"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7722369 | Lock for serial bus connector plugs Lock devices for installation on a serial bus male connector plug that prevent access to, and connection of the plug to other devices, such as memory storage devices, have a housing with a receptacle which is installed onto the serial bus male connector plug to cove... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7302728 | Cleaning implement for golfers Cleaning implements for golfers comprise towels and gloves including abrasive portions for removal of dirt, grass, grass stains, and scuff marks from golf balls, golf clubs, and other golfing equipment. There is disclosed a towel which may include a pocket portion p... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302824 | Portable press system for repairing automotive components A system for pushing or punching out deformations in automotive components. The system consists of a support frame, a top rail on a support frame, a hydraulic press that may be suspended at any point along the top rail of a support frame, a mounting surface and a to... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7178857 | Camping system with cargo capacity A camping system convertible between a transporting configuration and a camping configuration. The system includes a large storage compartment to allow storage of large items such as all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and other large items even when in the ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7137727 | Electrical track lighting system An electrical track lighting system. The track lighting system includes a bendable track that includes a foamed adhesive strip on the upper surface separating two conductor rails. The track is cut to length and secured to the desired surface by the adhesive strip. L... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7104107 | Portable press system for repairing automotive bumpers A system for pushing or punching out deformations in automotive bumpers while removed from the vehicle body. The system consists of a support frame, a top rail on a support frame, a hydraulic press that may be suspended at any point along the top rail of a support f... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6976757 | Invisible multifocal sunglasses Invisible bifocal sunglasses. The sunglasses include a hard mirror coating to disguise the different focal powers of the sunglasses. The bifocal sunglasses also include a bifocal region that is molded within the main lens blank of the sunglasses. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6947959 | Digital media asset management system and process An application for managing digital assets regardless of type or format. The application allows assets to be check-in, either on an individual asset basis or on a group basis, and check-out. Information regarding assets is stored in a data-base to enable searching f... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6945550 | Securing device for receiver hitch assemblies A spring nut assembly is inserted within the internal cavity of a shank tube until the nut is aligned with opposing side holes in the side walls of the shank tube. The spring maintains the nut in alignment with the opposing side walls. A hitch pin including a thread... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932473 | Invisible multifocal lens Invisible bifocal sunglasses. The sunglasses include a hard mirror coating to disguise the different focal powers of the sunglasses. The bifocal sunglasses also include a bifocal region that is molded within the main lens blank of the sunglasses. ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6910609 | Equipment transportation system A carrier system for transporting equipment, such as bicycles. The carrier of a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a spine member that is capable of having equipment mounting hardware attached to it. This equipment mounting hardware includes a pl... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6789273 | Protective eyewear systems and methods Multifunctional protective eyewear that includes two or more lens assemblies that are quickly interchangeable to suit various environmental and situational conditions. The eyewear has particular applicability for tactical and ballistic use as well as motor sports, a... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6633666 | Process and system for defining and visually depicting colors from the components of arbitrary color models A process and system for depicting a combination of process colors and spot colors on a radiant light source such as a computer monitor screen. The invention provides a user-definable "meta-ink" color which is made up of the components of the process colo... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6213539 | Equipment transportation system A carrier system for transporting equipment, such as bicycles. The carrier of a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a partial enclosed compartment having a substantially oval shape. Two opposing lid members are pivotally mounted on each... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6098980 | Puzzle with story board The present invention provides a combination puzzle and associated information, such as a story. The present invention includes a story board on which a story or other information is presented. Puzzle pieces are assembled on the story board over the story... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6042175 | Equipment trailer A trailer for transporting equipment, such as bicycles. The trailer of a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a partial enclosed body having a substantially oval shape. Two opposing hatch lid members are pivotally mounted on each end of ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5907704 | Hierarchical encapsulation of instantiated objects in a multimedia authoring system including internet accessible objects An application development system, optimized for authoring multimedia titles, enables its users to create selectively reusable object containers merely by defining links among instantiated objects. Employing a technique known as Hierarchical Encapsulation... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5429418 | Child safety restraint system and method therefore A safety restraint system having a body component including a head opening for insertion over the head of a child and a belt which buckles around the lower rib cage of the child to secure the safety restraint system on the child. The safety restraint syst... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5377951 | Adjustable computer workstation assembly and method therefore A workstation assembly which includes an underdesk monitor support assembly and an underdesk keyboard support assembly. The monitor support assembly and the keyboard support assembly can both be individually adjusted vertically, angularly, and horizontall... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5367927 | Motorcycle clutch assembly removal tool and method therefor A clutch removal tool formed of an elongated member having a center portion with opposing semi-circular portions. A hole is formed in this center portion for engaging over the pushrod adjusting screw of a motorcycle clutch assembly. The clutch removal too... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5346079 | Data storage media carousel A rotatable carousel for storing a variety of rear suspended data storage media holders. This carousel includes a base unit having a base member rotatably affixed thereto. A plurality of modular compartment units are securely stacked ont top of one anothe... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5335605 | Decorative panel construction for office furniture Support members for office furniture. The present disclosure provides structural panels having smooth interior surfaces and support ribs affixed to their exterior surfaces. A decorative panel having a smooth exterior surfaces is mounted over the structura... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5294087 | Adjustable keyboard holder for computer workstation An adjustable keyboard holder. The present invention provides a keyboard holder that is infinitely adjustable both angularly and vertically. The keyboard holder includes a locking apparatus that allows ease of adjustment as well as restraining the keyboar... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5292010 | Data storage media holder system and method therefore A media holder for securely holding various sizes of data storage media in a single holder. The media holder includes a rear wall, bottom surface and a plurality of spaced parallel flange portions extend inwardly from the rear wall and bottom surface to f... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5288107 | Multiple information field label The present invention provides a label having multiple information fields. The label includes two substantially parallel vertical columns. Each of the vertical columns is divided into at least two cells. The upper and lower cells of the first vertical col... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5286103 | Mobile cart for transporting tape cartridge storage packs and method therefore A carousel cart for efficiently transporting tape cartridge packs. A wheeled cart includes a rotatable housing unit. The housing unit includes a plurality of peripheral recesses. Engaging members extend angularly upward and outward from the rear wall of e... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5265739 | Double density storage rack system for data tape cartridges A storage rack system for providing high density storage of data cartridges. The storage rack system includes high density center racks having storage capability on opposing sides of the racks. Movable racks having upper rollers recessed below the plane o... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5255757 | Collapsible ladder The present invention provides a portable collapsible ladder that is easily secured onto a vehicle or structure mounted on a vehicle, such as a roof-top rack, to provide ease of access to the upper portion of the vehicle. The ladder of the present inventi... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5226549 | Cartridge protector for sliding rack storage systems and method therefore A safety device for storage rack systems to sweep tape cartridges out of the path of movement of a sliding rack and to at least partially absorb the impact of the striking the tape cartridges. Protective members are mounted on the sides of each of the sli... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5199773 | Desk type work station A desk type work station having a top panel portion having an opening covered by a movable cover and supported by a pair of laterally spaced apart pedestals is provided with structure so that a keyboard and a CRT monitor may be stored out of sight beneath... | 04/06/1993 |