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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136173 | Sink drain treatment kit A kit for use in treating a sink drain so that drain remains both open and clean includes an unclogging device and a strainer, which though packagable or stackable together would normally be used separately. The unclogging device can be used to concentrate the spray... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7875001 | Multi medication nasal spray device and method A nasal spray apparatus for simultaneously administrating metered amounts of multiple medicaments includes chambers for separately storing incompatible medicaments, such as an antihistamine and a steroid. Reciprocal piston pumps allow the medications to be sprayed i... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7837778 | Method of treating tire surfaces This application is directed to a method of treating tires so that the tires will have better performance, especially when used for racing. The method disclosed herein is especially suited for use in go kart racing, although the method can be used for other applicat... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7758091 | Collapsible ladder rack system for vehicles A collapsible ladder rack system for use on pickup truck or similar vehicle. The rack system includes housings, main arms, material arms, extension arms, and supporting braces. The housings are secured to the rails. The hinged main arms rise vertically and are locke... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7752811 | Gutter insert device and method A gutter insert device is shaped to fit within a gutter hollow channel. The insert is a foamed material and it will at least partially fill the gutter hollow channel to resist accumulation of leaves, sticks and other debris. A top later is formed of reticulated poly... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7735271 | Crawl space encapsulation system A system for forming an insulating vapor barrier in a building is especially suited for forming an insulating vapor barrier in a crawl space beneath a building. The system includes a series of separate vapor barrier panels that can be attached around a wall. A groun... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7731356 | Hanging eyeglasses Eyeglasses that can be hung around the wearer's neck, without the necessity of a chain or cord, can be rotated between a normal viewing position, a conventional storage position and a hanging position. In the hanging positions, the rear ends of temple arms are space... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7681347 | Edge lit sign with illuminated image A sign is edge lit and illuminated by an array of light emitting diodes disposed along an edge of a light transmissive panel. A light diffusion surface, which can be formed by a series of serrations on the panel edge, disperses light from the discrete light emitting... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7650924 | Adjustable-width/height window treatment overlay A mass marketable decorative window treatment system employs adjustable-width valance pieces or overlays that can be hung from a conventional curtain rod on which a rod sleeve has been mounted. Segmented hook and loop fastener means are employed on both the valance ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7607431 | Medical reminder device suited for use with nebulizers A reminder device 2 and a system using that device can be employed both to alert a user to scheduled times for administration of standard medical procedures and to compile data representative of the actual administration of the medical procedure. The reminder... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7228580 | Universal pillow A multipurpose pillow serving couple in a relaxed and comfortable when they face each other or when they are in a face-to-back position in bed. The pillow has a body with sides, ends, top and bottom with the bottom having passageways formed by the intersection of on... | 06/12/2007 |
| D589986 | Refrigerated retail display unit | 04/07/2009 |
| 7429398 | Method of preserving live larvae for use as fishing bait This invention is a method of preserving without any chemical additives Ceratomia catalpae larvae (Catalpa worms) for use as fish bait by cleansing, blanching, and subsequently freezing them in sealed, moisture and vapor limiting bags. The larvae is first chi... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7334558 | Slide body internal combustion engine An internal combustion engine includes a slide body having a plurality of rigidly mounted pistons on opposite ends of the slide body. The slide body reciprocates and is connected to a flywheel by shaft and bearing which extends through an angled track in the slide b... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7311575 | Buoy and buoy mounting bracket A stackable buoy can be mounted on a U-shaped mounting bracket that can in turn be attached to a panel, such as the inner surface of a boat hull. The buoy includes protrusions molded as part of parallel channels, which receive the two legs of the bracket. Multiple b... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7127785 | Interlacing textile slide jet A textile interlacing slide jet (2), (102) includes a jet body (10), a jet carriage (40, 140) on which a ceramic jet nozzle insert (30, 130) is mounted, and a spring housing (52) that includes a stack of compression spring w... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121231 | Doggie blanket coat A dog coat or blanket includes a generally rectangular body section with chest and stomach straps extending from front and side edges respectively. The straps are adjustable so that a few sized will fit most domesticate dog breeds. Both the body section and the stra... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7055630 | Erection of signs using a single vehicle A truck mounted crane is equipped with an earth boring bit apparatus which can be attached to the end of a crane boom to excavate holes prior to the erection of signs or other elevated pole mounted structures. The earth boring bit apparatus includes a earth boring b... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055983 | Tackle and storage box with rotatable light A lighted storage box assembly is especially suited for use as a fishing tackle box, but can also be employed for storing may other articles. The asssembly includes a box with a rotatable lamp assembly mounted on the box's lid. Major portions of the box can be fabri... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040885 | Duplication of lost dentures A mold used in duplicating a denture consists of a tissue side mold section and an exterior side mold section. The tissue side mold section is made of a dimensionally stable material, such as dental stone or an addition-cured silicone rubber, so that the tissue side... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6966441 | Sanitary toothbrush cleaning flask Flasks 10, 110, 210 and 310 serve as a storage container for toothbrushes 2, 2A and serve are reservoirs for a treating solution, such as a cleaner, which can be used to clean, deodorize, sanitize, decontaminate or otherwise treat the toothbrush... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6934975 | Drain cleaning device An adapter device, intended to be used with a conventional kitchen hose spray nozzle attached to a flexible hose, on most kitchen faucets can be used to clear drains. The adapter device can be mated or secured to the kitchen hose spray and will close the drain openi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6824066 | Electronic access security key card pamphlet A multi-page key card pamphlet is suitable for use with conventional electronic locks, and replaces the conventional one-piece key card having only two sides. The multi-page format provides additional space for printed material, while still being suitable for use in... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6824364 | Master/slave pump assembly employing diaphragm pump A master/slave pump assembly employs a dual diaphragm pump as the master pump. An abrasive fluid, such as a resin containing abrasive particles, can be pumped by the dual diaphragm pump without the damage that would result from exposure of seals to the abrasive flui... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6817487 | Rotary lobe pump metering assembly A dual rotor, ram fed metering pump is especially suited for pumping high viscosity fluids, such as methacrylate resins, used in heavy duty adhesives In addition to pumping viscous materials, this metering pump also pumps a less viscous reactive fluid in proper prop... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6807059 | Stud welded pin fin heat sink A pin fin heat sink for use in transferring heat away from a heat generating source is described which is manufactured by fusion or stud welding of fins to a base forming a continuous thermally conductive path for heat rejection. The method permits use of a broader ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6767458 | Ultraviolet generator used in water purification system A water purification system 2 includes a pulsed source of UV light. This UV light is emitted by a pulsed laser 12, and the UV light pulses are incident upon water passing though a pulsed UV generator 10. The UV light pulses also strike crystalli... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6734795 | Location of lost dentures using RF transponders A locator or signaling device and a detector system for locating lost dentures includes a button or insert that can be mounted on the surface of an existing denture. An insert can also be implanted in a new denture. The internal signaling component is surrounded by ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6732783 | Mass marketable decorative window treatments A mass marketable decorative window treatment system employs adjustable-width and adjustable-length valance pieces that can be hung from a conventional curtain rod on which a rod sleeve has been mounted. Hook and loop fasteners are employed on both the valance piece... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730246 | Duplication of lost dentures A method of replacing a lost denture includes the steps of forming a mold 20 as an impression of the original denture, and of fabricating a replacement denture using this mold. The mold consists of a tissue side mold section and an exterior side mold section.... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6711348 | Partial pre-exposure of photographic film A photographic film strip in the form of a length of photographic film has a pre-exposed area and an unexposed area. The pre-exposed area is continuous and extends along one edge of the strip between ends of the strip. The unexposed area is also continuous and has a... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6666204 | Rotating arrow dispenser A relatively simple and lightweight rotatable quiver can be mounted on a bow. The quiver includes a rotatable subassembly including slotted discs mounted on a central rod. The rotatable subassembly is mounted within a stationary subassembly including two ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6604710 | Light aircraft fuselage and structural frame connectors A structural frame or truss, suitable for use as part of a light aircraft fuselage includes steel tubular members joined by structural connectors or connector blocks. The blocks include bore holes into which the ends of lateral tubular members are inserte... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6601838 | Clamp for use in wood framing A clamp or locking pliers of this invention are intended for positioning aligning a first wooden framing member transversely relative to a second wooden framing member prior to attachment of the first wooden framing member to the second wooden framing mem... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6434848 | Template for scribbing electrical box openings for old work A template 10 can be used to mark or scribe either a single gang opening or a dual gang opening for mounting an electrical box in a wall. The template is especially adapted to mark openings for "old work" boxes mounted directly to drywall. The template 10... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6412862 | Mounting socket for use with upholstered furniture An assembly for mounting a table, tray or other removable component to a chair to support a laptop computer or other appliance includes a socket that can be permanently mounted in the chair arm and a bracket or mounting assembly that can be mounted on the... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6413476 | Aromatic diffuser with replaceable cartridge A diffuser for dispersing an aroma into a surrounding area includes a cartridge 100 having an aromatic substance dispersed in a wax carrier 102. The cartridge 100 includes a container 3 in which the wax carrier 102 is located and a cover 2 that includes a... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6400910 | Partial pre-exposure of photographic film A photographic film strip in the form of a length of photographic film has a pre-exposed area and an unexposed area. The pre-exposed area is continuous and extends along one edge of the strip between ends of the strip. The unexposed area is also continuou... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6267484 | Storage box with uniform light source A portable box 2 includes a base or bottom bin 10 having a storage area 24 and a hinged lid 40 in which a light source 70, such as a tubular flourescent lamp is located. The lid 40 rotates in one direction to open the box 2, and stacked trays 72, 74, 76, ... | 07/31/2001 |
