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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6279255 | Banding and tagging methods and products The method of simultaneously banding and tagging merchandise involves forming a plurality of stretchable merchandise marking articles, each being formed to have an endless stretchable elastomeric band and a non-elastomeric flexible water-resistant plastic... | 08/28/2001 |
| 5511893 | Connection of a shaft with an element on particular the shaft of a rotary setting member with a setting wheel Connection of a shaft with an element, in particular the shaft of a rotary setting element with a seating wheel, said connection comprising a recess provided for setting said shaft in said element and an opening by which said recess is connected with the ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5490661 | Quick release system for guardrail terminals The present invention is directed to a quick release coupling, a displacement sensor, and an electronic monitoring unit. The displacement sensor is mounted near the end of the guardrail for measuring the force of a vehicle impact. The electronic monitorin... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5484223 | Double terminal stop connector A double terminal stop connector (1) has a terminal stop frame (4) and a connector housing (2). The terminal stop frame (4) has two opposing walls (8) and a pair of flexible hinge members (7) interposed therebetween on both sides of the terminal stop fram... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5480253 | Device for joining board-shaped elements into one unit Device for joining board-shaped elements into one unit with the board-shaped elements extending in a substantially parallel relationship to each other and internally separated by an intermediate gap, has a coupling list abutting adjacent parallel edge por... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5471811 | Combination traffic barrier and retaining wall and method of construction This invention relates to a combination precast concrete traffic barrier element and a precast C-shaped retaining wall, and a method of constructing a traffic barrier using the element on the vertical face of the retaining wall. The barrier element is a p... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5435661 | Clevis link A stamped link and a method of forming the link. The link is a clevis link formed of a single piece of sheet metal and includes a generally planar main body portion, a curl portion proximate the rearward end of the link forming a first bearing surface def... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5433549 | Flexible tie strut A flexible tie strut for supporting both compressive and tensile forces, the flexible tie strut including a tension member and a coaxially mounted compression member, the compression member and the tensile member being interconnected at their respective e... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5433551 | Telescoping rod assembly A telescoping rod assembly (10) including an outer tube section (12) and an inner tube section (14) that is slidable disposed inside the outer tube section. The tube sections are locked into position relative to each other by a packing washer (18) that is... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5431145 | Method and apparatus for pitching an object A slingshot-type ball pitching apparatus includes an elongated frame having a fork and trigger mechanism vertically adjustably supported at opposite front and rear ends thereof. A ball-carrying pouch is connected by stretchable tension members to the fork... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5429108 | Air-operated toy gun An air-operated toy gun including a gun body, a triggering device, an air pump device, and a projectile. The air pump device is arranged inside the gun body and has an air cylinder. A blow tube that is connected to the air cylinder has an end extending ou... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5427084 | Water balloon toss sling A water balloon toss sling includes a pouch having a substantially triangular-shaped shallow cup-like configuration adapted for seating a water-filled balloon, a first length of cord attached at a pair of opposite ends along one side of the pouch and bein... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5427085 | Archery bow and radiation shielding apparatus for an archery bow A radiation shielding apparatus for an archery bow includes reflective sheets of material adhereable to a bow limb face. The sheets are comprised of different sizes, including multiple height dimensions and different width dimensions. Each sheet has an ou... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5425351 | Archery bowstring positioning apparatus An elongate positioning leg is secured to a mounting block, that in turn is secured to a bow handle portion in adjacency to the grip, whereupon a bowstring withdrawn relative to the associated bow may be temporarily positioned onto a free end portion of t... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5421314 | Quick set rest The invention is directed to an arrow support and the method of adjusting the gap between the arrow support pods which supports the arrows for launch. The support is made from spring steel which has discrete sections thereof made malleable by heating. The... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5421666 | Pipe connector for framework fabrication Several cylindrical studs radiate from a spherical central hub to form a connector for joining adjacent ends of tubular structural members. The connector has six orthogonally arranged studs each sized to be fitted in an end portion of a structural member.... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5421667 | Apparatus for connecting a security cable to a consumer article An apparatus for connecting a security cable to a consumer article. The apparatus is a body having a cavity with an entry opening in communication with the cavity. Structure is provided for mounting the body to the wall of a consumer article in an operati... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5421313 | Compactable ball tossing apparatus Practice batting of baseballs or the like is facilitated by apparatus having a gently inclined ball feeding trough from which balls drop onto a more steeply inclined ball acceleration chute. The chute has an upcurving lower end that directs the balls into... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5419649 | Intermediate rail to post connection An intermediate rail to post connection including a sheet metal connector for attaching a wood intermediate rail to a wood post is disclosed. The sheet metal connector is preferably formed with a base member, an integral seat member and a post engaging fl... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5417512 | End connector with captive ball and bearing half with crushed elements A captive ball and end connector assembly having an annular bearing half positioned within the cavity is disclosed. The bearing half has an inner spherical surface on which are disposed a plurality of crush elements or ribs, and a bottom planar surface on... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5417513 | Lever of lever type connector A lever type connector includes a lever, and a first connector and a second connector to be connected to each other. Two pins formed on the first connector are inserted through the through-opening formed on each of two separate components of the lever. Th... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5415492 | Coupling mechanism for quickly axially aligning rotor to journals A coupling mechanism for quickly coupling a rotor body to its drive and driven journals and thereby obtaining radial and axial alignment thereof in a closely confined space is provided. The coupling mechanism includes a split ring collar and a clamping ri... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415380 | Prefabricated simulated wrought iron and like fencing systems and methods A fencing system which utilizes coated steel to simulate wrought iron fencing and which comprises prefabricated sections of fence comprised of steel, the length of which can vary, ground or floor-anchored post members to which the fence sections attach us... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415150 | Apparatus for projecting a ball A machine (10) for projecting a ball, such as a volleyball (B), includes a longitudinally extending, pivotally mounted impact arm (27). A power spring (32) is attached to one end of the arm (27). A ramp (41) is provided on the arm (27) and is mounted angu... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415491 | Coupling device A coupling device for connecting a wire and a knob of elastic material is disclosed. The wire has one end formed into a hook and a portion curved into a generally U shape and connecting to the hook. The knob has a bore receiving the wire and a wall portio... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5415154 | Dropaway arrow rest and overdraw assembly An arrow rest and overdraw assembly for use with a compound bow. The apparatus comprises a bracket mounted to the frame of the compound bow, an arrow rest/overdraw arm pivotally mounted to the bracket, and an actuator arm pivotally mounted to the arrow re... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5411008 | Indexed limb bolt assembly for a recurve bow The present invention is a limb bolt assembly for a recurve bow. The recurve bow has an upper limb, a lower limb, and a center riser with an upper end and a lower end each having a U-shaped slot for receiving a proximal end of a respective one of the uppe... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5411348 | Spring mechanism to connect, lock and unlock, members A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting, locking and unlocking, and holding members to one another, and at the same time providing mechanical, electromagnetic shielding, electrical conductivity, and thermal dissipation, coupled with environmental sea... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5409196 | Self-tensioning fencing system A self-tensioning fencing system includes a mounting batten, made of plastic or metal, which is mounted directly to a structural support such as a fence post using standard nails, screws or bolts as required according to the type of a particular fence pos... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5409324 | High strength, quick connect/disconnect coupling A coupling for transferring torque and axial force from a first member to a second member. The coupling includes a first cylindrical member having an outer peripheral surface and an end portion and a second cylindrical member having a receiving end portio... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5407291 | Wire connector and method A coupler for use in swivably independently securing the remote ends of a monofilament or wire, which wire is constantly in a cantilever bending motion at its remote end when folded and necessitates a freedom of rotation. The connector itself has a prefer... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5404863 | Gas-powered, single-shot gun with tip-up barrel for loading A detent assembly at the breech of a gun having a single-shot, tip-up barrel normally holds the barrel in a closed, firing position, yet permits it to be tipped up for loading purposes upon the application of sufficient upward manual force. The detent sec... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5400763 | Arrow rest for archery bows An arrow rest for archery bows which includes a mounting bracket which may be fixed to the bow. The mounting bracket may be of an extended rearward length, such that the arrow rest may be employed with arrows having a shorter length. The mounting bracket ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5400764 | Mounting bracket and assembly for archery bow-sight The present invention features an archery bow mounting bracket for receiving and engaging a support arm, which includes a mounting plate, a clamping plate and a mechanism for securing the clamping plate to the mounting plate. A bracket assembly is also pr... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5399044 | Rigid intersection connection A rigid intersection connection including three intersecting elongated wood structural members and a rigid connector made from a single sheet metal blank which requires no welding. The rigid connector includes a pair of angular members joined in angular r... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5399046 | Member joint A longitudinal bearer joint assembly for joining the abutting ends of two axially aligned, extruded light-metal bearer members of a front end longitudinal bearer assembly in a passenger car bodywork. The two bearer members are designed with different cros... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5395178 | Tripod for supporting a shorthand machine A tripod for engaging and supporting a portable shorthand machine. The tripod includes support legs, a stem coupled to the support legs, and a coupler assembly coupled to the stem. The coupler assembly includes coupler member for engaging the shorthand ma... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5395105 | Safety net system A safety net system placed upright on the ground for restraining rock fall. The system has at least one unit, with each unit comprising a continuous top rope and a continuous bottom rope, each of which is connected to an anchor, with each rope extending t... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5393159 | Base for aerials The invention relates to a holding device specially designed for fitting aerials to the roof of motor vehicles, comprising a U-shaped support (1), between the side branches of which is located and retained with the possibility of rotating about its own ax... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5393163 | Lattice comprising rods and joints and the manufacture thereof A lattice is disclosed which is made of a multiplicity of rods that are connected to one another by a series of joints. Each rod has a connecting member which serves to connect with the joint. The connecting member may be designed as a fork, the axis of w... | 02/28/1995 |
