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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband
A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7161329 | Generator controlling system The operation of a generator and the loads placed on the generator are controlled in response to measuring the loads and generator operating parameters and controllably altering the operating conditions in response to comparison of the measurements to respective set... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156133 | Liquid replenishment system Apparatus is provided for controllably delivering liquid, preferably foam producing liquid, from a remote supply tank to a holding tank for replenishment of liquid in the holding tank. The apparatus utilizes a pressurized air source of a vehicle to supply the energy... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7112022 | Restraining apparatus Apparatus is provided for restraining an individual in the cargo area of a vehicle. Such restraints can be utilized to protect medical technicians in ambulances, fire rescue trucks and other emergency vehicles. The apparatus is constructed so that the user can contr... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7055546 | Fluid intake pressure regulating system A fluid intake pressure regulating system of this invention maintains the pressure of fluid entering a pump below a preselected level for avoiding undesirably high fluid discharge pressure exiting the pump. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040868 | Pumping system for controlling pumping speed during discharge pressure fluctuations The pressure downstream of a pump is measured and the speeds of the engine and pump are controlled in response to pressure changes downstream of the pump by a controlling element overriding a governor of the engine. The speed of the engine and the pump are connected... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6899423 | Holding apparatus for eye glasses A holding apparatus for eye glasses which have magnets connected to the left and right edges thereof. The holding apparatus has a flexible retaining member for positioning about a users neck. A holding member magnet is connected to each end of the retaining member v... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6877499 | Throwing apparatus An apparatus for throwing an object is mechanically operated and utilizes spring tension to throw an object from a tube which is connected to the spring. The apparatus comprises a base, a frame, apparatus utilized for maintaining the frame at an operating position, ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6808151 | Protecting apparatus for use with telescoping support member A telescopically moveable support member has a work element connected to a first end thereof. A rail and slotted collar arrangement is associated with the support member and bumpers are connected to the work element to prevent damage to both the work element and veh... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6772732 | Manual throttling apparatus A manual throttling system for electronically controlling the speed (RPM) of an engine from a remote location relative to the primary engine controls. The engine controlling signals are responsive to rotational speed and direction of rotation of a manual control kno... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6676041 | Decontamination apparatus The apparatus of this invention has a handle connected to first and second spaced apart spray tubes which are rotatable for passing fluid sprays toward one another or in a common direction outwardly from the apparatus. The handle is connectable to a press... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6599246 | Apparatus and method for substantially stationary transducer therapeutic ultrasound treatment An apparatus and method for therapeutic ultrasound treatment using a plurality of spaced apart piezoelectric crystals sequentially activated for a preselected time, thereby allowing the transducer containing the piezoelectric crystals to be used substanti... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6517255 | Plastic optical fiber connector A connector is provided which has a ferrule forcibly, intimately connected to a plastic optical fiber by forcibly deforming the ferrule into intimate contact with the plastic optical fiber over a preselected length. The fiber and ferrule are free of adhes... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6399920 | Hearing aid drying apparatus An apparatus for removing moisture from a hearing aid by positioning the hearing aid in a chamber of preselected volume and passing heated air over the hearing aid and maintaining the first chamber within a preselected temperature range.... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6241629 | Baseball and softball training apparatus and method A hand held mechanical apparatus for propelling a ball toward a person so that the person can gain experience in hitting and fielding, the apparatus has a tube for holding the ball and a spring for generating the energy to propel the ball from the tube.... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6095459 | Method and apparatus for countering asymmetrical aerodynamic process subjected onto multi engine aircraft A method and apparatus is provided for countering asymmetrical aerodynamic forces subjected onto an aircraft. Asymmetrical forces are counteracted by this invention automatically by selectively actuating force inducing elements in response detection of on... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6093119 | Football training and evaluation apparatus A football training and evaluation apparatus has a frame, a contacting element, and a force transferring member connected to the frame and the contacting element. A measuring-signaling element is connected to the force transferring member and is adapted t... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6085570 | Powered, portable, metal bending apparatus A powered, portable, metal bending apparatus has first and second end plates on opposed sides of a carrying element that is moveable along guiding members. A second surface of the first guiding member and the first surface of the carrying element have opp... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5992096 | Controllable pet access system A controllable animal access system connectable to the door of a building which has an opening covered by a pivotally moveable animal door. The animal access system has a motion detector associated with a reader which detects an encoded pet tag worn by a ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5967562 | Manufacturer's indicator and method for color coordination and style A labeling apparatus connectable to an item for designating a manufacturer's preferred style of an item, the item's color family and the manufacturer's suggested color contrasting intensity for matching of second items relative to said preferred style. De... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5522358 | Fluid controlling system for an engine A fluid system of an engine which has an outwardly opening engine valve controls fluid delivery and removal from first and second cylinders for controlling the position of the engine valve and injection of fuel responsive to the position of the engine pis... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5507261 | Four cycle engine with two cycle compression braking system An on/off compression braking system is provided which when actuated controllably opens one inlet valve and one outlet valve in response to the actuation of the injector unit rocker arm and deactivates the exhaust valve rocker arm. This braking system the... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5495838 | Compression braking system A compression braking system is provided which controllably opens one inlet valve and one outlet valve in response to the actuation of the injector unit rocker arm. This braking system thereby is useful on four cycle engines and is of a construction which... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5491619 | Vibration and shock isolated headlight mounting system A headlight of a working machine which is exposed to heavy impact shocks, vibrations, and heat build up has a heat conducting metal element in heat conducting contact with the headlight bulb. The heat conducting metal element is isolated from shock loads ... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5484248 | Endless track transporter for semi-trailers An endless track transporter is provided moving the semi-trailer of an on-highway wheeled tractor-trailer over terrain where it is desirable to exert low ground pressure. The transporter has a gate system which is controllably moveable for clearing the la... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5484226 | Controlling apparatus for asphalt pavers The invention is directed to automated controls of an asphalt paver wherein the speed of the conveyor is automatically controlled at a rate proportional and responsive to the speed of the auger and the conveyer is free from having a material sensor and sp... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5473829 | Earthworking machine cutting element having carbide insert and method for forming the cutting element A carbide insert having fracture orienting grooves and a method for forming a cutting element for an earthworking machine. The carbide insert is placed in a groove formed on the cutting edge of the cutting element and there maintained by deforming walls o... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5452839 | Stud gun positioning apparatus An electric stud gun positioning apparatus is attachable to a collar of a stud gun and has making parts for aligning and orienting the stud relative to a part on which the stud is to be welded.... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5417142 | Hydraulic amplifier A system for hydraulically amplifying the deflection of a deflectable, resilient member into a greater displacement of a subject member. The system includes a deflectable resilient member, a fluid filled space in the pathway of and into which the deflecta... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5404716 | Internally insulated gas manifold A manifold of an engine has a liner, a housing and an insulating element covering and extending about the liner between the liner and the housing. The external surface of the housing is free of insulating elements. The insulating element is quilted and ha... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5397198 | Vibratory compactor having vibrationally tuned frame A vibratory compacting machine has a supplemental member resiliently mounted on the frame of the compacting machine. The supplemental member has a resonant frequency that is substantially equal to the operating frequency of the vibratory compactor and eff... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5397199 | Screed assembly for an asphalt paving machine A screed assembly has a screed plate that is formed of a material having a thermal conductivity of less than about 25 W/mK, and a thermal barrier material having a thermal conductivity of less than about 0.5 W/mK that substantially covers an upper surface... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5392749 | Hydraulically-actuated fuel injector system having separate internal actuating fluid and fuel passages An improved arrangement of a hydraulically-actuated injector fuel system is disclosed for an engine having an engine member such as a cylinder head. The system comprises a hydraulically-actuated injector positioned in a injector bore defined in the cylind... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5392811 | High pressure fuel system valve A fuel system valve has a metal valve seat and a metal valve body. The metal valve body has a chamber which contains material which is moveable through the chamber in response to deceleration of the valve body. The forces of the material within the chambe... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5388556 | Internal combustion engine having flexible block and flexible oil pan A high horsepower internal combustion engine has an elongated block that is flexible during engine operation and an oil pan having sidewalls and is connectable to the block and flexible therewith. The oil pan has a plurality of baffles that are positioned... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5385132 | Engine fluid system A fluid system of an internal combustion engine has controls and a separate radiator for maintaining the temperature of incoming engine combustion air at optimum conditions.... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5365773 | Engine blowby measuring apparatus An apparatus for measuring gaseous blowby a piston of an operating internal combustion engine. The apparatus have a heating and filtering system which function to increase the accuracy of the resultant measurements. The orientation of the conduit, flow me... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5347809 | Apparatus and method for removing particulate from an exhaust gas filter An apparatus and method are provided for cleaning exhaust particulate from a contaminated vehicle exhaust gas filter. Regeneration gases, oxygen content, and input heat are controlled in order to efficiently control the heat of regeneration.... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5325733 | Work vehicle implement lever lock A work machine control assembly has a plurality of actuating levers each associated with a respective actuating element for controlling respective movements of a work implement of the work machine, for example an excavator. The control assembly of this in... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5277222 | Pressure actuatable valve assembly A bistable pneumatic valve assembly has a valve containing a flange and is adapted to be associated with a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. A control outlet opening of the valve assembly housing is opened for responsively causing the v... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5237978 | Apparatus for multi-fuel system of an engine An apparatus for a multi-fuel system has a recirculation conduit passing excess fuel back to a mixing chamber where it is mixed with incoming fuel and thereby preventing abrupt fuel composition changes associated with switching from one fuel to another.... | 08/24/1993 |
