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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8067759 | Radiation protective vest A radiation protective vest includes a back panel with flaps at opposite lower sides and a pair of front panels, each panel containing radiation shielding material. Each front panel has an inner straight edge and a flap at a lower outer side. The front and back pane... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7857179 | Latching assembly for a folding equipment carrier A universal folding carrier for carrying objects on tailgates of pickup trucks and trunk lids of automobiles or the like has a substantially U-shaped frame, a substantially U-shaped carrying member and a substantially U-shaped supporting member. The folding carrier ... | 12/28/2010 |
| D627990 | Foldable guitar stand | 11/30/2010 |
| 7631791 | Swing-out hitch mounted equipment carrier A swing-out hitch mounted equipment carrier that is movable between collapsed and extended positions has a rectangular insert that is sized and shaped to be received in a trailer hitch receiver affixed to a vehicle. A fixed arm is attached to the insert. A swing arm... | 12/15/2009 |
| D605905 | Garlic smasher and keeper | 12/15/2009 |
| D599627 | Colander | 09/08/2009 |
| 7419190 | Universal water meter connector assembly A universal water meter connector assembly that is configured to be used with different sized water meter couplers and a variety of dwelling supply lines. The universal water meter connector assembly includes a hexagonal hollow body that terminates in an externally ... | 09/02/2008 |
| D560454 | Toucan can opener | 01/29/2008 |
| D557094 | Woodpecker scissors | 12/11/2007 |
| D557090 | Shark bottle opener | 12/11/2007 |
| D554955 | Monkey peeler | 11/13/2007 |
| D554450 | Bird peeler | 11/06/2007 |
| D550522 | Mouse grater | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261229 | Swing-away hitch mounted equipment carrier A swing-away hitch mounted equipment carrier that is movable between collapsed and extended positions has a rectangular insert that is sized and shaped to be received in a trailer hitch receiver affixed to a vehicle. A fixed arm is attached to the insert. A first sw... | 08/28/2007 |
| D548021 | Parakeet garlic press | 08/07/2007 |
| 7163028 | Multipurpose plumbing tool A multipurpose plumbing tool has a body at one end, a head at an opposite end and an intermediate neck portion connecting the body and head. The marginal end portion of the body is cut back to form a reduced section, a shoulder being formed at the junction of the re... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156425 | Quick connect and quick disconnect plumbing apparatus A plumbing apparatus for connecting a tankless hot water heater to a cold water supply line and a hot water outlet line includes a union and a tee that are interconnected to one another. A first connector at one end of the union is provided for connecting the union ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 6829374 | Methods for measuring iris color over time A system is described for obtaining standardized photographs of the iris with exposure dependent on iris color. Analysis of iris color of these photographs uses image analysis digitized in the red-green-blue spectrum for determining changes of iris color over time i... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6644525 | Hitch rack A collapsible bicycle carrier has a base that is configured to fit a trailer hitch receiver on a motor vehicle. An upright frame is operatively connected to the base. A T-shaped member having a vertical upright body and a horizontal crossbar is connected ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6369598 | Pneumatic planar probe A pneumatic planar probe for electrical transmission lines containing single or multiple contacts is provided for planar termination to a receiving structure. The pneumatic planar probe includes a header, a first probe body and a second probe body that ar... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6344736 | Self-aligning interface apparatus for use in testing electrical An interface apparatus having a plurality of self-aligning coaxial connectors for substantially simultaneous interconnection with a plurality of connectors on a unit under test includes a base member, a first interface and a second interface. The first an... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6272847 | Centrifugal direct injection engine A centrifugal direct injection engine having an open-ended compartment with a combustion chamber at a closed end thereof and an exhaust nozzle at its open end. The compartment is provided with a narrow portion defining a throat that connects the combustio... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6247956 | Quick connect and quick disconnect cable connector assembly A quick connect and quick disconnect connector assembly for connecting with a mating connector comprises a body and an engagement means. A retaining means is provided for securing the engagement means to the body. The engagement means includes an inner gr... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6105526 | Apparatus for separating joined members and method therefore An apparatus for separating mating cylindrical members, for example mating sections of a sailboard mast. The apparatus includes either a pair of support elements or a block element and a lever arm. Each of the pair of support elements and the block elemen... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6017242 | Right-angled coaxial cable connector A right angle connector includes a fixture for supporting a coaxial cable through a ninety degree angle made in close proximity to the connector. The connector is typically of standard configuration including a contact means, a ferrule, and crimp sleeve p... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6010349 | Locking coupling assembly A cable connecting system for interconnection with a mating connector includes a connecting element, a first securing element, and a second securing element. The first securing element is rotatably mounted to the connector and the second securing member i... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5971241 | Multi-purpose folding carrier A multi-purpose folding carrier for carrying bulky cargo includes a frame, an upper member rotatably disposed on the frame and a cage rotatably and slidably disposed on the frame, the cage being configured to restrain forward, lateral and rearward movemen... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5836492 | Tire mountable folding carrier A foldable carrier that is mountable upon a motor vehicle having an externally-mounted spare tire and brake light support assembly includes rotatably connected frame, a carrying member, and a supporting member. The carrying and supporting members are cons... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5826769 | Multi-purpose folding carrier A multi-purpose folding carrier for carrying bulky cargo includes a frame, an upper member rotatably disposed on the frame and a cage rotatably and slidably disposed on the frame, the cage being configured to restrain forward, lateral and rearward movemen... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5772562 | Abdominal exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a base, a substantially U-shaped member, and a substantially U-shaped handle element. The base can be configured as pair of individual foot members. The U-shaped member and handle element are pivotally connected to the base ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5746617 | Self aligning coaxial connector assembly A connector is provided for electrically and coaxially coupling a cable to a male plug assembly. The connector includes a coupling collar adapted to receive the cable therein and to selectively receive the male plug assembly in mating engagement with the ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5738259 | Strap tensioning system A method and apparatus for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle and a strap for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle. The strap includes a stretchable and contractible resilient web that is connected intermediate the ends of the strap. A ... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5731573 | Tide calculator A pocket tide calculator is described which predicts tide times and moon phases in a visual display which gives the semi-diurnal tide times in any given day of the month and can be readily set for the following month. This device automatically leaves out ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5711041 | Inflatable air mattress with internal pump Disclosed is an air mattress apparatus. The apparatus includes a pump contained within an inflatable chamber. The pump is in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber via intake and exhaust ports. One-way valves positioned on the intake and exhaust ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5611119 | Strap tensioning system A method and apparatus for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle and a strap for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle. The strap includes a stretchable and contractible resilient web that is connected intermediate the ends of the strap. A ... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5609336 | Adjustable hockey stick An adjustable hockey stick with a handle having inner and outer telescopic members that are relatively movable for adjusting the length of the handle. A locking element having two pivotally connected sections are provided for locking the inner and outer m... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5598960 | Folding carrier and securing system therefor A foldable carrier that is mountable upon a vehicle includes rotatably connected frame, carrying, and supporting members. The carrying member is constrained for limited rotational movement relative to the frame between a carrying position and a stored pos... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5575007 | Reversible necktie and method for making same A reversible necktie having two different sides, the necktie being worn with either side facing outward from the wearer, including a pair of fabrics cut into matching necktie shapes, sewn together along their longitudinal side edges, and a liner sewn to t... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5529615 | Marking material and method for suspending pigment particles A composition of a wax-based vehicle, suspension medium, and pigment particles to provide a marking material having a substantially uniform suspension of pigment particles and a method for its manufacture. The marking material includes a wax-based vehicle... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5456398 | Loop strap tensioning system A method and apparatus for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle and a securing system for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle. The securing system includes a stretchable and contractible resilient web whose ends are attached to form a lo... | 10/10/1995 |
