Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136719 | Fish measurement culling device The present invention is intended to provide the fisherman with a current score on a predetermined number of largest fish caught by culling the smaller fish and keeping the larger fish. The invention provides a device body that floats in water as well as a series of... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7427013 | Calculator apparatus A calculator is provided that includes an input pad that includes a sales tax button and a currency pad, which includes a change due button and a number of currency keys. The currency keys can be depressed in order to enter numeric values associated with currency. T... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7350969 | Watchcase with rotating cover-bezel The watchcase includes a middle part (3) closed by a back cover (5) delimiting a housing (7) provided for receiving a watch movement (9) including at least one off-centre display (10, 12). The external surface is entirely covered b... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337946 | Device for resolving interpersonal relationship issues A device for resolving interpersonal relationship issues comprising: (a) a plurality of text sheets comprised of flexible, transparent material; (b) a rigid front cover; and (c) a rigid back cover; wherein each text sheet comprises an opaque band bearing text on eit... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7313929 | Wearable record tracking device and method of using A user wearable device for tracking or reminding the user of time and/or numerical records. In the preferred embodiment, the device takes the form of an attractive bracelet. The bracelet is made of two sets of beads strung together to form the bracelet and at least ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7218311 | Sequential image advancing system (the S.I.A.S.) The present invention is a computerized image-viewing device that allows the user to sequentially advance or reverse stored images by voice recognition and/or other sounds wherein the voice recognition means is electronically coupled with different colored buttons l... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7130826 | Method and apparatus for conducting coinless transactions A method and apparatus are disclosed for facilitating coinless transactions by rounding a fractional transaction cost up or down to a whole-unit amount. A fractional transaction cost is rounded up or down to a whole-unit amount based on a generated random number tha... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124933 | Agricultural converter calculator An electronic calculator apparatus converts between bushel measures of a selected crop product and weight measures of the selected crop product. The apparatus comprises a microprocessor and a keyboard comprising a numerical portion, a crop product portion, and a con... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7070856 | Front face erasable microcapsule magnetophoretic display sheet, erasing magnet and writing magnet Disclosed herein is a front face erasable microcapsule magnetophoretic display sheet having a support and a solid dispersion layer provided on one surface of the support and composed of microcapsules having an average particle diameter of 50 to 650 μm, in which a l... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7055342 | Jewelry with hour of day reminder mechanism An article of jewelry, such as a bracelet, contains twelve or twenty-four primary links, each having a visual representation that identifies an hour of the day. Each link is provided with a reminder mechanism, preferably a group of stones. One of the stones is selec... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7042713 | Slide case with pivotable stand member for handheld computing device A handheld computing device includes a display screen, a main housing portion, a removable case, and a stand member. The main housing retains the display screen. The removable case is adapted to slidably fit over at least part of the main housing. The stand member i... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033039 | Trash storage apparatus A trash storage apparatus includes a can, an illuminating element and a driver. The can is used for receiving garbage. The illuminating element is mounted on the can. The driver is used for driving the illuminating element to shine in the dark. The trash storage app... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7002448 | Control drive with adjustable potentionmeter A control drive according to the related art does not have a potentiometer that allows a position of the motor or the driven wheel to be registered. The control drive (1) according to the invention allows a position of the motor or the driven wheel to ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000660 | Dust cover for a computer keyboard A dust cover for a computer keyboard has a rectangular plastic body and two cords. The dust cover can fit any computer keyboard and provide a convenient and reliable way to press keys on the keyboard while simultaneously protecting the keyboard from pathogens and ot... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6983887 | Promotional apparatus for calculating characteristics of subjects using two input variables An apparatus for determining a characteristic, such as body mass index number, for a person includes a housing having a panel with an edge portion, an intermediate portion, and a window formed in the intermediate portion. A member is movably secured to the housing a... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6974075 | Method of controlling a person's weight A slimming club is simulated so a person can visit a virtual slimming club via the Internet and can have his or her weight-related data reviewed automatically by a central computer system and will receive communication via any convenient method, including the Intern... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6920994 | Garbage storage device A garbage storage device includes a base, a bin, a pedal, a lid, a linkage, a buffer and a guide. The bin is installed on the base. The pedal is mounted on the bin. The lid is mounted on the bin. The linkage includes a crankshaft and a rod. The crankshaft includes a... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6840439 | Fraction exploration device A fraction exploration device for teaching various mathematical principles related to fractions, comprising a base sheet having printed indicia thereon, a ruler attached pivotally to the base sheet. The printed indicia on the base sheet include intersecting grid lin... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6820800 | Electronic calculator An electronic calculator having means for enabling a user to input a calculation, characterized in that the calculator has a mode of operation in which the user is required to input additionally at least one estimate of the result of the calculation before the corre... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6798649 | Mobile computer with foldable keyboard A digital processing device including a base, a display assembly, a hinge assembly, and a foldable keyboard is described. The hinge assembly enables the back of the display assembly to be rotated between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6772942 | Arithmetic circuit to increase the speed of a modular multiplication for a public key system for encryption A circuit and a method for solving the Montgomery multiplier bottleneck problem encountered during a memory access using two ports or single port general-purpose memories is described. A first and a second memory are provided such that variables that are stored in o... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6655578 | Instrument for computing proportions of an original recipe A hand-held instrument for calculating the measurements necessary to prepare any number of servings or serving sizes from a printed food recipe which utilizes two concentric rotating wheels, the lower one of the wheels having instructions printed thereon ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6656052 | Progressive gaming method A method of increasing gaming activity and entertainment value of games with progressive jackpots including posting or publishing information items sufficient to determine a current expected progressive return of a progressive game, the information items ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6561415 | Calorie management system A bracelet for counting calories is formed by a plurality of counting beads each having an aperture there through. A monofilament line is threaded in a looping manner through the aperture of each counting bead such that the line overlaps itself within the... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6520406 | Room security system A room security system for providing an occupant of a room information as to the number of times a person has entered and exited the room. The security system displays a visual numerical count. The numerical count allows a viewer to determine if there has... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6508396 | Table top display devices A desk top calculator device is supported in a window frame 13 of a casing which includes the window frame and a housing 14. In an "open" configuration shown in the Figure, a keyboard 11 is exposed for use. The keyboard slides into the housing in a "close... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6450401 | Writing board with electronic calculator A writing board with an electronic calculator and a writing board to which an electronic calculator is installable. The writing board including a case member provided with an opening in a top surface of the case member, and a frame section surrounding the... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6206281 | Calculator with automatic slow motion deployment A decorative housing for an object such as calculator has a unique appearance that enhances its functionality. To reduce the desk area of the calculator when not in use, the calculator shrinks in size when in the closed position. The decorative housing op... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6011544 | Computer system which inhibits input operation from keyboard when necessary When coordinate data are entered from a tablet with a pen, the pen is operated on the tablet while depressing a predetermined key of a keyboard. A signal generated by the depression of the predetermined key is supplied to a keyboard controller. Upon recep... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5530234 | Hand held calculator having a retractable cover A portable, hand held, electronic calculator assembly has a retractable cover slidably mounted to a calculator. The calculator has a front with a keypad and display, and a back. The cover has an inner surface and an exposed outer surface. The cover is mov... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5179502 | Pocket-size electronic device A pocket-size electronic device adapted for use as an electronic organizer which includes a casing having a coordinate input section of a tablet type, a telescopic touch pen for writing in the coordinate input section, a cover hinged to the casing by mean... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5027307 | Lighting application calculator An apparatus for selecting optimum lighting fixtures for a given application first determines a room cavity ratio from entered values of the dimensions of the room. The room cavity ratio is used to select from tabulated values a coefficient of utilization... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4272107 | Tide time indicator A tidal time indicator for determining tide times at various locations on a specific stretch of coastline comprises a pair of complementary charts. One of the charts is in the form of a map having index marks representing the various locations and which m... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4263945 | Automatic fuel dispensing control system A new and improved automatic fuel dispensing control system intended for use in serving a fleet of vehicles or equipment and requiring no operator action. A fueling receiver mounted in the fuel dispenser, a fueling transmitter mounted in each authorized v... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4110836 | Program control and display apparatus A number of values of a variable defining a program of operations are settable by means of three potentiometers, connected to a controlled apparatus, which control respectively the initial, final, and rate of change of the variable, each potentiometer hav... | 08/29/1978 |
| 4006344 | Mechanical binary number adding and subtracting apparatus A mechanical apparatus for adding or subtracting binary numbers, in a visual manner, comprises a front plate with first and second rows of ball receiving apertures formed near the plate top. Balls are introduced into these apertures in a manner representi... | 02/01/1977 |
| 3961159 | Light shield/support device This invention relates to a light shield/support device for reducing glare on the lighted display window of a portable electronic calculator. The device may also be interchangeably utilized to support the calculator in an inclined position which also tend... | 06/01/1976 |
