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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181976 | Anti-binding spring mounting apparatus for vehicle suspension On a jackscrew used to adjust spring tension on the suspension of some vehicles, a bearing is provided to allow one or both spring cups (and hence one or both ends of the spring) to rotate freely relative to each other about the axis of the spring. This relieves und... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8110144 | Process for sterilization of and cyanoacrylate adhesives compositions and devices Disclosed are processes for sterilization of cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions, the compositions, comprising 2-cyanoacrylate ester monomers, so produced and a method for assaying the effectiveness of the sterilization process. The process comprises heating the adh... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8096154 | Combination door lock operable in poor visual conditions, and related method A door lock is openable by a key from outside and by a combination mechanism from the inside. The interior combination mechanism may alternatively be supplemented by a key mechanism. The combination is entered by positioning the hands of a simulated clock, an array ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7942652 | Bi-directional centripetally-powered reciprocating pump A reciprocating liquid or gas pump is driven by bi-directional force. A prime mover causes eccentric weights to rotate, which in turn cause pistons to be driven in linear paths under bi-directional force. This bi-directional force then drives opposing sets of piston... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7927266 | Trigger finger strengthening apparatus and method A finger strengthening device is a simulated handgun fitted with an adjustable spring-loaded trigger mechanism. The handgun simulation is selected to match the model of gun to be used, and the exertion required to pull the trigger is initially set at the maximum res... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7918621 | Applicator and tube dispenser for low and high viscosity adhesive components A tube dispenser for adhesive compositions and adhesive components is equipped with a sponge applicator device. The tube includes an upper neck body which is cylindrical with exterior threads so that the sponge applicator device may be attached. The sponge applicato... | 04/05/2011 |
| D618887 | Bib with tactile features | 07/06/2010 |
| 7673356 | Head and neck support apparatus A flexible tubular frame, comprising an upper section and a lower section, supports a person's neck and head for hygienic, therapeutic, or cosmetic purposes. The upper section has a depressed portion shaped for supporting a person's neck when the person lies within ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7640769 | Portable self-contained storage apparatus for biologicals A portable storage apparatus for biologicals has plural temperature-controlled compartments, each compartment having specially arranged shelves and sample trays or carousel bins. The device also has door-ajar annunciators and a built-in self-contained rechargeable p... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7596901 | Fishing rig drogue apparatus A drogue attachment consisting of two symmetrical shaped arms is affixed to one end of a shaft, that end of the shaft being attached to a fishing line. The other end of the shaft is tied to a leader, which is in turn tied to a baited or lure-equipped fish hook devic... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7546691 | Adjustable workpiece positioning apparatus A workpiece positioning apparatus comprises two sets of jaws mounted on a rigid elongate bar, the jaws being adjustable to provide repeatable spacing of any arbitrary distance between the jaw sets. When two pieces of lumber, such as wall studs, are inserted into the... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7334954 | Retractable felt tip pen with air seal system A retractable felt tip pen has a seal system that prevents air from drying out the felt between uses. The seal system can be actuated with one hand, and comprises two sealing devices that may be used in series in the pen or may be used alone. The first sealing devic... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7094008 | Power driver bit self-centering and positioning apparatus A portable combined clamp and bit guide assembly guides a bit, turned by a power driver, into the exact center between the opposing faces of the clamp. The clamp is designed to hold workpieces having substantially parallel edges and a substantially linear centerline... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6994408 | Hands-free product roll dispenser A hands-free paper product dispenser has two separate IR emitter and sensor circuits, one to feed paper product through the dispenser and the other to cut it, each interlocked to prevent one from running while the other is in operation. The length of paper dispensed... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6894625 | Service vehicle attachment warning apparatus An aircraft ground power unit (GPU) is equipped with a device that warns personnel with a flashing light and a siren when the unsafe condition exists of the GPU being connected to both the tug and the aircraft at the same time. Similar devices can be used on other t... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6872136 | Corn husking and shelling apparatus and method An ear of corn attached to a power driver such as a drill can be husked and or creamed in a two-step process without detaching the ear from the driver. The shelling device uses a spring-biased grater inside a tube to cut the kernels from the cob, and may be used alo... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6843432 | Personal hygiene cleansing apparatus A personal hygiene cleansing apparatus for use on the toilet is connected to hot and cold water supply lines in a bathroom. The water flows from these lines to a manually-controlled mixer for temperature control and then delivered to a hand-held spray gun. The appar... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6634260 | Anchored and screw assisted wrench tool A tool for adjusting extremely tight lug nuts, such as often found on tractor-trailer trucks, consists of a socket wrench pulled by a screw and anchored against another lug nut coaxial to the one being adjusted. A hand crank turns the screw, which in turn... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6626620 | Load retaining apparatus on a vehicle A flexible bag is equipped with grommets and cords enabling it to be placed over one end of a load of material and secured to a vehicle, thus preventing the load from shifting in transit. The bag is shaped to facilitate its placement on the load, and to c... | 09/30/2003 |
