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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157710 | Multi-axis resistance exercise devices and systems This is an exercise apparatus and system charactered generally by the presence of a user interface member haying a point of attachment to the apparatus that is posttionable at different locations along an arcuate path determined, dicated and/or supported/braced bv a... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8013227 | Toy piano In order to be able to salvage toy pianos that have become damaged during shipping, a structure and process for manufacture of toy pianos has been developed wherein (1) stop piece (or block members) are permanently affixed to certain side forming members, allowing c... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7883677 | Deer lure This deer lure with scent dispenser has an outer casing with an interior plenum, a lower end and an upper end, with air inlet holes adjacent the lower end, a base adapted to fit into the lower end and extend into the plenum, and a scent dispenser assembly with a res... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7601106 | Multi-axis resistance exercise device A multi-axes exercise machine for strengthening muscles surrounding shoulder joint of a user allows the user a range of motions about lines of motion perpendicular to an arc of circumduction of the shoulder joints. A pair of handholds is suspended from an arcuate gu... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7441534 | Rotary engine system This rotary internal combustion engine has two rotatable vane type pistons mounted for axial rotation in a sealed casing. In an exemplary cycle, one piston is released to rotate at or prior to initiating combustion in the combustion space between the two pistons, wh... | 10/28/2008 |
| D565634 | Adjustable eyeglass frame | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341546 | Multi-axis resistance exercise device A multi-axes exercise machine for strengthening muscles surrounding shoulder joint of a user allows the user a range of motions about lines of motion perpendicular to an arc of circumduction of the shoulder joints. A pair of handholds is suspended from an arcuate gu... | 03/11/2008 |
| D535060 | Novelty helmet | 01/09/2007 |
| D502205 | Adjustable eyeglass frames | 02/22/2005 |
| 6796447 | Crane control system This crane control system with swing control and variable impedance is intended for use with overhead cranes where a line suspended from a moveable hoist suspends a load. It is responsive to operator force applied to the load and uses a control strategy based on est... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6658827 | Interface pads These interface pads have a right and a left inflatable member with the volume of air in each of these inflatable members being independently adjustable. Each member is adapted to provide an interface between one side of a load-bearing animal and a load-s... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6622990 | Human power amplifier for lifting load with slack prevention apparatus A human power amplifier includes an end-effector that is grasped by a human operator and applied to a load. The end-effector is suspended, via a line, from a take-up pulley, winch, or drum that is driven by an actuator to lift or lower the load. The end-e... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6351921 | Siding and porch ceiling attachment system A mounting rail for siding and ceiling members featuring a locking member to maintain siding and ceiling members on the mounting rail. The mounting rail has (i) a siding support member having a horizontal leg extending forwardly with a vertical leg extend... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6349658 | Auger combustor with fluidized bed An improved auger combustor for the incineration of refuse featuring, in its preferred embodiment, a granular substrate formed as a fluidized bed by underfire air and composed of particulate material with pollution abatement properties, an auger with expa... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6102424 | Trailer hitch ball cover A removable cover for towing balls featuring, in its preferred embodiments: (a) a towing ball hitch cover; (b) locking apparatus for maintaining said towing ball hitch cover engaged on said towing ball and/or for preventing its unauthorized removal and th... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6079964 | Fluid handling device A fluid handling device capable of being used for numerous purposes, including use as an internal combustion engine or as a fluid pump, compressor, or expander, which fluid handling device is characterized in its preferred embodiments by: (a) a body with ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6074243 | Electrical connection apparatus An Electrical Connection Apparatus for automotive batteries having, in its preferred embodiments a multi-purpose screw threaded bolt with an enlarged head which can be inserted into the side terminal aperture of a battery to form a terminal post for conne... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6010439 | Chest exercise apparatus Chest exercise apparatus in the form of a bench press bar which allows additional stretching of the chest muscles via the provision of an elevated chest section such that the hands of the user can be brought below the chest when doing bench presses and wh... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5927358 | Tree limb removing apparatus and method A tree limb removing apparatus and method featuring a tree delimbing device having a horizontal member with a plurality of vertical members perpendicular thereto and depending therefrom, which vertical members are preferably discs which are rotatable abou... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5857881 | Automatically inflating bladder and line severing means for rod and reel An apparatus for connection to a rod and reel, comprised, in its preferred embodiment, of (1) an emergency flotation bladder, (2) a compact container in which said bladder is stowed, (3) connection means for connection of said container to the rod portion... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5842460 | Multipurpose bow grip assembly A multipurpose archery bow grip assembly characterized by a bow grip mounted on the bow handle by at least two connecting members, which connecting members have a linear portion that may be nonpermanently affixed at a plurality of depths transversely with... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5830116 | Multiexercise weight lifting machine A multiexercise weight lifting machine which features in its most basic embodiments a gearbox capable of converting the torque input through a first axle from a source of resistance (such as a weight stack) into a greater torque output at a second axle to... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5768790 | Angle indicator for pipe benders An angle indicator for connection to a pipe bender having an elongated handle or the like, which is generally characterized by the presence of: (a) a pivoting linear member having a spirit level thereon/therein for determining when it is horizontal; (b) w... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5743805 | Golf swing timing trainer A golf swing timing trainer formed, in its preferred embodiments, from (a) a forearm brace that serves as a base for the other operative elements of the device; (b) a generally linear member, which member is pivotally connected to the forearm brace at one... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5695410 | Golf club head and hosel An improved design for the hosel and head of golf clubs, including putters, which is primarily characterized by a compound curved hosel that attaches to the club head of golf clubs behind the face, at or near the center of the club head, and slightly abov... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5599364 | Filter locking/support system for dust collectors A filter locking/support system for releasably urging and maintaining a plurality of separate depending filter elements in a dust collector into and in sealing engagement with the partition between the "dirty" and "clean" sections of said dust collector, ... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5222318 | Turtle exclusion device A turtle exclusion apparatus for inclusion in shrimp trawling nets which features a turtle exclusion grate having bowed vertical bars and an "overhang" at its base and may also feature, when in combination with a net section in which it is contained, an o... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5104320 | Precious metal tooth facings Dental facings or veneers preformed from precision metals; suitable for attachment to the labial enamel surface of human teeth; and utilizable for cosmetic purposes and/or as a base for further decorative enhancement by cut-out design, inlaid design or ot... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5096192 | Miniature bowling game A bowling game table featuring a lane surface having a bilaterally symmetrical central trough which, beginning at a point proximate the edge from which the ball is rolled toward the pins, gradually expands in width and increases in depth until it reaches ... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5037400 | Apparatus for resheathing hypodermic needles An apparatus for resheathing hypodermic needles having a hollow cylindrical sheathguard to encompass a needle sheath inserted therein; a means of retaining the needle sheath within the sheathguard; a horizontal protective barrier below the aperture of the... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5034720 | Current control apparatus for insertion into battery powered devices Small easily removable insert designed for placement in the battery compartment of a battery powered device (becoming part of the circuit of the device when in place) which includes a current/voltage control means and may have sidewalls and dimensions whi... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4991727 | Drawhead alignment device A device adapted to assist in the alignment of a railroad car drawheads for coupling, said device having connecting means by which the handle thereof may be rigidly connected to, and serve as an extension of, the drawhead for the purpose of increasing lev... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4967330 | LED lamp with open encasement An LED lamp having a generally hollow cylindrical encasement having at least one opening therein allowing gases and fluids exterior to said encasement to freely circulate within the interior thereof for cooling purposes and including also embodiments wher... | 10/30/1990 |
