Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7500570 | Mountable ball holder A mountable ball holder comprises a receiving member and a cover. The receiving member has resilient first, second, and third arcuate members that define a ball receiving area. The first, second, and third arcuate members each lie in a separate plane and converge to... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7398888 | Sports equipment storage rack A sports equipment storage rack for supporting a variety of sports equipment in an off the ground position includes an elongated cylindrically shaped body of a wire type cage construction that is sized to hold a plurality of spherically shaped balls and has an arcua... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7249679 | Expansible shoe rack A self-standing shoe rack or other type of shoe rack such as a hanging shoe rack which can expand lengthwise due to telescoping shoe support bars. Opposite frame sides may have equal-size sockets that receive identical end tubes. The end tubes fit telescopically in ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7229085 | Ball storage cart A moveable ball cart having a lower receptacle and an upper receptacle vertically stacked and spaced, with the top of each being open. Each of the receptacles is accessible through its top and through a vertically hinged door in a sidewall that pivots horizontally. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7207446 | Detachable golf ball display A golf ball display includes a display plate having a display field that includes information relating to a commemorative golf ball, and a bracket attached to the display plate for detachably securing the display plate to the commemorative golf ball. The display pla... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7188737 | Billiard ball rack A rack for storing billiard balls including a base having a first engagement surface. The rack also includes an elongated billiard ball holder defining an elongated central space configured to support a plurality of billiard balls in contact with one another in a ro... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7108236 | Accessory for a liquid container, in particular a beverage container Accessory for a liquid container (20), in particular a beverage container, such as a glass or a cup, having a main body and two clamping members (2, 3, 13) to be placed on either side of the upper edge of the liquid container and integrally formed with... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7090085 | Trophy sports apparatus holder The trophy item holder is a holder which associates the trophy item with a descriptive card which provides information on the item and its user. Photographs or a certificate of authenticity may also be displayed. Thus the information establishing the item as a troph... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077274 | Apparatus for holding and carrying selected golf clubs Apparatus removably engageable with a golf bag for holding and carrying two or more selected golf clubs from the golf bag. The apparatus includes two or more tubular members substantially shorter than the golf clubs joined together in parallel relationship opened at... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7021475 | Over-door shoe racks A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014052 | Wall hanger and spacer for skateboards and scooters A small flat wall mountable panel having a flat visual display surface has two spaced apart upwardly arched hooks mounted on backstop spacers and aligned horizontally to receive a skateboard wheel mount or a scooter handle bar therein. An outwardly arched spacer arm... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003909 | Identification device The invention relates to a device made of an elastic plastic material for the optical and/or haptic marking of hen's eggs to characterize their properties, which device is at least partly adapted to the outer shape of the egg in a positive locking (form-locking) and... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000787 | Expandable rack assembly with telescoping tube sections adapted to facilitate connection to side supports A rack assembly has side supports with unblemished exterior surfaces because a plurality of telescoping tubes are connected between interior instead of exterior surfaces of the side supports. Since the tubes are telescoping, the rack assembly is expandable to a sele... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000877 | Bracket for clotheshorse Brackets for a clotheshorse are used in pairs. Each bracket has multiple collars that align respectively with multiple collars defined in the other opposite bracket. A vertical socket is formed at a bottom of the bracket in which a telescoping rod of the clotheshors... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6971523 | Delicate goods holder, its manufacturing and use Packaging elements are formed by holders suitable for transport and storage of delicate goods such as fruit, sweets such as chocolate, flowers, glass objects, Christmas decorations, electronic components and the like. The holders are separated from each other by a s... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6932222 | Billiard ball rack A rack for storing billiard balls including a base having a first engagement surface. The rack also includes an elongated billiard ball holder defining an elongated central space configured to support a plurality of billiard balls in contact with one another in a ro... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6915913 | Attachment device for shelving and organizer systems An attachment device and method of providing the same includes opposing flaps or tabs for securing around different portions of shelving, particularly ventilated shelving. The flaps or tabs are generally flexible and sets of the flaps or tabs are generally provided ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6872423 | Heating of golf balls prior to painting A method for preheating golf ball covers prior to painting. The process comprises forming a golf ball with a cover, then heating the cover from about 90° F. to about 150° F. for 1 to 3 hours in a heated enclosure prior to applying a coat of primer or paint to the ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6863185 | Lockable baseball bat display A display apparatus for baseball bats provides a receiver having a plurality of bat support apertures arranged in descending positions from a rear surface of the receiver to a front surface of the receiver. The apertures are accessed from side surfaces of the receiv... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6796441 | Cream and sugar display stand and dispenser A holder for creamers having a tapered side wall, the holder comprising a housing having supporting members or feet extending downwardly therefrom, a plurality of openings in the housing, each being sized to retain a dairy creamer inserted therein, and a central ope... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6755912 | Heating of golf balls prior to painting A method and apparatus for preheating golf balls prior to painting. The process includes forming golf balls with covers, heating, coating, and further heating the golf balls in a heated enclosure. The apparatus includes a ventilated holding tray that in addition to ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6752278 | Sports equipment storage rack A sports equipment storage rack may include a contained storage area and an upper shelf that is connected to a lower shelf by a plurality of risers and sockets. The upper shelf may include one or more hook/holder portions having at least one slot for resting elongat... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6742982 | Golf ball stacking and dispensing apparatus and method A golf ball stacking and dispensing apparatus comprising a hopper having two pyramidal shells each of different dimensions. Each of the shells is truncated and has a respective open substantially rectangular rim defining a respective open base of a different dimensi... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6742662 | Billiard ball rack A rack for storing billiard balls including a base having a first engagement surface. The rack also includes an elongated billiard ball holder defining an elongated central space configured to support a plurality of billiard balls in contact with one another in a ro... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6739462 | Display device for golfing-related items Herein is provided a display device for golfing-related items comprising a housing defining a periphery; a plurality of golf ball channels partially open to said periphery and receiving golf balls therein such that said golf balls are viewable through the portion of... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6666339 | Ball display assembly A display assembly for supporting an object includes three loops, each loop formed from an elongated flexible element. Each loop is formed so as to define an apex. The apices of the three loops define a plane. The three loops are non-linear and are in sec... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6648138 | Golf ball stacking and dispensing tray A tray for stacking and dispensing golf balls, comprising (a) a base frame having a substantially rectangular central region bounded by a peripheral region, (b) a plurality of rails in the central region, and (c) a plurality of resting surfaces also in th... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6601711 | Ball holder A ball holder for supporting a ball includes a hoop portion and a bracket portion. A preferred embodiment includes means for supporting a football, means for mounting to various support surfaces, means for supporting an air pump, and means for storing nee... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6454105 | Ball bracket A ball bracket for holding basketballs, footballs, and the like. The ball bracket includes three arcuate members and a means for securing the ball bracket to a supporting structure. Two of the arcuate members are coplanar forming a semicircle. The third a... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6398040 | Ball holder A holder for a plurality of baseballs, softballs, or other types of balls. The holder is preferably comprised of three generally tubular support members that are joined together at their midsections, diverge outwardly and downwardly at their lower section... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6364127 | Method and apparatus for a spring tensioned display device The present invention relates in general display devices, and more specifically, provides a method and apparatus for a spring tensioned golf ball display and showcase. Specifically, described herein is a golf ball display mechanism comprising at least two... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6364258 | Balloon support stand for decorative arrangements A support stand that allows a decorative display of a balloon in combination with flowers, wine, or any object that the user chooses to include. The device includes a support structure utilized in combination with a netting and a balloon. The support stru... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6318575 | Nesting insulated egg server An egg server for cooked eggsin the shell. The server includes a bottom wall from which a sidewall extends, to form an interior which partially receives an egg. An inclined support face is formed within the interior to accommodate a wide variety of egg si... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6238260 | Egg holder toy An egg holder toy for containing and supporting an egg and depicting with the egg a character of interest includes a support base or a pedestal that includes the lower body and feet of said character of interest and having an open hollow upper recess for ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6158593 | Ball holding device and method of use A ball holding device for holding at least one ball has a flexible support member. The flexible support member has a top hook attached to a rigid suspension rib at the top of the flexible support member. When the device is hanging from a structure, the ri... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6138841 | Hanging rack for sports equipment A sports equipment rack for supporting sports equipment in an angular manner. A pair of side frame members having an elongate main body section and a plurality of support arms projecting outwardly and upwardly from each main body section. Pairs of retaini... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6116438 | Pool accessory storage unit A pool accessory storage unit is provided including a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion each with a rectilinear configuration. The upper portion and lower portion of the frame each are defined by a plurality of interconnected horizontally ... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6089383 | Multiple use storage shelf for organizing and storing sporting equipment or other articles A multiple use storage shelf for efficiently organizing and storing a variety of different sized items such as balls, ranging from golf balls to basketballs, and containers, ranging from a small box of nails to a larger paint can. The shelf, being of a on... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6053335 | Expandable egg supporting device A new expandable egg supporting device for stabilizing boiled eggs while removing their tops. The inventive device includes a base portion having a central aperture therethrough. The central aperture has a cylindrical flange extending upwardly therefrom. ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6029826 | Rotatable and releasable sports ball display mechanism A rotatable sports ball display mechanism that utilizes a pair of pressure applying, aligned adjustment members, secured to a C-configured bracket, and mounting hook and pile type fastening members. By the use of such fastening members, only limited press... | 02/29/2000 |
