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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7284734 | Hanger A hanger comprising a base having a supported surface adapted to be positioned along a generally vertical surface, and an elongate peg having one end mounted on the base with a portion of the peg projecting from an outer surface of the base opposite its supported su... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7229121 | Vehicle cover There is a tonneau or covering device for covering an open storage portion of a vehicle. The tonneau includes a cover, a cord, and/or a plurality of couplers, such as but not limited to hooks. The cord is disposed circumferentially about the cover and coupled theret... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7200901 | Zipper securing devices Zipper securing devices for keeping zippers in a securely closed but unlocked condition that provide for easy un-fastening and re-fastening of the zipper securing device. In one embodiment, the zipper securing device comprises an elastic loop assembly and post. In a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7114222 | Survival hook A survival hook consisting of a pair of hooks rotationally attached to a plate which is itself provided with fastening means to retain the plate over clothing, typically over the forearm of a user. The plate can be of a strap-on type by way of fastening means or can... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7059023 | Becket with dual adjustable hooks An improved becket structure is provided. The becket contains a first adjustable hook member and a second adjustable hook member, both of which can be opened and closed by a mechanism. As such, it is very convenient for a user to replace a cable connected to either ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056073 | Load securing device and method for using the same A load securing device (310) is provided with which a flexible tie down (320) is engaged to secure a load (100) to an object (210). The load securing device (310) includes: a first mandrel (312) that is substantially rigid; ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6941622 | Hook capable of hooking chain at desired length A hook is capable of hooking a chain at a desired length. The hook comprises a hook body, and a buckle above the hook body. The buckle has a U shape opening. Width of the shape opening is confined by the size of a chain to be hung. The buckle, has a penetrating groo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935135 | Beaded fashion accessories for use on the body A beaded fashion accessory designed in a variety of lengths, such as 1″, 2″, 6″, 12″ and 18″. The beads may be strung on a thread or string in a straight line, or a combination of straight lines or woven into a pattern. They are then applied to the body in... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6622352 | Quick-release wire hanger A quick-connect/quick-release wire hanger provided in a variety of configurations for use in a variety of applications. The wire hanger of the invention is formed of a substantially planar center portion having first and second pairs of opposing periphera... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6351875 | Apparatus for securing a level and a structural component to one another An apparatus is used to mount a spirit level on an elongate support such as a pipe, length of wood or the like so that the effective "levelling line" is greatly lengthened. The apparatus includes an elastic band having first and second ends and a body mem... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6328171 | Multiple medal holder A plurality of medals with attached neck-ribbons are displayed on a multiple display holder that includes a display board (10) having a plurality of slot (11) and aperture (13) pairs. A hook-clip (14), used for securing the medal and its neck ribbon to th... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6282762 | Connecting element for sheet piles A connecting element for sheet piles has a cross-section the shape of which is reminiscent of a seahorse, insofar as it forms two hook bars (3, 4) having relatively large inner spaces (8, 14). The hook bars (3, 4) securely grasp the hook bars (21, 22) of ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6094801 | Interlocking tent clips for quick setup A tent clip design for coupling with similar adjacent clips comprises a C-shaped upper portion (11) that can be snapped onto a tent pole (12), a webbing slot (19) at the bottom for attaching a loop of webbing (20) extending up from the tent (21) below, a ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6088884 | Jewelry clasp A jewelry clasp is provided, comprising a first hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a first eyelet member fixedly inserted therein; a second hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6006405 | Hook A hook for a rope includes a vertical inverted U-shaped hook portion and a horizontal base with more than three rings for winding and binding an elastic rope thereon to keep an end of the rope securely enough not to loosen off. The hook may be made with a... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5906032 | Coupling link A coupling link (100) to be interconnected between a hoisting device and a shortenable hoisting chain (54,55,56) is provided. The coupling link is elongated and comprises a connecting portion (110) in the form of a loop for connection to the hoisting devi... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5836055 | Cosmetic accessory clip A cosmetic accessory clasp includes two or more clips for holding longitudinally extending articles. For example, the clasp accommodates both a lipstick barrel and a lip liner pencil. The clasp includes two or more open clips, such as an open clip having ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5692270 | Chain length adaptor tool Devices and methods for effectively shortening the length of a chain or modifying the end hook arrangement of a chain are provided.... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5664304 | S-hook with safety latch A safety latched hook has a hook link, a latch and a spring biasing the latch to a closed position. The hook link has a bend in a closed side opposite a latch end. The a chain attachment opening, defined as the distance from the latch end to the closed si... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5586368 | Locking attachment The invention comprises an additional zipper lock attachment. The zipper lock attachment is form of a spring steel rod with its ends overlapping one another in parallel flush engaged position. An intermediate portion of the steel rod has lateral bend. The... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5560975 | Decorating system A decorating system enables decorative articles to be hung from high places with safety. The decorating system comprises a dual hook and an adapter. The dual hook has a ring, a first hook, and a second hook. The decorative article is held by the second ho... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5542228 | Tieing device made of wire for connecting reinforcing rods for concrete constructions A tieing device in the form of a wire element preferably made of spring steel consists of a straight piece of wire with an elbow and two hooks facing in opposite directions. The wire element is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and furthermore simple ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5515582 | Device for repairing a broken wire A repair device is provided for repairing a broken wire. The repair device includes at least one elongated body having first and second hooks at opposing ends thereof, the first and second hooks opening inwardly towards the body. At least one locking memb... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5497636 | Necklace shortening and fastening apparatus and method An apparatus and method for fastening and shortening loop type necklaces or chains using a fastener device having no moving parts which includes a fastener body formed to include first and second fastener curves and first and second fastener holding space... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5373810 | Cage door combination lock-latch A combination cage locking and latching device made from a light gauge wire or molded plastic which is rotatably fixed to the cage door top horizontal wire. The device consists of shaped wire having a locking portion, a latching portion, and a "U"-shaped ... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5357656 | Repair device for stranded wire fence A repair device to refasten the ends of a broken strand of wire in a fence structure, especially such as a strand of barbed wire. The repair device provides at least two similar releasably interconnectable portions, each having a first medial interconnect... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5029044 | Circuit board spacing and support apparatus An apparatus made of a single piece of resilient material has notches (101) with narrow openings, on the same side, on each end. An indentation (103) opposite each notch (101) creates a narrow, flexible segment (106) on each end of the apparatus. A printe... | 07/02/1991 |
| 5008985 | Zipper securing device A zipper securing device which comprises of a circular clip open at one end which can be sprung over or around a button as a means of attaching invention to the material in which the zipper is fitted, an eyelet as a means of attachment by sewing and a hoo... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4979714 | Drainage bag hanger A hanger clip in the shape of a closed "S" having co-planar, symmetrical loops. The end portions of the hanger clip are bent at their termini at an approximately ninety (90°) degree angle with the vertices of these forming approximately ninety (90°) deg... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4928363 | Zipper securing ring A removable metal tab having the top portion configured to enclose a securing button on the front waist band of mens jeans, or trousers. The lower portion of the tab being removably fastened to the orifice in the top of the slide fastener of the zippered ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4866213 | End clip for mesh-clad RFI/EMI shielding strips and shielding strip assembly including same An end clip for attachment to the ends of finite strips of mesh-clad RFI/EMI shielding strips. A clip attachment is formed of a thin strip of metal, such as stainless steel, with hook-like flanges at opposite ends for securement to the edge margins of a m... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4520813 | Endotracheal tube holder An endotracheal tube holder which is particularly suitable for use during medical emergency situations. The holder comprises a pair of identical curved, plate-like hooking members and an interconnecting attachment band which encircles the patient's face a... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4497464 | Support hook and assembly for merchandising display Apertured blister packs or the like are displayed by being suspended from beyond the edge of a shelf by means of an integrally-formed hook which attaches to the shelf. Attachment is either through apertures in the shelf or to a shelf price molding with th... | 02/05/1985 |
| 4402119 | Filter bag hooks A hook is provided for fastening a filter bag thimble to a support member in a filter baghouse. The hook has a first eye for insertion of a tension member and a second eye through which the support member is inserted. The first eye is spaced from the seco... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4277212 | Connector interconnecting freight devices A connector for use in the securement of a first member, such as a cargo container, to a base support includes a base member, a post member extending from the base member in one direction and an attaching means for attaching the connector to the base supp... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4263954 | Tire chain having improved traction A cable type tire chain has traction sleeves on the cross members located only adjacent to the shoulders of the tire. The center portion of the cross members adjacent to the middle of the tire tread is free of traction sleeves. The traction sleeves are sp... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4201215 | Apparatus and method for closing a severed sternum A sternum clamp is provided which comprises a first elongate planar clamping member having turned over, opposed lateral flanges defining guide groove members slidingly received in said guide grooves and movable longitudinally relative to the first clampin... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4157602 | Locking cable A flexible cable is described for coupling portable objects such as bicycles to a support which cable includes a metal reinforcement member interposed and sandwiched between an inner body of heat setting polymeric material and a cover of heat setting resi... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4157152 | Golf score card and pencil holder An accessory for a golf player, in order to keep and record his playing score, the device including a stiff panel having a leaf spring mounted on its one end, one end of the leaf spring being turned under the panel to form a hook for attachment over a top... | 06/05/1979 |
| 4117256 | Dead end appliance for linear bodies and drop wire type conductor installation including the same A dead end appliance for receiving and supporting a drop wire at a selected area therealong. The appliance comprises an elongated body having reversing loops or hooks at the opposite ends thereof. One of the loops defines an appliance mounting loop and ha... | 09/26/1978 |
