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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177147 | Showerhead with rotatable oval spray pattern and handheld spray pattern controller A handheld showerhead assembly is provided which provides for a plurality of spray patterns. In a preferred embodiment, the showerhead assembly provides for four spray patterns including an oval shaped spray pattern. The showerhead is rotatably attached to the handl... | 05/15/2012 |
| D654333 | Tripe cutting board | 02/21/2012 |
| D654231 | Animal leash with sliding ring | 02/14/2012 |
| 8105004 | Hybrid composite-metal male fasteners A composite metal male fastener is provided. The metal fastener includes an elongate hollow shell made of metal. The shell includes a threaded exterior for insertion or retraction from the threads of a female fastener. In addition, the shell element includes a centr... | 01/31/2012 |
| D645262 | Clothes hanger with door hook and closet rod hook | 09/20/2011 |
| D643952 | Bicycle light | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993603 | Tunnel for conditioning of products, especially for sterilization of food in prepackaged containers Tunnel is provided for conditioning of food products, especially for sterilization of food in containers or vessels of the heat-sealed type, in which the conditioning unit has: 1) an active pressure control system corresponding to at least one heating stage, which p... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7984998 | Compact flashlight A small flashlight includes a main body, a rotatable member that is about half as long as the main body and has an LED mounted proximate its distal end, the flashlight not having a separate lens covering the LED. The main body is thinner than it is long and wide, an... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7975936 | Aspirating scented oxygen enriched faucet and shower head A plumbing fixture including, but not limited to, an aspirating type shower head operates to add a selected scent to the spray water. The showerhead utilizes a venturi assembly where the water supply passes through a venturi. A negative pressure is created at the hi... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7963218 | Screw press with radial gate valve and supported screw shaft A screw press is provided having a radial gate valve and supported longitudinally-extending screw shaft. The screw shaft includes a central shaft and helical threads which is driven by a drive package. The screw shaft is encapsulated within a housing including a hop... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7954481 | Bow string vibration suppressor An archery bow string vibration suppressor includes a telescoping arm having a hollow member and an internal slideable elongate shaft. A bumper is affixed to the distal end of the elongate shaft. Furthermore, the vibration suppressor includes a male threaded couplin... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7926180 | Method for manufacturing gas and liquid storage tanks A method for making gas and liquid storage tanks such as automotive fuel tanks includes providing two or more blanks of air hardenable martensitic stainless steel in the annealed condition. The steel blanks have a thickness in the range of 0.5-5.0 mm., and are forme... | 04/19/2011 |
| RE42231 | Adaptable filter sampling device An adaptable filter sampling device is provided for localizing the utilized area of a filter medium. The filter sampling device of the present invention includes a filtration cassette having an inlet port, a body portion having an internal cavity, and an outlet port... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7905497 | Ring seal and retainer assembly The ring seal and retainer assembly includes an annularly shaped ring seal defining a radial inner surface, a radial outer surface, first and second axial end surfaces and a central bore for fluid or gas passage. A retainer is provided for affixing and positioning a... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7896599 | Hybrid composite-metal male fastener A composite metal male fastener is provided. The metal fastener includes an elongate hollow shell made of metal. The shell includes a threaded exterior for insertion or retraction from the threads of a female fastener. In addition, the shell element includes a centr... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892116 | Baseball training aid A baseball training aid is provided which includes an audio or visual pitch indicator for simulating a baseball pitcher's pitch. The training aid further includes an impact sensor, preferably in the form of a microphone, for detecting whether a practicing batter's s... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887211 | Glass breaking cap A glass breaking cap for flashlights, batons and the like is provided. The glass breaking cap has a cylindrical sidewall and a conical top portion. The conical top portion has an apex having an included angle between 86° and 136°. More preferably, the apex has an ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7822611 | Speaker intent analysis system A speaker intent analysis system and method for validating the truthfulness and intent of a plurality of participants' responses to questions. A computer stores, retrieves, and transmits a series of questions to be answered audibly by participants. The participants'... | 10/26/2010 |
| D625128 | Hanging storage organizer | 10/12/2010 |
| 7802953 | Inset panel fastener An inset panel fastener is provided primarily for honeycomb substrates, such as those employed in the aircraft industry. The inset panel fastener includes a plastic body portion and a metal female threaded nut positioned within the body. The body includes a cylindri... | 09/28/2010 |
| D624232 | Glass breaking cap for flashlights and batons | 09/21/2010 |
| D623851 | Skateboard sling | 09/21/2010 |
| 7722212 | Nightlight for phototherapy A nightlight provides therapeutic effects on the body and mind including promoting relaxation, sleep and wakefulness. The nightlight includes a light source, a central processor, one or more controls, and a power supply. The light source produces at least three illu... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7713061 | Golf swing training system An improved golf club swing training system is provided for assisting golfers to improve their golf swing. The golf swing training system includes a golf club including a traditional shaft, head and head face. Moreover, the training system includes a light source fo... | 05/11/2010 |
| D614864 | Adjustable skateboard sling | 05/04/2010 |
| 7667619 | Parking violation surveillance system A parking control surveillance system is provided for monitoring vehicles within parking spaces for providing parking enforcement personnel information concerning authorized and unauthorized vehicles within the parking space. The parking control surveillance system ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7648319 | Clip nut fastener A clip nut is provided including a clip body and nut. The clip body includes an upper arm connected to a lower arm by a connecting end wall. The clip body has a nut housing upon its upper arm for affixing a nut having a tubular body and a radially projecting base. T... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7628273 | Gift wrapping package and method of use A gift wrapping package is provided which furnishes enhanced ornamentation and ease of wrapping of gifts for special events. The gift wrapping package includes a housing which is retractable and expandable for forming a central cavity. In a retracted condition, gift... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7620157 | System for requesting service of a machine A machine requiring periodic maintenance, such as a vending machine, is retrofitted to include an alert system for notifying a machine operator that the machine requires servicing. The alert system includes one or more sensors to detect default conditions, a voice r... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7618503 | Method for improving the performance of seam-welded joints using post-weld heat treatment The present invention provides a method for heat-treating seam-welded constructions of hardenable steel and ferrous alloys with reduced weld-zone hardness and improved weld-zone ductility and toughness. This method consists of heating the seam weld rapidly with a se... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7618046 | Roller skate and wheel trucks therefor A roller skate having enhanced steerability and stability is disclosed. The skate includes a platform for supporting a skater's foot and front and rear wheel trucks secured to the underside of the platform. A pair of front wheels is rotatably mounted in transverse a... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7614204 | Gift wrapping package and method of use A gift wrapping package is provided which provides enhanced ornamentation and ease of wrapping of gifts for special events. The gift wrapping package includes a flat base and a dome-like cover which forms a central cavity. The dome-like cover is retractable and expa... | 11/10/2009 |
| D596842 | Make-up bag | 07/28/2009 |
| 7560115 | Methods and compositions for treating hot flashes Hot flashes are treated by topical application of a treatment composition including an extract of a green marine algae. A preferred green marine algae is Enteromorpha compressa. ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7540402 | Method for controlling weld metal microstructure using localized controlled cooling of seam-welded joints The present invention provides a method for welding and heat-treating seam-welded constructions of hardenable steel and ferrous alloys with reduced weld-zone hardness and improved weld-zone ductility and toughness. This method consists of controlling the cooling rat... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7453436 | Hand-held on-screen control device A cursor control device has an input signal reader adapted to read an input signal created by movement of a surface there across, and a signal processing component adapted to process the input signal from the reader and to communicate a corresponding signal to a con... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7406798 | Floral arranging vase cover A floral arranging vase cover provides enhanced decoration and for supporting floral arrangements within a vase. The floral arranging cover includes a circular ring, inner bands and outer bands. Preferably, the floral arranging cover includes four to twelve inner ba... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7389627 | Method of shipping container with expanding bag A shipping container is provided for transporting biologically hazardous materials. The shipping container includes a rigid gas permeable exterior enclosure and an interior positioned substantially gas impermeable flexible bag. Preferably, the exterior enclosure inc... | 06/24/2008 |
| D569268 | Packaging with deviled eggs | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370834 | Apparatus and methods for in-space satellite operations Apparatus and methods for performing satellite proximity operations such as inspection, recovery and life extension of a target satellite through operation of a “Satellite Inspection Recovery and Extension” (“SIRE”) spacecraft which can be operated in the fo... | 05/13/2008 |
