Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7588107 | Self propelled trailer A self propelled trailer for boats or other loads in which the trailer includes two tracked propulsion units. The propulsion units raise to a position adjacent the frame to allow the trailer to be towed by a towing vehicle, and lower to a position in contact with a ... | 09/15/2009 |
| D534401 | Saw blade | 01/02/2007 |
| 7096702 | Adjustable multi-axial roll former A multi-axial roll-forming apparatus that is configured to be quickly and efficiently modifiable so as to allow the formation of a variety of differently shaped component pieces from a variety of different shaped pieces of material. A variously adjustable roll-formi... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096771 | Cutter blade assembly for cutting scoop shaped vegetable products A cutter blade assembly that presents a sequential series of perpendicularly oriented cutting knife arrays which are attached to a frame. A first set of cutting knives is comprised of knives that are generally scalloped shaped. A second set of cutting knives is comp... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7066780 | Pet entertainment device A pet entertainment device for the entertainment of a pet. The device having a laser device that is configured to attach to a pet though use of a garment, such as a collar. The laser device preferably controllable through use of a remote control so that the movement... | 06/27/2006 |
| D523721 | Hammer sanding block | 06/27/2006 |
| D521851 | Gas tube block support | 05/30/2006 |
| D521726 | Cell phone lanyard attachment device | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048948 | Stable granulates containing S-adenosylmethionine and process for the preparation thereof A fluid bed granulation process for manufacturing non-hygroscopic, stable granulates containing a water-soluble salt of S-adenosylmethionine is described. Said process comprises: a) the simultaneous, sequential or alternate dispers... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044626 | Image display unit An image display unit 10 comprises a light source 14 and a light diffusing panel 18, over which is mounted an opposed pair or retaining sheets 20 with a volume 22 formed between each retaining sheet 20 and the panel 18 | 05/16/2006 |
| D520738 | Cell phone lanyard | 05/16/2006 |
| 7039986 | Vibration isolation machine handle Disclosed is a vibration dampening handle for power tools. It includes a branch handle attached to a main handle, but at least one resilient connection. The upper connection is through a resilient connection, and the lower connection is typically a solid connection.... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039994 | Mill rod puller The invention is a mill rod puller which removes mill rods from hammermills or similar devices through the use of a reciprocating hydraulic action. The rod puller includes a support frame and a rod extension that attaches to an end of the rods of the hammermill. The... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040035 | Tape measure with combination wheeled directional controlling device and marker A marking tape measure having a marking applicator, which is selectively engageable, adjacent this applicator being a wheel or other directional guide for guiding the applicator generally perpendicular to the direction the tape measure's tape blade extends from the ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028923 | Two-way water shut-off nozzle A dual closure nozzle for use with a hose carrying a liquid under pressure. The dual closure nozzle is made up of an inner delivery conduit attached to an end cap and threaded within an outer sleeve having a nozzle head. The dual closure nozzle is configured to have... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7013506 | Convertible bed and cabinet with reduced profile A storable sleeping bed made up of a foldable bed platform configured for folding storage within a cabinet, a plurality of vertical support pieces configured to support the bed. An air mattress configured to be inflated for use and deflated when storage is desired, ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6997204 | High rise tower sanitary service system A system and method for servicing restrooms on the upper floors of a high rise building. The system is comprised of sections of vacuum hose that are interconnected by T-valves each T-valve is configured to provide a user with the ability to selectively shut off the ... | 02/14/2006 |
| D513925 | Decorative roaster head | 01/31/2006 |
| D514141 | Pressure sealing cup for oil and gas wells | 01/31/2006 |
| 6981328 | Compass and ellipsograph for persons with manual limitations A safe, stable compass for making circles and ellipses, having a stable rotating platform with a variably adjustable arm that allows the device to be self-supporting upon a surface and to be easily rotated in any one of a variety of directions around a single rotati... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6971185 | Top read marking tape measure A tape measure that incorporates a marking device for allowing an individual to measure and mark a wide variety of materials in a more efficient and economical manner, and for measuring and marking the beginning point of reference and the measured position point sim... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6968875 | Closeable self-venting spout A non-spilling detachable pouring spout configured to transfer liquid from a non-vented filling container to a receiving container. This spout having a spout body defining an open passageway extending from an open first end to an open second end this open passageway... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6962300 | Stationary cone over tub An apparatus for assisting in loading material to be ground into a rotatable drum assembly and protecting the rotating means of the assembly. A stationary drum assembly having a frustoconical stationary sidewall is configured to aid in feeding material into the rota... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6959509 | Quick change infinitely adjustable barrel nut assembly The present invention is a quick change and torque controlled barrel nut assembly for use on a variety of firearms. The invention is made up of a generally cylindrically shaped barrel nut configured to adaptably connect a barrel to a firearm, a gas tube ring that is... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955106 | Thread making device A thread making device that has a thread form with controlled height adjustment. The thread making device is formed from a threading cartridge mounted on a threading bar. A thread form with a cutting edge is secured in a pocket on the threading cartridge bounded on ... | 10/18/2005 |
| D510500 | Decorative roaster head | 10/11/2005 |
| D510499 | Decorative roaster head | 10/11/2005 |
| 6941672 | Tape measure that incorporates a wheeled marking device for applying a marking indicia A tape measure that incorporates a marking device for allowing an individual to measure and mark a wide variety of materials in a more efficient and economical manner, and for measuring and marking the beginning point of reference and the measured position point sim... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935212 | Multipurpose bi-lateral multi-axial ratcheting hand tool A multipurpose, bi-lateral multi-axial ratcheting hand tool. The ratcheting hand tool may be used in multiple positions and in varying angles for loosening or tightening various fasteners as well as using other tools that may be attached to the tool. The ratcheting ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6925656 | Magnetic shoulder strap retainer A shoulder strap retaining device configured to assist in retaining a shoulder strap or other similar device in a desired position upon a person. The retaining device is made up of a combination of a first magnet located within a padded container that is configured ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923561 | Vehicle wheel illumination device A vehicle wheel illumination device. The illumination device utilizes a source of light, such as automotive light bulbs, to project light onto the inside portion of a wheel's rim. Providing that the wheel's rim has at least one slot or other opening therethrough, th... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923386 | Two-way water shut-off nozzle A dual closure nozzle for use with a hose carrying a liquid under pressure. The dual closure nozzle is made up of an inner delivery conduit attached to an end cap and threaded within an outer sleeve having a nozzle head. The dual closure nozzle is configured to have... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910280 | Tape measure that incorporates a marking device A tape measure that incorporates a marking device for allowing an individual to measure and mark a wide variety of materials in a more efficient and economical manner, and for measuring and marking the beginning point of reference and the measured position point sim... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6899386 | Folding chair tray assembly A removable tabletop assembly for use with a folding chair convertible from a folded mode into an unfolded mode. The chair having a frame, including a plurality of interconnected frame tubes, the tabletop assembly comprising a platform with connectors extending ther... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6893356 | Golf putting machine and method A golf putting training method and apparatus for teaching a golfer how to swing a golf club head through a stroke path to strike a golf ball. The method and apparatus mechanically controlling the front to back movement of the club head along a stroke path to be gene... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6886193 | Bath waste A bath waste 10 is described including an overflow head 12 having an inlet, and an outlet portion 16 connectable to a down pipe 18, the head 12 and the outlet 16 being connected by a ball and socket joint 34. The join... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6886725 | Gun holster A security holster for use with a handgun. A locking device secures engages a feature of the handgun, and retains it in the holster until released by the user. The security holster provides for one handed insertion and withdrawal of a handgun, and prevents unauthori... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6884188 | Portable pitching machine A portable pitching machine for pitching balls to a batter. The portable pitching machine convertible from a storage mode to an in use mode. When in the storage mode, the portable pitching machine configured for storage within a container. The portable pitching mach... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6880630 | Guide support for rig mounted continuous feed injection unit A continuous well string injection system, comprising a rig, such as a drilling or service rig, a continuous feed injection unit suspended from the rig, a continuous well string guide forming a conduit for continuous well string between a continuous well string hold... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6880629 | Well string injection system with gripper pads A continuous well string injection unit, comprising a pair of motor driven continuous chains mounted opposed to each for gripping coiled rod between them. Plural links are connected end to end in each one of the pair of motor driven continuous chains, in which each ... | 04/19/2005 |
