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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4624433 | Tilt base for a CRT display terminal A tilt base assembly includes a top plate, a horizontal base plate and a stabilizing flap which are joined together to form a pivoting wedge-shaped structure. The top plate is attachable to the bottom or base of a cathode ray tube (CRT) display terminal u... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4620685 | Rotating mechanism attachable to bottom of container A rotating mechanism attachable to the bottom of a container comprising: (A) a base member composed of (i) a circular side wall provided with means for preventing the base member from becoming detached from an attachment member and (ii) a base plate provided a... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4614322 | Strapping and hanging device A device for adjustable and releasable strapping or binding of objects, particularly plates held for display. The binding feature of the present invention involves a toothed strap held in place by a releasable clasp. The plate holding feature of the prese... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4608109 | Method of manufacturing high potential electrets A method for producing stable, layered electrets includes the steps of placing a thin sheet of glassy polymer or copolymer of high molecular weight, such as polyethylene terephthalate, between two, somewhat larger in planform, sheets of polyvinyl chloride... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4606520 | Soap holder A soap holder is disclosed comprising a cylindrical base, a cap portion, and an extended flexible arm which cooperates with a hook or the like embedded in a bar of soap. By standing the holder which is constructed of a heavy material on the edge of a bath... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4596335 | Marking implement holder The marking implement holder includes a guide arm and a support arm. The guide arm has a free end adapted to engage a marking surface and act as a guide when the holder is grasped and moved along the marking surface. The support arm extends from the guide... | 06/24/1986 |
| 4592528 | Leg assembly for a keyboard or the like A leg assembly for a keyboard or the like is disclosed. The leg assembly is of relatively simple construction; a leg member, a pivot pin, a stud, a spring, and a C-clip are the components in the preferred embodiment. The leg assembly has two detent positi... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4585199 | Fixture mounting arrangement A fixture mounting arrangement is disclosed for effecting very convenient yet secure mounting of fixtures such as soap dishes, tissue holders, towel racks, and the like. The arrangement includes a one-piece mounting plate which is adapted to be secured to... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4568056 | Tilt mechanism for a stand-alone keyboard A tilt mechanism for a stand-alone keyboard includes two molded springs located within the keyboard enclosure. One end of each spring is anchored within the enclosure while the other end shaped in the form of a foot is free to move through openings locate... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4527762 | Rear panel and bracket mounting for a fan coil unit Apparatus for securing a heat transfer unit to either a wall or a ceiling is disclosed. A fastening panel forming a portion of the heat transfer unit further defines a series of projecting tabs having narrowed tab inclined portions connecting the tabs to ... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4524940 | Monitor foot Disclosed is a monitor foot for supporting a video monitor which allows adjustment of the extension of the foot. By adjusting the monitor foot, the angle of presentation of the screen of the video monitor is adjusted. The monitor foot of the present inven... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4519566 | Hanger device for long handled implements A useful device such as a rotatable accessory for long-handled implements is provided to facilitate proper storage. The accessory comprises a fixed position part of metal or plastic secured by a screw to a handle end, a part of similar manufacture rotatab... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4489912 | Handle A tie is secured to a handle by being passed through an aperture in a clip. The clip is then firmly secured to the handle. The tie has an enlarged end, or an obstruction secured to its end, to prevent it from being removed through the aperture in the clip... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4488327 | Combination toothbrush and tongue scraper A combination toothbrush and tongue scraper is provided with the tongue scraper comprising a loop having a width greater than that of the handle and possessing sufficient flexural rigidity for the loop to remain open during use and to sufficiently deflect... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4470824 | Drive pulley, in particular for the distance recorder of a cycle or motor-cycle The pulley of moulded plastics material is mounted adjacent to the outer side of the bicycle wheel flange, concentrically with this flange. The pulley comprises a grooved ring around which extends a belt for driving a distance recorder. From the periphery... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4460143 | Vial suspender A vial suspender comprising a planar base plate and a suspending portion including a suspending strip and a suspending ring and joined to the center of the base plate by a hinge portion. The suspending portion is foldable at another hinge portion and is a... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4458871 | Soap spindle A soap holder is provided having a flat back member adapted for wall mounting with an arcuate, convex arm extending outwardly and down from the back member and having a spindle extending upwardly from near the terminal end for the retention of a cake of s... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4452836 | Cap and clip assembly for attachment to ornament An assembly for attachment to a hollow ornament such as a Christmas tree ball having a cap adapted to fit over the open end or neck of the ornament, and defining a cut-out area. A clip having an elongated central portion and outwardly extending end portio... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4422137 | Magnetic mounting support for light fixture including shock absorptive arrangement A shock absorptive magnetic mounting support for a light fixture or the like object includes a base having a magnet mounted thereon for magnetically securing the mounting support to the underside of a metallic shelf or support surface. A support shaft upo... | 12/20/1983 |
| 4228928 | Bottle with a clip for suspending the bottle in inverted position A bottle suspending device primarily for a toilet cleaner dispenser bottle for use in a toilet tank. A pivotal member is received in a recess of the bottle's sidewall when stored and is swingable outwardly to an extended position for resting over the top ... | 10/21/1980 |
| 4176770 | Motorcycle canteen A canteen adapted for mounting astride the cross brace of the handlebars of a motorcycle characterized by a deep rounded groove traversing the total length of the bottom wall of the main body of the canteen, the groove being of sufficient depth and width ... | 12/04/1979 |
| 4145583 | Removable microphone hangup adapter A removable hook for attachment to a microphone hangup button has a loop portion permitting a microphone to be conveniently hung from a suitable projection. Two parallel, spaced apart rails extending from the loop have inwardly extending portions for slid... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4113109 | Merchandising system for use with perforated panels or the like The upper ends of display packages are formed with hooks and notches which enable a first package to hang either directly or substantially directly from a perforated panel and to enable each succeeding package to hang directly from and in front of the imm... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4062289 | Mounting bracket A powerhead mounting bracket is connected to a diver's breathing tank support. A cord connected to the receiver has a plug with a projection for loosely fitting in an axial bore of the powerhead. The plug is placed in the axial bore and the powerhead shaf... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4052030 | Slide-in mounting bracket for CB radios A slide-in mounting bracket for CB radios includes a first plate having a mounting portion and an angularly upwardly extending portion. A plurality of fastener receiving holes are formed in the mounting portion of the first plate to facilitate installatio... | 10/04/1977 |
| 4040351 | Magnetically held printing mat The construction of a flexographic printing mat specially shaped to enhance its snug and continued engagement over its full length to a magnetic base cylinder. The flexographic printing mat is made of shim stock steel and is preformed with inverted V-shap... | 08/09/1977 |
| 4006877 | Bicycle reflector clip A one-piece spring clip for mounting a flat member on a rod-like member. The clip is disposed within an aperture in the flat member and includes a body portion defining oppositely disposed slots extending axially from the end of the clip adjacent the rod-... | 02/08/1977 |
| 3961729 | Shaving cream can having brush attachment A shaving brush is carried upon the lower end of a holder. The holder has the shape of an elongated plate. Close to the upper end of the plate a transverse slot is provided upon its inner surface for attaching the plate to the projecting rim or edge of a ... | 06/08/1976 |
