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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D608556 | Chair | 01/26/2010 |
| D607401 | Tire | 01/05/2010 |
| 7591114 | High strength low density multi-purpose panel A high strength low density multi-purpose panel. The preferred panel is made of a plurality of sections, organized into rows and columns, and each preferably including two voids. The voids are preferably triangular in cross-section and may be rounded at their apex a... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7520058 | Method for enlarging a ring A method of enlarging a ring. A ring to be enlarged is severed, preferably with an end mill, and then expanded. The end mill will preferably cut a circular section from the ring, so that the ends of the now severed ring are concave. A plurality of preformed bars are... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7501719 | Backup community power An improved method and apparatus for providing backup community power. The improved system is able to deliver power to a community in the event of power failure of the lines feeding it by way of a large scale generator being integrated with the existing power lines ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7478785 | Vertically stabilized adjustable shelf bracket assembly A vertically stabilized shelf bracket assembly having at least two support strips on which a plurality of shelf brackets are mounted. A cover is provided that aesthetically enhances the shelf bracket assembly and stabilizes it at the same time. In one embodiment, th... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7428845 | Compression gauge A compression gauge for measuring the compression applied to a test bolt. The compression gauge includes a passive hydraulic cylinder and a piston slidably disposed within the cylinder. The piston and the cylinder define an hydraulic chamber. A threaded test bolt pa... | 09/30/2008 |
| D574424 | Typefaces | 08/05/2008 |
| 7351680 | High performance water-based mud system A drilling fluid or mud additive having several components, including leonardite (humic acid); potassium acetate; partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (PHPA); polyanionic cellulose polymer (PAC); sulfonated asphalt; sulfoalkylated tannin; polystyrene maleic anhydride... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351269 | Self cleaning filter and vacuum incorporating same A brush configured to move repeatedly over a vacuum filter. The brush will remove dust particles to prevent them from clogging the filter. In the preferred embodiment, the brush is mounted on a revolving shaft. As the shaft turns it moves the bristles of the brush o... | 04/01/2008 |
| D549502 | Keepsake wall hanging | 08/28/2007 |
| 7217181 | Catfish skinner and method The invention is a method and apparatus for quicker, easier and more injury-free catfish skinning utilizing a wedging device to limit movement. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198103 | Method for stimulating a petroleum well The addition of one or more stimulants to a petroleum well in order to enhance the production of the well. If the well is suffering from asphaltene or paraffin build up, the well may be heated either chemically or with steam prior to introduction of the stimulant. A... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188489 | Portable air conditioner A portable air conditioner utilizing low-power draw components, simple and efficient construction, and implementing simple ice water as the medium for heat exchange. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178546 | Valve cover A valve cover having a valve cover body, preferably of two sections. These sections are placed on either side of a valve. When joined, the sections enclose the valve, but form line apertures around the lines leading to and from the valve. Once the sections are in pl... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160712 | Odor control Disclosed herein is a method for treating odors in wastewater treatment bodies. The pH of the body is preferably established above about 6 and most preferably above about 7, usually by adding a base to the body. The oxidation reduction potential of the body is estab... | 01/09/2007 |
| D530464 | Handheld vacuum cleaner | 10/17/2006 |
| D519647 | Mobile deer stand | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025354 | Card game A skinning card game. The game includes a marked playing surface, one or more standard decks of playing cards, a spinning wheel, and chips. The marked playing surface is provided with several identical player grids and a dealer grid. Each player and dealer grid cont... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021017 | High strength low density multi-purpose panel A high strength low density multi-purpose panel. The preferred panel is made of a plurality of boxes, organized into rows and columns, and each preferably including four alternately inverted voids. The voids are preferably triangular in cross-section and rounded at ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017935 | Trailer coupler A ball hitch coupler for use with a towing vehicle having a ball hitch. The ball hitch coupler provides an improved and simplified structure designed to make assembly and coupling to the ball hitch easy, while not compromising coupler strength or security. The ball ... | 03/28/2006 |
| D514720 | Spotlight | 02/07/2006 |
| D514758 | Hand held vacuum cleaner | 02/07/2006 |
| D512192 | Hand held vacuum cleaner | 11/29/2005 |
| D511851 | Spotlight | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964422 | Medical device carrier The mobile medical device carrier is a wheeled, human-operated cart designed to assist the operator by providing a place to secure a medical apparatus such as a Vacuum Assisted Closure (V.A.C.) device, as well as store assorted dressings, cords, and other personal e... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962029 | Chair for supporting wire mesh An improved chair for supporting intersecting wires forming a wire mesh at a pre-selected elevated position above a bearing surface during formation of a concrete slab is constructed having a base member shaped to rest on the bearing surface, a compressible support ... | 11/08/2005 |
| RE38804 | Aircraft passenger boarding bridge system A cab connected to an aircraft boarding bridge walkway apron end having a forward frame section supporting a passenger floor, the section can be moved laterally relative to the apron end, and the floor having floor panels that can be retracted or extended forward of... | 10/04/2005 |
| D510162 | Portable vacuum with handle | 09/27/2005 |
| D509931 | Power pack vacuum | 09/20/2005 |
| 6945743 | Sports and recreational trailer The sports and recreational trailer fills the existing gap in technology by providing a single device to competently handle all of the tasks associated with elevated stands, blinds, trailers, fishing huts, and the like. This invention also adds new functionality not... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926097 | Jack up workover rig with removable workover floor unit An offshore jack-up workover rig. The workover rig includes a vessel which may be self powered or powered by a tug. The vessel may be raised above the surface of a water body by extending the legs until they reach the water body bed and then continuing to extend the... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923426 | Relief valve for use in a diaphragm flush valve An improved relief valve for use in a diaphragm flush valve is constructed having a sealing member provided with an exteriorly threaded shaft extending down into the diaphragm flush valve with a smaller diameter metal stem extending from the bottom of the shaft, a t... | 08/02/2005 |
| D507852 | Handheld brush vacuum | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918201 | Method of increasing the firing rate of a muzzle loaded black powder rifle and a rifle for practicing same A method of achieving an increased muzzle loaded, black powder hunting rifle firing rate and a muzzle loaded black powder hunting rifle used to practice the increased muzzle loaded, black powder rifle firing rate method of the invention. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918185 | Chain saw handle extension A chain saw handle extension that includes an attachment mechanism at the far ends thereof for securement to a top and a bottom of a chain saw; and a clamping structure attached to the attachment mechanism that is clampable about the bottom of an existing chain saw ... | 07/19/2005 |
| D507385 | Rotary brush vacuum cleaner | 07/12/2005 |
| D506434 | Automobile organizer bag | 06/21/2005 |
| 6896458 | Tie-down assembly accessory A tie-down assembly accessory that includes a main strap section and first and second securing/slide loop straps. The first and second securing/slide loop straps are configurable by the user to form a slide loop for slidably receiving the securing strap of a tie-dow... | 05/24/2005 |
| D505507 | Spotlight | 05/24/2005 |
