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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7413096 | Beverage container having a squeeze-actuated self-sealing valve A beverage container includes a squeeze-actuated self-sealing valve. An actuation mechanism is disposed between inner and outer walls of the cup portion. The actuation mechanism is acted upon by squeezing the beverage container. The actuation mechanism moves a slidi... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7401960 | Light emitting diode headlamp A light emitting diode headlamp capable of low beam and high beam functions. The light emitting diode headlamp assembly comprises high-flux light emitting diodes, a reflector subassembly, a first and second light transmissive member, and a heat sink. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7278447 | Co-axial solenoid actuator An actuator assembly comprised of: a first coil and a second coil, each with a bore and a producing a magnetic flux when subject to an electric signal; a tube extending through the bores such that coils are coaxial; a magnetic pole piece within the tube and generall... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7246787 | Solenoid valve assembly A valve assembly comprised of a solenoid coil, having a coil bore, and being operative to produce a magnetic field when subject to an electric signal, a fixed magnetic pole piece within the coil bore, a generally cylindrically and axially translatable armature with ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244058 | Interior lamp A vehicle lamp assembly comprised of: a heat sink with at least one flange extending beyond the lamp assembly; a circuit board functionally engaging the inner surface of the heat sink and having a power supply circuitry; at least one light emitting unit electrically... | 07/17/2007 |
| D517371 | Beverage container with top | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003898 | Lumber sticker A lumber sticker for separating lumber, comprised of an elongated generally rectangular shaped block with sides shaped such that the lumber sticker will not come to rest on the sides. The lumber sticker has channels cut into the top and bottom surfaces, traversing t... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004714 | Method and apparatus for automatically loading socks, knee socks and the like onto forms An apparatus for automatically loading socks on forms (1) comprises a suction unit (20) at an inlet, a carousel (10) with several stations (2, 3, 4, 5), a positioning unit (30) of the sock (S), a tucking-up unit (40) and a p... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6895074 | Non-destructive process for continuously measuring the density profile of panels A method for nondestructively measuring the density of a panel, comprising the steps of: directing a collimated radiation beam at the panel at an oblique angle; passing the panel under the collimated radiation beam or passing the collimated radiation beam over the p... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6822372 | Apparatus, circuitry and methods for cleaning and/or processing with sound waves The invention utilizes a multiple frequency ultrasound generator driving a multiple frequency harmonic transducer array to improve cleaning and processing effects while eliminating damage to parts being cleaned. An AC switch and circuitry to modify the output of an ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6811287 | Single light-emitting diode vehicle lamp A vehicular lamp employs a single, high-flux light emitting diode as a light source, and is capable of performing stop, tail, turn and marker functions. The vehicular lamp can satisfy the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, as well as Society of Automotive En... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6804934 | Method for packaging disposable articles for parties, apparatus for carrying out this method and final package obtained A method to make packages of objects for celebrations or parties, such as paper cups, plates, cutlery, and napkins with graphical of figurative elements, i.e., identifying indicia, different from one another, an apparatus that carries out this method, and a package ... | 10/19/2004 |
| D496770 | Mailbox | 09/28/2004 |
| D496769 | Mailbox | 09/28/2004 |
| 6786692 | Method and apparatus for automatic pick up of hosiery articles from a container A method and apparatus for automatically picking up hosiery articles (20) from a container (7), e.g., socks, knee socks, and the like in which an actuator (4) comprised of a support (5), to which a grasping device (6) is suspended,... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6780598 | Method of identifying and locating immunobiologically-active linear peptides The present invention relates to identifying protein epitopes and more particularly to a novel method for identifying, determining the location, optimal length of amino acid residues and immunobiological potency of protein epitopes by fitting a hydrophilicity and/or... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6715732 | Proportional solenoid-controlled fluid valve assembly A proportional solenoid-driven valve control assembly contains a moveable, magnetic armature positioned adjacent to one end of a fixed pole piece that protrudes from a solenoid bore and is supported by means of a pair of flat suspension springs adjacent to the one e... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6689087 | Floating probe for ultrasonic transducers The present invention relates to a novel device with an ultrasonic based drill and corer. The invention uses ultrasonic and subsonic vibrations, which is produced by a frequency compensation coupler or free mass, to produce the hammering action with relat... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6678913 | Apparatus and method for cleaning film An apparatus for cleaning film comprising a mounting surface supporting: a first film core for holding film to be cleaned; a first film platter for supporting the first film core; at least one first guide member; at least one first particle transfer rolle... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6653789 | Multiregulator circuit and lamp This invention relates to circuits for operation over a range of voltages, more particularly for a vehicle lamp circuit that provides lighting over a range of voltages. The invention provides a circuit that allows the operation of an LED array lamp over a... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6654172 | Combined stop/turn/tail/clearance lamp using light emitting diode technology A tail/stop lamp assembly is disclosed that uses as a light source light emitting diodes, specifically SnapLEDs™. The tail/stop lamp assembly is composed of housing, a lens, and a SnapLED™ array. The lens is composed of six different optical units sur... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6629420 | Method and device for testing and diagnosing air-conditioning apparatus on vehicles A device for testing and diagnosing air-conditioning apparatus of a car in the preferred embodiment comprises an control unit (1), indicated as CPU and having a microprocessor; a first sensor (2) for measuring the low pressure LP upstream of the compresso... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6617760 | Ultrasonic resonator An ultrasonic resonator comprising a wire member with an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end further including a filler material disposed within the proximal end; a crimp screw with an annular end and a threaded end, t... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6612728 | Marker lamp with picture frame optics A marker lamp distributes light without the use of mirrors or reflectors. The marker lamp uses a combination of corner cube optics and intersecting cylindrical prisms on the lens, distributing light in accordance to the United States and the United Nation... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6604726 | Proportional solenoid-controlled fluid valve assembly without non-magnetic alignment support element A proportional solenoid-driven valve control assembly contains a moveable, magnetic armature positioned adjacent to one end of a fixed magnetic pole piece. The magnetic pole piece has a longitudinal axial pole piece portion, and a relatively thin, annular... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6552658 | Light emitting diode flashing directional warning lamp A light emitting diode directional flashing warning lamp, having a housing, a printed circuit board secured within the housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to the printed circuit board and operatively arranged to produce light which is di... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6462461 | Circuitry to modify the operation of ultrasonic generators An AC switch is created by switching devices to modify the output of an ultrasonic generator. The AC switch introduces a modification circuitry into and out of the output stage of the ultrasonic generator. The AC switch is placed in parallel with the modi... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6439571 | Puzzle This invention describes a puzzle comprising at least one fundamental unit. The fundamental unit comprises a cube with six faces. Each of the faces has two raised quadrants on diagonally opposite quadrants and two open quadrants on diagonally opposite qua... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6375563 | Ventilation temperature and pressure control apparatus A ventilation apparatus for a building with a roof is disclosed comprising a housing that has openings for exhausting or supplying air. The housing is fixedly secure to the building and covers an opening in the roof. A propeller fan with a motor resides i... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6354174 | Device for removing a tarp A tool for removing either clasped or snapped fasteners from tarps and canvases. The tool has at one end a hook which can be inserted into an opening between the clip and the rail on a clasped fastener. The tool is moved along the rail and twisted upwards... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6326471 | Immunogenic peptides of prostate specific antigen Peptides derived from prostate specific antigen (PSA) that correspond to the immunodominant epitopes found in the native antigen are disclosed. These peptides were identified using a method that predicts continuous, immunodominant epitopes. Anti-PSA antib... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6283274 | Cam tensioner for scraper blade assemblies The present invention describes a tensioner that automatically increases the effective torque on the support arm over time. The tensioner is comprised of a torsion cam engaging the support arm of the scraper blade assembly, a torsion cable engaging the ca... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6273401 | Method and apparatus for truck tarp loading The apparatus for covering large object typically comprises one fundamental unit, although a plurality of fundamental units may be used. The fundamental unit comprises four vertical support members, a top rectangular support frame, arms, a plurality of ha... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6273371 | Method for interfacing a pilot with the aerodynamic state of the surfaces of an aircraft and body interface to carry out this method Method, apparatus and sensors for directly interfacing a pilot (1) with the aerodynamic state of the surfaces of an aircraft, in particular allowing the direct sensorization of the conditions of the aerodynamic surfaces during the flight. The pilot (1) we... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6241604 | Ventilation temperature and pressure control apparatus A ventilation apparatus for a building with a roof. comprises a housing that has openings for exhausting or supplying air. The housing is fixedly secured to the building and covers an opening in the roof A propeller fan with a motor resides in and is fixe... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6193249 | Turning mechanism for tandem wheeled vehicles and vehicles employing the same A steering mechanism is provided for tandem wheeled vehicles. The steering mechanism employs casters that are capable of swivelling. The casters are attached to a base member and a pair of resilient members is used to provide control over the degree of sw... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6182291 | Hunting vest having reversible flaps The invention is a hunting vest that is comprised of a base fabric material. Flaps are provided on the front and on the back of the vest. The flaps have a camouflage color on one side, and a blaze orange color on the opposite side. The flaps are detachabl... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6183100 | Light emitting diode 360° warning lamp A light emitting diode warning lamp which meets selected Society of Automotive Engineers Standards; the invention comprises a housing, a printed circuit board secured within the housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to the printed circuit ... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6106401 | Fiberglass dasher board system This invention is directed to a structural laminate for use as a dasher board comprising a first layer of fiberglass, a layer of rigid foam made of polyvinylchloride, a first bonding layer operatively arranged to bond with the first fiberglass layer and t... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6098608 | Backsight assembly for hunting bow The subject back sight comprises a mounting member for mounting the backsight to the bow frame or to the front sight beneath the quiver mount, a support member extending from the mounting member, a first rod slidably engaged to the support member, a secon... | 08/08/2000 |
