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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177602 | Apparatus and method for enhancing a woman's cleavage with floating brassiere cups A brassiere with floating cups which are independently positionable in relation to the brassiere body. Depending on the point of attachment to the brassiere, the floating brassiere cups control the support, position, cleavage, and separation of individual breasts. T... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8176028 | Broadcast network platform system A multimedia administration system with a central media data repository. The system repository contains metadata utilized for various queries including search, channels of distribution and account information. The system organizes and distributes media over an area ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8060498 | Broadcast network platform system A commercial search engine for searchmercials. The system manages and searches advertising media video and audio files and associating the media with one or more calls to action. The system contains Metadata utilized for various queries including search, channels of... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8037836 | Automated boat washing system A self-contained boat cleaning system that dispenses water, soap, wax and/or spot-free rinse chemicals. Cleaning fluids are distributed via conduits which can be concealed inside the rub rail, mounted near the rub rails or other surfaces of the boat, or alternativel... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8031045 | Apparatus and method for an A/B RF redundant sensing switch An A/B RF automatic-set-up redundant sensing switch that monitors the relative differences in signal strength of the A and B paths and processes it according to a predetermined logic setting with no manual adjustment. When one of the paths is determined not to match... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7938970 | Method for clarifying water An apparatus and method of producing and using aluminum slurry containing aluminum particles having an extremely small size. In particular, a particle size that is small enough to freely flow through water filtration filters. Once the aluminum particles react with p... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7916020 | Audible anti-theft tag An audible anti-theft tag that has a multiple ways to activate an audible alarm under predetermined conditions. When the pin assembly is forcibly detached from an EAS tag, a high decibel alarm is automatically activated. The audible alarm in the anti-theft tag uses ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7865498 | Broadcast network platform system A multimedia search system that provides search results which may be in the form of multiple data types, including text, icon, audio, video, and/or multimedia. The system also provides the ability to preview data video associated with a potentially linkable Web site... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7753184 | Bidirectional clutch mechanism A bidirectional clutch with opposing output drives mounted over an internal support shaft, and a bidirectional clutch jaw positioned between them. The clutch jaw has opposing cam surfaces which cooperate with cam surfaces on the inside edge of the output drives. The... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7413441 | Three dimensional sarcomere teaching model A three-dimensional sarcomere muscle cell teaching model which contracts and extends. A slide mechanism and support base allows opposing rigid walls which represent sarcomere cell Z-Band structures to slide in relation to one another. A rigid wall representing the s... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7347068 | Anti-theft device An anti-theft tag that uses single or dual detacher arms. A first detacher arm moves a locking arm aside such that a release arm can rotate to separate the arms of a C-clip that secures the pin on the securing member. Either the first detacher arm, or an alternative... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343709 | Line recoil device A spring loaded line recoil device which automatically rewinds the line which secures the release clip on a telescoping outrigger when the telescoping outrigger pole is collapsed. Balanced spring assemblies automatically recoil the fishing line on outrigger release ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7340786 | Lateral leg stretching apparatus A leg stretching apparatus includes an elevation mechanism resting; an elevation structure mounted to the elevation mechanism for lifting and lowering the elevation structure; a first leg support member pivotally connected to the elevation structure and extending fr... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7219464 | Locking storage systems for fishing rods A locking storage system for fishing rods includes a retention base, a sliding lock plate and a plurality of rod collars. A plurality of openings are formed through the retention base. A rod collar is inserted through the openings. The rod collar is sized to receive... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207407 | Quick disconnect support bracket for a wheeled vehicle A collapsible three wheeled vehicle for personal transportation which has a removable support bracket that secures the distal ends of two independent foldable side rails at either end of the support bracket. The support bracket also provides a mounting base for a pa... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201764 | Apparatus and method for stimulating hair growth A hand-held laser device that stimulates hair growth. The device provides distributed laser light to the scalp while simultaneously parting the individual's hair to ensure that the laser light contacts the individual's scalp. A unique beam splitting reflector splits... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201683 | Elastic grip handle for a baseball/softball bat A resilient elastic bat grip for baseball and softball bats that covers the knob on the bat handle. The grip has a bulbous shape which is wider then the knob of the baseball bat, and fits snugly in the batter's palm such that the bat is controlled by one or more fin... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7162847 | Apparatus and method for fabricating foam wall panels A foam wall panel system with a unique Z-shaped wall panel connection device. The Z-shape of the wall panel connection device provides cavities on each side which accept the angled edges of foam wall panels that fit within the cavities. Adjacent foam cores having an... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7137861 | Interactive three-dimensional multimedia I/O device for a computer A motion based communications system having an animated device, which is controlled locally or over a network connection, and which uses motion to convey information to a user. The information can relate to a predefined system events, such as printer status changes,... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131989 | Apparatus and method for applying a sequence of therapeutic lights to specific points on a patient's body A light therapy system that exposes specific light frequencies to specific points on a patient's body. The light varies both in frequency and in length of exposure. A broad range of light frequencies are intermittently directed to chakra points on a patient's body. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7097860 | Method and composition for treatment of inflammatory and inflammation-related disorders A method of reducing inflammation in a variety of disorders by using an intraperitoneal solution of magnesium. The solution can be used for treating inflammatory and inflammation-related disorders in animals and/or humans. Application of the solution reduces inflamm... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7056050 | Advanced data controlled cleaning system An advanced data controlled cleaning system that consists of cleaning tools, cleaning mops and information-technology (IT) solutions. The system uses sensors to detect the presence of a cleaning mop in a room. The sensors communicate with an IT system which monitors... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047988 | Automatic cleaning mechanism for a paint sprayer A cleaning device which washes each of the components of a paint sprayer from the correct angle to ensure that all residue is properly removed. The invention provides a mechanism for aligning cleaning nozzles with the components of the paint sprayer. Holding devices... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6974906 | low interferance cable A signal cable lead structure in which each lead inside the cable is formed in a generally rectangular shape such that current passing through each segment of the lead is traveling in the opposite direction from current passing through an adjacent segment of the sam... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6944293 | Telephone line isolation device and method of use A telephone line shunt for disabling incoming and outgoing calls to or from a telephone line. The device attaches to a single outlet or telephone such that the line is unavailable to devices attached to it from any other location. A shunt short circuits the ring and... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923131 | Windsurfing catamaran with dynamic shock dampened rig centering keel and hull support A windsurfing catamaran with a self-stabilizing wing. The wing is moved to the correct position by counter balancing water pressure from a rotating central keel connected to a central mast. The keel rotates in the opposite direction of the wing when the wing is move... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6912398 | Apparatus and method for delivering information to an individual based on location and/or time A time/location information delivery system that provides focused advertising and/or other information to individuals based on the time and their location. A wireless identification device is carried by an individual and can be read from or written to when the indiv... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6910238 | Apparatus and method for exact control of cross over pressures, including high and low pressures, by dynamically varying the compressor pump output in alternating pressure support surfaces An alternating pressure support surface for use by patients requiring bed rest. The air pressure control system used by the alternating pressure surface dynamically controls air pressure in multiple inflatable compartments and further controls the cross over pressur... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6855881 | Combined communication and power cable with air cooling for network systems A multifunction power/data distribution system which consists of a cable system that provides power, data, and air cooling from a single wall outlet. Each device, has a single cable which brings power, data, and/or cooled air to that device. The system includes an a... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6834459 | Line recoil device A spring loaded line recoil device which automatically rewinds the line which secures the release clip on a telescoping outrigger when the telescoping outrigger pole is collapsed. Balanced spring assemblies automatically recoil the fishing line on outrigger release ... | 12/28/2004 |
| D497528 | Corkscrew with integral intelligent thermometer | 10/26/2004 |
| 6761448 | Eyeglass retainer with retainer strap and interlocking retainer devices A multifunctional eyeglass retainer which can be secured to a pair of eyeglasses such that the eyeglasses can be held in either an open or a closed position. In addition, the eyeglass retainer can also be fabricated such that it has sufficient buoyancy to remain flo... | 07/13/2004 |
| D491722 | Eyeglass clip with photo holder | 06/22/2004 |
| D492077 | Movable workman's knee rest | 06/22/2004 |
| 6749528 | Apparatus and method for playing golf using a ball launcher A ball launching device which eliminates the need for golf clubs so that disabled individuals can play golf without having to swing a golf club. The ball launching device is configured in the form of the rifle so that it can be carried by a player while the player i... | 06/15/2004 |
| D488836 | Paper holder | 04/20/2004 |
| 6718874 | Apparatus and method for eliminating dot gain in flexographic printing systems A very low percentage dot screen is formed on a flexographic plate which prevents the severe compression normally found adjacent to zero percent areas of the flexographic plate. The dot screen reduces dot gain by distributing the compressive force of the flexographi... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6678209 | Apparatus and method for detecting sonar signals in a noisy environment A method and apparatus for reducing sonar measurement error in noisy environment, by monitoring environmental noise spectrum over the range of operable sonar frequencies, and automatically changing the system sonar transmission frequency and its dependent... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6621024 | Sealed switch assembly A switch housing assembly which uses an internal pressure bracket to simultaneously provide pressure against multiple switches located in multiple locations within the switch housing assembly. The pressure bracket creates a fluid seal between the flexible... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6578305 | Framing system with three dimensional shims for displaying three-dimensional objects An adjustable framing system for three-dimensional objects which has a three-dimensional shimming system and an access door in the rear. The access door allows objects to be easily inserted, and then temporarily removed for examination, and subsequently e... | 06/17/2003 |
