U.S. Patents"Is my idea patentable?" The following list of patents that were obtained though our firm provides a useful overview of the wide variety of matter for which patent protection may be secured. Click on the patent number to see an abstract of the patent and the front-page drawing. Patent numbers with the prefix D denote design patents (for "industrial designs"). This list does not contain plant patents (for asexually produced plants and certain other biological inventions). | |||
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| Patent Number |
Title | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8,104,996 | Two-shell structural system for constructing plantable steep embankments formed from several layers | January 31, 2012 |
| 8,096,577 | Hinge for an air-bag cover | January 17, 2012 |
| 8,087,101 | Impact shock absorbing material | January 3, 2012 |
| D650,649 | Pliers | December 20, 2011 |
| D650,648 | Pliers | December 20, 2011 |
| D650,647 | Pliers | December 20, 2011 |
| 8,073,865 | System and method for content extraction from unstructured sources | December 6, 2011 |
| 8,036,999 | Method for analyzing and classifying process data that operates a knowledge base in an open-book mode before defining any clusters | October 11, 2011 |
| 8,017,010 | Device for filtering a liquefied synthetic material | September 13, 2011 |
| 8,017,002 | Device for filtering a fluid, particularly for plastic processing plants | September 13, 2011 |
| 8,015,865 | Wind turbine foundation monitoring system | September 13, 2011 |
| 8,002,321 | Device for picking up loose material | August 23, 2011 |
| 7,937,769 | Knee pad | May 10, 2011 |
| 7,834,910 | Method and apparatus for panoramic imaging | November 16, 2010 |
| 7,796,391 | Junction box to protect individual solar panels from overheating | September 14, 2010 |
| 7,793,437 | Shoe sole | September 14, 2010 |
| D618,327 | Panel heater | June 22, 2010 |
| 7,669,338 | Range finder | March 2, 2010 |
| 7,650,749 | Tidal power station device | January 26, 2010 |
| 7,650,724 | Tube with external channel | January 26, 2010 |
| 7,641,046 | Water-resistant combination case for handheld electronic devices | January 5, 2010 |
| 7,600,447 | Actuation lever | October 13, 2009 |
| 7,556,205 | Adaptable media card storage device | July 7, 2009 |
| 7,545,121 | Auxiliary vehicle power supply | June 9, 2009 |
| 7,530,457 | Swivel-lid protective case | May 12, 2009 |
| 7,526,984 | Roll cutting apparatus | May 5, 2009 | D591,010 | Treeless saddle | April 21, 2009 |
| 7,467,676 | Method and device for preventing pipeskidding | December 23, 2008 |
| 7,389,612 | Geodesic structure | June 24, 2008 |
| D567,319 | Divot tool | April 22, 2008 |
| 7,337,861 | Method and a device for preventing pipeskidding | March 4, 2008 |
| 7,293,936 | Precision aligning fastener | November 13, 2007 |
| 7,293,635 | Business travel bag | November 13, 2007 |
| 7,271,887 | Sunlight measuring device | September 18, 2007 |
| 7,207,896 | Aid for training a golf swing | April 24, 2007 |
| 7,202,425 | Under-pillow-block load cell | April 10, 2007 |
| 7,195,208 | Multi-device controller for model aircraft | March 27, 2007 |
| 7,165,860 | Viewing apparatus | January 23, 2007 |
| 7,135,066 | Titanium white paint for ice surfaces | November 14, 2006 |
| 7,107,118 | Laser welding control system | September 12, 2006 |
| 7,077,346 | Snow and/or ice liquefier | July 18, 2006 |
| 7,066,008 | Method for measuring concentration of solid or liquid particulate matter in a gaseous carrier medium | June 27, 2006 |
| 7,017,213 | Stomach sleeper | March 28, 2006 |
| 7,011,486 | Portable hoisting device | March 14, 2006 |
| 7,008,001 | Automatic tarper | March 7, 2006 |
| 6,990,688 | Thermochromic water proof apparel | January 31, 2006 |
| 6,988,705 | Fluent control valve | January 24, 2006 |
| 6,983,943 | Convertible ski-supported vehicle | January 10, 2006 |
| 6,976,213 | Method of automatically generating specifications and providing online services for same | December 13, 2005 |
| 6,971,596 | Snow and/or ice liquefier | December 6, 2005 |
| 6,948,599 | Sports bag insert | September 27, 2005 |
| 6,932,359 | Convertible ski-supported vehicle | August 23, 2005 |
| 6,923,816 | Medical skin-marking device | August 2, 2005 |
| 6,905,051 | Protective case for use with a belt | June 14, 2005 |
| 6,902,368 | Cargo-transfer apparatus and method | June 7, 2005 |
| 6,889,987 | Snowmobile support stand | May 10, 2005 |
| 6,885,767 | Silhouetting apparatus and method | April 26, 2005 |
| 6,881,306 | Combination electrode for electrochemical restoration of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete and method of controlling same | April 19, 2005 |
| 6,880,494 | Toroidal internal combustion engine | April 19, 2005 |
| 6,860,468 | Flowable-material transfer device and system | March 1, 2005 |
| 6,857,461 | Method and device for the production of reticular structures | February 22, 2005 |
| 6,854,255 | Berry harvester | February 15, 2005 |
| 6,851,378 | Articulated multi-hull water craft | February 8, 2005 |
| 6,844,846 | Multi-mode GPS receiver | January 18, 2005 |
| 6,824,147 | Convertible ski-supported vehicle | November 30, 2004 |
| 6,793,106 | Bow-stern canoe box | September 21, 2004 |
| 6,721,661 | Method of distinguishing types of geologic sedimentation | April 13, 2004 |
| 6,704,985 | Threaded tool insert | March 16, 2004 |
| 6,644,636 | Clamp adapter | November 11, 2003 |
| 6,634,719 | Ice scruffer | October 21, 2003 |
| 6,619,361 | Multi-headed automated labeler | September 16, 2003 |
| 6,575,686 | Cargo-transfer apparatus and method | June 10, 2003 |
| 6,571,495 | Sign | June 3, 2003 |
| 6,570,613 | Resolution-enhancement method for digital imaging | May 27, 2003 |
| 6,567,792 | Method of data collection for fisheries management | May 20, 2003 |
| 6,564,737 | Single-frame-curve method of designing and constructing hulls | May 20, 2003 |
| 6,560,905 | Device for removing snow and other debris from ground surfaces | May 13, 2003 |
| 6,558,442 | Synthetic fuel production method | May 6, 2003 |
| 6,550,153 | Window template | April 22, 2003 |
| 6,540,621 | Golf grip training aid | April 1, 2003 |
| 6,527,282 | Convertible ski-supported vehicle | March 4, 2003 |
| 6,514,181 | Apparatus providing double-poling ski-movement and method for making same | February 4, 2003 |
| 6,497,315 | Brake/clutch module with simplified friction pad substitution | December 24, 2002 |
| 6,497,198 | Animal collar with integral identification holders | December 24, 2002 |
| 6,488,640 | Method and device for continuous passive lumbar motion (CLMP) for back exercise | December 3, 2002 |
| 6,442,896 | Multiple-axis hatch assembly | September 3, 2002 |
| 6,440,249 | Apparatus and method for applying labels | August 27, 2002 |
| 6,436,105 | Medical skin-marking device | August 20, 2002 |
| 6,419,496 | Learning method | July 16, 2002 |
| 6,418,817 | Wire stripper | July 16, 2002 |
| 6,405,769 | Material-recovery apparatus | June 18, 2002 |
| 6,390,553 | Back-support device | May 21, 2002 |
| 6,379,305 | Early-fetal-heartbeat-detection device and method | April 30, 2002 |
| 6,357,375 | Boat thruster control apparatus | March 19, 2002 |
| 6,328,260 | Wing spar modification kit | December 11, 2001 |
| 6,309,676 | Pet breath ameliorator | October 30, 2001 |
| 6,286,629 | Lift-positioning system | September 11, 2001 |
| 6,279,747 | Study aid device | August 28, 2001 |
| 6,267,080 | Outdoor recreation enclosure for pets | July 31, 2001 |
| 6,267,071 | Adjustable helm seat and actuating apparatus of same | July 31, 2001 |
| 6,260,293 | Device for removing snow and other debris from ground surfaces | July 17, 2001 |
| 6,256,955 | Apparatus and method for debris-collecting in masonry cavity walls | July 10, 2001 |
| 6,240,167 | Telephone-linked commodity-billing method | May 29, 2001 |
| 6,209,706 | Article grouping and transferring system | April 3, 2001 |
| 6,198,807 | X-ray labeling tape | March 6, 2001 |
| 6,196,678 | Protective glasses with built-in corrective lenses | March 6, 2001 |
| 6,172,702 | Cable/satellite-ready television set | January 9, 2001 |
| 6,172,334 | Tool kit for shielded metal-arc welding | January 9, 2001 |
| 6,170,661 | Protective device for decorative bows on gift-wrapped packages | January 9, 2001 |
| D435,188 | CD storage sleeve | December 19, 2000 |
| 6,155,005 | Lift-assisted entrance to an external basement entryway | December 5, 2000 |
| 6,155,001 | Carrier for ice fishing traps | December 5, 2000 |
| 6,126,175 | Collet-stop assembly | October 3, 2000 |
| 6,105,940 | Adaptive portable lifting device | August 22, 2000 |
| 6,092,291 | Helmet face-mask extractor | July 25, 2000 |
| 6,063,007 | Modular aerobic-exercise stepper | May 16, 2000 |
| 6,046,772 | Digital photography device and method | April 4, 2000 |
| 6,030,578 | Coupling assembly for the sterile transfer of sterile materials between a transportable container and a sterile enclosure | February 29, 2000 |
| 6,014,030 | Current-level monitor with hierarchical precision | January 11, 2000 |
| 5,999,485 | Method of distinguishing geological sequences and their boundaries | December 7, 1999 |
| 5,976,549 | Method to reduce bad breath in a pet by administering raw garlic | November 2, 1999 |
| 5,975,306 | Portable kit for providing a service | November 2, 1999 |
| 5,959,219 | Capacitive gas flow sensor | September 28, 1999 |
| 5,941,742 | Trolling motor mount | August 24, 1999 |
| 5,938,395 | Retractable carrier-platform device | August 17, 1999 |
| 5,928,815 | Proximity masking device for near-field optical lithography | July 27, 1999 |
| 5,924,521 | Marine vessel overboard emergency system | July 20, 1999 |
| 5,901,659 | Pivotally movable hiking bench | May 11, 1999 |
| 5,880,954 | Continous real time safety-related control system | March 9, 1999 |
| 5,850,986 | Reusable paper-roll core-chuck with interchangeable fins | December 22, 1998 |
| 5,847,912 | Active rectification and battery protection circuit | December 8, 1998 |
| 5,845,436 | Grave-marker support device | December 8, 1998 |
| 5,836,402 | Auger-holder | November 17, 1998 |
| 5,823,585 | Sports truck storage bumper set | October 20, 1998 |
| 5,819,378 | Buckle device with enhanced tension adjustment | October 13, 1998 |
| D397,947 | Global positioning system receiver with offset shape | September 8, 1998 |
| 5,802,492 | Computer aided routing and positioning system | September 1, 1998 |
| D396,814 | Global positioning system receiver with centered shape | August 11, 1998 |
| 5,787,837 | Movable hiking bench | August 4, 1998 |
| 5,786,537 | Vibratory ground-survey system | July 28, 1998 |
| 5,782,034 | Rodent trap | July 21, 1998 |
| 5,779,853 | Hole-filling tool | July 14, 1998 |
| 5,775,494 | Floating disk product package with window visibility, secure containment, and increased graphic surface area | July 7, 1998 |
| 5,772,559 | Modular aerobic-exercise stepper | June 30, 1998 |
| 5,769,608 | Resonant system to pump liquids, measure volume, and detect bubbles | June 23, 1998 |
| 5,765,612 | Quick-connect engine oil drainage system | June 16, 1998 |
| 5,759,415 | Method and apparatus for separating floating and non-floating particulate from rainwater drainage | June 2, 1998 |
| 5,741,298 | Method and devices for video-assisted surgical techniques | April 21, 1998 |
| 5,735,777 | Adaptive weight device | April 7, 1998 |
| 5,721,739 | Method for detecting read errors, correcting single-bit read errors, and reporting multiple-bit read errors | February 24, 1998 |
| 5,717,990 | Protective garment with stand-off hood | February 17, 1998 |
| 5,717,170 | Swinging-weight vibrator for seismic exploration | February 10, 1998 |
| 5,713,495 | Eye-drop dispenser guide | February 20, 1998 |
| 5,709,165 | Foraging unit for avian, mammalian and reptilian species and method of use | January 20, 1998 |
| 5,706,991 | Portable tool holder with stabilizing base | January 13, 1998 |
| 5,699,687 | Firearm security device | December 23, 1997 |
| 5.692,451 | Sea chest covers | December 2, 1997 |
| 5,684,755 | Underwater pinger automatic deployment switch | November 4, 1997 |
| 5,678,511 | Bathing device for pets | October 21, 1997 |
| 5,671,701 | Apparatus and method for enhancing the efficiency of liquid-fuel-burning systems | September 30, 1997 |
| 5,666,701 | Shoulder-strap retainer apparatus | September 16, 1997 |
| 5,645,289 | Cylinder Sled | July 8, 1997 |
| 5,644,460 | Multi-rail electrostatic discharge protection device | July 1, 1997 |
| 5,635,784 | Bearingless ultrasound-sweep rotor | June 3, 1997 |
| 5,627,801 | Underwater pinger acoustic resonance chamber | May 6, 1997 |
| 5,624,409 | Variable-pulse dynamic fluid flow controller | April 29, 1997 |
| 5,624,009 | Wheelchair lift | April 29, 1997 |
| 5,617,808 | Portable foam tube boat with flexible shell | April 8, 1997 |
| 5,617,048 | Hysteretic power-up circuit | April 1, 1997 |
| 5,615,942 | Light socket adapter | April 1, 1997 |
| 5,613,372 | Heat pump system dehumidifier with secondary water loop | March 25, 1997 |
| 5,609,678 | Paint solvent with glycol ether, oxidizing oil, propylene glycol or propylene carbonate, and nmp or isoalkane | March 11, 1997 |
| 5,608,929 | Patient-positioning device | March 11, 1997 |
| 5,592,113 | Gradual frequency changing circuit | January 7, 1997 |
| 5,590,864 | Easel for handicapped artists | January 7, 1997 |
| 5,578,260 | Apparatus and process for making a mold of the foot, ankle, and lower leg | November 26, 1996 |
| 5,565,807 | Bicmos power-up circuit with hysteresis | October 15, 1996 |
| 5,563,890 | Sonet/sdh pointer justification gap elimination circuit | October 8, 1996 |
| 5,559,707 | Computer aided routing system | September 24, 1996 |
| 5,559,664 | Electromechanical relay system | September 24, 1996 |
| 5,553,684 | Single-unit system for controlling vehicle acceleration and braking | September 10, 1996 |
| 5,549,782 | Laminating apparatus | August 27, 1996 |
| 5,536,966 | Retrograde nwell cathode schottky transistor and fabrication process | July 16, 1996 |
| 5,535,086 | ESD protection circuit and method for bicmos devices | July 9, 1996 |
| 5,533,381 | Conversion of liquid volume, density, and viscosity to frequency signals | July 9, 1996 |
| 5,521,789 | Bicmos electrostatic discharge protection circuit | May 28, 1996 |
| 5,508,702 | Bicmos digital-to-analog conversion | April 16, 1996 |
| 5,504,964 | Chimney flue cleaning apparatus | April 9, 1996 |
| 5,489,861 | High power, edge controlled output buffer | February 6, 1996 |
| 5,482,540 | Electrostatic precipitator frame stabilizer and method of operation | January 9, 1996 |
| 5,459,412 | Bicmos circuit for translation of ECL logic levels to MOS logic levels | October 17, 1995 |
| 5,455,732 | Buffer protection against output-node voltage excursions | October 3, 1995 |
| 5,444,410 | Controlled-Transitioni-time line driver | August 22, 1995 |
| 5,418,474 | Circuit for reducing transient simultaneous conduction | May 23, 1995 |
| 5,408,147 | VCC Translator Circuit | April 18, 1995 |
| 5,382,921 | Automatic selection of an operating frequency in a low-gain broadband phase lock loop system | January 17, 1995 |
| 5,359,301 | Process-, temperature-, and voltage-compensation for ECL delay cells | October 25, 1994 |
| 5,357,640 | Dressing-aid-and-transfer device | October 25, 1994 |
| 5,349,311 | Current starved inverter voltage controlled oscillator | September 20, 1994 |
| 5,331,224 | Icct leakage current interrupter | July 19, 1994 |
| 5,316,324 | Collet-and-shank assembly | May 31, 1994 |
| 5,303,646 | Relief printing method and apparatus for its implementation | April 19, 1994 |
| 5,289,880 | Towable road tender | March 1, 1994 |
| 5,273,436 | Changeable grid system kit | December 28, 1993 |
| 5,268,316 | Fabrication process for schottky diode with localized diode well | December 7, 1993 |
| 5,258,665 | AC miller-killer circuit for L-->Z transitions | November 2, 1993 |
| 5,228,830 | Wicket gate | July 20, 1993 |
| 5,223,745 | Power down miller killer circuit | June 29, 1993 |
| 5,218,196 | Light curtain system with system and watchdog microcontrollers | June 8, 1993 |
| 5,199,889 | Leadless grid array socket | April 6, 1993 |
| 5,193,106 | X-ray identification marker | March 9, 1993 |
| 5,184,034 | State-dependent discharge path circuit | February 2, 1993 |
| 5,150,177 | Schottky diode structure with localized diode well | September 22, 1992 |
| 5,127,697 | Inconspicuous expandable van | July 7, 1992 |
| 5,114,165 | Storable wheeled cargo carrier | May 19, 1992 |
| 5,105,558 | Apparatus and process for drying cellulosic and textile substances with superheated steam | April 21, 1992 |
| 5,099,771 | Apparatus and process for the incineration of waste particles | March 31, 1992 |
| 5,091,079 | Sludge treatment apparatus | February 25, 1992 |
| 5,086,870 | Joystick-operated driving system | February 11, 1992 |
| 5,051,611 | Power-up circuit with hysteresis for an output buffer | September 24, 1991 |
| 5,037,560 | Sludge treatment process | August 6, 1991 |
| 4,970,747 | Trash rack cleaning apparatus | November 20, 1990 |
| 4,951,342 | Street sweeping drag shoe | August 28, 1990 |
| 4,944,601 | Damon syrup recovery system | July 31, 1990 |
| 4,908,869 | Induction-based assistive listening system | March 13, 1990 |
| 4,846,966 | Trash Rack | July 11, 1989 |
| 4,840,217 | Pet portal | June 20, 1989 |
| 4,685,366 | Holdfast cutting system | August 11, 1987 |
| 4,674,601 | Accessor | June 23, 1987 |
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