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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061293 | Avalanche rescue device A rescue device includes a control module to sense an avalanche, sense the direction of the surface and establish a target path to the surface. A nozzle is selected or oriented by the control module along the target path. A fluid reservoir is connected to the nozzle... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7798090 | Rescue and locational determination equipment A deployable signaling device and method of use thereof which includes material with detectable properties such that it can be distinguished from a background when deployed in various environments. Such detectable properties may include visible detection, detection ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7770533 | Bird flight diversion device and system for fixing same to overhead wires and cables The invention relates to a device for diverting the flight of birds in order to prevent collisions with overhead wires and cables, such as high-voltage lines. The inventive device comprises a system for fixing same to overhead wires and cables, from which a central ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7735445 | Deployable marker banner structure and system A deployable marker banner structure and system including (a) an elongate, rollable/unrollable fabric body having opposite ends, a long axis, and opposite faces, (b) shape-forming biasing structure operatively connected to the body, applying shape-forming biasing fo... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7694641 | Snow marker for fire hydrants and other utilities The invention provides marking apparatus for a fire hydrant or other utilities fixtures comprising a mast-holding bracket comprising a hollow pipe, means for removably securing the pipe to the fire hydrant or other utilities fixtures and an elongated mast removably ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7685961 | Survey marker A survey marker having a rod with a pointed tip and a shank extending therefrom composed of a rod or rebar material. A head extending from a distal end of the rod opposite the point may include means for retaining a survey flag, means for engaging a drive tool, and ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7685962 | Fallen game locator A fallen game locator to aid the hunter in locating the precise location game was when shot. A cylindrical, cone shaped device with unspecified fluorescent or brightly colored series of rings on the exterior, working in conjunction with a target site viewer tube, ex... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7600483 | Marker for buried objects A marker for locating an underground object such as a utility line features an elongate, flexible body, with an aperture near one end. The aperture has a “keyhole” shape which imparts sufficient stiffness in the marker so that it does not readily bend or flex at... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7574973 | Emergency rescue device and method An emergency rescue device and system are provided comprising a plurality of reflective emergency rescue strands. The plurality of reflective strands are housed within a canister. An activation element deploys the reflective strands away from the user in a multi-dir... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7451721 | Utility location indicator apparatus A utility location indicator apparatus for indicating the location and general direction of lie of an underground utility includes a marker being configured to extend upwardly from a utility pipe to indicate a location of the utility pipe under a ground surface. The... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7382266 | Surface tracker A surface tracker includes a tubular marker body having an interior electronic marker and a visual indicator attached to an upper end of the marker body which extends away from the marker body. When deployed, the marker body is mostly underground and the visual indi... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7366561 | Robotic trajectory guide A surgical alignment device is shown that is controlled remotely through the use of an actuator, where the actuator in turn controls at least one local adjustment device. The alignment device is suited for neurosurgery, although it is not exclusively limited to neur... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357737 | Removable, replaceable, multiwidth croquet wicket bracket A horizontal plate has a plurality of tubes attached which in this embodiment are spaced and oriented to accept croquet hoops of various widths and sizes. The hoops are easily insertable, removable and reinsertable into the channels. The plate support maintains the ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337568 | Non-inflatable floating sign A non-inflatable device for supporting a sign on water. A single float embodiment is the basic element. In a typical embodiment, two or more non-inflatable floats are separated at a predetermined distance by one or more spacing members that mate with a spacing membe... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334518 | Kits for creating artistic works on residential lawns A kit for creating an artistic work on a residential lawn includes: first and second lawn stencils; first and second containers of paint of first and second colors; and a plurality of stakes. The stakes are used to anchor the lawn stencils to the lawn, and the paint... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334374 | Stucco sheathing fastener A fastener including a body having a predetermined axial length, wherein the body includes a screw head at one axial end of the body, a threaded portion at an opposite axial end of the body and an unthreaded shank portion extending between the screw head and the thr... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325349 | Tag clip with card carrier A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrie... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322549 | Refuse container retainer A refuse container retainer includes an elongated member, defining an open chamber, that is screwed in to the ground. A collar attached atop the elongated member has a central opening extending the chamber, a base plate adjacent a top portion of the elongated member... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7308864 | Warning flag assembly for use with elongated loads on a roadway vehicle A warning flag assembly is disclosed for attachment to an overhanging load on a roadway vehicle. The flag assembly is generally cylindrical and has one margin secured to a holder that may be releasably attached to the overhanging load using conventional hardware whe... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7302768 | Sign assembly A sign assembly for attachment to a supporting surface. The supporting surface is preferably a portion of a vehicle. The sign assembly preferably includes a display member having indicia formed thereon, a flexible member and an anchoring member operably associated w... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287930 | Vehicle impact attenuator A vehicle impact attenuator that can be installed at low cost in a narrow installation space, immediately stop a colliding vehicle, and effectively mitigate the impact on the vehicle. The vehicle impact attenuator includes a shock absorber that deforms upon a collis... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278218 | Laser line generating device with swivel base A base for a light generating device or a leveling device, having a first surface that includes a connection structure to receive and mount either a light generating device or a leveling device thereto, and a second surface including a nonmechanical attachment struc... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270077 | Avalanche survival kit A apparatus for use in surviving at least one of an avalanche and a mudslide. The apparatus includes a housing having a selectively inflatable member stored therein. The apparatus further includes a means connected to the housing for securing the housing to a user a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7266977 | Ring having two parts that can be displaced relative to one another The ring has at least two mutually rotatable parts, with a detent mechanism for respectively one of two mutually rotatable parts, and securing means. For improving the detent mechanism and the substantially play-free retention the detent mechanism is respectively pr... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261052 | Way-guidance marker A guidance marker for utilization with a fibrous web surface and providing an individual with a safe egress to an exit. The guidance marker includes a base carrying an indicator surface and at least one lock pin. The indicator surface is identifiable in the absence ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259683 | Rack A rack has a plurality of LEDs arranged on the front surface thereof correspondingly to respective units. The rack is provided with an LED lighting circuit which lights these LEDs, on the back of a display section and an input section. The LED lighting circuit has a... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249910 | Removable delineator post and method for the use thereof A delineator includes a post having a bottom portion and a stem extending from the bottom portion. At least a portion of the post is moveable in a lateral direction between an at-rest position and an impact position. An anchor includes a top and an elongated recepta... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7234411 | Helmet flag A helmet flag for providing added visibility and therefore safety to a rider of virtually any form of transportation that exposes a rider to view. The flag is preferably mounted to the rear of a helmet and is substantially removable. The flexible, interchangeable fl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232236 | Floor marking apparatus and system, and method of marking a floor A floor marking system includes a floor having a predetermined location intended for use of a predetermined character, the predetermined location being marked with impinging light. The floor marking system also includes a lighting unit having a light source for mark... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229059 | Detachable swimming pool shade and sport mounting An improved mounting apparatus for providing shade, sport, banner and recreational equipment for swimming pool and other locations. The base of the mounting apparatus is comprised of at least one lever activated strong suction cup member easily manually attached to ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226247 | Method and apparatus for creating soil or rock subsurface support A subsurface support includes a protective outer member that encases an interior support member. The inner support member may typically be a steel or iron rod which is held within the outer tube as by grout or cement. The outer tube is preferably emplaced by forcing... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213356 | Banner display system A display system, including a banner made of a flexible, non-rigid sheet material, and including a plurality of elongate sleeves; a frame system to support the banner, the frame system including one or more quick-release receivers to facilitate removal of the frame ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7182040 | Personnel guidance and location control system A personnel location control system for controlling and guiding a group of individuals in a selected path to a waiting point and then to an activity in advance of that waiting point. The system in one embodiment relies upon a plurality of disks or like guide path-fo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174681 | Concrete from stake system with self-sealing plug Method and apparatus for securing a building foundation form disposed on a moisture barrier membrane. The method includes the steps of positioning one end of a concrete form stake in a mating structure of a plug, penetrating the moisture barrier membrane with a tip ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7170411 | Method of and system for rapidly locating all passive underground electronic marker types A method of and system for rapidly locating all passive underground electronic marker types in an area under survey may locate various marker types simultaneously. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a marker locator may sequentially transmit and... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7150116 | Device and method for locating an underground object An indicator device is used for locating an underground object, for example an underground pipeline, prior to surrounding excavation by a bucket excavator. The device generally comprises a panel member buried in the ground directly above the object. The panel member... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134231 | Tag clip with card carrier A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrie... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7134764 | Airport light system An airport light system is disclosed, which includes an airport guidance sign circuit, and an airport light installation coupled to the airport guidance sign circuit that includes a guidance sign component activated in an ON position of the airport guidance sign cir... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128019 | Tailgate position indicator An indicator device for alerting the driver of a pickup truck to the orientation of the tailgate includes a housing assembly and an indicator assembly carried by and extending from the housing assembly. The housing assembly is attached to the tailgate of the pickup ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114275 | System for creating and displaying an advertising message on an automobile radio antenna A system for creating and displaying an advertising message on an automobile radio antenna using a plurality of symbolic fixtures to form a vertical message. In the preferred embodiment, each symbolic fixture includes a clip placed in a crevice in a lateral surface ... | 10/03/2006 |
