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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5893233 | Displacement of zebra mussels An air injection technique to evacuate and prevent from settling zebra mussels and other encrustaceous organisms from underwater vertical, horizontal or angular surfaces. Such surfaces located in fresh or salt water may be part of critical underwater comp... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5632062 | Handle assembly A handle assembly includes a handle gripping portion and two handle end caps receiving the ends of the handle gripping portion. The handle gripping portion is a hollow bar of rolled steel having a non-rectangular, non-circular cross section, which is pref... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5540009 | Ice fishing rig An ice fishing rig for retarding reformation of ice and the method of using the same, the ice fishing rig having a heat supply joined to a heat dispensing shaft, an ice fishing line being fed through the heat dispensing shaft, and the heat dispensing shaf... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5535484 | Utensil handle A specialized handle for hand held utensils adapted for use by individuals including those having physical impairments such as arthritis or poor motor skill functions is provided. The specialized handle which is typically formed from an elastomeric or pla... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5533296 | Fishing lure head A head fishing lure including a head formed of substantially strong, solid, yet lightweight material, the head including an axial bore extending through a rear face thereof, the axial bore being adapted to receive a bait fish at least partially therein, a... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5526549 | Grommet A grommet comprising: a panel mounting portion which is mounted on an opening of a panel and has a large-diameter hole for loosely receiving a wiring harness; a wire receiving portion which is formed axially integrally with the panel mounting portion and ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5524322 | Retaining device for casters and slides A retaining system for retaining casters and slides. The retaining system is adapted to be fastened to a cabinet-like receptacle having side walls and a bottom, and includes at least one retaining device. The retaining device is comprised of: a bracket ad... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5522170 | Fishing lure A fishing lure with two articulated sections. The front section has a front face of a specific configuration either beveled or V-shaped. The rear end of the front section also has a specific configuration. The front end of the rear section has a configura... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5522118 | Hinge comprising two hinge parts rotatably connected with each other via support walls A hinge comprising two hinge parts rotatably connected to each other by support walls, on each of which a support arm of a suspension device for a control device or the like is disposed. The hinge axis extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5517722 | Curtain holder A curtain holder is disclosed comprising a decorative element for aesthetically embellishing a curtain, and holding means cooperatively engaging the decorative element after the latter has been placed in a preselected location on a curtain or similar fabr... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5517723 | Hinge pin with insertion tool For an eyeglass hinge having a pin-receiving bore formed in intermeshed pivotable lug sets, a hinge pin with longitudinal tabs on that end of the pin first inserted in the bore which are squeezed together to pass through the bore and which spring resilien... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5515574 | Noncylindrical telescoping handle A noncylindrical telescoping handle. Noncylindrically shaped tube members, such as ergonomically designed substantially triangular shaped tubes, are slidably engaged within one another which allow the tubes to move only in a linear relationship with respe... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5515575 | Hinge to connect the legs and frame of a pair of spectacles Hinge to connect the legs (14) and frame (12) of a pair of spectacles, in which the frame (11-12) comprises a connecting pivot (15) and a cam shaved element while the leg (14) comprises at least a resilient resisting cylinder (17-18) and seating (19), the... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5515576 | Retractable handle for luggage or hand trucks A retractable handle includes two parallel sleeves, a hollow cross member connected between the sleeves at the top, and two extension rods connected in parallel and moved in and out of the sleeves. The cross member is provided with a spring supported pres... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5511286 | Handle with modular hub A handle for imparting rotational motion to a rotationally-operable device including a valve stem and shear pin assembly, the handle comprising an elongated arm having a hub section for receiving a modular hub, a hand grip attached to one end of the arm, ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5511285 | Ladder handle assembly A ladder handle assembly is illustrated wherein an elongated hand gripping element (A) is pivotally carried by a fastener bracket (C) positionable about a side rail of the ladder wherein first and second couplings (D) and (E) respectively are provided to ... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5507070 | Mechanism for closing a lid A mechanism for controlling the opening and closing of a closure object, comprising an outer cylinder whose inner chamber, contains hydraulic fluid, a distal end of the outer cylinder being attachable to either a closure object or an object to be closed. ... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5507071 | Handle for vacuum motor housing A U-shaped handle is attachable to a motor housing by a first projection on the end of the handle that engages a tab on the inside of the housing and by a second projection on the inside of the handle that engages a vent on the side of the housing. The pr... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5507114 | Night crawler container A container is arranged to maintain worms, such as night crawlers and the like, within an enclosure, the enclosure having a insulated cooling medium to maintain the bait at a desired temperature, thereby preserving the bait prior to use.... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5504973 | Stopper structure and stopper member for preventing a grommet from coming off from a panel A stopper structure for preventing a grommet made of elastic material from coming off from a panel, includes a stopper flange formed in the grommet. The stopper-structure further includes a stopper member made of rigid material, which includes an internal... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5505016 | Enhanced fishing lure An enhanced fishing lure is disclosed for attaching a bait to a fishing line, comprising a lure head having a front aperture for enabling the fishing line to extend therethrough. The lure head has an insert cavity communicating with the front aperture. A ... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5505015 | Fishing lure A fishing lure has a wire portion formed into two loops arranged side-by-side, an extension extending forwardly from the loops, and an extension extending rearwardly from the loops. A hook is fastened to the rearward extension. Movement of the rearward ex... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5505018 | Decorative beer dispenser for killing slugs A decorative beer dispenser with a weighted base and storage vessel constructed of a single piece of blow molded beer impervious material in a decorative shape defining a base compartment, and a reservoir compartment; said base having a top defining a sha... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5502916 | Rod mounted lure case An apparatus for storing fishing lures includes two generally symmetrical portions which are joined by a hinge portion. Each of the portions includes a semi-cylindrical cavity portion and a semi-tubular portion and a locking member. When the two symmetric... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5502920 | Retrofittable insecticide distribution system A retrofittable insecticide distribution system comprising an above ground horizontal pipe (20) having a plurality of vertical pipes (30) penetrating into the ground. Fluid absorbing means (56) in housings (50) are provided around the ends of horizontal a... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5502876 | Pull handle for a trunk An improved pull handle for use on a trunk is equipped with a pair of driving rods each having a wedge member disposed at the bottom end thereof which is in abutment with a spring biased locking seat having an oblique cam surface. Each driving rod is hous... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5500981 | Luggage handle assembly A handle device for luggage includes a pair of tubes slidably engaged in two conduits. A number of depressions are formed in the conduits, and the tubes include a pair of resilient members secured to the lower ends for engaging with the depressions so as ... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5500984 | Refrigerator door opening/closing apparatus A refrigerator includes a housing and a door hinged to the housing. The hinge carries a door opening/closing apparatus in the form of a follower slide member carried by the door and arranged to slide upwardly along a camming slide member during opening of... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5500983 | Corner cabinet hinge The invention relates to a corner cabinet hinge (30) for hanging a free panel (14b) of a two-panel corner cabinet door (14) on the panel (14a) that is hung by a hinge on the carcase supporting wall. The hinge (30) has two members which are associated one ... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5501033 | Two-stage liquid delivery bait station A liquid delivery bait station having two reservoirs and two fluid transfer systems to allow for sequential delivery of two liquids. The liquids are preferably an insect bait-only formulation which is first delivered into an absorbent feeding pad and an i... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5500980 | Carpet strips and methods of making carpet strips and other extruded articles A carpet securement includes a polymeric body with a longitudally extending groove in its bottom surface. Tacks or other fasteners protrude upwardly through the body. The tackheads or other drive elements of the fasteners may be lodged within the groove a... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5499426 | Retractable handle device for a wheeled suitcase A handle device includes a pair of storage tubes adapted to be mounted on a rear face of a wheeled suitcase, a seat frame, a handle member and a locking mechanism. Each storage tube has a top open end and a first engaging hole adjacent to the top open end... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5499470 | Fishing lure A spinner type of fishing lure is provided having a wire formed into first and second legs which both extend in a rearward direction. The first leg extends into a artificial minnow from which a hook extends, and about which a skirt is provided for conceal... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5497576 | Snake trap An adhesive trap for capturing snakes. The trap includes a flat base and means for securing the base into position against a wall. A specially shaped non-adhesive crawling surface is adjacent the wall, and permits a snake to crawl onto the trap without en... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5495641 | Knob turning device and method A method of turning typical doorknobs and other knobs without having to grasp the knob enables persons with hand debilities to open doors. The method involves installation of a knob cover which is round and made of a resilient material which can be slippe... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5495639 | Door closing apparatus A door closing apparatus for closing a hinged door in which a door closer is attached to a spring unit which in turn is mounted on the door frame by a bracket. The spring unit has a torsion spring within a housing which rotates on the bracket. One end of ... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5493755 | Shock and vibration isolating caster suspension A caster has a stationary hub with a bearing between the hub and a floor engaging wheel ring which allows the wheel ring to rotate relative to the hub. Torsional elastomeric elements mount the hub between spaced support arms radially inward of the bearing... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5493756 | Refrigerator door handle A refrigerator door handle including a pull handle and an integral one piece extruded plastic handle cover having handle extensions on opposite ends thereof, the handle extensions having legs thereon for securement to the refrigerator door. In another emb... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5491874 | Hinge assembly A hinge assembly for rotatably coupling a first member to a second member which includes a friction element for being secured to the first member. The friction element has an internal surface defining a generally cylindrical cavity. The friction element i... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5491923 | Fishing pole holder The present invention is an improved fishing pole holder for use in ice fishing. The pole holder is movably mounted in an aperture in a bucket wall so that the pole may be held in an up attitude. A fish bites on bait connected to the fishing pole pulls th... | 02/20/1996 |
