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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5623255 | Testing wristlet seat A testing wristlet seat using an oscillation circuit to test a test lead which is grounded to discharge the static electricity produced in the manufacturing procedure. In case the test lead is broken or poorly grounded, the grounding condition will no mor... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5572775 | Clothes hanger clip A hanger clip adapted specifically for the dry cleaning industry. The device includes an elongated main body. At each end of the main body are a pair of hanger securing means. The hanger securing means are adapted to clip around the throat portion of a ha... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5562216 | Circular rack for caps A circular rack for caps. The rack comprises multiple rotatable cap fixtures. The fixtures each hold a plurality of caps for storage and/or display. The fixtures rotate about a central support pole. The fixtures may be adapted so that a double layer of ca... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5560459 | Internal frame with a modular central frame for a wheeled luggage An internal frame for supporting a wheeled suitcase comprises a base, a U-shaped frame mounted on top of the base and a modular central frame comprising an L-shaped head set having an L-shaped brace and all extension board connected to the front end of th... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5546749 | Nail gun handle extension A handle extension for an air powered tool. The extension has been designed for use with a nail gun, but the mechanism is suitable for any air powered hand tool. The device includes a jointed, tubular extension that is affixed to the tool. The device furt... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5526963 | Hand-held gravity feed spray bottle A hand-held gravity feed spray bottle. The liquid reservoir which supplies the spray mechanism is situated so that it is above the spray and pump mechanism when held by a user. The reservoir is affixed so that its longitudinal axis is at an angle to that ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5516099 | Ball with projecting loops A ball including a core element with multiple loops extending from its exterior surface. The core element includes receiving apertures that receive loop elements. The loop elements extend outward from the core of the ball, permitting a user to catch the b... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5517098 | Automatic tracking mobile platform An automatic tracking mobile platform that works logically and practically. The process of making it is simple and cost efficient. An emitter is carried by the user; this emitter transmits various electromagnetic signals including infrared, visible light,... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5506744 | Ionized airflow manifold for static reduction An ionized airflow manifold for static reduction. The manifold may be installed in a stand-alone frame, or attached to any processing machine. The manifold includes a commercially available gas ionizer that provides an ionized air supply, and creates an a... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5490891 | Method of manufacturing a memory card package A process by which a package for a memory card is manufactured. The package comprises chiefly two stamped steel covers, (an upper and a lower cover half), each secured to a plastic frame element. The cover halves are secured by extended fingers which wrap... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5474017 | Parking space holder A parking space holder including a plurality of telescoping sections that can be locked in an upright, extended position to block an entrance to a parking area or space. When unlocked, the space holder can be collapsed to a position generally flush with t... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5435015 | Panty for protecting upper pubic area An undergarment for people who have an overhanging upper abdomen, a fat apron, which when wearing ordinary undergarments would rub against the lower abdomen. The undergarment includes a pouch in the upper abdomen area to contain the fat apron, thereby eli... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5429065 | Kayak spray skirt quick-release mechanism A quick-release device for a kayak spray skirt. A first end of the device includes a grip loop releasably secured to the exterior of the hull of the kayak. A release strap runs over the cowling, under the spray skirt, and into the interior of the kayak. T... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5425455 | Folding lap tray A lap tray that is folded from a corrugated cardboard blank. The tray portion can be permanently bonded in place after it has been folded from the blank. The tray has a central support means, which the user can grip with his legs. The tray's upper surface... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5416544 | Camera lens attachment to aid focusing An attachment for the lens of a camera to facilitate macro photography. The device comprises a clear plastic tube, manufactured to the precise length required to achieve 1:1, or other desired close-up ratio, focusing for a given camera. The plastic tube i... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5408771 | Lighted box frame with 3-dimensional matting A 3-dimensional matting insert that is fitted inside a transparent box cover, including a source of lighting for the artwork to be displayed. The matting insert is created from a cardboard blank that is folded in such a way as to provide a rectangular box... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5397857 | PCMCIA standard memory card frame A container for a memory card and the process by which the container is manufactured. The container comprises chiefly two stamped steel covers, (an upper and a lower cover half), each secured to a plastic frame element. The cover halves are secured by ext... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5362023 | Folding book support A folding book support including a main support member having an attachment jaw which flexes to allow it to be affixed to the edge of a flat surface such as a table or desk. A pivoting cross-member is provided to extend the support diameter of the device.... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5344111 | Anchoring device for a water heater An anchoring device for a water heater comprising two bracket elements. These elements are fastened around the water inlet and outlet pipes near their attachment point to the water heater, where the pipes are very rigid. The bracket elements each comprise... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5340324 | Phone jack lock A phone jack lock that is molded to the contours of a standard phone jack. When the lock is installed, a spring-loaded locking element protrudes behind the outer surface of the phone jack so that the lock cannot be removed without the key. All elements of... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5290003 | Folding book support A folding book support including a main support member having an attachment jaw which flexes to allow it to be affixed to the edge of a flat surface such as a table or desk. A pivoting cross-member is provided to extend the support diameter of the device.... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5214321 | Analog multiplier/divider utilizing substrate bipolar transistors An analog multiplier/divider circuit comprising in basic form four bipolar transistors with all collectors in common and a high gain differential input amplifier controlling an output transfer means. All input signals and the output signal are applied as ... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5193969 | Wafer transfer machine The present invention is a rotary, 3-stage wafer transfer machine. The transfer machine utilizes a pneumatically powered lift mechanism to raise wafers from a boat to a retaining area. If the next operation for the wafer is a single density operation (twe... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5105582 | Cup cutter sharpener The present invention is a golf cup cutter sharpener. The sharpener consists of one or more grinding wheels affixed in a rigid housing. The grinding wheels are cylindrical metal elements covered by a removable, and thus replaceable, abrasive surface. The ... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5097690 | Flange repair tool The present invention is a tool for repairing damaged pneumatic lines. The tool is small and compact, and is capable of being moved to the line to be repaired. The device has multiple rollers which may be adjusted to various line interior diameters and to... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5079627 | Videophone The present invention, the Videophone, is a compact audio/video device that is capable of both sending and receiving audio and visual signals, and is designed to be compatible with standard telephone equipment. The Videophone includes a modified speakerph... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5068739 | Method to image transparent media utilizing integrated scanning An electro-optical technique for the efficient scanning of many different forms of transparent media. The method utilizes synchronous closed loop scanning (integrated scanning). The subject is illuminated with a predetermined light source level. The sourc... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5047870 | Image reproduction system utilizing single operation scanning/reproducing A scanning imaging system in which the viewing and reproduction functions are integrated into a single scanning head. The scanning system is economical in terms of cost and function, and is useful in many applications such as modem, photocopier and even p... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4872063 | Method to increase scanning resolution using a synthetic aperture A circuit for processing the electrical signals from a phototransistor viewing objects through a scanning aperture. The circuit reduces the apparent size of the viewing aperture for increased resolution in a scanning system.... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4804132 | Method for cold bonding The present invention is a method for bonding two surfaces without applying heat. The surfaces are prepared so that they both have an outermost layer of aluminum. One of the surfaces has metallized particles that protrude at the desired bonding points. Wh... | 02/14/1989 |
