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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128109 | Side movement propelled recreational device having extended rear support A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The biased direction wheels include tilted caster and spring biased caster arrangements... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8016728 | Crossbar positioning apparatus and method An extender device and system for adjusting the height of a crossbar analogue in pole vault, high jump, horse jumping or other crossbar clearing activities. The system may include a plurality of pulley like devices that maintain a cord spaced about a practice struct... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7980568 | Wheel skate device Two skate wheel devices each with a foot placement platform, a frame and a wheel. The wheel rotates relative to the frame. The user inserts both feet into respective platforms within the skate wheel devices while the devices rest on pavement. After shifting weight t... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7926825 | Side movement propelled scooter device with foot platform A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The frame structure may have a foot placement platform that extends laterally between t... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7905667 | Compactible walking staff having tripod base and adaptable mount A walking staff apparatus having a tripod assembly that is releasably fastened to a main shaft. The tripod assembly may be released from the shaft to achieve a compact arrangement for transport or storage. The shaft may also be telescoping to achieve a compact size.... | 03/15/2011 |
| D632720 | Wide splay collapsible tripod | 02/15/2011 |
| 7819074 | Self-propelled hydrofoil device with flexible steering assembly A self-propelled hydrofoil device that includes a front foil, a rear foil, a user platform, a steering shaft and a frame that couples these components. The steering shaft preferably has a top section and a lower section, the top section being substantially rigid and... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7802534 | Self propelled hydrofoil device with leverage-based control of drive foil A self-propelled hydrofoil device having front and rear foils, a support structure and a steering mechanism. The hydrofoil device is preferably configured such that a user can change the angle of attack of the drive foil and/or the height of the hydrofoil device in ... | 09/28/2010 |
| D624137 | Wheel skate device | 09/21/2010 |
| D624136 | Wheel skate device | 09/21/2010 |
| D620754 | Bottle for water or other liquid | 08/03/2010 |
| 7739831 | Thermal actuated plant protection device with internal air-flow control mechanism A plant protection device having a ventilation opening shield that may be protectedly positioned between a housing and a mounting socket. A temperature sensitive actuator may be provided in the socket and the shield may pivotally move about the socket between a posi... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7717439 | Skate device having turnable wheels A skate device that has one or more turnable wheels. In one group of embodiments, the turnable wheels may be linked such that when one wheel turns another wheel turns in a manner that facilitates turning. In another group of embodiments, the turnable wheels are not ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7681895 | Side movement propelled scooter device having expanded foot platform A scooter device propelled by side to side movement of a user that includes a frame structure through which at least a front wheel is coupled to two direction biased rear wheels. The frame structure may have a foot placement platform that extends laterally between t... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7597334 | Sideways movement propelled scooter device A scooter device having a flexible, tiltable frame structure and biased direction rear wheels. The scooter may be of a type that achieves forward propelled by side-to-side movement of a user. The frame structure may include a flexible member or members and/or incorp... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7594779 | Bottom fed screened water diversion apparatus A fish-safe screened water diversion apparatus having an input and diverted and non-diverted outputs. Water or other fluid is directed substantially downward under the screen at the input and preferably flows under the screen in a substantially unimpeded manner to t... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7578231 | Plunger and lid apparatus for a beverage press and a beverage press having same A plunger device for use with a beverage press having a screen for filtering fines from an infused beverage. A flexible seal is provided that is compressible to function properly in different sized containers. The seal may be made of a material such as rubber or rub... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7545563 | Lightweight compactible projection screen for trade show and other uses A screen for a trade show or like environment that is lightweight, flexible and compactible. The screen may be patterned to include a plurality of ridges extending from a top to a bottom thereof that serve to reflect projected light into a larger field of view. The ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7484765 | Retractable snowboard support apparatus for use in lift assist transport A snowboard support device for use in lift assist transport. The device may have a base, an extension shaft and a handle member or the like. In one embodiment, the handle serves as a housing to cover the extension shaft in its closed position and provides an engagem... | 02/03/2009 |
| D581878 | DC plug apparatus | 12/02/2008 |
| RE40456 | Acoustic wave imaging apparatus and method An acoustic imaging apparatus and method that achieves desired delays with coded signals. Linear, curved linear and sector scanning is provided in 1-D arrays and planar, curved planar and sector scanning is provided in 2-D arrays. Composite and non-linear implementa... | 08/12/2008 |
| D572077 | Wide, angled flange rim for cookware | 07/01/2008 |
| 7367950 | Distributed apparatus and method for non-invasive measurement of functional state and adaptive response An apparatus and method for distributed, non-invasive assessment of the functional state and state of adaptive response of a subject under test. The functional state tests may include heart rate variability, differential ECG, omega brain wave, jump and stimulus resp... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7344320 | Walking staff with tripod base and adaptable mount A staff apparatus having a leg assembly with multiple movable legs. In one embodiment, the leg assembly includes three legs to form a tripod. The staff apparatus may include an adaptable magnetic-based mount for releasably attaching a camera, spotting scope, gun or ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7306240 | Turnable wheeled skate A wheeled skate that includes a skate frame and a plurality of wheels disposed along that frame. A turnable wheel assembly is provided that includes two paired wheels, each supported by a movable axle. The turnable wheel assembly is preferably configured such that t... | 12/11/2007 |
| PP18246 | Raspberry cultivar ‘Cascade Bounty’ A new and distinct cultivar of raspberry (i.e., Rubus idaeus L.). The cultivar forms medium sized, medium colored, tart flavored fruit. The fruit is round in shape with similar length and width. Based on trials on root rot infested soil, the cultivar appears ... | 11/27/2007 |
| D553848 | Walking staff with tripod base | 10/30/2007 |
| D552420 | Drinking vessel with oval patterning | 10/09/2007 |
| D551734 | Gun rest | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270244 | Polycarbonate double walled liquid holding vessel A double walled polycarbonate liquid holding vessel. The vessel may have an inner wall and an outer wall that are coupled to each other in a manner that defines an air tight gap therebetween. A resealable unit may be provided with the vessel that permits resealable ... | 09/18/2007 |
| PP17985 | Raspberry cultivar ‘Cascade Dawn’ A new and distinct cultivar of raspberry (i.e., Rubus idaeus L.) is provided. The cultivar has an early harvest season and forms large, medium colored, long conic, very good flavored fruit. Based on trials on root rot infested soil, the cultivar appears to ex... | 09/04/2007 |
| D545562 | Knitting needle | 07/03/2007 |
| 7198171 | Liquid holding vessel with separately attached handle A fluid holding vessel that has a liquid holding member, a bottom attached handle and a base member. The liquid holding member may have a shell and a lining, and preferably has an exposed side wall made of plastic with a seamless surface. The principal components of... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7104413 | Ceramic metallic liquid holding vessel A vessel for holding liquid having an outer ceramic shell and an inner metallic lining. The metallic lining may extend over the top of the shell to provide protection from damage. A base member may be provided. The metallic material may be any food safe metal, inclu... | 09/12/2006 |
| D527222 | Bowed mug drinking vessel with tabbed lid | 08/29/2006 |
| 7047901 | Motorized hydrofoil device A motorized hydrofoil water craft that has a substantially horizontally disposed flotation device that may be configured to receive an adult human in a prone, sitting or standing position. The craft includes a hydro foil, a motor, and a steering mechanism. The hydro... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7025213 | Multi-component drain and serving tray assembly A multi-component drain and/or serving tray apparatus. A perforated drain tray is provided that has an opening which accommodates a drain plug. The drain plug may be configured for draining various sized canned goods. A bottom and/or top housing member may be provid... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021232 | Self propelled hydrofoil device A self-propelled hydrofoil device having front and rear foils, a support structure and a steering mechanism. The device is preferably fabricated with a flexible steering and/or support member that permits the drive foil to move in an appropriate manner through water... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7006794 | Wireless point to multi-point communication apparatus and method A wireless communication system that provides energy efficient, high bandwidth and low cost wireless communication. In one embodiment, the communication system utilizes a fan out, pencil beam arrangement in which electro-magnetic energy is transmitted from a hub to ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000985 | Adjustable non-freestanding child seat A non-freestanding child seat for use with in underlying seat or other support structure. The child seat is well-suited for use with “spectator” seats such as those found at sport event, theatres, and performing arts venues. The child seat may including a flexib... | 02/21/2006 |
