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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7922244 | Tray latch mechanism for high chair A latch mechanism for child's high chair tray assembly having a tray post and socket mounting arrangement has a central, front actuation button that moves a slide link mounted underneath the tray assembly. The slide link is connected to an actuation arm slidably mou... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922145 | Adjustable support stand for pre-cast concrete wall forms An adjustable support stand is mounted on a pre-cast concrete wall panel form to facilitate the leveling of the form and the support of the form about the production plant floor. The adjustable support stand includes a frame portion that houses a threaded rod positi... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918499 | Dual function lift handle for infant seat carrier An infant swing has a base member supported by hanger members for reciprocal movement. The base member is formed with an upwardly extending mounting protrusion that nests into a mating receiver structure formed on the bottom of the seat carrier. A latch mechanism ca... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7914072 | Moon roof frame module for reinforcement of automotive roof A moon roof frame module is sized to span between the laterally spaced roof side rails of an automotive roof frame structure and is welded to the opposing roof side rails to be integrated into the roof frame structure. As a result, the moon roof assembly serves as a... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909000 | Universal panel member for forming feeder assemblies A universal panel member can be connected with other universal panel members to form various sizes and shapes of feeder structures for dispensing forage material to horses and other animals. The universal panel members can be assembled to provide a floor with ground... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7900777 | Housing for a particulate material dedusting apparatus A compact housing for a dedusting apparatus utilizes a magnetic flux field to disrupt the static charge attracting dust particles to product particles, which along with fluidization and counter current airflow principles that are proven to dislodge dust particles fr... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896193 | Bonus credit system for money-operated machines An electronic apparatus can be placed between the money acceptor and the operative components of a gaming or vending machine to award a bonus based on predetermined utilization rates of the machine. The apparatus may incorporate dip switches to permit the number of ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7871123 | A-pillar joint for automotive vehicles An A-pillar joint configuration where the front end frame rail members are welded to the A-pillar eliminates the seals at the interface between the front end frame rail members and the A-pillars. The front flange of the A-pillar is also eliminated in the hydroformed... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7862117 | Head rest and harness adjustment for child car seat A car seat includes a vertically adjustable head rest and harness support apparatus that will properly locate the position of the harness relative to the child in response to the positioning of the head rest. The head rest is movable along a curved track to provide ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862083 | Actuation mechanism for the deployment of a laterally extendable running board to provide rollover resistance An actuation mechanism is used with the deployment apparatus mounting a running board on an automotive vehicle for laterally outward movement to increase rollover resistance for the vehicle. The actuation mechanism includes a cup with a hollow tube attached thereto ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862069 | Basket structure for child's stroller A basket structure for a stroller is formed with a basket tube extending around the upper surface of the basket structure from one seat tube to the laterally opposing seat tube. The basket tube is a single formed tubular member that extends rearwardly from the seat ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862054 | Split occupant retention structure for strollers An occupant retention structure for a child's stroller utilizes an abbreviated upper horn extending downwardly from the underside of the tray and an abbreviated lower horn that extends upwardly from the seat pan beneath the lower horn without connection therebetween... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7861467 | Baffle vent for manufactured housing A baffle vent is formed to span several roof rafters in a panel form with alternating flat ribs and rounded valleys extending along the longitudinal length thereof. The spacing of the flat ribs is four inches on center so that the transverse width of the panel will ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7856764 | Cathedral ceiling vent baffle A vent baffle assembly provides air ventilation in a cathedral ceiling having rafter beams and roof sheathing. The vent baffle assembly includes a first vent sheet and a second vent sheet. The first vent sheet has first and second ends, first and second longitudinal... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7841652 | Wheelhouse inner bracket for automotive vehicles A wheelhouse reinforcement bracket provides increased torsional rigidity for the rear wheelhouses of an automotive vehicle. The wheelhouse bracket is positioned in alignment with the location on the vehicle body where the shock absorber is located, and in alignment ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841650 | Striker reinforcement for hydroformed automotive door frame A striker reinforcement plate is configured for installation into the interior of a closed section, hydroformed tubular automotive frame member. The striker reinforcement plate is formed with an enlarged mounting tab at one end and a weld tab at the opposing end. Th... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841137 | Insulation block and baffle vent for manufactured housing An insulation block is utilized with a corresponding baffle vent having a transverse width that will span several roof rafters, as is provided for use with manufactured housing. The insulation block includes uniformly spaced vertical ribs that extend from one edge o... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7839345 | Top mount mast antenna reinforcement A mounting apparatus for a top mount mast antenna includes a secondary part to stabilize the antenna attachment screws extending through the antenna base into the fender panel of the automotive vehicle on which the antenna is mounted. The secondary part is preferabl... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7832796 | Three-piece roof assembly for race cars A three-piece roof assembly is provided for racing cars in which the two side members are fixedly supported on the frame of the vehicle and the center member is positionable at a selectable canted angle relative to the side members. The center member is formed with ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7819485 | Safety harness attachment system for juvenile products An attachment system is formed into the seating structure of a juvenile product to allow the installation and removal of a harness belt having an occluding structure, such as a buckle or an orthogonal flap sewn at the end of the belt, without requiring access to the... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7819472 | Latch mechanism for a child car seat A latching mechanism for a car seat that is mountable on a separable base member provides a positive locking of the car seat to the base member. The latch mechanism has a member that is positioned in the seat portion of the car seat to pivot upwardly when the latch ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7818832 | Play yard with height adjustable bassinet A play yard frame structure includes upper and lower horizontal frame members and vertical frame members with a fabric body that extends over the exterior of the frame structure. The fabric body has fastening tabs that extend from the corners of the fabric body corr... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7803335 | Remote brine tank for commercial water softeners A brine tank provides a supply of brine to a commercial water softening system that is located remotely from the brine tank. Fresh water is delivered into the brine tank through a central header pipe from which a plurality of perforated risers extends laterally to b... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7789613 | Bucket loader for small tractors and all terrain vehicles A control apparatus for a bucket loader allows a single linear actuator to provide multiple operative functions for the bucket loader. A selector link is pivotally mounted on the back plate of loader bucket to selectively connect the back plate to the base portion o... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7780393 | Trailer for transporting vehicle security barriers A transporter for transporting and deploying vehicle security barriers includes a central carrier that is rotatable between a longitudinal transport orientation and a transverse deployment orientation. A cable lift apparatus is connectable to the security barriers o... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7770539 | Canine exercise wheel An exercise wheel is configured to support canines and provide an apparatus that will enable the canine to exercise within a confined space. The exercise wheel is supported on a three bearing stance that can be configured in a freestanding configuration or in a conf... | 08/10/2010 |
| D620848 | Rear end gear box housing with offset input | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762619 | Sequential crash hinges in automotive frame rails A lower frame rail member forms a part of an automotive front end structure and incorporates first and second bending hinges to provide sequential and alternating bending of the lower frame rail to manage crash forces in the event of a frontal or offset crash event.... | 07/27/2010 |
| D620555 | Housing for a rotary valve | 07/27/2010 |
| 7758109 | Clam shell bracket connecting automotive structural members A structural joint configuration is used in an automotive body structure in which a transverse roof cross member has a convoluted formed shape that must be connected to the longitudinally extending tubular roof side rail. A two-piece clam shell bracket forms the joi... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7758107 | Dual cell body side rail for automotive vehicles A body side rail construction for an automotive vehicle is formed in a dual cell configuration. A reversed C-shaped channel is welded to the closed section of the conventional roof side rail member to enable the body side rail member to be a smaller section that is ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7758106 | Self-adjusting automotive radiator grille support A support for an automotive radiator grille that is supported from the hood assembly of the vehicle is formed of two major components, a support bracket and a rubber stop retained on the support bracket for engagement with the radiator grille when the hood is moved ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7736048 | Segmented auger for a concrete dispensing apparatus A segmented auger mechanism is mounted in the hopper of a concrete dispensing apparatus used to distribute a hydrated concrete mixture into a horizontally disposed form to manufacture pre-cast concrete structures, such as concrete wall panels used to form a foundati... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7735921 | Reversible child car seat with separable base member A car seat includes a seat member on which the child is transported and a separable base member that is mounted to the vehicle seat via the vehicle seat belt which is passed through side openings in the base member and trapped in a belt latch apparatus to secure the... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7731842 | Submerged fixed film anoxic bioreactor A constant velocity serpentine anoxic reactor incorporates a multiple cell vertical serpentine path, as well as a horizontal serpentine path, through the anoxic chamber. A fixed film media is mounted within each cell of the anoxic chamber to provide a structure on w... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7717457 | Stroller with spring-assisted fold mechanism A spring-assisted fold mechanism for a child's stroller is operable to collapse the stroller frame into a storage configuration upon actuation of a release mechanism controlling the stroller fold latch mechanism. The stroller includes a spring device interconnecting... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7717064 | Ground feeder for round bales A ground feeder ring is provided for use with round bales of hay positioned on the ground in the field for feeding the hay to horses with a minimum of waste. The feeder ring is preferably assembled in the field around a previously positioned round hay bale and is fo... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7712495 | Machine for forming a point on wooden stakes A wooden stake sharpening machine moves a conical cutting head along a linear path into engagement with a clamped wooden stake blank to affect sharpening thereof. A walking beam conveying apparatus moves a wooden stake blank into position from a supply bin where a c... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7674304 | Drift eliminator with formed beveled tip A drift eliminator is formed from alternating curved spacers and corrugated spacer members to define tube-like passageways for the flow of air through an evaporative cooling apparatus. The formation of the corrugated blade member with beveled side walls places the b... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7673942 | High chair with swivel feature and height adjustment A high chair incorporates a swivel feature and a height adjustment feature that permits the seat member to be positioned to the convenience of the caregiver. The high chair includes an H-shaped base member having a vertical pedestal member that houses a gas cylinder... | 03/09/2010 |
