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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7637683 | Sliding structure A sliding structure and a joint member, which are provided with a sliding means which substantially eliminates the so-called Stick-Slip effect. This is achieved through the provision of free ends of a plurality of projections, sliding upon the surface of a complemen... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7407141 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly is disclosed for a tonneau cover for a vehicle wherein the clamp assembly includes a plurality of spacers disposed therein to facilitate installation thereof on a variety of vehicle types and styles. ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7371028 | Post mounting system A post mounting system for a body mounted camera mounting system includes a grip to go about the post of the system and a vernier clamp. The vernier clamp includes a vernier ring which is slidable axially and fixed angularly to the grip. A vernier nut threadably eng... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7334956 | Coupler A coupler for to which a shaft is attachable is provided. includes a base. The base is formed with an upper side and an lower side. The lower side is substantially a flat planar surface. Means are provided for mounting the base on a curved surface. A preferred means... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7318623 | Bicycle seat post A bicycle seat post and clamp for mounting in the seat tube of a bicycle frame and clamping to the bicycle seat rails. The seat post has a straight section to insert into the seat tube and a preferably toroidal section that is clamped by the clamp. The clamp include... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7241069 | Universal joint arrangement between an apparatus holder and a support arm or a console In a universal joint arrangement between an apparatus holder and an apparatus support console including a receiver element mounted to the console, a ball joint element projecting from the holder, a ball element for engaging the ball joint element and the receiver el... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7097666 | Device for angularly coupling prosthetic components The present invention comprises an angularly adjustable coupler. The first and second ends are in an angularly adjustable mating engagement. The first end has a longitudinal axis and a base with an optionally concave and serrated surface, and can comprise a collared... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7047655 | Snap locking angle adjustable device, in particular a carpenter's square The invention is a snap locking angle adjustable device, particularly applicable to carpenter's squares. Carpenter's squares, being used in rough environment, must be simple to adjust while providing robust snap locking at high angle precision. Prior art attains thi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6910781 | Quick release vehicle mirror A mirror assembly for a vehicle is securable to a tubular member that defines a central axis and is secured to the vehicle. The mirror assembly comprises a clamping assembly including a concave surface that is engagable with the tubular member. A housing is coupled ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6692178 | Pivotable tool having crossing-connected arms A pivotable tool includes a pair of pivotally interconnected arms disposed in a crossing relationship and having a manually releasable releasing device which locks the arms in a perpendicular open position for use of the tool as a wrench. In each of two e... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6488644 | Coupling and orthotic brace incorporating the coupling A coupling, for example, for an orthotic brace has a cam member with a first planar bearing face journalled for rotation on a planar bearing surface of a first coupling portion, and a second planar bearing face inclined to the first face and journalled to... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6412742 | Guitar stand A guitar stand has a rear support frame, a first front leg, a second front leg, an adjusting seat, an upper block connected to the rear support frame, the adjusting seat connected to the upper block, the first front leg and the second front leg, a first b... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6257799 | Joining device for hand-rail A joining device for a handrail having at least two connectors, each one being aimed at being inserted onto the end of a segment of the handrail, these connectors being cylindrically shaped and co-operating with each other through contact surfaces extendi... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6106181 | Control apparatus with control panel A connection device allows for mounting a control panel in a manner such that the panel projects from the front lower edge of a control apparatus. According to the invention, optimum adjustment of the control panel relative to the front of the control app... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6101678 | Adjustable handle for a manually movable vehicle A handle for a manually movable vehicle or other article, such as a stroller, is infinitely adjustable to enable the person or persons imparting motion to the vehicle to achieve the greatest leverage and/or comfort. A height-adjustment assembly is dispose... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5961220 | Swing-aside bearing device for a socket A bearing device for a socket for providing an electrical connection between a towing and a towed vehicle has a base bearing element which can be mounted at the level of the rear bumper on the towing vehicle, and also a bearing element for the socket whic... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5957417 | Guitar stand A guitar stand has an adjustment joint, a support rod connected to the adjustment joint, two inner pipes connected to the adjustment joint, and two outer pipes receiving the inner pipes respectively. An upper block is disposed on the support rod. Two leg ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5921695 | Ergonomically adjustable tool handle having a dual direction locking device An ergonomically adjustable tool handle having a dual direction locking device including a modified swivel retaining plate having an external threaded portion and a corresponding modified jam nut which is threaded to receive the external threads of the re... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5896820 | Closing wheel attachment mechanism The disclosed invention is an improved closing wheel attachment mechanism which has longer wear life than that of the typical attachment mechanism. The closing wheel arm on an agricultural planter has installed thereon an improved grease bushing assembly ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5895428 | Load bearing spinal joint implant An implant is provided which has an upper member which pivots and is locked to a lower member and engages adjacent vertebrae and have surfaces which are ceramic and will allow bone growth into such surfaces and thus bonding with the adjacent vertebra. The... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5887664 | Adjustable depth control mechanism for earth-penetrating disk An adjustable depth control mechanism for use with earth penetrating equipment. The invention includes a hub and spindle assembly for use with an adjustable depth gauge wheel, which is mounted on a support axle. It may also include a position indicator th... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5888232 | Ultralight modular quick-adjusting connector A prosthetic system including a novel connector is provided comprising a first prosthetic member such as a pylon tube having a first male end, an extending member such as a prosthetic bolt having a proximal end and a distal end, the male end of the first ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5836210 | Arm bearing for an awning An arm bearing for an awning has at least one support block, at least one bearing block arranged to swivel about a first rotation axle into a drop-out position, and an arm rotatable about a second rotation axle transversely to said first rotation axle. A ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5836561 | Angle-adjustable cymbal holder A cymbal holder assembly including a holder base adapted to hold a cymbal, a mounting base adapted for mounting on a cymbal stand, a screw and a wing nut fastened together to fix the holder base and the mounting base together, and a constraint device moun... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5766140 | Angular compensation device for a joint brace An angular compensation hinge for a human joint brace, as well as the brace into which the hinge is incorporated, are described. The hinge's hinge pin and leaves cooperate with an arch bar through guide pins and a bi-threaded screw to provide angular comp... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5713547 | Guitar stand A guitar stand comprises a main hollow rod, a first hollow leg, a second hollow leg, a first brace, a second brace, a first bracket, and a second bracket. A pivot means fastens the first hollow leg and the second hollow leg on the main hollow rod pivotall... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5687448 | Adjustable cement finishing tool An adjustable cement finishing tool including a generally planar float; a rigid mounting bracket coupled to an upper extent of the float; a swiveling member pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket; and a generally elongated arm with a central axis coupl... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5653546 | Connector assembly A connector assembly connects two rails to a T-post. The connector assembly includes a first and second connector configured to receive the rails, and a mounting member attached to the T-post for pivotally mounting the first and second connectors to the T... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5547169 | Fence assembly with swivel bracket A fence assembly including posts and rails connected to each other by adjustable connecting members. The connecting member is a swivel bracket which permits adjustment of an end of the fence rail relative a fence post in various directions, e.g., in verti... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5507584 | Swivel joint with clamping device A swivel joint for an essentially rod-shaped object, such as, a tripod, a leg or a similar support or holder for devices, particularly for musical percussion instruments, includes two joint members which are movable relative to each other and can be locke... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5433278 | Earth clod chopper A clod chopper structure arranged to effect the cutting and cubing of earth clods into manageable agricultural components is provided. The chopper includes a rectilinear frame, including intersecting rows of first and second blade members whose edges exte... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5425782 | Alignment fixture for prosthetic device A fixture permitting adjustment of the position and axial alignment of a prosthesis is characterized by a first attachment member associated with a socket attached to the wearer's stump, and by the fixture's ability to be adjusted without the necessity of... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5425285 | Auxiliary handlebar assembly for bicycle An auxiliary handlebar assembly is provided. The auxiliary handlebar assembly includes an auxiliary handlebar having an open end and a coupler secured in the open end. The coupler includes a sleeve for engagement with a handlebar stem disposed on one end ... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5356237 | Expandable handles of walk-aiding wheeled frame A walk-aiding wheeled frame comprises base tubes, handle tubes, and fastening devices. The connecting portions of the base tube and the handle tube are polygonal in their cross sections. The base tube is provided with a locking slot. The fastening device ... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5330283 | Bicycle seat connector member A connector assembly for connecting a bicycle seat to a bicycle seat post. The assembly includes a housing defining a hollow opening downwardly to allow the upper end of the bicycle seat post to be passed upwardly into the hollow; a generally horizontal b... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5285698 | Stopper device for an auxiliary handlebar A stopper device comprises a rod member having a diameter which is the same as the outer diameter of the free end of the auxiliary handlebar. The rod member further includes a fastening shaft attached to the lower end portion of the rod member. The fasten... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5277408 | Fence employing flat sided galvanized steel posts and channel parts A fence frame is disclosed that preferably comprises galvanized steel posts that provide an accessible flat surface or surfaces parallel with the surface of the transverse railings and through which are applied holding bolts for securing the post to adjoi... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5244301 | Bicycle seat mount A bicycle seat mount includes an arcuate saddle welded to the upper end of a tubular post for supporting a two-piece clamping assembly. A clamping bolt extends upwardly through the saddle and aligned slots in the clamping members into meshed engagement wi... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5131779 | Connecting shaft assembly for the screen cover of a portable computer A shaft assembly for connecting the screen cover of a portable computer to the computer body and permitting permits the cover to be pivoted and maintained at a desired angle of use. The assembly includes a hollow shaft provided with an expandable conical ... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5033790 | Seat post assembly A bicycle seat post clamping assembly is formed from a simple tube attached perpendicularly to the top of a seat post. A clamping member is formed from a cylindrical member which is separated into three portions by two cuts, each of which runs from one en... | 07/23/1991 |
