...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167387 | Collapsible storage container A portable and collapsible storage container formed of rigid, interconnected panels which, when fully assembled, form a self-standing, integrally strong unit and, when collapsed, fold together to occupy a minimal volumetric space. Opposed side walls are hingedly con... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7748798 | Collapsible furniture and braces useful therewith Furniture such as bathroom vanities are suitable to be shipped in collapsed form and then readily assembled/erected at the installation site. A back wall folds forwardly as bracing along the front folds vertically in one form. There can be a multi-piece collapsible ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7735942 | Foldable host unit case of a computer with sliding rail grooves A foldable host unit case of a computer with sliding rail grooves includes a front wall, which provides a first lateral end to pivotally connect with the first frame with a pivotal shaft and a second lateral end to be pivotally joined to the sliding rail groove of t... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7631952 | Collapsible combination cabinet A combination cabinet includes a main body, a plurality of bottom boards, a plurality of back boards, a plurality of resting boards, a top board, and a connecting seat. Thus, the main body is folded to have a flat shape and all parts of the combination cabinet are f... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7559614 | Tool cabinet A tool cabinet including an upper cover, a bottom board, a case body and a shelf accessory. The case body includes rotatably interconnected case boards, which are foldable with each other. The upper cover and the bottom board are loosely rabbeted into the case body.... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7464999 | Collapsible storage locker A portable and collapsible storage locker formed of rigid, interconnected panels which, when fully assembled, form a self-standing, integrally strong unit and, when collapsed, fold together to occupy a minimal volumetric space. Opposed side walls are hingedly connec... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7425046 | Portable bar with drop-in coolers and umbrella assembly A portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7360783 | Barbecue device having foldable cart A barbecue device having a brazier positioned on a cubic cart is provided. The cart contains a bottom board with a number of wheels, a pair of side boards, a back board, and doors. Four joint elements are configured at the four corners on the top surface of the bott... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350549 | Folding work bench The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337732 | Quick assembly home entertainment system stand and method for assembling the same A home entertainment system storage unit includes a front frame having an upper portion, a bottom portion, and first and second side portions extending therebetween. A first side member is hingedly connected to a rear surface of the front frame, the first side membe... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7327863 | Stand-up patient handling system control kiosk and controller Apparatus and methods for magnetic resonance imaging are provided. The apparatus desirably comprises an MRI magnet subsystem and a control kiosk spatially separate from the MRI subsystem. The control kiosk may be advantageously located inside or outside the shielded... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325343 | Display board system An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, inter... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316459 | Modular expandable display case A display case includes at least one L shaped bottom member having a bottom and an upstanding back along with an L shaped top member having a top and a depending back. A tongue is disposed on an edge of one of the backs and a groove is disposed on an edge of another... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314147 | Collapsible storage container for office and personal use A collapsible storage container apparatus having a base which has a first set of opposing edges and a second set of opposing edges. The container also includes a first set of opposing panels wherein each panel has a fold-over portion having at least one connector an... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7306298 | Flat panel assembly for a drawer tower A flat panel assembly for a drawer tower includes a left panel including a left rail adapted to slidably receive a rim of a drawer, a right panel including a right rail adapted to slidably receive a rim of a drawer, and a back panel foldably integral with the left p... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7273261 | Portable bar with portable barbecue A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a framework having a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267613 | Slant-type gaming machine The invention comprises various gaming machine features and a slant-top type gaming machine. In one embodiment, a cabinet has a play area between an upwardly extending console and a supporting base portion. The console has an opening. A display and bezel are movable... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7240975 | Portable bar with umbrella assembly A portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7213895 | Foldable bookcases A foldable bookcase includes a frame with two sidewalls pivotably connected to two vertical sides of the frame and a top board and a bottom board are pivotably connected to the top side and the bottom side of the frame. The top board, the bottom board and the two si... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201458 | Portable bar with portable barbecue A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels, one side panel being connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel and is perpendicular to the vertical panel,... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7165749 | Interlocking aquarium support system with interchangeable multifunctional decorative facade The Interlocking Aquarium Support System with Multifunctional Decorative Facade allows for the façade of the aquarium stand to be changed without dismantling the aquarium system. The aquarium is supported end to end at center, front to back and under all sides by v... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165821 | Drawer assembly A drawer assembly includes four side boards and each of the side boards has at lease one lug on two ends and one of two sides thereof, and a bottom board which has lugs one four sides thereof. The four side boards are connected to be a four-side frame by connecting ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147290 | Modular workbench system A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The modules can be provided... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7105093 | Processing set and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101000 | Portable bar with advertising materials A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel; a counter being connected to and s... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7025877 | Processing set for processing and treating a biological fluid Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025466 | Portable light projector unit A rugged portable projector unit is suitable for transport and easy set-up. A projector is mounted to a rigid subframe by a mounting platform. A shock absorbing element is provided between the subframe and the mounting platform. The subframe is mounted within a hard... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014200 | Utility cart A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In a... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007615 | Collapsible shelf unit A collapsible shelf unit has a three-sided frame made of a single sheet of foldable material and separate shelves which are hinged to the sides and rear of the frame so that the shelf unit can be collapsed to a substantially flat state by folding the shelves up agai... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6996939 | Mobile room partition system with central connecting panel and lateral storage units A room partition system for a room having a central connecting panel and hingeably attached, foldable lateral storage units. Each of the lateral storage units has a bottom-mounted wheel assembly, thereby allowing the partition system to be rolled to various location... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994034 | Foldable computer desk A computer desk includes a foldable frame and a plurality of desk boards. The desk boards are pivotally connected to the frame and can be folded for storage and unfolded and moved to a horizontal position for use. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995974 | Foldable, sturdy, lightweight monitor stand for easy portability and storage A foldable, sturdy, lightweight, monitor stand for portability, including: at least three walls, a plurality of support structures, and a top wall, each wall having a top section, bottom section, inner section, and outer section; at least three walls enclosing the p... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976743 | Ready-to-assemble entertainment center having pocket doors A ready-to-assemble casegood cabinet having pocket doors. A pocket door assembly for a ready-to-assemble casegood cabinet is also disclosed. A method of shipping a ready-to-assemble casegood cabinet, a method for assembling a ready-to-assemble casegood cabinet, and ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6957876 | Portable bar A portable bar that is capable of being disassembled and assume a collapsed position to facilitate storage. The bar is to include a counter which is spaced from a base that is to rest on a supporting surface. In between the counter and the base is located shelving. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6948786 | Furniture having compound foldable parts A furniture article suited for shipment in a compact carton has a top, a back hinged from the rear edge of the top, opposing side panels hinged from the back, and means for holding the opposing side panels in position, such as a stretcher bar, or a shelf hinged from... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6948787 | Folding wardrobe with integral hinge assembly A foldable sheet metal wardrobe having a front wall, a rear wall, a foldable right side wall, a foldable left side wall, a top member, and a bottom member defining an inner wardrobe space when the wardrobe is in an open position. A left and a right unitary front sid... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6926376 | Modular workbench system A heavy-duty workbench with strong metal legs and a thick hardwood top. The workbench can provide docking space for three modules that can function as an additional work surface when pulled out from under the workbench or when used alone. The modules can be provided... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926155 | Collapsible ballot box A box for collecting ballots from an electronic ballot tabulating machine includes a base assembly, and front and rear support assemblies pivotally attached to the front and rear ends of the base assembly, the three assemblies are foldable into compact and generally... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923516 | Cabinet with soft storage drawers An improved cabinet with drawers having a frame with rigid sides and at least one rigid divider forming a number of drawer-spaces sized to receive erectable/collapsible soft storage drawers. Each drawer is formed from flexible material and has a bottom, two first si... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918640 | Portable bar with collapsible components A portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side... | 07/19/2005 |