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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132822 | Compression and torsion damping wheel suspension system A compression and torsion damping wheel suspension system is useful for damping compressive and torsional shock encountered by freewheeling front caster wheels of a professional landscape lawn mower. The freewheeling caster wheels are mounted with an offset from a v... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8131460 | GPS navigation code system A GPS navigation code device has GPS features and easy address retrieval means built in, enabling a driver to retrieve and request directions to an address without taking his eyes off the road. The user pre-programs the GPS navigation code device with a plurality of... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8083458 | Hoist system for flat screen televisions and heavy objects A hoist system hoists a flat screen television or a heavy object in a room for attachment to a wall mounted attachment fixture. The hoist system has a wheel-supported base, and a central pillar with a raising and lowering element. The central pillar has a counter we... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074605 | Odor control additive for animal litter An odor control additive present in a litter formulation provides release of fragrance or odor masking scent only when litter is used by a cat or other animal within a litter box. The odor control additive comprises a plurality of fragrance scent microcapsules that ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7987809 | Whistle with possession control indicating system A basketball sports whistle having an integral basketball possession indicator at the eye level of the referee enables the referee to accurately determine which team is entitled to possession of the basketball without diverting his eyes from the basketball court. Th... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7549396 | Breakable active odor control additive for animal litter A breakable odor control additive provides release of fragrance or odor masking scent when present in a litter formulation that is used by a cat or other animal within a litter box. The odor control additive comprises a plurality of fragrant-scented balls. Each of t... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7506470 | Gun support for hunters A hands-free gun support has an adjustable telescoping barrel stand that supports the front end of a gun in a cradle. The gun butt is attached to a gun butt harness, which is removably attached to a shoulder harness worn by the hunter. The gun is aimed at the firing... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7498072 | Long service life scent dispersing mat apparatus A long life scent dispersing mat apparatus uses an outer housing with apertures appointed to disperse a scent or fragrance. The fragrance is provided in a fragrant body which is a springy spongy rubber or polymeric sponge soaked with essential oils that have high va... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7396976 | Easy-to-peel securely attaching bandage A bandage remains securely attached to the skin of a wearer during extended exposure to arid, humid or wet conditions. The bandage is readily removed from the attached condition upon application of pressure to its exterior surface. Adhesive portions of the contain p... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7244180 | Geography game show A multi-media geography game show allows real time participation of contestants, live show audience participants and remote TV viewers having Internet connections. Answers to questions related to geography provided within an allotted time period qualify participants... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234177 | Auto hammock rocker A rocking machine automatically imparts a continuous, rocking motion to an occupant recumbent on a hammock. One end of the rocking machine is attached to a fixed location. The other end of the rocking machine is attached to a conventional hammock, which is attached ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7179062 | Integrated shop vacuum and air compressor system An integrated, yet divisible shop vacuum and air compressor system is provided with a blower, a wet and dry vacuuming section and a compressor section, each of which is mounted on a easy to relocate trolley. The vacuum system has a separate motor from the compressor... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7134935 | Lubricated razor blade edge sanitizer and sharpener An automatic razor blade sharpener simultaneously sharpens and sanitizes multiple edges of a spring-loaded disposable razor blade cartridge without edge overheating by lubricated gentle contact of the blade edges with a moving rubber or polymeric compliant belt that... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7049972 | Lightning strike hazard detector An accurate, fast-acting, wearable lightning strike hazard detector has a plurality of collecting plates for collection of arriving charged particles. The collecting plates are insulated from each other by an insulating mechanism. A connecting mechanism electrically... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6978493 | Pool cover drain A pool cover drain substantially completely drains collected rainwater without use of pumps or electrical hookups. The pool cover drain is non-centrally located in a pool cover. It is attached to a flexible hose that directs the water to a swimming pool sidewall dra... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978738 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6975221 | Luggage identifier for air and rail travelers A luggage identifier for air and rail travelers uniquely identifies a luggage piece on a airport carousel or train station conveyer belt. A battery powered remote radio wave transmitter carried by the passenger sends a radio wave to a battery powered receiving and a... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969299 | Razor blade sharpener An automatic razor blade sharpener simultaneously sharpens multiple edges of a spring-loaded disposable razor blade cartridge by gently contacting the blade edges with a moving rubber or polymeric compliant belt that is motor driven. The disposable razor blade handl... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6942790 | Open-air filtration cleaning device for pools and hot tubs An open-air filtration device cleans swimming pools and hot tubs in an efficient, reliable manner. An open-air filter with a suction chamber unit comprises two scrubbing brushes and an impeller powered by a motor drive. Water containing debris is pumped to a level a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6931671 | Lightweight impact resistant helmet system A strong, lightweight, impact resistant helmet system protects the wearer from impact injury and minimizes bodily injury to other players brought into contact therewith during blocking and tackling events. Weight reduction is achieved by reinforcing inner and outer ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6928799 | Apparatus for fine pulverization of dry leaves and garden debris An apparatus for finely pulverizing lawn debris has a central drive shaft driven by a gasoline or electrical power source. Lawn debris is drawn into a suction and grinding chamber by the rotation of a distribution plate which has a plurality of curved impeller blade... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6925965 | Omnidirectional reflective pet leash A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash having a handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner'... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6895778 | Compartmentalized portable cooler with cooling gradient A portable cooler has at least three separate storage compartments that comprise at least one ice-cold storage compartment; at least one dry moderately cold storage compartment; and at least one dry non-cold storage compartment. A temperature gradient construction e... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6877301 | Apparatus for fine pulverization of dry leaves and garden debris An apparatus for finely pulverizing lawn debris has a central drive shaft with a clutch driven by a gasoline or electrical power source. Lawn debris is drawn into a suction chamber by a fan impeller blade mounted on the central drive shaft. The fan impeller blade in... | 04/12/2005 |