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...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7819084 | Water agitation system for water retention structure A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7530330 | Combination birdfeeder and fountain A combination birdfeeder and fountain for outdoor use in one contained unit. The combination birdfeeder and fountain includes both a feeding station, and a fountain unit with circulating water. The combination birdfeeder and fountain addresses the basic needs of bir... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7434538 | Water agitation system for water retention structure A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7423243 | Heating system and method A fluid heating system includes a fluid receptacle having a fluid reservoir, and a heating control system configured to heat fluid retained within the fluid reservoir. The heating control system includes a processing unit, at least one fluid temperature sensor posit... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7380517 | Method for maintaining cleanliness of animal water dispensers An animal water bowl assembly is maintained clean by allowing a bowl to dry out after a use period, before refilling. Uses include: birdbath and pet and farm animal watering. Two bowls can be coordinated so that one is in use with water while one is drying out. A tw... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7341019 | Hybrid wood/plastic dog feeding table and kit A dog feeding table having an elevated dog feeding table which incorporates an increased aesthetic appearance. A plastic molded base is provided with a choice of finishes to match kitchen decor. Further, the base incorporating a raised ridge around its circumference... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7314053 | Load sensing system A load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc., in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the angle of inclination of the tank for cle... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7284559 | Load sensing system A programmable microcomputer controlled load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc. in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the ang... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7261057 | Bird shower A showering device for a bird includes a perch and a movable actuator disposed adjacent the perch. The showering device has sealable liquid dispenser disposed above the perch and at least one linkage mechanism connects the moveable actuator to the sealable liquid di... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7219623 | Animal water dispensers and the like that resist fouling and method of maintaining same An animal water bowl assembly is maintained clean by allowing a bowl to dry out after a use period, before refilling. Uses include: birdbath and pet and farm animal watering. Two bowls can be coordinated so that one is in use with water while one is drying out. A tw... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7150704 | Device for walking or running in place A device for walking or running in place, especially for virtual spaces in which two transport elements crossing each other at a right angle are provided, which together form a walkable central surface, on which a user walks forward, whereas, under him, the transpor... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7134990 | Roller for balancing devices An elongated roller which can be used with a balance board to provide exercising and recreational opportunities for consumers. The roller has a smooth outer surface and a curvature such that the transverse cross-sectional diameter changes smoothly lengthwise. The co... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7117905 | System and method for automatically filling a liquid receptacle An automatic liquid filling system including a liquid supply, a liquid-retaining structure, and a filling apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid supply and the liquid-retaining structure. The filling apparatus is configured to automatically supply liquid t... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112166 | Abdominal exercise routines using a flexible elongated device A method of exercise and especially for strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles using a flexible elongated device to increase resistance. The device is held at its ends by the hands with the arms in an outstretched position while a person sits with legs bent.... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7100536 | Fowl retention and territory compression system A fowl retention system is used to passively retain fowl in a preselected natural habitat or a preselected created habitat and to compress the fowl territory. The fowl retention system includes a food/water station contained within a barrier assembly, a protective s... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096898 | System and method for automatically filling a liquid receptacle An automatic liquid filling system including a liquid supply, a liquid-retaining structure, and a filling apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid supply and the liquid-retaining structure. The filling apparatus is configured to automatically supply liquid t... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094336 | Aquarium device with enhanced water filtration A desktop aquarium device with enhanced water filtration is provided. The aquarium device contains a base and a spherical tank. A filtering dish is installed inside the base. The filtering device provides a winding pathway for water to flow through. Along the pathwa... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7081075 | Recreational balancing apparatus A recreational balancing apparatus comprises a frame defining a horizontal opening therein, and a balancing board mounted on a joint assembly in a manner which allows the balancing board to tilt in every direction, and be capable of 360° rotation. The apparatus fur... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7011041 | Self cleaning birdbath A self cleaning birdbath with a bowl (10) which is shaped for easy cleaning and fixed to a support pole (14) that has a water supply pipe (13) inside it, connected to a gear driven lawn sprinkler (12) with a converter nozzle (11), ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011612 | Stretching device An apparatus is used on a surface and aids in stretching lower extremity muscles of a person in three planes of movement. The apparatus includes a plane for supporting a foot of the person. The plane has a front end, a rear end, a first edge, a second edge, a top si... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000566 | Bird bath with reservoir A bird bath that can be coupled to a reservoir. An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a bird bath that includes a coupling portion and a basin portion. The coupling portion is configured to be coupled to a water reservoir. The basin portion is configured to re... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997856 | Adjustable weight exercise methods and apparatus An exercise dumbbell includes a handle assembly and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship relative thereto. At each end of the dumbbell, a weight selector is maneuverable into and out of engagement with desired weight plates to secure same relative to the ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6990768 | Device for eliminating mosquitos An electrically operated, self contained device that eliminates mosquitos by attracting the mosquitos to lay their eggs in trays of water provided in the device and periodically filtering the eggs from the water. The eggs that have been filtered out of the water are... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6969034 | Enclosure box attachment apparatus, system, and method An apparatus, system, and method for mounting enclosure boxes along a pole includes a receiver bracket independently cinchable along the side of a pole and including a receiver adapted to receive structure of an enclosure box. Once aspect of the invention includes t... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6959665 | Maintaining cleanliness of birdbaths and other liquid containers An animal water bowl assembly is maintained clean by allowing a bowl to dry out after a use period, before refilling. Uses include: birdbath and pet and farm animal watering. Two bowls can be coordinated so that one is in use with water while one is drying out. A tw... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6895895 | Bird bath mounting assembly A bird bath including a basin configured to receive and retain water, and a mounting a mounting assembly configured to securably mount the bird bath to a structure. The mounting assembly supports the basin and includes a mounting bracket configured to mount to the s... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6799533 | Method and apparatus for maintenance of bird baths and other liquid containers An animal water bowl assembly is maintained clean by allowing a bowl to dry out after a use period, before refilling. Uses include: birdbath and pet and farm animal watering. Two bowls can be coordinated so that one is in use with water while one is drying out. A tw... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6684813 | Birdbath assembly and method The present invention provides a maintenance-efficient birdbath--fountain assembly essentially comprising an upper annular basin, a lower support reservoir, a fountain assembly, and a decorative cap. The basin comprises a central water dam and a sloped su... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6647922 | Birdbath method and apparatus An automatic birdbath filling system (10) and method are provided in which a water control valve (22) is controlled by a water level switch (32). The water level switch (32) and its holder (34) are placed, without the need for fixation devices, into a bir... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6640747 | Bird bath A bird bath includes a bird bath basin adapted to hold water, a water reservoir adapted to hold water, and an electrically operated pump adapted to pump water from the reservoir to the basin. The pump has an inlet in fluid communication with the reservoir... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6634316 | Method and apparatus for recirculating filtered bird-bath Bird bath incorporates water reservoir and filter disposed above reservoir. Pump circulates water from reservoir to a bowl. Water from bowl received from water surface directed to filter. Agitator causes particles in bowl bottom to be directed to filter. ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6553943 | Pet bathing apparatus A lightweight and portable pet bathing apparatus for bathing small pets in a bathtub or shower stall includes a bathing platform upon which the pet can stand or sit while being washed. A pedestal structure, including a base and vertical support post, supp... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6484666 | Bird bath A bird bath includes a bird bath basin adapted to hold water, a base adapted to support the basin, a water reservoir contained within the base, an electrically operated pump contained with the base, and a mechanism, such as a timer or photocell, for contr... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6079951 | Bird bath fountain An animal watering system, such as a bird bath, incorporating a water reservoir, a means to automatically maintain the level of water in the reservoir by admitting fresh water thereto, an animal access basin positioned above the water reservoir whereby wa... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5966868 | Flowerpot and associated attachments A flowerpot (22) for supporting and carrying a variety of detachable lawn fixtures includes a bottom (44) that has an outer wall (55), an inner wall (54) and a channel (56) defined therebetween. The channel (56) receives dirt, rocks, flowers and the like.... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5931118 | Self-filling birdbath system A self-filling birdbath system for utilizing rainwater collected within a conventional rain gutter system to fill and clean a birdbath. The inventive device includes a birdbath, a collection tube connectable to a drain spout of a rain gutter, an elbow tub... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5845605 | Bird bath A bird bath including a base having a basin for holding a first supply of water for a bird to access and a housing including a reservoir for holding a second supply of water. The housing is spaced vertically above the base so that the reservoir is positio... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5784998 | Automatic filling and flushing valve assembly for bowl A valve assembly for a bowl includes a housing having a liquid-tight bulkhead at its base, so that the housing and the bulkhead define a chamber for containing liquid. The housing has a plurality of holes that are located above the bulkhead and positioned... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5743212 | Self filling modular bird bath A self filling, modular bird bath with an automatic fill valve operated by a float mechanism. The bath consists of single or multiple basin modules (25) attached to a hollow vertical support module (10). The support module contains an automatic fill valve... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5692454 | Birdbath An improved birdbath which comprises a basin to hold water therein for birds to bathe in. A pedestal is under the basin. The pedestal sits upon the ground, so as to elevate the basin above the ground. A water circulating system is built into the pedestal,... | 12/02/1997 |
