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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6520525 | Folding tricycle A folding tricycle, maximizing the exercise effect by allowing a user to pedal the tricycle while standing up on the pedals, as well as being easy to move and carry by being folded to be of a small size, is disclosed. The folding tricycle has a running un... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6453027 | Multifunction keyboard A multifunction keyboard for performing a variety of functions such as an Internet phone function, audio input/output function, computer speaker switching function, recording function, burglar alarm function, telephone function, etc. in addition to the or... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6190266 | Golf putter An ergonometric golf putter having a zigzag shaft with an intermediate handle, shaft arms and a handgrip. The configuration better enables the golfer to sight the ball and effect a putt. The same putter is usually adaptable for a right or left handed user... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6120162 | Automated magnetic actuation system for inner illuminating a personal effects carrying container such as a purse knapsack or fanny pack The present invention provides a magnetically actuated illumination system for a purse, knapsack or fanny pack. The system works to effectively control a battery operated light with magnet and reed switch turning the light of and on. The system can also b... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6118867 | Tray for automatic dial telephones A tray for automatic dial telephones has a construction that lots of specific telephone numbers are stored in its internal memory, and when a preselected switch is turned "ON" a dial tone of telephone number that we are dialing is outputted through the sp... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6074582 | Flow regulator for glass break repair apparatus In the repair of breaks in glass with a syringe to accumulate vacuum and pressure, an improved flow regulator is engaged to protect against the contamination of the tubing, syringe and the valve. The configuration of the flow regulator causes air bubbles ... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5955113 | Kit and method for repairing a break in the lens of an automobile light bulb housing The present invention is a kit and method for the repair of a break in an automobile light bulb housing. The kit and method enable an inexpensive in situ repair including lamina overriding the break. The lamina form an environmentally impervious repair ma... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5787955 | Secure tamper resistant safety net support system and assembly A secure and tamper resistant safety web assembly for a ground level hatch frame opening over a subterranean chamber horizontal affixable within hatch frame walls has pair of support brackets linked to a safety net that can be engaged so that it cannot be... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5616041 | Female connector for a plastic molded receptacle and an extension cord A female connector has a folded pair of arms with a pair of juxtaposed slots apposed to a pair of perpendicular arms form the same spine. The arms flex to blade open width when molded into a receptacle. The arms are strong and resilient and flex free of t... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5603638 | Housing for female receptacles in a molded plug A housing for female receptacles in a molded female receptacle plug has a body and cover to receive female receptacle connectors. The housing is a premold for the receptacle plug. Female receptacles may be engaged in the housing and simultaneously crimped... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5586920 | Blade receptacle A stamped metal female blade receptacle is three sided, having a longitudinal opening. There is a flat side and curved side. The metal is resilient so that the curved side releases from the plastic when molded into a plug. In a plug, the receptacle is sup... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5556308 | Blade for printed circuit board to access 120V AC outlet current The present invention is a metal blade formed of folded strips (13, 14) for an assembly of electrically conductive contacts in a printed circuit board, adapted to access line current, such as in a 120 V AC outlet. The assembly may be used in various ways ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5509151 | Lockable two frame convertible sofa bed A two frame sofa bed recliner has a seat frame and back frame. The frames are elevated from the floor on supports. The frame ends are linked, overlapped, interengaging the seat frame with the back frame, enabling a simple conversion reconversion process f... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5443400 | Multiple outlet receptacle and metal stamping therefor A multi-station stamped metal conductor in a multi-outlet receptacle enables the simplified molding of the receptacle with less parts and wire connections. The conductor has articulated stations coinciding with the individual outlets, each station having ... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5405172 | Plastic liquid tight connector for cable, tubes or rods A liquid tight connector for pass through cable, tubing or rods includes a body, a compression nut and a gland. There are fingers on the body with flats and triangular ends which cradle the gland and grasp cable, tubing or rods in a liquid tight manner ti... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5401152 | Plastic automobile bulb housing repair kit A kit and method for the repair of broken plastic light bulb housings for automobiles is provided to repair through the plastic. The kit and method enables a repair to include a bead overriding the surface of the repair. The bead extends beyond the periph... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5382798 | Ionizing radiation sensor used in a system of radiographic imaging Ionizing radiation sensors, such as X-ray or Gamma-ray sensors, used in industrial or medical radiology imaging systems. The sensor (1) employs a charge-coupled device (20) coupled to a scintillator element (51) and a filter for impeding the passage of io... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5346264 | Liquid tight internal snap connector for connecting corrugated plastic conduit A fitting or connecting corrugated tubing has a through opening and a liquid tight corrugated tubing connecting portion. The connecting portion has a shank to receive the corrugated tubing and a collar of greater diameter than the shank. The collar extend... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5327591 | Three frame convertible futon sofa bed A three piece sofa bed recliner has an end frame, seat frame and back frame. The frame ends are linked overlapped. Interengaging the seat frame with the back frame enables a simple conversion process from sofa bed to recliner. The back frame and end frame... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5326473 | Device for extemporaneous and continous preparation of dialysate A container for quick connection and disconnection to a dialysis generator, the container having a substantial amount of solid compound for extemporaneous and continuous preparation of dialysate obtained from dissolution of a concentrate and/or from the s... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5289591 | Hard ball golf hat A protective plastic insert is provided for a conventional golf cap. The insert is substantially hemispherical and is engagable within the cap. The cap is size adjustable. The insert adapts to the size change of the cap. Thus a single size insert fits mos... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5283910 | Expandable and retractable garment An expandable and retractable garment that is comfortable to wear, having a front portion and a back portion and including a tubular waist casing formed at a waist opening of the skirt or pants and receiving a elastic band, which is fixed at two points to... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5265974 | Safety net assembly net and system A safety net assembly and system is provided which includes at least two rods having attaching brackets at their ends. The brackets may be engaged over ledges in a frame that defines an opening over a subterranean work place. A net or webbing is slideably... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5243139 | Lay in strain relief bushing for variable wire sizes A molded plastic strain relief bushing and method includes a body with a channel. A hinged head on the body has one portion contiguous with the channel. There is a well and key receiver at the well. Wire or cable is laid in the channel, locked into the ch... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5234355 | Premold for a twist locking female connector A premold cap and core with its specific configuration saves labor and material in the making of heavy duty female connectors. The premold core and cap receive female receptacles that are crimped to lead cable. The premold then is cast into a female conne... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5217388 | Wire safety crimp A progressive stamping strip for electrical parts is provided with a spaced away wire safety crimp. The stamping strip may be used to automatically crimp leads to both the electrical part and the wire safety crimp. The wire safety crimp is severed from th... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5209935 | Plate glass repair apparatus plate glass structure and method A mold or molds are provided to repair a substantially conical break in plate glass. The mold enables a repair to include a bead overriding the surface of the glass, particularly on the wider side of the break, providing an effective repair. The bead exte... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5207646 | Single use shieldable hypodermic syringe with a reusable handle A single use syringe comprises a separable, reusable handle including a piston (6) and a support part (2, 3) for a sleeve (4) having an interlocking structure (5) through which the piston (6) extends. The syringe body (11) has a tubular end (16) with an i... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5181866 | High retention low insertion force electric female disconnect A high retention, yet relatively low insertion force and withdrawal force female disconnect receptacle is provided. The female disconnect has a pad rising from its base, preferably lanced from the base. The lancing provides a firmness to the pad interacti... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5176545 | Wire safety crimp A progressive stamping strip for electrical parts is provided with a spaced away wire safety crimp. The stamping strip may be used to automatically crimp leads to both the electrical part and the wire safety crimp. The wire safety crimp is severed from th... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5129735 | Trash compactor bag The invention features a single film construction with two distinctly different surface characteristics for a trash compactor bag composite. The high slip interior layer integrally bonded to a tacky carbon outside layer forms a moisture proof, odor adsorb... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5115884 | Low distortion audio speaker cabinet In an audio speaker system and speaker-cabinet combination, a speaker positioned in a cabinet is mounted to the cabinet by a mounting assembly made of non-resonant material and clamping a flange of the speaker so as to prevent contact of the speaker with ... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5088276 | Turbo-compressor engine The engine described herein is adapted for a continuous supply of compressed gases and includes a first and second compressor mounted on a common shaft with a turbine. The air which enters the engine is compressed by the first compressor and passed into a... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5052603 | Implement holder A holder for an implement such as a mortar board which is to be horizontally positioned, comprises a back plate having slots which receive a worker's belt so that the holder can hang on the belt and an L-shaped frame which has a vertical portion selective... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5052643 | Screw and screw releasable strain relief bushing with a non-fall out screw A screw with an unthreaded spaced away radial flange portion on its shank may be tightened and released within a bore without falling from the bore once released. The assembly of the screw and a strain relief bushing permits the conventional strain relief... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5046203 | Collapsible hammock support A collapsible hammock support that selectively receives a hammock. The hammock support includes a ground engaging hammock support frame assembly and a rotatably attached hammock shade support frame assembly. The shade support frame assembly can be dispose... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5036634 | Knock down shelter and storage structure The knock down shelter and storage structure of the present invention includes a base frame assembly formed by interlocking beams. A vertical wall assembly engages the base frame and includes a plurality of corner uprights. A plurality of intermediate upr... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5028074 | Printed work including an adhered detachable unit There is disclosed a periodical with a plurality of leaf-like pages bound together like a book and held together at a spine. In such an arrangement at least some of the leaves are adhered together as a unit which is detachable from the spine and can be de... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5022491 | Collapsible fire escape ladder A collapsible fire escape ladder. A plurality of folding ladder sections are retained in the folded position by a retractable ladder retention means that slidably engages retention posts fixedly attached to the respective ladder sections. A pivotally moun... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4996730 | Supported sofa bed recliner A sofa bed recliner with a back frame that has no rearward movement when converting from a sitting position to a horizontal position, is provided with simple support legs, which facilitate the ease of converting and reverting the sofa bed recliner and pro... | 03/05/1991 |
