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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D659432 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/15/2012 |
| D659431 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/15/2012 |
| D659430 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/15/2012 |
| D658908 | Cross-shaped display stand | 05/08/2012 |
| D658714 | Cross-shaped calendar | 05/01/2012 |
| 8142045 | Utility light with articulating mounting legs adapted with suction cup fasteners A portable utility light is provided for removable mounting to a surface, such as the side of an automobile, for providing temporary emergency lighting. The utility light includes a main body having first end portion adapted with mounting structure to facilitate rem... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8132357 | Fumigation of containerized cargo An apparatus and method for tarpless fumigation of containerized cargo within a shipping container is disclosed. A portable fumigation containment door is installed in covering relation with main rear opening of a standard cargo container. Pneumatic cylinders are ac... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8103155 | Manually adjustable hair dryer mount for use with a hand-held hair dryer A hands-free hair dryer mounting apparatus adapted for holding a hair dryer in a universal hair dryer holder assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support bracket that is removably affixed to a wall mounting plate adapted for secure attachment to a wall or... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100402 | Collectable trading card game A collectable card game of strategy and skill that includes a plurality of collectable cards, each of which preferably comprise a character-specific collectable card. Each collectable card corresponds to a character and contains character specific information regard... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096510 | Traction kite with deformable leading edge A leading edge inflatable traction kite wherein the leading edge structure includes a plurality of spaced segments that are fabricated from a material with a higher elasticity, thus allowing for a greater amount of twisting and bending. The inflatable leading edge i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8081873 | Hair dryer mount with oscillating holder for use with a hand-held hair dryer A hands-free hair dryer mounting apparatus adapted for holding a hair dryer in an oscillating universal hair dryer holder assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wall mountable housing that is removably affixed to a wall mounting plate adapted for secure att... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8076118 | Live water compositions for bio-cycling of aquariums Live water solutions containing natural fresh water or saltwater microorganisms, is used in the bio-cycling of aquariums and to provide a healthy aquatic environment. Live water obtained from natural bodies of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, river, or stream is ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074958 | Lintel form for concrete and block constructions A concrete lintel form includes a pair of elongate side members for installation in opposing face-to-face relation spanning a structure opening, such as a window or door opening, for fabrication of concrete beams or composite concrete masonry beams. Each form member... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066249 | Theft resistant video projector and mount A video projector and mounting assembly that securely mounts and protects the projector from theft. A video projector unit is adapted with a housing that defines a through bore extending completely through the housing from top to bottom. A suspension member attached... | 11/29/2011 |
| D649441 | Anchor raising apparatus | 11/29/2011 |
| 8033891 | Hoop-type amusement device and counter The present invention provides an improved hoop-type amusement device adapted with a counter for counting the number of revolutions achieved by the user. The counter is preferably adapted for attachment to any of a variety of hoop type devices, including the HULA HO... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7996930 | Disposable collapsible portable toilet A disposable portable toilet that is efficiently fabricated from foldable stock, such as corrugated cardboard, with minimal waste and adapted with a fluid absorbing inner liner is disclosed. Foldable stock material is formed as a blank sheet having a plurality of fo... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7942886 | Transabdominal needle introducer A transabdominal needle introducer for the repair of large ventral incisional hernias comprises a handle connected to a long tubular shaft and a disposable needle cartridge at its distal end. The handle has a round knob or head, and a needle pusher to extrude the ne... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942238 | Marine muffler with angularly disposed internal baffle A marine muffler comprises an elongate cylindrical housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining an internal volume partitioned, by an angularly disposed internal baffle, into a lower chamber in communication with the inlet and an upper chamber in communication... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7937886 | Spill resistant insect bait station A spill resistant insect bait station designed for secure anchorage to the ground is disclosed as having a generally hollow main body defining an internal reservoir for containing a flowable, preferably liquid, bait contained therein. The main body is preferably fab... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935039 | Muscle toner exercise apparatus A muscle toning exercise device adaptable from a stationary configuration wherein the device is capable of 360° rotation about a vertical axis, to a movable configuration wherein the device is capable of movement in all directions on a planar surface in addition to... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7930212 | Electronic menu system with audio output for the visually impaired An electronic talking menu system for the visually impaired includes a battery powered portable electronic, audio output device having large back-lighted buttons corresponding to menu items. Each button corresponds to contents of the restaurant's menu, such as appet... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7905322 | Marine muffler with angularly disposed internal baffle A marine muffler comprises an elongate cylindrical housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining an internal volume partitioned, by an angularly disposed internal baffle, into a lower chamber in communication with the inlet and an upper chamber in communication... | 03/15/2011 |
| D633679 | Yard dolly | 03/01/2011 |
| 7891199 | Cryogenic apparatus for chilling beverages and food products and process of manufacturing the same Self-cooling food and beverage containers and processes for manufacturing such containers with cryogenic high-pressure refrigerant cooling apparatus are disclosed. A self-cooling beverage container apparatus containing a beverage or other food product, a method of s... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7886650 | Reverse thrust system with integral conduits and nozzles for the reduction of muzzle jump and/or recoil in firearms and weapons A projectile firing gun or weapon barrel is adapted with a gas porting system having conduits and outlets specifically configured, positioned and adapted for maximizing reductions in muzzle jump and/or recoil in accordance with principles of reverse thrust. The cond... | 02/15/2011 |
| D632782 | Liquid medication container and oral dispenser | 02/15/2011 |
| 7775412 | Nail and anchor driver A nail is held within a cylindrical nail receiver by a magnetized tip of a cylindrical driver rod. As the driver sleeve is moved toward a surface, the driver rod drives the nail into the surface leaving a predetermine space between the head of the nail and the surfa... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7766769 | Multi-functional golf tool An improved multi-functional golf tool having a handle portion formed at its proximal end, and a pair of prongs formed at its distal end and disposed in angular relation with the handle to facilitate the pivotal movement of the golf tool in repairing ball marks or o... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7765656 | Apparatus and method for generating post-burial audio communications in a burial casket An apparatus and method for generating post-burial audio communications from surviving family members, friends, and loved ones by adapting a burial casket with an electronic audio communication system that automatically generates post-burial communications in the ca... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7765655 | Apparatus and method for generating post-burial audio communications in a burial casket An apparatus and method for generating post-burial audio communications from surviving friends and loved ones in a casket by providing a burial casket, and providing an electronic audio communication system for placement in said casket to automatically electronicall... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7727138 | Magnetic apparatus for the treatment of cataracts and other eye conditions An apparatus for magnetic therapy of eye conditions such as cataracts, eye floaters, chronic glaucoma, age-related maculopathy, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, watery eyes and myopia is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a combination of two bi-polar magnets enclose... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7726081 | Hurricane net wind abatement system A modular wind abatement system comprises a plurality of net components, net-to-net connection hardware, net-to-ground anchors and net-to-building anchors. Flexible net-like sheet components are configured and joined into a suitably sized and shaped web fitted in co... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7712268 | Screen-type storm barrier and wind abatement system A screen-type wind abatement system is provided for protecting openings, such as window and door openings, in buildings and other structures. Both openable and non-openable systems are disclosed. A openable system includes a first frame member anchored to the struct... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7708421 | Illuminated articles of adornment An illuminated article of adornment, such as jewelry, having a conductor loop, a magnetically connectable clasp housing a removable battery, and a medallion having internal light emitting diode (“LED”). The clasp consists of two magnetically connectable clasp co... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7691004 | Golf putter with adjustable weight system An improved golf putter incorporating a weight management system that allows for adjustment of a golf club head weighting by incorporating an adjustable weight system wherein weights may be removed and replaced quickly and easily without requiring a specialized tool... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7686193 | Mechanical actuator for aerosol can A mechanical actuator for attachment to a conventional aerosol can to allow for holding the can with a comfortable handle and controlled dispensing of substances, such as spray paint, using a trigger-type actuator. The device further includes a quick can loading and... | 03/30/2010 |
| 6814227 | Coin holder and display device A freestanding coin holder capable of displaying a coin such that all sides, namely the front, back, and circumferential edge are viewable. First and second panel members are connected in opposing face-to-face relation such that a coin may be received in a generally... | 11/09/2004 |
| 7343844 | Firearm recoil absorbing system An anti-recoil system for counteracting recoil in firearms and weapons using a gas actuated piston assembly is disclosed. A recoil piston is acted upon by gas pressure routed from the receiver/barrel. High pressure gas causes forward movement of the recoil piston th... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7334669 | Rolling luggage with expandable compartment Wheeled luggage having a telescopically expandable body is disclosed. The luggage body may be manually adjusted from a normally sized carry-on configuration during transit, to a vertically enlarged configuration once the final destination, such as a hotel room, is r... | 02/26/2008 |
