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 |
| 7317393 | Object tracking method and system with object identification and verification A system and method for tracking and controlling access to objects such as keys includes a lockable storage cabinet adapted to receive, store, and dispense objects within transparent security containers. A control computer is operably coupled to the cabinet. Informa... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7250865 | Object tracking system with non-contact object detection and identification An object tracking system is provided for tracking the removal of objects from a location and the replacement of the objects at the location. The system includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to each of the objects to be tracked and each tag h... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7210659 | Combination of telescopically extendable frame with a laundry bag assembly The invention is directed to a combination of a telescopically extendable frame with a laundry bag assembly, adaptable to be mounted in closet receptacles of various articles of furniture. The combination comprises a telescopically extendable frame incorporating fro... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7109864 | Object carriers and lighted tags for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7077364 | Self-storing material-receptacle hanger system A material-receptacle hanger system includes a base frame and a channeling-panel support structure depending from the base frame and being adapted for reciprocation along a reciprocation axis between a rearwardmost retracted position and a forwardmost extended posit... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7049961 | Key control system using separated ID and location detection mechanisms An object control and tracking system and related methods using separate object identification and location detection mechanisms for objects, such as keys, that are maintained in a secure enclosure, such as a key drawer. A plurality of object slots are located on th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046145 | Object carriers for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7005984 | Object carriers for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6439676 | Cabinet for storing soiled clothes preparatory to washing A clothes storing cabinet is adapted to hold soiled clothes preparatory to washing. The cabinet includes a body forming a plurality of chambers. The body forms a filling opening and a discharge opening for each chamber. The body is movable up and down bet... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6126257 | Two position removable quick load tape cartridge magazine An apparatus for mounting a magazine, containing multiple data cartridges, in a cartridge access port of an automated library. The magazine contains multiple cam followers that engage multiple cam profiles inside the cartridge access port. These cam follo... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5447366 | Apparatus for dispensing discrete articles Apparatus for dispensing discrete articles such as newspapers, magazines and other publications includes two housing members which are pivoted apart to obtain access to the interiors of the housing members. Covers on the housing members must be opened bef... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5380081 | Holding device for sacks or the like A holding device for sacks or the like includes an enclosed frame assembly with open top and retaining rods bridging the open top of the frame assembly and movably and detachably supported with its opposing ends by the frame assembly. Each retaining rod i... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5244270 | Kitchen waste recycling carousel A carousel for installation in an under-the-counter cabinet has a post to be rotatably supported by the base of the cabinet and the undersurface of the counter rearwardly of a door. An assembly of radial arms is secured to the upper part of the post. Each... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5192121 | Trash organizer for recycling A trash organizer for recycling of items makes trash sorting easy and encourages and reminds people to be environmentally concerned. The organizer includes a main frame container or housing having a plurality of individual containers carried in the main c... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5154378 | Support for garbage disposal bags and a bag for use with the support A support for garbage disposal bags to be mounted in a cupboard and designed as a frame (3) consisting of bars (4 to 7) hingedly interconnected at their ends, the support being intended to carry a garbage disposal bag by its open end and after the mountin... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5058966 | Vault liner for use in coin telephones A plastic vault liner for use in paystations for the purpose of providing a spacer underneath the coin receptable. Two versions are shown: a standard one piece plastic version and a high security version which provides a stainless steel anti-drill plate a... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4911325 | Flexible wall trash container for a cabinet door A trash container adapted to be attached to an undersink cabinet door having a flexible wall which yields upon contacting a garbage disposal or other obstruction when the door is closed. The trash container includes a back wall or other means for connecti... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4847927 | Garbage collection device for a sink unit, in particular, a built-in sink unit Garbage collection device for a built-in sink unit with a garbage discharge opening which is integrated into its top surface and below which a holder is arranged for several waste containers, one of which can be loaded with garbage through the discharge o... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4664455 | Lidless garbage bag holder A lidless garbage bag holder for mounting on the inside vertical surfaces of cupboard doors is described. In a preferred embodiment, the bag holder has a frame portion fixed to the door and a movable portion coupled pivoted to the fixed portion, the movab... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4561704 | ATM Enclosure An ATM enclosure comprising a hollow cabinet having front, back and first and second side walls. The back wall of the cabinet has an access door provided therein to enable the servicing the electronic components therein. The cabinet is supported on a supp... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4413868 | Retractable receptacle support mechanism A retractable basket carrier with chain and sprocket mechanism or travel bar mechanism. A mechanism is provided in the alcove of a desk or similar space in a cabinet to move a carrier from an inner hidden position to an extended position which accesses a ... | 11/08/1983 |
| 4371222 | Retractable scissors tong mechanism A retractable scissors slave tong mechanism supported within a cabinet or the like. A mechanism is used to support or carry a wastebasket or similar item such that it is movable between an inner first position and an outer extended position which accesses... | 02/01/1983 |
| 4316645 | Pilfer-proof precious metal filings collection box A precious metal filings collection box for use by jewelers or other tradesmen is disclosed which provides a pilfer-proof system for collection of precious metal filings which fall from jewelry or other articles as they are worked. The collection box is s... | 02/23/1982 |
| 4254875 | Mail sorting apparatus and method A sorting apparatus and method for sorting mail matter. The apparatus comprises a cabinet including a series of rows of pigeonholes, each pigeonhole having in registry therewith indicia provided on a shiftable support setting forth destination information... | 03/10/1981 |
| 4149474 | Pass-box system for transferring items A passbox type dispensing system designed for food dispensing to motorists at drive-in type restaurants but usable in banks, liquor stores and similar applications, includes a fixed longitudinal way with a rectangular-shape tubular longitudinal housing on... | 04/17/1979 |
| 4111506 | Tilting hanger apparatus A rail is tiltably mounted on a crank arm at one end of the rail or the rail is hung at both ends on pivotal link hangers. In the case of the crank arm, the rail extends from the attached end over center to the opposite side of the crank arm so that when ... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4111505 | Child-proof cabinet A cabinet employed in the kitchen, bathroom or the like, which comprises an upright enclosure having an access opening on an upper horizontal surface thereof, which access opening may be completely covered by means of a movable cover attached to said surf... | 09/05/1978 |
