Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7691336 | Devices and systems for dispensing volatile materials Devices and systems and methods for dispensing volatile materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a device for emitting volatile materials from an article of manufacture that contains volatile compositions. In such an embodiment, a portion of t... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7645746 | Composition for reducing malodor impression on inanimate surfaces The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0.1% to about ... | 01/12/2010 |
| D594075 | Golf club shaft | 06/09/2009 |
| 7540933 | Applicator for and method of applying a sheet material to a substrate A method and device for applying sheet material, such as wallpaper, to a substrate. The applicator is bi-positionable, having a first position where the sheet material is spaced apart from the substrate and a second position where the sheet material contacts the sub... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7488397 | Multi-burnish applicator for and method of applying a sheet material to a substrate A method and applicator for applying sheet material to a substrate. The applicator comprises two outwardly facing burnishes, each having an outwardly facing surface. The surfaces are disposed at an included angle of at least 180°, and preferably at least 270°. Thi... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7410105 | Sprayer and filter therefor A sprayer, which in one embodiment, is a hand held ergonomic sprayer is disclosed herein. The sprayer may include: a housing through which water flows; a handle for gripping by a user, which is joined to the housing; at least one spray nozzle operatively connected t... | 08/12/2008 |
| D573429 | Applicator for applying a sheet material to a substrate | 07/22/2008 |
| 7386971 | Detergent products, methods and manufacture A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volu... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381279 | Article for deionization of water An article of manufacture, a system, and a method for at least partially deionizing water, including but not limited to converting tap water into essentially deionized water that can be used for numerous purposes including, but not limited to cleaning and/or treatin... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374083 | Method of selling and activating consumer products and services A business method for products and services. The business model provides for retail purchase of a product or service. The product or service is then transported from the retail point of purchase to a professional. The professional then activates the product or servi... | 05/20/2008 |
| D564899 | Pouch with cleaning compositions | 03/25/2008 |
| D564721 | Cleaning article | 03/18/2008 |
| 7316832 | Articles and methods for applying color on surfaces Articles for applying color on a surface that includes a sheet of dry color component having a margin, a front sheet surface, and a rear sheet surface opposite the front sheet surface, and an adhesive on the rear sheet surface for bonding the sheet to the surface. E... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7304025 | Detergent pack Detergent pack comprising a combination of a malodour-generating water-soluble cleaning pouch, comprising a liquid composition and an enveloping film material, and a packaging container therefor wherein: a) the liquid composition c... | 12/04/2007 |
| D555003 | Bottle | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294264 | Sprayer purifier cartridge system A sprayer purifier cartridge system is disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment, the sprayer purifier cartridge system includes a sprayer for spraying water and a purifier cartridge for purifying water. In this embodiment, the sprayer has a receiving structure for ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267728 | System and method for cleaning and/or treating vehicles and the surfaces of other objects The present invention relates to a system and method for cleaning and/or treating a surface, preferably surfaces such as ceramic, steel, plastic, glass and/or painted surfaces such as the exterior surface of a vehicle. The system and method utilize a cleaning compos... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264678 | Process for cleaning a surface A process is described wherein a surface, for example the exterior surface of a vehicle, is contacted with a cleaning composition capable of rendering the surface treated hydrophilic and then rinsed with purified rinse water. Preferably the process also involves a p... | 09/04/2007 |
| D549911 | Rear surface of a cleaning article | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259134 | Detergent pouch Single or multi-compartment detergent pouch having walls composed of a water-soluble or dispersible water-containing polymer film, the pouch having at least one compartment containing a liquid composition and preferably at least one compartment containing a hygrosco... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256165 | Cleaning compositions The present invention relates to cleaning composition comprising a surface substantive polymer for cleaning surfaces, particularly the exterior surfaces of a vehicle. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| D545203 | Bottle with cap | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232794 | Dishwashing wipe A dishwashing wipe having a nonwaven hydroentangled polymer fiber topsbeet; a polymeric membrane; a nonwoven batting layer; and a polymeric scrim, with a dishwashing composition having an amine, a polymeric suds stabilizer, or enzymes incorporated in the wipe, where... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229955 | Detergent product A composition in a water-soluble pouch, the pouch comprises at least two compartments, and each compartment contains a different component of the composition, wherein a first compartment contains a first component and the first component comprises a liquid matrix an... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226521 | Laminae separating dispenser and method of use A method and apparatus for separating two laminae of a laminate. The apparatus has a separator extending into the path of the laminate as it travels through the apparatus. The separator may be shaped similar to a knife blade and be interposed between the two laminae... | 06/05/2007 |
| D543846 | Bottle | 06/05/2007 |
| D543460 | Bottle | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204288 | Multi-burnish applicator for and method of applying a sheet material to a substrate A method and applicator for applying sheet material to a substrate. The applicator comprises two outwardly facing burnishes, each having an outwardly facing surface. The surfaces are disposed at an included angle of at least 180°, and preferably at least 270°. Thi... | 04/17/2007 |
| D540680 | Bottle | 04/17/2007 |
| 7188787 | Sprayer with water purifier A sprayer with a water purifier, a valve system, and a selector switch for the same are disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment, when the sprayer is in use, the sprayer includes a purifier for purifying water. The sprayer may be compact and ergonomic. The sprayer ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185380 | Methods for laundering delicate garments in a washing machine comprising a woven acrylic coated polyester garment container A product and process for laundering delicate or dry-clean only garments in a washing machine, such as a conventional home washing machine. The process may utilize a garment container, such as a flexible wrap to protect the garments. The process also includes at lea... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7166566 | Kit of water-soluble or water dispersible pouches The present invention relates to a kit comprising at least a first and a second water-soluble or water-dispersible pouch containing at least a first and a second composition, each composition comprising at least one different ingredient. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160515 | Volatile material-containing article Volatile material-containing articles of manufacture are disclosed. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| D534002 | Wipe | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147692 | Air cleaning apparatus and method for cleaning air The method involves contacting the air with an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid in a stand-alone system. The air may be brought into contact with the liquid using a number of different types of apparatus, including a packed column scrubber. The liquid may be non-evapor... | 12/12/2006 |
| D531500 | Ornamentation for container element | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132377 | Disposable dish care and hard surface cleaning wipe A disposable dish care and hard surface cleaning wipe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the wipe is comprised of a water insoluble substrate that includes a partially hydrophobic nonwoven first layer, and a low density nonwoven second layer that is adjacent to the sa... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128663 | Perimeter weighted golf clubs Improved perimeter weighted golf clubs are disclosed. The perimeter weighted golf clubs of the present invention are provided with improved structures for distributing the weight at the perimeter of the club head. In one embodiment, the club is an iron-type golf clu... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125828 | Detergent products, methods and manufacture A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volu... | 10/24/2006 |
| D528416 | Bottle | 09/19/2006 |
