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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7313929 | Wearable record tracking device and method of using A user wearable device for tracking or reminding the user of time and/or numerical records. In the preferred embodiment, the device takes the form of an attractive bracelet. The bracelet is made of two sets of beads strung together to form the bracelet and at least ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 6854163 | Releasably attachable grip A releasably attachable grip comprises a body having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The grip also comprises a light emitter integral with the first side of the body. The grip also comprises a stretchable material having a top surface and a b... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6659307 | Dose counter and distributor of a fluid product incorporating a counter of this type A dose counter device for a fluid dispenser, said device comprising counting means (10, 11) actuated by actuating means (20) each time the dispenser is used, said device being characterized in that said counting means comprise at least one flexible rotary... | 12/09/2003 |
| 5972714 | Atmospheric ozone concentration detector An ozone detector in the form of two basic embodiments which can measure ozone concentration in ambient air at 0.001-1 ppm. The first embodiment includes a stretched elastic material and a standard which can give ozone concentration in response to degree ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5793387 | Method and apparatus for ink-jet ink level detection An ink jet pen supply cartridge having a spring biased ink reservoir with a visual indication of remaining ink quantity. The reservoir tends to collapse laterally as the ink supply decreases due to differential pressure exerted thereto. The spring-reservo... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5555840 | Dart game score board A dart game score board includes a case having a plurality of walled compartments therein. A removable front cover of the case forms one wall of the compartments, with the front cover having formed therein a plurality of groups of window openings arranged... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5507425 | Stapling machine A stapling machine is provided which has markings on part of a constant tension spring visible from the exterior of the machine to provide an indication when the supply of staples within the machine is exhausted. The constant tension spring moves the push... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5152427 | Fluid product dispenser with volume indicator A non-transparent, fluid product dispenser comprising a structurally rigid outer container and a flexible inner container provided with means for visually indicating the amount of product remaining in the dispenser comprising a mechanical actuator attache... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5096138 | Fishing reel with a device for setting the braking force A fishing reel is provided with a device for setting the braking force, comprising a mobile support having, on its external face, setting signs visible through a window of the case. The support is driven in movement by the reel brake setting knob, the sup... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5053752 | Smoke detector and method using elongated flexible low battery condition indicator member The low battery level indicator is provided for a smoke detector. When the battery in the smoke detector becomes so weak that its voltage drops below a pre-determined value, an elongated, flexible signal member such as a tape or cord is released from the ... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4977345 | Spring mounted carbon brush wear indicator Apparatus for visually indicating a worn brush condition for carbon brushes arranged in a gang-type brush holder. A strip of red Teflon tape, or other distinctive marking, is positioned on the linear spring having a coiled top portion which biases the bru... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4890493 | Automatic tank reading gauge An automatic reading gauge is provided and consists of an elongated flexible measuring member having a scale thereon with a float affixed to one end and a counterweight at other end. The measuring member is disposed within an O-shaped body having a weep h... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4860331 | Image marker device A marker device for body scanning which permits the location of internal parts of a patient's body by reference to image reference points produced by marks on the device attached to the surface of the patient's skin during the scanning process. The device... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4749938 | Meter tampering detection device A meter tampering detection device, comprising a sealed housing adapted to be installed in the cover of a utility meter, a supply of flexible tape in said housing having a graduated scale which changes as the tape is withdrawn from the housing, an apertur... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4742936 | Dispensing device with numerical indicator for inventory control A merchandise dispenser for storing and dispensing a plurality of items aligned within the dispenser and eased toward the front of the dispenser by a retractable member which is biased to push the remaining line of items forward when the first item in the... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4380963 | Movable limit markers for viewing glass of measuring instruments A viewing glass used through which measurements are displayed which comprises a groove (5) having a shape parallel to the movement of an indicator needle. Displaceable markers are placed in the groove in order to denote the limiting positions of the measu... | 04/26/1983 |
| 4345540 | Tape cassette An improved tape cassette containing markings on the edge of the tape which contrast with the color of the tape. When the tape edges form the tape reel face as the tape is wound on one hub of the cassette an easily seen pattern is formed. This pattern is ... | 08/24/1982 |
| 4326351 | Display devices A display device for a machine such as a poker machine or fruit machine in which information to be displayed is arranged on a closed loop of flexible strip material arranged to pass in front of a viewing window. The closed loop is moved around the predete... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4311181 | Ambient temperature application of indicia to elastomer substrates A process and composition for applying and bonding an indicia which is curable at ambient temperatures to a cured elastomer substrate. The substrate is treated generally at ambient temperatures with organic oxidants selected from the group consisting of N... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4261282 | Mounting for gearshift range indicating system in automotive vehicles A gearshift range indicating system for indicating the set range of an automatic transmission includes a driving pulley secured on a control shaft of a transmission gear shift unit and a driven pulley rotatably mounted on a steering stem connected with a ... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4213347 | Indicating device for measuring and control apparatus In an indicating device for measuring and control apparatus, such as a pressure measuring device, having a planar scale, a flexible, endless indicator tape movable along the scale, at least two rotatable rigidly supported rolls tensionally supporting the ... | 07/22/1980 |
| 4181089 | Casette tape take-up indicator A tape cassette for a tape recorder comprises a cassette housing having a pair of hubs therein, a predetermined amount of magnetic tape wound around said hubs and a display member having widening resiliency provided between said hubs.... | 01/01/1980 |
| 4173941 | Response tracer audio equalizer amplifier unit having graphic response display A response tracer audio equalizer booster amplifier unit having graphic display of frequency response characteristics for variably boosting the power of output signals from an audio frequency signal source to speakers of a stereo sound system or the like,... | 11/13/1979 |
| 4171717 | Color-dial-handbag A handbag whose exterior surface can be changed to display a selected color in order to match a particular ensemble. The handbag includes two opposed compartments which are hingedly connected to each other. Each compartment has a C-shaped sidewall with a ... | 10/23/1979 |
| 4135316 | Tape cassettes having indications for blind use A tape cassette is provided with a recess or projection indicative of the front or rear side of the cassette, the playing time of the tape contained, the running speed of the tape or the like, which recess or projection is disposed along the peripheral ed... | 01/23/1979 |
| 4097799 | Electrical indicator including relatively translatable scale and index tapes An electrical indicator is disclosed of the type including a housing with an elongated window therein, and an elongated scale and an adjacent, relatively-translatable index carried on an elongated tape loop, both viewable through the window. The indicator... | 06/27/1978 |
| 4063370 | Tape cassettes having indications for blind use A tape cassette is provided with a recess or projection indicative of the front or rear side of the cassette, the playing time of the tape contained, the running speed of the tape or the like, which recess or projection is disposed along the peripheral ed... | 12/20/1977 |
| 4060051 | Indicator simulating a seven-segment readout device A digital display indicator for a television tuner utilizes a tape or other record medium having each of the television channel numbers disposed thereon in a seven-segment type font. A mechanism is provided for moving the tape past a display window to sim... | 11/29/1977 |
| 4051728 | Instrument for monitoring physical parameters of temperature and pressure An instrument for monitoring a physical parameter consisting of temperature or pressure, includes an elastic sensor displaceable as a function of the physical parameter being monitored, a belt extending over at least two spaced rollers and coupled to the ... | 10/04/1977 |
| 4020506 | Tape cartridge with track position indicator A magnetic tape cartridge includes a housing for supporting the tape for movement therein and for enclosing a portion of the tape. The tape is expandable from a particular reference point along its width by virtue of temperature and humidity changes. A tr... | 04/26/1977 |
| 3995132 | Function indication means for electric switches A rocker switch having non-illuminated indicator means comprising a ribbon or sheet member which effectively slides along the interior surface of a rocker cap having a window visually exposing the appropriate indicia on the ribbon as the rocker is pivoted... | 11/30/1976 |
| 3961373 | Track indicating mechanism for magnetic tape recording and reproducing device A magnetic tape player for playing multi-track tapes includes a head positioning cam movable in accordance with the track changing operation of the player. An indicator lever arm has a cam follower abutting the cam and is pivoted to different positions by... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3957014 | Thermoparticulating tape A thermoparticulating tape is disclosed which comprises a flexible fibrous material, a compound which thermoparticulates at a temperature below 200°C dispersed throughout the flexible fibrous material, and a flexible outer coating over the flexible fibro... | 05/18/1976 |
