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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5331683 | Protective body armor garment shell A protective body armor garment shell is disclosed which has a front panel and a back panel made of a lightweight material and having features simulating a uniform shirt such that the garment shell can be worn over or in place of a standard uniform shirt ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331684 | Helmet mounting for night vision assembly The present invention is a mounting assembly for mounting a night vision apparatus onto a standard army issue helmet. The present invention includes a support member for retaining the night vision apparatus and a clamping assembly used to join the support... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331685 | Jumpsuit with lateral breast zippers A unitary garment for enclosing the torso and at least the upper arms and legs of the wearer is provided and has a crotch portion, a collar portion, shoulder portions on opposite sides of the collar portion, sleeve portions projecting outwardly and downwa... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331686 | Single use sweat band A flat elongate sweat band having end portions releasably and adjustably fastenable to each other to form an annular configuration for use. The sweat band provides a thin tubular cover defining an internal chamber carrying a perspiration absorbing pad. Th... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331687 | Size adjustable headwear piece A headwear piece having a crown defining an opening for reception of the head of a wearer, structure for varying the effective diameter of the crown opening to accommodate different size wearer heads, and an actuator for operating the crown opening varyin... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331688 | Disposable foot warmer This invention relates to a disposable foot warmer comprising an inner bag capable of being applied to socks or stockings to warm a foot, and the inner bag is shaped so as to have an area and a thickness which does not protrude out of the plantar arch of ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331689 | Portable urinal A portable urinal apparatus comprises a urine-receiving member having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being sized and shaped for receiving a flow of urine from an individual using the apparatus. A first flexible fluid conduit has an inlet end and an out... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331690 | Dual control flushing mechanism, enabling complete or partial evacuation of a toilet tank to be operated selectively Dual control flushing mechanism enables a user to select complete or partial flush of a toilet tank. The complete flush is obtained by lifting a mobile assembly containing a float, while maintaining the float intact. The partial flush is obtained by lifti... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331691 | Intra-orbital swim goggles An intra-orbitally engaging pair of swim goggles is described. The goggles include two eyepieces connected by a bridge and a fastener for securing the eyepieces over the user's eyes. Each eyepiece has a planar eye-shaped lens, upper and lower walls extend... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331692 | Spray apparatus for use on a toilet seat The apparatus comprises a manifold rotatably attached to the undersurface of a toilet seat extending from front to back and shaped so that when it is rotated against the undersurface it skirts the opening in the seat. A lever is provided at the front end ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331693 | Lady's footrest for use in the bath A lady's footrest for use in the shower or bath provides a portable footrest having an elongated body with a uniform cross section having a roughly triangular upper non-skid surface for resting the foot on and a plurality of suction cups fixed to the rear... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331694 | Safety shower Disclosed is a safety shower or liquid delivery system (1). A deluge head (2) is supported by a liquid supply line (3). Supply line (3) comprises an inner pipe section (4) around which is located a porous sleeve (5) so as to define a liquid jacket (7) aro... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331695 | Pivot bearing for wood frame wall bed systems A three element pivot bearing for wood frame wall bed systems includes a spindle having an anchoring tang at one end perpendicular to its axis and two cylindrical bearing bushings each with an annular collar at one end journaled around the spindle with th... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331696 | Removable covers for waterbed rails A cover for removably attaching to paddled waterbed rails. Specifically, a cover having a variety of devices for joining a series of paired straps attached along opposite edges of the cover to secure the cover to the waterbed rail.... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331697 | Mattress with knitted mattress tape A mattress tape for securing the edge of a mattress comprising a fabric formed of yarn. The fabric has a first section, a second section and a third section disposed between the first section and second section. The third section is formed with greater sh... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331698 | Mattress for birthing bed A mattress for a birthing bed has three bladders inserted within a foam slab. A lumbar bladder and upper back bladder are on the birthing bed head panel and are attached at their borders to the foam mattress to promote uniform inflation. A seat bladder fi... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331699 | Infant sleep support An infant sleep support supports a sleeping infant at its back and holds the infant so that the infant will sleep on its side. The sleep support has a fabric sheet on which the infant sleeps and a pillow against which the infant supports its back. An abdo... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331700 | Bridging system consisting of track supports The invention concerns a bridging system comprising several uniform bridge section in the form of track supports (1). The width of the bridge can be continuously adjusted with telescoping pipes ( 2 ). The stationary ramps ( 3 ) on the track support are sl... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331701 | Vehicle chair ramp apparatus A housing mounted to a vehicle floor is arranged to permit removal and extension of an extension member therefrom, having an extension plate pivotally mounted to the extension member to provide for a ramp structure relative to the associated vehicle. The ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331702 | Golf ball washing apparatus and method A golf ball washing apparatus and method includes a bin and a conveyor which takes rows of golf balls from the bin and conveys them up an inclined ramp. A plurality of reciprocating brush heads clean the balls and a fluid spray head sprays cleaning fluid ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331703 | Power driven floor and wall scrubber A power driven floor and baseboard scrubber is provided having reciprocating plates with scrubbing pads thereon arranged to clean an area at an intersection of the floor and the baseboard, on a stair step and its riser. A handle is provided for operationa... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331704 | Multi-purpose toothbrush A bifurcated toothbrush having two brush carrying members angled with respect to one another at the working end of the toothbrush handle. Each brush is designed for a distinct purpose and the brushes are spaced at a sufficient distance from one other to m... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331705 | Cleaning aid A cleaning aid comprises a towel having a cleaning cloth stitched over part of its area. A fibrous scouring pad is stitched over part of the cloth. The pad allows wet dirt lumps to be removed from a contaminated surface after which dirt streaks and moistu... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331706 | Wringer-type sponge mop and sponge clamp therefor A cleaning sponge connection for a wringer type sponge mop is disclosed. A latch hook at a lower end of an operating rod has a free end portion of a predetermined length and a non-circular cross-sectional shape. An elongate sponge clamp includes an elonga... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331707 | Pressure alarm toothbrush assembly A toothbrush is arranged for reception within a housing, with the toothbrush arranged to be positioned between spring contacts within the housing, whereupon deflection of the toothbrush shaft relative to the contacts effects electrical communication upon ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331708 | Interdental tooth-brush An interdental tooth-brush includes a support bar (1) with a transversal hole (2a) at one end, a small brush stick (3) with a filiform projection (3a) apt to engage into the transversal hole (2a), and a retention device to fix the projection (3a) into the... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331709 | Applicator for applying paint to lattice work An applicator for applying paint to the internal walls of generally square or diamond shaped openings in articles such as lattice work. The applicator comprises a handle, a generally frusto-pyramoidal (pyramid-shaped with the top cut out) paint pad mounte... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331710 | Edger A paint edger has a paint pad with an application end on a handle and a spacer that slides from a retracted to an extended position so that it controls the approach of a paint pad to a surface perpendicular to that being painted.... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331711 | Tool for cleaning cross conveyor assembly and other parts of a bowling machine pinsetter A tool for cleaning parts of a bowling machine. The tool includes a base plate having a handle pivotally secured thereto between two opposed side walls and including a planar forward portion having a notch therein which is adapted to manipulate a latch in... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331712 | Windshield-wiper assembly with air deflector A wiper blade assembly for mounting on the end of a wiper arm and engaging a windshield has a main yoke generally pivoted at a central pivot on the wiper arm and having a pair of outer ends, respective upper and lower secondary yokes pivoted at outer axes... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331713 | Floor scrubber with recycled cleaning solution A floor scrubber with recycled cleaning solution provides a single cleaning solution tank. Cleaning solution is delivered to powered scrubbers, and particulate-bearing contaminated cleaning solution is vacuumed from the floor after use by the scrubbers. T... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331714 | Stacked looped hose rack for upright cleaner A stacked looped hose rack for upright vacuum cleaners provides a top hose receptacle, a bottom hose receptacle, and an intermediate hose receptacle, all three attached to the handle assembly of the upright cleaner. The top hose receptacle is rotatable to... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331715 | Two motor upright vacuum cleaner An upright vacuum cleaner including a canister assembly pivotally connected to a nozzle assembly and an extensible hose which forms part of the vacuum path between the nozzle assembly and the canister assembly and which can be disconnected from the nozzle... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331716 | Vacuum cleaner with extendable hose and brush disengagement A hand-held vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a source of vacuum, a hose removably connected to an intake section of the housing, a rotatably driven brush located at the intake section, and a system to automatically stop the brush from being driven when ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331717 | Automatic locking mechanism for entraining castorwheel vehicles An improved mechanism is provided for enhancing the towability of castorwheel vehicles. The mechanism leaves the castors that are proximal to the towing force to rotate, while locking the distal castors in alignment with the vehicle axis.... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331718 | Cylinder repair bracket A cylinder repair bracket which is designed to apply a selected degree of telescoping tension on the pistons of fluid-operated cylinders which connect closures such as hoods, deck lids, tailgates and like vehicle body members for movement between the open... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331719 | Door stop A door stop is formed from a single flexible band of sheet metal which is symmetrical about a transverse center line and includes an arch shaped central section and two end portions. An underside of one end portion includes a high friction material while ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331720 | Manual implement handle attachment An auxiliary handle is provided for manual implements like rakes and brooms. The handle has a lateral arm with one end pivotally connected to the implement handle by a clamp and the opposite end connected to an upright second arm, which is in turn pivotal... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331721 | Universal belt clip A universal thermoplastic U clip adapted to be fastened to the apparel of a user and having a pressure sensitive adhesive affixed to one of its legs for supporting diverse semi-flat non-porous articles. The article is fastened to the adhesive by moderate ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5331722 | Strap tensioning system A method and apparatus involving a mounting system for securing a carrier for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle. The mounting system, which is connected to both the motor vehicle and the carrier, includes a strap and a tensioning assembly t... | 07/26/1994 |
