"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance. "
Ambose Bierce
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D654017 | Battery charger | 02/14/2012 |
| 8109048 | Apparatus for forming and mounting a photovoltaic array A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8053042 | Artificial tree apparatus An artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of tree trunk segments that couple together to provide electrical power to receptacles on each of the segments. An electrical line is connected to a first trunk segment electrical connector, such that when the first tr... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8040223 | Device and method for enhancing sensory perception of vibrational stimuli A method and device for improving the detection of a vibrotactile stimulus. Such method may include the steps of temporarily altering the threshold of vibrational detection prior to the onset of a vibrotactile stimulus. This allows the vibrotactile system to achieve... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8007343 | Bust support A bust support device utilizing a pillow member having a top, a bottom, and a pair of curving side portions to permit the pillow to be placed in the cleavage area of the bust. The side portions adjoining the bottom of the pillow underlie the breasts. The pillow may ... | 08/30/2011 |
| D634354 | Eyeglass retainer with ear plugs | 03/15/2011 |
| RE42089 | Visual calibration target set method A novel process of visual calibration of a computer display or the like in volves adjusting the appearance and relative appearance of targets and su targets displayed on the display. An objective method is provided for determining the precisely optimal brightness se... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7815516 | Method and apparatus for golf club swing training A golf training and simulation device measures a signal indicative of the displacement of a club and in an alternate embodiment, the detection of a golf ball after being struck. The measurement system can be used in conjunction with a golf simulator or as a golf tra... | 10/19/2010 |
| D624220 | Magnetic flashlight | 09/21/2010 |
| 7786702 | Battery conditioner and charger An apparatus for charging either a normal or a sulfated type of a storage battery includes a first charging stage, a second charging stage, and a final third charging stage. The first charging stage applies a pulsed voltage with a high peak and average voltage to th... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7770496 | Extension apparatus for hardware and tools A device that enables a user to install most any hardware item into any structure. The inventive apparatus includes a core portion with a standard female ACME thread so the core may be threaded onto a standard extension pole. At the upper end of the core is a cavity... | 08/10/2010 |
| D618692 | Stand for mobile video devices | 06/29/2010 |
| 7740005 | Diesel fuel injector removal tool An improved tool for removal of fuel injectors from the cylinder head of a diesel engine includes a male threaded pulling shaft having a milled top, with a female threaded connector at the bottom for releasable connection to the male threads at the top of a typical ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7681324 | Prefabricated jig to position and align roof trusses A prefabricated jig or tool (10) for use in positioning and aligning roof trusses (50) during frame construction includes a lateral brace portion (12) with a pair of downwardly-depending throat members (18.20), each adapted to releasably ... | 03/23/2010 |
| D609202 | Television display | 02/02/2010 |
| D608558 | Mechanic's shop stool | 01/26/2010 |
| D606821 | Multipurpose tool for chainsaws | 12/29/2009 |
| 7592537 | Method and apparatus for mounting photovoltaic modules An interlocking photovoltaic module mounting system that provides a one piece, integrated photovoltaic module frame portion that is directly mountable to a support structure and interlocks with separate adjoining photovoltaic module frame portions. The apparatus inc... | 09/22/2009 |
| D581756 | Quick release lever with bottle opener | 12/02/2008 |
| 7434817 | Mechanic's creeper An improved mechanic's creeper apparatus for use when working under a vehicle and the like includes a frame having an upper end, lower end, right side, and left side frame portions. A contoured deck or body platform is supported between the right and left sides. Eac... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7408125 | Fish scale and length measuring sensor A fish length measuring apparatus that incorporates a digital scale allows fishermen to both measure and weigh their catch without touching or handling the fish. The apparatus incorporates a housing with a lip grip to grasp the mouth of the fish. A viewable digital ... | 08/05/2008 |
| D572647 | Vehicle wheel | 07/08/2008 |
| D570143 | Bathroom tissue roll storage apparatus | 06/03/2008 |
| D568226 | Vehicle wheel | 05/06/2008 |
| D555035 | Baseball bat trophy | 11/13/2007 |
| D552276 | Cellular phone light | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264992 | Removable flash integrated memory module card and method of manufacture A removable Flash integrated memory module card has a plastic shell and an integral Flash memory module. On the backside of the card, there are exposed contact pads. When the card is inserted into a card-hosting device, the card can communicate with the device throu... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258729 | Electronic bi-polar electrostatic air cleaner An electro-mechanical electrostatic air cleaner that combines a low air resistance dielectric fibrous filter material positioned between and electrically charged by two electrically resistant carbon coated screens. The screens are charged by a remotely mounted bi-po... | 08/21/2007 |
| D537208 | Illuminated tweezers | 02/20/2007 |
| 7159917 | Utility table and tool storage apparatus for truck beds A utility table and storage apparatus for use in vehicles such as pickup trucks having a truck bed includes three main parts: a main frame, a rail system, and a tool storage system. The main frame is made up of a frame assembly with four collapsible legs. The legs h... | 01/09/2007 |
| D526988 | Cell phone housing | 08/22/2006 |
| D526305 | Cell phone housing | 08/08/2006 |
| D526304 | Cell phone housing | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083174 | Auxiliary wheel set (kick-back) adapter for two-wheeled hand truck An auxiliary wheel set adapted for aftermarket installation on two-wheeled hand trucks. The apparatus includes a right vertical support and left vertical support, each having a leg portion with an upper section and a lower end, and a shoulder at its upper portion fr... | 08/01/2006 |
| D524784 | Cell phone housing | 07/11/2006 |
| D524788 | Cell phone housing | 07/11/2006 |
| D524795 | Headset receiver | 07/11/2006 |
| 7071398 | Adjustable bridge system for a stringed instrument A bridge system (10) for a stringed instrument having means to adjust independent bridge elements longitudinally, vertically, and laterally. The bridge (10) elements include a unit (20), a control anchor (300) having a ring (340) a... | 07/04/2006 |
| D522349 | Boat cleat | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051580 | Hydraulic monitoring method and apparatus A hydraulic monitoring method and apparatus provides a monitoring system which replaces the void or air space within the interstitial/annular volume of double wall piping with an inert environmentally safe, food grade, hydraulic liquid. Monitoring of the liquid prov... | 05/30/2006 |