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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152123 | Tank retaining apparatus A tank retaining bracket having a rotating head for selectively receiving and securing a tank to the bracket having a mounting cup preferably of nylon which adapted to abut and hold a cylindrical tank in an inverted position in a positively engaging manner. The moun... | 04/10/2012 |
| D657232 | Firestopping bushing made from two separate identical parts | 04/10/2012 |
| 8134290 | Emission filaments made from a rhenium alloy and method of manufacturing thereof A new Rhenium alloy usable for improving the performance of emission filaments used in mass spectrometers or other similar scientific instruments, which is made by adding low level concentrations of Yttrium Oxide to Rhenium of less than 10%. This new alloy has demon... | 03/13/2012 |
| D653461 | Positively engaging helmet bracket with set back | 02/07/2012 |
| D652776 | Automated retractable step apparatus | 01/24/2012 |
| D652321 | Display packaging with insert for multiple writing instruments | 01/17/2012 |
| D650178 | Planar positively engaging helmet bracket | 12/13/2011 |
| D650170 | Helmet holding bag | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066032 | Apparatus for instantaneously terminating movement of flow material through a conduit An apparatus for rapidly terminating of the flow of any fluid or particulate material through a conduit responsive to predefined dangerous conditions. A particular application will terminate fuel flow through a large fuel supply conduit in a racing vehicle responsiv... | 11/29/2011 |
| D645505 | Notepad with integrally mounted writing instrument | 09/20/2011 |
| 7992682 | Ladder storing apparatus for use with an emergency vehicle A mechanism for facilitating the storage of ladders in the upper area on the outside of an emergency vehicle which includes the capability of moving of the ladder to a lower deployed position to facilitate immediate access thereto by emergency workers such as fireme... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7975978 | Positively engaging mounting apparatus for securely and detachably retaining of a cylindrical tank A releasable mounting apparatus for securely retaining of a cylindrical tank in an inverted vertical position adjacent to a seat back assembly of an emergency vehicle including a foot plate and a top clamping assembly between which a tank receiving zone is defined f... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7950532 | Bracket assembly for positively engaging a helmet A mounting bracket configuration with two lower mounting locations and an optional upper mount and a flexibly resilient securement strap attachable thereto to securely retain a helmet such as those used by firefighters securely in place against a mounting surface su... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7886515 | Process for manufacturing yarn made from a blend of fibers of cotton, nylon and silver The present invention provides a novel process for making yarn from a unique combination of fibers of cotton, nylon (preferably nylon6) and silver and a process for forming this yarn utilizing a unique sequencing of individual steps. The final yarn product is extrem... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7882688 | Process for manufacturing yarn made from a blend of polyester fibers and silver fibers A unique formulation for yarn from a novel combination of fibers of polyester and silver which is made by a special manufacturing process including proprietary individual steps. The formed yarn product is durable and useful and can be used to make various fabrics an... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7871043 | Method for parachute reefing control A method for controlling the drag area growth of a parachute canopy during airborne descent with sensors attached to the payload for facilitating modification of the schedule of release of a parachute canopy reefing mechanism. A control processor is included that ca... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7856775 | Thermal insulation and sealing means for a safing slot A construction for effectively fireproof sealing of the gap between the floor of a building and an exterior wall construction wherein the exterior wall construction comprises a curtain wall configuration utilizing an interior panel module design. The insulating syst... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7841372 | Apparatus for hardening the head area of a wooden baseball bat An apparatus for hardening the hitting head area of a wooden baseball bat by compressing of the wooden fibers on the surface thereof which includes a base housing assembly with a track and a carriage assembly with a rail member. The rail member and the track are eng... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7797893 | Apparatus for reinforcing and firestopping around a duct extending through a structural panel An angular flange for reinforcing and firestopping in the annulus between a structural panel such as a wall, ceiling or floor and a duct extending therethrough. The prefabricated angular flange includes a first flange leg to be secured to the duct and a second flang... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7780372 | Flow restricting member A device for restricting flow through a curb inlet opening defined in a street storm drain by secure positioning a face plate extending thereover. Multiple flow slots are defined extending through the face plate to allow limited flow therethrough. The face plate is ... | 08/24/2010 |
| D620783 | Externally activated mounting bracket | 08/03/2010 |
| D618987 | Positively engaging tank mount bracket | 07/06/2010 |
| 7731477 | Insulated housing apparatus for use with an attic fan An insulated enclosure apparatus for use with an exhaust fan such as an attic fan which includes an upper frame through which air can exhaust and a lower frame for receiving air passing thereinto. The outer portion of the frame includes an upper frame and the lower ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7703720 | Method and apparatus for parachute reefing control An apparatus for controlling the drag area growth of a parachute canopy during airborne descent with sensors attached to the payload for facilitating modification of the schedule of release of a parachute canopy reefing mechanism. A control processor is included tha... | 04/27/2010 |
| D614022 | Display container | 04/20/2010 |
| 7694474 | Method and apparatus for firestopping around a water closet drain pipe in a vertical floor opening A firestopping device which is held between the flange of water closet flange assembly and the floor surrounding the opening containing the drain pipe which includes a securement section positioned therebetween for being held in place and an intumescent section exte... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7685792 | Apparatus for enhancing reinforcing and firestopping around a duct extending through a structural panel An angular flange for reinforcing and firestopping in the annulus between a structural panel such as a wall, ceiling or floor and a duct extending therethrough. The prefabricated angular flange includes a primary angular flange leg to be secured to the duct and a se... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7655852 | Single reed woodwind musical instrument mouthpiece apparatus and method A mouthpiece assembly for a woodwind musical instrument that holds an associated reed includes (1) an elongated mouthpiece body defining an air conduit means extending therethrough for providing a supply of air to facilitate playing of a woodwind musical instrument;... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7596914 | Universal firestopping collar assembly A collar positionable about a panel penetrating member for sealing therearound and particularly for firestopping therearound which prevents the flow of smoke and may include an intumescent component for expansion during exposure to heat. A collar assembly is usable ... | 10/06/2009 |
| D601076 | Positively engaging tank mount integrally formed within a seat back | 09/29/2009 |
| D599872 | Walking stand for a child | 09/08/2009 |
| 7578480 | Reefing apparatus for controlling the inflation of a gliding wing parachute A reefing apparatus for controlling inflation of a gliding wing parachute which has a generally rectangular or trapezoidal canopy with four outer corners. The reefing mechanism includes a primary reefing loop with four supplemental reefing loops movably secured ther... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578099 | Protective enclosure apparatus temporarily attachable to a utility pole base A protective enclosure apparatus detachably securable with respect to a utility pole base having utility apparatus such as wires, cables and support structure extending therefrom. The enclosure includes a base with an access opening attachable directly to the utilit... | 08/25/2009 |
| D597194 | Flow restricting member | 07/28/2009 |
| D594297 | Adjustable roller aligning apparatus | 06/16/2009 |
| 7137479 | Powered ladder storage apparatus for an emergency vehicle An automatically movable storage apparatus for retaining a ladder on top of an emergency vehicle and facilitating movement thereof to a deployed position extending downwardly and rearwardly therefrom selectively to make the ladder available for usage. After usage th... | 11/21/2006 |
| D591622 | Sports signaling device | 05/05/2009 |
| 7523590 | Intumescent firestopping apparatus and method A firestopping apparatus for providing a fire barrier in a construction barrier. The apparatus is comprised of a sleeve within which there are located intumescent pads that are oriented to form a confinement area therebetween to accommodate various penetrating membe... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7503535 | Mounting bracket for detachable holding of a cylindrical tank A bracket for holding of cylindrical tanks such as emergency breathing tanks adjacent to a wall surface or behind a seat surface in a detachable manner with positive engagement released by an operative release line. An upper and lower securement strap are secured to... | 03/17/2009 |
| D585011 | Ladder storing apparatus for use with an emergency vehicle | 01/20/2009 |
