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20110225777 | ADJUSTABLE-LENGTH TIE-WRAP - Tie-wraps of practically infinite length are disclosed that can be cut to any desirable size at the time of use. These tie-wraps allow wrapping of any size object and comprise a flexible strap part and a locking part, both of which can be reused numerous times. To use the tie-wrap, the user cuts a piece from the flexible strap bundle and inserts its ends into a locking part and pulls one or both ends of the strap until it is tightly wrapped around the object. In other embodiments the ends of the strap may enter the locking part from one side or from multiple sides. In alternative embodiments the locking part or the strap may have a single pawl or multiple pawls which are made of plastic, metal, or other materials. Disclosed tie-wraps may be used, in addition to wrapping, to form handles or tag holders for the wrapped object. | 09-22-2011 |
20120180269 | Adjustable-Length Tie-Wrap - Tie-wraps of practically infinite length are disclosed that can be cut to any desirable size at the time of use. These tie-wraps allow wrapping of any size object and comprise a flexible strap part and a locking part, both of which can be reused numerous times. To use the tie-wrap, the user cuts a piece from the flexible strap bundle and inserts its ends into a locking part and pulls one or both ends of the strap until it is tightly wrapped around the object. In other embodiments the ends of the strap may enter the locking part from one side or from multiple sides. In alternative embodiments the locking part or the strap may have a single pawl or multiple pawls which are made of plastic, metal, or other materials. Disclosed tie-wraps may be used, in addition to wrapping, to form handles or tag holders for the wrapped object. | 07-19-2012 |
20130291343 | UNIVERSAL ADJUSTABLE-LENGTH TIE-WRAP - Reusable tie-wraps of arbitrary or unlimited length are disclosed that can be cut to any desirable size at the time of use. These tie-wraps allow wrapping of any size object and comprise a flexible strap part and a locking part, both of which can be reused numerous times. The tie-wrap strap has flexible pawls which can bend or can rotate around a hinged base where pawls are attached to the strap. To use the tie-wrap, the user cuts a piece from the flexible strap bundle and inserts its ends into a locking part and pulls one or both ends of the strap until it is tightly wrapped around the object. In other embodiments the ends of the strap may enter the locking part from one side or from multiple sides. Disclosed tie-wraps may be used, in addition to wrapping, to form handles or tag holders for the wrapped object. | 11-07-2013 |
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20090059735 | Timepiece Incorporating Wristband Contact Elements - A wrist-worn timepiece may have a case, a timing element, a wristband, and a contact element. The timing element is located within the case. The wristband extends outward from the case and defines an aperture. The contact element is secured to the wristband and has an outer portion and a locking portion. The outer portion forms a portion of an exterior surface of the timepiece and is located to contact a wrist of a wearer. The outer portion is also formed of a first material. The locking portion is joined with the outer portion and positioned to contact an edge of the aperture. The locking portion is also formed of a second material. | 03-05-2009 |
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20130033012 | CONVERTIBLE CARGO CONTAINER - An apparatus which is convertible from a portable cargo container to a wheeled vehicle. In particular, the present invention is a backpack or article of luggage that includes a deployable wheeled platform so that the backpack or luggage is convertible to a scooter type vehicle. The present invention is particularly useful for transporting relatively heavy loads along with a human operator, quickly and with minimal effort. | 02-07-2013 |
20130033020 | CONVERTIBLE CARGO CONTAINER - An apparatus which is convertible from a portable cargo container to a wheeled vehicle. In particular, the present invention is a backpack or article of luggage that includes a deployable wheeled platform so that the backpack or luggage is convertible to a scooter type vehicle. The present invention is particularly useful for transporting relatively heavy loads along with a human operator, quickly and with minimal effort. | 02-07-2013 |
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20100279824 | ATHLETICISM RATING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURING SYSTEM - A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes. | 11-04-2010 |
20110251824 | ATHLETICISM RATING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURING SYSTEM - A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes. | 10-13-2011 |
20110257770 | ATHLETICISM RATING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURING SYSTEM - A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes. | 10-20-2011 |
20120042723 | ATHLETICISM RATING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURING SYSTEM - A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes. | 02-23-2012 |
20130035775 | ATHLETICISM RATING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURING SYSTEM - A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes. | 02-07-2013 |
20140379107 | ATHLETICISM RATING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURING SYSTEM - A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes. | 12-25-2014 |
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20080289657 | Removing dust using a hand pump - A method of cleaning dust from a computer, computer keyboard, mouse, monitor, or desktop using a hand pump capable of blowing air out of the pump or vacuuming air into the pump. A pump for carrying out this method is disclosed, which pump contains a cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, a piston inside the cylinder, a handle operatively attached to the proximal end of the piston, and a nozzle at the distal end of the cylinder wherein the hand pump contains side valves adjacent the distal end of the cylinder, which valves open when the piston is moved distally and a front valve which opens when the piston is moved proximally and the cylinder has a dust container surrounding the side valves to collect the dust exiting the side valves to prevent the dust from blowing outside of the cylinder. | 11-27-2008 |
20120204909 | Removing Dust Using A Hand Pump - A manual air hand pump operated and powered by two hands of a user for blowing dust and debris from computer related equipment and accessories. The hand pump contains a cylinder, a handle, a piston movable inside the cylinder, and a cone shaped nozzle. The piston is attached to the handle at the first end of the cylinder; and the cylinder has the nozzle at the second end of the cylinder. The cone shaped hollow nozzle has a hole or opening at its tip of ideal size for blowing dust and debris from electronics, computer related equipment, and for general use in a clean manufacturing environment. A battery operated or rechargeable shake or crank flashlight or crank low voltage electric generator may also be attached to or combined with the pump to make it multifunctional and add to its utility. | 08-16-2012 |