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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4928320 | Baseball catching apparatus A baseball catching apparatus having an outer face member constituting a ball-catching face of a palm side of the apparatus, an inner face mamber to come into contact with a palm, holding means disposed at a predetermined position in between the outer fac... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928321 | Hood and hooded garment A hood having a face opening in the front portion and an opposite facing rear portion has indicia on the rear portion suggesting the appearance of an animal, human, or other face. The markings may be drawn, painted or embroidered onto the surface of the h... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928322 | Disposable glove A method of converting sheet material into gloves consisting of the steps of arranging sheet material with two inner plys of thermoplastic between outer plys of tissue. Then, applying heat to one of the outer plys of tissue in the outline of a glove, such... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928323 | Garments and parts thereof Improved garments of the present invention which may be a panty, underpants, panty hose, girdle, panty girdle, swimsuit, trunk, teddy, leotard, thermal underwear and other garments which may be worn in direct contact with the crotch region, are provided w... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928324 | Hard hat face shield bracket A channel-shaped member (24) for receiving a front lower rim (14) of a hard-hat face shield bracket (12) in a groove (26) thereof includes a lower flange (56) having an upwardly-directed wall (60) for forming a sump (54) for catching and retaining particl... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928325 | Toilet seat structure capable of automatically feeding a seat covering paper onto a toilet seat A toilet seat structure capable of automatically feeding a seat covering paper onto the toilet seat has a paper feeding mechanism and a paper cutting mechanism operated by an electronic control unit. A specified length of paper appropriate for covering th... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928326 | Vacuum sewer arrangement A vacuum sewer arrangement comprises a valve controlled air inlet duct to let air into the vacuum sewer at a position downstream of the sewer valve. The sewer valve can then be closed immediately after the sewage has passed into the vacuum sewer, because ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928327 | Device for reducing rinsing water consumption A device for the reduction of water use in a WC water tank comprises a closing element which opens and closes an outlet opening of the tank and is formed as a buoyant member. The device ensures a various rationing of water discharged from the tank by a ri... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928328 | Commode and removable seat A specially designed commode which is configured to receive a latching device for securing a wheelchair to the commode and is characterized by an elongated bowl provided with a U-shaped rim and a corresponding removable and reversible seat. The removable ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928329 | Bathroom assembly for handicapped individuals A bathroom structure. The structure enables an individual in a wheelchair to readily maneuver himself into and out of a bathtub or shower. The bathroom structure minimizes the probability that an individual will accidentally drown in the bathtub.... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928330 | Handicap bathtub lift An improved handicap bathtub lift to be installed independent of the tub for bathing by a handicapped person solely or with minimal help from another person. The lift apparatus is adaptable for installation at any point near the tub, but is generally inst... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928331 | Adjustable seat pitch sofa sleeper mechanism A foldable sofa sleeper mechanism having pivotally interconnected head, body, intermediate and foot sections movable between a folded position in which the mechanism is contained within a storage enclosure of a sofa frame, and an extended unfolded positio... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928332 | Adjustable mattress foundation for beds An adjustable mattress foundation for beds, having head, and foot sections of adjustable inclination, and a stationary center section for supporting the user's buttocks, with locking gas springs being employed as force providers and counterbalances in sel... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928333 | Collapsible article of furniture A collapsible bed has a head frame and a foot frame that are of shaped metal tube. At each end of each frame there is a "U"-shaped recess. Two bars extend between the frames. At each end of each bar there is a disc with a peripheral channel. The discs sea... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928334 | Joint structure for fabric web having high modulus of elasticity A fabric web having a high modulus of elasticity is used as a spring element in an upholstered article such as a seat or a bed. The fabric web is joined to a metal rod serving as a frame member of the upholstered article by an end portion of the fabric we... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928335 | Orthopedic pillow and sizing kit therefor An orthopedic pillow having a block made of deformable material, the block having a substantially quadrilateral perimeter, an upper surface of the block having a substantially airfoil-shaped reverse curved surface, and a groove being provided in the upper... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928336 | Combined inflatable headrest and storage device An inflatable headrest and storage device having a base forming a storage compartment located below a generally rectangular headrest. The base is provided with an access opening to receive articles to be stored or sand to anchor the headrest in place. The... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928337 | Compactible futon A futon, or Japanese-style mattress, is described which can be more easily folded for storage and transport. The mattress includes a thick layer of foam with channels dividing it into separate block portions. Cushioning layers lie on opposite faces of the... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928338 | Process for the wet treatment of textile material A process for the wet treatment of textile materials having capillary-active properties. The textile material, for example, in the form of yarn bobbins, is placed into a treatment vessel with a heated liquid containing chemicals. A negative pressure is ge... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928339 | Pot-type bearing for constructions such as bridges or the like The width of a pot bearing seal (8) is restricted to a minimum in such manner that it seals off the gap (18) between the internal pot wall (16) of a bearing pot (2) and a bearing cap (4) of a pot bearing (14) while providing a minimum overlapping between ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928340 | Dock leveler A dock leveler having a rigid flat deck and a rigid hinge pin coupling the leveler to a loading dock or leveler frame element. The deck is supported by a series of spaced box beams, each one split longitudinally to provide the necessary torsional flexibil... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928341 | Attachment for a squeeze mop A litter pick-up conversion kit for a butterfly-type sponge mop is provided whereby hooks or spikes may be secured to the pivoted operating plates of the sponge mop in lieu of the sponge so as to engage and pick up litter upon pivotal movement of the oper... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928342 | Mop holder A mop holder for a yarn-type mop head comprises a shank which is adapted for connection to a mop handle and an elongated member which has a threaded rod extending therefrom. The threaded rod includes an upper and a lower part. The lower part which is larg... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928343 | Scouring pad tool A holding implement for a flexible pad comprises an elongated handle forming a shaft and a pad mounting shoe having upturned side members is mounted on the shaft. One of the side members has an aperture therein and is attached to the shaft. A second of th... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928344 | Electrically heated wiper blade utilizing fibrous carbon heating element A heated windshield wiper blade unit suitable for incorporation into existing windshield wiper assemblies. The unit comprises an elastic wiper blade, for example RTV rubber, and a flexible, fibrous carbon heating element disposed in the blade substantiall... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928345 | Heated windshield wiper blade and holder An electrically heated windshield wiper blade and assembly is provided which includes an elongated resilient blade, a blade carrier comprising an elongated body member and a pair of pivotable blade holder end sections located on opposite ends of the body ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928346 | Hand-held vacuum cleaner with power brush A hand-held vacuum cleaner includes provision for snap-on attachment of a power brush to a rigid dust bowl thereof. Cooperating electrical contacts in the power brush and the dust bowl connect a brush motor in the power brush for concerted operation with ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928347 | Vacuum cleaner dust bowl latch and release system A dust bowl of a hand-held vacuum cleaner is attached to a power unit using top and bottom latches which are actuated by pushing a single actuator button. Both latches are outside a sealed space through which air flows, and are thus not sources of air, so... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928348 | Method and apparatus for removing and collecting dust A portable device for removing and collecting dust, particularly from vehicle friction brake and clutch assemblies, comprises a base having a high efficiency filter and vacuum assembly, a transparent evacuation hood designed to surround the brake or clutc... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928349 | Grommet structure A grommet comprises a soft grommet body including a supporting portion arranged such that an electric wire insertion hole is formed in an inner peripheral portion of a hollow disc-like base, a peripheral wall is clookedly formed along an outer periphery t... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928350 | Multiple axis hidden hinge The present invention provides a hinge construction of two mounting plates and a substantially U-shaped center link which connects the axes of pivot of the two plates. The link and plates contain stop mechanisms which determine their respective limits of ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928351 | Method and device for operating an installation for dividing up slaughtered poultry and for temporarily interrupting the transport of poultry carcasses or parts Method for operating an installation for dividing up slaughtered poultry in a number of processing stations along a transport track in which the displacement of the delivered birds or parts thereof is temporarily interrupted at the location of an observat... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928352 | Crawfish peeling apparatus A crawfish peeling apparatus for separating the crawfish upper and lower tail exoskeleton portions from the soft inner meat product including a frame that supports a feed mechanism for advancing crawfish tails to be peeled along a travel path that travers... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928353 | Method and means for effecting a controllable change in the production of a fiber-processing machine In order to effect a controllable change in the production of a fiber-processing machine there is changed the working width of the fiber-processing machine.... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928354 | Method and apparatus for removal of fiber flocks from fiber bales The fiber flock removal apparatus has a pair of removal rolls which may be adjusted in height relative to each other to obtain different depths of penetration into the fiber bales. The removal rolls may rotate codirectionally with the direction of travel ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928355 | Lap evener for a fiber processing machine A textile fiber processing assembly includes a feed chute having a bottom portion provided with a fiber outlet through which fiber material is discharged; a fiber feeding arrangement positioned externally of the feed chute downstream of the outlet opening... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928356 | Top comb for textile machinery and process for cleaning same Air channels (11) are provided in a needle strip for the removal of contaminants that are deposited in the open passageways (F) between the needle points (4), which air channels can be connected to a compressed air source or a vacuum source via an air cha... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928357 | Lap guide arrangement for a combing machine The lap guide arrangements employs a pair of guide plates for guiding the lap from the lap roller to the feed roller on the nipper. The two guide plates are connected by a strip of flexible material which permits pivoting of the plates relative to each ot... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928358 | Pull tab for slide fastener sliders A pull tab for slide fastener sliders includes a soft elastic grip mound provided on the grip portion of a pull tab body and projecting from one of front and rear surfaces of the pull tab body. The grip mound has a roughened outer surface to increase the ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4928359 | Extendable bracelet clasp with fine adjustment The clasp of this invention include a first element (1) bearing a hook (4) and a second element (6) under which is arranged a catch (9). The second element is provided with an opening (8) giving access to two identical holes (11, 17) arranged side by side... | 05/29/1990 |
