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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8074594 | Dose indicating device An indicating device suitable for indicating a number of metered dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container. The indicating device includes at least one primary indicator member having primary dosage indicia, configured as numeric ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7819075 | Inhaler device counter Inhaler counter (20) comprising a counter housing (390), a rocker arm (200) with a pawl (210), the rocker arm being pivotally supported by the housing and arranged to perform a rocker movement in response to a linear actuation motion, a r... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7637227 | Indicator for a powder or fluid dispenser device An indicator for a powder or fluid dispenser device, the indicator including an indicator system and said indicator system comprising: a cover (1) provided with a viewing window (60); a first indicator element (2) that turns about an axis, said ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7587988 | Inhaler device counter Inhaler counter (20) comprising a counter housing (390), a rocker arm (200) with a pawl (210), the rocker arm being pivotally supported by the housing and arranged to perform a rocker movement in response to a linear actuation motion, a r... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7584712 | Dose indicating device An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container and a cap member moveably connected to the base member. The cap member is ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7448342 | Step-action indexing mechanism The invention relates to a step-by-step mechanism, particularly for hand-held devices for the portioned delivery of medicaments to be inhaled, comprising a graduated collar, which can be moved during an actuation stroke and which encircles the center axis of the hou... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7341057 | Indicating device An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a first indicator member incrementally moveable to a plurality of positions and a second indicator member operably connected to t... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322474 | Interactive product selection system The present invention involves an interactive selection system for a consumer product that improves the consumer's ability to quickly sort through numerous criteria in a complex decision making process and determine whether that particular consumer product is approp... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316086 | Occupancy sign for bathroom stall A sign for use with a restroom stall having a mounting plate that is detachably mounted to the inner surface of the bathroom stall. Connected to and extending from the mounting plate is a flexible or rigid cord. Connected to the opposite end of the flexible or rigid... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7313929 | Wearable record tracking device and method of using A user wearable device for tracking or reminding the user of time and/or numerical records. In the preferred embodiment, the device takes the form of an attractive bracelet. The bracelet is made of two sets of beads strung together to form the bracelet and at least ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7153138 | Health management cuff A cuff (10, 110, 210, 310) for a health managing system includes a strand (14, 114, 214, 314) having first (16, 116, 216, 316) and second (18, 118, 218, 318) strand sections interconnected to define a loop (128, 228, 328). A plural... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7108469 | Can end A can end (1) having a chuck wall (3) which is inclined at an angle of between 30° and 60°. The chuck wall (3) is provided with an image (9) such as a logo, pattern, printed or etched image, typically for promotional purposes. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100530 | Dose indicating device An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container and a cap member moveably connected to the base member. The cap member is ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7055342 | Jewelry with hour of day reminder mechanism An article of jewelry, such as a bracelet, contains twelve or twenty-four primary links, each having a visual representation that identifies an hour of the day. Each link is provided with a reminder mechanism, preferably a group of stones. One of the stones is selec... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7026929 | Food information monitoring system Systems and methods for gathering data, representative of food condition information, from a plurality of remote locations and providing the information to a user together with information about the locations from which the information was gathered. The sensors may ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021481 | Container lid with multiple openings A lid for use with a container may include a panel and a first dispensing opening on the panel. The lid may also include a first closure on the panel, where the first closure may include a second dispensing opening. The first closure may be configured to at least pa... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7019638 | Food information monitoring system Two-stage systems and methods are provided for gathering food information and communicating the food information to a data collection apparatus. A system includes a remote unit, having a sensor device and a wireless transmitter; a translator or intermediate unit, ha... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007508 | Twisted necklace/bracelet A twisted tennis bracelet or necklace is provided comprising individual elements which have male and female components, the male and female components being angularly offset with respect to each other along a longitudinal axis therethrough such that a jewelry articl... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004105 | Container with a device for indicating a total quantity of fluid A fluid container includes a vessel for holding a fluid, a marker element, and a scale element. The scale element has a scale for indicating a total quantity of the fluid. The marker element and the scale element are adjustable relative to each other to enable an ad... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004164 | Indicating device for aerosol container An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container including a base member, a cap member moveably connected to the base member, an indicator member rotatably mounted to one of the cap mem... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6988462 | Memory assist device with clips The invention is for a memory assist device with an indicia field to indicate a number. The memory assist device includes at least two filaments extending between internal walls of the memory assist device to form an indicia field. The memory assist device also incl... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6976449 | File marking device A file marker device adapted for use with a folder. The folder to which the device can be affixed comprises a front flap having a first top edge, a rear flap connected to the front flap by a folder bottom, the rear flap having a second top edge. Hanging folders ofte... | 12/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6938768 | Reusable lid with date indicating device Reusable containers and lids with date indicating devices and methods for using the same disclosed, which allow the user to indicate one or more of the following: a date when the contents were stored, a date when the contents should be used, a time when the contents... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926002 | Indicating device An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a first indicator member incrementally moveable to a plurality of positions and a second indicator member operably connected to t... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6895889 | Airborne hazard detector An airborne hazard detector including a housing having a slot in a side thereof for receiving a sheet of M8 chemical detection paper and a principal opening in the top thereof for the passage of airbourne chemical warfare agents to the sheet and for observing color ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6883460 | File marking device A file marker device adapted for use with a folder. The folder to which the device can be affixed comprises a front flap having a first top edge, a rear flap connected to the front flap by a folder bottom, the rear flap having a second top edge. Hanging folders ofte... | 04/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6691442 | Integrated slide viewer and clipholder apparatus A clipboard apparatus includes a compact integrated slide viewer. The clipboard section comprises a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer plus a document holding, spring loaded clip attached to the upper edge of the multilayered board. According to... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6676316 | Media cassette having an identification device for identifying the type of media in the cassette, and an imaging apparatus having said media cassette A media cassette adapted to hold multiple media types and an imaging apparatus which includes the media cassette. The media cassette includes a device for identifying the type of media loaded in the cassette to permit an adjustment of printer electronics ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6570480 | Circuit breaker A circuit breaker includes a shell with a hollow button at the top. The button has an indicator light received therein and a central tab extending downward. A first blade, a second blade and a grounding prong extend out of the shell through the bottom of ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6397503 | Food age organization system A food age organization system that provides the user with a convenient way by which to label the leftover food containers in their refrigerators, indicating the date upon which it was placed therein. Simple in design, the system incorporates a color-codi... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6382409 | Contact lens case with time tracking structure A contact lens case for tracking as time of use for both a left and right contact lens. The case includes a base having a top side; a left side cup and right side cup positioned on the top side of the base each receiving a respective one of the left and r... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6264359 | Rotatable composter A manually rotatable composter 100 including a container 12 having an opening 110 for receiving compostable material. The container includes an outer surface having end sections attached thereto and a plurality of steps 20 capable of accommodating a hand ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6260506 | Bicycle warning device capable of providing a turning or braking signal A bicycle warning device is capable of providing a turning or braking signal and is mounted on the bicycle such that the main body of the warning device faces the front and the rear of the bicycle. The main body is provided with at least two groups of ref... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6244456 | Identifiable beverage container An identification system for a beverage container includes a beverage container; and a plurality of discrete areas associated with the container, each area being configurable from an original condition to a visibly different condition.... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6158588 | Gift package A gift product package that allows a gift giver to easily order and have delivered a personalized gift. The package is adapted for delivery such as by courier, and presents the gift and special effects in a lively and potentially personalized manner. The ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 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 |
