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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5913269 | Collapsible stand for beverage cans A collapsible stand for holding beverage cans or the like is provided. The stand is comprised of a table top or deck having cup shaped openings for receiving beverage cans. A collapsible supporting stand is removably connected by a column to the table top... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5902960 | Electrical wire junction box cover A cover for shielding the interior of an electrical wire junction box from foreign material during wall construction. The cover is flexible and has a shape and size approximating that of the interior walls of the junction box housing so that it may be hel... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5878460 | Golf iron brush A golf iron brush designed to clean all golf club irons of loose and embedded debris is provided. The device comprises a housing with top and bottom openings and a front slot extending from top to bottom. The housing has interior opposing brushes which de... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5857302 | Concrete crack control system A concrete crack control system is provided. The system comprises a vane or angle projecting from a wall, such as a pedestal or column or other wall surfaces against which a concrete floor or slab is poured. After the concrete has set to firm consistency,... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5798471 | Rotary valve for musical instruments A rotary valve for musical instruments is provided. The valve is specially designed to have three internal passages with gentle curves and continuously circular passageways to provide true tonal qualities and a minimum of distortion. The valve passages ha... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5791651 | Three dice board game A casino type board game is provided in which chips may be purchased from the house. Three dice are employed which may be hexagonal and have an equal number of sides bearing the same indicia of one to three. The board is arranged with an area for wagering... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5657765 | Erotic stimulator An erotic stimulator in the form of a tongue is provided. The stimulator comprises a flexible, elongated member having a mouthpiece at its base end whereby a user can manipulate the stimulator while leaving the hands free during gynecological stimulation ... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5626143 | Portable cordless cardiopulmonary arrest recorder and method A portable cordless cardiopulmonary arrest recorder is provided by this invention. The arrest recorder is used by the attending personnel at the treatment site for a cardiac-arrest patient. It has multiple chronometers for recording the time and duration ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5619825 | Gutter screen A gutter screen is provided for building gutters having an outer edge with an inwardly turned lip and gutter supports attaching the gutter to the building. The screen has a straight downwardly sloping intermediate gutter covering section, substantially ve... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5620227 | Vest garment with pivotable seat member A vest garment with pivotable seat member is provided. The seat member is connected to the interior aspect of the dorsal member of the vest garment and is pivotable between positions for use and for stowing away. Straps support the seat member from the ve... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5603193 | Sealing system for multi-panel ceiling A sealing system for a multi-panel T-bar ceiling. The panels are supported upon arms of the T-bar supports and a locking system is used for sealing the peripheral edges of the panels upon the arms of the T-bar. The sealing is in compressive relation of th... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5560524 | Combination gear pack and pivotable seat member A combination gear pack and pivotable seat member is provided. The seat member is connected at the bottom of the gear pack and is pivotable between positions over a range in respect to the front and the rear of the pack. Straps support the seat member fro... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5553792 | Variable analytical sampling mill and method A sampling mill for grinding discrete materials to obtain a representative sample is provided by this invention. The mill is particularly useful for grinding various foodstuffs such as corn, peanuts, animal foods and the like. The material to be sampled i... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5554335 | Process for engraving ceramic surfaces using local laser vitrification A process is provided for producing contrasting, long lasting, glassy heat fused images on the surface of ceramic materials such as bricks using a laser to vitrify the substrate material. The process is accomplished in three stages: Stage 1) the laser pro... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5531059 | Method for shrink wrapping luggage A method is provided for wrapping a plastic bag about a piece of luggage to leave the handle grip exposed. A heat shrinkable plastic bag is used with the luggage being loosely enclosed and the edge of an open top of the bag being folded over the top surfa... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5486064 | Soap grip for bathing A soap grip to prevent dropping the soap when bathing is provided. This is effected by sandwiching a soap bar between two or more pieces of cloth, preferably a polyester felt. The polyester felt is sewn or heat sealed together near the center in a U-shape... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5464033 | Hot solvent cleaning tank A hot solvent tank for cleaning various objects such as metallic parts is provided. The solvent is a bio-degradable detergent aqueous solution which is environmentally acceptable. The solvent tank is an open top steel barrel mounted on casters for easy mo... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5462249 | Clamp for securing trailer ramp in transport position A pivotable clamp for securing a trailer ramp in a stowed position on the surface of a dovetail-type trailer is provided. The trailer and ramp on which the clamp is used are of the type having a surface constructed of spaced apart cross-pieces. The clamp ... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5385112 | Rear access step configuration for pontoon boats A rear access step configuration for pontoon boats is provided. The hollow cylindrical hulls of the boat are modified to form a slightly forward slanting truncated end at the rear of the boat. Steps are formed at the rear end and internally of one of the ... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5381941 | Pivotable seat member for backpack frame A pivotable seat member for a backpack frame is provided. A seat member is pivotally attached to the backpack frame to provide seating support for the user during times of rest and, when used with a sling, to provide support to a carried load during use. ... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5377941 | Support frame for sink waste bags A device is provided for holding a disposal waste bag in a kitchen sink. The device comprises an open frame through which the waste bag may be inserted with the bottom of the bag supported upon the floor of the sink in order that the load of the waste is ... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5362178 | Apparatus for spreading sealant An apparatus for spreading a liquid over a surface, such as sealant over a pavement, is provided. The apparatus is mounted on a trailer and is comprised of a storage bin for containing the liquid to be spread, a drainage trough, and spreading brushes. Liq... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5357651 | Programmable multi-directional trolley for wall panels A programming system is provided for passing or blocking the movement of operable room divider panels along overhead tracks supporting the panels. The programming system employs separate characterized gates which pass or deny passage to separate panels wh... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5320022 | Apparatus for reducing recoil and muzzle climb from discharge of firearms A method and apparatus are provided for reducing the recoil and muzzle climb from the discharge of a firearm. A hollow cylinder member having a front end with a restricted opening forming a gas chamber is attached to the muzzle end of a firearm and serves... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5316427 | Round bale unroller and method A device and method are provided for unrolling spirally wound bales of hay which are moved by hydraulic or electric operated bale spikes mounted on a vehicle such as a truck or tractor. The device is comprised of a tubular axle sleeve which fits over the ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5309954 | Method for forming wire eyes A tool and method for forming wire eyes in stiff wire are provided. The tool has a handle and a shank, or shaft, having a hollow or tubular opening at the end extending into the shank a selected distance corresponding to the length of the wire needed to f... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5307584 | Deer scent dispenser and method A deer scent dispenser is provided for use in the field to attract deer. The dispenser is comprised of a cylindrical container provided with a bottom reservoir for liquid deer scent. The upper part of the container has plastic screen walls which hold a wi... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5302014 | Cart for tying fishing lures A cart for use in the storage and transportation of materials and tools, in combination with a removable work tray for the production of fishing lures is provided. The cart has an upper work surface and an open storage bin, which makes it particularly sui... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5244162 | Method and apparatus for providing uniform thickness rolls of gasket material A method and apparatus for slitting and separating a wide roll of gasket material of varying thicknesses into narrower rolls of uniform thicknesses. A wide roll of gasket material is slit into a plurality of narrow rolls. Each roll is passed under a rolle... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5242380 | Orthopedic under-arm back harness An orthopedic back harness is provided for alleviating muscle and back pains. The harness is comprised of a wide flexible belts having some degree of stiffness and substantial padding. The belt is fitted above the breast and under the arm pits of the user... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5234325 | Apparatus for windshield glass repair Apparatus for windshield glass repair is provided. A cylinder having internal chambers is equipped with a piston head plunger at a top end and has a mounting device at a bottom end for securing a tight seal over a crack in a windshield. The withdrawal of ... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5221301 | Multi-stage cyclone separator system with intermediate manifold A multi-stage cyclone separator apparatus is provided for separating particulates from gas in a particulate laden gas. The apparatus is particularly useful for separating particulates such as catalyst particles from hot refinery gas in fluid catalytic cra... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5218954 | Arterial assist device and method A device and method are provided the purpose of increasing arterial blood flow to the lower leg, calf, ankle and foot. The device is a compression boot, or cast, and consists of a mono-compartment bladder enclosed in a non-elastic outer envelope connected... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5215637 | Method for electronic treatment of interior surfaces of hollow plastic objects An apparatus and method are provided for surface treating the inside surfaces of hollow or three dimensional plastic objects. While the invention will be described with respect to plastic objects, it will be understood that other objects having a high die... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5207805 | Cyclone separator system An improved cyclone separator and method of construction are disclosed. Such cyclone separators are employed for separating particulates from hot gas entering the separator barrel through an axially disposed slot in its periphery. An improvement in effici... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5206563 | Lightbulb life extender An electrical device is provided for converting alternating current to direct current for an incandescent lightbulb circuit to extend the life of the bulb and reduce power consumption. The device provides a housing containing a diode rectifier adapted to ... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5206169 | Animal carcass compost crib A compost crib is provided for the on-site disposal of animal carcasses accumulated during commercial operations, in which passive solar energy is utilized to assist in the decomposition process. Aerobic, thermophilic bacteria multiply in the sunlight, so... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5199678 | Cup holder A cup holder (10) for holding a cup (C) or the like in place. The cup holder is attachable to an arm of a leisure-type chair or other type chair in which space is provided below its arms. The holder has a support (20) including a horizontal support arm (2... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5195764 | Spring loaded retractable wheel trailer A rectractable trailer having a spring loaded hydraulic piston is provided. The trailer has a bell crank connection for the axles to enable the trailer to be moved between a lowered loading position to an elevated traveling position. The hydraulic piston ... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5193625 | Tractor drawbar hitch adaptor A hitch is provided for standard tractor drawbars having one or more hitch pin holes. The hitch is connected to the bar by an adaptor mounting bracket and has a pivot pin which permits the hitch to be rotated over the rear hole in proper registry to recei... | 03/16/1993 |
