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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7181806 | Adjustable clips A plastic clip comprising two jaws united at one end by a hinge permitting them to swing between open and closed positions. The hinge may suitably be of the box type including a hinge blade associated with one jaw that is mounted between opposed cheeks associated wi... | 02/27/2007 |
| 6012714 | Automatic document feeder quick release hinge assembly An automatic document feeder having a quick release hinge assembly for attachment to a computer input device having a medium receiving surface and an associated aligned flat bed bezel with at least one receiving sleeves includes a plurality of interconnec... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5713112 | Engaging device An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes between two stable conditions, one being an engagin... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5426825 | Device and method for flexibly attaching a pager A flexibly adjustable mounting clip assembly and method for providing the assembly for a pager includes a swivel assembly (104) for raising and rotating the mounting clip (102) approximately 180° to provide a reversibly positioned clip. The clip allows f... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5299769 | Adjustable mounting assembly An adjustable mounting assembly for mounting a bird bath bowl or other object to a wide variety of base types, shapes and sizes. The adjustable bracket assembly includes components that can be assembled to one another so as to create a variety of embodime... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5247931 | Diagnostic sensor clasp utilizing a slot, pivot and spring hinge mechanism A hinge clamp mechanism and sensor for performing pulse oximetry tests, as well as for performing other diagnostic procedures that can be conducted on a human body part, such as a finger. More particularly, the hinge clamp mechanism utilizes one or more s... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5014399 | Sheet fastening assembly and fastener therefor A sheet fastening assembly is disclosed for releasably securing sheets to an object. Included in the assembly is an anchoring device, an interconnecting device and a sheet fastener. The sheet fastener includes a sheet grasping member which is slidable wit... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5000163 | Retraction device During back surgery, a surgeon can, with one hand, apply traction against tissue in a surgical wound by using a retraction device that includes an upstanding post and a surgical retractor, the handle of which is formed with ratchet teeth for securing the ... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4566891 | Fin cooler clamp A fin cooler clamp useable to quickly release and attach a fin cooler to a bushing frame is disclosed. A fin support bracket having a downwardly acing U-shaped channel is attachable to the bushing frame. A fin adjusting housing snap fits into the channel ... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4541155 | Portable beam clamp A portable clamp/hanger device that provides a rigid connection that is releasable between a support beam and a hoist or other load-carrying means. The device includes a movable platform pivoted to a stationary U-shaped member with an opening therebetween... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4231156 | Guide line holder A tool for holding lines such as are used in guiding paving machines, in earth moving and leveling, and the like, comprising a stake, ordinarily a length of cylindrical metal rod or tubular stock with a ground penetrating point, a line holder of similar, ... | 11/04/1980 |
