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Patent No. 6718554

Hands free towel carrying system

A hands free towel carrying system for coupling a towel to a user to prevent loss, theft or contamination.

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Attorney: Shaffer, Jr.; J. Nevin


Number of patents: 107
Last date: May 22, 2012

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NumberTitleIssue Date
8182378Compressible cutting width broadhead apparatus and method
A compressible cutting width broadhead apparatus includes at least one blade connected with a support structure where the at least one blade includes a leading edge and a trailing edge and where the at least one blade is movable from a first position to a second pos...
05/22/2012
8176688Flashing attachment apparatus
A flashing attachment apparatus and method includes an angle plate with a horizontal leg and a vertical leg wherein the horizontal leg includes a top and a back and wherein the vertical leg includes a front and a back. A bent plate is connected with the back of the ...
05/15/2012
8125167Motorized barrier adjustment apparatus and method
A motorized barrier adjustment apparatus and method includes, in particular, in accordance with one embodiment, motorized barrier adjustment apparatus with a barrier. A controllable motor is connected with the barrier, the controllable motor is conformed to detect m...
02/28/2012
8105189Arrow vane apparatus and method
In arrows with an arrow shaft, an arrow vane apparatus includes an arrow vane for connection with an arrow shaft where the arrow vane includes an inside surface for connection with the arrow shaft. A first outer surface and a second outer surface are provided such t...
01/31/2012
8105186Reversible cutting apparatus and method
A reversible cutting apparatus includes a first cutting blade for connection with an arrow shaft such that the first cutting blade extends outwardly from the arrow shaft. The first cutting blade includes an upper, outer surface and a lower, inner surface. A first cu...
01/31/2012
8091848Hands free specimen holder apparatus and method
A hands free specimen holder apparatus includes a cup holder. An arm is connected with the cup holder at a first end and the arm extends the cup holder from the first end and away from and below a second end. The second end of the arm is conformed to connect with a ...
01/10/2012
8069898Guide apparatus and method
In a curtain assembly with a bracket, a guide apparatus includes a guide with a surface alignment tab and a bracket connector, for removable connection with a bracket, connected with the surface alignment tab. A first exit guide and a second exit guide locate a curt...
12/06/2011
7950436Room darkening system and method
A room darkening screen apparatus includes a shade roll. A shade with a first end and a second end is provided wherein the first end is connected with the shade roll and the second end is connected with a bottom bar. A header is connected with the shade roll and a f...
05/31/2011
RE42388Air folder adjuster apparatus and method
An air folder adjuster (10) includes an air supply (12) and air supply tubing (14) connected to air supply (12) at end (16). The opposite end (18) of air supply tubing (14) is connected to one or more air nozzles (...
05/24/2011
7854208Unibody support apparatus and method
In a structure with two oppositely positioned sides, a unibody support apparatus includes a first preformed side support in the approximate form of a ā€œCā€ and a second preformed side support in the approximate form of a ā€œCā€. A side support connector is connec...
12/21/2010
7849629Automatic fish hook setter apparatus and method
An automatic fish hook setter apparatus includes a trigger with a length and a center line, where the trigger includes a cocking rod hole, a tensioner hole and a line hole and where at least the cocking hole and the tensioner hole are located off of the center line....
12/14/2010
7707772Spray catcher apparatus and method
A spray catcher apparatus and method includes a fluid capture surface where the fluid capture surface is conformed to direct captured fluid from the surface. A support stake includes a first end and a second end and the first end is connected with the fluid capture ...
05/04/2010
7699240Multiple liquid and solids dispenser apparatus and method
A multiple liquid and solids dispenser apparatus and method includes a solids dispenser for holding and dispensing solids. A liquid dispenser is connected to the solids dispenser and the liquid dispenser contains more than one liquid and is positioned so as to dispe...
04/20/2010
7665187Hinge apparatus and method
A hinge apparatus includes a first hinge section with a pair of oppositely positioned flange sections connected to the first hinge section. A second hinge section is provided with a pair of oppositely positioned flange sections connected to the second hinge section ...
02/23/2010
7660906Data delivery system and method
A data delivery system and method of the present invention according to one embodiment includes establishing connections between computers regardless of NAT, transporting data between computers in a reliable fashion, creating a secure stream of packets from stored o...
02/09/2010
7654478Trash harvester apparatus and method
A trash harvester apparatus and method includes a trash grabber. At least one trash shredder for shredding trash from the trash grabber is connected with the trash grabber. A magnetic device for picking magnetic trash from the trash is provided where the magnetic de...
02/02/2010
7555992Stabilizer apparatus and method
In a water craft, a stabilizer apparatus and method includes a stabilizer surface with a retractable arm connected with the stabilizer surface. An extension/retractor is connected with the retractable arm for extending and retracting the retractable arm beneath the ...
07/07/2009
7552691Support and cassette apparatus and method
In a quilting system, a support and cassette apparatus includes a support with a cassette movably connected with the support such that the cassette captures the support within the cassette. A carriage is attached to the cassette. ...
06/30/2009
7509763Interrelated form apparatus and method
An interrelated form apparatus and method includes a three dimensional first piece with an image or partial image, with a front and a side. A three dimensional second piece with an image or partial image, with a front and a side is also provided. A first surface joi...
03/31/2009
7416171Vacuum venturi apparatus and method
A vacuum venturi apparatus includes a plug with a first opening, a second opening and a third opening. The first opening is located in the plug so as to receive fluid from a source of fluid and the first opening has a single uniform diameter. The second opening in t...
08/26/2008
7415976Pitching apparatus and method
A pitching apparatus includes a support base and an upright attached to the support base. A ball support with a power section is attached to the upright. A cocking arm is attached to the upright and a release handle is attached to the cocking arm. ...
08/26/2008
7393295Broad head blade and air flow equalizer apparatus and method
A broad head blade and airflow equalizer apparatus and method includes an extended blade attached to an object and an aerodynamic casing with a first side and a second side. A connection is provided on the first side for connecting the aerodynamic casing to the exte...
07/01/2008
7341032Dynamic camshaft apparatus
A dynamic camshaft apparatus includes, according to one embodiment, a moveable camshaft connected to an engine. The moveable camshaft has a first position when the engine is started and at low RPMs. Further, the moveable camshaft is conformed to move to different po...
03/11/2008
7341695Anti-fouling apparatus and method
An anti-fouling apparatus and method includes a configurable cleaner connected to an object for physically removing foulants on the object. A UV light device is connected to the object for preventing the growth of foulants on the object and a camera is connected to ...
03/11/2008
RE40099Load cell apparatus and method
A load cell system (10) having a frame (12) to which upper compliance assembly (14) is connected. A load cell (16) is connected to upper compliance assembly (14) and lower compliance assembly (18) is connected to load cell (...
02/26/2008
7311622Wire broadhead apparatus and method
A wire broadhead apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes a support structure. A flexible wire with a first end and a second end is provided. The wire is connected to the support structure between the ends and both ends make sliding engagement ...
12/25/2007
7289165Self-directing bus amplifier and method
A self-directing bus amplifier and method is disclosed, which includes an input biased at a given voltage level and a tri-state amplifier with a first input terminal coupled to the biased input and an output coupled to an output bus. A field effect transistor with a...
10/30/2007
7286100Adjustable antenna apparatus and method
An adjustable antenna apparatus and method includes an antenna wire control device for controlling the release and retrieval of antenna wire. Antenna wire is attached to the antenna wire control device and an antenna wire tensioning device is attached to the antenna...
10/23/2007
7240931Positionable door strike
An positionable door strike is attached to a door jamb and receives a corresponding door latch located on a swinging door. The positionable door strike has a base plate and a strike plate that is capable of horizontally sliding within a pair of channels located on t...
07/10/2007
7146919Wave diffuser apparatus and method
A wave diffuser apparatus and method includes, according to one embodiment, a receiver base and a wave disrupter conformed to attach to the receiver base. A load collar is attached to the wave disrupter and a load applicator is attached to the load collar. ...
12/12/2006
7047760Combination AC/HP-refrigerator apparatus and method
A combination AC/HP-refrigerator apparatus and method includes, according to one embodiment, a common condenser duct connected to an AC/HP device with a condenser and to a refrigerator wherein the AC/HP condenser is located in the common condenser duct above the ref...
05/23/2006
7004828Sander apparatus and method
A sander apparatus and method includes a sander table and a sanding drum. A guide bearing is connected to the sanding drum wherein the guide bearing is conformed to fit within the stabilizing guide bearing receiver in the sander table. ...
02/28/2006
6997471Multi-hitch apparatus and method
A multi-hitch apparatus and method includes a movable hitch attachment. More than one hitch is connected to the movable hitch attachment wherein the movable hitch attachment is movable between a first position and a second position. According to one aspect of the in...
02/14/2006
6978983Rod puller apparatus and method
A rod puller apparatus and method includes an extended lever. A roller pad is connected to the extended lever. A releasable grab attachment is connected to the roller pad. In a preferred embodiment, a foot leverage platform is connected to the roller pad. In a furth...
12/27/2005
6968605Tagging apparatus and method
A tag apparatus and method includes a nail gun with a tag positioning device. The tag positioning device is connected to a nail gun safety probe. Flexible tags are held in a tag magazine. Upon depression of the safety probe, a tag is rotated from its storage positio...
11/29/2005
6968745Method of sensing the pressure load on the skin of a building
A method for obtaining an accurate ambient air pressure load on each outer wall of a building places a plurality of pressure sensors on each outside external wall of the building. The pressure reading from each pressure sensor on a given wall is obtained and average...
11/29/2005
6941840Multiple nut tool and method
A multiple nut tool apparatus and method includes a slide shaft. More than one socket receiver is connected to the slide shaft such that at least one of the socket receiver is movable. A socket adapter is connected to each of the socket receivers. ...
09/13/2005
6932394Cross connecting stop apparatus and method
A cross connecting stop apparatus and method includes a plate with a rail, the plate attached to a movable structure, the movable structure having two sides, a top, a bottom, an inside and an outside, wherein the plate is attached to the inside of the movable struct...
08/23/2005
6860949High strength, tarnish resistant composition of matter
A high strength, tarnish resistant composition of matter includes approximately 90 percent Ag, 3 to 5 percent Pt and 7 to 5 percent Cu. In a preferred embodiment, the composition of matter includes 90 percent Ag, 3 percent Pt and 7 percent Cu. In another preferred e...
03/01/2005
6813398Tunable electrooptic add-drop filter apparatus and method
In filters fabricated on a birefringent electrooptic substrate (28), a tunable electrooptic add-drop filter apparatus (10) includes two input single mode waveguides (44) and a first beam splitter (24) connected to the waveguides (44
11/02/2004
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