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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7500802 | Three-dimensional node structure A three-dimensional joint structure of a support frame for vehicles can include two hollow profiles, of which the first hollow profile has at least one planar side and is cut through around its circumference except for a web lying in this planar side and is bent aro... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7267150 | Method of and apparatus for manufacturing instant photographic film units An instant photographic film unit includes a mask sheet having an image frame and two sheets, one of which has a photosensitive layer, laminated and bonded together, and a developing liquid container disposed in a predetermined position for supplying a developing li... | 09/11/2007 |
| 6543731 | Conduit bracket system A modular suspension system for supporting conduit between structural members, such as walls studs or ceiling joists, of a building. The system includes a transverse support bracket for securement between the building structural members and further includ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 5816011 | Joint fitting for unit building A joint fitting for use in a unit building provides a box-like support structure for respective ends of a column and beams to strengthen a connection or joint between the column and the beams, with a simple assembling work and low cost involved. In one pr... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5288058 | Railing system Skeletal railing systems are usually formed of metal tubing welded together and/or interconnected by metal T-connectors, cross connectors and elbows. The assembling of such railing systems is often time consuming and expensive. A simple alternative includ... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5149221 | Angled connection of suspended ceiling tees A clip provides a method for securing suspended ceiling tees to each other at an angle, especially but not necessarily at an angle other than a right angle. The clip has a body portion, an integral first tab portion projecting from one end of the body por... | 09/22/1992 |
| 4993879 | Connector for securing soil reinforcing elements to retaining wall panels Connectors are provided for securing soil reinforcing elements to the face panels of a retaining wall for an earthen formation. The connectors comprise rigid eyes fixed to the panels and extensions formed on the elements for extension through the eyes. Th... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4784294 | Toothpaste container with attached toothbrush support For use with an upstanding cylindrical toothpaste container, a toothbrush holder is placed within a ring that is then slipped about the container clamping the holder in place, so that a toothbrush can be supported in the holder in a position conveniently ... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4653767 | Simple bike A bicycle having a pair of wheels and a frame formed of two crossing bars that are detachable from each other so as to form a separate unicycle and a pedal bike, one of which includes a handle bar at a top, and the other a seat at its top, while each has ... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4575906 | Hook fastening device This invention pertains primarily to supplementary fastening devices in the form of a loop shaped clip in which the length of the loop portion of the clip is extensible and which are adapted for fastening the hook of a garment hanger or other hook includi... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4325698 | Molecular model for chemistry A molecular model building set for the formation of models of molecules and compounds primarily in the field of organic chemistry is disclosed. The set includes dimensionally accurate model building members (10, 60) that are rotatable about their axes, an... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4107870 | Separable connective flexible toy assembly A separably connective flexible toy assembly comprises a plurality of generally flat elongated geometric flexible toy members each of which has at its opposite ends complementary fastener means, at least one of the members having a slit intermediate its l... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4081148 | Plant support An improved plant support structure formed of relatively rigid, bent steel wire. In one form, the plant support comprises a plurality of wire elements each formed into a plurality of diamond-shaped segments with each element mutually interconnectable to a... | 03/28/1978 |
