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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7216999 | Chemiluminescent illumination device with attached tactile sleeve A chemiluminescent lighting device having a flexible casing surrounding the source of light. A separate transparent, translucent or opaque sleeve is placed about the casing to improve the gripping and the aesthetic feel of the device while passing the light. The sle... | 05/15/2007 |
| D535478 | Cube bin with spherical rollers | 01/23/2007 |
| 7155770 | Cleaning implement having a scraper and a pivoting squeegee with broom A tool for removing ice, snow and other debris from a vehicle or other surface has an extension handle with telescoping ends. On one end of the handle there is an oblong head carrying a broom on one surface and a squeegee on the opposite surface. The head is rotatab... | 01/02/2007 |
| D533672 | Modular cupola | 12/12/2006 |
| D530875 | Hose reel cart with utility tray | 10/24/2006 |
| 7101235 | Air-boat sound suppressor and directional control system The instant invention relates to a sound suppressor and directional control system for use with a boat hull propelled by a rearward directed jet of air, e.g. an air-boat. The device includes a propeller shroud and a aft fairing each having a layer of acoustic materi... | 09/05/2006 |
| D527230 | Pasta fork | 08/29/2006 |
| D520594 | Tail wagging fishing lure | 05/09/2006 |
| 7017933 | Lighted guide post assembly for boat trailers A lighted guide assembly for boat trailers used in centering a boat on a trailer during the loading and unloading process. The lighted guide post assembly provides running and braking lights for the trailer that can be seen from the rear of the boat trailer despite ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6945693 | Cooking thermometer with audible alarm A cooking thermometer having an audible alarm includes a skewer having a segment of a shape memory alloy wire disposed therein. The upper end of the shape memory allow wire is secured to a connecting rod which is operatively associated with a cam assembly. When the ... | 09/20/2005 |
| D508453 | Keel cube | 08/16/2005 |
| D508076 | Combination pen and notepad holder | 08/02/2005 |
| D506006 | Spinal implant anchor-plate with tang fixation | 06/07/2005 |
| 6901768 | Environmentally controlled storage and ripening apparatus A self-contained apparatus for maintaining perishable produce in a controlled environment has a novel air vent and damper system to provide optimal airflow within the apparatus to maintain and ripen perishable produce. An arrangement of seals within insulated compar... | 06/07/2005 |
| D505473 | Golfing accessory | 05/24/2005 |
| 6886561 | Respiratory valve A respiratory valve apparatus with a housing having a upper entry port and an opposite endotracheal tube connection port, along with a resuscitation bag connection port and an respirator connection port. The housing has an inner chamber. A reciprocating valve assemb... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6868857 | Rotary cleaning apparatus Disclosed is an apparatus and method for cleaning the interior of a container. The cleaning apparatus includes a support frame mounted to a rotor assembly having at least one spray arm, at least one jet spray nozzle located on the spray arm, and at least one atomizi... | 03/22/2005 |
| D502834 | Therapeutic pillow | 03/15/2005 |
| 6861066 | Method for the delivery of a biologically active agent A method of manufacturing a stable nanosuspension for delivery of a biologically active agent into the bloodstream of a subject is disclosed. A microfluidizable mixture is initially formed and processed via a microfluidization process to form the stable nanosuspensi... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6837880 | Diaper sheet combination A combination diaper and holder secures a baby in a safe and comfortable position while unattended by an adult. The holder is formed of a sheet large enough to fit about a crib mattress or, at least one end of the mattress. The holder has elongated straps for placem... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6740250 | Fire suppressant having foam stabilizer A biodegradable, non-toxic firefighting concentrate composition. The preferred compositions include a mixture of a C14-C18 5 mole ethoxylated tallow amine, 2 mole ethoxylated coconut amine, and 5 mole ethoxylated coconut amine, wherein the blen... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6708420 | Piezoelectric touch probe The instant invention is a dynamic piezoelectric touch probe for use with coordinate measurement machines. The touch probe is characterized by five subsystems; (1) piezoelectric vibrator controlled by a self-tuning drive circuit that adjusts operating frequency and ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6685659 | Individual controlled body massage device A massage device that allows an individual or therapist to control a massaging implement through the manipulation of control levers. The massage device employs a frame that houses the positioning motors within individual frame members to allow a simplifie... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6581773 | Weight-specific elixir dosage calculator A calculation aid is disclosed forming an integral part of a medication bottle. The calculation aid provides a reference chart for pediatric elixirs to assist in the accurate calculation of the weight-specific dosage for a child. The bottle includes paral... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6539565 | Partial bedsheet and pillowcase combination A sheet construction adapted to secure a pillow and to fittingly engage a mattress includes a main panel having a first pouch at a first end of the panel and cooperating flaps at the other end. The pouch is sized and shaped to encompass a first end of the... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6532600 | Martial arts belt A martial arts belt having a pre-tied knot which is secured with hook and loop fastening material. The martial arts belt includes a belt portion and a knot portion which are fixedly attached to one another. The belt portion has a length sufficient to enci... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6526667 | Satellite spacecraft targeting device and method A device for determining the suitability of a communications satellite antenna reception device site has a bubble level and inclinometer for orienting the device vertically and horizontally. The device also carries a magnetic compass and an azimuth dial f... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6519038 | Process for dying material to match a predetermined color The instant invention is a process for dying a-non-skin material to match an individual's skin tone. The skin is scanned by any color measuring device which digitalizes the color value and imputes that value into a computer based software program. The sof... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6494161 | Tea kettle flute The present invention is a novelty musical kettle that plays a song when liquid inside the kettle is heated. The kettle body contains a circular flute instrument with a release flap at a first end and a closed second end. When the water is heated, the fla... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6490747 | Electric toothbrush attachment A electric toothbrush attachment consisting of a miswaak element. The attachment is positioned to rotate at ninety degrees from the rotation of the arm. This motion results in a circular movement of the brush element against the surfaces of the teeth. The... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488294 | Skateboard attachment A skating device having clips that allows a rider to position the sole of a shoe beneath to the lip so as to secure a rider's shoe to the platform. The clip may be permanently or releasably secured and sized to fit conventional shoes. A professional versi... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6484920 | Cable umbilical gripper A linear cable engine (LCE) uniquely grips a cable so as to avoid damage to the protective/insulative sheath thereon during retrieval and deployment. The LCE includes a design which encompasses the cable and actually applies pressure radially to the cable... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6481211 | Turbine engine cycling thermo-mechanical stress control A method and apparatus for controlling thermal stress in a turbine engine includes the steps and structure for heating or cooling the thermally cycled engine parts for a certain amount of time at a certain rate before or while the operating point of the e... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6474410 | Electronics housing A portable, sealed apparatus for housing electronic devices for outside use having slidable shelves for housing a TV, VCR, DVD, stereo, etc. The shelves are behind water and ozone proof doors. The doors have transparent areas for viewing the TV and operat... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6474253 | Tender towing system for motor yachts A tender towing system for motor yachts employing a retractable tow line coupled to a rotatable spool. The rotatable spool is controlled by an operator of the motor yacht by a centralized hydraulic or electrical system. A harness is placed between the tow... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6469066 | Composition for pain mediation and apparatus and method of use thereof The present invention is directed to a composition for treating burns. The composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of one or more weak organic acids compatible with human skin, in a pharmacologically effective carrier delivered at a pH of... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6461543 | Chemiluminescent solution based on disubstituted perylene tetracarboxylic acids, their dianhydrides and diimides Compositions adapted to be reacted with hydrogen peroxide to provide chemiluminescent light are disclosed wherein the fluorescer is selected from 1,7-disubstituted perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acids, their dianhydrides and diimides.... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6461206 | Impact rudder A rudder for a water craft is constructed to automatically compensate for impact on the rudder while the craft is maneuvering. The lower portion of the rudder is mounted to an upper portion by a pin. The lower portion can pivot about the pin to reduce dra... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6461284 | Spherical back exerciser apparatus An exercise apparatus for developing flexibility and strength in the back and abdominals. The apparatus uses a captured ball to support the user's body. The ball is mounted in a receptacle with a substantial portion, of the sphere exposed for contact with... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6450685 | Resealable metalized thermal bag A thin, lightweight, flexible bag for maintaining an initial inner temperature for an extended period of time has multilayered walls with a thermoplastic inner layer and a metalized outer layer. The mouth of the bag has a resealable closure.... | 09/17/2002 |
