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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8150380 | Wireless communication system A handheld device is configured to communicate with a base unit in an audience response system having a multiplicity of handheld devices that are like in kind and perform a same function. The handheld device includes a transceiver, a user interface configured to rec... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8122894 | Cigarette and cigar container and disposal receptacle In one embodiment, a container for storing cigarette or cigar ash has a body, a mouthpiece opening with a connection surface, an end section with an igniting and a closure device, a secure and release device, a grip, and a filter. In another embodiment, a container ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8097002 | Anoscope for inspection and/or surgery An anoscope for inspection and/or surgery is provided. The anoscope includes a tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis defined therebetween, where the tubular body includes at least one elongated slot. The anoscope also includes an ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8041347 | Transmitter controlled communication links A wireless communication system is disclosed herein. The wireless communication system may include transmitter units and a receiver. In one embodiment, each transmitter has an address and logic programmed to perform the steps of receiving a user selection and, respo... | 10/18/2011 |
| D644332 | Cervical immobilization collar | 08/30/2011 |
| D644331 | Cervical immobilization collar | 08/30/2011 |
| 8003014 | Dielectric isolators The present application is directed to dielectric isolators for use in aircraft fuel systems to control lightning induced current and allow dissipation of electrostatic charge. The dielectric isolators are configured to have a high enough impedance to limit lightnin... | 08/23/2011 |
| D640379 | Kinesiology therapeutic elastic tape | 06/21/2011 |
| 7828806 | Accessory for implanting a hip endoprosthesis, and method for manipulating the same Accessory for implantation of a hip joint endoprosthesis, with a manipulation cup, a manipulation joint head with means for orienting the manipulation cup in the acetabulum, and with a device to represent the correctly oriented position of the manipulation cup such ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7813726 | Wireless communication system A wireless communication system is disclosed herein. The wireless communication system may include transmitter units and a receiver. In one embodiment, each transmitter has an address and logic programmed to perform the steps of receiving a user selection and, respo... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7785462 | Separating compositions and methods of use Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds. ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7758746 | Separating compositions and methods of use Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds. ... | 07/20/2010 |
| D619923 | Plant pot | 07/20/2010 |
| 7754816 | Fluid and heat resistant chlorinated polyethylenes (CPE) A chlorinated rubber composition which is resistant to various fluids such as transmission fluids comprises a blend of a chlorinated polyethylene elastomer, an ethylene acrylic elastomer and/or polyacrylic rubbers, and optionally a chlorosulfonated polyethylene. The... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7749379 | Separating compositions and methods of use Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds. ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7749177 | Apparatus and method for detecting aspiration An apparatus and method for detecting swallowing activity is provided. In an embodiment, a method includes receiving an electronic signal from an accelerometer that represents swallowing activity, extracting at least two features from the signal, classifying the sig... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7739891 | Fabric laundering apparatus adapted for using a select rinse fluid A non-aqueous laundering machine for laundering fabric with a non-aqueous wash liquor and a select rinse fluid. The non-aqueous laundering machine includes a container for a fabric load and means for the controlled application of a non-aqueous wash liquor to the fab... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7677607 | Adjustable fluid coupling assembly A coupling assembly including a union member having a first receiving portion with internal threads and a second receiving portion with oppositely oriented internal threads, a first coupling member (e.g., a hose adapter) having external threads that are threadingly ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7661723 | Fluid line assembly A fluid line assembly (20) includes an outer fluid line (24) and an inner fluid line (22). The inner and outer fluid lines (22, 24) each include a slip joint (70, 80). At least one of the slip joints (70, 80) include a varia... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7661444 | Corrugated pipe hose assembly and connection method The invention relates to corrugated pipe hose assemblies which are not provided with fixtures and which are used to transport preferably gaseous media in high-pressure applications, wherein a mount (3) is provided in order to receive an open end of the corrug... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7617841 | Pressure-dependent check valve and hydraulic system equipped therewith The inventive sliding valve (8) comprises a slide (18), which is mounted in a manner that enables it to move transversal to the passage channel (11). This valve is provided with an asymmetrical design whereby enabling the pressure prevailing in ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7614980 | Martial arts device Devices for supporting and/or positioning a martial arts board, or other strikeable object, are described. In one embodiment, the device includes a frame and a support assembly securing the board to the frame. The support assembly may include a pivotal retainer to f... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7568737 | Male coupling for connecting to female threaded coupling A male coupling is connectable to and separable from a female threaded coupling. The female threaded coupling includes a sealing surface and a receiving portion sized to receive at least a portion of the male coupling, where the receiving portion has internal thread... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7543854 | Coupling assembly with latching sleeve A coupling assembly includes a first coupling member extending along an axis from a leading end to a trailing end and having an exterior that includes a first locking surface. A second coupling member extends from a receiving end to a remote end and includes a recei... | 06/09/2009 |
| 6849609 | Method and composition for controlled release acarbose formulations The present invention is directed towards a method and composition for controlled release acarbose formulations. The method and composition disclosed herein combine acarbose and a sustained release matrix. The administration of acarbose alone has been shown to be us... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6843739 | Portable pitching mound An apparatus includes a base unit having a top surface, a collapsible ramp connected to the base unit movable between an extended orientation sloping from the base unit to a playing surface and a storage orientation and indicia for designating a player's location on... | 01/18/2005 |
| 7533908 | Coupling assembly and retainer for use with same A coupling assembly having male and female coupling members that are connectable and separable from each other. The coupling assembly utilizes a resiliently expandable locking element, which is provided on the male coupling member, to connect the male and female cou... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7509876 | Laser bond inspection using annular laser beam Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for generation of focused stress waves that selectively apply tensile stress to local regions of a bonded article. ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7503590 | Fluid line assembly A fluid line assembly includes an outer fluid line and an inner fluid line. The inner and outer fluid lines each include a slip joint. At least one of the slip joints include a variable volume reservoir in communication with the interior of the corresponding fluid l... | 03/17/2009 |
| D588435 | Tool handle | 03/17/2009 |
| 7489671 | Telephone management system and method A method is provided to dynamically interact with a plurality of enabled devices within a personal network. Individual ones of the devices are configured to interoperate with a service provider network and configure or alter services to individually identifiable dev... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7470335 | Method of modifying a workpiece following laser shock processing A method of manufacturing a workpiece involves performing any one of various post-processing part modification steps on a workpiece that has been previously subjected to laser shock processing. In one step, material is removed from the compressive residual stress re... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7463896 | System and method for enforcing a vehicle code Systems and methods are provided for enforcing a vehicle code. The systems and methods employ wireless communication signals transmitted and received by mobile units, including mobile telephones, palm devices and base stations. ... | 12/09/2008 |
| D579726 | Container | 11/04/2008 |
| 7422360 | Fluid impingement mixing device Methods and devices for mixing fluids are described. One exemplary method includes producing hollow cylinders of fluid, flowing the cylinders toward one another along the surface of a cylinder, and colliding the cylinders head-on to produce a radial outflow of fluid... | 09/09/2008 |
| D576516 | Baseball figurine | 09/09/2008 |
| 7393900 | Fluid and heat resistant chlorinated polyethylenes (CPE) A chlorinated rubber composition which is resistant to various fluids such as transmission fluids comprises a blend of a chlorinated polyethylene elastomer, an ethylene acrylic elastomer and/or polyacrylic rubbers, and optionally a chlorosulfonated polyethylene. The... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390030 | Pipe joint including improved locking mechanism A pipe joint is provided that includes a first length of pipe having a first flange and a second length of pipe having a second flange. The first flange includes a ramp extending outwardly and away from a leading exterior surface and a first locking surface extendin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7383716 | Tube bender and method of using same A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming me... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7357566 | Device and method for creating vortex cavitation in fluids Devices for mixing and/or reacting combinations of one or more liquids, gases or solids is provided. The device can generally have at least one cavity into which a fluid flows by way of a tangential orifice, thereby forming cavitation bubbles. The cavity is configur... | 04/15/2008 |
