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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152030 | Valve wrench assembly kit for restoring purposed function to a compromised aerosol container A valve wrench assembly restores functionality to an aerosol container by being selectively and removably attachable the annular container rim adjacent the container outlet, which has been damaged or otherwise compromised, and by opening the valve of the compromised... | 04/10/2012 |
| D657017 | Trigger for aerosol container discharging apparatus | 04/03/2012 |
| 8123112 | Self-locking security mechanism with universal mounting funnel for coin operated machine A self-locking security mechanism for coin-operated machines. This mechanism consists of two units. The first unit mounts inside a coin-operated machine in alignment with the coin chute for receiving coins passing through the first unit. A second unit has a flexible... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8007214 | Container securement device A container securement device enables a user to secure a cargo container to a carrier deck. The device includes a base having a projecting shear block received in the lock-actuating opening of the container. A shaft-mounted head rotates between an unlocked or loadin... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7946012 | Apparatus for installing a waster disposer sink mount An apparatus and method enhances installation of a waste disposer mounting assembly at a drain-received sink flange. The apparatus comprises a carriage guide, a carriage assembly, and a spring-actuable notch stop. The carriage guide comprises a hooked end, a handled... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7945971 | Hat with hair-gathering feature A hair-gathering hat construction comprises a hair-gathering aperture, which hat construction essentially comprises a crown portion, a brim portion, and hat cinching structure for cinching the crown and brim portions against the head of a user for effecting a proper... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7941949 | Multi-flag label A multi-flag label label-links a primary container to at least one secondary container. The multi-flag label comprises multiple layers and multiple regions intermediate its length. A back cut separates a first layer into unequal segment lengths. A transparent second... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7935163 | Filtering device for diesel engine exhaust gas A filtering device for diesel engines is based on metal foams. In order to achieve high filtration efficiency with low pressure drop using deep bed filtration metal foams, a radial flow concept is used based on a “porosity gradient”. The foams can also be coated... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7896593 | Latch device for securing cargo containers together and/or to vehicle decks An improved cargo container securement device includes a housing defined by a base which forms a planar surfacing thereabout on which cargo container corner fittings rest in applied relation on the container relative to the supporting structure or platform involved.... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7886964 | System and method for personalized e-commerce A system allows consumers the ability to remotely transmit order and/or payment preference data to a vendor to facilitate sales transactions. A personal transmitter or key fob functions to transmit a signal to the vendor when the customer approaches the vendor, whic... | 02/15/2011 |
| D628395 | Medical certificate display mat | 12/07/2010 |
| 7870933 | Portable hammock assembly A portable hammock (kit) with artificial limb assembly enables a user to selectively support a vertical load adjacent a select vertical support structure. The artificial limb assembly comprises a pair of compression members and first and second tension members. Each... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7837046 | Coupler carrier with improved lug structure for railroad cars A self-lubricating, non-metallic type F coupler carrier improves upon state of the art railroad car coupler carrier arrangements. The coupler carrier is mounted within a cage, which coupler carrier comprises certain structures formed from an ultra high molecular wei... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7814677 | Dryer extension and method of drying an object A dryer extension assembly connects with a hand-held dryer for dispensing heated air beyond an exhaust outlet of the dryer. The extension assembly is constructed from one or more interconnectable tube sections, an adapter section, and a stand section. Each tube sect... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7814629 | Strut spring compression apparatus A spring-compression apparatus for facilitating maintenance of a strut assembly comprises a guide member, a carriage assembly, and a spring-channeling assembly. The guide member comprises a first member end and a second member end. The carriage assembly comprises a ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7814560 | Online publishing portal for controlling brand integrity An online publishing portal enables geographically-spaced common-brand users to publish locale-specific, content-controlled messages. The online publishing portal provides selective access to pre-constructed, digital, plate-ready macrotemplates. A dynamic document s... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7812255 | Electrical junction box with fastener knockout feature and method A Chicago-style plenum-type electrical junction box provides an air impermeable barrier between a box support structure and a junction enclosure. The junction box includes a base plate and a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall extending from the base plate such tha... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7774863 | Combination hat-bag A combination bag-hat contains bag-hat-received matter and comprises a body assembly, a continuous hat-to-bag cinching cord, and a continuous open end-encircling cord. The body assembly comprises a cord-concealing, intermediate fabric layer, and a matter-containing,... | 08/17/2010 |
| D621601 | Quad cane | 08/17/2010 |
| 7774223 | System and method for scheduling location-specific services A system for scheduling a location-specific service appointment, the system comprising a communication network, a target service location, a desired service type, a service provider grouping, and an availability calendar. The communication network interconnects data... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7771517 | Filtering method A fluid filter is preferably constructed from a relatively thick batting of high loft, non-woven, fluid permeable fibrous material. The filter batting is then passed through a manufacturing device, which slices the batting in the vertical as to create two continuous... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7730758 | Vehicular frame straightening apparatus An apparatus straightens vehicular structure, and comprises a U-shaped main frame, a pair of lift tower assemblies, and a pull tower assembly. The length of the main frame comprises spaced attachment structure for attaching the pull tower assembly. The lift tower as... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7716735 | Method for controlling brand integrity in a network environment Certain methodology enables geographically-spaced common-brand users to publish locale-specific, content-controlled messages. The process provides selective access to pre-constructed, digital, plate-ready macrotemplates. A dynamic document server stores the macrotem... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7710224 | Electromagnetic relay assembly An electromagnetic relay enables current to pass through switch termini and comprises a coil assembly, a rotor or bridge assembly, and a switch assembly. The coil assembly comprises a coil and a C-shaped core. The coil is wound round a coil axis extending through th... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7695036 | Snow sweeping device A sweeping device effectively sweeps snow and the like from variously constructed stairs. The device comprises a handle and wedge-shaped sweeping element or block. The sweeping element is preferably constructed from semi-rigid material and comprises a top side, a bo... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7691224 | Thermal bonding method A thermal polymer-bonding method includes initially placing into contact certain polymer-based first and second solid media at a first junction. A first superficial portion of the first solid medium is liquefying through the application of thermal energy to the firs... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7686283 | High security gate assembly A gate assembly prevents keyless ingress into, and enables keyless egress from, a gated area. The gate assembly comprises a gate frame and a gate. The gate frame comprises rectangular or 360 degree frame structure for maintaining a planar gate-receiving area despite... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7677521 | Adjustable wall hanger assembly An adjustable hanger assembly comprises a hanger, a hanger mount, and a bracket assembly. The hanger comprises a first set of serrations, a center slot, and a hanger tab. The hanger mount comprises a second set of serrations, and a mount aperture. The hanger mount a... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7666077 | Paint booth arrangement and method for directing airflow A paint booth arrangement maximizes floor space and efficiency of a painting operation. The arrangement comprises an equipment enclosing structure and certain air handling equipment specifically configured within the structure. The structure comprises forward and re... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7659800 | Electromagnetic relay assembly An electromagnetic relay enables current to pass through switch termini and comprises a coil assembly, a rotor or bridge assembly, and opposing, balanced switch assemblies. The coil assembly comprises a coil and a C-shaped core. The coil is wound round a coil axis e... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7576276 | Percussion instrument spinner A percussion instrument spinner comprises a mounting structure having an integral swivel allowing the drum or instrument to rotate. The design is especially suited to marching bass drums. The spinner includes a locking mechanism in order to position the instrument's... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7554681 | System for controlling brand integrity in a network environment A system enables geographically-spaced common-brand users to publish locale-specific, content-controlled messages. The system provides selective access to pre-constructed, digital, plate-ready macrotemplates. A dynamic document server stores the macrotemplates and a... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7553289 | Method, apparatus, and system for bracing a knee A knee brace functions to extensionally center and thereby enhance patellar function. The brace comprises an upper bracket assembly, a lower bracket assembly, and certain torsional spring assemblies. The upper and lower bracket assemblies comprise leg-receiving brac... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7528722 | System and method for notifying a package recipient of package arrival A package delivery notification system and method notifies package recipients of a package's arrival. The method-enabling system comprises a package, a package recipient, a package carrier, first and second wireless communications devices, and a recipient setting. T... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7510358 | Container securement device and system A container securement device enables a user to secure a cargo container to a carrier deck. The device includes a base having a projecting shear block received in the lock-actuating opening of the container. A shaft-mounted head rotates between an unlocked or loadin... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7495161 | Drumhead tensioning system, apparatus, and method A drumhead tensioning and tuning apparatus comprises opposed carriage-like tensioning-tuning assemblies each of which comprises a drum gauge and a torque-supplying implement for selectively rotating head tensioning rods of a drum assembly. The tensioning-tuning asse... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7484918 | Container securement device and system A container securement device enables a user to secure a cargo container to a carrier deck. The device includes a base having a projecting shear block received in the lock-actuating opening of the container. A shaft-mounted head rotates between an unlocked or loadin... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7482717 | Servo actuator with self positioning rotor and method A linear actuator is provided with an integral permanent magnet, brushless motor capable of axial, self adjustment of the rotor position within the stator for field weakening. Axial displacement of the rotor within the stator allows for significantly improved speed ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7470167 | Combination monitoring and entertainment system for children A dual functioning system for enabling a user to selectively monitor and entertain a subject comprises an entertainment system and a surveillance system. The entertainment system comprises a visual display, signal-delivering circuitry, signal-inputting hardware, and... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7462046 | Device for restricting unauthorized access to electrical receptacles A receptacle shroud and shroud removal tool coact to selectively restrict unauthorized access to a channel-bound electrical receptacle. The receptacle shroud comprises a channel-engaging wall and a receptacle cover. The receptacle cover comprises a tool-receiving ap... | 12/09/2008 |
