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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186636 | Configurable mounting bracket A multiply configurable bracket formed of a substantially rigid elongated body having a groove oriented crosswise of the elongated body and formed partway therethrough, and a pair of fastener clearance passages formed through the body straddling the groove and orien... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8152120 | Multipurpose support for attachments mountable to the tow hitch of a vehicle A multipurpose support for attachments mountable to the tow hitch of a vehicle. The support comprises a main body adapted to receive an attachment and a coupling means for a quick release coupling of the main body to the tow hitch of a vehicle. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8141832 | Snap-on hook and cover for sunshade A one-piece molded holder clip is provided for retaining an associated sunshade rod. The clip has a body in which a hook element is formed with the body and having a generally C-shaped conformation to receive the rod therein. A sunshade guide surface is formed in th... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7926773 | Clamps for motor vehicle frame straightener An apparatus designed to provide quick connect capability between a frame straightener and a vehicle chassis comprising a plurality of varying clamp members designed to secure to the various apertures within the chassis frame and tubular inter frame-rail cross membe... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7706138 | Hinge and stand for display device Provided are a hinge and a stand for a display device. The hinge includes a rotary body fixed to a display device; a support fixed to a base; a key bracket inserted in the rotary body; a hole formed inside the key bracket; and a rotary shaft inserted to the hole and... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7387285 | Method and apparatus for attaching an item to a railing A clamp is provided suitable for clamping an object to a balustrade or other analogous structure. The clamp is attached by clamping the slats or spindles in the balustrade between a clamping nut and an adjustable jam plate. When the clamping nut is disengaged from t... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7360779 | Roll formed step rail for a vehicle A roll formed step rail for a vehicle comprises an elongated rail body including a continuous rail wall of substantially uniform thickness. The rail wall describes a continuous cross-sectional profile between two elongated free edges, the cross-sectional profile of ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7356941 | Micrometer support apparatus and measurement method using same A method for measuring a distance with a pin micrometer includes attaching a pin micrometer support to a flange at a predetermined location on the flange in a first channel, supporting a pin micrometer in a stationary position in a second channel, and extending a me... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350755 | Watercraft accessory tower mount The watercraft accessory tower mount may be used for attachment of watercraft accessories to a watercraft tower structure. A clamp bracket may be attachable to a clamp base. An accessory attachment may have a rotational shaft disposed for insertion in a rotational a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7301757 | Case for carrying and mounting an image system in a car A case for carrying and mounting an image system is capable of accommodating an image reproducing device and a display device and is able to be secured to a seat of a car, to thereby allow a passenger to watch the display device while controlling the image reproduci... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284735 | Apparatus for holding reading material, beverage containers or other articles employed by a bather Apparatus for releasable attachment to a tub or spa to hold reading material, beverage containers and other articles. The apparatus includes two tables movable relative to one another and structure enabling the apparatus to be used with tubs or spas of different siz... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284737 | Drink holder A drink holder system is described, wherein the drink holder system includes a base assembly operable to receive a drink container and a clamp assembly operably associated with the base assembly. The base assembly includes a C-shaped base member having an open end, ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7222873 | Tow hook hitch assembly A tow hook hitch assembly attaches to one or both of the front tow hooks provided on a four wheel drive vehicle for mounting a tow ball, winch, or other accessory to the front end of the vehicle. The tow hook hitch includes an upper member extending above the tow ho... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204465 | Structure of an article holder An article holder includes a holding member, and hooking members; the holding member has several gaps, and a connecting protrusion in each of the gaps; each of the connecting protrusions has a downwards-projecting edge at an outward end; each hooking member has a st... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201354 | Video monitor mounting system A video monitor mounting system for use in conjunction with seat back, head restraint or roof mount applications, includes a mounting tray fixed in a hollowed out socket formed in a seat back, the rear face of a head restraint or within a roof mount overhead console... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7196265 | Raptor guard system An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7178769 | Suspension device A device for detachable suspension of baskets, shelves, paper roll holders etc. from a door or the like, includes a carrier element with through slots or holes for holding the baskets, shelves etc., a first fastener and a second fastener, which fasteners carry the c... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175143 | Portable accessory hook A portable accessory hook includes a C-shaped clamp formed of a pair of jaws one of which is movable for tightly securing about a support surface. A J-shaped hook member is removably attachable to the clamp for retaining accessory items such as a purse or coat. The ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163321 | Emergency vehicle grille The present invention is an inconspicuous emergency vehicle grille designed with emergency lights built flush therein thereby allowing the lights to be unobstructed by the grille and conspicuous when lit. This invention further provides the opportunity to retrofit t... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159711 | Case for transporting handguns The present invention provides for a case for transporting handguns and methods of using and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the case is comprised of (i) an expansion mechanism located within the case, having a mounting bar coupled thereto and configured ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7154035 | Avian guard apparatus for protection of high voltage transmission equipment An avian guard apparatus for protection of high voltage transmission equipment which comprises a generally rectangular frame of tubular construction dimensioned to longitudinally and laterally span a portion of a horizontally oriented cross bridge of a high voltage ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7121516 | Clamping stand An improved clamping stand includes a clamp clamping the leaf of a desk and composed of an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate which are connected by a bolt and a pair of adjustable threaded rods with a C-shaped guard plate engaged therebetween, a pair o... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7055787 | Sheet material clamp A sheet material clamp having a rigid clamp base of a pre-selected length. The rigid clamp base has a clamping surface and at least two clamping apparatus attached to the clamping base for applying clamping pressure through a pressure foot toward the clamping surfac... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040583 | Support stand for holding display items A stand for supporting display items of a flat plane type in a vertical position, and of the type having a ground engaging flat base plate (10) a fixed vertical support member with a flat planar surface (20) and an adjustable vertical support member ( | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028956 | Two-piece surgical cord holder The invention is a two-piece surgical cord holder with the first unit thereof being in the shape of nearly a right angle with the other unit thereof thereof polysided with three horizontally inclined sides, three vertically inclined sides, a plurality of threaded th... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7007641 | Electro-hydraulic assembly for controlling engine valve deactivation A Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly or LOMA has a metal deckplate with a non-metallic valve mount/stiffener having elastomeric seals on the surface contacting the deckplate. The electrically operated valves for controlling flow to individual valve lifters are mounted on ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6955280 | Cellular phone securing device and onboard holder for vehicle use A cellular phone securing device is mounted on a carrying holder to be fixed to a belt or clothes or on an onboard holder installed in an interior of a vehicle. The cellular phone securing device includes a projecting shaft disposed erect on the surface of a main bo... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6938865 | Gauge mounting assembly An assembly for attaching gauges or other accessories to vehicles provides a base member for securing the assembly to a vehicle surface and a clamp arrangement secured to the base member for superior versatility and customization. The clamp arrangement includes a su... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932308 | Transducer mounting assembly An apparatus for adjustably securing an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance is disclosed. The apparatus having; (a) an optional adjustable clamp adapted to adjustably secure the apparatus to an element of an orthopedic appliance; (b) a transducer holder... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6896380 | Dual-arm linear slide mechanism for an extendable rearview mirror for vehicles An extendable outside rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a spring-clamped slide mechanism that ensures a zero clearance fit between sliding components to avoid vibration. Bearing members between the sliding components reduce friction and provide a consistent rea... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6799744 | Clip structure for supporting ornamental items on a pew support A clip structure for supporting ornamental items on a pew support includes a mounting portion for gripping a portion of a pew support. The mounting portion has a pair of opposite inner and outer faces, a pair of side edges, and a pair of end edges. The mounting port... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6783104 | Deformable clamp employed to stiffen hanger rod Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod includes a clamp having a mechanical fastener extending through openings formed in spaced clamp segments. The clamp is constructed of deformable material so that the clamp segments bend into engaged with a stiffener m... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6736581 | Book clamp A book clamp for a book binding machine has a first clamp member and a second clamp member. The second clamp member is adapted to the first clamp member and the second clamp member comprises a flexible spring plate which is coupled to the second clamp member. ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6653558 | Quick-install, flush-mount bracket for lights, ceiling fans and other fixtures A bracket assembly for connecting a ceiling fan to a support installed within a ceiling, the bracket assembly comprising in combination a male subbracket, a hanger bracket, means for mounting said hanger bracket to the ceiling fan, means for connecting th... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6619605 | Mounting assembly for in-car video ststems A mount 10 for detachably mounting a screen of an in-car video entertainment system to the rear of a headrest of a vehicle comprises fixings 15 for engagement by the rear of the video screen. The mount 10 enables the video screen to be secured firmly in p... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6595477 | Mounting bracket for an insulator assembly An insulator assembly has a mounting bracket for securing the insulator assembly to a support structure. The mounting bracket has a base having a first end and a second end. A first leg has a first end attached to the first end of the base and has a secon... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6555750 | Electrical cable connector By providing two integrated components, an outer housing and an inner sleeve member, with the inner sleeve member being securely mounted to the outer housing in a manner which prevents its separation from the housing, an efficient, easily manufactured and... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6454232 | Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod Stiffener apparatus for stabilizing a hanger rod includes a clamp, a plate and an elongated stiffener member. The plate has an indented portion receiving a hanger rod and maintaining the hanger rod at a fixed location relative to the stiffener apparatus w... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6439521 | Support apparatus for a stroller An apparatus for use with a baby stroller for supporting a cooling device, such as a fan or spray bottle, so as to cool a baby sitting therein. The support apparatus includes an elongate first support rod having a C-shaped clamp for coupling the first sup... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6402107 | Mounting bracket and raptor perch guard The present invention is directed towards a self-closing bracket (20) for use in mounting an object, such as a perch guard, on elevated structures, such as power lines. The self-closing bracket (20) has an upper member (24) and a lower member (28). The lo... | 06/11/2002 |
