Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5720416 | Dispenser for viscous liquids A dispenser for viscous liquids in which a hollow cylindrical body is provided with stationary walls. A rotatable member with vanes is situated within the body so that rotation of the vanes will cause the liquids contained within the body to be squeezed o... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5472164 | Multi purpose grill hanger bracket A multiple purpose portable grill hanger which is constructed of tubular aluminum members. A horizontally disposed rectangle is formed by the aluminum members for supporting the grill. Vertically extending supporting arms extend over the top of a railing,... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5389771 | Barcoding Apparatus for imprinting patient or subject identifying information in the form of a barcode on unexposed X-ray film employing a light and lens system utilizing a negative LCD to cast the shadow for exposure on the film. The light and lens system employs ... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5331807 | Air fuel magnetizer Apparatus for magnetically conditioning incoming air and fuel to an internal combustion engine to improve engine operation. The air and fuel, including diesel fuel, are subject to the lines of force from opposite poles of permanent magnets mounted on the ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5288977 | System for imprinting patient-identifying barcodes onto medical X-rays An X-ray cassette 30 has a window 32 for mounting a back-lit LCD 34 to expose the film therein with patient identifying information in the form of a barcode. A strip of lead 38 opposite window 32 shields film 37 when cover 31 is closed. The LCD is activat... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5221311 | Evacuated sampling vial An evacuated vial for collecting a fluid sample and a method for manufacturing the vial comprising a cylindrical glass tube, one end of the tube formed into a frangible tip, a glass bottom closing off the other end of the tube, and a depression formed in ... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5162130 | Light activated coloration of dental restorations A method of effecting the coloration of a restoration to be mounted on a tooth including the steps of forming a mixture of powdered dental porcelain and a photonucleable silicate glass and shaping the mixture into a dental restoration. The dental restorat... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5159799 | Vial with powdered reagent A sealed indicator vial to detect the presence of a predetermined contaminant in water containing a mixture of reagents reactive in the presence of water, the mixture being sufficiently dehydrated to prevent the reaction of said reagents while sealed in s... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5139081 | Chemical heat pump system This invention discloses an extremely simple chemical heat pump system utilizing the chemical reaction heat of a perfectly reversible chemical disassociation reaction system wherein one gaseous compound is involved in the reversible reaction. The present ... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5107729 | Master tool A torque multiplying wrench having a jaw at one end and an adaptor at the other end for receiving torque input. The wrench employs a rotatable shaft extending the length of the wrench with bevel gears at the proximate end to engage the input adaptor and a... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5101525 | Combination stake anchored down beach and lawn blanket A stake assembly that when used in conjunction with a properly equipped blanket fitted with eyelets will anchor the blanket to either a beach surface or a lawn surface. The stake assembly includes a short member for use on a lawn and a sleeve member which... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5101468 | Line fiberoptic light control module A light intensity control device for an endoscope or similar instrument comprising a light source, a fiberoptic cable connected at one to the light source, and a non-electrical diaphragm assembly connected between the end face of the fiberoptic cable and ... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5095853 | Vacuum cleaned pet comb Vacuum cleaning animal grooming apparatus comprising a source of a vacuum, a generally cylindrically shaped tool open at its proximal end for engagement to the vacuum source, and the distal end of the tool being closed. The tool is flattened for a distanc... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5092513 | Varient envelope A mailing envelope for being stuffed with a bulky insert comprising a rectangular envelope having cutouts formed in the bottom two corners, the cutouts being cut in a straight line at a 45 degree angle to an edge, and the depth measured along an edge from... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5090340 | Plasma disintegration for waste material Apparatus and method for the disintegration of waste by subjecting the waste within a closed chamber to plumes of an electrically generated high temperature plasma. The chamber is lined with an array of nozzles to produce the plumes and the nozzles are su... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5080050 | Rotary engine A rotary internal combustion engine having spherical pistons mounted in radially arranged cylinders formed in a stacked series of rotatable cylindrical members. A stationary cam surface is located around the rotatable member to maintain contact with the p... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5078867 | Aquarium filter/protein skimmer system A water filtration system for an aquarium which combines mechanical and biological filtration in a compact and economic assembly. In one embodiment, aquarium water is utilized by a pump assembly to rotate a wheel which rotates in and out of the water to p... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5079417 | Failsafe sensing edge for automatic doors and gates A failsafe or self-monitoring sensing edge for an overhead door comprising a channel mounted on the bottom edge of the door having a pair of downwardly extending arms which are spaced. An outer covering of soft material is attached to said channel for enc... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5072462 | Rotating positioning platform A rotating positioning platform apparatus for providing stimultion to a client population consisting of non-ambulatory persons having a mental age in the range of zero to five years. The apparatus consists of a rotating platform having a mattress therein ... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5072463 | EZ access bed A bed which is articulated in two places capable of placing the occupant in an infinite number of positions including the standing position. The bed has a head portion and an intermediate portion both of which rotate about a shaft. A foot portion of the b... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5060935 | Water immersed stair climber Stair climbing exercising apparatus for use under water comprising a pair of laterally adjacent stepping levers pivotally mounted between the two ends of the levers, the exerciser stepping on one end, and water resistance imposing member mounted the lever... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5046887 | Guttered paving blocks A guttered paving block which can interlock with identical paving blocks in only one way to simply the assembly of a ground cover consisting of a square narrow waisted portion and a pair of oppositely situated extended head portions with pointed ends. The... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5042892 | Fiber optic light panel A light emitting panel formed by a single layer of parallel and contiguously arranged clad optical fibers supplied with light from a source at one end of the panel. The fibers are cemented together and the cladding is removed from the light emitting surfa... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5033124 | Zipperless chaps A pair of chaps for use in riding a saddled horse comprising a sheet of material made from neoprene between 1/8 and 1/4 inch in thickness in which VELCRO strips are used on the leg portions to wrap around each leg and VELCRO strips are employed on the wai... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5024256 | Vial construction and method A vial containing liquid contents constructed so as to permit transfer of its contents to a syringe without the use of a needle with the syringe. One embodiment employs rotation of a cap to align openings avoiding the use of a needle. In another embodimen... | 06/18/1991 |
| 5022585 | Automatic chemigation Apparatus and method for automatically irrigating and fertilizing a plurality of zones in a lawn and other botanical systems. A conventional underground sprinkler system may be employed having a source of liquefied fertilizer to be inserted into the main ... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5014450 | Snowshoe A snowshoe constructed of a solid piece of rigid material having a cross brace for pivotally supporting a binding for the boot of the wearer. An opening forward of the cross brace permits the toe of the boot to pivot downwardly. The snowshoe is provided w... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5011231 | Chevrolet rally cap keeper A device for securing a Chevrolet rally cap to the wheel of an automotive vehicle to deter the theft of the cap. The device is completely hidden from view and consists of a ring which attaches to the inside of the rally cap, cables extending from said rin... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5010747 | Secur a door police lock A door locking mechanism for a door which is mounted on the inside of a door which can be hung to open either inwardly or outwardly. The mechanism consists of a lever arm pivotally mounted connected at its ends to extended members which at their opposite ... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5005217 | Nursing bib A protective garment for use by a person holding an infant comprising a back portion which is of waist length to permit the person to sit comfortably. The garment has a front portion of thigh length to protect the clothing of the person against being soil... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4996493 | Instantaneous ice detection system Method and apparatus for the real time detection of the formation of ice on a surface in which a sensor having spaced electrodes along the surface is embedded in the surface for which detection is to be provided. Resistance between the electrodes is monit... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4994042 | Combined catheter and needle A combined needle and catheter assembly comprising a body in which is provided a plunger having the needle at one end with the catheter enclosing said needle with the tip exposed. A pusher is provided to move the plunger to the proximate end of the body t... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4993672 | Safety retainer for model airplanes Safety restraining apparatus for a model airplane under power comprising an inverted U-shaped member having a hinged member mounted on the top. The hinged member consists of a pair of spaced arms and legs which limit motion of the hinged member to one dir... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4983953 | G meter A rear end collision avoidance system utilizing a plurality of lamps facing the rear of the vehicle and a deceleration measuring device to sequence said lights so as to indicate the changes in speed of said vehicle. The system is actuated when the brake i... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4970089 | Method for making dried powdered fruit or vegetable salad A method for making a fruit and a vegetable salad is disclosed which consists of masticated produce which is freeze dried to produce a powder. Each of the fruit/vegetable salads contains the fruit or vegetable powders mixed in equal proportion by weight.... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4964570 | Perfume dispenser An article of jewelry for dispensing perfume consisting of a pair of hollow tubes one of which is provided with a sealed capsule of perfume and the other tube containing venting openings and a needle to penetrate the capsule when the two tubes are assembl... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4958846 | Leaf wagon A leaf carrying cart having a pair of U-shaped members abutting each other and supporting a base, with truss-like members on the side for supporting wheels. A removable handle which does not interfere with the loading or unloading of leaves can be used at... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4957306 | Leaf wagon A leaf carrying cart having a pair of rectangular frames supporting a pair of baskets hinged at the top to permit the forward basket to rotate between a first position where the two baskets are extended and a second position with one basket folded on top ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4957150 | Linear tire A linear tire and wheel assembly comprising a hub having spaced flanges on which are mounted an inner tube surrounded by a jacket over which a tire casing is mounted so that inflation of the inner tube results in the formation of a tire mounted on said hu... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4955628 | Mini foldable cycle A mini foldable cycle having a single front wheel for steering and a pair of adjacent wheels in tandem located at the rear for propelling the vehicle. The tandem arranged rear wheels, with the front tandem wheel slightly higher than the rear tandem wheel,... | 09/11/1990 |
