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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D660108 | Lifetime golf shoe spike wrench | 05/22/2012 |
| D659062 | Door set for a recreational vehicle | 05/08/2012 |
| D658569 | Glareview sun shield | 05/01/2012 |
| D658526 | Low profile light bar for emergency vehicles | 05/01/2012 |
| 8141421 | Tank measurement system using multiple sensor elements A tank or vessel volume measurement apparatus that includes multiple buoyancy elements. The buoyancy elements can be placed within a perforated tube to reduce any effects from turbulent flow within the tank. The multiple buoyancy load sensors are each made of differ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8136534 | Method and device for enclosing hair A method and device for enclosing a portion of hair such that it is not mussed or damaged, yet is aesthetically pleasing. A flexible and elastic elongated material having a cavity therein receives the hair, and the device is unfurled to a desired length. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| D656248 | Roof ridge cover | 03/20/2012 |
| 8092142 | Recreational vehicle ramp and storage lift Improvements in a vertical recreational vehicle ramp and lift that allows a recreational vehicle to be stored and transported in a vertical orientation. A cable from the lift mechanism connects to a recreational vehicle. The cable in then retracted to lift the recre... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087487 | Hybrid turbo transmission A hybrid turbo transmission for reduced energy consumption is disclosed. A hybrid turbo transmission configured as a multi-purpose unit (MPU). The MPU recovers energy from the cooling system, exhaust system, ram pressure and the breaking system. The MPU unit is an a... | 01/03/2012 |
| D651277 | Helical threaded fishing weight | 12/27/2011 |
| D651009 | Scuba chair | 12/27/2011 |
| 8072310 | System for detecting and measuring parameters of passive transponders A detection and paramedic measuring system using a transponder composed of passive components and pulse inductive interrogation is disclosed. A methodology based on measuring the quality factor of the transponder is employed to detect a specific species of transpond... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066299 | Trailer hitching and tracking steering Improvements in a trailer hitching and tracking steering system are disclosed include a new style RV or wagon style RV that includes an extendable, variable position tow bar that accommodates misalignment of a tow vehicle. The tow bar can be rotated for storage with... | 11/29/2011 |
| D649490 | Connectable wrist band and necklace | 11/29/2011 |
| 8063297 | Marimba suspended microphone system Improvements in a microphone system for a musical instrument and more particularly for a marimba or similar musical instrument. The microphone system includes a vibration isolation system. A horizontal tracking system bridges across the vertical supports of a marimb... | 11/22/2011 |
| D649140 | Illuminated whip mast | 11/22/2011 |
| 8056471 | Plastic, re-sealable elongated check valve application to a square, cylindrical or flat type of a vacuum food package A flexible, plastic thin film food package is provided having an elongate opening check valve with an air removal port that allows repeated opening and resealing of the package followed by removal of air and moisture by vacuuming. The top open edge of the food packa... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8053655 | Carrier assembly for percussion instruments Drum hardware and drum secured thereon are preferably supported on a vest type carrier or a T-bar carrier having a plurality of separate parts removable from each other and formed of a rigid light material such as plastic or a light metal such as magnesium, aluminum... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8033519 | Projector mount with Phillips screw driver angle adjustment Improvements in a mount for attaching a television of projector to an overhead or ground structure is disclosed. The mount allows for spin, side to side and front to back angle adjustment. The adjustment components are formed from the present projector mount uses me... | 10/11/2011 |
| D646465 | Nursing blanket with back support pillow | 10/11/2011 |
| 8025146 | Cooleebob compliant upright drink insulator attachment Improvements in a compliant upright drink insulator attachment device that is works with a standard drink insulator. The attachment device uses two parts where one part mates with the second part to slip through a standard insulated drink holder. These insulated dri... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8013719 | Combination low voltage speaker / light fixture A combination low voltage light and sound producing fixture is disclosed for installation in a yard wall or ceiling or on a wall or ceiling. Outdoor lighting and sound is produced with low voltage lighting that is wired or solar powered for operation. The fixture ma... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8002216 | Solar powered wing vehicle using flywheels for energy storage A solar powered air vehicle that can stay aloft for indefinite periods of time. The vehicle employs photovoltaic solar cells for primary power and high speed counter-rotating flywheels for energy storage and steering of the vehicle. The flywheels are placed in the w... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7997756 | Emergency switch for a tail cap flashlight Improvements in an emergency switch for an end cap flashlight that allows conducting power to the light source by applying side or rotational force on the end caps of the flashlight. The cap is designed to give faster and more convenient access to light in an emerge... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7997035 | Window screen using woven image Improvements in a window screen are disclosed. The improvements include the use of a woven pattered window screen. The window screen design includes a woven non-geometric pattern to create a more visually appealing image when looking at and through the window screen... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7994928 | Multifunction smoke alarm unit Improvements in a smoke alarm are presented. The multifunction smoke alarm unit includes separate sensors within a single enclosure for detecting smoke and occupancy, sounding a distinctive audible alarm when combustion is detected or the presence of a person within... | 08/09/2011 |
| RE42487 | Carrier assembly for percussion instruments Novel hardware is disclosed for supporting drums. The hardware is of a hinged construction and has one part of the hinge connectable to an external support, e.g., J-rods on a fixed pedestal support or a marching drum carrier, and another part of the hinge connectabl... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963534 | Locking barrel caddie A 4 wheeled cart for transporting and storing a barrel including a handle permanently attached to the side of the cart. Raising the handle simultaneously raises the wheels off the ground to prevent cart movement. The barrel can be restrained to the cart by locking t... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7963376 | System for cooling a disc brake rotor and collecting brake pad waste The present invention is a system which improves the airflow in a disc braking system by using impellers which are powered by a drive shaft that is rotated via a roller that is contacted with the brake rotor. A housing is provided that fits on a brake disc which hol... | 06/21/2011 |
| D637934 | Low profile light bar for emergency vehicles | 05/17/2011 |
| D637654 | Rugged enclosure with a gaming system | 05/10/2011 |
| D637509 | Low profile light bar for emergency vehicles | 05/10/2011 |
| D635875 | Low profile light bar for emergency vehicles | 04/12/2011 |
| D635692 | Retrofit window trim frame | 04/05/2011 |
| 7888574 | Drum with keyed interchangable sections Improvements in a drum is disclosed. The improvements include the ability for a single drum center hoop to accommodate different end hoops to replicate the acoustical properties of the 39 snare drums that are commonly used. The drum hoops are each constructed with a... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7886677 | Multi-purpose storage rack and fishing troller for a personal watercraft The present invention is for an apparatus for use on a personal water craft having a hull, a deck disposed on the hull, a hood movably connected to the forward portion of the deck, an engine position within the hull, a seat mounted atop the deck for accommodating at... | 02/15/2011 |
| D632417 | Recessed lighting for metal patio cover | 02/08/2011 |
| 7845720 | Scuba equipment assembly platform A portable platform that allows for independent assembly and disassembly of SCUBA diving equipment comprised of a folding seating implement with a pair of front, rear and side crossed legs, a seating means, a backrest and armrests. An additional plurality of seating... | 12/07/2010 |
| D628465 | Hose accessory caddy | 12/07/2010 |
| D631330 | Adjustable paper and cable retainer | 01/25/2011 |
