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Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7513476 | Cosmetic pedestal mirror A cosmetic pedestal mirror has a base composed of a glass disk hood with a thickness combined with a bottom board. The bottom board has an outer surface pasted with a slip-proof pad. The glass disk hood has an outer surface embedded with decorative pieces and an int... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7421813 | Display device having an adjustable counterweight structure A simple structure of display device having the function of self-balance and prevent falling caused by an external force is disclosed to include a display, a base, which has a convex bottom surface and is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the display, and an a... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421812 | Display device having an adjustable counterweight structure A simple structure of display device having the function of self-balance and prevent falling caused by an external force is disclosed to include a display, a base, which has a convex bottom surface and is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the display, and an a... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7398613 | Display device having an adjustable counterweight structure A simple structure of display device having the function of self-balance and prevent falling caused by an external force is disclosed to include a display, a base, which has a convex bottom surface and is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the display, and an a... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7341356 | Dual magnification vanity mirror adjustable in height and orientation A dual magnification vanity mirror adjustable in height and orientation includes an elongated stanchion curved into the shape of a C having a downwardly depending threaded support leg insertably receivable through a central hole in a base plate and removably fastena... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7329016 | Foot inspection mirror The present invention relates generally to a foot inspection mirror and, more particularly, to a foot inspection device comprised of an assembly of mirrors positioned in such an array so as to assist diabetics and other users in visually self-inspecting all sides of... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7284869 | Rear light viewing assembly and method A rear light viewing assembly and method includes a panel that has a top side and a bottom side. A magnet is attached to the bottom side of the panel. An arm is removably attached to and extends upwardly from the top side. The arm has an upper end and a lower end. A... | 10/23/2007 |
| 6974043 | Floor rack for holding bathroom sundries A floor rack is designed to hold bathroom sundries and is formed of a base, an upright support rod extending from the base, and a plurality of holders for holding the bathroom sundries. The holders are fastened detachably and interchangeably with the upright support... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6955437 | Hitch mirror assembly A mirror assembly is provided for use in “hitching” trailers to towing vehicles. The mirror assembly can be used for conventional ball and socket couplings, fifth wheel couplings and variations thereof. The mirror assembly is magnetically attached to the trailer... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6932450 | Refrigerator contents viewing system A refrigerator storage arrangement includes a plurality of vertically spaced shelves and a contents viewing system used in connection with enhancing the viewing of food items stored on a rear portion of a lower shelf of the storage arrangement. In accordance with th... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6834972 | Articulated arm of the rear mirror An articulated arm of the rear mirror for cars, bicycles and/or to that of an additional internal car rear mirror, suitable for efficient mounting either on the handlebar or inside the car and allowing for simple adjustment of the viewing position. The articulated r... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6676100 | Note holder A note holder for holding a notepaper, card, etc. The note holder has a foldable capability and includes a body pivotally mounted in a base. The base has an inner space for receiving the body when the note holder is folded. A slot adapted to hold a piece ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6651943 | LCD monitor stand A stand fixing structure of a LCD monitor is disclosed. The stand structure of the LCD monitor according to the present invention includes a rear cover, a VESA cover engaged to a back surface of the rear cover, a rotation plate rotatably engaged at a bott... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6412965 | Portable, universal, non-destructive and stable device for viewing an infant in the rear seat of a vehicle A device which enables a driver of a vehicle to monitor an infant in a rear seat by the rear view mirror of the vehicle, where the device is portable, universally applicable to passenger vehicles and non-destructive of the vehicle interior yet secure agai... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6382802 | Portable floor mirror A portable floor mirror system for allowing an individual to set up a mirror at a desired height and desired ambient light conditions situation that includes a tripod assembly with collapsible legs that supports a mirror assembly having a two-sided rotata... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6378232 | Display and scoreboards with rotary mounting clamps Display devices such as scoreboards having reversible display surfaces are mounted to support frames using opposing clamps each having a pivot post extending therefrom. The clamps engage one of the boards or frames with the posts being seated in openings ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6322222 | Pair of foldaway orthogonal mirrors and fabrication method thereof A pair of folding orthogonal mirrors is disclosed, including first and second plates, each provided on a face thereof with a surface mirror; hinges, attached to the first and second plates to movably join the two together, so that the plates are movable f... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6305809 | Mirror with multiple selectable magnifications A mirror for viewing the face at different magnifications selectable by the user includes a first, oval primary mirror comprised of a front mirror plate having a first magnification and a rear mirror plate concavely curved to provide a second, greater mag... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6053618 | Medical mirror-self treatment A lightweight mirror-reflective surface mounted in a rigid frame embodying a transverse support axle. The rigid mirror-reflective surface frame and transverse support axle are rigidly attached and rotate in unison about the transverse support axle. The th... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6050833 | Glare filter for computer monitors A glare filter for a computer monitor having a support element with a first side and a second side, and a frame with a first side and a second side. The first side of the frame is pivotably connected to the first side of the support element, and the secon... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5984482 | Mounting assembly for vehicle interior automatic dimming rearview mirror A mounting assembly (10) for a vehicle interior rearview mirror (12) of the automatic dimming type includes a vehicle mount (14) having a rearwardly projecting first ball portion (22), a tube (32) having a first end that receives the first ball portion an... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5969891 | Multi-use articulation for external side view mirrors The multi-use articulation includes a stationary articulation section (10), mounted on the internal face of the rear wall of the housing (2), a moveable articulation section (20) on which the mirror plate (1) is mounted and a U-shaped connecting element (... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5900999 | Housing with integral electrical connectors for a rearview mirror actuator assembly A housing for an actuator assembly for adjusting the orientation of a mirror element in a mirror assembly provides an improved electrical distribution system that eliminates loose wires, most connections, and the need for a seal between the housing and it... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5838507 | Mirror assembly with friction drive A rearview mirror assembly comprises a mirror unit, a mirror unit support, and a central connection between the mirror unit and support mounting the mirror unit for pivotal movement about first and second generally intersecting perpendicular axes. A first... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5798881 | Dual state mirror assembly A dual state mirror assembly for use with motor vehicles includes a housing having an open front for receiving an outer substrate to form an enclosure. The outer substrate has a surface coated with a thin metal film to act as a beam splitter. An inner sub... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5681100 | Cheval mirror with concealed storage compartment A cheval mirror with concealed storage compartment. The device has a cabinet portion with a rear wall and perimeter side walls to define a space there within and an open front. A mirror door is attached to the cabinet portion with concealed hinges to mova... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5625502 | Mirror pivoting mechanism, and vehicle comprising such mirror pivoting mechanism A motor actuated foldable vehicle outside rearview mirror which can also be manually folded to and from the service position. A first friction coupling is provided between one of the motor actuated parts and the mirror carrier. A second friction coupling ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5453915 | Lighted adjustable mirror with clamp A lighted adjustable mirror with clamp is disclosed. The device consists of a illuminated two-surfaced mirror--one surface without magnification, the other surface with magnification. The mirror, housed within a frame, is pivitolly attached to a bracket. ... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5438457 | Obstruction eliminator A new and improved obstruction eliminator with a circular base having a mounting end, a receiving end, and an intermediate surface therebetween. The mounting end has a suction cup thereaffixed. The intermediate surface has a pair of apertures diametricall... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5359461 | Portable cosmetic mirror apparatus A portable cosmetic mirror which includes a stand that may be adjusted to various heights for allowing a user to accurately position the mirror such that both hands may be utilized for cosmetic application, hairstyling, or the like. Alternate embodiments ... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5301068 | Osto-mirror A mirror in aid of a user of an ostomy appliance by holding it between the users' legs whether the user is lying down, sitting, or reclining, and utilizing a post between the users legs, a base for the post, under the legs, and an extension on the post ho... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5210656 | Light reflecting device A light-reflecting device incorporates a central light-reflecting frame (10) of polygonal shape fitted with a cross bar (17) carrying at the centre a universal joint assembly (24) one element (21) of which is fixed to the cross bar (17) and the other rela... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5124857 | Vehicular light monitoring apparatus A support tube including inter-folded legs is readily mounted upon a support surface, with a telescoping rod received within the tube. The upper terminal end of the rod includes a socket connection mounting rotatably therewithin a convex mirror for positi... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5124858 | Demonstration mirror construction A lightweight mirror demonstration device (10) for allowing the overhead remote viewing of a demonstration taking place on a table (100); wherein, the device (10) includes a mirror unit (11), a pair of transverse support units (12), and a pair of vertical... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5111342 | Hitch-viewing mirror assembly emplying suction cups and tip rests for use on towing vehicle A tailer-hitch-viewing mirror tool that can be temporarily mounted on the tailgate of a pickup truck or the rear window of a station wagon, camper, or other towing vehicle. It easily adjusts to pickup truck's tailgate or other towing vehicle's rear window... | 05/05/1992 |
| 4995712 | Light radiation stand (1) A light radiation stand for holding a fiber optic cable which transmits light rays therethrough and emits the same from its light-emitting end is described. The light radiation stand has a pole removably mounted to the stand and a mirror rotatably mou... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4966450 | Light radiation stand (1) A light radiation stand for holding a light emitting end of a light-transmitting fiber optic cable is described. The light radiation stand comprises a stand base, one or more deformable flexible conduits vertically installed on the upper part of the b... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4925287 | Mirror assembly for facilitating trailer hitch element alignment A mirror device to provide assistance for a vehicle driver when coupling a trailer to a vehicle. The mirror device includes a support having multiple legs which can be detached to the surface of the vehicle and which carry a mirror which can be oriented s... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4759621 | Horizontal video viewer This invention provides a viewing device which permits data displayed on a computer screen and similar terminals to be seen by viewing the reflection of the data in mirrors within the viewing device. The viewing device permits viewing of the data at appro... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4561574 | Stitchery needle board A stitchery board apparatus (10) comprising a pin cushion unit (11) having a pin cushion enclosure unit (12) surrounding its periphery, a support unit (13) pivotally secured to the enclosure unit (12) and a plurality of indexes (23), (24) arranged on the ... | 12/31/1985 |
