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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7269925 | Layout of production facility An improved layout for a manufacturing facility is disclosed. The layout includes a hub surrounded by a production corridor. The production corridor comprises production stages used in the manufacturing process. The hub, having direct line-of-sight to the production... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258461 | Vehicle barrier with light A vehicle barrier arranged for moving from a first position that permits a vehicle to move past the vehicle barrier to a second position that prevents a vehicle from moving past the vehicle barrier, and a light mounted on the vehicle barrier that moves with the vehi... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7243878 | Regional aircraft boarding modules, and methods of using same A regional aircraft boarding module can be provided at an airport concourse in place of or in addition to a conventional large aircraft boarding bridge. The regional aircraft boarding module includes regional aircraft rotunda between a number of secondary passenger ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240637 | Fence-covering system A fence-covering system for covering the openings in fence structures, such as an animal corral or arena. According to one aspect, a fence-covering system includes one or more removable fence-covering members that snap-fit onto the existing rails of a fence. Each fe... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7188806 | Aircraft passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed A passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed, including a passenger seat and a passenger bed positioned relative to the seat and adapted for movement between a stowed position wherein the bed is upright and adjacent to the seat, and a deployed position wherein... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7131177 | Gasket insertion apparatus and method A gasket singulation apparatus for separating one gasket from a web-connected stack of gaskets includes a mandrel for receiving the web-connected stack and an arrangement of cylinders which are used to support the web-connected stack of gaskets and to pull one gaske... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7024378 | Retail system with drive-through check-out arrangement A novel retail system is provided with an advance ordering system that enables a customer to order a purchase in advance. At least one storage facility is arranged for storing goods available for ordering. Multiple retail facilities remote with respect to the storag... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6964321 | Method and system for presenting merchandise at an outdoor paved surface A method and system for presenting merchandise on a paved surface which employs permanently installed anchors each having a vertical sleeve. Poles of common height are inserted within the sleeves of the anchors in a manner defining a three dimensional merchandising ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6929217 | Interstitial regional aircraft boarding piers, and methods of using same An interstitial regional aircraft boarding pier can be provided at an airport concourse in place of a conventional large aircraft boarding bridge. The interstitial regional aircraft boarding pier includes a primary passenger bridge between the airport concourse and ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6793178 | Method of boarding passengers on regional aircraft and transferring passengers between a regional aircraft and larger aircraft A regional aircraft boarding pier can be provided at an airport concourse in place of one or two conventional large aircraft boarding bridges. The regional aircraft boarding pier includes a primary passenger bridge between the airport concourse and a hub. A number o... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6725607 | Handrail safety device and method A safety device and method for stairs, escalators and moving sidewalks that moves a person sitting or sliding on a handrail onto the steps to avoid accidents. The safety device includes a sloped surface that can be part of an elongated pyramid. The sloped surface is... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6499421 | Tactiovisual distance-to-exit exit-finding system This invention uses a family of exit-finding aids to enable occupants of rooms or workspaces in buildings, cabins in ships, seats in aircraft cabins, auditoriums, theaters, etc. to know the distance and direction to the nearest exit in each direction by t... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6315243 | Regional aircraft boarding pier and method of using A regional aircraft boarding pier can be provided at an airport concourse in place of one or two conventional large aircraft boarding bridges. The regional aircraft boarding pier includes a primary passenger bridge between the airport concourse and a hub.... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6209270 | Multilevel building with ramp A multilevel building including a first row of personal occupancy spaces arranged on one side of one level of the building which is above ground level, a second row of personal occupancy spaces arranged on an opposite side of the one level of the building... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6134844 | Method and apparatus for displaying information A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above ave... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6009682 | Composite hand rail A composite hand rail for supporting and protecting pedestrians on steps and inclined surfaces. The rail is a composite comprising a shell having a wide slightly convex top surface extending downwardly and laterally to a convex sidewall before returning a... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5941034 | Multi-story apartment building with breezeway A three story apartment building with a number of breezeways on the first floor allowing access through the building to the other side will be designed so as to not have breezeways on the second and third story. The second and third floors of the apartmen... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5878535 | System for tea service A system is provided for tea service in a modern style teahouse, the latter combining quick service with the ambiance of more traditional quiet seating. A transition area between the quick service public and quiet seating lounge areas holds an inner count... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5853166 | Handrail assembly for children A handrail assembly which may be mounted on an existing handrail and used to aid children in ascending or descending a set of stairs. The handrail assembly includes a plurality of clamping devices which may be removably mounted on an existing handrail and... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5850716 | Flooring system A flooring system is presented. The flooring system is uniquely designed to provide advantageous flooring in work places that are subject to substantial water and/or grease exposure and high traffic. The materials provide advantage with respect to protect... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5775033 | Building structure comprising a combined enclosed restaurant and amusement area having a viewing pane therebetween The present invention provides a building structure within which a setting is maintained which allows restaurant patrons to enjoy dining out while allowing primarily children accompanying adult patrons the opportunity of playing in an adjacent amusement a... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5768829 | Method and apparatus for a temporary corridor A method and apparatus for a temporary corridor, to cover a walkway or the like, comprising easily transportable elements that can be quickly erected and disassembled on a selected site by one person.... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5765315 | Space-saving working equipment To save space in an office when a personal computer is operated or when a conference is held with a number of persons, a working table which has a concave portion at the front edge and a auxiliary table are used. A plurality of the working tables and auxi... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5727352 | Prefabricated, transportable, drive-thru convenience store A modular convenience store. The store has a floor and a plurality of walls extending substantially vertically from the floor, which define a perimeter of the store, which has an interior and exterior. This plurality of walls includes a front wall, a rear... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5638646 | Traveler's quarters The present invention is a short-term rest facility for travelers that can be erected within existing transportation terminal structures such as airports, bus terminals, train stations, and the like. The traveler's quarters of the present invention has pr... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5636479 | Hand-rail for use in ships, buildings A hand-rail (3) for use in ships, buildings, etc., which, in order to give an indication of direction to persons who are in the ships or buildings, is designed with projections (4) with a direction-orientated design in the hand-rail's (3) longitudinal dir... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5592786 | Wall protector A wall protector is shown which comprises a metallic bumper portion having a generally hollow interior. The bumper is clamped to a holding bracket which is in turn fastened to a wall-mounted bracket. A light source is mounted on the bumper to provide illu... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5487240 | Compact sleeping unit A compact sleeping unit is provided which can be mated with similarly configured sleeping units to form a grouping for use in a wide range of situations and settings. Each unit includes a horizontal platform and mattress for the compact sleeping of an occ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5396739 | Guard rail assembly A guard rail assembly having a sheath formed of polymerized material, such as plastic. A panel set within the rail structure is also formed of a polymerized material, such as plastic. The sheathing about the guard rail assembly creates a protective coatin... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5396740 | Photoluminescent handrail, handhold or the like A handrail including one or more tubular members, the ends whereof are provided with respective fastening members. Inserts made of photoluminescent material are arranged between the tubular members and the fixing members and are suitable to make the handr... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5279085 | Covered walkway system for a parking lot A covered walkway system for a parking lot of a store such as a supermarket having a covered walkway across the front of the store, covered branch walkways extending out from the cross walkway into the lot, parking spaces marked off at opposite sides of t... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5243796 | Multistory automobile parking facility The facility consists of a silo module of either reinforced concrete or steel, built above or below ground level, or partly above and partly below ground level. The central section of the silo interior is occupied by a handling unit that can be of an elec... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5140787 | High density storage facility A high density storage facility comprising: a building enclosing a rectangular floor area of certain length and width; a plurality of rectangular storage racks of certain height divided from top to bottom into storage slots, the slots extending the rectan... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5133935 | Test area for prevention of specimen tampering in substance abuse testing The invention provides a method and a test area to prevent tampering in the collection of specimens for substance abuse testing from a subject utilizing a specimen collection container. More particularly, the present invention prevents the substitution of... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5086593 | Modular built-in storage wall system An integral modular built-in storage wall system is provided including a plurality of prefabricated modular base components, each having a supporting surface mounted to four adjustable legs located at four corners of the suppport surface, and at least a f... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5081803 | Pit area for a race track A pit area for a race track a stall has first and second sidewalls. A first end wall is adjacent a selected one of the first and second sidewalls and extends toward the other of the first and second sidewalls defining an entrance to the stall. A second en... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5056961 | Method of constructing walls from discarded tires Structural elements formed from a plurality of different sizes in which tires are stacked adjacent to one another, with various surfaces of adjacent tires in contact with one another. The tires are affixed to one another by applying adhesive on respective... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5039616 | Method for prevention of specimen tampering in substance abuse testing and test area relating thereto This invention provides a method and a test area to prevent tampering in the collection of specimens for substance abuse testing from a subject utilizing a specimen collection container. More particularly, the present invention prevents the substitution o... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4959942 | Method and system for preparing an exhibition space The invention relates to a method and system for preparing exhibition or fair common spaces or passages. A permanent frame is foreseen which can be lifted and lowered respectively in a stand-by, not hindering higher position and in an operative position a... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4953327 | Mini-office facility A facility specifically structured to define a plurality of "mini-offices" each of which includes a compartmented area or space accessible from a common access area to selected, authorized individuals or proprietors of individual ones of such mini-offices... | 09/04/1990 |
