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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5314128 | Cloth measuring apparatus and method An apparatus and method for measuring the length of cloth moving in open width from a loom to a cloth winder is illustrated wherein a wheel C is positioned in tangential relation upon cloth moving over a direction roll reflecting the length of the cloth i... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5299753 | Cloth takeup and method A loom cloth takeup having pivotally mounted arms A exerting a force upon a friction roll (F) has first and second control devices (E) and (H) respectively for controlling tension on the cloth ahead of the friction roll (F) and for controlling a motor (G)... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5296289 | Stretchable spun bonded nonwoven web and method A spun bonded nonwoven web having spaced autogenous spot bonds A has continuous ribs B of filaments therebetween extending axially in the machine direction as well as continuous ribs C extending axially in the cross direction throughout the web, said nonw... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5293015 | Apparatus for adjustably positioning switches Apparatus is illustrated for positioning longitudinally spaced switches upon a base member which member may be the cylinder of a robotic control apparatus and which apparatus achieves a clamping action through the use of a rail (A), a locking bracket (B),... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5290981 | Switch positioning apparatus and method Apparatus for positioning magnetic switches in alignment on a base member has a contact edge (C) at one end and a threaded post (D) adjacent the other end. Wedging the contact edge (C) into engagement with a lower surface of an elongated groove (A) is acc... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5289087 | Surface winder drive and method A batcher has a brake (E) connected to the packing roll (B) for slowing the packing roll as during an unwinding phase to vary the packing ratio between the packing roll (B) and the drive roll (A). A drive mechanism (D) utilizes a single drive clutch for i... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5285824 | Vehicle oil drainage apparatus and method An oil drainage catch pan (A) having an open top (10) for receiving used engine oil drained therein has a reservoir (B) on one end of the pan with a discharge spout (C) and a container (D) connected by a coupling (E) to the spout. After collecting the use... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5269346 | Flow control valve A flow control valve includes a needle (B) which is carried in an elongated housing within an axial bore which is partially closed at one end by a crimp (C) which forms a retaining clip to prevent inadvertent forceful expulsion of the needle from the flow... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5259421 | Weaving machine feeding apparatus with oscillating dancer roll Apparatus for feeding warp yarns to a weaving machine has a driven yarn tensioning roll (A) over which passes the warp yarn as it is pulled from a supply into the weaving machine. Thereafter, the warp yarn passes over a dancer roll (B) and a guide (C). A ... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5248280 | Physician's prescription pad and cover insert A physician's prescription pad has a number of stacked sets of imperforate prescription forms A secured together by an adhesive binding B at one end of each of the stacked sets of forms. A base member C carries a cover member D presenting advertising mate... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5245911 | Cylinder assembly and method A fluid operated cylinder assembly has an end cap wherein a wire key connection for retaining the end cap within a cylinder has a leg (B) on one end received within a slot (A) on the outer surface of the end cap has a crimped portion (D) at an opposite en... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5233780 | Remotely controlled decoy and method A decoy has means giving both radio controlled auditory and visual signals including movement for attracting game.... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5232239 | Automatic controls for anti-jackknifing device and method A coupling linking a tractor 10 and a trailer 11 having a fifth wheel assembly 12 having a longitudinal outwardly tapering slot defined by spaced ears 15 is provided with an anti-jackknifing apparatus A, B. Sensor C located adjacent a rear wheel 16 of the... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5230260 | Tool for stripping cable insulation and method A tool for stripping insulation from a cable has a wheel (D) with a circumferential groove accommodating the cable for guidance and movement of the wheel along the length of the cable. A wire from the cable is hooked to the wheel at one end in a fastener ... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5225685 | Construction module protecting against emissions from radio active material and method A construction module effective against emissions from radio active material contains shielding material A encapsulated in molded plastic material B which may be made by using the molded plastic material as a form and then filling the form with shielding ... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5222527 | Harness cable system for a loom A loom harness cable, extending from an operating mechanism on one end and beneath the loom for connection adjacent an end of the harness remote from the operating mechanism, is disconnectably joined in segments by turnbuckles (C and D) to save the time o... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5209418 | Web unwinding apparatus and method An apparatus is illustrated for unwinding a web, such as cloth or paper, which utilizes a driven belt having a width in excess of the width of the web forming a cradle for a cloth roll and the like with adjusters for adjusting the path of travel of the be... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5141160 | Windshield deicing apparatus Apparatus for deicing the windshield of a vehicle having a windshield washer has a pump for supplying wash fluid to the washer and a pressurized container releasing methanol responsive to a solenoid operated valve for mixing with the wash fluid supplied b... | 08/25/1992 |
| 4870999 | Process for forming embellished fabric by core yarn removal A craft fabric process wherein a fabric edge has a discontinuity formed by a core yarn which is replaced with an embellishment woven through the discontinuity formed by the removal of the core yarn.... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4433950 | Self-feeding apparatus and method A self-feeding apparatus and method is illustrated wherein a pivoted arm carries a spoon between a raised position for eating and a lower position for filling from a plate. The spoon is permitted to fall about its pivotal connection by gravity and then th... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4433678 | Disposable orthopedic support An abduction pillow is illustrated wherein a wedge shaped body is constructed of synthetic foam material for positioning the legs of a patient in cushioned but fixed divergent position in which various parts of the abduction pillow are made to be disposab... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4432296 | Apparatus and method for reducing waste in tufting Apparatus and method of tufting are disclosed wherein the edges of carpet backing and the like are folded to assure presenting a desired width of backing to the tufting needles in proper position thus avoiding the necessity for making an excessive width o... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4426297 | Diester composition and textile processing compositions therefrom A cycloaliphatic diester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is straight or branched chain alkyl of 4-20 carbon atoms, polyoxyalkylene of the formula HO(CH2 CH2 O)n CH2 CH2 --, HO(C3 H | 01/17/1984 |
| 4422479 | Loom cloth take-up and method An on-loom take-up apparatus having increased cloth roll capacity is illustrated wherein means are provided for maintaining the loom supported in raised position while removing obstructions to the cloth roll as would limit the size of the cloth roll as wo... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4418514 | Orthopedic support package and method A package for containing an orthopedic support constructed of open cell foam material may comprise a bag constructed of heat sealable thermoplastic multilayered film which is sealed along a single open edge after insertion of the orthopedic support theret... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4401283 | Yarn tube An improved reuseable yarn tube is illustrated for use in winding yarn such as polypropylene yarn which has at least some degree of elasticity so as to exert a formidable crushing force upon the tube when wound into a package. The yarn tube is illustrated... | 08/30/1983 |
| 4399957 | Yarn package holder A holder for positioning yarn packages as upon creels and the like, is illustrated wherein the yarn packages each include a carrier having an outwardly extending lip wherein the lip is received in wedging engagement between a pair of supports at a single ... | 08/23/1983 |
| 4394126 | Diester composition and textile processing compositions therefrom A cycloaliphatic diester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain alkyl of 4-20 carbon atoms, polyoxyalkylene of the formula HO(CH2 CH2 O)n CH2 CH2 | 07/19/1983 |
| 4387590 | Swatch remover and method A swatch remover for sampling a web such as fabric or cloth moving in open width from a loom to take-up mechanism is illustrated as having an upright transverse frame member which is pivoted outboard of the winder adjacent each end thereof, and which may ... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4385782 | Folding seat structure A seat structure of carboard and the like is illustrated wherein a seat portion and a back portion as well as flaps provided for interconnecting the seat and the back are formed from a single blank providing a foldable seat for use upon bleachers and the ... | 05/31/1983 |
| 4369761 | Wood burning stove This disclosure relates to a wood burning stove which includes an innermost combustion chamber within and generally spaced from an intermediate air-circulating chamber in turn generally within an outermost chamber, all of the chambers having generally spa... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4343985 | Counter top food warmer and display case A food warmer and display case which is especially adapted for use on the counter tops of restaurants and the like is illustrated wherein a glass enclosed area is provided for maintaining food such as cooked chicken for fast food service, in a heated humi... | 08/10/1982 |
