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Patent No. 6637447

Beerbrella

A small umbrella which may be removably attached to a beverage container in order to shade the beverage container from the direct rays of the sun.

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Examiner: Metjahic, Safet


Primary examiner statistics: 2518 patents; average approval time: 2517 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 233 patents; average approval time: 641 days

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7099884 System and method for data compression and decompression
7092952 Method for grouping computer subscribers by common preferences to...
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7076492 General business report generation
7065515 System and method for electronically managing composite documents
7062509 System and method for product data standardization
7058666 Automatic database monitoring system
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7054853 Methods and system for efficient association traversals
7047247 Method for encoding and decoding objects with reference to a road...
7047236 Method for automatic deduction of rules for matching content to c...
7043473 Media tracking system and method
7043506 Utility-based archiving
7039653 Computer-based method and system for guiding a purchaser to selec...
7035853 Document management method and document management device
7035856 System and method for tracking and routing shipped items
7024407 Word sense disambiguation
7020658 Data file management system and method for browsers
7020649 System and method for incrementally maintaining non-distributive ...
7013308 Knowledge storage and retrieval system and method
7007018 Business vocabulary data storage using multiple inter-related hie...
7003533 File management method, content recording/playback apparatus and ...
6990477 Method, system, and program for implementing scrollable cursors i...
6990497 Dynamic streaming media management
6990478 Data management application programming interface for a parallel ...
6988100 Method and system for extending the performance of a web crawler
6983269 Apparatus for indirect directory searches and method therefor
6980997 System and method providing inlined stub
6978281 Versioned project data
6976016 Maximizing expected generalization for learning complex query con...
6970890 Method and apparatus for data recovery
6965904 Query Service for electronic documents archived in a multi-dimens...
6954756 Method and system for detecting deviations in data tables

Patents as Assistant Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
5512953 Method and apparatus for conversion of compressed bit stream ...
5497187 In-band/out-of-band data transmission method and apparatus for a ...
5497198 Circuit for converting HDTV signals into conventional TV signals ...
5491521 Scan velocity modulation system with auxiliary vertical deflectio...
5488426 Clock-setting apparatus and method utilizing broadcasting charact...
5488434 Picture adjusting method of a color television and its circuit
5486872 Method and apparatus for covering and revealing the display of ca...
5473387 Field decision circuit
5446497 Method and apparatus for processing an input 60 field/second vide...
5438369 Digital data interleaving system with improved error correctabili...
5432563 Image contour enhancing apparatus which limits enhancement where ...
5430490 Scanning format converting circuit using motion vectors
5428390 Apparatus and method for focal plane zoom and pan
5424785 System for encoding and displaying captions for television progra...
5424772 Mode changing device for still video camera and still video camer...
5420641 Parent-picture and child-picture display apparatus
5414455 Segmented video on demand system
5410360 Timing control for injecting a burst and data into a video signal
5408261 Method and apparatus for controlling image communication between ...
5406335 Pal encoder using a digital signal processing
5404160 System and method for identifying a television program
5402174 Camera apparatus having focus detecting sensitivity based on abso...
5400084 Method and apparatus for NTSC signal interference cancellation us...
5398070 Smell emission control apparatus for television receiver
5398082 Scanned illumination for light valve video projectors
5396298 Video signal processing apparatus for performing magnification pr...
5389979 Chrominance signal playback system and method for video cassette ...
5387941 Data with video transmitter
5387942 System for controlling reception of video signals
5387948 Method and apparatus for reducing scattered light in projection ...
5386236 Television screen aspect ratio converting method and the device t...
5386242 Self keyer with background gap fill
5386240 Encoder/decoder of information upon/from a video signal
5386239 Multiple QAM digital television signal decoder
5382982 Television receiver with multiple inputs and outputs for automati...
5382984 Digital convergence correction apparatus for color television rec...
5381182 Flat panel image reconstruction interface for producing a non-int...
5381179 Camera-integrated video recorder apparatus
5374961 Apparatus and method therefor for providing the latest informatio...
5371547 Apparatus for excising (and reinserting) specific data from a com...
 
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