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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5423341 | Unitized foldable tent frame A method for raising, by an individual, a unitized foldable tent framework which has a perimetric interconnection of roof members that is formed to permit expansion and contraction of separation between lower ends of adjacent roof members, the perimetric ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5415866 | Topical drug delivery system A drug delivery system for the topical administration of medication which utilizes a viscoelastic gel pad having a liquid fraction, wherein the medication is incorporated within the liquid fraction, the viscoelastic gel pad being partially encapsulated be... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5376135 | Adjustable hydraulic damper An adjustable hydraulic damper involves a piston member operating within a hydraulic cylinder where the hydraulic cylinder wall is adjustably deformed to vary the annular space between a piston head and the inside cylinder wall through which hydraulic flu... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5361794 | Unitized foldable tent frame A unitized foldable tent framework includes a plurality of elongated roof members pivotally connected at their upper ends to a central hub and at their lower ends to elongated wall members. Perimetric interconnection of the roof members, in the form of a ... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5330452 | Topical medicating device A topical medicating device includes a transparent viscoelastic gel pad having one or more pharmacologically-active substances incorporated therein; a sheet of transparent, impermeable, and elastic material providing an occlusive layer adjacent to the upp... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5288945 | Electric outlet safety plate An electric outlet safety plate incorporates sliding cover elements which, in various positions, cover the electric outlet when not in use, open for insertion of an electric plug, and grasp the plug to prevent removal. A plate member includes a groove ext... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5267744 | Stroller wheel assembly for bicycle trailer A stroller wheel assembly is mounted on a bicycle trailer tongue to permit operation as either a trailer or a separate three-wheel stroller. A clamping member, attached to the tongue of the trailer, includes a boss which extends transversely outward. A ma... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5266069 | Flotation barbell for water exercise A flotation barbell for water exercise which includes an elongated handle member to which are attached two identical homogenous buoyant triangular end sections, shaped in the form of a triangular prism having two triangular ends and three rectangular side... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5228711 | Tray assembly for wheel chairs A tray assembly for wheel chairs incorporates a pair of trays, capable of relative planar movement, which are rotatingly mounted upon a horizontal support member which is, in turn, rotatable about the vertical axis of a vertical support member mounted upo... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5222640 | Spare tire mount for pickup trucks A spare tire mount for pickup trucks having a sidewall with an inner surface and an upper ledge which extends inward, turns downward as a flange, and then turns outward as a lip. A support member engages the outward facing lip of the sidewall with a horiz... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5205543 | Chain linking device A chain linking device utilizes a rod of steel round stock, wherein one end of the rod is bent to form a hook while the remaining straight section is threaded. A sleeve and pin member includes a sleeve, with an inner diameter slightly larger than the roun... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5199331 | Drain plug remover A drain plug remover for vehicle engine oil pans includes a drain plug holding socket, a shield member and a handle. The socket, made of a resilient material, is formed having an open end which is slightly smaller than the head of the drain plug and inclu... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5197739 | Golf training device A golf training device provides a stepped surface upon which the golfer places his rear foot and a wand which extends in proximity to the rear hip. The golf training device inlcudes a base member which is placed upon the floor or ground. The upper surface... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5181914 | Medicating device for nails and adjacent tissue A medicating device for human nails and adjacent tissue which, in the preferred embodiment, includes a transparent viscoelastic gel pad having one or more pharmacologically-active substances incorporated therein; a sheet of transparent, impermeable, and e... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5180182 | Trailer hitch alignment device The trailer hitch alignment device includes a base member upon which a convex mirror is fixed. Two side members are hingedly attached to opposing edges of the base member so as to fold in sequence across the mirror in the closed position or to expose the ... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5172526 | Shelter A shelter is formed of readily portable components. Wall members are attached by ear-like projections extending from edges thereof which penetrate slots formed in adjacent wall members. Perforations in the projections accept tapered pegs for securing wall... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5171325 | Hinge structure for prosthetic joint A prosthetic joint includes an anterior linking and support member and a posterior linking and support member, formed of a resilient material, which act as cantilever flat springs to provide an intrinsic extension bias while furnishing the rigid structure... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5167649 | Drug delivery system for the removal of dermal lesions A drug delivery system for the removal of dermal lesions which includes a pad of viscoelastic rubber and oil gel, perfused with a pharmacologically active substance, which is partially encapsulated between a first layer of oil and water impermeable materi... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5160087 | Drinking straw A drinking straw, designed to demonstrate the need for teamwork, which includes a hollow chamber to which is connected, at its lower end, a tubular inlet member which extends downwardly so as to form a passage for flow of liquid from a reservoir into the ... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5157892 | Structural interlocking joint system The invention involves a structural interlocking joint system for structural panels used in building construction. A skeleton is formed of interlocking ribs which engage panel skins which are grooved in a pattern to receive the edges of the interlocked ri... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5145133 | Target holder A folding target holder involves a hinge board with two front legs fixedly attached thereto and a rear leg pivotally attached therebetween and having an upper bevelled surface which, in the unfolded position, abuts the hinge board. In the folded position,... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5137129 | Variable speed transmission Utilizing the characteristic that a hydraulic pump, such as a gear pump, having the fluid flow from its outlet restricted will tend from the increasing internal pressure to rotate with the input shaft, a variable speed transmission is designed which inclu... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5123381 | Disposable cat litter box A disposable cat litter box, preferably made of a single sheet of corrugated cardboard treated to prevent leakage of moisture, is formed so that when a closed box is opened for use, the top is unfolded to the vertical on all sides to provide both end exte... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5104708 | Wood patch An improved wood patch, in combination with a slot formed in a blemished wooden surface, and apparatus and method of manufacture thereof. The improved wood patch has, where the wooden surface to be repaired is horizontal, three faces: a flat horizontal ex... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5098421 | Viscoelastic gel foot padding and medicating device A padding and medicating device for the human foot comprising a sheet structure, preferably of an elastic fabric material and partially coated on one surface with a pressure sensitive adhesive, in combination with a pad of viscoelastic gelatinous material... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5088372 | Slicer blade for cylindrical potato strips A slicer blade for cylindrical potato strips includes a plate member having a plurality of closely spaced cylindrical holes formed therein. The edge of each hole is beveled, as by a countersinking-type bit, preferably with the beveling tool being inserted... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5069595 | Loader and carrier apparatus for boat and trailer The loader and carrier apparatus for boat and trailer includes a support framework having two side rail members with stake pocket engaging stubs and a front lower cross member, formed to lay atop and be supported only by the side and front walls of the pi... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5064067 | Christmas light organizer A Christmas light organizer provides a frame for the handling and storage of a string of Christmas lights. A generally rectangular, planar frame includes two opposing sides having a series of tooth-like projections extending outwardly from the frame which... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5027703 | Profile squeegee blade for screen process printing A profile squeegee blade is formed by forming the forward portion of a squeegee blade to create a leading cavity which extends the entire length of the squeegee blade, to define and control the shape and volume of leading ink. The ends of the profile sque... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5026593 | Reinforced laminated beam A reinforced laminated beam provides reinforcement in the locations where maximum tension occurs on such beams, generally at the lower portions of the beam, by the addition of a layer of high tensile strength material between successive layers or laminati... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5026194 | Variable tip pastry bag A variable tip pastry bag includes a flexible, conical-shaped bag with an end opening formed by truncation of the bag proximate the apex of the cone. The surface of the bag further is split a distance longitudinally from the end of the opening so that the... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5022623 | Hanging device for brick walls A hanging device for brick walls includes a plate member having a mortar line contacting edge, termed the base, and at least two threaded holes formed therein which are of unequal distance from the base. Two elongated threaded members, inserted through th... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5020814 | Collapsible bicycle trailer A collapsible bicycle trailer includes a rigid chassis frame, hinged side rails, a side rail locking bar, a hinged tongue, and quick release wheels. The chassis frame has a generally rectangular-shaped outer frame member, and inner frame members spaced in... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5000710 | Deep water exercise belt A deep water exercise belt, which supports the user in deep water in an upright, running position so as to allow vigorous exercise without placing body weight on the legs, involves a waist encircling belt of flexible buoyant material of uniform thickness ... | 03/19/1991 |
| 5000514 | Miniature rocking chair A miniature rocking chair is composed of five separate, generally planar, interlocking members: two identical side members, a back member having a rear seat support transversely formed thereon, a seat member, and a front seat support and locking member. T... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4977625 | Under-cuff protective device An under-cuff protective device is formed to be placed and retained between a restraining device, such as handcuffs or leg-cuffs, and the detainee. The device includes a flexible base member of a length to substantially encircle the limb, generally at the... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4958594 | Modular tack room A modular tack room which includes at least one wall hanger assembly and one or more hanging components. The wall hanger assembly includes an elongated vertical member which adjustably hooks over and grips the wall of a horse stall or trailer, and which h... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4949888 | Hunter's suspenders Hunter's suspenders, which feature removable front sections designed to carry a variety of sizes of ammunition, include a shoulder and back section, formed of two lengths of longitudinally elasticized webbing, which attach to the back of the hunter's pant... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4949767 | Apparatus and method for manufacture of wood patch An improved wood patch, in combination with a slot formed in a blemished wooden surface, and apparatus and method of manufacture thereof. The improved wood patch has, where the wooden surface to be repaired is horizontal, three faces: a flat horizontal ex... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4948169 | Storage apparatus for flatbed trailers A storage apparatus for flatbed trailers includes a storage box which swings out to the side from beneath the trailer bed for loading and unloading. When in an up, traveling position, a lip on the front of the storage box engages a flange of the trailer s... | 08/14/1990 |
