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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181371 | Label sleeve for medication dosage reminder and confirmation systems A medication dosage reminder sleeve apparatus for use in connection with a medicine container, comprising: a sleeve material comprising a transparent surface thereof, comprising a closed surface with a circumference substantially equal to a circumference of the medi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8098815 | Device, system and method for cryptographic key exchange A method is disclosed whereby two parties can establish a cryptographic key for secure communications without any prior distribution of secret keys or other secret data, and without revealing said key to any third party who may have access to all of the transmission... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8090097 | Device, system and method for cryptographic key exchange A method is disclosed whereby two parties can establish a cryptographic key for secure communications without any prior distribution of secret keys or other secret data, and without revealing said key to any third party who may have access to all of the transmission... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083835 | Micro-irrigation device, system, and method for plant-based cleaning of indoor air and filter bed bioregeneration A system and related method for purifying indoor air comprising: a filter bed comprising a growing medium suitable for growing plants rooted therein and configured to be capable of sustaining an airflow therethrough between a top surface thereof and a bottom surface... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071522 | Universal synthetic golf club cleaner and protectant, method and product-by-process to clean, protect golf club faces and rejuvenate golf clubs grips The club cleaner, conditioner and protectant comprises alpha-olefins, low-odor aromatic solvents; and at least one base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of Hydroisomerized high base oils and HT Severe Hydro-cracked Base oils; as well as other (optiona... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8071513 | Universal synthetic penetrating lubricant, method and product-by-process A penetrating lubricant with the capacity to offer a both penetration into rust and corrosion. Further, this lubricant actively penetrates the crystalline surface of the metal while exhibiting extreme pressure lubrication, non-migrating with lasting protection. Furt... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062388 | Universal synthetic lubricant, method and product-by-process to replace the lost sulfur lubrication when using low-sulfur diesel fuels A diesel fuel lubricant as a replacement for sulfur lubrication in Ultra-Low and Low Sulfur Diesel fuels, the process for producing said lubricant, and the method of using said lubricant. This lubricant comprises alpha-olefins; low odor aromatic solvents; and at lea... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8039424 | Universal synthetic lubricant additive with micro lubrication technology to be used with synthetic or miner host lubricants from automotive, trucking, marine, heavy industry to turbines including, gas, jet and steam It is known by the inventor that a universal synthetic lubricant additive that can greatly enhance the performance standards of existing lubricants, petroleum based or synthetic, imparts a new and desirable property not originally present in the existing oil or it r... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8022020 | Universal synthetic penetrating lubricant, method and product-by-process A penetrating lubricant with the capacity to offer a both penetration into rust and corrosion. Further, this lubricant actively penetrates the crystalline surface of the metal while exhibiting extreme pressure lubrication, non-migrating with lasting protection. Furt... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8018602 | Metrology of optics with high aberrations Disclosed herein is an interferometry device and associated method and computerized media for testing optical components including those with high aberrations, comprising: situating an optical component under test between a source of a spherical test wavefront and a... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7940918 | Unified method and apparatus to simplify telephone area code dialing A computerized method and related system and software for simplifying telephonic calling, comprising: designating a destination area code; the user specifying a destination telephone number; and causing the call to be signaled using the designated destination area c... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931704 | Universal synthetic gasoline fuel conditioner additive, method and product-by-process A process of producing a universal synthetic based gasoline fuel additive that cleans the fuel system including valves surface, lubricates the fuel pump, injectors and valves while allowing for a clean and more efficient burn. A major portion will consist of (a) Alf... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7921583 | Label sleeve for medication dosage reminder and confirmation systems A medication dosage reminder and confirmation sleeve apparatus and associated method for use in connection with a medicine container, comprising: a sleeve material, comprising a closed surface with a circumference substantially equal to a circumference of the medici... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7912213 | Device, system and method for fast secure message encryption without key distribution One party sends a securely encrypted message to a second party. Each party chooses a secret message key for the message, which is never shared with or transmitted to any other party. The message is sent by means of three encrypted messages. The first encrypted messa... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7907723 | Device, system and method for fast secure message encryption without key distribution One party sends a securely encrypted message to a second party. Each party chooses a secret message key for the message, which is never shared with or transmitted to any other party. The message is sent by means of three encrypted messages. The first encrypted messa... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7874429 | Medication dosage reminder and confirmation device, system, method, and product-by-process Disclosed is a medical scheduling system to keep the users of medically prescribed medication on their medication-taking schedule. The Med-Sked™ Tab System is a series of Day/Dose tabs that indicate the medication schedule or calendar and confirms that the schedul... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7745382 | Synthetic lubricant additive with micro lubrication technology to be used with a broad range of synthetic or miner host lubricants from automotive, trucking, marine, heavy industry to turbines including, gas, jet and steam It is known by the inventor that a universal synthetic lubricant additive that can greatly enhance the performance standards of existing lubricants, petroleum based or synthetic, imparts a new and desirable property not originally present in the existing oil or it r... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7742806 | Use of machine learning for classification of magneto cardiograms The use of machine learning for pattern recognition in magnetocardiography (MCG) that measures magnetic fields emitted by the electrophysiological activity of the heart is disclosed herein. Direct kernel methods are used to separate abnormal MCG heart patterns from ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7738087 | Stereoscopic targeting, tracking and navigation device, system and method A measurement system with a minimum of 2 sensors that identifies precise locations of remote objects. The sensors measure the elevation and azimuth angles to the target using the electro-magnetic radiation that is either intentionally or incidentally reflected off o... | 06/15/2010 |
| D617894 | Open-top fluid-holding device | 06/15/2010 |
| 7709429 | Synthetic lubricant additive with micro lubrication technology to be used with a broad range of synthetic or miner host lubricants from automotive, trucking, marine, heavy industry to turbines including, gas, jet and steam It is known by the inventor that a universal synthetic lubricant additive that can greatly enhance the performance standards of existing lubricants, petroleum based or synthetic, imparts a new and desirable property not originally present in the existing oil or it r... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7697678 | Unified method and apparatus to simplify telephone area code dialing A method and apparatus for unified overlay dialing enables simplified telephone dialing to occur within a standard overlay area and eliminates disruption dealing with area code saturation. Each three-digit area code within an overlay area is associated with a single... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7686531 | Universal rotation-inhibiting connector apparatus and method for threaded utility handles A universal connector apparatus for securing a male-threaded utility handle end into a female receptacle of a tool assembly comprising a tool, comprising: a substantially-circular friction ring; a substantially-circular thread neck attached at a leading end thereof ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7666914 | Topical preparation and method for transdermal delivery and localization of therapeutic agents Disclosed herein is a preparation for topically delivering and localizing therapeutic agents, comprising: a vasoconstrictor for retarding vascular dispersion of a therapeutic agent; and a penetration enhancer for facilitating penetration of the vasoconstrictor and t... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7649690 | Integrated panoramic and forward optical device, system and method for omnidirectional signal processing A device, system and method integrating forward and panoramic fields is disclosed, comprising: a primary reflector, comprising a convex surface in relation to the forward field, reflective on at least part of the convex surface; a secondary reflector, forward of the... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7616528 | Linear fluid timepiece The present invention provides a timepiece wherein the passage of time is represented by the movement of a fluid column from within an inner tube to a space between the inner tube and a concentric outer tube. In one embodiment, the timepiece includes a display mecha... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7592094 | Device, system and method for improving efficiency and preventing degradation of energy storage devices Disclosed herein is a method and related device for improving energy performance and substantially preventing degradation of a chemical-to-electrical energy conversion process of an energy storage device (10), comprising the steps of: mechanically exciting ch... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7545511 | Transmitted wavefront metrology of optics with high aberrations Disclosed herein is an interferometry device and associated method and computerized media for testing optical components including those with high aberrations, comprising: situating an optical component under test between a source of a spherical test wavefront and a... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7073745 | Apparatus, system and method for dispensing paper from a paper roll A paper roll dispensing apparatus in accordance with the invention comprises outer winding separation and inner winding restraint means for restraining inner windings of the paper roll from unrolling while simultaneously separating an outer winding of said paper rol... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6712619 | Habitable vehicle utility docking apparatus and method A habitable vehicle utility docking apparatus comprises a fixed-half quick connect panel fixed to a habitable vehicle such as a recreational vehicle or a boat, and a removable-half quick connect panel matable therewith. The fixed-half quick connect panel maintains a... | 03/30/2004 |
| 7474407 | Optical coherence tomography with 3d coherence scanning Optical coherence tomography with 3D coherence scanning is disclosed, using at least three fibers (201, 202, 203) for object illumination and collection of backscattered light. Fiber tips (1, 2, 3) are located in a fiber tip plane (71) normal to... | 01/06/2009 |
| D578382 | Clip for securing damp articles | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433021 | Stereoscopic targeting, tracking and navigation device, system and method A measurement system with a minimum of 2 sensors that identifies precise locations of remote objects. The sensors measure the elevation and azimuth angles to the target using the electro-magnetic radiation that is either intentionally or incidentally reflected off o... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7395760 | Device, system and method for on-line explosive deslagging A device, system and method permitting on-line explosives-based cleaning and deslagging of a fuel burning facility (31) such as a boiler, furnace, incinerator, or scrubber. A coolant, such as ordinary water, is delivered to the explosives (101) to prev... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7387208 | Medication dosage reminder and confirmation device, system, method, and product-by-process Disclosed is a medical scheduling system to keep the users of medically prescribed medication on their medication-taking schedule. The Med-Sked™ Tab System is a series of Day/Dose tabs that indicate the medication schedule or calendar and confirms that the schedul... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7360491 | Firearm projectile apparatus, method, and product by process A firearm projectile assembly apparatus disclosed herein comprises: a bullet; a hollow core running completely through the bullet from a front of the bullet subassembly to a rear of the bullet; a core material within at least part of the hollow core; and an expansio... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354224 | Adjustable pile splicing apparatus, system, method, and product-by-process Piles are spliced using a first splicer element comprising a first splicer face and a cross-section sized and contoured to mate with and press firmly against first faces of a pair of piles to be spliced; together with a second splicer element comprising a second spl... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7260773 | Device system and method for determining document similarities and differences Two documents are processed to facilitate visual mapping and comparison. These documents comprise document subsections and the subsections comprise document subsection headers associated therewith. At least one of the first document subsection headers is juxtaposed ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253349 | Engineers piano with bisymmetrical manuals and accompanying musical notation system A 2 manual musical keyboard with the pitch progression on one of the manuals reversed. The keys on these manuals are segregated into 2 groups of 2 different heights in the same way as a standard musical keyboard. The key configurations on these manuals have 12 semi-... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7194204 | Photographic firearm apparatus and method A telescopic firearm scope/sight which is fully integrated with a compact digital camera, and which has size, shape and weight characteristics that are substantially the same as those of a conventional, camera-less telescopic scope, is used to photograph a target pr... | 03/20/2007 |
