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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6220554 | Wire clip A wire clip having resilient cantilevered tines which move in a cooperating manner to permit a wire to pass therethrough. The wire clip includes a base and first and second arms connected to and extending from the base. The first and second arms have dist... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6131868 | Hospital bed communication and control device A communication and control device for attachment to the head end of a hospital bed for positioning a voice activated communication and control module adjacent a patient's head. The device comprises an arm having first, second and third arm segments, with... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6119999 | Picture hanging system A picture hanging system comprising a rod from which one or more pictures are suspended by a pair of wires or cables. In the preferred embodiment the cables are each suspended from a link comprising turnbuckle or the like having a nut affixed to a bolt, s... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116557 | Keyboard support system A keyboard support system includes a tool-less, adjustable, in-board clamping apparatus for clamping a track to a base. The clamping apparatus includes clamps each having a clamp top slidable relative to and releasably engageable with a clamp bottom to cl... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6113058 | Coupling device A coupling device is disclosed which comprises an elongated plate-shaped synthetic resin-made rod body, a synthetic resin-made cylindrical portion formed integrally at at least one end of the rod body, and a joint piece provided inside the cylindrical por... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6113056 | Workpiece vibration damper The present invention provides an apparatus for supporting a workpiece in a precision processing system. The apparatus includes a plurality of workpiece contact elements for supporting the workpiece substantially in a plane, and a compliant stiction suppo... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6109577 | Flexible banding and instrument support system A flexible banding and instrument support system for use in securing a support, bracket, and any instrument to a utility pole, or the like, including a flexible band provided substantially surrounding a supporting pole, and capable of conforming to its ou... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6109581 | Inverted container holder A device for holding an inverted bottle or container is described. The device includes a cylindrically shaped tube with an outer wall of consistent diameter in the upward direction. The vessel may have ridges on an internal side to engage the top of an in... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6105916 | Frame assembly for deodorant cabinet A frame for a cabinet for a deodorant particularly for commodes and urinals in public facilities. The frame is composed of separate back plate, top member and bottom member composed of a resilient plastic. The top member and bottom member are snap-locked ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6102341 | Speed clip hanger bracket A speed clip hanger bracket for suspending spiral pipes from a structural member comprises a planar rectangular bracket plate having an aperture therethrough perpendicular to the plane of the plate, and an elongate nut extender welded to one edge of the p... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6042076 | Fastening device for vehicle accessories A fastening device for vehicle accessories has a support pad attachable to a windshield of a vehicle, a support base connected with the support pad and connectable with a rearview mirror, and a resilient locking element pressing the support pad and the su... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6027084 | Support for use with a lawn ornament A support for use with a lawn ornament and the lawn of a user. The lawn ornament has a base. The support includes a substantially planar support surface adapted to support the base of a lawn ornament in a substantially level position. The support also inc... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6024337 | Computer monitor utility assembly The present invention is directed towards a computer monitor utility assembly to be used with a standard computer monitor. The computer monitor utility assembly includes primarily a universal mount base which is structured and disposed to be removeably, y... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6021988 | Housing pan for supporting a fluid delivery pump A housing pan for receiving a fluid delivery pump for a delivery aggregate for delivering fuel from a fuel tank has a pan body, a unit forming a supply opening for flowing fluid and open into an interior of the pan body, a pan bottom, a unit forming a par... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6021992 | Passive vibration isolating system A passive vibration isolating system includes a sliding piece having a lower portion mounted on a base member and a first contact surface defined between the lower portion of the sliding piece and a top portion of the base member, and a supporting member ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6019327 | Installation structure of outdoor communication drive A mounting pole 2a is independently installed in a place such as a park or a road where the beauty of the environment is an important factor. The mounting pole 2a has a communication mounting part 9a on the top thereof. A communication device 1a for outdo... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6019329 | Clamps A clamp for use in stage lighting and similar applications comprises a main body portion which is provided with a pair of wheels and an arm mounted on the main body portion provided with a pair of wheels . A locking handle is pivotally mounted on the arm ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6017012 | Card holder A card holder for displaying a collectable trading card. The card holder includes a pair of elongate leg members where the upper ends of the leg members pivotally coupled together. A scissors brace is extended between the leg members. Each of the legs mem... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6015125 | Toilet paper holder with wall mount A paper roll holder comprises a back wall, a concave bottom, a pair of side walls, and a front wall having an upper edge. The back wall, concave bottom, pair of side walls and front wall form a cavity for holding the paper roll. The cavity has sufficient ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6015122 | Flag holder A flag support including a vertical base, a horizontal rod having a support end proximate the vertical base and an outer end, extending from the base, a flag support rod parallel to, below and separated from the horizontal rod, and having a support end, p... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6012697 | Stage and supporting mechanism for supporting movable mirror on stage A movable mirror supporting mechanism for supporting a movable mirror forming a part of an interferometric measurement system and having a rectangular cross-section onto an object, with a reflecting surface of said movable mirror being arranged normal to ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6012692 | Mounting system for fixtures A mounting apparatus for attaching fixtures to a wall. The apparatus comprises a bracket comprised of a side wall and a front wall defining a socket with an open end, the bracket is secured to the wall by means of a mounting screw passing through the fron... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6010100 | Cable clip assemblies and methods for their use The present invention provides clip assemblies and methods for their use for retaining a cable against a mounting surface. Exemplary clip assemblies (10) include a clip body (12) having upper and lower surfaces (14, 16). The clip body lower surface define... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6010110 | Grommet for ceiling fan pull chain switch A pull chain switch grommet for aesthetically covering the hole in the switch housing of a ceiling fan, comprising a switch housing having a wall with a hole therethrough for a pull chain, a coupler, a means for securing said coupler to the pull chain swi... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6010106 | Display board A display board including a pair of opposing edges 1, 1' with at least one flap 3, 3', 4, 4' at each edge. The flaps between them holding a fold-over article, such as a magazine. Each flap being foldable along the edge 1, 1' onto the display board, so tha... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6007042 | Fly rod and reel holder A fishing rod holder for holding a fly rod and reel is disclosed, the rod having a reel seat to which the reel is attached, the reel having a reel bracket for attachment to the reel seat. A first width is defined between spaced points of attachment of the... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6003694 | Wall mounted clothes hanger support A support for conventional garment hangers is designed for flush mounting against a wall or other vertical surface, thus being particularly effective for space-saving considerations. An inner rectangular member is affixed to the wall surface and has a hei... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6000666 | Adjustable trivet An adjustable trivet having two substantially identical components slideably interlocked to permit use with various size cookware is provided. Each component is equipped with an edge support having a raised end surface, a middle support having a raised en... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5996959 | Vibration damper A vibration damper comprises an attachment member and a damping mass connected by an elastomer spring with a plurality of elastic coupling elements. The coupling elements are inclined relative to the direction of the spacing between the damping mass and t... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5996953 | Mounting assembly for mobile electronic equipment A mounting assembly for mobile electronic equipment modules includes a pair of attachment legs that are adapted to engage the carpet of a vehicle compartment and extend through mounting apertures formed in the equipment module. A pair of retainers serves ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5996962 | Computer card retainer and process for using the same A holder for securing a printed circuit board in an edge connector on a mother board in a computer having a cover. The holder body is secured to the top of an installed printed circuit board. An adjustable post is held by the holder and is adjusted so tha... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5992805 | Media master apparatus A media master apparatus (10) comprising an adjustable stand (12) placed upon a floor (14) in a building (16). An electronics communication unit (18) is provided. A facility (20) is for attaching the electronics communication unit (18) to a top end of the... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5992817 | Keyboard interface device A keyboard has a key array including keys, a top surface having a front edge and a back edge, and a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface. An interface device for use with the keyboard includes a base, a front standoff coupled to the base and... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5988580 | Aesthetic components for ceiling fans A canopy screw cover for aesthetically covering the mounting screw heads of a ceiling fan canopy, comprising a mounting screw having a head, an annular ring, and a recess formed in the annular ring in which is positioned the head of the mounting screw whe... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984253 | Method and apparatus for parking a motorcycle A method and apparatus for parking a motorcycle includes a base and an elongate body rotatably mounted on the base. The body a trough that extends between and is accessible from either of a first end or a second end. The trough is at least as long as a wh... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5984243 | Pipe cushion An assembly for supporting a pipe to a structural channel includes a pipe cushion having a deformable pipe cushion body and a base for positioning on the structured channel. The base includes a slot therethrough. The body includes a continuous tubular wal... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5984248 | Lamp-holding hook clamp and connector keyway A hook clamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for su... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5984244 | Mouse support A mouse support including a unitary plate-like base part, a U-shaped attachment part having an upper leg and a lower leg, and a threaded tightening part. The lower leg has an aperture through which the tightening part extends. The tightening part secures ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5979855 | Easel An apparatus for retaining an artist panel is described as including a planar surface with a pair of slots formed therein and a pair of retaining members protruding through the pair of slots a sufficient amount to engage an artist panel. Each of the pair ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5975480 | Motor mount A motor mount for a motor having an elongate drive shaft. The motor mount includes a base having a generally planar surface. At least one elongate rail is disposed at the surface of the base. A motor carriage plate has a generally planar bottom surface di... | 11/02/1999 |
