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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181370 | Nestled labels for medicine containers A labeling and a method of labeling adapted for pharmaceutical containers having multiple printed indicia locations varying in size and containing information for a user of varying sized pharmaceutical containers. The labeling includes a single substrate having seve... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7712237 | Clamp identification marker A hose clamp identification marker for selectively identifying contents of a flexible hose. The hose clamp identification marker may be implemented in connection with a hose clamp and may comprise an open channel configured to straddle a hose. In this manner, the ho... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7673406 | Hanging laminar label and roll of labels Hanging laminar label having a main portion of essentially rectangular sheet of a width H and with a longitudinal central appendage, which is essentially rectangular and of a narrower width h, wherein the appendage is attached to the main portion by a connection nec... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7513071 | Indicator for connector An indicator for a connector, which is attached to a connector, has a first indication member at which is indicated first information urging a user to perform a predetermined operation before using the connector, and which is attached to a position such that the con... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7353629 | Apparatus and system for identification labeling An identification labeling system having a faceplate with a recess and a label cover that may be retained within the recess. The label cover may have compartments for retaining identification labels. The label cover has latching legs and the recess has a complementa... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350645 | Product security system for hanging merchandise The present invention is a security system for preventing theft of hanging merchandise. The present invention includes a security package system for a product to be placed on a hanging display, the package comprising: (a) a product package of a relatively thin plast... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7336505 | Deployable faceplate label surface A method according to one embodiment may include providing circuit board having a faceplate. The method of this embodiment may also include providing a label surface capable of moving between a deployed position and a stowed position. When the label surface is in a ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331130 | Catheter information ring An information ring for use with a catheter is disclosed. The information ring includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body has a first body face extending between the first end and the second end, and a second, generally convex face extending betwe... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328853 | Reversible spray tip unit There is provided a turret member for a reversible airless spray tip unit having an easily readable identification device or indicia for the particular turret member imprinted on a tag or label attached to a securing device or attaching ring secured to the handle of... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323235 | Multi-strip promotional piece The present invention is an multi-strip promotional piece that can be used as an insert for a food product package and that includes a number of printed strips releasably secured to one another by an adhesive. The strips each include an inner polymeric film layer pr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321308 | Anti-theft holder An anti-theft security holder for cylindrical articles includes a support member, and EAS marker and an outer sleeve is disclosed. The support member is preferably shaped to receive the cylindrical item in a seated position and the EAS marker may be supported within... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318293 | Binder clip sleeve A binder clip sleeve for securing indicia to a binder clip and a method of securing the indicia to the binder clip. The binder clip sleeve comprises three panels which generally conform to outer surfaces of the binder clip. Indicia may be displayed along one or more... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7255142 | Fuel nozzle guard A fuel nozzle guard, in some embodiments, comprises a static control material. When a consumer grabs the fuel nozzle, his or her hand will touch the static control material, thereby, safely dissipating any electrostatic charges at a controlled rate of discharge with... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252092 | Method and device for using styling tape for body and hair accessorizing A method of using styling tape for body part and hair accessorizing is disclosed. The method may include cutting a self-adhesive tape into a strip or other elongate shape and stretching it to obtain at least some tension. The user may wrap the self-adhesive strip ar... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7251318 | Method and apparatus for improved personal communication devices and systems An apparatus and method provide a database in a pager that contains menus that may be displayed on a pager display. A paging service sends a page including an identification, retrieves a menu from the pager database and displays the menu. The pager responds to the p... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249432 | Vehicle locator and identification card A vehicle identification and locator card for vehicle parking and servicing establishments includes an upper portion made of paper board and a lower portion made of synthetic paper. An ignition key tag is die cut from the lower synthetic paper portion, which retains... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246459 | Service hang tag A vehicle locator and service hang card for vehicle parking and servicing establishments includes an upper portion with a tag number and space for entering customer information and a lower portion made of synthetic paper which an ignition key tag is die cut. The key... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7205473 | Photovoltaic powered multimedia greeting cards and smart cards A flexible photovoltaic cell integrated onto an active card, such as a greeting card or “smart” card, may be fabricated separately and then integrated with additional electronics on the active card. Alternatively, the photovoltaic cell may be fabricated on the a... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7134457 | Method of weaving braille and woven braille textile A method of weaving Braille and/or the resulting woven Braille textile may assist sighted persons in determining the woven Braille cells by differentiating the colors of each number 1 through number 6 Braille cell warp thread. A method of weaving Braille and/or the ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118043 | Hanging tab with sensing chip A hanging tab with a sensing chip, when in manufacturing, a fine net section for sewing or knitting and a frame are integrally shaped by injection molding; the frame has a fine net section, and includes an integrally formed fine-net frame surrounding a fine net, and... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7095327 | Electronic article surveillance marker assembly An electronic article surveillance assembly comprises an upstanding housing having a closed ceiling and a floor having a continuous peripheral portion bounding a central floor opening, the housing having an interior cavity communicating with the central floor openin... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086189 | Removable decorative basketball backboard signboard A sign for display on a basketball backboard includes a substantially rigid sheet of material having indicia to be displayed on a front surface thereof. The sheet of material includes a notch formed in a lower edge of the sheet of material for engaging rim. When the... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086666 | Identification card with embedded halftone image security feature perceptible in transmitted light An information-bearing laminar assembly, suitable for use as an identification card, is disclosed. The assembly is characterized by the provision therein of an embedded halftone image security feature that becomes visible essentially only when the assembly is view i... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7042357 | Non-reusable identification device An identification device has a band and a non-reusable tamper-resistant fastening arranged to join opposite end regions of the band to fasten it around a limb of a user. A transponder circuit is attached to the band, and is responsive to a received wireless signal. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7026607 | Scanning probe microscope A scanning probe microscope has a scanner and a mounting unit for supporting the scanner. An identifying mark is disposed on a part of the scanner for representing preselected information corresponding to the scanner. The mounting unit has an interpreting device for... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021340 | Method of and loom for teaching Braille Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of and loom for teaching Braille by weaving with a loom, wherein the levers to move the harnesses are shaped and spaced like the levers on a Perkins Brailler (a Braille typewriter). ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014244 | Auxiliary sun visor The auxiliary sun visor is a sun-blocking device that attaches onto the post of a rearview mirror and blocks sunlight coming in over the rearview mirror and through gaps between the vehicle's existing sun visors. The auxiliary sun visor is a rectangular panel, which... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7010876 | Apparatus and method for the distribution of consumer product information The hang tag and method for labeling products. The hang tag is composed of a digital memory encoded with product information and a connecting member which removably couples the digital memory to the product. In this way, the hang tag provides consumers with a wealth... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007887 | Tubular core with polymer plies A tubular core and associated method of manufacture are provided. The tubular core includes at least one inner ply and at least two plastic plies disposed thereon. The inner ply, which can be paper or plastic, has an inner surface upon which identifying indicia are ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6987455 | Article surveillance unit and assemblies therewith One assembly includes an article of manufacture having an exterior surface of a given color and an EAS marker-containing housing secured to the article and defining an exterior surface of the given color. Another assembly includes an article of manufacture having an... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6939602 | Coating for the adhesive-receiving surface of polymeric labels This invention provides a coated thermoplastic film label comprising a first skin layer comprising a thermoplastic wherein the first skin layer has a first side and a second side, wherein the first skin layer is voided and wherein the first side has an open-cell str... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926307 | Photo journal scrapbook The present invention relates to a photo journal scrapbook which combines the attributes of a photo album, a scrapbook, and a journal in a single book. The book has a number of pages, a front and back cover, and a binder to hold the binder and pages together. The bo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6915602 | Sizing tag The combination of a soft-goods item of folded fabric adapted to be displayed in a stack, and labeling for each item, has at least one band engaged around the item, spanning at least one of the narrow edge surfaces of the item. A self-supporting tag has a pair of sl... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6915601 | Sizing tag An information displaying arrangement and method for items of soft-goods displaying in a stack, uses a band engaged around each item and spanning an edge of the item, and a tag having a pair of slots with the tag being threaded on the band which extends through the ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6908113 | Tamper-evident label A tamper-evident label suitable for placement onto a container and cap assembly. The label may be characterized as a planar sheet having a tear strip that divides upper and lower panels. The lower panel of the label attaches to the container, while the upper panel, ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6898880 | Claim tag assembly A claim tag assembly has a first layer of card stock and a second layer of card stock with a liner sandwiched therebetween. Score lines are cut through the layers of card stock and the liner to define a first identification portion and a second identification portio... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6898881 | Product quantity indicator tab A discreet removable chronological group indicator tab placed on a product at a predetermined depletion level. The tab appears on the product to notify the consumer the product needs replacement before its actual depletion. The tab has indicia that states the exact ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6860046 | Shelf glide divider gauge and method A gauge is provided for positioning divider walls in a beverage glide and has an origin indicia and a plurality of text indicia associated with different beverage container sizes. ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6823617 | Catheter information ring An information ring for use with a catheter is disclosed. The information ring includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body has a first body face extending between the first end and the second end, and a second, generally convex face extending betwe... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6792706 | Nameplate mounting structure of camera The nameplate mounting structure of a camera can be easily handled by integrally molding a flange around a nameplate portion of a nameplate to be mounted to the camera. Strength of the electroformed nameplate is improved by providing the flange around the nameplate ... | 09/21/2004 |
