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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7658265 | Accessory holder for stepladders An accessory holder for use on a stepladder. In one embodiment the accessory holder has hangers for holding tools inserted into holders for the hangers. In a second embodiment there is a stepladder having an accessory holder as an integral part thereof. The top memb... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7578884 | Device for cleaning dental instruments A device made of flexible material for cleaning sharp-tipped dental instruments. The device contains a) a finger rest, b) a stem, and c) an open container having a textured exterior surface, an interior surface, and a top. The exterior surface may have a girth near ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578372 | Aerosol lubricant and dispensing method An aerosol container containing a propellant and a highly hydrogenated mineral oil lubricant for the lubrication of gaskets in pipe segments. Preferred propellants are normally gaseous hydrocarbons. The preferred lubricant is the compound identified by the Chemical ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7472436 | Animal-shaped sleeping area for children A hollow animal-shaped structure having an entrance into which a child may crawl to take a nap. The structure may have a swinging door at the entrance, which is located at the mouth or chest of the animal. The structure may have a padded floor for the safety and com... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7445301 | Method of installing drawer slides A method for quickly installing and aligning drawer slides into articles for containing drawers. A magnetized backing strip having a magnetic laminate is attached to the rear panel of the article. Pieces of magnetized sheeting are attached to the rear ends of the mo... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7359850 | Spelling and encoding method for ideographic symbols The present invention relates to a spelling and encoding method for ideographic symbols, such as Chinese characters. The spelling method can provide first and second components for identifying first and second groups of ideographic symbols, wherein the two groups ca... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7325349 | Tag clip with card carrier A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrie... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7246406 | Dust collection system A system for cutting and cleaning material to be cut. The system is particularly effective for hard materials which produce heavy particles. The system is ideal for cutting green concrete. This invention provides a two-piece device for locating vacuum a hose connect... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7207931 | Multi-function exercise device An exercise device for exercising different groups of arm muscles. The device is hollow, having front and rear curved walls and top and bottom longitudinal pieces. The top and bottom longitudinal pieces have a series of tension-adjustment anchor holes. Anchors are r... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7152760 | Tamper-evident tare cap A tamper-evident cap for a threaded outlet includes a top and a cylindrical side. The tamper-evident cylindrical side is initially engaged with threads of a valve outlet to prevent axial displacement of the cylindrical side with respect to the valve outlet. The cyli... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7134231 | Tag clip with card carrier A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrie... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7008985 | Aerosol cement and valve for dispensing An aerosol solvent weld cement composition for joining ends of plastic pipe. The composition contains at least one polymer capable of welding the plastic pipes to each other, at least one solvent for the polymer, and at least one propellant for the polymer/solvent s... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6959940 | Walking assistance device An ambulatory device comprising a frame having support rails, two large rear wheels containing hand grips, two small front wheels for steering, a foldable seat allowing the user to sit when desirable, and a height-adjustable support frame having a vertical and horiz... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6918513 | Toilet tissue dispenser with liquid spray A device for selectively wetting pieces of toilet paper. The device contains a hollow two-piece mandrel containing a nub at each end. The nub of the first piece contains a stabilizing pin for keeping the device in the upright position. The first piece also contains ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6902490 | Billiard games Four billiard games. In the first, for four players, sixteen object balls making up four color groups of four balls each are used. The object is to be the last player to have balls on the table. In the second, for three players, fifteen object balls making up three ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6758158 | Unsinkable vessel system A system for making closed vessels unsinkable. The separate parts of the system are at least one air compressor, a compression chamber, a compressor/propeller clutch, at least one airbag, heating elements, and a diameter restrictor/gauge track. Additional features o... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6757564 | Medical system using biomolecular treatment A method of scanning and treating areas of the human body with transcutaneous low intensity direct current. A device is used which comprises a source of low intensity direct current, means for controlling the parameters of the current, a cathode terminal, and an ano... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6736288 | Multi-valve delivery system The technical field is that of simultaneous dispensing of viscous materials. Many compositions comprise viscous components which must be kept separate until they are used. Known methods of application of separate components do not guarantee proper ratios. This inven... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6701851 | Stand for reading materials and laptop computers A height-adjustable, tiltable stand for a laptop computer or reading material. The stand contains two side legs, each of which contains an upper surface made of a distal section parallel to the bottom and a proximal section which is at an angle to the dis... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6679510 | Walking assistance device An ambulatory device having a frame having support rails, two large rear wheels containing hand grasps, two small front wheels for steering, a foldable seat allowing the user to sit when desirable, and a height-adjustable support frame having a vertical a... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6652704 | Aerosol cement and valve for dispensing same An aerosol solvent weld cement composition for joining ends of plastic pipe. The composition contains at least one polymer capable of welding the plastic pipes to each other, at least one solvent for the polymer, and at least one propellant for the polyme... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6578452 | Vise lock tool A vise grip locking tool which contains jaws that are capable of opening with a flick of the user's wrist. The tool comprises a first handle member, a second handle member, a lower jaw, and an upper jaw. The first handle member is pivotally attached to th... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6574880 | Marker for indicating site for a fastener A solid marker for indicating a location to place a fastener for an object to be placed on a supporting surface. The marker, preferably made of chalk, includes a front containing at least one pointed tip for marking the supporting surface and a back, adhe... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6537163 | Hand-held amusement device A hand-held amusement device comprising an aerial projectile and a U-shaped conduit having opposite open ends so that one open end can discharge the aerial projectile therefrom and the other open end can receive the aerial projectile therein. Proper manip... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6514008 | Device for sealing manhole covers to chimneys A kit for connecting and sealing a manhole cover frame to the upper surface of a chimney and a method of using the kit. The kit contains a spacer which may be cut to the proper length and to make allowances for any grade in the surface, a top flange which... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6488252 | Process for making foldable, portable bookstand A process of making a foldable, portable bookstand on which readers may place their reading material. When folded, the bookstand appears to be a single oblong piece. When unfolded, the side view of the bookstand resembles the letter "X". The bookstand is ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6454129 | Collapsible dispensing system A collapsible dispensing system for viscous fluids which should not be mixed until the time of application. The system comprises a cartridge and a container which fits into the cartridge. The cartridge is designed to fit into conventional caulking guns. T... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6443407 | Accessory tray for a tripod Accessory trays supported between the legs of a camera tripod. In a first embodiment, a semicircular tray having side walls is supported on the stabilizing arms or the end cap of a camera tripod and is attached to the lower portion of the center post by a... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6422538 | Parts lifting device A lifting device comprising a hoist with a flexible tension member extending from the hoist and a component for attaching the hoist to a stationary structure so that a lower end of the flexible tension member can be connected to a load to lift and lower t... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6385786 | Two-stage flush device for a toilet water tank Water-saving device for flush toilets comprises a bracket which can be mounted on the exterior of a toilet water tank directly behind the flush handle on the front wall of the water tank. The device comprises a bracket body, having a lever pivotally secur... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6375080 | Multiple purpose telephone card A telephone calling card with multiple uses. It may be dispensed from a machine or a holding rack. It has a prolonged original lifespan as values may be added to it. It improves accessibility to the visually handicapped as the tactile format may be used i... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6327878 | Portable security device A portable security device which can be easily mounted on inwardly swinging doors. the device is made up of a inner plate which has first and second panels, an outer plate which has first and second panels, a hinge connecting, and permitting rotation betw... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6305839 | Wristwatch to aid in smoking cessation program A wristwatch to aid cigarette smokers to gradually decrease the number of cigarettes smoked per day over a period of time. The face displays an area which indicates the permissibility or lack of permissibility of smoking. A display area indicates the numb... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6233850 | Cleat for athletic shoes A cleat for athletic shoes which provides a sole attachment member; a hub having a planar upper portion for contacting the shoe sole, a rounded lower portion for bearing weight of the user, and an edge; and resilient traction elements. The resilient eleme... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6233770 | Combination writing implement and turning tool A device which contains a combination of a writing implement, stylus, or turning tool on one end and a turning tool rod on the other. The device contains a hollow casing, a forward end tip containing a central passageway for extension and retraction of a ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6220753 | Plastic liner bag with mouth retaining means A pleated neckdown bag for lining a receptacle is disclosed wherein the bag is made of a flexible plastic film. The disclosed bag has one or more pleat portions (18) fixed at points around the mouth portion (26) of the bag to reduce the circumference of t... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6135286 | Thermally insulating emergency containers with O-ring construction A thermally insulating luminous container with an O-ring construction having a primary container having inner and outer walls and a removable cover. A plurality of secondary containers may be affixed to the outer wall of the primary container, which secon... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6101827 | Temperature comparison circuit and refrigeration expansion valve Temperature comparison circuits which utilize two thermistors which are initially set up in a balanced bridge using NPN transistors and resistors. As temperature differences between the thermistors cause the bridge to become unbalanced, there is a current... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6098453 | Electric worn brake pad self-sensing system A system for detecting worn brake linings contains sensors located at predetermined depths in the brake linings. Each brake has a corresponding lamp so a problem with a worn lining can be located. The system contains quick-release connections for each sen... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6089447 | Box blanks containing easy-opening tabs A blank for making a box contains a tab for simplifying the opening of the box once it is taped shut in the usual manner. The tab contains adhesive backing on its upper portion and a tab handle on its lower portion. When the box is taped shut, the tape co... | 07/18/2000 |
