Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6314617 | Reconfigurable handle A reconfigurable handle usable on a variety of implements and method of selectively reconfiguring a gripping surface of a handle are disclosed herein. The reconfigurable handle includes an elongate shaft extending along a central axis, segments retained o... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6039043 | Underwater air supply system An underwater air supply system for use with an air supply tank and a buoyancy chamber includes a base module and a plurality of interchangeable modules releasably connectable to the base module. Each module includes at least one of an air supply buoyancy... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6032894 | Cartridge spool system for bait cast fishing reel A bait cast fishing reel includes a frame, a first side assembly disclosed on a first side of the frame and a second side assembly disclosed on a second side of the frame. The first side assembly includes a drive train. The second side assembly rotatably ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5988548 | Easy hold fishing reel body A fishing reel body includes a first side; a second line retrieval handle side opposite the first side; a bridge extending between the first and second sides, the bridge supporting a thumb rest portion; a convex surface on the second side configured to ex... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984157 | Shoulder support structure for a load carrying system A shoulder support assembly is provided for a load carrying system having a load support structure. The shoulder support assembly includes a pair of shoulder support structures. Each shoulder support structure includes a first piece and a second piece piv... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5957355 | Pack compression system A pack compression system includes a pack enclosing an internal volume, a closing mechanism, and first and second compression mechanisms. The pack has a top, a bottom, a back panel extending between the top and bottom, an adapter for being positioned prox... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5954253 | Flexible frame load carrying system A load support system is provided including a flexible frame unit attached to a shoulder support structure and to a hip belt assembly. The frame is pivotally attached to the hip belt assembly and is held in a slightly bowed configuration, whereby load is ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5950622 | Scuba diving breathing regulator A breathing regulator for scuba diving includes a housing having a high pressure gas inlet and a discharge outlet in conjunction with a pressure regulator valve assembly operatively connected to the inlet. The valve assembly includes a valve support, a va... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5950346 | Multi-segment fishing rod assembly A fishing rod assembly includes a multi-segment rod having first and second segments and a clip for securing the segments adjacent one another during storage and transportation. The first segment includes a tip while the second segment includes a handle p... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5944450 | Integral buoyancy and ballast system for scuba divers A buoyancy compensator for a scuba diver vest having a pocket on each side of the front of the vest, a weight module removably positioned in each pocket, each weight module includes an envelope releasably mounted in said pocket a weight packet carried wit... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5911378 | Quick change spinning reel spool A fishing reel including a reel body having a spool support shaft with an outer circumferential surface and a spool having a hollow spool hub with an inner circumferential surface for extending about the shaft adjacent the outer circumferential surface. A... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5902073 | Equipment support garment for divers A support garment for diving equipment includes several subassemblies for providing comfortable support of diving equipment, such as a tank of pressurized breathing gas, a buoyancy compensating air cell and a ballast weight pocket assembly. A frame is adj... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5836489 | Belt assembly for a load carrying system A belt assembly is pivotally connected to a load support structure of a load carrying system and includes a rear panel and a pair of lateral panels. The lateral panels are pivotally coupled to the rear panel. When the belt assembly is worn, the rear panel... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5771912 | Attachment device for erecting a tent An attachment system, for erecting a tent having a flexible tent shell and a tent pole cooperating with the tent shell, includes a securing cord attached to a portion of the tent shell and a claw disposed at an end of the pole. The attachment system furth... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5765584 | Tent door capable of high/low ventilation A tent has a two-ply door having an air venting fabric as a first ply and a waterproof fabric as a second ply. On the waterproof fabric, a continuous zipper which defines a c-shaped arcuate path is formed. The zipper starts at a side of the tent door and ... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5742988 | Quick-release pin latch assembly A quick-release pin latch assembly comprises a first latch member configured for locking engagement with and a second latch member. The first latch member includes a body member and a load bearing post or pin extending outwardly from the body member. The ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5740975 | Fishing reel drag mechanism A drag mechanism for a spin casting reel operated by a star wheel coaxial with and located behind the reel handle. The adjustment of the star wheel transmitted through a cam having a spiral groove engaged by a cam follower to a lever arm which applies an ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5690100 | Scuba diving breathing regulator A breathing regulator for scuba diving in cold water, the regulator including a high pressure gas inlet and a discharge outlet, a pressure regulator valve assembly having a brass tube operatively connected to said gas inlet, a valve mounted in the tube to... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5669794 | Apparatus for mounting a motor to a boat A motor mount for attaching a motor, such as a trolling motor, to a boat includes a bracket, a pair of pivotable support arms and a motor support. The bracket may be removably attached to the transom or to the bow of a boat. The bracket, the support arms ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5611644 | Buckle for a diving mask A strap retainer system is disclosed. The strap retainer system has particular utility with diving masks and includes a buckle pivotably mounted to a frame. The buckle cooperates with a swivel mechanism to permit selective adjustment of the strap length. ... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5607258 | Scuba diving harness for use with a buoyancy control device A harness for use in scuba diving is disclosed. The harness is independent of the air cell and includes arcuate shoulder straps to promote the comfort of the scuba diver, particularly when moving about above water with the air tanks and other scuba equipm... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5586699 | Backpack support A rectangular frame for supporting the backpack having a pair of shoulder straps, the frame including a pair of cross members and a pair of fittings for securing the shoulder straps to the frame, the fittings including a main section having a series of pa... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5575277 | Equaliztion system for a diving mask The present invention is directed to a pressure equalization system for use in a dive mask of the type used for scuba diving and skin diving. The dive mask generally includes a frame in which a substantially transparent window or lens is mounted. A flexib... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5572989 | Pressure equalizing mechanism for a diving mask An improved diving mask is disclosed. The diving mask includes a frame and a lens mounted and sealed within the frame. A flexible skirt is also mounted to the frame and designed to form a seal with a diver's face around the eyes and nose of the diver. The... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5547407 | Boat motor trim and tilt assembly A first member is pivotally connected to a second member. A rigid support and a linking member are pivotally connected to one another and interconnected between the first member and the second member. The length of the rigid support is selectively adjusta... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5533543 | Poppet seat for air regulating devices A poppet seat for air regulating devices, such as underwater diving equipment, includes a metal or plastic substrate around and through which synthetic or rubber seat material is molded. In its preferred form, this seat material surrounds the sides of the... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5524831 | Fishing reel An apparatus for use with a fishing reel for indicating line travel during line payout from the reel. The apparatus preferrably comprises a light source coupled with the reel, a light sensor optically coupled with the light source, and an indicating means... | 06/11/1996 |
