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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176614 | Drawer-type dishwasher having modular support body A dishwasher includes a tub having a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls that collectively define a first washing chamber. The tub is supported in an outer, modular support body having first and second opposing side walls joined by a bottom wall, as well as a ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8151428 | Method and apparatus for controlling a mode shifter in a washing machine from a motor controller A method for assembling a washing machine is provided. The method includes providing a mode shifter including a solenoid, coupling a basket and an agitator to the mode shifter, and coupling a motor to the mode shifter. The solenoid selectively allows the motor to ro... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8151429 | Method for producing a heavy duty composite part A method for producing a composite part is provided. The method includes a first and at least one second part, wherein the first part at least in part is made of a first metal and the second part at least in part is made of another metal that has a lower melting tem... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8146226 | Method for attaching guide means to a flexible sheet-like structure and preparatory device therefor The invention relates to a method for attaching guide means (106) to a flexible sheet (100), preferably as part of a shading system for a vehicle, and to a device provided therefor. Holding regions (102a, 102b), spaced apart... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8141221 | Method of manufacturing an environmentally resilient structural panel An environmentally resilient building product of a vinyl laminated formed-sheet metallic substrate wherein the vinyl laminate is adhesively attached to the formed-sheet metallic substrate to provide a durable and attractive surface. Possible decorative and resilient... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141222 | Method of assembling a blowing insulation machine Methods of assembling machines for distributing loosefill insulation from packages of compressed loosefill insulation are provided. The methods include the steps of providing a chute having an inlet end, the inlet end configured to receive the package of compressed ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8104160 | Method for deployment of temporary fencing A method of deploying temporary fencing includes connecting a first end of spooled fencing wire to a first fencepost, and with the spool rotatably on a vehicle, driving the vehicle toward a second position along a perimeter of an area to be fenced in. During this tr... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096035 | Inserted thermal barrier liner for containers A thermal barrier liner is provided to maintain a beverage within a container at a desired temperature. The thermal barrier liner is installed so as to make intimate contact with the internal surface of the container. According to a method of the invention, the line... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8091201 | Stamped tubular member and method and apparatus for making same A unique tubular work piece is disclosed along with a novel method and apparatus for manufacturing tubular work pieces from sheet metal stock lighter and stronger structures with less waste and less cost than prior methods. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8091202 | Method and apparatus for coupling and uncoupling an injection valve pin An injection molding system comprising an actuator, a mounting plate, a mold and a manifold mounted between the mounting plate and the mold, the mounting plate being removably coupled to the mold, the actuator comprising an actuating member reciprocally drivable alo... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8074334 | Modular ratchet cap A method of assembling selected modular ratchet cap assemblies. In one aspect, the method includes the acts of providing identical threaded portions, providing identical cover portions, providing a first vent module, providing a second vent module different from the... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8056205 | Method of manufacturing a reaction vessel A method of adapting an axial flow reaction vessel having opposed ports to an opposed axial flow reaction vessel includes installing a process fluid collection system centrally within the body of the vessel in fluid communication with one or more outlet ports of the... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8051545 | Landing gear and method of assembly Landing gear for selectively supporting a semitrailer and a method of assembly of the landing gear is provided. The landing gear includes a leg having an upper section and a lower section telescopingly received in the upper section. A lead screw extends and retracts... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8046892 | Method of inhibiting access The present invention relate to a method of inhibiting access. Some embodiments of the method include determining that access to an item needs to be inhibited and positioning a thermal grill relative to the item such that the thermal grill provides a barrier against... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7996976 | Retaining stent A medical device for use within a body of a patient includes at least two retention members located at a first end of an elongated section of the medical device. The retention members are adapted to limit longitudinal movement of the elongated section when the medic... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7984540 | Method of enclosing an electronic circuit with a permanently closed enclosure An enclosure method comprising a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion configured to mate with the first enclosure portion. A receptacle is provided on the first enclosure portion. The receptacle has a frangible wall portion accessible from an exter... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7979971 | Hand tool with an extendable plunger A hand tool having an elongated plunger assembly that is rotatably and movably disposed in a socket. The plunger assembly can be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation as well as being moved between a first, withdrawn position and a second, ext... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7958613 | Coupling for a clamp A method and an apparatus for use in coupling a pair of bar clamps. In one aspect, a coupling member for connecting a first clamp to a second clamp is provided. The coupling member includes a first member and a second member having an end pivotally attached to the f... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7930813 | Mower suspension system and method In some embodiments, the present invention provides a mower including a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, at least one front wheel coupled to the front portion of the frame, and two drive wheels on substantially opposite sides of the rear portion of t... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7921535 | Method of setting up a machine for die cutting A method for improving die-cutting involving first creating a back plate footprint, possessing impressions of the imperfections found in the cutting surface of a die-cutting machine. This method provides die-cutters a simple, inexpensive way to dramatically improve ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7908729 | Method for making a lollipop A method for attaching a handle to a tablet to form a lollipop utilizes a specific work holder. The work holder has a tooling pallet with a plurality of openings going from a top surface to a bottom surface. A bullet and a spring are located in each opening and held... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7900333 | Sealing bladderless system and method Apparatus and methods are provided to minimize the escape of fuel out of a fuel tank when a tank wall is penetrated by a bullet. In one embodiment, a pressure differential may be maintained between a pressure within a fuel tank cavity and another pressure outside th... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7849577 | Method for manufacturing plywood having omnidirectional strength Omnidirectional strength plywood includes at least one ply disposed so that its grain runs diagonal to the length and width of the plywood sheet, and as such its grain diagonally intersects the grain of at least one other ply of the sheet. In some instances, two dia... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7841059 | Mold attaching/detaching apparatus and mold attaching/detaching method As cams provided on platen-side attachments move from a lock-releasing position to a locking position while the ball-supporting members of the platen-side attachments remain inserted in the ball-receiving members of mold-side attachments, locking balls sliding in in... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7835144 | Quick-assembly computer peripheral A quick-assembly computer peripheral has a bottom casing, a top casing, a vertical mounting device, an electronic assembly and a vertical positioning device. The vertical mounting device is mounted between the top and bottom casings and combining the top and bottom ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7818864 | Scrubber A method for assembling tool having a housing into which a motor assembly and a battery assembly are inserted. A circuit board can be employed to electrically connecting the battery assembly to the motor assembly even if the battery assembly and the motor assembly a... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7814636 | Seating system and assembly This invention relates specifically to a seating system or assembly which utilizes a modularized system of standard sized components. The system reduces manufacturing costs, simplifies storage and shipping and improves assembly efficiencies. The system of modularize... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7814635 | Method of making a tissue shaping device A tissue shaping device adapted to be deployed in a vessel to reshape tissue adjacent to the vessel. In some embodiments the device includes first and second anchors and a connector disposed between the first and second anchors, with the connector being integral wit... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7784164 | Electronic device manufacturing chamber method A non-polygon shaped, multi-piece chamber is provided. A non-polygon shaped, multi-piece chamber may include (1) a central piece having a first side and a second side, (2) a first side piece adapted to couple with the first side of the central piece, and (3) a secon... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7779525 | Papermaking refiner plates and method of manufacture Replaceable refiner fillings used for refining of lignocellulosic and other natural and synthetic fibrous materials in the manufacture of paper, paperboard, and fiberboard products. The refiner fillings include a pattern of blades and spacers defined by a bar cluste... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7774914 | Method for stabilizing a compression head A stabilizer kit for a compression head of a concrete block machine is provided, the kit including a stabilizer plate, a fiber disc, a stud, a pair of spacer plates and a set of bolts for attaching the stabilizer plate and a pair of spacer plates to and between an u... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7774915 | Ductile iron pressure fit gasket A sealing gasket is shown for use in a ductile iron piping system to form a sealed joint between mating male and female pipe ends. A sealing gasket body is provided with a series of retainer inserts which extend outwardly from a leading nose region of the elastomeri... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7757366 | Coupling for connecting tubes with a nut-runner A coupling for connecting pipes, having a seal, flanges, a threaded portion and a nut, where the end portion of the pipe is equipped with a concentric press surface located immediately proximal to the periphery of the pipe and designed to be able to take an axial pr... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7712200 | Method for restraining a prisoner A prisoner seat security device includes a retractable strap which hooks or clasps onto a prisoner, preferably by a restraint device on the prisoner, such as hand-cuffs. As the prison seats in the seat, the strap retracts. The officer can then lock the retraction me... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7690096 | Method of manufacturing an aged mattress assembly Mattresses and methods for processing a flexible foam material for use in a mattress to provide a mattress foam material that has more consistent firmness over time and area. The methods include pre-conditioning the foam pad or mattress by applying a force across a ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7665199 | Method of making a razor blade unit A method of making a razor blade unit is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a plastic base member; providing a plastic upper member, the plastic upper member having a first surface and an opening in the first surface; securing a shaving aid member... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7634846 | Process for producing a surface finish sheet A process for producing a surface finish from natural materials, whereby the obtained surface finish may be in the form of any shape, and preferably is in the form of a thin sheet having a nature that has a relationship with the form of a product desired to be finis... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7634847 | Apparatus and method for manufacturing and assembling sterile containers A system and method for manufacturing sterile containers such as specimen containers includes one or more moulding machines to manufacture vials and cooperating caps from thermoplastic materials. After moulding and cooling the vials and caps are transported under st... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7631409 | Method of batch assembly of temporary fence panels and anchor blocks The disclosure is of a method of batch assembly of temporary fence panels and anchor blocks of a temporary fence in which shells of anchor blocks for support of temporary fence panel posts are manufactured at a first location, with manufacture at a second location f... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7624490 | Reducing machine rotor assembly and methods of constructing and operating the same A rotor assembly operable with anvil mechanism for comminuting waste wood and other fragmentable material has a rotating drive shaft with a series of rotors fixed in axially spaced relation thereon. A series of radially projecting hammers mechanisms are situated alo... | 12/01/2009 |
