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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357051 | Ratchet-type adjustment device A ratchet-type adjustment device for the ratcheting displacement of an adjustment body with respect to a fixed base element having an oblong actuating element, where the actuating element can be displaced along linear toothed portions, which are fitted to the adjust... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350628 | High force locking spring A spring system for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the spring system. The spring system includes a housing having an axis, an internal chamber, and axially opposite bottom and top ends, a spring rod coaxial with the axis and positioned with... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7311061 | Telescoping flagpole A telescopic flagpole for reducing the manual force required to extend and secure multiple segments. The flagpole includes a plurality of segments including a bottom segment, at least one intermediate segment, and a top segment; a plurality of sleeve assemblies each... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7290468 | Socket adapter having positioning effect A socket adapter includes a main body having a receiving recess and a slide slot, a drive rod slidably mounted in the slide slot of the main body, and a control member movably mounted in the main body. Thus, the drive rod has a plurality of locking grooves, and the ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287449 | Screwdriver with removable rod Screwing tool (1) having a grip (2) and a shank (3), which is received removably in a cavity (4) open toward an end of the grip (2) and which at its free end has an actuating portion (5). The shank (3) is retained in ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281738 | Interchangeable handle assembly for lock An interchangeable handle assembly includes a spindle, a coupling member removably coupled to the spindle, and a handle. Two grooves are defined in an outer circumferential face of the spindle. The coupling member includes two arms and an intermediate section betwee... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7275790 | Backrest elevation adjustment assembly A backrest elevation adjustment assembly is provided, which is mainly composed of an L-shape member, a sliding member, and a multi-step positioning member. A seat supporting board is attached to the horizontal section of the L-shape member and the sliding member, wh... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7210742 | Distance adjustment device for chair A distance adjustment device for a chair includes a guide rail, a movable plate slidably mounted on the guide rail, a movable handle pivotally mounted on the movable plate and having a first end detachably engaged with the guide rail, and a fixed handle secured on t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7152889 | Cable latching system A latching system includes a rotatable cam formed of substantially symmetric pieces with a cable, connected to oppositely disposed bolts, extending therethrough. The configuration of the cam is such that when rotated, the cable is pulled in both directions with resp... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150132 | Continuous hold-down system A hold-down system used to secure a building structure to the foundation, thereby enabling the building to better withstand forces like high winds and earthquakes because these forces may then be distributed to the foundation. The hold-down system is characterized a... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7100781 | Adjustable shelf system An adjustable shelving system is disclosed wherein each support post includes a plurality of slots based vertically along the support post. The shelving system also includes one or more collars slidably received over the support post. The collars include cleats whic... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7100676 | Fan duct A fan duct includes an immovable cylinder and a movable cylinder. The movable cylinder is capable of sliding in an axial direction of the immovable cylinder. One of the immovable cylinder and the movable cylinder defines at least one groove in an axial direction the... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093521 | Telescopic structure for a tool A telescopic structure for a tool, wherein the tool includes a rod assembly and a handle, a first end of the rod assembly formed with a drive end, a second end of which is formed with a connecting end serving to be connected with the handle, the telescopic structure... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7089828 | Ratchet screwdriver with a quick retractable positioning joint A ratchet screwdriver apparatus has a main body, a tubular member connected into the hole of the grip of the main body, a retractable element having an end extending through a through hole of the tubular member, and a positioning mechanism cooperatively connecting t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7062858 | Hand tool and knife for deburring A hand tool for deburring is provided, as well as a cutting blade to be inserted into the tool, the tool comprising a housing, and a rotatable holding device, the holding device being positioned in and being rotatable in the housing and having a chamber for releasab... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7032891 | Methods and apparatus for fencing and other structures An improved method and apparatus for fencing and other outdoor structures that allow the structure to be changed or adjusted to modify the function, use or appearance of the structure. The structure can be adjusted into a selected position and releasably secured, or... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7004671 | Pipe connecting structure and cleaning tool A pipe connecting structure for connecting a pair of sleeve-like pipes integrally in an axial direction by inserting a male side end portion of one of the pair of sleeve-like pipes into an opening of a female side end portion of the other sleeve-like pipe so as to s... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997654 | Tapping tool for use with drill press A tapping device is configured to be used within a drill press or lathe or other device capable of holding a cylindrical object. The tapping device has an upper projection for being axially fixed in, for example, a drill press. The remainder of the body of the tappi... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6966852 | Modular all sports net assembly A modular sports net assembly of the type forming an enclosure and used for receiving and retaining a sports item, such as a ball or the like. The assembly is assembled for deployment as a prism of varying shapes and sizes on any relatively flat ground surface and d... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6959629 | Hand tool having a retractable handle structure A hand tool includes a retractable shank, a handle, an elastic member, and at least one fixing pin. Thus the rod assembly of the retractable shank can be retracted into and expanded outward from the receiving chamber of the handle so as to adjust the distance betwee... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6951185 | Telescoping flagpole A telescopic flagpole for reducing the manual force required to extend and secure multiple segments. The flagpole includes a plurality of segments including a bottom segment, at least one intermediate segment, and a top segment; a plurality of sleeve assemblies each... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948877 | Striding shank fixing device A striding shank fixing device includes an insert tube, a guide tube, and an adjusting member. The guide tube has plural position holes, and the adjusting member has a hole for the guide tube to pass through and a position projection to fit in one of the position ho... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6892991 | Height-adjustable support for elevating furniture An adjustable support apparatus, for elevating a furniture article, includes a base and a cradle which operatively engages the base so as to be supported thereby. The cradle includes a substantially horizontal support platform adapted to support a portion of a furni... | 05/17/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6419198 | CPU supporting assembly A CPU supporting assembly comprising a pair of interrelated supporting structures having upwardly facing supporting surfaces configured and positioned to support a CPU in downwardly engaged relation thereon. Two spaced pairs of generally oppositely facing... | 07/16/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6196568 | Robust adjustable rotary positioning mechanism An adjustable rotary positioning mechanism comprising a clevis having a central axis, a first arm, a second arm, and a plurality of bores arcuately spaced around the central axis through the first arm of the clevis. A rod end having a central axis and a p... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6092957 | System employing a bracket to obtain secure engagement of a holding device for a system for clamping two members A holding device hold a first member in position relative to a second member on a clamping pin. Two racks respectively one connected to the first and second members and adapted to interengage in a locked position. A return spring separates the racks in an... | 07/25/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5839326 | Pedal and pedal-length controller for automobile An apparatus attaches to an automobile brake pedal lever in such a way as to allow a statuesquely small automobile operator the ability to adjustably control the total brake pedal length so that he can comfortably remain a safe distance from the steering ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5756906 | Stabilized insertion device A stabilized insertion device to prevent harmonic vibration or "wiggle" when inserting a probe or sensor into a gas pipeline. A shaft guide is placed around the shaft inside the housing of the insertion device. The shaft guide is composed of two sections.... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5689999 | Adjustable rotary locking and unlocking apparatus Apparatus for enabling and disabling relative rotary movements between two members rotatable about a common axis comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced locking pins carried by one of the members and a plurality of circumferentially spaced socke... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5687814 | Assembly for applying one or more materials to a rail An assembly for applying one or more materials to the rails of a railroad track includes a mounting bracket for mounting the assembly to a vehicle adapted to travel on the rails. A connecting arm is coupled to the mounting bracket, and at least one nozzle... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5604985 | Hair trimmer with movable comb and latch A handheld appliance including a housing including a surface area, a moveable member moveable relative to the surface of the housing, and a latch for releasably preventing and permitting movement of the moveable member relative to the housing and includin... | 02/25/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5489100 | Training golf clubs A training golf club with a spring-loaded hinge between two club half-shafts which "breaks" if the club swing is skewed or jerky is disclosed. First and second main hinge components lie side by side with a pivot shaft passing through them and with offset ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5449014 | Individual temporary shelter apparatus An individual temporary shelter apparatus is an apparatus which can act as a bed, lounge or chair with a complete enclosure including windows for cross ventilation, capable of withstanding wind and precipitation. The apparatus seals against insects and no... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5429121 | Surgical retractor An openable retractor for use in an operation wound/surgical incision in the region of a patient's spine. The retractor includes two mutually-hinged halves (2, 4), each of which comprises an upper hinge part (6, 6') which, on the side thereof remote from ... | 07/04/1995 |
