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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7355789 | Phase filter An optical device with a focusing optic that focuses a light beam in a focal plane and brings about a phase shift between a first part of the light beam and a second part of the light beam. The optical device has a first interface and a second interface, the first i... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353545 | Concealable/deployable reflective band for garments A band that extends around a garment appendage, such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape and a deployed position where the reflective tape is visible. The band includes a cylindrical strip that fully encircles a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7331311 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope has a central braided high strength core comprising gel fiber or p-aramid fibers that is surrounded by cylindrically braided sleeve of reflective strips composed of narrow width reflective strips that c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7246477 | Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7219626 | Pet toy having omnidirectional reflectivity A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet toy reflects incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated, thereby indicating the location of a pet toy and thereby preventing tripping hazards in pet play areas during dusk or night... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216463 | Camouflaged structure and method of camouflaging a structure against a background having a generally uniform composition A camouflaged structure and a method of camouflaging a structure against a background having a generally uniform composition of hue, saturation and brightness. In one embodiment, the camouflaged structures comprises a cell tower (100) camouflaged to decrease ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204207 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry piece has a central cylindrical braided rope core surrounded by a cylindrical reflective braided sleeve comprising three or more narrow width reflective strips that are braided at a shallow cylindric... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204206 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7185613 | Fashion accessory A collar, having a support band with a first and a second end, a scented material, and a connection arrangement on the support band, the connection arrangement configured to hold the first and the second end in a desired configuration, wherein the support band has a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7111949 | Process for manufacturing retroreflective printed material A process for manufacturing retroreflective printed material, the process comprising a) providing a composite comprising a temporary support sheet with a layer of microspheres partially embedded in the temporary support sheet such that the surfaces of the microspher... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7110595 | Method of and apparatus for image processing, and computer product Data containing at least a chroma component is obtained from an image data. Monochrome image data is generated from the chroma component image data. Which hue is to be output as it is specified, for example, by an operator. From the monochrome image data, the monoch... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7017527 | Pet collar with retractable leash An integrated pet leash comprising a pet restraint, handle, retractors fastened to the outer side of the collar, and flexible elongated members. The flexible elongated members are coupled between the ends of the handle and the retractors. The retractors exert a forc... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6958860 | Voided polymer film containing layered particulates Disclosed is an optical element comprising a polymer film containing a dispersion of minute layered particulates and microvoids. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6926625 | Batting stance guide device A batter stance training device is place beside the batting plate to train young batters the proper position of feet, and the proper step forward position during batting. A first strip of material is placed along side a batting plate. On the strip of material are th... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6925965 | Omnidirectional reflective pet leash A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash having a handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner'... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6910050 | Animal care registry system and method An animal registry system and method utilizing information either borne by an animal or obtained from the normal abode of the animal to obtain veterinarian, search and/or rescue, concierge and other services to the animal with payment guaranteed to the provider of t... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6361850 | Retroreflective article having a colored layer containing a dye covalently bonded to a polymer An exposed lens retroreflective article 10 that comprises a layer of optical elements 12 that are partially embedded in a binder layer 14. A reflective layer 16 is disposed functionally behind the optical elements 12, and a colored layer 18 is disposed be... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6342119 | Manufacturing method of a compound substrate for light-reflective application A manufacturing method of a compound substrate for light-reflective application is proposed, by which the mechanical utility can be simplified, the cost is reduced and the light-reflective article made by the compound substrate has uniform light-reflectin... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6282026 | Retroreflectors having two optical surfaces and varying retroreflectivity Retroreflective articles provide varying retroreflection using a first surface that includes a plurality of light redirecting structures and a second surface that includes retroreflective areas and separation areas. The light redirecting structures on the... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6136399 | Decorative article for garment Decoration for a garment, comprising individual elements (1) of glass or synthetic material, whose back is provided with an adhesive means (2) bounded by a flat adhesive surface (3), wherein each element (1) comprises a retroreflector (11) whose front is ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6110558 | Clothing bearing retroreflective appliques An article of clothing 10 bearing a retroreflective applique 12 that has a binder layer 14 onto which a retroreflective layer 19 is disposed. The retroreflective layer 19 includes a layer of optical elements 16 and a metal reflective layer 18, and the bin... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6045230 | Modulating retroreflective article Retroreflective articles provide modulating retroreflection using a front surface that includes at least first and second areas having different transmission characteristics and a back surface that includes retroreflective areas and separation areas. The ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6008946 | Ambient light display illumination for a head-mounted display A head mounted display in which ambient light is used to illuminate a display to at or near the brightness of the scene being viewed when both reach the user's eyes. A small supplemental light source may further be used to increase the range of operation ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5837347 | Retroreflective transfer sheet and applique A retroreflective applique is provided that includes a layer of optical lens elements partially embedded in and protruding from a transfer adhesive layer prepared from ingredients comprising a vinyl plastisol and a substantially nonhydrolyzed aminosilane ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5738746 | Clothing bearing retroreflective appliques An article of clothing 10 bearing a retroreflective applique 12 that has a binder layer 14 onto which a retroreflective layer 19 is disposed. The retroreflective layer 19 includes a layer of optical elements 16 and a metal reflective layer 18, and the bin... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5674605 | Retroreflective transfer sheet and applique A retroreflective applique is provided that includes a layer of optical lens elements partially embedded in and protruding from a transfer adhesive layer prepared from ingredients comprising a vinyl plastisol and a substantially nonhydrolyzed aminosilane ... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5631064 | Retroreflective transfer sheet and applique The present invention relates to retroreflective transfer sheets and graphic images produced therefrom, i.e., appliques. The retroreflective applique includes: a layer of optical lens elements partially embedded in and protruding from the front surface of... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5378520 | Supported encapsulated-lens retroreflective sheeting Encapsulated-lens retroreflective sheeting comprising (1) a layer of binder material having a layer of retroreflective elements partially embedded in its top surface; (2) a transparent cover sheet disposed in spaced relation from the layer of retroreflect... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5169702 | Reflective wrap and method of manufacture A reflective safety wrap for use on appendages of joggers or horses includes an elongated elastic fabric strip with a reflective material superimposed thereon. A blind stitch joins the elastic fabric and reflective material. Fastening devices are position... | 12/08/1992 |
| 4815818 | Three-dimensional flexible reflectors A reflector is provided which includes a resilient member formed of elastomeric material having embedded in at least a portion thereof a plurality of retro-reflective glass beads. At least a portion of the outer surface of the elastomeric material is remo... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4801193 | Retroreflective sheet material and method of making same A retroreflective sheeting has microretroreflective formations on one surface which are partially metallized and partially exposed to the atmosphere about them. It is produced by forming a coating on microprism surface, and this coating includes a thin me... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4763985 | Retroreflective sheet with enhanced brightness Retroreflective construction comprising a monolayer of microspheres with associated dielectric mirrors which are hemispherically surrounded by tangentially-oriented, preferably contour-conforming, reflective pigment nacreous flakes. The dielectric mirrors... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4755407 | Fire-resistant strap fabric, article and method A fire and wear-resistant strap material particularly useful in conjunction with fire fighting apparatus is disclosed. The strap material comprises a carrier fabric, the surfaces of which have been provided with a flexible retro-reflective coating permane... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4712319 | Footwear with detachable visibility aids Footwear with elastomeric or plastomeric soles, such as boots, sports footwear or leisure footwear, has distinguishing elements or decorations attached to it. The elements comprise a flanged body held by means of a flexible retaining element, which may be... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4651447 | Enhancing shoe visibility in darkness A jogging shoe includes a shoelace of folded-over retroflective fabric or tape terminated at each end with a firm tip of diameter less than that of the lace openings in the shoe.... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4642910 | Boot with detachable spur A boot provided with a depending rear heel is provided and a rearwardly opening front-to-rear extending blind cavity is defined within the heel. A spur including an elongated shank having first and second end portions is provided and the first end portion... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4517685 | Retro-reflective attachment for wearing apparel Retro-reflective material is secured to the exterior surface of an article of wearing apparel in a manner which maximizes the light-reflecting capability of the article. Specifically, the retro-reflective material is secured in a manner not requiring any ... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4496618 | Heat transfer sheeting having release agent coat A heat transfer sheeting combination of the type for being applied to an article 10 to imprint a design thereon including a substrate 12, a design coating disposed on the substrate 12 and an adhesive layer 22 disposed on the design coating for adhesively ... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4407233 | Safety collar for pets The invention relates to a safety collar or similar device for pets comprising one or more elongated attachments extended in a direction transverse to the length direction of the collar, which are of highly reflective material. The attachments are light i... | 10/04/1983 |
| 4384548 | Safety device for an animal A safety device for an animal which includes retro-reflective threads interwoven to flexible webbing used as a collar and/or leash for the animal to control movement thereof. The retro-reflective threads render the collar and/or leash visible to nighttime... | 05/24/1983 |
