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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157265 | Bag tossing game with accessory stabilization A bag tossing game for one or more by players comprises foldably deployable target assemblies, associated stabilizing assemblies linked to the target assemblies, and a plurality of bags for throwing by players. Each target assembly presents an inclined impact surfac... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8082061 | Vending machines with lighting interactivity and item-based lighting systems for retail display and automated retail stores Vending machines, automated retail stores, and retail displays with computer controlled, item-based lighting that produces variable visual effects in conjunction with actual or potential vends to provide an enhanced vending experience. Offered products are stored wi... | 12/20/2011 |
| D644294 | Tactical mounting block | 08/30/2011 |
| D639550 | Compartmentalized bandolier style container for gun cleaning tools and parts | 06/14/2011 |
| D639443 | Disposable leg cast cover | 06/07/2011 |
| 7931509 | Coaxial fitting contact tube construction Contact tubes and coaxial cable fittings with the tubes, including barrel connectors, right angle connectors, and sockets. The elongated, tubular contact tube extends coaxially within each fitting, establishing at least one female juncture for receiving the center c... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7886971 | Automated dry cleaning delivery system An automated, self-service dry cleaning delivery system accepts and records items dropped off through a kiosk for cleaning, and returns cleaned items to the same kiosk for customer pick-up. A computer software program operates the conveyors, the loading doors, and m... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7841896 | Sealed compression type coaxial cable F-connectors Axially compressible, self-sealing, high bandwidth F-connectors for conventional hand tools for interconnection with coaxial cable. An internal, dual segment sealing grommet activated by compression provides a seal. Each connector has a rigid nut that is rotatably s... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841512 | Folded corrugated container with reinforced quick-locking handles A container comprises a knockdown carton made from a flat blank of corrugated material, and a knockdown lid. The carton comprises a center panel, foldable end panels, foldable side panels, and foldable corner panels. A pair of diametrically opposed corner panels are... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7765881 | Programmable, digital vacuum-operated liquid sampler A programmable liquid sampler for obtaining and digitally analyzing multiple, sequential samples in real time from an external source of liquid to be analyzed comprises an adaptive feedback algorithm for correcting sample weight measurements occasioned by vacuum del... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7765026 | Multiple service vending machine with unitized pricing and proportionalized analog display Coin operated vending machines and vending methods for self service car washes that vend different commodities or services at a united price. The machines vend vacuum at different speeds, and spot remover or fragrance. Each machine has a computer-controlled, multi-s... | 07/27/2010 |
| D620537 | Plastic flying toy | 07/27/2010 |
| D617498 | Pedicure callus wand | 06/08/2010 |
| 7712759 | Adjustable resilient bicycle training wheel assembly A training wheel assembly for standard bicycles comprises training wheels connected by resilient legs to a dynamic compression fitting. The wheels project generally rearwardly and outwardly apart from the bicycle rear. Adjustable mounting brackets enable wheel heigh... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7694348 | Method and apparatus of preventing sunburn A method and apparatus of preventing sunburn includes a forearm guard, which includes a first panel having a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A coupler is attached to the first panel for selectively coupling an inner surface o... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7690864 | Hydraulic riding trowel with automatic load sensing system A high performance, multiple rotor, hydraulically driven riding trowel for finishing concrete includes a rigid trowel frame with two or more downwardly-projecting, bladed rotor assemblies that frictionally engage the concrete surface. The rotor assemblies are tilted... | 04/06/2010 |
| D609929 | Small love seat | 02/16/2010 |
| D609928 | Decorative chair | 02/16/2010 |
| D609479 | Arm chair | 02/09/2010 |
| D608294 | Ringed non-compressed coaxial cable F-connector | 01/19/2010 |
| 7644824 | Tension indicating screen mounting apparatus for vibrating separators Screen separators and a screen tensioning system for separators that facilitates rapid measurement of screen tension. Each separator subframe screen is suspended between opposed subframe walls. Suitable linkages distribute vibration during the aggregate sifting proc... | 01/12/2010 |
| D607830 | Ringed, non-composed coaxial cable F-connector with tactile surfaces | 01/12/2010 |
| D607828 | Ringed compressed coaxial cable F-connector | 01/12/2010 |
| D607827 | Compressed coaxial cable F-connector with tactile surfaces | 01/12/2010 |
| D607826 | Non-compressed coaxial cable F-connector with tactile surfaces | 01/12/2010 |
| D604977 | Accessory stand for a bag toss game | 12/01/2009 |
| D601967 | Non-compressed compression coaxial cable F-connector | 10/13/2009 |
| D601966 | Compressed compression coaxial cable F-connector | 10/13/2009 |
| 7549648 | Human-powered, hands-free, maneuverable, multi-use trailer A highly maneuverable, multi-use, human-powered cart for comfortably transporting substantial loads. A cargo basket is defined between upper and lower subframes forming a rigid, low-profile frame at the middle of the trailer. The frame rear terminates in a pair of a... | 06/23/2009 |
| D594523 | Golf distance marker | 06/16/2009 |
| D593157 | Vending machine with enhanced retail display facade | 05/26/2009 |
| 7513795 | Compression type coaxial cable F-connectors Axially compressible, high bandwidth F-connectors designed for conventional installation hand tools for interconnection with coaxial cable. Each connector has a rigid nut that is axially and rotatably secured to a molded plastic, tubular body. A rigid, conductive po... | 04/07/2009 |
| D585192 | Novelty purse | 01/27/2009 |
| 7418971 | Vending machine hose controller A vending machine and a hose controller system for vending machines wherein the dispenser hose is axially and torsionally controlled to facilitate slight twisting, thereby minimizing applicator tool resistance, and making it easier for users to operate the remote ve... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7404244 | Converting twist-lock tube sheet filter orifices to snap-band orifices Embodiments include a method and apparatus for converting one or more twist-lock orifices of a tube sheet of a baghouse filter system to one or more snap-band orifices. In one embodiment, a machine is utilized to remove one or more tabs from a twist-lock orifice by ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7350671 | Multi-user transformable water cooler A portable, multi-mode, multi-user cooler for storing and selectively dispensing beverages. A plastic, cylindrical container forms a hopper that mounts a removable top. Multiple, external recessed channels are formed in the container at radially spaced-apart locatio... | 04/01/2008 |
| D565188 | Rehabilitation pad | 03/25/2008 |
| D561483 | Portable hunter's chair | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328833 | Foldable, knockdown pallet container A heavy-duty pallet box for bulk goods and palletized loads. The knockdown box may be folded for storage. To erect it, a flat board comprising a pair of complementary, die-cut blanks, or a unitary blank comprising complementary halves, is unfolded. A central side pa... | 02/12/2008 |
| D560860 | Dog bone dispenser | 01/29/2008 |
