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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5560429 | Fire fighting bucket for aircraft A collapsible fire fighting bucket assembly to be suspended from an aircraft for fighting wild fires, the bucket being made of pliable material and having an open upper end for filling from a body of water. A tubular extension extends from an opening in t... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5509709 | Pick-up truck bed attachment An attachment for a pick-up truck bed including a plurality of vertical supports having a lower end attached to the pick-up truck bed, a flat bed affixed to upper ends of the vertical supports, racks pivotally attached adjacent edges of the flat bed for m... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5509713 | Window sunshade for cars A window sunshade for cars includes an elongate foam rubber band adhered on an inner upper edge of a window frame of either of side windows of a car, and a VELCRO hook strip fixed on an outer side of the foam rubber band to fasten with a VELCRO loop strip... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5503231 | Chimney fire safety system The present invention features an improved chimney fire safety device. The device includes a cylindrical canister that is affixed in the top of a chimney or stove pipe. The canister contains one or more membranes containing extinguishing compounds. A meta... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5499854 | Mounting bracket assembly for a vehicle sunshade and method of installing same in a vehicle A sunshade mounting bracket assembly for mounting a sunshade to a vehicle without the use of tools or fasteners. The bracket assembly includes an outer bracket, an inner bracket, and an elbow to which the sunshade is attached. The outer bracket is mountab... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5498045 | Blow molded bumper beam and U-bolt attachment A one-piece blow molded bumper beam is provided including a series of crush initiators strategically located to inhibit initial outward deflection of the bumper beam upon impact and a pair of grooves for containing a U-bolt type retention device.... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5495893 | Apparatus and method to control deflagration of gases One aspect of the present invention discloses a deflagration suppression system, which is particularly applicable to deflagrations involving combustible gases. The deflagration suppressant in the system is typically water which is dispersed in the combust... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5494114 | Fire extinguisher sprinkler construction Fire extinguishing sprinkler apparatus comprises a frame for connection to a source of fire extinguishing fluid and having a passage through which such fluid may flow along a path. The passage normally is sealed by a closure in contact with the fluid. The... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5494328 | Automobile sun shade A glare shield that fits between the sun visors on an automobile having the top edge secured by clips glued to the windshield, or secured beneath the trim near the roof of the automobile, and having the bottom edge secured by a suction cup.... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5492388 | Structure for steering member A structure for a vehicle includes left and right side members such as left and right front pillars, and a cross member, such as a steering member, which extends laterally between the side members, and which has left and right ends, respectively, fastened... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5490567 | Fire extinguishing blanket A fire extinguishing blanket formed of a porous, fire resistant fabric covering surrounding a cellulosic sorbent layer is provided. The fire extinguishing blanket is well suited for extinguishing a grease fire as the fabric covering smothers the fire and ... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5490745 | Device for metering and entraining a product into a gas stream A device for metering and entraining a measured quantity of a dry, powdered and/or granular product with a gas stream moving in a conduit system. The device includes a hollow housing having a gas inlet opening and a gas and product outlet opening to and f... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5489166 | Method and device for removing solid residues from a gas purification installation A method and device for removing solid residues from a gas purification installation are presented. After discharge of a batch of solid residues into a first closed vessel, the vessel is isolated with respect to the gas purification installation. At least... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5489146 | Substitute top for convertibles A substitute top is provided to close the passenger compartment of a convertible vehicle when the folding soft top is lowered. The soft top has a pair of J-hook latches for engaging the windshield header to latch the top in sealing engagement with the win... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5485884 | Hydride operated reversible temperature responsive actuator and device An actuator for performing a function at a predetermined temperature includes an actuator assembly with a resiliently expandable element and a device for liberating hydrogen gas into a sealed system formed in part by the element. When the hydrogen gas pre... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5464065 | Method for extinguishing tank fires Fires in tanks storing combustible liquids are extinguished using water from a settled layer at the tank bottom to form a foam that is transported to the top of the combustible liquid by the lifting action of an inert gas stream introduced into the tank a... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5464064 | Valve particularly useful in fire extinguishing systems This disclosure relates to a valve including a valve member having: a predetermined surface area on its inlet side exposed to the inlet pressure to produce a force tending to move the valve member to an open position; a larger surface area on its opposite... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5460390 | Sparking brake pad for in-line roller skates A sparking brake pad for use with an in-line roller skate is disclosed. The brake pad consists of a material having a high coefficient of friction and a flame retardant compound. A spark emitter is disposed within the brake pad such that when the brake pa... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5433559 | Pressurized hopper car A pneumatic discharge system is provided for a pressurized hopper car to allow the hopper car to carry an enlarged material discharge line. A discharge assembly is used to connect the outlet from each hopper section of the railway car with the discharge l... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5431464 | Collapsible fascia support for an automotive bumper An automotive bumper system includes an impact bar, a fascia, and a collapsible support mounted between the impact bar and the fascia. The collapsible support includes a plurality of brace sections and a strut section between adjacent pairs of brace secti... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5429411 | Controls for tractor-trailer air deflector system A plurality of spaced louvers in an airflow control system on top of a tractor cab open up to permit a flow of air to impinge on the front face of the trailer to exert a braking force to augment the braking force exerted by the wheel brakes to slow down t... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5427428 | Folding cover for the bed of a pickup truck A folding cover for a pickup truck bed is comprised of a plurality of substantially rigid material sheets hinged together using specially adapted hinges made of a flexible material, the flexible hinges extending the width of the sheets making the cover su... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5425426 | Fire extinguishing methods and systems Methods and related systems for extinguishing a fire in a volume which includes pre-positioning a fire extinguishing medium in or near the volume. The medium includes at least two reactants, typically an oxidant and a reducing agent which are activated ma... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5423385 | Fire extinguishing methods and systems Methods and related systems for extinguishing a fire in a volume which includes pre-positioning a fire extinguishing medium in or near the volume. The medium includes at least two reactants, typically an oxidant and a reducing agent which are activated ma... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5421634 | Truck bed and truck liner A truck bed or a truck bed liner having bottom and front and side upstanding walls. The front and side walls upstand from the front and side boundaries of the bed. A tailgate is connected to the bed bottom at the rear boundary of the bed bottom. The tailg... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5421678 | Method and apparatus for conveying bottles Apparatus for conveying articles along a path of travel, the articles being of the type having an upper portion for being supported by the apparatus, a lower portion for being suspended from the apparatus and a low-angle transition portion therebetween, t... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5417465 | Top cover box for motor vehicles A top cover box for vehicles is disclosed, which is lined on its walls and its bottom with covering that has water-repellent properties, and which is provided with an outflow aperture in a low-lying region of the bottom, the covering having a downslope in... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5415239 | Sprinkler for automatic fire extinguishing plant A sprinkler for automatic fire extinguishing plants according to the dry system is furnished for rooms subjected to and endangered by freezing and frost. Such plants are furnished in particular in case of the presence of a suspended ceiling with downwardl... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5409067 | Portable fire fighting tool A portable fire fighting tool that is connectable to a portable fire extinguisher is described. This tool comprises a penetrating head with a removable, sharp cutting element thereon and wherein the penetrating head is preferably connected at 90° to a li... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5407239 | Vehicle bumper beam and method of fabricating the same A bumper beam for a vehicle bumper, having a base beam preferably made of an extruded aluminum alloy, and an impact beam attached to an outer surface of the base beam with these members joined together by sliding engagement in an axial direction of the ba... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5403128 | Insulation spraying system A fully integrated insulation spraying system with an insulation spraying subsystem for spraying wet or dry insulation and a fiber recovery subsystem for recycling waste insulation fibers and reintegrating them into the spraying process for more efficient... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5401074 | Hail protective vehicle cover A vehicle cover that protects a vehicle from hail and other falling objects and is easily installed, removed, and stored in the trunk of the vehicle. The cover is substantially comprised of a sheet of cloth, several foam runners, and several attaching str... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5390744 | Combined alarm and back-flow prevention arrangement for fire suppression sprinkler system A backflow prevention and flow detection arrangement is provided by a first and a second check valve with a passageway provided between the check valves. The second check valve may be an alarm valve with an alarm which is sounded when the alarm valve is o... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5385381 | Vehicle roofs A vehicle roof comprises a roof frame and a cover made of flexible material, the roof frame has a pair of main beams each beam extending longitudinally of the vehicle on either side of the passenger compartment, when the roof is erected; the forward ends ... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5385383 | Door pillar for passenger car coachwork An improved door pillar assembly for a passenger car coachwork formed as a substantially vertical extruded light metal hollow-section member and having an outer wall to which longitudinally spaced upper and lower hinge lugs are adjustably secured for swiv... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5385375 | Reinforced impact beam for a bumper assembly and method of manufacture An impact beam includes front, rear, top and bottom side walls connected to form a closed cross section. A foam gusset is formed in place and secured inside the impact beam, preferably along the midpoint of the impact beam. The gusset spans the distance b... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5377765 | Method and means for extinguishing tank fires Fires in tanks storing combustible liquids are extinguished by injecting a mixture of water, a foam-forming concentrate and an inert gas into the tank at a point below the surface of the stored liquid forming an upwelling foam column which explodes upon t... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5378034 | Flexible cargo conatiner for truck beds A flexible cargo container that conforms to the shape of a truck bed which allows the cargo being transported to be totaled surrounded by the flexible protective fabric. The cargo container and its contents may be removed from the truck bed simultaneously... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5374097 | Universal visor mounting system A visor mounting system for mounting any one of a variety of different visor bodies of different shapes including a housing with a pivot rod assembly and a torque device which extends within the housing which further includes a blade-like frame which exte... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5374141 | Mat forming apparatus Mat forming apparatus comprising, in combination, a hollow material transporting member, drive structure for producing a pressure differential across spaced portions of the transporting member so that material is propelled from one of the spaced portions ... | 12/20/1994 |
