Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016147 | Lockable container with improved slide latch and lock A lockable container for an article comprises a frame which has an access opening, a closure member which is pivotally mounted in relation to the frame, and a latch member which is axially movable within the closure member between a latched position and an unlatched... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7837051 | Method of locking a container for prerecorded storage media A method of locking a container is shown, wherein the container is provided with a frame which has an access opening, a closure member which has two opposed long edges and two opposed short edges, and which is pivotally mounted in relation to the frame, and a latch ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7513380 | Self closing container A self closing container having inner and outer sleeves. Outer sleeve surrounds inner sleeve and can freely slide on inner sleeve by lifting outer sleeve or handle. When container is closed, lid covers magnets, mouth magnets, mouth magnet platform, and mouth platfor... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7344646 | Apparatus for magnetic treatment of a liquid and associated methods An apparatus for treating a liquid includes a container containing a liquid, and a magnetic treatment device therefor. The magnetic treatment device may include an elastic band removably fastened around the container and urged thereagainst by elastic deformation of ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337497 | Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328648 | Apparatus for improving the taste of beverages The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus of treating wine to improve the wine's taste. This is accomplished by treating the wine with a magnetic field formed by one or more magnets, preferably at least two magnets. These magnets are positioned wit... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7300580 | Beverage pourer with magnetic enhancement A pourer for improving organoleptic properties for various beverages includes a base and a tubular member extending longitudinally through the base. A spout extends outwardly from the tubular member and at least two magnets disposed longitudinally along the tubular ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293846 | Storage bin assembly for a refrigerator A refrigerator includes a storage bin assembly removably mounted to an inner liner of a door. The storage bin assembly includes a base portion having a frontal opening, and a face portion. The frontal opening is defined by first and second side portions, as well as ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7217059 | Fixing and release systems A connecting means adapted to fix or release a first element (4) and a second element (5) includes a locking pin (1) which is moveable to remote activation means between a locked position. In which leg (8) expends wall (9) into rec... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7172101 | Pot using magnetic force to link a lid and a body A pot includes a hollow body and a lid detachably mounted on the hollow body to cover the open end. There is at least one first magnet annularly embedded in the peripheral edge defining the open end of the hollow body. Two second magnets are diametrically embedded i... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7156252 | Container closure with dual heat seal and magnetic seal A closure system for a container comprises a magnetically permeable element such as a metal ring adapted to be affixed on a container adjacent an opening thereof, and a closure such as a membrane lid having a surface formed by a heat seal material, the closure being... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7089627 | Magnetic hinge and device including magnetically-attracted plates A magnetic or virtual hinge defining a virtual hinge axis includes first and second plates of non-magnetic material, and first and second magnets disposed in the respective plates adjacent the hinge axis for movement therewith. The first and second members are movab... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7007523 | Bottle security device A bottle security device includes an inner member, an outer member and a cap member that cooperate to lock the bottle security device on the neck of a bottle. The inner member includes a plurality of fingers that are adapted to fit under the bead on a bottle neck. T... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6959640 | Device for magnetically treating materials and associated methods A device for magnetically treating materials includes a base, and at least one magnet carried by the base to generate a magnetic field within the material. In some embodiments, the material may be within a container, and the magnetic field may be generated within th... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6956169 | Flush-mount in-use cover for electrical outlet A simplified installation design for an in-use cover for an electrical outlet includes conical mounting screw holes in the outlet box and movement-restricting guides to ensure the mounting screw aligns with the mounting screw holes. Angled side mounting screw holes ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6926164 | Lockable container for prerecorded storage media A lockable container for an article comprises a frame (2) which has an access opening (4), a closure member (10) which is pivotally mounted in relation to the frame (2), and a latch member (28) which is axially movable within the c... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6922333 | Detachable keyboard structure A detachable keyboard structure includes a first magnetic component, a second magnetic component, and a movable component. The first magnetic component is disposed in the wireless keyboard while the second magnetic component is disposed in the computer main body. Th... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6908096 | Cover, including hinged door, for trailer hitch receivers of multiple sizes and methods A receiver cover includes a stationary member that is configured to be secured to an end of a receiver for a trailer hitch. The receiver cover also includes a door which is hingedly connected to the stationary member. The door may be biased toward the stationary mem... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6870732 | Attached panel arrangement of a portable computer A portable computer host has a display face, a back face and four side faces. First magnetic units and at least one positioning unit are placed on the display face or the back face. An attached panel, having an attaching face and four edges, has second magnetic unit... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6866623 | Centrifuge having a magnetic actuator for loading and unloading buckets and a method of loading/unloading the buckets on the centrifuge For automated centrifugation of samples contained in test tubes, a centrifuge (c) has a rotating head (11) with swing-out buckets (30) for housing the test tubes. Apparatus is provided for automatically positioning each bucket in the centrifugation cha... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6702144 | Can apron A can apron comprising an indented groove cover including an outer flange and a inner flange connected by a lateral surface, the indented groove cover constructed of flexible material providing for the snap-on fitting of the can apron, a magnet, a magnet ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6681948 | Protective cover plate for temporarily covering an electrical outlet box Herein taught is a novel protective cover plate for temporarily covering a prior art electrical outlet box during the construction process so as to protect the electrical outlet box from contaminants, such as plaster, joint compound, or the like. The cove... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6626291 | Container for laser-readable discs with closure means A container for laser-readable discs with closure means, comprising a tray which is fixed to a flap of a sleeve element and forms at least one seat for detachably accommodating a disc. The container further comprises a permanent magnet that is fixed to th... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6491177 | Thin-plate accommodating/transporting container Disclosed is a thin-plate accommodating/transporting container including a container body for accomodating and supporting a plurality of thin plates while keeping the interior of the container clean, comprising: positioning means, provided at the container bod... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6390319 | Beverage magnetizing container A beverage container volume is exposed to magnetic fields associated with a permanent magnet. A beverage container volume is exposed to a permanent magnet incorporated into a beverage container cap, bottom, collar, holder or overlayer.... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6382450 | Packaging device equipped with a system for relative positioning Packaging device for a fluid product, comprising a magnetic system for automatic relative positioning upon closure, comprising a first magnetic means (16) carried by the cap (3) and a second magnetic means (11) carried by the container (1), the first and ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6336567 | Magnetic secured container closure with release by movement of magnetic member A container for a plurality of thin plates has a driving unit for moving one of a pair of magnetic members, at least one of which is a magnet, embedded in a container body and contained in a chamber in a lid, respectively, to selectively produce attractiv... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6269587 | Surf fishing caddy A surf fishing caddy that includes a float body for supporting a cooler, a tackle box, a number of fishing rod holders, a fish retaining bag, and a number of tether rope attachment posts.... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6206219 | Apparatus for monitoring the closed position of a locking gas cap An apparatus for monitoring the closed position of a locking gas cap (10) with a magnet (32) disposed at or in the locking gas cap and a solenoid (42) disposed at the tank connection pipe (12), the locking gas cap (10) having a torque limiter (36), and th... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6126028 | Device and means of attachment of electrical junction or device box cover plate The present invention concerns a means of closing an electrical junction or device box utilizing a cover plate means wherein the electrical junction or device box is not easily accessible. The device of the invention permits the user to securely affix the... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6109564 | Electromagnetic, sliding space environment protection satellite door A magnetically suspended door is described for the protection of spacecraft instrumentation exposed to space. The door is slid between an opened or closed position using electromagnets.... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6076696 | Corrugated magnetic cover for electric utilities This invention comprises a removable reusable cover for an electric panel, said cover composed of light weight at least 3-ply corrugated material which is adhered to said electric panel by means of electrically non-conducting magnetic strips on rear edges... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5996831 | Closure device A closure device for a case of an antimagnetic material comprising a box part (1) and a sliding lid (5) requires neither in the lid nor in the box part break-throughs and offers high security against unauthorized opening of the case when at least one perm... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5967767 | Cigarette lighter closure device An improved portable cigarette lighter closure device that provides facile pivoting of the cover between open and closed positions, and which securely retains the cover in the closed position is provided. The closure device incorporates a magnet affixed i... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5957313 | Theft preventing device, particularly for bottles A theft preventing device for an article having a substantially cylindrical end with a substantially ring-shaped bulge, e.g. a bottle or container. The device comprises a releasable body having a clamping means gripping the cylindrical end when in the clo... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5829622 | Corrugated magnetic cover for electric utilities This invention comprises a removable reusable cover for an electric panel, said cover composed of light weight 3-ply corrugated material which adheres to said electric panel by means of electrically nonconducting magnetic strips on rear edges of said cove... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5704480 | Moisture-proof resealable pouch and container The present invention relates to an easy-to-use and effective magnetically resealable moisture-proof pouch containing moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in bulk form or in individually packaged rolls. The preferred pouch incorporates a ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5680978 | Baby bottle liner dispensing cabinet A baby bottle liner dispensing cabinet including a housing enclosure having a front housing member, including a dispensing slot, hingedly connected to a back housing member that is positionable in combination with the front housing member to form an inter... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5624410 | Magnetic cap for medical appliance to be retained in human body This invention makes it easy to operate for a medical appliance to be retained in a human body. The magnetic cap (10) includes an annular magnet (2) secured to an upper face of a connecting plug body (1); a disk like magnet (4) secured to an upper face of... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5534663 | Electrically shielded enclosure with magnetically retained removable cover Disclosed is an electrically shielded enclosure having electrical components therein and a removable electrically shielded cover over an opening in the enclosure with a magnetic securement mechanism provided to removably secure the cover to the enclosure ... | 07/09/1996 |
