British merchant Peter Durand invented the tin can in 1810.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181881 | Stretchable wristband with RFID chip The present invention is an article of apparel, such as a wristband, that includes an radio frequency identification (RFID) device. The wristband is at least partially formed from an elastomeric material that allows the wristband to stretch while being drawn over th... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8156470 | Software customization system and method A system and method for the mass customization of software includes a software production line infrastructure, development environment, and actuator. The infrastructure organizes the software production line using a feature declarations component, a product definiti... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8066729 | Surgical obturator An obturator has an elongated shaft with a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion within an obturator housing. The distal end of the first shaft portion creates a first shield and the distal end of the second shaft portion creates a second shield. A blade ha... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7983979 | Method and system for managing account information A method and system for authenticating the identity of a consumer is disclosed. After the consumer is authenticated by a trusted third party, the consumer designates accounts that the consumer wishes to “lock.” When a party requests access to that account, the c... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7869900 | Integrated cuber management system A method and system for monitoring and controlling the processing of thermoplastics. The system includes a graphical interface and a server attached to the equipment in the cubing process. The interface includes a depiction of the equipment in the cubing process. A ... | 01/11/2011 |
| D622600 | Distilled spirits bottle | 08/31/2010 |
| D618460 | Utility tray | 06/29/2010 |
| 7731773 | Impact diesel particulate filter An emission reduction device which may be removably affixed to a diesel engine's exhaust system. The device comprises an outer casing which may be divided into a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion of which is removably attachable to the exhaust sy... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7707717 | Method for repairing an electrode assembly A method of repairing a used electrode device 1 is disclosed wherein the method has the steps of providing a used electrode assembly 1 having an inner conductor 9 with an integral electrode tip 3 encapsulated in an insulator body 8... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7623848 | Method and system for providing backup messages to wireless devices during outages The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for providing email to a wireless device during an outage. Email messages are redirected from the primary email system to a secondary email system during an outage such as, for example, a ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7578012 | Patient transfer system with associated frames and lift carts The invention is directed to a patient transfer system with associated patient support frames, lift carts, lifts, carts, and other accessories for use therewith. The support frames of the present invention as depicted in the exemplary embodiments are designed to: (a... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7568240 | Patient transfer system A system for transferring medical patients utilizes the concept of creating a “hollow space” between the patient and the surface on which he or she is supported. A patient support material mounted to a rigid frame positioned about a bed or other hospital furnitu... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7543269 | Software customization system and method A system and method for the mass customization of software includes a software production line infrastructure, development environment, and actuator. The infrastructure organizes the software production line using a feature declarations component, a product definiti... | 06/02/2009 |
| D592965 | Distilled spirits bottle | 05/26/2009 |
| 7426652 | System and method for application monitoring and automatic disaster recovery for high-availability Stable and automated recovery of an application executing on a primary computer system by transitioning to a secondary computer system is provided. Intelligent agents installed on a primary client server allow the primary environment to be replicated on a host, seco... | 09/16/2008 |