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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5373165 | Guide for hand held optical scanner A guide for mounting on an optical scanner, said guide including a guide framework provided with a laterally extending guide arm having a straight edge bearing surface which cooperates with a bearing surface on the scanner housing whereby the scanner can ... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5354090 | Collapsible portable trailer for all terrain vehicles A trailer having a fixed framework and a telescoping framework engaging the fixed framework for shortening or lengthening of the trailer; a flexible floor foldable for use in either mode; a hitch assembly which permits ninety degree upwardly pivot of the ... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5339553 | Self-removing cover for percussion type firearms A self-removing cover guard for muzzle leading firearms of the type having a nipple for receiving a percussion cap. The cover guard includes a plate or cup secured to the breech or drum of the firearm by the nipple; a spring loaded hinge connected at one ... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5325817 | Animal training apparatus Animal training apparatus particularly useful in the training of cutting horses to cut a cow or calf from a herd. The apparatus includes a pneumatic tube, preferably annular, mounted at a selected height above the ground by support members. The tube is pr... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5323559 | Collapsible plant support A plant support for vegetables, flowers, and fruit, including a plurality of vertical rods, laterally spaced and linked together by a plurality of horizontal rings constructed of a multiplicity of horizontal rods to define a plant enclosure having numerou... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5265513 | Sound enhancing insert for stringed instruments A sound enhancing insert for stringed instruments in general and for guitars, in particular. The insert is readily mountable between the string supporting bridge saddle and the string tie-down members without repair, alteration of, or replacement of instr... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5248417 | Double flow-through filtration apparatus Double flow-through filtration apparatus requiring the bulk of the water to be treated to twice flow through filtering media contained within a filter housing. The housing includes an inlet port for receiving water from a source; a combination port for wa... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5234018 | Sewer check valve and cleanout apparatus Sewer check valve and cleanout apparatus including a valve body, substantially inverted-T in shape, said valve body provided with a horizontal conduit and an upright external riser; an internal riser receivable within the external riser; and a flapper. Th... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5232590 | Water filtration apparatus Water filtration apparatus with an internal by-pass for conducting water from a water source to a storage tank and from the storage tank through filter media to a tap. The apparatus includes a filter housing with an inlet port, and outlet port, and a comb... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5167050 | Bundling device A device for bundling objects such as cords, cables, wire, and hose comprising an elongated flexible strap having one side hook-loop material and having on the opposing side, for engagement therewith, complementary hook-loop material; having one one end o... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5161913 | Method and apparatus for migratory fish passage to the sea A method and apparatus for passing migratory fish by dams to the sea. The method includes the creation of a water flow within a main conduit and in one or more collection conduits flowing into the main conduit from spawning areas; lighting the interior of... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5148152 | Foot pedal control mechanism for computers A foot pedal mechanism for controlling input to a computer. The mechanism is particularly useful in computer video simulation programs. The mechanism offers realistic foot pedal action for rudder control, braking, speed control, or the like. The mechanism... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5147531 | Salt level monitoring device for water softeners A salt level monitoring device for water softeners including a weight for placement upon the salt mass; a drop line connected to the weight at one end and a sensor at the opposing, upper end; and a support member for supporting the sensor and drop line ov... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5107726 | Chain saw sharpener A chain saw sharpener including a base plate; a clamp affixed to the base plate for holding the bar of a chain saw in vertical orientation; a tubular guide member affixable on the base plate at a selected angle relative to the clamp and hence the chain sa... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5097615 | Muzzle loading device for muzzle loading firearms A device for loading black powder, a projectile, and optional components into the muzzle of a muzzle loading firearm. The device includes an elongated tubular cartridge for holding the components to be loaded; a cartridge receiving housing for placement o... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5092303 | In-line fuel preconditioner A fuel preconditioner for catalytic cracking of long-chain liquid hydrocarbons, and particularly gasoline, for internal combustion engines. A tubular housing, in-line with the fuel pump and carburetor or fuel injection system, contains a platinum catalyst... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5074488 | Aircraft engine deactivation apparatus Aircraft engine deactivation apparatus for stopping an aircraft engine while the aircraft is on the ground. The apparatus is for safety purposes and is used to prevent a detected object from coming into contact with an engine driven propeller or a jet pro... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5074273 | Carburetor and fuel preconditioner An improved carburetor and fuel preconditioner for internal combustion engines comprising a first air conduit; a bubble chamber receiving air from said conduit and for bubbling the air through a fuel; a vapor chamber for receiving the air-fuel mixture; ca... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5052074 | Magnetic pick up device for vacuum cleaner A magnetic pick up device for a vacuum cleaner, including a first elongated strip of magnetized material affixed to and along the front lower face of a vacuum cleaner housing and a second elongated strip of magnetized material magnetically held in place b... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5046978 | Float tube with adjustable sling seat A float tube device with adjustable sling seat, the float tube device having a buoyant annular tubular member; a flexible fabric cover encasing the tubular member; a laterally extending band of flexible material, extending across a central opening of the ... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5033215 | Calendar apparatus Calendar apparatus for displaying a favorite picture, photograph, or other graphic work, in conjunction with a calendar. A rectangular backing member holds pictures, or the like, of varying size and a pair of spaced friction slide members permit the pictu... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5012567 | Impact tool An impact tool having an elongated shank provided at a first end with a first impact member having a substantially perpendicular face plate laterally offset from the shank and provided at the second end with a second impact member, also having a substanti... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5001828 | Apparatus for removing coil wire from a stator Apparatus and method for removing coil wire from a stator. The apparatus includes a stator support for holding the stator in a fixed position relative to a wire remover. The remover includes a push rod, of substantially the same shape as a stator slot, in... | 03/26/1991 |
| 5000176 | Therapeutic wrap A therapeutic wrap for holding a heat transference device, such as an ice pack or a hot pack, in contact with the human body. The wrap includes a first elongated flap, upon which the pack is placed, and three additional flaps, foldable over the pack, to d... | 03/19/1991 |
| 5000100 | Pellet fuel combustion assembly A pellet fuel combustion assembly including a fuel container, an auger for transferring pellet fuel to a burnpot, a top-opening burnpot for receiving the fuel, and an igniter. The burnpot is preferably constructed of insulative ceramic and includes a base... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4997135 | Grinding apparatus Grinding apparatus of the pivotal tub type with means for conveying ground material, said apparatus including a wheel mounted chassis; a tub, mounted on the chassis for receiving material to be ground, said tub provided with a rotatable side wall and a no... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4977843 | Sail tensioning apparatus Self locking apparatus for quick and convenient tensioning of the luff of a sail of a sailboard. In a first embodiment, the tack of the sail is attached to the mastbase close to the hull of the sailboard and the head of the sail is attached to the apparat... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4949970 | Golf practice putting device A golf practice putting device including a rotatable disc; a tray mounted upon the disc, and a mat placeable on the tray and extending onto a support surface to provide a playing surface for practice putts. The disc includes a ball receiving cup having a ... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4944286 | Immersible water heater An immersible water heater for burning solid fuel to heat water contained within hot tubs, tanks, and the like. The heater includes a vertically oriented combined air-fuel intake tube by which the fuel is gravity fed through an unobstructed opening at its... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4938377 | Device for preserving aroma and flavor of potable liquid including a buoyant lid A device for preserving aroma and fresh flavor of potable liquids and of coffee, in particular. The device comprises a vessel for holding the coffee; a buoyant lid receivable within the vessel for floating upon the coffee; and a lid retainer, with pouring... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4924573 | Pruner with power driven extension An improved pruner having a housing assembly provided with telescoping sections, a telescoping drive shaft assembly contained within the housing, a cutting head at one of the drive shaft assembly, and a power source at the other end and further including,... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4919344 | Grinding mill apparatus Grinding mill apparatus for grinding biomass, said apparatus including a substantially box-like steel housing having a top inlet and a bottom outlet; a plurality of anvils pivotally engaging the housing and held in a fixed position by shear pins; a rotor ... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4917567 | Log yarder A log yarder including a support vehicle; a horizontally rotatable framework mounted on the vehicle; one or more booms mounted on the framework; an elongated heeling rack mounted on the most terminal boom; a slack kicker for skidding logs to the yarder; a... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4915517 | Print head A print head for the print wire impact type dot matrix printer, including means for producing a gas flow into a sealed print head housing and through tubular linear bearings of an end guide to prevent migration of ribbon ink into the bearings and the hous... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4912949 | Lock clamp A lock clamp for locking a camper shell to a pickup box, said lock clamp having a substantially C-shaped clamp with a clamp screw for clamping the sill of a camper to the side rail of the pickup box and a lock, preferably of the tumbler type, said lock be... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4890559 | Steering wheel table A table device mountable upon a steering wheel, said device including a box-like structure provided with a bottom opening for placement over and reception of a steering wheel; a table pivotally engaging the box-like structure; a pair of laterally disposed... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4870771 | Revolver holder A revolver holder for revolvers of the type having a cylinder retention pin which includes a spring biased keeper. The holder includes a plate member defining a recess for placement of the cylinder; a first stud operable to engage the back of the hammer; ... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4867030 | Bridge for stringed instruments A bridge for stringed instruments including a base member and a saddle member affixed thereto. The saddle is constructed of two or more adjacent, discrete, and homogeneous units of differing material, each of which are in contact with selected strings of ... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4854461 | Storage box A storage box, particularly adapted for seed storage and handling, having folded corners and sides tapered from bottom to top. The box is provided with a base member having slots engageable by the tines of a fork lift and a horizontal top stacking flange ... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4848310 | Window mountable heating device A heating device for mounting in a window opening, particularly useful for vehicles, camper shells, and other enclosures, which includes a mounting plate; air intake and exhaust tubes, a burner contained within a sealed housing, an external fuel source, a... | 07/18/1989 |
