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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127586 | Movement device for a die Mechanical converter in a movement device generally for transferring parts with respect to a die converts slave motion in a first direction into basic motions of a drive motion in a second direction different from the first direction, and a pitch motion in a third d... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8069866 | Apparatus and method for cleaning beverage lines Conduit can connect a beverage line in fluid communication with a supply of first fluid. A pump operates to allow a second fluid to enter the conduit in a predetermined proportion relative to the first fluid. A primary first fluid control means and a secondary first... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8021431 | Modular basal thumb joint implant Basal thumb joint implant has a head with a smooth, generally hemispherical, medio-proximally directed, articulating surface, and a generally abrupt, distally directed, truncation thereto; and a stem attached to the head, which arises from the truncation of the head... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7981160 | Multi-hooded enarthrodial joint implant cup and securement Cup has an articular surface upon which a ball of a joint can articulate, and a margin generally about a hemisphere and at least two hoods that are marginally extended continuations of superior one-half or so of cup containment, a joint ball; and a securing member f... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7975413 | Signage system Signage member can be installed for display in sign support member mounted on a wall. Multiple sign support members can be abutted with one or more fastener(s). Such fastener(s) can have a tall nut and tall screw about one end and a threaded hole and short screw abo... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7909880 | Toe cap implant Toe cap implant for correction of Hallux Rigidus has a cap having a head with a convex articular surface and opposite the articular surface an attaching feature that can attach the cap to a bone screw. The cap and screw can provide for an ensemble or a kit. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| D634634 | Can handle | 03/22/2011 |
| 7892289 | Implant bore insert Implant bore insert has an outer surface that is, at least in part, substantially cylindrically aligned. The insert may be blind, thus forming a cup, or it may be open ended. The insert can be provided with a predetermined outer circumferential surface that provides... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7862779 | Visual spill indicating Composition has an indicating dye encapsulated by an encapsulating material. An encapsulated indicating dye can be combined with an organic substance absorbent and/or adsorbent. The composition, combination and/or a device having one or both of them can be used to i... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7815586 | Adjustable restraint for the lower leg and/or foot Adjustable restraint includes a plantar plate surrounded by a peripheral element about which a plurality of supports can be positioned; a support system attachable to that plate or element for providing vertical and horizontal support; and a lower leg securing housi... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7794417 | Footwear for medially directing big toe Footwear has strap for medially directing the big toe. The footwear may be in a form of a sandal; the strap may be adjustable; and a bunion deformity may be addressed. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7744693 | Lightweight composite materials and methods Lightweight composite or “mineral foam” composite materials can be made from reactive materials such as metal oxides. The materials can be prepared from a reaction of metal oxide(s), phosphate(s) and residual materials to which may be added a reactive foaming ag... | 06/29/2010 |
| D617641 | Can handle | 06/15/2010 |
| D617640 | Can handle | 06/15/2010 |
| D617194 | Can handle | 06/08/2010 |
| 7704750 | Visual spill indicator Composition, which includes a dye that changes color when contacted with a suitable amount of an organic substance, in conjunction with a matrix, paste, support or web, can indicate visually or photometrically the presence of the organic substance. An organic spill ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7678328 | Rotatable bomb Rotatable bomb device includes a housing with a hollow interior for receipt of a rotatable component to a vessel, and support for the component in the interior; and the component for such receipt and support in the housing. The device may be employed as a reactor or... | 03/16/2010 |
| D601447 | Crucifix with jewels for precious wounds of Jesus Christ | 10/06/2009 |
| 7587875 | Fire resistance rating system Fire resistance can be rated for building structure by providing or having made available, and applying or noting application or presence of fire control agent(s) to or with component part(s) of the structure; providing a fire resistance rating format of a comparati... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7586050 | Ergonomic snow plow control system A housing can be mounted to a component in a cab of a vehicle; and a switch pad can have control keys, the pad mounted in the housing such that the keys are readily accessible to an operator of the vehicle during plowing operation such as shifting and/or steering. A... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7581770 | Can handle Handle for an object includes a member for grasping with the hand, and a strap attachable to the member for embracing and securing the object. The strap includes a band portion having a tension buffer segment, and a band lock. The handle can be found in combination ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7578409 | Quick liner release strip for waste containers Quick liner release strip has a substantially straight, hollow conduit for communication of air, which includes a means for ready attachment of the conduit to an inside wall of the container, and at least one of an oblique lower terminus and internal reinforcing. Th... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7574896 | Leak detection and control Fluid leaks can be detected and controlled in a pressurized piping system. Apparatus for this includes control logic; in communication with the logic, a flow detector and/or a pressure detector, and a control valve. One or more of the following is or are provided al... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7546901 | Inert gas blanket for protection from oxidation Inert gas blanket protects oxidatively labile substance from oxidation. For example, fuels and lubricants such as present in fuel tanks, bearings, crankcases, gear boxes, transmissions, and so forth, employed in or in conjunction with internal combustion, jet and tu... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7516576 | Snow stop Snow stop includes a base member, and a snow-restraining member. The snow stop can have a series of holes for ventilation of adhesive as well as for forming “glue-rivets” with cured adhesive, and can have slots (grooves) to the holes or boundary of the snow stop... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7482395 | Intumescent fire retardant latex paint with mold inhibitor Intumescent fire retardant latex paint has a mold inhibitor in an amount sufficient to kill, control, or prevent growth of mold, mildew or fungus after the intumescent fire retardant latex paint having mold inhibitor is applied to, and dried and reached a constant m... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7409768 | Can opener Can opener includes frame; rotating, toothed wheel cutting blade; and counterpoised drive wheel. A first, perforating relationship can provide the lid of a can with perforations about its outer boundary for draining liquids; and a second, lid boundary-releasing rela... | 08/12/2008 |
| D574763 | Tonneau cover | 08/12/2008 |
| 7373804 | Scanning brookfield dry block Scanning Brookfield dry block instrument component, viscometer instrument, and method of use of the instrument can employ direct refrigeration with heat provision. A thermoelectric chip substitute may be employed as well. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357760 | Padded freestanding bag Freestanding bag or body with a support member, and a bag or body mountable upon the support member, has at least part of the support member provided with padding to receive a striking blow. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| D563257 | Jewelry with faux drill bit | 03/04/2008 |
| D555526 | Cabinet bath with round window | 11/20/2007 |
| 7243971 | Bed liner clip Clip for attaching a bed liner to a cargo area of a vehicle such as a pickup truck can include a body to which is attached an ear, and attached to the ear, a toe that can engage a vertical portion of a wall of the bed liner; optionally, a hole may be provided in the... | 07/17/2007 |
| D544070 | Cartridge for water purifying with absorbent for organic targets | 06/05/2007 |
| 7174771 | Leak detection system A leak detection system capable of automatically detecting a leak in a pressurized piping system. A pressure decay test is utilized to test for leaks in the piping system. Disruption to users of the piping system is reduced by only performing the pressure decay test... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169318 | Imbibed organic liquids, especially halogenated organics Solid composition has an organic spill absorbing material in which is absorbed certain of a liquid organic compound or composition. The organic spill absorbing material can be water insoluble, particulate polymer particles that imbibe liquid organic materials. A hal... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7059647 | Vehicle bed liner Liner for a bed of a vehicle includes a member having a substantially flat portion with ribs that, in one embodiment, in a first part are arranged in an array extending along a front to rear axis, and in a second part have at least one array extending obliquely to t... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7043968 | Directly refrigerated block Directly refrigerated component or system in which a refrigerating pathway is provided with passive cooling moderation. The passive cooling moderation can be provided, for example, by a passive cooling moderator that has moderating live space, or by a passive coolin... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7025398 | Pull out drawer system A pull out system, or a pull out drawer system for vehicles and trailers can be improved by an inverted French F-channel as a stationary rail; an inverted U-channel as a movable rail; and/or a cam-follower bearing being present among rollers on the rails. Also, a mo... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014400 | Cargo area rail system for tonneau cover and/or another accessory Rail for a tonneau cover and/or another accessory includes an elongate member having an upwardly facing channel and a sidewardly facing channel. The upwardly facing channel can be defined by an inside wall, a bottom, and an outside wall; and the sidewardly facing ch... | 03/21/2006 |
