Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8069599 | Double bridged tag A tag comprising: a hang tab body; a hang tab; a ratchet; a cutting channel; a guide channel; and, a tail, the tail comprising teeth and at least one knob. The tail may be fed through the guide channel and the cutting channel into the ratchet, thereby allowing the r... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8042293 | Article encircling band with removable coupon or ticket A combination article encircling band and coupon or ticket wherein the band is formed by overlapping and contacting spaced adhesive areas formed on opposite surfaces of a strip of material and the coupon or ticket is severable along a line of weakness in the strip m... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8011127 | Merchandise labeling Disclosed is a unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define th... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7941953 | Separable composite labeling articles in sheet or roll form The disclosure relates to a linear series (110) of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles (10), each of which comprises a labeling tag (12) flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone (14) with a flexible elastic l... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7836622 | Foldable tag with expandable loop A foldable tag including multiple fold segments and an expandable loop conjoined to one of the multiple fold segments is disclosed. In illustrated embodiments the foldable tag includes multiple fold segments to form a bi-fold tag or alternatively a tri-fold tag. As ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7640687 | Merchandise labeling Disclosed is a unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define th... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7516569 | Method of advertising for hotels and lodges A method and system for advertising that includes preparing a band that includes printed indicia around a pillow in a hotel or the like that includes promotional benefits to the customer that would conventionally replace a typical chocolate placed on the pillow.... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7325510 | Securable medication reminder device A medication dosage reminder device (1300) operating on the exterior of a medication container (C6) includes a selector member (1304) retentively engaged with an attached cooperating support member (1306). The selector is engageably movab... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320194 | Adhesive wristband without removable release liner A plurality of identification bracelets removably attached to one another, each bracelet having a first end which includes a cover tab and a second end defining a closure tab having an adhesive portion. The cover tab of a second bracelet removably overlies the adhes... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316088 | Vehicle locator card A vehicle identification and locator card for vehicle parking and servicing establishments includes three segments which can be detached from one another. All three carry the same vehicle identification number. A first segment is placed in the vehicle, a second segm... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293384 | Service hang tag A vehicle identification and locator card for vehicle parking and servicing establishments includes an upper portion made of paper board and a lower portion made of synthetic paper. The outline of an ignition key tag is die cut in the lower synthetic paper portion, ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7286055 | Tamper-resistant RFID disabling apparatus A tamper-resistant RFID identification apparatus that includes a mechanism for storing an excess portion of the apparatus when engaged. The apparatus includes a substrate including a series of holes along a length thereof and a slot distal from the series of holes, ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281345 | Merchandise labeling Disclosed is a unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define th... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7263790 | Releasable closures for removable display surfaces A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantag... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249432 | Vehicle locator and identification card A vehicle identification and locator card for vehicle parking and servicing establishments includes an upper portion made of paper board and a lower portion made of synthetic paper. An ignition key tag is die cut from the lower synthetic paper portion, which retains... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246459 | Service hang tag A vehicle locator and service hang card for vehicle parking and servicing establishments includes an upper portion with a tag number and space for entering customer information and a lower portion made of synthetic paper which an ignition key tag is die cut. The key... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7227467 | Anti-theft tag An anti-theft security tag includes an engagement member having a first and second end securable within a housing by a crimping member for attachment to an article. In one embodiment, the housing supports an electronic article surveillance marker and may include a c... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225761 | Pet product with device for holding information article A device for holding identification information for pets is disclosed. The device is attachable to a collar, harness or leash. The device permits new identification information to be placed within it. Identification information may be placed within a slot located on... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222399 | Merchandising hanger A merchandising hanger has a planar surface adapted to receive printed indicia thereon and characterized by having a top and a base. The top of the planar surface is formed as a hook, cutout, or hole so as to allow the merchandising hanger to be suspended from a con... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7197842 | Imprintable tape with tear lines defining symmetrical identification bracelets A flexible, substantially non-stretchable, imprintable tape which includes lines of weakness constituting tear lines defining in outline a longitudinal series of symmetrical identification bracelets. Each bracelet has a generally rectangular imprintable portion, a f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194829 | Labeler for pipes, conduits, tubes, and rods A pipe or conduit labeler includes a saddle leg having an inside diameter equal to or slightly smaller than an outside diameter of a pipe or conduit to be labeled. The saddle leg is molded to a saddle stem which in turn is molded to a sign plate. A user either write... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7183914 | Hang tag with swivel attachment A hang tag provides for the accommodation of electronic article surveillance (EAS) marker. The hang tag includes a housing for supporting the EAS marker therein. A securement head is provided for accommodating a securement strap for coupling the housing to an articl... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7164360 | Multi-use linkage device A linkage device that can be connected with other linkage devices and to itself, the linkage device comprising a strip having a first end and a second end, a closure hub attached to the first end of the strip and having an opening to receive a second end and a locki... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153258 | Cardiac support disease with anti-fibrosis coating A jacket of biological compatible material has an internal volume dimensioned for an apex of the heart to be inserted into the volume and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart. The jacket has a longitudinal dimension between upper and lower ends sufficient for... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7143483 | Belt buckle with ornamental backing A belt buckle and ornamental backing are provided. The ornamental backing may be removed from the buckle, and a different backing may be placed on the buckle. The ornamental backing may contain ornamentation and/or various color accents for the belt buckle or other ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137216 | Imprintable tape with tear lines defining identification bracelets A flexible, substantially non-stretchable, imprintable tape which includes lines of weakness constituting tear lines defining in outline a longitudinal series of identification bracelets. Each bracelet has a generally rectangular imprintable portion, an elongated st... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131168 | Cinch strap A cinch strap has a monolithic latch block and strap. The latch block defines two apertures therethrough, one of the apertures being wider than the other of the apertures. The strap includes first and second strap portions, one of the strap portions being wider than... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7129841 | Adjustable anti-theft tag An adjustable anti-theft security tag includes an engagement member having a first and second end securable within a housing for attachment to an article. The housing supports an electronic article surveillance marker and may include one or more channels for receivi... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7095324 | Tamper evident smart label with RF transponder A tamper evident smart label with an RFID or RF transponder. Use of tamper evident label materials in the layered construction of the smart label prevents removal, transferal, replacement and or alteration of the smart label without noticeable evidence of tampering.... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7062821 | Clamping collar A clamping collar having a hook (22) suitable for being clipped onto a lug (12) in the clamped state. The collar has a tongue (14) secured to the end that carries the hook (22). The lug (12) has a free edge (12A) which, when... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7062823 | Theft deterrent device A theft deterrent device adapted to be connected to an item of merchandise to discourage shoplifting includes a flexible lanyard. In one embodiment, the first end of the lanyard is removably anchored to the holder with the second end of the lanyard being lockable to... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052055 | Fastening-type security seal A fastening-type security seal comprises a sealing body for sealably receiving the free end of an elongated fastening portion and an identification tag, all integrated, one with the other. The identification tag is formed with a weakening line extending from a first... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051559 | Message delivery assembly and a method for conducting business using the message delivery assembly A message delivery assembly (10) and a method for conducting business (400) using the message delivery assembly (10) which has an exterior (12) in the shape of a Teddy-bear or substantially any other desired shape. Particularly, the messa... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7028424 | Article marker A marker device for identifying an article or possessions including a tab member extending from a mounting member. The mounting member is adapted to be releasably secured to an article and is of inverted channel-shaped configuration. The tab member is preferably an ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7008429 | Bio-absorbable bone tie with convex head The bio-absorbable bone tie with convex head is an elongated band having a convex head portion and is used for securing fragments of a fractured bone together. The elongated band portion includes a plurality of notches defined therein. The convex head portion has a ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6976327 | Safe and secure baby identification system A human baby identification system including identification bracelets for attachment to the wrist or ankle of a baby, each of the identification bracelets including a pocket portion for receipt of an identification card, an identification number imprinted on the bra... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6962014 | Removable cable labeling device A removable wire label. The wire label has a labeling tab attached to an elongated flexible prong. The flexible prong is wrapped around a cable and passed through a locking slot in the labeling tab. Teeth on the flexible prong engage the locking slot and prevent the... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6933847 | Anti-theft tag An anti-theft security tag includes an engagement member having a first and second end securable within a housing for attachment to an article. The housing supports an electronic article surveillance marker and may include one or more channels for receiving and secu... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932510 | General purpose bag having film and mesh portions A bag is made with a combination of mesh and film on both the front and back sides. For use with automatic filling machines, one side of the bag has a wicket strip with wicket holes to receive the wickets from the filling machines. If pneumatic or vacuum systems are... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6915602 | Sizing tag The combination of a soft-goods item of folded fabric adapted to be displayed in a stack, and labeling for each item, has at least one band engaged around the item, spanning at least one of the narrow edge surfaces of the item. A self-supporting tag has a pair of sl... | 07/12/2005 |
