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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166811 | Device and process for precision loading of particles in a vertical tube chemical reactor A device and method for precision loading and gentle loading of particles into vertical chemical reactor tubes in order to help ensure that the particles are not damaged while being loaded to the desired elevation. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8063778 | Device and method for indicating the condition of tubes on a tubesheet A device and method for temporarily plugging and visually identifying the condition of tubes. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061524 | Device and method for transporting catalyst to a reactor vessel A device and method for transporting and handling catalyst for a chemical reactor. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8048162 | Lateral elbow prosthesis—proximal radioulnar joint A proximal radioulnar joint (lateral elbow) prosthesis includes an ulnar brace member to be secured to the outer surface of the ulna bone. The ulnar brace member defines a bearing surface for supporting the radius. The prosthesis may also include a radial brace memb... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7913738 | Selective tilting for blinds—variable radius wrap double pitch A tilter system for a window blind permits the slats of the blind to be tilted open or closed in a number of different configurations, including a double pitch configuration, depending on the routing of tilt cables or actuator cords. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913543 | Method of using a device for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote compute... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7886803 | Drive for coverings for architectural openings A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7878225 | Vacuum attachment and method A device and method for vacuuming solid particles out of a chemical reactor tube. One embodiment comprises the step of substantially reducing the vacuum level applied to the vacuum conduit when the conduit reaches a desired depth within the reactor tube by using mea... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7836937 | Single cord drive for coverings for architectural openings A shade for architectural opening incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in th... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7836919 | Device for loading chemical reactor tubes A device and method for loading pellets into chemical reactor tubes. ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7819603 | Snap-together design for component assembly A snap-together assembly mechanism includes a first body having a projection defining a reduced diameter portion and a shoulder. The assembly mechanism also includes a second body defining a trough which receives the projection, the trough including a web spanning t... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7818995 | Device for measuring back pressure in open-ended chemical reactor tubes A device and method for measuring the back pressure in chemical reactor tubes includes many automated features. Inflatable tube seals may be automatically inflated. The device may measure several tubes at once. It may transmit data electronically to a remote compute... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7802608 | Modular transport system for coverings for architectural openings A modular blind transport system for a window blind application. The complete system may be assembled from a relatively small number of individual modules to obtain working systems for a very wide range of applications, including especially a category of counterbala... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7740045 | Spring motor and drag brake for drive for coverings for architectural openings A spring motor and drag brake for use in coverings for architectural openings. ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7507105 | Hazardous area coupler device A coupler device includes a hollow housing defining first and second openings, an electrical path through the housing, and a physical block including a potting material that surrounds the electrical path and fills the space between the electrical path and the housin... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7489217 | Magnetic proximity sensor A magnetic proximity sensor includes first and second contacts and a common contact and an actuator shaft, wherein the position of the common contact is determined by the position of the shaft, but the force between the contacts is independent of the position of the... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7458401 | Method for loading reactor tubes A tool that can be used to load catalyst into a chemical reactor. In a preferred embodiment, the tool may also be used to measure the outage in the reactor tube. Also in a preferred embodiment, the tool provides a way to prevent dust from accumulating on the upper t... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7455469 | Apparatus for applying paint An apparatus for applying a fluid, such as paint, to a surface. The apparatus includes an adjustable spray nozzle which can be adjusted both in position and in direction, allowing the fluid to be sprayed either onto a roller or directly onto another surface or both.... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7430790 | Felting machine A felting machine for producing fiber art has a wide variety of operating arrangements, providing flexibility for the fiber artist. ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7392658 | Automated air conditioner drain line clean-out system A cleaning system for an air conditioner injects a biocide followed at regular intervals, which may be followed by a rinsing flush. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7380582 | Mounting arrangement for coverings for architectural openings A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367536 | Mounting bracket for a covering for architectural openings A mounting bracket for mounting a head rail for a window covering includes a rigid housing and a flexible clip. ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353636 | Adjustable size shutter with rack and pinion tilt mechanism A shutter is provided that utilizes a rack and pinion mechanism for tilting the louvers of the shutter. The rack and pinion mechanism preferably is hidden within the stiles of the shutter. In a preferred embodiment, the louvers of the shutter may be installed and re... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7331371 | Twist release safety stop ball for window covering cord A safety stop ball includes a post and a nut which travels along a spiral path relative to the post. The nut and the post are biased toward each other to retain the ends of lift cords. As the nut is displaced relative to the post, the lift cords are released. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7311133 | Lift and tilt station for a covering for an architectural opening A modular blind transport system for a window blind application. The complete system may be assembled form a relatively small number of individual modules to obtain working systems for a very wide range of applications, including especially a category of counterbala... | 12/25/2007 |
| D550370 | Ankle brace shell | 09/04/2007 |
| 7244092 | Car lifting platform A car lifting platform including a plurality of “L” shaped forks in a parallel mounting arrangement with plates interconnecting the forks. The plates are secured (typically by welding) to the forks and extend substantially along the horizontal leg of the “L”... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243618 | Steam generator with hybrid circulation A hybrid vapor generator has at least one evaporator with tubes arranged in sections, one section including a natural circulation loop with a separating drum and downcomer(s), and another section being a pump assisted once-through circulation section. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244342 | Membrane electrode system for electro coating A membrane electrode cell is disclosed which has a membrane cartridge that can readily be removed from the cell without disassembling the framework of the cell. Also, a membrane electrode cell is disclosed which has a water flow arrangement that removes debris from ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7163652 | Process for producing co-extruded profiles A process for making co-extruded profiles includes forming a plurality of web-interconnected profiles, which travel together through a die. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 6968884 | Modular transport system for coverings for architectural openings A modular blind transport system for a window blind application. The complete system may be assembled form a relatively small number of individual modules to obtain working systems for a very wide range of applications, including especially a category of counterbala... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964445 | Tail gate assist A tail gate assist is provided for an open trailer and includes an elastic member mounted so as to provide assistance in raising the tail gate without substantially adding to the force required to open the tail gate. ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6955380 | Drawer safety latch A drawer safety latch automatically stops the drawer both when opening and closing the drawer. In a preferred embodiment, the safety latch is a one-piece design and includes a large, flat surface for stick-on mounting of the safety latch to the drawer without the ne... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6880595 | Apparatus for adjustably positioning a power tool over a work surface A radial overarm router includes a machine base with a work surface, a vertical column, a bearing housing, a slide assembly, and a carriage subassembly. The bearing housing is mounted to, and may rotate about, the vertical column. The slide assembly mounts to the be... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6865847 | Shutter louver brake A louver braking mechanism for use in shutters, used to hold the louvers in place against the moment arm resulting from the weight of the tilt bar urging the louvers to close. The disclosed mechanisms provide a frictional resistance to the louver pivotal movement, w... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6856063 | Electromotive devices using notched ribbon windings A multiple phase winding for an electromotive device comprised of individual phase windings. Each phase winding includes multiple layers of conductors and defines working length portions and interior and exterior end-turn portions, wherein at least one set of end-tu... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6845802 | Selective tilting arrangement for a blind system for coverings for architectural openings A tilter system for a window blind permits a portion of the blind to selectively tilt closed while the balance of the blind remains tilted open. Various arrangements are disclosed for achieving this effect. One includes a lag mechanism in a two-piece tape drum which... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6837912 | Cyclone separator with surface vanes A cyclone separator including vanes along the inside wall of the conical section of the separator to regulate the pitch and thus the axial velocity of the gas flow stream in the separator. By adjusting the pitch of the gas flow stream, the collection efficiency of t... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6810620 | Adjustable height shutter A shutter design is provided that permits easy, economical adjustments in height. This may be achieved by providing varying heights of rails, by providing adjustable light stop strips, by adjusting the pitch of the louvers, or by a combination of two or more of thes... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6768239 | Electromotive devices using notched ribbon windings A multiple phase winding for an electromotive device comprised of individual phase windings. Each phase winding includes multiple layers of conductors and defines working length portions and interior and exterior end-turn portions, wherein at least one set of end-tu... | 07/27/2004 |
