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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7938312 | Carton with bag closures A carton for containing a bag having dispensable material therein. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a second end panel, a first side panel... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938257 | Blanks and methods for forming a beverage carrier from the blanks A beverage carrier including at least two cartons and a tray having a retractable handle for holding the cartons is provided. The cartons and the tray are each formed from blanks of sheet material. Each carton includes a first and second side wall, a top panel, a bo... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935645 | Lightweight high-tensile, high-tear strength biocomponent nonwoven fabrics A method of producing a nonwoven fabric comprising spinning a set of bicomponent fibers which include an external fiber component and an internal fiber component. The external fiber enwraps said internal fiber and has a higher elongation to break value than the inte... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934459 | Ergonomic workstation with raising and lowering elements Ergonomic workstations include devices with raising and lowering elements, such as tables and desks. The devices include one or more legs, and when more than one leg is present, each leg is substantially parallel to the other legs. Each leg is provided with a base f... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931701 | Composition for dyeing of cellulosic fabric The present invention provides a composition that permits spray dyeing of a cellulosic, such as cotton, fabric or garment. The composition includes a wetter, an alkali, a reactive dye, and water, and preferably a thickener. The present compositions are made by first... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931700 | Composition for dyeing of cellulosic fabric The composition that permits spray dyeing of a cellulosic, such as cotton, fabric or garment. The composition includes a wetter, an alkali, a reactive dye, a thickener, and water. The present compositions are made by first mixing together the wetter, reactive dye an... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931699 | Compositions for spray dyeing cellulosic fabrics Compositions are provided for spray dyeing of a cellulosic, such as cotton, fabric or garment. The compositions include a reactive dye, a wetter, an alkali, and water. The present compositions are made by first mixing the reactive dye, the wetter, and the water to f... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7928349 | Microwave food heating package with removable portion Various blanks are provided for forming sleeves, containers, and other constructs for heating, browning, and/or crisping of a food item in a microwave oven, and for holding and/or transporting the food item after heating. The various blanks, sleeves, containers, and... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927179 | Non-slip strap for an undergarment A brassiere shoulder strap has a layer of strap material having an inner surface with an inner surface area shape and an outer non-slip surface, and a support fabric having an inner surface and overlying the inner surface of the layer of strap material. The inner su... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926295 | Cooler box with handle round A blank, carton, package, and method for enclosing a plurality of containers in a carton is disclosed. The carton includes first and second top panels, first and second side panels, and a bottom panel. The top panels each include separation lines with one top panel ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7923669 | Insulating microwave interactive packaging An insulating microwave packaging material (200) is formed by bonding a microwave interactive material substrate (205) that creates sensible heat upon exposure to microwave energy to a second substrate (210) along bond lines (212) arrange... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923668 | Acoustic nacelle inlet lip having composite construction and an integral electric ice protection heater disposed therein An engine nacelle inlet lip includes both acoustic treatment and electric heating for ice protection. The inlet lip has a composite outer skin and a composite inner skin, with the composite outer skin having at least one integrated heater element embedded in the com... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7923559 | N-aryl diazaspirocyclic compounds and methods of preparation and use thereof Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of preparation and use thereof are disclosed. The compounds are N-aryl diazaspirocyclic compounds, bridged analogs of N-heteroaryl diazaspirocyclic compounds, or prodrugs or metabolites of t... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922560 | Brassiere cup and brassiere for women having unevenly sized breasts A brassiere cup, and a brassiere incorporating the brassiere cups, are provided. The brassiere cup includes an outer fabric layer, an inner fabric layer, and a first, inner layer of foam material positioned between the outer and inner fabric layers. The cup has a lo... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921966 | Linear acoustic liner A linear acoustic liner for an aircraft includes a cellular core having a first surface and an opposed second surface. A substantially imperforate back skin covers the first surface, and a perforate face skin covers the second surface of the core. The perforate face... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7920272 | Chirped coherent laser radar system and method A laser radar system using collocated laser beams to unambiguously detects a range of a target and a range rate at which the target is moving relative to the laser radar system. Another aspect of various embodiments of the invention may relate to a laser radar syste... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918385 | Carton with dispenser A carton having a dispenser with a removable dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is configured to be easily removed and to allow access to containers in the carton. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918384 | Carton with dispenser A carton having a dispenser with a removable dispenser panel. The dispenser panel is configured to be easily removed and to allow access to containers in the carton. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7915178 | Passivation of aluminum nitride substrates The present invention provides methods of protecting a surface of an aluminum nitride substrate. The substrate with the protected surface can be stored for a period of time and easily activated to be in a condition ready for thin film growth or other processing. In ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913897 | Carton with reclosable dispenser A carton includes a reclosable dispenser that allows a top end of the carton to be accessed and subsequently reclosed. The sides of the carton can be pressed together to vary the size of the dispenser opening. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913844 | Article carrier with retention features A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel at a first line of weakening, and a top retainer foldably connected to the top panel and the at least one side panel. The top... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909163 | Dispensing system for double stack carton The carton of this invention is capable of carrying the plurality of containers stacked upon their ends in two tiers with a unique dispenser that permits the dispensing of containers on their sides. The dispenser is formed in a top side wall and extends into the end... | 03/22/2011 |
| D634569 | Seat with interchangeable corner section | 03/22/2011 |
| 7905187 | Yarn feed system for tufting machines A yarn feed system, enabling the control of individual yarns to the needles of a tufting machine, and which system can be manufactured as a substantially standardized unit or attachment that can be removably mounted to a tufting machine. The yarn feed unit includes ... | 03/15/2011 |
| D634204 | Spray bottle | 03/15/2011 |
| 7900816 | Collapsible cooler pack with barrier film A collapsible cooler pack carton includes a barrier film on the cooler pack interior capable of retaining liquids in the cooler pack. The blank used to form the cooler pack can be provided with the barrier film and shipped or displayed as a flat partially assembled ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7900639 | Reconstituted tobaccos containing additive materials A reconstituted tobacco material incorporates an exogenous tocopherol or derivative thereof, such as in the amount of at least about 0.1 weight percent. A tobacco blend can be formed by combining reconstituted tobacco material incorporating such an additive with one... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7900637 | Device and method for the administration of a substance The present invention relates to an aerosol spray device (10, 20, 30, 40) for administration of a substance, specifically a substance having a disagreeable taste, such as nicotine, to the oral cavity of a subject; to an actuator (16, 26, 36, 46) includ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7900408 | Storm panel for protecting windows and doors during high winds A storm panel of high strength fabric is constructed, reinforced, and installed in such a way as to comply with the building codes as a large missile impact system. When not in use, the fabric can be rolled and stored and placed in an attractive cover without disass... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7897611 | Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for relieving pain and treating central nervous system disorders Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attent... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896943 | Frustum-shaped insulation for a pollution control device A preformed insulation mat is provided for use between the inner and outer end cone housing of a pollution control device. The preformed insulation includes a frustum-shaped mat. The mat is formed of primarily heat moldable, silica based glass fibers containing Al | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896160 | System for supplying tubular geotextile material for perforated drain pipes Tubular geotextile fabric is mounted on a collapsible supply cartridge, which may be shipped to a perforated drain pipe manufacturer, distributor, or retailer in collapsed form to save shipping space. Upon receipt by the manufacturer or the others, the collapsible t... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896148 | Apparatus for receiving and distributing cash The present invention relates to methods and systems for receiving and distributing currency. In particular, the present invention provides a novel apparatus for the inflow and outflow of a variety of currency. The systems of the present invention are capable of rec... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895722 | Method for assembling a crash-active head support The invention relates to a method for assembling a crash-active head support (1) of a vehicle seat, whereby the structure of the head support (1) is initially assembled from a rear and a front bearing shell and is then upholstered. The rear bearing she... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7893389 | Microwave food heating package with removable portion Various blanks are provided for forming sleeves, containers and other constructs for heating, browning, and/or crisping of a food item in a microwave oven, and for holding and/or transporting the food item after heating. The various blanks, sleeves, containers and o... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7891222 | Electronic locking system An electrically activated locking device is provided for use with an article of furniture of the type comprising a cabinet with an interior surface, at least one drawer in the cabinet moveable between an open position and a closed position, and a locking bar slideab... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887838 | Non-gelatin film and method and apparatus for producing same A film-forming composition comprising a hydrocolloid, a plasticizer, and water is described. A process and apparatus for producing a non-gelatin film comprising a hydrocolloid, a plasticizer, and water is also disclosed. The process includes combining at least one n... | 02/15/2011 |
| D632556 | Threshold sill cap carriage | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883772 | High strength, durable fabrics produced by fibrillating multilobal fibers A fabric including microdenier fibers is provided, the microdenier fibers prepared by fibrillating a multicomponent, multilobal fiber including a contiguous core fiber component enwrapped by a multilobal sheath fiber component such that the sheath fiber component fo... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7882952 | Methods and systems for packaging a product A method for applying a heat shrinkable film to a carton for forming a shape of the carton is provided. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending between the top panel and the bottom panel, and a movable section that is movab... | 02/08/2011 |