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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7396450 | Method of reducing amount of peroxides, reducing fuel sediments and enhancing fuel system elastomer durability, fuel stability and fuel color durability A reduction in the formation and presence of peroxides in low sulfur diesel fuels is obtained through the combination of those fuels with an organic nitrate combustion improver. The reduction in the amount of peroxides means that the fuel system elastomers will be m... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7379922 | Pricing model system and method A pricing model may be used by a decision maker in the evaluation of prices of numerous items to multiple customers. The present system and method facilitates targeted and strategic pricing decisions that increase profitability and avoid unnecessary risks in pricing... | 05/27/2008 |
| D564220 | Holder for an electronic device | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341447 | Delivering manganese from a lubricant source into a fuel combustion system The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for delivering manganese from a lubricant source into a fuel combustion system or to the exhaust therefrom. By the present invention, manganese from the lubricant will interact with phosphorus, sulfur, and/or ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332001 | Method of enhancing the operation of diesel fuel combustion systems A method of enhancing the operation of diesel fuel combustion systems in a combustion system includes supplying a fuel and additive that includes a manganese compound to a diesel fuel combustion system. The fuel is then combusted in the combustion chamber to produce... | 02/19/2008 |
| D561165 | Clock radio | 02/05/2008 |
| D554856 | Stemware holder | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279626 | Suspension device for strings on a stringed instrument The invention relates to an suspension apparatus for mounting a string on a stringed instrument. The apparatus has a base plate secured to the instrument, a shuttle slidably attached to the base plate, a saddle base attached to the shuttle and positionably adjustabl... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276094 | Mixed metal catalyst additive and method for use in hydrocarbonaceous fuel combustion system A hydrocarbonaceous fuel additive, fuel composition, and method all lower both carbon particulate emissions and improve slag properties in combustion systems including, for instance, utility furnaces and boiler systems. The mixed metal catalyst may include a transit... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270063 | Methods and apparatuses for removing mercury-containing material from emissions of combustion devices, and flue gas and flyash resulting therefrom A method of removing mercury or mercury-containing material from flue gas produced by a coal-burning main furnace includes feeding coal, which contains mercury or mercury-containing material, to a main furnace which produces flue gas. The method further includes fee... | 09/18/2007 |
| D549520 | Coffee maker base | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256303 | Method for producing alkylated cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyls A method for producing alkylated cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyls, in particular a method for producing methyl cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl. It involves a process for synthesizing organometallic compounds. Alkylated cyclopentadienyl manganese tricar... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253231 | Grafted multi-functional olefin copolymer VI modifiers and uses thereof A novel highly grafted, multi-functional olefin copolymer is provided comprising an additive reaction product of a method comprising reacting acylating agent with an olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight greater than about 1,000 in the presence o... | 08/07/2007 |
| D543770 | Coffee maker | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204864 | Combustible product and package A combustible product of various shapes and compositions efficiently and conveniently supplies heat, such as for outdoor cooking. The product includes a hollow cone of combustible material defining a substantially cone-shaped exterior, a substantially cone-shaped in... | 04/17/2007 |
| D539488 | Pet helmet | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192219 | Pier boot and method for sealing a crawlspace A pier boot is fabricated for installation around a pier in the crawlspace of a building. The pier boot includes a substantially impermeable polymer sheet. The polymer sheet has a flange portion and two or more slits therein. The slits define flap portions of the po... | 03/20/2007 |
| D538139 | Window display holder | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175594 | Ophthalmic sulcus speculum Devices in accordance with certain embodiments of the present sulcus speculum are designed to be placed into the sulcus of an eye to perform one or more of the following functions: evacuation of fluid, opening of the lids, and application of drugs such as anesthetic... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171467 | Out-of-band remote management station A computer network management system with an embedded processor, an analog communication means and a digital interface for network management provides a system for remotely and securely managing a network. Backup power in the form of an uninterrupted power supply, o... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7156819 | Flexion and extension device An orthotic device may be utilized to promote flexion or extension of a patient's wrist. At least one support member having a pivotal portion may be angularly positioned through the use of a tensioning member in conjunction with a hinge to effect the desired therape... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152751 | Lightweight shipping container A shipping container following the teachings of the present invention is made by an insert molding process. The walls and bottom are each formed with structural portions that form a frame and any necessary cross bracing. A fabric covers any opening between structura... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144196 | Biologically-dominated artificial reef An apparatus and method of reducing the effects of hydrodynamic forces of waves and water currents in coastal environments (e.g., oceans, and coastal, river, lake, and reservoir banks). The apparatus is an oysterbreak having two basic designs adapted to allow for th... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7048704 | Orthotic device An orthotic device has first and second, elongated support members. The support members are pivotally connected at their respective proximal ends. The device further includes a tensioning member. There are also first, second and third pairs of guides, each pair adap... | 05/23/2006 |
| D519400 | Jewelry pendant | 04/25/2006 |
| D514867 | Coffee maker | 02/14/2006 |
| D514865 | Coffee maker | 02/14/2006 |
| D514866 | Coffee maker | 02/14/2006 |
| 6964663 | Combination bone fixation/immobilization apparatus A combination bone fixation/immobilization apparatus is adapted to stabilize a patient's foot and ankle. A foot plate is adapted to have one or more transfixation wires or pins or screws fixed thereto. A substantially rigid leg support assembly is adapted to receive... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6962223 | Flywheel-driven vehicle A flywheel-driven vehicle is powered by an electric motor. The rotation of the flywheel is initiated and maintained by an electric motor, wherein the electric motor is powered alternatively by a plurality of batteries (or sets of batteries). A charger assembly is co... | 11/08/2005 |
| D507845 | Headlight cover | 07/26/2005 |
| 6897448 | Radiation detector A radiation detector includes a new and sensitive radiation sensor. The sensor includes a photo conductor cell. A substantially transparent cone optically coupled to the photo conductor cell, and a first layer of phosphor material coated onto the transparent cone. T... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6866646 | Supination/pronation therapy device An orthotic device promotes both supination and pronation of a patient's wrist. A forearm enclosure is adapted to substantially wrap around a forearm. A forearm support member is adapted to slidably receive the forearm enclosure wherein the support member wraps part... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6851413 | Method and apparatus to increase combustion efficiency and to reduce exhaust gas pollutants from combustion of a fuel A method and apparatus is disclosed for increasing combustion efficiency in internal combustion engines and external combustors resulting in increased fuel economy and reduced exhaust pollutants. The same principles and apparatus of the invention are used in the exh... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6843155 | Pattern cutting A method of cutting pattern pieces from a continuous roll of material comprising the steps of unrolling said material unto a rotating cylindrical cutting surface, and then cutting said material while said material is in rolling contact on said cylindrical surface du... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6824140 | Manway cover gasket The manway cover has a groove into which a gasket is adapted to be mounted. The groove has an inside diameter. The gasket has an annular metal insert having a top surface and bottom surface, and an inside edge and an outside edge and corresponding inside and outside... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6802422 | Sealed blister assembly A sealed blister assembly is made up of a plastic sheet and a plastic lid. The plastic sheet and plastic lid are joined together to form a impermeable seal. The seal is formed by engagement of an undercut in the plastic sheet and a shoulder in the plastic lid. A pla... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6790192 | Hand and wrist brace and kit A brace is adapted to be wrapped around the wrist and hand of a patient. The brace includes a flexible sheet that comprises a central palmar section, a first flap section connected to and disposed on one side of the palmar section, and second flap section connected ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6763811 | Method and apparatus to enhance combustion of a fuel The present invention relates to alternatively using magnetic or electric field devices to enhance combustion. More particularly, the present invention relates to alternatively using magnetic or electric field devices to enhance combustion and treat the correspondin... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761010 | Medication organizing system An improved medication organizing system for allowing patients to rapidly and easily prepare hermetically sealed dosage packages to set up their medication regime for a week, month, or longer period of time. The device includes seven hoppers to allow the patient to ... | 07/13/2004 |
