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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997595 | Disc golf caddy A wheeled and collapsible disc golf caddy system to facilitate the pleasure of playing a game of disc golf. The system comprises an elongated frame member mounting a handle at one end thereof for towing the system behind the user thereof. Intermediate the frame memb... | 08/16/2011 |
| D600300 | Self standing golf club support | 09/15/2009 |
| 7563207 | Stretching machine with real time flexibility feedback A muscle stretching machine designed to provide the user with easy system of functional stretching and also provide the user with flexibility feedback information as to the performance of the stretch, such as but not limited to the angles of the stretch, the force o... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7066547 | Portable foot rest with extendible pivotal legs A portable and stabilized foot rest for positioning on a supporting surface, such as a floor, or the like. The foot rest comprises a generally, rectangularly shaped housing mounting a pair of V-configured legs recessible within the housing in a storage or transporti... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6944989 | System and kit of components for winterizing trees A system and kit of components for winterizing plants and trees, where the invention comprises a skeletal frame formed by plural first tubular members, each having an upper end and a lower end. When assembled, the respective lower ends are spaced apart and positione... | 09/20/2005 |
| 7517293 | Combination tennis scoring and dampening device A multiple component tennis scoring and vibration dampening device including a pair of housing sections that are matable in communication with and attachable to the strings of a tennis racket. Each preferred housing section further includes a rubberized material whi... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7338046 | Multiple tetrahedron picture display system A picture display system, such as for a table top display, utilizing a plurality of tetrahedronal shaped blocks which feature four planar faces of equilateral triangles. In the system, the blocks are positioned within a tray-like housing, preferably six-sided, where... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7236092 | Passive sensor technology incorporating energy storage mechanism A passive sensor system having the capacity to respond to a variety of stimuli in the form of pulses of a specified frequency. The system includes a sensor operatively connected to an LC circuit characterized by a quality factor (Q) of less than 200, and a high Q re... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235019 | Stabilizing brackets for designing and constructing a swing set/play set system A customized swing set/play set system, and kit of components containing a pair of assembly brackets, where the assembly may be readily erected by a do-it-yourself handyman. The system, is for use in conjunction with a supply of wooden lumber products, which include... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222456 | Impact resistant hurricane shutter assembly An impact resistant shutter assembly, such as Bahama and Colonial-style shutter assemblies, for protecting glass of external openings of a structure, where the shutter assembly is resistant to damage by flying debris from high wind storms and hurricanes, said shutte... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216885 | Trailer mounted and adjustable mirror assembly A trailer mounted and adjustable mirror assembly for attachment to a trailer or hitch being towed by a towing vehicle. The assembly, when secured, helps facilitate securement of the trailer to the towing vehicle while the driver/operator remains in the towing vehicl... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7147130 | Single dose pill dispensing system A single pill dispensing system for a bottle/vial of the type for dispensing a medication pill, where the bottle/vial has a circular body and receives a circular cap. To facilitate the dispensing of a single pill, an insert, slidably received in the circular body an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7080823 | Engine hoist mounting a transmission adapter An adapter mechanism for removably mounting to a ground supported hoisting device to facilitate the removal, repair and reinstallation of a weighted mass, such as a vehicle transmission. The adapter mechanism includes an open peripheral frame for removable mounting ... | 07/25/2006 |
| D523970 | Watertight decking panel | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040635 | Portable wheeled dolly for carrying receptacle of articles and collapsible chair A portable wheeled dolly for transporting a receptacle of articles, such as a quantity of baseballs to a practice field, where the dolly comprises a pair of spaced apart, elongated frame members, and a U-shaped handle engaging respective first ends of said frame mem... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7017876 | Stabilizing adjustable brackets for designing and constructing a swing set/play set system A three-piece stabilizing and adjustable bracket member for constructing an A-frame style swing set/play set system, ideal for erection by a do-it-yourself builder. The system includes a first cross beam securing member that features a face plate for selectively mou... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013969 | Low noise level HVAC system having displacement with induction A displacement ventilation, low noise level, mixed air, HVAC system for ventilating a commercial or educational facility. The system includes a central HVAC air handling unit containing first and second duct works for receiving and transmitting conditioned air to ro... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008029 | Wall suspended jewelry case Invention discloses a wall suspendible cabinet for storing and displaying jewelry items, especially of the type for storing and displaying earrings having a looped hook, or a post and lock. The cabinet comprises a first section and at least a second section hinged t... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6939179 | Modular plug-in electrical wiring system A modular plug-in electrical wiring system that includes a pair of intermatable modular units that avoids the presence of a tangled mass of bare wires and wire nuts associated with conventional receptacle systems. A first unit is secured within a wall recess, such a... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6925952 | Anti-fouling laminate for boat hulls A thin laminate for application to a submerged object, such as a boat hull, to provide anti-fouling protection to the object. The laminate comprises a first layer of a transfer adhesive, a second strengthening layer of a plastic or synthetic rubber film, a third lay... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6925775 | Apparatus for filling marine mattresses An elongated, mobile apparatus for filling and depositing marine mattresses for use in erosion control. The apparatus comprises a frame system for supporting the apparatus on the ground and positioning for depositing an aggregate filled marine mattress at a desired ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6886294 | Storm resistant fixed shutter assembly A Bahama or Colonial-type shutter assembly for external openings of a structure, where the shutter assembly is resistant to damage by flying debris from high wind storms and hurricanes. The shutter assembly comprises a generally rectangular frame fabricated of a lig... | 05/03/2005 |
| D499956 | Suspendable accessory hook | 12/21/2004 |
| 6786497 | Transmission system for cycle type vehicle A power transmission system for a cycle type vehicle having at least a pair of wheels, such as a bicycle, for providing multiple speeds thereto. The system comprises a housing mounting a planar, circular pinion gear plate, mounted for rotation on a pedal powered rot... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6769493 | Liquid dispensing lighter-than-air airship system A lighter-than-air airship system, having a multitude of uses, with a primary purpose being the dispensing of water over a raging fire, where access by personnel and ground equipment is difficult. The airship system comprises an aerodynamically configured structure ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6763842 | Collapsible and removable car port A collapsible vehicle storage system having a pair of spaced apart, tapered side walls, where the distance therebetween is sufficient to accommodate a vehicle. The respective sides walls pivotally mount plural U-shaped support members, with adjacent members hinged t... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6755550 | Recessed illuminated tile light A recessed lighting system for a vertically oriented tiled wall. The housing comprises a generally rectangular receptacle having plural side wall and a base, where the latter mounts a lighting source. Overriding the housing is a tile frame support, hingedly secured ... | 06/29/2004 |
| D491713 | Side vented sport shirt with concealed side closure mechanism | 06/22/2004 |
| 6742217 | Readily replaceable automotive wiper blade A three piece wiper blade mechanism for mounting to a conventional automotive wiper blade assembly featuring an elongated arm having plural pairs of C-configured claw arms for removably attaching to the mechanism. The three piece wiper mechanism comprises a first, e... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6744361 | Vehicular safety brake light system A vehicle safety light bulb operable in first and second modes. The bulb includes a self-contained electrical circuit having a timer mechanism, with a reset, to control the first operating mode for a preselected time, such as 2-3 seconds, where a preferred first mod... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6732533 | Combined bottle cooling and heating device A compact and portable heating and cooling device having particular utility in handling formula containing bottles for infants. The device comprises a pair of elongated, generally circular cavities or receptacles for receiving the bottle(s), formed of a thermal cond... | 05/11/2004 |
| D487930 | Hinged handheld acupressure device | 03/30/2004 |
| 6695531 | Concrete slumping implement The combination of a hand held mounting mechanism having an elongated tubular member containing a rotating shaft, where the elongated tubular member includes a cone-shaped bracket at a free end thereof, and a concrete slumping implement. Several embodimen... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6669173 | Dual purpose pneumatic floor covering device A dual purpose pneumatic floor covering device having two operating modes, one for straightening and laying wood slats, and a second for stretching and rendering taut carpeting. The device comprises a housing containing a pneumatic cylinder for applying a... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6643982 | Light weight, hollow structural support column An elongated, light weight, maintenance free, hollow structural support post or column for supporting an overhanging roof segment in spaced relationship to a porch floor, for example. The post comprises a thin walled, generally rectangular plastic member ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634993 | Swimmer's restraining device A swimmer's restraining device to facilitate water exercising by a swimmer in a confined swimming location. The device comprises a flexible tethering cord to be attached to a fixed location on or about the swimming location, a flotation member, and a pair... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6625951 | Floor laying and leveling system A system for laying and leveling a tile walking surface, i.e. indoor floor or outdoor patio or pathway, where the system relies upon the use of inserts embedded within the adhesive for securing the tile. A preferred insert is a single plastic member, pref... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6626453 | Rolling cart for transporting beach items A rolling cart suitable for receiving and transporting a variety of items over loose ground, such as the sand of a beach. The rolling cart includes a pair of large ring wheels that exhibit a large footprint for easy movement over and through sand, and is ... | 09/30/2003 |
