Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181770 | Downloader conveyor for apples and like objects A downloader conveyor is described and claimed. The downloader conveyor comprises an endless belt to which a plurality of cups is pivotally attached. The cups are adapted to receive apples or like relatively delicate objects. As the cups containing the apples descen... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8152414 | Device and method for suppressing vortex-induced vibrations A device and method for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration of a deepwater riser. A device for attachment to a structure, which is subject to movement relative to a fluid surrounding the structure, for reducing vortex-induced vibration effects on the structure... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7887078 | Customizable carbon frames for bicycles or other vehicles A lightweight vehicle frame, such as a bicycle frame, is disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. The tab is bonded to the secon... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7882686 | Mobile system for improving the picking and preliminary processing of apples, citrus, stone fruit and like objects A mobile system for improving the picking and preliminary processing of apples, citrus, stone fruit and the like is disclosed and claimed. The system comprises a mobile chassis upon which can be mounted picking stations, pneumatic tube transport subsystems, receivin... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7793959 | Customizable carbon frames for bicycle or other vehicles A method of manufacturing a lightweight vehicle frame, and the end product frame, are disclosed. A first tube, which can be a cured hollow reinforced resin composite tube, is connected to a second part by a tab. The tab is tapered and is affixed to the first tube. T... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7360258 | Headgear with integrated hair shielding mechanism The present invention relates generally to hats, and more specifically to multi-function hats that provide the wearer with an enhanced sporting or fashion experience. The present invention pertains to an article of headwear with an integrated incision for maintainin... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7213256 | Method and apparatus for finding the same of similar shows A method and apparatus providing for expanded search functionality in an electronic program guide (EPG) for television is described. The expanded search function finds show titles that are the same or similar to the show title of the program data currently displayed... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7145115 | Apparatus for hardening a cylindrical bearing on a shaft by means of induction heating utilizing an elastic element An apparatus for hardening cylindrical bearing locations on a shaft, in particular a crankshaft, in which transition radii to the adjacent shaft parts are of undercut design, is provided with a heating unit, which is connected to a power supply, and with an inductor... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7113187 | Method and system for localized advertising using localized 3-D templates A method and system for localized advertising using localized 3-D templates is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for providing enhanced advertising of a 2-D video broadcast, comprises receiving the 2-D video broadcast, wherein the 2-D video broadcast comprises ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7106338 | Method and system for optimal usage of memory for storing scheduling and guiding data in 3D-enabled EPG A system that can store electronic program guide information using 3D graphics is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a data filter and a text-to-image converter are used for converting filtered data into a set of digital images that are defined as a set of textu... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7057670 | Cursor control system A method and apparatus for a novel cursor control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention is a method of manipulating a cursor on a tv screen utilizing a wireless remote control. The method includes detecting a location on the screen pointed to by the ... | 06/06/2006 |
| D519829 | Display and sales package for lamp or the like | 05/02/2006 |
| 7013428 | Use of templates for cost-effective secure linking of video stream objects A video system comprises a screen. Interactive linking is provided based on a representative set of region-based templates. Each template can be associated with said screen. The template comprises a set of active areas (usually non-intersecting), that can be actuate... | 03/14/2006 |
| D516580 | Gasoline engine | 03/07/2006 |
| 7002590 | Modifying object geometry to accommodate information attributes One or more information attributes about an object is received. A determination is performed to find out if the one or more information attributes is in contention with geometry attributes of the object. When the one or more information attributes is in contention w... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6996336 | Economical heated grease storage tank A used cooking oil and grease storage tank is comprised of a plastic material such as, polyethylene. Advantageously, a metal heating element or member is secured to a top cover member of the tank and extends downward into the used cooking all and grease stored with ... | 02/07/2006 |
| D513086 | Lamp having x-shaped base | 12/20/2005 |
| 6944741 | Method and system for implementing an electronic program guide using partitioned memory and partial titles In one embodiment, there is provided a method for storing program information in a memory associated with an electronic program guide system. The method comprises partitioning the memory into two areas, wherein a first of said areas is structured to hold records of ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6922148 | Patient identification system A patient identification system is disclosed that solves several problems associated with current ID bands such as easy removal, loss and inefficient patient identification. The patient identification system comprises an identification bracelet that is difficult to ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918144 | Self-heating portable massage table A self-heating, portable massage or therapy table is disclosed. The portable massage table comprises a cushioned pad that is comfortable for a user to sit or lie on. Preferably inside the cushioned pad is an electrical heat mechanism which heats the cushioned pad. T... | 07/19/2005 |
| D506563 | Goose neck lamp | 06/21/2005 |
| D506018 | Lamp | 06/07/2005 |
| 6856094 | Electrical switch utilizing ball for lamps and like appliances A low voltage lamp is disclosed and claimed. The low voltage lamp includes a low voltage lamp switch having a first pole permanently connected to a remote source of electric power; a second pole permanently connected to a light; and a movable switch element permanen... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6782927 | Can filler valve wiper mechanism A can filler valve wiper mechanism for use with a can filler machine is disclosed. The can filler machine includes mechanism for moving a can along a predetermined can travel path, and a movable filler valve which moves along a predetermined filler valve travel path... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6717285 | Multiple collector wind driven power generating device A wind powered generating device comprises a tube cluster, a collector assembly, and a turbine assembly. The collector assemblies utilize sails that can be rotated to direct wind down through an inlet tube to a central outlet tube. The central outlet tube is narrowe... | 04/06/2004 |
| D487813 | Lamp including a base and a ball switch | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705515 | Self erecting and collapsible corrugated plastic box A corrugated plastic box is disclosed. The box is provided with an L-shaped or chair-shaped end panel which can be adhesively secured to a box side panel. The end panel has a lower portion which extends over a relatively great number of box side corrugations, and an... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6703720 | Wind powered generator device A wind powered generating device comprises a tube cluster, a collector assembly, and a turbine assembly. The collector assemblies utilize sails that can be rotated in the direction of the wind to direct wind down through an inlet tube to a central outlet ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6653600 | Heating trowel such as soldering iron The present invention relates to heating trowel which processes by heat while observing the status of the working material, such as soldering iron, plastic welder, iron, hair iron and the like, and specifically it relates to heating trowel that could be u... | 11/25/2003 |
| 5491869 | Silicone rubber utensil A utensil having a blade and handle portion that resists damage from the heat generated in cooking. The blade portion made of a rubber silicone compound which resists melting, burning, cracking, discoloring, or permanently bending, even under vigorous coo... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5299705 | Cup for a container and an assembly of cup and container A cup 1 and a container assembly including the cup 1 are predominantly moulded in plastics. The cup has a bowl 2 with a cylindrical portion 4 having a rim 5 and from which extends a conical portion 6. External flanges 20B and 21B are provided on the conic... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5257641 | Retrofittable fire-stop device A retrofittable fire-stop device for use with PVC or other plastic piping is disclosed. The device includes drive means for forcing a cutting member through plastic piping in response to heat. The cutting member blocks the hole and also supports blocking ... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5172457 | Urn with top seal, bayonet closure and base arrangement with seal A funiary urn is disclosed. The urn includes a pedestal, a canister and a cap. The pedestal is attached to the canister by a bolt and a nut having an axially extended nut shank of non-circular cross-sectional shape for engaging mating apertures in the ped... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5097620 | Fishing lure with chum passage A fishing lure especially adapted for trolling type fishing is disclosed. The lure comprises a generally cylindrical body, a skirt, and chum-dispensing means for dispensing chum through the body. The lure body face and body are so designed as to cause the... | 03/24/1992 |
| 4964368 | Milding teat cup having extended liner-shell seal A teat cup assembly with a silicone liner is disclosed. The assembly provides a fluid seal for the liner at its proximal end. The flexible liner is folded around an extension bushing and centered within a milk collection funnel by spacing means to form a ... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4949729 | Grip rate measurement An apparatus for the objective and quantitative measure of hand function comprising an inflatable bladder 1 in fluid communication with a pressure transducer 3 the output of which is connected to a programmable integrated circuit 9 which accords the chang... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4867997 | Process for producing alcohol-reduced or alcohol-free beverages made by natural fermentation A process is described for preparing in particular alcohol-free wine in which by extraction with supercritical CO2 firstly a specific aroma fraction with limited ethanol content is separated from the starting wine. The residual wine is then sub... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4856459 | Heater and thermostat arrangement for animal waterers An animal trough waterer and novel trough heater and thermostat arrangement are disclosed. The waterer includes a trough surrounded by an insulated housing. Attached to the bottom wall of the trough is a bracket which holds the heater in place against the... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4824179 | Empty and load brake apparatus for unitized railroad trains An empty and load air brake control apparatus is disclosed, which is especially adapted for use on a unitized railroad train. Such a train includes a plurality of railroad car body segments articulated together in end-to-end array, and each car body segme... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4816698 | Touch control circuit for incandescent lamps and the like A touch control circuit is disclosed, which delivers power at any one of a plurality of different levels. To accomplish this, a line cycle delay timer provides a plurality of output signals, each signal being spaced apart in time from the line voltage zer... | 03/28/1989 |
