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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D649342 | Medical supply life box | 11/29/2011 |
| D635456 | Recycle mail pack | 04/05/2011 |
| 7752818 | ACM panel retaining clip and self-adjusting coplanar panel mounting system The present invention provides for a self-leveling structural element in a non-progressive attachment system, a U-shaped retentive clip having a base and two upwardly extending arms that are forced apart by the installation of a self-drilling screw, the novel retent... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7698922 | Permanent invisible magnetic tags with digital data A permanent invisible magnetic marking and positioning system of unfinished ferrous rods, bars, workpieces, and the like. A midpoint, center or other point of the workpiece is automatically located and a high-energy pulse is applied for installing an embedded magnet... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7501957 | Tamperproof bottle locking system The present invention provides for a tamperproof bottle locking system, comprising a flanged outer cap apparatus having a pair of pivoted semicircular arm members that when fully closed beneath the protruding circumferential neck ring of a bottle and locked with a d... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7358656 | Universal cooling points for fluorescent lamps A low-wattage, bi-helically shaped, compact fluorescent lamp, having preferably a wattage rating of preferably 23-watts, to sustain constant luminous output when the lamp is mounted in either in an upright position or mounted lying in the horizontal plane, by the un... | 04/15/2008 |
| D566646 | Universal tool carrier | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354174 | Energy efficient festive lamp The present invention relates to a novel energy saving decorative festive lamp that is ideally suited for use in clubs, restaurants, or decorative applications, where specialized lighting, such as rapid flashing or frequent starts, is required. It may be used with h... | 04/08/2008 |
| D562611 | Thermal carpet | 02/26/2008 |
| D557114 | Snap-up bracket | 12/11/2007 |
| D549399 | Glove on a roll | 08/21/2007 |
| D547569 | Disposable endcap display case | 07/31/2007 |
| 7221504 | In-ground telescope with a stationary primary objective mirror having movable collectors The present invention relates to a novel land based reflecting telescope having a stationary, equatorially mounted, segmented mirror comprised of a plurality of movable mirrored collectors. These movable collectors are arranged in hexagonal groups to form a multiple... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213823 | Two-wheeled riding-board apparatus This novel all-terrain, two-wheeled, riding-board provides a safe operating sport-ride to the user. Two large diameter wheels, one fore and one aft, are provided to improve the safety of this novel riding-board. Each wheel has a resilient elastomeric pneumatic tire ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205712 | Spiral cold cathode fluorescent lamp A light tube for a cold cathode fluorescent lamp includes a light tube body, anode and cathode disposed in the light tube body and an activated gas absorber. The light tube body contains inert gas, mercury substance and a layer of phosphor coating on its inner surfa... | 04/17/2007 |
| D537245 | Belt mounted golf ball holder | 02/27/2007 |
| D536227 | Tree skirt lifter | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172205 | Two-wheeled riding-board apparatus This novel all-terrain, two-wheeled, riding-board provides a safe operating sport-ride to the user. Two large diameter wheels, one fore and one aft, are provided to improve the safety of this novel riding-board. Each wheel has a resilient elastomeric pneumatic tire ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7141922 | Dual spiral fluorescent lamp The present invention discloses a dual spiral fluorescent lamp that is smaller in volume than a conventional one. To provide for a reduced size compact fluorescent lamp, the end portions of the spiral glass tube are anchored into the holes within the cover of a bi-p... | 11/28/2006 |
| D527566 | No spill straw with valve | 09/05/2006 |
| D525786 | Whip tote | 08/01/2006 |
| 7065994 | Magnetic marker for manufacturing processes and identification of finished workpieces A permanent invisible magnetic marking and positioning system of unfinished steel rods, spring steel bars, workpieces, and the like. A midpoint or center of the rod, bar or workpiece is automatically located and a high-energy pulse is applied for an embedded magneti... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7061188 | Instant start electronic ballast with universal AC input voltage The present invention relates to an electronic ballast that energizes fluorescent lamps connected in a parallel configuration. The ballast employs a power factor correcting boost converter that can be used over a wide range of AC line voltages to provide regulated p... | 06/13/2006 |
| D522322 | Safety guard for hedge scissor | 06/06/2006 |
| D520322 | Cutting accessory | 05/09/2006 |
| D519779 | Universal easy pour holder | 05/02/2006 |
| D519715 | Belt mounted passenger safety handle | 05/02/2006 |
| D510232 | Universal easy pour holder | 10/04/2005 |
| 6921373 | Method and apparatus for a peripheral circulation enhancement system The present invention provides an apparatus and method for enhancing the circulation to an extremity of a patient. During the compression phase, the extremity is compressed, pushing out superficial edema as well as emptying the superficial venous tree. The compressi... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6885501 | Compound telescope with a stationary primary objective mirror having movable collectors The present invention relates to a novel land based reflecting telescope having a stationary, equatorially mounted, segmented mirror comprised of a plurality of movable mirrored collectors. These movable collectors are arranged in hexagonal groups to form a multiple... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6869205 | Retrofit fluorescent lamp adaptor A novel fluorescent lamp adaptor that safely converts an existing fluorescent lighting fixture that was designed to hold a “2D” 4-pin series fluorescent lamp to one that uses a “2C” series twin circular fluorescent lamp. The use of a type “2C” fluorescen... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6869553 | Method for forming a precast brick riser A method of manufacturing a prefabricated precast riser module, where the required forms that are used in casting the modules are reusable and need not to be transported to the construction site. Each precast riser assembly is finished having brick facings. Brick fa... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6834879 | Elastomerically isolated tow hitch drawbar A damped drawbar for use in towing a drawn trailer that provides for the attenuation of noise, shock, and vibration that may be conducted into the towing vehicle. The newly designed drawbar uses a resilient elastomer, operating in shear, sandwiched between an outer ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6783135 | Transformable infant transporter An improved lightweight two-wheeled infant conveyance for traveling with a child, that can be stored in a confining area or easily carried on a staircase, escalator, through revolving doors on an airliner or other public transportation. The present invention compris... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6779910 | Fluorescent downlight with optimized distribution A recessed light fixture with body, reflector and electrical box formed as one piece, preferably of a polymeric material. The fixture includes a self-mounting feature and a seal against air infiltration into unconditioned spaces. The reflector has special geometry t... | 08/24/2004 |
| D488865 | Medical tube retainer | 04/20/2004 |
| 6630780 | Dual circular fluorescent lamp An improved dual circular fluorescent lamp having two or more lamp segments nested in an annular fashion to increase the lumen output. Each annulus is arranged concentrically where each annulus resides in an individual plane that is parallel to previous p... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6531824 | Universal electronic plug-in replaceable fluorescent lamp ballast and adapter The present invention relates to a novel energy efficient, universal replaceable electronic ballast, using compatible adapters, for use in fluorescent lighting fixtures and/or table/floor lamps. This novel energy efficient, universal replaceable electroni... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6526793 | Magnetic marking and positioning system for unfinished metal bars A permanent invisible magnetic marking and positioning system of cylindrical metal steel rods. To accurately locate the physical midpoint of the rod-to-be-cut, a novel head centering and positioning mechanism automatically sets the midpoint distance for e... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6494730 | Lamp socket locking insert in combination with a medium screw lamp base An apparatus that prevents the interchange or replacement of an expensive compact fluorescent lamp with a standard inexpensive incandescent bulb to diminish thefts of the more expensive lamp, by using a locking lamp socket insert in combination with newly... | 12/17/2002 |
