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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157405 | Traffic barricade light A traffic barricade light is described. A housing comprises a collar, a bottom side, a height, a width and a depth. The housing is divided along an axis positioned within the depth. The housing comprises at least two angled walls on opposing shoulders of the housing... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8096507 | Methods and apparatus for optical propagation improvement system An aircraft turret and fairing assembly for facilitating transmission of a directed energy beam from a directed energy device includes a turret section for directing an energy beam. The assembly also includes a fairing section aft of and adjacent to the turret secti... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8085517 | Apparatus and method for ground fault detection and location in electrical systems The present invention is implemented by deploying an enhanced ground fault detection and location apparatus and by using the apparatus in conjunction with specific circuit analysis methods, using the information generated by the ground fault detection and location a... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8066460 | Apparatus and method for cargo loading system Disclosed herein is a unique system providing for the quick and efficient movement of cargo such as pallets, containerized loads, and the like while providing enhanced safety measures to reduce or eliminate some of the injuries that are typically associated with car... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8021523 | Apparatus and method for electrostatic filtration of fluids Disclosed herein is an electrostatic fluid filtration system suitable for removing sub micron insoluble contaminants known to cause varnish from fluids such as dielectric fluids. The electrostatic fluid filtration system is configured to remove both water and other ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8016594 | Method of training utilizing a threat fire simulation system A threat fire simulation system (40) for simulating a projectile impacting a user (26) includes an electrical impulse element (44) configured for physical contact with the user (26). A controller (42) is in communication with the e... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011539 | Bulk tank cryogenic safety system A bulk tank source of pressurized gas supplies gas to a consumption device, such as a beverage dispenser. A control valve is located between the bulk tank and the consumption device. A pressure monitoring system is connected to monitor the gas pressure between the b... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7918367 | Apparatus and method for monitoring bulk tank cryogenic systems A system for monitoring and controlling the delivery of CO2 from a bulk storage tank to at least one gas-driven pump is disclosed. By monitoring certain conditions, the flow of CO2 can be quickly and easily terminated if necessary, thereby redu... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7780385 | Apparatus and method for cargo loading system Disclosed herein is a unique system providing for the quick and efficient movement of cargo such as pallets, containerized loads, and the like while providing enhanced safety measures to reduce or eliminate some of the injuries that are typically associated with car... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7733522 | Apparatus and method for optimized facsimile transmission The present invention is configured to provide optimization of printed output transmitted by a facsimile machine. By generating and comparing a baseline quality score with a companion quality score, optimization decisions can enhance the quality of facsimile transmi... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7721497 | Apparatus and method for composite concrete and steel floor construction A composite floor system comprises a system of joists, where each of the joists has a top chord, a bottom chord and a web, including tension and compression members in the space between the top chord and the bottom chord and secured to the top and bottom chords, and... | 05/25/2010 |
| D600980 | Canteen cup insulator | 09/29/2009 |
| 7529069 | Apparatus and method for ground fault detection and location in electrical systems The present invention is implemented by deploying an enhanced ground fault detection and location apparatus and by using the apparatus in conjunction with specific circuit analysis methods, using the information generated by the ground fault detection and location a... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7472085 | Apparatus and method for data interchange An apparatus and method for data interchange provides a universal transaction mechanism for translating and sharing data, particularly financial data, thereby streamlining the exchange of financial information and approvals typically utilized in many brokerage trans... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7389404 | Apparatus and method for matrix data processing A matrix data processor is implemented wherein data elements are stored in physical registers and mapped to logical registers. After being stored in the logical registers, the data elements are then treated as matrix elements. By using a series of variable matrix pa... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7383747 | Apparatus and method for gyroscopic propulsion The present invention is a combination of three interconnected gyroscopic ring-like rotating masses, with each of the three ring-like masses being configured to rotate in various planes, depending on the desired orientation. Regardless of the orientation of the thre... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7385519 | Apparatus and method for operability and live-dead-live testing An operability testing apparatus used in conjunction with an electrical testing apparatus to perform live-dead-live tests consists of: a power source; a voltage source coupled to the power source with the voltage source being configured to provide an AC voltage outp... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7348747 | Mobile robot platform A mobile articulated robot platform is provided where the platform comprises a payload base hip section for attaching a torso, the platform having two opposing sides, where the platform includes a right leg assembly and a left leg assembly, with each leg assembly ha... | 03/25/2008 |
| D549083 | Wreath hanger | 08/21/2007 |
| 7121159 | Apparatus and method for gyroscopic propulsion The present invention is a combination of three interconnected gyroscopic ring-like rotating masses, with each of the three ring-like masses being configured to rotate in various planes, depending on the desired orientation. Regardless of the orientation of the thre... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7017314 | Apparatus and method for composite concrete and steel floor construction A composite floor system comprises a system of joists, where each of the joists has a top chord, a bottom chord and a web, including tension and compression members in the space between the top chord and the bottom chord and secured to the top and bottom chords, and... | 03/28/2006 |
| D510387 | Label dispenser | 10/04/2005 |
| 6952281 | Apparatus and method for dynamically creating fax cover sheets containing dynamic and static content zones The present invention allows users to index and label documents prior to scanning/imaging and then use dynamically generated fax cover sheets and a fax machine to create digital images of the paper-based documents. Each dynamically-generated fax cover sheet will con... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6944747 | Apparatus and method for matrix data processing A matrix data processor is implemented wherein data elements are stored in physical registers and mapped to logical registers. After being stored in the logical registers, the data elements are then treated as matrix elements. By using a series of variable matrix pa... | 09/13/2005 |
| D505649 | Tire carrier | 05/31/2005 |
| 6883289 | Apparatus and method for reinforcing concrete using rebar supports The present invention provides an apparatus and method for suspending and positioning structural reinforcement elements such as rebar within a framework for a slab-on-grade foundation or other type of concrete structure. Each rebar support of the present invention c... | 04/26/2005 |
| D503366 | Visor | 03/29/2005 |
| 6744936 | Apparatus and method for simultaneously managing paper-based documents and digital images of the same According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for simultaneously managing paper-based documents and digital images of the same are disclosed. When used in conjunction with a digital filing apparatus, such as that disclosed ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6705174 | Apparatus and method for gyroscopic propulsion The present invention is a combination of three interconnected gyroscopic ring-like rotating masses, with each of the three ring-like masses rotating in a separate plane. Each of the three interconnected rotating masses will share substantially the same center of gr... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6672118 | Apparatus and method for retaining keys According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for retaining keys is disclosed. The present invention provides a tensioning mechanism within the body of the key-retaining apparatus for "pinching" the shaft of a ke... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6637171 | Apparatus and method for reinforcing concrete using rebar isolators According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for suspending rebar is disclosed. The rebar isolator of the present invention comprises a pointed metal spike or stake with one or more hollow-bodied rebar supports.... | 10/28/2003 |
