...that Thomas Edison's patent application on his phonograph was approved by the Patent Office in just seven weeks? In contrast, it took Gordon Gould, the inventor of the laser, 30 years to obtain his patent -- finally awarded in 1988!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7494495 | Method and implant for curing cystocele The invention concerns an implant for the treatment of cystocele, having a thin and supple structure, characterized in that it comprises a support body (2) from which extend at least: two anterior suspension straps (3) arranged on both sides of the sag... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7431690 | Implantable sling for the treatment of male incontinence and method of using the same An implantable sling for the treatment of male incontinence and method of Implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obtura... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7399004 | Universal attachment for capturing and utilizing exhaust gas from pneumatic power tools A universal attachment for capturing and utilizing exhaust gas from pneumatic power tools having a conventional pressurized gas line connection and a conventional exhaust gas port, includes an inner sleeve member having at least one exhaust outlet and being configur... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7373735 | Device and method for rapid hardware sizing A device and method for rapid hardware sizing includes a ruler-like body having a fixed end and a distal end, a fixed jaw at the fixed end, and a sliding jaw opposite the fixed jaw being slidably connected to the body such that the sliding jaw slides there along fro... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7172220 | Extended text label for a tube container and method of manufacture thereof An extended text label is provided for a tube container, wherein the tube container includes a product dispensing end and a filling end opposite the dispensing end. The filling end is adapted to be sealed by a crimp method, subsequent to filling the tube container w... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172670 | Single-pass, in-line process for manufacturing multi-part articles A single-pass, in-line process for creating multi-part articles by combining primary substrates in a first continuous web with discrete elements from a second continuous web which includes pre-cutting the second web to define, but not separate, discrete element port... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7130624 | System and method for destabilizing improvised explosive devices A system for destabilizing improvised explosive devices includes a radio transmitter means for generating a radio signal having (i) a selected carrier frequency, (ii) a selected amplitude modulation frequency, (iii) a selected peak power output, and (iv) a selected ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6881459 | Label having an integral extension tube and method of manufacture thereof A label having an integral extension tube includes a top ply and a base ply, each having perimeter edges. The perimeter edges of each ply are substantially coupled together in such a manner that a chamber is formed within the label, for integrally providing an exten... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6845923 | Ergonomic hopper holder An ergonomic hopper holder for use with spray application equipment includes a vertical support member having a holster end, an opposite hopper end, and a hopper hanger proximate to the hopper end. The holder also includes an arm member having a support end, a spray... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6786515 | Tube container with an integral panel for carrying a label A tube container with an integral panel for carrying a label includes a tube container having a product dispensing end, an intermediate sealing portion, and a filling end opposite the product dispensing end. The sealing portion is capable of being sealed subsequent ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6761792 | Process for manufacturing multi-ply labels An in-line, single pass, multi- or single-web process for producing resealable multi-ply labels is disclosed which includes automation of an inclusion of intermediate label plies having dimensions different from final individual label dimensions. ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6755442 | Extended text wrap label and method of manufacture thereof An extended text wrap label includes a base ply and at least one top ply. The base ply has a first lengthwise dimension, a first widthwise dimension, a top surface that is capable of bearing graphic images, and a bottom surface that is capable of bearing graphic ima... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6737137 | Adhesive image transfer labels and method of manufacture thereof An adhesive image transfer label includes a top ply having a front surface and a back surface. The front and back surfaces of the top ply are each capable of bearing printed graphics. A release coating is applied over a selected portion of the back surface of the to... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6502642 | Tool and method for trimming and shoeing a hoof A diagnostic tool for use in trimming and shoeing a hoof includes a substantially planar base having a top surface and a bottom surface. A heel member is coupled to the base. At least one radio-opaque marker is rigidly coupled to said top surface of said ... | 01/07/2003 |