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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5584464 | Quick adjustment heavy duty machinery mount A vertically adjustable mount for heavy duty machinery utilizing three wedges wherein a screw operated actuating wedge is located between upper and lower wedges. All the wedges include engaging cam surfaces obliquely related to the longitudinal direction ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5533569 | Stationary syphon system for rotating heat exchanger rolls A stationary syphon system for heat exchanger rolls, particularly suited for use with steam heated rolls wherein condensate must be removed from the roll chamber, utilizing a pivoted pick-up conduit mounted upon a journal conduit which is rigidly supporte... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5528838 | Insulated dryer drum The invention pertains to apparatus for thermally insulating selected portions of a cylindrical dryer drum, usually adjacent the drum ends, for the purpose of obtaining a substantially uniform drum shell temperature throughout its length to obtain a unifo... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5511330 | Louver sign transmission system A transmission system for louver type signs wherein the signs consist of a plurality of multiple faced louvers having indicia defined thereon and the side-by-side relationship of the louvers permits pre-selected faces to define a completed image and simul... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5503452 | Vehicle tilt-out window with seal insert A vehicle tilt-out window with a resilient seal insert includes an annular frame which is bonded to the vehicle window opening. The frame includes a resilient double lip seal which is molded into a recess formed in the frame and the lip seal cooperates wi... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5495924 | Half-order centrifugal pendulum vibration absorber system A dynamic vibration absorber for a rotating machinery element preferably of the bifilar pendulum vibration absorber type wherein the absorber system includes one or more pair(s) of masses having identical paths of movement relative to the axis of the rota... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5486205 | Diffused air heating system An air diffuser system for a medical thermal blanket wherein air forced over an elongated heat exchanger is substantially uniformly distributed over the heat exchanger and a thermal sensor located downstream over the heat exchanger to eliminate localized ... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5486035 | Occupant weight operated chair A chair having a reclinable back having a seat and back interconnected by a stiff resiliently flexible transition connection connecting the seat rear portion and the back lower portion, the seat forward portion and back portion being mounted upon a suppor... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5454937 | Collant filter and oil coalescer Apparatus for processing machine tool coolants wherein the used coolant fluid includes emulsified oils of light density or the like to be separated from a heavier density metal working fluid such as oil or water. The apparatus also removes particles, bact... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5443488 | Thermal blanket with surgical access A disposable pneumatic thermal blanket for controlling a patient's body temperature wherein the blanket includes structure for providing access through the blanket for surgical purposes. The inflatable blanket consists of upper and lower thermoplastic she... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5439299 | Self-adjusting bearing support A self adjusting support for anti-friction bearings wherein one half of the circumference of the outer race of the bearing is accurately positioned by a semi-cylindrical recess formed in a bearing support half having a diameter equal to that of the bearin... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5433587 | Paint circulating method with viscosity indicator and paint agitating means A paint circulation system for supplying paint to a plurality of distributors utilizing a circulating pump to circulate paint to the distributors and an injection pump operated by a closely controlled electric motor for injecting paint into the circulatio... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5433408 | Banner support arm lock An arm locking system for a vertical banner supporting column having horizontally disposed arms. The tubular column internally receives a nut having resilient fingers permitting unilateral installation of the nut adjacent an arm extending through holes fo... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5418980 | Friction enhancing wristband A wristband, particularly suitable for athletic use, comprising an elastic moisture absorbing sleeve having a high friction surface located over a major portion of the wristband whereby a ball, such as a football, gripped between the wristband and the wea... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5417913 | Injection molding system with removable tie rods The method and apparatus for producing large injection molded products and producing high tonnage injection molding apparatus utilizing tie rods interposed between the mold part supporting platens, the tie rods being removed from proximity to the mold par... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5417159 | Method and apparatus for printing side edges of sheet stack The method and apparatus for printing the side edges of sheet stacks, such as books, catalogs, and the like, wherein after the stack side edge has been trimmed and cut the stack sheets are maintained in relationship under slight compression within a belt ... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5411244 | Clamp using elastic tension member A free clamp for holding the sides of a closed frame, box, chair legs, etc. during gluing or the like wherein the workpiece is engaged by clamp corner elements biased inwardly by an elastic tension cord. All of the corner elements, except one, include ant... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5402021 | Magnetic propulsion system A magnetic propulsion system including a plurality of specifically arranged permanent magnets and a magnetic vehicle propelled thereby along a path defined by the permanent magnets. The magnetic vehicle which is to be propelled includes a rigidly attached... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5401453 | Method of forming a vehicle window frame with a seal insert A vehicle tilt-out window with a resilient seal insert includes an annular frame which is bonded to the vehicle window opening. The frame includes a resilient double lip seal which is molded into a recess formed in the frame and the lip seal cooperates wi... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5398947 | Self-aligning collet A rotatable workpiece holding collet having flexible fingers defining an interior workpiece gripping surface intersecting the collet fingers' free end, the portion of the gripping surface adjacent the collet free end being obliquely disposed to the collet... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5398393 | Seat cushion and cover assembly apparatus Assembly apparatus for assembling a compressible foam cushion and a flexible cover having favorable ergonomic characteristics. The apparatus includes a plate supporting the inverted cushion top having a flexible cover preliminarily positioned thereto, and... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5395041 | Engine coolant fill-valve with bypass An internal combustion engine fitting containing a thermostatically controlled valve regulating the flow therethrough is formed by two parts interconnectable by relative rotation through a bayonet type connection. The bayonet connection utilizes two stage... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5394615 | Light archery sight A light archery sight using a spot of light reflected on a transparent window for aiming purposes. The window is free of barriers permitting the target and aiming spot to be quickly simultaneously observed. The light aiming spot is reflected from a transp... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5392847 | Thermal medical blanket using internal subtube A pneumatic, disposable, temperature control blanket pressurized with a heated or cooled air comprises an inflated envelope having a lower sheet having openings formed therein for impinging the air upon a patient. Air is introduced into the blanket envelo... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5393127 | Method and apparatus for rubblizing and breaking concrete The method and apparatus for mechanically rubblizing or breaking concrete wherein a plurality of weighted hammers are mounted upon spring biased cantilevered arms attached to a pivoted frame. Upon pivoting of the frame in an impact direction, the hammers ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5387186 | Self-standing traction apparatus Traction apparatus for treating vertebral problems comprising a tripod type self-standing support having a block and tackle unit suspended from the tripod apex. The lower block includes a T-bar upon which triangular cushions are supported for location und... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5379833 | Heat exchanger with integral subcooler A heat exchanger for a refrigeration circuit for condensing gaseous refrigerant and incorporating an integral refrigerant subcooler. The heat exchanger utilizes an oversized header communicating with the heat exchanger coils of sufficient volume to serve ... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5368317 | Fire truck torque box chassis frame A torque box chassis frame for firefighting vehicles or the like constituting a platform for extendible aerial ladders. The vehicle torque box chassis frame includes elongated lower and upper members significantly spaced from each other having rigid braci... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5365610 | Sports pants with pocketed tacked pads A garment for wearing while playing sports having padded portions to absorb impact to protect specific body parts, the impact protection being provided by a shock absorbing pad located within a pocket defined on the garment. The pocket receives the protec... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5362125 | Van seat auxiliary support rails Auxiliary support rails for a removable vehicle seat such as commonly found in mini vans permit the vehicle seat to be removed from the vehicle and used for general seating purposes. A pair of support rails cooperate with the conventional seat retainers i... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5359820 | Space saver wall insert for appliances A wall insert to be affixed within an opening in a vertical wall providing a finished recess for accommodating washer and dryer appliance fittings within the wall dimensions permitting the appliances to be mounted close to the wall. The insert is preferab... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5357942 | Grease shield for range controls A grease or splatter shield for kitchen ranges and stoves comprising a flexible vinyl material having an edge mounted upon the range adjacent the burner controls whereby the shield may be extended to overlie and protect the controls during cooking, and re... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5353553 | Method and apparatus for treating brake rotors The method and apparatus for honing and treating the pad engaging surfaces of vehicle brake rotors or discs consisting of engaging the rotor surface with a plurality of moving abrasive elements mounted upon flexible resilient stems wherein a smooth finish... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5349988 | Corregated refrigeration hose system A multiple layer hose and fitting assembly for refrigeration circuits particularly suitable for larger sizes of refrigeration conduit wherein refrigerant loss to the atmosphere through the hose material is minimized and flexibility is maintained. An inner... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5346245 | Portable tank with extending handle A portable tank particularly suitable for handling recreational vehicle liquid waste of relatively large capacity, i.e. 30 gallons, including a receptacle formed of a synthetic plastic material having wheels mounted upon one end of the receptacle and a ha... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5342516 | Biological waste conversion system A natural aerobic biological waste conversion system for the decomposition of human waste particularly suitable for waterless on-site restrooms. A tank includes a chamber having a waste receiving bin defined therein, the bin being formed by baffles and a ... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5340162 | Interference nut retention system A nut retention system for nut connected couplings including an end fitting having an outer end wherein interfering abutments are defined upon the end fitting and nut to limit retraction of the nut on the end fitting when the coupling is disconnected wher... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5333420 | Rack and gear modular room extender A modular room extender for recreational vehicles, modular homes and the like utilizing a pair of axially displaceable slide rods having outer ends attached to the extendible room. The slide rods are mounted within a bracket which includes spaced parallel... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5330106 | Hose swivel system for dispensers A dispenser system wherein the dispensed material is supplied to a valved nozzle through flexible hoses. The valved nozzle is located in a dispenser gun usually hand held and a swivel distributor interconnecting the hoses to the dispenser gun structure ac... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5324187 | Co-extrusion apparatus The invention pertains to a system for the co-extrusion of multiple layers of thermoplastic material. The invention employs a modular system concept which enables a manufacturer to quickly exchange components to accept melt flow from a number of extrusion... | 06/28/1994 |
