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...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7386938 | Method of joining hydroformed tubular members A hydroformed dovetail joint and method of joining tubular members includes a first hydroformed tubular member having a depression therein and a second hydroformed tubular member having an end. The end of the second hydroformed tubular member is disposed over the de... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7371304 | Apparatuses and methods for joining structural members, such as composite structural members Apparatuses and methods for joining structural members. In one embodiment, an apparatus for joining a first member to a second member includes a first part and a second part configured to be engaged with and bonded to the first part. In one aspect of this embodiment... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7311212 | Display system A display system can accommodate a number of products. The system includes one or more modules. Each module may be mounted on a support wall and includes back and shelf portions. Advantageously, a number of modules are arranged in a number of rows, one row above ano... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7281899 | Quick assembly blades for ceiling fans Easy to attach and detach blades for overhead ceiling fans. A first version has a ceiling fan blade with keyhole slots that fit over flat topped fasteners on a mounting arm. Pulling the blade away from the arm locks the slots to the fasteners. A second version is si... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7210886 | Fastener for curtain airbag A fastener for fixing a curtain airbag to a body panel of an automobile comprises a screw grommet having a shank to be inserted into mounting holes of an airbag-anchor portion and a body panel, and a flange to press the airbag-anchor portion against the body panel. ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7152835 | Bracket assembly lock A bracket assembly includes an angle bracket having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg. A lower bracket arm and a lock are coupled to the angle bracket and cooperate to mount the angle bracket onto an upright. The lock includes a pair of side members pivotally coup... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7108249 | T-post extender and high fence support High fence supports can be expensive, difficult to ship, and awkward to install. Often, and particularly for the control of deer, it is desirable to increase the height of existing fence that uses steel T-posts for support. The T-post extender combined with a steel ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7083054 | Retail display unit A glide (20) includes a base (22), a front member, and a number of walls (26) extending front-to-back. Both the base and the front member are advantageously formed as a number of pieces secured side-by-side to provide expandability. The front me... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6997635 | Latch structure for removably mounting a side panel of an electronic product A latch structure for a mobile electronic device (1), for example, a personal digital assistant (PDA) is disclosed. The latch structure comprises a side flange (20) of a cover (10) and a side panel (30). The side flange (20) includ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6962260 | Depth and width adjustable display track unit with removable partitions An integrally molded display floor for a gravity feed display tray where the floor devoid of integrally molded side walls extending upward therefrom, has front and rear end walls, and a plurality of longitudinal ribs which can receive upward extending partitions whi... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6826885 | System for reinforcing extruded beams The present invention relates to new and unique designs that improve and enhance the section properties of load bearing structural members, which have particular, but not exclusive, application in connection with aluminum extrusions for use in screened pool, patio a... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6736567 | Quick connect apparatus and method for orthotic and prosthetic devices A device is provided for releasably connecting together two elements of an orthosis or prosthesis. The device includes two plate members each attachable to a different orthotic element and a slider plate that is movable between a first released position and a second... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6718598 | Plastic clip construction A two-part clip construction includes a U-shaped clip made from a plastic material with the legs of the clip spaced so as to fit over and then be deformed through a through passage in a leg locking member. The construction is especially designed to permit utilizatio... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6698965 | Shim carrier assembly A shim carrier assembly for optionally retaining shims therein, wherein the carrier has at least three intercontiguated planar portions with holes or slots therein, such that a fastener may be inserted through the holes or slots for aiding in the shimming... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6368013 | Joint to be arranged around the circumference of a globally cylindrical element The invention concerns a joint, the ends of which (330) comprise means (333) which can be removably fitted into one another so that they can be mutually attached to or detached.... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6364567 | Tape connecting method, member, and tool A method of connecting respective one end portions of two carrier tapes, to each other, each of the two tapes having accommodating pockets at a first pitch and tape-feed holes at a second pitch, each of the accommodating pockets accommodating an electric ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6361244 | Hydroformed tubular structures and methods of making A hydroformed tubular structure includes at least two hydroformed members connected at a joint. At least one of said members includes a flattened portion having opposite sides in engagement. One of the sides engages and is secured to a mating portion of a... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6070347 | Frame mountable identifying device There is provided a frame mountable identifying device for displaying identifying indicia from a chair having a bracket with a mounting slot. The device includes a mounting bracket with a pin being releasably engaged with the mounting slot for mounting it... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6018917 | Inserted holdown for shearwalls A method for anchoring a specialized structural member having an internal cavity to a foundation to resist uplift forces imposed on the structural member. Structural members having interior cavities with external openings are anchored to foundations by wa... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5992497 | Slip and lock connection system A connection system for interconnecting various components, such as components of an overhead garage door system, is provided which includes, in one aspect, a first component having a pair of spaced apart hook members, an intermediate guide member and a d... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5987846 | Wallboard fastening member and methods of using the same A wallboard fastening member and methods of using the same which is adapted to be positioned as a wall stud or joist between existing studs or joists present in a walls and ceilings of residential, commercial and industrial structures. The wallboard faste... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5967221 | Detachable wear plate suitable for foundry equipment and for conveying green sand moulds In a conveyor or other foundry equipment having surfaces protected by a wear plate secured to a structural part of the equipment, the wear plate is detachably secured by means of studs permanently secured to a structural part of the equipment. Heads of th... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5947630 | Side air bag module attachment A system comprising: a fastener and a housing (70), the fastener including a rivet portion having a first head (304) and a shaft (302) extending therefrom, a spring cup (210) received upon the shaft having a top portion (211) adjacent the head (304) and a... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5921643 | Zero clearance locating and connecting pin and connecting system using same A zero clearance connecting system for use in locating and connecting together first and second housings, with each housing having a predefined interior envelope, is provided. The system comprises a locating and connecting pin having first and second ends... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5879101 | Inner shield coupling clam with safety In a method of manufacturing a clamp, an elastic band member is bent into a direction of an inner surface at a center position of the band member. The band member having the inner surface and an outer surface. The band member is bent into the direction of... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5800089 | Adjustable detachable pool cover anchor A detachable anchor for a pool cover includes a two piece C-shaped body which fits over and engages a metal pool frame. The anchor is detached when the pool cover is removed. The anchor includes an anchor knob which engages the loop of a spring-loaded att... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5778730 | Robotic joint using metallic bands A robotic arm utilizing two pulleys connected by two metallic drive bands wound in opposite directions and rotatably attached to the pulleys. The metallic drive bands may include multiple metal strips separated by a visco-elastic material. One end of one ... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5769561 | Levelling head A leveling device with which to orient a workpiece--or tool--affixing upper part relative to a lower part connected to it, the device having at least one adjusting screw of which the shank rotatably passes through the upper part and engages a thread in th... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5763830 | Structure and connection for housing active components in a modular-replaceable inner container for cable television signal transmission The present invention discloses an inner module container provided for containing active circuit elements for processing and transmitting cable television signals receivable from and transmissible through pins of coaxial cables. The inner module container... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5733060 | Device for mounting objects, particularly in the passenger compartment of a vehicle A device for mounting objects such as a cupholder, a case for glasses, an ashtray, or other items, on a support with an inner surface and an aesthetically pleasing outer surface formed in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. The mounting device include... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5718533 | Support bracket and track assembly for sectional overhead doors A support bracket and track assembly for the support of sectional overhead doors. The assembly comprises a track (110, 112, 114) for supporting the overhead door sections and a horizontal support bracket (80) for supporting the track (110, 112, 114). The ... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5695296 | Connector for plates A connector for plates, including a connector body having a base plate bent at its intermediate portion to form plate insert recesses and, and pin insert holes formed through the base plate; a pin member having a shaft portion and a head portion formed at... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5685664 | Arrangement for interconnecting two objects An arrangement for interconnecting first and second objects, comprises a connector element and an anchoring element which are formed on the first object and a connector aperture and an anchoring aperture defined in the second object. The connector element... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5682795 | Robotic joint using metal bands A robotic arm utilizing two pulleys connected by two metal drive bands wound in opposite directions and rotatably attached to the pulleys. The metal drive bands may include multiple metal strips separated by a visco-elastic material. One end of one drive ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5678946 | Joint structure for metal plates A joint structure provides a strong contact force between two metal plates that are joined together by the joint structure. A first metal plate is provided with a lug and an opening under the lug. An edge portion of a second metal plate is inserted under ... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5673892 | Hub for a rotatable chair The present invention is related to a hub for a rotatable chair, said hub comprising an essentially pyramidal body having its side faces (1) suited for the mounting of the chair's leg element (2) thereon and further including a centrally aligned cylindric... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5671974 | Furniture coupling system and method A coupling mechanism and method which allows for removably securing a chair or sofa back to a chair or sofa base. The coupling mechanism comprises a mounting bracket which attaches to the base of a piece of seating furniture and an engaging back bracket w... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5669196 | Eye bolt reinforcement steel coupler A relatively low cost, easy to install reinforcement coupler to be interconnected between a pair of opposing reinforcement steel bars that are either embedded in and protrude outwardly from adjacent precast concrete structures or form part of the reinforc... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5666764 | Fixed hinge-door removal/door seal resolution An improved refrigerator hinge assembly which provides for maintaining the proper adjusted position of a refrigerator door with respect to its associated cabinet. A factory setting of the refrigerator door can be accurately maintained with precision even ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5651225 | Device and method for joining and supporting pieces of sheet material A method and device for joining two pieces of sheet material using a unique joinder device are disclosed. The joinder device comprises first and second flange portions and a rib disposed between and interconnecting the flange portions. The rib extends in ... | 07/29/1997 |
