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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109525 | Guiding wheel assembly, especially for a hospital bed A guiding wheel assembly, mainly for a hospital bed, including a wheel (1) with a horizontal rotation axis (6) installed on an arm (7) that is fixed to the frame (5) with the use of an axis (4) allowing swinging in the vertical pla... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7434821 | Vehicle suspension with lift axle and pivotal lift spring A lift axle suspension system for use on a vehicle having a chassis. The lift axle suspension system includes an axle assembly that is operably coupled to the vehicle chassis with a support arm assembly. A support biasing member is located between the axle assembly ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7426970 | Articulated wheel assemblies and vehicles therewith The disclosed articulated wheel assemblies and associated vehicles, for example wheelchairs, include articulated wheel assemblies with at least one offset connecting arm rotatably attached at one end to a payload platform, for example a seat, and attached at the oth... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7413199 | Collapsible wheel assembly A wheel assembly and a method of using the wheel assembly are provided. The wheel assembly is attachable to various objects and capable of quickly and easily collapsing or folding to become more compact for more efficient and cost-effective transportation or shippin... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7377713 | Front-wheel support for a wheel chair A front wheel support for a wheel chair, the front wheel support having a curved tube for attachment to a frame member of the wheel chair and a curved part. The curved part has a first portion with a curvature identical to the curvature of the curved tube, and a cro... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360784 | Multifunctional mobile storage and delivery system A reconfigurable, transportable container assembly is provided. Side panels are releasably interconnected with each other and combine with a base panel, and a top panel releasably mates with the side panels. The top panel is combined with the side panels and the bas... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7287775 | Adjustable ski skin attachment device The present invention relates to an adjustable ski skin attachment device that can be used to efficiently attach a skin to a ski or snowboard. In accordance with the present invention, an adjustable ski skin attachment device includes two threaded members, a coupler... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284630 | Kit and method for high clearance conversion of a vehicle A kit and method are provided for conversion of a vehicle to a high clearance vehicle. The method includes supporting the rear end of the vehicle in a raised position by providing replacement rear wheels of larger diameter. A lifting bracket associated with each fro... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281724 | Wheeled work chair A wheel work chair has all the attributes and style of an office chair but is equipped with wheelchair-type supporting wheels The chair is height adjustable with the upper portion of the chair moving relative to the lower portion of the chair. Wheels connected to th... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273118 | Electric wheelchair frame An electric wheelchair frame includes a seat brace, a pair of connection rods, a pair of front suspension brackets, a pair of rear suspension brackets, and a pair of resilient members. A front section of either side of the seat brace is pivotally connected to the fr... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7232138 | Wheel-Dolly for vehicle towing and recovery A wheel-dolly for use in off-road or on road applications that can be secured to and carry a damaged or immobile wheel affixed to a vehicle over curbs and other obstacles when pulled by a tow truck or its winch. Wheel-dolly can be used singly, in pairs, or in sets f... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7216471 | Attachable carriage for converting an edge trimmer to a lawnmower Some embodiments of the invention provide a multipurpose gardening tool having an attachable circular carriage for converting an edge trimmer to a lawnmower for cutting and trimming grass and bushes. The circular carriage has an opening configured for receiving the ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201385 | Multi-purpose cart assembly A cart assembly comprising a housing and a wheel assembly mounted in the housing, releasable locking means for selectively positioning said wheel assembly between operative and stored limit positions, a handle assembly and means for selectively positioning the handl... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7185901 | Golf cart spindle A golf cart spindle to allow mounting of a larger wheel and tire combination on a golf cart. The spindle having a spindle body which includes a top end and a bottom end, the spindle body including a bolt channel between the top end and bottom end of the spindle body... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7159880 | Force connection strut A connection strut of a chassis of a passenger car or utility vehicle for the connection between the chassis and the wheel carrier, preferably an axle strut or a chassis control arm, with an elongated basic body and at least two mount supports arranged at the end fo... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156403 | Motorcycle towing dolly for low trucks A motorcycle towing device (12) for flat bed tow trucks (6) and wheel lift tow trucks (8) has a front wheel support plate (44) having a front wheel lateral support member (48), and a rear wheel support plate (100) having rea... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7104346 | Power wheelchair A mid-wheel drive power wheelchair for use by handicapped and disabled persons is provided having a frame, a seat supported by the frame, a pair of drive wheels supported on the frame under the seat, a motor for causing rotation of the drive wheels, a battery for su... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097506 | Contact module in which mounting of contacts is simplified A contact module includes a plurality of conductive contacts and an insulator retaining the contacts. Each of the contacts includes a contact portion at one end thereof, a terminal portion at the other end thereof, and an intermediate portion extending between the c... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090187 | Adjustable display base An adjustable display base primarily for use in retail stores such as supermarkets to hold merchandise. The adjustable display base includes four equal frame members, located at the corners of the device, that support the merchandise. The base can expand at least in... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7066290 | Wheelchair suspension having pivotal motor mount The present invention provides a suspension for a conveyance that is capable of traversing obstacles and rough terrain. In this regard, the suspension has a frame member and a pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly has a pivot arm and a drive assembly. The pivot a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7067935 | Method for regulating the level of a dam installation and dam installation implementing the method Method of regulating a water level of a dam installation having a plurality of turbine generator units arranged to generate electrical power, wherein at least some of the plurality of turbine generator units are arranged at least one of one above another and one bes... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7036185 | Arrangement in a wheel lifting mechanism The present invention relates to an arrangement in a wheel lifting mechanism designed to lift at least one wheel (1) running on an underlying surface so that it is capable of negotiating an obstacle (h) rising above the underlying surface. The arrangement com... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021640 | Wheelchair and wheel mounting assembly therefore An improved adjustable wheel mounting assembly comprises a connecting member and a wheel-mounting member. The connecting member extends generally upwardly and downwardly between wheelchair frame members and is adapted to be secured thereto. The wheel-mounting member... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000938 | Folding seat support structure A folding support structure includes a frame assembly having frame supports, seat supports, back supports, and a plurality of frame brace assemblies. The folding structure also includes a seat structure coupled to the frame assembly. The folding support structure is... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997466 | Mobile base A mobile base includes a main body having a first side formed with two first foot portions and a second side formed with two second foot portions, two fixing rollers each mounted on a respective first foot portion, an adjusting plate mounted between the second foot ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6981709 | Curb mounting maneuverable stroller The apparatus is a highly maneuverable, curb mounting double baby stroller. To improve maneuverability, the rear wheels are placed closer than usual to the front wheels, decreasing the wheelbase and providing greater leverage between the rear wheels and the rear han... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6966573 | Jack dolly with brake A dolly (10) for transporting a jack (50) having front arm members (12a, b) attached to cooperating ends of rear arm members (34a, b) by a rod (30). The front arm members are mounted on wheels (22a, b) o... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962039 | Lawn striping assembly The lawn striping assembly (10, 110) utilizes a C-shaped channel member having a plurality of attachment positions (22, 122). A pair of brackets (46) attach a roller apparatus (16) to the frame (302) of a lawn mower (114). T... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6955364 | Steering or lifting mechanism The invention provides a mechanism suitable for lifting an appliance, particularly a domestic appliance. The mechanism (2) comprises a generally cylindrical body (8) having a wall (50) and a longitudinal axis (16) which extends in an upwa... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6955368 | Quick assembly, minimal effort carriage for moving heavy objects A kit used for mobilizing heavy objects such as items of furniture, boxes, appliances, etc. The apparatus is based on a plurality of rigid support structures, or “shoes”, which are to be inserted under the corners of the item to be moved. Those support structure... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6935448 | Obstacle traversing wheelchair The present invention provides a curb-climbing wheelchair having pivotal arm assemblies. The pivotal arm assemblies include at least one front caster and have the ability to rotate or pivot. The pivot arms rotate or pivot in response to moments generated by accelera... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6934981 | Combination bassinet, changing table and bedside sleeper A combination bassinet, bedside sleeper and changing table apparatus including a supporting frame having a rocking feature convertible through adjustable locking casters for easy rolling. A fabric member comprised of sidewalls and a skirt is draped over the frame. T... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923468 | Adjustable container carriage A front and rear wheel assembly having an axle housing with a wheel rotatable on a shaft at each end of the axle housing and a connecting member connecting a central portion of each axle housing. A right and left side upright support frame affixed to a top surface o... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916028 | Collapsible compact carrier device with collapsible wheel construction A wheeled carrier device is provided which, in one embodiment, includes a plurality of foldable walls supported on a base member and movable between an erected state wherein the walls define a carrier space and a collapsed state wherein the walls are folded on top o... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6904641 | Adjustable eccentric axle caster assembly for pallet truck An adjustable eccentric axle caster assembly for a pallet truck is provided. The adjustable caster assembly includes an eccentric axle, a caster wheel mounted on the eccentric axle, and a fastener for securing the eccentric axle to provide a desired caster wheel pos... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6899345 | Lawn mower adjustable wheel conversion assembly A pair of substitute adjustable height wheel assemblies 10 10 to replace either the front 101 and/or rear 102 wheel assemblies on a conventional lawn mower 100 wherein each adjustable height wheel assembly 10 includes a contoured m... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6854551 | Collapsible vehicle A collapsible vehicle having a frame, a non-steerable wheel assembly and a steerable wheel assembly. The frame includes a longitudinal member, a transverse member, an upright member proximal to one end of the longitudinal member, and a steering member proximal to an... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6843487 | Mobile lift assembly for a vehicle A lift assembly operable by pressurized fluid and structured to movably support a vehicle, such as during the occurrence of a flat tire and including a mounting assembly connected to the vehicle adjacent a predetermined portion thereof associated with the disabled t... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6527294 | Convertible tandem stroller A convertible tandem stroller includes a releasable lateral and longitudinal coupling system for permitting cojoint and independent movement of a pair of strollers. The coupling system does not have to be removed and stowed for independent operation. To p... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6505844 | Door transporting and support system A door transporting and support system for allowing an individual to easily transport and install a door within a doorjamb. The door transporting and support system includes a base having a door receiving channel, a pair of first arms extending from the b... | 01/14/2003 |
