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"To place a man in a multi-stage rocket and project him into the controlling gravitational field of the moon where the passengers can make scientific observations, perhaps land alive, and then return to earth--all that constitutes a wild dream worthy of Jules Verne. I am bold enough to say that such a man-made voyage will never occur regardless of all future advances."
Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435378 | Method and apparatus for treating goods The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for treating goods, such as, for example, fumigating and re-cooling perishable goods, such as fruit, using a tarp and floor seal. The apparatus encloses goods on a surface and includes a canopy that is subs... | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7097891 | Door seal A partitioning device for sealingly closing an opening in a working surface is provided. The partitioning device generally includes a panel having a sealing side including a perimeter portion. An adhesive trim is disposed about the perimeter portion on the sealing s... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086443 | High wind cable support systems Cable system for use with an overhead door comprising: a header bracket; a floor assembly; at least one cable having a first end attached to the header bracket and a second end attached to the floor assembly. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6375140 | Fastening device for a top rod of a window shade A fastening device of a top rod of a window shade is formed of a locating seat and a pressing seat. The locating seat has a top plate and a back plate. The top plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, and a cross retaining rib. The back plate ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6276744 | Roll-type door opener A door opener for a roll-type door in a cargo van includes a shaft that is mounted for rotation within the cargo van body and is coupled with the door such that shaft rotation causes the door to move between opened and closed positions. The shaft is rotat... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6161605 | Foldable device and method for protecting double-hung windows An aesthetically-pleasing foldable, reusable security device and method for protecting double-hung windows from storm debris hazards and vandalism, wherein the perimeter edges of the device fit within the outermost groove of a double-hung window frame and... | 12/19/2000 |
| 5927025 | Mechanical retractable railway dock shelter The present dock shelter assembly provides, at a given warehouse or building dock, a protective unit that presents a weather-tight seal when extended from the dock against the open sliding door or side of an adjacent rail car. It is desirable that such a ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 4848432 | Mounting bracket for venetian blinds A universal mounting bracket is provided for one or both ends of the head rail of a venetian blind or other such article, for example, a curtain rod, fireplace screen, drapery rod, or the like. The mounting bracket is operative for securing the aforementi... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4231412 | Folding garage screen door A screen door construction for selective attachment to a garage for placement in a garage door opening including an upper screen panel, a lower screen panel hingedly secured to said upper screen panel, a hinge pivotally mounting the upper edge of the uppe... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4027715 | Door A flexible door comprising a tough, nonelastic flexible sheet and a plurality of straight, plate-like unit blocks, each having a rectangular section and each being adhered to the sheet, the blocks being arranged side-by-side in contact with each other. Th... | 06/07/1977 |
