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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5375261 | Dickies of a cylindrical knit with a pocket for a warmer pack A dickie of a generally cylindrical configuration comprising an upper extent formed with a neck opening of a cylindrical configuration for passage of a wearer's head and having a reduced diameter, the neck opening having a turned over upper end and a pair... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375262 | Leg and arm protector The protective leg or arm covering is manufactured from a sheet of material that is cut or sewn into a blank having the shape to protect the portion of the leg or arm desired. The leg and arm protector features: (1) elastic webbing straps for versatility ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375263 | Ski pole mitten A mitten enclosure for the sport of downhill skiing is disclosed comprising a multi-layered, insulated, three panel construction outer shell material for accepting the hand and wrist of a skier as well as the grip portion of his/her ski pole. Flap opening... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375264 | Adjustable size cap with air pump A cap having a head band and a brim. An expandable tube is mounted inside the head band and an air pump is mounted on the brim and connected to the tube. An air release valve is connected to the tube and is mounted on the outside front of the cap. Whereby... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375265 | Holding means A holding apparatus for holding a urine bag on a user's leg, especially the thigh, has a first knitted hose part, a second knitted hose part of the same diameter which is connected to the first hose part via a continuous connecting region. The first hose ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375266 | Composite drawcord/elastic waistband A composite waistband includes an elastic band which is stretchable in the longitudinal direction and a non-elastic draw cord secured to one surface of the elastic band. The draw cord is secured to the elastic band by forming a plurality of stitches which... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375267 | Toilet seat lifting device A device for lifting a toilet seat without the hands of the user directly contacting such seat wherein a flat plate is attached to the underside of the toilet seat, such flat plate having its outer end protruding only slightly beyond the edge of the seat.... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375268 | Ballfloat toilet flush control system The ballfloat toilet flush control system comprised of a master flush handle, a discharge valve controlled by the master flush handle, a float pivoted to a float holder on the overflow tube of the ballfloat toilet, an air tube connected between the air ch... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375269 | Water-saving device for toilets The water-saving devices for a toilet is of the type which float up and down on the overflow tube, where downward movement of the device brings it into contact with the flapper valve at the bottom of the toilet tank in order to close it prematurely, there... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375270 | Bedpan washing guard with anti-splash back feature A washing guard for a bed pan provides a means for deflecting splash back and aerosolized particulates from readily passing onto health care workers and/or other patients thereby exposing them to a potential hazard and/or contamination by the particulates... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375271 | Bath mat having temperature related indicia Apparatus for determining whether the temperature of bath water is below a selected temperature. A bath mat having temperature related indicia imprinted on a top side surface thereof has a layer of temperature sensitive ink applied over the temperature re... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375272 | Top mount faucet and sink assembly A top mount faucet and sink assembly includes a faucet which has a pair of exteriorly threaded legs. The sink has a pair of mounting openings of a size and spacing to receive the faucet legs for attaching the faucet to the sink. Each of the sink openings ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375273 | Lateral rotation therapy mattress system and method In a preferred embodiment, a lateral rotation therapy mattress system for a patient, including: a plurality of side-by-side longitudinal air cells; a single air chamber underlying the air cells in proximity thereto and interacting therewith to support the... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375274 | Bed clothes Bed clothes include a bottom sheet having a pocket formed at the head end and a pocket formed at the rearward end, the pockets sized to snuggly fit the head and foot ends of a mattress. Each pocket is formed with a bottom flap having a width (as measured ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375275 | Portable shower and catch basin assembly for chemical decontamination A portable shower and catch basin assembly for use in performing chemical decontamination procedures has a catch basin made of a highly effective chemical barrier fabric and a support framework of plastic tubing parts that may be erected quickly on site. ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375276 | Portable surgical table The present invention relates to a surgical table capable of supporting a litary litter. The table, comprising a base and at least one cross member, is made of lightweight, durable material, is portable, and is relatively easy to assemble, disassemble, an... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375277 | Collapsible extrication device A personal extraction cart for supporting and restraining a person to facilitate movement of that person from an extrication point, wherein the cart includes a frame having a support surface. The support surface has upper and lower faces and a leg support... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375278 | Therapeutic pillow and method Disclosed is a therapeutic pillow having a removable washable outer sleeve. The pillow has a baglike cover filled with natural granular material having a water content in the range of 5% to 25% by weight. The preferred range of water content is from 9% to... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375279 | Combination stretching and back support device A combination back support for use during stretching and/or sitting with the legs extended or not extended. The device includes a substantially rectangular lumbar back support with a multiplicity of pairs of inelastic straps used in a first configuration ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375280 | Apparatus to assist invalid motion about the bed A apparatus for use in assisting a person in getting into or out of bed, adjusting position on a bed, or performing exercises on a bed. The apparatus comprises a sheet having one or more grasp able fabric handles situated in convenient positions which can... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375281 | Method for treating and in particular dyeing fabric warp-threads The instant invention provides a method for treating, in particular, for dyeing fabric warps, wherein the warps in the raw (white) state pass through a so-called sizing bath which rigidifies them and makes them more wear-resistant. The warps so treated ar... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375282 | System and method for detecting and interrupting an out-of-balance condition in a washing machine A system and method are provided for detecting and interrupting an out-of-balance (OOB) condition in a washing machine. The system includes pneumatic generating units for generating a predetermined fluidic pressure in response to excursions of a tub of th... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375283 | Bridge docking structure for aircraft A system for servicing and maintaining an aircraft includes a fuselage dock assembly having a first ground-supported column, a second ground-supported column and a walkway section supported by the first and second columns. The system also includes a tail ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375284 | Sweeper with molded sweeping roller having flexible sweeping strips In a sweeper having a housing 1, in which a sweeping roller 6 driven by impeller wheels 4, 5 is rotatably supported, the sweeping roller comprising a shaft 15 with longitudinally extending sweeping strips 17, the sweeping strips 17 being comprised of a fl... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375285 | Apparatus for cleaning cylindrical outer surface of a disk The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a disk-type information recording medium such as an optical disk. The method and apparatus of the present invention involves the concept of automatically removing any surplus organi... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375286 | Quick-release connector for mop handles and the like A quick-release connector for connecting a handle to a mop head or the like comprises a first section for attachment to the handle and a second section for attachment to the mop head. The first section has a plurality of receptacles which mate with a simi... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375287 | Scrub brush for flat and cornered surfaces A scrub brush which is structured to be comfortably and controllably held, has a variety of bristles for facilitating scrubbing of variously oriented surfaces, and has a shape which facilitates scrubbing of corners as well as flat and gently curved surfac... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375288 | Round head broom A broom specially designed for cleaning debris out of holes and cracks in asphalt and concrete prior to patching has a round broom head. The round head allows the broom to penetrate narrow holes and cracks resulting in more efficient and effective cleanin... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375289 | Polishing bonnet The cleaning and polishing pad of this invention has extremely fine microfibers ranging in thickness up to one denier. In addition, the microfibers have a polygon configuration which provides edges that enhance the cleaning ability of the fibers. The pad ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375291 | Device having brush for scrubbing substrate A substrate cleaning device comprising a motor for rotating a wafer together with a spin plate, claws for holding the wafer so as to form a space between the spin plate and the wafer, a jet nozzle through which cleaning solution is jetted onto an upper su... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375292 | System and method for vacuum extraction of foreign materials The suction capabilities of a original-equipment (O.E.) extractor providing inadequate suction are enhanced, thereby avoiding the need to purchase another and more expensive extractor, by the addition to it of a vacuum booster. The booster contains its ow... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375293 | Vacuum operated in-line retrieval device A retrieval and collection device is adapted for removable coupling in-line to a conventional portable vacuum cleaning system, at an upstream end of a vacuum hose. The retrieval device includes a casing with a relatively large diameter medial region and r... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375294 | Retractable caster assembly A retractable caster assembly incorporating a strut lock formed of a sleeve mounted on the strut for sliding movement thereon, between closed position removed from the pivot axis and not interfering with the folding of the strut, and operative position se... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375295 | Door knob lever attachment A lever attachment is securable to a door knob to retrofit the door knob for easier operation by disabled persons. The attachment includes a generally annular body sized to slide over a door knob. The body has a front and a back with respect to its mounte... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375296 | Adjustable hinge and installation method for inset doors A non-mortised door hinge is formed of a large and a small hinge leaf pivotally interconnected about a pivot pin, the smaller leaf being of substantially the same size and shape as a central cut-out in the larger leaf for nesting within the cut-out area o... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375297 | Furniture hinge Furniture hinge for hanging a door on a cabinet carcase whose door-side front face is narrowed by a frame formed of stick-like frame members reaching inward at right angles from the side walls and at least partially overlapping the inside of the door in t... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375298 | Apparatus for producing a fiber web The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing a fiber web comprising a feeder 1 for supplying a fiber material, a plurality of fiber opening cylinders 21, 22, 23, . . . 2n (n is a natural number) mounted adja... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375299 | Clamping device The present invention relates to a clamping device for semipermanently fixing a part, such as a fluid conveying hose, dustproof bellows, axial boot or the like, on the circumferential surface of an desired mating device. According to this invention, even ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375300 | Clip device for sealing a bag A clip device includes an elongated base plate, an elongated pressing plate pivoted to the base plate, and an elongated elastic block fixed on the base plate under the pressing plate. The elongated base plate has a first pivot portion located at an end po... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5375301 | Tie clip A tie clip having a first bar, a second bar extending transversely to the first bar and slidably connected thereto, a first clip affixed to a surface of the first bar, and a second clip affixed to a surface of the second bar. The second bar is slidable al... | 12/27/1994 |
