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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168024 | Elastic composite for a disposable absorbent garment, and a system and process for making the elastic composite and a garment having the elastic composite A method is provided for making an elastic composite for incorporation into a disposable absorbent garment. An elastic element applicator is provided that is configured to move a section of a continuous strand of elastic element generally about a plane. A first web ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8112898 | Apparatus and methods for the placement of badges, ribbons and/or other items A template is provided for positioning at least one ribbon assembly on a garment at a predetermined position relative to the pocket. The template has a template body having a generally two-dimensional profile that is removably positionable on the front of the garmen... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8108962 | Toothbrush and method of using the same A toothbrush is provided having an elongated handle and a brush head supported by the handle. The brush head has a base and a plurality of bristles that are arranged in sections. Each section has bristles that extend from the base to form a contact surface elevated ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8015041 | System and method for managing purchasing contracts A system and method of managing purchasing contracts between supplier entities and customer entities for the purchase of products includes the step of generating at least one purchasing contract between at least one supplier entity (e.g., a product originator such a... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7744712 | Elastic composite, and a system and method for making the elastic composite A method of making an elastic composite is provided. The method entails conveying a first web of material along a web plane path. The method also entails applying a first section of a first elastic strand onto the first web and generally transversely to the web plan... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7740727 | Elastic composite for a disposable absorbent garment, and a system and process for making the elastic composite and a garment having the elastic composite A method is provided for making an elastic composite for incorporation into a disposable absorbent garment. An elastic element applicator is provided that is configured to move a section of a continuous strand of elastic element generally about a plane. A first web ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7730920 | Elastic composite, and a system and method for making the elastic composite A method of making an elastic composite is provided. The method entails conveying a first web of material along a web plane path. The method also entails applying a first section of a first elastic strand onto the first web and generally transversely to the web plan... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7678032 | Exercise apparatus, method of using and/or configuring same An exercise apparatus is disclosed having a base, an longitudinally extending bottom member rail directed generally transverse to the base, and an upright support. The exercise apparatus also has a lever arm, including an exercise bar, that is connected to the uprig... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7637028 | Apparatus and methods for the placement of badges, ribbons and/or other items In some embodiments, a template is useful for properly positioning at least one item having first and second rear-facing engagers at a desired location on the front of a carrier and is removable thereafter without disturbing the position of the at least one item. | 12/29/2009 |
| 7588049 | Polymeric fire hydrant The claimed universal polymeric molded fire hydrant is lightweight, weather resistant and will meet the UL, FM, NFPA and AWWA standards established for conventional metallic hydrants. Polymeric fire hydrants will also exceed standard performance expectations by elim... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7559153 | Apparatus and methods for the placement of badges, ribbons and/or other items In some embodiments, a template is useful for properly positioning at least one item having at least first and second rear-facing engagers at a desired location on the front of a carrier and is removable thereafter without disturbing the position of the at least one... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7016859 | System and method for managing purchasing contracts A method of managing purchasing contracts between a supplier entity and a customer entity for the purchase of ticket products includes the step of generating a purchasing contract between the two entities. The generated contract is applicable to ticketing transactio... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7462172 | Elastic composite for a disposable absorbent garment An elastic composite is provided in a disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants. The elastic composite has a base layer, a top layer, and an elastic construction disposed therebetween. The elastic construction includes a plurality of spaced apa... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7361246 | Elastic composite for a disposable absorbent garment, and a system and process for making the elastic composite and a garment having the elastic composite A method is provided for making an elastic composite for incorporation into a disposable absorbent garment. An elastic element applicator is provided that is configured to move a section of a continuous strand of elastic element generally about a plane. A first web ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7247152 | Disposable absorbent article with containment structure A disposable absorbent article is disclosed that is partially defined by a pair of longitudinally extending side edges and a pair of end edges extending between the side edges, and includes a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, and an absorbent core disposed between ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7179083 | Orthodontic apparatus An apparatus is provided for applying orthodontic brackets to teeth. The apparatus includes a bracket container having a bracket housing defined therein and a bracket placer positioned relative to the bracket housing to receive a bracket from the bracket container. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 6994761 | Disposable absorbent garment such as a diaper or training pants and a process of making the same A disposable absorbent garment includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The topsheet, the backsheet, and the absorbent core form a layered assembly including a front region, a back region, and a crotch ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6912924 | Testing apparatus and method An apparatus is provided for testing equipment located in a local environment by presenting a detectable indicator gas therein. The apparatus has a container portion, a chemical substance stored in the container portion, a pump operable to draw air into the containe... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6850889 | System and method for conducting a physician-patient consultation A system and method for conducting a physician-patient consultation is disclosed wherein the patient is located, at least initially, remotely from the physician. The system includes a first clinic station operable by a physician, a patient station remote from the fi... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6794557 | Disposable absorbent article employing an absorbent composite and method of making the same A disposable absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed therebetween. One or more of the backsheet, topsheet, and absorbent core is constructed of an absorbent composite that includes an absorbent layer of hydratable fine fiber... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6702795 | Disposable absorbent garment having stretchable side waist regions A disposable absorbent garment includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The topsheet, backsheet and absorbent core are assembled together to form a layered assembly including a front region, ... | 03/09/2004 |
