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A Cloaking System designed to operate in the visible light spectrum, utilizes optoelectronics and/or photonic components to conceal an object within it.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7926229 | System for insulating attic openings A cover for closing an access opening that leads to an infrequently used space within a building, such as an attic, provides thermal and acoustic insulation at the access opening. The cover may be in one or two portions, including a closure alone or a closure and a ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7788862 | Window lights and frames for foam core doors In a door constructed of spaced apart skins mounted on a rectangular frame and reinforced with the core between the skins filled with a plastic foam, a window or door light frame system consists of a two part frame system with a window light permanently installed in... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7478502 | Appliance doors A structural panel, such as an appliance door, includes first and second frame members each having inner and outer peripheral edges with the inner peripheral edges each defining an opening. At least one of the frames is constructed from synthetic polymeric/copolymer... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7325343 | Display board system An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, inter... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318300 | Modularized jail cell A modularized jail cell having front and rear panels, two side panels connecting the front and rear panels, and a roof panel connecting the front rear and side panels. Each cell includes vertical support members oriented to provide both vertical and lateral support ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7150127 | Partition system A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by uppe... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7146770 | Angle-section column-beam connector A column/beam interconnection employing angular connectors which wrap complementarily around an outside corner in a column. Each connector includes, on each of two, next-adjacent column faces, a cantilever-projecting deflectable tab which is nominally spaced from an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143299 | Method for power management of intelligent hardware A method and device for power management of intelligent hardware (e.g., an intelligent data concentrator) for providing access to voice and data networks. Power use data of the intelligent hardware is obtained, wherein the intelligent hardware is coupled to a power ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7107736 | Garage door window frame and method of installation A window frame assembly for installation within a garage door having front and rear exposed surfaces and one or more window openings. The assembly includes front and rear window frame members of injection molded plastic which are installed within the door opening on... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086206 | Window lights and frames for foam core doors In a door constructed of spaced apart skins mounted on a rectangular frame and reinforced with the core between the skins filled with a plastic foam, a window or door light frame system consists of a two part frame system with a window light permanently installed in... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7004287 | Hidden fire escape An improved safety ladder and safety window as well as a method for use are disclosed. The ladder is discrete and compact, for convenience. The ladder is stored in a hidden container that is an extension or an addition to a normal window, or made part of an existing... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6971210 | Accessible ceiling grid system A grid system for torsion spring mounting of aluminum-framed panels is provided which includes a plurality of main grid beams and spacer bars. The main grid beams support a side load mounting clip formed with a slot in the side of the side load mounting clip to enga... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6938381 | Catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture A catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture such that the catastrophic event survival structure includes a monolithic outer shell formed from a single pour of concrete and enclosing a confined inner space therein. The monolithic outer shell of ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6931795 | Utility distribution system A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. A utility distribution system is also disclosed. An information display system is further disclosed. The work environment may provide a work space... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6658803 | Access door mounted on pivoting frame An access door is suitable for installation in a structure such as a building and allows ready access to an enclosed region of the structure. The access door includes a door frame that can be mounted on the structure and that forms an access opening. A pa... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6467226 | Window frame, window frame assembly and method of fabrication An improved window frame is provided. The window frame utilizes one or more locking panels coupled to the frame body via a living hinge. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the window frame includes a plurality of frame segments ex... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6438911 | Sizable back-up shear plate for metal frame windows The sizable plastic back-up shear plate is laterally disposed with generally a spring fit into the outwardly facing mouth of a metal window frame. For windows having smaller mouths, the shear plate is cut along a discardable edge portion. The outwardly fa... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6415553 | Privacy screen for workstations A privacy screen assembly for work spaces of the type having spaced-apart partition panels forming an opening for user ingress and egress therethrough. The privacy screen assembly includes a privacy screen defining a lower edge, and at least one roller mo... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6363663 | Post engaging brackets for partitions A screen assembly is adapted to connect to a partition of the type having at least one upright frame member with openings in opposite side faces thereof to receive support hooks of hang-on accessory units. The screen assembly includes a sheet member defin... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6338223 | Window suspension for vehicle soft top There is disclosed a system for suspending a rigid panel in an opening formed in a barrier structure. The system comprises a sleeve of flexible material having an anchor portion attachable to the perimeter of the opening and a grip portion opposite the an... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6314691 | Inspection opening frame An inspection opening frame includes frame components each of which is provided with a support portion extending along the inner surface of an inspection opening, a front wall holding portion projecting outward from the front surface of the support portio... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6201687 | Modular furniture wall system and method for telecommunications equipment and wire management in an open office architecture A modular furniture wall system includes active telecommunications equipment and wire management in an open office architecture and effectively provides a telecommunications closet as part of the office furniture. Slip-fit styled U-shaped members are atta... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6151848 | Combination access door assembly and unitary frame A method and apparatus for constructing an access door assembly for providing entry to a crawl space or other storage area within a building is disclosed. The present access door assembly is constructed from a single blank of material by accurately cuttin... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6058667 | Modular window for partition panels A knock-down transparent module includes a module frame with a pair of vertical side frame members, each having an upper end and a lower end. Upper and lower horizontal frame members have opposite ends and extend generally horizontally between the vertica... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6058665 | Adjustable door and doorway construction A door and doorway construction includes a doorway structure having a lock jamb, a hinge jamb, and a header defining a doorway opening. An adjustable door is constructed to fit mateably into the doorway opening. The doorway structure includes an overhead ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5966879 | Privacy screen for office panelling systems The privacy screen provides a simple, effective solution to provide visual privacy for the traditional open workstations of office panelling systems. The privacy screen can easily be retrofitted to existing systems without the need for specialized panels ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5778612 | Partition panel containing data processing or communications equipment A partition panel of the kind commonly used in "open office" systems defines an internal cavity which is used to house pieces of data processing or communications equipment such as a computer, a telephone, a modem and a facsimile machine. This equipment i... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5675946 | Privacy screen for office panelling systems The privacy screen provides a simple, effective solution to provide visual privacy for the traditional open workstations of office panelling systems. The privacy screen can easily be retrofitted to existing systems without the need for specialized panels ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5586594 | Inflatable wall An inflatable wall generally comprises a wall panel including a pliable skin defining an inflatable enclosure and a hinge. Internal I-beams retain the front and rear of the wall panel as spaced vertical planes. The hinge has a vertical axis and is attache... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5321924 | Wall assembly A wall assembly includes a wall frame which is made from a U-shaped support channel in which one end of a wall stud may be releasably engaged by a ratchet engagement formed between the channel and the stud. The ratchet engagement is defined by ratchet tee... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5199235 | Clean room wall system An improved panel wall system uses modified battens to simplify the installation of doors, windows, and accessories. An improved mounting system for windows provides flexibility of size and location, while providing for a substantially planar clean room s... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5129200 | Partition apparatus for OA office A partition apparatus for an OA office has a partition panel; a side plate disposed on a front face of the partition panel; a side plate disposed on a rear face of the partition panel; and a device for building a business machine in the partition panel in... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5107645 | Method and apparatus for forming an alcove A method and a kit is disclosed for forming an alcove in a rough opening for a standard door. The alcove is formed with a pair of converging side walls, disposed at an angle relative to the plane of the rough opening, which define a recessed door opening ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 4970836 | Access opening closure device A closure device for access openings having a face plate attractively complementing the surface in which said opening occurs and manufally driven spring biased latching mechanisms for securing the device in closing relationship to such opening. Optional g... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4843788 | Modular seclusion room A modular seclusion room for confining violent patients wherein the four walls and floor are lined with a padded lining that is abrasion resistant, fire retardant, and shock absorbent. Ventilation and lighting are provided through the ceiling of the room ... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4809468 | Light transmitter interconnecting a skylight and a ceiling opening For connection in a building between a roof containing a skylight opening and a ceiling spaced from the roof and containing a ceiling opening, a light transmitter is provided. This light transmitter includes a base-frame unit for attachment to the ceiling... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4726449 | Elevator cab and door strike post construction therefor An elevator cab having a platform, upstanding wall panels on the platform which define an enclosure having an opening, a door mounted to open and close the opening, and a strike post assembly for the door. The strike post assembly, which includes an inner... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4625476 | Partition wall A prefabricated partition wall for use in a room having a floor (11) and a ceiling (12), comprises an upper support (30) fixed on the ceiling (12), a lower support (36, 47, 60) fixed on the floor (11), a metallic joint tube (20, 61) extending vertically a... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4619086 | Ceiling construction A ceiling construction for buildings has a plurality of flanged main beams disposed in a predetermined spaced relationship to each other and bridging wall mouldings opposed and spaced from each other; a plurality of flanged cross beams connected to the ma... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4571904 | Patient enclosure A patient enclosure treatment center includes an outer room and an inner enclosure. The outer room is formed of a floor, a plurality of walls and a ceiling and is environmentally pleasant. The inner enclosure, positioned on the outer room floor, is free o... | 02/25/1986 |
