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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5794818 | Container for bulk materials A container (10) includes an upper shell (11) and a lower shell (12) attached thereto by a connection mechanism (39). Corner columns (40,61) are formed between the walls (26,28,30; 46,63,64) of the shells (11,12), respectively. Spaced ribs (42,70) extend ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5596170 | Flexible dome electrical contact A flexible electrical contact is formed as a convex dome structure extending from one side of a surrounding structure, with the convex dome structure and the surrounding structure forming an integral metallic structure. The convex dome structure includes ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5569884 | Trunking with cover jointing members, suitable for electrical apparatus Trunking, in particular trunking for electrical apparatus, includes a body with inwardly directed lips and a cover adapted to be snap-fastened to the lips. The trunking further includes a cover jointing member extending transversely between the lips of th... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5487604 | Mulch receiving bin and method of using same A rotatable mulch bin is formed from two similar drum members (1) and (2), typically plastics moldings which are joined together by bolts through interconnecting flanges (4). One, but preferably both ends of the bin are provided with lids (7) and (9) for ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5402968 | Collapsible fuel tank system A collapsible fuel tank system for use on aircraft and the like includes a plurality of nestable shell sections which, when assembled in proper edgewise orientation, form a shell for the fuel tank. A nose cone and a number of shell-reinforcing bulkheads a... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5294019 | Plastic sheet attachment In order to be able to utilize polycarbonate sheet material as a structural (i.e., stress-bearing) component in an assembly comprising polycarbonate and metal components, as, for example, in a monocoque air cargo container wherein the polycarbonate sheet ... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5261736 | Safety top modular door closure system for a vapor degreaser A safety top modular door closure system is provided for a vapor degreaser and consists of a mechanism for mounting an open bottom of an enclosure to a top access area of a solvent fluid holding tank of the vapor degreaser. A horizontal sliding double doo... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5205427 | Modular fuel tank system A modular fuel tank system for use on aircraft and the like including a plurality of nestable shell sections which, when assembled in proper edgewise orientation, form a shell for the fuel tank. A joint assembly secures the shell sections in assembled con... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5148932 | Materials-recycling collection bin assembly The Assembly has a base formed of a strip or sheet of plastic material which has a plurality of holes formed therein. Holes in ends of the sheet are aligned to receive fasteners to fix the sheet into a simple band. Other plastic sheets are turned into cyl... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5099607 | Plant growth container A container in which plants are to be grown comprised of a flexible strip of material having a length greater than its width and having an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface is formed in part by a lattice of root guiding recesses, at least some... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5028740 | Hollow housing case for sheathing and electromagnetically shielding electrical apparatus A hollow housing case of an electriclly conducting plate which has one insulating surface includes a connecting part to connect together electrically both ends of the plate. The connecting part is a bent portion which is formed by bending at least one end... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4953734 | Cabin-like cover especially for covering a machine The wall elements (2, 2", etc.) of a cabin that is used to cover a machine include bends (2a, 2a'a) at their edges and the bends of adjacent wall elements are connected together by U-shaped connector bars (10, 10', 10") or bends (2a) and in some embodimen... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4923076 | Cargo container apparatus with thermally expanding panels A cargo container apparatus constructed of panels joined to a rigid framework so as to allow quick assembly and replacement of damaged panels without the use of conventional fasteners. In addition, the panels can undergo unrestricted expansion and contrac... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4829977 | Portable campfire cooker A portable campfire cooker formed of metal walls, posts, grills and other parts, easily assembled and disassembled, providing a rigid and safe fire box. Cylindrical posts lock together interconnecting walls, which walls reciprocably support these posts ag... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4620815 | Fastener strips for splice cases A fastener strip arrangement for joining splice cases of the type including a pair of splice case members having outwardly extending flanges positioned in opposed cooperating relationships to define cooperating flange pairs on opposite sides of the splice... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4602463 | Tank construction having a floor formed of interconnected panels A tank construction having a floor formed of interconnected panels. The tank includes a generally cylindrical shell which is supported on a footing and a floor encloses the lower end of the shell. A sump is located centrally of the floor and the floor con... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4473166 | Chassis construction particularly useful for electronic equipment A chassis construction particularly useful for electronic equipment comprises a rectangular supporting panel, front and rear frame members of open rectangular configuration secured to the supporting panel, and a pair of side members. The front and rear fr... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4331252 | Modular storage tank A prefabricated modular storage tank particularly suitable for the containment of liquids wherein frame members of uniform length may be fitted and bolted together on site, the frame members together with cross tensioning means operating to support and co... | 05/25/1982 |
| 4223498 | Prefabricated swimming-pool construction The invention contemplates an improved construction of the reinforced ends of flexible sheet-metal panels used in defining the basic generally cylindrical wall to be lined with flexible material in the erection of a prefabricated swimming pool. The end-re... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4113130 | Joint for a nestable cargo carrier A joint for a nestable cargo carrier including a plurality of circular sections conically shaped to form an ogive contour when nested, one within the other. The shell segments are bolted together to provide the present positive mechanical joint, reliable ... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4000827 | Produce container A lightweight container formed of a plastics material is provided for use in carrying fresh produce. The container base and side panels are molded with interfitting tenon and mortise joints which provide a strong and tight fit but yet which permit easy kn... | 01/04/1977 |
| 3964630 | Garbage can for use with disposable bags A garbage container for use with disposable bags employing a locking device for securing the top of a disposable bag in open position interior of the container and an opening in the top of the container for access to the interior. The bottom of the contai... | 06/22/1976 |
