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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D640390 | Storm shelter | 06/21/2011 |
| 7926156 | Valve keeper installation tool Valve keeper pliers that facilitate the installation of the two-part valve keepers in an internal combustion engine, the pliers comprising jaws and handles with a pivot point therebetween, at least two grasping pins per keeper projecting outwardly from a shoulder st... | 04/19/2011 |
| RE40933 | Apparatus for flow detection, measurement and control and method for use of same A flow sensor having an inlet and an outlet comprising: a plate moving in response to fluid flow therethrough, being displaced further as flow increases; a sensor for determining moving plate's position and creating an electronic signal related thereto; a biasing me... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7592921 | Apparatus for flow detection, measurement and control and method for use of same A system for distinguishing between a fire sprinkler water flow and a domestic use water flow by supplying water to a dwelling through a multipurpose piping system to at least one domestic use and at least one fire sprinkler and providing a means for distinguishing ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7428800 | In-ground shelter An improved shelter of the type having a front wall, a back wall, two opposing side walls, a bottom and a top defining a substantially rectangular box with an opening defined in the top, a flat lid adapted to cover the opening, a roller means for alternately rolling... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7221281 | Apparatus for flow detection, measurement and control and method for use of same A flow sensor having an inlet and an outlet comprising: a plate moving in response to fluid flow therethrough, being displaced further as flow increases; a sensor for determining moving plate's position and creating an electronic signal related thereto; a biasing de... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7028446 | Construction layout stripping having a plurality of pairs of uprights thereon A construction layout stripping and method for laying out construction members or framing members at a fixed distance interval from one another. The construction layout stripping comprises: first, a pliably, non-elastic elongated base; and second, repeating units di... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004525 | Combination livestock trailer and travel trailer A combination livestock and travel trailer includes a trailer frame having wheels, a base floor and an upper ceiling, living quarters in the front portion of the trailer having a living floor above the base floor and a ceiling in common with the upper ceiling, a liv... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6914531 | Apparatus for flow detection, measurement and control and method for use of same A flow sensor having an inlet and an outlet comprising: a plate moving in response to fluid flow therethrough, being displaced further as flow increases; a sensor for determining moving plate's position and creating an electronic signal related thereto; a biasing me... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6741179 | Apparatus for flow detection, measurement and control and system for use of same An improvement flow sensor of the type having inlet and outlet ports, a moving plate unit for moving in response to fluid flow through the sensor, a sensor unit for sensing the movement of the moving plate and creating a signal related to its location, and biasing u... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6685120 | Hay bale separating apparatus and method The present invention related to devices for mechanically separating hay bales. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices intended to flake rather then shred or grind bales. The invention is of the type having a horizontal main frame, a ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6587286 | Circular prism light capacitor The present invention comprises of a circular prism having beveled periphery and center faces cooperating with multiple other prisms to form a light capacitor. The present invention allows a user to collect and hold the light in a storage-type device for ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6370514 | Method for marketing and redeeming vouchers for use in online purchases A method for marketing and redeeming vouchers (meaning gift certificates or coupons) for use in online purchases is disclosed. The method includes the use of a centralized voucher server for processing transactions. A purchaser may buy a gift certificate ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6333695 | Apparatus for flow detection, measurement and control and method for use of same in a fire sprinkler system An apparatus for flow detection, measurement and control and method for use of same in a piping and/or fire sprinkler system. The apparatus combines a flow sensor for creating an electrical output proportional to flow through therethrough with a bypass me... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6333689 | Apparatus and method for water flow fire alarm An apparatus and method for a flow-based fire alarm. A bypass system is provided to allow sufficient water flow where a pressure drop, particularly in a residential or multi-purpose piping system such as a water softener is encountered, by providing an al... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6268572 | Portable wheelchair scale adaptor platform The present invention is a wheelchair scale adapter comprising a substantially planar platform defining a cut out near a center and side walls and a rear wall respectively projecting upwardly therefrom, and having legs adjustably attached thereto for prov... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6239708 | Apparatus for water flow measurement An apparatus for a flow-based fire alarm. A bypass system is provided to allow sufficient water flow where a pressure drop, particularly in a residential or multi-purpose piping system such as a water softener is encountered, by providing an alternate, lo... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6222625 | Adjustable laser string square The present invention relates to an apparatus for designating and marking an area. The apparatus consists of a hanger for suspension to a string line. Attached to this hanger is a brace which supports a pivoting laser source. This laser source may be rota... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6206612 | Apparatus for preventing contamination of a fresh water source by grey water to be land applied An apparatus for preventing the contamination of a fresh water source by grey water to be land applied, the apparatus comprising a source of grey water, a source of fresh water, a mixing tank having inlets for fresh and grey water as well as outlets for m... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6202911 | Belt mounted golf accessory organizer A golf accessory organizer to be attached to a golfer's pants or belt. The golf organizer defines various pockets and storage elements therein for receiving a plurality of golf-related articles, such as golf balls, tees, score pencils, divot repair tools,... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6197263 | Automobile air freshener The invention is an air freshener for use in automobiles, having a base-power unit and a detachable fragrance dispersing unit. The fragrance dispersing unit has a heating element disposed therein and is adapted to receive standard replaceable gel-scent ca... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6170361 | All-in-one tire repair tool A tire repair plug installation tool that can be used from the outside without requiring the tire to be removed from the rim upon which it is mounted. An all-in-one tool which contains all of the various parts required to effect a repair in a tubeless tir... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6151765 | Method for converting a fixed seat back to a seat back/console The present invention provides a method and apparatus for converting a fixed middle portion of a vehicle seat into a selectable seat back or arm rest. The apparatus is a "t-bar" which is inserted into the hollow tubing which supports the seat back. Once t... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6081196 | Apparatus and method for multipurpose residential water flow fire alarm A multipurpose residential plumbing and fire sprinkler system or, more simply, a multipurpose piping system ("MPS") is a system for providing water to both domestic uses (e.g., showers, sinks, toilets) and to sprinklers for fire protection. The invention ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6070343 | Trailer-type floating snow plow An adjustable grading device attaching to a vehicle rear towing hitch having a grading blade for grading or snow removal and integrated wheels for transport.... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6045221 | Eyeglasses clip The present invention incorporates a spectacle clip for attaching eye glasses to a user's garments. The present invention overcomes disadvantages of prior art devices by improving the aesthetic and functional characteristics of the clip. The clip can be e... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6004470 | Apparatus and method for coolant/tramp oil separation An apparatus and method for separating a first liquid phase from second liquid phase and entrained air and solids. More particularly, the apparatus removes tramp oil, metal shavings and other solids from coolant used in metal-working machines. The apparat... | 12/21/1999 |
