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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7636960 | Integral bath mat with zoned characteristics and method of making a bath mat A bath mat comprises a base member made from a first elastomeric material and at least one contrast member differing from the base member but manufactured to be integral with the base member through an over-molding or co-molding process. The contrast member differs ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7520003 | Safety bath and shower mat A safety mat for use in bathtubs or shower stalls provides comfortable and safe conditions for users during a bath or shower. The safety mat can be optionally used with a seating aid placed directly on a floor of a bathtub or shower stall, and restrains substantial ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7252431 | Water temperature monitoring apparatus An apparatus generally including a housing, a power source, a temperature sensor, a display and a circuit. The housing may have a bore adaptable to receive a flow of water. The power source may be operational for generating electricity and coupled to the housing. Th... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7223252 | Finger-pressure substitutive stimulator A finger-pressure substitutive stimulator comprises a supple, net-like sheet member having many stripe-like projections on one surface thereof and formed of various hard or semi-hard synthetic resin materials. The finger-pressure substitutive stimulator is fixed to ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7186206 | Therapeutic method and device therefor A therapeutic device (10) is formed to have an area (11,12,13) upon which marking instruments (26) may be used to form a design. A subject (25) may use the area to form a design of a person that causes stress to the subject. The subject c... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7152256 | Padded tub liner A padded tub liner for protecting a user from an impact caused by slipping in a bathtub. The padded tub liner includes a bottom portion designed for resting upon a bottom surface of the bathtub; a first side portion operationally coupled to the bottom portion, and d... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7125599 | Platform having a non-slip finish A non-slip platform for location adjacent to a body of water providing a person with traction despite the presence of water on the platform, wherein the platform includes an upper portion; a fluid-draining topography at the upper portion that channels the water to m... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6996860 | Construction protective covering A construction protective covering for covering and protecting delicate finishes on previously installed bathroom components on a construction job site from damage due to dropped tools and construction workers working in the vicinity of the installed component inclu... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6871363 | Shock absorbing safety floor and modular tile for swimming pools A shock absorbing safety floor comprising tile minimizes injury by absorbing the energy created when a portion of a diver's body impacts the bottom or sides of the pool. By absorbing a portion of the energy at impact, the floor decreases the amount of energy absorbe... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6787215 | Cleat-forming woven fabric article for the manufacture of anti-creep floor mats The present invention relates to specific methods of producing cleated rubber-backed floor mats (such as dust control or rubber mats) through the utilization of the combination of a perforated coated woven fabric article and a cushioned platen liner between the arti... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6709728 | Cleated anti-creep floor mats The present invention relates to specific methods of producing cleated rubber-backed floor mats (such as dust control or rubber mats) through the utilization of the combination of a perforated coated woven fabric article and a cushioned platen liner between the arti... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6691339 | Water-proof joint for tub surround A molded tub and surround which is formed of a multiple of portions. Wall portions meet at a joint which is secured by wall clamps which bias a partially arcuate portion of a second wall portion against the visible surface of a first wall portion. The fir... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6681416 | Soft bathroom mat and a method for producing the soft bathroom mat A method for producing a soft bathroom mat comprising the acts of obtaining a base layer (10), obtaining an upper layer mold (20), applying a surface membrane (24) to the mold (20), pouring gel (26) into fillisters (22) in the mold (20) and applying a bot... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6656562 | Slip resistant mat A slip resistant floor mat composed of one or more layers of material the bottom layer of which incorporates a plurality of recessions with inset suction cups in the bottom surface of the bottom layer that comes into contact with the intended surface, suc... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6601246 | Bubbling bath mat There is provided a soft bubbling bath mat having a mat body of molded flexible material that houses a soft flexible foam pad adapted to fit between an outer edge of the mat body an interior air passageway. The air passageway is adapted at one end to form... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6564397 | Integral bath mat with zoned characteristics and method of making a bath mat A bath mat comprises a base member made from a first elastomeric material and at least one contrast member differing from the base member but manufactured to be integral with the base member through an over-molding or co-molding process. The contrast memb... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6530096 | Foot rejuvenation shower apparatus An improved apparatus and related method of use is disclosed that may be used in a shower to remove dead skin from a foot of a user. The apparatus generally is constructed of a lower surface that is releasably engaged with a floor and an upper portion wit... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6455123 | Nonslip padded mat In a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a layer having carpeted upper surface and/or other rubber-like padding material covered by a translucent, elastomeric sheet. The upper elastomeric layer may have downwardly depending projections t... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6378147 | Roll-up inflatable bathtub appliance An appliance is provided for individuals, especially those with disabilities which render them incapable of readily getting into and out of a bathing position in a bathtub. The appliance consists of an inflatable seat with a top seat surface and side, bac... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6372323 | Slip control article for wet and dry applications A slip control article including a backing layer having a first surface with an array of at least 100 upstanding stems per square inch and a second surface. At least a portion of the upstanding stems is an elastomeric material and the stems have an aspect... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6357061 | Bath air mattress cushion The inflatable bath air mattress cushion includes an inflatable back cushion portion, an inflatable mat cushion portion connected to the inflatable back cushion portion, a pair of inflatable side cushion portions connected to opposing sides of the inflata... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6338168 | Weight core drain covering system A drain covering system for preventing water from going down the drain. The drain covering system includes a basin that has a drain and a drain covering member that includes an outer covering and a weighted core. The drain covering member is positionable ... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6336231 | Portable, universal, self-inflating bathtub liner An inflatable liner for use with conventional bathtubs is disclosed. For use with infants, elderly, physically disabled, or other instances where a cushioned and/or sanitary bathing surface is desired. A battery operated air pump is attached to the inflat... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6022608 | Non-slip fabric with three layers and concave cups A three layer, non-slip fabric has an upper fabric layer which is bonded through an intermediate flat plastic layer to a lower plastic layer having cup-shaped elements distributed therelong. Each cup has sidewalls and an outwardly concave end wall with on... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6014779 | Shower and bath mat A new shower and bath mat for helping to prevent slipping on a slippery surface such as a wet bath floor surface. The inventive device includes a generally rectangular mat member having upper and lower surfaces, a pair of short sides, a pair of long sides... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5911193 | Conformable insulating pad for use by a canine The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for protecting a dog from the cold. In one implementation of the present invention, the invention is directed to a flexible pad for protecting a dog from a cold boat hull. The flexible pad is for... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5839132 | Inflatable bathtub liner An improved disposable bathtub liner includes inflatable sub-compartments which detachably adhere to the interior surface of a bathtub through suction devices on the exterior surface of the liner. The bathtub liner includes opposite sidewalls, endwalls, a... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5829070 | Bathtub seat apparatus A portable rubber bathtub seat apparatus for comfortably preventing a person from sliding down when in a seated position within a bathtub, the apparatus being supported by the bottom surface of the bathtub. The apparatus has a generally thin, flat back se... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5781941 | Safety bath mat A safety bath mat has a layered body with a base layer provided with a coating of adhesive for attaching the mat to the floor of a tub or shower. The body of the mat further includes a second layer in which polycarbonate particles are embedded in vinyl. A... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5776605 | Replacement surface and method of installation A replacement surface covering an existing surface conforming surface irregularities of the existing surface to present a top surface with a relatively smooth contour, and a self-curing, waterproof adhesive layer which envelops and seals any cracks on the... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5742955 | Bathtub liner apparatus A bathtub liner apparatus includes a flexible floor sheet member which includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The flexible floor sheet member includes a drain channel extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. A quantity of adhesive is ap... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5650228 | Replacement surface for bathtub and shower floor A replacement surface for bathtub and shower floors comprising a liner covering substantially the entire bottom interior surface of the bathtub or shower with a peripheral relief allowing access to a drain and conforming surface irregularities of the bott... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5630235 | Bathtub drain repair seal A seal for covering cracks around a drain fitting of a bathtub. The inventive device includes a flexible planar circular member having a circular center aperture directed therethrough which can be adhesively secured about a drain conduit of a bathtub and ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5435765 | Surfboard pad A non-slip padding system for use on a surfboard has a plurality of pad members each having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end and raised elements. The raised elements include a first raised member and a second raised member, where... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5375271 | Bath mat having temperature related indicia Apparatus for determining whether the temperature of bath water is below a selected temperature. A bath mat having temperature related indicia imprinted on a top side surface thereof has a layer of temperature sensitive ink applied over the temperature re... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5330811 | Disposable laminate drain cover A laminate cover member is provided for upgrading the appearance of a deteriorated drain hole or other surface of a sink or bath fixture. The cover member includes an upper layer which is resistant to corrosion and has an attractive visual appearance, a p... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5329649 | Safety bathing shower/tub apparatus An improved bathtub or shower enclosure designed to prevent injury to the user in the event of a slip and fall accident or the like. The tub or shower stall floor and walls and water control fixtures are constructed or lined with a thin exterior layer of ... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5308271 | Non-slip design pad for surfboard and method A non-slip foam design pad apparatus and method in which a design pad is adapted in a stretched condition for use on a surface, such as a surfboard, to provide a non-slip surface and to provide a selected design pattern on the surfboard. The design pad ap... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5293660 | Foot scrub mat A foot scrub mat which includes a flexible base and a replaceable pad. The flexible base and the replaceable pad are preferably made of an antislip material. The base has an interior cut-out area of selected dimensions. The replaceable pad has a bristled ... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5216764 | Disposable bathtub and shower liner A bathtub and shower liner ensemble comprised of thin, flimsy, disposable, sterile, contoured, impervious, plastic film sheers, with a bottom mat-like sheet secured to bathtub or shower basin to provide cushion and comfort. The entire liner assembly is co... | 06/08/1993 |
