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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123187 | Height adjustable and removable container system A height adjustable and removable container system is provided with a container having a center opening through which at least one elongated, supporting guide member extends. The container moves up and down the guide member and is adjustable to fully raised and full... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7988118 | Modular suspended wine bottle holder A suspended bottle holder has substantially vertically disposed first and second straps, each of which has an upper strap portion and a lower strap portion. A bottle base holding loop has proximal and distal longitudinal ends, the bottle base holding loop being atta... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7621496 | Hanging storage tray A lightweight, structurally strong, hanging storage tray adapted to be suspended from a conventional classroom chair, a ladder or other implement for holding various forms of articles. When used with a conventional classroom chair, the tray is well suited to store b... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7398948 | Respiratory disease management device and related method A device is provided for retaining a respiratory disease management device and for displaying respiratory disease management information. The device comprises a rear wall, first and second opposing side walls adjoining the rear wall, and a front wall extending from ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7318522 | Carrying case for dental hygiene supplies and holster for carrying case The invention concerns two distinct components related to dental hygiene. The first is a dental hygiene carrying case that has been specially designed to hold various dental supplies. The second part of the invention is a holster unit that is used to support (hold) ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7312399 | Device for fastening elongate elements to a structure A device (1) for fastening elongate elements (2) such as cables or bundles of cables or the like to a structure (S) includes at least a first flexible self-gripping strip (3) having a loop-closure system on a first face (30) and a second ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300025 | Mounting bracket for an electrical device A mounting bracket is provided for mounting to an opening in a wall. The mounting bracket is for an electrical box or electrical device such as a switch, plug or fire alarm for mounting the electrical box or device to a wall without the need for an additional mounti... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287738 | Remotely attachable and separable coupling An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287736 | Corolla plant hanger A plant hanger includes several generally C-shaped arms having apertures passing therethrough at opposite ends of each arm. The plant hanger also includes a first plurality of beads each of which has an aperture passing therethrough. The arms and the beads are secur... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7234153 | Vibration damper for dampening vibrations at low frequencies Electronics are fitted in vehicles, such as boats, ships, trains, buses, lorries, normal cars etc. The electronic items are exposed to jolts and other non-uniform actions. Particularly with regard to jolts, electronic items or apparatuses in which there are also mec... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232105 | Method and apparatus for hanging a medical device An apparatus for hanging a medical device is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft, a mounting portion coupled to an end portion of the shaft and configured for mounting the apparatus for movement with respect to the medical device, and a hook portion positioned ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7216837 | Device for holding a container An inexpensive, lightweight, thin, portable, compact, reusable, easy to clean, holder that can support a container in an upright, inclined, or inverted position on level, non-level, and solid and liquid surfaces or suspended using a means of suspension, such as a wi... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7195011 | Convertible fluid feed system with comformable reservoir and methods A feed system for an aerosolizer utilizes an ampoule containing a liquid and includes a housing having an ampoule region into which the ampoule is held, and a liquid receiving region that is adapted to receive liquid dispensed from the ampoule. An interface is used ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191993 | Apparatus and method for installation of recessed lighting fixture A lighting apparatus for installation through a hole in a ceiling is disclosed. The lighting apparatus has a housing, a frame designed to rest on the upper surface of the ceiling and at least one retention cable secured to the frame that passes through the opening i... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185865 | Tissue paper supporting assembly A tissue paper supporting assembly includes a panel that has a rear edge, a forward edge and a pair of lateral side edges. Each of pair of legs has a lower end that is attached to and extends upwardly from the rear edge. The legs are spaced from each other such that... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182379 | Object lifting device that converts opposing angled lifting forces to girthing forces An embodiment of an object lifting device includes compression straps to which gathering loops and handles are secured. In use, the straps and gathering loops encircle an object to be lifted. A pulling force applied to the handles causes the gathering loops to draw ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165684 | High density bicycle storage system A ceiling mount bicycle rack provides for easy loading through the use of downwardly transversely opening wheel hooks that may receive the tires of a bicycle when flipped about the bicycle's upper structure by a user through a gentle arc. After installation on the r... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7100600 | Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is re... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7065912 | Snap-on securement clip for hanging objects from ceiling rails A securement clip for supporting a sign from an overhead ceiling rail comprising a pair of sidewalls arranged to pinch a ceiling rail, a yieldable web connecting the sidewalls, and a hanger connectable to the web. The hanger is arranged to support a sign therefrom. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7032347 | Potted plant hanger assembly A hanger assembly for hangingly supporting a potted plant that includes a supporting collar and a plurality of flexible support members. The supporting collar includes at least one aperture extending therethrough to receive one or more potted plants. The flexible su... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032590 | Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is re... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6973896 | Bird-feed catcher The suspended bird-feed catcher of the present invention includes a pan suitable for receiving and holding bird feed that falls out of a bird feeder and prevents the bird feed from falling to the ground. The pan is suspended from the same apparatus from which the bi... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6941698 | Object hanger In accordance with the present invention there is provided a hanger adapted for retaining and hanging objects, the hanger including a ring, at least two upper flexible members having first and second ends, wherein each member is received through an aperture of the r... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6921561 | Decorative ornament hanger An ornament hanger has a main piece in the form of a star or other decorative shape to which a pair of oppositely directed hooks are rotatably mounted so as to be detachable. An upper hook supports the hanger and a bottom hook supports another ornament. A series of ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6799356 | Screw/insert saver A machine having a machine tool operatively connected thereto by manually manipulatable fastening members. A fastening member receiving and retaining device is adapted for placement beneath the machine tool for catching fastening members when inadvertently dropped. ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6758010 | Display apparatus The display apparatus includes a multi-sided or annular shell which may serve as a container per se for displaying an article or combined with a decorative outer shell to form a composite container. A suspension system for the container includes a plurality of brack... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6733242 | Mounting mechanism for ceiling fan outer casing The present utility model relates to an improved mounting mechanism for ceiling fan outer casing. The ceiling fan outer casing is fixed on the support of the motor through mounting members, the mounting members comprising a pair of convex fixing members and a pair o... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6588721 | Suspending device for a plant container The present invention provides a suspending device for a plant container having a base an upstanding parametric wall projecting from the base, the parametric wall having an outwardly projecting peripheral rim. The suspending device includes a wall receivi... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6565057 | Gazing globe holder A holder for a circle gazing globe has a receiver for receiving the tubular neck of the gazing globe and a member affixed to the receiver and encircling at least a portion of the gazing globe when the gazing globe is mounted in the receiver. The encirclin... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6539665 | Planter having a vertical rabbet for conformally engaging an upright elongate member A planter (10) having a vertical rabbet (12) for conformally engaging a post (14). The planter comprises a sidewall (18) and a bottom wall (20) that together define a cavity (22) for receiving potting soil or other material for supporting one or more plan... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6540189 | Rotatable hanger A rotatable hanger adapted for suspendedly hanging on a building structure, which includes a hanging means and a supporting means rotatably affixed to the hanging means, wherein the supporting means includes a top plate connected to the hanging means, a b... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6402112 | Adjustable mechanism with locking brake The present invention provides a support assembly for a lighting fixture that allows for the adjustment and positioning of a lamp about both a horizontal and a vertical axis using only one locking mechanism. The support assembly includes a first support m... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6135409 | Spectacle holder This invention provides a spectacle holder for containment of a pair of spectacles, the holder being attachable to any convenient surface, wherein the holder comprises: (a) a body (10) having a substantially flat surface (11) for attachment of the holder ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6062520 | Opposing sling object holding device Opposing sling object holding device that includes a first flexible strand and a second flexible strand that have at least a first and a second intersection with a loop defined therebetween. The overlapping portions of the strands and the first and second... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6007124 | Intravenous bag and bottle holder A tool for handling intravenous supplies packaged in containers such as bottles and bags. The tool has an engaging end which both engages a fixture to support the tool in a working position, and engages an intravenous container to support it in the workin... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5992624 | Plumber's caddy A plumber's caddy is disclosed which provides a holder for plumbing tools, fittings and supplies. An arm permits the caddy to be secured to a member such as a ceiling joist. The arm is jointed in one or more places such that the holder can move relative t... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5957585 | Gutter trolley with bag A combination trolley and bag to receive and hold leaves and debris cleaned from a rain gutter (eavestrough). The trolley includes a pair of rolling sheaves that ride on the outside edge of the gutter to transport leaves and debris from the initial point ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5836109 | Hanging flower planter A hanging planter having a bowl shaped container and a suspension assembly is provided. The suspension assembly comprises a plurality of stringers the lower ends of which are attached to the rim of the container. The upper end of the stringers are joined ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5820067 | Image-forming apparatus provided with a support for a roll of receiving material An image-forming apparatus comprising a process unit above a feed unit. The feed unit receives material which can selectively be fed from rolls of receiving material rotatably placed in drawers in the feed unit. A channel is formed on a panelling part of ... | 10/13/1998 |
