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Patent No. 5421089

Fork With Timer

A fork with timer for providing a cue to a user after an elapsed period of time for indicating that another bite of food using the fork may be taken.

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Attorney: Fischer; John G.


Number of patents: 48
Last date: May 08, 2012

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NumberTitleIssue Date
8172497Raise-assist and smart energy system for a pipe handling apparatus
An apparatus for pivoting a boom relative to a frame of a pipe handling system between a first position and a second position has a hydraulic actuator assembly connected to the boom and to the skid, and a pneumatic spring connected to the boom and to the skid. The p...
05/08/2012
7980802Pipe handling apparatus with arm stiffening
A pipe handling apparatus has a supporting structure, an arm pivotally interconnected to the supporting structure such that the supporting structure and the arm are movable between a first position and a second position within a single degree of freedom, and a stiff...
07/19/2011
D641660Ribbon-heart sculpture
07/19/2011
7918636Pipe handling apparatus and method
A pipe handling apparatus has a boom pivotally movable between a first position and a second position, a riser assembly pivotally connected to the boom, an arm pivotally connected at one end to the first portion of the riser assembly and extending outwardly therefro...
04/05/2011
7834878Method of displaying product and service performance data
An entertaining and informative method of displaying competitive product performance data is disclosed. The various embodiments include a method for displaying product performance data by use of animated contests between animated representatives of competing product...
11/16/2010
7636068Antenna beam controlling system for cellular communication
An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is c...
12/22/2009
7619467Modulated triangular wave amplifier
The invention is a power amplifier circuit for providing a signal acceptable for use in audio amplifiers or similar applications without requiring a stable power supply free from fluctuations. An alternating current power supply signal rectified to a direct current ...
11/17/2009
7483026Method of displaying product and service performance data
An entertaining and informative method of displaying competitive product performance data is disclosed. The various embodiments include a method for displaying product performance data by use of animated contests between animated representatives of competing product...
01/27/2009
D577305Pennant wristband
09/23/2008
D571253Question mark sculpture
06/17/2008
D569766Ascending arrow sculpture
05/27/2008
D569765Cross-dove sculpture
05/27/2008
7370749Conveyor belt cleaning apparatus and system
Health considerations mandate continuous and thorough cleaning of modular conveyor belts used in the food processing industry. A modular belt cleaning system is provided having a sleeve bearing slidable over a supply pipe, and having apertures for engaging nozzles i...
05/13/2008
7339472Self-adjusting cam assembly
An alarm assembly is adapted for ease of assembly. A mortise cylinder has an exterior end and an interior end. The mortise cylinder has a tailpiece on the interior end and is rotatable about an axis. A cam engages the tailpiece on the mortise cylinder to provide sel...
03/04/2008
7332959Modulated triangular wave amplifier
The invention is a power amplifier circuit for providing a signal acceptable for use in audio amplifiers or similar applications without requiring a stable power supply free from fluctuation. An alternating current power supply signal rectified to a direct current s...
02/19/2008
D560707Hooded auxiliary lens assembly
01/29/2008
7320514Auxiliary eyewear assembly with micromagnetic attachment
Primary and auxiliary lens assemblies are provided that allow a wearer easy usage with a reduced risk of misalignment or detachment through the use of micromagnets. Conventional magnetic auxiliary lens assemblies are difficult to manufacture and functionally limited...
01/22/2008
D558932Pet collar cover with one gathered edge
01/01/2008
D552465Sheathed reusable retail display and storage unit for electronics components
10/09/2007
D552667Butterfly frames
10/09/2007
7257910Impact resistant breaker deployment system for an excavating machine
Disclosed is an excavating machine, representatively a tracked excavator, having a boom stick portion on which both an excavating bucket and a hydraulic breaker are mounted for hydraulically driven pivotal movement between first and second limit positions. The bucke...
08/21/2007
7246449Installation template for lock and alarm assemblies
A template comprises a central member that has a recess adapted to receive and position the first portion of an alarm relative to the template. The central member has a first end and a second end. A longitudinal member extends perpendicular to, and coplanar with, th...
07/24/2007
D541289Flexible mouse keyset
04/24/2007
D536563Eyewear display
02/13/2007
7140448Stepped polycrystalline diamond compact insert
The present invention addresses this need in the art by providing a cutter insert comprising a plug section and a cutter pedestal. The cutter insert is preferably formed of tungsten carbide, except for two exterior surfaces covered with PDC. The plug section may be ...
11/28/2006
7134545Conveyor apparatus and system
In the meat processing industry, maintaining a clean and efficient environment can be important. Over the years, modular conveyor belts have become a commonplace component of meat processing operations. To provide an efficient and long lasting conveyor system, sproc...
11/14/2006
D531784Horizontally extending attachable headwear shield
11/14/2006
D531798Reusable retail display and storage unit for electrical components
11/14/2006
7117618Combination bucket/breaker apparatus for excavator boom stick
An excavating machine, representatively a tracked excavator has a boom stick portion on which both an excavating bucket and a hydraulic breaker are mounted for hydraulically driven pivotal movement between first and second limit positions. The bucket may be operated...
10/10/2006
D528941Star-menorah sculpture
09/26/2006
D528038Cross-heart sculpture
09/12/2006
D527677Stabilized cross-fish sculpture
09/05/2006
D527303Cross-fish sculpture
08/29/2006
D526242Star-struck sculpture
08/08/2006
D526241Star-hearts sculpture
08/08/2006
7029114Eyewear assembly with auxiliary frame and lens assembly
An eyewear assembly comprises a primary frame assembly 100 having an outer periphery and a primary lens holder 102. At least one primary lens 106 is carried by the primary lens holder. One of a pair of arms 108 extends from a hinge 110...
04/18/2006
7025155Rock bit with channel structure for retaining cutter segments
A roller cone body defines a circumferential channel or race into which a plurality of cutter or wear segments are mounted. The wear segments may be of any appropriate contour or shape, such as for example chisel, spherical, or even flat face and are preferably made...
04/11/2006
6974213Monoblock assembly for eyewear
The present invention relates to eyewear, and in particular, for a single block assembly having multiple slots and reliefs in substantial alignment for accommodation of a flange for lens attachment, a flange for arm attachment, a magnet location, and an accessory sl...
12/13/2005
6969170Auxiliary lens assembly with spring-loaded attachment to primary lens assembly
An eyewear assembly comprises a primary lens assembly that includes a primary frame that secures a pair of primary lenses in position relative to one another and a pair of primary extensions, each positioned on an outer periphery of the primary frame. Each of a pair...
11/29/2005
6883985Printable, reusable key masks
A functional and decorative key mask is disclosed that is printable and has a uniquely functional geometry for easy and clean removable attachment to the keyfaces of a keyboard or keypad. The materials and design combine to provide a durable and reusable key mask. I...
04/26/2005
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