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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6726659 | Catheter assembly having a fenestrated dilator An improved catheter assembly featuring a hollow introducer needle, a hollow, flexible dilator containing at least one fenestration through a sidewall thereof, the dilator being slidably disposed over the needle, and a sheath slidably disposed over the dilator. A pa... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6692299 | Electrical connector for coaxial cable Connectors for forming an end electrically accessible termination on a center conductor and for electrically accessing an outer conductor of a conventional coax cable are disclosed. The use of such connectors with conventional triaxial cable in a low freq... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6573614 | Device and method for control of motor vehicle engine idle RPM to prevent disruptive battery discharge A method and device for increasing the idling speed of an engine of a motor vehicle from a normal idle speed level to a higher preselected maximum idle speed level in response to a low output voltage from a power generating system of the engine and vehicl... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6557297 | Adjustable water plant container support assembly A height adjustable support assembly for a receptacle in which a water plant or other vegetation can be grown is disclosed. The assembly includes a base which can be weighted down with granulated material such as sand or pebbles, a two section, telescopic... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6520339 | Article storage assembly with an attached article display case A container for storing a plurality of individually packaged sticks of rock crystal candy for selection and sale to the public and having a transparent plastic case attached to the container and extending across a front surface thereof, which case houses ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6484446 | Door sill assembly having improved weatherseal A door sill assembly for use in an external doorway of a building having a novel, flexible, resilient weatherseal strip is disclosed. The weatherseal strip is disposed between a threshold member and an opposing upright side wall of a metal weather cover. ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6427696 | Anti-snoring device An anti-snoring device is disclosed featuring a curved cover plate which can be inserted between the lips and teeth of a person in order to cover the tooth spaces. A pair of projections extending from a concave surface of the plate are directed so as to e... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6412380 | Saw blade guide and components therefor An air jet containing blade guide for stabilizing a band saw blade or a circular saw blade of a saw mill and guide blocks or inserts for a saw blade guide are disclosed. The inserts can be removably fastened to a blade guide by means of cap screws prefera... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6409569 | Container for liquid dissolvable capsules containing compressed, expandable toy figures A combination including a container having a back plate and a transparent receptacle secured to the back plate, and one or more liquid dissolvable capsules containing compressed, resiliently expandable toy figurines confined in a chamber between the recep... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6390762 | Apparatus for positioning a massive article under a second article for attachment thereto An apparatus for supporting and accurately positioning a massive article, such as a commercial aircraft landing gear, under a second separately supported second article, such as a commercial aircraft, to facilitate attachment of the articles is disclosed.... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6378738 | System for filling drywall mud applicators and diverter valve for same A system for supplying drywall mud in a viscous, flowable, semi-liquid form from a container for alternately filling at least two different types of drywall mud applicator devices is disclosed. The system includes a hand pump having a body partially dispo... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6368017 | Storm water detention filter system A detention filter system for the temporary accumulation and storage of storm water runoff is disclosed for limiting the rate of runoff from a developed tract of land to no more than that which was naturally discharged from the same tract when in its prio... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6308637 | Pivotal pusher dog for overhead I-beam conveyor system A two-track conveyor system includes an I-beam-shaped power track and a channel-shaped free track, where the power track supports a heavy-duty chain drive having a pusher dog with a pivotal connector. By providing the pusher dog with the pivotal connector... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6286837 | Compressor piston rod packing ring set A set of piston rod packing rings for use in each of the packing cups of a gas compressor is disclosed. The packing ring set includes segmented first and second rings constructed of a material such as plastic, nylon, Teflon or bronze. The segments of the ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6265695 | Food thermalization device and method A food thermalization device is provided, which permits the food to be thermalized and held for extended periods of time without causing the food to deteriorate. The device includes an electrically-resistance-heated plate, which is controlled to equilibra... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6250652 | Child's stroller A stroller for a child is disclosed which includes a frame having two support surface engaging rear wheels rollably mounted on opposite sides of a rear end portion thereof and a single, support surface engaging swivel caster suspended from a front end por... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6212919 | Adjustable cable loop locking system for securing a pair of spacially separated articles together An adjustable cable loop locking system for securing two spaced apart articles, such as a boat to dock piling, with a length of flexible cable is disclosed. The system includes first and second mechanisms slidably disposed on opposite end portions of a ca... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6207245 | Fiberglass insulation blanket with release liner assembly and method A batt of acoustical/thermal insulation for use in insulating appliances, compressors, machines and the like is disclosed. The batt comprises a fiberglass blanket and a release liner assembly. The liner assembly features a carrier sheet for supporting lay... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6203163 | Air pump moisture damage protection system for an article display case A moisture damage protection system for an article display case of the type which uses an air pump to inject high pressure air through an air line into a base portion of a transparent, liquid filled tube or column to form bubbles which rise through the li... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6161343 | Wood rot preventing wood casing end grain moisture barrier assembly and method A moisture barrier assembly for the end grain at the lower end of a wood casing such as door jambs, molding for exterior building sidings and window frames is disclosed. The barrier includes a moisture impervious plate such as plastic attached to and cove... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6125605 | Cladding for trim members used on buildings An improved cladding for covering the exterior facing surfaces of an exterior trim member of a building structure is disclosed which includes means for concealing holes in an exterior surface portion of the cladding formed by or for fasteners driven throu... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6051800 | Snap action switch An improved snap action or sump pump switch is disclosed which conventionally includes a housing defining a depression therein and being open on a bottom side thereof; a movable, U-shaped contact support bridge, a coiled actuator spring containing a stand... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6029774 | Ladder stabilizing assembly A safety assembly for stabilizing the legs of a ladder is disclosed which includes an elongated support bar, a pair of U-shaped, spaced apart, ladder leg coupling elements mounted on opposite end portions of the support bar and means, such as a pair of br... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6022183 | Machine and method for lifting massive objects A mobile machine for lifting massive objects which includes a primary hydraulic cylinder whose piston chamber is hydraulically connected on a high pressure end thereof to a high pressure end of one or more secondary hydraulic lifting cylinders for operati... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6006454 | Soft cleat for athletic shoes An athletic shoe cleat constructed of suitably wear resistent, yet soft, flexible, resilient material such as polyurethane is disclosed. The cleat can be removably attachable to a ground engageable portion of the shoe, such as a sole or a heel, and can be... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5998749 | Single throw pump switch A single pole, snap action, sump pump switch is disclosed having a housing containing a single electrically conductive contact arm with a contact mounted on a forward end portion, which arm is pivotally movable between on and off positions. The contact ar... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5944179 | Protective sheath for medical probe A physical shock absorbing sheath for the protection of the fragile piezoelectric quartz crystal tip of an ultrasonic probe, such as is used for medical and veterinary purposes, is disclosed. The sheath includes an elongated body which is preferably in th... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5890579 | Apparatus for separating and dealing individual boards from an uninterrupted mat of boards to a conveyor An apparatus for gathering an uninterrupted mat of boards from an inbound conveyor and for periodically separating and dealing individual ones of the boards to an outbound conveyor is disclosed. A roller accumulator having a first series of transversely s... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5873575 | Fluid cooled packing case member for compressors and other machinery A packing case member or packing cup for use in a package of other similar cups for mounting on a reciprocally or rotatably movable machinery shaft to prevent gas leakage along the shaft is disclosed. The member includes a circular central opening for the... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5810395 | Method for recording and tracking the progress of activities A method for indicating and tracking the progress of activities is disclosed wherein a table containing a calendar covering at least a portion of a calendar year is provided. Activities which are intended to be undertaken during the period of time covered... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5779243 | Piston ring set for reciprocating engines A set of split piston rings for use in a reciprocating engine is disclosed which includes a top ring, an intermediate ring and a scraper ring. The top ring has a first L-shaped end portion which covers two adjacent surfaces of a generally rectangularly sh... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5718419 | Workpiece positioning adapter for pliers such as toggle clamps An adapter plate for removable attachment to a U-shaped lower jaw of a set of toggle clamps is disclosed. The adapter plate is constructed of a rigid metal suitable for providing a backing for a joint to be welded by means of a MIG welding or arc welding ... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5704914 | Catheter placement assembly A catheter assembly is disclosed which includes a flexible catheter, a hub attached to the catheter which defines a lumen and an adjoining flash back chamber which communicate with the catheter, and a flexible resilient diaphragm attached to the hub throu... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5669153 | Butt hinge fastener location marking device A device for marking the proper position for the threaded fasteners used to secure the leaves of a butt hinge to and between opposable surfaces, which surfaces are to be made hingably movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device includes at lea... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5458271 | Support structure for retaining items in position A support structure for retaining items, such as pots of flowers, bottles, bags and the like in position includes a peripheral side wall having an open top and an open bottom defining at least two bag-containing compartments. The support structure is fold... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5439142 | Tilting serving device A tiltable serving device for storing and dispensing a pourable liquid foodstuff such as a gravy, juice, punch or sauce is disclosed. The device includes a container having an upper open end and a pour spout attached to an upper end portion thereof for gu... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5423153 | Simulated log siding for buildings A simulated log siding for a cabin, house or other building is disclosed which can be constructed of tree heartwood, such as oak, or vinyl plastic. In the heartwood species, elongated planks are provided which have an outwardly bowed outer facing surface ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5383357 | Mass air flow sensor device A mass air flow sensor device for determining the mass of air flowing therethrough is operatively associated with an engine control module of an internal combustion engine which uses data corresponding to the mass of air flowing to the engine for controll... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5381892 | Support structure for retaining items in position A support structure for retaining items, such as pots of flowers, bottles, bags and the like in position includes a peripheral side wall having an open top and an open bottom defining at least two bag-containing compartments. The support structure is fold... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5364224 | Portable tiltable hopper assembly A material storage hopper tiltably supported on the bed of a hopper support frame is disclosed, which frame is liftable either by a fork lift or a three point hitch such as used on farm and garden tractors. The frame is ground mountable such that the hopp... | 11/15/1994 |
