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Patent No. 6711769

Pillow with retractable umbrella

A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.

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Attorney: Ward; Robert J.


Number of patents: 23
Last date: January 10, 2012

NumberTitleIssue Date
8094563Method and system for integration of trunking and conventional land mobile radio systems
An integrated Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system enables communication between a trunking land mobile radio (trunking LMR) system and a conventional land mobile radio (conventional LMR) system. The trunking LMR system includes a trunking site controller including a firs...
01/10/2012
8066730Medical dilator system or dilator device
A medical dilating system and method are provided that include a dilator device having an elongated shape with an exterior surface, a first end and a second end. The first end of the dilator device includes a tapered tip configured to penetrate and provide an openin...
11/29/2011
8059574Method and system for peer-to-peer communication among sites
A method and system for peer-to-peer communication among a plurality of sites in a land mobile radio (LMR) system. The sites are interconnected by a data network, such as an IP network. Each site transmits a periodic broadcast message, which includes the identity of...
11/15/2011
D648021Medical dilator
11/01/2011
7621540Heeling apparatus and method
A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or sli...
11/24/2009
7610972Motorized transportation apparatus and method
An exemplary motorized personal transportation apparatus is provided that may include a motorized heeling apparatus, a motorized heel bracket or a motorized wheel assembly. The motorized heeling apparatus may include a heeling apparatus and an electric motor mounted...
11/03/2009
7342584Method and computer program for implementing interactive bargraphs of any shape or design on a graphical user interface
A method and computer program are provided for implementing an interactive bargraph that includes associating an interactive bargraph with an independent touch map image having a plurality of pixel values, displaying the interactive bargraph, determining a current l...
03/11/2008
7331308Collapsible game feeder
An exemplary collapsible game feeder and method are provided. In one embodiment, the collapsible game feeder includes a collapsible container and a dispensing device. The collapsible container may receive and store feed and release feed to the dispensing device for ...
02/19/2008
7165774External wheeled heeling apparatus and method
An external wheeled heeling apparatus for walking and running and transitioning to rolling on a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a sole having a forefoot, an arch and a heel portion provided with a first side of the heel portion and a second side of the h...
01/23/2007
7165773Heeling apparatus and method
A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or sli...
01/23/2007
7063336External wheeled heeling apparatus and method
An external wheeled heeling apparatus for walking and running and transitioning to rolling on a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a sole having a forefoot, an arch and a heel portion provided with a first side of the heel portion and a second side of the h...
06/20/2006
7032330Grind rail apparatus
A grind rail apparatus coupleable to an underside of a footwear for grinding is provided. The grind rail apparatus includes a body having an upper side and a lower side, the upper side of the body coupled to the underside of the footwear. The grind rail apparatus al...
04/25/2006
7014726Rock laminate
A rock laminate has been provided that includes a layer of rock and a flexible layer. The layer of rock has a plurality of pores that can receive fluid. The flexible layer is positioned above the layer of rock and has a portion which extends into the pores of the la...
03/21/2006
6979003Heeling apparatus and method
A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or sli...
12/27/2005
6969114Total spinal support
A support device for use in supporting a user's spine while in a seated position, including lower, top and intermediate sections merged smoothly in a rigid piece. The device extends the entire length of the user's spine from occipital region to coccyx, and includes ...
11/29/2005
6848201Shock absorption system for a sole
A shock absorption system for a sole of a footwear is provided that includes an inner and outer absorption chamber and a central absorption member. The outer absorption chamber defines a passageway operative to retain a fluid. The outer absorption chamber has an upp...
02/01/2005
6746026Heeling apparatus and method
A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or sli...
06/08/2004
6739602Heeling apparatus and method
A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or sli...
05/25/2004
6698769Multi-wheel heeling apparatus
A multi-wheel heeling apparatus is provided. The multi-wheel heeling apparatus has a sole with a first opening formed in a heel portion of the sole and a second opening in the sole formed adjacent the first opening. The multi-wheel heeling apparatus inclu...
03/02/2004
6662951Process for extracting and purifying naturally occurring zeolite
A process for extracting and purifying naturally occurring zeolite from ores in the presence of other mineral phases by using mechanical dispersion and differential suspension to remove a majority of the clay content of the ore. The process continues by r...
12/16/2003
6521104Configurable vacuum system and method
An exemplary configurable vacuum system and method are provided for use in coating or plating that provides the capability to handle substrates of significantly different shapes and sizes. The configurable vacuum system includes a vacuum table assembly an...
02/18/2003
6450509Heeling apparatus and method
A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to ...
09/17/2002
6406038Heeling apparatus and method
A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to ...
06/18/2002
 
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