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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7810214 | Automatically opening hinge assembly for portable electronic devices A hinge assembly (200) includes a housing (12), a shaft (11), a fixing pin (14), a transposition mechanism (13) and a first spring (16). The housing has a circumferential wall defining a manual slot (121) and an autom... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7360278 | Home-bar door opening/closing device for refrigerator A home-bar door opening/closing device for a refrigerator. Guide slots 72 are provided in both side surfaces of an opening 59 provided in a refrigerator door 55 and connected to one ends of links 75 which rotate and vertically move. Then,... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7334297 | Hinge assembly for foldable electronic device A hinge assembly (100) for a foldable electronic device includes a shaft (1), a housing (5) defining a guiding groove (56) therein, a spring (2), and a pin (7). A first end of the spring is coupled to the shaft, and an oppos... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7324092 | Electronic device hinge structure An electronic device hinge structure includes at least one rotation shaft horizontally protruded on a side of a display unit of the electronic device and having a bearing portion formed on at least one end thereof; and at least one bearing member formed on a side of... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7299525 | Self-locked hinge device A self-locked hinge device includes a hinge body, a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a locking mechanism, The first mounting plate is hinged to a first end of the hinge body, and the second mounting plate is hinged to a second end of the hinge body.... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296325 | Hinge members and hinge assemblies A hinge member comprises a mounting portion to be secured to a vehicle body panel, and an extension portion having a fixed orientation relative to the mounting portion. The extension portion has a pivot-receiving slot defining a hinge pivot hole to receive a hinge p... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7278184 | Slide hinge for small-sized information terminal A slide hinge for a small-sized information terminal having a first casing with keyboard and a relatively slid second casing with display. The slide hinge has a linear slide between the first and second casings, and a turning mechanism for a turning operation of the... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267316 | Brace rotating mechanism A brace is provided so as to be able to maintain the open position of a lid of a keyboard musical instrument (grand piano), is able to rotate between an erect position that maintains an open position of lid and a collapsed position, and is able to be self-standing i... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7191876 | Rotation-retarding device with direct engagement The rotation-retarding device includes a first element and a second element having a rotary motion to be retarded relative to each other. The first element includes a block of flexible material (106), the second element (107) is able to locally deform ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7152836 | Adjustable tilt mount A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is conne... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150323 | Shoulder ring set on casing hanger trip A wellhead housing has a bore with a support shoulder, a ramp surface extending upward and outward from the support shoulder, and a recess extending upward from the ramp. A split, resilient load ring is carried in an initial position in the recess. A retractable and... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140073 | Rotation-stop mechanism for folder of portable wireless terminal Disclosed herein is a rotation-stop mechanism for a folder of a portable wireless terminal. The rotation-stop mechanism enables the folder to be opened away from the terminal body at various angles, according to the user's need, while smoothly maintaining the openin... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7065835 | Slide hinge for small-sized information terminal A slide hinge is provided for a small-sized information terminal composed of a first casing and a second casing. The slide hinge functions to relatively and automatically slide the first casing and the second casing from predetermined slide positions. The slide hing... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6868582 | Computer hinge A computer hinge includes a hollow cylindrical sleeve which is to receive therein the first extension and the second extension of the first stem and the second stem respectively. The sleeve has an arcuate block integrally formed on one end face of the sleeve to opti... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6836934 | Safety hinge As from a conventional semi-hinge fixed to the frame, a complementary door fixing semi-hinge having, emerging perpendicularly from its base plate (1), a slide (3) destined to be housed in a blind hole on the door edge, a slide which is closed by its fr... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6807712 | Hinge having engagement surface to restrain rotational movement and electronic device containing such a hinge A portable electronic device (10) such as a mobile phone comprises two body parts (12, 14) moveably connected by hinges (16). Each hinge comprises a shaft part (22) and a housing part (20), the parts being relatively moveable about... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6647593 | Hinge unit of mounting strap A hinge assembly has a tubular member having a longitudinal axis, a peripheral surface, and a slot formed in the peripheral surface. A button member extends into the tubular member to undergo sliding movement in an axial direction along the longitudinal a... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6591453 | Locking hinge system A locking hinge system for allowing an individual to selectively lock a door within a desired open or closed position. The locking hinge system includes a first leaf having a plurality of first extensions and first apertures, a second leaf having a plural... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6243919 | Hinge, especially for doors or windows The present invention relates to a hinge for preventing injuries due to crushing, especially in doors and windows, comprising a first hinge leaf (4) for connection to the door leaf (1) or the window leaf, a second hinge leaf (5) for connection with the do... | 06/12/2001 |
| 5761755 | Foldable devices for a crib frame assembly A crib having a number of upper rods, lower rods and poles securely connected therebetween. The crib is further provided with foldable devices each pivotally connected between two distal ends of the upper rods, plates each pivotally receiving the other tw... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5669107 | Friction detent apparatus for seat accessory A friction detent apparatus includes a resistance washer having a planar circular body with a central portion fixedly mounted to a pivot rod attached to a support structure, the body having a first arcuate friction contact surface spaced a first predeterm... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5547257 | Retractable armrest An armrest for a stadium chair. The armrest is connected to a stanchion by a bolt which extends through a slotted oblong lug carried by the armrest. The lug and armrest cooperate with a lobular bearing surface in the stanchion. The lug fits into lobes of ... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5530993 | Device for holding a flap door to a horizontal position A device for holding a flap door to a horizontal open position under a locked condition can reduce any undesired load that may be applied to the flap door when it is unlocked so that the latter can be opened softly and lightly to avoid tear and wear of th... | 07/02/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5414898 | Slide track for a connection of two elements A slide track (6) interacts with a slide (8) arranged on a connecting rod (7), the slide track being arranged on one of the elements (1, 2, 3) and the connecting rod being articulated on the other element. As a result, two positions of the elements are de... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5251359 | Heavy duty offset tube hinge A high strength offset tube hinge is provided for coupling tubing or rods. The hinge has a limited range and prevents overextension with a built-in stop feature that prevents any angles over the limited range. The application for the hinge lies in convert... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5189760 | Medicine cabinet An improved medicine cabinet is constructed predominantly from molded plastic components adapted for rapid assembly. The medicine cabinet includes a forwardly open main housing having preformed grooves therein which cooperate with one or more upright cent... | 03/02/1993 |
| 4953259 | Armrest torque control A torque control for providing a desired frictional resistance to a pivotally mounted vehicle accessory, such as an armrest or headrest, which includes a resilient member having an irregular arcuate slot. A resistance element extends in the slot to move a... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4928350 | Multiple axis hidden hinge The present invention provides a hinge construction of two mounting plates and a substantially U-shaped center link which connects the axes of pivot of the two plates. The link and plates contain stop mechanisms which determine their respective limits of ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4882807 | Armrest torque control A torque control for providing a desired frictional resistance to a pivotally mounted vehicle accessory, such as an armrest or headrest, which includes a resilient member having an irregular arcuate slot. A resistance element extends in the slot to move a... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4848873 | Shutter adapted to self lock in closed and open positions The present invention relates to a shutter mechanism including a shutter adapted to rotate 45° from closed to open positions and which is self locking in both positions.... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4788746 | Cam actuated self-locking hinge Concentric tubes, mounted for relative rotation about their common axis, each include radially extending hinge plates. The tubes carry contra-rotational cam slots through which project the ends of a cross-shaft. Bearings on the ends of the cross-shaft eng... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4782435 | Position-wise adjustable lighting fitting Lighting fitting of the type comprising a support intended to be fixed to a wall or ceiling, or to a stem with base, and a body restrained to the said support in a position-wise adjustable manner through the intermediary of connection means, wherein the s... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4771507 | Auxiliary folding seat hinge arrangement A hinge assembly for use in mounting an auxiliary seat on a vertical body wall of a vehicle such as a pickup truck extended cab. The hinge assembly comprises a seat-half banana hinge member and a body-half bracket hinge member for rotating the auxiliary s... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4726146 | Hold-open lock A locking device is provided for holding an aircraft door in an open position. The device includes a first member connected to the door which moves in correspondence with door opening and closing. A second member of the device is fixedly connected to airc... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4712828 | Convertible top apparatus for midengine automobiles Convertible top apparatus for midengine automobiles, such as the Pontiac Fiero and Toyota MR2, which have a far forwardly extending rear deck lid for accessing the engine, comprises a foldable frame assembly, a pliable top covering for the frame and means... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4711485 | Open top type automobile body structure An open top automobile body including a rigid roof panel extending between the front windshield section and a hoop member of a substantially inverted U-shape mounted at the opposite leg portions to the rear fenders for fore-and-aft swinging movements betw... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4649599 | Hood hinge assembly for outdoor cooking device A hinge assembly for the hood of an outdoor cooking device provides for the pivoting adjustment of the hood from a closed to an open position. The hinge assembly includes two separable leaf members facilitating the removal of said hood from said cooking d... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4641395 | Down rigger boom hinge A hinge for pivoting down rigger booms from a horizontal to a vertical position and vice versa. The hinge comprises two elements, one stationary and adapted to removably attach to conventional fishing down rigger bases, the other rotatable about a pivot h... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4632417 | Bi-fold hinge for a folding toolbar A toolbar having a fixed center section and folding wing sections is mounted to and drawn by a tractor. The wings are each connected to the center section by a bi-fold hinge assembly which allows the wing either to fold upwardly for transport or to a forw... | 12/30/1986 |
