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Number of patents: 27
Last date: August 26, 2008

NumberTitleIssue Date
7415785Craft hoop lap stand
A lap stand for supporting a craft frame or hoop upon a user's lap such that the hoop may be swiveled upon a universal joint in a variety of orientations to allow improved user access to the work piece held by the hoop. ...
08/26/2008
7373674Tub spout installation system
An improved system for attaching a tub spout to the rough in water supply pipe or stub-out which typically extends out of a tub wall. The improved tub spout includes a vertical ring clamp inside the spout for receiving the stub-out. The stub-out passes through an ap...
05/20/2008
D567076Carton
04/22/2008
7341419Mechanism for securing a tilt frame of a hook lift hoist to a truck frame
A locking mechanism for locking a tilt frame of a hoist to a vehicle frame comprises a semi-annular ring connected in axial alignment to the hub of a hoist lift arm. The ring is adapted to receive a pin connected to the vehicle frame. An opening is formed in the rin...
03/11/2008
D558567Pipe hanger
01/01/2008
7284620Detachable side mount hitch system for an agricultural implement
A hitch system for attaching an agricultural implement to a towing vehicle, includes a side mount hitch having a pair of longitudinally spaced and upwardly oriented hitch balls connected to a side of the towing vehicle and a pair of longitudinally spaced hitch arms ...
10/23/2007
7247779Pitch changing arrangements for pedal steel guitar
The invention as described herein consists of a pitch-changing arrangement as may be used in a pedal steel guitar to improve the quality of the sounds emanating therefrom. The invention incorporates a tone ring for transferring the string energy from the neutral pos...
07/24/2007
7235246Dermatomycosis vaccine
The present invention relates to the preparation of universal inactivated vaccines and their use in preparing compositions for the prophylaxis and therapy of dermatomycosis. Vaccines according to the present invention have the advantage of conferring immunity agains...
06/26/2007
7207530Pipe hold-down with flexible isolating leg
A pipe hold-down for securing a pipe to a building member includes a back having a base end, a distal end, and a fastener receiving aperture extending therethrough from the distal end to the base end. A claw extends outwardly from the back proximate the distal end t...
04/24/2007
7175572Open hand gripped exercise device
A hand held exercise device includes a pair of dumbbells rotatably attached to a cross bar and which can be held between the hands of a user gripping the dumbbells. Grips are preferably positionable around the dumbbells to require the user to hold the exercise devic...
02/13/2007
7140520Spigot for a beverage dispenser
A spigot for a beverage container includes a body having a passage with first and second ends formed therethrough. An annular shoulder extends into the passage proximate the first end thereof and an annular valve seat is formed proximate the second end. An elastomer...
11/28/2006
7122146Injection molding of polymers by microwave heating
Injection molding machine utilizes microwave heating. A microwave oven adapted to receive a microwave absorbent plasticizing vessel is utilized with or incorporated into an injection molding system to form a plasticizing unit for heating polymer granules to an injec...
10/17/2006
7076826Detachable fluid treatment applicator
An applicator for applying fluid treatments such as paint, stain, varnish or the like to surfaces such as wood. The applicator includes an elongated handle, one end of the hand serving as a primary gripping element, the other end of the handle being covered with flu...
07/18/2006
7039965Notched plumbing support bracket
A plumbing support bracket for supporting plumbing pipes between structural members comprises a pair of end tabs and a center section between the end tabs. The end tabs are bendable relative to the center section. The center section has opposed first and second edge...
05/09/2006
D519887Audio device mount and speaker housings for a motorcycle
05/02/2006
7000706Automatic net and core tube feeding system for a sod harvester
An automatic net and tube feeding system for a sod harvester having a conveyor upon which rolls of sod are formed includes a net feeder comprising a supply roll from which net is dispensed, a pair of feed rollers positioned to engage a portion of the net therebetwee...
02/21/2006
6984352Dielectric mold for uniform heating and molding of polymers and composites in microwave ovens
A mold for uniformly heating working material to form a workpiece using a microwave oven. Uniform heating of a workpiece of variable thickness may be obtainied in a microwave oven with a uniform electric field in its cavity if the mold material is selected to have a...
01/10/2006
6982392Water resistant actuating mechanism for plunger type switches
A water resistant actuating mechanism for a plunger type limit switch using a bowed spring to activate the plunger of a plunger type switch mounted within an actuating mechanism housing includes a flexible seal for covering the hole or opening in through which the b...
01/03/2006
6969090System for mounting hitches to hydroformed frames
A hitch structure for connection between a pair of elongated, laterally spaced hydroformed frame members of a vehicle chassis having preformed apertures formed therein. The hitch structure comprises a hitch base adapted to receive a hitch ball member, a pair of side...
11/29/2005
6920844Thermal expansion arrester for water heaters
A thermal expansion arrester for positioning within the tank of a water heater comprises a rigid tube maintaining a compressible volume of gas between first and second closure members wherein at least one of the closure members comprises a piston that is slidably an...
07/26/2005
6854746Sprint car starter system
A starter system for racing vehicles such as sprint cars that enables the vehicle to be started while in position for a race without the need for a clutch or external means of generating forward motion. ...
02/15/2005
6845848Vehicle lift with adjustable outriggers
An automobile service lift includes a plurality of generally vertical posts, each of which has a carriage moveably mounted thereon. Each carriage has an outrigger which extends outwardly from the carriage and supports a portion of the weight of a vehicle positioned ...
01/25/2005
D494839Latch turn mechanism
08/24/2004
6766543Bathing apparatus
A bathing apparatus comprises a bathtub having a wall with an opening formed therein and a door panel sized and shaped to conform to the opening. The door panel is movably connected to the wall by a hinge mechanism which includes a substantially horizontal bar havin...
07/27/2004
6722179Dent puller
A dent puller includes a bridge having a pair of legs extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees. Each leg has a lower end with a foot. Each foot has a resilient pad secured thereto. An aperture formed through the br...
04/20/2004
6708473Lawnmower handle assembly
A handle assembly for an appliance such as a lawnmower having front and rear wheels includes a handlebar having a pair of legs pivotally connected to the appliance at front mounting points proximate the front wheels. The handlebar extends upwardly and rearwardly unt...
03/23/2004
6701784Carburetor fuel level management system
A carburetor fuel level management system includes a fuel level sensor mounted in the float bowl of the carburetor for monitoring actual fuel level and providing a signal indicative of the fuel level. The sensor may be used for data acquisition and/or to ...
03/09/2004
 
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