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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8022845 | Vehicle monitoring and identification system A vehicle monitoring and traffic enforcement system in which a wireless communication device is associated with motor vehicles. The device will transmit vehicle identification data which is relayed to a database which maintains current information concerning insuran... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8016484 | Convertible towel A convertible sport and recreational accessory which is easily convertible for use either as a towel or as a tote bag. The planar towel configuration has an elongate, fabric body with a pair of side panels. Two opposed pairs of drawstrings are encased in seams arran... | 09/13/2011 |
| D642110 | Portable ramp for watercraft | 07/26/2011 |
| 7930959 | Table saw accessory A mounting system for a table saw accessory such as a power feed. A carrier is slidably mounted on a rail or flange at the rear of the saw table so that it may traverse the rear of the table. The rear of the saw fence is secured to the carrier. A mounting plate for ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7927224 | Golf club training device A training device for practicing and learning the technique of juggling or repeatedly tapping a golf ball off the face of a golf club. The device has a lofted club head to which is tethered a resilient ball. A ball receptacle, either a semi-spherical cup or a pair o... | 04/19/2011 |
| D635752 | Removable replaceable cleat attachment for shoes | 04/12/2011 |
| 7919037 | Process and composition for molding heatable articles and resulting product A process and a mold for molding parts. The mold is fabricated using a mixture of a viscous resin such as a gel coat containing nano particles. Electrical conductors are incorporated in the mold surface. The resulting mold in use is heatable by application of electr... | 04/05/2011 |
| D635631 | Skating trainer | 04/05/2011 |
| D633975 | Platform for aquatic training and therapy | 03/08/2011 |
| 7841208 | Method and system for improving the efficiency of a refrigeration system A compression refrigeration system and evaporator having multiple circuits. Spray nozzles are provided for atomization and expansion of the refrigerant. The atomizing spray nozzles are interposed in each evaporator circuit and the nozzles are sized to distribute ato... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7824133 | Artificial ground cover and system of installation A ground cover in the form of a flexible substrate defining a plurality of compactly arranged extractable sections. The installation method involves passing the substrate material from a feed roll to an extraction site on a mobile installation apparatus. A plurality... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7789041 | Interactive pet feeding and watering bowl An interactive pet feeding and watering bowl which defines a food or watering containing dish. A voice module is recordable to record audible messages for the pet. The module is removably contained in a compartment in the bowl. A sensor, such as a proximity sensor, ... | 09/07/2010 |
| D620327 | Tool handle | 07/27/2010 |
| D619405 | Under cabinet mat | 07/13/2010 |
| D616790 | Accessory for attachment to a belt or strap | 06/01/2010 |
| 7701363 | Vehicle tracking and monitoring system A vehicle monitoring and traffic enforcement system in which a wireless communication device is associated with motor vehicles. The device will transmit vehicle identification data which is relayed to a database which maintains current information concerning insuran... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7698882 | Collection device A harvesting device for nuts and similar small objects having a handle which receives a manually reciprocable push rod having a spreader on its lower end. Tubular collection chambers are secured to the handle. A continuous coil spring extends between the lower, open... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7695322 | Coaxial connector A subminiature coaxial connector including a matched impedance plug and jack for coupling printed circuit boards, RF modules, coaxial cables, and the like, and minimizing RF or microwave signal losses and/or degradations. The plug and jack each comprises a coaxial s... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7695202 | Visual laser diode to fiber coupling system A housing for mounting a laser diode and a method of aligning the laser diode to the housing and to an optical connector and to a focusing lens. The housing may have a retaining device and a surface, with the retaining device operating to maintain the optical connec... | 04/13/2010 |
| D609858 | Eyelash curler | 02/09/2010 |
| D608587 | Barbecue grill | 01/26/2010 |
| 7647701 | Folding knife with guard A guard for a folding knife which guard protects the fingers of the user when the blade is open. The guards may be lifted by the movement of the blade by a link, spring, lifting pin, gears, underside of the blade or hooked by thumb stud or back of blade or by a flip... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7634990 | Arrow rest tether clamp A clamp attachable to the buss cable of a compound bow. The clamp has a location for securement of the arrow rest tether. The clamp has mating body sections joined by adjustable fasteners. ... | 12/22/2009 |
| D605366 | Shield holder | 12/01/2009 |
| 7581735 | Skateboard ski with spring suspension A skateboard/ski combination wherein the four wheels of a traditional skateboard have been removed, while the skateboard trucks remain in place, and are then replaced with four ski apparatuses. An anchoring plate connects springs from the underside of the skateboard... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7565711 | Combination firefighting tool A firefighting demolition tool having an elongate pole as a handle. The upper end of the pole carries a head with a piercing point. The sides of the head have teeth for sawing. A hook projects from the head for tearing away material and which may also be an arrestin... | 07/28/2009 |
| D596355 | Pet enclosure | 07/14/2009 |
| 6933844 | Closure security seal with time-recording feature A security seal for a freight car, freight container or other enclosure. The seal has an electronic timepiece which displays the time and date and is preset at an established reference time. A cut-resistant strap is secured at one end to the seal and has a latch at ... | 08/23/2005 |
| D592466 | Seafood utensil | 05/19/2009 |
| 7530331 | Window-mounted litter enclosure with interior and exterior housing sections An animal enclosure mountable in an access opening such as a window. The enclosure has a section extending to the building interior and an exterior section for containment of a litter box. Sealing member extends on the exterior of the enclosure and is engaged by a s... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7529025 | Audio and visual display A lenticular assembly moveable to present a series of images to the viewer accompanied by a synchronized audible message. The assembly may be pivotal or on a slidable surface such as a door panel. The message may be pre-recorded or a sound loop for playback or may b... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7516883 | Financial transaction system with consumer reward and net settlement A financial transaction system in which a participant may make a purchase of goods or services from a merchant using an access device such as a payment card. Upon approval, the transaction is routed for net settlement of all funding to a Program Manager that applies... | 04/14/2009 |
| D589656 | Pet bed | 03/31/2009 |
| 7503291 | Reciprocating device with dual chambered cylinders A reciprocating device which may be operated either as a compressor or an engine. Each cylinder has a reciprocating piston connected to a piston rod. Dual cylinder chambers are located in each cylinder on opposite sides of the piston. The pistons are connected to a ... | 03/17/2009 |
| D587529 | Food serving tray | 03/03/2009 |
| 7484515 | Combination parts jet washer and sink washer A combination sink and jet parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts of oil, grease and contaminants. The washer has a cabinet which has a jet cleaning section and a reservoir. A parts receptacle in the jet cleaning section receives the parts which are cleaned by a... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7484633 | Container system for the storage and mixing of stored ingredients A fluid dispensing and mixing system for use with a container such as a baby bottle. A cap having a chamber containing dry contents may be placed in threaded engagement with the bottle in a first storage position. The baby bottle is filled with fluid. At the time of... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481900 | Method of manufacturing a molded door skin A method of molding an inexpensive door skin with stylized panels using machined wooden strips which extend around the panel areas to simulate the appearance of a solid wood door. Wood veneer sections are placed on the mold around the wood strips and in between the ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7466235 | Wireless device with emergency medical and related information A wireless communication device provided with an Emergency Identification system actuated by a dedicated EI button. In emergency situations, a third party such as a first responder may quickly access limited medical and personal information concerning the incapacita... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7437854 | Stabilizer system for portable structure An stabilizer system for a temporary building such as a portable toilet. The stabilizer system has a U-shaped anchor the legs of which are attachably securable to members on the base of the building by means of an elongate rod. The U-shaped anchor extends from a sid... | 10/21/2008 |
