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One pet-friendly inventor patented "a device for watering pets, e.g., a dog or cat." The device, he helpfully noted, "has the general shape of a toilet."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D615789 | Bar soap pad | 05/18/2010 |
| 7617928 | Card holder and dispensing device A card holder and dispensing device comprises a rectangularly shaped frame member including upper, lower and side perimeter segments. These form an enclosure into which is placed a plurality of, typically, plastic cards. The upper and lower segments form an open are... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7611304 | Catch basin curb inlet cover A catch basin curb inlet opening cover is a steel plate member which includes a main segment having at least one first opening whereby fluid may pass through said at least one first opening into the curb inlet opening when said plate member is positioned in its inte... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7481340 | Apparel accessory holder An apparel accessory holder is described. An elongated panel is suspended by a hook from a standard support rod. One side of the panel contains a series of hook and loop locking pads for securing heavy and bulky items such as handbags, while the opposite side contai... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7475585 | Punch tool for security purposes A security slug punch tool is disclosed. A typical application includes protecting curb box cover assemblies employed on catch basins along thoroughfares. The hand held tool houses a first cylinder extending beyond one end of the tool affixed to a smaller diameter c... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7458339 | Animal restraint An animal restraint for preventing an animal from biting or licking an area of concern. The animal restraint is comprised of a rigid but flexible protector having an enclosed neck section and an open chest area, the restraint being strap secured around the thoracic ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7447306 | Signaling device and system An electronic signaling device and a loop system incorporating at least one of the devices is described. The device is powered by the loop current and voltage and includes circuitry which enables it to function both in the mode where loop current is interrupted and ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7389620 | Composite pan for composite beam-joist construction Composite pan end connections for composite beam-joist construction are disclosed. Two versions of the composite pan can be fabricated on a standard break machine. A third version disclosed makes use of a standard steel stud. All three versions provide an economical... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387049 | Animal water feeding bottle cap handling system An economical system and method for eliminating manual operations in smaller scale animal feeding water bottle management is provided. A hand held cap removal tool captures the perimeter of the water bottle cap for automatic capping or decapping. Provisions for susp... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7348562 | Method for adapting an existing thermal imaging device A method for adapting existing thermal imaging devices employing uncooled focal plane arrays (UFPA) for thermal imaging of target surfaces, the device including a housing (12) with an opening (14) for directing incident infrared rays along an optical p... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7159878 | Mobile back-pack A mobile back-pack for sports or military use is disclosed. A back-pack is devised in the form of a cabinet having the shape of a trapezoid, the cabinet being rotatably secured to a disc. The disc is dimensioned so as to permit an operator to grasp a handgrip railin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7128495 | Curb box cover assembly A curb box cover assembly includes a covering member having a plurality of first openings for the passage of street water. Also, second opening(s) are provided on the covering member which cooperate with a clamping device to secure the covering member to the catch b... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6798587 | Thermal imaging combination and method A thermal imaging instrument and method is disclosed for viewing hot spots within a normally enclosed cabinet, for example, a high voltage electrical power distribution cabinet. Large and expensive thermal viewing windows normally required for thermal examination of... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6293227 | Animal cage and method for making same An improved mold releasing technique including use of moveable segments to form a part of the male portion of the mold, and the unique product formed thereby is described. The moveable segments which disengage from integral contact with the product once i... | 09/25/2001 |
| 5642756 | Valve manifold assembly A valve manifold assembly for processing fluids wherein the manifold member includes respective interface segments to which are secured the valve members. The interface segments typically are counterbored into the faces of the manifold member and include ... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5520421 | Fluid tight flare nut securing assembly A fluid tight flare nut union is described. Flare nut unions are convenient to install in systems, such as refrigeration systems, and are generally reliably fluid tight. Leaks can occur over time, however, due to environmental stress conditions. Deformabl... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5470109 | Adjustable book jacket and method for making same An adjustable book jacket for covering 100% of the external surface area of book covers in a wide range of book sizes is disclosed. A LYCRA-spandex fabric is cut in a unique diamond shaped pattern which eliminates waste fabric during production, and assur... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5464304 | Method for recreational surface crack repair An economical and easy-to-install method for repairing cracks, including structural cracks, in recreational surfaces is described. Cracks are cleaned and completely filled with a mixture containing a high strength acrylic polymer binder mixed with sand an... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5443670 | Method for making a bouquet with an improved wrap including an integral ribbon A method of forming a flower bouquet for decorative use wherein the bouquet includes at least one flower and a conically shaped decorative wrap. The wrap is a sheet of transparent plastic material or paper with decorative designs. An end edge of the sheet... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5443076 | Means for enhancing the productivity of video telecommunication systems The method and means for enhancing productivity of video telecommunication systems interrelating conferees at physically separated stations that involves the preconditioning of all conferees utilizing a head band providing left and right temporal leads to... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5437410 | Passive fragrance dispenser A passive aromatic substance dispenser is described. A highly absorbent rod shaped wick, held within a hermetically sealed tube, serves as a fragrance dispensing reservoir in contact with an efficient fragrance diffuser, and also serves as a convenient me... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5410846 | Window structure A steel window structure for modern day double paned insulating glass simulating the narrow, elegant sight lines of older steel window structures which secured monolithic, non-insulating glass windows is described. The window securing structure is made de... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5408256 | Refillable color ink jet cartridge and method for making said cartridge A refillable color ink jet cartridge and method for making same is described. The protective cap on the non-refillable Hewlett-Packard cartridge #51625A (used in printing devices such as the Hewlett-Packard Desk Writer C) and similar cartridges is removed... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5344696 | Electrically conductive laminate for temperature control of aircraft surface A laminate coating comprising a durable outer ply which is resistant to abrasion and impermeable to water, bonded to and through a conductive layer of fibers and an integrally enveloping adhesive layer which is disposed on a vehicle component surface, suc... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5329678 | Molded safety pin A molded safety pin having an elongated base portion with extensions at both ends is described. At the first extension a hinged connection provides the means for biasing the pin portion at the juncture of the means for anchoring the pin and the base porti... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5329294 | User refillable ink jet cartridge and method for making said cartridge A non-refillable ink jet cartridge is rendered user refillable in a convenient manner. Hewlett-Packard ink jet cartridge #51626A is modified by sealing the vent hole at the base of the cartridge with a pressure sensitive adhesive tape, and removing the ai... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5323902 | Safety device for holding and retaining hyposyringes and the like A safety device for disposing of used hyposyringes employed by home health care professionals is described. A closure assembly permits discarding hyposyringes safely into a container without the danger of hand contact with contaminated surfaces of the saf... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5269251 | Traffic safety control system and method A traffic safety control system is described in which connection of standard information signs, standard flags and staffs, standard barricade rope and standard barricade tape, and standard chemical light sticks to standard traffic cones is facilitated by ... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5239775 | Elastic wrap for plant materials and method for covering such materials An elastic wrap is described for covering plant materials of virtually any size and shape, having an elastic opening within the wrapping material. Combining this elastic wrap with a secondary wrap permits the simultaneous utilization of two wrapping mater... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5235782 | Cover for potted plants and method for covering potted plants An improved cover for potted plants and method for covering potted plants is described. The cover provides a water tight seal at its base while at the same time protecting the plant from contact with water leaking out of the plant. The cover is in the for... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5197938 | Waste remover for die cut blanks An apparatus and method for stripping and removing external and internal waste automatically from previously die-cut blanks is described. Independently positionable stripping belts permit stripping external perimeter and internal lengthwise strips of wast... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5123113 | Body portion protecting means A selective body portion protecting means for use on an elbow, knee, leg, calf, or the like, to prevent friction on a wound, burn, bed sore, or the like. The protector includes a first non-woven fabric which contacts the body portion, and a second frictio... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5105984 | Paste tube dispenser and method for making same A dispenser for extruding from a paste tube a paste portion. The dispenser includes a support portion and a cover portion, which have hinges at one end and which enclose a chamber for the paste tube. By pressing on the cover member, a paste portion is ext... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5092477 | Container closure A closure for a container for use in resisting child opening thereof and for recording an act of tampering therewith. This closure has an outer cap and a liner and an inner cap coaxially disposed along a common axis. The inner cap has an outer surface wit... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5082699 | Floral bottle device A floral bottle device for use as a gift of a coordinated bottle and flower display means is provided. The device includes, a bottle, such as a wine bottle, and at least one annular coaxial flower display means which has a foam insert in which stems of fl... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5062628 | Exercising device An exercising device for use by a child or an adult. This device includes a hollow plastic crossbar, and one or more hoops preferably hollow. Each hoop has an outer curved portion and two elongate straight portions with respective end portions. Each end p... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5038537 | Window system and structure A window structure for use as a new or a replacement window in a wall opening is provided. This window structure includes, a tubular interior frame unit, a tubular exterior frame unit, insulating glass units, and seal means between the frame units. The tu... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4974649 | Tooth and holder assembly for a stump cutting machine A stump cutting machine having an improved tooth and holder assembly for use in removing tree stumps. This machine has a rotatable circular blade supported by journal members. The improved cutting assemblies, each have a pair of teeth and a pair of tooth ... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4964910 | Transfer fluid for spirit duplicating systems A transfer fluid for spirit fluid type duplicating systems is disclosed which comprises, generally a polyhydric alcohol, 20 to 90% by weight; and water, 10 to 80% by weight. For certain machines, a wetting agent 0 to 2% by weight, can be used with an adju... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4948135 | Baseball game A baseball game for playing on a flat support in miniature fashion is provided. The baseball game includes a field such as indoor outdoor carpet or the like, having marked thereon an outfield area and an infield area and a pitcher mound area and a base ru... | 08/14/1990 |
