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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7503102 | Pulling chain storage device of a scrolling door machine A pulling chain storage device for a scrolling door machine is provided to tie the chain that can be pulled manually when the scrolling door machine is malfunctioned. The storage device includes a vertical fixing section at an end and a horizontal tying end at the o... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7363952 | Non-return block for snow chains having inserts to protect wheel A non return block (5) for locking a tensioning terminal portion (7) of snow chains (2), comprising a body (51) which defines a channel (12) in which the terminal portion (7) passes and a ratchet or a pawl (13) pivote... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7316130 | Ornamental element for a jewelry system and a jewelry system comprising such ornamental element An ornament (1; 11; 21) for a jewellery system, which ornament (1; 11; 21) comprises a base portion (2; 22) that is provided with at least one notch (3; 23a, 23) for receiving an elongate element, and ornamental element (... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7313929 | Wearable record tracking device and method of using A user wearable device for tracking or reminding the user of time and/or numerical records. In the preferred embodiment, the device takes the form of an attractive bracelet. The bracelet is made of two sets of beads strung together to form the bracelet and at least ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7302739 | Device for fastening emergency equipment to a ship's deck A device is for fastening emergency equipment to a ship's deck or to a structure on a ship's deck. The device includes a first and a second fastening facility for, respectively, a first external and a second external fastening device having, respectively, a first an... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7269937 | Chain shortening device A chain shortening device is described. The device has the general shape of the letter “C”. A single slot (20) extends longitudinally along the elongated body (10) of the device. The single slot has a central widened portion defining a lead-through... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7229367 | Quick connect basketball practice device A basketball practice device is for use with a basketball rim having a diameter. The practice device includes an annular body, the body having a diameter substantially lesser than the rim diameter, and at least one and preferably a plurality of supports. Each suppor... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228716 | Ornamental ring kit A jewelry ring and an associated assembly method involves the ring being assembled with a set of easily fabricated components that allow for mass production, easy custom fabrication, and use in hobby kits. The ring employs a U-shaped shank formed of sheet material a... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7174859 | Adjustable pet collar An adjustable pet collar comprises a long chain and an adjuster. The adjuster is constructed by a upper cover and seat body, in which a slit is opened on the upper cover and a slanting channel is disposed on the seat body. The chain is placed in the channel, and a s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7093332 | Locking toggle assembly for jewelry A locking toggle clasp assembly for releasably coupling opposing terminal portions of a jewelry item, includes a toggle bar connected to a first terminal portion of the jewelry item. A toggle clasp having an opening is connected to a second terminal portion of the j... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7076807 | Child's bib that includes a bead string fastener A child's bib includes a plastic string (5, 55, 56) which has a free-bearing part (55, 56) that extends from one end of the edge of the neck-surrounding recess of the bib to the front piece thereof and terminating in the proximity of the other end of t... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073761 | Communication cable support An apparatus is disclosed for routing a communication cable within a crawlspace. The apparatus has a chain dangling from a means for supporting the apparatus. A generally hook-shaped saddle supports a communications cable thereacross. The saddle has a crown, a stem ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7062823 | Theft deterrent device A theft deterrent device adapted to be connected to an item of merchandise to discourage shoplifting includes a flexible lanyard. In one embodiment, the first end of the lanyard is removably anchored to the holder with the second end of the lanyard being lockable to... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7044522 | Passive capture slip-proof chain handling hook A chain hook with no moving parts that is capable of passively capturing and supporting both sides of a given chain link. The hook is provided with dual support surfaces that support the link and prevent disengagement of the hook while under load. A horn between the... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7024886 | Ornament The hook 5, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, serves to latch between the pearls 2 at an optional position in the above-defined predetermined section of the necklace 1. Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020934 | Push type fittings In push type fittings capable of timely changing a length of a loop such as a necklace, a bracelet and the like, the aforesaid push type fitting, includes a hollow outer body which is formed to have an aperture portion at an upper end and a pair of insertion holes o... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017369 | Ornamental ring and assembly method A jewelry ring and an associated assembly method involves the ring being assembled with a set of easily fabricated components that allow for mass production, easy custom fabrication, and use in hobby kits. The ring employs a U-shaped shank formed of sheet material a... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000292 | Chain keeper and method of retaining a chain A chain keeper for retaining a chain operatively connected to a driving mechanism of a chain hoist system. The chain keeper has a support bracket and a pair of plates. The support bracket is mountable onto a fixed structure, and has a substantially vertical longitud... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6948752 | Combination master link and chain shortener A combination master link and chain shortener that can be readily connected to existing closed loop lifting rings. In one preferred embodiment, a bail connects to a lifting mechanism and an elongated body having a pair of opposed ends includes an opening at one end ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6874206 | Component for regulating or modifying the effective length of a round steel chain A component (1) for regulating or modifying the effective length of a round steel chain (22) has at least one cross recess consisting of a longer recess (12) and a shorter recess (6). The chain can be threaded into the cross recess. The c... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6701583 | Jewelry clasp casing An apparatus and method for selectively adjusting the hanging length of a piece of chain jewelry. A clasp casing is provided that receives the clasp ends of a piece of chain jewelry. Within the clasp casing is a matrix of posts. The clasp ends of the jewe... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6612001 | Coupling device The present invention relates to a coupling device for chain links (1) which comprise an elongated element (2) and which are provided with two pairs of eyes or loops (3, 4 and 5, 6 repectively). The coupling device (11) comprises a double-hook member (13)... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6604769 | Towing plate The invention is a plate with three holes to function as a winch line attachment point and a length and angular adjustment for a chain attached to separated locations on a vehicle. One large hole is used to receive the winch line hook, and two smaller hol... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6568165 | Component which can be used in conjunction with link chains In the case of a component which can be used in conjunction with round steel chains and has two crossover slots (6, 7) which form a pull-through or insertion opening for the chains, the pull-through or insertion opening is blocked, following the introduct... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6564582 | Adjustable length necklace and bracelet An adjustable length bracelet or necklace in which a chain link is formed in a continuous loop and passes through a pair of oval-shaped barrels. The chain loops around and is attached to each oval-shaped barrel by an aperture in the side of the barrel for... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6530127 | Restraint device with release mechanism A restraint device is provided for releasably securing a load in place on a support surface by creating a force in a tensioning line, such as a chain. The restraint device is connected between the load and the support surface. The restraint device include... | 03/11/2003 |
| 5920962 | Clamping device for antiskid chains In a clamping lock with a housing having a deflecting element for a tension chain which runs over it, wherein a pawl is provided which is swivelable between an open position and a locking position and is pretensioned against the deflecting element and has... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5906032 | Coupling link A coupling link (100) to be interconnected between a hoisting device and a shortenable hoisting chain (54,55,56) is provided. The coupling link is elongated and comprises a connecting portion (110) in the form of a loop for connection to the hoisting devi... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5829810 | Hoisting link device A hoisting link device, comprising an upper link part (2) forming a closed loop dimensioned to be hung onto a lifting hook, and a lower chain connection part (3) to be connected to an end portion of a chain hanging down therefrom. The chain connection par... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5765891 | Lifting hook A lifting hook with a hook body (110) and a shank (112), which has a slot (116) with an anchoring member (101) and a bridge portion (115). The lower part of a hoisting chain can be secured to the hook by coupling the end link (51) of the hoisting chain to... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5724804 | Shortening claw A shortening claw is linked to a chain by a passage (17) into which a slot (19) opens. The slot (19) extends up to a bent end (20) of the claw back, receives a chain link (29) and supports the front of another chain link (25).... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5697741 | Gull wing style openings for safety chain pockets A safety chain storage pocket for use with a tow truck comprises a user access surface with a gull wing opening defining a chain access opening providing safety chain exit and storage from and to the pocket. A pair of slotted wings extend from the opening... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5692270 | Chain length adaptor tool Devices and methods for effectively shortening the length of a chain or modifying the end hook arrangement of a chain are provided.... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5509181 | Fitting for ball chains An attachment fitting in which several sets of ball chains can be arranged and the attachment is possible over the entire length of the attachment fitting main body. Also, the strength of the main body is improved. A tubular main body has an opening on one end... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5309706 | Shackle-type connector A shackle-type connector for the rapid attachment of a round-linked chain to an external device, such as hydraulic rescue equipment. The connector includes a body having an attachment opening which is capable of removably receiving the device, to attach t... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5022694 | Safety line latch for use with towing systems Safety chain latches remove slack from safety chains attached between towing and towed vehicles in a towing system. In one embodiment, a pivotable retainer element is removably coupled to a remaining portion of the latch body for enabling release of a lat... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5009256 | Cord-type tire traction device A tire traction device for vehicle tires includes a pair of rope-like side cord members for circumferential placement on the sidewalls of a tire, and a series of wire rope cross cords which interconnect the side cords and extend across the tire tread. The... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4941698 | Chain lifting plate A lifting plate for chains. A simple plate with three separate openings. A center opening has a rounded shape, is high on the plate and has a narrow slot extending down the plate centerline to form a balloon-like outline. The other two smaller openings ha... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4889372 | Swing limit apparatus for cargo box doors A cargo box door swing limit apparatus includes a flexible elongate member and attachment points at intervals along the member so that the apparatus can be used with most of the various trailer latch arrangements.... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4883191 | Releasable chain keeper A keeper is disclosed for releasable attachment to a chain in order to support a gathered length of the chain at a safe, yet accessible overhead location above the ground surface. The keeper includes a tubular body which can be used to accumulate a length... | 11/28/1989 |
