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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8161680 | Collapsible summer and winter plant protector The current device will enable the plant owner to protect a plant during the winter months from the extreme cold and at the same time protect the plant from birds and insects during the summer months. This device can be easily opened to cover the plant and can also ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8149115 | Explosive detection portal This device will allow individuals to pass through explosive detection portals efficiently without undue delay. The airflow from a series of jets will dislodge embedded molecules and direct them to a sensor that will detect the presence of commonly found explosive m... | 04/03/2012 |
| D655478 | Shirt with a front pocket | 03/13/2012 |
| 8002240 | Concrete frame lifting device and method to use This invention will assist or allow an operator to easily lift a concrete frame panel into position without much risk of personal injury and with greater efficiency of time. A lifting bar is secured to a vertical frame member through openings in the vertical frame m... | 08/23/2011 |
| D640099 | Set of rectangular dinnerware with markings | 06/21/2011 |
| 7954242 | Electric nail clipper This invention will assist individuals to either manually or automatically clip a toenail or fingernail. The fingernail or toenail is inserted into the front end of the device and a pair of trimming edges move together to clip the fingernail or toenail safely, easil... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7918103 | Air flow comfort system This is a device to provide airflow comfort to an individual while sleeping. It will be comprised in part by air flow that is provided by a fan. The air flow may be cooled. The air that is provided escapes through a series of holes on the top of the device. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| D635051 | Pumpkin candy holder | 03/29/2011 |
| 7879593 | Fermentation systems, methods and apparatus The present invention relates to apparatus, methods, and applications for treating wastewater, and more particularly to biological processes for removing pollutants from wastewater. This invention further relates to apparatus and methods for growing microbes on-site... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7869621 | Method and apparatus for interpreting images in temporal or spatial domains This is a method and apparatus to create and interpret images in a temporal or spatial domain, which will be helpful with any moving objects. The images are captured and stored in a database. The video images can be viewed in a panoramic fashion or dissected into in... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7844078 | Method and apparatus for automatic zone occupation detection via video capture This is a device by which certain areas of classification yards and railcar systems may be monitored via video capture in order to detect certain occupants in a particular area. This would ensure greater rail yard safety in terms of personal property and also minimi... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837242 | Deadbolt security device This is a device, which will be inserted over the doorknob and behind a deadbolt. It will prevent a deadbolt from turning in the event that someone with a key tries to enter the home or business while the space is being occupied. This device is not meant to function... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7822273 | Method and apparatus for automatic corrosion detection via video capture In order to prevent human injury during the inspection of tanks carrying caustic material this device has been created which will allow a tank to be inspected remotely. A camera is used to take an image of the tank surface and software is incorporated into the metho... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7814607 | Concrete edger and keyway device During the construction of a building it is necessary to smooth the concrete, create a keyway for the wall and produce a slight curve on the edge of the concrete slab. The current device will enable the operator to perform all three tasks with one tool. The position... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7810264 | Flag warning system and method to use A flag warning system is paramount because it increases the safety of a dock-loading area. Often times, workers and machinery are moving in and out of trailers to either load or unload trailers, and it is important to insure that the truck is not moved inadvertently... | 10/12/2010 |
| D625000 | Baby diaper | 10/05/2010 |
| 7802699 | Beverage tossing cooler and method to operate For the entertainment of individuals and for the convenience of others a method to eject a can from a cooler is described. A refrigerated cooler that houses a plurality of cans will have the ability to eject a can through an opening in the top of the cooler using a ... | 09/28/2010 |
| D623394 | Cane cover | 09/14/2010 |
| 7786850 | Method and apparatus for bridge collision alert monitoring and impact analysis This is a method and apparatus for bridge collision alert and monitoring impact analysis, which allows users of the method and apparatus to continuously monitor the integrity of a bridge as well as to detect insult or impact to the bridge structure or both as well a... | 08/31/2010 |
| D616086 | Condom | 05/18/2010 |
| 7704159 | Interchangeable golf club system This is an interchangeable golf club system, which allows particular golf club heads to be interchanged on the shaft of a golf club. Additionally, the length of the golf club can be adjusted using this same device. A set of locking rings allow appropriate adjustment... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7692541 | Method and apparatus for detecting container breach via visual cues This is a container breach detection system wherein a piece of material is affixed across the outside surface of container doors. When the container doors are opened, the strip will rip and cannot be repaired satisfactorily, thereby making detection of a breach much... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7665469 | Cigarette and tobacco packing machine This is a device to pack cigarettes into a standard cigarette pack. It is designed to be portable and is comprised of a series of wheels, which are located in the interior of the casing. A handle on the outside of the device rotates a wheel, which in turn rotates an... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7663474 | Method and apparatus for automatic noninvasive illegal rider detection system This is a method and apparatus for the detection of a noninvasive method by which illegal riders can be detected. This will save tremendous amounts of time and money with regard to the inspection of individual trains and also minimize the necessity of randomly stopp... | 02/16/2010 |
| D609471 | Beach towel | 02/09/2010 |
| 7618099 | Interchangeable spoke wheel covers The interchangeable spoke wheel cover in this case will be used to add some decorative flare to the wheel of an automobile by allowing an individual to easily add a decorative wheel insert. The device will not require modification of the existing wheel and will be p... | 11/17/2009 |
| D595963 | Toothbrush and tongue scraper combination | 07/14/2009 |
| D595934 | Nursing bra top | 07/14/2009 |
| 7555807 | Windshield blowing device This is a windshield-blowing device, which can retract through an existing device placed on the hood of the vehicle. It will direct air from an air supply towards a series of tubes, which telescope, and eventually through a series of holes in a manifold that can piv... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7540519 | Easy bicycle trainer This invention is a bicycle trainer, which is attached to the back wheel as well as the bolt of the bike seat of a bicycle that is being operated by a child. This will allow a parent to travel safely behind a bicycle and teach his or her child how to balance on a bi... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7484284 | High pressure water blasting device This device will allow a worker to safely, cleanly and most efficiently clean out a pipe or piping system, using high pressure fluid, probably water, that is directed through an opening and into the pipe. This device can be used on any piping system and may be adjus... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7475862 | Stub steel holder This is a device, which is a construction tool, to ensure that the reinforced steel or rebar is installed appropriately in a footer. It can be installed over the footer casing and secures the rebar in the footer in the appropriate vertical position. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7469502 | Window shutter system This is a storm shutter device, which is lightweight, portable and easy to install and un-install. A series of protective panels will extend from the interior of the device to seal the area around the outside of the window. Appropriate tension will be maintained aro... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7467768 | Trucker's trash can In order for a truck driver to be able to empty the contents of the cab of his vehicle a set of trash cans, which are mounted to a structure is provided. The structure will be mounted at a certain height so that the truck driver will not need stop his truck in order... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7464701 | Toy gun This invention will be a toy gun and will provide entertainment value for a child by allowing an object to be propelled down the barrel of a structure that takes the appearance of a gun. Different gun designs will be provided to satisfy the individual tastes of the ... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7451940 | Moisturizer infusor This invention will allow an individual to take a shower or bath and apply a moisturizer at the same time by moving a shaft into a particular position on the device. The movement of the shaft section will align a series of internal cavities or internal grooves to pr... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448590 | Hurricane flag mount This is a versatile flag mounting system, which allows the flagpole bracket and related entities to be secured onto structures such as ladder tubing or railing on a variety of recreational vehicles. This device also allows for rotation of the flag relative to the ho... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7443307 | Christmas tree ornament hazard detector This is a Christmas tree ornament that will alert a homeowner or business owner to the presence of excessive amounts of smoke or heat and sound an alarm. In order for the device to be relatively hidden on the tree, an ornament such as an angel may be placed on top o... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438446 | Night light projector This is a projector night light combination that allows an image to be projected along the surface of a wall to calm a child. The night light itself is not being claimed as they are plentiful in the prior art but a projector with a lens that can be turned off and on... | 10/21/2008 |
| D578309 | Disposable towel | 10/14/2008 |
