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 |
| 7815319 | Triangular-pyramidal cube-corner retroreflective article having curved reflective lateral face To provide a retroreflective article formed of many triangular-pyramidal cube-corner retroreflective element pairs. One-side groove angle formed between a cross line between a plane vertical to the common plane and to a V-groove vertical plane which includes the bas... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7695147 | Retro-reflection product using water based resin and fabrication method thereof Provided are a retro-reflection product using water based resin and a fabrication method thereof. The retro-reflection product includes a glass bead layer attached on a film, an aluminum layer selectively deposited on the glass bead layer according to need, and a ba... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7686461 | Integral ballast-igniter-lamp unit for a high intensity discharge lamp A high-intensity discharge lamp bulb with an attached housing for ballast and ignition electronics, forming an integral bulb and electronics unit. The electronics housing forms a removable closure for an access opening in a lamp enclosure. The electronics housing is... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7670013 | Triangular-pyramidal cube-corner retroreflective article having curved reflective lateral face To provide a retroreflective article formed of many triangular-pyramidal cube-corner retroreflective element pairs. One-side groove angle formed between a cross line between a plane vertical to the common plane and to a V-groove vertical plane which includes the bas... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7369742 | Non-imaging optical corner turner The present invention provides a device and method to efficiently turn light from an optical fiber around a corner while avoiding the frustrated-TIR loss that would occur if the fiber were bent. The invention uses non-imaging optics which efficiently deal with beam ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7336896 | Display magnifier for digital camera A display magnifier for digital cameras is removably mounted to a camera using a screw tightened into a standard threaded tripod hole under the camera. A photographer views the display through the magnifier. When it is not in use, the magnifier can be folded for sav... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331311 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective rope has a central braided high strength core comprising gel fiber or p-aramid fibers that is surrounded by cylindrically braided sleeve of reflective strips composed of narrow width reflective strips that c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329012 | Lamina comprising cube corner elements and retroreflective sheeting The present invention is directed to lamina(e) comprising cube corner elements, a tool comprising an assembly of laminae and replicas thereof. The invention further relates to retroreflective sheeting. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7263816 | Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7246477 | Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7224533 | Optically retro-reflecting sphere An optically retro-reflecting sphere includes an inner sphere and an outer concentric spherical shell, and can be coupled to a reflective surface. Light entering the optically retro-reflecting sphere from an incident direction is reflected by the sphere generally to... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219626 | Pet toy having omnidirectional reflectivity A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet toy reflects incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated, thereby indicating the location of a pet toy and thereby preventing tripping hazards in pet play areas during dusk or night... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7218463 | Magnifying assembly A magnifying assembly includes a plate with a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. The plate is mountable to a planar surface. A panel has a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge wherein the first and second edges are positio... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204207 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry piece has a central cylindrical braided rope core surrounded by a cylindrical reflective braided sleeve comprising three or more narrow width reflective strips that are braided at a shallow cylindric... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204206 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7179583 | Edge cure prevention composition and process for using the same An edge-covering composition for covering the cut surfaces of a photosensitive printing element to prevent premature curing of the cut surfaces during a process of manufacturing the printing element. The edge-covering composition is an emulsion comprising one or mor... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7164536 | Optically coupled toroidal lens:hemi-bead brightness enhancer for total internal reflection modulated image displays A brightness enhancing structure for a reflective display. A plurality of transparent hemi-beads form a film substantially covering and protruding inwardly from the structure's inward surface. A corresponding plurality of microstructured toroidal lenses are provided... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152984 | Cat's eye retro-reflector array coding device and method of fabrication The invention is a coded cat's eye retro-reflector array fabricated using data-driven, ink jet micro-dispensing technology. Specifically the invention claims the apparatus, the method of fabricating the apparatus, and the method of using the apparatus. The function ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140741 | Color shifting retroreflector and method of making same Color shifting retroreflective articles can provide features such as decorative effects, evidence of tampering, security authentication or positional information. In some embodiments, the color shifting retroreflective article includes a layer of microspheres, and a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137712 | Reflector system for determining position The invention relates to a reflector system for positioning a medical instrument or of body parts of a patient or for any determination of position, which is characterized by reflectors (3, 4, 5) that are configured as transparent retroreflective spheres and ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7036944 | Retrochromic articles Retrochromic articles have a retrochromic pattern comprising first and second viewable retroreflective regions, wherein at least one viewable retroreflective region comprises a plurality of intrinsically retrochromic beads. Methods for making such articles are also ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011418 | Reflective sheeting for tractor-trailer Retroreflective sheeting or tape suitable for the sides of tractor-trailers comprises alternating red and white colors separated by customized areas of sheeting or tape of predetermined locations and length. The customized areas may or may not comprise a retroreflec... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6978738 | Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974610 | Graphic transfer for high visibility safety apparel A roll stock of a graphic transfer strip for use in making a high visibility safety garment for wearing by an individual exposed to a higher than normal risk of injury from vehicular traffic. The safety garment complies with the visibility requirements of a publishe... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966660 | Article exhibiting dry and wet retroreflectivity A exposed-lens retroreflective article exhibiting retroreflection under dry and wet conditions is provided. The inventive article comprises a first set of optical elements having a first reflective layer disposed on the embedded portion of the elements. The first se... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6958179 | Segmented sheeting and methods of making and using same The present invention provides a new sheeting article that may suitably include: a carrier having a first major surface and a second major surface; and a plurality of discrete segments of a sheeting (e.g., a retroreflective sheeting), wherein the sheeting has a firs... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6958860 | Voided polymer film containing layered particulates Disclosed is an optical element comprising a polymer film containing a dispersion of minute layered particulates and microvoids. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6950242 | Design and fabrication process for a lens system optically coupled to an image-capture device An optical system operable to transmit an energy flux is described. A first substantially spherical lens includes first and second substantially hemispherical portions joined at an interface. The interface includes a partially reflective material on a first substant... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6925965 | Omnidirectional reflective pet leash A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash having a handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner'... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6834971 | Low-backscatter aperture structure A system including but not limited to a low-backscatter aperture structure, where the system can include but is not limited to a camera, an optical communications system, an imaging system, a test system, and a measurement system. ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6764744 | Diffractive and retroreflective textile fabrics, methods of making same, and articles made therefrom A composite fabric structure having unique visual and physical properties is described. The composite fabric includes a textile fabric layer having a visual surface and a rear surface. A layer of diffractive or retroreflective material is secured beneath the textile... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6696126 | Visual-tactile signage Many embodiments of the present invention are imbued with both sight-facilitative and touch-facilitative characteristics. The invention's unitary resinous matrix configuration encompasses, in the form of small discrete bodies, three genres (luminescent, r... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6687389 | Imaging apparatus An imaging apparatus suitable for capturing a image of one or more of a user's facial features is disclosed. The apparatus includes a spherical cold mirror which presents a concave surface to the user and is disposed between the user and the camera. The u... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6677030 | Retroreflective articles having tackified acrylic adhesives for adhesion to curved low surface energy substrates An article comprising (a) a curved substrate having a surface energy below about 38 dynes/cm2 ; (b) flexible retroreflective sheeting; and (c) a crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive adhering the sheeting to the curved substrate. The adhesive... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6656566 | Retroreflective luminescent articles Sheeting material is disclosed that contains a retroreflective layer and a layer of luminescent material on the bottom or lower surface of the retroreflective layer. The sheeting material can be formed into signage or decorative articles that are highly v... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6652954 | Retroreflective laminate comprising a tear resistant film The present invention relates to a laminate and an article comprising a retroreflective layer having a retroreflective viewing surface and an opposing surface and a tear resistant film disposed on the retroreflective layer. The finished article is prefera... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6586067 | Encapsulated lens retroreflective sheeting Encapsulated-lens retroreflective sheeting is described which contains an improved binder layer. The binder layer is obtained from a film-forming mixture which comprises: (A) a vinyl chloride copolymer, (B) a thermoplastic polyurethane, and (C) an aminoplast r... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6558009 | Retroreflective sheeting containing a validation image and methods of making the same This invention relates to retroreflective sheeting which has an image, such as an image. More specifically, the image has varying appearance at different angles of view. The retroreflective sheeting has a layer of transparent microsphere lenses, a transpa... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6531205 | Fluorescent yellow retroreflective sheeting A fluorescent yellow retroreflective sheeting article comprises a polymeric matrix, a fluorescent yellow-green dye selected from the group consisting of thioxanthene dyes and benzothiazene dyes, and a second dye selected from the group consisting of thiox... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6472050 | Light stable fluorescent vinyl suitable for use as a highway retroreflective roll-up sign Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") compositions and articles are provided which are suitable for fabricating flexible, reflective roll-up roadway signs in which a fluorescent perylene imide dye is present in the PVC reflective layer. The compositions afford enhan... | 10/29/2002 |
