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One pet-friendly inventor patented "a device for watering pets, e.g., a dog or cat." The device, he helpfully noted, "has the general shape of a toilet."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D590545 | Enhanced visibility safety garment | 04/14/2009 |
| D588752 | Enhanced visibility safety garment | 03/17/2009 |
| D564328 | Carpet knife | 03/18/2008 |
| D514178 | Hockey training aid | 01/31/2006 |
| D496619 | Integral stake rack | 09/28/2004 |
| 6053545 | Top endgate latch assembly A latch assembly (40) for the top of a pivotal endgate of a dump body includes a pivotal locking lug (48) actuated by a handle (52) which can be positively secured in a closed position. A second embodiment (60) is also disclosed.... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6010394 | Automatic mower reel grinder A grinding system (10) for sharpening the blades in cutting reels of mowing units incorporates an articulated grinding head (90) mounted for movement on a carriage (92). A unique index/guide assembly (160) is mounted on the grinding head (90). The index/g... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5720105 | Utility knife with multi-purpose blade A utility knife (10) incorporates a handle (12) and a multi-purpose blade (14) with multiple sharpened cutting edges (48, 50 and 52) to facilitate making various types of cuts without changing grip, positions, knives, and/or blades.... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5637064 | Adjustable dumbbell An adjustable dumbbell (10) includes a central handle (22) which can be selectively connected to one or more outer weights (24) by means of a selector pin (26). The outer weights (24) are arranged in a nested symmetrical stack which provides for a compact... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5575937 | Molded bakery proofer tray A molded proofer tray (10) for use in commercial bakeries, includes threaded inserts (28) molded directly into the outer end (14) walls for removably receiving mounting pins (30) to facilitate repair if damaged. A female embodiment (40) is also provided.... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5573322 | Storage system with protective shelving A storage system (10) incorporates protective shelving (24) of improved construction. The protective shelving (24) includes a semi-rigid overlay (50) covering the top surface and front edges of a rigid undercore (48). The overlay (50) includes a rounded f... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5494181 | Roll-top cedar chest A roll-top cedar storage chest includes a tambor (7) supported by a beam (8) or bulkhead (18) for additional storage and top-loading capacity.... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5486065 | Traffic speed control unit and assembly A speed controlling unit for maintaining a traffic hump in a raised position for a limited time to discourage vehicles from exceeding a threshold speed. The speed controlling unit includes a first surface (15a,415a,515a,615a) adapted for actuation by a mo... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5474122 | Facade plate, assembly and heat exchanger The invention relates to a facade plate, assembly and heat exchanger, and relates in particular to a facade plate for securement to a tube plate of a heat exchanger, and to an assembled heat exchanger. In order to avoid, or reduce the frequency of, replacement... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5437935 | Game bird feather mount A mount (10) for conveniently and realistically displaying the feathers (18) of a game bird, such as a wild turkey, includes a frame (12) and mounting block (14) with predetermined rows of holes (36, 38 and 40) for receiving the feathers. If desired, mean... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5310393 | T-bar row exercise device An improved T-bar row exercise device (10) includes a pivot bar (20) with an intermediate transverse weight tube (40) located behind the handle (32) and footrests (28) in order to minimize inertial effects for smoother motion, better form and more effecti... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5251524 | Convertible siding cutter A convertible siding cutter (10) for cutting vinyl or metal siding, comprises an upper knife assembly (26) pivoted to the front one of a plurality of lower knife assemblies (36, 46) mounted on a base (20). The blade (28) in the upper knife assembly (26) c... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5228360 | Cruise/speed control system for hydrostatic drive A cruise control system (10) for use with a hydrostatic drive system having a traction pedal (12) includes a pivotal link (42) and stops (44 and 46) comprising a lost motion connection between the traction pedal and the traction control linkage (30). Sele... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5215283 | Swing-away mailbox support An improved mailbox support (10) includes a sectional post (12) interconnected by a resilient coupling (20). The coupling (20) includes a cam (22) and an adjustable internal primary spring (24), and an optional external secondary spring (32)... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5177942 | Mower deck with improved belt drive arrangement An improved mower cutting deck (30) includes a main deck section (38), pivotal wing deck sections (40), and belt drive system (80) with electric clutch/brake units (131, 132) connected therebetween which allow constant belt tension to be maintained while ... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5177888 | Discharge chute assembly for snowthrower A discharge chute assembly (30) includes a chute (32) and a pivotal deflector (34), the overlapping end portions of which define a partial spherical or ball joint (40) which maintains a tight seal against backflow and leakage over the entire range of rota... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5174542 | Secure mount for trolling motor An improved mount (10) for securing a trolling motor to a boat includes a slide plate (16), base plate (22), stop (28, 30), and a thumbscrew (32). If desired, the mount (10) can be positively secured with a lock (34) against possible unauthorized removal ... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5171100 | Preformed expansion joint system An expansion joint (14) includes a preformed resilient center section (16), which is preferably formed of epoxy modified urethane, having reinforcing members (18) bonded along opposite edges thereof in order to provide a better bond width the adhesive bed... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5095668 | Newel post fastening system An apparatus for installing a newel post in a railing comprises a straight, double-ended bolt (12), the lower end of which includes coarse lag threads (14) by which it is screwed into a hole drilled into the underlying floor. The upper end of the bolt (12... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5042236 | Cutting reel suspension with adjustable spring downloading A lift arm assembly (30, 32) for a commercial riding mower includes pivotal lift arms (36, 38, 40, 120), each of which is biased downwardly by an adjustable spring arrangement for better control and contact between the underlying turf and the cutting reel... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5035336 | Compact collapsible manhole cover lifter A manually actuated, hydraulic manhole cover lifter (10) comprises a frame (12) mounted on wheels (58) and adapted to straddle a manhole. An actuator (30) is mounted on the frame. The actuator comprises a cylinder (36) connected to a pump (34). A magnet (... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5018587 | Brush attachment An improved brush attachment (10) includes a frame (12) comprising a semirigid plate (14) and rigid braces (16-24) so that the relative overall stiffness is adjustable in accordance with the contour of the underlying surface. An arrangement of end-to-end,... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5011141 | Bench press with adjustable safety/range limiting bars Bench press (10) includes adjustable safety/range limiting bars (50) mounted for incremental adjustment over a wide range beneath the weight bar support pins (40, 42) in the uprights (14). The bench (24) is preferably positioned at a predetermined reduced... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5011139 | Assisted dip/chin exercise device An improved assisted dip/chin exercise device (10) comprises a frame (12), chin bar (28), dip bar (30) and a pivotal foot bar (54) which is connected through a cable and pulley system to a weight stack so that a pre-adjusted amount of assistance can be se... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4986966 | Retrofit flue gas scrubber system A scrubber module (16) of the wet type includes a partition (26) extending across the upper end of a tank (20) between the dirty flue gas inlet (28) and the clean flue gas outlet (30). The partition (26) takes the form of a plurality of hollow fingers (32... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4964796 | Swag centerpiece with taper candle/chimney glass insert An adapter (70) for supporting a taper candle and chimney glass on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes a plate (72), a candle holder (76), end clip (74) for snap-releasable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring, and a chim... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4943018 | Wall-mountable back brush A wall-mountable back brush (10) comprises a base (12), bristles (14, 16) thereon, and suction cups (20) secured thereto in adjustable spaced apart relationship. The base (12) is preferably curved in accordance with the curvature of the lumbar region.... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4932936 | Method and device for pharmacological control of spasticity A method and apparatus for pharmacological control of spastic urethral sphincters, particularly in patients with spinal cord injuries, includes a special monopolar electrode/needle (30) adapted for insertion through a cystoscope (46) in electrical isolati... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4928859 | Quick disconnect for aerosol spray can A quick connect/disconnect assembly (10) comprises a male insert (50) secured to one end of a hose assembly (14), a separate female adapter (52) for attachment to an aerosol can (12), and dual seal arrangement (68, 70) within the adapter, and a releaseabl... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4920582 | Universal waste and overflow drain assembly A universal bath waste and overflow drain assembly (10) comprises an overflow tube (12), drain pipe (14), t-connector (16), and an adapter (18) which can be interchanged and connected as desired in different drain configurations according to the requireme... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4917129 | Tease comb/hair pick An improved tease comb or hair pick (10) includes a handle (12) and a row of teeth (14, 16 and 18) thereon. A medium length tooth (16) is provided between each pair of long teeth (14) and a short tooth (18) is provided between each medium tooth and the ad... | 04/17/1990 |
