Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7921521 | Deflection device for an anti-skid chain A deflection device for an anti skid chain includes a chain wheel rotatably stored in a housing for the accommodation of a chain which can be inserted into the chain wheel, and an actuating element that can be moved between a locking position, in which the movement ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7913363 | Adjustable lever load binder Apparatuses are disclosed where in a lever binder may include an adjuster that when manipulated adjusts the binding length of the lever binder. In various embodiments, a lever binder is disclosed including an automatic latching mechanism to help resist undesired mov... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7255370 | Vehicle chassis having a locking device for securing connection between first and second chassis members A vehicle chassis includes first and second chassis members, and a locking device. Each of the first and second chassis members includes a connector formed with a hole unit therethrough. The locking device includes a locking pin that extends through the hole units i... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7065840 | Load binder A load binder for use in connection with a typical tie strap for securing a load for transport is provided. The load binder includes elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which prevent the tie down from twisting upon itself. The load bi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6948219 | Latch system for child seat A latch system for attaching a child seat to an anchorage of a vehicle seat includes a first latch device connected to a first end of a length of webbing, an adjuster connected to a second end of the length of webbing, and a second latch device. The adjuster has a p... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6609275 | Strap tightener with an auto-pulling device A strap tightener has an auto-pulling device connected to a seat. The auto-pulling device includes a housing and a reversing device. The reversing device is rotatably received in the housing. The reversing device has a reel received in the housing to conn... | 08/26/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6477747 | Load binder with locking structure A load binder with locking structure has a cradle portion defining two spaced arms and an actuating handle having a swinging component portion at a first end. A first pivotal connection is operatively connected to one end of the cradle between the two spa... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6253631 | Pumping unit lock down apparatus A lock down apparatus for use with an oil well pumping unit of the walking beam type. It includes upper and lower clamps for attachment to the walking beam and to the bottom frame of the unit, respectively, and an adjustable tensioning arrangement extendi... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6141836 | Over-center load binder having a lockable latch An over-center load binding apparatus for interconnecting two tension members and tightening them towards one another, which includes a yoke, a first tension member pivotally connected to the yoke, an elongated pivot arm having a first end pivotally conne... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5915765 | Opposing hook latch A latch assembly (20) for securing opposed catches (24), (24') is provided. The latch includes a housing (32); a stationary center link (34); first and second elongated links (36, 38); first and second intermediate links (40, 42); and first, second, and m... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5775660 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly including a flexible restraining element having a first end and a second end, the flexible restraining element receivable about an irregularly-shaped item carried upon a work surface, a brace for engaging the first end of the flexible res... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5429462 | Variable pivot load binder A load binder with incremental adjustments that can adjust a load to within one quarter of one link, having a handle that extends into a curved cam with a recess, and a many sided variable pivot mounted within the recess and two opposed clevises attached ... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5429463 | Load binder having removable handle A removable handle for an operating lever of a load chain binder of the type having a toggle linkage wherein the handle is detachably connected to the operating lever for pivoting the toggle linkage in one direction over-center to tension the chain, and i... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5173998 | Grab hook for attachment to a chain to provide partial link adjustment, and method of use thereof A hook for gripping chain is asymmetrical so that the effective chain length can be adjusted to a part link tightness. The attachment end of the hook is offset from the plane of the hook end, which includes the slot for receiving a link of a chain. If the... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5012842 | Fluid actuated pipe clamp tightener The tightener comprises a scissor clamp having first and second arms pivotally connected at their upper ends. At their lower ends, the arms are pivotally connected with the ends of a loop of chain that encircles a pair of semi-circular steel shells encirc... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4993687 | Hydraulic load binder This is a chain tensioning system which uses a link section and a hydraulic power section. The link section is rectangular in shape and has a cross-link which is secured by a rod to a load hook external of the link. A securing nut is provided on the threa... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4977646 | Cam assisted load binder An over center load binder assembly is disclosed comprising a crank member, a clevis type draw bar with leg elements pivotally connected to a first portion of the crank member, a pull link pivotally connected to a second portion of the crank member and a ... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4960160 | Vehicular traction strap arrangement A traction device for use in combination with vehicular tires includes a series of traction straps arranged at forty-five degree intervals about the tire and extending over the traction surface of the tire with forward and rear securement bands extending ... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4910833 | Double-locking anchor chain tensioner A simplified anchor chain tensioner includes a base bracket, and a multiple function U-shaped lever pivotally mounted to the base bracket. The anchor chain hook is pivotally mounted by threaded engagement to a pivot pin mounted through the two lever arms ... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4894889 | Lashing system A tensioning and securing device for a lashing system comprises a U-shaped member (10), for engagement with first lashing elements (24) and a cross-member (16) having holes through which the legs of member (10) extend and which can slide up and down the l... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4872496 | Readily installed tire cleats with improved fastening means An anti-skid device for ready application to a vehicle wheel, that is entirely installable from the outer or hub side of the wheel. A primary embodiment of my device comprises at least three curved cleats, each having an inner surface and an outer surface... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4768753 | Chain tightener A chain tightener to tighten chains on a tractor or vehicle tire. The tightener comprises first and second spreader members, a frame consisting of a base portion and a longitudinal member extending between the base portion and the first spreader member. A... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4719669 | Fastening member for a tire chain A fastening member provided at the end of a spring-elastic mounting strap of a tire chain. The fastening member has an introduction passage and an attachment passage for a cooperating fastening member that is secured to the other end of the mounting strap... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4693097 | Portable chain lock A portable chain lock for a chain binder used to tighten a chain holding a load on a truck flat bed. The portable chain lock has an open body with a pin fixed to a bottom wall and extending outwardly between a pair of sidewalls. One of the sidewalls has t... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4646805 | Chain winch A chain winch 10 having a sprocket wheel 14 of polygonal cross-section with flat faces 32 dimensioned in dependence on the dimensions of a link chain to be used therewith and having pin formations 36 for engaging between or in chain links. The winch inclu... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4623010 | Tire bead protector device Bead protectors fittable to an opposed pair of tire bead portions are made of a thermoplastic resin. Each bead protector comprises a tubular portion fittable in the bead portion and a flange portion extending from the tubular portion via a curved portion ... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4617703 | Device for tightening chains and the like A device for tightening chains, cables or ropes is disclosed. Previously, turnbuckles or load binders, the latter operating on the principle of the lever, have been used to tighten two ends of a chain or cable around an object, or the ends of two chains w... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4606096 | Chain tensioner The invention pertains to apparatus for tensioning chains as may be used to tie down and position cargo. A pair of elongated members each have an outer end on which a tension transmitting fitting is mounted, and at their inner ends the members are telesco... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4567627 | Load binder apparatus A load binder or lashing tightener is provided made up of a first inner elongate sleeve member closed at one end, an anchor fitting on said closed end, a thread nut in the other end of said first sleeve, a second outer sleeve having one end adapted to tel... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4525900 | Tensioning device, especially for lashing chains A tensioning device, especially for lashing chains. The device includes a tightening, tensioning or adjusting nut with which at least one tensioning spindle can be shifted, which is provided with a link member at the end thereof. An actuating element is n... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4515233 | Universal automotive battery holddown system A universal automotive battery holddown system employing a chain or a cable stretched over a bracket placed on one edge of the battery. The bracket carries a bolt with a nut over which the chain or cable is placed. When the ends of the chain or cable are ... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4512062 | Load binder handle and extension therefor A load binder having a shortened handle with means to receive and interlock with a separate extension member, which is also adaptable to release the load binder.... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4507829 | Light weight tensionable buckle A buckle intended for use primarily with wide, flat strapping material used in the air cargo transportation industry. The buckle has a body member and an "over-center" handle member journaled on a journal pin attached thereto such that the handle member a... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4505465 | Wood splitter's aid tool A wood splitter's aid tool comprising an elongated, elastically stretchable, flexible member comprising a length of metal chain in series with a length of elastic cord, with the cord and a portion of the length of chain protectively surrounded by a prefer... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4500073 | Adjustable load binder An adjustable load binder incorporating a link that is eccentrically and pivotally connected with a clevis, each having a hook securing in opposite directions for providing attachment of the binder with a chain or other tie-down, an adjustable member secu... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4487537 | Drum tie-down apparatus A drum tie-down apparatus for securing drum-like containers in an upright position to a floor or platform of a transportation vehicle having spaced apart cargo tie-down points. The apparatus comprises a pair of cylindrical, hollow tube segments horizontal... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4460028 | Log handling device and method therefor A log handling device for biased, adjustable circumferential envelopment of a log during a splitting operation to maintain the general conformation thereof as the same is reduced to a plurality of split elements and provide an ability to grasp the log, wh... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4456233 | Tensioning device for chains A tensioning device for chains such as tensioning chains, sling chains, tire chains and the like with a tensioning unit having at least one tensioning spindle which is connected with a tensioning nut and having at least one damping spring. The damping spr... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4422218 | Lever-type load binder A lever-type load binder is disclosed in which the necessary force to draw the ends of the binder together is provided by a pivoting lever element. The binder employs a handle for tensioning and releasing the binder. The handle and lever element are const... | 12/27/1983 |
