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A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7739831 | Thermal actuated plant protection device with internal air-flow control mechanism A plant protection device having a ventilation opening shield that may be protectedly positioned between a housing and a mounting socket. A temperature sensitive actuator may be provided in the socket and the shield may pivotally move about the socket between a posi... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7669364 | Devices, kits, and methods for providing protection to plants Plant protection devices, kits, and methods of protecting plants during adverse conditions are provided. The plant protection devices can have a enclosure and/or a precipitation member assembly. The plant protection devices can provide wind protection, mulch retenti... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7281352 | Collapsible plant stand A folding plant and vine supporter that has rings of different diameters which are attached to four identical vertical supports. When fully assembled, the rings are horizontal or situated perpendicular to the vertical supports. The vertical supports provide four equ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7234271 | Animalian pot cover incorporating a detachable miniature greenhouse A pot cover that is comprised of detachable components and which can be used in combination with any conventional garden pot or any other suitable container, for purposes of facilitating the propagation of seedlings or seed germination, and which also resembles a no... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7160054 | Expanding weed inhibitor An expanding grass or weed inhibitor around a growing tree or shrub trunk with a series of overlapping, semi-circular wings (16) attached to the base (10), rotating via multiple pivot bolts (18). With an expanding trunk (14) diameter, the... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7036253 | Hanging basket label collar A three sided label structure (100) is disclosed, having three interconnected label sections (101, 102, 103). The label sections (101, 102, 103) are provided with relevant information about a plant supported in a container (120). Hinge se... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6969415 | Vent for and method of concealing and venting a septic system Disclosed are a vent disclosed for a septic system, including a conduit configured to vent gas therefrom, including a leg configured to conceal a portion of, and convey gas from, the conduit, and a method of concealing a conduit configured to vent gas from a septic ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966145 | Fire ant trap A fire ant trap for eradicating fire ants at a mound includes a domed enclosure having a lower rim peripherally engaging the mound and secured thereat by stakes. A tubular auger is threaded at the top end and has a perforated beveled tip that rotates into the top of... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6637151 | Spray shield assembly A spray shield assembly for providing an expandable spray shield connectable to a variety of sprayer types. The spray shield assembly includes a shield member having an accordion section to permit expanding a length of the shield member. The spray shield ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6578316 | Adjustable row crop enclosure system A retractable, plastic enclosure (30) for row crops, ideally tomatoes, comprises a pair of plastic walls (33, 34) bordering the seedbed (22) that are supported by spaced-apart ribs (40, 42). Row crops between the closed walls are shielded from extreme con... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6455127 | Protective structure A surface-covering protective structure. A thermal insulation layer has a basic wall thickness, fastening elements and a support arrangement integral with and projecting from the basic wall thickness of the thermal insulation layer. The support arrangemen... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6421954 | Sunshade for agricultural use A sunshade includes an intermediate net portion having mono filament circular weft yarns interlaced with flat warp yarns, two stringing sections which are formed on two sides of the intermediate net portion and each of which has a limit portion which is i... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6381900 | Hanging planter A hanging planter includes a bowl-like lower portion and a ring-like upper portion, with the upper portion nesting within the rim of the lower portion to provide a plant holding assembly. The upper edge of the lower portion and lower edge of the upper por... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6230436 | Plant cover The invention is a plant cover used to protect a plant from intense sunlight. The plant cover has a rigid frame with a shade and is typically used for hanging planters. The plant cover can be further adjusted to select the type of light exposure.... | 05/15/2001 |
| 5669177 | Thermal controlled plant protector A plant protector comprising a housing of sufficient dimensions to enclose a plant and having a ventilation opening therein. A cover is provided for covering the ventilation opening and a thermal controlled actuator is coupled between the cover and housin... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5605008 | Plant shelter A shelter for protecting young plants comprising a shell made from a resilient resin material, formed of two substantially identical mating sections integrally formed with connecting snaps and selectively closable openings for providing air and irrigation... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5509229 | Self-supporting thermally-protective plant enclosure formed by self-standing container bodies A self-supporting thermally-protective plant enclosure includes a plurality of elongated hollow closure bodies each having a pair of outer and inner transparent walls. Each outer and inner wall are peripherally interconnected by a base, a top and a pair o... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5426887 | Shelter cone for protecting seeds and seedlings An improved, light-transmitting, plastic shelter cone or terrarium is provided for the germination of seed and growth of seedlings. The cone has a lower soil-engaging flange at its base and a vent opening at its top. The vent opening is covered with a hin... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5398443 | Windowed shelter for plants A shelter for protecting young plants has a shell (10) made from a translucent resin material. Windows (28) are formed through a peripheral wall (16) on one side of the shell (10) for controlling the admission of light and air into the shelter. A hood (30... | 03/21/1995 |
| 4809592 | Ventilating construction and method of making the same A ventilating construction, such as for a cold frame or for other desired structures, and method of making the same are provided, the ventilating construction comprising a sheet of material having an opening therethrough a flap hinged to the sheet for ope... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4400909 | Plant protector with heat sink and pesticide packet A method and device for applying pesticides to growing plants or portions of plants is described in which an area to be protected is enclosed and a small amount of pesticide contained in a packet is placed within the enclosure. The packet protects the pes... | 08/30/1983 |
| 4392326 | Plant shelter Apparatus for agricultural use, consisting of two dome-like, relatively-movable parts formed of plastic, the movement allowing apertures to be selectively closed or opened for admission of rain or the like.... | 07/12/1983 |
| 4341039 | Self-adjusting plant insulator with liquid container An insulating device or insulator for trunks of trees or plants is described that provides protection and thermal insulation against damaging cold during their tender years. This device is adjusted for fit about the trunk by the trunk itself as it increas... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4285162 | Horticultural enclosures A horticultural enclosure having a tubular frame and a cover having pockets by which it is fitted on the frame, with sufficient tension so that flaps in the cover will open to admit rain to the enclosure and will also open under the weight of condensed wa... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4249340 | Solar energy collector A solar energy heated structure, such as an occupied building or greenhouse, includes a walled structure enclosing space volume. A movable insulated panel with a reflective surface is pivotably supported within the space volume. In a first position the pa... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4233779 | Automatic environment stabilizer and protection device for plants An attachment for a plant protection device is described that automatically maintains a life sustaining environment over a broad range of ambient temperature conditions. The invention consists of a cylindrical collar adapted to be mounted on top of existi... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4137667 | Thermal protective coverings Protective coverings for growing plants, food storage shelters, greenhouses and other structures provided by creating a relatively dead air space around the protected object with a device for deploying a canopy of water over and around said object.... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4099344 | Shading unit for plant propagation A plant propagation unit has a continuous wall encircling the bed to protect the plants from high wind and dust, and is preferably spaced a short distance above the bed to permit escape of water from the bed and flow of air under the wall and upwardly thr... | 07/11/1978 |
| 4068404 | Shade-producing structure and method A wind-damage-resistant structure for producing shade comprises a perimeter of spaced uprights surrounding a tract of land; interior uprights within the perimeter; a lower network of supporting cables fastened to the land outside of the perimeter and supp... | 01/17/1978 |
| 4005547 | Thermally responsive ventilated cold frame A cold frame for providing an environment conducive to the growing of plants having walls and a flexible, light-transmitting cover member which is flexed to form a ventilation opening. The cover member is flexed manually or by means responsive to the temp... | 02/01/1977 |
| 3946521 | Ventilated plant protector A plant protector having an elongated housing side wall opening over which is movably mounted a closure panel, the panel being pivoted on the housing at one end of the opening and being connected at the other end of the opening to a heat sensitive expansi... | 03/30/1976 |
