An aircraft having vertical takeoff and landing capability provided with at least first and second laterally extending paddle wheels rotatable on a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage and between its nose and tail.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166864 | Kit and method for converting a gas-operated gas-driven firearm to a gas-operated operating rod driven firearm A kit for modifying a bolt carrier group actuating apparatus of a firearm configured by its original manufacturer to have a gas-driven bolt carrier has a gas expansion assembly and an operating rod. The gas expansion assembly is configured for receiving combustion g... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7677575 | Apparatus for playing a lawn game Golf Gladiator is a lawn game of skill involving balls or other objects connected by a string or rope and a ladder design that has rungs at various distances from the players due to its unique angled design. To play, the ladder assembly is placed a predetermined dis... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7660409 | Multi-dwelling unit module for passive optical networks A multi-dwelling unit (MDU) module is configured for providing telephony communicating services and non-telephony services. The MDU module includes a motherboard and a plurality of service units connected to the motherboard. Each one of said service units and the mo... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7640616 | Mop with integral mop head wringing mechanism A mop head wringing mechanism comprises a first sleeve having a helical-shaped spline extending at least partially around an external face thereof and a second sleeve is slideably engaged over the first sleeve. The second sleeve has a spline engaging portion in cons... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7614101 | Linen cover extension device and method of use A linen cover extension device and method of use are disclosed. In one form, a device for extending a portion of a fabric material of a linen cover at a corner edge of the linen cover is provided. The device includes an elongated substrate of flexible material havin... | 11/10/2009 |
| D602839 | Automobile heat pad | 10/27/2009 |
| 7584983 | Probe-operated trailer guide with lights A probe-operated guide is provided with battery-powered lights on a pole, such that a driver can attach a trailer to a vehicle without help from another person. The guide is mounted directly above the trailer cup on a trailer, and the lights on the guide can be adju... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7471593 | Device for adapting a wrist watch for wearing on a shoe A device for adapting a wrist watch for securing onto and wearing upon an upper portion of laced footwear is disclosed. The device, used in pairs, secures a wrist watch to the laces of a shoe, sneaker or other laced footwear. The device permits the time to be checke... | 12/30/2008 |
| D582050 | Pool pad | 12/02/2008 |
| D575599 | Space saver for wine bottles | 08/26/2008 |
| 7389911 | Mailbox extension apparatus A mailbox mounting apparatus comprises three elongated members, a mounting bracket and a mailbox attachment bracket. A first one of the elongated members is movably attached to a second one of the elongated members for enabling the first and second elongated members... | 06/24/2008 |
| D571252 | Lighted turkey | 06/17/2008 |
| 7350306 | Easy stairs Easy Stairs is an L-shaped device having a diagonal sliding rod attached to the two sides. Connectors with locking devices allow the diagonal rod to firmly affix to the sides at various locations. To use Easy Stairs, a user adjusts the diagonal rod along the edge of... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322300 | Space saving table A table comprising a support for a first tabletop section having a first edge including a first recess and for a second tabletop section having a second edge including a second recess. A plurality of fasteners releasably joins the first edge to the second edge to fo... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321173 | Wind powered streetlight A streetlight for illuminating a portion of an adjacent roadway. The streetlight includes three vertical support members with a rotatable axle mounted intermediate thereto. Superposed on the vertical support members is a light assembly. A plurality of wind receptacl... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320234 | System and method for a combined laundry washer and dryer A combined laundry washer and dryer system is provided so that the user can wash a first load of laundry, start drying the first load, and wash a second load while the first load is drying. The system comprises a front-loadable washer on top of a dryer, and a second... | 01/22/2008 |
| D560041 | Protective sleeve for nursing | 01/15/2008 |
| D559727 | Lighted pumpkin | 01/15/2008 |
| 7305956 | Device for use in starting a model airplane engine A device for starting a model airplane engine from a starter motor, electric drill or other drive means. The device for starting a model airplane engine comprises a cylindrical hub having an open end and a closed end, the hub having tubular sidewalls attached to per... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7287309 | Heavy duty clutch installation and removal tool A tool is provided for the safe, efficient installation and removal of clutch assemblies and other engine components on heavy trucks or other machines. A mounting bracket is bolted to the flywheel housing to hold the tool in place and provide support for lifting. Mo... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7041890 | Electronic sheet music display device A portable electronic sheet music display device comprising a folding body having a left half body and a right half, each half having a planar rectangular configuration. The device providing for electronic transfer and display of electronic sheet music files, obtain... | 05/09/2006 |