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...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7635195 | Headlamp that is convertible to a lantern A headlamp (20) that is convertible to a lantern. In an embodiment, the headlamp (20) includes an extension housing (24) and a main housing (22). The extension housing (24) is translatable relative to the main housing (22). ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7422428 | Candlestick and method of making same A candlestick includes a tubular cartridge of biodegradable material having an upper end which forms a socket for a candle and a lower end, and a sleeve of flexible biodegradable material encircling the cartridge and extending appreciably above the upper end thereof... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7360920 | Convertible flashlight and area light with an aperture shutter A lighting device (10) which is adapted to be converted between a flashlight mode and an area light mode includes a housing (14) to receive a power supply (28), a light source (46) associated with the housing (14) and a tubular len... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7330286 | Apparatus, method and computer program product for providing output image adjustment for image files A CPU of a color printer performs gamma correction and a matrix operation M on an RGB color space image data derived by a matrix operation S. Using gamma correction value settings, the CPU performs gamma conversion of image data. Matrix operation M converts the RGB ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316489 | Sectional lighting fixture structure A sectional lighting fixture structure includes a hollow main body, an end cap connected to and closing a rear open end of the main body, a socket connected to an inner side of a front open end of the main body for a bulb to mount thereto, and a lighting lampshade e... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7296909 | Flashlight A handheld flashlight includes a head that pivots relative to a body. At least two legs pivotally connect to the body at a fixed location along the body, and open into an extended, open or deployed position to support the head in an elevated position. In the closed ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7289663 | Producing an extended color gamut luminance-chrominance digital image from a captured image A method for producing an extended color gamut luminance-chrominance digital image from a captured digital image includes determining an estimate of the colors of the captured digital image of an original scene and further processing to produce an extended range out... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7253923 | Image processing apparatus CPU 150 performs a matrix operation on image data GD, and then increases the effective digit place number of the color values of the image data GD to increase the tone number of the image data GD from 8-bit tone to 18-bit tone. CPU 150 performs a gamma... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7198484 | System to automatically extinguish a candle A system and method provide a container holding a candle, a covering portion that can cover an opening of the container holding the candle, a device that automatically extinguishes the candle utilizing the covering portion and an attachment portion shaped to fit aro... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7055984 | Candleholder Candleholders suitable for outdoor use include a base unit for holding a candle, this unit having a candle supporting surface and an upstanding wall portion, and a separate cover member for placement over the candle or candles and the base unit. The cover member for... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7034844 | Image data processing method and apparatus, storage medium product, and program product When printing image data obtained by an input device, the present invention is intended to effectively utilize the color reproduction area of the printer. An image data processing method of the present invention comprises the steps of scale-down shifting a first col... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7011424 | Candle fireplace illuminator A candle fireplace illuminator that includes a multi-reflector element assembly that is foldable for storage and which unfolds into a three-sided, single-bottomed reflector assembly having four reflective elements and which has a bottom reflective element for suppor... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6978887 | Combined birthday candle and match package A combined birthday candle and match package wherein a box having front, back, end and side walls is provided with a plurality of matches integral and co-planar with the back wall. Perforations are provided between the matches and the back wall so that the matches c... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6793365 | Illuminated window display A window display in which illumination from a candlestick lines shines through an opening in a frame selected in correlation with a decorative display in providing an illumination presentation consistent with a holiday season of the year, or a secular or religious e... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6758574 | Conversions between standard color spaces Disclose are various methods for optimising conversions between color spaces (FIG. 1). A set of atomic mathematical ((a)-(f)) functions are identified which, when performed in sequence, implement the conversions. Specific (first) sequences of the mathematical... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6179437 | Foldable, unitary stamped metal candle holder having decorative cutouts A unitary metal candle holder including a base and a plurality of panels integrally hinged to the base by a plurality of straps. The panels, which are shaped to simulate thematic scenes, may be folded by hand and remain upright without additional reinforc... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6059434 | Plastic lens for vehicle light assembly and method of manufacturing the same A vehicle light assembly includes: a lamp body having a mounting groove; and a plastic lens having a fitting part to be fitted into the mounting groove of the lamp body; and a flange portion protruding outwardly on a fore side of the fitting part; and a h... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5797671 | Luminaria frame A luminaria frame comprises supports and braces, where each support has upstanding legs, and each brace defines spaced leg apertures. When each brace is assembled with the supports, a leg of each support is placed in the leg apertures of the brace. The ot... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5791774 | Outdoor illumination device An outdoor illumination device of the type used for holiday decoration by aligning a plurality of such illumination devices in a linear array includes a body having walls forming a cavity therein with a base formed at one end thereof and an access opening... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5772424 | Candle comprising a form piece and a shield element A candle comprises a formed piece manufactured of a meltable material, a burning wick placed inside the formed piece, and a shield element covering the formed piece and provided with an opening in the upper edge of the candle in its position of use. The s... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5758949 | Collapsible lantern A collapsible lantern includes a base, a light source, a globe surrounding the light source, and a cap above the globe and the light source. The globe and light source are telescopingly mounted for movement between a lowered position in which the cap is a... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5424928 | Lantern A collapsible lantern includes a housing and a chimney telescopically moveable within the housing between a retracted and an extended position. The chimney includes a ring at the top and the bottom made of a high temperature-resistant thermoplastic which ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5264996 | Collapsible holiday luminary A flat blank of stiff, foldable paper or paperboard is folded to form a multi-sided luminary with a top in the shape of truncated, open top pyramid. One end of each of the sides includes a trapezoidal panel extending therefrom, the longest base of the tra... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5255169 | Luminary A luminary comprises a sack, a candle, a heavy block disposed in the bottom of the sack to keep the sack from blowing over and to hold the candle in an upright position, and wires attached to the block to keep the panels of the sack from blowing inwardly ... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5086380 | Decorative apparatus A decorator device for adding atmosphere to various rooms of a home. The device comprises a glass bowl filled with a liquid and which may be adapted to receive long stem candle holders and is designed for placement upon a fireplace grate or alternatively,... | 02/04/1992 |
| 4931014 | Beveled glass candle holder An improved candle holder having a unique illuminating effect due to many dozens of reflections of the single flame reflecting off individual beveled glass pieces surrounding the candle. The candle flame is protected from wind by the surrounding bevels and the... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4926297 | Collapsible lantern A cylindrical glass globe is supported by an annular rigid plastic coupling member which seats and locks onto the top portion of a tubular rigid plastic housing. A fuel source in the form of a container of liquid fuel mounted on a bottom adaptor or a cand... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4907140 | Collapsible lantern A collapsible lantern is disclosed which is formed from a blank which is stamped or otherwise provided from a suitable paperboard material. The lantern blank has four panels which are folded and two of the panels are secured together to form a four sided ... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4646213 | Collapsible lantern A cylindrical container of liquid fuel has a removable closure through which projects a tubular fitting supporting an adjustable wick. A set of spring metal support members are mounted on the container and have movable leg portions supporting a cylindrica... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4569655 | Pocket sized portable smoke raiser A portable candle stand with movable flame shields for directing cigarette or cigar smoke in an upward direction away from the irritation level of non-smokers. The device comprises a base which houses at least one candle and opposed, adjustable flame shie... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4566055 | Candle holder An improved candle holder in which the lens is trapped within elastic elongated bars that space the lens from the rigid metallic cover and frictionally hold the lens in an extended and retracted position. Viewing windows are provided for seeing the height... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4520431 | Collapsible lantern A cylindrical container of liquid fuel has a removable closure through which projects a tubular fitting supporting an adjustable wick. A set of spring metal support members are mounted on the container and have movable leg portions supporting a cylindrica... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4430638 | Automobile safety light A warning and distress signal light for a disabled vehicle has a vertical cylindrical body having at its lower end a rubber suction cup and three folding legs with magnetic feet attached thereto for supporting the body. Attached at the upper portion of th... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4250491 | Waiter signal device A table signal device for signalling for service in a restaurant, lounge and the like includes a signal mechanism which may be raised by the patron to signal for service and lowered by the waiter or waitress upon rendering service to the patron wherein th... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4186430 | Telescoping candle lantern A candle lantern comprises a cylinder for enclosing a candle, a telescoping chimney with a protective reflector, a tubular candle holder with means for feeding an expendable candle thereby to maintain the wick at desired position relative to the reflector... | 01/29/1980 |
