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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8111119 | Reed switch apparatus and method of using same A reed switch apparatus utilizes one or more reed switches to communicate with one or more devices. In one configuration, the reed switch apparatus utilizes a single magnetic field to, simultaneously activate two or more reed switches. In another configuration, two ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8075156 | Flashlight system and method of using same A multi-function flashlight device in one preferred embodiment comprising a housing assembly having a tubular member for gripping the device in a user's hand, a control housing coupled to the tubular member, and a lamp housing coupled to the control housing and havi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075000 | Composite, high temperature, dynamic seal and method of making same A composite, dynamic seal suitable for use in a high temperature environment and method of making same. The dynamic seal includes a resilient, generally ring-shaped seal body having a first layer formed of a first resilient sealing material and a second layer formed... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8056904 | Low torque hydrodynamic lip geometry for bi-directional rotation seals A hydrodynamically lubricating geometry for the generally circular dynamic sealing lip of rotary seals that are employed to partition a lubricant from an environment. The dynamic sealing lip is provided for establishing compressed sealing engagement with a relativel... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8038746 | Reduced-emission gasification and oxidation of hydrocarbon materials for liquid fuel production A system and process are disclosed for the controlled combustion of a wide variety of hydrocarbon feedstocks to produce thermal energy, liquid fuels, and other valuable products with little or no emissions. The hydrocarbon feeds, such as coal and biomass, are first ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038744 | Reduced-emission gasification and oxidation of hydrocarbon materials for hydrogen and oxygen extraction A system and process for maximizing the generation of marketable products from a variety of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The hydrocarbon feedstocks are first gasified and then oxidized in a two-chamber system and process using oxygen gas rather than ambient air. Intermed... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7917972 | Inflatable air recoil suppressor An inflatable and adjustable shock absorption system including a shock absorption unit with interacting, force-dispersing dimple arrays and an intervening, reversibly inflatable air bladder. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7892422 | Pressurized wastewater effluent chlorination system A pressurized wastewater effluent chlorination system including a treatment tank defining a contact chamber and an aeration chamber. The treatment tank receives wastewater effluent. The system includes a pressure vessel within a liquid chlorine storage container pos... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7857480 | Flashlight system and method of using same A multi-function flashlight device in one preferred embodiment comprising a housing assembly having a tubular member for gripping the device in a user's hand, a control housing coupled to the tubular member, and a lamp housing coupled to the control housing and havi... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7833296 | Reduced-emission gasification and oxidation of hydrocarbon materials for power generation A system and process for maximizing the generation of electrical power from a variety of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The hydrocarbon feedstocks are first gasified and then oxidized in a two-chamber system and process using oxygen gas rather than ambient air. Intermediat... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7798496 | Rotary shaft sealing assembly A rotary shaft sealing assembly in which a first fluid is partitioned from a second fluid in a housing assembly having a rotary shaft located at least partially within. In one embodiment a lip seal is lubricated and flushed with a pressure-generating seal ring prefe... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7770898 | Stabilizing geometry for hydrodynamic rotary seals A hydrodynamic sealing assembly including a first component having first and second walls and a peripheral wall defining a seal groove, a second component having a rotatable surface relative to said first component, and a hydrodynamic seal comprising a seal body of ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7681512 | Wind-powered, air cushioned rotatable platform A wind-powered, fluid cushioned platform adapted to float on a body of liquid. The platform includes a deck having upper and lower surfaces and a lower peripheral member extending around the outer perimeter of the deck. A pump having a pump outlet is supported by th... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7604047 | Universal tubing hanger suspension assembly and well completion system and method of using same A tubing hanger suspension assembly for an oil and gas well completion system and a method of installing same. The tubing hanger suspension assembly includes a tubing hanger housing which is positioned in the wellhead housing. The tubing hanger assembly includes a s... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7600342 | Tree stand with fast-acting screw assembly and method of using same A tree stand assembly including a container defining a basin and a plurality of securement assemblies attached to the container. The securement assemblies are spaced from each other and define a space within the container for receiving the base of a tree trunk. Each... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7562878 | Low torque hydrodynamic lip geometry for bi-directional rotation seals A hydrodynamically lubricating geometry for the generally circular dynamic sealing lip of rotary seals that are employed to partition a lubricant from an environment. The dynamic sealing lip is provided for establishing compressed sealing engagement with a relativel... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7510294 | Flashlight system and method of using same A multi-function flashlight device in one preferred embodiment comprising a housing assembly having a tubular member for gripping the device in a user's hand, a control housing coupled to the tubular member, and a lamp housing coupled to the control housing and havi... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7488018 | Method and apparatus for remotely affixing and removing decorative lighting from building gutters An assembly and method for remotely affixing and removing decorative lighting from a building gutter. The assembly includes a hanger having a body portion with a first body segment joined to a catch portion and a second body segment joined to a hook portion. The cat... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7459488 | Composition and process for recovery of spilled hydrocarbons from aqueous environments A process and polymer foam composition for removing hydrocarbon material from wanted material containing water by bringing an isocyanate-containing prepolymer and a gaseous expansion agent, with or without a diluent and/or cell control agent, into contact with the m... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7419001 | Universal tubing hanger suspension assembly and well completion system and method of using same A tubing hanger suspension assembly for an oil and gas well completion system and a method of installing same. The tubing hanger suspension assembly includes a tubing hanger housing which is positioned in the wellhead housing. The tubing hanger assembly includes a s... | 09/02/2008 |
| D565299 | Toolbox | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338563 | Process for cleaning hydrocarbons from soils A combination of parallel processes is disclosed to provide optimal re-mediation operations for contaminated soil. Soils with high levels of heavy petroleum hydrocarbons are directed to a thermal process for destruction in a combustion process. Carbon dioxide genera... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7316099 | Spaced sheathing roofing system and method of installing same The present invention is a spaced sheathing roofing system and method in which roof cladding is placed onto batten strips positioned on roof rafters. The roof cladding is attached using an adhesive. The attachment component is preferably a polymer adhesive, more pre... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7259647 | Method of using reed switch apparatus to control one or more devices A reed switch apparatus utilizes one or more reed switches to communicate with one or more devices. In one configuration, the reed switch apparatus utilizes a single magnetic field to simultaneously activate two or more reed switches. In another configuration, two o... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249443 | Insulated pitched tile roofing system and method of installing same The present invention is an insulated pitched roofing system for a sloped deck in which an insulating sheet is adhered to the sloped deck or to a roofing substrate and the roof tiles are adhered to the insulating sheet with a polymer adhesive. The polymer adhesive i... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7194973 | Air cushioned rotatable platform A fluid cushioned platform adapted to float on a body of liquid. The platform includes a deck having upper and lower surfaces and a lower peripheral member extending around the outer perimeter of the deck. A pump having a pump outlet is supported by the deck. A fill... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7172311 | Flashlight devices and accessories Disclosed is a preferred flashlight device configured for potential use with another item such as a firearm or in activities where some manual dexterity of the hand grasping the flashlight is required. Preferred devices include downwardly-extending light and handle ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7150459 | Reel support and dispensing cart A manually operated wheeled reel support and dispensing cart for supporting multiple reels of material and for dispensing the material from the reels. The cart includes a cart frame having spaced side members, handles for manual cart handling and a top cross brace, ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7057484 | Reed switch device and method of using same A reed switch device connects to a door facing of a door. The reed switch device includes an impact unit, adapted to stop movement of the door, and a reed switch. In one configuration, the reed switch device replace a pre-existing part on the door facing. In another... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052020 | Hydrodynamic rotary seal A hydrodynamically lubricating rotary seal for partitioning a lubricant from an environment has a generally circular seal body, a sloping dynamic sealing lip, and an energizer. The dynamic sealing lip is provided for establishing compressed sealing relation with a r... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6977570 | Reed switch apparatus A reed switch apparatus utilizes one or more reed switches to communicate with one or more devices. In one configuration, the reed switch apparatus utilizes a single magnetic field to simultaneously activate two or more reed switches. In another configuration, two o... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6932912 | Wastewater treatment system for residential septic systems A liquid chlorine supply canister is connected by a supply tube and venturi chamber to a recirculating pipe that discharges into a storage-mixing tank into which sewage effluent is received from a source. The supply tube is provided with a filter/orifice assembly. A... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6877753 | Reel support and dispensing cart A manually operated wheeled reel support and dispensing cart for supporting multiple reels of material and for dispensing the material from the reels. The cart includes a cart frame having spaced side members, handles for manual cart handling and a top cross brace, ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6877274 | Tree stand A tree stand having a water reservoir and a plurality of tree support posts therein which are disposed inwardly of the side wall of the reservoir to position the posts close to the tree to minimize the stresses on the bolts which engage the tree for maintaining it i... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6827143 | Casing centering tool assembly A centering tool assembly helps centrally position a casing in a tubing using a baseplate, actuator, support tube, power source, and reaction studs. The baseplate is positioned on an outside edge of the tubing. The actuator is either preinstalled on the baseplate or... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6814334 | Method and apparatus for limiting movement of insulation during building construction An apparatus and method for restraining movement of insulation during construction of a metal frame building. The apparatus having a plate with an opening, a hook member received by the opening, and a restraint holder. The hook member engages a girt to hold the appa... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6793098 | System and apparatus for foam dispensing with adjustable orifice flow regulating device and method of using same A dispensing system for mixing at least first and second components and dispensing an expanding foam is disclosed. The system includes separate vessels, each containing a foam component, and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge assem... | 09/21/2004 |
