Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6722086 | Modular structure system The present invention provides an improved modular system for constructing a tubular structure. The improved system allows the tubing to be assembled and disassembled in a direction perpendicular to a centerline of the tubing without having to move the tubing along ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6679644 | Universal, inherently-tensile connection and construction system, apparatus, method and product-by-process A modular elongated element (1), an intramodule tensile device (11), a pair of securing and linking devices (12), and an intermodule connector device (13), interconnected using the devices and methods disclosed herein, are used to construct a virtually li... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6672789 | Spherical connector and supporting rod assembly The invention herein of a spherical connector and supporting rod assembly is mainly designed as a structure of a multi-angular spheroid with multiple tangent planes of six cubical quadrilaterals and twelve beveled hexagons, and with mounting holes dispose... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6622447 | Modular hub and strut structural system A modular structural system for building models and structures. The system comprises a plurality of connector hub members each having spherical symmetry, and a plurality of strut members having longitudinal symmetry, wherein, each of the connector hub mem... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6561603 | Basic rack In a basic rack, particularly for equipment cabinets, transverse profiles and depth profiles are connected by corner connectors to an upper and lower frame. Vertical profiles connect the upper and lower frame in the area of the corner connectors. At least... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6497498 | Outdoor ornament kit A kit for making decorative lawn ornaments has a set of rods and rod connectors that enable the rods to be connected together to form two dimensional shapes and three-dimensional structures. The rod connectors permit two rods to be connected end to end co... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6475117 | Connection/Structure A climbing structure includes a first strut having an elongate portion, a first end portion and a transition portion between the elongate portion and the first end portion. The transition portion has a reduced thickness relative to the first end portion. ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6471434 | Joint structure for strengthening steel pipe stability A joint structure, which allows a user to individually assemble and strengthens the stability of steel pipes. The joint structure mainly comprises of a fixture element, which can be slipped into a vertical steel pipe, a joint block, which connects two tra... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6459957 | Programmable smart membranes and methods therefor A programmable smart membrane and methods therefor. The smart membrane conducts an overall function on at least one of a sorting function, a filtering function and an absorbing function of at least one object having an attribute. The smart membrane includ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6413004 | Tubular connector A tubular connector includes a tubular member and a retaining member. The tubular member includes proximate and distal tubular ends, and an intermediate portion interposed therebetween. The intermediate portion has an outer surrounding wall surface which ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6379074 | Coupler structure for steel pipe conjoinment stabilization A coupler structure for steel pipe conjoinment that provides for user DIY assembly having a coupling block overlapping inner sides of two horizontal sections of steel piping, a bolt inserted through the coupling block to fasten together the two horizontal... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6378265 | Space frame construction assembly A space frame assembly designed for use in the constructing of a variety of substantially rigid, weight bearing structures including but not limited to walls, bridges, roof structures etc. The space frame assembly comprises a plurality of elongated prefer... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6341566 | Movable type frame assembly A movable type frame assembly includes upright rods, connecting seats, support rods, and frame bodies. End portions of the connecting seats are provided with insert slots along X, Y, and Z-axes. Each connecting seat is further provided with a vertical ins... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6341916 | Device for connecting at least one lath element, and relative build-up structure A device (1; 1'; 13"; 100; 150; 170) for connecting at least one lath element (13'; 13"), the device (1; 1'; 13"; 100; 150; 170) being characterized by having a main outer body (2; 101) formed in one piece from a first material, and at least one resisting... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6332731 | Three dimensional composite joint reinforcement for an automotive vehicle The joint reinforcement member for a hollow structure of an automotive vehicle has a carrier portion with an outer surface. The carrier portion has a base portion with a first extension having a first longitudinal axis and a second extension having a seco... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6321502 | Method of making connector hub A method of making a connector hub to mate with tubular frame members, for use in constructing a free span building. The method includes constructing multiple slots, each slot having an open end, a closed end, and a longitudinal axis; and for each slot; d... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6286282 | Free span building A free span building has connector hubs having slots for mating with tubular frame members. Each slot has a longitudinal axis, and a tooth symmetrically disposed on either side of the longitudinal axis. The area of the slot in shear is larger than the are... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6273633 | Assembly node An assembly node for tubular structures in the form of two half-shells (1) joined together by bolts and provided with corresponding recesses (2) and/or holes (3) for the insertion and blocking of the ends of tubular elements (4 and 5). The assembly node i... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6244011 | Inverted V-shaped display framework A display framework collapsing from an inverted V-shaped display framework to a compact configuration includes rods, hubs, and a fastening mechanism. Each rod pivotally joins to another rod by a scissors-type connection intermediate the rod ends. In addit... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6233502 | Fault tolerant connection system for transiently connectable modular elements A system and method for transiently connecting modular elements of a self movable robot. The self movable robot is known as metamorphosing robots, polymorphic robots, shape changing robots, or morphable structures. The modular elements can act together to... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6108984 | Structural connection system for use in a geodesic dome A plurality of struts are coupled together by a plurality of connection systems for creating a geodesic dome skeletal structure. Each connection system includes a single first connection member including a center body portion having a plurality of cylindr... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6068424 | Three dimensional composite joint reinforcement for an automotive vehicle The joint reinforcement member for a hollow structure of an automotive vehicle has a carrier portion with an outer surface. The carrier portion has a base portion with a first extension having a first longitudinal axis and a second extension having a seco... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6032430 | Coupling system for bar structures A quick assembling coupling system for bar structures consists of an annular disk containing a number of radial sleeves having their longitudinal axes distributed about the annular disk such that the ends of the bars are held in the sleeves by a prismatic... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6009914 | Tube compression limiting apparatus and method A structural member includes a tube member having first and second opposite ends. An elongated portion between the opposite ends terminates at a flattened, tapered portion adjacent each end, and a crimped portion at each end. At least one reinforcing memb... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5996288 | Geodesic domes and improved joints therefor Disclosed herein are novel architectural joints for use in constructing geodesic domes. The joints disclosed are less costly to manufacture and are of increased strength over prior art joints. Through the use of the joints disclosed, construction of novel... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997117 | Rack frame cabinet An improved rack frame cabinet for supporting electronic components having a plurality of elongate frame members and a plurality of corner brackets arranged to engage at least three adjacent frame members at each corner of said cabinet. Each of the elonga... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5983420 | Furniture for a standardized room A sleeping unit for furnishing a standardized room having two dresser units thereunder is disclosed. Each dresser unit comprises a rectangular box-like frame constructed of 1×1 aluminum tubing and welded joints. The frame has a base which is constructed ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5938364 | Staging support One-piece staging support for use in staging which can be horizontally collapsed. Cylindrical pivot supports are supported at a common level about a centrally located cylindrical body for the support of pivoted stage support members.... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5934028 | Toggle linkage seismic isolation structure A toggle linkage for incorporation into a frame of a structure, such as a building, including a first link having a shock absorber therein, a first end on the first link connected to a first area of the frame, a second link having a first end connected to... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5918998 | Joint for three-dimensional framed structures for interior and construction use A joint for use in forming a three-dimensional framed spatial structure for interior use and construction comprising three identical shaped surfaces or wings resembling the corner of a cube, each of the three identical shaped surfaces (4, 5 & 6) comprised... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5908342 | Three dimensional connector A multi-pointed three dimensional connector has a first planar element having a plurality of radially extending arms, a second planar element having a plurality of radially extending arms, a first locking member defined by the interengagement the first an... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5904437 | Connector for square or rectangular structural tubing A connector for square or rectangular tubing. The connector consists of a cubic or otherwise appropriately shaped block with projecting sections in each direction where tubing is intended to be connected. The projecting sections fit loosely inside the tub... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5878802 | Pipe connector assembly with internal locking mechanism A connector assembly for connecting and locking tubular elements in preselected angular relationships. The connector assembly includes a pair of clevis having tube engaging elements at one end and three clevis rings at the other. The clevis rings of each ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5867961 | Contoured cladding support apparatus and method A cladding support system for a framework including rounded tubular members having an arcuate face and flattened opposite ends inserted into cylindrical hubs. The support element includes an elongated span and opposite end portions each including a termin... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5839248 | Frame assembly A frame assembly which can be converted to various shapes to hold different articles. Inner and outer frame members are utilized with the inner frame member serving to hold a panel or flat plate thus forming an enclosure. The frame members are connected t... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5802798 | Set of building elements for framework structures Set of structural elements for producing supporting structures, having supporting bars 5 and cylindrical connecting elements 1 for insertion heads 6 provided on the end sides of the supporting bars 5, the connecting elements being provided with a pluralit... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5794398 | Framework with hollow members process for producing the same and its use A framework, in particular an at least partially hollow framework, has nodes and members. The nodes are formed by at least a projection on a hollow framework member and by at least a further hollow member mounted and secured thereon. Also disclosed is a p... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5749198 | Tapered composite elevated support structure A high voltage electrical transmission line support structure is constructed virtually completely from glass reinforced composites, comprised of vertical ribs, reinforcing cross bracing members and a skin composed of composite panels, enabling the reducti... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5727358 | Method of constructing a building This invention relates to a new method for constructing of a building composed of combination of frame members, at an architectural spot, and aims to not only improve the efficiency in construction, but also to realize high insulation and airtightness in ... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5722477 | Pipe connector assembly with internal locking mechanism A connector assembly for connecting and locking tubular elements in preselected angular relationships. The connector assembly includes a pair of clevis having tube engaging elements at one end and three clevis rings at the other. The clevis rings of each ... | 03/03/1998 |
