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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8046970 | Unguyed telescoping tower A telescoping tower comprises a plurality of telescoping tower sections, each tower section having a pressure member that engages with a respective pressure member on a respective tower section when the tower sections are moved from a nesting condition to an extende... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7546718 | Extensible beam An extensible beam (1) comprising: a first, elongate element (10), a second element (50) adapted to move relative to the first elongate element in order to vary the amount of overlap between the first and second elements and thereby vary the len... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7350759 | Quick release mounting for a room air conditioner A quick release mounting apparatus and method for mounting a room air conditioner in a window opening that utilizes a quick release mounting which supports the weight of the outdoor portion of the air conditioner in a cantilevered condition and, in the event of an e... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7326100 | Marble building toy This application discloses a toy construction apparatus that can be used to make posable toy figures. The apparatus includes structural pieces, called “bones,” which can be connected to a plurality of other bones by joints that can be formed by a marble or simil... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7310915 | Retractable column and method of forming The present invention is an improved apparatus and method for forming a retractable tower or column. The present invention includes pointed hooks wherein the hooks are attached to each section of a section chain, one in a horizontal direction and one in an off-set m... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7299765 | Signal support assembly A support assembly for a signal such as a signal flag or the like, which is structured for multiple uses by the provision of an end piece removably attached in different operative positions to the distal end of a staff having an elongated configuration of variable l... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278245 | Radial-hinge mechanism A radial-hinge mechanism includes one or more elongated members arranged and interconnected into a unique, geometry-based, closed-loop assembly often resembling a multi-point star when in its fully-closed mode. The mechanism's signature function is its variable natu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7213377 | Device and method for spacing and bracing framing components The present invention is a device and method for simultaneously spacing and bracing adjacent framing components. The disclosed device is an elongate U-shaped spacing member having a pivot tongue extending from one end of the spacing member and a free tongue extendin... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211722 | Structures including synchronously deployable frame members and methods of deploying the same A lightweight structure for space application is deployable from a compact bundle of interconnected struts into a plurality of tiled substantially rectangular bays. Each bay preferably comprises four or six hinged strut members having substantially rectangular cross... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201401 | Collapsible snowboarder pole A collapsible snowboarder pole is divided into a number of segments. The segments are stored in a housing that also functions as a handle when the pole is in use. Tent pole technology enables the segments to fold out and hold shape. The pole segments mate with one a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7155875 | Method of forming a perimeter weighted foundation for wind turbines and the like A perimeter weighted foundation has a central pier pedestal and an enlarged base spaced outwardly and extending below the pedestal. The enlarged base includes an outer concentric perimeter wall section with a radially extending, disk-shaped spread section interconne... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7137230 | Post support system An internal support system for a hollow plastic post comprising a rigid column on to which the post can be sleeved, a member secured to the lower end of the column for securing same upright, and at least one support bracket attachable to the column at a selected poi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124544 | Prefabricated multi-purpose support block for use with I-joists A multi-purpose, shaped, prefabricated, structurally-enhancing support block conforms to the side profiles of conventional I-joists. The support block is preferably installed by fastening it to the I-joist web, rather than to the I-joist flanges, thus preserving the... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7111745 | Boom for a load handling machine A boom for a load handling machine, the boom has a mounting by which the boom is mounted on a body of the machine, and at least first and second telescoped sections. In use, the boom carries a load handling implement at or towards its outermost end. The first boom s... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7063096 | Side cover for a collapsible tent A side cover structure for a collapsible tent includes a fabric side cover that is vertically suspended between two post. Each post has inner and outer pole sections that are telescopically engaged. Each pole section has exterior longitudinal grooves. The fabric sid... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047703 | Metal framing strut with coiled end portions A building strut is formed as a cylinder having a plurality of contiguous sidewalls. Opposing terminal ends of the sidewalls define the ends of the cylinder. One or more of the sidewall ends are formed as a coiled spiral. These spirals may be formed within one of th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032352 | Structure to limit damage due to failure A tall building (100) includes a plurality of ray structures (104, 106) extending outward from a central, generally conical hollow reinforced-concrete core (102). In three of the rays (104), a frame (118) extends diagonally downwar... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028442 | Deployable truss beam with orthogonally-hinged folding diagonals A deployable single truss with folding or removable chordal members and diagonals and orthogonal hinge joints for continuous and synchronous retraction and extension, in straight and curved configurations. One or more endframes may be used to close off or mount one ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011488 | Slide arm for working machine A slide arm for a work implement is provided, which is simply structured to obtain improved assembling precision thereby ensuring smooth operation. To this end, the slide arm is such that a plurality of tubular structural bodies (i.e., outer and inner tubes), each o... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6976447 | Flag holder for reducing fraying of flag A flag holder designed to reduce the fraying of the trailing edge of a flag supports a flag with an upper fitting and a lower fitting. The upper fitting may be fixed with respect to the flagpole or, if desired, may rotate with respect to the flagpole. However, the u... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955010 | Continuous soffit panel and associated methods An elongate continuous soffit panel having an adjustable width comprises a first member having a soffit portion including a proximal periphery and a generally parallel and spaced apart distal periphery extending along a lengthwise dimension of the soffit panel, and ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6948998 | Interconnectable model construction elements A system of interconnectable construction elements created from molded plastic, wood or metal, and which include four basic construction elements, wherein a first and second construction element include a hemispherical segment and a planar connecting segment and com... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945004 | Deck spacer An apparatus includes a predetermined size, shape, and thickness with a bolt hole adapted to receive a bolt therein and a method of attaching the apparatus to a ledger board sufficient to prevent rotation of the apparatus with respect to either the ledger board or t... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6928774 | Enveloping body The invention relates to a covering body for masts of construction cranes, electricity lines, or the like with an outer covering which is designed to partially or totally encase a mast in the direction of extension and/or peripheral direction and which furthermore h... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923195 | Skeleton frame assembly for a tent A tent skeleton frame assembly includes vertical poles, each of which defines a first side and a second side transverse to the first side, and includes a first vertical rod, a second vertical rod spaced apart from and aligned with the first vertical rod along the fi... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6913312 | Articulating chair An articulating knock-down frame and an improved cover design for a chair. The frame includes a pair of separate generally U-shaped frame portions, one being a seat and the other a backrest, and a pair of generally L-shaped connectors adapted for a telescopic fit wi... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908067 | Ground anchoring sunshade umbrella stand This is a sunshade umbrella stand comprised of a hollow pole, a steel spike, and an umbrella holder. The stand itself is hollow with a foot pedal protruding out from the bottom portion of the stand which is attached to a hammer which slides up and down within the st... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6871470 | Metal stud building system and method A metal stud and clip assembly is designed for use in a non-load-bearing wall to allow a horizontal ceiling to vertically float thereon. This is accomplished by an elongated receiving channel on the stud spaced inwardly from its edges. A clip member has an elongated... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6820377 | Portable mobile unit for producing panels designed generally for building A one piece assembly of a small production unit (23) for panels intended for building comprises an upper tray (2) a bottom tray of longer length (1) a collapsible crane (7) situated on the upper tray (2) supporting the crane struct... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6591570 | Architectural post and beam system A post and beam construction system has a plurality of telescoping posts, and a plurality of post support bases, each of the bases supporting one of the telescoping posts on one end thereof. A plurality of generally U-shaped brackets are attached to the o... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6499266 | Truss construction A truss assembly includes angled cross members and straight cross members which extend between two parallel truss members. Brackets are provided along the two parallel truss members for attachment to the ends of the angled and straight truss members. Slot... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494005 | Telescopic linear actuator An inner leg telescopically fits within an outer leg and includes a motor coaxially mounted to an end remote from the outer leg. A drive screw is coupled to the motor shaft and extends through a drive nut in an axially extending drive nut riser. As the mo... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6446408 | Collapsible pole An apparatus and method for elevating items includes telescopically retractable and extendable hollow tubular pole sections that include a locking means to lock at least one section in extended position. The bottom of the pole is adapted for mounting to a... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6233877 | Portable safety anchor A portable safety anchor for use in an aperture with side jambs such as a door or window as a tie off for a safety line. The anchor has a pair of clamps mounted on a bar longer than the aperture is wide. The clamps are T-shaped with a stem and a cross arm... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6112474 | Retractable web column A retractable column formed from a set of at least three flexible webs with each of the webs having a set of teeth located along opposite edges of the webs, each of the teeth having a first ear obliquely extending from a first side and a second ear obliqu... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6108985 | Slide mount for telescopic parts The invention relates to a slide mount for telescopic parts, more particularly for crane jibs, including a slipper arranged between the sliding surface areas of the telescopic parts, the slipper being configured so that it is held in place by a wedge effe... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6047504 | Connector plate for lumber A connector plate for joining, in a biased manner, structural members of a building and including first and second plates in overlapped relationship with each plate adapted for individual securement to a structural member being joined. A tapered insert se... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6035586 | Organic rafter having slideable rafter tail An adjustable rafter that includes a main rafter having an inner end portion and an outer end portion. The outer end portion is adjacent to a wall of a structure. The main rafter defines a longitudinal direction. A rafter tail slideably engages the outer ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5927038 | Expandable self-locking frame An expandable self-locking frame useful in the construction of temporary to permanent walls. The frame comprises a plurality of longitudinally extensible studs mounted along the length of a pair of elongated tracks. Each of the longitudinally extensible s... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5857293 | Flexible formwork assembly A method of casting concrete structures using a "flexible formwork assembly". The assembly has flexible sheets suspended from a fixed location, preferably from a supporting frame assembled on top of the reinforcing members, with rigid stress distribution ... | 01/12/1999 |
