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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7543790 | Multiple configuration portable easel Improved portable easel (10) comprising two functional sections, base (12) and arm holder (16) fastened together with locking hinge mechanism (14) formed by adjustable clutches (14A,14B). The arm holder comprises a plurality... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7494803 | Bio-composting domestic waste treatment apparatus An apparatus for bio-composting domestic waste from residential dwellings, comprised of a tank, a multi-chambered liner and a separator. Domestic waste influent enters one end of a sluice, which has ribs on its surface directing the influent onto the upper section o... | 02/24/2009 |
| D578030 | EAS tag with lanyard | 10/07/2008 |
| 7383981 | Multiple indicator means for receptacle An indicator apparatus for a receptacle comprises a first indicator and a second indicator, the first indicator and the second indicator mounted to the receptacle in an adjacent relationship. Each one of the indicators is rotatable between an up position and a down ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380295 | Bridge bed between adjacent seats A bed for use with two adjacent seats separated from each other so that a gap is defined therebetween, which may include adjacent seats within or outside of a vehicle. The bed comprises a body comprising a first end disposed on one of the passenger seats and a secon... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7277064 | Satellite dish facade with magnet A facade or cover for a satellite dish has a magnet or magnetic base by which the facade is removably attachable to the parabolic structure of the satellite dish. The magnet or magnetic base is magnetically attracted to the metal composition of the parabolic structu... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7211011 | Arrow with chemical light source A nock or an arrow having a nock with a chemical light source allows an archer or hunter to more easily locate and retrieve an arrow that has been shot from a bow. The nock is inserted into an arrow, wherein the nock comprises a body having an end for receiving a bo... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7104222 | Rolling pet toy A toy is provided that includes a clear plastic ball to be readily movable along a supportive surface, such as the ground. Within the ball there is located a motorized character assembly. The character assembly has an upper housing cover in the form of a mouse or ot... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7096102 | Motor vehicle license plate with integral wireless tracking and data dissemination device An apparatus that provides for the wireless receiving, storing and dissemination of digital data as part of a motor vehicle license plate is disclosed. The apparatus allows for the querying of data typically associated with driving privileges, such as social securit... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7063677 | Pneumatic lumbar support and method for developing improved lower back range of motion A portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support is provided having a back section and a leg section adjacent to the back section. A first bladder in the back section inflates to support said user's torso. A second bladder in the leg section supports the user's le... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047992 | Lawn chair screen and cover The lawn chair screen and cover is an enclosure system for lawn or folding chairs to protect the occupant from flying insects. The lawn chair screen and cover is made of fabric mesh and supported by a frame structure that may connect to the chair by rope, hook and l... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044531 | Cover for automobile visor A cover for an automobile sun visor comprises a front panel, a rear panel, a top margin or a lower margin, at least one aperture, and a seam. The cover is slidably placed onto a visor, and covers warning labels, protects the fabric from dust, dirt and other marring ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032541 | Pet chew toy for holding consumable treats A pet chew toy for holding consumable treats comprises a body member having a plurality or ribs and a plurality of interstitial spaces formed between the ribs. The ribs and spaces cooperatively act to impinge a treat or treats inserted therein. The ribs and spaces m... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025879 | Rainwater collection apparatus and pumping system A rainwater collection apparatus stores rainwater until required, and includes at least one outlet for exporting rainwater. The outlet or outlets include ball-valve assemblies and levers for opening and closing the outlets, and couplers for attachment to a garden ho... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021782 | Illuminated safety apparatus and base A safety apparatus having a base, a wand coupled to the base, and an illumination source retained by the wand. The base may include a recess to retain the illumination source, or an additional illumination source. The base may also include a port and a hollow interi... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7010889 | Riser support clamp for pipe riser or conduit A riser clamp mateable with a riser, wherein the riser clamp supports a column of the riser as material passes therein, and the riser clamp further covers or seals the opening in the partition formed through which the riser passes. The riser clamp comprises a pair o... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6983921 | Rolling christmas tree stand A Christmas tree stand is provided with integral, adjustable, and lockable rolling casters. A series of thumb operated bolts hold the tree and a central reservoir to hold water to help the tree remain green. A series of four or five casters are provided around the b... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6978723 | Modular picnic table A picnic table system is provided that is modular in design for ease of storage out of inclement weather when not in use. A bench assembly sits atop two pedestal-type legs and the table top and is supported by the upper portion of the pedestal legs. Both the top and... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6957716 | Emergency stairway escape apparatus for wheelchairs An emergency stairway escape apparatus permitting wheelchairs to egress a multi-story building via a stairway comprises a ramp platform of sufficient width to cover at least half of each stair tread and of sufficient length to span from an upper landing to a lower l... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6948405 | Low profile ratchet wrench An improved low profile ratchet wrench comprising a rotatable head and a handle, wherein a lever projecting from the free end of the handle permits selective adjustment of the unidirectional rotation of the ratchet wrench. The lever eccentrically rotates so as to ur... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941592 | Bathing aid A bath tub bathing aid includes a guide rail affixed to the bath tub and projecting beyond the perimeter of the tub substantially perpendicular thereto. The guide rail is affixed to the bath tub via mounting arms. The externally projected portion of the guide rail i... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939022 | Illumination means for a chainsaw An illumination means for a chainsaw is a light source generated for providing a focused beam at the bar and chain of a chainsaw. Illumination means is positioned at the front of the housing of a chainsaw. Illumination means may be integrally incorporated therein or... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6934988 | Therapeutic table A therapeutic table having rotatable breast recesses is a massage table with special recessed areas or “pockets” to accommodate and support a woman's breasts when she is lying face down. Two recessed pockets are provided only on one side of a panel that is situa... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932595 | Safety cover for burner dials of a kitchen stove A safety cover for burner dials of a stove is an apparatus that covers front-mounted control knobs or dials on stoves. The safety cover takes the shape of an elongated compartment that spans the width of the stove. The compartment is hinged along the bottom and conn... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6917797 | Personal signal transmission and tracking system for locating individuals A personal safety signaling apparatus is provided for communicating the presence of an emergency to a monitoring station. The monitoring station then triangulates the location of the emergency signal and alerts an emergency response vehicle. ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913304 | Dual-compartment storage apparatus for a truck bed with receiving zone for bi-wheeled vehicle and collapsible ramp stowed in ramp storage compartment A dual-compartment storage apparatus is a toolbox system for pickup trucks with a recessed receiving zone in the middle, wherein a wheel of a motorcycle to fit into the receiving zone and allows the entire motorcycle to fit in into the truck bed. Additionally, the t... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905290 | Hand rasp with groove blade and adjustable guide for scoring construction material An improved hand rasp comprises a planar plate with an anterior surface and an opposing posterior surface. An ergonomic handle is affixed to the anterior surface of the plate. A groove blade is removably affixed to the posterior surface of the plate by attachment me... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6904773 | Knitting needle and storage container combination A combination knitting needle and storage container is a set of knitting needles which are stored inside of one another by nesting of subsequently smaller needles within the larger needles, and intended to aid in the storage of knitting needles as well as reduce sto... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6905283 | Energy absorbing safety barrier system and method An energy absorbing safety barrier system comprising a plurality of plates and a plurality of fins affixed to the plates. The plates are affixed to a stationary object, such as a retaining wall on a motor racing track, via mechanical fasteners. The fins are equidist... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902447 | Rotary wind-powered propulsion system for boats A propulsion drive system for boats that is operated by wind power is disclosed. Upon initial observation of a boat equipped with the invention, it looks like a conventional boat. However, after closer inspection, it can be seen that a mast located at the rear of th... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899644 | Reusable golf tee with bi-directionally pivotal head A reusable golf tee having a bidirectionally pivotal head comprises a head member, a peg member and pivot means coupling the head member and peg member. The head member includes a concave perch for nesting a golf ball thereon for tee shots. The head member further i... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6886703 | Vertically extendable work bucket apparatus A vertically adjustable work bucket apparatus includes a shell and a container, wherein the container is vertically adjustable within the shell. The shell includes a plurality of furrow series, wherein the furrows series each have a plurality of furrows, along the i... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6874265 | Fingerprint safety lock for firearms A locking system for firearms that utilizes an owner's fingerprint to lock and unlock it is disclosed. Upon initial observation of the invention, it appears like a conventional fire arm lock that goes around the trigger and immobilizes it. Fingerprint sensors are pr... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6854419 | Adjustable height pet feeder An adjustable height pet feeder comprises a dish element detachably removable from a base element. The dish element includes a pair of incurvate cups for receiving pet food and water. The dish element is adjustable about the base element via shim elements or toothed... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6851132 | Cushioned bed pan A padded seat is provided, similar to a toilet seat, that is attached or clipped to a conventional bedpan. Friction fit snaps are provided for attaching the padded cushion to a bedpan. The snap on/snap off design extends the versatility of existing bedpans while rem... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6846244 | Method of playing a game with a telescopic putter mounted to headband A telescopic putter mounted to a headband is a novelty game that mimics the game of golf. It is played indoors with a lightweight plastic ball and a cup resting on the floor. The game follows the general rules of putt-putt golf, except for the rule that the player m... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6839982 | Dryer and atomized medicinal liquid apparatus for feet with shoe drying attachment A combination dryer and atomized medicinal liquid apparatus and shoe or boot drying attachment, wherein the apparatus accommodates the placement of a shoe and/or boot drying attachment on an upper surface thereon. The attachment rests upon the upper surface of the d... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6837383 | Tool organizer mounted to a vehicle lift rack A vehicle lift rack is provided as a mounted tool organizer for use with a conventional vehicle lift rack of a type having rack arms. A pair of support hooks, for grasping the rack arm in a manner that allows a containment volume to be supported through gravity impi... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6825427 | Electrical interrupt switch An electrical circuit interrupter for a conventional electrical plug is provided that be mounted on a wall electrical socket or on the plug itself. Adaptable to either 2-prong or 3-prong electrical plugs, a toggle switch either turns on or off the circuit from the p... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6817743 | Vehicle wheel illumination system A vehicle wheel illumination system is a device having four separate light assemblies that are affixed above a tire and within the wheel well above the respective tire. Each light assembly includes a housing formed from a base, a wall and a cap that is removable. Th... | 11/16/2004 |
