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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5989668 | Waterproof laminate panel A waterproof laminate panel is disclosed. The panel includes a decorative layer and a backing layer. The backing layer is composed of at least one resin impregnated layer bound to a waterproofing layer which substantially prevents the penetration and rele... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5976584 | Method for preparing kimchi A method for preparing kimchi is disclosed. The method includes the steps of preparing a mixture of vegetables and spices to be used in the preparation of kimchi, adding an effective dietary supplemental quantity of Vitamin C of at least approximately 0.1... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5971866 | Wedge type golf club tri-level sole configuration An iron type golf club head including a bottom sole having a first level support surface at a first angle relative to the ball striking face, a second level support surface at a second angle relative to the ball striking face, and a third level support su... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5961397 | Hosel-less golf club A hosel-less shaft connection for a golf club including an airfoil shaped ledge located at the heel portion of the golf club head which is generally parallel to and below an upper surface of the club head and an upright airfoil shaped wall connecting the ... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5956265 | Boolean digital multiplier A boolean multiplier is disclosed. The boolean multiplier includes a plurality of input buffers for storing a first operand and a second operand. The multiplier also includes a first set of gates coupled to the input buffers, the first set of gates respec... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5954595 | Metalwood type golf club head with bi-level off-set outer side-walls A metalwood type golf club head including a club head body having a toe, heel, top surface, bottom sole, side surfaces, rear surface and ball striking face having at least one raised, and preferably two, elongated, aerodynamically shaped appendage extendi... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5947835 | Golf swing exercise and training device A golf training and exercising device for exercising various muscles used in a golf swing, including an elongated elastic member having a loop type mounting means on one end and a flexible, soft grip attached to the opposite end.... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5944434 | Applicator package An applicator for dispensing and applying materials. The applicator includes a container having an open first end and an open second end. The applicator also includes a follower sized and dimensioned to fit within the container such that the follower move... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5940004 | Personal recovery system The personal recovery unit includes a transmitter unit carried by a user. The transmitter unit includes a transmitter for selectively transmitting a warning signal to a central processing center, a clock, and means for initiating the transmission of a war... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5938540 | Golf club with interchangeable sole A method of forming a customized golf club head having a selected ground engaging soleplate is disclosed. A conventional club head body having a heel, toe, upper surface, rear surface and ball striking face is formed with a cavity in the bottom surface. O... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5935016 | Iron type golf club head with offset hosel and enlargement An iron type golf club head includes a club head body having a heel portion, toe portion, bottom sole, top ridge, planar ball striking face including an enlarged hitting area adjacent the heel portion and a permanently non-rotatable hosel affixed to the c... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5933871 | Modular hat A modular hat is disclosed. The hat includes a hat crown having an inside perimeter, a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. A visor is attached to the front side of the hat crown. A headband connecting member is attached along the insid... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5931745 | Fairway wood for tight lies A fairway type metal wood golf club head having a low profile and an upright trapezoidal shape providing a low center of gravity to facilitate getting a golf ball airborne from a tight or rough lie condition.... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5931741 | Hosel-less golf club with a single bent shaft The golf club of the present invention provides a club head wherein a shaft is bent so as to be directly insertable into the ball striking face adjacent the heel, thereby eliminating totally the need for a shaft hosel. The shaft may enter the club face at... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927784 | Two-piece overhead console An overhead console for a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft, is disclosed. The console includes a console housing having a leading end and a trailing end, a monitor mounted in the leading end of the console housing, and a compartment for storing a source o... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5916041 | Golf club head with outer peripheral weighting system An iron type golf club head having a secondary outermost perimeter weight system including a weight member extending outwardly from and overlaying the primary perimeter surfaces of the club head, which further displaces the mass of the club head from the ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5893803 | Putting stroke training device A golf training device for training a golfer to execute a putting stroke including a neck engaging member, a longitudinal strap having a first end attached to the neck engaging member and a free end. The strap includes a weighted ring which causes the str... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5874695 | Speaker assembly A speaker assembly is disclosed. The speaker assembly employs a unique design permitting reduction in the size and weight of the speaker assembly, while maintaining high fidelity sound. The speaker incorporates inverted midranges, with opposed tweeters to... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5869116 | Method for preparing kimchi A method for preparing kimchi including the steps of adding less than 2.4% by weight Vitamin C and less than 1% by weight Vitamin E to a mixture of vegetables and spices prior to fermentation and then fermenting the mixture. Vitamin C or Vitamin E or both... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5857917 | 3-D simulator ride A 3-D simulator amusement ride dimensioned to fit within existing buildings having 12 to 15 foot high ceilings. The ride includes a motion base formed in a hexagonal pattern with up to six degrees of freedom of movement, a passenger enclosure supported up... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5857803 | Portable vibratory wet screed A portable vibratory concrete screed is disclosed. The concrete screed includes a screed blade including a flat bottom wall extending between a front edge of the screed blade and a rear edge of the screed blade. The screed also includes a vibratory assemb... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5851623 | Protective cover for a hand operated computer control device A protective cover for a hand operated computer control device. The device includes a cover having a cavity shaped to receive a control device such that the control device is releasably held within the cavity. The cover further includes weakened sections ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5851158 | Coating for sports implements A method for coating sports implements to improve the hardness and wear characteristics of the sports implement is disclosed. The method includes the steps of generating a high velocity gas stream directed at a sports implement and feeding a powder within... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5842956 | Strength resistance training jump rope A resistance jump rope for strength and cardiovascular conditioning, wherein the jump rope includes a first handle having a first end and a second end and a second handle having a first end and a second end. The jump rope further includes a first elongate... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5833091 | Portable see-through golf ball dispenser A golf ball dispenser formed of a plurality of transparent tubular golf ball containers attached by a mounting bridge member and a strap. A connector on the strap permits attaching the dispenser to a rigid object. Each container includes a loading opening... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5829283 | Theft prevention device A theft prevention device for a vehicle including a passenger compartment in which a steering wheel is provided to control the movement of the vehicle is disclosed. The theft prevention device includes a first arm having a first end, a second end and a ce... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5820384 | Sound recording A recording method and system that provides optional and controllable song lyric acoustical promptings and music for Karaoke participants which is also capable of providing phonetic instruction for formative bilingual skill development. The acoustical pro... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5820252 | Light fixture housing A light fixture housing for fixtures generating substantial heat, wherein the fixtures include a lamp and socket connected to a core/coil energized by a capacitor and ignitor. The light fixture housing includes a housing including a first central compartm... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5813920 | Golf club grip with constant outside diameter A round golf club grip for woods, metalwoods and irons having an outer surface with a constant diameter from the cap end to the opposite opening end.... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5813476 | Blade mounting structure A bulldozer blade mounting structure is disclosed. The mounting structure includes a first pivot arm having a first end adapted for pivotal attachment to a tractor and a second end coupled to a bulldozer blade, and a second pivot arm having a first end ad... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5805985 | Universal adapter kit for mini microphone A universal adapter kit for a two-way radio having a microphone jack. The adapter kit includes a universal keying adapter including a radio plug for attachment to the microphone jack of the standard two-way radio. The adapter kit further includes a microp... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5803551 | Method apparatus and cartridge for non-explosive rock fragmentation A non-explosive rock breaking method is disclosed. The method is accomplished by first drilling a hole into a rock. A charging system is then positioned adjacent the hole and a propellant cartridge is inserted within the charging system. The propellant ca... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5800516 | Deployable and retrievable shape memory stent/tube and method A method for the deployment and retrieval of a tubular member. The method is achieved by first introducing a tubular member having a first diameter to a preselected treatment site, wherein said tubular member exhibits shape memory characteristics. The tub... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5795244 | Golf club shaft with an airfoil channel A golf club shaft is disclosed. The golf club shaft includes an elongated tubular member having an outer surface and a longitudinal axis. The elongated tubular member has a plurality of channels formed about the outer surface of the elongated tubular memb... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5794903 | Securing apparatus An apparatus for securing freestanding objects to a support surface. The apparatus includes an elongated member having a first leg connected to a second leg such that the first leg is substantially perpendicular to the second leg. The first leg includes a... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5788359 | Laser light projecting device A light projecting device for selectively providing a light beam in at least two shapes. The light projecting device includes a light projecting source contained within a housing including a first end through which the light projecting source transmits a ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5786366 | Method and apparatus for rehydrating dry skin A method for rehydrating dry skin of an individual is disclosed. In accordance with the method, a balm of lanolin and hydroxyquinoline sulfate is first applied to the skin surface to be treated, wherein the skin surface is a hand or a foot of an individua... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5779565 | Fairway wood for tight lies A fairway type metal wood golf club head having a low profile and an upright trapezoidal shape providing a low center of gravity to facilitate getting a golf ball airborne from a tight or rough lie condition.... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5775762 | Overhead console having flip-down monitor An overhead console for a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft, is disclosed. The console includes an elongated console housing having a leading end and a trailing end, a monitor mounted in the leading end of the console housing, and a compartment for storing... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5772523 | Golf training device A golf training device adapted for attachment to a golf club grip for training a golfer to pivot and maintain a solid leading arm is disclosed. The device includes a body contacting arm having a first end adapted for attachment to the golf club grip and a... | 06/30/1998 |
