Quotables
"During my service in the United States Congress, I took the initiative in creating the Internet."
Al Gore ; The basis for the later misquote by US Republicans that Gore had "invented" the Internet. Gore was the leading political champion of the modern-day Internet.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8069982 | Merchandise display system for identifying disposable absorbent article configurations for wearers An array of disposable absorbent article configurations is provided comprising a sequence of designs corresponding to a wearer's stages of development. A merchandising system facilitates consumers' selection of an absorbent article configuration by appropriately mat... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8011502 | Reusable underwear storage container box A reusable stackable storage container for housing, organizing and/or displaying at least one item including a top side casing, a bottom side casing, a first cup-like protrusion formed on the top side casing, a second cup-like protrusion formed on the bottom side ca... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7784611 | Boots, wash bag and outer container combination In a boots, wash bag and outer container combination, the boots have a lined interior of thin, waterproof nylon material, and are of a rollable, stretchable, waterproof, washable material, and have a waterproof zipper for slipping the boots on and off. The soles of ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7775351 | System and method for packaging apparel A package containing a plurality of articles of textile products, comprising one or more compacted articles and at least one un-compacted article. The un-compacted article is placed so that it is predominantly visible. ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7762392 | Shirt boxes and arrangements of articles of clothing therein An article for holding and displaying a neck tie that includes a narrow end and an opposite broad pointed end includes a base portion and an insert. The base portion has a compartment for receiving and holding the folded neck tie and is open along a top thereof. The... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7621393 | Combination transparent shirt box, shirt and tie A substantially transparent box is constructed and arranged to include a collared shirt and a necktie in arrangement relative to one another and disposed such that these clothing articles are in registry with a hole in the box. The box comprises a single sheet of su... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7597193 | Shoe box divider A shoe box having one or more integrally formed dividers extending from the end of the shoe box, with the dividers shaped and sized to extend laterally across and to be positioned between a pair of shoes within the box to secure the shoes in fixed space relation to ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7588144 | Display unit adapted to secure cuff links A display unit for combining a fabric fashion accessory such as a necktie to jewelry such as cufflinks includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a pair of first flaps attached to the first panel and being pivotally mounted in a dire... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7568577 | Tie and handkerchief retail display unit A display unit for a tie and a handkerchief includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a pair of first flaps attached to the first panel and being pivotally mounted in a direction generally parallel to the axis, a pair of second flap... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7516840 | Brassiere travel carrier protector and method The invention relates to a brassiere travel and storage system and method to facilitate storing a plurality of padded brassieres such that the cups of the brassieres do not degenerate and/ or become crushed during storage, such as when a person travels. A container ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7500559 | Method and apparatus for displaying clothing and clothing accessories A display unit for combining a first and second fabric fashion accessory such as a necktie includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a fold at the union of the first and second panels, a first hole disposed proximate to or at the fo... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7409778 | Hang tabs for footwear Footwear having plastic or rubber soles and having molded protruding hang tabs from the soles for use in the pairing of footwear together. Each sole having a plurality of protruding hang tabs molded at spaced-apart positions along a perimeter edging of the sole. The... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7378604 | Luggage with built-in weight measurement device and method of use A weight measurement module operatively coupled to a piece of luggage for determining the weight of the luggage and its contents. The weight measurement module includes one or more load cells, a processor operatively coupled to the one or more load cells, and a disp... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374070 | Device for hanging and storing undergarments and method therefor A hanger for a bra has a body section in a shape of a female torso. The body section has a front surface having a neck and a pair of concave members located below the neck. The concave members being formed in a predetermined cup size for retaining a shape of a bra p... | 05/20/2008 |
| RE40309 | Belt holder A holder for an apparel belt which can be used as both a display holder and as a storage package. When used in either the display mode of the storage mode, the holder protects the belt from being scratched or otherwise physically damaged. The holder has a sleeve wit... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367450 | Memorabilia system and method A trunk houses an infant outfit and infant blanket appointed to clothe and swaddle a newborn infant on the momentous journey home from the hospital. Also included by the container are a plurality of cards adapted for documenting the joyous journey. The infant outfit... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7347323 | Boxed and secured necktie package A package and packaging methods for retaining a necktie within a box serving as both a display fixture and a packaging container for the enclosed necktie. A member, affixed into the box at at least two spaced locations, is configured to secure the necktie in a rolle... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7316311 | Resealable clear flexible package for shoes Packaging for shoes provides an open tray fitting within a clear bag. The tray is sized to support the shoes and protect them from crushing while the bag allows the shoes to be viewed by the consumer within the bag. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311196 | Hinged necktie container A container for storing a necktie comprises a bottom, and a plurality of side walls extending from the bottom. The side walls include a back side wall, a front side wall, and at least two shoulder side walls. A top cover sized to seat upon the side walls is also inc... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7264115 | Hanging display package for intimate apparel A hanging display package for an article of apparel. The display package comprises a rear panel having opposed side edges that define a first width. A pair of flaps project laterally outwardly from each of the opposed side edges. A front panel has opposed side edges... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7265302 | Article of luggage with internally built-in weight measurement and display and method therefor An article of luggage has a casing and at least a carrying handle attached to the casing. A member engageable with a predetermined portion of the casing for measuring a weight of contents loaded therein and for generating display signals. A display is connected to t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264127 | Sewn cloth bags for storing kitchen lids A kitchen lid storage sack fabricated from a series of fabric panels each folded back upon itself in a U-shape forming a plurality of open mouth pockets, a rigid tube positioned in a pocket across the top of the sack providing a sliding support for the sack position... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249674 | Multi-functional shoe storage box A multi-functional shoe storage box comprises a substantially transparent outer container defined by a bottom plate and first to fourth side plates, the first and second side plates facing each other, the third side plate facing the bottom plate, an opposing side of... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243884 | Tilt-out laundry bag assembly A tilt-out laundry bag assembly for use with a bottom hinged cabinet door, comprises a suspension bracket subassembly and a laundry bag subassembly, the latter being suspended from the former. The suspension bracket subassembly includes a pair of parallel inter-brac... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234996 | Brassiere having pocket with writing receiving substrate disposed therein A brassiere has two breast-receiving cups each having an inner breast-receiving surface and an opposing outer surface. A pocket component is affixed to the outer surface of one of the breast-receiving cups. The pocket component opposes a portion of the outer surface... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222745 | Plastic boxes and methods for making same A box includes a base having a substantially rectangular perimeter. A pair of side walls and a pair of end walls extend upward from the perimeter of the base to form a box bottom having rounded corners and vertices. The box bottom includes a mouth at the top thereof... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222732 | Merchandise display system for identifying disposable absorbent article configurations for wearers An array of disposable absorbent article configurations is provided comprising a sequence of designs corresponding to a wearer's stages of development. A merchandising system facilitates consumers' selection of an absorbent article configuration by appropriately mat... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7210659 | Combination of telescopically extendable frame with a laundry bag assembly The invention is directed to a combination of a telescopically extendable frame with a laundry bag assembly, adaptable to be mounted in closet receptacles of various articles of furniture. The combination comprises a telescopically extendable frame incorporating fro... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207426 | Combination duffle and garment bag A luggage item is convertible from a duffle bag form to a garment bag form by disengaging duffle end panels from the lateral sides of the garment bag and folding those end panels against the inside of the garment bag. Various arrangements of handles and carry straps... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7191551 | Articles of footwear with complementary and/or interlocking sole structures Footwear systems include: (a) a holding device having an opening; (b) an article of footwear having a sole with a projection that extends through the opening; and (c) another article of footwear having a sole with a cavity into which the projection extends (thereby ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7179344 | Method and apparatus for testing the quality of crimped seals Crimped seals that are formed in overlapping portions of a packaging material are tested for quality. Initially, the packaging material is installed on first and second clamps. A portion of the packaging material is then extended between first and second crimpers. T... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172073 | System and method to communicate absorbent product features to consumers The present invention discloses and claims a packaging system and method for communicating absorbent product features to consumers. The packaging system includes a container and a consumer message label attached to the container. The consumer message label includes ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7171699 | Disposable urine collection device A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168666 | Portable support structure The present invention is a device having at least two strut assemblies joined together to form a free standing support that is both portable and collapsible. Components may be joined to one another by a flexible cord, and a flexible load bearing web to limit the max... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163605 | Bra storing case A bra storing case comprises a left casing and a right casing, which each have respectively a breast contour concave, which are symmetrical to each other for storing breast cups. Inner sides of the left and right casings are connected together to form a foldable sha... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7161097 | Container with a built-in scale This invention provides a simple means for a user to determine the weight of a container with its contents before lifting or transporting it, therefore increasing safety for the user, as back strain and other physical discomforts can result from the repetitive lifti... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152252 | Convertible face and head covering An enhanced mask system including a mask portion, for covering the nose, mouth and lower face of a wearer. The mask portion has an inner surface for being closer to the wearer and an outer surface for being further from the wearer. A head covering or balaclava is se... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150354 | Vacuum-packed diaper feeding kit An infant care kit includes a vacuum-packed diaper disposed within an infant feeding apparatus. The infant feeding apparatus may include a baby bottle. A diaper accessory, packaged portion of infant food, and heat source further may he disposed therein with the vacu... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7151231 | Combined suitcase and weighing scale A suitcase includes a housing having a plurality of sides defining a cavity therebetween wherein one side is removably disposed along a bottom surface of the housing. The suitcase includes a first elongated and flexible handle secured to select ones of the sides def... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134535 | Rollup luggage This invention is a bag that opens down the center of its length and when filled, easily rolls up into a small package. The topside of the bag comprises two flaps that extend along the whole length of the bag and when these flaps are open, the entire inside of the b... | 11/14/2006 |
