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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7174607 | Card attachment The present invention relates to a card attachment for holding cards. The jaws of the card attachment can be locking in a closed position to ensure a secure grip on a card. Plastic gripping pads are included to increase the friction between the card and the jaws. Si... | 02/13/2007 |
| 6739783 | Binder A binder comprises an operating member supported on a base, a pressing member movable toward and away from the base by the movement of the operating member, and locking means for locking the operating member when the pressing member is set in a binding position. The... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6684465 | Ratchet clip A ratchet clip is comprised of first and second jaws hinged together at proximal ends. A serrated member is attached to the proximal end of the first jaw. Teeth on the serrated member are angled against the opening direction of the second jaw. An intermed... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6491268 | Platform assembly for supporting portable computers and the like A platform assembly for supporting a portable computer. The platform assembly includes a support member having an outer perimeter and a plurality of engagement features spaced inwardly of the perimeter. The support member defines a support surface configu... | 12/10/2002 |
| 5618210 | Hangless jumper cable handles Jumper cables (30), (54) and (62) with handles (10), (32) and (56) that do not become entangled when the cables (30), (54) and (62) are being moved to or from their stored positions. The new handles (10), (32) and (56) contain the normally open handle leg... | 04/08/1997 |
| 4489329 | Sensor release latch for space vehicle A holding and releasing system provides temporary connection between a movable and a stationary part which are to be separated during the specific use thereof. It comprises a supporting foot connected to the fixed part, a rocker link hinged to said foot, ... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4472863 | Adjusting plate retainer A generally semicircular device is disclosed which is capable of holding an djusting knob or wheel stationary with respect to a flange. The device is in the form of a hollow arch with flat parallel walls joined by a curved wall. A cam lever is pivoted in a... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4313268 | Stretching and folding appliance A stretching and folding clamping assembly for retaining a workpiece in a predetermined position, wherein a lower clamp arm is pivotally and displaceably mounted on a support bracket. An upper clamp arm is pivotally attached to the lower clamp arm and a p... | 02/02/1982 |
| 3964139 | Syringe holder A syringe holder comprising pivotally mounted clamp members, first latch means connected to each said clamp member, first biasing means urging said clamp members toward an open position, a pair of levers pivotally mounted one beside each clamp member, sec... | 06/22/1976 |
