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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7177811 | Method for sending multi-media messages using customizable background images A method is provided for customizing a multi-media message created by a sender for a recipient, in which the multi-media message includes an animated entity audibly presenting speech converted from text by the sender. At least one image is received from the sender. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7035803 | Method for sending multi-media messages using customizable background images A system and method of providing sender customization of multi-media messages through the use of inserted images or video. The images or video may be sender-created or predefined and available to the sender via a web server. The method relates to customizing a multi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6062755 | Combination pen casing A combination pen casing. The casing is frictionally combined with a predetermined number of sleeves of hollow stepped taper body. The sleeves each includes a smaller diameter upper rim, a large diameter lower rim, a first, second and third neck, a right-... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5997201 | Holder for a stick of a spreadable substance A device for holding a stick or rod of spreadable material includes a sleeve or container open on one side, an element co-acting with the stick, and a hand-operated means for varying the distance between the edge of the open side of the sleeve and the sti... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5988918 | Flat folding writing instrument A flat folding writing instrument includes a generally planar elongated support, the support including a lengthwise direction, and at least two spaced apart living hinges extending in a generally lengthwise direction of the support, so as to divide the su... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5837298 | Piezoelectrically-actuated vibrating surface-finishing tool A vibrating hand trowel for finishing plastic concrete. The vibratory mechanism includes piezoelectric elements which vibrate at a high frequency when a voltage is applied to them. The trowel as a whole includes a top piece including a cover plate and han... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5791798 | Multi-purpose writing instrument A multi-purpose writing instrument having a series of writing tips for various uses includes a hollow tubular mounting having a mounting wall surrounding a through hole, an upper end of the mounting wall forming a mounting step with inner threads. A lower... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5217164 | Biodegradable product dispenser A dispenser for a product in stick form comprised of inner and outer concentric sleeves of biodegradable material, a base for holding the stick in one end of the inner sleeve, an insert for closing off the other end of the outer sleeve, parallel circumfer... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5112151 | Cover for artist's pastel An artist's crayon or chalk is provided with a cover which is made of a sheet of axially oriented polymer, the sheet having one side provided by a plurality of arcuate regions separated by cusps, the regions forming tear tabs. By gripping a tear tab and t... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5069232 | Disposable make-up systems Conditioning system for lip rouge or make-up is provided. The system has two parts which are engageable with each other, with one of the parts being adapted to carry the required quantity of the product which is deposited as a layer by dipping, and the ot... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4279526 | Rectangular container/applicator package for dimensionally stable solid paints and related materials A new concept in painting various substrates is implemented by rectangular container/applicator packages having the capability of storing solid paint and other dimensionally stable materials while additionally functioning as a useful applicator. Such appl... | 07/21/1981 |
| 4267929 | Lid arrangement for a ski wax can with a tear-off casing A lid arrangement for a ski wax can with a tear-off casing. Said lid comprising a bottom surrounded by a peripheral skirt adapted to lie against the exterior of the casing. A sharp edge or knife edge is arranged on the interior of the lid at its skirt and... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4245919 | Bias container/applicator trim package for dimensionally stable solid paints and related materials A new concept in painting various substrates is implemented by angle bias container/applicator trim packages having the capability of storing solid paint and other dimensionally stable materials while additionally functioning as a useful applicator. Such ... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4243336 | Consumable package with collapsible handle A consumable rectangular package with tear-away strips and collapsible handle is a useful container/applicator for solid paints, coatings, adhesives and other dimensionally stable gel-type materials. Such applicators are advantageous in that they allow pa... | 01/06/1981 |
