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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6092259 | Interior windshield cleaning system A cleaning system 10 for the interior surface of a vehicle windshield 100 wherein the system 10 comprises a wiper blade unit 11 adapted to be mounted adjacent the interior surface of a windshield and moved back and forth with respect thereto under the inf... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6059595 | Electrical connector with sliding contacts An electrical connector including a support member having a socket or opening to receive a contact member including facing and contacting male and female elements. At least one of the male and female elements comprises a head and integral corrugated resil... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6056119 | Inflatable packaging Inflatable packaging including a valve formed by a channel made between two flexible sheets extending at least partly inside the inflatable packaging and having a first opening communicating to outside of the packaging and a second opening communicating t... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6056178 | Auxiliary bin for a shopping cart An auxiliary shopping cart bin that is securable to the mesh bin of an existing shopping cart. The auxiliary bin includes a small collapsible bin having a very small open grid work for holding small toys, cosmetics, candy, etc., that would fall through th... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6057755 | Automotive carbon monoxide detection system A vehicle carbon monoxide detection system 10 including internal 20 and external 40 carbon monoxide sensors operatively associated with the vehicle cab 150 and connected to a computer 60 that will selectively activate one of the sensors 20, 40 in response... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6047950 | Throttle valve body with a tapered channel on one side of its axis and a tapered flap on the opposite side thereof A throttle valve body (1) including a flap (6) of which the side pivoting down or up on opening has a shoulder (17) on the flap surface facing upwards or downwards, respectively, defining a gradually widening cross-sectional area with the cylindrical (7) ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6048590 | Spiral Christmas tree construction A collapsible spiral Christmas tree construction 10 including a central support unit 11 for supporting a spiral display unit 13 including a spirally wound support member 40 having a plurality of contiguous spiral coils 41 and an adjustable tether unit 14 ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6047924 | Method of folding the blades of a main rotor of a rotary-wing aircraft, and apparatus for implementing the method Once the rotor of a rotary-wing aircraft is held stationary in an indicated position, the method comprises steps consisting in placing the collective pitch control stick in a first predefined position corresponding to a first inclination of the blades abo... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6042263 | Mixed phase ruff body flow diffuser A mechanical device that dynamically, through the change in velocity-caused sheer planes, effectively produces a more homogenized mixed phase flow stream downstream from a non-homogenized phase concentrated stream. The device is unique in that it does not... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6042482 | Collapsible ramp construction for handicapped bowlers A collapsible ramp construction 10 for physically challenged bowlers and including a contoured ramp unit 11 supported by a collapsible framework unit 12. The upper end of the ramp unit 11 is provided with a ball release unit 13 which includes a ball recei... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6039708 | Flexible cord collar harness device A collar harness device 10 to protect a user's neck and upper torso from frictional engagement with elongated flexible tubular items 100 such as pneumatic hoses and electrical cords wherein the device 10 includes a cape member 20 having an upper collar po... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6035531 | Method for manufacturing a variable-pitch composite blade for a helicopter rotor The method includes the following steps: producing a preform of the blade comprising a blade root section for connecting to a hub and an aerodynamically profiled main blade section, the preform including, in the blade root section, a pile of fabrics trans... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6035461 | Bathtub shower splash guard A bathtub shower accessory comprising a number of shield units, each securable to the tub and shower stall sidewalls in a manner to prevent water from exiting the shower area past the end edges of the shower curtain. The shield units are stackable one on ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6029633 | Passive fuel delivery module and suspension mechanism A passive fuel delivery module adapted for installation in fuel tanks of vehicles. The passive fuel delivery module maintains a minimum fuel reserve in a fuel reserve reservoir for the fuel pump and includes primary and secondary fuel filters for filterin... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6027139 | Ballast container for truck beds A ballast system comprising an I-beam shaped molded member having a hollow inner chamber accessible through a fill cap and drain plug and including a molded contoured bottom section molded to fit into the recesses formed into the upper surface of the ball... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6024464 | Umbrella support harness An umbrella assembly comprising a tubular structure having a telescoping umbrella slidably positionable down into a compartment formed within the tubular structure and sealable with a cap member. The tubular structure is attached to a plate that is provid... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6021691 | Manual override for power windows A window operating system for moving a vehicle window up and down that includes an electric drive motor having a gear coupled to a window movement mechanism through a magnetic clutch assembly wherein the drive gear includes a crank extending outwardly the... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6019313 | Installation for mounting an engine on a deck and for connecting its output shaft to at least one driven mechanism An installation for connecting the output shaft of the engine and the input shaft of the transmission box together including a transmission shaft having a certain amount of flexural flexibility and including splines at one of its ends. The splined end bei... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6017045 | Safety insert for truck steps A safety insert 10 for a generally U-shaped tubular step bar member 110 attached to a vehicle chassis 101 wherein the safety insert 10 comprises a support plate member 20 provided with a plurality of mounting apertures 30 which are dimensioned to receive ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6014835 | Trailer mounted flame cultivator having resiliently yieldable boom arm assembly A trailer mounted flame cultivator adapted to be towed by a small vehicle such as a garden tractor or an all-terrain-vehicle (ATV). The wheeled trailer supports a fuel tank and boom arms that carry torch assemblies at their distal ends. Control valves are... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6014996 | Control system for stump cutters An apparatus to maintain optimum engine speed and cutter wheel speed to maintain peak power output of the engine and peak flywheel effect of the stump cutter wheel and method for maintaining optimum engine speed. The stump cutter has a rotating cutting wh... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6015953 | Tension clamp for stranded conductor An end of a conductor having a stranded conductor layer wound around a tension member made of resin-reinforced carbon fiber is cut back to expose the end of the tension member. The exposed end of the tension member is inserted into a metal fitting having ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6012168 | Privacy accessory for use with hospital gowns A privacy accessory 10 to be worn underneath a conventional hospital gown 100 having a rear opening 101 which normally exposes the buttocks area of a patient. The privacy accessory 10 includes a cover member 20 dimensioned to cover the buttocks area of th... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6012542 | Bass amplifying system for radios A bass amplifying system (10) for radios (100) having mounted speakers; wherein, the system (10) comprises a combined enclosure and support unit (11) including a cover member (30) pivotally associated with a base member (20) having an elevated support pla... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6012778 | Inflatable seat back An inflatable seat back associated with a horizontal base and including an expandable pocket with a movable seat back panel. The seat back panel is movable between a lowered position parallel to the base and a raised position perpendicular to the base. An... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6013869 | Musical instrument holder A musical instrument holder 10 for supportingly receiving a selected one of a class of woodwind instruments 100 wherein the holder 10 includes a base member 20 provided with inner 25 and outer 26 peripheral recesses for supportingly one group of wide-mout... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6010192 | Travel pillow A travel pillow having a channel formed into a pillow member having a slope adapted for contoured support of the head and neck of the user and a rubber backed flap extending from the lower side edge thereof that extends downwardly past the back and should... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6010241 | Watch This invention is directed to a watch which includes a rotating bezel with a ring-shaped part projecting from its lower surface and with a serrated edge at the end. This ring-shaped part is fitted into an indentation in the rim and its toothed part meshes... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6010381 | Inflatable towable vehicle An inflatable towable vehicle including an inflatable bladder having an open cockpit. A windshield is disposed at the front and along the lateral sides of the cockpit to provide passenger protection from the wind, water, or snow. The windshield is formed ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6010035 | Dispenser for particulate material An improved granulator-dispenser apparatus including: an evaporator having a hollow, semicylindrical shell with a casing for an expanding refrigerating gas; a rear bracket fastened to the casing for housing a motor having a spin axle coupled to a transmis... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6007067 | Multi-operational expansion gasket A multi-operational inflatable packer, particularly for use in oil and gas wells, comprises an outer rubber layer (5), at least two cord layers (6, 7) internal to the outer rubber layer (5), and an inner rubber layer (8); the cord layers comprise yarn of ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6006781 | Fuel pressure regulator A fuel pressure regulator wherein the diaphragm is eliminated from the crimp securing the first and second portions of the regulator housing together, thus minimizing the strain on the diaphragm thereby extending the life of the diaphragm and the pressure... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6003888 | Pontoon boat center lift trailer axle assembly A torsion axle for a trailer for transporting a load such as a pontoon boat. The torsion axle assembly is part of a wheel unit for maintaining stability for the trailer during transport. The torsion axle is assembled to have two pairs of resilient element... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6003631 | Wall supported scaffolding device A wall supported scaffolding device (10) for suspension and attachment to the upper portion of a wall panel (100) wherein the device (10) includes an inverted T-shaped vertical support member (20) provided with a plurality of generally C-shaped brackets (... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5996783 | Cigar-cigarette carrying case A carrying case 10 for tobacco products including a housing unit 11, a liner unit 12, and a latch unit 13. The housing unit 11 comprises a housing member 20 having two housing segments 21, 22 provided with central recesses 24 which define a central housin... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5996427 | Liquid sample storage device A liquid sample storage device which utilizes a liner-holder with a liner which may be disposed of after use, thereby eliminating contamination problems associated with reusable bottles. The liner-holder is a hollow, wedge shaped container with an upwardl... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5996175 | Adjustable vacuum handle construction An adjustable vacuum handle construction 10 including a collar member 20 dimensioned to fit over and be secured to the rearwardly angled generally straight tubular hand grip portion 102 of a conventional vacuum handle 101. A handle member 30 is pivotally ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5998608 | Method of manufacturing an aldose or an aldose derivative The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an aldose or an aldose derivative, with n carbon atoms, characterised by the fact than an aqueous solution of a salt of acid derivative of monosaccharide with n+2 carbon atoms containing at least one �... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5987919 | Mourning ring construction A ring construction 10 for providing a visual indication that the wearer is mourning or otherwise honoring the memory of a deceased loved one. The ring construction 10 includes a generally C-shaped ring body member 20 provided with a slidable sleeve membe... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5988021 | Shingle removing apparatus A shingle removing apparatus 10 including an elongated handle member 20 connected on one end 21 to source of compressed gas 100 and provided with a trigger mechanism 22, wherein the other end 23 of the handle member 20 is provided with a framework element... | 11/23/1999 |
