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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6055992 | Shatterproof cosmetic compact A cosmetic compact has a housing that is composed of an elastomeric foam. The housing may be hermetically sealed or opened easily by virtue of a tongue and groove structure. An array of cosmetics is easily accessible and replaceable by virtue of the hiera... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6052433 | Apparatus and method for dual-energy x-ray imaging Apparatus and method for performing dual-energy x-ray imaging using two-dimensional detectors. The apparatus consists of, in physical order, an x-ray source, a front two-dimensional x-ray detector, a beam selector, and a rear two-dimensional x-ray detecto... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6042018 | Liquid drinking assemblage and system An assemblage and system for drinking a plurality of potable and/or medicinal liquids simultaneously from discrete receptacles. The assemblage comprises a plurality of conduits joined together that convey isolated streams of the liquids from separate rece... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6032873 | Liquid drinking assemblage An assemblage for drinking a plurality of potable and/or medicinal liquids simultaneously from discrete receptacles while prevent contamination of one liquid by another. The assemblage comprises a plurality of conduits joined together that convey isolated... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6026678 | Surface finish, displacement and contour scanner A surface finish, displacement and contour scanner comprising an arm with a stylus pivotally attached to a housing, and a transducer with a blade attached to the arm and an E-shaped ferrite core mounted to the housing. The arm is biased with the stylus ou... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6016673 | Cable lock and bracket A cable lock and complementary bracket for securely attaching the cable lock to a bicycle frame when not in use. The bracket has an attachment portion that mounts the bracket to a frame strut and a seat with a cavity into which the lock head of the cable ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6013290 | Assemblage of nutrient beverages and regimen for enhancing convenience, instruction, and compliance with exercise supplementation An integrated package including two nutrient beverage formulations in discrete, sealed containers and instructions for use of the formulations in conjunction with a relatively short exercise session to enhance performance and reduce the adverse effects of... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5961500 | Prewetted medical wipe with impermeable barrier A wetted, disposable wipe constructed by bonding a layer of absorbent material to one side of a barrier sheet that is impermeable to infectious agents and insoluble in dermatological fluids, filling a reservoir in the barrier with a dermatological fluid, ... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5950466 | Keyway plug A keyway plug that provides a means for preventing the correct key from opening a tumbler lock, including a plug and an extractor. The plug fits into the keyway to block complete insertion of a key. In one embodiment, an arm extends from the tip of the pl... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5944354 | Method and apparatus for preventing fraud with instant game tickets A method for preventing fraud associated with instant game tickets by permanently alter the ticket to indicate which of the available selections the player wishes to play prior to giving the player the ability to reveal any selections. The ticket has an a... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5936400 | Magnetoresistive displacement sensor and variable resistor using a moving domain wall The displacement sensor employing a magnetoresistive effect laminate structure consisting of a bottom ferromagnetic layer with a field oriented in one direction, a middle non-magnetic layer, and a top softer magnetic layer. The top softer magnetic layer h... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5925441 | Breathable shell for outerwear Items of clothing that have a predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, including a shell and a waterproof, breathable inner layer. The shell comprises an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum p... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5920899 | Asynchronous pipeline whose stages generate output request before latching data An asynchronous pipeline that is divided into separate data and signal chains by moving the data register load signal buffer outside of the closed loop that generates the output request event from the input request event, causing the output request event ... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5915873 | Rotatable writing support notebook insert A notebook insert for use in a notebook that has a front cover and a back cover hingedly connected to an elongated spine where the spine has either at least two axially-aligned, openable rings evenly spaced longitudinally along the spine or a helical coil... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5913814 | Method and apparatus for deflation of an intra-aortic balloon A method for decreasing the deflation time of an intra-aortic balloon comprises removing a portion of the gas from the closed pneumatic system during balloon inflation and then restoring the removed gas to the system at or near the end of balloon deflatio... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5902622 | Natural heat stable flavorings for bakery applications A process is described for producing natural, heat stable flavorings suitable for bakery applications. The flavorings are produced by low-temperature extraction of at least one herb, spice, fruit, nut or other plant material or part thereof with a mixture... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5868765 | Device and method for the surgical anastomasis of tubular structures A device for assisting in anastomosis of tubular structures. The basic device has a generally cylindrical shape with a pair of insertion arms and a central depression that provides a space for the needle to move through within the tubular structures while... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5860167 | Headwear with receptacles A hat including a receptacle for securely hold an article regardless of the orientation of the hat. The receptacle is a cylindrical sleeve composed in part of a stretch fabric that forms itself snuggly about the article. In one embodiment, the receptacle ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5851190 | Instrument for measuring saliva viscoelasticity to determine female fertile period An instrument for measuring saliva viscoelasticity to determine a woman's fertile period comprised of a sheath, a cap, and an escapement. The instrument includes a barrel with a pair of elongated slots, a piston within the barrel with protrusion that exte... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5848976 | Allergic rhinitis relief system and process An allergy treatment that combines graphical indicia and medicinal dosages in at least three logically related physical formats, according to at least three medically related clinical steps. The first physical format, in reference to Step 1, presents a pl... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5848479 | Bore gauge centralizer A bore gauge centralizer comprising a frame having a pair of parallel legs connected by a cross piece. One end of the frame is pivotally mounted to the gauge head so that the legs are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gauge and the ends o... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5839731 | Method and apparatus for playing a casino game A casino game based on a selected card game in which a player wagers on one or more of a group of hands, and where the chances of winning are not enhanced by the skills of the player and no discretion in the selection of cards is vested in either the play... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5832762 | U-lock keyway protector A U-lock keyway protector comprising a cylindrical tube mounted for rotation on a U-lock crossbar. The keyway protector generates enough friction against the crossbar to allow only manual rotation, and it provides a secure grip for ease in rotation. A key... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5828074 | Optoisolator comprising walls having photosensitive inner surfaces An optoisolator includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) within a compartment defined by walls of photocells, where the majority of light emitted by the LED impinges directly upon a photocell and is converted to electricity with a minimum of loss... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5819425 | Level clamp A clamp for temporarily attaching a level to a construction component including an elongated metal or plastic, inverted U-shaped, two-piece body with an opening in the center of the top wall that extends partway down the side walls through which the level... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5810215 | Baseball glove break-in kit A ball member and a flexible elastic strap with two loops secured together at a connected portion are provided for maintaining the fingers of a baseball glove in a cupped position. The ball member is placed in the pocket of the glove and the fingers of th... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5806765 | Liquid drinking assemblage and system An assemblage and system for drinking a plurality of potable and/or medicinal liquids simultaneously from discrete receptacles. The assemblage comprises a plurality of conduits joined together that convey isolated streams of the liquids from separate rece... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5805062 | 2-wire optovoltaic loop-powered isolation amplifier with current bootstrapping An isolation amplifier that transmits data to a receiver via a current loop, where the isolated portion of the circuit is powered by a photovoltaic array illuminated by a light source powered directly by the current loop. Optionally, the photovoltaic arra... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5799404 | Level clamp A clamp for temporarily attaching a level to a construction component including an elongated metal or plastic, inverted U-shaped, one-piece body with an opening in the center of the top wall that extends partway down the side walls through which the level... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5794463 | Tamper-proof attachment for cable locks and the like A cable lock attachment for portable articles that is protected from tampering, whether by twisting or otherwise, when the associated cable lock is operational. The attachment comprises a shell with concentric axial ports, one large and one small, and opp... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5788649 | Product for use in the measurement of viscoelasticity as a function of female ovulation time A pair of components for an instrument for determining the female fertile period by measuring the viscoelasticity of saliva that includes a pair of strata composed of a rigid material, preferably glass or a polymer, and a surface on each strata, where the... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5765470 | Baking support A baking support that is a flat sheet of metal bent into a particular 3-dimensional shape and having a body portion and a plurality of leg portions. Optionally, the support includes stippling and/or depressions. Optionally, the support includes neck and h... | 06/16/1998 |
