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Pillow with retractable umbrella
A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5788487 | Dental shim A dental shim insertable between two adjacent teeth adapted in the restoration procedure of a decayed tooth comprises a unitary, flexible metallic body having an arcuate top portion and an arcuate bottom portion. The shim comprises at least one notch in t... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5542216 | Sliding door closing device A device for closing a sliding door comprises a pair of slidable telescoped tubes. The device is secured at its outer ends to the sliding door and to a supporting door frame. A compression spring is located within the tubes urging the sliding door to retu... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5388293 | Cover for chaise lounge cushion A flexible and stretchable cover for a chaise longue cushion comprises an open top closable by a fastening means for easy insertion and removal of the cushion. A pair of elastic strips attached to the inner surface of the cover in its middle portion allow... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5277350 | Kite reel assembly A kite reel assembly suitable for manual kite string unwinding operation and for kite retrieval operation at a very high speed includes a spool coupled with a power-driven drill-like means comprising a novel adapter insertable therein for connection with ... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5175893 | Dual flush valve assembly An improved dual flush valve assembly adapted for connection with a toilet tank provides a partial or full flush of water. The assembly comprises two actuating lever arms and three chains depending from the levers for connection with two flap valves. The ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5112075 | Vehicular towing system A towing system for a vehicle comprises a coupling frame attachable to the rear end of a towing vehicle and to the front end of the vehicle to be towed. The coupling frame includes a rotatable coupling member which permits independent tilting movement of ... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5100328 | Memory scanning device A memory scanning device for transmission to the brain of material sought to be learned and of modification of addictive problems comprises, in combination, a computer means including video and audio components, an illuminated by diodes visor having refle... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5082144 | Retainer clip for flexible tube A durable and reusable retainer clip for use in connection with a flexible tube containing a pasty material, such as toothpaste, comprises a rectangular body having a slot for insertion of the sealed end of the tube. The clip includes a rotatable holder o... | 01/21/1992 |
| 4938440 | Rotatable flashlight holder A portable, rotatable holder for a flashlight enclosing a battery comprises a base structure, an upright housing secured thereto, a receptacle attached to the upper portion of the housing and a clamp mounted in the receptacle for receiving and releasably ... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4911586 | Plug for pier hole An inflatable, stretchable plug for obstructing a hole drilled in the ground for a foundation pier comprises a sturdy elastic envelope having an air valve mounted in the wall thereof for connection with outside supply of pressurized air and a handle bonde... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4867134 | Fluid-heating solar collector A fluid-heating solar collector comprises a solar energy absorber with heat conducting and radiation absorbing material arranged to provide a plurality of angularly bent conduits extending therethrough thus to optimize the heat absorption surface at diffe... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4848091 | Refrigerated table-bar A portable refrigerated table-bar useful in the hospitality industry comprises an upright cylindrical cabinet having a table top, a centrally disposed dual tube arrangement for raising or lowering slidingly a pair of trays affixed thereto in spaced apart ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4780921 | Cover for therapeutic support cushion A resilient and stretchable cover for a therapeutic support cushion comprises an opening formed by detaching overlapping end portions of its top and bottom walls provided with an adhesive fastener tape secured thereto. The cover also includes a transverse... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4660323 | Hollow door sealing wedge A durable, resilient, hollow sealing wedge extending all along the entire width of a door comprises a solid outer body portion including three outwardly extending projections and an empty interior. When squeezed into the space between the door edge and th... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4660450 | Portable guide for power saw A portable, frameless, self-supporting guide for circular power saws comprises an elongated base plate affixed to a single L-shaped bar on one side and to a strip on the other side thereof. A pair of parallel cross rails is fixedly disposed above the base... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4613055 | Fuel tank cap cover A cap cover for a truck fuel tank filler pipe comprises a base ring secured by a hinge to an annular cover. A pair of cooperating lugs secured to the base ring and to the annular cover, respectively, are provided with aligned holes therein for passage of ... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4611429 | Door sealing wedge A durable, resilient door wedge extending all along the entire width of the door is described. When squeezed into the space between the door edge and the floor, the wedge provides a seal thereby preventing a floor stripping solution from flowing onto floo... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4605270 | Cover for electrical outlet An improved protective cover for an electrical outlet comprises a pair of slidable closure plates and a pair of coil spring-actuated blocking plates, both types of plates being positioned within the boundaries of rectangular openings in the front wall of ... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4601487 | Actuator for protective roll bar An actuating device for protective roll bar fastened to a side hoop installed in a motor vehicle comprises, in combination, a slidable tubular sleeve, a coil spring cooperating therewith and a releasable latching means. The device permits an easy and rapi... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4589417 | Apparatus for selective measuring and treating disordered tissues A portable medical apparatus for use in diagnosing, testing and/or treating simultaneously various types of body disorders, including neurological or muscular abnormalities, by non-invasive and painless procedure comprising essentially an amplifier interc... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4562516 | Illuminating spinner An illuminating spinner adapted for detachably affixing to automobile wheel having center hub cap removed therefrom is described. The spinner comprises a plurality of wings having apertures in front walls thereof, a central front opening covered detachabl... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4478233 | Dental holder A durable dental holder for a toothbrush and its combination with means for supporting a tube of toothpaste is described. The holder comprises a pivotably mounted flap having an opening for the passage of a toothbrush handle and a pair of longitudinal not... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4394042 | Ice skate carrier A portable, rigid carrier for ice skates comprises an upright wall having two lateral panels and narrow front and rear sides, each side being provided with a central longitudinal slit adapted for insertion of an ice skate blade. An ice skate fastened to a... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4343158 | Portable pouch for insulin A portable, flexible, refrigerating pouch for carrying and storing insulin needed by diabetics to prevent it from deterioration is disclosed. The pouch comprises an insulating layer and a liner whose structure provides separate compartments for a refriger... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4304532 | Pump having magnetic drive A fluid-handling apparatus having a magnetic drive comprises a rotatable driver member and a driven member provided with blades for imparting motion to a fluid and mounted on a stationary shaft forming a one-piece unit with a thin diaphragm positioned bet... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4302017 | Ball throwing and catching device A device for playing a ball game by hurling a ball against a wall and catching it on the rebound is described. The device comprises a hollow, cylindrical, elongated body member having an open end, a closed end and an opening having a partially arcuate con... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4221449 | Locking device for electric cords A locking device for maintaining two electrical cords in firm contact with each other comprises a longitudinal bar, a portion of its surface being serrated, a fixed end member secured to one end of the bar and an adjustable moving locking member slidably ... | 09/09/1980 |
| 4211091 | Insulated lunch bag A flexible insulated lunch bag adapted for transportation and storage of food comprises a liner disposed in the interior thereof, means for opening and closing the bag attached near its top and a carrying means affixed to the upper portion of the bag. Whe... | 07/08/1980 |
