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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161814 | Self-calibrating capacitive transducer for determining level of fluent materials A capacitive transducer for detecting the level of liquids and other materials has one or more antenna probes connected to an integrated chip normally associated with touch-screen displays. Each antenna probe operates independently and senses the level condition of ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8122874 | Detachable quiver mount assembly for archery bows A detachable quiver mount assembly comprises a bow mounting portion connectable to an archery bow and a quiver mounting portion releasably connectable to the bow mounting portion. At least one of the mounting portions includes at least one magnet for attracting and ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8037853 | Internal combustion engine with electronic valve actuators and control system therefor A valve assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a stationary permanent magnet assembly having at least one permanent magnet for generating a permanent magnetic field and a movable coil assembly having at least one coil of electrically conductive material... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7997132 | Capacitive sensor assembly for determining relative position A capacitive sensor assembly for detecting relative movement or position between objects, such as liquid level in a tank or reservoir, movement of one machine component with respect to another, and so on, includes one or more antenna probes connected to an integrate... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7963164 | Capacitive sensor assembly for determining level of fluent materials A capacitive sensor assembly for measuring a level of fluent material in a container includes an electronics section for receiving and processing signals and an antenna probe operably associated with the electronics section. The antenna probe has an electrical condu... | 06/21/2011 |
| D633409 | Jewelry ring head | 03/01/2011 |
| 7739825 | Illuminated sighting device An illuminated sighting device includes an elongate light collector having one end defining a sight point that faces rearwardly for viewing by a user. The light collector is formed such that light can be gathered along its length and transmitted to the one end. The ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7621565 | Container mounting assembly A mounting assembly for holding and moving a propane cylinder between a first operational position and a second lower loading/unloading position with respect to a support structure of a forklift is provided. The mounting assembly includes a base member adapted for c... | 11/24/2009 |
| D603288 | Jewelry ring head | 11/03/2009 |
| 7574810 | Illuminated reflective sighting device An illuminated sighting device includes a reflective sight component mounted within a sight window. Light emitting elements are vertically arranged for projecting vertically stacked sight points or dots onto a reflective surface of the sight component which can be s... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7562486 | Self-illuminated sighting device An illuminated sighting device includes a capsule with an integrally formed lens that is adapted to face rearwardly for viewing by a user. An elongate light collector is positioned within the hollow interior of the capsule and is formed such that light can be gather... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7508316 | Portable interactive islamic prayer counter An interactive electronic prayer counter that indicates a current or completed Rakah of a plurality of Rakat performed by a user during an Islamic ceremonial prayer includes a display for indicating a prayer or Rakah count, a first proximity sensor for sensing when ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7448350 | Internal combustion engine with electronic valve actuators and control system therefor A valve assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a stationary permanent magnet assembly having at least one permanent magnet for generating a permanent magnetic field with a radial component and a movable coil assembly having at least one coil of electric... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7270093 | Internal combustion engine with electronic valve actuators and control system therefor A valve assembly for an internal combustion engine includes a stationary permanent magnet assembly having at least one permanent magnet for generating a permanent magnetic field with a radial component and a movable coil assembly having at least one coil of electric... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258270 | Compact electronic unit with display An electronic unit for storing and displaying information includes a case, a computer having storage capability for electronically storing information and a processor for generating display signals corresponding to the stored information. A display screen is mounted... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7259383 | Optical transducer for detecting liquid level An optical transducer for determining the presence or absence of liquid or the like in a reservoir includes a housing with a hollow interior and an optical probe that extends through the housing. The optical probe has a central axis, a proximal end positioned in the... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7191940 | User programmable interactive display device and method A method for transferring data from a user station to a portable electronic display device includes providing one or more data sets, linking the data sets together in a predetermined sequence for accessing the data sets, and providing each data set with one or more ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7161165 | Optical transducer for continuously determining liquid level An optical transducer for determining liquid level within a container includes a sensing probe having a first elongate measurement face and a second elongate measurement face that converges toward the first measurement face. A light source is positioned for directin... | 01/09/2007 |
| D534913 | Interactive display card | 01/09/2007 |
| 7109857 | Brake light warning system for safety helmets and method of operation A brake light warning system for safety helmets includes a transmitter module adapted for mounting to a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, and a receiver module adapted for mounting to a safety helmet. The transmitter module is configured to continuously transmit a tran... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109512 | Optical transducer for detecting liquid level and electrical circuit therefor An optical transducer for determining the presence or absence of liquid or the like in a reservoir includes an electrical circuit with a pulse generator and processing electronics to filter out ambient light and compensate for temperature changes. A comparator circu... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7079037 | System and method for indicating liquid level condition An indicator for displaying either low liquid level or satisfactory liquid level conditions within a tank includes a sensor for detecting the liquid level conditions, a photodetector for detecting an ambient dark condition, a pair of indicator lights for indicating ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048310 | Swickle connector and assembly A swickle connector includes a connector body with an inlet end and an outlet end that is adapted for engagement with a sealing member of a sampling device or the like. The outlet end of the connector body includes a central axis. A clamping seat is associated with ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6937819 | Optical viewing system and adaptor therefor An optical viewing system includes first, second and third image modifying devices together with an adaptor assembly for connecting the image modifying devices together. The adaptor assembly has first and second clamping portions. The first clamping portion is conne... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6872933 | Optical transducer An optical transducer comprises a light source for emitting radiant energy, a base member, and an elongate light collector positioned for receiving radiant energy from the light source. The elongate light collector comprises a tunnel formed in the base member and a ... | 03/29/2005 |
| D492747 | Rear sight for firearms | 07/06/2004 |
| 6734651 | Battery backup system with remote switch for actuating backup battery A multiple battery system for a vehicle comprises a primary battery; a reserve battery electrically connectable to the primary battery; and a control unit with a relay switch electrically connected between the primary and reserve batteries. The relay switch is opera... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6557255 | Method of constructing a transfer panel assembly A panel assembly for transferring fluids from one location to another comprises a panel structure with openings, a nozzle projecting through each opening and a sleeve affixed between the nozzle and its respective opening. Each nozzle includes a tubular po... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6551093 | Mold assembly for a container closure A mold assembly for a container closure includes a mold portion with a stripper ring adapted for engaging a shoulder of the closure, and a threaded core having an external, asymmetrical helical thread defining an internal, asymmetrical helical thread of t... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6491175 | Single piece closure for a pressurized container A closure for a container with a neck portion and an external helical thread formed on the neck portion includes an upper wall and a skirt formed integrally with and extending generally downwardly from the upper wall. An internal helical thread is formed ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6484535 | Adjustable jewelry assembly An adjustable jewelry assembly comprises a releasable clamping device and an elongate flexible member, such as a necklace or bracelet chain, that is releasably secured to the clamping device. The elongate flexible member forms a loop portion at one side o... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6478313 | Wheel suspension system for in-line roller skate There is provided a suspension for the wheels of an in-line roller skate, the suspension comprising a frame connectable to the boot of the skate, the frame having a pair of parallel spaced-apart rails extending in the longitudinal direction of the skate, ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6449419 | Optical viewing system and clamping device therefor An optical viewing assembly and system for transferring image information from one image modifying device to another image modifying device. The optical viewing assembly includes a first image modifying device connected to a second image modifying device ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6427925 | Prefabricated railway track system A system for embedding a pair of rails of a railway track comprises a pair of field panels adapted for positioning opposite each other at outer sides of the rails and a gauge panel adapted for positioning between the rails. Each field panel has a side sur... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6390427 | Universal bracket assembly for accessories A bracket assembly for connecting a cup holder or other accessory to a bar or other support structure includes first and second telescoping bracket portions that fit around and clamp to the support structure. One of the bracket portions includes a connect... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6333512 | Optical gauge for determining the level of a medium in a container An optical gauge for measuring the level of a liquid in a container comprises an elongate, tubular member with a central bore. A light source is positioned for projecting radiant energy into the bore along a length of the tubular member. An elongate light... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6254143 | Transfer panel assembly and method of construction A panel assembly for transferring fluids from one location to another comprises a panel structure with openings, a nozzle projecting through each opening and a sleeve affixed between the nozzle and its respective opening. Each nozzle includes a tubular po... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6246049 | Optical transducer An optical transducer includes a light source, a fluorescent-doped fiber optic spaced from the light source for receiving radiant energy from the light source, and a light blocking member interposed between the fiber optic and the light collector. A photo... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6210242 | Pedal-powered watercraft A pedal-powered watercraft comprises a unitary hull having an upper wall extending from a bow portion to a stern portion of the watercraft and a pair of spaced hollow sponsons located on either side of the upper wall. The upper wall together with inner wa... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6205688 | Jewelry display device The jewelry display device comprises a base portion and a display portion bearing an image, such as an image of a person. Openings, such as apertures and slits, adapted to accept and retain items of jewelry are positioned in the display portion such that ... | 03/27/2001 |
