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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4778014 | Ventilating means This invention is a machine for ventilating roof decks which, without such ventilation, entraps moisture which leads to reduced insulating capacity, deterioration and the like. This ventilating device includes a mobile carriage, an extensible lift and an ... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4724279 | Self-righting communication terminal This invention is a ground supported communication terminal having the ability to flex back and forth in response to an impact from a vehicle or the like so as to prevent and/or minimize damage to the terminal housing and base support structure as well as... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4714444 | Drink can glider This invention is an unmanned aircraft which utilizes commonly available drink cans as a fuselage and central connecting point. The aircraft can be used with any pop top-type can, is easy to assemble without tools or adhesive materials, and gives above av... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4711403 | Method and apparatus for cleaning chicken manure from chicken houses The present invention relates to a chicken manure handling machine and system. The chicken manure handling machine is designed to be maneuvered inside a chicken house and is particularly used to automatically clean chicken manure from the chicken house be... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4709426 | Means for producing a water splash shield for commodes, urinals or the like The present invention relates to a system for producing a water or fluid splatter shield across an open top area of a toilet bowl, urinal or the like. This is accomplished by supplying a fluid such as water or air under pressure to a nozzle, an annular ri... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4706648 | Ash catcher for fireplace insert The invention herein relates to ash catchers for woodstoves of the type adapted to be inserted into an existing fireplace. The ash catcher includes a generally horizontal pan supported along the front edge by a pair of fixed legs. A third leg is pivotally... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4706643 | Grill means This invention is a grill of the type ordinarily associated with charcoal. Such grill features sloped heat reflecting sides which create smoke but will not flame up, an elongated thin, centrally disposed charcoal basket is also provided with a clean out t... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4706981 | Vehicular spray dampening device The invention herein relates to a spray dampening device for use in connection with tractor trailers, dump trucks, buses and other vehicles which tend to produce a large amount of spray in wet conditions. Air flow generated by the forward movement of the ... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4705507 | Arterial catheter means An arterial catheter of the multi-lumen type having an inflatable balloon portion to wedge the catheter in place against the arterial wall. Multi-infusions are allowed through the segmented multi-lumens. This catheter is so designed to allow blood to flow... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4701963 | Glove The present invention entails a glove having a padded palm which includes a series of parallel padded ridges that extend across the palm area of the glove at an angle. Moroever, the glove is provided with dual attaching straps. One strap, a wrist attachin... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4700734 | Water collecting and spring box and gauging system and holding tank The present invention relates to water collecting and spring box and gauging system and water holding tank wherein the spring box is designed to receive and collect water from a source such as a spring. Once collected in the spring box, the water is filte... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4700296 | Electronic access control system The present invention is a method and apparatus for controlling customer access to rental appliances located in the customer's home or other location away from the direct physical control of the renter. This is accomplished through use of a control module... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4697326 | Screen means This invention is an improved screen means for greenhouses and similar structures. Cam locks are provided preferably on both the upper and lower edges of the screen means, and are mounted on strong backs which in turn are secured to the structure itself. ... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4697406 | Harvester for vine type crops This invention is a vegetable harvester which gets below the vines, picks the vegetables from such vines, and conveys the picked vegetables away from the harvest area for grading and other processing. This is accomplished through the provision of a pair o... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4690094 | Boat with changeable configuration hull A planing boat is provided having a variable configuration hull including two side panels hingedly secured to opposite sides of a keel panel. When the boat is sitting still in the water or moving at relatively slow speeds, the side panels extend generally... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4677001 | Method of creating relief type designs A method of creating decorative designs by blending a spackling compound with a caulking compound and thickening the mixture with dry masonry repair compound. Water is added as needed for thinning and paint is used to obtain the desired coloration. A plur... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4671473 | Airfoil This invention is an improved airfoil in the form of a plurality of controllable winglets which are used to reduce the stall characteristics of wing tips and to give them better lift capabilities. This is accomplished through relatively simple and yet hig... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4666073 | Spring biased spool type valve controller for a pneumatic dual diaphragm control system The invention relates to a direct acting pneumatic control system for controlling a dual diaphragm, or double acting cylinder type automatic guiding system. The control device and system is used to selectively adjust the position of one end of a roll rela... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4666017 | Infant harness or the like A child safety harness is provided having a waistband, a backpiece, a pair of shoulder straps and a tether. The shoulder straps are secured at one end to the waistband and at the opposite end to the backpiece. When fitting the safety harness on a child th... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4664029 | Foot actuated screen printing apparatus The present invention entails a relatively simple foot actuated screen printing apparatus for printing designs, insignias or the like on apparel and which is particularly adapted for the printing of caps. The printing apparatus of the present invention in... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4656768 | Wind driven sign This invention is a wind driven sign preferably in the form of a human character wherein the arms of the sign will move when the wind is blowing to attract attention to the business establishment or other location adjacent said sign. This is accomplished ... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4656770 | Bird repelling means This invention is a combination of visual and aural devices to create panic in selected bird species. This is accomplished in part through a body simulating a Tiger Cat which is weathervane mounted. The body includes bright orange stripes and has predator... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4655378 | Differential pressure biased spool type valve controller for a pneumatic dual diaphragm control system The invention relates to a direct acting pneumatic control system for controlling a dual diaphragm, or double acting cylinder type automatic guiding system. The control device and system is used to selectively adjust the position of one end of a guide rol... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4650035 | Elevatable work station This invention is a self-hoisting platform which can be used by painters, carpenters, or the like when painting or repairing elevated building structures. This is accomplished through the provision of a seat-like means having an interconnected dual lift s... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4647463 | Roasted honey coated nut product and method for making same This invention is a roasted nut product that is subsequently coated with an aqueous solution containing sucrose, honey, corn syrup, vegetable oil, emulsifiers and certain other ingredients.... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4644933 | Solar system This invention is an improved solar collector which combines a magnifying lense with separate reflectors to obtain maximum solar energy collection. The collector also tracks celestial movement so as to constantly maintain maximum solar exposure.... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4642814 | Athletic padding This invention is an improved padding used by athletes and others to prevent or greatly reduce the instances of injury due to blows to the body and its appendages, particularly to the more boney parts thereof such as knees, elbow, shoulders, thighs, hips,... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4641590 | Liquid heating system This invention is a non-fossil fuel fired hot water system which allows a large amount of water or other liquid to be raised to a relatively high temperature, but below the boiling point, in a relatively short period of time. Due to a unique air circulati... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4640215 | Conversion adapter for buoyancy compensator vest This invention is an adapter for a diver's buoyancy compensator vest which allows conversion from a single tank to a double tank configuration to be quickly and readily made. The adapter includes a pair of elongated rod-like members with tank locking wedg... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4638619 | Wood I-joist and method of fabricating the same The present invention entails a wood I-joist and method of manufacturing and fabricating the same. Structurally the wood I-joist comprises a web assembly secured between two wood flange assemblies. Each wood flange assembly comprises a plurality of indivi... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4639032 | Tail gate step This invention is a retractable step which can be either retrofitted to a standard pickup truck type tail gate or can be made into the tail gate during manufacture. In this latter case, the step is of the disappearing type and would not be visible except ... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4638787 | Grill means This invention is a grill of the type ordinarily associated with charcoal. Such grill features sloped heat reflecting sides which create smoke but will not flame up, an elongated thin, centrally disposed charcoal basket is also provided with a clean out t... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4630710 | Elevatable work station This invention is a self-hoisting platform which can be used by painters, carpenters, or the like when painting or repairing elevated building structures. This is accomplished through the provision of a seat-like means having an interconnected dual lift s... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4625453 | Apparatus for capturing insects The present invention provides a clean, sanitary, and safe apparatus for capturing flies, and flying insects from the air. Specifically, the method and apparatus of the present invention entails a timed vacuum source for generating a system of moving air ... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4621614 | Heat storage means This invention is a heat storage system utilizing pressure treated, high density fibrous products to capture and hold heat, particularly in passive solar applications. This heat storage means is preferably in the form of pressure treated logs or timbers w... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4616711 | System and method of controlling and preventing the spread of forest fires The present invention entails a system and method of controlling and preventing the spread of land fires and particularly forest fires. This is accomplished by forming a substantial foam strip along an area spaced from the fire, and back burning from the ... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4613277 | Robotic head with interchangeable fingertips The present invention relates to a robotic head that includes a pair of fingers that are adapted to be moved back and forth in parallel relationship between closed and open positions. In addition there is provided a group of interchangeable fingertip sets... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4608175 | Integral waste disposal system This invention is a sanitary disposal system for human waste and organic garbage by aerobic composting combined with solar evaporative distillation for greywater. The aerobic composting reduces waste volume by ninety percent leaving water, carbon dioxide ... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4605501 | Flow divider for distribution systems This invention is an improved distribution joint used in conjunction with septic tank absorption field systems. The invention more particularly divides and accurately controls the distribution of septic tank effluent into separate portions of the absorpti... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4552212 | Structure heating and cooling system This invention is a system for passive solar heating and cooling of homes, offices and other structures whereby the entire building may be used for storage of heat or cold with both collection and storage occuring essentially without any expenditure of ot... | 11/12/1985 |
