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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D650872 | Exercise device | 12/20/2011 |
| 7547276 | Treatment of excretory problems This invention deals with inducing urination and/or defecation as well as gastrointestinal transit time through electro-magnetic induction. The claimed method provides a non-invasive procedure to stimulate excretory functions in paraplegic and quadriplegic patients.... | 06/16/2009 |
| D571249 | Monitoring bracelet | 06/17/2008 |
| 7302846 | Temperature-sensing device for determining the level of a fluid The present invention deals with determining the level of fluid in a container. Typically, a beverage container containing a liquid will absorb heat energy from the surrounding environment at a greater rate than a gaseous component in the headspace of the beverage c... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7214391 | Botanical extract compositions and process for preparing same The present invention relates generally to the use of botanical extract compositions, which contain ingredients with self-preserving properties for use in cosmetic or dermatological compositions. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| D535205 | Monitoring bracelet | 01/16/2007 |
| 7107712 | Lighting system The invention described herein permits decorative or other lighting of a transparent or a translucent surface by placing a light source within a frame and contacting the light source with the transparent or translucent surface. The transparent or translucent surface... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7096865 | Personal gas supply delivery system A supply of gas such as oxygen is provided to a person in need of such gas supply. The delivery system includes an alarm to alert the recipient of the gas or another when and if the gas supply is disrupted. The alarm system preferably includes a reset and on-off swi... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6975240 | Electronic alert response system The present invention deals with a plurality of transceivers which are programmable. The plurality of transceivers functions to permit, for example, a hearing impaired individual or a visually impaired individual to receive communications which indicate the source o... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6925872 | Temperature-sensing device for determining the level of a fluid The present invention deals with determining the level of fluid in a container. Typically, a beverage container containing a liquid will absorb heat energy from the surrounding environment at a greater rate than a gaseous component in the headspace of the beverage c... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6922154 | Infant safety device An apparatus is provided for warning when a person such as an infant has been left in an infant seat in a vehicle and the operator of the vehicle has departed from the vehicle. The apparatus includes an occupant detection mechanism for detecting the presence of an o... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6907650 | Pipe plug puller Pipe plugs are difficult to remove due in part to the design of the pipe plug to be extremely tight fit with a pipe. Pipe plugs are described as being removed by a pipe plug removal tool. The pipe plug removal tool permits easy access to a trench and employs leverag... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6818689 | Polyvinylchloride products The present invention describes polyvinylchloride processing, commonly by extrusion, which may be utilized to obtain high impact resistance and low gloss polyvinylchloride articles. ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6743434 | Carbonic emulsion skin care compositions and method for removing chemically bound residues and mineral deposits from hair The invention, in part, relates to skin care or hair care compositions containing a source of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is conveniently entrained in a gel-network, or liquid crystalline phase, immediately prior to skin or hair application. A substantial por... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6742513 | Cooking grilling apparatus and accessories The present invention relates to outdoor cooking. In particular, the present invention deals with outdoor cooking grills and a display of logos on the cooking grills and related items. With the advent of professional sports teams it has become increasingly fashionab... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6591554 | Floor mounted flush folding device A device, which may be placed in a floor such that the floor remains flush in the situation where the device is raised above the level of the floor or where the device is folded into the floor, is described herein.... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6589220 | Disposable container for emesis A container for receiving and containing emesis is provided. The container is compact, easily transported, and disposable. The container includes a hollow body member having an open neck and a closed base, a mouthpiece for receiving and directing the flow... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6547419 | Light screen Disclosed herein of formation and use of decorative articles utilizing a natural wooden veneer which is back lit and thereby highlighted by a light source which brings out the beauty of the natural grain of the wooden which utilized to form a thin wooden ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6533173 | Product Locator and Price checking system A product locator system to permit a user of a first computer to received data stored in a second computer. The data stored in the second computer relates to the location of products and in addition may provide information such as pricing, coupons, specia... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6527243 | Folding article holder The present invention describes a foldable device useful for supporting an article, such as a book. The foldable device may be unfolded to a convenient size and locked into a firm position to support an article such as a book. When not in use the foldable... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6365143 | Cleansing composition and method for removing chemically bound residues and mineral deposits from hair An alkaline composition for use in removal of mineral deposits and cationic polymeric buildup from hair is disclosed herein. Said composition comprises the combination of a multidentate ligand complex, an anionic polysulfonate salt and water. A synergisti... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6306078 | Treatment of excretory problems This invention deals with inducing urination and/or defecation through electro-magnetic induction. The claimed method provides a non-invasive procedure to stimulate excretory functions in paraplegic and quadriplegic patients.... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6213933 | Apparatus and method for functional magnetic stimulation This invention deals with inducing fibrinolysis in a human subject through electro-magnetic induction. The claimed method provides a non-invasive procedure to stimulate fibrinolysis in individuals such as quadriplegic patients, or others needing fibrinoly... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6209872 | Method of playing an interactive board game The present invention permits the period of inactivity in a sporting event, particularly a televised sporting event, to be utilized productively according to the knowledge of the viewer of the a televised sporting event. According to the present invention... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6174535 | Hydrated honey gel polymeric compositions and process for preparing same This invention deals with the delivery of liquid polysaccharides to a cosmetic and toiletry products. A unique formulation is prepared which permits the incorporation of honey into such cosmetic and toiletry products.... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6085836 | Well pump control using multiple sonic level detectors A method of using a variety of sonic transmissions is utilized to determined fluid level in a well. It is known that wells replenish fluid at different rates even in the same formation or well field. The fluid levers, which may be determined include water... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6069195 | Lubricant system for polyvinylchloride, polyvinylchloride articles, and a method for manufacturing the same A lubricant system providing desirable properties for both internal and external lubricity for polyvinylchloride resins is disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of the lubricants disclosed herein in an extruder. Polyvinylchloride articles obtained using th... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5961024 | Dowel pin insertion device with height indicator A device for guiding and inserting dowel pins into tooling plates while also indicating the height to which it has been inserted; which comprises a means to transfer an external force to the dowel pin, a means to guide and hold the dowel pin perpendicular... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5621033 | Polyvinylchloride processing and compositions using a polyol reacted with a monocarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid This invention describes an improved lubricating system for polyvinylchloride and other plastic. In particular the present invention describes compositions having excellent metal release properties for the plastics industry.... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5597513 | Demulsifier composition and method of use The present invention deals with compositions utilized to demulsify wash liquors, tramp oils or coolants. The compositions of the present invention are useful per se as cleaning compositions. The ability to rapidly demulsify from a waste liquor solution a... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5281650 | Process for preparing sintered shaped and articles so prepared thereby The invention relates to a method of preparing sintered shapes, comprising the steps of: (1) forming a green body from a mixture comprising (A) at least one inorganic powder with (B) at least one polymer derived from (a) at least two sulfo monomers or (b)... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5277636 | Personal flotation device The present invention relates to personal flotation devices. The personal flotation devices are typically utilized in pairs with one or more poles for recreational or emergency rescue usage.... | 01/11/1994 |
| 4840687 | Explosive compositions An explosive composition is disclosed which comprises a discontinuous oxidizer phase comprising at least one oxygen-supplying component, a continuous organic phase comprising at least one water-immiscible organic liquid, and an emulsifying amount of at le... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4800031 | Sulfur-containing lubricant and functional fluid compositions This invention is directed to lubricating and functional fluid compositions having improved antioxidant and extreme pressure properties and high temperature stability. The lubricant and functional fluid compositions comprise a major amount of at least one... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4784782 | Heterocyclic compounds useful as additives for lubricant and fuel compositions Various heterocyclic compounds have been discovered that impart improved fuel economy and friction modification to lubricant and fuel compositions. These hetrocyclic compounds of the invention preferably contain nitrogen and may be further reacted with hy... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4762918 | Decolorization of glycosides The catalytic hydrogenation of a glycoside composition to reduce the color of the composition is disclosed.... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4752416 | Phosphite ester compositions, and lubricants and functional fluids containing same Lubricating and functional fluid compositions are described which comprise at least one oil of lubricating viscosity and an extreme-pressure and friction-modifying amount of (A) at least one phosphite ester characterized by the formula ##STR1## wher... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4744920 | Borated overbased material The present invention describes carbonated overbased products which have been borated. The products have a very small particle size.... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4708753 | Water-in-oil emulsions A water-in-oil emulsion is disclosed which comprises: (A) a continuous oil phase; (B) a discontinuous aqueous phase; (C) a minor emulsifying amount of at least one salt derived from (C)(I) at least one hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride, or ester ... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4707301 | Norbornyl dimer ester and polyester additives for lubricants and fuels Novel dimer esters and polyesters derived from and adduct of 5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride and O,O-dialkyldithiophosphoric acid have been produced. These dimer esters and polyesters are useful extreme pressure agents, antiwear agents and oxidati... | 11/17/1987 |
