grill stand from the cooking chamber of a bar... | 12/13/2011 |
| D649671 | Lamp | 11/29/2011 |
| 8051768 | Retractable rotisserie motor A retractable rotisserie driver which is used in connection with a barbecue grill is described and shown herein. In one embodiment, a retractable motor support apparatus is pivotably connected to a side shelf assembly of a barbecue grill, and is movable between a st... | 11/08/2011 |
| D647495 | Light-emitting diode | 10/25/2011 |
| D647493 | Light-emitting diode | 10/25/2011 |
| 8028689 | Foldable charcoal starter Various embodiments of a collapsible charcoal starter are shown, described and claimed herein. In one embodiment, the charcoal starter includes six panels being hingedly interconnected to form a closed loop. The charcoal starter is configured to have an expanded pos... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8028358 | System and method for storing an accessory part in a play yard A system for facilitating the storage of an accessory part such as a changer station, bassinet or canopy includes a play yard, and an accessory kit that can be detachably or permanently secured on the play yard. The play yard comprises a frame structure having a plu... | 10/04/2011 |
| D644691 | Writing instrument | 09/06/2011 |
| D643813 | Photo flash generator | 08/23/2011 |
| D642620 | Writing instrument | 08/02/2011 |
| D642602 | Cutting element | 08/02/2011 |
| D642601 | Cutting element | 08/02/2011 |
| 7981705 | Method of manufacturing a vertical type light-emitting diode In a method of manufacturing a vertical type light-emitting diode, a multilayered structure of group III nitride semiconductor compounds is epitaxy deposited on an irregular surface of a substrate. The substrate is then removed to expose an irregular surface of the ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7977254 | Method of forming a gate insulator in group III-V nitride semiconductor devices A method of forming a gate insulator in the manufacture of a semiconductor device comprises conducting a photo-assisted electrochemical process to form a gate-insulating layer on a gallium nitride layer of the semiconductor device, wherein the gate-insulating layer ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7913681 | Floor assembly for grill The present invention provides a shelf 300 for a barbecue grill frame assembly 302 of a barbecue grill. The shelf 300 has a perimeter that is cooperatively dimensioned with the interior space of the barbecue grill frame assembly 302 such ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7889889 | Method and device for registering a handwritten personal signature and for recognizing the authenticity of the signature A method and device for registering a handwritten personal signature and for judging its authenticity by comparison with previously registered measured values and data derived therefrom. Signature data is acquired by registering a signature handwritten on a surface ... | 02/15/2011 |
| D632597 | Soil meter | 02/15/2011 |
| D632596 | Soil meter | 02/15/2011 |
| D631288 | Grill handle | 01/25/2011 |
| D631287 | Grill handle | 01/25/2011 |
| 7866238 | Sawing apparatus for cutting rolls of web material A sawing apparatus is implemented to cut rolls out of an elongated log. An in-feed conveyor pushes the log, and a braking system stops the log at a controlled position. A clamping system then holds the log in place while a saw blade travels to cut a roll out of the ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7856984 | Surgical covering material A surgical covering material formed by extruding a sheet, either by a blown film or a cast film process. The upper exposed layer of the material is made by using a foaming agent to create elongated depressions that are surrounded by raised areas. The alternating rai... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854576 | Wheelchair passenger station A rear facing wheelchair passenger station for securing a wheelchair in a large accessible transit vehicle. The station includes a forward excursion barrier for preventing forward movement of a wheelchair, lateral excursion barriers for preventing undesired lateral ... | 12/21/2010 |
| D629024 | Cutting element | 12/14/2010 |
| 7810486 | Grill structure A cart suitable for supporting a grill, including a firebox. The cart has four panels each of which has all four of its edges bent to form a flange that provides structural rigidity and a connection feature for facilitating the assembly of the cart. Two opposing sid... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7810484 | Heat distributing cooking grate with grease control structure for a barbecue grill The present invention provides a cooking grate for use within a barbecue grill assembly. The cooking grate is located within a cooking chamber of the barbecue grill and adjacent the heat source. The cooking grate has an energy receptor portion and cooking members de... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7802565 | Barbecue grill A charcoal fired barbecue grill is described and shown herein. In one embodiment, a charcoal grate is disclosed which is formed from a sheet metal material. The charcoal grate includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, The bottom wall includes a plurality... | 09/28/2010 |
| D623014 | Grate insert | 09/07/2010 |
| D623013 | Sear grate insert | 09/07/2010 |
| D623007 | Wok insert | 09/07/2010 |
| D623006 | Griddle insert | 09/07/2010 |
| D621216 | Side table for grill | 08/10/2010 |
