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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7913639 | Display for indicating the depletion of cleaning agents or auxiliary cleaning agents The invention relates to a device for indicating the depletion of a cleaning agent or auxiliary cleaning agent introduced into a dishwasher machine for a plurality of washing programs. According to the invention, a display appliance is arranged on or in the dishwash... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7412942 | Personnel location control system with informational message presentation A personnel guidance and location control system for controlling movement of one or more individuals to a particular destination, e.g. guiding one or more individuals in a selected path to a waiting point and then to an activity in advance of that waiting point or o... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7350476 | Method and apparatus to determine consumable part condition A system for monitoring a condition of a consumable component in a substrate processing system that includes a tapered plug having a first axis, a second axis that intersects the first axis, a top portion with first width, a bottom portion with a second width, and s... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7323983 | Device for alerting when umbrella is left behind The present invention is for an umbrella with a device, called the umpod, built into the handle of the umbrella. When detached from the handle, the umpod serves as a receiver of a pulsating RF signal, or other electronic communication, sent from the handle of the um... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7296720 | Low staple indicator for a stapler A stapler includes a base, a staple storage chamber coupled with the base, a staple pusher assembly positioned at least partially in the staple storage chamber, and a low staple indicator distinct from the staple pusher assembly and movable between a first position ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7239093 | System and method for controlling luminance of an LED lamp A system for controlling luminance of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp includes an MCU (3), an LED circuit (4), an LED lamp (5), and a display (6). The MCU controls the LED circuit to adjust a luminance value of the LED lamp. The MCU in... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7188582 | Personnel location control system with informational message presentation A personal placement and location control system for controlling movement of one or more individuals to a particular destination. The control system provides a plurality of rows of indicators spaced apart from one another for defining a pathway of movement and an en... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7187515 | Method and system for tracking magnetic media with embedded optical servo tracks A method and system for tracking storage media is provided that includes directing light through a first major side of a magnetic recording tape, wherein the tape includes optically detectable indicia embedded within the tape during formation of the indicia. At leas... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182040 | Personnel guidance and location control system A personnel location control system for controlling and guiding a group of individuals in a selected path to a waiting point and then to an activity in advance of that waiting point. The system in one embodiment relies upon a plurality of disks or like guide path-fo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7129669 | Motor controller, semiconductor integrated circuit, indicating instrument and method for controlling a motor A motor controller comprising, a detector configured to perform a difference processing for information relating to a counter electromotive force and an induced electromotive force generated by a stepping motor, and to generate a driving control signal based on a re... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7096776 | Display device for beverage pitcher or coffee machine An apparatus is disclosed comprising a display device or indicator device and a timer circuit. The display device can be placed in a first or a second state. In the first state the display device provides a first visual indication of a first type of beverage which i... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7036452 | Thermal history indicators A temperature history indicator means for affixing to goods. A temperature related phase change in a material within the indicator leads to an indication that a high temperature event has occurred. A preferred format has a water-soluble, lipid-insoluble dye immobili... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032534 | Article for use against backgrounds of various colors and method of manufacture The present invention is directed to an article formed from a generally see-thru sheet of material and having a two-sided marking thereon and a method of applying the two-sided markings to the article. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the article comprise... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6980390 | Magnetic media with embedded optical servo tracks A storage medium is provided that includes a magnetic recording tape having a first side and a second side, and a plurality of optically detectable indicia embedded in a servo layer disposed between the first side and the second side of the tape. The optical reflect... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6968803 | Chart holder with priority scheduler and method of use A record holder and scheduler comprises a file container of sufficient size to hold a tangible record of a person or thing, the file container having front and rear faces. On the file container there is disposed a schedule indicator and/or a condition indicator. The... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6951353 | Medication record system and dispenser The present invention relates to a medication management system that is simple, reliable and extremely easy to use. It comprises a label having a plurality of raised tabs that are depressed upon taking a medication to provide a tactile and a visual record of medicat... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6941890 | Underground marking systems and methods for identifying a location of an object underground An underground marking system for marking buried objects is constructed from synthetic, brightly colored materials, which provides redundant horizontal and vertical markers and the ability to trace back to the buried object. The system is economical and easily insta... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6868627 | Method and apparatus for conveying unique visual communication An apparatus and related method for conveying information associated with containers. The apparatus comprises a container supporting modification means which when selectively altered effectively changes the appearance of the container such that a unique visual commu... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6763779 | Method of using a remote control locator A method of using a remote control locator with a remote control includes providing a remote control locator including a wing-shaped fluorescent body and a mounting assembly, the wing-shaped fluorescent body including a length L at least twice the width Wr | 07/20/2004 |
| 6758160 | Hydrant locator This invention relates to a hydrant locator that facilitates the location of a hydrant by firefighters, particularly in an emergency. The low profile device wraps around the hydrant cylinder for mounting purposes and a switch in an emergency vehicle sets off strobe ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6742472 | Pressure measuring film for measuring pressure in small contact area A pressure measurement method using a pressure measuring film in which a toner layer with a definite thickness is held between an adhesive layer formed on a first support and an inactive adhesive layer formed on a second support. Prior to applying the pressure to be... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6708644 | Thermal imaging fitting system A system and method for fitting footwear and footwear inserts provides a removable insert which measures the foot by thermal imaging. The insert is provided with a thermally sensitive layer, for example a thermochromic material having a color transition interval wit... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6706218 | Thermochromic polymers for rapid visual assessment of temperature A thermochromic polymer-based temperature indicator composition which comprises a polythiophene and a carrier medium. The composition is characterized in that the polythiophene is present in the medium in an amount of about 0.05 to about 5.0% by weight based on the ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6575115 | Thickness gauge pin A gauge pin includes a round rod that extends perpendicularly from a top surface of a disc shaped base. A bottom surface of the base is coated with an adhesive.... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6564696 | Display device for beverage pitcher or coffee machine An apparatus is disclosed comprising a display device. The apparatus may also be comprised of a beverage pitcher onto which the display device can be placed. The display device can be placed in a first or a second state. In the first state the display dev... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6523688 | Device for use in measuring, storing, dispensing and recording consumption of liquid A vessel is constructed dispensing and displaying a measured quantity of water by a graduated scale along the side wall of the vessel. The consumption of each measured quantity of water is tallied by actuation of one of a plurality of tactile buttons. In ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6425496 | Indicator tab for carafe A reversible indicator tab is provided for a carafe of the type having a lever with a free end extending therefrom. The indicator tab includes a hollow cap having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls. The top and bottom walls are spaced apa... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6425342 | Method of cautionary warning on vessels and a removable cautionary warning device The present invention provides a method for providing a cautionary warning on water-going vessels. The method comprises the step of placing a plurality of reflective warning markers on at least one side of the vessel. These warning markers preferably comp... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6415734 | High visibility marking panel for aerial photogrammetric ground mapping A high visibility panel for use with aerial mapping and aerial surveying is constructed of lightweight corrugated cardboard. Two sections, each having a reflection side and a deflection side, are used. The panel sections are folded alternately into an acc... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6405671 | Method of indicating a helix pitch of a repair substrate wrapped about a cylindrical structure In the process of wrapping a strip-like flexible repair substrate around a cylindrical article such as a pipe, an edge of the repair substrate is aligned with at least one visible indicia along the length of the previously wrapped repair substrate to easi... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6394023 | Process kit parts and method for using same A recyclable process kit part is provided with a visible mark. After the part undergoes a cleaning process that removes deposited material therefrom, the part can be determined to be within tolerance, based on the mark's visibility. More specifically, the... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6363878 | Blood type-specific safety labeling system for patients and blood products A labeling system to ensure that blood products are compatible with a patient's blood type. A blood product housing, which is attached to a blood product, comprises a plurality of block-like projections and recesses corresponding to the antigens/antibody ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6345587 | Visual parking guide for a vehicle A parking guide for a vehicle made of a telescoping antenna attached to a mounting bracket wherein the antenna is extended to allow the driver to see where the front or rear of a vehicle is in relation to other objects while parking.... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6345586 | Method for confirming vehicle travel position and equipment for displaying vehicle travel position The present invention provides a vehicle travel position marker and method for confirming vehicle travel position for correct, visual confirmation of tire position and vehicle width, which before now could only be sensed. The present invention relates to ... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6286450 | Cap assembly for right of way line marker A cap assembly is shown for a right of way line marker which includes a cap body with a conical exterior and an end opening. A mounting assembly including a lower, stationary disk and an upper, sliding disk are received within the end opening of the cap b... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6202587 | Method and apparatus for warning individuals of unsafe zones A system and method for warning an individual of entry into an unsafe zone, particularly one that includes a floor or overhead conveyor, comprises a plurality of flexible upright members. The members are arranged to cover or affront the unsafe zone and ar... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6158381 | Time-temperature indicator A time-temperature indicator indicates the useful shelf life of an associated product which may be affected by the passage of time and an applied temperature. A creeping material has a first end connected to a first fixed location and a second end connect... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6063632 | Water leak detection A method and device for detecting water leaks is disclosed. The method and device comprise an odorant in a water soluble barrier. The odorant and water soluble barrier can be contained in a housing and placed in a location where water leakage can occur. I... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6053349 | Beverage can identification apparatus and method for reducing the spread of disease by limiting the chance of inadvertent drinking from an open can of another A technique for avoiding the risk of spreading communicable diseases in drinking inadvertently from another's open beverage can by applying distinctive user identification markers on the can top cover, positioned arcuately about the cover and identified b... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5982282 | Product authentication indicia concealed in magnetomechanical EAS marker A conventional magnetomechanical EAS marker is modified to aid in authenticating an article of merchandise to which the marker is to be applied. The marker includes a housing, a magnetostrictive element in the housing, a bias magnet mounted to the housing... | 11/09/1999 |
