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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D652443 | Flute cap | 01/17/2012 |
| 7942942 | Method and apparatus for biomass torrefaction, manufacturing a storable fuel from biomass and producing offsets for the combustion products of fossil fuels and a combustible article of manufacture Apparatus for biomass torrefaction which includes a serpentine elongated housing, the housing having three generally U-shaped axial portions having first and second axial extremities and an intermediate section, the first and second axial extremities are disposed in... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7898427 | Automatic oven shutoff fire prevention A smoke/heat detector and alarm system for shutting off power to a heat generating appliance (gas or electric powered) when smoke/heat is detected. The system includes a smoke/heat detector that responds according to a selected one of four selectable modes. The syst... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7885083 | Input transient protection for electronic devices A circuit board assembly which includes an electrically insulating layer, a conductive printed wiring layer formed on the surface of the electrically insulating layer and includes a plurality of conductive paths, a conductive trace on the electrically insulating lay... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7815082 | Bicycle U-lock bookbag carrier combination A U-lock holder mounted over the rear wheel of a bicycle and attached to the seat post for storing a U-lock—the U-lock to be available for securing the bicycle to a post or, on which are placed packages when it is required to transport the package on the bicycle. | 10/19/2010 |
| 7791026 | Microbolometer infrared security sensor An infrared sensor, comprising a focal plane array (FPA) of resistance microbolometer infrared detectors connected in such a manner to produce different pixel formats to meet specific detection requirements. Typically each imaging pixel may be a mosaic comprising a ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7786904 | Voltage level digital system A digital system programmed to accept words wherein each of said words is a collection of “bit” voltage values with each bit value represented by its position in the word and the value of a base raised to a power, said base multiplied by an integer, m. ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7743706 | Bullet cleaner for a gun barrel A bullet for cleaning/scouring the interior surface of a gun barrel including a jacket section on a rear end and joined to a projectile section on the other end forming a chamber containing a cleaning liquid. An array of brushes is positioned on the outside surface ... | 06/29/2010 |
| D618502 | Coffee filter ring | 06/29/2010 |
| 7726704 | Apparatus and method for covering an opening A cover and method for covering openings an particularly openings initially intended to cover door knob openings and lock set openings of a modified door which are required to be covered for aesthetic and security reasons. In one embodiment, the cover for a door kno... | 06/01/2010 |
| D613875 | Medication organizer | 04/13/2010 |
| 7650885 | Mouthpiece and mask for ventilation assistance and connector for joining objects An apparatus for cooperation with associated ventilation apparatus which includes an engagement member for engaging and gripping a plurality of teeth of the user. The apparatus also includes an adjustment assembly for connecting the engagement member to associated v... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7602902 | Method and apparatus for decoding DTMF tones A method for decoding a DTMF tone which includes collecting the width of serial signals by measuring the time interval between zero-crossing points within a predetermined time; counting within the predetermined time the number of signal zero-crossing points; perform... | 10/13/2009 |
| D601475 | Motorcycle fairing | 10/06/2009 |
| 7588689 | Catch basin filter absorber method for water decontamination A storm water treatment device that is installed under the grate of new or existing catch basins, and more commonly referred to as an insert. The catch basin decontamination apparatus has a universal housing and support ring that allows one design to fit most applic... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7522163 | Method and apparatus for determining offsets of a part from a digital image A method for image recognition of a material object that utilizes graphical modeling of the corner points of a vertex which includes projecting a point on a digital display to an inward depth, a one half pixel distance in the plane of the display, with a conic to a ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7520065 | Level with integral clamp for mounting conduit apparatus and method Apparatus for installing conduit which includes an elongated transparent vial having a geometric axis and containing a liquid defining a bubble therein whereby when the axis is horizontal the bubble is centered with respect to the elongated transparent vial and an e... | 04/21/2009 |
| D590060 | Stain preventer for underwear | 04/07/2009 |
| 7479221 | Catch basin filter absorber apparatus for water decontamination A storm water treatment device that is installed under the grate of new or existing catch basins, and more commonly referred to as an insert. The catch basin decontamination apparatus has a universal housing and support ring that allows one design to fit most applic... | 01/20/2009 |
| D580625 | Mailbox protector | 11/11/2008 |
| 7400242 | Exit arming delay security system and method A security system for protecting a building which includes at least a first presence sensor, an alarm panel that includes a microprocessor and memory, an exit delay in the alarm panel providing an interval for a user to exit the building after arming the security sy... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397371 | Security system access control and method A security system which includes at least a first sensor, an alarm panel including a control system and programmable apparatus, a connection between the at least one sensor and set alarm panel, a keypad assembly including a camera, and a connection between the keypa... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7388487 | Method of eliminating impact/shock related false alarms in an acoustical glassbreak detector Apparatus for detecting the breaking of a contact-sensitive surface includes an acoustic, shock, and vibration transducer, a detector circuit responsive to the transducer for detecting an acoustic wave resulting from a contact force applied to the surface and genera... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7368121 | Process for controlling moss and liverwort A process for eradicating moss and liverwort which includes applying sodium percarbonate; and irrigating the moss. In some cases the process includes applying lime to control the pH of the moss and thereby constrain development of additional moss and said sodium per... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7356429 | Method for remotely changing the sensitivity of a wireless sensor Apparatus for remotely changing the sensitivity of a sensor in a security system which includes at least a first sensor having at least first and second outputs corresponding respectively to first and second sensitivity settings, and programmable apparatus cooperati... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7318363 | Apparatus and method for attaching a tire chain An apparatus for use in securing a snow chain onto the wheel of a vehicle, including a bar, a pair of cables, each cable having an end secured to one end of the bar opposite another cable having one end secured to an opposite end of said bar, a chain hook attached t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7261549 | Device and a method for removing an object from a moulding tool A device (1) and a method for removing an object from a moulding tool (2) in connection with casting or moulding an object, wherein there is a retaining force between the moulding tool and the object. The device comprises a body (5), coupling me... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7199702 | Wireless proximity sensor reader transmitter A wireless security system includes a control panel, a radio frequency receiver hardwired to the control panel, a plurality of wireless sensors having a standardized data output for communicating with the radio frequency receiver as well as a proximity reader. The a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7176463 | Method and apparatus for large signal detection in passive infrared sensor applications Apparatus for passive infrared sensing of an intruder that discriminates between signals corresponding to a human target and much larger signals may include first and second IR sensors, at least a first amplifier having a first voltage operating range. The first amp... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165332 | Method and apparatus for positioning a billiard game rack Apparatus for cooperation with an associated billiard table which includes first and second laser apparatus for producing respective first and second laser spots, a rack for positioning a plurality of balls confined within said rack. The rack has first and second in... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147337 | Module for lighted garments, shoes or accessories A no-lead electrical module for illuminating lamps in shoes and other clothing or accessories, includes a circuit board having a number of conductor tracks and a battery with opposite poles. A metal spring clamp holds the battery against the circuit board and also m... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7042350 | Security messaging system A system and method for delivering safety and security information that includes at least one event monitor. Each event monitor has an output. The system also includes apparatus for predetermining criteria for sorting the outputs of respective event monitors, appara... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7010421 | Wireless ignition kill switch controlled by a security system A method of protecting an asset having engine which includes the steps of providing a kill switch cooperating with the engine on the asset, providing a communications receiver connected to the kill switch, providing a security system having a security panel for a pr... | 03/07/2006 |
| D500644 | Handheld kitchen utensil to protect against accidental cuts | 01/11/2005 |
| 6708699 | Apparatus and method for grooming dreadlocks A dreadlock grooming apparatus which includes a first elongated open channel, a second elongated open channel, apparatus for registering the first elongated open channel with the second elongated open channel in opposed relationship, and apparatus for maintaining th... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6689312 | Alloy composition and improvements in mold components used in the production of glass containers An alloy and article of manufacture including parts of glass container manufacturing apparatus such as a mold and plunger having a composition which consists of Carbon 0.1 to 0.5%, preferably 0.2 to 0.3% Silicon 0 to 2% preferably 0.5 to 1.5% Manganese 0 to 2%... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6600096 | Guard to protect tuning adjustments on a string musical instrument A guard assembly for preventing accidental movement of the tuning adjustments for adjusting the tension of strings on an associated string instrument, the guard assembly which includes a bracket, the bracket being generally U-shaped and having spaced legs... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6561954 | Timing pad An apparatus for improving jumping skill including an adjustable height platform and a pad with a clock enabling an athlete to stand on the platform and jump onto the timing pad then immediately jump off the board. The contact time of the athlete on the b... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6517898 | Method of coating The article in accordance with the invention is a corrosion and erosion resistant article having good release characteristics which includes a metal body having a first surface thereon and a base coat adhering to the first surface. The base coat comprises... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6499713 | Portable apparatus for holding an open book An apparatus for holding an associated open book on which some indicia appears which includes apparatus for gripping an associated work surface and apparatus for supporting an associated article on which indicia appears, the apparatus for supporting being... | 12/31/2002 |
