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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 |
| 7843102 | Electrical machine The invention relates to an electrical machine, in particular to a motor or a generator, comprising at least a stator (30a, 30b), a plurality of winding teeth (32a, b) arranged on the circumference of the at least one stator... | 11/30/2010 |
| D619840 | Bathroom accessory | 07/20/2010 |
| 7755241 | Electrical machine The invention relates to an electrical machine, in particular to a motor or a generator, comprising at least a stator (30a, 30b), a plurality of winding teeth (32a, b) arranged on the circumference of the at least one stator... | 07/13/2010 |
| D566523 | Key for attachment to a ring | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344426 | System for rescuing a person from a body of water The rescue system includes a mobile trailer on which are mounted telescoping hydraulic arms and a winch. A net is connected to the winch and passes over a roller mounted at the outer ends of the hydraulic arms which are vertically and horizontally movable to positio... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7134923 | Retractable rudder assembly for a watercraft The assembly includes a nozzle adapter rotatably mounted via a pair of axles onto a jet nozzle of a personal watercraft. A hinge rotatably connects a rudder and cap onto the nozzle adapter. A torsion spring on the hinge retracts and retains the rudder and cap in a p... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7104251 | Fluid swirling device having rotatable vanes The device includes a set of rotatable vanes and a set of stationary vanes which are mounted within a cylindrical housing. The set of rotatable vanes are connected to a post located at the axis of the housing and rotate relative to the post in response to the intake... | 09/12/2006 |
| D526670 | Step drill bit with stop | 08/15/2006 |
| 7028663 | Fluid swirling device The device includes a pair of flat planar vanes securely mounted within a cylindrical housing. The vanes have a medial slit extending from the center to a longitudinal end of the vane. The vanes are interconnected at the slits so that they are in criss-cross positio... | 04/18/2006 |
| D515238 | Combination cigar holder and lighter | 02/14/2006 |
| 6951281 | Plunger holder A plunger holder includes a base which is cylindrical and has a bottom surface which is generally straight so that the holder to enable stable positioning thereof on a floor surface. The base has an upwardly curved convex floor and cylindrically shaped outer walls w... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6811320 | System for connecting a fiber optic cable to an electronic device The system integrates an optical signal transmitter, an optical signal detector and a fiber optic cable plug connector into a unitary electronic device assembly. The electronic device, the transmitter and the detector are embedded in a substrate. The system uses an ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6796296 | Fluid swirling device for an internal combustion engine The device is utilized to provide swirling of either intake air flow or exhaust gas flow of an internal combustion engine. When used to swirl intake fluid flow, the device is positioned in the intake passageway for air entering the carburetor or fuel injection subsy... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6772634 | Conduit end identifier system The system provides a means for identifying the opposite ends of each particular conduit of an array of conduits laidout in a building. The system includes a sonic transmitter and a sonic receiver which are units that are separate from each other and portable. The t... | 08/10/2004 |
| D493012 | Cigar holder | 07/13/2004 |
| 6609445 | Socket for a pipe line valve A socket designed for manually siding onto a valve adapted for use in a pipe line and enabling rotational movement of the valve and thereby connection to and disconnection from the pipe line. The socket has a square drive bore at a longitudinal end thereo... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6314594 | Spreader bar for a hammock An improved spreader bar for spreading apart the cords which connect the body supporting member of a hammock to a support structure and suspend it therefrom is disclosed. The spreader bar is positioned adjacent each of the longitudinal end portions of the... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6138722 | Portable apparatus for reconditioning motor vehicle fluids An apparatus for reconditioning transmission fluid and motor oil is mounted on a cart for portability. The apparatus has a pump and a single hose with two passageways which allow the fluid to be both extracted from the vehicle and delivered back thereinto... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6140921 | Seat occupancy indicator and seating area display system An indicator and display system for theaters, auditoriums and the like provides information regarding occupancy on individual seats and a display providing information relating to seat occupancy and relating to the seating area. The system includes multi-... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6060982 | Bicycle anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system includes a base unit which is shaped and sized to fit in a bicycle accessory such as a water bottle or to fit on a water bottle cage or on a bicycle component such as a seat frame at a location where it is concealed from view. ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6003173 | Hammock An improved hammock includes a body supporting member for a user to lie on, suspension cords, retainer rings and ropes for attachment to an external support structure. The cords interconnect the rings and body supporting member at longitudinal end portion... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5921737 | Spacer for an electrical mounting bracket A spacer for filling the gap between an electrical mounting bracket and an electrical mounting plate of an electrical junction box and thereby enabling the bracket to be securely screwed onto the plate is dimensioned to fit between the outer ends of the b... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5877686 | Golf bag theft protection system The theft protection system includes a base unit which is sufficiently compact that it may be positioned in a pocket of a golf bag and sense unauthorized removal thereof by a thief. The base unit has a housing containing a tilt sensor which includes an el... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5797563 | System for increasing the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic efficiency of a vehicle in motion The system includes radiation generation and transmission components which radiate tuned microwave electromagnetic energy outwardly from a vehicle through an antenna into a fluid medium through which the vehicle is moving. The microwave radiation is at th... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5791599 | System for increasing the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic efficiency of a vehicle in motion The system includes radiation generation and transmission components which radiate tuned microwave electromagnetic energy outwardly from a vehicle through an antenna into a fluid medium through which the vehicle is moving. The microwave radiation is at th... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5774919 | Combination power drill hanger and tool The combination hanger and tool includes a stem which is provided at one end with a laterally enlarged structure and at the other end with a box end wrench (or other type of tool) having an aperture at the outer end thereof. The combination hanger and too... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5709423 | Food gripper utensil An eating utensil for gripping food such as chicken drumsticks is disclosed. The utensil has a pair of jaws which are shaped and dimensioned to accommodate two of the fingers and the thumb of a user enabling it to be manually closed. The utensil has a spr... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5635905 | System for detecting the presence of an observer A system is disclosed for detecting the presence of a human who may be observing an artifact which is within his or her line of sight or field of view. The system includes a laser with a lens at the output thereof and which is triggered rapidly in order t... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5603502 | Poker tournament method A poker tournament commences with first groups of several or more players playing poker games at different tables. The players are initially provided with a certain number of game chips for use in the games. When players lose their chips, they drop out of... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5590031 | System for converting electromagnetic radiation energy to electrical energy A system is disclosed for converting high frequency zero point electromagnetic radiation energy to electrical energy. The system includes a pair of dielectric structures which are positioned proximal to each other and which receive incident zero point ele... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5472396 | Portable exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a frame having a front base member and a rear base member mounted at lower portions thereof. The apparatus also includes a pair of forks to which a wheel is rotatably mounted and a pedal drive mechanism for rotation of the w... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5362269 | Personal water vehicle A jet motor powered water vehicle is disclosed which is designed for single person use. The jet powered boat includes a deck having a flat surface portion enabling a person to lie prone thereon while manually controlling the motor and steering the boat by... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5320566 | System and method for rescuing an individual from a body of water A rescue system and method includes a net which is mounted on a bridge or overpass so that it generally hangs therefrom. Attachment ropes are secured to the upper edge portion of the net and to a suitable vehicle on the bridge or overpass. The net has lat... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5192126 | Remote control fluorescent lantern A fluorescent lantern is disclosed which incorporates a radio receiver in its base member. A separate remote control transmitter has a command switch and, in a response to input therefrom, radiates a radio frequency command signal to the receiver. In resp... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5074554 | Game apparatus utilizing a striking member having dual hand grips and triple paddles A game apparatus used for striking a game ball has a striking member having dual hand grips so that both hands may be used to wield the apparatus. Impact members are provided at both ends and at the center of the striking member to enable the user to sele... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5058085 | Resettable chronometer having biologically personal utility An electronic timepiece includes a microcontroller with timer functions for providing an output indicative of elapsed time from a selected start time. The timepiece includes a display panel displaying the elapsed time in minutes, hours, days, weeks, month... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5014983 | Portable outdoor multi game apparatus A portable game apparatus is a kit which includes a lower stake member and a set of upper stake members. The members have threaded portions which allow the members to be securely joined together end to end. One of the upper members is structured to allow ... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4932817 | Cargo retainer A cargo retainer is disclosed for vehicles having a cargo bin which may include a cargo bed, sidewalls, stanchions and roof structure. The retainer is designed to be used as a pair of retainers which are mounted on opposing sidewalls or between the cargo ... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4819697 | Helium charged hydraulic accumulators A helium charged accumulator is disclosed for use in hydraulic fluid pressure systems. The size of the accumulator is optimized for particular operating conditions of specific applications of the hydraulic systems by means of a formula. The formula has, a... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4784352 | Forward posture support seat system A seat system for a crewmember of an aircraft is disclosed which provides support and restraint to the crewmember while in a crouched as well as an erect position. The crewmember is secured by means of a strap harness to an insert which is positioned behi... | 11/15/1988 |
