Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20080271219 | Glove reinforcement and method thereof A glove having one or more reinforcements affixed thereon that reduce restriction of movement of fingers of a user. The reinforcements cross to form at least one X-shaped pattern when projected on a plane of motion of an interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The one or ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271220 | Wearable Electronic Device A wearable electronic device (18) is sealed within a waterproof casing (20) and located within a sealable pocket (16) of a garment (10). The electronic device (18) comprises a power supply (24), a programmable device (26)... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271221 | HUNTING AND SPORTING SUIT A hunting and sporting garment includes a means of concealing a user's face comprising a hood, a face covering, means for attaching the face covering and the hood so as to form the concealing means, and means for storage of the face covering. The garment further include... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271222 | Roll-up Covering and Belt Assembly The invention outlined in the disclosure is a roll-up covering and belt assembly that is worn around the waist of the wearer. The belt is preferably a one-inch wide strap with a buckle that adjusts to the waist size of the wearer. An upper covering portion and a lower c... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271223 | COMBINATION OF AN UNDERSHIRT AND A FOUR-CORNERED GARMENT WITH FRINGES The present invention provides an undershirt provided with means for releasable attachment thereto of a component of a four-cornered garment with fringes as well as providing a four-cornered garment with fringes having a releasable attachment means for attachment thereo... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271224 | Multipurpose glove A multipurpose glove is disclosed which comprises a relatively resilient body for snug fit reception of a user's hand. The body includes a first opening on a first side for receiving the user's hand, a second opening branching from a second side of the body for receivin... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271225 | Posterior-form enhancement device The posterior-form enhancement device includes a garment and two posterior-form pads. Each posterior-form pad is formed by attaching one first posterior-form piece to one second posterior-form piece. The garment is used for covering the lower body part of a person, and ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271226 | Garments in Order to Lift the Buttocks The invention relates to a garment which is intended for the lower part of the body, such as trousers or shorts that are fitted to the waist or hip, which lifts the user's gluteal region in order to improve the appearance thereof while simultaneously providing a high de... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271227 | Article with 3-dimensional secondary element An article having a generally domed-shaped crown and an exterior surface. A secondary element extending from the exterior surface at an intersection area between the crown and the secondary element. A portion of the exterior surface of the crown typically being raised a... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271228 | Disposable Clothing A disposable clothing is used for protection against liquids or microorganisms, in particular for medicine, chemistry or biotechnology. The clothing comprises, in particular a front part and sleeves (20) connected thereto. The clothing (10) is provided wit... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271229 | PROTECTIVE CUP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE PROTECTIVE CUP A protective cup includes a cage member and a peripheral lip. The cage member includes upper, lower, and side portions. The upper portion may include a plurality of slots. At least one slot may be oriented so that a direction defined by a largest dimension of the at lea... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271230 | Releasable toilet seat assembly An easy release hinge assembly for connecting a covering member to a toilet base is disclosed. It has a mounting plate mountable on an upper rearward surface of the toilet base, and having two spaced apart through holes and two overhanging lateral wings. Fasteners are e... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271231 | AUTOMATED SEAT AND/OR LID ASSEMBLY FOR A TOILET The present invention is an automated seat and/or lid assembly for a toilet. The invention includes switch automation, wherein movement of a bowl attachment is initiated via a switch, and manual-urging automation, wherein movement of a bowl attachment is initiated via m... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271232 | SHOWER AREA SAFETY DRAIN COVER A drain cover is fabricated with a plurality of apertures in patterns of varying shapes. The cover is formed as a plate, suitable for installation proximate to a drain, and capable of bearing sufficient weight, the latter a function of the plate's size and intended use.... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271233 | Variable buoyancy setting flapper A flush valve is provided for discharging fluid from a tank. The flush valve includes a flapper. The flapper includes a frame portion and a hollow float portion rotatably connected to the frame portion. A relative rotational position between the frame portion and the fl... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271234 | SIPHON JET TOILET A siphon jet toilet for supplying flush water in a storage tank by using the head pressure thereof is disclosed. The siphon jet toilet has a toilet main unit furnished with a bowl portion, a rim water spout, a drain trap passage for expelling waste using siphon action, ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271235 | NOVEL ENHANCED POOL SYSTEM PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS THEREBY Briefly stated, a pool to be assembled and emplaced in a slightly concaved location is available in a container. Similarly, an integrated beach cart and cooler system can house the self-assembly pool, and various other articles enabling parents to travel to and from the... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271236 | Hydrotherapy Apparatus A hydrotherapy apparatus 2 comprising at least one door 12, affixed thereto, operable between an open condition in which access is provided to an interior of the apparatus 2 and a closed condition in which access is prevented to an interior of the a... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271237 | Hydro-massage device for bathtub A hydro-massage device for a bathtub includes a first water conduit unit in fluid communication with an inlet unit of a main pump and having a water inlet unit adapted to be disposed in the bathtub and adapted to be in fluid communication with a water source such that t... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271238 | Integrated bathroom electronic system An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integr... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271239 | MULTI-FUNCTION SINK WITH CENTRIFUGAL FOOD DRYER AND DRAIN A multi-function sink includes a basin, a motor and a colander. Advantageously, the basin is supported by a frame, which frame is sized and shaped to fit into a corresponding aperture in a counter. Wet food is placed into the colander and the colander is placed into the... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271240 | MOLDED ARM FOR SHOWERHEADS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME A molded arm for a showerhead may be configured to connect a showerhead to a fluid supply, and may be in the form of a molded body defining an inlet, an outlet and an interior passage providing fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. An arm assembly may be... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271241 | GLIDER CHAIR A chair for assistance in sexual intercourse is a gliding type rocker chair that has adjustable length legs, seat angle adjustment, an easily removable seat cover, and is foldable for storage. A cot for use with or without the chair is also foldable, with adjustable len... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271242 | Telescopic Rail Carriage Assembly for Suspending a Patient Lift A telescopic rail and carriage assembly for suspending a patient lift. The carriage has a downward projection to which the patient lift is to be connected. The telescopic rail has an inner rail section and an outer rail section. The outer rail section is provided with f... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271243 | Infant sleeping apparatus and child containment system A child containment system has a child containment structure with a bottom and a perimeter side wall surrounding the bottom. The system has a removable bassinet with a bottom panel and a surrounding wall around the bottom panel. The bassinet is mounted to the perimeter ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271244 | Child's Bed A child's bed comprises a sack (20) of a flexible material, which by a bottom (23) rests on the floor and which has the mouth part thereof connected to a rectangular frame (10). The frame (10) is formed of two frame parts, which are mutually ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271245 | Inflatable mattress with uniform restraint A cushioning device having a first deep cell inflatable bladder, a first restraint structure, a pump and an attachment. The first deep cell inflatable bladder has a first side, a second side, an upper surface and a lower surface. The first restraint structure has a top ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271246 | Linear Actuator for Beds, Slatted Beds or Chairs An actuator for beds, slatted beds or chairs of the type accommodating, in a cabinet, two drive units based on a spindle and a spindle nut configured as an adjustment element, cooperating with an arm of a rotary shaft for a backrest section and a legrest section, respec... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271247 | Under Head Pillow Elastic plastic material head pillow comprises flat base and flexible bolster along the front longitudinal pillow edge, whose top surface repeats the anatomical shape of the thoracocervical area, formed as a flexible tongue top and bottom surfaces arranged in parallel p... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271248 | Restriction-free suspended face support treatment table with hole designed to accommodate the face of a person. A restriction-free face support for health practitioner's tables designed for work on a prone person, comprising a plurality of optionally interconnected, adjustable support straps padded with memory foam designed to cradle the person's face over a headrest or cutout du... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271249 | Head positioning apparatus and method A head positioning apparatus and method comprises a support member, at least one strap, and a ring. Said support member can be adjustably located proximate to a user's head, neck, or other body parts, in order to limit movement of those body parts during activity. Said ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271250 | Pillow, Mattress or the Like Improved pillow, mattress and the like with a comfort Layer (5) which is provided around the core (2) of the pillow or the like and which is made of natural or synthetic latex, polyurethane foam or another elastic material, characterised in that this comfo... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271251 | Pneumatic Cushion for Sitting, Leaning or Lying Upon The inventive cushions (5) for sitting, leaning or lying upon are essentially constructed of a pneumatic structure and of a covering that surrounds the pneumatic structure. The pneumatic structure consists of an enclosure (2) and webs (3) resulting ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271252 | MATTRESS WITH A QUILTED PANEL AND MANUFACTURING METHODS THEREOF A panel for a mattress including first and second fabric layers joined together along their edges and a padding material between said fabrics. The padding material includes at least a layer of resilient foam provided with through-holes. The foam layer is quilted between... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271253 | Alternating Pressure Mattresses An alternating pressure mattress has two sets (A, B) of cells, which are inflated and deflated cyclically and in sequence, to provide alternating support for a patient. Each set (A, B) has central transverse cells (11a, 11b) and side forming ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271254 | MULTITOOL WITH WIRE STRIPPING ELEMENT A tool member for a multitool which is configured to strip wire. The tool member has first and second members which in one form are pivotally attached at a common axis on the handle portion of a multitool where the tool member has an extended orientation and can be retr... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271255 | KNIFE WIRE STRIPPING TOOL A wire stripping folding knife having at least one surface defining an opening extending in the lateral direction of the handle portion, whereby when the knife is in a closed position, the laterally positioned opening is operatively orientated to partially in engage a p... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271256 | ACCESS HANDLE FOR MULTITOOL M&A A multitool having an orientation of the handles in such a manner to allow access of various tools while the multitool is in a closed orientation and the plier region is contained within a central channel region of the first and second handle members.... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271257 | WIRE STRIPPING BACK BAR KNIFE A wire stripping knife having a back bar which cooperates with the handle to strip wire. In one form the back bar is a lock back bar to lock the knife in an open orientation, and in yet another form the back bar is biased to a closed orientation when the blade is in an ... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271258 | WIRE STRIPPING KNIFE WITH ARM STRIPPING ELEMENT A wire stripping knife having a handle portion and a blade and an arm attached to the handle. In one form, the arm is rotatably attached to the longitudinally rearward portion of the handle and configured to have wire interposed between the handle and the arm so as to s... | 11/06/2008 |
