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Ballistic resistant body covering

A ballistic resistant body covering for protecting the torso, groin and neck area from ballistic missiles.

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Class 248/541 - Cylindrical support


Subclass of Class 248 - Supports
Definition: Support wherein the supporting surface or object is cylindrical
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 10/14/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7434958Lamp fixing member, backlight assembly having the same and liquid crystal display apparatus having the same
A lamp fixing member includes a first body part and a second body part. The first body part includes at least one first lamp fixing portion disposed on an upper surface of the first body part. The second body part is slidably combined with the first body part. The s...
10/14/2008
7334593Umbrella support device and serving trays
The present invention provides a support device associated with an object such as a vehicle tailgate or a residential deck for holding an umbrella with an umbrella pole supporting at least one serving tray to provide shade from the sun for a user occupying a portion...
02/26/2008
7309054Universal clamp
A clamp assembly is disclosed including a clamp support half having an attachment end, the attachment end engaging a supporting structure, a lower clamp half releasably secured to the clamp support half, and wherein the lower clamp half accommodates an anti-rotation...
12/18/2007
7296377Combined outrigger holder and fishing rod holder
An apparatus is described, combining a portable outrigger holder with a fishing rod holder; so that both can be moved to a plurality of positions in both a horizontal plane and a vertical plane. ...
11/20/2007
7284331Trimmer guard
An improved trimmer guard (15), for use with a trimmer (16) having a motor (18), a head (19) and a shaft (20), comprising a mounting assembly (23) configured to mount to a trimmer shaft, a frame (24) supported by the ...
10/23/2007
7201442Chair umbrella bracket kit
A device allowing its user to securely attach a large beach umbrella to the frame of a portable chair or chairs. The device has two mounting plates, which may be easily attached and removed from the frames of either one or two chairs. The umbrella pole will be inser...
04/10/2007
7100338Multi-piece clamp for standing seams
A multi-piece clamp for installation on a standing seam is disclosed. One component of the clamp is a clamp body with a clamp body slot formed therein. This slot is mounted on a standing seam without having to slide the clamp body onto an end of the seam. Another co...
09/05/2006
7073952Stable mechanical devices for precision optical alignment and packaging
An optical alignment device holds fiber collimators in place with extremely good mechanical and environmental stability. The device includes a ball with a hole traversing the ball, an upper clamping block with a first inner concave spherical surface and a lower clam...
07/11/2006
7059095Anchored monopole upgrade system
A monopole system has a free standing monopole tower and at least one collar assembly positioned around the tower having a plurality of radially projecting arms with holes. A plurality of anchor assemblies, each coupled to the ground around the tower and including a...
06/13/2006
7051414Method of retaining components strung on a bead wire
The method of easily and securely retaining components strung on a bead line by placing a portion of the bead line between coil members of a tension spring comprises applying torque action to leverable members of the tension coil between the thumb and index finger o...
05/30/2006
7040593Universal attachment umbrella holder
A universal attachment umbrella holder for providing a portable umbrella holder that can be attached to various objects. The universal attachment umbrella holder includes an adjustable base assembly having a pair of support arms and a clamping arm to permit clamping...
05/09/2006
6964403Miniature flag holder
The present invention is a one piece molded miniature flag holder used to display the smallest sized flags, banners or pennants on computers, cash registers, refrigerators, filing cabinets or walls and partitions for decorative purposes. The flag holder displays the...
11/15/2005
6955609Golf club and golf pin stand
A golf club and golf pin stand having a main body support bracket and a pair of leg members which, when attached to a golf pin, supports the golf pin above the ground in a tripod configuration. The main body support bracket is adapted to connect to the shaft of the ...
10/18/2005
6941621Boat seat release system
A boat seat release system for assisting in the efficient and safe removal of a boat seat from a taper lock base. The boat seat release system includes a collar attachable to a pedestal and a pedal pivotally attached to the collar for selectively engaging a taper lo...
09/13/2005
6905223Flashlight
A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the ...
06/14/2005
6901833Automated tube trimming system
An automated tube trimming system accurately trims tubes to the correct height and angle. The tube trimming system is a combination of an automated trimming saw and a unique spherical tube clamping system. A spherical clamp having a fixed clamp section and an intern...
06/07/2005
6681519Self-clamping christmas tree stand
A self-clamping Christmas tree stand provides a stable platform for a Christmas tree that allows simple installation and adjustment of the tree angle without having to be positioned under the tree to perform the adjustments. The tree stand uses the weight...
01/27/2004
6557643Rod hanger and clamp assembly
An apparatus and method is provided which holds a rod or tubular within a well, allowing a well service provider or operator to safely and more cost effectively disassemble, remove, or otherwise work on a drive assembly. In one aspect, the apparatus compr...
05/06/2003
6540430Quick release clasping device for rake or other tools
A quick release clasping device for a rake includes a handle slidably engaged through a barrel. The barrel has an opening formed between two flaps for slidably receiving a press piece which has two ears. A lever has a cam engaged between and rotatably sec...
04/01/2003
6375146Holding device for rods and the like
The present invention is a holding device that can be used easily and simply mount and hold the cylindrical post of a large protecting umbrella or parasol at various angles to a variety of openwork guardrails outside patio or on a balcony. The tightening ...
04/23/2002
6270124Band adapter for front derailleur
A band adapter is provided for adapting a front derailleur of a bicycle to smaller sized frame tube. The front derailleur has a fixed member or tubular clamping member that is adapted to be coupled to the seat tube of the bicycle, a chain guide for shifti...
08/07/2001
6244557Umbrella mounting device for a stroller
A umbrella mounting device for a stroller for protecting the user of a stroller from harsh weather. The umbrella mounting device for a stroller includes a bridging assembly adapted for bridging between the spaced handle bars of a stroller. The bridging as...
06/12/2001
5806861Shop EZ cart attachment
A shopping cart attachment for supporting a vertically oriented pole alongside the basket of the cart. The attachment device comprises left and right halves that are joined to one another and around the horizontal and vertical tubular structures near the ...
09/15/1998
5667185Holder clamp assembly
A holder clamp assembly having a compressible, substantially spherical gripping member with a centrally located cavity, a compressing mechanism, a mounting bracket, and optionally a swivel joint. The cavity of the gripping member is a channel for receivin...
09/16/1997
5664904Clamps
A clamp for connecting together two parallel elongate members has a pair of body parts with respective recesses that can be brought together to define a through-opening receiving one of the members. To one side of the through-opening each body part has sp...
09/09/1997
5582384Holding device for rods, tubes, etc.
A holding device for elongate members has a base body with a C-shaped bracket with a first leg, a second leg, and a connecting bar. The C-shaped bracket has a securing screw extending through the first leg for clamping the holding device to a support. The...
12/10/1996
5576899Mirror mount for vehicles
A mount for securing the staff of a mirror to a vehicle includes a plastic, integrally molded body which defines an interior chamber with a peripherally extending edge shaped to mate and fit the vehicle surface to which the mount body is to be secured. A ...
11/19/1996
5551660Drum stick holder
An improved Drum Stick Holder is particularly useful for assisting musicians in locating and recovering musical accessories. The clamp 8 comprises an opening 10, two semi-circular arms 12, two straight parallel arms 40, and a shaft 38 which ends in a coup...
09/03/1996
5468092Clamp for conduit sections
A clamp for securing together sections of conduit has a first clamping section and a second clamping section. Each clamping section is made up of a base portion and a connecting plate which extends from the base portion. The connecting plates each have a ...
11/21/1995
5395018High performance lock mount and method
A mount or holder apparatus and method for releasably securing a lock comprised of a U-shaped shackle and a cross-bar connected across the open end thereof to a bicycle. The holder comprises a plurality of mounting blocks, each mounting block having a fir...
03/07/1995
5386961Multi-directional mounting unit for mounting a bicycle lock on a tubular frame
A multi-directional mounting unit is used to mount a bicycle lock on a tubular frame. The mounting unit includes a tubular mounting part that is to be secured tightly on the tubular frame, and a separate tubular retaining part that confines a receiving sp...
02/07/1995
5265839Umbrella support means for use with a golf caddy car
A tubular part, into which the handle of an umbrella or a part of some other device can be inserted downwardly, is fixed to or removably connected to, a clamping part including upper and lower cup-shaped portions held together to form a hollow body resemb...
11/30/1993
5076526Fastener for bicycle accessories
An improved fastener for releasably securing bicycle accessories to a bicycle frame is disclosed. The fastener is formed with an integral body of a hard resilient polymer including a pair of opposed retainer portions and a medial portion therebetween. One...
12/31/1991
5042773Merchandise display device
A merchandise display device for supporting merchanise, advertising materials or the like, having a one-piece deformable body with a support portion for engagement with a support member, such as a paint can, and a display portion for supporting the mercha...
08/27/1991
4949498Fishing rod holder support device
A device for stably supporting a conventional rod-like fishing rod holder. In a first embodiment, the device stably supports and adapts a conventional rod-like fishing rod holder to be of use on ice surfaces. In a second embodiment, the device adjustably ...
08/21/1990
4736921Clamp for holding bicycle lock
A clamp for releasably securing a lock to a bicycle frame is disclosed. The clamp is formed as a unitary body of a hard yet resilient plastic material, which unitary body defines a pair of spaced tubular openings: one to fit about the frame and the other ...
04/12/1988
4718628Adjustable shore
An adjustable shore frame is disclosed which has a first sleeve member adapted to slidably receive a major length adjusting vertical support member and a second sleeve member adjacent to the first sleeve member and adapted to slidably receive a minor leng...
01/12/1988
4706921Antenna post base support and method of installing same
The disclosure relates to a base support for an antenna mounting post and a method of installing the same in the ground. In one preferred embodiment the base support comprises two clamping members which may be positioned and secured about the outside diam...
11/17/1987
4593877Flag or banner pole support bracket
A flag pole bracket is disclosed for attachment to a flat surface or a cylindrical pole. The bracket includes a body with a plurality of openings therein to support flag poles at different angles relative to each other. The bracket also includes screw hol...
06/10/1986
4170356Golf swing training device
A golf swing training device comprises a mounting bracket positioned on the shaft of a golf club, a fastener which has a threaded shank engaged with the bracket and an enlarged head, a rod which extends through an aperture in the head, and a clamping slee...
10/09/1979
 
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