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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8026202 | Rifle bore cleaning composition A rifle bore cleaning mixture of 2.4 by volume of Sweet's to 1 of Kroil to produce an approximate compound that is 70% by volume of Sweet's and 30% by volume of Kroil without combining any further additives with the mixture. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7980581 | Protective device The device protects the forearm, hand and fingers of a wheelchair occupant from injury through collision with obstacles by providing a shield that curves over the occupant's forearm. The shield ends in a compound curve that extends over the occupant's hand and finge... | 07/19/2011 |
| D639952 | X-ray marker | 06/14/2011 |
| 7896152 | Clothing, jewelry and accessories coordinator The accessories coordinator has three separate, essentially air-tight pockets mounted on a transparent support. Each of the pockets is formed through a supplemental film that is bonded at its pocket edges to the support. The individual pockets are each provided with... | 03/01/2011 |
| D624211 | Finial | 09/21/2010 |
| 7731132 | Medication fluid tube stabilization device An interactive fluid tube stabilization device for an intravenous feeding tube is formed of an acrylic material that has a cylindrical shape. A lengthwise slit forms two overlapping sides for the device that can be manually spread apart to fit over and clamp onto th... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7677589 | Hitch cover The hitch cover is adaptable to several commercially available trailer hitches. The cover has a flat portion with a hexagonal recess, the recess being about 3 inches across opposite corners. A protective portion, generally perpendicular to the flat portion has a “... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7556609 | Medical aid having a standalone femur traction mode and a leg support mode A medical aid that functions as (1) a standalone femur traction device for femur traction or (2) a trapezoidally-shaped cushioned leg support pillow. The medical aid can be placed on an ordinary bed and is constructed to provide traction without the use of weights o... | 07/07/2009 |
| D584820 | Femur traction leg support apparatus | 01/13/2009 |
| 7374064 | Waste receptacle A stable waste receptacle has in the preferred embodiment, at least two foot pedals mounted on opposite sides of the receptacle, at the receptacle's base. Recessed housings are formed in the base and sides to permit the foot pedals to be withdrawn from the housings ... | 05/20/2008 |
| D565734 | Femur traction leg support apparatus | 04/01/2008 |
| 7311842 | Lignocellulose-based anion-adsorbing medium (LAM) and process for making and using same for the selective removal of phosphate and arsenic anionic contaminants from aqueous solutions A lignocellulose-based anion-adsorbing medium (LAM) and process for making and using same for selectively removing phosphates and arsenic contaminants from aqueous solutions is disclosed. Making the LAM comprises (a) dissociating cations such as Fe and Al, from thei... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7090450 | Tie down and release shackle The described pawl and ratchet wheel shackle is preferably used to secure automobiles on transport trailers for shipment. To release the tension on the chain securing the vehicle on the trailer, the pawl is shifted laterally relative to the ratchet wheel's plane of ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 6815407 | Vehicle cleaning fluid A composition by volume of 50% water, 42% hydrogen peroxide in a 3% solution and about 8% “Dawn” detergent when applied to insect residues spattered on vehicle surfaces is very effective in removing these residues. The composition is particularly efficient in re... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6799330 | Infant bib The bib has a neck portion with a neck hole that is large enough to fit comfortably around the wearer's neck. The neck hole has an opening that can either be pulled over the wearer's head by means of an elastic material, or divided into an exposed strip of fabric an... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6696102 | Cellulose preservative method and apparatus A method and apparatus for applying a fluid preservative to wood or wood products has a work tank for maintaining a predetermined concentration of preservative in the fluid. The work tank is equipped with a heater to keep the temperature of the fluid and ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6358226 | Lactation apparatus A breast pump for continuously applying warmth at a temperature of not more than about 105 degrees Fahrenheit to a mammary gland both before and during milk withdrawal is described. The apparatus enables the mammary gland tissue to be raised to a temperat... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6132325 | Interlocking string network for sport rackets The invention is an improved sports racket comprising streamlined transversal strings and streamlined longitudinal strings with surface indentations that permit the strings to lock into each other at the string crossings so the strings do not move with re... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5054132 | Flush control system for plumbing fixture A flush control system for a plumbing fixture is disclosed. The plumbing fixture includes electrical components which electrically operate a flush valve and are housed in the body of the plumbing fixture. A cover, which is normally closed, activates an el... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5040683 | Shipping wedge, and blank for forming such a wedge A shipping wedge is provided for protecting articles during storage or shipment. The wedge is substantially trapezoidal in configuration and includes a slot extending from the top surface towards the bottom thereof. The slot is used for positioning the we... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5024378 | Shut-off valve for scald prevention An assembly is provided for the prevention of scalding in showers and other such installations. The assembly includes a valve assembly within a mixed water supply line and a temperature sensitive element for controlling the operation of the valve assembly... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4981261 | Shut-off valve for scald prevention An assembly is provided for the prevention of scalding in showers and other such installations. The assembly includes a valve assembly within a mixed water supply line and a temperature sensitive element for controlling the operation of the valve assembly... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4968152 | Electric immersion thermometer An electric immersion thermometer, for use in a device such as a mixing faucet, is disclosed. The immersion thermometer includes a body which houses a temperature sensing assembly in which the sensing element is encapsulated or laminated in a plastic shea... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4924533 | Coupling means for toilet tank and bowl assembly A mounting assembly to couple a water tank to a water closet is disclosed. The mounting assembly includes a threaded bolt, tubular elastomeric seal member and fastening means. The elastomeric member has centering ribs formed around its outer surface, a fl... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4918769 | Flush tank for a water closet having self contained washing means A flush tank, having a vertically extending wall positioned between the two vertical side walls to provide a first chamber which is filled with flush water and a second chamber which houses a removable washing means, is disclosed. The washing means is ope... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4889157 | Cartridge valve assembly A top cartridge for an individual, sanitary, dual-control, shut-off valve is provided. The cartridge includes an upper stationary and a lower rotatable disk, each disk including port apertures. The disks are arranged with a defined clearance in the longit... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4879858 | Method of installing a bathing vessel A method of installation, in sealed relationship against at least one vertical wall, a bathing vessel of the type having a sump to contain water therein and a water drain outlet, the bathing vessel including a horizontal rim extending away from the sump a... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4875958 | Method of making molded sanitaryware articles with light transmitting panel A method of making a sanitaryware article with a light transmitting panel. A sheet of light-transmitting plastic is formed into the shape of a article of sanitaryware which has a sump. A mask is applied to a portion of the plastic sheet and the remaining ... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4842191 | Temperature-controlled mixing fitting An electronically operated mixing valve is disclosed wherein a combination of a control module which houses the electronics for electrically operating a valve module having one or more valves for mixing, shut-off and distribution of mixed water which is i... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4819909 | Self-closing valve for sanitary installations A self-closing valve, having means to discharge a predetermined volume of water for each cycle of operation, is disclosed. The valve includes the arrangement of timing means which determines the elapsed time for its operational cycle, a one-way valve mean... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4808104 | Dough forming and cutting device An illustrative embodiment of the invention comprises an annular device for preparing pie crusts in which the inner margin of the device defines the central, circular opening. The margin, perpendicular to the base of the device, also forms a cutting edge ... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4796666 | Sanitary single-handle mixing valve The invention relates to a sanitary single-handle mixing valve having control elements composed of at least two discs, one of which serves as a fixed valve seat disc with two inlet openings for cold and hot water. For purposes of operating the mixing valv... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4794952 | Combination mixing valve and appliance valve assembly The invention relates to a combination single-handle mixing valve and appliance valve assembly, mounted in a common housing and having common hot and cold water connections. The appliance valve, axially positioned between the mixing valve cartridge and th... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4784368 | Self-closing valve for sanitary installations A self-closing valve assembly for sanitary installations is disclosed. The valve assembly includes upper and lower valve housings which define a metering chamber that is normally filled with a metering fluid. A metering means, shiftably mounted in the low... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4765002 | Lavatory An illustrative embodiment of the invention provides a peripheral flange generally perpendicular to the plane of the lavatory basin. The flange has a generally downwardly, inwardly sloping surface to enable the splash water to flow into the basin within t... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4742456 | Sound responsive tube control circuit An illustrative embodiment of the invention provides a microprocessor for deenergizing the air and water pumps for a whirlpool bath when a voice communication system is activated from the bath to reduce background noise. A stereophonic sound system also c... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4738393 | Mixing valve assembly A sanitary mixing valve assembly, of the single handle type, which includes both a thermostatic control means to preset water temperature, and valving means to regulate volume flow between opened and closed positions, is disclosed. The thermostatic contro... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4723574 | Sanitary water fitting A damping means for controlling the closing action of a sanitary fitting to lengthen its closing time and, thereby, reduce its closing speed, is disclosed. The damping means is operatively mounted between the handle and valve control unit assemblies.... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4722509 | Sanitary mixing valve The invention is directed to a single-lever mixing valve and faucet in which the valve body is made of ceramic material.... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4712256 | Cover plate and mounting clip assembly The invention is directed to a cover assembly to conceal the anchor bolt assembly housed in an opening in a vertical wall of a sanitary fixture. A novel clip, which is mounted to the anchor bolt, includes latching means to mount the cover plate over the o... | 12/15/1987 |
