Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5833502 | Boat construction A boat construction incorporating unique structural features for improved performance at a variety of speeds and water depths. The hull of the boat incorporates a deep-V forward section and a rear tunnel section extending longitudinally rearward from a mi... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5823542 | Spiral wound gasket A spiral wound gasket able to compress and seal under very low loads and provide sealing capabilities. The gasket generally includes a spiral wound metal portion and an outer guide ring to limit the compression of the gasket. For improved sealing capabili... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5820178 | Spring retainer for lock mechanism A retainer for preventing abrasion of a lock spindle of a lock mechanism by a torsion spring used to return the lock assembly the center position. The lock mechanism includes an axial spindle operably connected to the knob and the lock bolt for selective ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5819476 | Gutter cover mounting clips A mounting clip for maintaining optimum positioning between a gutter and gutter cover or deflector designed to prevent debris from entering the gutter while directing rainwater into the gutter. In addition to maintaining proper positioning between the com... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5811955 | Electro-start motor switch An electrical circuit for controlling start windings in induction motors of various sizes or horsepowers providing a broad range of application. The circuit for controlling start winding switching measures the current through both the start and run windin... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5797422 | Faucet handle assembly A handle construction for operation of a faucet which minimizes assembly parts while enhancing performance of the handle. The handle assembly includes a base which is secured to the operating valve of the faucet for operational control of fluid flow throu... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5794946 | Spiral wound gasket A spiral wound gasket able to compress and seal under various loads and provide sealing capabilities. The gasket generally includes a spiral wound portion and an outer guide ring to limit the compression of the gasket. The spiral winding is formed of inte... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5791719 | Vehicle deflector mounting system A system for mounting a front hood deflector to a vehicle does not require drilling of the hood to install fasteners. The molded plastic deflector body is retained on the hood by at least one mounting clip which adheres to the hood and includes biasing pr... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5792230 | Air register with filter element An air register with a filter element for filtering particulars from the air flowing from the ductwork into a room. The filter element is replaceable as necessary and is sandwiched within a recess in the register face plate by a pivotable retaining plate.... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5785376 | Vehicle door beam A stamped beam for a vehicle door with improved structural strength while minimizing added weight to the vehicle. The beam includes a corrugated beam body with integral end brackets for mounting the beam in the vehicle door. The beam body has a sinusoidal... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5782119 | Biased detent for door knob assembly A spring-biased detent to provide selective securement of a door knob assembly to a spindle of a lock mechanism. The detent is inserted transversely in the spindle and biased by a spring clip. The detent may be depressed within the spindle allowing the do... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5758018 | Power steam humidifier A power humidifier which supplies steam humidity to the air flow of a furnace system. Heater elements within a water reservoir heat the water to create steam supplied to the air flow. The humidifier is controlled by a microprocessor to ensure efficient op... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5750225 | Laminated vapor barrier A vapor barrier laminate for use in insulation applications as a facing material. A fiberglass yarn or scrim is positioned between layers of kraft paper. An aluminum foil is adhered directly to the outer kraft paper layer. The paper to foil bond and the p... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5749612 | Oval door knob construction A door knob construction featuring a knob and cover to incorporate decorative detail. The knob construction consists of an oval knob body, a shank fastened to the knob body and a cover which fits over the shank to complete the decorative knob assembly. Th... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5743011 | Process of manufacturing vehicle manifolds A process of manufacturing vehicle manifolds particularly for attaching the manifold tubes to the base plate which is used to secure the manifold to the engine block. The manifold assembly includes a plurality of manifold tubes having at least one end sec... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5736211 | Butt strip tape for insulation application A pressure sensitive tape for sealing butted edges of an insulation jacket applied to pipes and the like. The tape includes high-performance acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive which adheres at both low and elevated temperatures and a film adhesion layer ... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5688005 | Door knob spindle with spring A lock assembly with a lock spindle extending perpendicular from the internal lock mechanism and the door. A knob or lever is operably connected to the spindle such that rotation thereof operates the lock mechanism. In order to eliminate any movement betw... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5685583 | Door knob construction A door knob construction featuring a machined knob and cover to incorporate decorative detail. The knob construction consists of a knob body, a shank threadably connected to the knob body and a cover which fits over the shank to complete the decorative kn... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5673929 | Process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components for vehicles A process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components of a vehicle which results in substantial weight reductions while maintaining strength and integrity of the assembly. The process forms a hydroformed tubular trailing arm having a curved co... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5671577 | Roofing shingle A fully interlocking roof shingle for installing a weather-proof roof on a building. The shingles are constructed of multiple layers to expose various interlocking grooves for connection to the contiguous shingle. The interlocking grooves have a dovetail ... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5669654 | Extendable rear gate for vehicle cargo bed A selectively extendable tailgate section for a cargo bed of a pick-up truck. The tailgate section may be telescopically extended from the main body of the cargo bed to expand the cargo area as necessary. The telescoping tailgate section carries the flip-... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5664791 | Spiral wound gasket bridged to guide ring A spiral wound gasket for sealing between sections of pipe and which includes means for preventing buckling of the spiral winding during compression. The gasket includes a solid outer guide ring for limiting compression of the gasket and positioning the g... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5641176 | Process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components for vehicles A process of hydroforming tubular suspension and frame components of a vehicle which results in substantial weight reductions while maintaining strength and integrity of the assembly. The process forms a hydroformed tubular trailing arm having a curved co... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5628536 | Fascia for vehicle hitches An aesthetically appealing fascia cover to conceal a trailer hitch mounted to the rear of a vehicle. The fascia cover is mounted to the vehicle frame associated with the bumper hanging below the bumper to conceal the hitch assembly. A hinged or removal do... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5626972 | Article having a decorative and protective multilayer coating simulating brass An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a chrome layer deposited on the nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer, a refra... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5615721 | Shower rod attachments An attachment for tension mounted shower rods to provide decorative accents to the shower rod. The attachment includes an L-shaped bracket extending from a circular member adapted to be positioned between the end of the shower rod and the wall. The L-shap... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5581968 | Seam connector for siding panels A connector assembly for siding panels to form a self-flashing, leakproof seam between the ends of the siding panels. The connector assembly includes first and second connectors each attachable to an end of a siding panel. Upon securement of the connector... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5582454 | Spring-biased latching pin for a convertible top A collapsible latching pin for the rear bow of a vehicle convertible top which facilitates latching of the top in the enclosing position while collapsing out of the way upon storage of the top within the boot well. The pin includes a spring to bias the pi... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5580120 | Vehicle door intrusion beam A vehicle door intrusion beam having a hollow cross-sectional configuration with less weight, greater flexibility and improved impact resistance. The beam body is formed of a single piece of material by roll forming a tubular blank to the desired cross-se... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5551757 | Fastening system ready-to-assemble furniture A fastening system for a ready-to-assemble furniture piece to facilitate the secure assembly of the components of the piece. The components of the RTA furniture piece include a front section, back section and opposing arm sections interconnected by the fa... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5552233 | Article having a decorative and protective multilayer coating simulating brass An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a tin-nickel alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on the tin-nickel al... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5544998 | Selectively retractable vehicle load floor A selectively retractable load floor for the cargo compartment of a vehicle to improve access to cargo stored within the vehicle. The load floor includes a platform movable along dual rails for easy access to items stored even at the interior portion of t... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5543225 | Multilayer fiber reinforced polymeric shaped article A shaped multilayer polymeric article, and a method for manufacturing said article, comprising a top layer comprised of thermoset polyester resin, a supporting layer underneath said top layer comprised of fiber reinforced, thermoset, high density polyuret... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5524906 | Gasket for exhaust system joint A gasket for a connection joint of a vehicle exhaust system to seal two sections of the system against leakage of exhaust. The gasket is an integral ring consisting of a main flange portion which is disposed between the connected sections of the exhaust s... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5485737 | Apparatus for hydroforming a vehicle manifold A hydroforming process and apparatus for manufacturing components of a vehicle exhaust or intake manifold. The hydroforming process is utilized to form a tubular member to the desired configuration for use in a manifold. The tubular member is loaded into ... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5484091 | Vehicle cargo organizer A package or cargo organizer for the cargo area of a vehicle. The organizer is typically maintained in a lowered position providing a flat surface in the cargo area. The folded down organizer provides a durable surface and an aesthetically appealing cargo... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5476283 | Selectively deployable vehicle knee restraint A knee restraint for the interior passenger compartment of a vehicle which deploys upon sudden deceleration such as vehicle impact. The knee restraint system acts as a passive restraint for the lower part of the passengers' body to restrain forward moveme... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5471857 | Process for hydroforming a vehicle manifold A hydroforming process and apparatus for manufacturing components of a vehicle exhaust or intake manifold. The hydroforming process is utilized to form a tubular member to the desired configuration for use in a manifold. The tubular member is loaded into ... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5470126 | Retractable hardtop vehicle roof A retractable hardtop roof for a vehicle for selectively converting the passenger compartment from a closed compartment to an open air compartment. The roof moves along a low profile to permit opening even while the vehicle is moving. The roof conversion ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5468026 | Spacer clip for chimney A spacer clip for maintaining the coaxial spacing of the walls in a multiple wall chimney. A plurality of spacer clips are circumferentially positioned within the annulus between the walls. The clip attaches to the outer wall and includes a biasing arm wh... | 11/21/1995 |
