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Pillow with retractable umbrella
A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7653979 | Method for forming ballistic joints A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for f... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7355850 | Vented and ducted sub-rack support member A chassis for plug-in modules may be provided with a vented and ducted sub-rack support member. The vented and ducted sub-rack support member may deflect a portion of the air flowing within the chassis through vents in the top surface of the vented and ducted sub-ra... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7332064 | Hangar bar A hangar bar for a cathode plate and a method of producing a cathode for electrolytic recovery of metal. The hanger bar comprises a support element which is preferably stainless steel and hollow. An electrically conductive metal cladding is affixed the stainless ste... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7234691 | Radial-crossflow distillation trays for divided wall column applications An assembly of trays in a divided wall column having an inner column wall, a dividing wall, and an interior space includes: a first tray having at least one radial downcomer adjacent the dividing wall and extending radially toward the inner column wall a first subst... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7152418 | Method and apparatus to manage airflow in a chassis A method and apparatus to manage airflow in a chassis includes one or more airflow restrictor assemblies disposed adjacent a slot within the chassis. The airflow restrictor assemblies can be set in a plurality of positions between a minimum airflow position and a ma... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137183 | Drive axle for motor vehicles and method for assembling the same A drive axle assembly for motor vehicles, includes a support beam member having a substantially flat, enlarged central plate section and two opposite arm sections, a differential assembly module secured to the central plate section and enclosed into a housing formed... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7100256 | Method for converting a truck body A method for converting a dump truck body into an improved truck body. The dump truck body is configured for hauling a payload and has a canopy, a floor, two sidewalls, and a front wall. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises: if the dump truck body has a t... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7100261 | Liquefied natural gas storage tank Substantially rectangular-shaped tanks are provided for storing liquefied gas, which tanks are especially adapted for use on land or in combination with bottom-supported offshore structure such as gravity-based structures (GBS). A tank according to this invention is... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7065897 | Fastener grip length selector A fastener grip length selector includes a housing having a first section and a second section, and a gauge fitted with the second section of the housing and including a spindle that reaches into the first section of the housing. The fastener grip length selector en... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7010841 | Interior attachment apparatus and method for a vehicle component A mount assembly and method are provided for securing a component to an interior mounting surface in a vehicle having a sunroof. Initially, a sunroof frame is provided. The sunroof frame includes a cross-member disposed laterally relative to a longitudinal axis of t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000304 | Seismic structural device A pin-fuse joint generally utilized in a beam-to-column joint assembly subject to extreme seismic loading is described. The pin-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by these loads. The joint is comprised of standard structural steel building mater... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994901 | Heat shield having a fold-over edge crimp with variable width and method of making same An improved heat shield provides for reduced noise transmission of vehicular engine components is disclosed. The heat shield has three layers; a first sheet layer, a center insulation layer, and a second sheet layer. The insulation layer is positioned between the fi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6895651 | Method for jointing metal components A method for joining metal components includes a body and at least a sideboard. A plurality of lock members are installed on a side of the body. Each of the lock members is punched directly and extended into a shape for being cut into two corresponding bending parts... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6766571 | Adhesive composition comprising thermoplastic polyester and trapped gas bubbles A glazing adhesive product comprising a thermoplastic polyester material having trapped gas bubbles dispersed therein whereby the product has surface pores to provide a suction effect. Also provided is a method of installing/removing vehicle glazing. ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6754945 | Method of forming a stress isolating joint on a dump body A method of forming a stress isolating joint on a dump body of on an off-highway rubber-tired haulage vehicle includes providing a first plate having an elongated edge, a top side, and a face, and providing a second plate including an elongated edge. Overlapping the... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6735866 | Method for manufacturing elements of composite materials by the co-bonding technique Method for manufacturing elements made from composite material using the co-bonding technique, in which uncured elements (preformed beams (2)) are bonded onto another cured element (the skin (3)) with multiple thickness changes, using a rigid tooling m... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6698079 | Cardcage for circuit cards The present invention provides an improved cardcage design. The improvements result from the formation of an integral cardcage side using a construction method involving precision punched sheet aluminum that is precision formed into final configuration. T... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6688000 | Joining of tubular parts in a T-joint by riveting/brazing In attempting to reduce deformity when joining vehicle frame components, a riveting/brazing process has been proposed. This process includes joining tubular members, such as hydroformed parts, by cutting at least one flange into one end of a first body me... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6672125 | Invar tooling A method for fabricating an Invar tool includes the step of superplastically forming an Invar facesheet for the tool. A tool header is provided, and the Invar facesheet is then formed with an SPF diaphragm driver to match the predetermined contour of the ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6606778 | Method of installing a windsheild A windshield can be installed in a centered position on a frontal surface of an automotive vehicle body by temporarily clamping two upstanding guides to side edge areas of the vehicle body. When the windshield is lowered onto the frontal surface of the ve... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6510601 | Invar forming method for making tooling A method for fabricating an Invar tool includes the step of superplastically forming an Invar facesheet for the tool. A tool header is provided, and the Invar facesheet is then formed with an SPF diaphragm driver to match the predetermined contour of the ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6508907 | Chimney crown installation system A crown installation system for forming a crown in place on a pillar in a manner that avoids the need for heavy and complicated concrete form structures. The crown installation system includes a kit for forming a crown on a pillar, such as a chimney, havi... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6391470 | Method for manufacturing a crossbeam, and such a crossbeam In a method for manufacturing a crossmember for stiffening an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, the crossmember that is to be manufactured having at least two profiled segments, with cross sections differing from one another, arranged in axial prolonga... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6360422 | Method of mounting a structural member in a cabinet for space conservation A method of securing a mounting bracket on a wall of a structural member comprises inserting lugs of the mounting bracket through slots through a wall of the member and securing the lugs to an inside surface of the wall. The mounting bracket is used for m... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6334245 | Method of making gas generator for air bag and air bag system An air bag gas generator has a cylindrical member that permits reliable welding of the cylindrical member with an inner surface of a ceiling portion of a housing even if the welding surface is slightly misaligned. It furthermore permits welding in such a ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6308411 | Truck cab sidewall and method for making the same A sidewall skin is provided having a front edge, rear edge, top edge, and bottom edge, and a first exterior side and a second interior side. An inwardly directed front flange is provided along the front edge, and an inwardly directed flange is also provid... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6082069 | Method for making a rigid construction by wedging together panels and frames without using tools A method for assembling an object useful for storage, support or shelter. The assembly essentially consists of at least two planar parallel rectangular members in which a plurality of free four-sided spaces are provided so that a network of empty four-sid... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5950299 | Plaster memorbilia system A device for making plaster memorabilia is provided including a pan for accepting a predetermined amount of plaster therein. As such, various body parts may be impressed therein prior to the plaster drying after which a plaster block is rendered. Also inc... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5619784 | Vehicle assembling method A vehicle assembling method includes the steps of assembling a lower body shell a including underbody portion having a front floor and front body portion, assembling an upper body shell, including a roof member and right and left body side panels, and ass... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5495653 | Apparatus and method for displaying and dispensing chain or the like The present invention relates to a display apparatus and method for displaying and dispensing elongated product such as chain. The present invention includes identical side plates interconnected by two V-shaped members which are in turn telescopically int... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5379518 | Method of producing a window sash A method of producing a window sash by first providing a window sash frame and then cutting the window sash frame longitudinally to create a first frame portion and a second frame portion. A connection member is secured to the first frame portion and a gl... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5347703 | Method of coupling a module framework to a ship structure A module frame work to which outfits are mounted is manufactured with high accuracy and is installed to a larger structure without adjustment operation. The module frame work comprises a pair of horizontal and mutually parallel main beams, a pair of beam ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5339522 | Method for constructing modular doors A method for constructing a modular door is disclosed. The door has a front surface member and a rear surface member that are identical in shape and each formed of modular elements made of stamped sheet metal. The door also incorporates reinforcing wood b... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5325579 | Method of making window assembly A window frame member is substantially pre-manufactured leaving only cutting the mortise and tenon ends of the rail and stile frame members along with cutting the glass stop to the required width. The pre-manufactured frame members include a continuous gr... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5239738 | Process for inserting plate-shaped structural components in frames Glass plates (1) are inserted in frames (2) wherein the glass plate (1) is held between seals (3 and 4), one seal (3) of which is attached to the frame (2) and the other seal (4) of which is attached to a strip (6) lockable onto the frame (2). The glass p... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5191704 | Insulating industrial door manufacturing method A two way, double action insulating door is described having an insulating core to which is mounted a pair of structural panels. An extruded edge rail is mounted to each edge margin of the core and retains a peripherally-projecting rubber leaf gasket. Pre... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5083373 | Method for providing a thermal transfer device for the removal of heat from packaged elements In order to provide thermal coupling of a package, particularly a package containing electronic components, and a heat sink, a thermal transfer assembly includes a first assembly having a group of generally parallel cooling fins coupled to the package. Co... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5038470 | Heat exchanger with stationary turbulators A heat exchanger for various kinds of liquid and gaseous fluids includes a tubular conduit having a corrugated heat exchanging outer wall and a stationary baffle and turbulator plate mounted inside each corrugation. The turbulator plates divert the fluid ... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5029378 | Method for making an adjustable sign holder Methods and apparatus for attaching a sign element to a base with a frameless magnetically attractive support system.... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5017750 | Frame construction for microwave oven having an integrally formed open chassis and an inserting opening An improved frame construction for a microwave oven and the like, which is so arranged that, a front panel portion, a bottom plate portion and a rear plate portion are integrally formed into one unit as an open chassis, while an inserting opening is forme... | 05/21/1991 |
