Magician Harry Houdini patented a "Diver's Suit" enabling the wearer to "quickly divest himself of the suit while being submerged and to safely escape and reach the surface of the water."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6220184 | Transportable table cart including a rotatable and removable top portion The present invention is a cart assembly comprising a top portion which is adapted to be removably secured to a lower portion. The top portion includes a rotatable table, known as a lazy Susan and secured to the rotatable table is a lock device, which ena... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6186702 | Artificial reef An artificial reef that will adequately promote marine growth, marine life, and prevent erosion by providing a unique designed and configuration. The artificial reef is a vertical structure having an enclosed top wall, an opened bottom, and at least three... | 02/13/2001 |
| 5842553 | Self propelled wetland conveyor device The present invention is a device designed to assist in the transport of sediments and debris in storm water holding facilities, swamps, bogs or similar environments. The device is self propelled and remote controlled. The device is fed material by a mech... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5550524 | Thermostat range limit device An adjustable thermostat range limit apparatus consists of a base member having a pair of adjustable temperature limit means. The thermostat range limit apparatus is attached in the proximity of a conventional thermostat so that the adjustable temperature... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5505303 | Tool box apparatus The present invention comprises a tool box apparatus that is used to carry and store the tools and equipment that are commonly used by individuals who plaster or drywall. The tool box apparatus of the present invention includes a first wall that is parall... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5441073 | Apparatus for controlled release of an erodible solid into a liquid A dispenser assembly provides for a hydro-injected venturi release of an erodible solid into a liquid. This dispenser assembly regulates the flow of a fluid direction and pressure through an activation chamber which contains a chemical capsule, and provid... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5415085 | Apparatus for shelling and separating any type of nut or legume This invention provides for an apparatus that will shell and separate the shells from the meat of a cracked nut or legume. The apparatus of the present invention is also provided with an adjustable slide plate that will render the apparatus with the capac... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5414884 | Seat cushion assembly A seat cushion assembly is provided that is specifically designed to alleviate the problems, such as discomfort, pressure sores, pressure ulcers, and hemorrhoids, that are associated with long term sedentary positions (i.e. patients in wheelchairs). The s... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5410793 | Tool used for removing spindle bearings This invention provides for a tool to remove spindle, wheel, or other type bearings located in conventional spindles for various four wheel drive vehicles. The tool consists of an elongated threaded rod, washers, a body member, nuts, and an extractor havi... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5402836 | Valve assembly for a bottle used in a liquid dispensing apparatus The present invention provides for a valve assembly to include a cap which is removably secured to a spout of a water bottle. The cap further includes an aperture for receiving a hollow shank having an opened top and an opened bottom. A shaft is received ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5399092 | Psychological analysis, communication, and educational apparatus An apparatus that aids in the diagnosis and analysis of an individual suffering from a psychological ailment. The apparatus contains a top end and a bottom end wherein the top end represents a manic region and the bottom end represents a depression region... | 03/21/1995 |