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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6632786 | Attractant scent and solid delivery vehicle and method of manufacture An attractant scent and solid delivery vehicle allows the application of attractant scent or other types of scent using a solid delivery vehicle, from a convenient container similar to that used for underarm deodorant. The attractant scent is typically an... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6543165 | Folding traffic warning device A folding traffic-warning device includes an enclosure and enclosure base define first and second ballast compartments, which may be filed with sand, liquid or other material to provide stability during use. A circuit and a battery holder are carried betw... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6543270 | Auto body dent repair tool A kit of parts for auto body dent repair includes a plurality of tool bodies (11) and a plurality of tips (80). Each tool body includes a rearward shaft (20) and handle (60). The rearward shafts of the various tool bodies include both those with compound ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6536179 | Blocking anchor for attachment of a bridge between adjacent floor joists A blocking anchor (20) allows connection of each end of an engineered or dimensional lumber bridge between first and second parallel joists. Each blocking anchor includes a saddle (22), which cradles the end of the bridge, and a pair of fastening flanges,... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6503176 | Walker device with power assisted lift A walker device (20) includes a frame assembly (30), which supports the user during operation and carries the other assemblies discussed below. Left and right front wheel assemblies (50) include a pivoting fork supporting a wheel, thereby allowing directi... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6425268 | Body piercing jewelry substitute and method of application A body piercing jewelry substitute 10 includes a body 20 having an internal cavity 30. A rim 22 frames the opening 23 to the internal cavity. The rim is positioned on a damp body surface, such as moistened skin or the user's tongue. By creating an area 50... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6413015 | Beaver controlling culvert attachment A beaver controlling culvert attachment prevents beavers from disturbing the flow of water through a culvert. An upstream unit includes a vertical pipe having an upper grate, which prevents the entrance of beavers and debris, while allowing the entrance o... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6405771 | Bicycle cover adapted for use with a vehicle-mounted bicycle rack A bicycle cover 10 is adapted to cover one or more bicycles supported by a rack mounted on the rear of a vehicle. A preferred version of the bicycle cover provides opposed front and rear panels 20, 30 held together by a zipper 120. A pair of handlebar enc... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6393682 | Spring loaded mud flap installation tool A spring loaded mud flap tool (10) includes a hook element (20) carried by one a first of a drive rod (30). The hook end of the hook element is sized to grasp the end of the spring carried within the hanger tube of the mud flap assembly. A handle assembly... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6394092 | Fastening structure adapted for both tracheal and endo-tracheal use A fastening structure is adapted for use with both tracheal and endo-tracheal assisted breathing device. The fastening structure provides a fastening ring and a fastening bracket. The fastening structures are adapted for connection to prior art assisted b... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6383421 | Method of manufacturing a gas burning artificial log from sol-gel compositions An active log 20 includes a body made of porous ceramic material. A channel is defined within the active log, within which is carried a gas tube 40. A gas supply line 60 provides gas to the gas tube 40. Gas exhausted from holes defined in the gas tube mov... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6364289 | Locksmith's wedge for opening vehicle doors A locksmith's wedge for opening vehicle doors includes a tapered lower body and a channelized upper body. The tapered lower body is sized to slide between the outer wiper and outer surface of a vehicle's window, thereby separating the wiper from the windo... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6355262 | Liniment for topical application A liniment is disclosed for use in conjunction with massage or other manual topical application method, and is adapted for any application where massage therapy is used as a part of a medically recommended treatment, particularly where pain management is ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6349559 | Cooler chest with ice-surrounded food compartment A cooler chest with an ice-surrounding food compartment (10) includes an outer container 20 that supports an outer lid (40). An inner container (60) having an inner lid (80) is carried within the outer container (20). In use, an ice storage area is define... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6322179 | Orientation adjustable insulated workpiece for welding An adjustable support carries a workpiece in a manner that allows convenient welding. An enclosure having opposed half-round ends and a rounded half cylinder body defines an insulated workpiece cavity. The enclosure supports a hinged cover having a frame ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6318498 | Collapsible ladder A collapsible ladder provides a plurality of segments, each segment associated with one rung of the ladder. The segments may be folded into a flat or planar configuration, after which each segment may be folded against adjacent segments, thereby forming a... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6318039 | Cornice or crown molding finishing accessory A cornice or crown molding finishing accessory (10) allows creation of a smooth, continuous and aesthetic finish to the joint between first and second molding segments. These molding segments may be oriented to form inside or outside corners. Preferred ex... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6315170 | Device for dispensing granular material A dispensing device is adapted for release of a measured quantity of granular material. A base is generally disk-shaped. A stop is carried by an upper surface of the base, and is adjustably positionable so that when a container to be filled is moved into ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6311879 | Cap storage and bill shape maintenance device A cap storage and bill shape maintenance device (10) is adapted to receive the bills of a plurality of baseball or similar type caps, and to maintain the curvature of the bills of those caps. A main body (20) is formed of substantially mirror image front ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6308954 | Integrated crossword and circle-a-word puzzle An integrated crossword and circle-a-word puzzle includes a number of open spaces defining an interlocking crossword region and a number of preprinted letters which replace the black squares present in traditional crossword puzzles. The crossword region i... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6298993 | Diaper bag A diaper bag (10) provides an enclosure (20) includes a top, bottom, front, back and side panels. The front panel is attached to the side and top panels by a zipper, allowing access to an interior compartment. Two back panel interior compartments (40) are... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6286677 | Coil cap A coil cap cover for a cylindrical coil of aluminum stock provides round portion 20 sized to fit either end of the cylindrical coil of aluminum and a substantially rectangular attached skirt portion 60 which covers an adjacent portion of the cylindrical s... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6284293 | Method for generating oxygenated water An apparatus 10 generates oxygenated water having a significantly reduced oxidation reduction potential (ORP). A carbon filter 100 removes particulate impurities from the water as it comes into the apparatus. A water softener 150 removes minerals from the... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6276306 | Apparatus for recovering hydrocarbons from granular solids An apparatus (10) for recovering hydrocarbons or other volatile material from granular solids includes an infeed conveyor (20) that moves the mud, containing a mixture of particulate solids and hydrocarbons, into the fluid bed (40). The fluid bed fluidize... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6278983 | Automated resource allocation and management system An automated resource allocation and management system moves money between an invested fund and an uninvested fund, where the invested fund is typically invested in the stock market and the uninvested fund is typically held in an interest bearing account.... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6267687 | Golf calculator A golf calculator 10 provides a microcontroller-based circuit comprising a ROM 30 (read-only memory), a RAM 40 (random assess memory), a keypad 50, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or similar display 60 within an enclosure 70. The microcontroller 20 execut... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6263973 | Horseshoe with a plurality of nail hole patterns A horseshoe 10 with a plurality of nail patterns provides opposed mirror-image left and right branches 20, 30 connected by a bridge 40. The bridge is flexible enough that the left and right branches are able to move with respect to each other in response ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6264016 | Mobile power center with self-retracting cord A mobile power center with self-retracting cord includes an enclosure having a mounting surface which is attachable to the bumper of a vehicle and a front surface having a recessed area for attachment of a license plate. Within the enclosure, a reel carri... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6256791 | Photographer's vest with built-in seating and weight bearing structures A photographer's vest with built-in seating and weight bearing structures includes a vest body having front and back panels. The front panel supports a plurality of pockets, including a cargo pocket, utility pocket, lens pocket and side pocket. Adjustable... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6238309 | Break resistant ball bat A break resistant ball bat 10 provides an elongated body 20 that generally provides handle and barrel portions 22, 24, with a transition area 26 between them. Upon impact with a ball, vibration having an outer node 30 and an inner node 32 results. The vib... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6227988 | Batting practice training device A batting practice training device includes a handle which contains a bearing attached to the proximal end of a rope. The distal end of the rope is attached to a ball. A retaining strap is attached to each end of the handle, and wraps about the back of th... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6227517 | Mobile launch support adapted for use with the receiver tube of a trailer hitch Three versions of a mobile launch support are each adapted for use with one or more launching devices which propel clay pigeons into the air for target practice. A preferred version of the invention provides a horizontally oriented insert tube, having a d... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6216407 | Miterless molding corner piece for rounded inside and outside corners A miterless molding corner piece is adaptable for the formation of either rounded inside or outside corners, and may also be adapted for use with cornice, crown, baseboard or other molding types. The corner piece provides a curving segment having either a... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6212707 | Bowed front bathroom vanity system A bowed front bathroom vanity system is supported by a frame having a back and two side elements. A support substrate is supported by the three frame elements, and defines a hole for the sink and plumbing connections. A bowed front apron support bracket p... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6213335 | Stackable container with internal divider A stackable container with internal divider includes a container body having a tapered sidewall and base panel is particularly suitable for use with crushed ice drinks. First and second divider panels are movable between a stacking mode and a use mode. In... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6202635 | Arrow launcher apparatus An arrow launcher apparatus (10) includes a bow attachment assembly (20) which allows attachment to the middle portion of the handle of a bow in a manner that allows adjustment approximately along the axis of the arrow. An elevation adjustment assembly (4... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6189742 | Device for dispensing granular material A dispensing device is adapted for one-handed operation, and for release of a measured quantity of granular material. A base is generally disk-shaped. A stop is carried by an upper surface of the base, and is adjustably positionable so that when a contain... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6185844 | Disposable absorbent shoe insert A pair of disposable absorbent shoe inserts includes first and second inserts, each including a porous upper layer which allows moisture to pass from the user's foot into an absorbent middle layer. A lower surface of the absorbent middle layer is attached... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6182373 | Method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding A method and apparatus for cutting baseboard molding to join two adjacent pieces in an inside comer provides a plate constructed with at least one patterned cutting edge having a contour which conforms to the front face of a baseboard molding. A plate sup... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6173917 | Granular material spreader A granular material spreader is adapted for towing behind a yard tractor. A frame upports an inverted cone which is sized to contain a supply of granular material for distribution. The bin sweep rod is carried adjacent to the inside surface of the cone, a... | 01/16/2001 |
