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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7419127 | Swivel arm assembly for plumbing fixtures An articulated-arm arrangement for plumbing fixtures, for example, a shower head, contains a mounting fixture that may be fastened to a wall. A pivot joint for a wall-mounting arm that may be pivoted about a horizontal axis is accommodated within the mounting fixtur... | 09/02/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7340867 | Fastener assembly serving as a product, or combined with other components as a product, allows automatic controlled movements in one direction and prevents movements in the opposite direction when forces are applied A fastener assembly 10, in respect to forces which are subsequently applied, after the installation thereof, when forces is applied in one direction, this fastener assembly 10 is self adjusting incrementally, as needed in travel or actuation; yet when ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7217060 | Prosthesis locking assembly A locking mechanism includes a centering axle having an engaging member defined at one end thereof, a sleeve encompassing a portion of the centering axle, and a clutch device that securely receives the sleeve and permits rotation of the centering axle and the sleeve... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7097254 | Height-adjustment mechanism for an armrest The present invention provides a height-adjustment mechanism for an armrest. In an embodiment, a height-adjustment mechanism for an armrest includes an integral one-piece leverage body, and an integral one-piece sleeve. In an embodiment, the integral one-piece sleev... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6951078 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY SERVING AS A PRODUCT, OR COMBINED WITH OTHER COMPONENTS AS A PRODUCT, ALLOWS AUTOMATIC CONTROLLED MOVEMENTS IN ONE DIRECTION AND PREVENTS MOVEMENTS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHEN FORCES ARE APPLIED A fastener assembly 10, in respect to forces which are subsequently applied, after the installation thereof, when forces applied in one direction, this fastener assembly 10 is self adjusting incrementally, as needed in travel or actuation; yet when a f... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6913231 | Telescopic stand for optical or photographic apparatus and the like A telescopic stand is described and comprises at least two legs (2) and, for each leg, at least two elements (5, 6, 7) which are slidable telescopically relative to one another, locking means (12) on each leg (2), the locking means (12... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6886375 | Handcuff restraint mechanism and method of use A restraint mechanism for a set of handcuffs, the handcuffs including a pair of openable bracelet sections, each of the bracelet sections including a locking mechanism for opening and closing a bracelet section. The bracelet sections are tethered together by a linka... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6805513 | Mechanism for regulating collapsible elements The mechanism includes two discoidal parts, including a ratchet and crown mounted on an unattached axle, each of their opposing faces with cogged sections. The positioning of the ratchet on the axle allows it to move axially to facilitate the separation of the teeth... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6767154 | Turnbuckle device A turnbuckle device (10) for clamping concrete shell elements (35, 36) comprises stationary claws (14, 15) and pivotable claws (24, 25) which can be clamped with the stationary claws (14, 15) via a wedge (28) on two neighbor... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6665942 | Plant protector A string trimmer comprising an elongate shaft and a cutting head rotatably mounted on one end of the shaft. A cutting member which extends from the cutting head. An attachment is pivotally mounted on the string trimmer by at least one pivot mechanism, whe... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6530717 | Mechanism for locking roll up curtains and the like In a mechanism for locking curtains and the like, a sleeve rotates about a relative axis and is fastened to a roll, in coaxial relation therewith. A curtain is rolled up on the roll. A barrel features at least one radial housing opening outside of the bar... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6494654 | Tie down building, system tie down, and method A fastener assembly 10, in respect to forces which are subsequently applied, after the installation thereof, when forces is applied in one direction, this fastener assembly 10 is self adjusting incrementally, as needed in travel or actuation; yet when a f... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6431604 | Inline roller skate with attached slider plate An inline roller skate frame assembly for attachment to a boot is provided which facilitates lateral sliding movement over a substrate. The frame assembly including a mounting flange adapted for attachment to the boot and a pair of laterally spaced parall... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6161350 | Fastener assembly serving as a product, or combined with other components as a product allows automatic controlled movements in one direction and prevents movements in the opposite direction when forces are applied A fastener assembly 10, in respect to forces which are subsequently applied, after the installation thereof, when forces is applied in one direction, this fastener assembly 10 is self adjusting incrementally, as needed in travel or actuation; yet when a f... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6116111 | Longitudinal adjuster on the core of an actuating-pull mechanism A longitudinal adjuster on the core or shaft of an actuating-pull mechanism, preferably for gear-shift cables of motor vehicles. For the purpose of adjusting force transmission, two shaped parts with toothing arrangements interengage. The two shaped parts... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6065895 | Carrying apparatus for the retaining parts of a ski binding A carrying apparatus for supporting a ski binding toe piece and heel piece on a ski, the carrying apparatus having a length-adjustable coupling member arranged between a front support member and a rear support member. The carrying apparatus is easily moun... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5951107 | Height adjusting device with audible feedback A height adjusting device for manually positioning and automatically locking in place a chair backrest relative to a chair seat, or any other elements requiring relative positioning comprises a track member engaged with and telescoping from a support memb... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5924814 | Expandable column positioning mechanism An expandable column 10 is accommodated in an accommodating hole 12a so as to freely advance therefrom and retract thereinto. The expandable column 10 has a plurality of holes 11 disposed thereon in the advancing and retracting direction thereof. An actua... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5845454 | Drop ceiling hanging system A system whereby a user can adjustably interconnect a drop ceiling frame to an existing ceiling joist. In its broadest context, the system includes a ceiling joist screw which is adapted to be positioned within a ceiling joist; a linkage which is adapted ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5802755 | Ratchet-locking collar A device that locks a threaded collar around a cylindrical gun barrel has a lunger extending in a radial direction through the collar. The plunger rides upon a series of ratchet teeth, disposed around the circumference of the gun barrel. The ratchet teeth ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5791607 | Pipe support system A pipe support system which utilizes interconnecting pipe support members and mounting members, the support members having a longitudinally extending recess designed to receive and support at least one pipe, the pipe support members and mounting members b... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5765920 | Height-adjusting mechanism for arm rest of a chair An improved height-adjusting mechanism for use on armrest of a chair. It includes a securing mount having a central sliding slot provided with a plurality of consecutively spaced slant retaining recesses on one side of the slot; and an adjusting member sl... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5758678 | Stabilized umbrella top structure An umbrella top structure includes an upper notch secured on a top portion of a central shaft, a top cap member engaged with the upper notch for fastening a central crimped portion of an umbrella cloth in between the top cap member and the upper notch as ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5690317 | Control mechanism for screen rollers A spring roller-mounted pull-out screen for use as a child safety barrier across a doorway has a control mechanism which prevents the screen from extending when impacted by a child. The roller is locked against rotation in a direction allowing the screen ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5623124 | Wall switch housing A wall switch housing include a wiring box, a predetermined number of resilient pieces, a predetermined number of connection nails, and a cover plate. The wiring box is provided therein with a plurality of locating projections for holding securely the res... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5588766 | Ascending/descending structure An ascending/descending structure including a pull bar, a locking pin, a resilient retaining member and a locking tube formed with saw teeth-like locking notches for reliably locking the locking pin. The pull bar can be pulled outward along the locking tu... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5582379 | Adjustable limb support system An adjustable limb support system is provided for an operating room table to adjustably orient and position a stirrup or boot. The support system provides an adjustable support in combination with a vertically adjustable support. The vertically adjustable... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5540530 | Self adjusting construction tie-down A uni-directional slack adjuster is incorporated into a hold-down tension rod or strap, such as a hold-down anchor bolt for bolting a shear wall on one floor to a shear wall or foundation wall below, when a wood floor joist assembly is in between. The sla... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5394572 | Self adjust tub drain stop A bath drain outlet control having an actuator, a plunger valve for engaging a valve seat of a bath drain outlet, a linkage between the actuator and the plunger valve, including a one-way slip clutch enabling the linkage to be contractably adjustable, and... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5339894 | Rubber seal adaptor A rubber seal adaptor for a well having a pipe fitting, a compression sleeve about the pipe fitting and rubber seal rings positioned about the pipe fitting so as to be compressed by the compression sleeve. A first circular groove in the bore of the compre... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5213377 | Coupling for seating a tube end in a fitting A fitting is formed with an outwardly open generally cylindrical bore centered on an axis and having an inner surface of a predetermined inner diameter. A tube end fits axially into the bore and is formed with a radially outwardly open groove, and a parti... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5078349 | Locking mechanism for an IV pole An adjustable IV pole assembly is disclosed including an inner rod which is telescopingly received within an outer tube for adjustment of the pole height. A locking mechanism is located on a top end of the outer tube for locking the inner rod against down... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5069474 | Doll-carriages An improved doll-carriage having a retaining and adjusting mechanism which makes assembly and operation easier. The retaining and adjusting mechanism comprises a retaining piece and an adjusting piece mounted in a fixed relation to the retaining piece. Th... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5028061 | Frame A frame, suitable for a child's buggy, is provided for removably supporting a seat for a child in a plurality of angular positions, comprising a manually operable lateral mechanism which is adapted to support the seat whereby the seat is fixedly mountable... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4932503 | Blind assembly of parking brake cable to parking brake lever A drum brake assembly having a parking brake actuating lever is so arranged that the parking brake cable end may be assembled in a blind fashion to the end of the actuating lever. The cable is provided with an enlarged end or button. The cable and spring ... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4910807 | Ratchet adjustment mechanism for bath waste and overflow systems In a trip lever bath waste and overflow system, a valve actuating linkage having a ratchet mechanism for easy length adjustment of the linkage. The ratchet mechanism includes a toothed rod which telescopes into a sleeve equipped with a wire clip serving a... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4903541 | Anchoring and adjusting assembly for a control cable An anchoring and adjusting assembly for a control cable comprising a slider having a tubular shape, an end to be fixed to a conduit of the control cable, having an inner space through which an inner cable of the control cable is inserted and a set of ratc... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4892003 | Assembly for the self-adjustment of a cable casing An assembly for the self-adjustment of a casing of the type having a cable slideably mounted therein to remove excess slack from the casing. The cable extends between a lever of a vehicle temperature control module and a door movably mounted on a forward ... | 01/09/1990 |
