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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6383406 | Method for preparing high cure temperature rare earth iron compound magnetic material Insertion of light elements such as H,C, or N in the R2 Fe17 (R=rare earth metal) series has been found to modify the magnetic properties of these compounds, which thus become prospective candidates for high performance permanent mag... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6375057 | Portable carrying apparatus for holding and carrying a compact disc player and a plurality of compact discs A portable carrying apparatus for holding and carrying a compact disc (CD) player and a plurality of different compact discs and including a top lid portion, a middle CD holding portion and a bottom CD player holding portion. All of the portions of the po... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6370971 | Pulley hub load cell A pulley hub load cell assembled inside a hub opening of a pulley between a rolling element part and a pulley axle. The load cell has a body adapted to be placed inside the rolling element part and having an interior bore for insertion through the pulley ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6357594 | Means to assure ready release of singulated wafer die or integrated circuit chips packed in adhesive backed carrier tapes A carrier tape system for receiving, retaining and quickly releasing small components, such as singulated bare die or integrated circuit (IC) chips for automated assembly processing. The carrier tape system is comprised of a longitudinally elongated flexi... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6350081 | Manhole restraining system for venting out explosive gases in a manhole A manhole restraining system used for venting out explosive gases in a manhole caused by an explosion. The manhole restraining system comprises a support frame, a two inch thick plate member positioned on top of the support frame, a plurality of restraini... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6350496 | Method for producing permanent drawings and markings on plastic tiles or tiles made of polycarbonate A method of making permanent drawings and markings on a mosaic tile having a grid frame with a plurality of replaceable plastic tiles or tiles made of polycarbonate material. The method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of separate and replacea... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6330722 | Protective helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system A helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system for use with a helmet worn by an operator or occupant of a land vehicle, boat, airplane or other motion apparatus, in conjunction with a shoulder belt system or a suit worn by the operator or occupan... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6318600 | Dispenser for dispensing shaving cream or other aerosol dispensed products from cans having different heights and diameters A dispenser for dispensing shaving cream or other aerosol dispensed products from cans having different heights and diameters. The device can be easily mounted on a wall or retained on a counter for easy dispensing of the can's contents through the use of... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6306101 | Electronic device for measuring sensory thresholds in humans and animals An apparatus for testing and measuring sensory thresholds in humans and animals, including an electronic algometer and a probe housing. A strain gauge is installed within the probe housing and having one end fixed thereto and the other end movable. A supp... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6305663 | Handless or footless operation of an electrical automatic water flow control apparatus A handless or footless operation of an electrical automatic water flow control apparatus for turning water on and off without touching the faucet lever of a faucet. The electrical water flow control apparatus is installed in line between the water shutoff... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6302005 | Pneumatic bar feeding apparatus for automatically feeding a plurality of bar stocks to a lathe or the like device An automatic pneumatic bar feeding apparatus for automatically feeding a plurality of bar stocks to a work station, such as a computer numerical control (CNC) machine for processing, thereby eliminating the need to reload the bar feeding apparatus with an... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6302569 | Spring clip for a vehicle light holder ring A vehicle light holder ring for vehicle light fixtures and mounted within an aperture provided on a body of a vehicle, including a central opening and at least three mounting apertures. A rim is attached to the light holder ring and surrounds the central ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6273866 | Massaging cuff apparatus, for wrapping around a body part A cuff apparatus, comprising a cushioning device, is adapted to be releasably wrapped around a body part of an individual in order to massage the body part. The cuff has two ends which include cooperating hook and loop fasteners. The cushioning device has... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6266397 | Interfacing device to be used with a telephone system terminal for transmitting extended station information to a public safety answering point A method or apparatus to be used with a telephone system, such as a private branch exchange (PBX) trunk, for transmitting extended station information to an emergency call handling center, such as a public safety answering point (PSAP). The apparatus has ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6264166 | Hands-free activating valve for use with liquid containers A hands-free activating valve which permits liquid to flow and be ingested by the user. The apparatus includes a mouth portion and a mounting portion which engages to the opening of a container such as a water bottle. Embedded within the mouth portion is ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6266423 | Microphone output limiter A microphone output limiter which detects the amplitude of a microphone and produces a control signal which lowers the microphone's impedance when the amplitude of the audio signal exceeds a preselected threshold level. The output signal is detected at th... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6257817 | Pneumatic bar feeding apparatus for feeding a length of bar stock to a lathe or the like A pneumatic bar feeding apparatus for advancing a length of bar stock to a CNC center machine for processing and including a pair of concentric tubular members which are housed in a housing supported by a pair of vertical spaced apart support stands. The ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6236905 | Method of and apparatus for providing self-learning correction to platform positioning movement A method of and apparatus for providing self-learning correction to the error in positioning movement of a platform in a vehicular wheelchair lift or any moving member of machinery or an equipment. The method includes the steps of programming the platform... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6223386 | Apparatus for converting a conventional hand-held dustpan into a stand-up dustpan having an elevated debris barrier An apparatus for converting a conventional hand-held dustpan into a stand-up dustpan having a debris barrier to be used by a standing user, including a hand-held dustpan, an upwardly extending handle and a debris barrier. The dustpan has a pan-shaped base... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6216440 | Starting device for model jet engines A device for starting the engine of model jet engines. The device includes an electric motor with a coupling mechanism, enables the electric motor to be coupled to the turbine and start the turbine in operation and thereafter, decouple from the turbine af... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6212719 | Air massager cushioning device An air massager cushioning device that not only supports a weight of an individual who sits or rests on the air massager cushioning device with minimal surface tension but also creates a massaging effect on the body part of the individual positioned on th... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6209207 | Handheld candle wick cutting device A handheld candle wick cutting device enables an individual to trim the excess long candle wick on any flat-top candles, but especially on candles positioned deep in a narrow candle jar/holder or the like. The wick cutting device includes a main outer tub... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6208506 | Space saving CD-ROM/DVD drive mechanism used with electronic devices A space saving CD-ROM/DVD drive mechanism used with an electronic device, such as a portable notebook computer, a handheld global positioning system (GPS) or etc. The space saving CD-ROM/DVD drive mechanism comprises an optical head and a spindle motor, w... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6206567 | Container having dual openings for facilitating rapid access to the interior of the container A container having dual openings for facilitating rapid access to the interior of the container to remove articles from the container which includes two ends, two sides and a base. A side closure flap is attached to one of the two sides and forms a top wh... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6203266 | Power safety barrier for wheelchair lift A vehicular wheelchair lift with a power controlled safety barrier for physically blocking a wheelchair from inadvertently rolling off a platform of the wheelchair lift during use. The power safety barrier utilizes a linkage mechanism to open or close a r... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6200403 | Method of forming and sealing an air structure having a plurality of air glands and a plurality of air ducts A method for forming and sealing an air structure which includes a plurality of air glands and a plurality of air ducts which are respectively and integrally connected to the plurality of air glands, where the air glands form a matrix surface that is both... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6193535 | Connector assembly with extreme temperature protective ceramic deadface A connector assembly which includes conventional components that are well known in the connector assembly field but which includes within it an improved ceramic deadface which is located at a front face plate on an interior portion of the connector assemb... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6179545 | Flip-over ramp A flip-over ramp assembly is normally stowed in a horizontal position in a recess in a vehicle floor, and can be pivoted upward and outwards to a downward sloping deployed position, after the vehicle door has been opened. The flip-over ramp assembly compr... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6179492 | Method of and apparatus for duplicating, upgrading and configuring hard disk drives A method of and apparatus for utilizing a computer software program to implement a process of performing optional file operations to a data storage media. The method comprises the steps of: (1) selecting user files to be saved; (2) storing the selected us... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6173737 | Bidirectional flow control valve A bidirectional flow control valve for use in a hydraulic system to regulate fluid flow in either direction of flow through the valve. The valve includes a housing, a slidable sleeve, two opposite springs, and two opposite cap nuts. The housing has a bore... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6168107 | Restraining means for limiting speeds of a measuring cable returning to a linear transducer which is a cable extension transducer A restraining assembly for use in conjunction with a linear transducer. The restraining assembly comprises a plurality of spaced apart magnets positioned on a stationary frame, where the magnets provide a reverse torque and restrict excessive rotational s... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6167886 | Device for treatment of male and female urinary incontinence A device for treatment of human urinary incontinence in the form of a catheter which can be inserted into the urethra and carries a balloon arrangement which can be filled with fluid to close off the urinary bladder, where the balloon arrangement holds th... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6168421 | Safety lighter with an improved child safety assembly A safety lighter with a safety strike wheel assembly including a center strike wheel, two side turning wheels which are fixedly mounted with the center strike wheel, and two driving wheels which are respectively and loosely mounted to the two side turning... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6159035 | Connector assembly having means for penetrating the insulation and establishing electrical connection with the wires A connector assembly for penetrating the insulation and establishing electrical connection with insulated electrical wires or conductors, thereby eliminating the need to strip the insulation away from the insulated wires, including a pair of matable housi... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6149218 | Raised roof for vehicles An improved, raised roof for mounting to a vehicle and includes two integrated rain gutters for diverting water away from the sides of the vehicle. The-improved, raised roof further includes an integrated door frame with a side recess for receiving extend... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6149288 | Vehicle light assembly with detachable and replaceable circuit board having plug-in terminal connectors A vehicle light assembly for use with a vehicle comprising a base plate, a detachable and replaceable circuit board and a lens attached to the base for covering the circuit board. The base plate has plug-in terminal connectors. Each terminal connector has... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6146129 | Cigarette lighter safety locking device utilizing a spring biased latch A cigarette lighter which has a safety locking device utilizing a spring biased latch. The cigarette lighter comprises a case, a top cover hingeably attached to an upper part of the case, a lighter seat, a press-down button, and the safety locking device.... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6135019 | Filter assembly for a blender A filter assembly for a blender including a hollow cylindrical filter member, a main cap member, and a plunger assembly. The main cap member encloses a top opening of the blender such that the filter member is positioned within the container of the blende... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6135289 | Shipping containing and display case for fastening packages A shipping container and display case for storing, transporting and displaying a plurality of pre-assembled packages of small items. The shipping container includes a top carton and a bottom carton integrally formed and connected along a score line around... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6131141 | Method of and portable apparatus for determining and utilizing timing parameters for direct duplication of hard disk drives A method of and an apparatus for duplicating direct access storage devices (DASDs) such as hard disk drives (HDDs). The apparatus includes a portable HDD duplicator which can be connected to an existing personal computer (PC), and perform fast data duplic... | 10/10/2000 |
