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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401403 | Method for forming ceramic thick film element arrays with fine feature size, high-precision definition, and/or high aspect ratios A method is provided that includes providing a mold on a temporary substrate, e.g., a sapphire substrate. Next, a material such as PZT paste is deposited into the mold. Then, the mold is removed to obtain elements formed by the mold. The formed elements will then be... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401404 | Retainer gasket construction Sealing gasket construction for providing a fluid seal intermediate a pair of opposed, mating parts or structures. The gasket includes a metal retainer and a resilient seal element received in a groove formed into the retainer. Such groove is adapted to be fabricate... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401405 | Method of fabricating inkjet nozzles having associated ink priming features A method of fabricating a plurality of inkjet nozzles on a substrate, each nozzle comprising a nozzle chamber having a roof spaced apart from said substrate and sidewalls extending from said roof to said substrate, said chamber having an entrance for receiving ink f... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401406 | Nose hair cutter A main body of an inner blade is inserted into an inner blade insertion hole of an inner blade frame such that the main body can extend and retreat, a tip end cutting edge is pushed by a spring such that it comes into contact with an inner peripheral surface of a sl... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401407 | Electric rotary shaver An electric rotary shaver, in which the cutter head that includes outer and inner cutters is washable while the inner cutter(s) is being rotationally driven, including agitating vanes that agitate the liquid in which the cutter head is immersed and discharge shaving... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401408 | Wire cutting/tying tool A tool includes a wooden handle that has a curvilinear outer surface extending along an entire length thereof. The handle has a centrally registered axial bore formed therein that travels between distal and proximal ends of the handle such that the bore passes throu... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401409 | Seasoning stick and method and apparatus for preparing foods A solid seasoning product in the form of a stick, rod, thread, band or ribbon from 20 mils to 250 mils thick and having a geometry as a shaped mass that enables the product to be inserted into food comprising meat or poultry prior to heating to prepare the food. The... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401410 | Viewfinder for artists A viewfinder for aiding an artist in the creation of a work of art is provided. The viewfinder includes a frame that carries a first door. The first door is configured for moving with respect to the frame. A second door is provided and is also carried by the frame. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401411 | Archery alignment device and method of use An archery bow alignment mechanism is disclosed. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401412 | High precision gantry machine with expansion joint A Cartesian gantry system having an expansion joint between an X-bridge stage and a Y-translation stage comprises a flexure plate having surfaces secured to the X-bridge stage and the Y-translation stage and bolster flanges extending between the X-bridge stage and Y... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401413 | Disposable wound measuring device A disposable wound measuring device for making simultaneous three-dimensional (length, width and depth) measurements of a wound or ulcer to facilitate wound care assessment and healing that includes a flexible, clear plastic planar card or member superposed on the w... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401414 | Sensitive ground surface tiltmeter The invention relates to a geoscientific observation technology, especially relates to a ground surface tiltmeter by using microscope for micro measuring. In order to solve the problems such as low reading accuracy and enormous error of the traditional ground surfac... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401415 | Pinion gear depth measurement tool A measurement tool for determining a position of a pinion gear in a differential assembly includes a mounting member configured to contact an end face of the pinion gear and an elongated arm member extending outwardly from the mounting member. The arm member has an ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401416 | System for measuring and cutting A system for measuring and cutting includes a portable measuring unit and a cutting unit. The measuring unit includes a transmitter and a measuring processor in communication with the transmitter. The measuring unit includes a first retractable tape measure having a... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401417 | Method and a device for drying or heat treatment of a web-formed material When drying a web-formed material, the web-formed material is passed, in contact with a gas-permeable dryer screen, through a drying plant. One or more fans blow hot process air against, and through, the web-formed material in order to dry it. A chamber, surrounding... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401418 | Article of footwear having midsole with support pillars and method of manufacturing same An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401419 | Structural element for a shoe sole The present invention relates to a shoe sole including a cushioning element. The shoe sole can include a heel cup or heel rim having a shape that substantially corresponds to the shape of heel of a foot. Further, the heel part can include a plurality of side walls a... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401420 | Article of footwear having a fluid-filled bladder with a reinforcing structure A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladd... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401421 | Sole construction A sole construction for use in the manufacture of a shoe has an outer sole made of a soft and pliable natural or synthetic elastomeric material having a substantially uniform thickness over its entire area. The outer sole has a substantially planar external surface ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401422 | Plate for running shoe The invention relates to a shoe, in particular a sprint shoe, including a plate arranged in a sole area of the shoe. The plate extends essentially over the complete length of the sole area and is substantially planar in a forefoot part and is constructed of a materi... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401423 | Lace system for footwear A boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable b... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401424 | Composite outsole A composite outsole including a carbon fiber portion and a titanium portion. The titanium portion is molded to the carbon fiber portion using adhesives and the like. The titanium portion provides increased strength and ductility to allow for additional features in t... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401425 | Snowthrower wheel drive steering system A snowthrower has independent wheel drive trains to allow steering by clutching one drive train while unclutching the other drive train. The clutch in each drive train comprises a plurality of pivotal pawls carried on a drive member with the pawls pivoting in a plan... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401426 | Method and device for introducing essentially rectangular pieces of cloth into a feeder A device for feeding essentially rectangular pieces of cloth to a feeder, comprising a conveyor on which pieces of cloth can be advanced in the direction of conveyance of the feeder, and on which, in front of the conveyor, there is configured a boom extending transv... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401427 | Bracket assembly with detachable body for mounting a front license plate to an automotive vehicle A bracket for mounting a front license plate to an automotive vehicle that does not have an integrally designed and designated front license plate mounting location embodied as part of the front exterior of the vehicle that includes an associated integral license pl... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401428 | Information display with insertable typed or printed information strips In a method and system for displaying information on a display mount, at least one one-piece information strip holder is provided having a clear window and first and second parallel channels for receiving a respective information strip. Information is entered onto t... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401429 | Shelving system carrying a point of purchase display rack with improved graphic panels In a point of purchase display having an integral graphic panel metallic supporting frame for an H-frame shelving system, retrofit pliant graphic panels are provided that may be quickly installed and remain firmly secured but may be quickly detached from the support... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401430 | Sign mounting systems and methods An outrigger for mounting a dual-panel sign to a display system, the dual-panel sign having a first panel and a second panel positioned opposite the first panel. The outrigger includes a support end configured to be selectively coupled with the display system, an at... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401431 | Trigger actuated stabilization device An apparatus, system, and method for a trigger actuated stabilization device are disclosed herein. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401432 | Handgun tool and related methods A handgun tool for use with a handgun including a barrel, a recoil spring and associated spring plug adjacent the barrel, and a barrel bushing retaining the spring plug and being rotatable between locked and unlocked positions. The handgun tool may include a handle ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401433 | Telescopic sight having an illumination apparatus An illumination apparatus for a telescopic sight has a lamp, in particular for a reticle of the telescopic sight. The apparatus comprises a control circuit for supplying the lamp, and an adjustment knob cooperating with the control unit for adjusting the brightness ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401434 | Holding devices to attach an accessory to a firearm A holding device to attach one or more accessories to a firearm is disclosed. An example holding device disclosed herein comprises a top mount to engage one or more accessories, a bottom mount to engage the firearm, a fixing bore in one of the top mount and the bott... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401435 | Lure latching system The present invention comprises an apparatus to aid in the storage, display, and transportation of fishing lures. A conventional glass bottle or jar has lure retaining notches for receiving the lure hooks around the periphery of the opening of the bottle or jar for ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401436 | Flying insect capture and monitoring system There is provided a capturing apparatus for capturing flying insects, comprising: a UV lamp; a birdlime cartridge; a birdlime configured to be wound to the birdlime cartridge; and a means for winding the birdlime at a variable speed. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401437 | Rotary plant growing apparatus A rotary growing apparatus which utilises a single ring mounted on a support, the ring being rotatably driven above the rotational axis thereof, and having a plurality of medium retaining members extending transversely of the ring, each medium retaining member being... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401438 | Revolving door for placement in a facade of a building A revolving door for placement in a facade of a building to provide an entrance and exit to the building, comprising a rotation axis and door leaves mounted on the rotation axis, placed between cylinder segment-like shell elements, wherein the shell elements compris... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401439 | Adjustable draft excluder An adjustable draft excluder includes at least a first draft blocking body for sealing a gap between architectural members such as a bottom of a door, window, or the like, and an adjacent surface. The draft blocking body includes an elongated sleeve having first and... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401440 | Large, transportable arcuate architectural components An arcuate component includes, a flexible outer board, a flexible inner board and both a first and a second plurality of arcuate tiles. Tongue and groove tracks formed along opposite longitudinal edges of the outer and inner boards lock with mating arcuate tongue-an... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401441 | Channeled floor covering A floor covering main body comprising an intermediate channeled surface. A plurality of non-contiguous but adjacent lugs extends upwardly from the intermediate channeled surface. A substantially planar composite upper surface is disposed above the intermediate surfa... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401442 | Portable panel construction and method for making the same Disclosed herein is a portable panel having numerous favorable characteristics. The panel comprises a core having a length, a width, a first side and a second side. A first fiber layer is attached to the first side while a second fiber layer is attached to the secon... | 07/22/2008 |
