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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157362 | Ink jet printer cartridge refilling method and apparatus The present invention comprises a method and system for refilling printer ink cartridges. The method and system refill the cartridge while under a vacuum, and provide a positive displacement, peristaltic pump that is automatically operated a precise amount of time t... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8096630 | Ink jet printer cartridge refilling method and apparatus The present invention provides an automated system for refilling printer ink cartridges. The system includes a computer with memory provided to store information relating to a plurality of ink cartridges, and a user interface that is connected to the computer and ca... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8063788 | Unattended child alert system and method A warning system for notifying another person when a child is left in a child safety seat. The system recognizes a child in a child safety seat by either a pressure pad or a secured child seat lap belt. The system is activated by the release of the driver's seat bel... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8002973 | Lubricant purification system A lubricant reclamation system having a reclamation device (100) is sectioned into three processing sections: a centralized core section (150), a peripheral filtering section (170), and a base filtering section (190). A series of peripher... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7990267 | Bathroom servicing request communication devices and method The present invention describes a restroom attendant system. The restroom attendant system utilizes a notification device placed in a restroom. A patron would select a request for service button when the patron recognizes that the restroom needs servicing. The notif... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7963893 | Method of pre-tensioning a resistance exercise band An elastic resistance band that is fabricated by placing two end couplers on each end of a section of elastic resistance material. A pre-tensioned force is applied by incorporating a rigid tensioning member between the two end couplers of the resistance band. The re... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7954517 | Rivet plumbing repair apparatus and method A repair process for a puncture through a plumbing pipe, the process initiates with a step of machining a puncture hole to a uniformly shaped hole having a diameter for receiving a repair rivet. The process continues by inserting and securing a blind rivet through t... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7921525 | Binding clip with secondary attachment An object securing apparatus utilizing a hook and loop material attached to one of two faces of a binder clip and projecting downward there from. The hook and loop material can be single or double sided. A magnetic material can be disposed upon the hook and loop mat... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7891686 | Operator powered vehicle A vehicle powered by an operator's arms and/or legs utilizes a pivot column for propulsion. An upper propulsion member (handlebar) is provided on the upper end of the pivot column. A lower propulsion member (foot bar) is provided on the lower end of the pivot column... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7834750 | Pickup truck tailgate safety light system A safety light system is incorporated into the tailgate of a pickup truck. The safety light is incorporated into the tailgate and is illuminated when the tailgate is in a lowered or horizontal position and when either the ignition switch is in the on position, the p... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7751050 | Photo sensing fluid contamination and quality monitor A fluid quality monitoring apparatus (100) comprising a fluid flow channel (120) having a photo sensing material (104) disposed upon a first surface and a light source emitting light (132) through an opposing light transitive surface (... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7751049 | Photo sensing fluid contamination and quality monitor A fluid quality monitoring apparatus (100) comprising a fluid flow channel (120) having a photo sensing material (104) disposed upon a first surface and a light source emitting light (132) through an opposing light transitive surface (... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7717360 | In ground sprinkler head encapsulated protection apparatus An in-ground sprinkler serviceability apparatus that provides a debris free environment for ease of replacement of an in-ground sprinkler head. The sprinkler serviceability apparatus couples to the threads of a sprinkler pipe, expands to provide a sprinkler head rec... | 05/18/2010 |
| D615736 | Sandal | 05/18/2010 |
| 7714737 | Warning system for child left unattended in vehicle A warning system for notifying another person when a child is left in a child safety seat. The system recognizes a child in a child safety seat by either a pressure pad or a secured child seat lap belt. The system is activated by the release of the driver's seat bel... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7695413 | Pre-tensioned resistance exercise band An elastic resistance band that is fabricated by placing two end couplers on each end of a section of elastic resistance material. A pre-tensioned force is applied by incorporating a rigid tensioning member between the two end couplers of the resistance band. The re... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7694435 | Foldable flip flop with formed hinge A foldable flip flop which incorporates a flexible hinge within a sole of the footwear. The flexible hinge consists of a molded flexible hinge section 40, a molded hinge aperture 38, a hinge top recess 34 and a hinge limitation contact section | 04/13/2010 |
| 7682120 | Positive locking machine screw mechanism A positive locking machine screw mechanism comprises a screw having a head and a body wherein the body includes male threads formed thereon wherein the threaded body has at least one longitudinal segment devoid of threads. A work piece defines a hole having female t... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7656386 | Low profile pointing device for personal computers A low profile pointing device for personal computers includes a thin elongate case for insertion in a PC Card slot and defining a cavity therein. A frame forms one surface of the case and defines an opening therethrough. A slidable plate is disposed within the cavit... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7654443 | Easy glide garbage container A garbage container incorporates an access located along one side of the container. The access port can be enclosed by a door. An access section bag holding structure can be incorporated across the top edge of the access. The side access garbage container allows the... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7653625 | Method for validation of proper ownership for resale of goods A method and apparatus is disclosed using the internet (or similar) to provide, publish and maintain a database for stolen items. The method and apparatus further disclose the utilization of this database as a backbone for an internet portal, providing for automated... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7614988 | Decorative, multi-functional exercise and storage bench A multi-functional exercise bench having a storage section that can store exercise equipment such as weights, jump ropes, water bottles, yoga mats, decorative hand weights, yoga mats, resistance bands, etc. The bench includes a riser platform that provides an angled... | 11/10/2009 |
| D603148 | Fold flop | 11/03/2009 |
| D595032 | Grab cap | 06/30/2009 |
| 7529597 | Automated news rack inventory and alert management system The present invention describes various methods and apparatus to increase efficiency and sales of a Newspaper Rack. Newspaper Racks are generally placed within a close proximity to each other, and generally less than ½ mile apart providing the unique ability to cre... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7517001 | Trim system for vehicle bumpers, doors and panels Trim elements affixable to a vehicle body provide protection to the vehicle body from dents. Each of the trim elements comprises an outer shell of determinate length wherein the outer shell has a conformable wall for interfacing with a vehicle body and a convex wall... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7506792 | Solder sphere placement apparatus A method and apparatus are disclosed for placing solder spheres on electronic receiving pads of a ball grid array (BGA) component package, such as by a BGA solder sphere placement apparatus. The solder spheres are held to a pattern of solder sphere apertures in a fo... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7444724 | Lace securing apparatus A lace gripper having an upper body and a lower body that may be joined together whereby a tied lace is secured between the two bodies. Preferable the upper body is designed to receive inserts, keys, charms, lights, recording devices, alarm and locating audible sign... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7439857 | Bathroom servicing request communication devices and method The present invention describes a restroom attendant system. The restroom attendant system utilizes a notification device placed in a restroom. A patron would select a request for service button when the patron recognizes that the restroom needs servicing. The notif... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7427153 | Animated fiber optic lighting radial arrangement and method for forming the same A fiber optic lighting device is formed by adhering fiber optic strands onto a backing material in a radial pattern. The radial pattern projects from a centralized illumination receiving port within a perimeter of the backing material. The centralized illumination r... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7404242 | Lace securing apparatus The invention is for a lace gripper comprising an upper body and a lower body that may be joined together whereby a tied lace is secured between the two bodies. Preferable the upper body is designed to receive inserts, charms, lights, recording devices, alarm and lo... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7380944 | Optic nerve documentation via electronic medical records A method of documenting a patient's optic nerve utilizing solid and dashed line arrows as well as other references to clearly describe the diagnosis of each visit. An electronic medical record software product that provides a method for entering, documenting, and re... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7328717 | Plumbing valve cover for avoiding interference with faucet hose A plumbing valve cover is disclosed for use in conjunction with under-sink plumbing to avoid interference with the operation of a flexible spray nozzle hose used in conjunction with a spray nozzle. The plumbing valve cover may be coupled to the under-sink plumbing o... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7293567 | Application of acoustic and vibrational energy for fabricating bumped IC die and assembly of PCA's A method and apparatus are disclosed for improving a screen printing process by applying vibrational energy to assist in the print release, cleaning, and drying processes. The vibrational energy or acoustic pressure waves may be created by a transducer where the wav... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7232168 | Baggy buddy grocery and department store bag carry handle A carrier in the shape of a triangle for carrying multiple plastic bags with handles, shopping bags with handles, or items with carry handles, straps, bands, loops or hooks. The handle body uses a small opening in the top center of the grasping portion for the inser... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226342 | Handheld apparatus for delivery of particulate matter with directional flow control A disposable apparatus for propelling particulate matter against a surface of a target material that includes: a mixing chamber having a chamber wall, a multi-conduit receiving port, a propellant-gas receiving conduit, and a discharge conduit. The gas delivery condu... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7184857 | Automated news rack inventory and alert management system The present invention describes various methods and apparatus to increase efficiency and sales of a Newspaper Rack. At least one sensor is positioned within a Newspaper Rack to monitor when the remaining inventory of Newspapers reaches a predetermined quantity (incl... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7146665 | Inflatable, disposable pillow with comfort features An inflatable pillow that is of low cost, thus disposable. The inflatable pillow taught is one fabricated from very low cost materials and of a very low cost fabrication process resulting in a disposable inflatable pillow. The present invention teaches a user comfor... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7073252 | Method for maintaining operability of a flexible, self conforming, workpiece support system A method is disclosed for maintaining a reliable operation of a flexible, self-conforming support system. The self-conforming support system utilizes a plurality of pins that move vertically within a series of apertures. The motion of the pins can be hindered with u... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7072892 | Business model for recovery of missing goods, persons, of fugitives or disbursements of unclaimed goods using the internet A method and apparatus using the worldwide web portal site to provide, publish and maintain a database for missing/stolen items and missing persons/fugitives. The method and apparatus further utilize this database as a backbone for an internet portal, providing for ... | 07/04/2006 |
