Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141837 | Vehicle support apparatus An improved vehicle support apparatus, also referred to as a hub stand, for use with a vehicle. Certain aspects of the invention include a vertically disposed plate-like body or hub plate (20) which is adapted to receive a vehicle hub. In one embodiment, the ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8109484 | Subframe support apparatus A subframe support apparatus adapted to engage and support a subframe of a vehicle is provided wherein the subframe support apparatus engages and supports the subframe of the vehicle when the vehicle is either raised on a lift and/or on the ground and when a mechani... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7878475 | Subframe support apparatus A subframe support apparatus adapted to engage and support a subframe of a vehicle is provided wherein the subframe support apparatus engages and supports the subframe of the vehicle when the vehicle is either raised on a lift and/or on the ground and when a mechani... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7600731 | Folding telescopic stabilization rescue strut with overextension prevention A folding telescopic buttress stand includes a first two-piece telescopic section having an outer tubing member and an inner tubing member in slidable engagement, the outer tubing member being pivotally attached at its lower end to a base plate, and the inner tubing... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7410142 | Hood prop with support An adapter for a hood prop includes oppositely extending counterbores in a cylindrical housing separated by a transaxial wall. The adapter is designed to be fitted over a hood stop and to receive the end of a telescoping hood prop. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7338025 | Method and apparatus for buttress stabilization A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle includes the steps of leaning one or more buttress stands against a rear fender area of the vehicle, passing a chain under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another, tightening the slack from... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338052 | Trailer stabilizing device and method of using same An apparatus and method for stabilizing a stationary trailer. One embodiment of the device comprises a jack and a stabilizing member. The jack attaches to the bottom of the trailer, such that when the jack is extended, a base component of the jack engages the ground... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331748 | Assembly for mounting various work tools to a construction vehicle An assembly for mounting various work tools, e.g., a backhoe, to a pair of parallel frame members (28) of a vehicle (20). A pair of parallel main beams (26) extend transversely across the frame members (28) and a telescoping stabilizing l... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7310917 | Hinged frame spreader A hinged spreader board of a pre-set length with shaped ends is pivoted open inside a frame to mate with the inside faces of the sides of a frame and maintain the sides apart by the length of the board while attaching the frame to a wall. Additional hinged sections ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7296776 | Method and apparatus for buttress stabilization A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle includes the steps of leaning one or more buttress stands against a rear fender area of the vehicle, passing a chain under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another, tightening the slack from... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7278959 | Arrangement including weight-supporting device A weight-supporting arrangement includes a weight-supporting device including a vertical support member including a top end and a bottom end, a base arrangement disposed at the bottom end of the vertical support member when the device is in an operating position, an... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7243966 | Vehicle cargo bed extension device A portable component assembly device for extending the length of the pickup bed for hauling objects longer than the bed of the pickup is adapted to the receiver hitch attached to the rear end of a pickup with a primary support bar inserted within the receiver hitch ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240885 | Emergency vehicle support kit An improved emergency vehicle support kit comprises a cylinder and two pistons attached to form a telescoping device. When assembled, the telescoping device attaches to an improved vehicle support base plate by a swivel support base plate adapter. The support base p... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226080 | Adjustable recovery spade A recovery spade that is adjustably coupled to a rescue vehicle to thereby maximize traction during rescue operations. The recovery spade includes an anchor blade and a hollow support member. The anchor blade includes a plurality of holes for selective connection to... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207548 | Automobile jack stand with lights An automobile jack stand having four sides that substantially form a pyramid. Extending from the pyramid is a telecopying support. The telescoping support is attached to a curved horizontal support arm which is the primary point for support. Extending outward from t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7134810 | Yieldable prop having a yield section A yieldable prop having a first end and a second end includes a first hollow conduit, a second conduit slidably received in the first hollow conduit, and a clamp assembly positioned adjacent the juncture of the first hollow conduit and the second conduit. A yield se... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7073763 | Support rod for stabilizing an existing scissor jack A support rod that is engageable with the bottom surface of an existing scissor jack. The rod includes an adjustable top portion selectively movable between raised and lowered positions. An elongated and portable support rod is removably engageable with the jack. Th... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7028970 | Adjustable position mounting device A skid has a pair of laterally disposed base members and a first and a second support member for mounting a first and second piece of equipment requiring horizontal axial alignment, for example, a pump and a motor. At least one of the first and second support member... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7024894 | Safety storage device A safety storage device (1) comprising a frame (2), a first contact surface (6), a locking member (3) arranged movable relative to the frame (2), a second contact surface (7) at a first end of the locking member (3), ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6978652 | Tools for use with a vehicle holding system Tools are described which may be secured to blocking sockets of a vehicle holding system for use with a vehicle frame straightener. Each of the tools is designed to block and hold the frame of a vehicle during the frame straightening procedure. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976663 | No tip A stabilizing device having two elements. One of the elements is secured to an object, and the other element is secured to the first element to prevent the object from tipping over. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964618 | Golf club shaft support A rigid or semi-rigid, one-piece, shaped, planar golf club shaft support is provided for supporting the grip of a golf club above wet ground and/or grass on the golf course. The support has at least one lead-in entry and circular cutout positioned opposite an essent... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6913560 | Stationary bike A stationary exercise bicycle is provided having a frame, a resistance member, a drive assembly, a right pedal, a left pedal, a seat and an adjustable seat mechanism utilizing a rack. Assembly and disassembly of a three piece crank arm assembly is accomplished witho... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6902148 | Safety jack The present invention is a safety jack having a propping mechanism comprised of a prop attached parallel to and jointly movable with the lifting arm, a storage well for receiving the prop in a retracted position, and a pin engagable with the prop to bias the prop an... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6820377 | Portable mobile unit for producing panels designed generally for building A one piece assembly of a small production unit (23) for panels intended for building comprises an upper tray (2) a bottom tray of longer length (1) a collapsible crane (7) situated on the upper tray (2) supporting the crane struct... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6776383 | Vehicle bracing apparatus and method for use A brace for stabilizing a vehicle is provided. The brace includes a main tube including a first end and a second end and defining at least one first set of orifices. An extension tube is disposed in the main tube from the first end and defines at least one second se... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6772984 | Method and apparatus for buttress stabilization A method for stabilizing a roof-resting vehicle includes the steps of leaning one or more, buttress stands against a rear fender of the vehicle, passing a chain under a rear end of the vehicle from one of the buttress stands to another, tightening the slack from the... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6764083 | Process of converting a vehicle into a utility structure A method of converting a vehicle into a utility structure includes the steps of selecting a used vehicle having a vehicle body having seats therein and at least one door and a plurality of wheels. A support stand is selected for attachment to at least one of the whe... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6676096 | Auxiliary tool clip of a jack An auxiliary tool clip of a jack. At a predetermined position of a shroud of the jack is installed with a positioning seat. The elastic clip is secured to the positioning seat and the shroud by a positioning shaft. A surface of the positioning seat is dis... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6644615 | Stabilized jack stand A stabilized jack stand for a vehicle comprises a vertically directed leg for location on a foot, and an extendable portion for supporting a vehicle chassis, the leg defining a peripheral area relative to the foot plate. An engagement element releasably s... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6609583 | Vehicle hood safety prop A compact, closure panel prop assembly incorporating a spring activated locking pin which automatically engages a closure panel prop when the closure panel is elevated to a predetermined height. The prop assembly is designed to work in unison with a closu... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6550738 | Height-adjustable pickup-bed cover prop A pickup-bed cover prop having an elongated base, a pair of straps attached to the base, a pair of struts extending orthogonally from the base, and a clamp on each strut at the end distal from the end attached to the base. Each strut includes a mechanism ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6520473 | Support system for connecting a cooking apparatus to a vehicle A support system for attaching a cooking apparatus to a vehicle is disclosed. The support system includes a support defining an axis between first and second ends. The first end of the support is configured for attachment to the vehicle. The support syste... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6505764 | Carrier assembly mountable within a pickup truck bed A cargo carrier assembly for releasably securing cargo to a pickup truck is provided. The pickup truck has a bed and a pair of side rails extending above the bed with each rail having an inside surface and an outside surface. The cargo carrier assembly co... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6502797 | Portable motorcycle support stand A portable motorcycle support stand has a main member with a first protrusion arranged at one end of the main member and a second protrusion arranged at an opposite end of the main member. The first protrusion and the second protrusion protrude in the sam... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6471228 | Offset mounting bracket A bracket assembly for mounting an accessory on a vehicle. The bracket assembly comprises a frame-mounting block, an accessory-mounting plate, and a rotation-resisting fastener. The frame-mounting block has an inner face adapted to abut a vehicle frame, a... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6464192 | Vehicle support for use with jack A vehicle support apparatus includes lower and upper parallel plates connected by plural telescoping vertical supports. The upper plate is adapted to receive an elevated vehicle wheel and provide support therefor. Locking pins are spring-biased to a locke... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6452507 | Exterior mounted shield for vehicle mounted toll collection identifier A protective shield is disclosed for housing an electronic toll collection identifier on the outside surface of a motor vehicle. It includes a flat, rectangular base portion with openings at the four corners. Screws are used to install the electronic toll... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6446937 | Removable gear drive for mechanical jack A jack assembly for raising and lowering an object such as a trailer. The jack includes telescoping jack tubes which are expanded and contracted through operation of an axial screw. The screw is drivably connected to a gear drive mounted in an upper end o... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6443413 | Adjustable jack stand An improved adjustable jack stand combines a ratchet and pawl height maintenance mechanism with a pin and hole mechanism wherein the holes in the post coordinate with the teeth in the post so that any engagement between the pawl and a tooth ensures that a... | 09/03/2002 |
