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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7971374 | Apparatus for use in footwear and the like An apparatus for use in footwear and the like, the apparatus having a primary body adapted to be mounted on a work object operable to perform a task; and at least two secondary bodies mounted on the primary body and adapted selectively to be moved by the work object... | 07/05/2011 |
| PP18937 | Grapevine denominated ‘Sheegene-1’ A new and distinct variety of grapevine which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Crimson’ grapevine (not patented), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two (2) to three (3) weeks prio... | 06/17/2008 |
| PP18936 | Nectarine tree denominated ‘August Lion III’ A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘August Lion II’ nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,053) but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately five (5) to... | 06/17/2008 |
| PP18935 | Nectarine tree denominated ‘Summer Lion IV’ A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘Summer Lion II’ nectarine tree but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately seven (7) days after ‘Summer Lion IIâ... | 06/17/2008 |
| D545720 | Novelty item | 07/03/2007 |
| PP17504 | Grapevine plant denominated ‘Blanc Seedless’ A new and distinct variety of grapevine which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Thompson Seedless’ grapevine, but from which it is distinguished in a number of respects by producing fruit with a delayed period of cluster ripening occurring in mid October for ... | 03/20/2007 |
| PP16822 | Persimmon tree denominated Doc's Delight A new and distinct variety of persimmon tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Fuyu persimmon tree, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately 10 days to 2 weeks prior to the fruit produce... | 07/18/2006 |
| PP16578 | Pomegranate tree denominated ‘Smith’ A new and distinct variety of pomegranate tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Granada’ pomegranate tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,618), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately Sept... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6974545 | Method for treating a work material A method for treating a work material containing a target constituent, including the steps of presenting the work material for treating in accordance with the method; and applying a treating agent to the work material operable to treat the work material to render su... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6736903 | Method and apparatus for producing a work product A method for producing a work product including the steps of receiving a first fluid composed of a liquid, a target substance and at least one residual substance; passing the first fluid through a first work station for separating the residual substance from the fir... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6273350 | Material handling apparatus A material handling apparatus having a substantially planar member with a central portion and an outer edge and wherein the cutting edge extends substantially to the outer edge of the substantially planar member and is scalloped including a series of conv... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6089870 | Method for affixing a visual element on a dental workpiece A method for affixing a visual element on a workpiece, the method including the steps of selecting a visual element to be affixed on the workpiece; treating the visual element so as to render it transferable to the workpiece; transferring the visual eleme... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6048253 | Support apparatus A support apparatus having a main panel constructed of substantially elastic material and dimensioned to be positionable about a portion of the body of a person in supporting relation thereto, such as the protruding region of the abdomen of a pregnant wom... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6044711 | Force sensing apparatus A sensing apparatus having a body member with a portion engageable with a work object having a medium to be sensed; and a system for registering at predetermined criterion, relative to the body member, during engagement of the portion of the body member w... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5997975 | Device for resisting adhesion An apparatus for resisting adhesion by materials on a movable assembly, the apparatus having a body member adapted to be mounted on the movable assembly at a position susceptible to the adhesion and which is so constructed as to be capable of incurring co... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5950844 | Support apparatus An apparatus for supporting a work object having a pair of deformable elongated members, a mount adapted to support the deformable elongated members in substantially side-by-side relation, and a securing member mounted on the deformable elongated members ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5944116 | Apparatus for positioning a work object An apparatus for positioning a work object relative to a primary support between first and second positions, the apparatus having a first mount adapted to be mounted on the work object; a second mount adapted to be mounted on the primary support; a linkin... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5939995 | Entertainment apparatus An apparatus having a housing resembling an identifiable object, an electrical appliance mounted within the housing and interoperative therewith to suggest a theme and a mechanism borne by the housing in operable connection with the appliance for selectiv... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5880407 | Apparatus for dispensing materials An apparatus for dispensing materials, the apparatus having a container for gravitationally receiving the materials in a collection position; a control mechanism for selective dispensing of the materials from the collection position; and a suspension asse... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5759206 | Apparatus for mounting a prosthesis or the like An apparatus for mounting a prosthesis or the like on an appendage of the human body, the apparatus having a first assembly adapted to be mounted on the prosthesis; a second assembly adapted to be mounted on the appendage; and an adjustment assembly opera... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5728007 | Guidance apparatus A playing club for impelling a projectile over a playing surface toward a target, the playing club comprising a shaft adapted to be gripped by a person using the club; a head mounted on the shaft and having a lower surface adapted to be positioned in cont... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5711109 | Method and apparatus for raising plants A method for raising plants which produce a crop on predetermined portions thereof, the method having steps of growing the plant in a growing medium in upstanding relation; and training the predetermined portions of the plant to grow along substantially d... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5656006 | Method and apparatus for forming a work object A method for forming a work object including the steps of moving the work object, initially disposed in a first configuration, along a path of travel to a forming position; defining an outer boundary for the work object, disposed in a second configuration... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5638636 | Method and apparatus for plant culture A method of plant culture including the steps of growing plants, which produce elongated flexible portions, in supported relation on a structure; permitting the flexible portions to grow; and moving the flexible portions substantially into separate predet... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5636398 | Multiple application hand tool A multiple application hand tool adapted for constructing or repairing wire fences, the tool having a pair of body members interconnected for substantially pivotal movement relative to each other about an axis of reference between a first operational posi... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5632465 | Valve assembly A valve assembly having a housing with an inlet passage and an outlet passage communicating with a valve chamber through a substantially hemispherical valve seat; a valve member mounted in the valve chamber of the housing for movement between a closed att... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5630292 | Support apparatus A support apparatus having a first mounting element adapted to be mounted on a support, a second mounting element having a structure for receiving at least one work object thereon, and an assembly for interconnecting the first mounting element and the sec... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5628373 | Earth working implement An implement having a frame adapted to be transported in earth traversing movement along a predetermined path of travel; a first earth working tool mounted on the frame disposed for engagement with the earth during such earth traversing movement and opera... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5611485 | Method and apparatus for dispensing a substance A method for dispensing a substance including the steps of housing the substance in a container in a substantially flowable state; establishing a path in proximity to the substance for movement of the substance from the container; and applying pressure to... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5555850 | Method and apparatus for heating liquid A method for heating liquid including the steps of pressurizing the liquid; and heating the liquid while under pressure. An apparatus for heating liquid including a conduit system for transporting a liquid to be heated; an assembly for applying heat to th... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5544668 | Apparatus for treating work objects An apparatus for treating work objects, the apparatus having a housing with an interior dimensioned to receive the work object therewithin; a source of fluid under pressure for treating the work object; and an assembly for interconnecting the source and t... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5533654 | Support apparatus A support apparatus having a support member; and an assembly for mounting the support member on a first work object for movement between a first attitude, in which the support member is disposed in a stored condition, and a second attitude, in which the s... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5526692 | Sensor A sensor having a housing enclosing a passage adapted to be connected to a source of fluid in fluid receiving relation; a member mounted in the housing communicating with the passage in position to be moved upon the application of a fluid pressure differe... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5498387 | Method of manufacturing a helical structure A helical structure having a shaft defining an axis of rotation and a substantially helical flight extending about the axis of rotation and composed of a plurality of sections each having a segment disposed in substantially right angular relation to the a... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5473991 | Apparatus for conveying work objects An apparatus for conveying work objects having a conveyor for moving the work objects in a predetermined direction of travel to a terminus; linking assemblies for individually releasably interconnecting the work objects and the conveyor for movement of th... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5473961 | Control apparatus A control apparatus for a work object, the control apparatus having a pair of substantially contrarotating members operable to define a selected relationship designated by the relationship of the members relative to each other; and an assembly for mountin... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5469974 | Method and apparatus for selectively directing work objects A method and apparatus for selectively directing work objects wherein the work objects are passed along a path of travel, predetermined characteristics of the work objects are sensed and work objects having the predetermined characteristics are diverted f... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5466228 | Fluid control apparatus A fluid control apparatus comprising a housing having a plurality of discrete ports; conduits individually interconnecting the ports and discrete sources of, and receptacles for, fluid; and a valve member positionable in the housing in preselected fluid t... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5460112 | Securing apparatus An apparatus for securing a movable work object relative to a substantially amorphous mass, the apparatus having a frame; a penetrating member adapted to be received in the amorphous mass; a member for interconnecting the penetrating member and the frame ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5439653 | Apparatus for liquifying substances An apparatus for liquifying a substance embodied in a substantially amorphous mass in a substantially continuous operation, the apparatus having a housing for feeding the substance to a delivery position; a system for supplying liquid to a liquifying stat... | 08/08/1995 |
