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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7056433 | Gutter screen termination trim with water tension breaker The present invention provides a gutter screen attachment for minimizing water film runoff and debris collection adjacent a screened gutter. The screen attachment comprises a superior breaker edge, an inferior breaker edge, and a screen-receiving region. The screen-... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6971697 | Liner-dispensing trash receptacle assembly for use in combination with a motor vehicle The present invention provides a liner-dispensing trash receptacle system for use in combination with a motor vehicle. The liner-dispensing trash receptacle system essentially comprises a trash-receiving container, a liner-dispensing assembly, and a liner roll. The ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6119290 | Dust ruffle structure A dust ruffle structure sized and shaped to be positioned on and around a lower supporting structure and underneath an upper mattress on a bed comprising: a sheet of dust ruffle material, the sheet of dust ruffle material being long enough to embrace side... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6102768 | Segmented object for use as an advertising item, promotional item, toy, or decorative figure An object, which can be used as an advertising item, promotional item, toy, or decorative figure, is segmented into at least two portions which are mounted in an aligned fashion on opposing sides of a surface so that the object appears to be extending thr... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6032506 | Improvment to the blank holder force regulating system in a press A stamping press comprising a blank-holder force-regulating system using fluid-operated compensating cylinders (5, 7). The variation in the force in the blank-holder pressure-regulating areas is thus compensated so as to maintain a predetermined constant ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5995634 | Speaker and lamp combination Attractive furniture which encloses a speaker system for improved functionality of both the furniture and speaker system. The furniture is hollow and can be lamps, tables or other pieces, allowing placement of a speaker system unobtrusively and attractive... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5992564 | Ladder guide assembly for a scaffolding A ladder support device is secured to a scaffold by two base arms. At one end of the base arms the device forms a "channel" in which the ladder can move vertically but not horizontally. This secures the ladder so that it cannot fall away from the scaffold... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5983911 | Device to assist a person to sit and stand while maintaining their balance A device resting on a floor surface for enhancing the self-mobility of a person comprises a base structure comprised of a plurality of floor rail stabilizers and a base platform. The plurality of floor rail stabilizers include parallel sides. The base pla... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5977483 | Cellular unit for use in a wiring distribution system A cellular unit is disclosed for use in a wiring distribution system having at least two cellular units oriented in end to end abutting fashion. Each cellular unit includes a housing having a top structure and a bottom structure connected to one another. ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5971612 | Coilable storage device A coilable storage device for retaining an article comprising: a metal spring strip, and a piece of material extending across the metal spring strip, wherein the metal spring strip is a relatively thin, elongated piece of metal material having a first end... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5957437 | Balustrade and connector combination A balustrade connecting structure, the connecting structure is used to connect the rail to a support structure, the connecting structure is constructed to be recessed into an end of a rail to enable the connection of the rail to the support structure, the... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5951288 | Self expanding dental implant and method for using the same The present invention is a dental implant inserted into the jaw bone for anchoring an artificial tooth in the bone. It has been designed to overcome the difficulties and complexities of prior art implants. The inventive implant consists of three simple co... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5948510 | Protective floor runner A floor runner is disclosed for providing path of travel across a floor. The floor runner includes an elongated sheet in rolled form. The sheet is formed of a flexible plastic material having a bottom surface containing an adhesive applied thereto. The sh... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5943663 | Data processing method and system utilizing parallel processing An inherently, and massively parallel data processing system and methodology is disclosed for evolving relative awareness, and related response states in a computerized environment. Any number of disparate data types can be configured with the goal of evo... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5931307 | Self separating flatware and method for sorting same Flatware that can be quickly and easily sorted when placed in a liquid solution, the flatware encompasses three classes, spoons, forks and knives. The spoons have a generally uniform buoyancy so as to float at a first level in the liquid solution, the for... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927353 | Funnel for use with reusable plastic containers A funnel for use in connection with reusable plastic bottles or containers includes a body portion and a spout portion extending from the body portion to a lower open end. The spout portion is formed of downwardly extending inner and outer portions in spa... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5918798 | Re-usable compact self-containable collapsible container A re-usable compact self-containable collapsible container comprising a substantially rectangular base and four substantially rectangular walls having parallel sides and parallel ends. The sides and ends are foldably joined to a perimeter of the base oppo... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5913782 | Knockdown roof platform for use on an inclined roof A knockdown platform for use on an inclined surface comprising a table structure having an upper table top with a plurality of indentations and openings for containment of a variety of objects. The table structure has a hollowed area on its underside. An ... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5907936 | Electrical floor hatch and wiring system for a concrete floor structure An electrical wiring distribution system adapted for securement with a metal floor structure is provided. The system includes a hatch structure secured to a cellular floor structure. The hatch structure has a housing having an interior portion therewithin... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5897421 | Alpha beanie buddies A bean bag alphanumeric figure is provided comprised of a first fabric side and a second fabric side having indicia of a face on the exterior of the first fabric side. The first fabric side and the second fabric side are held together in attachment so as ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5894733 | Cryogenic specimen container and labeled sleeve combination and method of using same A sleeve structure and method are provided for use with a cryogenic specimen container which is maintained at a cryogenic temperature below -80° C. to allow for labeling of the specimen container. The sleeve structure includes sidewalls defining a cylind... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5891002 | Orthopedic device ankle exerciser and method An orthopedic device ankle exerciser for rehabilitating and exercising an injured ankle of a pair of feet where each foot has an arch, a heel, toes, and a mid portion and where one foot of the pair of feet has a healthy ankle. The orthopedic device ankle ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5884825 | Helmet holder for use on a motorcycle A helmet holder assembly for holding a helmet in an upright position on a motorcycle including a body portion and a tubular structure connected to the body portion. The helmet holder assembly comprises a mounting assembly for removably securing the helmet... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5881679 | Magnetic pendulum device for feline amusement and exercise A magnetically actuated exercise and amusement device is disclosed for use with cats. The device includes a base structure and a support structure extending upwardly from the base structure. A pendulum assembly is connected to the support structure. The p... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5881471 | Method and apparatus for making window treatments including swags, valances and jabots A template used for making decorative window treatments such as swags, valances, jabots, and window treatment accessories, the template comprises a sheet of material, the sheet of material having first and second spaced curved rows of perforations, the fi... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5879014 | Adjustable dolly An adjustable dolly, said dolly comprising a first base plate and a second base plate, each of said base plates having a pair of wheels attached at opposite ends on a lower surface thereof, a support bar, said support bar being multi-sided, each base plat... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5876283 | Casino progressive baccarat game method of play An improved method of playing the conventional manner of play of baccarat and game table apparatus in which a bettor makes a first wager that either a bank hand or player hand will win, the improvement comprising: the bettor having the option of making a ... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5873972 | Protective floor runner and method of using same A floor runner is disclosed for providing path of travel across a floor. The floor runner includes an elongated sheet in rolled form. The sheet is formed of a flexible plastic material having a bottom surface containing an adhesive applied thereto. The sh... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5868334 | Light hanging extension device and method for using same A device for storing and hanging a continuous string of lights on a tree is provided. The device includes a spool assembly having first and second annular plates spaced apart and connected to a cylinder member. One of the annular plates is adapted to rele... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5863052 | Collapsible carpentry work station and push cart combination A portable collapsible work station for quick set up and storage is provided. The work station comprises an elongated frame structure including a pair of side frames. A collapsible wheel carrying frame is pivotally mounted at a first intermediate position... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5862920 | Machine tool accessory apparatus A machine tool accessory apparatus is provided for use with machine tools, such as milling machines. The accessory apparatus is capable of holding a plurality of tooling accessories in an organized manner whereby each accessory is positioned for ready acc... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5855022 | Golf glove and method of making same An improved golf glove that encourages the proper placement of the golf club in the user's hand and enhances grip while providing a visual means of placement of the user's hand relative to the golf club to allow selection of different strokes. A novel pad... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5842870 | Stuffed toy and method for educating children with diabetes A stuffed toy animal is provided for educational interaction with a child learning about medication injection sites. The stuffed toy includes a body having a head, torso, arms, and legs. A plurality of injection regions are disposed at various locations o... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5828757 | Directional hearing aid assembly A hearing aid assembly is provided. The assembly includes a housing sized and configured for insertion within an ear canal of a user. Electronics are disposed within the housing for amplifying sound. A sound receiving structure is provided for operatively... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5819640 | Chafer structure and assembly for use in food service A fire retardant, portable chafer structure is disclosed. The chafer structure includes four sides and a bottom defining a generally rectangular-shaped structure having an interior chamber therewithin. The bottom is connected along a lower edge of each of... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5810372 | Shopping cart handle structure and method of manufacture An improvement of a push cart handle structure is provided to carry advertising indicia on a shopping cart structure. The improvement includes a handle structure having an elongated sleeve which is coaxially mounted on and bonded to an elongated metal tub... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5806094 | Light weight upper torso outer garment assembly for use by a child The apparatus and method for making an outer garment assembly for use by a child wearing underlying clothing when making arts and crafts. The assembly comprises an upper torso covering structure for loosely-hanging encirclement about a child. The assembly... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5799937 | Baseball bat practice device and method of manufacture This invention concerns a baseball batting training device comprised of a weight sized for positioning in co-axial assembly with a knob of a baseball bat. The weight has an internally threaded nut secured in fixed assembly therewith. A threaded bolt bore ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5797234 | Flexible connector and assembly for structural connection A flexible corner connector is provided for use in holding frame members of a structure together. The flexible connector includes a first rigid end portion having threaded surfaces adapted for receiving a threaded nut. A second rigid end portion has an en... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5779884 | Automatic water changing system and apparatus for aquariums An automatic water changing and water leveling system and apparatus is provided for use with an aquarium containing a body of water. The system comprising a water reservoir structure including a housing defining a chamber therewithin for containing fresh ... | 07/14/1998 |
