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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7934972 | Vertical flying object Flying devices which can ride up and down along a vertical elongate guide member in response to air flow over an airfoil portion of the device. Strings and wires can be used for elongate guide members in some embodiments. Some embodiment flying devices have an adjus... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7410405 | Amusement device and method The subject invention provides an amusement device and method of play using the device, wherein the device includes a gun for shooting a liquid and/or a light beam, wherein the gun comprises a generally elongated barrel, a tank for containing a liquid, a source of p... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402092 | Drinking cup A drinking cup that has a removable lid with three different types of drink delivery novelties. The first is a rotary drive dispenser. In which fluid is drawn up in a straw. At the top of the straw is a rotary arm, which is free to rotate. As the fluid is brought up... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7381112 | Air-driven novelty item A device typically adapted for association with an air diffuser of a ventilation system of a dwelling. The device redirects an air stream from a forced air column received through the diffuser. A novelty item is disposed to depend from structure associated with the ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7367861 | Bubble generating assembly A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7350411 | Hunting wind sensor A wind sensor device consisting of a plurality of light weight, flexible, high tensile strength filaments attached to and depending from a malleable elongated body structure, such as a wire. The filaments are blown by the wind, thus indicating direction. The flexibl... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334735 | Card for interaction with a computer A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331841 | Transformable toy The present invention provides a transformable toy of which a figure is transformed between a doll robot toy and a four-legged walking robot toy with rear-leg sections thereof of a more natural shape. One of a pair of leg sections 11 of the doll robot toy ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331839 | Floating water toy The lower portion (12) of a water toy (10) is buoyant and floats on a body of water (FIG. 1). An upper portion (14) of the toy includes an inner cavity (32) sides to receive the head (34) of a user. The user sights through a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7311580 | Visual display and method of providing a visual display Outer and inner inflatable members and a motor assembly including a fan are disposed on a base member. Air provided under pressure by the motor assembly including the fan passes through vents in the base member to inflate the inflatable members. Flakes are disposed ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308864 | Warning flag assembly for use with elongated loads on a roadway vehicle A warning flag assembly is disclosed for attachment to an overhanging load on a roadway vehicle. The flag assembly is generally cylindrical and has one margin secured to a holder that may be releasably attached to the overhanging load using conventional hardware whe... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306231 | Game with object suspended by air A pneumatic prize dispensing system for an arcade game. The game includes a pneumatically-controlled method of suspending and controlling the movement encapsulated prizes within a vertically-oriented transparent tube by means of differential air pressure. A player c... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7261611 | Aquatic surface skipping toy device The present invention relates to an aquatic toy device that is particularly adapted for skipping upon and across the irregular surface of a body of water. The aquatic surface skipping toy device may be used for recreation, sports, or exercise either by an individual... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7237488 | Fireworks bottle rocket launcher A bottle rocket launcher comprises a long hollow tube barrel having an tube-axial sealing valve that has a rotary cylindrical or spherical valve member where the valve is attached at the breech end of the launcher barrel. The rocket launcher can be angled up to a ne... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7223152 | Wind propelled rolling toy Provided may be a wind propelled rolling vehicle with a self-adjusting sail that may be substantially formed in a relatively small, single sheet of material, or assembled onto a standard chassis. The exemplary embodiments may utilize bushings to spread dynamic loads... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219139 | System and method for using continuous messaging units in a network architecture The present invention provides techniques for selectively distributing messages to viewers. Specific embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatus and computer program products for distributing messages to viewers based upon information about potential viewers. In... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207860 | Interactive dispensing amusement device The present invention provides an interactive robotic device having a body, a transport mechanism, a drive mechanism, a plurality of inputs and outputs for receiving, delivering and/or displaying information, including aural and/or visual information or signals, a c... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7172485 | Bubble generating assembly A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166333 | Decoration method A method of decorating an article, the method comprising mixing a thermochromic ink with a transparent lacquer, applying the mixture on to part or all of the surface of an article, once the mixture is set, applying a second layer of dishwasher proof transparent lacq... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150670 | Enclosed vapor pressure rotation device A mechanical toy having two enclosed chambers, one positioned above the other, connected by a tube; a vaporizing medium contained within the enclosed chambers and tube; means for rotationally supporting the tube and chambers; means for exciting the vaporizing medium... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7090557 | Ornamental display using wind motion A mobile constructed from a single sheet of material having alternating cut lines and fold lines so that wind striking the mobile causes the intervening panels to undulate. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7089731 | Rotating motorcycle exhaust pipe A an improvement in a two wheel motor vehicle having an internal combustion motor and a wheel drive mechanism, wherein the motor has an exhaust system connected thereto, includes a) an exhaust system having a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe with the fir... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086224 | Rotating motor vehicle tail pipe A motor vehicle having at least three wheels, an internal combustion motor and a wheel drive mechanism, wherein the motor has an exhaust system connected thereto, includes a) an exhaust system having a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe with the first exha... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7062221 | Wireless remote control system for extendable masts A wireless remote control system is provided for use with an extendable mast arrangement. The wireless remote control system includes a wireless remote control and a base. The wireless remote control has an operator interface for the input of mast control commands a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6997770 | Air pressure projectile launcher An air pressure projectile launcher toy comprising at lease one soft foam projectile and a telescopic tube assembly, adapted on one end for releasably securing a projectile, and capable of generating a high speed compressed air stream, which is buffered by a large a... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6964595 | Child's infant-care play center A child's infant-care play center includes a table having a recessed bath tub and a changing-table/bed removably disposed over the tub. Upstanding dividers and a headboard demarcate respective bathing/changing/sleeping and washing-sink/eating areas on the table. A f... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6935531 | Toy water gun A toy water gun provides a plurality of nozzles for discharging water in a variety of directions, volumes or spray patterns. A multi-position trigger or similar device controls selection of nozzles individually or in combinations whereby an operator can quickly choo... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926579 | Toy rocket launch pad with directional safety valve Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for launching a toy rocket that includes rotating a launch tube about an axis that is parallel with a connecting tube, which is rotatably connected to the launch tube; extending the launch tube in a perpendicular direction... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921312 | Bubble generating assembly A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6902775 | Decoration method A method of decorating an article, the method comprising mixing a thermochromic ink with a transparent lacquer, applying the mixture on to part or all of the surface of an article, once the mixture is set, applying a second layer of dishwasher proof transparent lacq... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6884143 | Robotic sailing device A wind propelled vehicle. The wind propelled vehicle has a frame. A plurality of wheels is connected to the frame. A mast is connected to the frame and a boom is connected to the mast. A sail is connected to the mast. A motor is operably connected to the boom via a ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6872118 | Game call device A frictional-type game calling apparatus, wherein a striking plate is adapted to be frictionally contacted by a striker for reproducing the mating, gathering, and feeding calls of wild turkeys. The present apparatus and method allows for easy, one-handed operation, ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6824353 | Water turbine A water turbine includes a casing, a rotor, a primary drive shaft, a speed-reduction gear set, and an output drive unit. The casing confines a water compartment, and is formed with a water inlet for admitting pressurized water into the water compartment, and a water... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6805606 | Inflatable expanding doll An inflatable doll action figure having a telescopically extendable endoskeleton surrounded by an inflatable skin, associated with a manually operated air pump and release valve for selectively expanding and contracting individual air chambers, which form the doll's... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6802756 | Diaphragm water gun A diaphragm actuated toy water gun is provided which includes a housing having a handle with a trigger as well as a barrel with a water ejection nozzle located thereon. A water supply tank is connected to the main housing which can be filled with water. A pump is lo... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6786793 | Motion-generating illuminated inflatable decoration A motion-generating illuminated inflatable decoration includes an inflatable body with an inner space mounted on the mounting base, an air pump and a dynamic controlling device. The air pump is mounted in the inner space to pump ambient air into the inner space. The... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6769950 | Wind operated toy in the shape of a fish or the like The present invention relates to a wind operated device in the shape of a fish or the like. The device comprises at least two generally planar or segmented constructions of a lightweight material, each of the segments being flexibly connected to the other and a supp... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6761157 | Pneumatic material delivery gun with removable material cartridge A pneumatic material delivery gun with removable material cartridge attached (100) is used with a high-pressure air source (not shown) which is coupled to mechanical fitting (202). The removable material cartridge (300) can be easily and rapidly... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6755710 | Bubble generating assembly A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6749481 | Sound producing apparatus Sound producing apparatus (20) is disclosed which simulates a fire cracker. The apparatus comprises a selectively actuatable aerosol (24) which fills a chamber (35) with compressed fluid which, when a certain pressure is reached, blows off a cap... | 06/15/2004 |
