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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D659786 | Manual bowling pin lift shifter | 05/15/2012 |
| D658407 | Stackable tray | 05/01/2012 |
| D657965 | Sectional sofa end section | 04/24/2012 |
| D657964 | Sectional sofa center section | 04/24/2012 |
| 8138430 | Window power distribution panel for exterior generator An outdoor generator accessory comprising a window power strip, the power strip defining an encasement having a lower margin set within a window seat of a residence or commercial building, and upper margin sealed against a lower window panel, in inner surface having... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8075033 | Dual loading stock trailer A livestock trailer providing a dual level livestock loading entrance with a first loading area at a level for loading and unloading livestock or other animals at a dock height and a built-in chute within a second loading area at a level for ground loading and unloa... | 12/13/2011 |
| D648104 | Combination detachable heel support and protector | 11/08/2011 |
| 8025487 | Rod arm baffle apparatus An improved baffle for a pony rod arm of a two cycle reciprocating pump having a gear end containing gear oil and a fluid end channeling oilfield fluids, provides a spiral cut expanded baffle which may be expanded to be installed on a pony rod arm of the pump withou... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8025300 | Sports board with rear brake A three wheeled off road sports board provides a rider with the experience of snowboarding while traveling on dirt, gravel or other coarse surfaces, the sports board supplying a platform, a wheel secured within a cutout portion in the front of the board, and two rea... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8016517 | Ergonomic concrete screed handles A paired set of handles attaching to a board forming a concrete screed to minimize the strain on a person performing concrete finishing work allows for an ergonomic application of downward force applied to the lower end of the handles and application of an upward li... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7997594 | Sports equipment caddy A transportable caddy for sports equipment provides multiple storage containers and structures for storing sports equipment in a secured frame, providing a ball rack with a release means allowing for the balls to be intentionally released into the playing arena, sto... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7975868 | Compartmentalized beverage container A beverage container having at least two separate and distinct compartments separated by a vertical partition allows for the container to retain separate liquids within an inner liner provided within an outer contoured shell with an air space between the inner liner... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7963891 | Lift adapter A handle adapter utilized with an exercise weight, a dumb bell or a heavy object provides an improved grip upon the exercise weight and positions the weight or heavy objects in a vertical position or in a linear alignment in relation to the hands throughout the exer... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7938375 | Pen retaining sleeve A collapsible pen holder installed within a surface of an object, including an automobile dashboard or briefcase, secures and retains a pen within a cylindrical sleeve slidably engaged within a cylindrical mounting frame member, exposing a pen cap of the pen. The pe... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7921019 | Unique identity trading charms for a secure controlled internet communication system A method and product for the establishment and continued use of a secure online communication network between known and intentional acquaintances utilizing unique individual encoded exchanged objects, purchased by a purchaser and given to individuals known by the co... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7875862 | Ultraviolet plant eradication apparatus and method An ultraviolet plant eradication system providing an ultraviolet radiation beam delivered by at least one ultraviolet laser dispersing a selected bandwidth of ultraviolet radiation to an area containing certain specific plants in a pattern, projects the ultraviolet ... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7874034 | Bowring firefighter tool A multiple use tool providing a variety of different features for use by firefighters as a hose coupling wrenches, pin and lug wrenches, valve wrenches, hose carrying and anchoring hooks, a glass cutting tool, a rope rapelling and belay apparatus and several other c... | 01/25/2011 |
| D628035 | Firefighter demolition pole tip | 11/30/2010 |
| D627899 | Specimen cup lid with spigot | 11/23/2010 |
| D627479 | Specimen cup sleeve with a retractable handle | 11/16/2010 |
| 7735148 | Carpet installer's knee hammer A device worn upon a carpet installer's lower leg, provides an impact hammer for installation tools, including carpet stretching devices, the device protecting the knee of the installer during use and also optimizing the amount of horizontal impact which can be deli... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7704399 | Hydrogen peroxide based water treatment method A system and method for the treatment of water for human consumption using a naturally occurring inorganic catalyst working within a pH range between 3 and 13, combining the inorganic catalyst at 3 parts per million to an oxidant, primarily hydrogen peroxide and a m... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7703367 | Vegetable cutting device for producing interlocking shaped consumable vegetable objects A vegetable cutting device producing shaped vegetable products which can be attached and assembled to form shaped objects allows adults or children to assemble the various shaped vegetable products to promote an interest in a child consuming fresh raw vegetables in ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7694483 | Modular structure from prefabricated synthetic component elements A modular structure assembled with different prefabricated and measured interlocking component elements made from a light-weight synthetic material. The component elements, including vertical stud members, horizontal support members, wall truss support members, raft... | 04/13/2010 |
| D608122 | Transparent sanitary beverage lid dispenser | 01/19/2010 |
| D601217 | Open road sports board | 09/29/2009 |
| D599502 | Multiple use firefighter tool | 09/01/2009 |
| 7551092 | Sanitary monitoring system to monitor the hand sanitation of health care workers or other required sanitary activities A monitoring system for health care workers or other workers where sanitary hand-washing is required, to detect the sanitary cleaning of hands upon entry and exit of a required or designated clean area includes a plurality of individual RFID devices located within t... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7546894 | Motorcycle suspension frame A motorcycle frame has an improved front and rear suspension system incorporating two horizontally placed air bag suspension mechanisms, the motorcycle frame comprising an upper support member having a front backbone tube attached to two rear backbone tubes, a lower... | 06/16/2009 |
| D587807 | Surgical suture anchor | 03/03/2009 |
| 7475950 | Motorcycle wheel assembly A wheel assembly for a motorcycle provides two wheel and hub assemblies which are attached together along the outer rim of the mated and aligned hubs, providing a space between the two hubs along the axle for insertion of a brake rotor and brake mechanism within the... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7475618 | Screw gun extension and screw keeper An extension device attached to a screw gun providing for an extension of the driver tip of the screw gun and retaining a screw at a flexible end of the extension device holds a screw in a position for insertion into a surface of an object with the flexible end bend... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7441787 | Off road sports board An off road sports board provides a rider with the experience of snowboarding on dirt, gravel or other particulate materials when and where snow is not present, the sports board having an overall elongated oval configured deck having an upper surface having front an... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7415999 | Tree grubber and push bar attachment device An attachment for front end loaders and for tree cutting devices attached to a front end loader provides a hydraulically extending serrated edge which may be positioned below the ground surface in front of the loader or the tree cutting device to remove small saplin... | 08/26/2008 |
| D566519 | 90 degree locking lift hinge | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347678 | Friction reducing seal ring for gear pump A seal ring for improving the performance of a gear pump, primarily for vehicle transmissions, comprises the milling of a circular ring on at least one lateral face of an inner gear and an outer gear in a gear pump and inserting a friction reducing ring within the m... | 03/25/2008 |
| D561288 | Off road sports board | 02/05/2008 |
| D557088 | Bottle valve wrench | 12/11/2007 |
| D554928 | Protective CD cover | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288033 | Quarterback toss target A portable football target device for improving the accuracy of a pass and to also teach defensive backs the appropriate decision to make when covering a receiver as to whether to attempt an interception or to tackle the receiver, includes a rounded weighted base at... | 10/30/2007 |
