Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181515 | Fluid level indicator strip A fluid level indicator strip measures the level of water in a closed receptacle containing a volume of fluid within an impermeable liner. The strip is a flexible, thin and impermeable elongate strip having a first pressure sensing part disposed vertically within th... | 05/22/2012 |
| D659233 | Campfire chimney | 05/08/2012 |
| D658962 | Multi-purpose utility tool for hockey equipment | 05/08/2012 |
| 8156879 | Sailing craft comprising a tilting rigid sail system A sailing craft propelled by a tilting sail system comprising an aerofoil sail capable of omni-directional attitude for wind propulsion. The sail is fixed to the craft in such a manner as to permit omni-directional attitude. Sail control means allows the sail placem... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8152747 | Spinal and upper cervical impulse treatment and device The current invention is a spinal and upper cervical impulse treatment device and controller, which delivers multiple impulses of variable frequency and variable force in a linear direction, as well as rotational forces, for patient treatment. Known chiropractic imp... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8142265 | Motorized air vent A motorized air register, air diffuser or vent for HVAC systems in commercial and residential applications comprises a supporting frame abutting a floor, wall or ceiling and a second depending frame for enclosing a damper. The damper is motor driven from a first ful... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8138723 | Remote battery charging system with dynamic voltage adjustment and method of use In a remote battery charging system comprising a charging circuit there is always a voltage loss due to inherent resistances in the system from such things as connectors and conductors. These resistances create voltages losses in the system such that charging time a... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8125186 | Graphic state of charge indicator for a battery charging system and method of use A graphic state of battery charge indicator is used to provide the user with a visual indication of state of battery charge, magnitude of current flow and direction of current flow by using displays such as multi-segment LCD or LED displays in the shape of a battery... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8122641 | Watering device for plant irrigation A plant watering device comprises a pair of water absorbent shells made from natural coconut husks. Cotton pads are placed between the shells for further water storage and slow persistent release. An amount of plant nutrient and water filtering carbon material is pl... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8077059 | Database adapter for relational datasets The invention is a database adapter providing improved methods for storing and retrieving relational data. Suitable source data is structured as a table with a fixed number of columns of predetermined types and a variable number of rows. The invention reduces the sp... | 12/13/2011 |
| D644389 | Compost collection bin | 08/30/2011 |
| 7972672 | Laminated anti-fatigue area rug and method of manufacture A laminated anti-fatigue area rug comprises a bottom laminate of anti-fatigue material being rubber or vinyl having anti-slip properties for stability, a top laminate of cork with an upper wearing surface having a polyurethane coating and a middle bonding laminate o... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7946049 | Deck spacing tool A tool for use in spacing deck boards on typically framed deck structures that is in the form of a cylindrical arm with a ½″ eye located at one end. The arm is the thickness of a desired gap between spaced decking and the eye attaches to a drills handle assembly ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7944662 | Multi-battery system for high voltage applications with proportional power sharing A multi-battery system comprises a circuit having a circuit positive terminal and a circuit negative terminal. At least two batteries are provided to combine to deliver required system power. The batteries are connected to a protection circuit, an energy storage dev... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7941561 | System and method for communications over a computer network A system and method for formatted inter-node communications over a computer network comprises a transmitting node transmitting a message in a format acceptable to the receiving node. Message templates are created by the receiving node and then stored in a repository... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7917990 | Apparatus for duct cleaning A duct cleaning apparatus for cleaning ventilation ducts in a household environment comprises a typical household or light industrial vacuum cleaning having a sealed container, a blower having suction and exhaust, a first flexible hose attached to the suction port a... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7913331 | Integrated domestic utility system An integrated domestic utility system is used to recycle grey water in a domestic house as a means to divert treated potable water away from non-potable uses, and in particular, toilet flushing. The system comprises a rainwater tank for storing rainwater collected f... | 03/29/2011 |
| D634018 | Fabric teething implement | 03/08/2011 |
| 7895041 | Text to speech interactive voice response system A text to speech interactive voice response system is operable within a personal computer having a processor, data storage means and an operating system. The system comprises an input subsystem for receiving a text data stream from a source device in a predetermined... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7862525 | Automated therapy device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage and method for use An automated massage device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage for use on CP patients comprises at least one inflatable bladder with inflation means adapted to provide compressive forces against the body to stimulate smooth muscles in a controlled manner. The ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7850624 | Muscle thickness sensor A muscle thickness sensor for measuring muscle thickness over a bone structure having a resilient frame placed over the muscle of interest and compressible material within the frame to sense muscle contractions. The compressible material is strain sensitive and gene... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7838169 | Fuel cell cathode flow field A fuel cell cathode flow field has multiple channels each with a cross-sectional area that varies along the length of the channel such that oxygen availability at every lengthwise position along the channel is kept substantially constant for a given channel length a... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7770601 | Magnetic valve cap for the valve stem of a pneumatic tire A magnetic dust cap for a pneumatic tire comprising an external valve stem having a threaded top portion having a width, a length, a top end and a bottom end and a rubberized bottom portion having a width and a top end. The magnetic dust cap comprises a body for cap... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7757589 | Multi-bit, dual-mode screwdriver for either manual or powered actuation A dual-mode screwdriver has a manual and powered actuation mode achieved by inverting the screwdriver body. The screwdriver has a driveshaft having two ends each adapted for receiving the shank of a screwdriver bit. The body contains a plurality of slots for storing... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7750805 | Apparatus for retrofitting automatic irrigation systems for animal and human deterrent control An apparatus for retrofitting automatic irrigation systems for animal and human deterrent control comprises at least one motion detector for placement within a bordered zone monitored for trespassers. The motion detector is adapted to detect a body entering said bor... | 07/06/2010 |
| D618147 | Automobile rear view mirror assembly with camera system and retractable GPS display | 06/22/2010 |
| 7645347 | Mobile chemical mixing and injection unit and method for using the same A mobile chemical mixing and injection unit adapted for use during the extraction of an oil/water/sand slurry from an oil field storage tank wherein said tank has a body of accumulated sand therein. The unit comprises a motorized truck body having a flat bed with a ... | 01/12/2010 |
| D607761 | Electronic apparatus for sensing and indicating the vertical or horizontal position of a flat surface | 01/12/2010 |
| 7584979 | Powered retractable motorcycle stand A powered retractable motorcycle stand is disclosed having a stationary upper assembly mounted to a motorcycle and a moving lower assembly for ground contact. The stationary assembly includes a horizontal driven shaft coupled to an electric motor coupled. Gear reduc... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7434788 | Pest deterrent fence A pest deterrent fence is used to deter slugs and snails and similar animals from gaining access to gardens. The fence comprises vertically oriented first and second conductive surfaces that are generally metallic mesh. The conductive surfaces separated by a polyvin... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431362 | Carton holder A carton holder is adapted to hold a generally square carton and comprises a bottom sleeve adapted to accept the flat bottom surface of the carton; a top grasping member adapted to exert compressive forces against the outside surface of the carton to firmly holding ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 6943686 | Adjustable alarm device for sliding doors and windows An adjustable alarm device for windows and doors is installed between the door or window frame and the door or window sash. The longitudinal axis of the alarm device is preferably horizontal. When engaged, movement of the door or window in an open direction will act... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935261 | Apparatus for body motion steering control for water craft An apparatus for steering control of water craft by operator body motion commands. The craft is powered by an outboard motor having a first vertical axis. The water craft has a swivel seat co-axially mounted to first and second swivel bodies permitting rotation of t... | 08/30/2005 |
