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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7337638 | Anchoring device for temporarily tethering and object An anchoring device positionable within the ground for tethering an object to the ground includes a base portion having a first diameter, and an access aperture having a second diameter. The first diameter of the base portion is greater than the second diameter of t... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7281639 | Fuel cap The present invention provides a fuel cap having a high operability while maintaining the air-tightness thereof at a necessary and sufficient level. The closure includes a closure body having a head portion, a trunk portion and an annular trunk surface having stoppe... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7243685 | High pressure closure A closure includes a hub having a bore in fluid communication with the port of a vessel. A door is removably positioned within the bore of the hub, and a locking ring is threaded with the hub thread for moving the door to a closed and circumferentially sealed positi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7204384 | Dual cover system with clamping closure mechanism In a cover of a container for a dual cover system, wherein the cover and container have both either a round or a polygonal shape with a seal arranged between the container and the cover and wherein the cover includes at least two clamping closure mechanisms operable... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7174753 | Method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a method for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The method includes coupling a b... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174754 | Key for engaging a locking mechanism of a port cover for protecting from unauthorized access one or more ports of a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a key for engaging a locking mechanism for a port cover for use in a system integrated into a structure for injection of a material into one or more cavities in the structure. The locking mechanism is for remova... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7151657 | Transport and storage container for liquids A transport and storage container for liquids has a pallet-shaped support frame made of metal or an electrically conducting plastic material and an exchangeable inner container made of plastic material, supported on the support frame and being of a multi-layer or si... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7093733 | Cover activating device An activating device activates a cover for the opening face of a container. Pivot arms are fixed to a pivot unit equipped with an electric motor through a reduction gear at one ends, and fixed to plate springs at the other ends. One end portions of the plate springs... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7063226 | Fuel tank with lid A fuel tank with an opening, on which a lid is mounted in a removable manner by means of thread or bayonet, is intended to provide a sustained and sealed closure under all conditions. For this purpose, two sealing rings are arranged between the sealing surfaces, the... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7017626 | Oil filler neck for an internal-combustion engine An oil filler neck assembly is provided for an internal-combustion engine, which includes a hinged lid and a lock. The lock, in turn, includes a rotating device and a fixing device. The rotating device is rotatably arranged in the lid. The fixing device is arranged ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6976871 | Connector reveal A case (12) for a computer monitor (10) having a tub (16) with a case aperture (38) therein adapted for receiving a subpanel (26). The subpanel (26) has a plurality of electrical connectors 28 which are user accessibl... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6976868 | Ornamental plate mounting structure An ornamental plate mounting structure includes an electric apparatus, which has a mounting hole in the face panel thereof, an ornamental plate, which has one locating hole in the inner surface thereof, and a connector, which has a front mounting portion and a rear ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6925785 | Bear-resistant pannier A bear-resistant pannier including an open top pannier preferably constructed of metal with a recessed cover for covering the open top. A spring loaded latch selectively secures the pannier. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6334560 | Truck box with improved operating rod A truck box is disclosed comprising a front wall carrying a pair of spaced paddle latches and being formed with a channel extending at least between the paddle latches, a back wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and a top lid pivotally mounted to the b... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6053347 | Sealing device for metallic containers A device to be applied to the top of a metallic container after the top of the container has been completely or partially removed for the purpose of preserving the unconsumed content of the container. The device includes a planar cover adapted to be fit o... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5975326 | Polygonal waste container for noxious materials with a double-lid closure structure In a waste container for containing noxious materials, wherein the container is provided with a double lid structure having an inner lid by which the container can be closed and which has a head by which the inner lid can be grasped for engagement with th... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5845800 | Filler cap assembly A filler cap assembly includes a sleeve welded to a tank wall, and a non-indexing filler cap. The cap is formed with top and bottom members, each member having an outwardly bevelled surface opposing a corresponding surface on the other member. An elastic ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5505308 | System for the storage of test elements The invention is within the field of packaging and storing of test elements that are usually sensitive towards atmospheric humidity or water vapor. The invention concerns a system for the storage of test elements for the analysis of sample liquids in whic... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5167340 | Fuel cap with a molded seal A fuel cap is disclosed which is particularly effective in not only addressing the problem of permitting reliable relief pressure, but also in providing adequate sealing for varying environmental conditions, such as extreme pressure, temperature and swell... | 12/01/1992 |
| 4913304 | Cover for pop top can A beverage container closure is provided for resealing beverage containers of the type having a peripheral rim encompassing a slightly recessed, apertured end wall through which the contents of the container are dispensed. The closure device includes a se... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4892216 | Fuel filler cap with overpressure relief An improved fuel filler cap for fuel tanks of motor vehicles is disclosed. A cap body member is attached by an actuator rod to an anchor disc, which mates with a tank adapter. When an actuator handle is rotated from a free to a locked position, the anchor... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4489851 | Container cover lock A manually-operated device assembled to the underside of the cover or lid which usually accompanies the purchase of a common household refuse or "garbage" can, said device consisting of a group of spring-loaded rods or bars whose ends are so formed as to ... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4467936 | Closure for a pressurized chamber The present invention provides apparatus which operates the door of a chamber that is capable of maintaining pressure within the chamber. The invention includes an improved closure for cooperating to move the door among positions in which it confronts the... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4467937 | Filler cap assembly A filler cap assembly including a filler cap and an adapter member for attachment to the opening in a fuel tank. The adapter has a central opening therein for receipt of the filler cap. The inner periphery of the adapter about the central opening has a ra... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4286727 | Tank cap A retractable cap for a tank storing oil or the like for airplane use carries a handle that prevents the nacelle access door from closing unless the cap is secured in position. A double hinge arrangement for the cap assures that the "O" seal doesn't becom... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4189059 | Sealing mechanism for aircraft fuel tank cap An improved filler cap for a tank having an opening defined by an annular wall of the type comprising (1) a plug member having an outwardly extending flange at its upper end and a lower end having a lower surface for contacting a sealing member disposed a... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4132327 | Hatch cover opening and closing assembly In accordance with the present invention a hatch cover opening and closing assembly is provided including a locking handle having a yoke pivotably mounted about a vertically extending shaft located in the center portion of the cover. The shaft extends dow... | 01/02/1979 |
| 4116363 | Securing means for cooking vessels A cooking vessel of the type having an inner receptacle coaxially nested within a tubular housing is provided with structure for securing the inner receptacle within the tubular housing in a tamper-resistant manner and, when the inner receptacle and the h... | 09/26/1978 |
| 4005341 | Casing construction for pole type dielectric containing transformer A transformer is provided that utilizes a substantially fully integral, generally outwardly convex casing or tank for enclosing an electrical transformer in a dielectric environment. The casing has fully integral side and top and bottom end walls, and has... | 01/25/1977 |
| 3964194 | Changeable color display device A sealing cap prevents viscous fluid leakage from a display device of the type adapted for producing a constantly changing completely random multi-colored effect by the action of air bubbles traveling upwardly through the fluid contained in narrow working... | 06/22/1976 |
| 3951308 | Apparatus for dispensing adhesive material The invention concerns apparatus, preferably a trigger-actuated portable gun, for dispensing adhesive comprising a housing containing a feed passage for receiving normally solid but heat-liquefiable adhesive block(s) having a flange for forming a fluid-ti... | 04/20/1976 |
