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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7264211 | Adjustable clip An adjustable clip having a first clip member and a second clip member. The first clip member includes a first slide tang that includes a first end, a second end with a detent tang. The second clip member includes a second slide tang having a first end, a second end... | 09/04/2007 |
| 6967632 | Multi-monitor, auxiliary monitor, and monitor supporter A multi-monitor is provided with a first display device having a display screen and a second display device having a display screen smaller than the display screen of the first display device, and a supporting mechanism which is mountable on an outside portion of th... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6315095 | Self-latching scissor mechanism It is often necessary to unfold the integral carrying case of a device such as a portable electronic instrument comprising an upper and lower module. However if it is necessary upon unfolding the case to move apart the modules a limited distance while mai... | 11/13/2001 |
| 5547304 | Connector unit, particularly of the multiple-connection rapid-engagement type A connector unit of the multiple-connection, rapid-engagement type includes a first connector part and a second connector part which can be coupled face to face as a result of a relative movement along a general axis of the first connector part. The secon... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5470098 | Sliding cushion retainer with self-locking device A retainer ring having expandable sides for attaching a passenger side air bag to a air bag module canister. The retainer ring accommodates slight variations in the canister thus permitting the air bag cushion to be securely fastened to the canister witho... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5168426 | Hinge mechanism for cover panel of portable computer including slide mechanism A hinge mechanism for controlling the movement of the cover panel of a portable computer includes a pivot arm and a slide mechanism. The ends of the pivot arm are pivotally attached to the cover panel and to the housing of the computer, respectively. The ... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5136893 | Transmission shift rod with vibration damper A gearshift rod for an automotive manual transmission includes two tubular shift rods that support stop plates welded to the inner surface of the rods. Spaced axially along an overlapping region of the rod, located between the stop plates are resilient da... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5109720 | Feed unit apparatus A nut block, which is driven by a feed screw shaft and which is movable axially within a guide rail having a U-shaped cross section, is provided with extending portions extending laterally from both upper side portions thereof. The extending portions are ... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5102158 | Safety ski binding A safety ski binding includes a binding member guided in the longitudinal direction of a ski on a guide rail and releasably fixable in different positions therealong by an adjusting arrangement, the binding member being under the influence of at least one... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5069610 | Drywall finishing tool adapter Adapter for a mastic applicator and finishing tool flat box having a guide plate and corner guide assembly adapted to be mounted on opposite side and end walls of the flat box. Each corner guide is slidable between an extended position in which it has an ... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5017104 | Stabilizer for vertically driven pumps A stabilizer for vertically driven pumps in which a bearing is supported on the drive shaft approximately half way between the pump and the motor. The stabilizer bearing prevents bowing of the drive shaft which would cause considerable wear on the pump pa... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4943114 | Chair backrest linkage mechanism A chair includes a compact backrest linkage mechanism for enabling the chair backrest and seat to tilt. The linkage mechanism comprises a pair of backrest levers pivotally connected to respective chair frame members near the chair back legs. A seat lever ... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4912942 | Refrigerator cabinet and door construction A rigid crossover tube is provided to bridge from a refrigerator door to a refrigerator cabinet and to serve as a guide and protective cover for a water and/or electrical conductors connected to a door mounted ice and water dispensing apparatus. A fitting... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4909238 | Barbecue grill feed assembly An adjustable gas/air feed assembly for a gas burner having a gas conduit section and an aspirator section mounted for telescopic sliding movement relative to the conduit section. The sections are held at a desired telescopic extension by an adjustable se... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4901421 | Method of assembling seat slide device Herein disclosed is a method of assembling a seat slide device which comprises a lower rail, an upper rail slidably disposed on the lower rail and rotating members disposed between the lower and upper rails. The method comprises by steps: (a) temporarily ... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4796846 | Retaining device for a surgical instrument The retaining device comprises a holder block operatively associated with a clamping mechanism. The retaining device is displaceably and selectively securable along a guide rail by means of the holder block. A surgical instrument is carried by a support r... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4765766 | Adjustable handle for applicator An applicator for particulate compositions having a horizontally oriented apertured dispensing container, wheels on either side, and an improved upright handle apparatus. The handle apparatus includes a yoke with a cross member, a mounting bracket affixed... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4756028 | Sound reduction headset An adjustable connector for connecting cups of a sound reduction headset to a headband. The connector includes an elastomeric slide that frictionally is held to the inner of two parallel end panels forming the terminal end portions of the headband. The ou... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4637579 | Railroad switch mechanism A railroad switch mechanism wherein the switch points of a track switch are moved between normal and release positions by a switch machine connected to the switch points by throw rod, lock rod and detector rod assemblies which are adjusted to have predete... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4602756 | Instrument fastening system The combination of a modular, low-profile rail designed to readily accept spring-loaded, self-locking mounting brackets and components, and mounting brackets designed to accomodate specialized equipment is disclosed. The rail is channel-shaped with inward... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4552483 | Device for covering an oblong opening in a housing A device for covering an oblong housing opening (3), along which an element (5) extending with one portion of itself into the housing (1) is movable back and forth, which comprises a flexible band (4), which immovably is secured at each end of the housing... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4304276 | Router table for cutting laminated plastics A router for edging laminated plastics, such as Formica material, includes a table and an adjustable work guide assembly. The work guide assembly comprises a stationary guide and a movable guide. The movable guide is movable toward and away from the stati... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4209264 | Sliding block support A sliding block for adjustably mounting e.g. an ear cup at a protective helmet or a head clamp having a U-shaped carrier includes a base member and a channel-shaped cover. The base member includes a prismatic head and a shaft projecting therefrom, and a p... | 06/24/1980 |
| 4193247 | Panel mounting clip A panel mounting clip is adapted to connect metal roof panels to roof purlins and comprises a base part that is fastened to the purlin and a flexible tab part that is resiliently and slidably connected at one end to the base and at the other end is interl... | 03/18/1980 |
| 4065903 | Fixation and/or support means Fixation of an artefact to a support means, such as of cement panels as exterior cladding for buildings, a reinforced plastics compressor blade or a ceramic turbine blade to a rotary hub member, or of an electric insulator of longitudinally reinforced pla... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4029069 | Fuel supply pump The roller shaft which actuates a pumping element in a fuel injection pump is secured against unintentional release during transport by elastic elements, preferably spring wire parts, whose one end engages a stationary portion of the fuel supply pump and ... | 06/14/1977 |