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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157820 | End plate mounting system for a braided sleeve with integral flanged end and its associated method of manufacture A system and method of attaching a braided sleeve to a junction box so that the braided sleeve completely protects any cable or wire leading from the junction box. To attach the braided sleeve to the junction box, one end of the braided sleeve is engaged with a clam... | 04/17/2012 |
| D653534 | Packaging with view window | 02/07/2012 |
| 8105402 | Micro-channel steam reformer and system for extracting ultra-pure hydrogen gas from a hydrocarbon fuel A steam reformer is use in a fuel processor system to create a water gas shift reaction between a hydrocarbon fuel and water. A hydrocarbon fuel and water are provided. The water is heated to superheated steam. The hydrocarbon fuel is mixed with the superheated stea... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8072223 | Monitoring circuit for determining if an electric element has failed before the electric element is powered A circuit for monitoring the functionality of an electrical element. A primary power supply provides direct current to the electrical element at a current sufficient for the electrical element to operate. A Schottky diode is disposed between the primary power supply... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8070655 | System and method for promoting and tracking physical activity among a participating group of individuals A system and method of tracking physical activity of a person in order to help motivate that person to add more exercise to their lives. Each participant is provided a motion sensor that detects forces incurred by the participant. The motion sensor creates electroni... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8063825 | Cooperative position location via wireless data link using broadcast digital transmissions A cooperative position location device (CPLD) that integrates a broadcast digital transmission (BDT) receiver, a data link transceiver, and a displacement sensor; a computer program product tangibly stored in computer-readable media; and associated methods for recei... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062143 | Golf course sand bunker construction and its associated method of production A sand bunker construction having different porous layers that are built up upon the ground and internal drainage. The first layer is a layer of aggregate. The aggregate is gravel having an aggregate size large enough to avoid displacement from rain and irrigation s... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8002875 | System and method for separating hydrogen gas from a mixed gas source using composite structure tubes A hydrogen purification system that is used to separate hydrogen gas from a mixed gas source. The hydrogen purification system includes a hydrogen separator. Within the hydrogen separator is a first chamber into which the mixed gas source is fed. A plurality of tube... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7992220 | Protective burp cloth A burp cloth device that is designed to protects a mother's hand while feeding and burping an infant. In this manner, the amount of an infant's spit-up that contacts the mother's hand is limited and the mother's skin need not become irritated by the contact with sto... | 08/09/2011 |
| D642633 | Flying disc | 08/02/2011 |
| D642227 | Boomerang | 07/26/2011 |
| D642226 | Flying disc launching toy | 07/26/2011 |
| 7946524 | Device for holding the free end of a spool-wound item at a point-of-sale display A device and method for preventing a wound item from inadvertently unwinding from a spool in a point-of-sale display. The point-of-sale display includes a shelf that holds the spool. The shelf has a forward edge that prevents the spool from rolling off the shelf. A ... | 05/24/2011 |
| D568424 | Elastomeric ball having protrusions with tentacle tips | 05/06/2008 |
| D564043 | Three tier elastomeric yo-yo | 03/11/2008 |
| D560790 | Handheld electric fan with an elongated neck | 01/29/2008 |
| D553047 | Corsage pin | 10/16/2007 |
| 7255609 | Biomedical electrode connector device A connector assembly for connecting a wire lead to a biomedical electrode. The connector assembly has a base housing. A metal conductor is disposed within the base housing. The metal conductor is formed from a single piece of sheet metal, wherein the metal conductor... | 08/14/2007 |
| D540896 | Ball with loop and long tentacles | 04/17/2007 |
| D536754 | Elastomeric tentacle ball with pull tabs | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165869 | Internally illuminated elastomeric novelty device with external projections An internally illuminated novelty device having an electronics module contained within a translucent elastic casing. The elastic casing has a hollow central region that defines an internal pocket. A plurality of protrusions extend outwardly from the central region s... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7130674 | Unitary biomedical electrode having an attachment flap and its associated method of manufacture An electrode configuration and its method of manufacture. The electrode includes a pad of material having a first end, an opposite second end, a top surface and a conductive bottom surface. At least one fold line is provided in the pad of material between the first ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125440 | Composite structure for high efficiency hydrogen separation and its associated methods of manufacture and use A hydrogen purification system and method that utilizes a hydrogen separator with a novel composite structure. The hydrogen separator has a first porous layer of a hydrogen permeable material, such as a palladium alloy. A solid layer of the same hydrogen permeable m... | 10/24/2006 |
| D527583 | Cup with side image panels | 09/05/2006 |
| 7098391 | Protective sleeve for an instrument string and its method of application to an instrument A device and method for reducing wear and stress in the string of a stringed instrument, such as a guitar. Certain stringed instruments are strung by advancing strings through string apertures in the body of the instrument. The device includes tubular sleeves that a... | 08/29/2006 |
| D526847 | Beverage cup with side image panels | 08/22/2006 |
| 7047907 | Litter scoop having disposable covering A scoop assembly having a scoop structure with a head section and a handle that extends from the head section. The head section of the scoop structure defines a plurality of openings. A removable liner is provided that lines the head section of the scoop structure. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044467 | Sentence forming game and its associated method of play A sentence forming board game and its associated method of play. The game apparatus utilizes a board that defines a plurality of spaces. Some of the spaces are identified as specialty spaces. Players are provided a plurality of playing pieces that have a word printe... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028808 | Device and method for assisting in the movement of a ladder A device and method for improving the mobility of a ladder. The device includes slide pads that attach to the bottom ends of a ladder's rails. In this manner, the slide pads are interposed between the bottom of the ladder rails and the ground when the ladder is erec... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7022943 | Engine block heater system and method of operation An engine block heating system for a vehicle and the associated method of its operation. The engine block heating system has an electrical heating element that is coupled to the vehicle's engine. A power cord is provided for supplying electricity to the electrical h... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022046 | Exercise device and method A device for exercising and the associated method of using the device to exercise. The exercise device has a first handheld element on which is located a first surface. A second handheld element is also provided. A second opposing surface is located on the second ha... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017518 | Device and method for reducing spillage in and around a dog bowl A device and method for creating an improved feeding bowl assembly by attaching a guard device to a pet feeding bowl. The guard device is a bowl shaped guard that is positioned on top of a traditional pet feeding bowl. The guard device prevents food or water from be... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018263 | Electric toy top device with finger supported charging system A system comprising a rotating device, a finger supported charging assembly for powering the rotating device, and a hand pad assembly for holding the rotating device as it spins. The rotating device has a housing with a base upon which the housing spins. An electric... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005152 | Receptacle cap having aromatic properties A device and method for adding the perception of flavoring to a product that is consumed from a receptacle. The device is a cover for a receptacle, wherein a person can drink from a receptacle through the structure of the cover. At least a portion of the receptacle ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6990710 | Counterbalance system for a tilt-in window having an improved shoe assembly and anchor mount A counterbalance system for a tilt-in window having novel components. The counterbalance system includes brake shoes, curl springs and spring anchor mounts. The brake shoe assembly of the counterbalance system has a unique, low cost locking mechanism that uses a loo... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6899585 | Body suspended novelty music system An amusement device that includes a mounting assembly that is selectively attachable to a person's body. An electronic assembly is either built into, or attached to, the mounting assembly. The electronic assembly includes a sensor that detects movement. Also include... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6896577 | Configuration for a collapsible throwing toy and its associated method of manufacture A toy assembly and its method of manufacture. The toy assembly is a spherical object that can be temporarily compressed into a disc. A short time after compression, the toy pops back into its original ball-like shape. The toy assembly has arcuate sections that join ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6701583 | Jewelry clasp casing An apparatus and method for selectively adjusting the hanging length of a piece of chain jewelry. A clasp casing is provided that receives the clasp ends of a piece of chain jewelry. Within the clasp casing is a matrix of posts. The clasp ends of the jewe... | 03/09/2004 |
