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 |
| 8042781 | Attachable holder for items Provided herein is an item holder assembly that includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly to an object such as a laptop computer, an item support or holder, and a member for connecting the attachment mechanism to the item holder or support. ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7837169 | Vibration damping mounting for a brush cutter A mounting for connecting an operating head, that generates vibrations when in use, to a vehicle in a manner to minimize the transmission of vibrations from the head to the vehicle. The mounting comprising a number of female connector device on one of the head and t... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7717389 | Attachable holder for items Provided herein is an item holder assembly that includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly to an object such as a laptop computer, an item support or holder, and a member for connecting the attachment mechanism to the item holder or support. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7431245 | Rapid exchange system for testing wireless networks Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a system for removably mounting a signal testing unit to a suitable vehicle surface, and optionally providing for an electrical connector to a power source, GPS antenna, and cellular antennas such that moving a si... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7383954 | Storage and display package for batteries The storage and display package for batteries is a blister pack that can be secured in a vertical position on cabinet doors, sheds and RV walls. The package allows the user to access individual batteries from the front or top of the package, while the package is sec... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7333777 | Latching assembly for a removabable cover of a wireless communication device A wireless communication device includes a removable panel (100), a base cover (200) and a latching assembly (300). The removable panel has a first mounting portion (120). The base cover has a second mounting portion (240) correspo... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7290690 | Mounting bracket A mounting bracket for securing one or a pair of article holders to a land or sea craft to facilitate the carrying of articles on the craft; the mounting bracket comprising a non-circular body with opposing flat surfaces and threaded holes extending centrally throug... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7267313 | Retaining device for the floating mounting of a flat screen and electronic display device comprising a flat screen and a retaining device A retaining device includes bearing units (1111, 1112, 1121 1122) that float-mount a flat screen (2000) and that are preferably each provided with at least one elastic-positioning element (11210) and a vibration damping element (11220). T... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7240714 | System for suspending a free-hanging covering for an architectural opening A system for suspending a free-hanging shade material in an architectural opening includes a panel of shade material and brackets that can be mounted to the top edge of the framework around the architectural opening even when the top edge is not straight or horizont... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7168669 | Beverage container holder for vehicle A beverage container holder for a vehicle includes a housing defining a space for storing a beverage container and at least one slidable container supporter. The housing further defines a horizontal direction, and the at least one slidable beverage container support... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7104411 | System for detachable suspension of shelves, drawers or the like A system for detachable suspension of shelves (5), drawers or the like from essentially vertially positioned supporting elements (1) with slots or grooves (3). Plate-shaped brackets (4) are adapted to carry said shelves (5) and, by... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6860455 | Connecting device A connecting device for securing a down pipe to a wall comprises a first part fixable to the surface and a second part attachable to the first part and forming an at least partial enclosure for the pipe, the attachment of the second part to the first part being sele... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6820756 | Motorcycle windshield storage device and associated methods A windshield storage device operable for mounting a detachable/removable windshield on a wall structure includes a frame structure, one or more brackets connected to the frame structure, wherein the one or more brackets are operable for attaching the frame structure... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6779771 | Dual extrusion snap closed ceiling sign hanger A dual extrusion hinged sign hanger hangs from the ceiling and holds signs, banners, posters, and any other sheet type of display material. Display material can be easily changed within a smooth non-damaging holder portion which opens for free non-friction insertion... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6758448 | Backstop support assembly for a shelving unit A backstop support assembly for a shelving unit for supporting a backstop member to prevent items from falling off open back shelving units. The backstop support assembly for a shelving unit includes bracket members being adapted to securely fasten with fasteners to... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6755382 | Dual retractable tissue roll holder A paper tissue roll holder eliminates the use of a spindle. Two opposed arms with slidable back frames have support plugs or protrusions extending inwardly from ends of the arms, to engage in the ends of a tissue paper roll. The frames move laterally in opposition t... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6390429 | Device for securing an automatic toll-taking transceiver onto a motorcycle A system for displaying an automatic toll-taking transceiver upon a motorcycle having a handlebar and a mirror assembly mounted thereupon, using a display bracket having a holder and an extension arm. The holder includes a main member which forms a u-shap... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6390705 | Carrying assembly A carrying assembly comprises a base, a shaft with a handle securely attached to the base, a first funnel and a second funnel (if required) connected to the shaft by an attaching member, a first dauber assembly, and a second dauber assembly. The combinati... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6361011 | Device for attaching a collapsible canopy to a vehicle A device for attaching a collapsible canopy having fittings to an exterior surface of a vehicle includes two elongated parallel rails mounted on the exterior surface in spaced apart parallel relation, two carriages each slidably mounted along a longitudin... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6293058 | Drywall support system A support system of brackets and rods designed to be removably attached to a building stud. Used in pairs, the system can hold sheets of building material within the holing bracket and supported by a back rod so that the builder has the materials within e... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6214074 | Odor/air purifier mountable under a kitchen cabinet An air purifier unit having a mounting assembly that allows the mounting of the unit underneath a cabinet or on any like flat surface. A cartridge filter is provided and easily ejected or replaced through a filter door in the face of the enclosure. A moto... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6209767 | Device for holding securely a mobile phone dialing device on the steering wheel of a motor vehicle A device is designed to hold securely a mobile phone dialing device on the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle. The device is formed of a locating member and a restraining member. The locating member is provided at one end thereof with a connection po... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6102346 | Eyeglass holder The present invention is an eyeglass holder wherein a storage frame, constructed of plastic, rubber or a combination thereof, that allows for the placement therein of a conventional pair of eyeglasses, for protection and storage, in a safe and convenient ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5979675 | Hanger for supporting a plurality of pipettes adjacent a horizontal support surface A hanger for supporting a plurality of pipettes adjacent a horizontal support surface. The hanger comprising contiguous mounting and pipette supporting portions. Each supporting portion comprises a pair of substantially parallel, laterally separated suppo... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5775641 | Aircraft cargo pannier assembly An aircraft cargo and/or equipment pannier system for an aircraft having a weapons bay in its fuselage, the pannier system including a container chassis having a pair of spaced apart beam attachment mountings for suspending the chassis from the ceiling of... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5695165 | Multi-mode attachable hanger for pipettes A multi-mode attachable hanger for a pipette comprising contiguous mounting and pipette supporting portions. The supporting portion comprises a pair of substantially parallel, laterally separated support arms extending forward from a back plate to vertica... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5639050 | Food storage bag holder A food storage bag holder for supporting a food storage bag in an open position. The inventive device includes a pair of support members which can be positioned at a desired spacing by a pair of adjustable spacing means extending therebetween. Mounting cl... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5626321 | Woodworking portable tool mounting assembly for sawhorse An assembly for removably mounting a portable power tool onto the top board or plank of a sawhorse, one or more assemblies used for the purpose, which assembly has an elongated track unit securable to the power tool and to the board such that opposed ends... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5560579 | Bracket for holding a game fishing reel An adjustable bracket is disclosed for holding a game fishing reel having harness lugs. The bracket has a fixed section that can be mounted on the bulkhead, overhead or the like of a boat or the ceiling or wall of a building. The bracket has a guide secti... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5437377 | Tree attachable arrow holder Disclosed is a tree attachable arrow holder for retaining a plurality of hunting arrows in a tree anchorable rack proximal a bow hunter atop a tree stand whereby the arrows are readily accessible to the hunter. The tree attachable arrow holder comprises a... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5309811 | Support structure for a drum A support structure for a musical instrument drum. From each of the top and bottom drum hoops, a respective installation part projects radially. A support plate extends between and is attached to both installation parts. A bracket on the plate receives a ... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5305897 | Wall mounted skateboard storage rack A wall mounted skateboard storage rack comprises a base plate having a back planar surface and a front surface including an upper and lower portion which is provided with a hole or holes, preferably vertically aligned at the horizontal center line of the ... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5231930 | Apparatus for the feeding of blanks to a packaging machine For the transport of blank stacks (22) to a packaging machine, there are re-usable cassettes (21) which have chambers (23) for receiving a multiplicity of blank stacks (22). The cassettes (21) are filled with the blank stacks (22) in a paper factory and a... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5170981 | Bottle holder for a bicycle A holder for a bicycle including a frame for holding a bottle, a block formed on the frame and fixed to the bicycle, a cam portion formed on top of the block, a retainer having an opening formed in lower portion for engagement with the cam portion so as t... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5062581 | Spool support apparatus An apparatus including a plurality of spaced support blocks, with spring biased support arms mounted therebetween. The support arms are arranged for reception of a plurality of spools therealong for support and storage. The support arms are of a spring bi... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5058849 | Retention device A retention device which interacts biasably with a primary object to hold a secondary object at a predetermined location with respect to the primary object. A retention spring has a humped section and feet at either end for pressably interacting with the ... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4998944 | Removable, adjustable gun support A gun support mechanism is provided which includes buttstock supporting means mounted on a support surface and forestock supporting means mounted on said support surface. The buttstock and forestock supporting means include adjustment means whereby the gu... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4951906 | Sign attachment An attachment for a sign of the type having two spaced apart rails and a generally planar indicia bearing member extending between the rails. The attachment includes a pair of elongated brackets, each having a first and second longitudinally adjacent sect... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4946121 | Computer keyboard holder A bracket accessory for mounting on a computer terminal for temporary storage of a keyboard. A pair of brackets, each bracket having a pair of fingers which define a bight is mounted on a computer terminal so that the bights are located above the terminal... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4858757 | Combined package and dish for a soap bar product A combined package and dish structure for a soap bar product. The structure is formed of four side walls connected to form a box open at the top and bottom, the box being dimensioned to permit the soap bar product to be fitted therein. A plurality of dowe... | 08/22/1989 |
