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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153082 | Sheet configured with a tessellated zipper pattern of identically shaped sensor elements and method of manufacture A sheet of sensors and a method of manufacturing such sheet of sensors. The sheet is configured with (A) a tessellated zipper pattern of identically shaped elements defining (i) a right longitudinal column consisting of a base portion of a right set of elements, (ii... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8111383 | Portable laser surveillance method of a point on a target A method for surveillance of a point on a target. A portable device is obtained, which includes: a laser range finder operable for measuring distances between the laser range finder and a target, an alarm operable for generating a perceptible signal, and a microcont... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109861 | Exercise device with varied gait movements An exercise device for performing a variety of movement patterns is provided, having an upper link pivotally mounted to a lower leg link and a foot support on a distal end of the lower leg link. A first transfer system is movably coupled to a frame and including a f... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8093055 | Calibration card for photoluminescent oxygen sensors A calibration tool for use in combination with a photoluminescent oxygen-sensitive working probe and an analytical instrument capable of reading the working probe. The calibration tool is effective for achieving two-point calibration of the analytical instrument, an... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8091271 | Blood-simulating fishing lure The blood-simulating fishing lure is a fishing lure having a chain of lightweight spherical elements or ball chain threaded through or attached to an artificial lure body, such as a float or plug, to simulate a bleeding or wounded baitfish as it moves through the wa... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8074683 | Valve system for a coulometric analyte sensing instrument A valve system that includes (i) first and second longitudinally facing members defining a gap therebetween in fluid communication with transversely offset first and second orifices through the members, (ii) a primary biasing means longitudinally biasing the members... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8042198 | Headguard with independently adjustable upper and lower bands A protective headguard comprising a front pad, rear pad and left and right, upper and lower bands. The front pad protectively covers at least a portion of a human forehead. The left and right, upper and lower bands extend in opposite lateral directions from opposite... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7996962 | Adjustable length rope clip system An adjustable length rope clip for tethering an animal or other object on a lead rope providing a predetermined length of rope to be released when pressure is applied. The rope clip for attachment to a lead rope, the clip having a arm element for positioning a lead ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7992506 | Harness for kiteboarding A kiteboarding harness and method of kiteboarding with the harness. The harness has a hook extending radially outward from the harness and slidably attached to the harness for lateral repositioning of the hook on the harness about the anteroposterior axis of a human... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7950246 | Assembly of abutting vacuum insulated panels arranged to form a retention chamber with a slip surface interposed between the panels The invention is an assembly of abutting vacuum insulated panels configured and arranged to form a retention chamber with a slip surface providing a low kinetic coefficient of friction interposed between the panels within the abutment areas. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7908936 | System and method for generating a gas sample of known and adjustable relative humidity A system and method for providing a destination point with a gas having a selectable known humidity. A gas having an initial relative humidity is alternately directed in accordance with a duty cycle along a wet path effective for humidifying the gas to provide a wet... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7905075 | Method of packaging thermally labile goods employing color-coded panels of phase change material A method of packaging thermally labile goods. The method includes the steps of (a) obtaining a legend correlating some thermally labile goods with a first color and other thermally labile goods with a second color, (b) locating the thermally labile goods to be packa... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7846045 | Pneumatic practice tee A pneumatic practice tee and method of practicing the striking of a sports ball with a striking instrument using the tee. The tee includes a base, a housing, a fan and an inflatable sleeve. The base supports the practice tee upon a horizontal surface. The housing is... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7766311 | Wireform locking device A device for providing rotational and axial locking capability using a wireform with at least one wrap. The device requires very low actuation forces. The wireform can be constructed with end features that provide a specific tension such that when the device is enga... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7721566 | Collapsible interconnected panels of phase change material An apparatus having a plurality of phase change material-containing wall panels. The wall panels have a thickness and sides. The wall panels define an inner major surface and an outer major surface. The sides of the wall panels are hingedly interconnected to define ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7654131 | Instrument for accurately measuring mass flow rate of a fluid pumped from a hermetically sealed container An instrument for accurately measuring mass flow rate of a fluid pumped from a hermetically sealed container, through attainment of a steady state mass flow rate, having a check valve positioned between a vacuum pump and a mass flow rate sensor. ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7631814 | Portable sports equipment scent dispersion apparatus An apparatus and method for dispensing air freshening odors for enhancing the drying and deodorizing of clothing and sporting equipment not easily laundered. A two-piece housing forms spherical structure retaining a aromatic element inside. Dispensing of the air fre... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7624623 | Instrument and method for detecting leaks in hermetically sealed packaging An instrument for detecting leaks in a hermetically sealed package. The instrument includes (i) a hollow needle, (ii) a mass flow rate sensor in sealed fluid communication with the lumen defined by the hollow needle, and (iii) a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump is in fl... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7624622 | Method of measuring the transmission rate of a permeant through a container and determining shelf life of a packaged product within the container A method of measuring the transmission rate of a permeant through a container and determining shelf life of product within the container based upon loss of the permeant through the container. The method includes the steps of (i) placing a sealed container containing... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7617977 | Ticketing system for personal rapid transit A ticketing system for a transportation network comprising (a) at least one ticket having trip data that includes at least one destination within a transportation network, (b) a vehicle for transporting an item along the transportation network, and (c) a ticket read... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7603802 | Display with movable components In one embodiment, a display comprising: a sleeve having a first guide; a movable member that moves in relation to the sleeve, the movable member having a second guide; and a slider slidably secured to the first guide and slidably secured to the second guide; whereb... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7581427 | Workspace analyte sensing system and method using a fan to move samples from the workspace to the sensor A system and method for sensing and reporting atmospheric analyte levels in a workspace. The system includes (i) a remotely located gas analyte sensor, (ii) a tube attached to the sensor and defining a lumen through which the sensor is placed in fluid communication ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7578208 | System and method for generating a gas sample of known and adjustable relative humidity A system and method for providing a destination point with a gas having a selectable known humidity. A gas having an initial relative humidity is alternately directed in accordance with a duty cycle along a wet path effective for humidifying the gas to provide a wet... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578170 | Instrument and method for detecting and reporting the size of leaks in hermetically sealed packaging An instrument for detecting leaks in a hermetically sealed package. The instrument includes (i) a hollow needle, (ii) a mass flow rate sensor in sealed fluid communication with the lumen defined by the hollow needle, and (iii) a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump is in fl... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7569128 | Coulometric water vapor sensor A sensor for detecting water vapor in a gaseous sample. The sensor comprises (a) an anode, (b) a cathode, (c) an electrolyte intermediate the anode and cathode, and (d) an inlet orifice through a central area of the anode or cathode through which the gaseous sample ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7568295 | Quilt tool The quilting tool has a transparent, parallelogram plate and a first set of guidelines. The plate has at least a first major surface, a second major surface, a first side, a second side parallel to the first side, a third side and a fourth side parallel to the third... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7553829 | Treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) can be treated by the administration of Δ5-androstene-3β-ol-7,17 dione and metabolizable precursors thereof. ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7523894 | Eaves trough support bracket An eaves trough support bracket which includes (a) a main beam having longitudinally spaced distal and proximal ends, laterally spaced first and second edges, and transversely spaced first and second surfaces, (b) a connection element extending in a first transverse... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7506643 | Crossbow device mount A device mount system is provided that is designed to mount a device used in hunting, such as a video camera, rangefinder, game caller or the like, to a crossbow. The mount system includes a device mount. The device mount has a support portion and a side portion. Th... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7500321 | Threading tool and method of threading A tool for facilitating threading of a flexible filament or sheet into a hole or opening. The tool includes (i) a filament or sheet guide having a longitudinally extending trough, and (2) an alignment system with (A) a first registration surface configured and arran... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7465717 | Process for releasing and extracting phosphatides from a phosphatide-containing matrix A process for releasing and extracting phosphatides from a phosphatide-containing matrix. The process includes (i) contacting the phosphatide-containing matrix with a solvent and a metal salt to release phosphatides from the matrix and form a phosphatide enriched so... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7455355 | User adjustable motorcycle seat cushion with independently inflatable and deflatable ischial support cell and gluteous support cell The invention is an inflatable seat cushion. The cushion includes inflatable cells, a pump, a flow control valve and tubing. The cells include at least one inflatable and deflatable first cell configured and arranged to support the ischial tuberosity bones of a huma... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7448986 | Exercise equipment with automatic adjustment of stride length and/or stride height based upon the heart rate of a person exercising on the exercise equipment The invention is an exercise device comprising (i) a frame, (ii) first and second foot supports operably associated with the frame for traveling along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame, (iii) a heart rate monitor, and (iv) a means... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7429027 | Self-flushing needle valve A needle valve with a hollow needle effective for permitting a portion of the fluid passing through the valve to flow throughout the valve and exit through any leaks in the valve, whereby any environmental fluid within the valve is displaced by the fluid passing thr... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422143 | Container having passive controlled temperature interior An apparatus for shipping articles under controlled temperature conditions, having a metallic article enclosure surrounded by a set of insulating panels, with a predetermined volume separation between the enclosure and the insulating panels, and the predetermined vo... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7392557 | Cushion with group of mutually inflatable and deflatable cells and system for selectively isolating one or more cells from the group for independent inflation and deflation An inflatable cushion having a group of mutually inflatable and deflatable cells wherein at least one cell in the group may be selectively and repeatedly included or excluded from the group for mutual inflation and deflation when included and independent inflation a... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7380346 | Tool for locating and marking placement of mounting pins A tool with a laterally and longitudinally extending open-sided channel, a protuberance projecting in a first transverse direction forward the front face of the tool and a second protuberance projecting in a second transverse direction rearward the rear face of the ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7360819 | Quick-release motorcycle windshield A windshield assembly comprising a windshield panel and a coupling assembly. The coupling assembly is configured and arranged for fixed attachment to the windshield panel and releasable attachment to a vehicle by means of an outwardly biased ball bearing and detent ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361122 | Exercise equipment with automatic adjustment of stride length and/or stride height based upon speed of foot support The invention is an exercise device comprising (i) a frame, (ii) first and second foot supports operably associated with the frame for traveling along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame, (iii) a means effective for sensing the spee... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7327394 | Attachment system for a video camera housing A video camera recorder that includes a main camera body, a camera mount member, a first mount member and a second mount member. The camera mount member is coupled to the main camera body. The camera mount member has a camera mount track portion. The first mount mem... | 02/05/2008 |
