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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075813 | Tubing expansion A tubing expansion device is adapted to be advanced axially, without rotation, through tubing to be expanded. The device comprises a body and a plurality of expansion members mounted on the body, the expansion members being independently radially movable. The expans... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8048346 | Septic tank fabrication system A system for fabricating a septic tank using an outer mold and an inner removable plug, between which hardenable fluid material is poured. Preferably, the plug and mold are positioned with respect to one another in a manner that permits a septic tank to be fabricate... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7981330 | Form assembly for use in constructing pier pads Form assemblies disclosed herein include a form assembly having a reusable flexible form. The form can define a molding cavity having a shape corresponding to the shape of a pier pad. The form assembly can selectively adjust the size and shape of the cavity such tha... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7632437 | Column form with chamfer forming elements and method of producing a column having chamfered edges A device and method for creating a support structure. The device includes a pair of L-shaped form members connectable on their outer edges thereby producing a forming region therein. The form includes chamfer members disposable within the corners within the inner pe... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7429347 | Recording tape cartridge and method of manufacturing said cartridge In a recording tape cartridge, cut-out portions are formed at an inner peripheral edge portion of a metal plate. By providing gates at the cut-out portions, the metal plate is insert molded without depending on submarine gates. Because the gates are provided, at the... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7426808 | Method of forming concrete building modules A method of constructing a concrete module having several interconnected walls and defining a portion of a building includes the steps of forming two pitch walls, each pitch wall having a wall upper end angled to match the pitch of the building roof to define an upp... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7337591 | Building construction system A structural forming assembly comprises wall molding panels for forming laterally spaced, opposed molding surfaces that define a wall mold cavity for forming a wall structure. The wall panels are vertically disposed and laterally spaced to provide the molding surfac... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7314342 | Cement hopper attachment for skid steer loader The cement hopper attachment includes a raised hopper supported atop two uprights extending from a rectangular base. The hopper has a forward mounted gate and cement chute. A hydraulic cylinder operatively connected to the skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic controls a... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311964 | Inorganic matrix-fabric system and method A method of reinforcing a structural support, includes applying a reinforcement system comprising an AR-glass fibrous layer embedded in an inorganic matrix to the structural support. The AR-glass fibrous layer has a sizing applied thereon, and a resinous coating app... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7296592 | Composite polymer microfluidic control device A device for microfluidic control comprising a regulator that is moveable in a conduit where the regulator is a composite polymer formed from a composite mixture comprising a polymerizable precursor and a particulate filler. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7281838 | Material mixing chamber installed in the bucket of a skid loader or backhoe type vehicle A material mixing chamber inserted into the bucket of an existing loader or backhoe, which provides the power source for the up and down motion creating gravity flow in the chamber. In said chamber a plurality of unique diffusers are affixed in a symmetrical stagger... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267141 | Method of on-site production of novel textile reinforced thermoplastic or thermoset pipes Novel thermoplastic pipes which can withstand extremely high internally generated and/or applied pressures for utilization within, primarily, high pressure underground liquid and gas transport systems are provided. Such pipes are improvements over standard metal (i.... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267788 | Cavity-creating tool for foaming operation A tool creates a fastener-receiving cavity within a foam-filled structure that includes a panel with a slot for receiving the fastener and foam backing that is cast in place against on the underside of the panel. The tool includes a clip and a plunger. The clip is i... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7256227 | Polymer modified gypsum membrane and uses therefor A composition which is applied to substrate surfaces to form a membrane to provide structural reinforcement thereto and prevent the release of gases and moisture from the substrate. The composition consists of polymer resin binders and gypsum. Further provided is a ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252456 | Portable form and method for using same for concrete strike-off A form for concrete strike-off includes a pan adapted to float on a plastic concrete surface, a rigid straightedge, and a support. The straightedge is coupled on one end to the pan and the support is coupled to the opposing end of the straightedge with the straighte... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7253003 | Method for monitoring the environment within a microfluidic device A method and apparatus is provided for monitoring the environment within a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device includes a body defining a channel for accommodating flow of fluid therethrough. A monitor structure is disposed in the channel of the body in the... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249911 | Detectable warning-dots demarkation for pedestrian safety A novel small quasi-hemispherical truncated-dome modular-dot like device, which can be readily affixed to pavement in a Federally-mandated pattern via a special hole/matrix-stencil;—the resulting demarkations thereby serving to alert the Legally-blind (as well as ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244669 | Patterning of devices A method for forming an organic or partly organic switching device, comprising: depositing layers of conducting, semiconducting, insulating, or surface modifying layers by solution processing and direct printing; and defining high-resolution patterns of these layers... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244598 | Biomolecule arrays Array systems that facilitate the simultaneous monitoring of many interactions between biological molecules and the analysis of cellular protein interactions with high throughput. The present invention provides methods and arrays for analyzing biochemical pathways b... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240724 | Monolithic tube sheet and method of manufacture A monolithic refractory ceramic tube sheet for use in all-ceramic air-to-air indirect heat exchangers, the heat exchanger used in all temperature and all pressure applications. A method for forming the monolithic tube sheet includes casting a refractory ceramic in a... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229492 | Cement compositions comprising improved lost circulation materials and methods of use in subterranean formations Cement compositions that include improved lost circulation materials are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the improved lost circulation materials include inelastic particles of polyethylene, polystyrene, and/or polypropylene. Optionally, the cement compos... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223048 | Performed pavement warning assembly method A detectable pavement warning assembly includes a web having a plurality of projections attached to one another by linear connectors, a planar cover with a series of apertures for receiving the projections therethrough and an adhesive sheet. In use a rigid substrate... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7192629 | Devices utilizing self-assembled gel and method of manufacture Devices such as capillaries for capillary electrophoresis are formed by contacting a gel precursor with a substrate comprising a permeable material that has higher permeability for organic solvents than water. The gel precursor is made of a water soluble polymer hav... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185472 | Concrete-based material, and method of applying the same A concrete-based mortar is prepared for application on the exterior of a concrete building or other structure. The drying time of the concrete-based mortar is reduced by addition of an accelerant compound. After the concrete-based mortar sets on the building or othe... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183338 | Tile grout A durable, stain resistant tile grout comprised of naturally rounded quartz particles and water-borne polyurethane. The naturally rounded quartz particles are permanently colored and encapsulated within the water-borne polyurethane, which remains transparent and sho... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165566 | Method of forming a microstructure using maskless lithography A method is provided for fabricating a microstructure using maskless lithography. A first layer is provided in a spaced relationship to a base layer so as to define a construction cavity therebetween. The first layer has a passageway therethrough that communicates w... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159835 | Magnetic hole former An improved method and apparatus for attaching a hole former to a mold assembly for use in the formation of cast materials such as concrete and the like. The apparatus comprises a hole former assembly attached to a bracket. The bracket is held in a stationary positi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141284 | Drywall tape and joint Drywall tapes, drywall joints and methods for their construction are provided by this invention. The drywall tape of this invention includes a web of glass fibers and a coating disposed over a portion of the glass fibers. The coating includes a resinous binder which... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131624 | Landscape edging form assembly and method A landscape edging form assembly for forming a concrete edging in place, includes first and second sidewalls and a series of flexible connectors extending between and interconnecting the sidewalls. The flexible connectors are spaced apart from each other in the dire... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121761 | Paved surface configured for reducing tire noise and increasing tire traction and method and apparatus of manufacturing same A paved surface configured for reducing tire noise and increasing tire traction on the paved surface and to a method and apparatus for manufacturing such a paved surface. The paved surface includes grooves in the traffic bearing surface that are substantially neithe... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114305 | Hybrid arched overfilled structure A hybrid arched overfilled structure includes a combination of pre-cast side elements and at least one cast-in-place crown sector element. The side elements are pre-cast generally in a horizontal orientation and subsequently lifted into place. The crown sector eleme... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7080486 | Pass-through firestop device A cast-in-place pass through firestop device for providing a passage in a partition in a structure through which wires, cables, pipes, and the like are run includes a housing having a riser portion with frangible connections that define removable bands that can be r... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073536 | Apparatus, methods, and liners for repairing conduits An apparatus and method for repairing the juncture or intersection of a first conduit and a second conduit is disclosed. The apparatus includes a main body for transporting and positioning a repair material impregnated with at heat curable resin system or matrix. An... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073973 | Pre-cast curbside access ramp and methods of making and installing the same Pre-cast curbside access ramp and methods of making and installing the same. In a preferred embodiment, the pre-cast ramp is a quasi-trapezoidal member shaped to include an integrally formed curb portion, a trapezoidal central portion disposed behind the curb portio... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070158 | Support system for concrete column formwork and related bracket Formwork for erecting a crown on a top end of a structural concrete column of a highway bridge is supported by a pair of vertically positioned elongated jack-screws. Lower ends of these jack-screws are threaded respectively into adjusting nuts seated on outer ends o... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066680 | Method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface This application relates to a method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface. The pattern may be selected for functional or decorative purposes. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of providing a first template having a predetermined pattern;... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059806 | Hole former for an invert A hole former for a manhole with an invert, which aligns the hole with the invert such that pipes are properly aligned and will not leak or cause damming when connected to the manhole. The hole former has an alignment member with a central aperture as a part of the ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051988 | Brace for concrete forms A brace for securing concrete form members to a casting surface. First and second leg members are spaced to form an angle. A bridging member extends between opposing ends of the leg members and a strut extends between the joined ends of the leg members and the bridg... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029744 | High traction flooring laminate The present invention relates to a laminate, preferably a flooring laminate suitable for use wherever traction is needed or desired, whether due to natural or man-made conditions either indoors or outdoors. The laminate can be applied over existing flooring. The lam... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017612 | Conduit for paint A paint conduit has a conduit wall enclosing an interior and a cleaning device that has a hose arranged in the interior and a pressurized fluid source connected to the hose. The hose is expandable at least in a radial direction of the hose and is inflated by the pre... | 03/28/2006 |
