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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8023121 | Method for optically collecting numismatic data and associated algorithms for unique identification of coins A method to generate an optical signature of a coin is disclosed. A plurality of parameters are generated and recorded related to rotational positions around the circumference of a coin. The data from these parameters are combined to produce a searchable value. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7971366 | Alignment tool An alignment tool removably attachable to a bit (e.g. a drill bit) for aligning a workpiece to the bit. The tool has a bit grip or a bit clamp which may have a pair of bit grippers, an aligner, which may be a pointer supported by a pointer mount, a stylus or a laser... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967126 | Self-centering loading, indexing, and flipping mechanism for coinage and coin analysis An apparatus to locate a coin comprises a rotary platform configured to hold the coin and a plurality of coin contacting mechanisms, coupled to the rotary platform. ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7966734 | Tack strip cutter A tack strip cutter including a top blade holder and a bottom blade holder having a leverage handle for bringing the blade holders together with a leverage force. A splay inhibition guide on one of the blade holders prevents lateral movement of the blade holders whe... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7916281 | Apparatus for producing optical signatures from coinage An apparatus for producing scattering signatures from a coin comprises a platform configured to hold the coin and an electromagnetic radiation source configured to produce a beam directed toward a portion of at least one surface of the coin. The electromagnetic radi... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7878383 | Spring loaded set tool for hardwood plank staples A tool for driving a floor staple including an outer tubular body and a rod insertable into the tubular body. The tubular body has an end tip having angled surfaces and an inner bore. The rod is biased with the inner bore. The inner bore has a staple slot allowing a... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7837078 | Plank top set tool for hardwood plank staples A plank top set tool for driving hardwood staples including a body having an underside base surface which contacts a base top and an angled stop surface fitting over the vertical surface leading to the tongue base. Extending at a 45 degree angle through the block is... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7788812 | Carpet trimmer A carpet trimmer including a base, a pair of posts mounted on said base and a handle mounted on said base. A number of spacers are inserted over the posts and secured by fasteners. A blade holder holding a pair of blades and including a blade holding face and a wall... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7739802 | Undercut saw An undercut saw including a housing, a motor within said housing, a drive shaft rotated by said motor, and a blade mount mechanically linked to said shaft such that a circular saw blade mounted on said mount is rotated when the motor rotates the drive shaft. A fixed... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7739801 | Undercut saw An undercut saw including a housing, a motor within said housing, a drive shaft rotated by said motor, and a blade mount mechanically linked to said shaft such that a circular saw blade mounted on said mount is rotated when the motor rotates the drive shaft. A fixed... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736108 | Structural blind anchor bolt An anchor assembly having a nut which is pivotably connected to a sleeve which is slideable along a rod housing. The nut is pivotable to and from a position in vertical alignment with rod housing and a position perpendicular to the rod housing in which a threaded nu... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7723649 | Vacuum thermal annealer A vacuum thermal annealing device is provided having temperature control for use with various materials, such as semiconductor substrates. A vacuum is used to remove air and outgas residual materials. Heated gas is injected planar to a substrate as pressure is quick... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7722012 | Tail section for carpet stretching tool A tail section for a carpet stretching tool. The carpet stretching tool is the type having a carpet engaging head, an elongate body, a tail section and a lever mechanism allowing extension of the elongate body. The tail section includes a first leg and a second leg,... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7712631 | Method for liquid dispensing using a dispense head A liquid dispensing device including a dispense head configured to be placed and secured onto a bottle of liquid in a manner which enables the liquid to be dispensed. The dispense head includes a stopper having gas inlets and a liquid intake tube. A gas intake and a... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7706642 | Methods and devices for moving optical beams A method and device for moving optical beams including a conduit and an attached, independently movable structure that moves the conduit with up to 6 degrees of freedom both controlled and restricted as required. This structure may include a conductor positioned by ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7701242 | Method and apparatus for array-based electrical device characterization An electronic circuit to determine current-voltage characteristics of a plurality of electronic devices under test. The electronic circuit is comprised of a plurality of individual test cells, each of the plurality of test cells is configured to electrically couple ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7681784 | Container with integral foldable locking closure A container with an integrated foldable closure system containing a secure locking mechanism. The container is provided with an upper edge divided by a series of mountain and valley folds into a set of triangular and quadrilateral panels. When the panels are folded ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7658199 | Work cubicle cover A work cubicle cover is described, designed to be positioned between one or more light fixtures providing room lighting in a human work space defined by a cubicle in the room. The cover is made up of a pliable sheet of mesh screen held in position over the work cubi... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7564968 | Voice containment device for a telephone A telephone voice containment device is described. It includes a housing which is shaped to receive a voice pick-up mechanism of a telephone in order to capture the voice utterances to be picked up by such phone, and at the same time prevent the voice utterances fro... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7511228 | Printed circuit board A printed circuit board including a substrate, a plurality of traces on the substrate and a solder mask over the conductive traces. Apertures in the mask expose a plurality of connective pads on the substrate. The mask creates grooves which surround the mounting pad... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7451961 | Tail section for carpet stretching tool A tail section for a carpet stretching tool. The carpet stretching tool is the type having a carpet engaging head, an elongate body, a tail section and a lever mechanism allowing extension of the elongate body. The tail section includes a first leg and a second leg,... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7389603 | Modular sign post A modular signpost including a first section, a second section that mounts onto the first section, and a third section that mounts onto the second section. The first section includes a ground mounting structure, a base tube and a guide tube. The second section inclu... | 06/24/2008 |
| D567541 | Guitar stand | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356932 | Carpet trimmer A carpet trimmer including a base, a pair of posts mounted on said base and a handle mounted on said base. A number of spacers are inserted over the posts and secured by fasteners. A blade holder holding a pair of blades and including a blade holding face and a wall... | 04/15/2008 |
| D562986 | Magnetic arm band | 02/26/2008 |
| D562503 | Treat dispensing animal training device | 02/19/2008 |
| 7256370 | Vacuum thermal annealer A vacuum thermal annealing device is provided having a temperature control for use with various materials, such as semiconductor substrates. A vacuum is used to remove air and outgas residual materials. Heated gas is injected planar to a substrate as pressure is qui... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7237781 | Mechanics chair with side tray A creeper chair having a frame, a seat and at least one side platform flanking said seat. The platform includes a product-retaining holder in any combination of number, sizes and shapes to secure various products and supplies or tools to said platform. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207450 | Beverage holder device A drink holder device having a ground support, a leg extending from the ground support, and a plurality of arms extending from the leg. The arms are movable between a raised and a lowered position. At the end of each arm is one or more beverage holders. A lock holds... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7203074 | Electronic circuit building block Electronic Circuit Building Blocks are mechanically connected to each other to form larger circuit boards using a mechanical bridge connector. The Electronic Circuit Building Blocks include female interlocking elements formed on its edges, and the mechanical bridge ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201387 | Telescoping skateboard A telescoping skateboard having a telescoping member, a toe positioning location on one end of the telescoping member and a heel platform at the other end of the telescoping member. A front wheel assembly is attached to the front of the telescoping member and a rear... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188724 | Case for vinyl roller tool A rolling tool case for holding and transporting a tool. The case includes two sections which are jointed to enclose the tool body in an interior cavity. The handle of the tool extends through an opening hole in the top of the case. The tool's handle may be gripped ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7189331 | Centrifuge adapter An adapter for use with a centrifuge. Features of the adapter allow for less friction during extraction of the adapter and separation efficiency by preventing disturbances to the separated materials. In addition, the adapter includes features that support the walls ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7134677 | Foldable scooter A foldable scooter including a support device onto which a steerable front wheel is mounted and a rear carriage. The carriage is connected to the support device at the front of the carriage. The carriage is provided with at least one wheel at the rear. The carriage ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118522 | Centrifuge adapter An adapter for use with a centrifuge. Features of the adapter allow for less friction during extraction of the adapter and separation efficiency by preventing disturbances to the separated materials. In addition, the adapter includes features that support the walls ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7101209 | Test socket A test device for testing integrated circuits includes a lid and a base joined at a hinge and secured together with a latch. Within the base is some form of socket body that electrically connects the integrated circuit under test to the item the socket is mounted to... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7057973 | Method and device for measuring cavitation A method, probe, and system for detecting presence of cavitation in a fluid and measuring cavitation density and intensity of a specific locale in the fluid. A first cavitation void and associated energy perturbation, produced in a first fluid, moves within the firs... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052412 | Load transfer arm for putter A golf putter is disclosed having a hosel body, including a hosel arm extending over a top surface of a putter head from a hosel connector region of the top surface, which is above a striking area, the striking area having portions that may or may not include a “s... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7016087 | Photon efficient scanner A system for optical interrogation of a sample adaptable for multiple wavelength illumination and multiple wavelength fluorescent or luminescent light collection, wherein the illumination wavelength profile and the light collection profile may overlap. In the system... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004113 | Animal training harness A dog harness including a non-sliding neck and body strap joined at location on the back of the dog when worn by a dog. A slider is also affixed at this location. A stop strap extends through the slider, through a first fader loop on the body strap, through a second... | 02/28/2006 |
