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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5135093 | Clutch plates for manual transmissions The present invention is an improvement over the existing art in that the plate or plates carrying the friction pads are formed in two equal tight-fitting semi-circular sections. It is also within the scope of the present invention that the rear plate enc... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5121972 | Device for cooling vehicle brake area The present invention comprises a non-rotary cover assembly for the wheels of a vehicle mounted on fixed axles. The assembly is mounted on a shaft assembly connected to the spindle of the wheel. An adjustable bushing on the shaft assembly positions the co... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5115952 | Device for providing liquid fluid for cyclists The present invention comprises a container clamped to a forward bicycle frame member and containing at least one liquid replacer, a container cap having one tube inserted therein and extending interiorly of the container to the bottom thereof. The one tu... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5083410 | System for the construction of emergency housing Formable sheet metal or other formable material having similar characteristics, such as poly vinyl chloride, constitute practically the only components required to fabricate a light-weight, packageable and easily transportable building herein described. B... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5071170 | Connectors for plumbing lines The present invention comprises couplings which require no adhesives or cold welding or similar techniques for joining lengths of pipe of any known composition. The couplings, in their various shapes, are molded from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethyle... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5066247 | Electrical fitting for panel construction An electrical wiring system for use in construction of buildings consisting of fittings moulded of a dielectric material with internal circuitry and wire attachments that can be quickly and easily installed in round holes in panel materials of varying thi... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5062824 | Multifunction gearing mechanism Gearing mechanism comprising alike two stages of known planetary gearing arrangement with inner rotational members (1) and (4) mounted to common shaft (a) and the planetary gears (3) and (6) to one common carrier plate (10) and (11). The rotational input ... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5038829 | Sewer line clean out units The present invention is a sewage clean-out line cover and removable cap made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The interior of the cover carries a plurality of rows of upwardly inclined teeth, the rows being parallel and unconnectable to each ... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5035122 | Portable containers for maintaining food stuffs in a chilled condition The present invention comprises a container having a top and bottom or two-part form, the outer shell of the container is made of a shock-resistant thermoplastic material having a maximum possible deterrent to heat transfer. The interior of the container ... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4999763 | Self service access controller The present invention provides for an improved access, control and monitoring system for a facility with multiple apparatus that are activated by the customer. It provides a consolidated means to control the activation of each apparatus and interface with... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4942948 | Combination beach bag/beach recliner The present invention is an elongated, canvas-like article having sleeves at each end, the article providing basically the bottom and front and back sides of a bag to which are attachable, in various forms, side portions which complete the formation of th... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4934321 | Animal restraints It has been found that weight on each foot tends to diminish the tendency to wander. The present invention employs a chain of sturdy links, a portion of each end of the chain being inserted into a length of rubber tubing and a hook welded to a link on eac... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4915273 | Bow and gun holders for offroad vehicles A pair of brackets which can be attached to the handle bars of the ATV or a motorcycle and which will hold a bow or a rifle or shotgun. The brackets include spring-biased U-shaped clamps which can be positioned on a mounting bar, the bar being secured to ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4900015 | Exercise device The invention is used to perform push-ups and seated dips. The invention is composed of two opposing cylindrical handle assemblies, each consisting of a vertical and a horizontal portion, that rotate about a horizontal axis supported by the base. The base... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4887700 | Luggage to carry suits/dresses The present invention is luggage adapted to be folded in half to form what is generally referred to as a pullman case for hand carry or to be carried by a soft handle on one end as a garment bag. The end of the luggage with the soft carrying handle has a ... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4787631 | Action game for children A game comprising a playing surface and at least one log-like unit upon which a player balances himself and attempts to move from one end of the playing surface to the other end with minimum instances of falling off the log-like unit.... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4780704 | Wallet anti-theft device The present invention is similar to the prior art devices in that it is a two part system. One part is a small and elongated magnet which is placed in the wallet. The other part is the electronic circuitry and audio producing device in which the circuit a... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4776141 | Skylights The present invention has a flange integrally formed with the wall which supports the glazed surfaces. The flange carries four ribs which are inclined toward the wall to form channels to carry any water which may pass through the roofing material away fro... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4763593 | Small boat dry dock A mechanical device for lifting, storing and launching small boats in and out of the water along side conventional dry docks.... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4763414 | Device and method for coring and cutting of fruits and vegetables for subsequent filling with complementary foods The present invention comprises a handle having at least one coring assembly extending outwardly and away from one end of the handle. The coring assembly is a continuous ring of thin, stainless steel having a cross-section of a known geometric shape, a ci... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4758063 | Optical device and circuit board set A plane or "board" for use in the interconnection of a plurality of optical circuit devices is disclosed. Each circuit device will have attached at least one optical signal transmission fiber or rod for the express purpose of communication external to suc... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4751896 | Adult and child tether assembly The present invention comprises a pair of cuff assemblies for the adult and child and an interconnecting strap assembly, all three assemblies being made of the same material which is an extensible fabric band similar to the extensible material used in wai... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4723780 | Golf practice device A practice device including a single net enclosure into which golf balls may be driven wherein a U-shaped canopy is pivotally attached to the upper ends of vertical support members and is held in position for use by brackets which are pivotally attached t... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4703521 | Multi-purpose garment A multi-purpose garment comprising a central portion and first and second end portions, the portions being rhombic in shape. The first end portion tapers inwardly from the central portion, and the second end portion tapers outwardly from the central porti... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4669633 | Machine for inserting elongated cylindrical objects into mailing receptacles A machine for the insertion of elongated cylindrical objects into a rapidly moving stream of envelopes at a rate of delivery equal to that of the basic machine. The invention comprises a supply hopper for the objects, a trough to feed the objects to a del... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4669462 | Disposable emergency respirator The present invention comprises an elongated truncated cone-like thermoplastic tube which terminates at its base end in a ring that could be fitted over face of the wearer and held there by elastic bands, the lower end of the cone or trunk like tube termi... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4669790 | Multipurpose cabinet This cabinet is designed to allow an individual to customize a piece of fine cabinet furniture for his own needs in all spectra of entertainment or business at the same time allowing for the protection of the equipment against dust and light. Thus the cab... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4666207 | Child shopping cart cushion The present invention provides a cushioned seating device for a child seated on the shelf providing element of a shopping cart, and also an adjunct cushioning and safety insert child's car seat, which device has a seating and back cushion and a cushioned ... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4667196 | Active visual display system for remote three-axis flight path guidance of landing aircraft An active, electro-optical display system for use on fixed-wing, land-based airport runways, is disclosed for remotely guiding a pilot during visual approach and landing of an aircraft. Conventional Microwave Landing System (MLS) ground-transmitted data i... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4660569 | Venting, automatic-stopping, aspirating plungers for syringes The present invention is a syringe plunger stem with band-like sealing means on one end and fingergrip means on the opposite end and being slidably and sealably insertable into the body of a syringe to variate the volume capacity of the chamber of said sy... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4616625 | Portable backyard crab cooker or steamer The present invention comprises an easily moved about cooking unit having a heating assembly and a removable steamer assembly which is fitted to the top of the heating assembly. The heating assembly is provided with a replaceable tank of propane or other ... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4578823 | Safety hand protector The present invention is a two-part interconnected protecting device which when properly used will enable the user to release a pressure cap or close a valve while simultaneously preventing the hot spraying fluid from striking the user. The first part is ... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4573385 | Chain saw cutting table A chain saw cutting table comprising a chain saw support table assembly, removable front and rear leg assemblies for the support table assembly, an adjustable chain saw bar support assembly operatively positioned on the support table assembly and a trigge... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4569315 | Power starter attachment for lawnmowers and other appliances having small internal combustion engines A device for starting small internal combustion engines using a hand-held power drill for rotating the starting device. The device consists of cup attached to the crankshaft of the engine. The upwardly facing open end of the cup has two diametrically oppo... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4557409 | Electrical grounding rod driving device The present invention is a double-headed hammer slidingly encompassing a ground rod driving shaft having a single anvil affixed thereto which can be selectively engaged by either hammer. The driving shaft has a recess in each end to receive the grounding ... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4552155 | Diagnostic specimen collector A device for taking specimens for laboratory analysis, specimens being of a fluid type such as body liquids or may be liquids of a different source. The device comprises a hollow body member with a closed end and an open end. The closed end has orifice th... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4548330 | Tamper resistant container A container for TV cables and terminals with mating edges between the stationary body part and its hinged door to reduce the opportunity for forced illegal entry by apartment and condominium dwellers.... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4534112 | Anti-kerf bind device The present invention comprises a pair of wheels mounted on a stub shaft, the outer surfaces of the wheels being bevelled to facilitate entering into a kerf. The wheels are mounted in a slot formed in the blade of a woodcutting implement which carries the... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4502462 | Wood stove The present invention is a vertically loaded wood-burning stove in which the wood stands on end and burns only on the lower end, sliding down into the combustion zone as it is consumed. The wood-burning chamber is air tight with the exception of unobstruc... | 03/05/1985 |
| 4489946 | Board game having consistent shape relationship among its parts The board game consists of a central, geometrically shaped goal area with rectangular playing surfaces extending from each side of the goal area. A single tortuous path extends outwardly from the center along each of the rectangular playing surfaces. The ... | 12/25/1984 |
