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A vest or belt is integrally formed with tubular, pet receiving passageways which extend around the wearer's body and terminate in pocket-like chambers for feeding and retrieval.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128306 | Regulating device A regulating device for gymnastic machines and the like, includes at least a lever (2) for manual selective lock and release, associated with a first member (3), at least a toothed rod (4), associated with a second member (5) slidable rel... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123428 | Method and apparatus for locking telescoping members An apparatus for locking an inner telescoping member into a desired position within an outer telescoping member or sleeve. A locking mechanism is carried by the inner telescoping member and includes locking pins supported for motion between respective retracted posi... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8109687 | Telescopic adjusting mechanism A telescopic adjusting mechanism includes: an outer tube having a positioning unit; an inner tube having a hole and displaceable relative to the outer tube along a longitudinal axis; a locking unit displaceable along with the inner tube, and including a locking memb... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8066445 | Apparatus for adjusting length of tension tie for cable network antenna An apparatus for adjusting the length of a tension tie mounted on a deployable antenna based on a cable network structure includes a cable retainer provided with a retaining hole, a cable being connected to the cable retainer; a retaining case coupled to the outer p... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7946783 | Adjustment mechanism and locking assembly An adjustment mechanism is provided. The adjustment mechanism has a housing, a clearance portion, first and second pin members telescopically received within the housing, a telescopic engagement mechanism mounted in the clearance portion and adapted to telescopicall... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7758274 | Quick attachment apparatus for use in association with orthopedic instrumentation and tools A quick attachment apparatus for use in association with orthopedic instrumentation and/or tools for releasable connection to a device, including a coupling member defining a passage extending generally along a longitudinal axis and sized to slidably receive a conne... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7753610 | Adjustment assembly An adjustment mechanism for an appendage elevation system, the adjustment mechanism comprising a housing, a clearance portion, first and second pin members telescopically received within the housing, a telescopic engagement mechanism mounted in the clearance portion... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7731444 | Device for coupling a plastic part and a body shell structure A system to couple a plastic part and a body structure includes a plate and an elastic member as part of the body structure. Additionally, the plastic part includes an opening and an oblique stop at an end of the opening. The plate is received within the opening. Th... | 06/08/2010 |
| RE40657 | Pull pin assembly for canopy A pull pin assembly includes: a first pole having a first hole; a second pole having a second hole, and sliding in the first pole; a main body having a central hollow containing the first pole; a pull pin body extending radially from the central hollow, and having a... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7445398 | Coupling spring pin A coupling spring pin is provided for use in hollow sections or tubes. The coupling spring pin comprises a base spring element and a bolt connected to the spring element. The spring element is provided with a flange and at least two bent spring tongues. The bolt sta... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7438668 | Hurdle A hurdle has contiguous trigger tubes along the telescoping tubes. A trigger mechanism inside each trigger tube is used to adjust the height of the hurdle. The trigger mechanism contains a pivoting vertical rod with an inwardly directed perpendicular upper end that ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434495 | Hand tool with extendable handle A hand tool includes a first part including a head and a shank. Three first holes are defined in the shank and each receive a first stop and a first spring therein. A second hole is defined in shank and located at an axis different from an axis of the first holes, a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7410135 | Reusable holding system for pyrotechnic, shaft bearing devices By providing a hand holdable, reusable, holding system which enables users to insert any small diameter, shaft supporting pyrotechnic device, such as a sparkler, into an aperture and be assured that the shaft of the pyrotechnic device is securely locked to the holdi... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7409963 | Corner molding and stop assembly for collapsible shelter A collapsible shelter of the type having a canopy and a frame, the frame having mounting members with a stabilizer, reduced friction pivot shafts and an adjustable locking member having a spring providing for easy adjustment of the height and breadth of the canopy. | 08/12/2008 |
| 7399260 | Ankle clamp assembly for an inversion table An ankle clamp assembly for an inversion table has a stationary frame, an adjustable frame and an operating device. The stationary frame has a longitudinal beam and a transverse beam. The longitudinal beam is connected to the inversion table and has a recess, a latc... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7395830 | Collapsible canopy frame and locking pin assembly for the same A locking pin assembly includes a button that can be moved in a first direction from a first position to a second position, and a first biasing member for biasing the button to be normally in the first position. The locking pin assembly also includes a locking pin m... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7360743 | Coupler for cable trough Couplers for a cable trough system including a spacing defined by first and second guiding surfaces, the spacing being sized to receive the terminal end of a trough member into the spacing. One or more springs are carried on the couplers and may be at least partiall... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350999 | Trash can plug A fastener and plug device for mounting a trashcan bar to a trashcan and for covering the hollow ends of the trashcan bar includes a plug portion and a fastener portion. The plug portion includes an end cap and a plurality of spaced apart discs for enclosing the ope... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338079 | Extendable and contractable steering column apparatus An extendable and contractable steering column apparatus includes an outer column through which an inner column is slidably inserted, a lock housing portion formed on the outer column, and a locking mechanism that includes a pair of movable pieces slidably fitted wi... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334957 | Portable protective fence and method of installation thereof A lightweight fence or gate pole is provided having a lock assembly including a base attached to the lightweight pole, a support member extending from the base, a connector extending from the support member, the connector having a snap button connected thereto and a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328822 | Clothes hanger with adjustable arms An extendable clothes hanger comprising a hook portion, opposed rigid side arms and opposed extension sleeves that are slidably mounted to the side arms and are movable between selected an extended mode and several selected extended modes. The extension sleeves can ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329066 | Solid shank pawl pin with redundant locking system Apparatus comprising and methods relating to a quick disconnect pin having a locking member, a first body segment and a second body segment wherein the first and second body segments are rotatably coupled to each other, and relative rotation between the body segment... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7303210 | Secure crank locking device for trailer landing gear assembly A secured crank locking device automatically secures a hand crank in its operative position to an input shaft of a gearing mechanism, with the locking device being easily disengaged to move the crank from its operative position to a stored position following rotatio... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303364 | Switch assembly An apparatus for providing convenient control of a power tool electrical system. A switch assembly includes a first actuator and a second actuator, which is disposed remotely from the switch and first actuator. The second actuator is connected via a coupling device,... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299716 | Split type connecting rod A split type connecting rod has a simple structure that is capable of suppressing rotation of a metal bearing, and avoiding problems such as burning. The split type connecting rod 200 holds a crank-pin through a metal bearing 213 which has locking lugs... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293934 | Telescopically adjustable pipe A telescopically adjustable pipe includes an outer tube, an inner tube, an inner bushing, a sleeve, a push member, a mounting bracket, a positioning member, and a retaining member. Thus, the positioning member is moved by movement of the push member and is detachabl... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267192 | Motor-driven vehicle with two vehicle bodies that are interconnected removably A motor-driven vehicle includes a first vehicle body with a sleeve tube, a second vehicle body with an insert rod disposed telescopically within the sleeve tube, and a locking device including a pull rod, a retaining block and a resilient member. The pull rod is mov... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261014 | Backlash preventing structure for steering column A backlash preventing structure for a steering column is provided for reducing the cost by reducing the number of parts and improving the ease of assembly, and for preventing hammering noise. The steering column has a cylindrical movable jacket slidably fitted into ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7234664 | Draw spring linkage, particularly for light aircraft A draw spring linkage includes a hollow rod formed with a shoulder structure at the first end of the rod and with a slot that extends longitudinally of the rod and is located between the shoulder structure and the second end of the hollow rod. A tongue member includ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7228669 | Suspended table assembly A suspended table assembly includes a first support and a second support that are vertically spaced from each other. A plurality of legs is provided. Each of the legs has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of first brackets is pivotally coupled to one... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222892 | Device for locking two telescopic elongated elements Device for locking two elongated elements the first of which slides in the second telescopically, comprises members for locking in the longitudinal direction the first element relative to the second element, which include a lock washer arranged around the first elem... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216937 | Press-formed keyway for headrest mounting tube Headrest-mounting-tubes are attached into the seatframe of an automotive seat. Headrest-posts engage the mounting-tubes, and support the headrest. The headrest-posts need to be orientated correctly, and so have a key that engages a keyway in the mounting-tube. The k... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217057 | Surgical implant or instrument with fixing screw A surgical implant or instrument has two parts, one sliding on the other, the lower part being provided with a threaded bore and the upper part being provided with a passage orifice for receiving a fixing screw. The set screw can be received over its entire length b... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204031 | Telescoping T-square The telescoping T-square has a crossbar or cross-member and an extendable shaft or leg. The cross-member is a relatively short bar having a pair of parallel runners longitudinally extending across the length of one surface of the bar and a slot defined through the b... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198425 | Steering shaft coupling for automotive vehicle A steering shaft coupling for an automotive vehicle includes first and second shaft sections which are both serrated and which may be telescopically engaged. The shaft sections are locked together with an elastically deformable locking ring which is positioned withi... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7186048 | Quick release mechanism A latching mechanism for coupling nestable drive shanks of a tool includes a housing presenting a locking pin movable between a normal locking position and a release position. First and second bias means cooperate to urge a free end of the locking pin in extension o... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175137 | Coupler for cable trough Couplers for a cable trough system including a spacing defined by first and second guiding surfaces, the spacing being sized to receive the terminal end of a trough member into the spacing. One or more springs are carried on the couplers and may be at least partiall... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174908 | Multipurpose net frame A multipurpose net frame which is provided with a positioning device, the positioning device is slidably disposed on a control cord of the net frame; the user can set up the net frame by easily pushing the positioning device, when folding the net frame, the user can... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168201 | Connector assembly for a fishing pole A connector assembly for a fishing pole is provided with a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a spring. The first connecting member has a locking stud. The second connecting member has an L-shaped slot therein for axial receipt of the stud and ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165908 | Arrangement at telescopic lifting beam Two telescopic lifting beams are loaded in their protruded position and are driven from a retracted position to a protruded position. In order to improve the bending strength of the lifting beams, the lifting beams are surrounded by two telescopic tubes, one of the ... | 01/23/2007 |
