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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7611009 | Paint tray with mechanically-opening lid A paint tray including a mechanically-openable lid and a mechanism for opening the lid. ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7303068 | Polymer grout compositions The present invention relates to a one-part polymer grout composition tintable to any desired color upon request, as well as to a method of tinting the grout composition. Advantageously, the present one-part polymer grout compositions may be tinted using any of the ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7265077 | Latent image developing systems and devices A latent image developing system, a novelty kit, and an ink composition for printing latent images on a substrate. The latent image developing system includes a first substrate containing a colorless image deposited on a first surface thereof. A developer component ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7191933 | Automatic fare paying device for vehicles and method A compact fare paying device has a housing for receiving a monetary member and at least one verifier unit in the housing for determining the authenticity of the monetary member. A storage device such as a safe can receive the monetary member or a return device can r... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7048898 | Apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure The invention provides an apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure by mixing of at least one medicament in the form of powder with water, the medicament is held in a vessel which defines a bottom, a side wall, and a top opening which is closed by an m... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044291 | Glue tote The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a device to carry two cans at one time in a secure fashion. This invention allows the user of the device to carry either pint or quart sized cans to any site in a secure fashion. It rests on a base, whic... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7021853 | Body with outer detachable pouch A body and pouch combination including a body having a front cover and a rear cover pivotally coupled together. The front cover has a generally flat, planar outer surface having a body attachment structure located thereon. The combination includes a pouch that can c... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6982108 | Color-matching article The present invention relates to color-matching articles used to color-match paint formulations to target substrates. ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6969091 | Coin displaying book A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6802715 | Paint tray activity desk A paint activity tray has a first section with a workspace at least partly surrounded by a channel for holding excess water and a second section with recesses holding containers for water and watercolor paint blocks. A container with a handle holding paint brushes t... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6273248 | Coin disks A floppy disk cartridge adapter having a removable coin shaped memory disk. The 31/2 inch size cartridge adapter can fit into conventional personal computer disk drives. The small coin shaped magnetic disk has a diameter of approximately 1 inch, and can b... | 08/14/2001 |
| 5988366 | Coin display methods and apparatus A set of coins is arranged relative to a display having discrete regions associated with discrete coins within the set. In a preferred embodiment, the display is a map, and an opening is provided within the borders of or proximate to each state on the map... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5743407 | Color reference system for decorators A color reference system for correlating colors to decorating parameters for an area. The system includes a color reference card for storage of a color sample and an associated identifier for correlating the color sample to an identifier. Area reference c... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5573109 | Multi-function container with a light source A multi-function container includes a housing, a closure and an exterior light source. The container has a first interior portion adapted to hold small items. The closure is used to cover the first interior portion of the housing and to contain the small ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5409106 | Coin holding tool A coin holding tool includes a rectangular frame with a slidable magnifier-loading platform, orthogonally disposed to and attachedly mounted thereon. The coin holding tool enables one to identify, arrange and preserve collected coins. Additionally, the me... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5318177 | Multi-function container with a light source A multi-function container includes a housing, a closure and an exterior light source. The container has a first interior portion adapted to hold small items. The closure is used to cover the first interior portion of the housing and to contain the small ... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5217377 | Paint color testing kit and method A kit and method for testing the color of paints to be applied to painted surfaces having primers or sealers thereon to determine if a paint color matches that of a painted surface. Preferably, the kit comprises a plurality of testing members removably mo... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5143212 | Gemstone color communication kits Kits adapted to allow subjective evaluation and communication of gemstones include a number of simulated gemstones which are arranged in an ordered set according to their respective hue, chroma and/or value characteristics. Each of the simulated gemstones... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5137147 | Display container for audio recording medium jacket A container for an audio recording medium jacket is arranged to hold the jacket so that identifying indicia on a side of the jacket is visible when the jacket is installed in the container. The container is so arranged that it may be effectively mounted o... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5099997 | Package for dispensing a fluid containing an ink A premix capable of forming a microporous marking structure is prepared by kneading a pouch containing the premix, then opening the pouch and removing the premix therefrom. The mixed premix is then typically poured in a mold, and an absorbent backing laye... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5058765 | Money case In the present invention a money case is provided with a drawer body having a plurality of open-top coin containers and a plurality of open-top bank note containers arranged therein and adapted to be received into a boxlike body. The money case includes a... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5016262 | Cash caddy A portable apparatus suitable for use by a waitress for carrying money and making change which includes a signaling device for emitting a signal each time the apparatus is opened. The apparatus also includes a counter which counts and records the number o... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5002006 | Combined safety whistle with article holding means The invention contemplates a personal safety device in the form of a whistle which has the appearance and action of a police whistle, while providing for retention of and ready access to essential items and data, such as a key, a pay-phone coin, and vario... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4805773 | Laminate multimedia sampling device A multiplicity of individual samples of various materials are provided from a single article comprising a spacer layer with a multiplicity of holes which expose a number of different samples on support surfaces. Not all of the samples are on the same supp... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4457718 | Color display product A color display product for the display of various finishes of paint coatings. The product includes a film base which comprises polyethylene terephthalate, or acrylic coated polypropylene.... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4400161 | Graphic display and tonal value determinator A device for determining tonal values of a graphic display comprises a mounting support which has a reference pin thereon and a positioning pin spaced away from the reference pin for example a radial line. A plurality of indicator members preferably in th... | 08/23/1983 |
| 4379696 | Latex mylar chip A paint display product is disclosed which comprises a Mylar film base which will provide a high gloss finish to the paint when viewed through the base to the paint.... | 04/12/1983 |
| 4377232 | Venetian blind color sampler packet A packet holding two stacks of actual pieces of painted Venetian blind slats mounted on posts to permit display of an assortment of slats arranged in color sequence.... | 03/22/1983 |
| 4373632 | Nail polish hanger An apparatus for suspending a bottle of nail polish having a removable cap from a display bar includes a sheath which is attached to and encircles the cap, and which also defines a sheath aperture over the cap. A hanger attached to the sheath aperture rot... | 02/15/1983 |