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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8127466 | Foot conditioning device and method The device and methodology of the present invention promotes and maintains the user's Pointe position of the foot in a completely, at-rest, passive manner. It combines the technology of medical grade custom orthotics/insoles pre-shaped, including a subtalar neutral ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7559858 | Apparatus and method for indicating a golf ball's position on the field of play An accessory (1) to be used for indicating the location of a golf ball on the field of play, wherein a brightly-colored waterproof piece of material contains a pocket (2) holding an object of the same or similar diameter as a golf ball, this pocket bei... | 07/14/2009 |
| D558497 | Accessory holder | 01/01/2008 |
| D546601 | Accessory holder | 07/17/2007 |
| 7000887 | Snow mold A snow mold is disclosed for making a snowman and similar snow structures. A flexible sheet of material has tabs formed at one end, and slots cut into the sheet at spaced intervals along the length of the sheet in horizontal alignment with the tabs. The slots are al... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6957117 | Portable protective air gap tool and method A method for designing and validating a portable protective air gap (PPAG) device for use by workmen doing live-line maintenance on a electrical voltage transmission line network. The method sets out the procedure for optimizing the starting gap distance for a parti... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6953266 | Animal cage lighting system and method A system and method for illuminating individual animal cages secured in a multiple cage rack is described. A first lighting system makes use of LEDs secured on the frame of a multiple cage rack; or attached to or disposed in each individual cage. A second lighting s... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6917298 | Solar system alarm backup unit A backup electrical power unit for an alarm panel. The unit comprises a solar panel array which produces an array output DC voltage and a charging current for a battery through a first circuit at a first voltage level of the battery output voltage. This circuit disc... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6684915 | Multiple head bottle filling apparatus and method A multiple head bottle filling apparatus and method for filling bottles used in animal feeding. Manifold assemblies designed for filling bottles disposed in at least two differently sized trays is easily removably affixed to the rear back splash of the fi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6668510 | Deflection clip for stud wall construction An improved deflection clip for connecting a stud to a structural building member while permitting relative compensating vertical movement of the clip, is disclosed. A planar sheet portion having a front end and a left and right side, has at least two per... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6621585 | Method and apparatus for register mark identification A Color Register Control system used to maintain close registration between colors printed on a surface by various printing cylinders. The control system acquires an image of a cluster of register marks printed by various printing cylinders. The register ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6605767 | Music learning system including instrument and method A musical learning system including an instrument and method is disclosed. The instrument is comprised of a rectangularly shaped box designed for convenient handling by an operator in a manner analogous to other musical instruments such as a piano, a guit... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6604993 | Air partition member and air passageway system An air partition member used to form an air passageway in an HVAC system, includes a rectangular first section; a second section, pivotally connected to the first section, and adapted to contact the floor and compensate for the effect of the irregular pla... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6390438 | End latch for removable support for concrete slab construction and method A removable support structure for concrete slab fabrication is described. A horizontally length adjustable latch device may be secured to both ends of shoring girders or shoring beams, or to just one end with a fixed in place latch secured at the other en... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6321455 | Windshield remover knife and method A windshield remover knife is described. The knife is principally comprised of a straight, elongated shaft having a pivotal neck portion securing a cutting blade for cutting through the adhesive, elastomeric bond holding the windshield in place. When the ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6239446 | Fluid flow detector The indication that water is flowing in a fire protection sprinkler riser is often used as an initial indication that a fire has occurred in the protected building. The subject invention is an improved water flow switch, that uses a paddle with a reflecti... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6199504 | Soft sandwich board system and method A soft sandwich board is disclosed, being formed utilizing a standard traffic cone. An ultraviolet stabilized nylon shroud is employed to simulate the two sides of a standard A-Stand sign system. The shroud is double sided, with an opening at its top for ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6194662 | Adjustable cover for outdoor electrical substations An adjustable cover for outdoor electrical substations is disclosed. The traditional metal cover for these installations is capped with length adjustable fiberglass reinforced plastic cover pieces. The cover pieces slide over one another in an interlockin... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6125943 | Device, including a freely, pivotable, impact absorbing swing arm for trenching and the like and method An edger-trencher is described for landscaping procedures. Instead of the usual jolting an operator receives when using traditional power assisted edger-trencher devices, in the instant invention a pivotable swing arm with cutting blade attached at one en... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6112896 | Tooling utility system A system especially well suited for punches and dies employed in pharmaceutical tableting procedures is described. Punch trays, nesting one on top of another, have support rails which provide nesting segments for securing the punches. The punch trays incl... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6105812 | Dual chamber container A dual chamber container is described. A centrally positioned cone shaped divider separates the volume of the container into two equal sections so as to better preserve beverage carbonation and therefore beverage flavor over a longer period of time. The u... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6092674 | Package display rack system and method In place of traditional packaging in which products are displayed on cardboard cards attached to individual hooks on a pegboard, a system and method for merchandising hair care products includes easily transported and installed, compact gravity feed, pegb... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092402 | Ski pole anti-theft device A ski pole anti-theft device for providing economical and convenient anti-theft protection to the ski enthusiast is described. Two S shaped members with ski pole encompassing cut-outs pivotally snap fit together to secure a pair of ski poles. The ski pole... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6007055 | Gas and liquid contact apparatus A gas and liquid contact apparatus is disclosed having a vertically orientated containing vessel including a sidewall. At least one grid assembly is positioned within the containing vessel transverse to and concentric about a vertical center line of the v... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5950828 | Tooling utility system A tooling utility system especially well suited for punches and dies employed in pharmaceutical tableting procedures is described. Punch trays, nesting one on top of another, have support rails with oppositely positioned arcuate cut-outs which provide nes... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5934000 | Breech to nozzle gun cleaner, safety device, and method A gun barrel cleaner is described for cleaning the bore of a pistol, rifle, or shotgun without danger of contaminating the breech area of the firearm. A cleaning rod is inserted from the nozzle of the gun extending into the breech area. Various structures... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5906076 | Removable support for concrete slab construction and method A removable support structure for concrete slab fabrication is described. A latch device secured to the ends of both shoring girders and shoring beams permits rapid and accurate placement of the shoring support across a span to be structured in concrete. ... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5849229 | Method for molding composite, structural plastics, and objects molded thereby A method for producing composite, structural plastic parts in traditional foundry molds, including sand, permanent, die-cast, wax and investment molds. Short fiber length fibers reinforcing low viscosity thermoset resins, and in particular resole phenolic... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5817070 | Safety cap assembly for needles A safety needle cap assembly for needles is described. In place of the usual safety cap which requires a doctor, dentist or nurse to manually place it in position on a used syringe needle, the safety needle cap assembly of the invention automatically caps... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5810784 | Safety cap assembly for needles and catheters A safety needle cap assembly for needles and catheters is described. In place of the usual safety cap which requires a doctor, dentist or nurse to manually place it in position on a used syringe needle, the safety needle cap assembly of the invention auto... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5807352 | Safety cap assembly for needles A safety needle cap assembly for needles is described. In place of the usual safety cap which requires a doctor, dentist or nurse to manually place it in position on a used syringe needle, the safety needle cap assembly of the invention automatically caps... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5779684 | Safety assembly cap for needles A safety needle cap assembly for needles is described. In place of the usual safety cap which requires a doctor, dentist or nurse to manually place it in position on a used syringe needle, the safety needle cap assembly of the invention automatically caps... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5755174 | Traffic safety control security system and method A traffic safety control security system is described. Warning lights, signs, and warning flags are connected and secured to the tops of standard traffic cones either with or without the use of cone adapters. One end of a stainless steel aircraft cable co... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5757283 | Device used for long term monitoring of magnetic fields There is disclosed a device for measuring the magnetic field strengths associated with a.c. electrical currents over a protracted period of time and, as required, in hostile environments. A preferable application calls for the determination of the field s... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5743090 | Hydraulic torque transmitter and synchronizer Two synchronous hydraulic polyphase motor-generators with axial cylinders are connected by rigid or flexible pipes. One functions as a generator, the other as a motor to transmit torque and power. Sinusoidal piston motion is developed without the use of c... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5734993 | Hat and hat pin with sports logos A woman's sports hat is disclosed. A pin configured to represent the sport the woman intends to play while wearing the hat is inserted through two openings at the front of the hat so as to secure the hat to the woman's head. The hat will then resist being... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5717388 | Method for long term monitoring of magnetic fields There is disclosed a methodology for measuring the magnetic field strengths of fundamental and harmonic frequencies associated with a.c. electrical current flows over a protracted period of time; and, particularly, in hostile environments. A preferable ap... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5713135 | Multi-purpose carpentry measuring device A multi-purpose carpentry measuring device is described. The tool combines the functions of a framing square, level and plum bob in one function and with just one measurement. Further, the tool can also be used as a bevel gauge and a level bench marker. A... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5713277 | Combination print head and pivotable print screen holder and method for improved operator safety during screen maintenance A multiple print head, automated screen printing machine is described with improvements for inspecting and cleaning a print screen. The print screen and its frame are locked securely in position within a print screen holder, which in turn is locked into a... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5649797 | Nut and bolt securing device A nut and bolt securing device is disclosed to prevent loosening of the assembly due to environmental conditions. In a first version of the invention the two piece device is fitted over a nut and a portion of a bolt extending from the nut, the two section... | 07/22/1997 |
