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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6575481 | Picnic table dolly and method therefor A picnic table moving system having a wheeled attachment connected to a first end of a picnic table and a pair of handles attachable to a second end of a picnic table. The picnic table moving system has a wheeled attachment which attaches to the crossbar ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6462840 | Three dimensional monitor and tactile scanner A three-dimensional display system including a method of operating the display as a tactile scanner. A three dimensional display is formed from a number of moveable rods arranged in a matrix. Each rod has selectively illuminated pixels made from LEDs or s... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6431522 | Clamping base for hydraulic spreader A base for a hydraulic spreading ram for rescue work with crushed or collapsed motor vehicle bodies wherein the body must be spread to extricate a trapped victim. The base is U-shaped, having parallel upper and lower arms, and a vertical connecting arm sp... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6416664 | Waste water filter having multiple wall filter elements and outlet protection A waste water filter comprises a shield comprising a vertical peripheral wall defining a shield interior. The shield further includes an inlet for the entry of unfiltered wastewater into the shield interior. A shield filter element is disposed within the ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6355988 | Water lift generator system A water lift generator system for generating electricity by a water system propelled by the force of water cycling through the system. A multi-chamber water lift system includes an down cycle converting the potential energy of water traveling downward thr... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6315044 | Pre-milled window for drill casing A pre-milled window casing on a casing string for allowing a cutting tool inserted into said will to contact the earth through said hole provided in said casing. Portions of a casing section along a casing string have been removed to allow drilling outwar... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6293624 | Sling chair A sling chair having side rails which connect to a cross member spanning the side rails. Each side rail has an extension bearing a socket which accepts insertion of one end of the cross member. The chair has a fabric seating member retained conventionally... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6273472 | Photo album organizer system A method and apparatus for organizing large amounts of photographs and for readily identifying storage volumes and their contents. Multiple binders are used in a series to store photographs. Each binder has photograph-receiving sheets for storing the phot... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6270510 | Nostril grooming tool A device for dislodging and removing mucositys from the nostril of the user. The device consists of an elongated body made of waxed paper or twisted paper or similar material. The central portion is padded and the two distal ends also have discrete padded... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6223140 | Multipurpose fluid analog computer An apparatus (or a multitude of apparati) for modeling the solution (or the results) of a set of differential equations including single differential equations comprising fluid circuits having reservoir units (RUs) of various shapes to store and release f... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6206005 | Method of assisting in child birth with accessible birth wear Birthwear is provided comprising a top (shirt) and a bottom (pants) wherein the bottom has a front cloth layer and back cloth layer and an inner (crouch) seam (inseam) having a plurality of releasably coupled elements (snaps) releasably attaching the fron... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6182980 | In-line ice skates An in-line skate having tapered, metallic wheels for skating on ice surfaces. The skate has in-line wheels which are made of metal and taper from an inner main body to an outer edge. The tapered wheels contact the ice and provide a low rolling resistance ... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6145503 | Olfactory activator A method and device for activating olfactory senses by drawing air and air-born aroma across the olfactory nerves. Creating airflow to activate olfactory sensation by pulling air and aromas over the olfactory nerves is accomplished by drawing air out thro... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6102871 | Blood collection funnel A method and apparatus for reliably collecting blood from the umbilical cord of a newborn infant having a funnel having multiple spouts for simultaneously filling a plurality of test tubes. A funnel having a number of spouts on its lower end below a centr... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6095387 | Multipurpose carrier A cargo carrier for attaching behind a vehicle to transport cargo, bicycles or the like, and which can easily be disassembled to a compact size. The cargo carrier is formed by a main support bar, and multiple top support rods and securing braces and fixed... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6094773 | Portable cleaning device for a mountain bike A utility device useful for cleaning mountain bikes or other similar items which may get muddy or dirty at a location remote from the user's home. The cleaning device has a water pump which can selectively be connected through a needle valve to a chamber ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6090060 | Adjustable pressure eye patch Disclosed is a pressure eye patch in which an inner membrane is positioned over the patient's eye and fixed thereto by means of adhesive on its inner side with an outer membrane which is superimposed over the inner membrane, thus forming a cavity that is ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5986147 | Method and solution for removal of poly chlorinated biphenyl A method and apparatus is provides for decontamination of soil from contaminates such as polychlorinated biphenyls. The method involves (a) admixing a short chain alcohol and a ethoxylated alcohol to provide a solvent composition, (b) admixing the solvent... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5954468 | Hay bale loading trailer The present invention involves a loading hay bale trailer. The trailer comprises (a) a carriage having (i) a frame, (ii) axles and (iii) wheels, (b) a pivotal cradle attached to the frame, the carriage having (i) a back section and (ii) tines, (c) a devic... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5924930 | Hitting station and methods related thereto A multiple ball hitting station and a method related thereto are provided. The hitting station preferably has three balls, each movable and each being positioned along a common line. The station is useful for teaching and practicing a level swing, a down ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5925007 | Carpal cuff A carpal cuff having a lower bearing surface adapted to be worn on the forearm of a user to prevent repetitive stress injury during the operation of a computer mouse or keyboard. A padded arm support is made of a platform and a cap plate. The platform and... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5913407 | Birthwear and method related thereto Birthwear is provided comprising a top (shirt) and a bottom (pants) wherein the bottom has a front cloth layer and back cloth layer and an inner (crouch) seam (inseam) having a plurality of releasibly coupled elements (snaps) releasibly attaching the fron... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5896876 | Method and apparatus for decontamination of poly chlorinated biphenyl contaminated soil A method and apparatus is provides for decontamination of soil from contaminates such as polychlorinated biphenyls. The method involves (a) admixing a short chain alcohol and a long chain alcohol to provide a solvent composition, (b) admixing the solvent ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5897172 | Wheel motor cover and method related thereto The present invention involves a cover for an electric motor driven wheel of a vehicle. The cover comprises (a) an annular extension ring having a first lip and a second lip, (b) a cloth cap having (i) an annular first section slip fit over the second lip... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5893719 | Variable pathological and surgical eye model and method related thereto A structural eye assembly is provided comprising replaceable components exhibiting healthy conditions, pathological states and post-surgical conditions, and a related method thereto. The assembly preferably comprises a spherical eye body of structural (st... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5893671 | Ergonomic writing instrument A writing instrument having a ergonomic configuration and methods for making the instrument are provided. The instrument is elongated having an equilateral triangular cross-section and having a uniform partial twist along the length thereof. The partial t... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5866955 | Manual override device for automobiles having photo activated automatic light systems A device is provided for the manual override of atmospheric light activated headlight switches. The device is placed over a switch located on the dash board of an automobile. The device has a shutter which is movable between a first position wherein light... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5862723 | Pivot head wrench The present invention involves a pivot head wrench having a body section pivotally connected to a handle section, and further having locking means for locking the relative angular position of the body section and the handle section. The locking means comp... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5858115 | Cleaning device cleaning system and method related thereto A cleaning device, cleaning system and method relating thereto are provide. The cleaning device comprises (a) a handle unit having a (i) a handle section and (ii) a support section, (b) a body comprising (i) a deformable foundation supported by the suppor... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5850643 | Comfort system for aircraft A comfort system is provided involving a blanket that folds into a pillow configuration, and in a fire retardant version is useful as an aircraft comfort system. The aircraft comfort systems involves a fire retardant blanket that folds into a pillow confi... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5836098 | File position location device and method related thereto A file position location device and related method are provided. The device permits easy location of the position from where a file has been removed from within a cabinet drawer. The device is easily stored on a metallic surface of the cabinet during non-... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5803076 | Vacuum adherent face mask A vacuum adherent face mask unit is provided having (a) a face mask for enclosing the nose and mouth of humans. The mask has (i) a mask body having a periphery and defining a chamber from and into which a person may inhale and exhale gases, and (ii) a bla... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5778622 | Earth stabilization structure and method for making and using thereof An earth stabilization structure and methods for making and using thereof are provided. The structure comprises a compressed annular tire wall stack unit encased in a reinforced matrix shell. The structure is preferably octagonal and cross-sectioned and p... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5779813 | Method and apparatus for decontamination of poly chlorinated biphenyl contaminated soil A method and apparatus is provides for decontamination of soil from contaminates such as polychlorinated biphenyls. The method involves (a) admixing a short chain alcohol and a long chain alcohol to provide a solvent composition, (b) admixing the solvent ... | 07/14/1998 |
