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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D515507 | Electrical connector keying arrangement | 02/21/2006 |
| 6406314 | Electrical interconnection assembly with pivotal end connector A power cable assembly (20) is provided with a pivotal male connector (220). The power cable assembly (20) includes a flexible conduit (114) attached to the pivotal male connector (220). The male connector (220) includes a male connector module (240) for ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 5640743 | Holder for long slender implements A holder for long slender implements such as pencils and pens is disclosed. The holder comprises a support member which is preferably a thin web having opposed side surfaces. The web includes at least one opening that communicates with each of the side su... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5639110 | Trailing arm suspension A trailing arm suspension (10) has a trailing arm (12) comprising a central rib (32) to which opposing U-shaped side plates (52, 54) are welded. The central rib (32) and the opposing side plates (52, 54) have congruent semicircular recesses (34, 38) dispo... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5627304 | System for automatic real-time calibration of remotely-located capacitive-type fuel quantity measurement probes A system including a method and means for trimming capacitive-type remotely-located fuel probes that eliminates the previously-used variable trim capacitor and substitutes a rugged, inexpensive, standard-value signature resistor connected between the AC i... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5611658 | Method and apparatus for destacking sheet metal members A device for separating flat objects such as sheet metal blanks has a pair of separator devices which apply a force to the edges of the objects at an angle to a normal of the plane of the objects. In one embodiment, the separator devices are screws which ... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5565768 | Apparatus for detecting metallic debris in dielectric fluid having an indirectly heated thermistor for balancing a bridge network In an inductive debris monitor (IDM) an inductive probe is disposed at a fluid flow passageway to be monitored, and an RF bridge containing a variable resistance network is used to detect changes in the impedance of the probe due to the passage of metalli... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5563355 | Force sensor A force sensing device providing an output signal indicative of applied force includes a compressible spring, preferably a Belleville type spring, inserted between a force application lever and a reaction force member and the spring is compressed when a f... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5544441 | Muzzle loading weapon ignition system A radially loading ignition system for a muzzle loading weapon generally comprises a body having threads on its outer surface and a well sunk into one end for loosely holding a shotgun shell primer; a first opening through the side of the well for passing... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5533563 | Mold and method for making variable hardness castings A mold and method for making castings having variable hardness is disclosed. The mold assembly includes a cope and drag captured between a pair of carrier plates. Chill members depend from the carrier plates and are received in appropriate apertures forme... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5526732 | Spring brake actuator and reaction plate anchor An anchor 100 is provided for anchoring a reaction plate 62 to an actuator rod 60 in a spring brake actuator 10 having a tubular actuator rod 60. The anchor 100 comprises an expandable plug 102 received within an interior space of the actuator rod 60, a b... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5526703 | Force detecting sensor and method of making A force detecting microsensor comprises a single crystal Si substrate, a single crystal cone formed on the substrate and a resilient electrode mounted above the tip of the Si cone. The space between the tip of the Si cone and the resilient electrode is ma... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5527008 | Container holder The invention is directed to a cupholder comprising a drawer slidably mounted within a housing for movement between a stored position and a use position. The drawer has a semicircular recess in combination with an arm to form a cup retaining area. The arm... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5524996 | Linerless label printing apparatus A label printer apparatus is arranged to produce printed labels from a continuing strip of adhesive-backed, linerless label material. By operation of a standard printer roller, the apparatus advances a strip of linerless material along a path from a roll ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5524321 | Vacuum Cleaner with a detachable vacuum module A multi-use vacuum cleaner capable of use as an upright vacuum or as a detachable vacuum module is disclosed. A detachable vacuum module is selectively mounted to the foot and support member of an upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuum module includes the vac... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5522377 | Adjustable exhaust hood An exhaust hood is disclosed which comprises an open underside and a grease filter defining an exhaust plenum between the hood and the grease filter and a flow path through the grease filter. A shutter-like panel is slidable into the flow path adjacent to... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5511282 | Motor mounting arrangement and method for a vacuum cleaner An arrangement for mounting a motor and fan unit to a support chassis within a vacuum cleaner housing includes a support structure defining an opening for receiving a first mounting portion on a back end of the motor and fan unit, a support member having ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5509681 | Kit and method for converting a wheelbarrow into a garden cart A kit for converting a wheelbarrow for use as a towed garden cart is especially suited for wheelbarrows of the type comprising a pan supported on diverging beams, and a brace between forward ends of the beams, a forward wheel mounted to the beams adjacent... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5509767 | Attachment bolt A conveyor comprises parallel side frames provided with a plurality of apertures and C-shaped cross members provided with apertures in the side walls disposed in juxtaposition to apertures in the side frames. The cross member apertures are each defined by... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5505698 | Cardioplegia catheter with elongated cuff A catheter for supplying liquid to the coronary sinus in a perfusion procedure comprising a tubular catheter body having an interior lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; and an inflatable cuff (balloon) adjacent the distal end of the catheter. The cuf... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5503867 | Comminuted meat product containing ground cherries A comminuted meat mixture of ground lean beef, pitted and ground uncooked cherries, oat bran, and other ingredients in lesser amounts. A method of making such a mixture is also disclosed.... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5499474 | Method and apparatus for liquid application An applicator assembly for the controlled application of fluid to a surface is disclosed. The applicator assembly includes a bottle, a pump trigger mechanism, a hand-held applicator and a solution conduit extending between the hand-held applicator and the... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5499709 | Conveyor with separator/aligner A roller conveyor for aligning and separating material placed on the conveyor comprises a frame having side walls connected by crossmembers and a plurality of rollers mounted between the side walls. The frame further comprises a pair of supplemental side ... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5499961 | Kneeling-prone-kneeling exercise device An improved exercise device which is adjustable for users of different size and muscle capability. The device comprises a wheel rotatably mounted on an axle, a pair of handgrips telescopically mounted on the axle, and a length of elastic robing telescopic... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5497793 | Cigarette and soluble cigarette filter therefor A filter cigarette includes a tobacco smoke filter having a core of an expanded starch material which is biodegradable and readily soluble in water. The filter material is preferably formed of high amylose content cornstarch or potato starch extruded at a... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5495703 | Process and an apparatus for packaging containers in a carrier in two rows of each at least two pieces as well as a blank to be used therein A process and an apparatus for packaging containers in a carrier in two rows, in which a first half carrier is formed from a first blank by bringing a bottom portion into a horizontal position, placing a first longitudinal wall portion perpendicularly the... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5490521 | Ultrasound biopsy needle An echogenic medical needle is disclosed which comprises a tubular cannula body, a stylet received within the cannula body, and an echogenicity enhancement within the cannula for improved ultrasound imaging. Preferably, the echogenicity enhancement is on ... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5489091 | Method and apparatus for printing and collating packets of nonrepeating images on a base web An apparatus and method for the collated printing of a first set of images of a nonrepeating series and a second set of images. The collated printing provides for the complete printing of the nonrepeating series with respect to each of the images so that ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5488993 | Artificial lift system An artificial lift system and method for lifting fluids from an underground formation. The artificial lift system comprising a production tubing through which the fluid is carried from the formation to the surface and a pressure reducer, such as a venturi... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5489258 | Multi-position body support A multi-position body support, commonly known as a stander, supports a user in either a prone or supine orientation at any position from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially standing or vertical position. The multi-position body support ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5487730 | Balloon catheter with balloon surface retention means A catheter for retrograde perfusion of the heart through the coronary sinus, which has an infusion lumen for introducing perfusion liquid into the heart, a retention means such as an inflatable balloon, and can have retention enhancements such as spikes, ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5485938 | Cup lid assembly This relates to a resealable lid and cup assembly and method for using the same. The resealable lid has an opening through which liquid flows and a valve mechanism for selectively closing the opening. The valve mechanism is provided on the underside of th... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5483726 | Combination vacuum cleaner and water extractor power foot A multi-use power foot suitable for use for both dry vacuum cleaning and water extraction procedures is disclosed. The power foot has a dry suction chamber in fluid communication with an outlet and a water suction chamber in fluid communication with the o... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5483028 | Acoustical barrier with decoupler An acoustic barrier for mounting to a barrier wall, such as a barrier wall between an engine compartment and a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The barrier wall has multiple indentations forming an uneven surface. The acoustic barrier comprises a decou... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5481807 | Archery bow sight and adjusting tool An archery bow sight assembly comprises a mounting plate adapted for attachment to an archery bow and having an aperture therethrough. A sight pin extends through the aperture and a locking collar on the sight pin is rotatable toward and away from a locki... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5478428 | Label separator and method for separating a label from a backing A label separator separates labels from a backing. An infeed mechanism moves the labels in a downstream direction through a label path toward a breaker bar. A push member is moveable from a first position to a second position through a path which intersec... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5472248 | Surface/cremone bolt A self-centering surface bolt comprising two or more keepers, a surface bolt and two or more guides. The guides further comprise a base, a stem and a cap. The base of the guide is received within a recess in the keepers and the stem and cap of the guides ... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5467737 | Stable with feeding system A stable with a dwelling area (2) for animals, a feeding area (1) for storing and presenting feed (5) and a partition (3) between the dwelling area (2) and the feeding area (1), provided with openings for allowing the heads of animals in the dwelling area... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5466225 | Surgical needle assembly A surgical needle with a stylet selectively received within the lumen of a cannula is shown where establishing and maintaining a desired angular orientation between the stylet and cannula is achieved. The orientation may be determined in one of several wa... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5465522 | Minnow scoop This invention relates to fishing gear in the form of a minnow caddy. The minnow caddy has a main caddy body which is opaque (black) and forms a hiding place for a minnow or like bait fish into which the bait fish will swim when the minnow caddy is placed... | 11/14/1995 |
