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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8052017 | Pin moor A moor or anchor (10) for pins (12), needles, or other sewing implements, comprising a moor or anchor having a first end and a second end, the first (14) and the second end (16) are connected by a central portion (30) which may be ... | 11/08/2011 |
| D514703 | Bandage | 02/07/2006 |
| 6974626 | Shock and vibration dampening grip A shock and vibration dampening grip wrap comprised of at least two layers of elastomeric material having differing densities. When applied to a handle the grip wrap provides a firm and reversible grip, and is water-resistant. The shock and vibration dampening wrap ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6776248 | Four wheel drive motorized carrier A four wheel drive carrier having a frame and a carrier body secured to the frame. The carrier body has brake and movement control apparatus secured therein. A pair of wheels and a pair of wheel tracks are secured to the frame for forward and reverse propulsion. A d... | 08/17/2004 |
| D492592 | Oval soap container | 07/06/2004 |
| D491800 | Round soap container | 06/22/2004 |
| D491799 | Soap container | 06/22/2004 |
| 6742612 | Offroad tracked vehicle for snow and ice A tracked vehicle for use in snow, ice, dirt, sand, mud, and other offroad conditions, with an accessory attachment valve, comprises, a frame, a body, a first track for driving and control of the tracked vehicle being secured to the frame, and a second drive track f... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6606939 | Crank operated fruit and vegetable cutting and squeezing device A crank operated device for cutting, shaving, mincing, grinding, and squeezing foods has an outer housing element with a first disc element positioned therein. An inner shaft element is slidably positioned within the outer housing element and has a crank ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6604454 | Fruit and vegetable cutting and squeezing device A device for cutting, shaving, mincing, grinding, and squeezing foods has an outer housing element with a first disc element positioned therein. An inner shaft element is slidably positioned within the outer housing element. The inner shaft element has on... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6598256 | Multi-use cleaning device A cleaning device for attachment to a water faucet, comprising a housing element having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion being threaded for operable engagement with a water faucet, and the bottom portion having an opening therein, apert... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6575180 | Spa filter cleaning and rinsing device A filter cleaning and rinsing device for spas, pools, and Jacuzzi's that attaches to a garden hose for cleaning or rinsing a cartridge type spa filter by placing the filter on an inclining armature of the device. The armature sprays water inside the filte... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6527555 | Apparatus for information display in programmable and reprogrammable spherical devices A programmable device for the display of information, comprising, a spherical or curved element, such as a globe, which is programmable/reprogrammable for the display of geographical, political, meteorological, biological, and cultural information. A sphe... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6488179 | Disposable aseptic cassette with control center A disposable aseptic cassette control device, for controlled dispensing and heating of flowable and semi-flowable materials includes a base, having a top portion, a bottom portion, a back portion, and a front portion. The base has a container portion, and... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6420639 | Vibrato apparatus A vibrato apparatus (10) for a stringed instrument (11), the instrument having a body (12) and a neck (13) extending from the body, the apparatus comprising, tuning elements (16) on the neck and a bridge member on the body (12) to demarcate a string plane... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6409273 | Tracked motorized carrier with accessory attachment drive A tracked carrier(10) having a frame(6) and a handle(1) secured to the frame. The handle(1) has a proximal and a distal end thereto and may have a pair of downwardly depending support elements. The handle(1) has a brake lever(2) for controlling brakes mou... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6382219 | Tooth flossing device A dental flossing device has a handle element with a forked end with spaced prongs. A tensioning cleat is mounted on the handle element for positioning and securing a length of dental floss and may include a trigger arm mechanism for advancing a strand of... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6336363 | Water level and measuring apparatus A water based level measuring system including a water containing container with a base portion, a bottom and an upright defining chamber for containing water. The water containing chamber has a lower portion with an access opening communicating with the ... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6318374 | Epicardial pacer wires shield An epicardial pacer wires shield comprising a base element with a pair of spools mounted to the base element. Each of spool of the pair of spools has a slit in a top surface thereof for securing the epicardial pacer wires to the spool. A cover element is ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6289834 | Rain and sun shielding collapsible ventilator A portable collapsible ventilator that is used to direct air currents into a boat hatch, recreational vehicle vent, or other opening in an enclosed space while, at the same time shielding that opening from the intrusion of rain and direct sunlight. The ve... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6259889 | Active symbolic self design method and apparatus A method for behavior modification and memory enhancement utilizing a central processing unit, comprising compiling a symbolic profile of a subject participant, interpreting the subject participant's stored symbolic constructs, instructing the subject par... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6257470 | Vehicle cargo carrying device A vehicle cargo carrying device, for transporting and protecting articles on the roof of a vehicle comprises a one piece cargo bag with an aperture with a plurality of pieces of hook and loop fastening material operably positioned in proximity thereto. Th... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6131682 | Electric solenoid shifter An electric solenoid shifter for motorcycles for clutchless shifting of the motorcycle by pushing a button mounted on the handlebars of the motorcycle includes a solenoid mounting plate for securing a solenoid to the motorcycle and a micro-switch which is... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6097927 | Active symbolic self design method and apparatus A method for behavior modification and memory enhancement utilizing a central processing unit, comprising compiling a symbolic profile of a subject participant, interpreting the subject participant's stored symbolic constructs, instructing the subject par... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6087570 | Stringed musical instrument vibrato apparatus featuring selective string pitch control A vibrato apparatus for a stringed instrument, the instrument having a body and a neck extending from the body, the apparatus comprising, tuning elements on the neck and a bridge member on the body to demarcate a string plane and a vibrating portion of th... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6062050 | Golf club locking device A golf club bag having a golf club locking assembly integral therewith is provided, comprising a golf club bag with an integral golf club locking assembly, the assembly including an upper housing element with a latch coupled to the upper housing element, ... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6062328 | Electric handcart An electric powered handcart includes a frame, the frame having a proximal and a distal end thereto, a pair of downwardly depending support elements, and a pair of frame brackets. A load plate and a handle are secured to the frame, the handle being secure... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6059803 | Ear vacuum A portable hand held ear vacuum device, for removing fluid and debris from an ear canal, comprising a handle element with a motor linked to a fan and a control switch. A collection chamber for collecting fluid and other debris from an ear canal is secured... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6056065 | Motorized auger A motorized auger comprising a frame with a pair of handles secured to the frame. Each handle having a proximal and a distal end thereto and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of handle... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5982356 | Ergonomic computer cursor control apparatus and mount A hand-held ergonomically configured apparatus for manipulating an electronic control signal in a computer, where a mounting element supports an upright support element operably secured to the mounting element and a wrist support for supporting a wrist is... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5975980 | Hand manipulated eating toy A hand-held and manipulated eating toy for simulating eating, chewing, swallowing and discharge of objects by finger and thumb manipulation of a fabric mouth and throat, comprises a toy figure, which may be an animal, dinosaur, imaginary type figure, or t... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5957741 | Quick release device for surfboard safety leashes A quick release device for a surfboard safety leash, for facilitating the rapid release of an ankle strap of the surfboard safety leash from the user's leg or ankle. The device comprises an indicator mass for determining the position and location of the f... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5938490 | Outboard marine propulsion system An improved outboard propulsion system for a vessel in which an intake duct having an intake orifice positioned for receiving water. The intake duct includes a curved flow path directing walls curved continuously to provide a 180 degree turn for the water... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5925126 | Method for security shield implementation in computer system's software A security shield implementation method comprising computer software for use with a computer system's software which is transparent to the user of the computer system software and utilizes the steps of system call interception and interactive command inte... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5918490 | Combination golf club lock and golf club holder A golf club locking device and golf club holder assembly is provided, comprising an upper housing element having a substantially circular configuration, an outer locking knob coupled to the upper housing element, an inner locking coupler operably linked t... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5913638 | Sand channel trenching and pipe laying apparatus A sand channel trenching and pipe laying apparatus for attachment to a tractor or other motor driven vehicle has an elongated frame with a turf precutter assembly which includes both a pair of vertical cutting blades and horizontal blades for removing a s... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5914144 | Method for packaging and storing fruits and vegetables A method for packaging fruits and vegetables, where a fruit or portion of a fruit, or a vegetable or a portion of a vegetable are packaged forming a wrapped product for transport or storage, the wrapped product having an open surface area of at least two-... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5894863 | Pipe plugging apparatus A pipe plugging apparatus for use stopping the flow of water or other fluids in a pipe during pipe repair and construction, comprising a hand-held pump, the hand-held pump has a hand activated screw element for moving a piston for pushing water or other f... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5878827 | Motorized wheelbarrow A motorized wheelbarrow comprising a frame having a pair of handles with each handle having a proximal and a distal end and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of handles by a frame elem... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5868494 | Wheeled motorized mixer A mixing apparatus, comprising, a frame, a pair of handles secured to the frame with each handle having a proximal and a distal end thereto and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of han... | 02/09/1999 |