Bizarre Patents
A coffin, for allowing inclination for display of a deceased person in a natural position.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5523534 | Shielded carbon lead for medical electrodes An elongated flexible lead conducts electrical biosignals from a medical electrode attached to a person's skin to a recording instrument and the lead is translucent to X-rays. The lead includes a primary center conductor formed by a bundle of conductive f... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5461897 | U-bolt bending apparatus A frame supports an interchangeable mandrel or die which receives the center portion of an elongated metal rod having opposite threaded end portions, and the rod is clamped to the die by a locking bar actuated by a hydraulic cylinder. The frame also inclu... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5459965 | Leaf deflecting cover device for a rain gutter An elongated strip of extruded plastics material includes a generally flat longitudinally extending inner portion adapted to project under the shingles of a roof and a longitudinally extending outer portion adapted to seat on the outer edge portion of a r... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5456415 | Atomizing nozzle for liquids A nozzle body defines a first passage for receiving liquid from an ejector pump, and a first orifice extends from the liquid passage to a flat wall surface. The body also defines a second passage for receiving low pressure air which flows radially inwardl... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5449085 | Recyclable container and rotatable closure of plastics material A blow molded plastics container includes an injection molded annular neck portion which is sealed by injection molding to an annular wall portion of an injection molded top end wall having a part-spherical center portion. The center portion has five circ... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5443056 | Exothermic heater device A mixture of magnesium-iron alloy and salt is confined within a nonwoven cellulose covering and forms an elongated cartridge which is wrapped with multiple layers of absorbent paper. The cartridge and paper are enclosed within a pouch of perforated plasti... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5443025 | Multiple clamp system for a computer controlled sewing machine A garment is clamped against a frame-like feed plate of a computer controlled sewing machine by a clamping frame defining a set of openings of different sizes, and corresponding different size emblems or other patches are held against the garment within t... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5442947 | Tooling apparatus and method for high speed production of drawn metal cup-like articles The dynamic loading on a double action high speed mechanical cupping press is substantially reduced with multiple stage tooling which forms a batch of cups from a strip of sheet metal with each stroke of the press. Each tooling stage includes a plurality ... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5443521 | Hydraulic control unit for prosthetic leg A prosthetic leg has a pivotal knee joint and a hydraulic fluid control unit connected to provide variable forces which dampen flexion and extension of the knee and also bias the leg to its extended position. The unit includes an aluminum housing lined wi... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5440823 | Process and apparatus for efficiently drying wet-milled corn germ and for processing other materials A flowable solid material, such as wet-milled corn germ, is continuously fed into the upper portion of a large vessel having a cylindrical shell with a vertical axis and a series of vertically spaced horizontal decks. Each deck has concentrically spaced a... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5439258 | Tube coupling unit A tubular metal coupling body defines a chamber which receives an axially movable tubular actuating member defining a bore for receiving an end portion of a metal tube. A counter-bore within the actuating member receives a resilient sealing ring and a com... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5433247 | Coaxial breakaway coupling with vapor assist check A coaxial breakaway coupling and a coaxial hose connect a fuel dispensing pump to a coaxial fuel dispensing nozzle, and the coupling includes first and second tubular valve bodies releasably coupled together by an annular canted coil spring. Each valve bo... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5429175 | Vertical die casting press and method of operation A vertical die casting press includes a frame supporting a stationary lower horizontal platen which supports a base plate attached to a lower mold. An upper horizontal platen is supported for vertical movement between vertical columns by corner lift cylin... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5411287 | Multiple stage torsion axle A torsion axle for a vehicle includes an elongated axle tube enclosing first stage torsion shafts and second stage torsion shafts all having a common axis, and a metal tube or a non-circular portion of the axle tube and a plurality of resilient rubber rod... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5407418 | Pulsating compressor apparatus for enhancing blood flow A non-stretchable flexible band is wrapped around the arch of a foot and has end portions connected by an adjustable fastener. The bottom portion of the band is attached to a compressor hinge and carries a rigid arcuate pad on which is releasably mounted ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5405574 | Method for compaction of powder-like materials Structure and a method for producing very dense bodies of material from powderous materials. A powderous material is placed within an electrically conductive container. A solenoid encompasses the electrically conductive container, and a large magnitude of... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405409 | Hydraulic control unit for prosthetic leg A prosthetic leg has a pivotal knee joint and a hydraulic fluid control unit connected to provide variable forces which dampen flexion and extension of the knee and also bias the leg to its extended position. The unit includes an aluminum housing lined wi... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5397064 | Shower head with variable flow rate, pulsation and spray pattern A shower head includes a housing enclosing a first rotary valve member driven by a turbine wheel and gear reducer for cycling the flow rate through the housing between high and low flow rates, and a manually rotatable cross valve shaft provides for select... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5388708 | Multiple hydrocyclone assembly A multiple hydrocyclone assembly includes a closed tubular vertical housing enclosing two concentric vertical cylinders which cooperate with the housing to define an inner cylindrical outlet chamber and concentric annular inlet and outer outlet chambers. ... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5379932 | Tensioning apparatus for a web threading endless rope A compact rope stretcher maintains the tension in an endless rope used for threading a web in a papermaking machine and includes an elongated H-beam having a flange engaged by guide wheels supporting a pair of separate carriages. The carriages support cor... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5377892 | Fluid pressure tensioning apparatus for a web threading endless rope A compact rope stretcher maintains the tension in an endless rope used for threading a web in a papermaking machine and includes a beam having a flange forming a track which is engaged by guide wheels supporting a pair of separate carriages. The carriages... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5375753 | Tensioning apparatus for a web threading endless rope A compact rope stretcher maintains the tension in an endless rope used for threading a web in a papermaking machine and includes a beam having parallel flanges forming tracks which are engaged by guide wheels supporting separate carriages. The carriages s... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375379 | Leaf deflecting cover device for a rain gutter An elongated strip of extruded plastics material includes a generally flat longitudinally extending inner portion adapted to project under the shingles of a roof and a longitudinally extending outer portion adapted to seat on the outer edge portion of a r... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5363623 | Siding panel and support strip assembly An elongated siding panel and a longitudinally extending panel attachment and support strip have overlapping edge portions with longitudinally spaced slots receiving corresponding hook-shaped tabs to form loose positive connections. The slots have a lengt... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5340265 | Grain wagon with unload mechanism A wagon for transporting grain and other particulate matter. The wagon is adapted to be attached to a tow vehicle. The wagon has a container which is provided with a forward wall. Within the container is a conduit. The conduit has a part which protrudes o... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5334001 | Mounting arrangement for a positive displacement slurry pump A positive displacement pump includes a vertical pump cylinder or body formed from an extruded tube or pipe of rigid plastics material, and the pump body has a lower end portion connected by an annular compression coupling and a set of bolts to a mating p... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5332026 | Production of copper die cast rotors for electric motors An ingot having a predetermined amount of electrolytic copper and a small percentage of boron copper alloy is rapidly heated to about 2,100° F. in a clay graphite crucible by induction coils surrounding the crucible. The crucible and the entire amount of... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5309749 | Method and apparatus for forming a can shell A sheet of metal is blanked by an annular blank die to form a disk, and a peripheral portion of the disk is gripped between the blank die and a lower pressure sleeve. The peripheral portion is shifted downwardly relative to a center portion of the disk to... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5302466 | Expanded metal strip for reinforcing a resilient product A continuous strip of sheet metal is progressively sheared with longitudinally spaced and laterally extending slits to form opposing U-shaped tabs having corresponding edge portions and successively connected by corresponding center portions of the strip.... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5297348 | Process and apparatus for efficiently drying wet-milled corn germ and other materials A flowable solid material, such as wet-milled corn germ, is continuously fed into the upper portion of a large vessel having a cylindrical shell with a vertical axis and a series of vertically spaced horizontal decks. Each deck has concentrically spaced a... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5290014 | Compact tire lift unit A housing is formed by a plastic shroud between two metal mounting brackets, and a drive shaft is rotably supported by the brackets. A spool is mounted on the shaft for rotation and is formed by first and second powdered metal plate members which define a... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5285744 | Coaxial hose assembly An extended flexible polyurethane inner hose defines a fuel supply passage and is surrounded by an unbonded braided nylon reinforcement filament. The inner hose extends within a molded polyurethane and flexible corrugated outer hose which defines an annul... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5277450 | Multiple stage torsion axle A torsion axle for a vehicle includes an elongated axle tube enclosing first stage torsion shafts and second stage torsion shafts all having a common axis, and a metal tube and a plurality of resilient rubber rods confine each of the shafts for torsionall... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5277082 | Guide shoe assembly and method of production A strip of heat activated structural adhesive film is sandwiched between two thin strips of tempered steel shim stock, and the combined strips are placed into a semi-cylindrical cavity defined by a female mold member or block. A mating male mold member or... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5278392 | Self-cleaning nozzle for a gas welding torch A welding torch for gas metal arc welding has a torch body which conducts electricity, receives a cable for directing a welding wire, and defines a passage for directing a shielding gas. A conductor tube has an inner end portion secured to the torch body ... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5263623 | Tensioning apparatus for a web threading endless rope A compact rope stretcher maintains the tension in an endless rope used for threading a web in a papermaking machine and includes an elongated H-beam having a flange engaged by guide wheels supporting a pair of separate carriages. The carriages support cor... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5255723 | Vapor recovery fuel dispensing nozzle A fuel dispensing nozzle includes a nozzle body and a projecting spout and surrounding bellows which define a fuel supply passage and a vapor return passage connected to corresponding concentric passages within flexible coaxial hoses. The body supports a ... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5239841 | Method of decorating a human breast A spring wire or other spring-like material is formed with a circular ring portion which has a diameter adapted to fit snugly around a nipple of a human breast. The wire or material also forms two overlapping end portions which project outwardly from the ... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5230181 | Adjustable threshold assembly with water-impervious seal An extruded aluminum elongated sill member is supported by a wood base member and includes a sloping top wall integrally connected to a lower base wall positioned within a recess in the wood base member. A longitudinally extending wood trim member is atta... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5213028 | Multiple purpose cooking utensil system A multiple purpose cooking utensil system. The cooking utensil system consists of a cooking utensil vessel preferably made of aluminum and a cooking utensil cover preferably made of stainless steel or non-metallic material. In addition to serving as a coo... | 05/25/1993 |
