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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4614366 | Nail identification wafer A device and method for applying and retaining a data carrier to a living body for providing identification of the body with respect to a reference group wherein the body's external nail surface structure, the method comprising selecting a carrier suitabl... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4605204 | Collapsible recreational fence A collapsible fence structure suited for recreational application such as baseball outfield fencing and the like, comprising a flexible, resilient, plastic fence mesh attached to fiber reinforced plastic support posts which are adapted to deflect under th... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4589624 | Window buck or pouring frame A reusable window buck or pouring frame for forming a window opening in a cast concrete wall or the like is provided. The window buck comprises an inner and outer rectangular frame in which the inner frame is adapted to be at least partially received in m... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4577667 | Log splitting device A log splitting apparatus comprising an elongated driving shaft, a wedge shaped splitting tip attached at one end of the driving shaft and an elongated driver sleeve in which the driving shaft is telescopically mounted. The driving sleeve includes a catch... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4576375 | Flotation trampoline A flotation trampoline adapted for use on a body of water comprising a non-elastic, collapsable encasement having a symmetrical configuration. The base cover is attached to a perimeter on the lower, interior tube surface and is adapted to seal off a rapid... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4571118 | Simulated tubular highway safety device A simulated tubular member for use as part of a highway safety device wherein the tube is comprised of a stiff, resilient rod which provides rigidity to maintain the simulated tube in straight orientation during static conditions, but deflects upon impact... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4565367 | Hand held body engaging exercise device An apparatus for simulating athletic running, throwing and swinging movements and for exercising and strengthening leg, arm, wrist, shoulder and back muscles used in such athletic movements. The apparatus is operated by the athlete and utilizes the athlet... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4557693 | Human identification system A device and method for applying and retaining a unique data carrier to a tooth surface of an individual. The data carrier comprises a thin sheet of material having a data format unique to the individual. This data carrier is attached to the surface of th... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4554493 | Automated windshield wiper system An apparatus for automatic activation and control of windshield wipers in response to moisture accumulation at the exterior surface of the windshield, including a pair of thin wires sandwiched within the windshield and positioned below the surface of the ... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4501757 | Yeast and dough condition compositions Yeast quickener and dough conditioner compositions having the ability to reduce raising and baking times and improving shelf life of the baked product are obtained by adding to the said compositions an activating amount of fenugreek and a rancidity inhibi... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4457186 | Power transmission device A transmission device for providing positive geared, constant mesh, variable speed, rotary power transmission. The device includes a power drive shaft with an axially mounted, slidable drive gear. This drive gear is locked in rotational movement by means ... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4126953 | Single action revolver with safety locking cylinder A single action revolver having an oscillating arm trippet retained in the hammer cavity which interacts with the cylinder latch to rotate the cylinder in battery position or in the alternative allow the firing pin to be positioned in a cylinder notch in ... | 11/28/1978 |
| 4125092 | Water induction system for internal combustion engines A water induction system for internal combustion engines which consists of a metering device for metering controlled amounts of air and water, a control valve which is vacuum operated and connected to the metering device to allow a predetermined amount of... | 11/14/1978 |
| 4117346 | Thermal power sustaining switch A power sustaining thermal switch placed in shunt with an existing electrical switch results in the flow of electricity through the thermal switch for a predetermined period of time after the existing switch has been turned off. Thus sustaining power in t... | 09/26/1978 |
| 4113160 | Sheet sling An adjustable hand held carrier for large sheets of board such as plywood, plasterboard, paneling, fiberboard and the like comprising two pieces of substantially the same dimensions being adjustably joined together by fastening means extending through lon... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4112600 | Orthopedic shoes An orthopedic canvas shoe containing a supporting arch and having a continuous flexible sole wherein the sole is formed such that the inside heel and arch portions of the sole are slightly elevated with respect to the remainder of the sole. The arch of th... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4103609 | Metal can pelletizer A compactor for metal cans, particularly beverage cans, which consists of a housing and a lid containing therein a primary chamber cavity terminating at one end in transversely extending cavity extension. With the can in position in the chamber a motorize... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4103003 | Composition for improving biologic development A combination of a protein hydrolysate metal chelate and a sugar-metal chelate exhibit a synergistic effect on biological development in that a biological organism grows at a more rapid rate and biological tissues assimilate a substantially greater amount... | 07/25/1978 |
