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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| 5574290 | Superconducting quantum interference device The SQUID device consists of a loop of superconducting film material applied to the face of a substrate, the loop having a first width. A Josephson Junction is formed in the loop of the superconducting film material by pads of superconducting film materia... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5564159 | Closed-loop multistage system for cleaning printed circuit boards The closed-loop multistage printed circuit board cleaning system applies a generous flow of water to rinse printed circuit boards previously cleaned in a wash section, the water then being recirculated through a purification system and reused to clean the... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5558874 | Multi-compartment applicator for packaging, reconstituting and applying a dehydrated multi-constituent medication A compact single use applicator is disclosed having a dry medication (e.g, a dehydrated or lyophilized astringent disinfectant that is adapted to treat ache and has been reduced to a powder) stored in a flexible mixing chamber. Liquid diluents are stored ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5551182 | Bore light The bore light includes a conductive shell that holds a battery and receives at one end a light bulb and at the other end a cap. The cap has a shaft which, upon being screwed into the cap, will press the battery against the bulb, thereby to cause the fila... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5536253 | Pre-filled safety syringe having a retractable needle The syringe of the present invention is ideally supplied to the user in a pre-filled state, with the piston stem protruding from the syringe body and with the cannula covered with a protective cover. Once the disposable safety syringe of the present inven... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5531805 | Smelting ferrous materials Finely divided ferruginous material is intimately mixed with finely divided carbonaceous material and agglomerated and formed into pellets typically of a few cubic centimeters volume to form a feedstock for a smelting operation. The carbonaceous material ... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5529271 | Reversible mount for a telephone A bracket mounting system encompasses both an apparatus and method enabling the mounting of a portable cellular phone in a manner which provides safety and utility to the user. The bracket system includes a bracket support which is attached to a vehicle d... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5527074 | Fire protection door lock having a heat sensitive safety device Disclosed is a door lock for locking a double-swinging type fire protection door. The door lock has a safety device controlled by a melting heat sensitive element to lock the spring bolt of the lock bolt in the locked position when the ambient temperature... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5519912 | Hairbrush having means to collect trapped strands of hair for removal from the bristles Hairbrushes are disclosed having an array of bristles for grooming either humans or animals. Loose strands of hair that become trapped among the bristles during the brushing strokes are collected and relocated for quick and easy removal from the brush. Th... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5518132 | Receptacle having protective flaps Disclosed is a receptacle having protective flaps that can prevent inadvertent insertion of alien objects into the slots of the receptacle. The receptacle having protective flaps can be made without the use of a separating plate as in the prior art so tha... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5507730 | One-piece glass prefilled syringe system A one-piece disposable syringe system is disclosed including a conventional syringe having a glass barrel that is prefilled with a measured dose of pharmaceutical and a syringe support and disposal jacket that is adapted to hold the syringe in an injectio... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5497885 | Lap tray for carrying food A lap tray is disclosed for carrying food such as that available from a take-out or fast food restaurant. The lap tray has particular application for use by an individual wishing to consume the food carried on the tray while riding as a passenger in a mot... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5490818 | Exercise device which simulates climbing a ladder An exercise device for use at home or in a gym by which a user can simulate climbing a ladder. First and second carriage tubes are slidable axially and reciprocally over respective first and second carriage guide rails that extend in spaced, parallel alig... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5490736 | Stylus applicator for a rehydrated multi-constituent medication A compact, single-use stylus applicator is disclosed having a dry medication (e.g. a dehydrated topical astringent disinfectant that is adapted to treat acne and has been reduced to crystalline form by lyophilization) stored in a first chamber. A liquid d... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5484360 | Continuous rope climb exerciser The exercise device provides a continuous loop of rope which is slowly fed downwardly from the greater extent of a davit-like housing, and through an open space in which the climber will perform the climbing exercise. The rope then continues through a fri... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5480078 | Golf bag cart detachable accessory carrier A golf bag and accessory carrier encompasses both an apparatus and method which serves the utility of a golfer both in carrying his golf bag, carrying his accessories, providing a water resistant carrying compartment, a basket type storage area, a self ri... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5473518 | Removable flashing light housing for an athletic shoe A flashing light housing that is adapted to be removably attached to the rear (i.e. heel) of any shoe, such as, for example, a sneaker, sport shoe, training shoe, or the like, without requiring factory alterations to the shoe. A manually accessible light ... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5466194 | Jockey wheel assembly The jockey wheel, intended to be incorporated in the derailleur of a bicycle, permits limited lateral sliding movement of its outer ring gear relative to a central bushing, but requires a rolling bearing between the outer ring gear and the central bushing... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5463304 | Life extending circuit for storage batteries A low cost, relatively inexpensive and highly reliable tuned resonant circuit and method for prolonging the life of storage batteries of the type that contain a liquid electrolyte and are exposed to extensive periods of non-use. The resonant circuit is po... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5461552 | Adjustable beam flashlight A miniature, adjustable beam flashlight having a switch control nut that is rotatable in first and opposite directions around the body of the flashlight for controlling a switch assembly in order to energize a lightbulb and adjust the light beam produced ... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5457643 | Pocket electronic data retrieval device allowing access to compressed data on a memory chip with unique interchangeable chip carrier A compact electronic data retrieval device allowing access to compressed data stored on interchangeable ROM chips. The chips which can contain directories, manuals or other materials that may be available for convenient access. The chips which are not eas... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5454305 | Human powered can flattening machine The can crusher herein is a pedal, and optionally arm powered, safe, can folding crusher which is vertically hopper fed. An optional flywheel stores mechanical energy during periods of non-maximum power demand to enable the crushing process to proceed wit... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5448816 | Tool and method for removing high heel tips This tool simply and easily removes the tip of a high heel shoe using a grasping tool which is engagable with a bracket. The bracket supports the shoe and, in particular, the heel in a snug, protected position. The support area of the bracket is shaped an... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5446993 | Watering system for plants A watering system which permits the convenient watering of potted plants and trees, in particular, evergreen trees, i.e. Christmas trees, in tree stands. The watering system is a tubular device having one end enlarged to form a funnel-like receptacle to r... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5443010 | Muzzle loading rifle projectile The muzzle loading rifle projectile has a cylindrical body, a hemispherically shaped nose and a hemispherically shaped depression in its base. The cylindrical body includes a band of diamond knurling or grooves and, adjacent the base end, a smooth band of... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5442512 | Modular portable computer work station selectively powered by either an internal battery, an internal battery charger, or an external DC input A versatile, compact portable work station includes a computer, a printer, and other peripherals, including but not limited to a digital camera, an optical scanner, a cellular telephone, a modem, and the like, that are efficiently interconnected with one ... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5435882 | Direct drive applicator for foil printing The direct drive applicator for foil printing of the present invention discloses a light weight, portable, device advantageous in performing foil printing and laminating which is about the size of a type writer, and contains separate speed and temperature... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5435282 | Nebulizer A hand-held inhalation responsive nebuliser by which a nebulised air stream is created for quick and efficient delivery of a fluid medication to the respiratory tract of a patient through the deep lung. The nebuliser includes a normally open electrical sw... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5421575 | Ball game toy A ball game toy having top and bottom end caps and a cylindrical body extending therebetween. A control rod extends longitudinally through the body and outwardly of the top and bottom end caps to permit the toy to be manually manipulated by a user to corr... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5419665 | Non-metallic nut ring A one-piece non-metallic nut ring for surrounding and supporting an electrical connector attached to a bulkhead or other flat panel. The nut ring includes a planar backplate and threaded nuts extending outwardly therefrom. The backplate and nuts are coext... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5412972 | Method of making a gasket The gasket and method of the present invention can be used for creating thinner surfaces on structures, including gaskets, without necessarily damaging such structures during formation, and without the need to resort to the undesirable practice of chemica... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5411455 | User propelled treadmill A relatively low cost, lightweight user propelled treadmill that provides the user with a full body workout. The treadmill includes a housing which supports a tread for rotation around front and rear rotatable drums. Extending upwardly from the housing ar... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5411017 | Twin collar protective enclosure A compact and easy-to-use protective enclosure having normally open opposite ends and an identical elastic collar surrounding each end. The enclosure is sized to extend between the head and neck of the wearer and provide a self-contained supply of air fro... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5408740 | Firewall feed-through connector for emergency service The firewall feed-through adapter of the present invention, and method for making, is an assembly utilizing an aluminum oxide insulator which is specially machined to interfit with the outer insulation of the conductors. The firewall shell is specially de... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5406961 | Monitoring device and method for detection of premature labor A pessary senses the dilation and effacement of the cervix of patients at risk for premature labor by sensing changes in the energy levels transmitted through the cervical tissue. In one embodiment, light is utilized to periodically illuminate tissues adj... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5404217 | Laser liquid flow cell manifold system and method for assembly The flow cell system and method of the present invention for constructing and operating a light scattering test stand enables close reproducible tolerances to be achieved and automatically ensures the mutual alignment of the structures utilized to maintai... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5403152 | Stacking arrangement for air movers An air mover which allows for both side-by-side and coaxial stacking. An air mover is essentially composed of substantially a cylindrical fan or motor housing with an air exhaust nozzle extending tangentially therefrom. The side-by-side stacking arrangeme... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5402988 | Portable fence The present portable fence is durable, lightweight and easily transported, erected and dismantled. In use, it will collapse upon impact, due to a break away, in the first embodiment, a joint between the fence post and its supporting leg, and in the second... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5402928 | Method of making flute tube A fluted tube, defined by a multiplicity of parallel flutes extending over the length of the tube, is constructed by providing a flat portion of sheet metal, forming a series of undulations in one portion to form a corrugated section which is allowed to a... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5402761 | Engine timing plate An engine timing plate for cooperating with an engine driven timing wheel and an inductive sensor is provided. An arcuate plate is formed to fit internally within an ignition system housing. The plate includes at least two separate slots positioned on an ... | 04/04/1995 |
