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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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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4863027 | Bag roll cutting device A bag roll cutting device in which a bag roll comprising a series of wrapping bags wound up to form a roll is vertically accommodated in a container, the series of wrapping bags being constituted by an elongated cylindrical synthetic resin film flattened ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4860767 | Toilet bowl with health testing system A toilet bowl with a health testing system of the present invention is characterized by comprising a portion for sampling specimens which is formed in an excreta-receiving portion of the toilet bowl, a test vessel which communicates with the sampling port... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4857803 | Method of producing electroluminescence and electroluminescing lamp A method of producing electroluminescence without a chemical reaction by providing a metal oxide containing electron traps, (i.e., holes or distortion of the lattice of the oxide by impurities or surface states), providing free electrons at an energy leve... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4854741 | Holding device of rectilinear motion rolling guide unit A holding device of a rectilinear motion rolling guide unit comprises: a long rail; first track grooves formed on both side wall surfaces in the longitudinal direction of the rail; a saddle-shaped slide unit formed with an inner concave portion and slidab... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4850540 | Stop valve-carrying rotary nozzle for machine tools There is provided a stop valve-carrying rotary nozzle for a machine tool designed to eject a fluid onto the portion of a work which is being worked thereby improving the work-cooling and cutting efficiency of the machine tool. The present rotary nozzle co... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4843299 | Universal battery charging system and a method A universal battery charger and recharger for electric batteries having different charging characteristics. The battery charger includes a microprocessor receiving inputs from current, voltage and temperature sensors for controlling the battery charging p... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4830338 | Window opening facilitator A device to facilitate open windows comprising a lever arm with a delta shaped lead edge and incorporating a pivot pin; and a frame with a series of notches to receive the pivot pin at selectable fulcrum points. Both the delta shaped lead edge of the arm ... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4777821 | Measuring apparatus for measuring the alteration of a liquid quantity, especially the quantity of oil in an internal combustion engine A measuring apparatus for accurately measuring the alteration of a liquid quantity, especially the quantity of oil in an internal combustion engine, in a reservoir containing said liquid, especially the oil pan of the internal combustion engine, comprises... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4754553 | One-man field survey instrument A one-man field survey instrument for conducting small scale engineering surveys. The instrument automatically measures relative vertical and horizontal angles as it is moved over the terrain. The measurements are thereafter processed to prepare a topogra... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4744600 | Cushioning mechanism for use with seat of chair and interlocking cushioning mechanism for seat and backrest A cushioning mechanism suitable for use with an office chair is disclosed. A seat frame is connected pivotally to the front of a support frame for swinging motion about the pivotal connection. The swinging motion of the seat frame is converted into the tr... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4741134 | Composite metal/concrete bar joist floor and method A composite metal/concrete floor system and method of installation. The system includes a novel decking profile; snap-in cover plates to provide longitudinal cells for three services; a lateral trench with sheet metal rails and bottom plates; and cooperat... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4739515 | Voltage standing wave ratio bridge measuring circuit A method and apparatus for measuring the voltage standing wave ratio on a radio frequency transmission line. The bandwidth of radio frequency signals over which the apparatus accurately operates is improved by the use of a filter to unload terminating res... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4726159 | Composite metal/concrete floor and method A composite metal/concrete floor system and method of installation. The system includes a novel decking profile; snap-in cover plates to provide longitudinal cells for three services; a lateral trench with sheet metal rails and bottom plates; and cooperat... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4724537 | Method and apparatus for managing the use of an electronic lock for a mobile radio telephone A method and apparatus for managing an electronic radio telephone lock in which the electronic lock can be rendered operative or inoperative only by first entering a predetermined code so as to prevent unauthorized use as well as accidental or unauthorize... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4718116 | Method and apparatus for receiving a compressed composite signal A compressed single side band communication system and method in which the audio signal is compressed prior to pre-emphasis and thereafter summed with a pilot tone for further compression prior to transmission. Initially, only the pilot tone is transmitte... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4708601 | Dual diaphragm pump A pneumatically operated reciprocating three-way valve having particular application to a double diaphragm pump. The valve is operative without a lubricating oil mist or the inefficiency resulting from air leakage between the valve piston and cylinder. St... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4692943 | Method of and system for opto-electronic inspection of a two-dimensional pattern on an object In a method of opto-electronic inspection of a two-dimensional pattern on an object, especially a printed board, a micro-inspection is carried out by subjecting line-by-line scanned picture elements in pixel-by-pixel fashion to a sequence of picture opera... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4685262 | Main beam for ceiling panel suspension system A main beam for a ceiling grid suspension system with an improved connector and compression section. The connector is of the tongue and strap type, compact with improved resistance to bending. The compression section includes an interrupted and compressed... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4672947 | Grate bar for use in industrial furnaces A grate bar has an elongated top wall, two longitudinally extending sidewalls, transversely extending front and rear walls, a bottom wall, and several longitudinally extending ribs at the underside of the top wall. The walls define an air heating chamber ... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4674111 | Method and apparatus for automatic dialing in mobile radio telephone systems A mobile telephone and method of dialing in which telephone numbers are stored in immediately adjacent memory locations and in which dialing is automatically and timely accomplished in a plurality of signalling formats.... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4669420 | Fish farming system and method A method and apparatus for providing aerated water to a tank used for the rearing of aquatic animals. Positioning of the intake posts and exit drains to establish one or more vollutes of water which substantially fill the tank provides a self-cleaning tan... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4668166 | Pump The pump, specifically, barrel pump, can be equipped with exchangeable impellers (8, 8'), which can be screwed onto the lower end of the drive shaft (9). One impeller (8) is designed as an axial impeller, while the other impeller (8') is designed as a rad... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4652116 | Fingerprint recording method and apparatus The disclosed apparatus is an electro-optical fingerprint copier. The apparatus uses a camera with one or more lenses to copy the impression made by the ridges on the tips of fingers and thumbs. These impressions are useful as a means for identification since ... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4646783 | Anti-stall ball-check valve A novel vertical ball-check valve for a sanitary diaphragm pump with a unitary housing and valve seat, an elastomeric ball, preferably hollow to respond to low pump pressure, and a removable ball stop to permit removal of the ball for inspection and clean... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4631875 | Gutter assembly and method of installation A gutter assembly with a leaf guard and soffit strip for attachment along a roof edge. Mounting brackets are provided for installing the assembly to rafters having variations in spacing, length, height, and parallelism, and for supporting one side of a so... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4616723 | Wheel load indicator A wheel load indicator comprises a rectangular flat plate (1) of a light material having measuring properties. A series of recesses (4) forming webs (5) are provided along two lateral edges (6) of the plate (1). Strain gauges (12) are adhesively bonded to... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4604813 | Apparatus for dimensional inspection of a pipe spool, or for making or cutting and finishing at its both ends Apparatus used for dimensional inspection of a pipe spool, and further for marking or cutting and finishing of the both ends by means of laying at least an end tangent horizontal and having each center of the cutting end section in a line which is paralle... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4588959 | Hum neutralization circuit A method and hum neutralization circuit for a grounded grid triode radio frequency amplifier in which the hum signal is detected and a portion thereof related to the amplification of the amplifier applied to the cathode to oppose, when amplified, in ampli... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4581997 | Induced current-proof detonating system and method An arming device is interposed in the electrical circuit between the electrical switch at a control site and a remote explosive. The arming device is physically located near the explosive and is connected by a fluid pressure line to a pressure source at t... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4511862 | Programmable multitone DPSK modulator A multitone DPSK modulator produces a composite analog signal in which the phases of the tones included within the composite analog signal represent data. The modulator uses digital circuitry to synthesize a plurality of analog tones simultaneously. On a ... | 04/16/1985 |
