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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120066945 | ADVERTISING DISPLAY AND METHOD A poster clamp comprising first and second members, the members comprising first and second gripping surfaces, respectively, for gripping opposing sides of a poster or a like, and a poster mounting system comprising a hoarding and a plurality of such clamps, and a wire ... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120042861 | ARCHERY BOW IN-LINE CABLE GUARD AND METHODS An archery bow cable guard includes a base portion and first and second cable rollers. The base portion is configured to mount to a riser of an archery bow. The first and second cable rollers are mounted to the base portion and arranged to contact a cable of the archery... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042836 | CASTING PET TOY A casting pet toy for entertaining a pet comprises an elongate rod, a handle grip at a handle end of the elongate rod and a tip eyelet at a tip end of the elongate rod. The casting pet toy can also include a stretchable cord passing through the tip eyelet. The stretchab... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120031936 | Backpack Frame A backpack and frame are disclosed. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction, most advantageously of a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by inters... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20110160525 | Disposable Urine Incontinence Device A disposable urinary incontinence device comprises a liquid-stable resilient member, and a cover sheet that envelops the liquid-stable resilient member to form an elongated member having a tubular profile. The elongated member has a first end, a second end, a first fold... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110110640 | OPTICAL COMMUNICATION MODULE, OPTICAL FIBER SUPPORT FIXTURE, AND OPTICAL FIBER WIRING METHOD Provided are an optical communication module which are capable of reducing a risk that an optical fiber may be detached from the optical fiber support fixture. The optical fiber support fixture includes a cylindrical body portion in which a through hole allowing an opti... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110094685 | ROMAN SHADE LINING PANEL ATTACHMENT A Roman shade includes shade material and a lining panel connected to the shade material at a plurality of discrete connections located along horizontal rows of cord rings for lift cords of the shade.... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20100204534 | Flexible Multi-Lumen Brachytherapy Device A flexible, multi-lumen brachytherapy device includes a plurality of loose lumens extend through a hub towards a single point of attachment at a distal rigid section. Because the lumens are attached at only a single distal location, the lumens are free to move axially a... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100075785 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loo... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100075078 | CURED-IN-PLACE LINER MATERIAL AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURE A liner tube for repairing existing pipes is provided. The liner tube is sufficient flexible to lie substantially flat under its own weight thereby defining an upper portion and a lower portion. The liner tube includes an inner layer, an outer layer disposed around the ... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20090294589 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN INTEGRATED AERODYNAMIC PANEL An integrated aerodynamic panel—e.g., for a trailing edge or leading edge of an aircraft aerodynamic surface—includes a first panel region defining inner and outer mold lines, and a second panel region contiguous with and extending from the first panel region in a t... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090266831 | APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO HOLD A BOTTLE STOPPER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME An embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus that is configured to secure a stopper to a beverage container or other container. The apparatus could be used, for instance, after a person has removed a cork or other stopper from the mouth of a bottle. Such an appa... | 10/29/2009 |
| 20090260237 | String Trimmer Head Configuration and Method A trimmer head assembly and the method of configuring the trimmer head assembly. The trimmer head assembly has a housing that attaches to a string trimmer machine. A spool is provided inside the housing. The spool rotates about an axis of rotation. The spool can move lo... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090205789 | CELLULAR WINDOW SHADE A window covering includes at least one pair of cell-supporting cords comprising a first support cord supporting an upper portion of each cell and a second support cord supporting a lower portion of each cell. The collapse and expansion of each cell is accomplished by t... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090165281 | FENCE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS The present invention is directed to a fence or enclosure (165) and related methods for making a fence panel (65) and for connecting the panel (65) to other panels (65) to form a modular type fence (165). The invention preferably inclu... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090165767 | BOW STRING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION A bow string assembly includes a bow string, a string loop and a pair of spaced sight holders pre-installed on the bow string. The string loop and sight holders are adjustable along the length of the bow string when connected to an archery bow and can be secured in plac... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20080295816 | COLLAPSIBLE SLINGSHOT BOW A collapsible slingshot bow for firing an arrow has a head comprising a first U-shaped member including a central post and a pair of arms extending laterally of, and from, the post, the arms terminating in free end portions that extend rearwardly of the post. One end of... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080132869 | Hygienic Tampon and a Method of Manufacturing a Hygienic Tampon The invention refers to a hygienic tampon (1), particularly for use in a woman's vaginal cavity, comprising an absorbent body (2) provided with at least one absorbent layer (3) and that defines a first inner surface (2′) and a second opposi... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080064271 | Plug and cap for a Universal-Serial-Bus (USB) device Embodiments of a plug and cap of a Universal-Serial-Bus (USB) device have been presented. In one embodiment, a USB device includes a main body, a piece of string, and a cap. The main body has a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and a casing, wherein the PCBA is part... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080026884 | Lacrosse Head With Increased Strength And Playability Characteristics A lacrosse head that is constructed of multiple different materials or components having different strength characteristics with the stronger materials or components located in predetermined locations to provide increased resistance to flex and/or breakage in those area... | 01/31/2008 |
| 20070017085 | Deflection element for safety belt systems in vehicles A method for producing a deflection element for safety belt systems in vehicles, includes making grooves in a flat metal blank, using an embossing tool, and producing a metal body from the flat metal blank, by means of punching and cold deformation. The metal body has a... | 01/25/2007 |
| 20060265878 | Sports ball novelty item and method for forming Embodiments include a novelty item comprising one or more strips of a material, the material being stitched together by stitching and each of the one or more strips including the stitching at least substantially along its length, wherein the one or more strips of materi... | 11/30/2006 |
| 20060112532 | Method for using shrinking net system A method for using a shrinking net system to protect people from falling objects on the premises of a building undergoing construction or renovations is described. The shrinking net system is easy to install and tension. The shrinking net system includes a shrinking net... | 06/01/2006 |
| 20050283963 | Shoelace fastener A device for reducing knot slippage comprising a ring or tube segment having inner and outer walls forming an opening therein and top and bottom rims. Either one or both of the rims have a series of pointed protrusions extending from the rim. Laces passing through the o... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050283962 | Method for making a medical implant with open-work structure and implant obtained by said method This process comprises the step consisting in forming the structure from a single wire, by running each strand of wire helicoidally from one end to the other of the structure and by interlacing this strand with other strands previously arranged. Said method moreover com... | 12/29/2005 |
| 20050274016 | Method of retaining components strung on a bead wire The method of easily and securely retaining components strung on a bead line by placing a portion of the bead line between coil members of a tension spring comprises applying torque action to leverable members of the tension coil between the thumb and index finger of th... | 12/15/2005 |
| 20050260364 | Multi-stage sacrificial anode metal designs for high corrosion environments A two-layer drum cover and a method of producing the same are provided. The two-layer drum cover includes a backing wire constructed of a relatively high grade metal alloy in the warp direction and alternating relatively low grade metal alloys in the shute direction. Th... | 11/24/2005 |
| 20050166384 | Method and apparatus for forming fine gauge and monofilament single and double-armed sutures An apparatus for forming armed sutures has a swaging station for receiving, holding and swaging needles that are deposited therein. A linear motor drives a suture insertion gripper, which pulls suture from a supply reel and inserts a cut end thereof into a needle held i... | 08/04/2005 |
| 20050144768 | Gaskets and gasket-like devices including fasteners for gaskets and a method of making and using the same A gasket for sealing between a wall and a gasket support surface, such as between an oven housing and an oven door. The gasket includes a clip, the clip typically being made from a single strand of wire. The wire is bent into a head and a base, the base for engaging the... | 07/07/2005 |
| 20050108866 | Manufacturing method for color ball The present invention provides a manufacturing method for color balls. A piece of glittery foil is cut into shredded slips while the other piece of glittery foil is cut into the slips with different geometric shapes on one end. Then the shredded slips and the slips with... | 05/26/2005 |
| 20050066508 | Net rucking apparatus and method An apparatus and method for shirring netting onto a netting tube. A second tube is placed over and coaxially to the netting tube and netting is stretched over the second tube. The two tubes are caused to move in a reciprocating manner through a plurality of spring-loade... | 03/31/2005 |
