Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401386 | Dental bib holding device and method of using same There is disclosed an improved bib retaining device. The bib retaining device comprises an elongate resilient member having a central portion and opposite end portions, the central portion of the elongate resilient member being formed into a neck engaging portion, t... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7325349 | Tag clip with card carrier A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrie... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320157 | Resilient clip fastener A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, t... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320156 | Bib holder incorporating a compartment A bib holder is provided that is useful for securing a bib in place. In one embodiment, the bib holder includes a strap and at least one fastener that is useful for retaining the bib, in addition to at least one compartment that is capable of storing an item of suit... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318256 | Resilient clip fastener A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7275396 | Apparatus and method of supporting an earring An earring support device constructed of a single length of flexible metal wire or plastic line bent back upon itself at both ends and clasped or otherwise fasted so as to form a large loop at one end and one or more smaller loops at the other end. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7257967 | Convertible identification (ID) tag and jewelry A fine jewelry chain made of precious metal, base metal, or metal alloy, which may be used by day as an ID card holder in the form of a necklace, bracelet, belt, or watch-type chain, and by night as a piece of decorative jewelry in the form of a necklace, bracelet, ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7134231 | Tag clip with card carrier A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrie... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7107941 | Safety device of collar for pet A safety device is disclosed for use with a collar for a pet. The safety device includes a central member, a first lateral member and a second lateral member. The first lateral member is for pivotal and releasable engagement with the central member. The second later... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7013535 | Web end A one-piece clip or web end to join the cord ends of a lanyard is disclosed. The clip folds together and snap fits onto the cord ends to secure the ends together. The clip includes numerous pins extending outwardly from the clip body that mate with numerous pin pock... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6966472 | Infant activity necklace The present invention provides a support pad attached to a necklace device. The support pad includes tethers attached to the support pad at a spaced apart distance, and each tether includes means for attaching a toy at a location remote from the support pad. The sup... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6907877 | Suspended inhaler retainer A medication inhaler is provided with a lanyard that is formed into a wearer neck encircling loop. A wearer is thereby able to carry the medication inhaler about his or her neck so that it is readily at hand in the event of an asthmatic or allergic attack. The lanya... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6836899 | Device for detachably holding an absorbent napkin across the torso A napkin holder formed of two pairs of magnetic securing devices attached in a laterally movable arrangement with respect to each other on the outer ends of a partially neck encircling lanyard. The magnetic securing devices are formed of plastic tabs movable lateral... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6769270 | Detachable pendant mounting A detachable pendant mounting for providing interchangeability of the pendant includes a hollow clasp housing held on a pendant chain, the clasp housing open at the rear and the bottom end. A clasp element is mounted within the clasp element accessible through the o... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6763740 | Bicycle device with a break-away attachment for a connecting cable An apparatus for coupling to a control cable having a cable end protuberance attached thereto includes a member having a cable terminating structure. The cable terminating structure includes a first wall defining a first detenting structure for receiving the cable e... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6725506 | Standardized cap and tag keeper A standardized attachment system for an object holding system or object displaying system which is easily assembled, comprising a base section made of one or more pieces that engages a cord and an attachment section that secures the object to be held or displayed, s... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6711785 | Lanyard connector and system A lanyard system conveniently suspends entry badges, keys or other objects about the neck. The system comprises a connector having a male buckle portion and a female buckle portion. The male buckle portion has an attachment coupling thereon such that the male buckle... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6647555 | Belt-like article, and neck strap, hung-object-supporting body and product-storing body using the same belt-like article A belt-like article has fastening elements continuous attached along an entire periphery of a long tape main body. The belt-like article further includes engaging means capable of engaging with/disengaging from each other, each of which has an engaging po... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6539588 | Breakaway lanyard with adjustable mounting element According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a lanyard construction, which includes a strap forming a closed loop of flexible material adapted to be disposed about a part of a human body. An adjustable mounting element, preferab... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6502284 | Clothing protective device A clothing protective device which is particularly adapted to be worn by a man, woman or child, and which in particular will assist in the protection of clothing while dining or engaging in other activities which may stain clothes. In essence, the device ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6427292 | Connector for the removable connection of a neck strap to a pair of binoculars In a connector for the removable connection of an end of a neck strap to a pair of binoculars or similar optical device, to provide for a simple connection and disconnection with a reliable hold, the end of the strap has an attached clip incorporating two... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6394677 | Hanging pen and cord thereof A pen having a pen cap, and a penholder. The pen cap has a blocking cover with a loop cord for carrying and an opening at the other end. The penholder provides a center stick therein with a writing head of the center stick extending outwardly from a conic... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6382407 | Eyeglass case adapted to be hung on the neck of the user An eyeglass case includes an annular sleeve, a tubular first housing, and a tubular second housing. The first housing has a closed end and an open end that is press-fitted to a first end portion of the sleeve in such a manner that the first housing can be... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6360404 | Break-away buckle The present invention is directed to a safety release break-away buckle designed for but not limited to pet collars and large animal halters, to separate at a predetermined magnitude of tension based upon a fraction of the animal's weight or strength, sho... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6330962 | Eyeglass holder An eyeglass holder attachable around the neck of, or to an article of clothing worn by the user for supporting a pair of eyeglasses. The eyeglasses are supported facing away from the user by the bridge and folded stems of the eyeglasses. A biasingly exten... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6240606 | Fastener with removable head A bar 3 is provided on one extremity of an elongated filament part 2, a head 4 is provide on the other extremity of the filament part 2 and, at the same time, a removing portion 6 is provided between this head 4 and the filament part 2, and it is so compo... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6170127 | Ornament hanger ring of necklace Disclosed is a hanger ring connected to an ornament for hanging the ornament on a necklace string. The hanger ring comprises a lower member having a body of a .orgate.-shaped configuration, which has a first pin hole and a depression and possesses an eye ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6108874 | Method and apparatus for a medal to ribbon joiner An improved method and apparatus for attaching an award to a ribbon having a stitched ribbon end loop for securely receiving and holding a ribbon anchor bar, and an improved fastener having a ribbon anchor bar and a fastening clip. The improved fastener i... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6070303 | Clipper A pendant-like device which hangs around the neck and holds clip-on sunglasses (or similar eyewear) in a forward-facing position at mid-chest level. All models consist of a pendant that is suspended at mid-chest level by a cord which loops behind the neck... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6035497 | Zipper pull tab A separable zipper pull tab comprises a hook piece and a zipper pull tab body having an adhesive element or a shear pin. The hook piece has a connecting arm that is secured to a connecting arch of a slider and the zipper pull tab body includes a receiving... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5852849 | Bib holder for holding dental bibs A bib holder particularly suited for holding dental bibs, includes fasteners and a strap between them wherein the strap is made of a flexible material with a central expanded band portion with two flat sides and elongated rod portions extending from the b... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5842256 | Modular attachment system for hats, badges and the like A modular attachment system for an object holding system or object displaying system that comprises a base section that engages a cord and an attachment section that secures the object to be held or displayed. The cord may be worn by a person such that th... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5829105 | Coupler for elongate article An elongate article coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts for severally retaining end parts of the elongate articles and a connecting part disposed between the fitting parts and adapted to interconnect the fitting parts, the connecting part having a b... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5740952 | Connector for binocular strap Binoculars having a neck strap and a pair of connectors removeably connecting opposite ends of the neck strap to a body of the binoculars. Each connector including a male member and a female member with associated structural members permitting each male m... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5689860 | Coupler for elongate article An elongate article coupler comprises a pair of fitting parts for severally retaining end parts of the elongate articles and a connecting part disposed between the fitting parts and adapted to interconnect the fitting parts, the connecting part having a b... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5680679 | Buoyant jewelry Buoyant jewelry for retaining and protecting personal articles. Each jewelry/retainer comprises a brightly colored, buoyant body coupled to one or more fasteners for securing various articles such as sunglasses, keys, or personal care products which the s... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5414903 | Single use, disposable dental bib holder system For infection control in a dental operatory, a single use, disposable dental bib holder comprising a synthetic organic plastic strap of a length to go about the neck of a patient and having left and right terminals, left and right clip fasteners secured t... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5409151 | Bottle assembly for carrying liquids A bottle assembly functioning as a handsfree canteen for carrying a drinkable liquid such as mineral water. The assembly include a standard liquid containing bottle whose externally threaded neck is engaged by a screw-on cap having a small loop integral t... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5398855 | Pager carrying device A pager carrying device including a fabric woven cord having the ends crimped together at one end of a metallic crimp. The other end of the metallic crimp secures the ends of an elastic looped material. The latter being designed so that it may be expanded... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5379928 | Adjustable breakaway neck leash An adjustable breakaway neck noose for retaining an end of a cylindrical container comprising a flexible cord of a predetermined length having an exterior surface of a woven material and having a first end and a second end which can form a noose therebetw... | 01/10/1995 |
