Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7287905 | Luggage net A luggage rack having a support member (10) and an mesh structure (14) arranged in parallel with the support member and being formed by net strings (16) that are attached to the support member (10) at closed edges of the luggage rack, cha... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275669 | Bicycle mounted ball carrier device A ball carrier device (10) adapted to be suspended from the handle bars (101) of a bicycle (100) wherein, the carrier device (10) includes a main closed loop strap member (20) having an enlarged central loop (21) flanked by ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7244383 | Method of forming a vehicle component A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim panel having a storage compartment includes providing a first mold assembly comprising a first mold section and a second mold section, wherein the first mold assembly defines a first cavity. A second mold assembly is provided... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243825 | Bag holder A bag holder for use in a vehicle trunk comprising a trunk lid having trunk hinges which attach the trunk lid to the vehicle. The bag holder device comprises a band portion having two ends, the band portion being at least partially elastically stretchable and of suf... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240814 | Vehicle center console defining a reconfigurable storage area A center console storage system for a vehicle includes an enclosure defining a storage space that is easily reconfigured using one or more webs. Each web includes a plurality of fasteners that are easily attached to, and detached from, a plurality of receptacles tha... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7147416 | Cargo restraint straps for automobiles A flexible cargo restraining straps mounted on the sidewalls of the rear cargo area of an automotive vehicle to receive and restrain small cargo items from moving about the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The divider members are positionable along the longitudinal l... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137607 | Apparatus for securing a cap of a container to an external structure Apparatus for securing a cap of a container to an external structure includes retaining structure configured to fit inside and engage the cap when the apparatus is installed. Securing structure connected to the retaining structure is used to releasably secure the ca... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7111731 | Pocket closure device A pocket closure device for facilitating retention of and access to items placed in a pocket. Specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise an elongate resilient member disposed along a pocket and attached to a front panel of the pocket and to ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7086816 | Support system for frame of vehicular cargo net A cargo-net frame is supported on a cover of a motor vehicle trunk by two different supports each having a body fitted through the covering and having an outer portion formed with an annular outwardly projecting shoulder bearing inward against an outer face of the c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080677 | Motor-vehicle cargo-net assembly A cargo-net assembly suitable for mounting in a frame of a motor-vehicle door or seat has a net formed by a plurality of open meshes and having an outer edge and an inextensible cable having a pair of ends. The cable is threaded through the meshes along all but a pr... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7063367 | Pocket structure in slide door A pocket structure which is a door pocket provided at a slide door in a van type vehicle, and which makes it possible to facilitate removal of small articles and makes it possible to reliably store large-sized books and the like is provided. A pocket opening ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7044348 | Modular storage system A storage system including an outer covering enclosing an interior modular unit containing separate storage units for a vehicle. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7000810 | Vehicle mounted tool pouch The present invention is a tool pouch for mounting on a rear wall of a cab of a truck-like vehicle. The tool pouch has a backing which is preferably nylon or canvas. The front portion of the backing preferably has a plurality of pockets of different sizes and shapes... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6978918 | Tether for object such as infant drinking device A tether that addresses the above and other deficiencies in the art, that is efficient to manufacture, and attractive in use. More specifically, the invention is directed to a tether including a ring, a first strap connected to the ring at a first point, a second st... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976786 | Combination warning flag and storage bag A bag for storing small objects such as stretch cords, tie downs, bungee cords and the like, that are used in personal, occupational, recreational and marine pursuits. The bag may be made in an appropriate size and color so that it is capable of being used as a warn... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966696 | Methods for laundering delicate garments in a washing machine A product and process for laundering delicate or dry-clean only garments in a conventional home washing machine. The process represents a home version of the commercial wet-cleaning processes for cleaning of delicate garments. The product may comprise a liquid clean... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6926332 | Articulating storage compartment Disclosed is a low cost articulating map pocket or storage compartment that requires few manufacturing steps. The articulating map pocket provides for a closed locking detent feature and in one preferred embodiment a full open locking detent feature also. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6863199 | Snowboard rack for snowmobiles A snowboard rack for snowmobiles to aid snowmobile operators in safely carrying and transporting snowboards, as attached to a snowmobile machine for recreation or other purposes. A frame attachment member is secured to an underside, typically the belly pan, of a fro... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6830168 | Article carrier for baby carriage An article carrier for a baby carriage, suspended at a lower side of a carriage frame, includes a carrier body, a pair of support rods and a cover sheet. The cover sheet is movably mounted to the article carrier via the support rods so as to be able to retract or de... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6811065 | Auto activity center with toy and baby bottle tether An auto activity center with toy and baby bottle tether for providing an adjustable rod assembly adapted for use in the rear of a vehicle to suspend toys and bottles to occupy the infant during car travel. The auto activity center with toy and baby bottle tether inc... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6722542 | Side entry storage net A side entry storage net useful for securing items in a storage area comprises an upper and lower front panel, a back panel, and two sides formed from a piece of netting folded at upper and lower folds. Edges of the folds are spaced apart to form an opening to allow... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6702169 | Detachable container on a vehicle A container that can be locked and fastened to a vehicle with lockable fastening devices in a detachable manner, made of material impenetrable toward gaining unauthorized access to the contents, is designed in such a way that it can be carried as a bag in... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6550654 | Cargo net assembly A cargo net assembly which may be installed and removed from between a pair of seats within an automotive vehicle. The net assembly includes a substantially rectangular interwoven mesh net. A retainer is mounted to each corner of the net for supporting th... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6497351 | Protective bag for a coupe top automobile A multi-compartment bag assembly for protecting and storing one or both hardtops of a coupe top automobile, the bag assembly comprising a first bag compartment defined by an overlying first outside compartment wall and an inside compartment wall joined al... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6402000 | Adjustable tote bag device The invention is an adjustable anchoring tote bag assembly for attachment to a half-height partition in a bus. The assembly includes a bag member fastened to an elongated planar flexible anchoring member having a length sufficient for encircling the parti... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6390309 | Sporting equipment hammock The present invention is an apparatus for holding sporting equipment. The rack includes a pair of U-shaped arms spaced apart from one another and in a generally equivalent horizontal position. At least one flexible longitudinal support is suspended betwee... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6357644 | Vehicle theft prevention device storage system A holster storage system for a vehicle anti-theft device, comprising a structure within which the anti-theft device may be stored and further in which the anti-theft device-containing holster may be secured to an interior surface of the vehicle when the a... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6334562 | Stowage device, especially for a removable arrangement in a motor vehicle A stowage device in the form of a storage receiving net is attached at a vehicle storage space. A supporting structure is associated with an open side of the receiving net, to spread the open side in a functional position that exposes the interior of the ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6328191 | Storage assembly with closure device A storage assembly for a vehicle including an outer panel having a lower portion and an upper portion, and a closure device. The lower portion of the outer panel is attachable to an inner panel to define a storage pocket. The upper portion is deflectable ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6250526 | Kit for suspending toys and the like about the rear seat of a vehicle A kit for installation across a rear seat of a vehicle that suspends objects such as toys, rattles, etc. in easy reach of a child seated on the seat of the vehicle. More particularly, the kit includes a suspension line and a series of hanger lines along w... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6216927 | Mounting system for releasably and securely mounting an entertainment accessory within an automobile A mounting device for releasably and securely mounting an entertainment accessory within an automobile having a headrest extending from a seat. The mounting device includes an entertainment accessory and a case that can be releasably attached to the headr... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6209768 | Removable package carrier for automobiles A package carrier for carrying articles on the trunk lid of a passenger car or the tail gate of a utility vehicle comprising a soft, flat, flexible pad with a plurality of adjustable mounting straps terminating with hooks for attaching the carrier to the ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6186379 | Device for securing pieces of luggage in car luggage compartment A device for securing pieces of luggage in a luggage compartment of a car has a frame having an adjustable size and placeable on a luggage compartment floor, and a floor mat which is impermeable to liquid and is mounted on the frame.... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6129253 | Trunk caddy An trunk caddy particularly configured to cradle a golf bag in an easily accessible position above the floor of the vehicle trunk compartment, the cradle being supported at either side by adjustable straps which attach to the rim of the trunk compartment ... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6105842 | Pickup truck storage bag A storage bag for a pickup truck provides a convenient way for people to use the bed of their pickup truck to store possessions. The storage bag is in the shape of the truck bed. The bag is preferably lightweight and waterproof. The bag is constructed fro... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6024332 | Support carrier for fishing weights A basket that can be clamped to a boat's gunwale is used to hold the gear when it is not in use. The basket is large enough to hold the fishing weights and line while a hook is baited, or while the boat is moved. A large spring clip is used to secure the ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5938094 | Collapsible receptacle/dispenser for trash bags A collapsible container for storing and dispensing a series of plastic trash bags. The dispenser may be mounted in an automotive vehicle in a convenient location for the users. In its operative condition, the dispenser container has an upright tubular con... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5924611 | Trunk net structure for vehicle A trunk net for a vehicle has a first net area for holding luggage on a floor, and a second net area for holding the luggage between the net and an upright panel, and anchor members for holding the trunk net in a luggage compartment are distributed in the... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5865502 | Storage holder for a steering wheel lock bar A steering wheel lock bar can be stored in a holder mounted on a rear face of a vehicle passenger seat back. The holder preferably includes an elongated cloth pocket acutely angled to a vertical midplane taken through the seat back, so that an elongated s... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5758811 | Roll-up storage system A roll-up storage pouch has a generally rectangular sheet of flexible material with one edge anchored to a door panel and integrally including a constant-force flat spring which in a stable state is coiled and which can be uncoiled and straightened. The r... | 06/02/1998 |
