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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8028362 | Toe protecting bed frame accessory The toe protecting bed frame accessory includes an angled brace formed of two sides that meet at a spine to form a right angle therein. The two sides each have curved steps that descend from a top corner at the spine down to the floor at opposing ends. The accessory... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7934276 | End panel for a patient-support apparatus An end panel 312 for a patient-support apparatus 310 includes a main portion 316 and one or more movable portions 330, 332. The movable portions 330, 332 are movable to provide a barrier 318 in a gap between a siderail 36... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7895691 | Individual crib bumper (rolley poleys) An individual crib rail bumper providing protective padding in and around a child's crib to increase bodily protection and to provide additional comfort, support, and aesthetic design. An individual crib rail bumper is a long, cushioned, 2-sided, rectangular shaped ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7665168 | Cap for securing interconnected linear members of a frame structure Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion and a connection piece protruding from the main body portion of the cap. Also described herein is a method for securing... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7526825 | Cap for securing interconnected linear members of a frame structure Described herein is a cap for securing the interlocking members of a bed frame with flush rail support surfaces which includes a main body portion; a connection member protruding from the main body portion; and a slot within the connection member sized to accept a p... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7472446 | Side rail pad system for patient support apparatus A side rail pad system that provides modifications and components operable in association with hospital beds and the like that are designed to articulate. The system improves upon the structural shape of the side rails used in association with the articulating bed f... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7401366 | Children's play yard and elastic, removable liner Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards a baby play yard cover or lining that lines the walls and floor of a baby play yard in order that the play yard is protected from soiling by the baby. Various embodiments of the invention are re-attachable su... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7363665 | Bed frame with extended bumper assembly A bed frame having a bumper assembly that can be added to the foot end of the bed frame in order to extend the length of the bed frame fully support the box spring and mattress. The bumper assembly can be factory installed or provided as a kit to install on site and... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7272866 | Attachment mechanism for medical patient platform A medical procedural patient platform includes a peripheral edge that can receive a medical patient platform extension. The medical procedural patient platform peripheral edge includes a generally male connecting portion that can receive a female connecting portion ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7246388 | Mattress assembly A safety apparatus for a bed comprised of two safety panels and a cover. Each safety panel comprises a horizontal stabilizer and vertically-extending panel of a synthetic polymeric material with a density of from about 1 to about 10 pounds per cubic foot. The width ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7237284 | Bed with articulated barrier elements The present invention relates to a bed, in particular a hospital bed, fitted with a plurality of adjacent individual barrier elements along at least one of its longitudinal sides, the barrier elements extending vertically and each occupying a fraction of the length ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237302 | Wrap around furniture guide A furniture glide is provided for mounting to a leg of a piece of furniture. The furniture glide having an inner surface for engaging a bottom of the leg of the piece of furniture and an outer surface for engaging a supporting surface. A first and second sidewalls p... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231675 | Pull down bed A pull down bed that pivots from a vertical, stow away position to a horizontal position for use when sleeping is provided. Weight bearing leg panels are hingedly attached to the mattress platform and swing downward and away from the platform sides when the bed is l... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231678 | Side rail pad system for patient support apparatus A side rail pad system that provides modifications and components operable in association with hospital beds and the like that are designed to articulate. The system improves upon the structural shape of the side rails used in association with the articulating bed f... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7225756 | Pet beds The invention relates to pet beds, and particularly with pet beds with a wall and a base encased in a fabric overcoat. Known pet beds have the disadvantage of needing a rimmed section to allow use by e.g., heavy dogs, and the further disadvantage that rimmed section... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222377 | Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216380 | Corner guard for box spring A corner guard arrangement for a box spring, the corner guard arrangement having first and second members formed of a sheet material and being interlocked together, the interlocking arrangement being such that the first and second members are in sliding engagement t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213282 | Crib accessory and assembly A crib accessory and assembly comprising a bumper portion comprising: an outer panel, an inner panel, and a padding disposed between the outer and the inner panels. At least one of the outer and the inner panels comprises a plurality of slits distributed along a por... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210180 | Surgical table width extension and angularly orientable attachment A surgical table width extender having an angled tang structure for engaging the gap formed between a standard table and its stand-off-mounted side rail. The tang structure contacts portions of the rail and portions of the table edge to enhance the load-carrying cap... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207293 | Protective cat scratching post The present invention is constructed to specifically protect furniture and building corners from the scratching of cats and to be free standing. The vertical members can be fastened rigidly or hinged. Joining the vertical members with hinges allows for increased ver... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7174583 | Adjustable height foundation A height-adjustable mattress assembly is constructed of a mattress foundation and an optional frame assembly with a plurality of ground support members supporting the mattress foundation. The ground support members can be attached to the frame assembly in at least t... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7137961 | Method and portable apparatus for spinal adjustment The present invention relates to a portable spinal adjustment apparatus and method for assisting a user thereof to adjust the user's spine. The apparatus includes an elongate member which defines a substantially convex substantially rigid surface which is disposed b... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7127755 | Mattress assembly A side panel safety apparatus for a bed, and a related method comprises: a horizontal stabilizer for placement at least partially underneath a mattress of said bed; and a vertically-extending panel attached substantially perpendicularly thereto; wherein: placement o... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7118096 | Protective guard for a fence A combination includes a fence and a protective guard. The fence has vertical posts with upper ends and at least one top support bar extending between the vertical posts. The protective guard includes a tubular member having first and second ends, an outer surface e... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100228 | Snap on protective members for bed frames A protective member, preferably an extruded plastic is used to enclose, at least partially, a component of a bed frame so as to provide protection against inadvertent injury to a user striking the otherwise sharp edges of the component. The components are normally a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086106 | Stretcher pad and method of use thereof An improved stretcher pad and method of use thereof, wherein the improved stretcher pad comprises a cushioned pad with wing members extending therefrom, and wherein the wing members comprise pockets dimensioned to receive the side rails of a stretcher or gurney. Onc... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073220 | Bed siderail having a latch A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073219 | Side rail, hospital bed including the same, method of operating associated thereto and kit for assembling the side rail A side rail; a patient support assembly, such a hospital bed, a stretcher and the like, provided with such a side rail; a method of operating associated thereto; and a kit for assembling the side rail. The side rail includes support bars and at least one cross bar b... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069609 | Inflatable liquid furniture An apparatus has a first section having a hollow interior that is filled with air, and a second section attached to the top of the first section and having a hollow interior that retains a liquid. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7055192 | Crib shield system and other breathable apparatus A crib shield system includes one or more panels to be used with crib. The panels are formed, at least in part, of a mesh-type material (e.g., an integrated padded mesh material) that includes openings too small to permit an infant to insert a finger or toe therethr... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7028352 | Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7024709 | Replaceable headboard and footboard cover The replaceable headboard or footboard cover of the invention comprises frontal and rearward exterior segments mended together to form a sleeve. The decorative frontal exterior extends along the front of the headboard or footboard and provides the appearance of an o... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7007323 | Bed siderails having flexible portions A bed siderail for a bed having a frame includes a flexible section to allow a portion of the siderail to flex upward. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7003823 | Crib safety net A crib safety net, which is securable to an open-top interior space of a crib, comprising one or more side panels coupled relative to each other, wherein the side panels form vertical panels of the crib safety net, wherein the side panels are capable of substantiall... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6990697 | Bed rail with entrapment-resistant side panel A bed rail for mounting to the side of a bed includes a pair of support legs and an entrapment-resistant side panel. The side panel includes a rigid frame enclosed within a flexible bed rail cover. The frame is generally rectangular in shape, having upper, intermedi... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6957464 | Crib bumper A crib bumper comprises flexible, resiliently cushioning bumper panel material defining a plurality of downwardly opening pockets spaced apart along a length of the bumper panel material, and a generally L-shaped insert for at least some of the pockets, each insert ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6957455 | Safety bumper for use with a child's bed The safety bumper is useable with a child's bed. The safety bumper is receivable by and placeable on a mattress, and comprises a fitted mattress engaging portion and a bumper portion. The mattress engaging portion includes a ring-like underside surface engaging port... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6928673 | Siderail pad for hospital bed In accordance with the present disclosure, a siderail apparatus for a siderail of a hospital bed is provided that is configured to be coupled to the siderail. Preferably, the siderail apparatus is padded. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6907627 | Foldable crib and method for using same A foldable crib having substantially similar head and foot ends and folding sides either fixedly or pivotally mounted to the head and foot ends, the pivotally mounted ends closer to the head and foot ends being spaced at differing lengths so as to provide a folded s... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6901616 | Blanket support assembly A blanket support assembly includes an elongated bar with a central portion extending across a width of a bed mattress and having oppositely spaced end portions extending downwardly at a substantially orthogonal angle. The bar further includes a plurality of male me... | 06/07/2005 |
