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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142375 | Automated infant massager An automated infant massager has a base for supporting the infant and a plurality of first movable massage elements structured to underlie a portion of the infant. At least one motor is employed for effecting reciprocating movement of the first movable massage eleme... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7063381 | Furniture and clothing support/hanging arrangement A garment support assembly which is adapted to be fitted to a backrest of a seat is described. The seat backrest includes a rear face and a forward face against which a user's back can rest when seated. The assembly includes a support movable between a first stowed ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6992572 | Direction indicator system A direction indicator system and associated method for cyclists, joggers and other users includes one or more direction indicating elements and a cooperating sensor structured to sense the position of the direction indicating means such that when a direction indicat... | 01/31/2006 |
| D586640 | Bolt or nut tightening device | 02/17/2009 |
| 7488004 | Swivelable vacuum hose coupler of a grooming clipper vacuum attachment A swivelable vacuum hose coupler of a grooming clipper vacuum attachment includes a front attachment member attachable to a suction head of the vacuum attachment, a rear hose attachment member attachable to an end of a vacuum hose, and an annular swivel collar rigid... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7472770 | Hub unit for use in electrically movable wheels and vehicle comprising the hub unit A hub unit for use in electrically assisted bicycles is improved in an effect to cool a motor incorporated in the unit. The hub unit has a motor 9 comprising a stator 3 and a rotor 4, and a hub 7 enclosing the motor 9 therein and r... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7467674 | Rock drilling equipment In a reverse circulation down-the-hole hammer assembly a having a axially extending central tube (30) for recovery of drilling debris, the central tube (30) has a downwardly facing abutment (32) and an upwardly facing upper end and is located ax... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7464432 | Weighted trowel with elongated handle Several embodiments of trowels which have an elongated handle and a pair of generally facing weights or a weight or weights and a connector between which a pair of blades are secured with one blade being of lesser height than the other to thereby resist undesired fl... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7439071 | Method of employing elevation of marinobufagenin in determining the presence of preeclampsia and related apparatus A method of determining the presence of preeclampsia is provided wherein a determination is made as to whether there has been a substantial elevation in marinobufagenin which may be a blood-derived or urine-derived and if such elevation does exist concluding that pr... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7428663 | Electronic device diagnostic methods and systems Diagnostic methods and systems for electronic devices are disclosed. Separate dedicated diagnostic software code and operating code are respectively executed in a diagnostic mode and an operating mode of an electronic device. A determination may be made as to whethe... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7419643 | Methods and apparatus for recovering gypsum and magnesium hydroxide products The present invention provides methods and apparatus for treating flue gas containing sulfur dioxide using a scrubber, and more particularly relates to recovering gypsum and magnesium hydroxide products from the scrubber blowdown. The gypsum and magnesium hydroxide ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7414973 | Communication traffic management systems and methods Communication traffic management systems and methods are disclosed. A threshold status of a communication traffic queue of a second communication traffic management device which is capable of receiving communication traffic from a first communication traffic managem... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7403803 | Recharging method and associated apparatus The present invention provides apparatus and an associated method for remotely energizing power storage devices. Energization may preferably be effected through the use of RF energy within frequencies of the wireless fidelity standards. The remote station preferably... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389409 | Electronic device configuration management systems and methods Electronic device configuration management systems and methods are disclosed. Configuration information for configuring at least one component of an electronic device is stored in a memory. A determination is made as to whether further configuration information capa... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7378047 | Method and apparatus for monitoring wall thickness of blow-molded plastic containers A method of inspecting wall thickness of blow-molded plastic containers includes providing a blow-molder having a plurality of molds and a plurality of associated spindles. The containers are inspected by impinging infrared light thereon and detecting the portion of... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7375450 | Hub unit for use in electrically movable wheels and vehicle comprising the hub unit A hub unit for use in electrically assisted bicycles has an improved effect to radiate heat from a stator. A hub (7) has inner teeth (66a) meshable with planetary gears (65) and a fixing support shaft (57) projecting from opposite ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7375637 | Methods and apparatus for reducing power consumption of an active transponder A transponder apparatus having an identifier associated therewith includes a receiver for receiving an RF signal transmitted by an interrogator, a power source and a processing unit that is operatively coupled to the power source and is capable of being in an inacti... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7373133 | Recharging method and apparatus The present invention provides apparatus and an associated method for remotely energizing power storage devices. Energization may preferably be effected through the use of RF energy from a base station, ambient energy or ultra-wide band energy. The remote station pr... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7341646 | Low energy method of pyrolysis of hydrocarbon materials such as rubber A low energy method of pyrolysis of rubber or other hydrocarbon material is provided. The hydrocarbon material is heated while maintaining a vacuum, using a clay catalyst. In an additional embodiment, also under a vacuum and optionally with or without the catalyst, ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341399 | Apparatus for controlling movement of flowable particulate material The present invention is directed toward various valving arrangements to control the flow of granular material. In one embodiment, a valve is provided which facilitates flow of the material in one direction, but resists flow in another direction. In another embodime... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7315004 | Motion-activated electrical switch A motion-activated electrical switch has a pair of spaced electrical circuits, each disposed on a support, and an electrical conductor interposed between spaced from and electrically insulated from the electrical circuits. An electrically conductive movable element ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311291 | Mailbox support post An elongated support post for a mailbox has a mailbox support arm secured to an upper portion of the support post and at least one anchor fin secured to a lower portion of the support post and projectingly outwardly therefrom. In one embodiment of the invention a pa... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287236 | Electronic device connectivity analysis methods and systems Techniques for determining and verifying connectivity in an electronic device from a representation of the electronic device are disclosed. Connectivity is determined by identifying electronic components and signals in the electronic device and providing an indicati... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275450 | Tightening torque measuring unit and torque indicating tightening device A tightening torque measuring unit (4) has an inner shaft (31) connectable to a first output shaft (12) of a tightening device main body (1) and an outer shaft (32) connectable to a second output shaft (13) of the body. The ... | 10/02/2007 |
| D551998 | Torque measuring device | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275583 | Apparatus for processing molten material An apparatus for processing molten material into a desired shape comprises a die or mold forming a cavity to receive molten material and to allow its solidification within the cavity. A source of vacuum is connectable to the cavity for sucking air out. A hollow afte... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7269123 | Wavelength selective coatings for optical disc security An optical disc for data storage includes a layer of color-shifting material. Light passing through the color-shifting layer will have a color determined by the various constructive and destructive interference of the various wavelengths after they have passed throu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7263742 | Mobile unit with drawers and detachable dust suction system The following invention refers to a mobile unit comprising a hollow container (5) fit for housing in a sliding manner at least one drawer (7), and a case (16), which can be detached in virtue of suitable hooking/unhooking means (15), cont... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258444 | Method and apparatus for screening for retinopathy A method of screening for retinal disease including directing a first light at a first portion of the retina, directing a second light at a second portion of the retina, measuring a first pupillary response of the eye as a result of the first light and a second pupi... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7235536 | Cellulose sulfate and other sulfated polysaccharides to prevent and treat papilloma virus infection and other infections The invention relates to the treating, inhibiting or preventing of certain infectious agents including papilloma virus and various vaginitis-causing microbes by employing cellulose sulfate and other sulfated polysaccharides. In one embodiment, the method involves pr... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234733 | Device for regulating the suction flow in a flexible connection pipe between a tool for machining surfaces and a machining dust suction unit A device for regulating the suction flow in a flexible connection pipe between a tool for machining surfaces and a machining dust suction unit. The device includes a tubular terminal connector fitted with internal threading for attaching the flexible pipe and at lea... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7228183 | Method of data communication with implanted device and associated apparatus Apparatus and method of communicating data employing current pulses transmitted by an implanted device through living biological tissue to an external device. The method also contemplates transmission of current pulses from the external device through living biologi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226914 | Cellulose sulfate and other sulfated polysaccharides to prevent and treat papilloma virus infection and other infections A method for treating and preventing various infections, including papilloma virus and fungal and parasitic infections is provided. In particular, an effective amount of a sulphated polysaccharide, such as cellulose sulphate and dextran sulphate are administered to ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222499 | Closed loop air conditioning system A closed loop air conditioning system for an aircraft includes a compressor stage including at least one power driven compressor, for compressing working fluid, a first expansion turbine over which compressed working fluid is expanded and cooled, a first heat load h... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7195604 | Massage machine with recess having a bottom wall and opposite side walls that are inflatable An object of the invention is to provide a massage unit wherein means for massaging the affected part of the person to be treated is provided with means for moving the affected part so as to give massage to a desired position. The massage unit of the inventio... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179533 | Fabrication of quartz-clad carbon nanotube bundles To develop a method of fabricating carbon nanotube bundles clad in a quartz sheath with high temperature and chemical resistance. The microcrystalline carbon nanotube sample in powder form is vacuum-sealed within a quartz tube sheath and heated to the softeni... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179438 | Methods and apparatus for recovering gypsum and magnesium hydroxide The present invention provides methods and apparatus for treating flue gas containing sulfur dioxide using a scrubber, and more particularly relates to recovering gypsum and magnesium hydroxide products from the scrubber blowdown. The gypsum and magnesium hydroxide ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169840 | Floor covering adhesive In a process for the manufacture of aqueous floor covering adhesives without the addition of solvents, high-boiling solvents, or plasticizers and with the use of a non-carboxylated styrene/butadiene (SBR) dispersion and of an agent providing initial adhesion, a melt... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7153377 | Method of separating admixed contaminants from superalloy metal powder A method is provided for separating superalloy metal powder from contaminants, such as process-produced contaminants, by enhancing the magnetic properties thereof in a carburizing atmosphere followed by magnetic separation of the contaminants from the superalloy met... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147549 | Plate with deflector for machining surfaces The present invention describes a plate comprising a mono-block body through which a plurality of holes pass, and a deflector that covers at least the external part of the upper surface of said mono-block body. The mono-block body is made up of a rigid support sunk ... | 12/12/2006 |
