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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6528014 | Foul air eliminator A converter for transforming malodorous components of foul air comprises a porous layer having an oxidizing agent and an aqueous solution of a promoter. The promoter is preferably a water-soluble ethylene oxide or propylene oxide adduct. The layer is typi... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6491314 | Trailing arm suspension with wrapper compression axle mounting and articulated axle mounting A vehicle trailing arm suspension has an axle mounted to a pair of trailing arms through axle-mounting assemblies that include one or two beam-axle connectors mounted to one of the arms through a bushed connection and connected to the axle through a colla... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6491080 | Label printer/applicator with improved label cutting, control and application and method for doing the same A label printer/applicator with improved label cutting, control and application has a control valve for alternately fluidly interconnecting an applicator head with a supply of pressurized air, a suction source and a neutral position. An atomizer nozzle is... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6484984 | Single-bolt bar-bracket mount The invention relates to a bracket-mounting assembly for mounting a bar bracket to a vehicle frame, the bar bracket being adapted to carry vehicle accessories such as a mudflap. The bracket-mounting assembly attaches to a vehicle frame via a single bolt p... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6471228 | Offset mounting bracket A bracket assembly for mounting an accessory on a vehicle. The bracket assembly comprises a frame-mounting block, an accessory-mounting plate, and a rotation-resisting fastener. The frame-mounting block has an inner face adapted to abut a vehicle frame, a... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6471223 | Auxiliary lift axle suspension A lift axle suspension adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame for selectively supporting a vehicle frame on an axle with ground engaging wheels includes a pair of trailing arm assemblies each of which includes a hanger bracket adapted to be mounted to t... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6470547 | Machining center with an integral continuous pressure hydraulic clamping system The invention relates to a machining center comprising a pallet changing station in combination with a machining station. The pallet changing station includes a rotating column assembly supporting a platform on which multiple fixtures are supported and mo... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6467122 | Deep cleaner with tool mount An upright deep cleaner including a base housing pivotally connected to an upright handle, the upright handle carrying a liquid supply tank and the base housing including a recovery tank. The liquid supply tank includes an internal siphon tube for ensurin... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6464421 | Jack extension tube for a power seat adjuster mechanism for a vehicle A jack extension tube preferably for vehicles is provided which comprises a tube having a first section with an open end and a second section spaced from the first section, the elongated tube made from a first material. A nut made from a second material l... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6453572 | Floor covering estimating device A device for estimating the length of the floor covering needed from a roll of floor covering having a predetermined width to cover a room, including any fill area based on a scale diagram of the room showing walls bounding the room. The device comprises ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6450926 | Exercise device An exercise device comprises a rear support which is contoured to be placed against the small of the back, a rigid front pate having a front pad forming a load or resistance to movement against the front plate and an adjustable linkage interconnecting the... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6449814 | Trim fastener clip employing multiple lines-of-contact stabilization A fastener is provided for mounting a first structure having an insertion rib with a retention slot to a second structure having a mounting opening. The fastener comprises a U-shaped body having a bight portion at an upper portion thereof with a pair of o... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6446302 | Extraction cleaning machine with cleaning control The invention relates to an extraction cleaning machine including condition sensors for generating condition signals representative of a condition of the surface being cleaned, a controller, and variable-control cleaning systems, wherein the controller se... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6438793 | Upright extraction cleaning machine A portable surface cleaning apparatus including a liquid dispensing system including a flexible bladder defining a fluid supply chamber for holding a supply of cleaning fluid and a fluid recovery tank having a fluid recovery chamber for holding recovered ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6435764 | Nondestructive system for adjusting manhole and catch-basin elevations An assembly for adjusting the elevation of a structure such as a manhole or a catch basin to be surrounded by pavement. A one-piece is formed to be inserted between a base rim and a cover of the structure. A lower member of the adapter is received in the ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6435462 | Universal bracket mount A universal mudflap bracket mount for mounting a mudflap bracket to a vehicle frame, the bracket mount comprising a frame-mounting block having two opposing surfaces and a frame-mounting opening passing through the frame-mounting block transverse to the s... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6431605 | Conspicuity plate assembly for fender mounting A conspicuity reflector mounting assembly for mounting on a truck fender in an orientation perpendicular to a road surface in compliance with DOT regulations comprises a plate having a flat panel surface for mounting a conspicuity reflector, and a mountin... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6431532 | Variable geometry dampening and trailing arm suspension including same Vibration dampening assembly alone and in vehicle trailing arm suspension has a link member, a shock absorber and a lever member. The link member has a first end pivotally interconnected with either of the trailing arm or the vehicle frame at a first supp... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6428297 | Apparatus for making a corrugation-free foam An apparatus for extruding a corrugation-free polystyrene foam with 100% carbon dioxide as the blowing agent by extruding the extrudate through an annular die opening so that it contacts a choke ring inner surface. A foam made with the apparatus according... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6418611 | Progressive die machine An apparatus for serially making formed parts from a web of deformable material with a stud mounted therein having a plurality of progressive die forming stations for forming multiple parts from the web by advancing the web through each forming station. I... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6416835 | Combination static cling and product label assembly A label assembly comprising a paper stock or similar label material having an upper surface containing printed indicia and having a varnish coating, the varnish coating being a raw polymer varnish without any slip agent or anti-blocking agent, and a stati... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6412141 | Upright extraction cleaning machine A portable surface cleaning apparatus including a base module for movement along a surface, an upright handle pivotally attached to the base module, a liquid dispensing system including a flexible bladder defining a fluid supply chamber for holding a supp... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6409127 | Adjustable keyboard support mechanism An adjustable keyboard support assembly including a keyboard tray support bracket; a work surface mounting bracket adapted to be coupled to a work surface; a connector mechanism having one end coupled to the work surface mounting bracket and an opposite e... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6405756 | Valve cartridge with reduced tolerance stack-up A valve cartridge for controlling the flow of fluid from a fluid source to a fluid outlet, the valve cartridge comprising a valve body having a first body portion and a second body portion. A valve cartridge comprising a fixed ceramic plate and a moveable... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6398452 | Vehicle parking security device A security device (2) is described for protection access to and from a parking space by being suitable for secure mounting to the entrance/exit of the parking space at ground level comprising a barrier or sign (9) capable of movement between a raised posi... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6398236 | Lift axle suspension with axle reservoir A trailing arm suspension, alone or in combination with a vehicle having a vehicle frame supported by an axle with ground engaging wheels. The trailing arm suspension comprises a pair of spaced trailing arm assemblies, each of which includes a trailing ar... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6396365 | Multiplexer for cellular telephone A multiplexer circuit adapted to receive standard cellular telephone signals and PCS signals without user intervention comprises two filter circuits. The first filter circuit presents a high impedance to signals outside the standard cellular frequency ran... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6394127 | Faucet and valve for a water filtration system A water faucet assembly comprises a spout, a water supply port, a filter, and a valve. Fluid flow is stopped, between the water supply port and the filter inlet, before fluid communication is closed, between the filter outlet and the spout, as the valve i... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6390510 | Dryer duct and swivel connection therefor The invention relates to a swivel connection for a flexible dryer duct. The swivel connection is comprised of two sleeves, one of which can slide within the other. Each of the sleeves can be connected to a section of duct. The inner sleeve has an outwardl... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6390432 | Adjustable and detachable mouse pad support and keyboard support having the same A mouse pad support adapted for mounting to a keyboard support and having a platform adapted to support a computer mouse, a connector arm adapted for mounting to the keyboard support, and a joint mounting the connector arm to the platform for swivel movem... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6389735 | Method and apparatus for modifying the behavior of aquatic species with electrical fields A device and a method are provided for reproducing complex electrical fields associated with aquatic species as they exist in nature, for the purpose of altering the behavior of like or unlike aquatic species. An aquatic species is selected for observatio... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6389671 | Progressive die machine and method An apparatus for serially making formed parts from a web of deformable material with a stud mounted therein having a plurality of progressive die forming stations for forming multiple parts from the web by advancing the web through each forming station. I... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6384696 | Multiplexer for sorting multiple signals from an antenna A multiplexer circuit adapted to receive signals comprises two filter circuits. The first filter circuit presents a high impedance to signals outside a first frequency range and the second circuit presents a high impedance to signals outside a second freq... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6378299 | Engine exhaust cooling system A system for cooling the exhaust of a marine diesel engine, including a water can having a central exhaust flow passage, and inner and outer walls defining a water manifold, a water source fluidly connected to the water manifold for supplying water to the... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6376542 | Aqueous miticide compositions containing benzyl benzoate Compositions and methods for killing dust mites and cleaning carpets and other textile fabrics are disclosed. A miticide composition concentrate for mixing with water and optionally with a carpet or fabric cleaning solution consists essentially of a solut... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6370794 | Reversible elbow for connecting flexible duct An elbow for use in a dryer duct assembly comprising at least one component for connecting a dryer vent outlet and an exhaust vent. The component has an inlet and outlet. The dryer vent outlet and one of the component inlet and outlet have a standardized ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6363570 | Upright extraction cleaning machine with illumination A portable surface cleaning apparatus having a floor-traveling base module and an upright handle pivotally mounted to the base module, a liquid dispensing system including a dispensing nozzle associated with the base module and fluidly connected to a flui... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6359564 | Occupancy status indicator A system is disclosed for indicating the status of a person relative to a workspace. A motion detector senses the entry and exit of the person through a entryway of the space and distinguishes the difference between the person's presence when moving and w... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6359217 | Cabinet with electrical/data conduit routing capabilities A cabinet for a workspace definition system is provided which comprises a housing defined by a rear wall, a pair of side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall interconnected together to form an integral unit surrounding an interior chamber. One of the top w... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6357337 | Spring brake actuator with sealed chamber and method for sealing A sealed vehicle brake actuator having a housing divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by a movable member such as a diaphragm. The housing comprises a first and second portion joined with the diaphragm therebetween to seal the portions to one... | 03/19/2002 |
