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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422345 | Reflector device and method of manufacturing same Disclosed is a reflector devise and method manufacturing same. The reflector device comprises a lamp unit comprising a seat assembly, a rivet assembly in the seat assembly, the rivet assembly including rivets projected from an underside of the seat assembly, and a L... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7353545 | Concealable/deployable reflective band for garments A band that extends around a garment appendage, such as a sleeve or trouser leg. The band has a concealed position that hides a reflective tape and a deployed position where the reflective tape is visible. The band includes a cylindrical strip that fully encircles a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7333249 | Image reading device An image reading device includes light-emitting diode chips (11A-11C) and a light guide (3) having a main region (3A) and a subsidiary region (3B). The subsidiary region (3B) includes a light incident surface (31) loc... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7317562 | Image reading apparatus with plural sensor IC chips An image reading apparatus includes a plurality of sensor IC chips aligned in a row. Each of the sensor IC chips incorporates a plurality of light receiving elements. The plurality of light receiving elements successively output image signals as serial analog signal... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7188970 | Illumination device for simulation of neon lighting An illumination device for simulating neon lighting comprises a rod-like member having a predetermined length and a curved light emitting surface, an elongated light source extending substantially along the predetermined length of the rod-like member at a fixed dist... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7137711 | Multi-user retro reflector data input The apparatus uses retro-reflected light, having a fixed component (41) and a variable component (37) varied by a person, from a retro reflector (31) connected to a person to input data (37A) to an information system (13) and does ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7048391 | Personal reflector An apparatus comprises a structure having first and second opposite reflective sides and adapted to be removably attached to clothing. A method for signaling the presence of a user comprises providing a structure having first and second opposite reflective sides bei... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7034999 | Hemispheric lens for a remote-controlled retail electronic entertainment device A retail purchaser of a previously-purchased remote-controlled retail electronic entertainment device may retrofit said remote-controlled device to provide an increased acceptance angle for an infrared receiver thereof by performing the steps of: a) purchasing, on a... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6967053 | Durable, open-faced retroreflective prismatic construction Retroreflective sheeting and a method for making the same includes a plurality of open-faced cube-corner surfaces formed from a substantially rigid material to keep the cube-corner surfaces from flexing. An optical coating is formed on the surfaces, and a fill layer... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6698903 | Reflective safety garment A safety garment including a vest configuration having a front panel and a rear panel is disclosed. Centrally located on said rear panel is a reflective patch. Surrounding the patch is a mesh material having elastic properties. Extending outwardly from th... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6402327 | Light-reflecting member and strap for portable electronic equipment It is an object of the present invention to enhance communications functions of a portable electronic equipment (1) that has optical communications functions so that the light beams emitted from other equipment with which it communicates can be adequately... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6336044 | Reliable body fat measurement in self-service health parameter Measuring system In a self-service health parameter measuring apparatus and method, a person's elbow is placed at a spatial reference point, and means surrounding a user's forearm locate an infrared body fat apparatus measurement point at a substantially fixed distance fr... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6318865 | Light-reflecting member and strap for portable electronic equipment It is an object of the present invention to enhance communications functions of a portable electronic equipment (1) that has optical communications functions so that the light beams emitted from other equipment with which it communicates can be adequately... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6170959 | Light emitting safety wrap A light emitting safety wrap or sleeve worn by people and/or pets engaged in activities, or attached to objects during periods of limited visibility with flashing or blinking lights so as to be visible in darkness; powered by direct current; having three ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6059414 | Reflector belt A reflector belt, which includes a light reflecting frame belt having an elongated base and a light reflecting layer covered on the elongated base, a flexible cover strip covered on the light reflecting layer of the light reflecting frame belt and fastene... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5777810 | Reinforced signal mirror A signal mirror assembly has a laminated sandwich construction and includes a transparent center sighting disk. The disk interconnects a relatively thick plastic front sheet with a thin rear plastic sheet to provide enhanced structural integrity and to el... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5682270 | Light reflecting and accumulating member A light reflecting and accumulating member includes a reflecting member, an accumulating member, and a stopping member. The reflecting member has an accumulating member mounting part sunk from the surface, and a reflecting area on the entire circumference... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5677790 | Reflector and fastening mechanism The subject invention comprises a light-reflective device comprising an article made of light-reflecting material to which is attached fastening means rotatably mounted thereto. Because of the moveable features of the fastening means of the subject invent... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5552933 | Visible light reflectors and process of making same Light reflective buttons according to this invention are made from a plurality of fused strata, the top stratum having an exposed reflective area, preferably of pleochroic or dichroic material in a plane. Manufacture of the buttons involves stacking the t... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5285312 | Image-reflecting means, and in combination with an article of apparel Flexible film of plastic material, such as "Mylar", and coated with metal to provide a mirror surface, can be sewn onto a normally obscured portion of apparel, such as a necktie, to provide a discreet mirror. Alternatively, the mirror-film can be cemented... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5193026 | Reflective safety stripes A reflective safety device is provided which consists of an article made of light reflecting material worn on a person at night, so that the person can be seen by the lights of a motor vehicle to prevent accidents.... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5169702 | Reflective wrap and method of manufacture A reflective safety wrap for use on appendages of joggers or horses includes an elongated elastic fabric strip with a reflective material superimposed thereon. A blind stitch joins the elastic fabric and reflective material. Fastening devices are position... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5159802 | Reflector assembly for removable depending securement to each stirrup to protect a rider and horse So motorists will move readily and sooner observe a rider on a horse, reflector assemblies are removably and dependingly secured to each stirrup. Whether or not the stirrup is an English one or a Western one, the reflector assemblies are secured so each o... | 11/03/1992 |
| 4702473 | Combination hand weight and water dispenser A combination hand weight and water dispenser has a hollow D-shaped watertight body with a straight portion, suitable to be hand gripped by the user; a water filling and discharging aperture, and a teat drinking assembly screwed around the aperture. The c... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4443056 | Retroreflective dangles A pair of retroreflective strips each having an outside retroreflective surface and an inside nonretroreflective surface are stitched together with thread at one end. A strip of hooks is stitched to one inside surface and a strip of loops is stitched to t... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4418733 | Holding device A multi-purpose holding device including a receptacle or pouch and a fastener particularly advantageous for use in moving vehicles. The surface of the pouch and one side of the fastener are constructed of complementary a hook and loop material which allow... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4395828 | Combination geodetic transit compass and signal mirror A geodetic compass having a mirrored cover that has the dual purpose of providing means for reading the compass needle orientation for geodetic purposes, while at the same time having cross hatch diffractional sighting means incorporated in said cover and... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4100625 | Helmets and other articles reflectorized with retroreflective platelet particles Helmets and other articles are made reflective through the use of coatings which include retroreflective platelet particles cut from a larger retroreflective sheeting.... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4099050 | Codable optical transponder A transponder illuminated by broadband optical radiation which is reflected back towards the illuminator by means of corner reflectors. In front of the corner reflectors are placed a plurality of narrow band filters which define the communication channels... | 07/04/1978 |
| 4047799 | Multi-color hand signal A hand-held color signal includes a curved reflector and first and second members of different colors. A hand-controlled control member causes a selected one of the colored members to be positioned for reflection by the reflector, thereby providing a sign... | 09/13/1977 |
| 4024828 | Signaling device This invention is for a portable signaling device which provides the user with the ability to accurately position the device in a manner to be assured that the reflections from the mirror-like surface forming a part of the signaling device are directed at... | 05/24/1977 |
| 3994560 | Reflective animal collar A collar particularly adapted for animals and characterized by an improved reflective surface is provided. An elongated, flexible strip of clear extruded plastic has a pocket which extends through a convex arc of at least ninety degrees. A strip of light-... | 11/30/1976 |
