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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8022282 | Baseplate for use with bass drum A baseplate, for use with a bass drum, including a center plate and a pair of wings extending outwardly therefrom. Each wing cradles and is adjustably secured to a lug affixed to a drum shell of a bass drum. A connection plate unitarily constructed with and extendin... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7631979 | Universal lighting system for computer web camera A universal lighting system for use with a computer web camera including a digital computing device fitted with a web camera for capturing images of a subject for transmission over a worldwide communication network. A base clamping mechanism is affixed to the comput... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7562887 | Self steering caster suspension system for a transport vehicle A caster suspension system for a multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes two fluid activated cylinders and two spaced apart arms for each wheel and axle set which allow the transport vehicle to be raised and lowered with respect to the roadway. ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7290654 | Cover for remote control device A disposable cover for use with a remote control device for providing a protective sanitation barrier to human infection includes a rear member having a flat surface. A front curved member is integrally molded in a seamless unitary, one-piece construction with the r... | 11/06/2007 |
| D537088 | Media player | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178777 | Adjustable tension clip and method of use An adjustable tension clip selectively retains a tool. The clip includes a pair of resilient clip members positioned in spaced-apart, parallel alignment. Each of the clip members provides in sequence, from a proximal mounting end of the clip member to a distal clamp... | 02/20/2007 |
| D533312 | Helmet cover | 12/05/2006 |
| 7073686 | Pouring spout A pouring spout for use in providing a conduit for the discharge of the contents of a closed container containing fluids or granulated materials includes a cylindrical inner housing having an open top end and a removable tethered cap. A pair of opposing punch blades... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7048150 | Fluid container A fluid container for use in accessing an obstructed fill port of a machine for inserting fluids therein includes a housing for containing a fluid, the housing having a top surface with an opening formed therein. A collapsible tube is aligned with the opening and af... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6733281 | Heating fuel canister A heating fuel canister typically used for heating food in a buffet line includes a housing for containing a volume of liquid fuel, the housing having a continuous cylindrical sidewall and a bottom wall. An interseal top surface is affixed to a top edge of the cylin... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6595392 | Spray pump apparatus A spray pump apparatus typically employed in gardening and commercial applications wherein a charged liquid is sprayed in a garden environment or on a floor surface for removing spills, grease or stains. In its most fundamental embodiments the spray pump ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6584705 | Shoe having simplified construction A shoe having a simplified construction includes an upper layer having a top edge and a bottom edge for enclosing a foot. An inner lining layer is joined to the top edge of the upper layer for providing comfort. A counter component is positioned between t... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6445086 | Electronic power supply for personal computer and method An electronic power supply for use with a personal computer exhibits a construction including an external power section located exterior to a personal computer and including a direct current voltage source in combination with a battery source for providin... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6202242 | Light emitting electric toothbrush A light emitting electric toothbrush and method therefore is disclosed which is intended for use by children, is comprised of a robust high-strength, plastic construction, and employs both light and vibration to assist in the development of suitable denta... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6115944 | Dynamic dual density heel bag A dynamic dual density heel bag for use in shoe construction and typically employed in athletic and walking type shoes. The dynamic dual density heel bag includes a construction including a lower flexible sealed enclosure containing a high density materia... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6068904 | Portable area floor covering and method A portable area floor covering and method is directed to a floor covering that is durable yet sufficiently flexible to facilitate portability, exhibits a robust construction and a very attractive and aesthetically pleasing appearance for use in residentia... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5979797 | Handheld pressurized hopper gun and method A handheld pressurized hopper gun for use in patching acoustic ceilings and repairing cracks and damage in walls and ceilings by applying a texturized sealing compound thereto is disclosed. The pressurized hopper gun is typically employed where plaster wa... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5931233 | Two-phase fire suppression/protection method and system for structures and surrounding grounds A two-phase fire suppression/protection method and system for structures and surrounding grounds includes a Phase1 and a Phase2. Phase1 is initiated first when a plurality of parabolic microphone sensors placed at the perimeter of the grounds surrounding ... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5921645 | Residential fire equipment cabinet and method A residential fire equipment cabinet and method therefore typically employed in a residence or other habitable structure for storing emergency fire equipment including at least one standard size fire extinguisher container is disclosed. The fire equipment... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5835868 | Automated system for immobilizing a vehicle and method An automated system for immobilizing a vehicle and method therefore typically employed in a motor vehicle for disabling the throttle and deploying the brake and clutch control systems after a theft of the vehicle has occurred is disclosed. The invention i... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5829966 | Heating fuel cartridge and method A heating fuel cartridge for use in heating food placed in a chafing dish mounted in a metal frame enclosure typically employed in a buffet line is disclosed. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a container comprised of a base and a continuou... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5814761 | Passive EMI dissipation apparatus and method A passive Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) dissipation apparatus typically utilized with an active host component to reduce self-generated and externally-generated electromagnetic interference and to improve the performance of the host component is disc... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5615640 | Pet emergency disaster shelter and method A pet emergency disaster shelter typically utilized during a natural disaster to provide temporary emergency survival housing to a domestic pet to increase the probability that the pet will survive the disaster is disclosed. The pet emergency disaster she... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5560269 | Wrench for use with seized engine oil filter and method A wrench for use with a seized engine oil filter typically employed in a mechanical environment in which a conventional threaded oil filter cannot be removed from an oil lubricated engine. The oil filter wrench comprises a cap-shaped housing including a p... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5495960 | Multi-tier storage apparatus A multi-tier storage apparatus employed in a sales environment for storing and displaying fragile merchandise subject to damage during earthquakes and other natural disasters. The invention includes a first container having a plurality of upright walls an... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5217422 | Compact exercise apparatus and method A compact exercise apparatus for use in performing a plurality of exercises having a resistive load is disclosed. A frame structure is provided for supporting the load and a mechanism is employed for moving the load from a first to a second position. A li... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5197707 | Isolation platform and method An isolation platform for use with an entertainment system component having a plinth for supporting the entertainment system component and a granular vibration absorption medium for dissipating mechanical vibrations. The granular vibration absorption medi... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5179791 | Torsional spring insole and method A torsional spring insole for use in footwear having an elevated heel section for supporting the heel of a foot and an inner sole in communication with the elevated heel section for providing a torsional spring capability to the insole. A step-down region... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5125534 | Beverage flavoring and dispensing apparatus and method of construction A beverage flavoring and dispensing apparatus 10 for use in a fluid having a capped upper body chamber 12 which interfaces with a dissolvable lower housing 18, the upper body chamber having fused thereto a central spine member 14 with a plurality of horiz... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5014039 | Door answering and intruder alert apparatus and method A self-contained and portable door answering and intruder alert apparatus having a magnetic tape recording device comprised of a highly sensitive microphone receiving circuit for capturing noise generated by a person located at the door of a structure and... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5000467 | Trash can caddy and method of use A trash can transporting apparatus and method of use having a spring-loaded hook assembly and an upper support bracket, each adjustably secured to a main shaft by a level adjustment lock, the hook assembly including a spring-loaded hook having an upward f... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4944464 | Solder dispensing apparatus and method of operation A solder dispensing apparatus having a pistol grip handle configuration housing a rechargeable power supply employed for energizing an electric motor which drives a set of pinch wheels for pulling a line of solder from an externally mounted solder spool t... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4917598 | Fuel oil lamp and method of construction A fuel oil lamp having a large replaceable oil vessel with an interference ring molded about the exterior perimeter of the vessel for creating sufficient securing force between the exterior surface of the vessel and the interior surface of a base sleeve w... | 04/17/1990 |
