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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7870711 | Switch assembly for flip-up mower deck A mower deck is selectively coupled to the front of a propelling vehicle. The deck includes an electric mowing height adjustment assembly to permit the user to vary the cutting height of the mower deck. The deck is movable about a lift shaft from a generally horizon... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7773812 | Method and system for performing searches and returning results based on weighted criteria A method and system are provided for comparing a focal product with several comparison products. First, selecting a focal product and several attributes relating to the focal product and the comparison products, standardizing and weighting the attributes, and determ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7769794 | User interface for a file system shell A file system shell is provided. One aspect of the shell provides virtual folders which expose regular files and folders to users in different views based on their metadata instead of the actual physical underlying file system structure on the disk. Users are able t... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7743334 | Dynamically configuring a web page An approach to dynamically adding and removing items from a web-application list module is provided. The approach includes configuring a web page without changing to another web page, and operating a configuration program in a web browser. A user may change various ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7631461 | Roofing product possessing thermal expansion relief characteristics A roofing member provides improved thermal expansion relief characteristics when mounted adjacent to other roofing members in laterally extending courses on a roof surface. According to one arrangement, the roofing member has a main body with top and bottom surfaces... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7577632 | Updating estimated process runtime Systems and methods for updating estimated process runtimes are provided. Initially, an estimated runtime for a process, the estimated runtime being based on a default value or at least one previously recorded actual runtime, is received. An actual runtime of the pr... | 08/18/2009 |
| D583870 | Telescoping writing implement storage case | 12/30/2008 |
| 7458021 | System and method for author-driven template switching in the development and modification of web pages A system and method for authoring web pages that permits a user to select a schema for the web page and a template for visually rendering the web page. Once a web page has been visualized and published, a second template may be used to revisualize the web page witho... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7413245 | Linkage mechanism for use in motion furniture This invention is related to a mechanism for use in motion furniture that reduces the complexity and links of typical linkage mechanisms. The mechanism has a base plate and a footrest mechanism. The mechanism also includes a seat support link coupled to the footrest... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7398462 | Common text framework A common text framework for application programs having documents of primarily text and input devices for entering and editing text of such documents is disclosed. The framework provides for the interaction of applications and handlers for input devices, and include... | 07/08/2008 |
| 6029355 | Device for cutting soil sampling tubing A device for longitudinally cutting tubing is comprised of a block presenting an engaging surface for receiving tubing, blades and protective guards both coupled to the block and both extending beyond the engaging surface, and a handle coupled to the bloc... | 02/29/2000 |
