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 |
| 8157987 | Multiple filter controller and method of use A multiple filter controller for monitoring two or more filters to detect when any of the filters is malfunctioning and for polishing a fluid, wherein the multiple filter controller comprises a first filter; a second filter; an inlet valve, wherein the inlet valve p... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8127461 | Measuring and marking device A measuring and marking device used as an attachment to, or as an integral part of, a standard tape measure. The device comprises a specially configured stop member, indicator member, and scribe member, which operate together to provide for a precise take, read, tra... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8075424 | Sports training device A sports training device comprising a stand alone unit comprising a ball securing member attached to a telescopic member. The ball securing member comprises a collar, one or more arms attached to the collar, and one or more receiving elements attached to each arm, w... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7937876 | Firearm pin component A take down front pin and take down rear pin designed to simplify the process whereby an upper receiver is engaged with and disengaged from a lower receiver of a firearm. Each of the take down front and rear pins comprises a body having attached to a proximal end th... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7798105 | Method of instructing a horse to jump A method for instructing a horse to jump over a barricade, comprising acclimating the horse to the barricade, wherein such acclimation comprises providing a jump wherein the jump comprises an overlay having visually depicted thereon a realistic image of the barricad... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7776399 | Method forming a polyurethane coated cellular polyvinylchloride board for use as siding A method for forming a polyurethane coated cellular polyvinylchloride board, comprising: de-ionizing a cellular polyvinylchloride board; vacuuming the cellular polyvinylchloride board; coating the cellular polyvinylchloride board with a coating comprising a polyuret... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7748190 | Cleat A cleat for tying together two or more structural elements in either one or both of a horizontal and a vertical plane. The cleat comprises a first set of protrusions located on a first half of a plate, and a second set of protrusions located on a second half of the ... | 07/06/2010 |
| D617399 | Doll | 06/08/2010 |
| 7695744 | Natural supplement of cholesterol lowering oil seeds and nuts and method of manufacture A specially formulated oil seed and nut based natural product composition useful in lowering total serum cholesterol and low density lipoprotein levels and increasing high density lipoprotein levels in humans. The composition is preferably formed by heating a variet... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7632177 | Coin dispenser and kit Disclosed herein is a chute for dispensing coins comprising a lower wall having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end comprises a longitudinally extending bottom layer having a first terminal edge opposite to a second terminal edge. The distal end compri... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7622695 | Multi-layered carrier A multi-layered carrier comprising: a first layer; a jacket; a laminated fabric heater disposed between the first layer and the jacket, wherein the heater comprises a consolidated electrically conductive fabric layer, a plurality of bus bars, a first thermoplastic l... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7621486 | Retaining device Disclosed herein is a retaining device comprising a securing element comprising a handle, wherein the handle comprises a top opposite to a bottom; and a base comprising a horizontal member; a first arm connected to the horizontal member and comprising a side bearing... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7597036 | Parting apparatus and method of use A parting apparatus for the parting of a board. The board comprises a midline defining a first unit and a second unit, wherein each of the first and second units respectively comprises a plurality of tongue and groove features. The parting apparatus comprises a feed... | 10/06/2009 |
| D588740 | Lighter | 03/17/2009 |
| 7415805 | Wall system with masonry external surface and associated method An improved wall system comprising a plurality of blocks formed at least partially of a masonry material, a layer of an insulative material, and a layer of a curable or settable material interposed between the blocks and the layer of insulative material. The blocks ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7370763 | Health management kit Disclosed herein is a health management kit comprising a carrier; a means for detecting an organism's vital signs, wherein such means are held by the carrier, and wherein the vital signs comprise at least one of heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels, cholestero... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7316188 | Dedensification and delivery unit A dedensification and delivery unit for the conversion of an alternative fuel source into fuel, comprising: a dedensification area for separating a densified alternative fuel source into its component parts to form a dedensified alternative fuel source; a compressio... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314002 | Densification system A densification system for shredding and densifying specification raw materials for use as an alternative fuel source. The densified specification raw materials formed by the inventive system are readily transportable to a fuel processing site where they may be used... | 01/01/2008 |
| D555325 | Bottom surface handle containing receptacle | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288056 | Method for finding and developing rhythm and a device therein A method for identifying and developing body rhythm, comprising having a practitioner move a first hand in a first pattern in a continuous and a repetitive fashion until a first rhythm has been established; move a second hand in a second pattern in a continuous and ... | 10/30/2007 |
| D552694 | Angel doll | 10/09/2007 |
| D548360 | Bone shaped in-ground swimming pool | 08/07/2007 |
| D543251 | Bunting baseball training bat | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213282 | Crib accessory and assembly A crib accessory and assembly comprising a bumper portion comprising: an outer panel, an inner panel, and a padding disposed between the outer and the inner panels. At least one of the outer and the inner panels comprises a plurality of slits distributed along a por... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7108032 | Accordion style card holder Disclosed herein is a holder comprising a first compartment comprising: a first front side and a first back side each comprising a first exterior and a first interior surface; a first pocket secured to the first interior surface of the first front side and to the fi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7074289 | Method for preparing laminating materials A method for preparing laminating materials and a composite prepared therefrom, the method including providing at least one layer of interleaf, extruding a thermoplastic adhesive with a die, forming a composite by applying the at least one layer of interleaf to the ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7044523 | Back saver strap Disclosed herein is a strap comprising a plurality of handle strips, wherein each handle strip forming the plurality comprises a handling element, e.g., a loop, whereby a user can grasp the handle strip; and an anchor strip, wherein the anchor strip secures the plur... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032871 | Linear adjustment device and linear adjustment system incorporating the device and method of use Disclosed herein is a linear adjustment device for altering the position of a load comprising, wherein the linear adjustment device comprises a positioning mechanism comprising: a rod; a first pipe slidably engaged with the rod; and a second pipe slidably engaged wi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021548 | Photosensor cover and kit A photosensor cover and kit for detecting a malfunction in a lighting system, wherein the lighting system comprises an illuminator and a photosensor. The photosensor comprises a photocell that detects a threshold amount of light and electronic circuitry in communica... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6997426 | Grounded holding device and method of use A support component comprising: a front portion; a back portion; a top surface joining the front and back portions; and a securing element, wherein the securing element comprises at least one horizontal tab, a first set of vertical tabs, or a combination comprising ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994554 | Phonology and articulation tool A manipulative tool for demonstrating the relative positions and configurations of articulators and other oral structures, when making phonetic sounds. The tool comprises a tongue, upper and lower palate, and upper and lower teeth, as well as, adjustable and positio... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6966119 | Three sided adjustable level and assembly Disclosed herein is a level comprising a horizontal component comprising a first terminal end and a second terminal end; a first vertical component comprising an end joined to the first terminal end of the horizontal component, wherein the first vertical component i... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6935600 | Suspension holding device and method of use Disclosed herein is a support component for suspending a load, comprising: a main body, wherein the main body comprises: a hollowed portion bordered by a top side wall opposite to a bottom side wall, and a proximal lateral side wall opposite to a distal lateral side... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932313 | Rotary spreader beam II Disclosed herein is a structural element comprising a longitudinal vertical component and a longitudinal horizontal component extending from and parallel to the longitudinal vertical component. The longitudinal vertical component comprises a top side joined to a dis... | 08/23/2005 |
| D505846 | Shamrock shaped bottle opener | 06/07/2005 |
| 6764107 | Self-sealing pre-assembled endfitting/coupling for corrugated tubing The present invention is a pre-assembled fitting or coupling having a body, a sleeve, and a nut. One end of the nut has a through bore that is tapered and decreases in diameter toward the end of the nut. The outer surface of the sleeve is tapered as well which facil... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6695670 | Electronic yo-yo games The invention teaches the combination of a common toy, the yo-yo, and an electronic hand-held game playing device. To date, these two areas have not been combined and certainly have not been interactive. Specifically, the invention consists of an electron... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6634922 | Electronic RPM yo-yo The Electronic RPM Yo-Yo will contain electronics for purposes of measuring typical yo-yo game play including the speed and RPMs, the duration of the spin of the yo-yo and it will also calculate overall score based upon a combination of the speed and dura... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6595827 | Swinging toy The present invention is a swinging toy intended for the purpose of recreation, physical and mental health, agility and leisure purposes. The present invention includes a padded object and a cord with a hand or finger loop. The object includes a central c... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6496235 | LCD slider The invention is an improvement to LCD game playing devices whereby a colored reflective surface is added that is larger than the LCD viewing area which allows the LCD to move over the background with intelligence. Thus, the LCD's normally static colored ... | 12/17/2002 |
