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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7237445 | Test fixture for the aging of wiper blades in a laboratory A test fixture facilitates the laboratory testing of windshield wiper blades for vehicles. The test fixture includes a base frame on which are mounted a number of windshield wiper arms oriented generally parallel for engagement with a stainless steel test surface. P... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7198429 | Segmented concrete screed A segmented concrete screed for screeding concrete on a concrete casting bed includes a plurality of individual screed units each of which may be raised and lowered independently of the others such that screeding operations may selectively bypass obstructions in the... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7117610 | Tool for scribing tile The present invention is a tool for scribing tile, including a base member that defines a substantially planar surface, preferably rectangular in design, and more preferably with a small cutout in one end for particular applications. The base member preferably appro... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7040709 | Back construction for seating unit having inverted U-shaped frame A back construction includes an inverted U-shaped back frame and a back shell supported on the back frame and having stiff thoracic and pelvic regions connected by a flexible lumbar region in a manner adapted to ergonomically support a seated user. The lumber sectio... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7020973 | Tile marking tool The invention is a device used to measure and mark floor tile that must be cut to fit around obstructions. A key feature of the invention is that it has removable elements that make it possible to use the device with tile of any size. A second key feature is a plura... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6948256 | Saddle support device and adjustable form jig and method to correct for the variation between animal backs and saddles This invention relates to a saddle support device to compensate for the variations between the compound curved surfaces of animal backs and the corresponding compound curved surfaces of saddles. This invention includes a method of manufacturing that employs a measur... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6334262 | Gauge and method for measuring animal backs and saddles This invention is a simple device and method of measurement that employs a mechanical device having articulated transverse linkages comprising a parallelogram assembly having the first arm as one link, an opposing link, and further comprising a hub member... | 01/01/2002 |
| 5954175 | Modularized parallel drivetrain The invention resides in a module used in conjunction with other such modules in an apparatus for rapidly producing an article having a three-dimensional design comprising a base, a plurality of translating members mounted on the base and the plurality of... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5472168 | Template apparatus and method for manufacturing replacement windshields A template apparatus and method for manufacturing replacement windshields for automobiles. The template apparatus comprises a rigid frame, a plurality of support bars extending from the rigid frame, an epoxy splash, means for joining the rigid frame to th... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5351408 | Cervical measurement apparatus Measurement apparatus for determining parameters of a patient's neck comprises a table for positioning the patient's torso during measurement, a head positioning mechanism disposed on the table for positioning the patient's head during measurement, and a ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 4993164 | Measuring device A measuring apparatus for determining the contour of the back of an individual has a base, a seat portion and a back portion. The back portion is provided with a back engaging member having a deformable sheet member which carries a number of spring steel ... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4974331 | Extensible girth measuring device A girth measuring device for making simultaneous multiple measurements of the girth of an elongate portion of a body along its length has a generally rectangular base member adapted to be placed along the elongate portion of the body being measured and ha... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4970800 | Method and apparatus for grading and measuring a surface having a curved profile Apparatus is disclosed for grading and measuring surfaces such as roadbeds which have curved and inclined profiles which may have different shapes in successive transverse sections of the roadbed. A blade and screw cutter are supported by a frame which ex... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4309824 | Method and an arrangement for producing a curved sail A working surface reproducing the final shape of the sail is used on which webs of sail cloth are placed, then cut to size and joined together in the pre-selected shape of the sail, and subsequently the area of the sail is marked and cut out by adjustable... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4155174 | Device for making patterns of irregular shapes An improved pattern marker for producing patterns of irregular surfaces or articles is provided which greatly facilitates pattern making in connection with such things as seat cushion covers, other upholstery items, or irregular wall configurations. The p... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4119048 | Template control for sewing machines A template control for relative movement between a workpiece or material and a tool which may be in the form of a needle on processing machines. The template is adjustable to different shape and/or size of a workpiece which may be in the form of a garment... | 10/10/1978 |
| 3971138 | Adjustable molding system For producing a copy in settable material such as plastic of an object, for example for repairing one side of a vehicle such as an automobile, truck or boat to correspond to the shape of the other side, a tracer mechanism is provided which is secured on o... | 07/27/1976 |
