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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7367740 | Mechanically lockable universal joint and structures employing such joint An adjustable support stand for an article such as a camera employs a plurality of elongated links connected to one another at their ends by lockable universal joints. Each joint consists of a pair of complementary knuckles, each joined to a link end by a splined co... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7308739 | Adjustable clip assembly An adjustable clip for gripping a tarp or the like. There are first and second jaw portions having first ends that are joined by a hinge and second ends that are spread apart to form a receiving area. A finger-operated screw or threaded knob is mounted to the jaw po... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7261715 | Grommet assembly A connecting device is provided for use in orthopedic surgery, for example to connect a spinal rod and a vertebral screw or hook. The connector generally includes a receiver member for receiving an elongated member, and an grommet member for receiving a bone fixatio... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7156806 | Stabilized table rail clamp A clamping device which secures a retractor support apparatus to an operating table having a side rail. The clamping device has a first clamping member disposed between a side of the operating table and the side rail. The clamping device also includes a second clamp... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7097616 | Surgical clamp A surgical joint includes a first clamping member for engaging a first support member and a second clamping member for engaging a second support member. The first clamping member includes a clamping bore wherein the first support member is positionable within the cl... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6957795 | Fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument The fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument is selectively attached to an extending support and has a bracket, a connector, a threaded rod and a positioning assembly. The bracket is U-shaped. The connector is attached to the bracket. The threaded rod extends thro... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6651752 | Support bracket for use with tiller A support bracket includes a cylindrical portion sized to have a skid inserted therethrough, and a receiving portion sized to receive a handlebar. The cylindrical portion and the receiving portion are formed by bending a single plate in two. The plate inc... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6427292 | Connector for the removable connection of a neck strap to a pair of binoculars In a connector for the removable connection of an end of a neck strap to a pair of binoculars or similar optical device, to provide for a simple connection and disconnection with a reliable hold, the end of the strap has an attached clip incorporating two... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6253426 | Vehicle radiator leak repair method and apparatus Many automotive radiators are now made with a metallic heat exchanger core and plastic top and bottom portions. A circumferencial lip on the plastic portions receives an O-ring. A flange on the core is folded over the lip and crimped to compress the O-rin... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6202265 | Tool-less fastener for computer connections A tool-less fastener for use in connecting a computer cable to either a computer or peripheral equipment. An elongated rod with an external expandable sleeve fits into a standard threaded hole and then expanded to fasten the cable to the equipment without... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6131252 | Connecting arrangement for the exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle A connecting arrangement for an exhaust gas system having two components, an exhaust gas system component which can be subjected to heat and a thermal shielding plate fitted beneath the exhaust gas system component and connected to it, including a connect... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6101689 | Double clip with self-adjusting jaw A double clip is comprised of outer and middle jaws pivoted together about an outer axle and biased to a closed position by a first spring. A pivoted gripping member is pivoted to the distal end of the outer jaw. An inner jaw is pivoted to the middle jaw ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5964440 | Cam actuated, adjustable clamp Apparatus for clamping a device to a work surface. A cam actuated, adjustable clamp provides a connection between the device and the work surface. The clamp includes a handle and a lever pivotally coupled to a housing member; a hand rotated threaded bolt ... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5944178 | Suit hanger support of luggage An article of luggage is provided with a suit hanger support which is fastened with the inner wall of the shell of the luggage and is composed of an elastic clamping block, a top frame member, a seat frame shell, and a moving element. The elastic clamping... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5809623 | Squeeze clamp An improved squeeze clamp including a plurality of link members. The link members including a plurality of orifices. The link members are connected via a common pivot point. A threaded member connected between at least two link members. The clamp capable ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5595416 | Retaining clips for vehicle hood protectors Retaining clips for vehicle hood protectors for securing hood protectors to the hood of a motor vehicle and including first and second gripping portions which may be located on opposite sides of a leading end of the vehicle hood for gripping the hood. A s... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5486014 | Dolly having elongated channel with releasable frictional securement device A dolly includes an elongated rigid support member for receiving a lower end portion of a panel-shaped support leg of an upright piano. The support member is formed by an elongated bottom wall and a pair of side walls rigidly connected along opposite long... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5351098 | Pocket retainer for eyeglasses A pocket retainer clip for eyeglasses is provided. The retainer is designed to be carried in a pocket or the like, whereby it is available conveniently for receiving and retaining a pair of eyeglasses or spectacles in the pocket. The retainer broadly incl... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5276949 | Clamping mount for motion picture lighting and rigging equipment An improved mount for motion Picture Lighting and Rigging Equipment. A strong, light-weight mount that can be quickly and securely clamped to a variety of objects of different sizes and shapes. The clamping jaw (22) (23) faces are always parallel to each ... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5172877 | Pipe fixing structure using clamp member Herein disclosed is a pipe fixing structure using a clamp member, which comprises: clamp means including a band-shaped plate member having wall portions opposed to each other and a plurality of projections on its inner periphery; a plurality of pipes each... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5097687 | Releasable toe strap for a bicycle pedal A toe strap for use on a pedal of a bicycle includes a strap portion with a length-varying mechanism to adjust the length of the strap and a pressure-release connector adapted to interconnect opposite ends of the strap portion so that a bicyclist foot wil... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5052605 | Attachment arrangement for a cycle The present invention relates to an attachment arrangement (32,33) for a cycle which is capable of attachment in an upright attitude to a cycle supporting bar (4) capable of being connected to a vehicle-mounted load carrier (2). The attachment arrangement... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5020195 | Clamping device for use on a retractor support A clamping device, preferably for use on a retractor support, includes a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism, the first clamping mechanism includes first and second pivotal clamping sections pivotal between a clamping position and an ... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4802263 | Device for clipping paper A device for the detachable clipping of paper sheets contains an approximately U-shaped clip (11), whose leg ends form longitudinal edges (14), onto which are shaped pins (17). The leg ends of two levers (22) can be snapped into the pins (17) and engages ... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4771515 | Holding device A holder for supporting and securing such items as eyeglasses within a shirt or coat pocket is disclosed. The holder utilizes a hollow holder housing having opposed front and rear walls and relatively narrow side walls. A pivot arm is pivotally secured wi... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4769878 | Device for gripping the clothes hangers A device for gripping clothes hangers comprising a C-shaped housing having an upper horizontal frame for connection to a suitcase. A handle is pivotally connected to the upper horizontal frame of the housing. The handle is latchable to a parallel lower ho... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4718151 | Retractor apparatus A retractor apparatus for attachment to a rail of a surgical table includes first, second and third support rods and first, second and third clamps. The first support rod is attached to the rail of the surgical table and permits movement about and along a... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4628777 | Tool for lubricating two-piece drive shafts A tool for use in the lubrication of a slip joint formed by a spline connection between a shaft and a sliding yoke in a two piece vehicle driveline. The tool includes a pair of spring brackets having legs which grip the yoke. An L-shaped spring arm has on... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4586221 | Universal clamping device for dial indicators A clamping device for use in clamping dial indicators and like instruments used in surveying comprises a bifurcated clamping element having a pair of elongate arms defining a central slot. The arms define a pair of circular openings at the base of the slo... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4505010 | Spring clip A spring clip particularly suitable for fixing a mud-flap to a motor vehicle has two legs interconnected by means of a base and is so formed that when relaxed the legs converge towards their free ends. A threaded bore is provided in one of the legs, in wh... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4493495 | Binding unit A device for binding the marginal edge of materials is provided which takes the form of a continuous section of resilient material. The section of the device includes a pair of legs on which the closing force can be released to allow the acceptance of the... | 01/15/1985 |
| 4455721 | External clamping device for inflatable air bag An external clamping device for high pressure inflatable air bags utilizes opposed bracket members. An engaging structure, such as a set of teeth designed to grip the material of the inflatable air bag without damaging it, is formed adjacent one end of ea... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4388747 | One-piece molded toggle clamp A one-piece molded plastic clamp having a pair of toggle members interconnecting the clamp jaws and swingable between jaw-open and locked jaw-closed positions. The jaws and toggle members are all flexibly connected by live hinges.... | 06/21/1983 |
| 4380102 | Clasping device The invention provides a clasping device that is simple to utilize and remove, and comprises a minimum number of operating components, yet is capable of efficiently performing a clasping function. A base is provided having first and second ends with an ob... | 04/19/1983 |
| 4365909 | Coupling clamp and a method of manufacture therefor Disclosed herein is a coupling clamp formed by shaping a sheet-metal blank or tube length and having an axially slotted hollow body (14) forming a socket for a shaft or other transmission member and having a lug (17) depending from either side of the slot... | 12/28/1982 |
| 4352476 | Cable clamps A cable clamp 10 comprises a base 12 and a pressure plate 36 presenting respective opposed faces 18 and 38 for clamping a ribbon cable therebetween. A lever 28 has a bearing member 30 whose ends 42 and 44 engage sockets 24 and 34 to permit the lever 28 to... | 10/05/1982 |
| 4188878 | Restraining device for use in drying lumber A restraining device is used in a dry kiln with a load of green lumber in order to reduce warpage during drying and cooling. A single restraint device is comprised of a pair of inverted leaf springs joined together at their centers and having a strap exte... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4078367 | Spring tine assembly for field-crop agricultural machines A spring tine assembly for agricultural machines has prongs extending from a coil spring in a direction substantially perpendicular to the coil axis. An elastic retainer bridging the prongs or crop-engaging tines forms a passage for each of the prongs and... | 03/14/1978 |
| 3999340 | Insulating cover and clamp for guy wires or covers An insulating protective cover sleeve assembly for a guy wire consisting of a longitudinally slit sleeve of insulating material having an enlarged bottom end portion. In the lower end portion of the sleeve is secured a clamp, likewise of insulating materi... | 12/28/1976 |
| 3986746 | Clamp A clamping attachment for tensile pulling devices has a pair of clamping members designed to be arranged side by side, the members each being designed to provide one of a pair of facing jaws. The clamping members and the jaws are arranged to allow the jaw... | 10/19/1976 |
