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Patent No. 6745394

Ballistic resistant body covering

A ballistic resistant body covering for protecting the torso, groin and neck area from ballistic missiles.

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Attorney: Thompson; Paul M.


Number of patents: 52
Last date: May 22, 2012

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NumberTitleIssue Date
8181470Thermal energy storage and cooling system utilizing multiple refrigerant and cooling loops with a common evaporator coil
Disclosed is a method and device for a refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with multiple condensing units utilizing a common evaporator coil. The disclosed embodiments provide a refrigerant-based ice storage system with increased reliability,...
05/22/2012
D659599Trailer hitch alignment apparatus
05/15/2012
8109107Mixed-phase regulator
Disclosed is a method and device to efficiently regulate flow of refrigerant while maintaining a sealed chamber in systems providing stored thermal energy for use during peak electrical demand. A mixed-phase regulator replaces the thermostatic expansion valve used i...
02/07/2012
8104697Fluid spray control device
Disclosed is a method and device for fluid handling relating to controlling and directing the water streams from spray devices utilizing multiple liquid streams to produce an effluent that enhances a user's perception of spray performance. In the disclosed embodimen...
01/31/2012
D649025Attachable hanging device
11/22/2011
D646209Gooseneck hitch alignment device
10/04/2011
D637362Animal watering device
05/03/2011
D636710Trailer hitch alignment device
04/26/2011
D636190Automobile safety seat
04/19/2011
7914562Method and apparatus for lateral reduction and fusion of the spine
A method and device are provided for reducing abnormal vertebral orientation using a fixation plate that is used in conjunction with a positioning tool to reduce spinal deviation and properly position and secure adjacent vertebrae for fusion of the spine. The disclo...
03/29/2011
D629878Air conditioner with integrated thermal energy storage
12/28/2010
7854129Refrigeration apparatus
Disclosed is an apparatus that provides refrigerant based energy storage and cooling. When connected to a condensing unit, the system has the ability to store energy capacity during one time period and provide cooling from the stored energy during a second time peri...
12/21/2010
D629529Ultraviolet sanitizer
12/21/2010
7827807Refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with enhanced heat exchange capability
Disclosed is a method and device to increase the cooling load that can be provided by a refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with an improved arrangement of heat exchangers. This load increase is accomplished by circulating cold water surround...
11/09/2010
7793515Thermal energy storage and cooling system with isolated primary refrigerant loop
Disclosed are a method and device for a refrigerant-based thermal storage system wherein a condensing unit and an ice-tank heat exchanger can be isolated through a second heat exchanger. The disclosed embodiments provide a refrigerant-based ice storage system with i...
09/14/2010
D623029Sanitizing cutting board
09/07/2010
D622406Toothbrush and razor sanitizer
08/24/2010
7770296Optical system and method of centering a tree within a tree spade
Disclosed are an optical system and method for centering a tree within a tree spade apparatus that is mounted to a vehicle. Typically, the center point of the tree spade is difficult to align with the axis of the trunk of the tree. The present embodiments describe a...
08/10/2010
D620847Wheel truck assembly
08/03/2010
D620578Shoe sanitizer
07/27/2010
7690212Mixed-phase regulator for managing coolant in a refrigerant based high efficiency energy storage and cooling system
Disclosed is a method and device to efficiently regulate flow of refrigerant while maintaining a sealed chamber in systems providing stored thermal energy for use during peak electrical demand. A mixed-phase regulator replaces the thermostatic expansion valve used i...
04/06/2010
D611715Bathing and transfer chair
03/16/2010
7661660Method and apparatus for aeration of a fluid
Disclosed are a method and system for providing improved aeration of a fluid that is propelled though a pump to efficiently transfer oxygen and other gasses to a liquid body. In addition to the aeration, circulation of the liquid body may be performed to provide add...
02/16/2010
7658950Material for treating mammalian joint maladies by biological fluid transplantation
Disclosed is a product and method for transplanting biological fluids into a host animal (including humans) that have been collected from donor animals. These biological fluids have been purified and processed so that they are acellular, sterile, pathogen free, and ...
02/09/2010
D602859Thermal energy storage module
10/27/2009
D600301Portable storage shelter for diving equipment
09/15/2009
7575213Article and method for hanging items from I-joist beams
Disclosed are a method and device for a hanging device that is used to support ductwork, pipes, wiring, conduit and the like from support beams such as I-Joists. The disclosed embodiments take advantage of I-joist geometry and utilize the flanges of the joist to pro...
08/18/2009
D597642Thermal storage air conditioner
08/04/2009
7547453Method of production of material for treating mammalian joint maladies by biological fluid transplantation
Disclosed is a product and method for transplanting biological fluids into a host animal (including humans) that have been collected from donor animals. These biological fluids have been purified and processed so that they are acellular, sterile, pathogen free, and ...
06/16/2009
7506385Submersing bathing and transfer chair
Disclosed is an apparatus for a bathing and transfer chair that provides a stand alone wheeled chair that is configurable to engage a stand alone base, adapted to engage a bathing tub and lower the level of the chair thereby submersing the user in the bath water. Th...
03/24/2009
7503185Refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with enhanced heat exchange capability
Disclosed is a method and device to increase the cooling load that can be provided by a refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with an improved arrangement of heat exchangers. This load increase is accomplished by circulating cold water surround...
03/17/2009
D585326Holiday ornament hanger assembly
01/27/2009
7421846Thermal energy storage and cooling system with gravity fed secondary refrigerant isolation
Disclosed are a method and device for a refrigerant-based thermal storage system wherein a condensing unit and an ice-tank heat exchanger can be isolated through a second heat exchanger. The disclosed embodiments provide a refrigerant-based ice storage system with i...
09/09/2008
D571687Holiday ornament hanger assembly
06/24/2008
7363772Thermal energy storage and cooling system with secondary refrigerant isolation
Disclosed are a method and device for a refrigerant-based thermal storage system wherein a condensing unit and an ice-tank heat exchanger can be isolated through a second heat exchanger. The disclosed embodiments provide a refrigerant-based ice storage system with i...
04/29/2008
D565439Sprinkler head leveling and adjustment device
04/01/2008
D550831Duct hanger
09/11/2007
7223422Method of treating mammalian joint maladies by biological fluid transplantation
Disclosed is a product and method for transplanting biological fluids into a host animal (including humans) that have been collected from donor animals. These biological fluids have been purified and processed so that they are a cellular, sterile, pathogen free, and...
05/29/2007
D540452Ice storage air conditioner
04/10/2007
D538412Heat exchanger support
03/13/2007
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