Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7770326 | Safety door, door lock and door lock release mechanism A safety door, door lock and door lock release mechanism for preventing a child from opening a door while permitting an adult to do so includes a weight sensor and a height sensor for unlocking a locked door. An alarm is used to indicate a child's attempt to open th... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7414539 | Simple alarm device A simple crime prevention alarm device for the windows of dwelling houses or the like. The alarm device can be simply and easily attached to and placed on various kinds of objects, such as windows or the like, to prevent crime. The manufacturing cost and the attachm... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7400971 | Tailgate ajar and security monitoring system An embodiment of the present invention is a reconfigurable cargo door/tailgate position indicator assembly adapted to indicate a position of a cargo door/tailgate including a processor configured to receive input from a door/gate monitoring mode input device, receiv... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7371029 | Vehicle barrier system A security barrier system for use with a trafficable surface and a site requiring protection from advancing vehicles includes a visual indicator element having an appearance that is distinctive from the trafficable surface and disposed adjacent to the trafficable su... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7340860 | Safety assembly for a casement window or door A safety assembly for an actuating linkage of a metallic casement window or door includes an “L” shaped guiding body fastenable on the exterior of the movable frame of the window or door, a first and a second slidable member mounted slidably on the guiding body,... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7263802 | Barrier movement operator having service reminders An electronic service reminder to automatically notify a user as to when and what type of maintenance should be performed on the garage door operator, based on a variety of factors, including time, materials and operating environment. The garage door operator is con... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7221273 | Automated locking system An improved storage system includes a plurality of individual storage units enclosed in a secured perimeter with security gates for entry and exit. Each individual storage unit has a door, an alarm and a locking mechanism. Each door has a sensor which senses whether... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207142 | System and related methods for signaling the position of a movable barrier and securing its position A system for signaling the position of a movable barrier includes a movable barrier; a motor coupled to the movable barrier for moving the movable barrier between limit positions; a position detection device that monitors the movable barrier to generate a barrier po... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7183933 | Garage carbon monoxide detector with automatic garage door opening command A garage monitoring system for use with an automatic garage door opening mechanism that includes a carbon monoxide detector configured to sense the presence of carbon monoxide within the garage and generate an audible alarm when carbon monoxide reaches a predetermin... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7147255 | Combination cam lock/tilt latch and latching block therefor with added security feature A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, the block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the botto... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7114873 | Adaptive security and protective barriers and traffic control speed bumps A method for at least slowing a vehicle moving along a surface is provided. The method including; providing one or more panels capable of extending above the surface; and deploying the one or more panels from the surface into a position extended from the surface. | 10/03/2006 |
| 7101064 | Loading dock light system The present invention is a device, which illuminates light inside of a tractor trailer truck van and other loading vehicles at a loading dock during loading and unloading procedures. As professionals working with such vehicles understand, natural lighting is simply ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7057360 | Motor assembly for folding/unfolding foldable screen A motor assembly for driving a foldable screen includes an inner tube, a motor device mounted in the inner tube and including a DC motor, an outer tube mounted around the inner tube, a control device, and a connecting device mounted to an end of the inner tube. A sc... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7032865 | Railway indicator device and method A railway indicator device is provided for indicating a condition associated with a particular section of track of a railway. The device includes a post supported in the ground adjacent the railway track which pivotally supports a swing arm thereon for movement betw... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017301 | Transmission rod for accessories for windows and doors A transmission rod for accessories for windows and doors having a first and a second end provided with respective connectors. The transmission rod has a first elongated element having the first end and a second elongated element having a second end. The first and se... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005983 | Methods and apparatus for detecting refrigerator door openings A detection apparatus for detecting refrigerator door openings is coupled to at least one switch configured to be activated by a door opening. When the door is opened, the switch is activated and inputs a signal to the detection apparatus. The detection apparatus re... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6894613 | Operator controller with combination of alert and message, operator provided therewith and method for operating same The invention relates to an operator controller for controlling an operator for a powered closure of a building or enclosure, more particularly a door operator controller, including an apparatus for informing a user as to the operating status of the operator control... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6891479 | Remotely controllable automatic door operator and closer A remotely controllable door operator apparatus is mountable to a doorframe structure and a movable door to control door movement between a closed position and an opened position. The operator apparatus includes a motor assembly, a linkage device, a slip clutch asse... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6878889 | Garage door opener security device A device is provided to prevent unauthorized opening of the garage door by interrupting the flow of electrical power to the automatic garage door opener. A power-interrupting switch, suspended from a desired overhead location in the garage, is interposed between the... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6667562 | Device for detecting the adjustment of translationally moved adjusting devices in vehicles The invention relates to a device for detecting the adjustment of translationally moved adjusting devices in vehicles, especially window lifters, sunroofs and similar, comprising a sensor, which emits a sensor signal that is dependent on the adjusting mov... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6634139 | Dock light warning system A dock light warning system includes an exterior unit adapted to be mounted adjacent a loading dock door. The exterior unit is provided with a red light assembly for providing a narrow beam of red light focused on a driver's side exterior rearview mirror ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6516569 | Door having a door terminal, door with a door terminal having a mounting plate, and mounting plate for a door terminal of a door Door with a door terminal for use with or as part of a door, such as sliding doors, folding doors, pivot-hung doors, and automatic doors. The door terminal can comprise a housing accommodating therein an access opening. The door terminal further comprises... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6487818 | Lighted parking gate An automated parking gate structure is disclosed having enhanced safety features for deterring accidents and providing greater protectibility against damage in the event the gate arm strikes a vehicle. The parking gate comprises a base cabinet, a control ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6416133 | Control device for trailer gates A conventional dump trailer includes discharge members or doors which are typically mounted beneath the trailer. The movement of the doors is controlled by a control device of the present invention having a position sensor which is mounted on the trailer ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6382685 | Sliding catch with a partition release assembly A sliding catch with partition release assembly for a fire extinguisher cabinet having a locking mechanism that comprises of a L-shaped member that has a first portion and a second portion that is defined as a stopping mechanism and a slotting mechanism. ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6089588 | Apparatus and method for controlling power to interior trailer functions of a heavy duty vehicle An apparatus and methods are provided for controlling power to interior functions of a trailer of a heavy duty vehicle. The apparatus preferably includes a vehicle trailer adapted to be connected to a heavy duty vehicle and having an interior cargo storag... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6023887 | Door opening/closing detector and tool used for the same A door opening/closing detector for detecting an opening or closing of a double door of a housing, which has a low cost construction and can improve safety of equipment. A tool for the device is to be used for the maintenance of an apparatus covered by th... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6011469 | Overhead door position sensor mounting device An overhead door position sensor assembly includes a sensor actuating device, and a position sensor including a roller track clamping device for mounting the position sensor onto a roller track of an overhead door assembly. The sensor actuating device is ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5900815 | Gate alarm system A gate alarm system includes a gate of a wire or cable between supports, a gate entry and a gate alarm comprising a gate alarm housing, a switch, a switch activating device, a spring or coiled wire for biasing the switch activating device, an alarm, and a... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5636477 | Mat monitor module A mat monitor for an automatic swing door system is mountable in-line with an approach mat and a safety mat and the controller for the automatic door system. The monitor emits a visible light to indicate that a mat is properly operating without requiring ... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5565843 | Garage door message display system A visual display panel is mounted on the exterior surface of a power-operated garage door to display messages for viewing by occupants of a departing automobile after the garage door has closed. The display panel may be part of an integrated home automati... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5442881 | Pressure-fit gate assembly A safety gate that has a continuously adjustable width for insertion across a lateral opening such as a doorway. The gate has a generally U-shaped gate frame including two tubular frame members that are slidably connected in a telescoping relationship. A ... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5347755 | Automatically actuated door arrangement An automatically actuated door arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a plurality of slidable doors which are opened and closed by an electric motor/cable arrangement. Open and close switches control the opening and closing of the doors. A sens... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5347754 | Position sensing apparatus Apparatus for use in determining the position of an object such as a sash door of a laboratory fume hood which has an elongated base member for attachment to the fume hood adjacent the sash doors. It includes an electrical switching means having an elonga... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5291686 | Overhead door safety apparatus A new and improved overhead door safety apparatus is disclosed for a cable controlled door whose movement is guided by a stationary guide track. The new apparatus includes a brake assembly which is attached to the door and which is responsive to a decreas... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5237777 | Apparatus for eliminating slack in motorized cables An apparatus for removing the slack from motorized cables used to control doors on sterilizers and autoclaves without the need for electro-mechanical brakes or oversized gear motors. The apparatus is adapted to be used with a door systems wherein a cable ... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5226257 | Garage door security apparatus A control panel includes a first switch to effect selective actuation of a garage door opener motor, with a second on/off switch arranged to effect selective locking engagement and disengagement of the motor relative to the first switch. An indicator ligh... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5226256 | Window system for a building A window system is proposed in which windows (41) which can be both locked and tilted mechanically are connected via microprocessors (43) to a monitoring center (49) which can display the locking and closure status of the individual windows (41) via visua... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5187381 | Switch device for use in a power driven window apparatus A switch device for use in a power window for opening and closing a door glass of a vehicle. The switch device is driven by a driving apparatus and has a display unit for displaying whether the door glass can be opened or closed by means of an operating s... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5164705 | Anti-intrusion window An anti-intrusion window is disclosed comprising a window frame assembly adapted to be attached to a building structure, first and second sash assemblies supported by the frame assembly and relatively movable with respect to each other, a position indicat... | 11/17/1992 |
