...that a workman who left the soap mixing machine on too long was responsible for making Ivory Soap? He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he threw the mess in a stream. Imagine his dismay when the evidence of his error floated to the surface! Result: Ivory soap, the soap that floats.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7945423 | Method and system for evaluating the efficiency of an air conditioning apparatus The applicant describes a system and methods of calculating the overall operating efficiency of an air conditioning chiller that evaluates efficiency of the component parts of the chiller and generates an overall efficiency based on these component efficiency values... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7857776 | Dynamically adjustable joint extension and flexion device An adjustable orthosis for, among other functions, flexing or extending a users joint, positioning a limb or digit during or after a surgical procedure, correcting foot drop due to soft tissue contraction, and augmenting soft tissue during weight bearing therapies. ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7556429 | Reclosable multi-compartment bag with an integrated pouch A multi compartment reclosable plastic bag including four or more panels sealed together to form at least two bags with each bag having a resealable opening. One of the bags may be smaller than the other(s). The plastic bags further include lips that are adjacent to... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7446906 | Facsimile to E-mail communication system with local interface A fax to E-mail system and related method are shown, whereby a hardcopy document is sent via a fax device to its recipient via electronic mail through a data network (such as the Internet), and is delivered in such a manner that it can be retrieved by the recipient ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7365884 | Facsimile telecommunications system and method A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities, each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines, typically coupled over the switched telephone network. The store and forward facsimiles incl... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7349824 | Method and system for evaluating the efficiency of an air conditioning apparatus The applicant describes a system and methods of calculating the overall operating efficiency of an air conditioning chiller that evaluates efficiency of the component parts of the chiller and generates an overall efficiency based on these component efficiency values... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7330817 | System and methods for employment law compliance, establishment, evaluation and review The present invention is directed to systems and methods for facilitating an employer's compliance with employment laws. A typical system includes a data store for storing compliance information, a processor for supporting compliance functionality and a link to a co... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7202978 | Facsimile telecommunications system and method A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities. The store and forward facilities include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. Subscriber mailboxes are provided as part of th... | 04/10/2007 |