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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167154 | Electrohydraulic leak compensation The invention relates to an electro-hydraulic leak compensating device for a mobile crane lowering brake system in an open hydraulic circuit with a hydraulic motor (5) coupled with a lifting unit (6,7), a lowering brake valve (4) and a mechanica... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8127949 | Crane backstay spreader A backstay spreader attachable between a pair of backstay sections on a crane includes first and second members each having a backstay section connector at a first end and a pivoting joint connector at a second end, the pivoting joint connectors being used to hold t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8104846 | Track connection system for mobile vehicles, including lift cranes A crawler has a track connection system. The crawler includes a crawler frame; at least one drive tumbler supported on the frame; a track made of a plurality of track shoes connected in series to produce a track having a first end and second end that can be connecte... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8075069 | Drive tumbler and track drive for mobile vehicles, including lift cranes A combination of a drive tumbler and a track includes a track made of a plurality of connected track shoes and a plurality of driven surfaces. The track is wrapped around the drive tumbler so that a plurality of the shoes are in contact with the drive tumbler. The d... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8048470 | Coated confectionary product A method of producing a confectionary product includes providing a chewy material and a candy material. The candy material includes a sweetener and is at least in part amorphous. The water activity of the chewy material is greater than the water activity of the cand... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038123 | Fluid handling device and method of making same A fluid handling device, such as a needlefree access device, includes a housing having an inlet and an inlet channel; and a flow control member comprising a combination outlet, biasing and piston member. The flow control member includes a piston section moveable bet... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7997432 | Trunnion transportation system and crane using same A mobile lift crane includes a carbody and at least four crawlers attached to the carbody, each crawler having a crawler frame attached to the carbody by a trunnion having an axis. The crawler frame is attached to the carbody so as to be able to pivot with respect t... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7992723 | Filter cartridge with inlet flow diffuser A filter includes filter media and a housing surrounding the media. The housing has an outlet and is sealed such that all fluid flow out of the outlet must first enter the cartridge and pass through the media. The housing has multiple inlet flow paths configured so ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7967158 | Mobile lift crane with variable position counterweight A mobile lift crane includes a carbody, a rotating bed, a boom, a moveable counterweight unit, at least one linear actuation device and at least one arm pivotally connected at a first end to the rotating bed and at a second end to the linear actuation device. The ar... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7954657 | Connection system for crane boom segments The boom includes at least a first and second boom segment each with a longitudinal axis and a first and second end, the second end of the first segment being coupled to the first end of the second segment, and at least one first connector on the second end of the f... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7928348 | Electromagnetic device with integrated fluid flow path Electromagnetic components are provided with a heat exchange mechanism. For example, a fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device, such as a motor, generator, transformer, solenoid or relay, includes one or more electrical conductors. A monolithic body of... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7802444 | Ice/beverage dispenser with in-line ice crusher An ice crusher is attached to an ice dispenser or to a combined ice and beverage dispenser. The ice crusher occupies minimal space in order to fit the dispenser into an existing space on a serving counter or in a beverage dispensing area. The ice crusher may also el... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7767243 | Combinations of cooling agents for use in confections A method of preparing a liquid flavoring composition includes combining menthol and at least one physiological cooling agent selected from the group consisting of N-substituted p-menthane carboxamides, acyclic carboxamides, menthyl succinate and combinations thereof... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7766176 | Mobile lift crane with lift enhancing attachment A mobile lift crane includes a central crane unit, a boom unit and a counterweight unit. The central crane unit has a carbody, moveable ground engaging members and a rotating bed mounted to the ground engaging members with a rotatable connection such that the rotati... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762412 | Mast raising structure and process for high-capacity mobile lift crane A mobile lift crane includes a carbody having moveable ground engaging members; a rotating bed rotatably connected to the carbody such that the rotating bed can swing with respect to the ground engaging members; a boom pivotally mounted on a front portion of the rot... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7754142 | Acid resistant austenitic alloy for valve seat inserts A high-carbon austenitic iron-base alloy with good corrosion and wear resistance, particularly useful for valve seat insert applications when corrosion resistance is required, comprises about 1.8-3.5 wt % carbon, about 12-24 wt % chromium, about 0.5-4 wt % silicon, ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7744071 | Safety relief valve having a low blow-down value and spring therefore A safety relief valve is provided that comprises a body comprising a chamber therein and an inlet and an outlet, the inlet comprising an inlet valve seat; a disk member closable on the inlet valve seat; and a mechanism in the body biasing the disk member to rest on ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7683509 | Electromagnetic device with open, non-linear heat transfer system Electromagnetic components are provided with a heat exchange mechanism. For example, a fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device, such as a motor, generator, transformer, solenoid or relay, comprises one or more electrical conductors. A monolithic body o... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7629716 | Electromagnetic device with closed heat transfer system Electromagnetic components are provided with a heat exchange mechanism. For example, a fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device, such as a motor, generator, transformer, solenoid or relay, comprises one or more electrical conductors. A monolithic body o... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628169 | Safety relief valve having a low blow-down value and spring therefore A safety relief valve is provided that comprises a body comprising a chamber therein and an inlet and an outlet, the inlet comprising an inlet valve seat; a disk member closable on the inlet valve seat; and a mechanism in the body biasing the disk member to rest on ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7624950 | In orbit space transportation and recovery system A preferred In Orbit Transportation & Recovery System (IOSTAR™) (10) includes a space tug powered by a nuclear reactor (19). The IOSTAR™ includes a collapsible boom (11) connected at one end to a propellant tank (13) which stores fuel... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7611590 | Wear resistant alloy for valve seat insert used in internal combustion engines This invention related to a high carbon and high molybdenum/tungsten martenisitic type iron base alloy with excellent hot hardness and wear resistance for making valve seat insert. The alloy comprises of 2.05-3.60 wt % carbon, 0.1-3.0 wt % silicon, 0-2.0 wt % mangan... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7611097 | In orbit space transportation and recovery system A preferred In Orbit Transportation & Recovery System (IOSTAR™) (10) includes a space tug powered by a nuclear reactor (19). The IOSTAR™ includes a collapsible boom (11) connected at one end to a propellant tank (13) which stores fuel... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7611096 | In orbit space transportation and recovery system A preferred In Orbit Transportation & Recovery System (IOSTAR™) (10) includes a space tug powered by a nuclear reactor (19). The IOSTAR™ includes a collapsible boom (11) connected at one end to a propellant tank (13) which stores fuel... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7588213 | In orbit space transportation and recovery system A preferred In Orbit Transportation & Recovery System (IOSTAR™) (10) includes a space tug powered by a nuclear reactor (19). The IOSTAR™ includes a collapsible boom (11) connected at one end to a propellant tank (13) which stores fuel... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7575199 | Orbit space transportation and recovery system A preferred In Orbit Transportation & Recovery System (IOSTAR™) (10) includes a space tug powered by a nuclear reactor (19). The IOSTAR™ includes a collapsible boom (11) connected at one end to a propellant tank (13) which stores fuel... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7566999 | Electromagnetic device with composite structure heat transfer flow path Electromagnetic components are provided with a heat exchange mechanism. For example, a fluid-cooled electromagnetic field-functioning device, such as a motor, generator, transformer, solenoid or relay, comprises one or more electrical conductors. A monolithic body o... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7563468 | Chewing gum packages with gum disposal accommodations The present invention provides a chewing gum package made from an outer package containing one or more pieces of chewing gum. The package includes at least one disposal sheet to wrap chewing gum cuds for proper disposal. The presence of the disposal sheet serves as ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7546928 | Mobile lift crane with variable position counterweight A mobile lift crane includes a carbody having moveable ground engaging members; a rotating bed rotatably connected to the carbody such that the rotating bed can swing with respect to the ground engaging members; a boom pivotally mounted on a front portion of the rot... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7533948 | Adjustable shelving system An adjustable shelf system for food equipment includes at least two front brackets, each having a base and a support member extending from the base. The support member has an outer edge and a series of vertically spaced notches. The front brackets are mounted such t... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7520489 | Fluid handling device and method of making same A fluid handling device, such as a needlefree access device, includes a housing having an inlet and an inlet channel; and a flow control member comprising a combination outlet, biasing and piston member. The flow control member includes a piston section moveable bet... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7508643 | System for overvoltage suppression for construction equipment An overvoltage suppression system is disclosed, such as for construction equipment, for protecting the construction equipment from overvoltages that may occur in day to day operations. An overvoltage suppression system for construction equipment may have a communica... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7484690 | In orbit space transportation and recovery system A preferred In Orbit Transportation & Recovery System (IOSTAR™)(10) includes a space tug powered by a nuclear reactor (19). The IOSTAR™ includes a collapsible boom (11) connected at one end to a propellant tank (13) which stores fuel ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7461818 | In orbit space transportation and recovery system A preferred In Orbit Transportation & Recovery System (IOSTAR™)(10) includes a space tug powered by a nuclear reactor (19). The IOSTAR™ includes a collapsible boom (11) connected at one end to a propellant tank (13) which stores fuel ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7416751 | Method of controlling release of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame in chewing gum and gum produced thereby The present invention includes a method for producing a chewing gum with a modified release sweetener selected from the group of N-substituted derivatives of aspartame, particularly neotame, as well as the chewing gum so produced. The modified release neotame or oth... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7364761 | Chewing gum containing physiological cooling agents and method of preparing A method for producing a chewing gum, as well as the chewing gum so produced, incorporates a physiological cooling agent, such as acyclic carboxamide, or combinations of physiological cooling agents. In another embodiment a combination of physiological cooling agent... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7337796 | Safety relief valve having a low blow-down value and spring therefore A safety relief valve is provided that comprises a body comprising a chamber therein and an inlet and an outlet, the inlet comprising an inlet valve seat; a disk member closeable on the inlet valve seat; and a mechanism in the body biasing the disk member to rest on... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7320743 | Method of making a tissue basesheet A method of imparting bulk and/or visual aesthetics to a tissue basesheet involves pressing the basesheet with a felt having a raised pattern on it so that the pattern becomes inherent in the sheet. A pattern is stitched into a carrier layer which is joined to a sub... | 01/22/2008 |
| D557797 | Circular tablet | 12/18/2007 |
| 7287671 | Beverage dispenser modular manifold A beverage dispenser modular manifold routes carbonated water and non-carbonated water to a plurality of outlet ports for dispensing water for mixing with syrup and dispensing a beverage. A selector allows a store owner or manager to set the manifold to dispense one... | 10/30/2007 |
