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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals
A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8069801 | Apparatus for control of pivoting wing-type sail A steerable wing-type sail system for a wind powered craft. The system includes first and second secondary airfoils and that are spaced outwardly to the sides of the plane of the main sail, and that are positioned rearwardly of the trailing edge of the sail. The sec... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8069530 | Triple-bearing bristled roller with comprehensive thread guard system A spinning bristled roller assembly for the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner or other carpet cleaning apparatus. The roller assembly includes three bearings protected by a comprehensive thread guard system. The three bearing system, in combination with the structure of th... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8011617 | Compact cargo lift for commerical aircraft An apparatus for transferring cargo between an upper, passenger deck and a lower, cargo deck of an aircraft. A lift platform raises palletized cargo from the lower deck through an opening formed in the upper deck. The drive mechanism is housed entirely within the li... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7996963 | Clip system for use with tarps and other flexible sheet material A clip system for use with tarps and other flexible sheet material. The system includes first and second parts that are rotatably mounted so as to be free to twist independently of one another, in response to wind or other forces. The first part may be a clip body h... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7981285 | Internal UV treatment of potable water systems A UV disinfectant system for treatment of water resident in a vessel. One or more UV lamps are mounted within the interior of the vessel so as to expose the water stored therein. The vessel may be, for example, a water tank, water heater, water filter or other compo... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7975420 | Multi-clip magazine assembly for rifles An apparatus for detachably joining together a plurality of individual ammunition magazines to form a multiple magazine assembly in which the individual magazines are alternately insertable into the firearm. The apparatus includes a connector block with outwardly-di... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7956295 | Method and apparatus for finished installation of electrical outlet box without use of external cover plate An electrical outlet box installation in which there is no exposed cover plate, only the operative portion of the electrical component is visible at the wall surface. The operative portion of the component may be an electrical outlet, jack, switch, knob, or light, f... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7918743 | Adjustable putting green for golf practice A practice putting green that is adjustable to provide a playing surface having a variety of contours. The assembly is formed of a plurality of narrow transverse support members that are arranged as segments in side-to-side relationship to define an elongate playing... | 04/05/2011 |
| D632835 | Blown glass pendant for decorative light fixtures | 02/15/2011 |
| D628740 | Blown glass pendant for decorative light fixtures | 12/07/2010 |
| 7866329 | Apparatus for cleaning paint rollers A roller cleaning apparatus for cleaning and/or drying a roller such as a paint roller by directing jets of solvent against the surface of the roller—to spin the roller to expel liquid from the roller by centrifugal force. A jet spray manifold with a riser conduit... | 01/11/2011 |
| D629245 | Tortilla cooker | 12/21/2010 |
| 7844148 | Linear member A linear member (10) comprises a first layer (30) and a second layer (40), the second layer being arranged around the first layer. The second layer comprises a series of annular grooves (60). The material for the second layer is substanti... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7803095 | Exercise machine An exercise machine that enables a user to perform a variety of repetitive exercises in reclined, sitting and standing positions. The machine permits a user to perform exercises not possible on a traditional Pilates Reformer machine. The machine includes a frame wit... | 09/28/2010 |
| D623467 | Dough roller | 09/14/2010 |
| 7784238 | Variable height interlocking moulding strip for flooring An adjustable height transition moulding and method for use thereof. The moulding is installed at the transition between adjoining floor coverings/surfaces, such as between carpet and laminate floor coverings. The moulding includes a contoured cap and a depending wa... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7712427 | Apparatus for control of pivoting wing-type sail A steerable wing-type sail system for a wind powered craft. The system includes first and second secondary airfoils and that are spaced outwardly to the sides of the plane of the main wing, and that are positioned rearwardly of the trailing edge of the wing. The sec... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7703343 | Apparatus for taking measurements in access manholes An apparatus for measuring three-dimensional spatial locations of pipes and other features in manholes and similar structures. A laser distance meter or other electronic distance measuring device is supported centrally in the manhole opening by a pivot assembly that... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7695235 | Automated warehousing and cargo loading system A warehousing system for palletized cargo, and an automated loading/unloading system for use with the same. The warehousing system includes a feed conveyer and a plurality of storage racks. A traveling conveyor carries the cargo from the feed conveyor to the individ... | 04/13/2010 |
| D612666 | Dough divider-rounder | 03/30/2010 |
| 7682106 | Apparatus for installing slipliners in pipes An apparatus for installing a pipeline slipliner, by pushing rather than drawing the slipliner into the host pipe. The gripper assembly is mounted on the boom of an earthworking machine or other vehicle, such as a track excavator. The gripper assembly includes gripp... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7678067 | Apparatus for providing dorsiflexion assistance in ankle foot orthoses and night splints An apparatus for providing dorsiflexion assistance in an orthotic device having ankle and foot sections joined by a hinge connection. The orthotic device may be, for example, an ankle foot orthotic or a night splint. The apparatus includes an elastic member, such as... | 03/16/2010 |
| D610825 | Seat of chairs, stools and similar articles of furniture | 03/02/2010 |
| 7666893 | Method for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders A method for treatment of multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases, disorders or conditions. An alkyl ester of imidazole carboxylic acid, preferably methyl 4-imidazolecarboxylate, is administered in a therapeutic amount. It is hypothesized that the al... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7645766 | Method for treatment of depression and depressive mood disorders A method for treatment of depression and depressive mood disorders. The patient is administered an amount of a compound that increases the catalytic activity of MAO-A, so as to increase synaptic metabolism of serotonin to 5-HIAL. The effective compound is preferably... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7578090 | Muzzle guard strike plate for automatic pistols A strike plate unit that mounts to an automatic pistol to prevent the barrel and the slide of the pistol from being pushed rearwardly out of battery. The strike plate unit mounts to the accessory rail under the barrel of the pistol, and includes a secondary accessor... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7575628 | Hydraulic cement compositions and methods of making and using the same A hydraulic cement comprising a calcium silicate and at least one phosphate compound. The phosphate compound is included in an amount sufficient to react a major portion of the calcium hydroxide that is produced during hydration of the cement to hydroxyapatite or ot... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7553362 | High strength biological cement composition and using the same A hydraulic cement for biomedical applications. The cement sets in-situ, hardening when exposed to water to produce nano-dispersed composite of calcium-silicate-hydrate gel mixed with hydroxyapatite. In comparison with prior cements, the composition provides high bi... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7153593 | High brightness phosphorescent panel The invention describes an article of manufacture that comprises an optimized phosphorescent laminate structure that produces much brighter light than previously disclosed phosphorescent laminates or coatings by enabling and capturing multiple emissions and reflecti... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7500806 | Method and apparatus for constructing filter zones in earthfill dams A method and apparatus for constructing a filter zone of an earthfill dam, in which the filter zone includes adjacent coarse and fine filter layers. The coarse and fine filter materials are discharged simultaneously from an earthmoving vehicle having an ejector body... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7500488 | Apparatus for cleaning soil from footwear An apparatus for removing soil from a shoe, boot or other article of footwear. The apparatus employs a jet of water or other fluid to dislodge and break up the soil. The spray nozzle is housed within a tubular plunger having a discharge opening in its upper end. The... | 03/10/2009 |
| D586625 | Juice extractor | 02/17/2009 |
| 7461609 | Apparatus for control of pivoting wing-type sail A steerable wing-type sail system for a wind powered craft. The system includes first and second secondary airfoils and that are spaced outwardly to the sides of the plane of the main wing, and that are positioned rearwardly of the trailing edge of the wing. The sec... | 12/09/2008 |
| D581722 | Meat tenderizer machine | 12/02/2008 |
| D574198 | Lever operated press for expressing liquid from canned goods | 08/05/2008 |
| D572899 | Fabric cover for walking cane | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396459 | Internal UV treatment of potable water systems A UV disinfectant system for treatment of water resident in a vessel. One or more UV lamps are mounted within the interior of the vessel so as to expose the water stored therein. The vessel may be, for example, a water tank, water heater, water filter or other compo... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7380542 | Fuel vent tank for marine craft An apparatus for preventing discharge of fuel from vent line when fueling a boat or other marine craft. A collection tank is mounted in the vent line from the main fuel tank, upstream of the overboard vent of the vessel. The collection tank includes a small, seconda... | 06/03/2008 |
| D566800 | Exercise balance bar | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350385 | Separable connector for key rings and similar articles A separable, pull-apart key holder formed of two identically-shaped pieces. The pieces are mounted together in reversed, face-to-face relationship. The pieces are formed of a strong, rigid resiliently flexible plastic material, such as molded polycarbonate or nylon.... | 04/01/2008 |
