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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8401811 | Flow testing system for fluid networks An apparatus, system, method and kit for testing fluid flow and pressure is provided. The apparatus, system, method and kit include or include the use of a flow unit which is configured to measure flow rate and/or flow velocity when interfaced with a flow valve or h... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8307946 | Firearm suppressor with multiple gas flow paths A firearm suppressor for mounting on a firearm to suppress sound emanating from the firearm when fired may comprise a housing defining an interior and a baffle insert positioned in the interior of the housing. The baffle insert may have at least two baffle wall port... | 11/13/2012 |
| 8292776 | Drive system with low speed, high torque drive mode and freewheel mode A drive system with drive and freewheel modes comprises a final transfer element for receiving and rotating with a drive axle, and a final drive assembly in rotational communication with a motor. The final drive assembly is selectively engageable with the final tran... | 10/23/2012 |
| 8292278 | Automatic truss jig setting system A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each othe... | 10/23/2012 |
| 8267193 | Valve tester suspension assembly A valve tester suspension assembly for allowing one person to perform the tasks necessary to test underground valves includes an articulated arm attached to a mobile base such as a vehicle. The articulated arm may be biased such that the biasing assists in supportin... | 09/18/2012 |
| 8185303 | Center pivot irrigation system position sensing system A system and method for determining a position of a center pivot irrigation system includes positioning a tower unit on the rotatable arm of the irrigation system, determining a distance between the arm's rotation center and the tower unit, calculating coordinates o... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8153223 | Label structure incorporating a leaflet for use on small containers A label structure is disclosed for mounting on a container and includes a base panel for affixing to a surface of the container. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of a rear face of the base panel for adhering the base panel to the container. The label str... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8141503 | Method and apparatus for improving air seeder boot In an air seeder assembly having a base mount member with a at least one base ear with a base bore, and a seed boot with at least one boot ear with a boot bore, a fastening assembly mounting the seed boot to the base mount member is disclosed. The fastening assembly... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8117802 | Prefabricated structural element A structural element for use in forming a structure, that includes first and second longitudinal members that extend between opposite ends of the element. The longitudinal members have inward and outward faces, and a pair of side faces extending between the inward a... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8109176 | Cutting elements with serrated cutting edge A cutting system with enhanced wear resistance comprises a first cutting element having a first surface and a second surface, and a first cutting edge formed at an intersection of the first surface and the second surface. The first cutting element comprises a body w... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8101256 | Label structure including a two ply reclosable flap A label structure is disclosed for product packaging that includes a base panel having a front face and a rear face with an adhesive on the rear face. A first panel overlies a portion of the front face of the base panel, and has an inner page surface with an adhesiv... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8003183 | Label structure incorporating a leaflet for use on small containers A label structure is disclosed for mounting on a container and includes a base panel for affixing to a surface of the container. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of a rear face of the base panel for adhering the base panel to the container. The label str... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7983869 | Flow testing system for fluid networks A flow testing system comprises a flow unit for interfacing with a flow hydrant, a pressure unit for interfacing with a test hydrant, a transmitter in a first one of the units to transmit data to a second one of the units, a receiver in the second unit to receive da... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7967231 | Bale processing apparatus A bale processing apparatus for receiving and shredding a bale of material is disclosed. The bale processing apparatus comprises a hopper having a top and a bottom, a top opening through which a bale is received into the hopper and a bottom opening through which the... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7953550 | Center pivot irrigation system position sensing system A system and method for determining a position of a center pivot irrigation system includes positioning a tower unit on the rotatable arm of the irrigation system, determining a distance between the arm's rotation center and the tower unit, calculating coordinates o... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7951128 | Protective undergarment system A protective undergarment system for absorbing fluids released by the body of a user. The protective undergarment system includes an upper member being designed for being selectively positioned around an abdomen, a groin and a posterior of the user. The upper member... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950678 | Trailer leveling system A trailer leveling system for adjusting a height of a frame of a trailer above a ground surface is disclosed. The trailer leveling system comprises at least one trailer leveling apparatus configured to adjust a distance between an axle of the trailer and the frame o... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7947351 | Label structure incorporating a leaflet for use on small containers A label structure is disclosed for mounting on a container and includes a base panel for affixing to a surface of the container. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of a rear face of the base panel for adhering the base panel to the container. The label str... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7946422 | Dispensing and disposing container system A dispensing and disposing container system is disclosed that includes a primary container having an upper opening and defining a primary compartment, and with a top and a bottom. The system also includes a secondary container having an upper opening and defining a ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7917324 | Flow testing system for fluid networks An apparatus, system, method and kit for testing fluid flow and pressure is provided. The apparatus, system, method and kit include or include the use of a flow unit which is configured to measure flow rate and/or flow velocity when interfaced with a flow valve or h... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913986 | Automatic truss jig setting system A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each othe... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913797 | Bi-directional utility vehicle A utility vehicle comprising a frame having a first end and a second end, at least one wheel mounted on the frame toward the first end, a pair of drive wheels being mounted on the frame toward the second end, and a drive assembly configured to rotate the drive wheel... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913651 | Modular animal and gear containment and transport system An animal and gear transportation system for positioning in a cargo space of a vehicle is disclosed. The system may comprise a kennel module including a base portion mountable on a bed of the cargo space, and the base portion is elongate with opposite ends. The kenn... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7902690 | System for generating electrical energy from vehicle movement on a road An energy recovery apparatus for mounting on a structure to recover energy from air movement caused by vehicles passing under the structure is disclosed. The energy recovery apparatus may include a support assembly for mounting on the structure, and a rotating assem... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7891115 | Material drying system A material drying apparatus for removing moisture from material positioned in an envelope interior. The apparatus comprises an inlet structure, an air removal assembly to remove air from the interior, and a moisture removal assembly for removing moisture from gases ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7861743 | Sacrificial conduit lining system A sacrificial lining system for a conduit is disclosed and comprises a liner portion having a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end defining a proximal opening and the distal end defining a distal opening. The lining system further comprises a flange ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7850401 | Method for stabilizing soil against erosion A method of applying polyacrylamide (PAM) for stabilizing soil particles of a land area from movement about the land area. The slope of the surface of the soil is measured, and a tentative application rate is determined based upon the slope of the land area. The sta... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842155 | Process for making a post-assembly markable label A method of producing a laminated label structure that includes a region that is markable after assembly of the label structure is disclosed. The method comprises providing a strip of base material having a front face, applying a release material to a markable regio... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841119 | Gunstock with modular insert A gunstock system is disclosed for use with a gun action and a gun floorplate of a gun. The gunstock system comprises a gunstock having a buttstock portion, a midstock portion, and a forestock portion, with the gunstock defining a cavity. The system further includes... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7828017 | Valve tester suspension enhancements A valve tester assembly is disclosed that includes an articulated arm assembly having a first end and a second end, with the second end of the articulated arm assembly being movable away from and toward the first end such that when the first end of the articulated a... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7757777 | Segmented closing wheel A segmented furrow closing wheel comprises a body member rotatable about a rotation axis. The body member comprises a hub and a plurality of fingers radiating from the hub. Each of the fingers has a root end connected to the hub, and each of the fingers terminate at... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7703473 | Valve tester suspension assembly The system for suspending a valve exerciser from a support comprises a base element for mounting on the support, a first support element pivotally mounted on the base element, a second support element pivotally mounted on the first support element, a linking element... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7681384 | Apparatus for processing crop materials in a forage harvester An apparatus is disclosed for processing crop materials in a forage harvester. The apparatus may comprise a pair of rotatable rollers for cutting crop materials passed between the rollers, and a bifurcated frame supporting the rollers in a proximate condition to eac... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7617652 | Support frame component system for decks A support frame system for a deck is disclosed, and comprises a deck support structure that may include a plurality of elongate joist components, at least one cross member component for supporting the joist components, a plurality of post components for supporting t... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7567004 | Motor-generator system with a current control feedback loop A motor-generator system with a current control feedback loop for generating electrical energy in stationary, portable, and automotive applications. The generator includes a housing defining an interior space and including a first portion and a second portion; an el... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7513327 | System for converting a recreational vehicle A system for converting a snowmobile into a wheeled vehicle is disclosed, and comprises a pair of wheel mounting assemblies for each being mounted on one of the front skid support assemblies of the snowmobile, and a swing arm for mounting on the snowmobile in a mann... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7513053 | Chalk line anchoring device A chalk line anchoring device is disclosed for anchoring an end of a chalk line on a building element. The anchoring device may comprise an elongated base wall for positioning adjacent to an edge of the building element. The base wall has opposite ends and opposite ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7481285 | Lifting and steering assembly A lifting and steering assembly for permitting a vehicle to be turned in a small area. The lifting and steering assembly includes at least one turning assembly for being coupled to the vehicle. The turning assembly comprises a shaft member is selectively extended fr... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7431257 | Foldable painting stand A painting stand for supporting articles to be painted. The painting stand includes a pair of bow members being for selectively supporting the articles to be painted. One of the bow members is operationally coupled to the other one of the bow members whereby the bow... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430990 | Mechanical roping steer apparatus with pivoting horns and pivoting horn support A mechanical roping steer apparatus for practicing roping of a steer is disclosed that comprises a support assembly for engaging the ground surface and a steer assembly mounted on the support assembly. The support assembly may comprise a main frame and a pair of lat... | 10/07/2008 |
