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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7398612 | Collapsible support frames Collapsible structures are provided that have one or more support frames, each having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, with the frame member defining a periphery for the support frame. Where more than one support frame is provid... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397603 | Deployable projection screen Embodiments of apparatuses, methods and systems for deployable projection screens are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7347246 | Side window shade with contour part A side window shade for triangular windows contains a strip-shaped shade that is provided with a contour part on its pointed end. The contour part is arranged on a slide in a pivoted fashion and is able to align itself in accordance with the winding shaft when the s... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7213680 | Acoustical wall covering assembly pleated and secured in situ for covering walls in movie theatres and method An acoustical wall covering assembly (10) with pleats (11) formed and attached in situ to a trim member for covering a wall of a movie theatre, in which a panel (22) of an acoustical wall covering attaches to a pleating member (22) having... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195051 | Collapsing and securing device of lateral blinds A collapsing and securing device of a lateral blind includes a lateral blind such as a winding blind, a Roman blind, or a cloth blind, and a number of positioning members fixed at least on one surface of the window curtain, and the positioning members can temporaril... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7150304 | Cordless blind structure A cordless blind can include an upper beam, a body, and a plurality of magnet components. Generally, the body is attached to an underside of the upper beam. The body may include a top and foldable slats. One slat can be the bottommost slat. Generally, the plurality ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147293 | Encapsulated wire shelf The shelf as defined by a shelf grating formed of a plurality of first and second groups of wires disposed normal to each other and having ends thereof encapsulated by an injection molded, continuous open encapsulation, rim or border. Preferably, each of four border... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134244 | Stabilized window structures and methods of stabilizing and removing shattered glass from window structures A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7122091 | Structure of retaining cut-processed components, method of fabricating cut-processed components, tray for housing cut-processed components, and method of cleaning cut-processed components A structure of retaining cut-processed components includes a first base (18A). The structure includes cut-processed components (1A) removably fixed to the first base, with the cut-components aligned with each other in a longitudinal direction of the fi... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114276 | Inflatable projection screen An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7096633 | Method of hanging a false cloth ceiling A false ceiling having flexible material connected to an elongate U-shaped beam or rail, the beam fixedly connected to existing trusses via clamps. The U-shaped beam has a pair of vertical flanges with inner surfaces for receiving an end portion of the flexible mate... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7073758 | Pole clamp for partition mount A partition mounting system a system mitigates or eliminates sag, or gaps, between an installed curtain and an abutting surface such as a wall or ceiling. The system accomplishes this in a manner that avoids permanent damage to the wall or ceiling surface. A clamp i... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7052069 | Protective device for a vehicle door An automotive door protector according to one embodiment includes a curtain mountable to a door, the curtain being substantially coextensive with an outer periphery of an adjacent inner side of the door. An engaging mechanism attached to the curtain couples the curt... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7020993 | Display apparatus Display apparatus comprises a support frame having elongate frame members (1) pivotally interconnected at nodes (2) and at their crossing mid points so that the apparatus is capable of being transformed between a compact condition for storage or transp... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6996929 | Folding sign system A sign system particularly useful for point of purchase displays is provided. The sign system includes an elongated trough for carrying one or more folding sign members. The trough is provided with a slot which because of its dimensions allows a media portion of the... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979045 | Window system for convertible motor vehicles The present invention is a window system for convertible motor vehicles that incorporates the use of woven fabric made from vinyl coated polyester yarn in such a way that it (1) reduces the “greenhouse effect” that occurs when the soft-covering system is on the ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6969548 | Impact absorbing composite An impact absorbing composite structure (10), the impact absorbing composite structure including a plurality of impact absorbing members (18) and a flexible layer (16), each impact absorbing member (18) integral with the flexible layer ( | 11/29/2005 |
| 6948280 | Assembleable and towable/trailerable ice fishing shanty/hunting blind A portable and assembleable enclosure having a floor constructed of a first rigid panel and a second hingedly interconnecting panel, a recessed channel extending about an outer perimeter of the floor panels. A plurality of walls are each constructed of a rigid mater... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942004 | Partition mount In a spring-loaded curtain mount, the mount includes a pole interface at a proximal end, a compressive mechanism, and a head at a distal end. The pole interface is adapted to receive the end of a standard length adjustable pole or a painter's pole. The compression m... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938663 | Non-pull cord blind structure A non-pull cord blind structure includes a blind body attached to the underside of an upper beam wherein a plurality of elongated passages are equidistantly seamed from bottom to top of the blind body thereof for a support stick to be led and adapted therein respect... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6928951 | Foldable triangular caution device A flexible foldable triangular warning device is provided. The warning device is made from at least one panel and can be moved between a compact or storage position and an expanded position in which the warning device can be made to be free standing. The device can ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6869127 | Temporary replacement window A temporary replacement allows a sheet of material to be affixed in place of the glass portion of a vehicle door window. The sheet of material may also be held in place using magnetic strips, that effectively fasten the material to the metal portion of the vehicle d... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6865850 | Temporary protective shrouds for protecting windows and fixtures during construction Protective shrouds for temporarily protecting window assemblies, bathroom fixtures, and diverse prefabricated modules used in construction. The shrouds are fabricated from translucent plastic sheet material of polypropylene or polyethylene. A lower open port is sele... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6863112 | Window insulating device, kit and system An interior storm or insulating window, kit for making, and system for utilizing, which window is adjustable in length and width so as to fit different sized window frames, and includes rails around the perimeter with a groove for attaching a retainer strip, the rai... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6658801 | Portable fire curtain system A portable fire curtain system to provide a cloak to cover a vented opening. When deployed it will alleviate the incoming wind, which is fueling the fire. The fire curtain is made of one sheet of a fire resistant or fire proof material that is folded and ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6484789 | Self supporting filler for closing an opening through a structure A filler for an opening through a structure. The filler includes a panel, a base frame of a closed cell foam that is flexible and has a memory characteristic. The base frame carries the panel. A flexible cover overlies portions of the central panel whereb... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6367536 | Vehicle window screen A vehicle window screen for a window opening of a vehicle in the form of a curtain having a shape generally conforming to the window opening of the vehicle is disclosed. The curtain having an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion with elast... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6357510 | Collapsible support frames Collapsible structures are provided that have one or more support frames, each having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, with the frame member defining a periphery for the support frame. Where more than one support fram... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6314687 | Wall panel covering A wall panel including a rectangular frame, a pair of wall members and a thin decorative sheet covering the wall members. The frame includes two spaced apart, generally parallel vertical frame members and spaced apart, generally parallel horizontal lower ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6257307 | Magnetic customized garage door screen enclosure A magnetic customized garage door screen includes a screen surrounded by a border. The border includes magnetic strips that are designed to interface with metal strips located on a garage door. The magnetic strips can be secured to the border using adhesi... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6119760 | Adjustable drape for passenger vehicle A vehicle drape for retaining heated air and cooled air inside a front seat area of a vehicle. The drape is adapted for releasable attachment to a pair of vehicle ceiling hanger hooks disposed on opposite sides of a ceiling of the vehicle and behind the f... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6086128 | Passenger compartment divider for a motor vehicle A passenger compartment divider for a motor vehicle comprising a substantially flexible barrier. A flexible frame extends about perimeter of the barrier. An air-filled support cushion surrounds the flexible frame. A facility is for inflating the support c... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6079473 | Removable screen apparatus The removable screen for covering a building opening includes elongated channels configured for attachment to building structure defining a large building opening; and a screen member configured for releasable attachment to the elongated channels. The scr... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6073675 | Self installable and simply removable window screen A window screen attachment apparatus and method for attaching a screen to a window frame. The apparatus includes a mesh screen with a rigid frame, a number of ferromagnetic cups and mating permanent magnets, and a gasket. Each cup is permanently attached ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6007899 | Sheet-affixed window glass for a vehicle A transparent or opaque sheet is affixed onto the inner surface of a side door window glass of a vehicle for coloration, light blockage, decoration and the like. In the sheet-affixed window glass, the sheet is directly but detachably affixed onto the inne... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5984405 | Vehicle screen A new vehicle screen for attaching to the exterior roof of a vehicle to cover an open roof opening. The inventive device includes a generally rectangular flexible mesh screen having a plurality of spaces therethrough. A flexible border member is extended ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5937596 | Weather barrier for windows and doors A weather barrier kit is provided comprising double-faced tape used to bond a film to a window frame and a folded and rolled sheet of film having a stiffening band and strip of adhesive across the top. The provision of a stiffening band with adhesive ther... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5894878 | Protective and decorative computer cover A covered casing assembly includes a fabric member made of an elastic material, such as a Spandex containing material, that is stretched over a casing and having at least one opening surrounding an accessible feature of the casing. The fabric member may b... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5879048 | Restraining net for car window A safety restraining net for a car window. The restraining net comprises a net frame, mesh webbing, and one or more attachment devices for attaching the restraining net to the vehicle door. At least one of the attachment devices may be configured for fast... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5713624 | Restraining net for car window A safety restraining net for a car window. The restraining net comprises a net frame, mesh webbing, and one or more attachment devices for attaching the restraining net to the vehicle door. At least one of the attachment devices may be configured for fast... | 02/03/1998 |
