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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5334069 | Action character figure with sparking mechanism An action character figure comprises a character figure body including a torso portion having a window therein and a sparking mechanism in the torso portion. The sparking mechanism is operable for producing sparks which are visible through the window by p... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5331578 | Procedure for measuring angles and trajectories by means of gyros and inertial systems The calibration of time-depending measurement uncertainties of gyros and inertial systems by the differences of angular and/or velocity and/or positional measurements which are carried out and repetitiously executed with a view to undetermined reference d... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5330344 | Apparatus for forming dough An apparatus for flattening and, if desired, rolling of portioned dough pieces has a head machine that delivers dough pieces to conveyor belts by which the dough pieces are conveyed to a first endless running belt. This belt constitutes the support for a ... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5328588 | Method of inlaying metals in non-conductive materials A method of inlaying metal in non-conductive materials utilizes conventional electroforming or electroplating techniques to build up metal in grooves or channels formed in the surface of the material. An adhesive is deposited in the grooves, and a cathode... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5325960 | Watch display package A watch display package includes a wedge-shaped housing which is formed from a folded paperboard blank, and an easel-like display member, which is also made of folded paperboard. The housing has an inclined front panel and a display opening in the front p... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5325689 | Antitheft device for use on bicycles An antitheft device for use on bicycles. The device has three limbs (1,2,3) which are pivotally connected to each other. In, use the limbs (1,2,3) are lockable around part of a bicycle (8) and/or fixed structure in a triangular configuration. When not in ... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5322654 | Rotational moulding apparatus and process A rotational moulding apparatus includes a device (5) disposed inside the mould for measuring temperature. A processor (6) forming part of a feedback tool (7) enables real time monitoring and control of the moulding process. Identifiable points on the tem... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5322458 | Collective conenction device for wire conductors A collective connection device for wire conductors of electrical power distribution systems accommodates a compact arrangement of a multiple number of smaller and larger terminal blocks on a busbar. The busbar of the device is divided into two primary dec... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5318190 | Adjustable display tray A display tray is adjustable for receiving and displaying differently sized plates and bowls. The tray includes a bottom wall, a pair of side walls connected thereto by living hinges such that the side walls can be moved to different angular positions, an... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5318101 | Thermal accumulation type heating and cooling device using heat transfer medium A heating and cooling device comprising a box type heat exchange tank containing a heat transfer medium having an thermal accumulation effect therein and a heat exchange pipe arranged in said heat exchange tank. An air discharging member is mounted to an ... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5316309 | Memory matching game with mechanically activated rotating disk A game apparatus is provided for playing a game which tests the memories of game players. The apparatus includes a base, a rotatable disk mounted on the base, and a cover mounted on the base above the disk. A clutch mechanism is provided for rotating the ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5315476 | Male conductor plug for a cord set A male conductor plug for a cord set includes a bi-metallic circuit breaker. The positive, neutral and ground blades extend outwardly from the front end of the plug housing and the reset switch of the circuit breaker extends outwardly from the rear end of... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5312285 | Descending ball game apparatus A descending ball game apparatus includes a gate deflect channel member and a pivoting ramp channel member. The gate deflect channel member includes two gates which are positioned adjacent to opposing sidewalls of a channel portion thereof and are operati... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5311226 | Toy projector A toy projector (10) is equipped with a light source (11), a non-light-transmitting member (13) having at least one light-transmitting part (14) which transmits the light from the light source (11), a member (15) having light-transmitting designs provided... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5309737 | Tamper proof device for a pierced earring A tamper proof device is assembled with a pierced earring and clutch wherein it is operative for indicating if the pierced earring and clutch are subsequently disassembled. The tamper proof device includes an outer ring portion, an inner disc portion havi... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5308484 | Filtering apparatus for synthetic thermoplastics material A filtration apparatus for thermoplastic synthetic plastics material comprises a housing (1) in which a carrier body (4) formed by a piston, for two screen nests (8,9) is bearingly supported for displacement in direction of its axis. In the filtration pos... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5306298 | Adjustable laryngoplasty device An adjustable laryngoplasty device is provided for medializing a paralyzed vocal cord in a larynx. The device includes an anchoring plate, a prosthesis member, and a pair of adjustment screws which are threaded through the anchoring plate and rotatably co... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5302029 | Large flexible container with replaceable inner liner A flexible storage container for the transportation of liquid foods, such as orange juice, includes an outer tear resistant shell having a linear closure in a front or end face thereof, and a replaceable inner liner which is inserted into the outer shell ... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5300519 | Immunosuppressive agents A compound with immunosuppressive properties having formula (I), in which R1 represents a heterocyclic ring system, a combined heterocyclic ring system and homocyclic ring system, or an ethoxycarbonylmethyl group. R2 and R3 | 04/05/1994 |
| 5300010 | Method and apparatus for making artificial flowers A mechanical apparatus and method for producing a folded paper rose from an elongated strip of paper. The apparatus is operated by feeding an elongated paper strip through a rotating shuttle assembly, and securing the end of the paper strip onto a slotted... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5296834 | Thermostatic switch and bimetallic disc assembly therefor A bimetallic disc assembly for a bimetallic disc-actuated thermostatic switch includes a disc retainer, a bimetallic disc received in assembled position on the disc retainer and a metallic retainer cap for retaining the disc in assembled position on the d... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5295950 | Ear pressure dressing A pressure dressing for use in the treatment of an auricular hematoma or other ear injury is formed from a thin strip of ductile metal having first and second spaced end portions which are joined by a central connector portion. A pair of foam sponge pads ... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5295701 | In line roller skate assembly having training wheels A roller skate assembly includes a sole portion having longitudinally aligned front and rear rollers mounted thereon and a center roller which is mounted on the sole portion between the front and rear rollers. The center roller is alternatively positionab... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5288259 | Doll with illuminated hair A toy doll or toy animal having simulated hair at least some of which is formed by optical fibres. The optical fibres extend into the toy doll's or toy animal's body. A light source is positioned within the body so that light from the source is coupled in... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5284341 | Football A football is provided with rearwardly extending fins which promote a tight spiralling rotation of the football when it is thrown through the air. A first of the fins is joined to the football by a centrally located notch therein which interlocks with a s... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5283754 | Procedure for measuring angles between reference directions by means of a gyro The invention relates to a procedure for measuring angles and angular characteristics, i.e. the interdependence between the angular deformations or displacements of structural parts and the acting forces or torques by means of a gyro. In the procedure the... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5280416 | Bookmark light A lighting device is operative for use as a bookmark and as a reading light. The body of the lighting device is constructed in a substantially flat configuration wherein it can easily be placed between the pages of a book to mark a position therein. The d... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5278538 | Bicycle security system A bicycle security system includes a locking bicycle rack and employs a user's automated teller banking card to operate the system and debit charges accrued in connection with use of the system from the user's bank account. The locking system has an elect... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5278389 | Welding apparatus Arc welding apparatus for use in conjunction with conventional link forming apparatus is operable for welding the closed ends of a link after it is formed. The electrode is mounted on a swinging arm which presents the electrode from the front of the assem... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5272633 | Vehicle seat The invention concerns a pneumatic spring-mounted vehicle seat with an electronic control, which controls at least the air valves of the pneumatic spring as a function of the swing strokes of the rocker system. It is proposed that an accurate analogous-pa... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5271754 | Process for producing fluorescent or phosphorescent pigments coated with glass A thick glass coating protects fluorescent or phosphorescent pigment particles from greying or fading due to service conditions, such as photochemical reactions. The pigment particles are mixed with a finely ground heavy metal-free glass in a ratio of app... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5271586 | Fixing arrangement An arrangement for fixing a clamp to a C-shaped rail comprises a fixing plate urged against inner arms of the rail by a compression spring, the plate having a width which fits between inner arms so that it can be inserted from above, and a length, which f... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5271132 | Automatic stone setting machine An automatic stone setting machine includes a vibratory parts feeder which orients the stones in the correct position for pick-up and a pick-up quill which is capable of sensing the position of the stone on the end of the quill. The vibratory parts feeder... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5269591 | Bouncer seat for infant A seat for an infant includes a base frame portion which includes a pair of upwardly and rearwardly extending inclined members, a pair of connecting assemblies, a collapsible back frame portion, a leg frame portion, and a cover on the back and leg frame p... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5268010 | Vacuum cleaner The Vacuum Cleaner features a vacuum chamber (3), in which a negative pressure is generated by a blower (6), and an liquid container (4) arranged underneath vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber (3) is separated from the liquid container (4) by a partition (... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5267549 | Air-powered toy gun An air powered toy gun includes first and second barrels and a manually operable piston-and-cylinder assembly which includes a cylinder, and a piston in the cylinder. The piston is movable in a first direction in the cylinder for applying pressurized air ... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5266249 | Method of forming a fiber reinforced plastic structure A method of forming a hollow structure in a female mold includes the step of assembling a vacuum bag and an uncured composite layer assembly comprising a fiber reinforced resin in a female mold, so that the composite layer assembly extends along the inner... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5263587 | Inflatable packaging pouch An inflatable pouch for packaging a circuit board is formed from two superposed sheets of an electrostatically dissipative plastic. The plastic sheets are welded together to form two air chambers therebetween, each having a plurality of passages therein a... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5261848 | Toy with liquid-filled shell A toy includes a base, a character figure on the base, and a dome-shaped housing on the base over the character figure. The housing includes inner and outer transparent shell portions which cooperate to define an enclosed cavity therebetween, and transpar... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5261582 | Belt case for eyeglasses A belt case for a pair of eyeglasses is formed from a rigid and durable plastic for protecting the eyeglasses from damage. The case consists of front and rear rigid body sections which are receivable in interfitting engagement so that they cooperate to de... | 11/16/1993 |
