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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142100 | Animal crossing warning zone and method of applying it to a roadway This invention pertains to an animal crossing warning zone wherein a motorist is alerted that he or she is entering, passing through, and then exiting a section of roadway where wild animals, such as whitetail deer, have a tendency to cross the road. A method of app... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8128546 | In-line method for securing a closure system onto a discrete pouch An in-line method is disclosed for securing a closure system onto a discrete pouch. The method includes advancing a discrete pouch through a first station in a machine direction with the closed bottom of the pouch being the leading edge and a first major surface of ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128545 | Machine for securing a closure system onto a discrete pouch A machine is disclosed for securing a closure system onto a discrete pouch. The machine includes first, second and third stations. The first station is capable of advancing discrete pouches and lifting and folding a portion of a first major surface of each pouch upo... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122570 | Apparatus and method for dry forming a uniform non-woven fibrous web An apparatus and method is disclosed for dry forming a uniform non-woven fibrous web. The apparatus includes a transport duct, a spreading member and a discharge member connected in series. The discharge member has a flexible plate and a plurality of screws which ac... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8104390 | Device for manually perforating a sheet of aluminum foil and a method of use A device and a method are disclosed for manually perforating a sheet of aluminum foil. The device includes a first member having a first surface with a plurality of apertures formed therein and a first guide member extending upwardly above the first surface. The dev... | 01/31/2012 |
| D652609 | Pair of combined gloves/mittens | 01/24/2012 |
| 8029260 | Apparatus for extruding cellulose fibers An apparatus is disclosed for extruding cellulose fibers. The apparatus includes a first member, a second member and a third member all secured together. Multiple nozzles extend outward from the first member and each is designed to direct an aqueous cellulose soluti... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029259 | Array of nozzles for extruding multiple cellulose fibers An array of nozzles is disclosed for forming multiple cellulose fibers. Each nozzle has a longitudinal central axis and includes a tube with a cross-section having a diameter through which an aqueous solution of cellulose and a solvent can be extruded into a molten ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7927320 | Disposable waste containment article and a combination of two articles worn simultaneously A disposable waste containment article is disclosed along with a combination of using two articles simultaneously. The article includes a bodyside layer having a first surface and an outer perimeter, and a garment facing layer having an outer perimeter approximately... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926658 | Blister package having securement mechanism and method of forming and filling the blister package A blister package and a method of forming and filling the blister package are disclosed. The blister package includes a first member having a three-dimensional bubble, a peripheral flange having a major portion and a minor portion, and at least one area bounded by a... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7900471 | Pre-packaged, flexible container of ice and air A pre-packaged, flexible container of ice and air is disclosed. The pre-packaged, flexible container includes a first member having a hermetically sealed outer periphery which encloses a cavity. The cavity has a volume of less than about 20 cubic inches. The flexibl... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7900403 | Log staircase and a method of producing components for a log staircase A log staircase is disclosed along with a method of producing components for the log staircase. The log staircase includes an elongated stringer capable of angularly extending from a lower level to an upper level. The stringer has an outer circumference with a notch... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7886411 | Apparatus for the uniform distribution of fibers in an air stream An apparatus for the manufacture of an air laid web in which individual cellulose fibers or textile fibers or their blends can be conveyed and distributed by air uniformly to any desired width onto a forming zone composed of either a foraminous screen or a fibrous p... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7874529 | Deck and pier accessories and mounting assemblies A recreational accessory and corresponding mounting assembly is disclosed which is adapted and configured for use in combination with a substrate, such as a pier, dock, deck, porch, staircase, etc. The mounting assembly is secured to the substrate and the recreation... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7871256 | Cable guide system for a mold forming and extruding machine and a method of use A cable guide system and method are disclosed for a mold forming and extruding machine. The machine has a pair of spaced apart vertical members. The cable guide system includes a support shaft secured to the pair of vertical members. The support shaft retains a firs... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7837033 | Magnetic storage device and a method of assembling the device A magnetic storage device and a method of assembling the device are disclosed. The magnetic storage device includes a tray, a base and a magnetic member. The tray has a lower surface with a hollow area, and an upper surface. The upper surface has an upwardly extendi... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7762370 | Assembly for a motorized vehicle An assembly for a motorized vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, a power source mounted to the frame, and a transmission connected to the power source. The assembly also includes a swing arm attached to the frame at a pivot point located between the power so... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7687680 | Absorbent article having a multilayer blended core and a method of forming An absorbent article, such as a thin incontinence pad or pantyliner, is disclosed which has an absorbent core formed from multiple layers of blended material for providing protection against involuntary urine loss. A method of forming the absorbent article is also d... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7686663 | Connector for an audio cable, a combination connector and cable, and a method of securing said connector to said cable A connector for an audio cable, a combination connector and cable, and a method of securing the connector to the cable are disclosed. The connector includes a connector body formed from an electrically conductive material and having a first end sized to abut an end ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7674355 | Method of measuring macro and micro stickies in a recycled sample containing pulp fibers A method of measuring macro and micro stickies in a recycled sample containing pulp fibers is disclosed. The method includes forming a slurry of the recycled macro stickies and a liquid and using a first separation device to separate out the macro stickies and the p... | 03/09/2010 |
| D610776 | Pair of gloves/mittens | 03/02/2010 |
| 7644965 | Protector assembly for a roll cage on a vehicle A protector assembly for a roll cage on a vehicle. The protector assembly includes a roll cage having a pair of uprights, each of the uprights having a first end secured to the vehicle and a second end secured to a roof member. Each of the uprights also has an outer... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7624737 | Anterior support device A support device and associated appurtenances, which support a user's torso while in a forward leaning position. The device includes a rest the user can lean his/her torso on while working in a forward leaning position, and support structure adapted which can adjust... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7610917 | Anterior support device The present invention is directed to a device that supports an individual's spine while the individual is in a forward bent position. The device includes a padded rest on which an individual could lean while working in a forward bent position and brackets for adjust... | 11/03/2009 |
| D600079 | Vertical support for lawn and garden tools | 09/15/2009 |
| 7552551 | Suction head for sediment dredge Dredge heads, for use with a dredging system, include one or more movable members, e.g. grate members, adapted and configured to selectively extend across the opening of the dredge head. The movable member(s) enables a user to clear the dredge head of plugging masse... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7540102 | Snow blower apparatus A snow blower has an adaptive speed control, optionally an open carrier differential, which is optionally selectively lockable. The auger is preferably chain driven. The engine output shaft optionally has a first fixedly secured pulley and a second clutched pulley. ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7537555 | One-piece, lightweight extremity exercise device An exercise device is disclosed for facilitating blood circulation in the lower extremities of a person's legs and feet. The exercise device includes a one piece member having upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface has an arcuate section designed to di... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7493931 | Vibrating tile setting tool A light weight vibrating tile setting tool, optionally having a self-contained power supply, vibrates at high frequency while setting/leveling tiles during a tile installation process. The tool comprises a housing which houses a vibration mechanism which includes a ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7458338 | Animal feeder apparatus A feeder apparatus comprises a plurality of walls defining a feeder body, mounting structure, and a feed holder. The feeder body is hingedly, optionally hingedly and/or removably, mounted to the mounting structure. In some embodiments, the feeder apparatus further i... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7380867 | Camper-utility trailer assemblies A camper-utility trailer assembly has a convertible trailer and at least one enclosure structure communicating therewith. The convertible trailer is convertible between a stowed configuration and a set-up configuration. In at least one of the configurations, the con... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7344524 | Disposable absorbent underpants A disposable absorbent article is disclosed having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. The absorbent article has first, second and third pairs of leg elastics secured between an outer cover and an inner liner. The first, second and third leg elastics are arr... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7293808 | Forklift rollcage protectors A forklift rollcage protector has a housing, attached to a forklift rollcage, and an insert which has a length dimension, an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface. The inwardly facing surface of the insert communicates with an outwardly facing surf... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7275658 | Dispenser capable of dispensing sheet-like articles A dispenser is disclosed which is capable of dispensing articles from two locations. The dispenser includes first and second members pivotally connected together by a first hinge to form a first entrance into the dispenser. The first and second members are capable o... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264686 | Method of forming a waist band on an absorbent article A method of forming a waist band on an absorbent article is disclosed. The method includes forming stretchable front and back panels and attaching an elastic band to at least one of the panels. Each elastic band is cantilevered outward from a distal end of the panel... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7168563 | Dispensing aid for facilitating removal of individual products from a compressed package A dispensing aid is disclosed for facilitating removal of an individual product from a compressed package. The compressed package has multiple sides and contains a plurality of compressed products arranged in a row. Each of the products has first and second major su... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7150730 | Refastenable pant-like disposable undergarment A refastenable pant-like disposable undergarment for absorbing human discharge is disclosed. The undergarment includes a front panel, a back panel, and an absorbent assembly secured therebetween. The front and back panels are joined together to form a waist opening ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150731 | Disposable absorbent underpants A disposable absorbent article is disclosed having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. The absorbent article has first, second and third pairs of leg elastics secured between an outer cover and an inner liner. The first, second and third leg elastics are arr... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7090667 | Absorbent article having a multilayer blended core and a method of forming An absorbent article, such as a thin incontinence pad or pantyliner, is disclosed which has an absorbent core formed from multiple layers of blended material for providing protection against involuntary urine loss. A method of forming the absorbent article is also d... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077834 | Pant-like disposable garment for absorbing human discharge A pant-like disposable garment for absorbing human discharge is disclosed. The pant-like garment includes a front panel, a back panel, and an absorbent assembly. The absorbent assembly includes a bodyside liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent positioned therebetwe... | 07/18/2006 |
