...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416249 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat configured to be disposed over a track tunnel of a snowmobile includes a base section including closed-cell foam configured to be disposed over the track tunnel of the snowmobile. A seat section including open-cell foam is disposed over at least a ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7367577 | Motorcycle thigh protector An insulating motorcycle seat accessory is disclosed for use by a rider when the motorcycle will be at a standstill for a relatively long period. The accessory protects the rider's legs from becoming overheated when the motorcycle engine is not being cooled adequate... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7222917 | Reversible seat pad A juvenile seat unit includes a seat and a reversible seat pad for the seat. Belt-receiving slots are formed in the reversible seat pad to receive belts coupled to the seat. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7159258 | Replaceable bedding structure A replaceable bedding structure for double uses in winter and summer mainly includes a bottom cover which has an opening with a coupling section located on the periphery thereof. The upper cover has a connecting section corresponding to the coupling section and a pl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156458 | Chair cover with child restraint belt The chair cover with child restraint belt is a cover configured to fit over the upper portion of a stackable chair for securing a young child to the chair. The cover is constructed of a layer of absorbent material positioned between two cloth layers and has a back p... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140679 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat with a substantially rigid foam base disposed over a track tunnel of a snowmobile. A flexible seat section is disposed over at least a portion of the rigid base. The flexible seat section is formed of an open cell foam that is different than the su... | 11/28/2006 |
| 6971715 | Motorcycle seat saddle The motorcycle seat saddle is a motorcycle passenger seat extension device designed to widen the seat to increase the passenger's comfort and sense of security while riding and ultimately enable longer rides. The seat saddle has two covered, cylindrical pads attache... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6893087 | All terrain vehicle seat cushion A seat cushion for use on all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles made of a single piece of molded foam having a skin covering a foam core, a front portion with a curved leading edge to fit against a gas tank filler spout, outer edges hinged to bend over a vehicle seat... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6585317 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat a flexible seat section disposed over a substantially rigid base that is disposed over an upper surface of a track tunnel of a snowmobile. The rigid base is formed of a closed cell foam with cell walls and cell voids such that the base s... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6547327 | Breathable cushion A breathable cushion includes a base sheet having a circumference in a matrix of openings therethrough along with a cover sheet having a matrix of openings aligned with the base sheet openings and sealed to the base sheet along the base sheet circumferenc... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6481792 | Seat cushion system for motorcycles According to the present invention, there is provided a novel auxiliary passenger seat cushion system adaptable to fit onto a passenger seat of a motorcycle. The auxiliary passenger seat cushion is used with a motorcycle seat having a width defined betwee... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6386630 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat includes first and second fasteners to mount a base section on a snowmobile. The first and second fasteners may include hook-and-loop type fasteners and snap type fasteners coupled between the base section and the snowmobile. The hook-an... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6374555 | Long lasting deck product A deck product comprising a composite and a base. The composite covers the base and the base and the composite are removably attached... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6253977 | Removable seat cover for a motorcycle A removable seat cover is provided for a rear passenger accommodating part of a motorcycle seat. The seat cover is connected with a supporting device in the form of a backpack which allows the seat cover to be worn around a human body so that it cannot be... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6086149 | Light-weight snowmobile seat A light-weight snowmobile seat has a rigid base section for mounting on a snowmobile. The base section has a closed-cell structure with cell walls and cell voids such that the base section is substantially light-weight. The closed-cell structure also resi... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6073998 | Seat warmer A seat warmer having a self-regulating heating mechanism. The heating mechanism constructed as a sheet comprising layers of a chemical-resistant and moisture-resistant material. Heating elements are enclosed between the layers for heating the sheet to a p... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6068333 | Dual support unit bicycle seat An improved bicycle seat designed to prevent damage to the rider's health by transferring the riders weight from the sub scrotal area to the sit bones. The bicycle seat includes a single piece seat rail, a forward pad, a fastener for securing the forward ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6059359 | Bicycle saddle A bicycle saddle including a narrow nose, a wide seat, and a transition region in between. The components of the saddle are a base, a pad, and a cover. The base provides that saddle with rigidity. The pad provides resilient support to the rider. The under... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6027166 | Bicycle saddle with adjustable cushioning A bicycle saddle with adjustable cushion includes a bicycle saddle shell and a fabric/film covering attached to a perimeter of the shell. A plurality of elastomers are disposed between the fabric/film and the shell. One of the plurality of elastomers has ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6022073 | Bicycle saddle with adjustable cushioning A bicycle saddle with adjustable cushion includes a bicycle saddle shell and a fabric/film covering attached to a perimeter of the shell. A plurality of elastomers are disposed between the fabric/film and the shell. One of the plurality of elastomers has ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6019425 | Bicycle saddle cover A bicycle saddle cover includes a fabric/film enwrapment having a top, bottom and a perimeter with the perimeter being in the shape of a bicycle saddle. An elastomer molded to the enwrapment top creates at least one depression in the enwrapment top in ord... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6012772 | Inflatable bicycle seat cover A bicycle seat cover is provided which is adjustably inflatable by a bulb pump and two way pressure release valve. The bulb pump is positioned for easy access for inflation and deflation of a single chambered air bladder. The seat cover is removably attac... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6012770 | Seat cover in strap of a motorcycle seat On the seat of a motorcycle, a strap, typically located between the front and rear seats of the motorcycle seat, may be grasped by the rear seat passenger. A cover for the entire seat is stowed in a pocket in the strap. The pocket is openable to permit de... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6007149 | Bicycle saddle with adjustable cushioning A bicycle saddle with adjustable cushion includes a bicycle saddle shell and a fabric/film covering attached to a perimeter of the shell. A plurality of elastomers are disposed between the fabric/film and the shell. One of the plurality of elastomers has ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5944380 | Light-weight vehicle seat A light-weight vehicle seat, particularly well suited for snowmobiles, has a rigid base section for mounting on a vehicle. The base section has a closed-cell structure with cell walls and cell voids such that the base section is substantially light-weight... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5911475 | Saddle cover for male racing cyclist A saddle cover for a racing cyclist, especially for the male cyclist racing in the aerotuck position where the male organ is pinched awkwardly against the bicycle seat or saddle. The saddle cover includes a pair of front elongate relatively raised resilie... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5890760 | Bicycle seat cushion A bicycle seat cushion that has a relatively thick, main cushioning base with a foam material interior and a protective outer cover. The base has a narrow, pentagonal arrow shape when viewed from the top with the pointed portion at the front. The cushion ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5802637 | Dust ruffle construction An improved dust ruffle or fabric skirt design is provided, which is readily placeable about and removable from a bed or other structures in the home. The skirt comprises an elongated fabric sleeve having a first end and a second end and includes an outer... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5634685 | Inflatable/deflatable motorcycle seat cushion An inflatable/deflatable cushion system adapted for installation onto a motorcycle seat may be operated either manually or electrically operated. In the latter case, an electrically operated air compressor is supported on the motorcycle and connected in a... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5588698 | Reclinable motorcycle backrest with saddle cushion cover having sun ray blocking function A reclinable motorcycle backrest having a sun-shielding saddle cover mounted on a motorcycle cargo rack, includes a support bracket, a backrest assembly, and a pivotal rod tying the other two pieces together. Stored in the backrest assembly is a roll of s... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5575528 | Motorcycle rear fender cover A motorcycle seat has an arcuate rear portion and a front portion. A fender cover is fixed to the arcuate rear portion of the motorcycle seat and extending rearwardly therefrom. The fender cover comprising a thin section conforming generally to the contou... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5488981 | Protective pad device for vehicles There is disclosed an anti-cat protective or deterrent device for vehicles, the device comprising a flexible mat, which may be made of rubber, neoprene, leather, plastic or any other flexible material, having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a nu... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5397162 | Saddle for a bicycle A saddle includes an injected saddle body made of a composite material, a flexible decorative sheet, and a transparent and soft elastic covering. The saddle body has a top wall and a surrounding wall which projects from a peripheral portion of the top wal... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5333930 | Surface for a seat of a cycle An improved surface for a seat of a cycle allowing enhanced blood circulation to crotch and buttock regions of a cyclist as well as continuous air circulation between the crotch and buttock regions of the cyclist and the seat of the cycle, the improved su... | 08/02/1994 |
| 4842332 | Cushioning seat covering for a cycle saddle There is disclosed a cushion covering for a bicycle saddle which is of a laminated construction that includes a relatively thick, cushioning elastomeric base layer, a tough fabric overlay adhesively bonded to the top surface of the elastomeric base layer,... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4786104 | Bicycle seat cover assembly with triangular elastic under flap members The invention relates to a bicycle seat cover assembly having a seat cover with an exterior trim member extending about its periphery, front and rear under flap members supported from the exterior trim member and adapted to pass underneath the respective ... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4779924 | Seat for a motorcycle A seat for attachment over an existing motorcycle seat has a generally rectangular semi-rigid wire frame on which coil springs are transversely stretched. A plurality of longitudially extending wire stabilizers are connected to the wire frame. A fabric co... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4451083 | Bicycle saddle cover pad A cover pad, for fitting over a conventional bicycle saddle, is formed of relatively thick, substantially resilient, shock absorbant, closed cell, cellular plastic material, with a water impervious integral skin covering the exposed surfaces of the pad. N... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4319781 | Bicycle seat cover A bicycle seat cover with which friction on the bicyclist is minimized. This end result is achieved by providing the cover with a compliant central portion which may be fabricated of a polyurethan foam, this central portion having a middle layer thereover... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4031579 | Aircraft seat cushion An aircraft crew seat cushion having a top cover of high porosity mositure absorbent material over a ventilation layer with a cushioning layer beneath the ventilation layer. The cushioning layer is secured to a shock absorbent layer with an adhesive. The ... | 06/28/1977 |