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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D657629 | Water bottle | 04/17/2012 |
| 8047401 | Systems and methods of dispensing individual servings of flavored and enhanced water Novel systems and methods for operatively utilizing nutrient/flavor impregnated media(s) operatively contained in devices, such as, for example, product structures or the like, capable of introducing the nutrients/flavors in a single serving (4-12 oz) dose packets, ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8005455 | Remotely configurable wireless intercom system for an establishment A remotely configurable wireless intercom system and method for an establishment having a staff. A base station is connectable to a wide area communication network. A plurality of headsets are in two-way wireless communication with the base station. Wireless communi... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002612 | Attachment system for a sanding tool An attachment system for attaching an abrasive article, such as an abrasive sheet or disc, to a sanding tool includes an article having a first major surface including an attachment region with attachment material for attachment with an associated mating surface on ... | 08/23/2011 |
| D641229 | Hook | 07/12/2011 |
| D641228 | Hook | 07/12/2011 |
| 7896940 | Self-supporting pleated filter media The present invention is a filter that includes a length of filter media and a continuous, substantially nonlinear adhesive strand. The filter media has a front face and a rear face. The filter media has a plurality of pleats defined by a plurality of fold lines, ea... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892074 | Surface modifying tool adapter using a plurality of surface modifying article inserts for use in a surface modifying system A surface modifying apparatus, system, article, and method are disclosed for modifying a surface by surface modification, whereby inserts of surface modifying elements are quickly and easily replaceable on a carrier assembly therefor without being damaged during use... | 02/22/2011 |
| D632951 | Hook | 02/22/2011 |
| D632950 | Hook | 02/22/2011 |
| 7857251 | Film lamination vehicles and methods Film lamination vehicles and methods that can be used to laminate films to surfaces are disclosed. The vehicles and methods use a moving lamination device that forms a lamination front over which the film is applied to the surface. The lamination front complies to i... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854035 | Dual-sided flip mop The present invention features a cleaning implement, such as a mop, that may be used for cleaning a floor. The mop of the invention typically includes a mop head and a handle pivotally connected to the mop head. The mop head also includes means for securing a mop me... | 12/21/2010 |
| D629488 | Water filtration device | 12/21/2010 |
| 7833577 | Methods of making a pressure-sensitive adhesive assembly A method of making a pressure-sensitive adhesive assembly, the method including coating a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes a silicone polymer on a first major surface of a first release liner to form a first layer, coating a composition on the f... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7828867 | Filter retainer mechanism for a portable air treatment system A portable air treatment device and system including a filter retaining mechanism for selectively retaining a replaceable filter assembly. The filter retaining mechanism includes a rigid, non-moveable body that reduces a size of an access opening to a filter chamber... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7823732 | Storage and display carton with multiple display orientations A carton for storing and displaying a plurality of articles including a bottom panel, front and rear panels, first and second side panels, and a top panel. The front and rear panels extend from opposing first and second edges of the bottom panel. The first and secon... | 11/02/2010 |
| D626621 | Water treatment device | 11/02/2010 |
| D625947 | Water pitcher | 10/26/2010 |
| D625772 | Water treatment cartridge | 10/19/2010 |
| D625596 | Furniture bumper | 10/19/2010 |
| D625595 | Furniture corner bumper | 10/19/2010 |
| D625594 | Safety door stop | 10/19/2010 |
| D625579 | Furniture safety strap | 10/19/2010 |
| D625560 | Water bottle | 10/19/2010 |
| 7806952 | Apparatus, system, and method for enhancing air purification efficiency Disclosed are apparatus, system, and method for enhancing air purification efficiency regarding a gaseous medium passing through an opening. Included is a high voltage source that creates an effective voltage field across the opening; and at least one charge bleedin... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7781056 | Removable foam adhesive tape Conformable pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes which comprise a layer of polymeric foam in the backing and may be adhered firmly to a substrate and thereafter removed therefrom after only being stretched at an angle no greater than about 35° from the surface of the ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7775855 | Sanding tool with rotatable handle A hand-held, manually-operated sanding tool includes a base body, a handle, and a coupling device. The base body defines an aperture extending from a first surface of the base body to a second surface of the base body. The handle includes a grip and a post. The coup... | 08/17/2010 |
| D621427 | Adapter for a sanding tool | 08/10/2010 |
| D621219 | Water bottle | 08/10/2010 |
| D618675 | Wall mountable cell phone holder | 06/29/2010 |
| 7715799 | Self-monitoring radio network A headset monitoring system includes a plurality of headsets and a base station. Each headset includes a microphone, a speaker, a transceiver, and a memory device for storing an identification code, and the base station includes a transceiver, a microprocessor, a me... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713339 | Filter change indicator An air filter monitoring system for indicating when to clean or replace a flexible air filter includes an air filter having a peripheral frame and an interior filtering region, a fixed support structure for receiving the air filter and maintaining the perimeter of t... | 05/11/2010 |
| D612229 | Wall mountable peg hanger | 03/23/2010 |
| D610898 | Hook | 03/02/2010 |
| D610897 | Hook | 03/02/2010 |
| D609995 | Hook | 02/16/2010 |
| 7635264 | Attenuating combustion noise of premixed flames Disclosure is made of methods, systems, and apparatus for changing characteristics of noise of premixed flames supported on burners by heating burner passageways by an amount that attenuates combustion noises arising from premixed flames. Alternatively, attenuation ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7621802 | Corner sanding sponge A hand held corner sanding sponge includes a backing layer of an open-celled foam material having first and second major surfaces that meet at a right angle and third and fourth major surfaces that meet at a right angle. The cross-sectional dimension between the int... | 11/24/2009 |
| D602530 | Wall mountable desk organizer | 10/20/2009 |
| 7599679 | Remotely configurable wireless intercom system for an establishment A remotely configurable wireless intercom system and method for an establishment having a staff. A base station is connectable to a wide area communication network. A plurality of headsets are in two-way wireless communication with the base station. Wireless communi... | 10/06/2009 |