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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5169999 | Rifle accessory A holder for carrying a ball starter on the barrel on a muzzle loading and/or black powder rifle. The holder, secured to the rifle barrel, presents ready access to the ball starter and precludes any previously encountered inconvenience in locating the bal... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5158403 | Material handling arrangement A material handling arrangement basically in the form of a knockdown pallet which serves ease in pallet return to a point of origin for reuse purposes. The arrangement is presented in various forms, each reflecting adaptability to use and including a vari... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5145436 | Foldable beehive foundation frame A foldable beehive foundation frame presented in the form of a book, where hinges achieve the folding together of adjacent frameworks. The foundation is placed between the frameworks and, importantly, when such are closed, the foundation is secured and/or... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5141225 | Billiards and pool cue guide A playing aid for a game such as pool and/or billiards in the form of a lightweight molded plastic resin presenting troughs and ridges into which the fingers and thumb of the player are introduced and including a directional arrow for proper playing orien... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5123142 | Vacuum operated cleaner attachment A cleaner attachment for use with a vacuum source, such as a common vacuum cleaner or a central vacuum system, defined by a plurality of feathers arranged about the end of a tube defining the body of the attachment. The feathered covered end of the tube i... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5112097 | Truck trailer cover A covering arrangement for the cargo area of a truck defined by trolley assemblies positioning overlying covering fabric in a sealing relationship with the cargo area. The trolley assemblies, each typically driven by a chain, are propelled forwardly and r... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5111608 | Defective bullet dislodger A defective bullet dislodging mechanism employing a framework mounted rotatable shaft serving to move the handle and barrel of a weapon containing the defective bullet with respect to the slide assembly thereof which is maintained at a stationary location... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5112241 | Connector seal arrangement A connector seal arrangement having particular adaptability for use within the insulation space between the inner wall and the cabinet wall of a household refrigerator and having a portion extending into the refrigerated space. The rear seal snaps into a ... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5103879 | Pillow filling arrangement A pillow filling arrangement characterized by a hopper into which filler material is introduced and caused to fluff by a pusher fan(s), resulting in optimum buoyancy and loft. Consistent filler material weight is achieved due to preestablished timer actio... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5105344 | Outdoor lantern An improved outdoor lantern which presents a yellow tinted sleeve to cast a color serving to repel insects normally attracted to bright lights after dusk. The sleeve is made from glass and is readily adaptable to various types or forms of lanterns and may... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5100104 | Implement for removing a fence post or the like An implement for removing a tree stump or the like defined by a first portion directly engaging the article under removal in a biting relationship and a second portion partly surrounding the article and moving into a confining relationship with the latter... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5088150 | Repair plate A repair plate used in combination with a power nozzle for a vacuum cleaner, typically stamped from metal stock, and serving to repair the power nozzle for reuse purposes. The repair plate may assume the outer configuration of the upper surface of the pow... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5081725 | Water bed padded rail arrangement A padded rail arrangement used in combination with a common water bed characterized as selectively detachable pad sections having a longitudinal cut-out undersurface adapted to be received on the upper portions of the rails defining the framework of the w... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5049261 | Portable coal slurry washer A coal slurry washer which, importantly, is portable for usage at the site of the coal slurry, where the components are disposed on movable platforms capable of highway travel. A mast or boom is provided which carries, at the free upper end thereof, cyclo... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5040641 | Wheel assembly A wheel assembly having particular adaptability for use on a shopping cart and which importantly serves to prevent shopping cart movement after release by the user. Briefly, the wheel assembly includes an axle, a hub, a tire carrying rim overlying said hu... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5027031 | Truck trailer lighting control circuit A lighting control circuit having particular adaptability to tractor-trailer truck usage where a considerable increase of illumination is provided for the best interests of safety. The circuitry provides non-blinking left and right turn signal lights whic... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5023117 | Novelty item and method of manufacture A novelty item and method of manufacture which employs the usage of thin apple slices to decorate a form, such as a hat, a basket or whatever. The apple slices are each cut from the top to the bottom of the apple and remain unpeeled, and with core and see... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5018364 | Internal air damper for a combination refrigerator-freezer An internal air damper for a combination refrigerator-freezer which serves to maintain a preset and/or desired temperature within the refrigerator by selective passage of colder air from the freezer. The arrangement is in the form of a rotatable baffle or... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5018340 | Sports saddle A sports saddle which eliminates the usage of heavy wooden bars extending between the forks and the cantle of the saddle trees through the use of a lightweight underlayment, thereby providing flexibility and balance for the rider. The arrangement includes... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5014369 | Pool cover tie-down A tie-down particularly adapted for use in combination with a pool cover which importantly prevents any marring, scratching or damage to the surface of the deck surrounding the pool. The tie-down is generally flat and smooth and made from a tough flexible... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5012790 | Baseball practice mechanism A baseball practice mechanism defined by a tripod mounted framework supporting a baseball propelling arrangement and including a pivotal structure controlling a desired training need, as, for example, flyballs, batting practice, grounders, or the like. Th... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5011034 | Garden hose concealing arrangement including independently usable lid An arrangement for concealing a garden hose defined by a receptacle receiving the garden hose and an overlying lid. The lid, when in combination, serves garden hose concealment purposes, but, additionally, may be independently used. In any event, the lid ... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5010696 | Roof gutter attachment A roof gutter attachment which overlies a roof gutter to prevent gutter and/or downspout clogging due to the undue or unwanted accumulation of debris. The arrangement presents a pattern of downwardly inclined parallel steps presenting grooves oriented in ... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4999758 | Lamp housing Lamp housing which, in one form, selectively receive different sized P.A.R. lamps and, in another form, selectively receive a P.A.R. lamp or an incandescent lamp. In either instance, the P.A.R. lamp is retained in position by spaced-apart flexible latches... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4995330 | Delivery box signaling arrangement A signaling arrangement for a remotely located delivery box, such as one used for receiving newspapers, presenting a control plate assembly movable from a first position to a second signaling position upon placement of an article in the box. The control p... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4980990 | Insect trap for a bird feeder An insect trap used in combination with a bird feeder which presents a water barrier to isolate movement of insects onto the bird feeder which hangs therefrom. Basically, the trap presents a water receiving cavity defined by a base wall, a side wall and a... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4977854 | Remote dispenser for fish attractant A system for administering fish attractant to a lure at the tip of a fishing pole held by a fisherman through a nozzle outlet remote from the fisherman. The system includes a reservoir containing the fish attractant and a pump responsive to a switch contr... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4969242 | Tied shoelace shield A tied shoelace shield defined by two cooperating parts presenting a cavity for receiving the shoelace during tieing and, thereafter, a cover concealing the tied shoelace. The parts of the invention are reversible end-to-end, and foot-to-foot, and serve s... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4956617 | Mechanical adjustment arrangement for dielectric resonator oscillator An arrangement for mechanically adjusting the oscillation frequency in a dielectric resonator oscillator which includes a base or support member, as a cover for the oscillator housing, involving two rotatable plates between which the aforesaid base is san... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4949817 | Emergency braking arrangement for trucks Am emergency braking arrangement for trucks characterized by the provision of selectively releasable brake pads typically mounted in front of the rear wheels of a truck trailer at a normal non-use condition and movable to a position beneath the truck whee... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4941601 | Cap drier and shaper A cap drier and shaper which achieves effectiveness is reconditioning a soiled fabric cap. The drier and shaper is presented in the form of a continuous side wall blending into a crown, a bill extending from the continuous side wall, and a cut-out area in... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4936577 | Basketball training and retrieving arrangement A basketball training and retrieving arrangement defined by an enlarged arch or ring mounted on a framework supported on a common basketball backboard and extending above and around an existing basketball goal. The invention plays importance in perfecting... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4935995 | Fabric juncture assembly A fabric juncture assembly comprising an interlock and connectors, where the fabric panels are secured to the latter. Assembly is assured by a male-female latching mode variously presented along adjacent edges of the interlock and the connectors. As a res... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4922891 | Hearth concussion barrier A safety barrier for the corners and sharp edges, and roughened surface, of a common fireplace hearth in the form of one or more padded sections which overlie the normally exposed edge regions of the hearth. The safety barrier is defined by a framework, c... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4916763 | Pool deck protector A pool deck protector comprising an enlarged body portion tapering into narrow elongated strips at either end, where the body portion is adpated to underlie the body of a spring member forming part of a pool cover tensioning arrangement. The aforesaid str... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4906004 | Random number selector A random number selector whereby a series of pellets are moved from a collected condition to a series of peripherally arranged recesses. The selector basically includes a body overlaid by a spaced apart cover, where the latter presents, in the apex region... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4884355 | Fishing bobber with signal light A fishing bobber in the form of a floatable container or jug and including a visual signal selectively actuated upon the taking of a baited hook on a line by a fish. The bobber contains a power source and circuitry including an electrically conductive plu... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4884791 | Work support structure A work support structure characterized by a leg supported spine which carries spaced apart laterally extending work support sections and, if desired, a work platform. The length of the spine and the length of the work support sections dictate the size of ... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4880366 | Plastic hand lift pressure pump A hand lift pressure pump presenting all components molded from ABS resin, PVC or other thermoplastic material so that the pump can be readily incorporated into any given installation utilizing thermoplastic conduits, fittings, adaptors and the like. In o... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4872265 | Trimmer attachment A cutter attachment for a mono-filament type trimmer implement which includes a pivotal spacer assuring distance between the rotating string and the area under maintenance. Provision is made for readily mounting the attachment onto the implement and, as w... | 10/10/1989 |
