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Wearable Pet Enclosure

An enclosure for small animals which is wearable on the front or back of an animate being.

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Class 188/82.3 - With disabler


Subclass of Class 188 - Brakes
Definition: Devices which include means by which a one-way brake may
No. of patents: 69
Last issue date: 11/08/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8051959Controllable or selectable bi-directional overrunning coupling assembly
An overrunning coupling assembly includes a control element mounted for controlled shifting movement between coupling faces of annular coupling members relative to a first set of pockets in the first member. The control element is operable for controlling position o...
11/08/2011
7280035Door swing detection and protection
Methods and apparatus are provided for reducing the occurrence of vehicle door bumps against an adjacent object facing the door. The apparatus comprises one or more distance sensors mounted on the vehicle for measuring distance D from the door to the object, a brake...
10/09/2007
7080719Wrap spring brake
A winch with a wrap spring brake is provided. The winch includes a rotatable drum configured to wind and unwind a cable. The cable may be connected to a load to be moved. A shaft is coupled to the drum such that rotation of the shaft causes rotation of the drum, the...
07/25/2006
6994195Clutch release mechanism
A clutch mechanism connects a rotating shaft to an outer clutch member having a clutch keyway. The clutch mechanism permits the shaft to rotate in a normal direction and prevents the shaft from rotating in a reverse direction when the outer clutch member is rotation...
02/07/2006
6920669Catch between two assemblies moveable in relation to one another
A catch for two objects moveable in relation to one another, in particular a door catch, includes a cylinder, which is operatively connected to a first object, a friction surface carrier, which is operatively connected to a second object, a friction element for crea...
07/26/2005
6290044Selectable one-way clutch assembly
A selectable one-way clutch assembly for use in an automatic transmission comprises a strut plate rotatable about a central hub and having pockets and struts mounted therein for pivotable rotation. A selecting plate concentrically located about an activat...
09/18/2001
6123280Fishing reel switchable stepless anti-reverse mechanism with plunger locator
A switchable anti-reverse mechanism for a fishing reel having an inner assembly which is fixedly mounted to the pinion of the fishing reel. The front end portion of the inner assembly is mounted to the rotor of the fishing reel. An outer assembly includes...
09/26/2000
6113018Reversal preventive device
A rolling member fitted into a guide recess and capable of performing a wedge action on a collar of a rotary quill is held by an annular holder in such a manner that the longitudinal movement of the rolling member can be restricted and the outside of the ...
09/05/2000
6019301Spinning reel anti-reverse device
A device for preventing the reverse rotation of a spinning reel includes: an outer ring having an outer circumferential portion; an inner ring which is capable of rotating relative to the outer ring; a plurality of rollers which are installed between the ...
02/01/2000
5918825Reversal preventive device
A rolling member fitted into a guide recess and capable of performing a wedge action on a collar of a rotary quill is held by an annular holder in such a manner that the longitudinal movement of the rolling member can be restricted and the outside of the ...
07/06/1999
5845746Wheelchair dynamic braking system
An automatic braking system for wheelchairs which prevents rearward, downhill motion of wheelchairs while having no effect on horizontal or uphill motion. The braking system is made up of circular ratcheted plates which are attached to the axles of the dr...
12/08/1998
5690317Control mechanism for screen rollers
A spring roller-mounted pull-out screen for use as a child safety barrier across a doorway has a control mechanism which prevents the screen from extending when impacted by a child. The roller is locked against rotation in a direction allowing the screen ...
11/25/1997
5678781Reversal preventive device
A rolling member fitted into a guide recess and capable of performing a wedge action on a collar of a rotary quill is held by an annular holder in such a manner that the longitudinal movement of the rolling member can be restricted and the outside of the ...
10/21/1997
5662286Reversal preventive device
A rolling member fitted into a guide recess and capable of performing a wedge action on a collar of a rotary quill is held by an annular holder in such a manner that the longitudinal movement of the rolling member can be restricted and the outside of the ...
09/02/1997
5647577Brake apparatus for an extendable lift apparatus
A braking mechanism for a winch. The braking mechanism includes a sleeve disposed on a motor shaft. The sleeve has slots at intervals which match and align with the slots in the shaft. The sleeve and the shaft are synchronized by a knob that engages the s...
07/15/1997
5645239Fishing reel anti-reverse system with dual-purpose actuator switch
A fishing reel having a reel body, a shaft, structure for mounting the shaft to the reel body for rotation about a first axis, a line carrying spool, structure for mounting the line carrying spool to the reel body, structure for directing line onto the sp...
07/08/1997
5625240Magnetic bearing and mechanical thrust bearing device for positioning a body rotating relative to a stator body
Device for positioning a rotating body movable about an axis in relation to a stator body including a magnetic bearing and a locking/releasing device. The locking/releasing device embodies a plurality of clamps with pads adapted to radially grip a shaft o...
04/29/1997
5494232Reversal preventive device
A rolling member fitted into a guide recess and capable of performing a wedge action on a collar of a rotary quill is held by an annular holder in such a manner that the longitudinal movement of the rolling member can be restricted and the outside of the ...
02/27/1996
5443219Reversal preventive device for fishing reel
The invention concerns a reversal preventive device for a fishing reel. An annular operation member is rotatably fitted on a rotary shaft, such as a handle shaft rotatable in linking with the rotation of a handle. A friction member is provided in an inner...
08/22/1995
5388777Spinning reel with improved control structure of stopper mechanism
A spinning reel comprising a reel body, a rotary frame mounted forwardly of the reel body and attached to a sleeve shaft to be rotatable in unison therewith, and a stopper mechanism having engaging teeth and an engaging pawl for preventing the rotary fram...
02/14/1995
5366053Vehicle transmission hill holder with releasable toothed clutch
A hill holder cooperates with a countershaft in a vehicle transmission to permit rotational movement thereof in one direction while preventing rotational movement thereof in an opposite direction. The hill holder includes a cylindrical housing which is su...
11/22/1994
5350132Anti-reverse structure for a spinning reel
An anti-reverse structure for a spinning reel includes ratchet teeth formed on an inner peripheral surface of a rotary frame attached to a front face of a reel body, pawls for engaging the ratchet teeth for preventing the rotary frame from rotating backwa...
09/27/1994
5346046Automation control with improved operator/system interface
An endless manual control for use in automation systems, such as automated recording consoles, which controls levels and other parameters of audio, video and other signals, by generating, storing, sending and receiving electronic control signals. The cont...
09/13/1994
5312063Stopper apparatus for a spinning reel
A stopper apparatus for a spinning reel has a first stopper mechanism for stopping a rotary frame in a fixed phase, a second stopper mechanism for stopping the rotary frame in a plurality of phases, and a stopper switching mechanism for switching the firs...
05/17/1994
5275261Electromagnetic brake/clutch device
An electromagnetic brake/clutch device includes a drive shaft supported by at least one bearing for transmitting torque, a housing, affixed to prevent its rotation, surrounding the drive shaft, and an electromagnetically activated device within the housin...
01/04/1994
5234389Releasable overrunning coupling power transmission mechanism acting in cooperation with a friction brake
A multi-directional planetary transmission mechanism adapted to establish plural torque flow paths between a driving member and a driven member including a one-way torque delivery clutch located in the torque flow path from the torque input element of the...
08/10/1993
5211414Wheelchair
A lightweight, optionally foldable wheelchair which allows the user maximum control over both travel direction and seat position. The wheelchair is driven manually by an arrangement of drive gears, which are actuated by a drive gear selector and operated ...
05/18/1993
5167439Wheel and brake system
A wheel and brake system adapted for use with a vehicle for transportation comprising: a tread having a plurality of elements circumferentially spaced around the wheel to define a substantially circular outer edge of the tread, the elements capable of fle...
12/01/1992
5152726Shiftable roller clutch
A shiftable roller clutch to replace the standard disk pack clutch in an automatic transmission is specifically designed to act cooperatively with the planet carrier, and to occupy a minimum of axial space within the transmission housing. The cage pilots ...
10/06/1992
5141085Hoist load brake
The invention involves a hoist for raising and lower loads. The hoist includes a drive motor, gearing, a load brake and a cable-winding drum. The drum has an end with a splined annular member slidably engaging a similar splined annular member of a drum-co...
08/25/1992
5129870Multiple-ratio automatic transmission with releasable hyperboloidal couplings
An automatic transmission having multiple planetary gear elements adapted to establish and disestablish plural torque delivery paths between a driving member and a driven member, and releasable couplings adapted to connect selected gear elements of the tr...
07/14/1992
5054594Pawl freewheel clutch
The invention is directed to a freewheel clutch which transmits torque in two directions of rotation and controls the blocking pawls by control rings which are held back by friction rings ounter to the rotary motion and by guide extensions and pivot journ...
10/08/1991
5005683Switchable clamping roller overrunning clutch
An overrunning clutch comprising a clamping ring provided with clamping ramps and spring-loaded clamping rollers housed in pockets of a cage and associated with the clamping ramps, the clutch being switchable from a first indexing position into a second b...
04/09/1991
4984665Anti-reverse actuator for a spinning reel
An anti-reverse actuator for a reel of the type having a line carrying spool, a crank assembly consisting of a crank shaft and a handle operable to rotate the crank shaft about an axis, structure responsive to rotation of the crank handle in a first direc...
01/15/1991
4934870Production platform using a damper-tensioner
The floating structure has limited heave oscillations. A long member has a lower end coupled to the seabed. An extensible tensioner is coupled between a platform deck and the upper end of the long member. The tensioner suspends the upper end of said long ...
06/19/1990
4932676Roller skate having three control modes
A roller skate is provided having a body portion adapted to be attached to the foot of a wearer, and front and rear axles attached to the body portion, the axles having wheels mounted to the ends thereof. At least the front wheels are characterized by an ...
06/12/1990
4881624Angular anti-return devices associated with turnstiles
The invention relates to a dual-action angular anti-return device for a turnstile, comprising a drum fast to the turnstile, a fixed vee open facing the drum, a roller positioned between the vee and the drum and alternately wedgeable between the two faces ...
11/21/1989
4865386Cam action vehicle seat adjuster latch apparatus and method
The present assembly provides a vehicle seat adjuster apparatus and method for a fore and aft adjustable or reclining vehicle seat. The preferred embodiment adjuster includes a first cam and a second cam in rolling contact with a portion of the seat or a ...
09/12/1989
4750375Drive device for a circuit breaker with a ratchet wheel
A drive device for a low-voltage circuit breaker comprises a ratchet wheel with teeth which are engaged by a transporting ratchet by a periodic back-and-forth motion of a cage having the transporting ratchet disposed thereon. A stepwise rotation of the ra...
06/14/1988
4735376Easily assembled anti-reverse actuator
Cooperating structure is provided on a deck plate and an anti-reverse actuator for assembling the actuator to a reel frame for rotation relative to the deck plate without any fasteners. In one embodiment an elongate mounting element projects rearwardly fr...
04/05/1988
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