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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7191786 | Apparatus and method for flushing and cleaning engine lubrication systems A method and apparatus for connecting an engine flushing system for flushing the lubrication system of an engine having a detachable engine lubricant filter contained within a casing is disclosed, which may comprise at least one flushing system connection unit adapt... | 03/20/2007 |
| 6733226 | Vehicle moving apparatus A vehicle moving apparatus comprises a U-shaped, horizontally oriented, rigid frame having a transverse base frame joined at opposing ends thereof with spaced-apart, longitudinally oriented side frames. Frame wheels are engaged with the rigid frame for support and m... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6719714 | Claw toe straightening clamp A pair of rigid clamping blocks, each with a length approximating the width of a human foot across the toes is applied wherein one side of each of the blocks engages a compressible pad, and the other side of the blocks provides a longitudinal groove in an outfacing ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6719079 | Ground effect vehicle using a frontal ram air stream and aerodynamic lift A ground effect vehicle apparatus comprising a vehicle body of integral and contiguous construction including a medial portion having an aerodynamic upper surface, and a pair of spaced apart laterally positioned portions separated by the medial portion. Lower extrem... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6701560 | Nail pulling utility tool A nail-pulling tool has a two-piece proximal handle pivotally joined with a two-piece distal jaw by a pivoting means. The distal jaw is operated like a standard hand tool with compression of the handle causing the jaw to close, and vice-versa. The distal ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6338512 | Clamp action shovel for single hand operation A shovel apparatus for digging holes has an H-shaped frame providing at one end, a handle integrally joined to the frame, and at the other end, a blade mounting support. A pair of spaced apart shovel blades are pivotally engaged with the blade mounting su... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6263518 | Drain strainer An apparatus for straining fluid flow in a drainpipe, including a cylindrical body having a sidewall terminating with an integral closed end providing a means for engaging a drain plate, and, in opposition, an open end providing an integral uniform periph... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6244918 | Noise muffler-exhaust filter for a marine engine A muffler-filter apparatus comprises a filter housing providing a flexible cylindrical wall enclosed at one end by a screen integrally joined peripherally with a distal end rim of the cylindrical wall, and a strap device for tightening a proximal end rim ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6215054 | Musical instrument support stand An apparatus for supporting a musical instrument during play comprises a hub pivotally engaging a plurality of horizontally disposed arms which extend radially outwardly from the hub. At least one of the arms is adjustable in length. A plurality of vertic... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6019021 | Finger actuated hand tool A hand tool provides a slender elongated shape having a pair of finger actuation plates, one of which drives an interior rod. The end of the tool is adapted with a fixed jaw and a movable jaw attached to the interior rod. With the tool held in the manner ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5913727 | Interactive movement and contact simulation game An interactive contact and simulation game apparatus in which a player and a three dimensional computer generated image interact in simulated physical contact. Alternately two players may interact through the apparatus of the invention. The game apparatus... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5791207 | Fastener feeder A fastener feeding apparatus provides an aperture for inserting fasteners into the interior of the apparatus so that the fastener lies on the longitudinal axis of the apparatus. A bit is then forced into contact with the fastener in order to engage it for... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5775570 | Food container adaptable for holding a drink cup A popcorn bucket type of food container is adapted for mounting a drink cup along one side. This is facilitated by providing score lines along which one side of the container may be folded concave inwardly while allowing one band of the folded-in side to ... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5765571 | Foundation for a hair dressing A hair dressing foundation to ease in the creation of a french twist hair style. The foundation comprises a small, flexible device, triangular in shape with the upper end of the device being concave in curvature. A plurality of tabs allows the user to sec... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5750072 | Sterilization by magnetic field stimulation of a mist or vapor A sterilization process is disclosed which utilizes an oscillating magnetic field to control the state of free radicals in a sterilizing media and which synergetically induces a molecular structural change in the microorganism, thereby increasing the vuln... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5733448 | Manually pressurized water filtering container Two chambers in a container are separated by an easily replaced filter. One of the chambers is capable of being compressed so as to pressurize a water volume in the chamber which is to be filtered. The water is therefore forced through the filter into the... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5731663 | Variable power control lamp adapter A variable power lamp control adapter is provided having a novel, different, and a lower cost construction method than that used in prior art lamp control devices. The circuit construction is achieved by utilization of the Surface Mount Technology discipl... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5724894 | Corner shelf unit A shelving unit particularly useful in the bath is perferably adapted for fitting in a corner of the wall such as above a bath tub or adjacent to a shower head. The unit has a first shelf mounted directly to the wall. A second, third, etc., shelves are mo... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5724130 | Technique for the measurement and calibration of angular position The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for the precision measurement and calibration of a body such as a precision rotary table. It consists of at least one, or preferably a polygon of mirrors placed on the body or around a circumference o... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5704723 | Soap dispensing device The present invention relates to a dispensing device for releasing a liquid active material such as soap or other active formulation in the form of a concentrate. The dispensing device includes a foam-like outer cover that encloses a pouch which has a mem... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5681040 | Game timer A game timer is constructed in a form resembling an eye with a movable eye lid. The lid is positionable to cover the eye and to uncover the eye in accordance with an objective of the game in the timing of events in the game. Because the eye is an icon of ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5671936 | Shock absorbing bicycle frame apparatus A shock absorbing bicycle frame apparatus includes a bicycle frame assembly having a seat tube, upper frame tube, lower frame tube and handle bar tube welded in a generally triangular construction. A shock absorber attachment means extends forwardly from ... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5667180 | Adaptable vehicle ashtray shelf bracket A shelf bracket designed to adapt a standard vehicle ashtray into an open receptacle for retaining items, such as beverage containers, in a way that resists both horizontal and vertical motion. The shelf bracket consists of a planar shelf positioned horiz... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5662153 | Semi-circular window shade A frame supports a fan-shaped pleated shade that is rotated from a folded open position to an unfolded closed position so that the shade covers a semi-circular window adjacent to the shade. Two pull-cords are attached to the shade to rotate it between its... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5663701 | Stomach debris collecting magnet An elongated magnetic assembly has an outer case enclosed by two end caps all of a non-magnetic, corrosion resistant and highly rigid structural material. The interior of the case provides a pair of magnets separated by an iron bearing spacer having conta... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5661354 | High torque DC electric motor with simultaneous battery charging system A DC electric motor system includes a rotor portion having a commutator and a coil winding mounted radially about a shaft, and a stator portion including two rows of spaced permanent magnets about either side of the rotor coil winding. Pick-up coils are m... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5647084 | Apparatus for cleaning exterior or hoses, pipes, etc. A device having walls encloses a space. The walls provide an inlet aperture in opposition to an outlet aperture for admitting and withdrawing items, such as garden apparatus and tools, which are to be cleaned in the device. The interior space provides bru... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5645214 | Combination envelope and greeting card A combination envelope and greeting card having a primary panel with ancillary top, bottom and side panels foldably attached to it in a way that allows the ancillary panels to be torn away from the primary panel as desired. Permanent and releasable adhesi... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5626366 | Book cover corner guard An improved corner guard that consisting of a guard body with an adhesive bottom surface layer, a pair of orthogonal fold lines designed to align with a pair of corner edges, a pair of fixed edge tab portions extending inwardly from the fold lines, and a ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5624263 | Dental foil compression device A dental foil compressing apparatus is constructed of two parts which engage to form a closed cavity. A viscous material is placed into the cavity so that engagement of the two parts causes a hydrostatic compressive force within the cavity to compress a f... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624096 | Book support apparatus A book support device having a supporting device with an approximately vertical and an approximately horizontal support surfaces and a mounting device having a downfacing rest edge that extends downwardly from the horizontal support surface. The rest edge... | 04/29/1997 |
