Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5753041 | Gummer roll apparatus A gumming roll preferably for use with apparatus for applying gum to blanks and pertains has gear driven rollers and the rollers are in skidding contact for returning excess adhesive to an adhesive pan without substantial foaming of the adhesive. The gumm... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5659567 | Microwave-driven UV light source and solid-state laser A solid-state lasers and method of operating the laser is described having a microwave-driven (MWD) visible excimer fluorescence source for exciting a solid-state laser. The laser of this invention provides an efficient, compact, and tunable solid-state l... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5628610 | Combination of lifting apparatus and bracket A lifting apparatus preferably for applications in which a floor covering is to be removed and/or installed, has a lever arm and support that provide portions of two interconnected linkages. An interchangeable bracket is raised and lowered by the lifting ... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5603801 | Infinite universal sealing assembly An infinite heat sealing assembly preferably for heat sealing a thermoplastic heat-shrinkable plastic film, has a heat sealing assembly for cutting and sealing a seam in a film or layers of film without regard to the length of the seam. The heat sealing a... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5592759 | Vibrating footwear An article of footwear made to vibrate by either of two types of vibrating motive members and associated with the structure of the shoe to transmit the vibrations generated to the foot of the wearer. Two vibrating motive members are described, a motor hav... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5591112 | Sealing assembly attachment and method A sealing assembly attachment, for use in preparing envelopes which will apply a gum to a top flap, place a piece of release paper over the gummed flap, fold and crease the top flap and deliver the envelope to be stacked and counted. The sealing assembly ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5545042 | Learning board in combination with solution lists A learning board preferably utilized for teaching both mathematics and non-mathematical subjects. The learning board comprising a playing surface with multiple receiving areas, a plurality of board pieces, a plurality of solution lists, and a plurality of... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5509591 | Holster A holster for holding a weapon within the holster against the forced removal of the weapon from the holster. The holster includes a projection associated with a biased weapon holding mechanism for engagement of a trigger guard.... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5497824 | Method of improved heat transfer An improved method of heat transfer between a first substantially homogenous fluid passing through the inside of a heat exchange tube, and a second fluid on the outside of the heat exchange tube includes the step of passing the first fluid through a compo... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5490757 | Lifting apparatus A lifting apparatus preferably for applications in which a floor covering is to be removed and/or installed, has a lever arm and support that provide portions of two interconnected linkages. An interchangeable bracket is raised and lowered by the lifting ... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5480681 | Method of coating with a gummer roll apparatus A gumming roll preferably for use with apparatus for applying gum to blanks and pertains has gear driven rollers and the rollers are in skidding contact for returning excess adhesive to an adhesive pan without substantial foaming of the adhesive. The gumm... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5473313 | Wheelchair seat cushion A wheelchair seating system preferably for use with an inflatable cushion device such as that incorporated herein by reference includes a base suitable for containing the components necessary to provide for either manual or automatic inflation and deflati... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5458926 | Gummer roll apparatus A gumming roll preferably for use with apparatus for applying gum to blanks and pertains, has rollers in skidding contact for returning excess adhesive to an adhesive pan without substantial foaming of the adhesive.... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5450710 | Pill or capsule card filling apparatus and method A variable height support structure is provided for use in combination with a solid object dispenser such as a pill or capsule dispenser. The height of the support structure is varied by the use of asymmetrical cam designed to move the support structure s... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5427287 | Spare tire carrier A spare tire carrier for carrying one or more spare tires with an on-off road utility vehicle. The spare tire carrier is of the type for mounting to the roll bar present in on-off road utility vehicles to prevent roll over and/or occupant damage. The spar... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5426285 | Modular card read/write apparatus A modular magnetic card read/write apparatus for installation in an associated mechanism is constructed from modular read/write assemblies. The module construction allows for assembly of different length card read/writers by adding additional modules to f... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5419452 | Fastening device for container liners A liner fastener arrangement for retaining a liner including bags with or without handles. The liner fasteners are retained relative to the container for providing removable liners.... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5410299 | Smoke detector An improved smoke detector in combination with a fan assembly for reducing the likelihood of smoke detector activation by ambient smoke, has a fan with a timer controlling the fan's motor to automatically shut off the fan either when the time has expired ... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5375288 | Round head broom A broom specially designed for cleaning debris out of holes and cracks in asphalt and concrete prior to patching has a round broom head. The round head allows the broom to penetrate narrow holes and cracks resulting in more efficient and effective cleanin... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5353607 | Combination cooler and reservoir A combination cooler and reservoir system to allow continuous drainage of water from a conventional insulated cooler is provided. A platform supports a cooler and houses a reservoir, the cooler and reservoir being connected by flexible tubing. The platfor... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5352403 | Adjustable training wheel apparatus An improved adjustable training wheel apparatus for attachment to a bicycle as an aid to developing balancing skills when first learning to ride a bicycle, the training wheel apparatus allows a restricted range of adjustably dampened axial movement thereb... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5299999 | Weight pack A weight pack for exercising which has a rigid insert constituting the main support member for the backpack. The insert having a body section which corresponds to the back of the wearer and a weight shelf extending from the body section to hold removable ... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5289649 | Perpetual calendar A perpetual calendar is disclosed which contains base and top members and a rotating disk member in between. The top member has two arcuate window openings, through one of which is seen the days of the month, and through the other of which is seen numeric... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5261553 | Fastening device for container liners A liner fastener arrangement for retaining a liner including bags with or without handles. The liner fasteners are retained relative to the container for providing removable liners.... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5257808 | Game ball target A golf practice device has a flexible weighted ring and a sloped shoulder. A bottom surface includes an array of gripping projections generally encircling the ball receiving opening defined by the ring. The game target is placed upon a natural ground surf... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5255392 | Concealed pocket A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation in... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5239551 | Microwave-driven UV solid-state laser A solid-state laser and method of operating the laser is described having a microwave driven (MWD) visible excimer fluorescence source for exciting a solid-state laser. The laser of this invention provides an efficient, compact, and tunable solid-state la... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5215267 | Composter A composter for composting organic yard and household debris, has an enclosure, a feed opening, a discharge opening, an internal breaking and mixing assembly. The enclosure is made of durable red cedar and a bottom member can be a perforated fiberglass wi... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5206964 | Beach blanket stabilizer An inflatable stabilizer for use with a beach blanket or beach towel to prevent sand or dirt from getting on the blanket or towel, has an inflatable tube that is attached to the blanket or towel. The tube is a generally continuous tube and secured to the ... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5203456 | Curling iron travel case The curling iron travel case generally consists of a base, the base having a bottom, an open top, back, left side, right side and front. The base also may contain a power block within the base near the front. The power block can include multiple receptacl... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5199190 | Universal appliance venting assembly A venting assembly preferably for a clothes dryer to provide a universal dryer venting assembly directed to a dryer vent and flexible vent tube assembly, has an elbow with swivel fittings at the inlet and outlet. The inlet and outlet connections include s... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5180221 | Apparatus and method for illuminating a liquid filled container An illuminated liquid filled container preferably for construction applications to provide a lighted level, has a liquid filled leveling container with an associated source of illumination. The liqud filled containers includes a light source to illuminate... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5178009 | Integral temperature and liquid level sensor and control A temperature controller with an integral liquid level control is contained within one unit. The unit consists of an electrical and heat conductive housing, which serves as a first electrode of the liquid level sensor. A metal clamp and a means to attach ... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5176611 | Sealing assembly attachment and method A sealing assembly attachment, for use in preparing envelopes which will apply a gum to a top flap, place a piece of release paper over the gummed flap, fold and crease the top flap and deliver the envelope to be stacked and counted. The sealing assembly ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5176392 | Shopping cart accessory A shopping cart accessory (10) for providing a shopper with a support structure (16) having a number of support members (20, 22, 24, 28). The support members (20, 22, 24, 28) allow a locking type attachment of the accessory on a generaly upright wire (12)... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5165706 | Self-elevating boat launching and docking guide rail for trailers A self-elevating boat launching and docking guide rail for use in association with a boat trailer for assisting in the loading and unloading of a boat has a guide rail in the general shape of the boat and raises or lowers independent of the trailer with a... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5165588 | Nail driver and nail A nail driver apparatus and a nail directed to joining abutting wood members with headless opposing points nails has a driver and opposing points nail for driving a blind or concealed nail. The driver apparatus includes a preferred means for driving and g... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5165115 | Concealed pocket A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation in... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5154131 | Anchor An anchor which attaches to a tree, stump or other stationary object for anchoring a buoyant vessel such as a boat, in a relatively stationary position. The anchor consisting of a clamping device, a pair of tongs attached to and extending from the clampin... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5150867 | Support member A support member for a plant container for supporting decorative dressings placed within the plant container around a planting contained therein and pertains, has a collar for placement around a plant. The collar includes extensions and projections that s... | 09/29/1992 |
