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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7454839 | Portable reference laser unit and attachment accessory A laser unit for providing at least one of a laser level line and a laser plumb line, where the unit includes both a locked mode and an unlocked (or auto-leveling) mode. In the unlocked mode, the laser unit is configured to provide at least one of a level line or a ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454840 | Laser marking device In a marking device having a laser and a fastening element, especially simple, fast and precise marking of workpieces is attained by providing that the marking device includes a goniometer. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454841 | Method and apparatus for wheel alignment system target projection and illumination A machine vision vehicle wheel alignment system configured with at least one cameras for acquiring images of the wheels of a vehicle, and an associated light projectors configured to project a pattern image onto the surfaces of vehicle components such as vehicle whe... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454842 | Laser surveying apparatus A laser surveying apparatus includes: a laser light source configured to emit a laser light flux; a laser projector supported tiltably and configured to rotatably irradiate the laser light flux emitted from the laser light source; a mechanism tiltably supporting the... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454843 | Measured object mounting tool and production method of three-dimensional shape data of dental prosthesis using that tool A measured object mounting tool 2 for producing a three-dimensional shape data comprises a placing part 2b at the lower face of a cylindrical part 2a, an inclined part 2c at a boundary between the side face and the up... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454844 | Sheetrock punch apparatus A punch apparatus for cutting an opening in a sheet of material is disclosed. The punch apparatus includes a base plate, a measuring stick provided on the base plate and a punch assembly having multiple blades adjustably mounted on the measuring stick for cutting th... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454845 | Tape measure A tape measure includes a housing and a tape retractably coupled to the housing. The tape has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a free end onto which an end clip is moveably coupled. The end clip includes a first attachment portion and a first flange extending ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454846 | Automatic tennis court drying machine An apparatus and method for automatically drying a tennis court or other flat surface after rainfall is provided. A robotic vehicle cooperates with a sensing unit preferably mounted on a fence adjacent the court or other paved surface. A sensing unit detects the ons... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454847 | Sediment and sludge dewatering by vacuum bag method Dredged sediment or sludge dewatering by vacuum bag method preferably includes a foundation, at least one sediment enclosure, a porous media spacer, an air impermeable sheet, and a vacuum source. The foundation may be air permeable or impermeable. The sediment enclo... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454848 | Shoe with improved construction The invention relates to a shoe having an outsole with an inside surface and an outside surface. The shoe also has an upper placed above the inside surface and a stitch that extends through the upper and the outsole for securing the upper and outsole together, where... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454849 | Anti-slipping and shock-absorbing element for shoe soles and shoe sole incorporating such element The invention refers to an element (2) in the form of a stud (1) incorporating anti-slipping and shock-absorbing means, which is foreseen as generally cylindrical hollow body with a predetermined wall thickness, selected to be compressed under the weig... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454850 | Skid steer scraper A scraper for plowing and gathering earth specifically adapted to fit to the front end of a skid steer vehicle. The scraper includes a frame for holding a scraper bowl. A caster wheel assembly is coupled to the front end of the scraper frame and is adapted to cause ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454851 | Cylindrical cutting element supported on a drum In a chain excavator including an excavation chain with links routed around a drive sprocket and an end idler with a base plate mounted to a link for supporting excavation implements, a stabilizing element extends rearwardly from directly behind the excavation imple... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454852 | Ironing appliance having a cord storage cavity An apparatus composed of: a steam generating base delimited by a periphery; a fabric smoothing appliance; and a cord connecting the base to the appliance, the cord having a length, a transverse width and a transverse height, the base being provided with a cavity for... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454853 | Vehicular animal identification paddle apparatus A vehicular animal identification paddle apparatus is comprised of a display member, a stem and a display member holder. The display member holder is comprised of a window clip , a horizontal extension member and a socket. The attachment means attaches the horizonta... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454854 | Cushioned wristband with self-laminating identity tag and adhesive patch A cushioned wristband includes a carrier having a multi-layered band portion and a strap attached such as by sewing or heat welding to the back of the band portion of the carrier. The band has a surface with loop material and the strap has a surface of hook material... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454855 | Identification band with detachable machine-readable labels An improved identification band such as a wristband is provided for mounting onto a specific person or object. The improved identification band includes a primary identification zone adapted to receive human-readable and/or machine readable information as by printin... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454856 | Badge holder on garment configuration and related method A garment generally includes a badge that can accessible from an interior of the garment and visible from an exterior of the garment. The garment includes a flap portion formed from a portion of the garment. The flap portion is folded over to form an edge that defin... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454857 | Occasion keepsake display A multipiece keepsake display comprising a shell, the shell being at least partially transparent and having an open side that provides access to an interior region; a sealing plate for sealing the open side of the shell; a display plate that is at least partially tr... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454858 | Weapon grip assembly A weapon grip assembly (16) for attachment to a forward portion of a weapon is provided. The invention includes a base assembly (20) supported for operative engagement by a handle (22). The base assembly includes clamps (24) adapted to be... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454859 | Combination gun rest and aiming brace A combination gun rest and aiming brace being attachable to a tree or other vertical support member for use by hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. The invention includes a generally rectangular, telescoping railing that is mechanically coupled to a tree engaging ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454860 | Method of sighting a firearm with a diffractive head up display A head up display for firearms is provided, wherein a light valve is employed to create variable images in response to user input. The images from the light valve are entrained in an illuminating beam which intersects a diffractive optic. The diffractive optic inclu... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454861 | Fishing line release and bite alarm apparatus In a two-way pre-bite tension adjustment and fishing line release and fish bite alarm apparatus including a non-electrically conductive body housing a battery and an electrically energized auditory-visual alarm. A two-way pre-bite fishing line tensioning mechanism u... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454862 | Fishing pole handle hinge assembly and fishing pole handle A fishing pole handle hinge assembly is provided with a first handle element, a second handle element, and a clamp. The first handle element terminates in a contact surface having a socket. The second handle element terminates in a contact surface having a tapering ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454863 | Bobber incorporating fishing line handling assembly A bobber includes a float and a fishing line handling assembly. The float has a passage extending therethrough from a first end of the float to a second end of the float, and the fishing line handling assembly is fitted in the passage. The assembly is terminated (i)... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454864 | Planting pots and multi-compartment tray having self-orienting configuration Planting pots and a multi-compartment tray are provided, the pots and tray having a self-orienting configuration for urging the pots into proper alignment when same are placed within compartments of the tray. The pots include angled recesses disposed radially about ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454865 | Door jamb components, and door jamb combinations, subassemblies, and assemblies Metal cladding as jamb cover assemblies and mullion cover assemblies, for door frames and mullions, using extrusions as cladding over substrates. A jamb cover assembly includes a jamb plate, a nosing, and a nailing fin. The nailing fin extends from a distal side of ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454866 | Façade covering A façade covering for covering an outer wall of a building comprises a plurality of façade covering boards formed by circuit boards mountable to the outer wall of the building. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454867 | Structure for supporting elements to form a wall In a structure for supporting components of a wall, one lower profile section is shaped to form longitudinal recesses and an operating unit is associated with the lower profile section base, and removably coupled at top to at least one structural element. The operat... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454868 | Flexible space management system and method A method of managing a plurality of operable wall panels in a room equipped with an overhead track system from which the panels suspend and in which the panels are movable to selectively partition the room, the track system including a reading portion. The method co... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454869 | Raised flooring system and method A raised flooring system having a sub-work surface is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of pedestal assemblies, a plurality of base floor pads for placing and securing the pedestal assemblies, and a locking assembly for securing the pedestal assemblies to t... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454870 | Lintel supported masonry wall system and method A wall system or structure includes a lintel supported wall and footings for locating the lintel above ground. Tensioning rods extend upwardly from each footing for directly engaging an end of the wall or for securing a post to the footing, which post includes a slo... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454871 | Adjustable pier An adjustable pier system that allows the elevation of a building structure to be readily adjusted when soil subsidence occurs. The adjustable pier includes telescopically intercoupled upper and lower members. The lower member is coupled to a grade beam or spread fo... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454872 | Concrete post anchor The current invention is a concrete post anchor and method of using comprising two substantially vertical side brackets, side brackets operatively connected opposite one another and spaced apart with a base bracket, forming a U-shaped bracket. A portion of the side ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454873 | Roof system and method for installation A roof having slate attached by battens and hangers. The hangers have a short member and a long member. The long member has a hook on one end and the remaining end is adjacent to a first outward extending arm. The first outward extending arm is adjacent to a central... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454874 | Panel and locking system for panels The invention relates to a panel and a locking system for panels with edge profiles provided on at least two opposite edges of the panels for the positive connection of similar panels, including an edge profile designed as a groove profile, with an upper groove wall... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454875 | Mechanical locking system for floor panels Floor panels (1, 1′) are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible tongue (30) in a sliding groove (40) which during a vertical folding motion is displaced. Moreover, a tongue blank (50), a production method and an ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454876 | Fire retardant roof structure for styrene insulated roofs and method for making the same Disclosed is a fire retardant roof system with a roof deck, a sealant material applied to the roof deck to prevent fluid migration, a polystyrene insulation board upwardly adjacent the sealant material and a sealing material upwardly adjacent the polystyrene materia... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454877 | Tension control system and method for tensioning a strapping material around a load in a strapping machine A strapping machine is provided to feed a strap around a load, position, tension and seal the strap around the load. The strapping machine includes a surface to support the load in the strapping machine; a strap chute to carry a strap around the load and release the... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454878 | Anti-rotation neck support knife A neck support knife for supporting a bottle during capping includes an arcuate planar surface having a plurality of elongated cleats extending away from the planar surface and arranged in a radial pattern. The cleats have a tooth-like vertical cross-section. An inn... | 11/25/2008 |
