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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7896281 | Animal leash assembly with leash that can be mechanically wound up and unwound A leash assembly for an animal leash that can be wound up and unwound is provided. The leash assembly features a housing (11) and a roll (12) that is rotatably supported in the housing, and the leash (13) can be unwound from this roll against th... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7357347 | Tape measure A tape measure of the present invention includes a casing formed by two covers. An outlet is defined in one side of the casing. A tape coiling is received in the casing. An end of the tape coiling extends from the outlet. A push button is movably disposed at a side ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7340926 | Restraint device Restraint devices which have a first bracelet, a second bracelet, and a central holder. In one embodiment, the central holder contains a one-way locking mechanism and a retraction/extension mechanism. In a second embodiment, the central holder comprises a retraction... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7266859 | System of vacuum accessibility for a vehicle A vacuum cleaner assembly in a vehicle has a suction nozzle and controls for the vacuum all located within a reach zone of the driver sitting the driver's seat. The suction nozzle is mounted to the vehicle, either as part of the central vacuum system or on a portabl... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7263784 | Enhanced structure for measuring tape An enhanced structure for measuring tape, comprises a tape casing having a wheel disposed in its interior, a metal tape being wound around said wheel 11 and having a tail end fixedly connected to said wheel so as to generate elastic force to let said tape eje... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7210317 | Controllably extendible restraint interconnections The apparatus of the present invention typically comprises a pair of opposing restraint members wherein a first restraint member is attached to a first end of a thin, flexible, high tensile belt, cord or cable tether, whose second end is attached to a controllably-r... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7147177 | Cable reel A cable reel having a one-way locking mechanism for locking a cable winding hub in one direction so that the user can adjust the extending status of the cables freely, and a button for unlocking the one-way locking mechanism for enabling the cable winding hub to rec... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131401 | Retracting and locking leash assembly A retracting and locking leash housing includes a casing (30) and a handle (28). A pair of connectors (32) space the casing (30) from the handle (28) and define a finger (34) opening. A trigger (38) includes a grippin... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7117919 | Cordless blind with lock mechanism A cordless blind contains one or more spring motors, one or more cord collectors and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism has a button or lever or two buttons or levers which when pressed and released will change the lock from a locked position, wherein the lift cor... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7077475 | Child restraint system A child restraint system comprises a retractor attached to a child seat. A restraint harness is coupled at one end to the automatic retractor and is releasably attached at another end to a buckle attached to the child seat. The retractor is normally biased to tighte... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7040257 | Retractable leash device A retractable leash device is comprised of a housing with a handle, and a leash wound around an internal reel. The reel is biased by a spring to automatically retract the leash. A momentary unidirectional lock in the housing is arranged to be normally disengaged fro... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6955138 | Retractable leash assembly with a quick connect coupling assembly A retractable leash assembly structured to facilitate quick connection of an animal to a lead which is interconnected at a proximal end to an activation assembly and to a quick connect coupling assembly at a distal end. The leash assembly includes a release structur... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6904872 | Retractable leash for animals The invention relates to a retractable leash for animals, having a housing containing a spring-biased reel in which the remaining length of leash can be taken up and which is stoppable by an actuating mechanism for adjustment of the maximum extension length of the l... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6648261 | Extendible and retractable lead An extendible and retractable lead that can be extended or retracted and locked in position in a single action. The lead comprises a casing (4) housing a reel (14), a lead windable about the reel, the casing having an outlet (8) for passage of the lead an... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6491248 | Measuring tape having check device for automatically preventing ruler from rewinding A measuring tape has a check device for automatically preventing a ruler from rewinding. The check device is installed within the casing and positioned between a winding wheel and a ruler body. The check device comprises a rotary wheel formed by an elasti... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6416009 | Retractable hose reel assemblies with locking mechanisms for preventing winding and/or unwinding A retractable hose reel assembly comprises a reel (2) rotatably mounted in a casing (1) and a torsion spring (8) for rotating the reel in a direction corresponding to winding of the hose on the reel (2). A ratchet (14) and pawl (18) prevent or limit rotat... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6213421 | Tensioning device In a clamping lock for antiskid chains with a housing supporting an actuating lever which has a catch position in which a clamping rope which can be pulled through a housing opening into the housing for purposes of clamping can be locked against its clamp... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6095075 | Retractable boat line A retractable boat line for mooring a boat is wound about a payoff reel contained within a stationary housing, which my be mounted beneath the exterior surfaces of the boat, for example within the hull, transom or gunnel. The invention provides a locking ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5897039 | Retractable strap A retractable strap that may be attached to a variety of different transportable objects that includes a flexible strap having first and second ends and a first and second retractor, each first and second retractor having an attachment end for attaching t... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5829154 | Tape measure with flexible braking strips Disclosed is a tape measure provided with flexible braking strips for conveniently controlling rewinding of the tape, about the reel of the tape measure. The braking strips have arcuate middle portions which are provided at concave surfaces with two rows ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5492285 | Medical stretcher having retractable straps A retractable strap apparatus for containing a strap which is commonly used on wheeled emergency tables and stretchers to secure a patient. The strap is wound around a spring loaded retracting mechanism which is contained within a cylindrical strap housin... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5377626 | Lunge line controller A lunge line controller (20) which can be easily and conveniently operated by one hand for lunging a horse for training or exercising purposes while avoiding injury to the operator or the animal, includes a housing (22) in which a reel (26) is disposed an... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5361612 | Hood lock with reel and cable A motor vehicle security device preventing unauthorized entry into a vehicle compartment includes a locking reel mounted in the compartment and a cable between the locking reel and compartment closure. The unwinding of the cable from the locking reel to r... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5355980 | Suitcase with extensible handle and foldable plate for carrying another suitcase thereon A suitcase includes a hollow suitcase body which has a front side wall, a rear side wall that is formed with a longitudinally extending recess, and a wheel unit that is mounted on a lower end portion of the rear side wall. A foldable plate is mounted pivo... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5294029 | Device for lodging a suspending strap for a portable object A suspending strap lodging device allows a suspending strap to be extracted from or withdrawn into a portable object, such as a bag, depending upon whether or not the strap is needed. The device includes a mechanism for allowing the strap to be withdrawn ... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5255768 | Cord winder apparatus for a vacuum cleaner system A cord winder apparatus for a vacuum cleaner system. The apparatus generally comprises a generally circular spool upon which a power cord is wound, and a generally circular race over which the spool is coaxially disposed to enable the spool to be rotated ... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5245761 | Locking mechanism for retractable tape A retractable tape measure having a housing with an opening therein through which a portion of the tape extends with the remainder of the tape being coiled around a spring biased reel having a hub around which the tape is coiled. Opposed annular ends on t... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5192035 | Retractor with manual cinch A vehicle seat belt retractor has a manual cinch mechanism. The retractor includes a spool on which belt webbing is wound. It also includes a metal pawl which is movable into a locking position in engagement with a spool locking ratchet wheel to block the... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5173067 | Scuba take-up reel A plastic spool is rotatably mounted between the two plastic halves of a housing. A spring motor is mounted to the housing and engages with a gear train connected to the housing such that a spring will suffice to retract a length of line ten times as long... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5040740 | Dual safety belt retractor with single switch assembly A safety belt system (22) comprising: a dual spool retractor assembly (30) including first and second retractors, each retractor including safety belt webbing (32), a wheel (50), an interlock mechanism (54) for coacting with the wheel (50) to prevent the ... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4976383 | Backpack belt construction A backpack having one or more belt structures that can be quickly adjusted to fit persons of different physical size (fat or thin). Each belt structure includes a flexible belt element wound a multiple number of turns around a rotary reel located within a... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4909456 | Device for adjusting safety belt length A device for adjusting the belt length in a safety belt system comprises a frame and a winder element rotatably journalled thereon, from which the belt may be unreeled, upon actuation of a key, against the force of a spring and on to which it may be wound... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4856727 | Retractor with cinch A seat belt retractor includes a spindle. Seat belt webbing is wound on the spindle. The spindle is supported for rotation in belt withdrawal and belt retraction directions. A mechanism is actuatable to block rotation of the spindle in the belt withdrawal... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4856726 | Tape measure A stopper device for tape measures is disclosed which does not make direct contact with the rule, and therefore, it does not cause erasing of the scale marks on the rule. This is achieved by providing a plurality of protrusions at regular intervals around... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4846090 | Boat mooring device A boat mooring device capable of storing and dispensing a rope used to moor a boat or the like is disclosed. A spring biased reel assembly carrying a rope is rotatably mounted within a case. The reel assembly is urged by the spring in a rope take-up direc... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4825589 | Hanging plant carrier A useful device in combination with a conventional type hanging plant support for quickly and easily lowering a potted plant from its uppermost hanging position for servicing and returning. The device provides a surface on which a potted plant is placed a... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4801105 | Shoulder harness reel assembly with automatic reel lock A reel assembly for retracting and locking a shoulder harness. The assembly includes a strap supporting spool affixed to a ratchet wheel. When a strap is rapidly pulled from the reel, an inertia mass turns with respect to the reel. This causes the inertia... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4796843 | Cable tripod spreader The legs of a tripod are held in support position against further spreading by a flexible cable that is unspooled from a spring biased drum. The spring bias will respool the cable when the tripod legs are collapsed. The drum is in a housing fixed on one o... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4773623 | Retractable holder for an article A retractable holder for an article includes first and second housing members. The first housing member has a first wall and a generally perpendicular peripheral side wall. The second housing member has a second wall generally parallel to the first wall w... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4756087 | Compact measuring device A compact extra-length tape measuring device with capacity for four hundred foot measurement, sized so that no dimesion exceeds six inches, uses a narrow thin tape suitably marked with measuring indicia and held to be unwound and rewound on a space-saving... | 07/12/1988 |
