Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D655579 | Non-woven cooler bag with speaker and MP3 hookup | 03/13/2012 |
| D619777 | Hard candy | 07/20/2010 |
| 7726268 | Six stroke internal combustion engine and method of operation An internal combustion engine includes an arrangement of cylinders each having a reciprocating piston operatively linked to a crankshaft. The cycle for each cylinder includes an intake stroke, a compression stroke, a power stroke, an exhaust stroke, and two free str... | 06/01/2010 |
| D613348 | Set of handles with grips for performing exercises | 04/06/2010 |
| 7639346 | Non-contact measurement device A handheld device is adapted to perform non-contact measurements to determine distances, angles, arc lengths and radii between select points on physical structures. The device is assembled and contained within a handheld, portable housing and includes various contro... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7638147 | Antimicrobial and antiviral composition An antimicrobial and antiviral barrier composition for topical application to the proximal anterior nares includes an antiseptic solution in combination with cocos nucifera (coconut oil) and one or more citrus oils such as, for example, citrus sinensis | 12/29/2009 |
| 7634828 | Surgical lateral positioning pillow A surgical arm pillow for use with an operating table and associated arm board supports at least one of a patient's laterally positioned arms and the associated shoulder when the patient is lying in a lateral position on the operating table. The surgical arm pillow ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7629897 | Orally Mounted wireless transcriber device A wireless electronic device transcribes spoken words into text for input on an electronic device such as, but not limited to, a computer, cell phone, handheld computer, Blackberry or vehicle navigation system. The wireless transcriber device mounts within the oral ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7621009 | Surgical coordinator for anesthesiologist and methods of use The present invention is an organizational kit designed to help anesthesiologists when providing anesthesia during major surgery such as heart, thoracic, major vascular, and/or major abdominal. The invention helps the anesthesiologist organize the different intraven... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7594593 | Apparatus for spray application of a sunless tanning product An apparatus has a vertical tower that holds a plurality of containers in spaced vertical alignment. A control knob is connected to a cam mechanism which, upon rotation thereof, serves to move a linkage to operate actuator levers between an OFF position and an ON po... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7506989 | Horn with internal light signal A horn device has a trumpet fixture with one or more internal lights. In one embodiment, the trumpet removably attaches to the valve portion of a canister containing a charge of pressurized gas or air. An actuator button on the top of the trumpet fixture is operable... | 03/24/2009 |
| D586858 | Luggage identification tag | 02/17/2009 |
| 7458602 | Dual motorcycle trailer A motorcycle trailer converts between a single mode, for towing one motorcycle, and a dual mode for towing two motorcycles. In the single mode, a longitudinal frame includes a front member, a center member and a rear member which assemble to provide an elongate, nar... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7404686 | Snap fitting for joining component parts of an article of assembly A snap-fit arrangement for joining component parts, such as tubular sections and fittings includes a male coupling and a female coupling. A portion of the male coupling extends from one component part and includes cantilever prongs with enlarged heads. The exposed p... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7369061 | Vehicle locator device A device for locating a parked vehicle has a remote mobile unit with an aerodynamic housing, including a base and a transparent lens covering an illuminating visual indicator, such as a strobe light. The base contains a battery power source, an electronic sound emit... | 05/06/2008 |
| D564365 | World map digital clock | 03/18/2008 |
| 7299598 | Fastener for lightweight concrete roof systems A device for use in the installation of lightweight concrete roof systems includes a base element having a substantially flat portion and a wire tie. The wire tie extends from the base element and terminates at opposite ends which may be formed in a ring or loop. In... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278807 | Load leveling system for roll-back trucks A system repositions and properly aligns vehicles and other loads on the platform of a roll-back truck during the loading process. Movement devices strategically positioned on the roll-back platform engage the forward and/or rear tires of the vehicle being loaded an... | 10/09/2007 |
| D552281 | Lamp with projector clock | 10/02/2007 |
| 7244154 | Single and multi-engine drive system for a twin screw vessel In a twin screw marine vessel that has two engines arranged in tandem along the vessel's centerline, a drive system allows both engines to drive the propellers or, alternatively, either engine to drive both propellers independently (e.g. one in forward, the other in... | 07/17/2007 |
| D546202 | Travel alarm clock | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231672 | Undergarment with pocket An undergarment in the form of boxer shorts includes a concealed inside pocket on the front panel for holding valuables and other items such as, but not limited to, a credit card, a membership or I.D. card, paper and coin currency and keys. The pocket hangs freely o... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7204691 | Elastomeric orthodontic ligator A ligation device for use with an orthodontic appliance having individual brackets attached to a patient's teeth and an arch wire received within a slot of each of the brackets. The ligator is formed of an elastomeric material and includes an O-ring portion surround... | 04/17/2007 |
| D539588 | Cover for water cooler bottle | 04/03/2007 |
| 7199722 | Two wire alarm An alarm device that connects to a circuit using two wires and is actuated when a switch changes the status of the circuit from a normally closed circuit condition to open circuit condition. The alarm device includes a PC board with an electronic buzzer, an electron... | 04/03/2007 |
| D536451 | Extended thumb grip on an ultra sonic dental scaler | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165279 | Facial beauty pillow A pillow is structured for preserving a user's facial beauty and includes a central portion, and upper and lower leg members extending from both the left and right sides of the central portion. The upper and lower leg members on each side are angled relative to one ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7128433 | Guest check presenter A guest check presenter has a top cover and bottom cover hinged together along a common binding to define a booklet. A holder is provided on the inside of the booklet for placement of a check for delivery to a patron, such as at the end of a meal in a restaurant. A ... | 10/31/2006 |
| D530558 | Ladder drum for a horizontal blind assembly | 10/24/2006 |
| D529535 | Calculator with clock | 10/03/2006 |
| 7080512 | Heat regenerative engine A heat regenerative engine uses water as both the working fluid and the lubricant. In operation, water is pumped from a collection pan and through a coil around a cylinder exhaust port, causing the water to be preheated by steam exhausted from the cylinder. The preh... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077252 | Combination golf bag travel cover and suitcase A travel cover for a golf bag and clubs includes an integrated suitcase portion with one or more compartments for packing articles of clothing therein. In a preferred embodiment, the suitcase portion is in the form of a garment bag that releasably attaches to an ins... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069972 | Electronic tape dispenser An electrically powered tape dispenser device has a housing with a base and a top cover that opens to allow placement and removal of a tape roll supply within a tape well. Operation of a push button control actuates a motor and a pinch roller assembly to drivingly e... | 07/04/2006 |
| D521004 | Computer mouse | 05/16/2006 |
| D517428 | Digital clock | 03/21/2006 |
| D517431 | Travel alarm clock with leather case | 03/21/2006 |
| 6973730 | Flexible razor and dispenser with pivoting head A razor includes a handle, a flexible neck extending from the top of the handle and a blade-carrying razor head pivotally fitted on the distal end portion of the neck. A lower portion of the handle functions as an actuator for dispensing shaving material contained w... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6953298 | Pinstripe painting device A device for applying a painted pinstripe to a surface includes a paint applicator having an adaptor for attaching a paint striping wheel head to a low profile paint container. A traveler adjustably coupled to the applicator is moveable along a magnetized flexible g... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6921179 | Insulated and luminescent drinking vessel A drinking vessel is provided with an insulated wall structure including an inner wall, an outer wall, and a void between the inner and outer walls providing an insulative barrier for maintaining the temperature of the liquid contents within a desired range for exte... | 07/26/2005 |
| D506272 | Pool coping brick | 06/14/2005 |
