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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7458554 | Portable sign stand with sign release mechanism A portable sign assembly is provided and includes a sign assembly that is selectively interconnected with a base assembly. The sign assembly includes a vertical brace extending therefrom that is in sliding engagement with an upright of the base assembly. A sign rele... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7422224 | Adjustable bicycle seat post assembly An adjustable-height bicycle seat post assembly comprises a hollow seat post for supporting a bicycle seat slidably on plastic guides or shims inside a hollow tube. The hollow tube clamps into the frame of a bicycle. A mainspring forces the post upward, but a lockin... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410135 | Reusable holding system for pyrotechnic, shaft bearing devices By providing a hand holdable, reusable, holding system which enables users to insert any small diameter, shaft supporting pyrotechnic device, such as a sparkler, into an aperture and be assured that the shaft of the pyrotechnic device is securely locked to the holdi... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7363666 | Support member and system for affixation to bed rails or bed frame A cross member that can be used with a bed frame or bed rails to provide support for a box spring and mattress. The cross member is attachable to the side rail of the bed by a snap-in system where the ends of the cross member are comprised of slide ends that interfi... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364533 | Adjustment assembly for exercise device A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, l... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7344117 | Adjustable lift support apparatus An adjustable lift support apparatus includes a base, a sleeve attached onto the base, at least one meshing device, a shaft, and a support attached at the shaft. At least one groove is formed on an inner surface of the sleeve along a first axial direction. Each mesh... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337823 | Extending end cap for a security shade A support mechanism for a vehicle security shade having one or more axially biased end caps and at least one end cap extension slidingly disposed upon an end cap to adjust the length of the security cover assembly. The end cap has a resilient latch which engages mat... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334842 | Chair with movable seat A chair includes a base which includes two facing sides and each of the facing sides has two grooves and both of which extend in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. A seat has four engaging members which are movably engaged with the four grooves in the ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7281692 | Steam strippers A steam stripper (14) is provided with a support comprising a pole (16) comprised of connected sections (17, 18) and (19). The upper sections 17 and (18) are connected by a resilient spring apparatus (23), and the sup... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7280348 | Positioning mechanism for a pen-based computing system In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7198306 | Spring-biased locking bolt A spring-biased locking bolt with an operating button and a bolt connected with the operating button is described, wherein the bolt is spring-biased and movable in a sleeve. The sleeve is screwed into a corresponding opening in a machine part or an item of furniture... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7168373 | Elevation adjustment device in the legs of table An elevation adjustment device in the legs of table includes a rectangular leaf and four legs connected to the underside of four corners of the leaf. The legs each has a first tube and second tube slidably inserted into the first tube having graduation on outer peri... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7131696 | Seat device for a vehicle A seat device includes: a seat-supporting post unit; a lower bracket secured to the seat-supporting post unit; a seat unit including an upper bracket that is pivoted to the lower bracket; first and second engaging members formed on the lower bracket; and a third eng... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7104203 | Height adjustable device for a retractable tube assembly A height adjustable device is received in the inner tube which is retractably inserted in an outer tube, and includes a base which is fixed in the inner tube and two stop plates are pivotably connected of the base. Two respective first ends of the two stop plates ex... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097248 | Seating device in the form of seat furniture or for placing on seat furniture A seating device in the form of seat furniture or for placing on seat furniture. The device comprises a seating element which can be pivoted transversally to the seating direction in relation to a support element about at least one axis. The seating element can be m... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086631 | Quick-release telescoping tripod A telescoping stand with a quick-release locking mechanism for binding and releasing a telescoping section including an inner extension member that telescopes into and out of an outer receiving member. The locking mechanism includes a pair of opposed actuator member... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7059441 | Mount frame for an electric motor-driven wheeled vehicle A mount frame includes a first frame unit having a first rear frame portion which is provided with an anchoring member and a gripped member. A second frame unit has a second front frame portion provided with a seat post, an anchored member which is disposed to be jo... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051852 | Suspension restraint devices Starting devices are provided that are adapted to help hold the front end of a motorcycle down, especially in a “hole shot” or starting applications. The devices allow a rider to compress the suspension fork of the motorcycle down by about 3 to about 4 inches an... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7025522 | Adjustable bicycle seat post assembly An adjustable height bicycle seat post assembly comprises a hollow seat post for supporting a bicycle seat slidably supported on plastic shims inside a hollow tube. The hollow tube clamps into the frame of a bicycle. A main spring forces the post upward, but a locki... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6971223 | Wheeled trimmer device of adjustable height A wheeled vegetation trimmer with an adjustable height cutting element includes an adjuster member having a locking plate for positioning the adjuster assembly along a length of the shaft by selectively engaging the locking plate with a desired slot on a spindle and... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6857378 | Table with adjustable support A table has an adjustable support wherein the ratchet mechanism that locks the position of the tray with respect to the base may be moved to the unlocked position with the user's leg while the tray of the table is held by the user's hands. The table may also have a ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6840581 | Height adjustment arrangement for chair headrest A height adjustment arrangement for a headrest or the like includes a spring in a rear recess of a backrest. A T-shaped trigger member is received in the recess for biasing against the spring. A plate is secured onto the recess, with the plate having a slit. A finge... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6585215 | Adjustable height seat support with suspension An adjustable, telescoping seat support with suspension that allows the height of a bicycle seat to be adjusted to a number of seat height positions safely while bicycle is in motion. An elongated tubular seat post is clamped to a bicycle frame in a stati... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6517041 | Displacement arrangement In an arrangement for displacement of a displacement member along a stationary base by means of a reciprocatable elongate actuating member, the displacement member has at least one linear tooth arrangement. Two axially spaced ratchet members are pivotably... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6478278 | Seat support with adjustable height An adjustable, telescoping seat support that allows the height of a bicycle seat to be adjusted to a number of seat height positions safely while bicycle is in motion. An elongated tubular seat post is clamped to a bicycle frame in a stationary position. ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6467747 | Breakaway signpost A signpost assembly includes a spring-loaded connector designed for connecting a signpost to an anchor member, the signpost being designed to shear off when struck forcefully. The signpost has at least one opening. The connector has a bracket with at leas... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6354557 | Adjustable bicycles seat height assembly A seat post axially slides into an insert sleeve that fits into a bicycle frame in the place of a conventional seat post. The seat post has a long keyway along the front and a narrower keyway or tubular section along the posts back. Along the inner wall o... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6312069 | Height adjustable structure of desk combination A height adjustable structure of a desk combination includes a drawer cabinet having two sides each provided with a fixed plate, a gear and a pivot arm pivotally mounted on the fixed plate, a torsion spring mounted on the pivot arm so that a mediate porti... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6244557 | Umbrella mounting device for a stroller A umbrella mounting device for a stroller for protecting the user of a stroller from harsh weather. The umbrella mounting device for a stroller includes a bridging assembly adapted for bridging between the spaced handle bars of a stroller. The bridging as... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6240856 | Vehicle tool tray The vehicle tool tray has a T-shaped based mounted on casters. A vertical post is mounted to the base at the junction of the shaft and crossbar of the Tee. The vertical post is composed of two telescoping sections which are preferably square and tubular i... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6202971 | Adjustable height seat support An adjustable, telescoping seat support allows the height of a bicycle seat to be adjusted to a number of seat height positions safely while bicycle is in motion. An elongated tubular seat post is clamped to a bicycle frame in a stationary position. A bic... | 03/20/2001 |
| 5853223 | Height-adjustable chair arm assembly A chair having height-adjustable arm assemblies mounted adjacent opposite sides of the seat. Each arm assembly includes a horizontally elongated armrest which adjacent one end is connected to an upper end of a support column. The support column is axially... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5775777 | Head support arresting arrangement A head support arresting device co-operates with a connecting element for connecting a height-adjustable head support to a vehicle seat back rest. The connecting element has mutually spaced recesses and the arresting device has a retaining member resilien... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5657878 | Adjustable height mechanism for a dishwasher rack An adjustable position mechanism is provided for selectively varying the position of a first member relative to a second member. This adjustable position mechanism includes a support, and an elongated arm projecting from the support and having a plurality... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5632480 | Basketball goal support having removable ballast and continuously adjustable pole A basketball goal support including a base, a ballast tank and an adjustable pole. The ballast tank is formed as a hollow structure for receiving a fluid such as water to provide ballasting weight to the base. The ballast tank is removably attached to the... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5596910 | Stepless locking device for an adjustable seat of a vehicle The locking device for an adjustable vehicle seat with a snap-in bar extending parallel to an adjustment direction and having locking members and locking gaps arranged periodically. The locking device has a locking unit pertaining to said snap-in bar whic... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5540017 | Telescopic flagpole A telescopic flagpole comprises at least two concentrically disposed tubular segments that are axially movable with respect to each other. A locking device housed within an inner segment includes a pin that is biased to extend from the inner segment throu... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5379974 | Alignment and locking mechanism for extendible jack stand An extendible multi-frame stand includes at least three frames arranged in a telescoping relationship, having a single coherent alignment and locking mechanism which includes alignment means for preventing relative rotation between the first and second fr... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5366191 | Support apparatus for a patient infusion device Apparatus for carrying a patient infusion device, such as an intravenous-fluid-containing bag or infusion pump. The apparatus includes an infusion device carrier that has a support connector from which a coupling rod extends. The support connector and cou... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5348374 | High chair A high chair utilized primarily for infants or young children comprises a chair section which is mounted onto a frame section. The position of the chair mount on the frame section is adjustable, thereby, making the height of the chair section of the high ... | 09/20/1994 |
