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...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7251324 | Holder for minicomputers or similar apparatus In a holder for minicomputers or similar apparatus, including a planar body, which is inclined in a normal operating position, and clamping jaws arranged at opposite sides for engaging therebetween an apparatus placed onto the planar body, the planar body has at lea... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7140586 | Apparatus capable of holding an object An apparatus capable of holding an object in cooperation with a cup holder of a vehicle comprises a support (110), a post (120) coupled to the support, and a base (130). The post has a first end (221) and a second end (222), and th... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7004437 | Swivel arm of a ceiling-mounted stand The present invention relates to swivel arm (21) of a ceiling-mounted stand, said arm consisting of a hollow profile and comprising an upper side (5) and a bottom side (6) arranged opposite thereto, a lateral opening (11) that corresponds... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6908135 | Motor vehicle with holding devices A motor vehicle in which keeping and holding objects is facilitated. At least one multifunctional holder is placed or attached in the motor vehicle and at least one device, on which at least one additional function can be mounted detachably, is placed or attached ov... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6614908 | Adjustable apparatus holder An adjustable apparatus holder used in a carrier and adapted to hold a personal electronic apparatus is disclosed to include a base panel, a first side plate slidably coupled to the base panel at one side, a second side plate pivoted to the base panel at ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6601307 | Angle measuring system and method of mounting it An angle measuring system that includes a stator and a rotor for measuring an angular position between a stationary first object and a second object, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation. A coupling couples the stator to the stationary first objec... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6479746 | Power inverter with collapsing mounting tabs A plurality of mounting feet securely attach a power inverter to a body. The tabs are to be adjustably or pivotally mounted on the under carriage of the power inverter such that they may be positioned by the user when mounting to a body. When mounted, the... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6453495 | Clamping device for deck panels with support saddles A clamping device for use with or without a support saddle includes upper and lower filler bars adapted to extend along the upper and lower surfaces of a tongue like connecting member on an upstream deck panel. A pair of clamping bars are operable by a pa... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6438882 | Lighted flexible display device having a battery supply mount A lighted flexible display device or sign, useful for advertising purposes, and having a battery supply mount. The display device herein is a lighted display and is constructed to be flexible in the presence of inadvertent bumping or deflection thereof. T... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6299114 | Assembling device with angular adjustment and method using same A method of attaching a spring (5) to a brake pressure equalizing device (6) by securing a clamping collar (2) to an attachment bar (1) of a vehicle. The attachment bar (1) has a circular section which connected to a flat (11,12) whereas the clamping coll... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6283426 | Spring-loaded camming nut The spring-loaded camming nut of the invention includes first and second wedge-shaped chock portion. The first chock portion is wedge-shaped and larger than the second. The second chock portion is prism-shaped with a triangular cross-section. Means are pr... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6270045 | Perimeter weld flanges A perimeter weld flange comprising an inner and external perimeter wall surface and a perimeter weld lip on said flange for welding said flange onto a receiving surface. The perimeter weld flange herein is particularly suitable for weldable metal-gasketed... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6267340 | Inserted support An inserted support comprises a base plate, two supporting blocks, a volute disk, and a facial plate engaged with each other by fastening screws. The base plate has an upright edge surrounding the periphery thereof, and the upright edge has opposite reces... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6234710 | Lockable adjustable length member This invention provides an adjustment length member (100) for fitment to a variety of apparatus including ladders. The preferred form provides two members (1,2) contained in sliding contact one of which (2) has a taper or sloped surface. The members pass ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6062518 | Cellular phone retainer utilizing a cup holder The invention relates generally to a device for retaining a cellular phone in an automotive interior utilizing an existing cupholder. The device includes a base with a top portion and one or more downwardly extending gripping members for gripping the side... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5996957 | Rotational beverage holder A rotational beverage holder including a support member that has a back plate with a ring and a bottom portion with a base member projecting therefrom. Included is a rotatable locking mechanism. The locking meachnism has a first member and a second member... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5871190 | Load carrier foot A load carrier foot is intended to secure, on a vehicle roof (9), a load carrier strut, and has a support portion (7) which supports the foot on the vehicle. The load carrier foot is further provided with a clamping portion (12) which, under the action of... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5816550 | Shelf mounting arrangements for electronic shelf displays or similar articles Shelf mounting arrangements for electronic shelf displays or similar articles including electronic shelf display mounting devices for mounting electronic shelf displays onto showcase shelves and similar surfaces. In a preferred embodiment of the present i... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5791613 | Universal mounting bracket for downriggers An easily assembled universal mounting bracket (10) provides mounting surfaces (36) for mounting downriggers (14). The mounting bracket (10) preferably includes two sidewall-engaging elements (16) and connection structure (18) which serves to grippingly s... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5593123 | Vacuum system components A mounting system for attaching internal apparatus within a vacuum system comprises a mounting assembly for engaging the side wall surfaced of circumferential grooves formed in the internal wall surface of a vacuum joint flange. The mounting assembly comp... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5564817 | Bracket assembly for mounting a light to a night vision device A mounting bracket assembly that enables a flashlight to be retroactively coupled to an optical device such as a night vision scope. The mounting bracket assembly includes an adaptor that engages the housing of the optical device proximate the objective l... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5531238 | Attachment apparatus for a walker caddy container An improved apparatus for attaching a walker caddy container to a conventional walker is provided, wherein the apparatus is easily adjustable, without additional adapters, to accommodate attachment to a variety of walker designs. The apparatus comprises a... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5525217 | Holder for debris removing dam for swimming pools A debris collecting device for a swimming pool skimmer includes a floating elongated dam insertable in a dam holder. The dam holder is inserted into the skimmer's cavity of a swimming pool, having a through-the-wall skimmer opening, for a filter pump. The... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5443344 | Method and apparatus for attaching two members together from one side thereof A method and apparatus for attaching two members together which includes forming an opening through a first member. A second member has a first portion thereof which is larger than the opening in the first member and a second portion disposed about a long... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5388802 | Method and apparatus for suspending Christmas lights underneath eaves on a house A method of suspending christmas lights underneath eaves of a house finished with aluminum or vinyl soffit panels and facia. Firstly, attach a plurality of wedge shaped members to a string of christmas lights. Secondly, insert the wedge shaped members bet... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5246108 | Golf club cover support A golf club cover support formed from an elongated member shaped to define the perimeter of a head portion and a shaft portion. The shaft portion including a pair of generally parallel support portions adapted to be disposed at opposite sides of the wall ... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5244133 | Wobble-free trailer hitch mounting for bicycle carrier A bicycle carrier for mounting to a trailer hitch on an automobile or the like, has a carrier frame for carrying one or more cycles, and a coupling assembly attached to the frame, the coupling assembly including first and second members adapted for insert... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5069259 | Boat engine winterizing device A device for winterizing boats by replacement of coolant water in the engine thereof with antifreeze solution, such device including a pair of elongated substantially parallel rods having their opposite ends interconnected by clamping elements operable to... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5048783 | Ironing board tray bracket An ironing board tray bracket for use in all modern ironing boards having a track that directs the extension and retraction of the ironing board legs. The bracket fits within the track and is adjustable to conform the width of the track. An arm attaches t... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5014951 | Valance spacer assembly A valance spacing assembly. The valance spacing assembly comprises a spacer bar 22 having opposed ends, a first and second clip 24 and 25, the first clip 24 removably attached at one end of the spacer bar 22, and the second clip 25 removably attached at a... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4986319 | Boat engine winterizing device A device for winterizing boats by replacement of coolant water in the engine thereof with antifreeze solution, such device including a pair of elongated substantially parallel rods having their opposite ends interconnected by clamping elements operable to... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4929056 | Apparatus for opening and holding a frame and a method of mounting an optical element in a frame Apparatus for opening and holding a frame of the type that is flexible between open and closed positions and that forms an opening. The apparatus comprises a mounting member defining a seating surface adapted to seat against the frame; and an expansion me... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4884306 | Clamping holder for fixing a support rod to a child's bed A clamping holder for fixing a support rod to the headboard of a child's bed is disclosed. The clamping holder is a simple, easy to manufacture device which securely anchors the support rod while distributing the clamping forces over an area sufficient to... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4878645 | Appliance retaining adaptor A retaining adaptor is provided which secures appliances such as televisions to appliance support devices without necessitating any structural change or other damage to the appliance.... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4872629 | Adjustable anchor bracket for non-invasive attachment to masonry wall Presented is an anchor bracket that constitutes a pair of monolithic blocks that are slidably related one to the other for adjustment between a minimum depth dimension and a maximum depth dimension, the blocks being separated or collapsed by manipulation ... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4872696 | Remote release saddle post clamp This invention is a remotely actuated release clamp for a bicycle saddle post, conveniently operated by a lever adjacent to a handlebar grip. When released, the saddle may be conveniently raised by a spring lifter, and lowered by the rider's weight. The u... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4839987 | Prop support for plants grown in boxes An adjustable support assembly comprises two clamping parts, an extensible bar, and a connection piece, these components being independent of one another. The extensible bar, composed of a tubular element and a threaded rod screwed into a nut integral wit... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4836127 | Rod holder adaptor for boat An adaptor for a fishing rod holder for mounting a down rigger includes a mounting post with an accessory platform and a layered sleeve and lock nut.... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4823709 | Apparatus and method for attaching a table leg to a table top An assembly for securing a leg of a table or the like comprises a table top including first and second spaced flanges. A clip for being secured to a leg includes a first support engageable with the first flange and first and second juxtaposed hingedly con... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4823887 | Working/assembling device with self-clamping means A device for applying a working or assembling process to an article at an appropriately selected position as temporarily mounted to a supporting plate through a hole formed therein, having a housing of a generally twofold tubular structure, an annular pis... | 04/25/1989 |
