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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D659926 | Mop bucket | 05/15/2012 |
| 8161857 | Blind and shade cutting center for cutting two different window covering products A sizing center for and a method of sizing different styles of window coverings includes at least two sizing mechanisms disposed on a sizing center in which each sizing mechanism is adapted to size a different style of window covering. Each window covering includes ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147174 | Spade bit The drill bit comprises a cutting blade formed at one end of a shank. The cutting blade has a pair of cutting shoulders that extend inwardly from the outer sides of the blade toward the bit axis. A tip having converging sides that create a point extends from the sho... | 04/03/2012 |
| D655875 | Mop | 03/13/2012 |
| D655322 | Machine for cutting a window covering | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122792 | Self-adjusting locking pliers The self-adjusting locking pliers include a fixed assembly having a fixed jaw supported at one end. A moveable jaw is pivotably supported on the fixed assembly at a slidable pivot connection. The slidable pivot connection includes a pawl provided with teeth. A rack ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8109527 | Medical cart and keyboard tray A medical cart comprising a base is supported on wheels. A first arm is supported on a track for linear movement in a first direction that supports a first platform. The arm also supports a second platform that is mounted for linear movement in a second direction su... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109526 | Convertible A-frame cart A cart comprises a first pillar that is mounted on a platform and defines first and second load supporting surfaces. A second pillar is mounted on the platform defining a third and fourth load supporting surfaces. The first and third load supporting surfaces are cop... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8087445 | Spring motor and window covering The lift motor comprises at least one motor unit releasably connected to at least one spool unit. The spool unit comprises a spool for winding a cord and a gear operatively connected to the spool. The motor unit comprises a spring motor having a gear for engaging th... | 01/03/2012 |
| D651060 | Locking pliers jaw | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074340 | Increased and variable force and multi-speed clamps A method of operating a clamp (100) that includes a first clamping jaw (102), a support element (104) to which the first clamping jaw is attached and a trigger handle (118) pivotably mounted to a clamp body (112). The method includ... | 12/13/2011 |
| D650540 | Mop | 12/13/2011 |
| D650271 | Package for a window covering | 12/13/2011 |
| D650270 | Package for a window covering | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070398 | Multi-blade self feed bit A shank that has one end adapted to be connected to a chuck of a rotary tool. The opposite end of the shank supports a cutting head having a series of teeth formed on the edge thereof for cutting the periphery of the hole. A screw tip may be provided for feeding the... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8070397 | Self feed bit The self feeding drill bit comprises a shank that has one end adapted to be connected to a chuck of a rotary tool such as a drill or power driver. The opposite end of the shank supports a cutting member where the cutting member is a cup shaped member having a series... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8070181 | Convertible cart The convertible cart comprises a first platform and a platform assembly. The platform assembly comprises a second platform and a third platform and is pivotably connected to the first platform. The platform assembly moves between a first position where the second pl... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8069984 | Bit holder A bit holder comprises a body defining at least one cavity. The cavity includes a first pathway for receiving a bit and a second pathway for holding a bit. The first and second pathways intersect to define an open area between the first pathway and the second pathwa... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8069983 | Package for a saw blade A package for a saw blade comprises a housing defining a space for receiving a saw blade. A first cover is attached to the housing at a hinge, and is pivoted at the hinge so as to overlay the saw blade and retain the saw blade in the housing. The cover is dimensione... | 12/06/2011 |
| D650142 | Technology cart | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066144 | Waste can A waste can comprises a receptacle having a rim with at least one bag lock located on the rim. The bag lock has a first portion defining a cavity and a second portion movable with respect to the first portion between a first position where it is locked to the first ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8065861 | Blind packaging The hardware for mounting the blinds is located in the head rail such that it does not interfere with the cutting operation but remains with the blind after the blind is cut-to-size. The hardware overlaps with a blind component and the hardware may include a mountin... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8056451 | Locking pliers The pliers comprise a fixed assembly and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed, locked position. A movable pivot connects the second jaw to the fixed assembly such that the movable pivot can move relative to the fixed a... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8047101 | Wrench A wrench comprises a handle connected to a housing. A socket is rotatably supported in the housing for ratcheting movement relative to the housing. A retaining member releasably secures a device in the socket. A retainer is supported on the housing and is movable be... | 11/01/2011 |
| D646772 | Air freshener | 10/11/2011 |
| 8016276 | Incremental gear for bar clamp The invention relates to a clamping and/or spreading tool having a stationary jaw and a support to which the stationary jaw is fixedly connected. A push or pull rod is slideably supported on the support and a movable jaw is fixedly arranged on the push or pull rod, ... | 09/13/2011 |
| D644097 | Curtain rod package | 08/30/2011 |
| 8001911 | Shelving unit A shelf is connected to risers that are interference fit together to achieve a clamping effect between the shelves and the risers. Each shelf may comprise a plastic shelf portion and at least one reinforcement portion secured to the plastic shelf portion to reinforc... | 08/23/2011 |
| D643669 | Cooler | 08/23/2011 |
| 7987754 | Window covering sizing method and apparatus A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985068 | Gas appliance A coupling for attaching a canister to an appliance comprises a first connector on the canister comprising screw threads and a groove and a second connector on the appliance that comprises a slip ring. The slip ring retains the canister on the appliance. An applianc... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7984895 | Clamp with a swiveling jaw A jaw assembly for a clamp is provided that comprises a jaw body having a jaw rotatably mounted on the jaw body. A locking member is movable between a first position where the jaw is locked relative to the jaw body and a second position where the jaw is unlocked rel... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7984743 | Shade construction A shade comprises a head rail that supports the lift cords for a shade panel. The shade panel includes a plurality of cells secured to one another. A bottom rail is secured to the lower edge of the panel and to which the lift cords are connected for raising and lowe... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7971940 | Wheel design Embodiments of the present invention are directed at least to a plastic wheel, methods of making a plastic wheel and a waste receptacle. The wheel has a wheel body and a hub. The hub has an outer wall, an inner wall and a central bore orientated along an axis that t... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7971745 | Smoker's station A disposal unit for discarded smoking products has, a lower tubular section mounted on a base, an upper tubular section with an interior partition to form a closed-bottom receptacle for the discarded smoking products, a removable cap covering an open end of the uppe... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967601 | Safety mechanism for a torch A device for creating an electrical potential, such as a piezoelectric igniter, is connected to a conductor that conducts current to a burn tube to create a spark that ignites the fuel in the burn tube. In one embodiment a gap is formed in the conductor. An insulato... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7966738 | Laser guide A laser guide for rotating tools comprises a first housing portion and a second housing portion. A seal is provided between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A lens is located in the first housing portion or second housing portion. A seal is ... | 06/28/2011 |
| D640568 | Package and a window covering | 06/28/2011 |
| D640567 | Package and a window covering | 06/28/2011 |
| D640436 | A-frame cart | 06/21/2011 |
