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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6196083 | Pivoting handle assembly having weight compensation A pivoting handle assembly having weight compensation which is anticipated to be used in conjunction with parts, part handling fixtures and other materials to reduce the apparent weight of the pivoting handling assembly having weight compensation to an op... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6105227 | Apparatus and methods for manufacturing ducts The invention provides a machine and methods for automated manufacture of tapered adjustable ducts, and particularly tapered adjustable take offs. A tube of material is cut into gores of predetermined configuration, coupling beads are formed in the gores ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 5538273 | Caser adjustment apparatus A steerable axle assembly for use in a motor vehicle. The assembly includes a tube yoke attached to an axle tube, with the yoke having vertically spaced arms. The assembly further includes a steering knuckle having a pair of vertically spaced flanges. At ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5535766 | Transmission service bench The present invention relates to a transmission service bench having an inclined work surface to direct transmission fluid, liberated from a transmission being serviced, into one or more drains. The fluid collected is filtered and communicated to a wash b... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5531653 | Selectively lockable differential assembly A selectively lockable differential assembly comprising a rotatable case, first and second output shafts journalled in the case for rotation relative thereto, and a differential mechanism disposed within the case and linking the two output shafts so as to... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5531741 | Illuminated stents An improved radial light emitting ureteral stent is disclosed having an elongated tubular member of substantially uniform outside diameter throughout its length and having a proximal and a distal end, the stent having a central lumen and at least one drai... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5527225 | Full time four-wheel drive system A full time four-wheel drive system for a vehicle is described which utilizes a unique torque distributor subassembly which provides a torque differentiation function as well as a speed ratioing function, thereby permitting utilization with a torque trans... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527503 | Method for belling tubing ends without wall thinning A unitary molded tubular connector and method for forming the connector is described. The connector has an end cap of first internal diameter, a tubular segment of diameter equal to that of the end cap, a threaded fastening means, and a belled tubular end... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527400 | Method and apparatus for machining hardened parts apparatus for machining hardened parts A method and apparatus for machining a workpiece from a hardened unmachined part includes the use of non-rotating centers in a turning machine, on which the workpiece is mounted. The shape of the dead centers permits less force to be used in support of th... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5524367 | Removable shoe spike lockable to configured sole plate A spike shoe construction including a socket carrying a ribbed insert mounted on and spaced from an outer sole with each socket carrying a reusable lock for locking spikes installed in the socket. Each spike in turn carries a lock which is non-reusable in... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5523664 | System for alleviating fatigue in a seat Method and system for alleviating a fatigue in a seat, wherein there are provided, in combination, a lumbar support mechanism for moving a lumbar support plate towards and away from a lumbar part of a passenger on the seat and a heater for applying a heat... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5517789 | Variable floor height telescopic multi-staged spectator seating system To assure that each spectator sitting on his seat enjoys a performance in a theater or the like at his desired height, a floor height adjusting mechanism is mounted on each of a plurality of movable platforms constituting a variable floor height telescopi... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5518306 | Anti-lock hydraulic braking systems for vehicles An anti-lock (ABS) hydraulic braking system for vehicles comprises a first normally open solenoid-controlled valve (4) disposed in a line between a master cylinder (3) and a brake (1), a second normally closed solenoid-controlled valve (8) disposed betwee... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5516945 | Bis(thiolate) compounds of group II metals A new class of Group II bis(oligoetherthiolate) compounds is described for use in chemical vapor deposition processes in that it is volatile and soluble in common organic solvents, thereby rendering it suitable in the preparation of displays with full col... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5513938 | Wheel lift rotator The present invention is directed to an apparatus for use in a paint booth to facilitate the coating of an object such as a wheel or rim with a liquid, powder, or other coating. The apparatus is designed to rotate a wheel about both its horizontal and ver... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5509376 | Animal feeder assembly An animal feeder assembly provides food and water at an elevated position from a support surface and is therefore particularly suited for feeding large dogs in a manner which avoids digestive and posture problems associated with feeding such animals from ... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5503891 | Flexible magnet attractant display mat The present invention relates to a display mat for receiving magnetic display symbols, wherein said display mat is flexible and magnet attractant.... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5503454 | Arrangement for securing terminal ends of an automotive seat covering member An arrangement for securing a terminal end of a covering member in an automotive seat, in which a carpet is laid on the reverse side of the seat, the arrangement comprising a securing member provided at the terminal end of covering member and a securing g... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5503602 | Clutch actuating device having pilot clutches for use in a vehicle interaxle differential A clutch actuating device for use in a vehicle drivetrain subassembly having a clutch and a rotatable drive member, including first and second rotating members which are rotatably mounted to the drive member and are free to rotate relative to one another ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5501165 | Method for forming decorative creases in a trim cover assembly A method for forming decorative creases in a trim cover assembly for an automotive seat, which basically involves using one unitary sheet of base trim cover assembly and effecting a gather sewing to such base trim cover assembly so that at least one decor... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5497720 | Device for guiding a cover member to a sewing machine A device for guiding a cover member to a sewing machine, which basically includes a control arm supported pivotally on the table of sewing machine, a guide roller assembly mounted rotatably to the control arm, and a link assembly supported pivotally on th... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5493828 | Stressing anchorage for prestressing elements in a part of a structure In a stressing anchorage for prestressing elements (2) in part of a structure, at least one part of an anchor head (4) consists of a mortar-like mass in the area in which bores (3) are disposed to accept frustoconical wedges (8). The frustoconical wedges ... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5492719 | Polymer matrix composite structures A polymer matrix composite structure for electrical purposes is produced by taking a fibre reinforcement substrate (1) to produce a pre-form (4) of a desired shape and configuration, metallising the pre-form to provide an electrically conductive coating f... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5490297 | Mobile imaging table Mobile imaging table for transporting a patient and for imaging the patient using a radiographic imaging apparatus such as a CT scan, MRI apparatus, or X-ray. The mobile imaging table comprises a generally rectangular lower frame member supported on rolle... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5489118 | Air bag inflator An inflator for a vehicular air bag. The inflator has a metal cover and metal base sealingly connected to each other by a weldless joint. The cover or the base has a circumferential lip defining a channel and a rim of the other of the cover and base is re... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5486757 | Wheel-speed sensors for motor vehicle mounted in the spreader holes of a differential carrier housing The invention relates a speed-sensing system to monitor the speed of individual wheels of a vehicle. A vehicle axle including a carrier housing and differential case assembly rotatably mounted within said carrier housing includes speed-sensing equipment a... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5479975 | Tire valve stem The present invention relates generally to a valve stem for a pneumatic tire and more specifically to a valve stem which is capable of allowing for the introduction of pulverulent matter into the tire directly through the valve while at the same time also... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5479177 | Phased array antenna system to produce wide-open coverage of a wide angular sector with high directive gain and wide frequency bandwidth A phased array antenna system capable of scanning at rates faster than the information rate of signals being received to prevent the loss of information during the scanning process. The sensitivity loss due to sampling usually encountered is avoided. The ... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5472023 | Method of and apparatus for introducing polverulent material into a tire Method of and apparatus for introducing pulverulent material into a tire for the purpose of balancing a tire and an associated wheel assembly. A quantity of polymeric pulverulent material sufficient to balance a tire and an associated wheel assembly is ch... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5470061 | Racquetball racquet having increased stiffness at tip Racquetball racquet having a frame forming a head and a handle characterized by a side profile comprising two intersecting arcs having different radii of curvature and intersecting at a point of intersection which is in the region of but above the throat ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5469677 | Stressing anchorage for at least one tension element running inside an encasing tube and method of producing the stressing anchorage For a stressing anchorage for a tension element running inside an encasing tube, a bearing plate with an annular opening is set up on an outer wall of a structural part. In an area of the opening turned away from the structural part there is a cone openin... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5466565 | Color development composition and process Color development composition and process. The compositions of this invention contain a color developer containing poly(N-hydroxyl alkyleneimine) and/or a derivative thereof, which are represented by general formula (I) shown below: ##STR1## whe... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5465820 | Clutch actuating device for use in a vehicle drivetrain subassembly The invention is directed to a clutch actuating device for use in a vehicle drivetrain subassembly having a clutch. The clutch actuating device comprises first and second rotating members which are rotatably mounted to a drive member of a vehicle drivetra... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5462496 | Clutch actuating device for use in a vehicle drivetrain subassembly A clutch actuating device for use in a vehicle drivetrain subassembly having a clutch and a rotatable drive member, comprising a first rotating member which is coupled to the drive member and a second rotating member which is free to rotate relative to th... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5413344 | Portable bumper golf system The invention is directed to a bumper golf game wherein each hole is different from all others, providing unique playing characteristics. The invention uses durable materials in its construction, which are immune or resistant to the effects of water, extr... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5161856 | Reclining device for a seat A reclining device for a seat, comprising a stationary base plate and rotatable plate, both being fitted together, with the rotatable plate free to rotate relative to the base plate. An annular toothed portion and an unlock area are respectively formed in... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5133589 | Pivoting seat and pivoting backrest having cooperating latch means A vehicle seat of a hinged type wherein a seat cushion is rotatable about its forward pivot point to an upright position and a seat back is rotatable about its rearward pivot point to a horizontally laying position, the locking arrangement thereof being s... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5123184 | Removable shoe spike lockable to configured sole plate A spike shoe construction including a socket carrying ribbed insert mounted on and spaced from an outer sole with each socket carrying reusable lock means for locking spikes installed in the socket. Each spike in turn carries a lock means which is non-reu... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5107654 | Foundation reinforcement chairs A support chair for supporting reinforcement for foundations in which there is a turret shape and a lower base, the turret shape having a plurality of upwardly open slots into which the reinforced rods may be located the shape of each of the slots being s... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5099824 | Easy-ply boiler The purpose of the Easy-Ply Boiler is to warm tar, roofing or other building materials in a boiler. The boiler holds water that is heated by gas burners. The water boils and warms the tar, roofing or other building materials.... | 03/31/1992 |
