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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5549341 | Apparatus for securing contained material Apparatus for securing a container to a buffering mechanism with a binding member. The buffering mechanism has a plurality of cleats at the corners thereof, each with an aperture for receiving a banding member which is threaded through the cleats and wrap... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549342 | Manhole debris catcher A manhole debris catcher having a flat mat with open tubular pockets spaced radially about a center point at approximate equal angle, with a center support base and straps threaded through the pockets and through openings through the center support base, ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549343 | Train tire profile A section of a train wheel tread is formed into a continuous hyperbolic curve to respond asymptotically to changes in the path of a rail, thus, dampening lateral oscillation of the train wheels back and forth across rail. The hyperbolic curve at a minimum... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549344 | Structure of instrument panel portion for use in vehicles A base member is laid in a space portion, which is defined by an instrument panel, in a vehicle width direction over a generally entire width of the vehicle, and a plurality of ducts is integrally formed with the base member. Furthermore, a meter placing ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549345 | Dashboard vent cover A vent cover for automotive type dashboards which includes a length of expanded plastic mesh which is sandwiched between a strip of vinyl and a strip of vinyl reinforced fabric which go around the perimeter of the mesh, and are engaged by a plurality of r... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549346 | Auto windshield molding with improved crown In a T-shaped auto reveal molding, firmed by a vertical leg depending from a horizontally oriented crown, an improvement in the crown consisting of an inverted semi-circular notch which allows for compensating pivotal movement in the distal edge of the cr... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549347 | All weather mechanically reciprocatable roll top cover apparatus The present invention is directed toward an all weather, mechanically reciprocatable, roll top cover apparatus for conveniently and reliably covering and uncovering the open top side of receptacles and the like. The apparatus consists of a support structu... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549348 | Door closer mechanism for a vehicle A door closer mechanism, particularly for heavy trucks, provides closer mechanism (30) having a pedal (32) for drawing a cable (36) in tension. The door (16) of the truck (10) includes a hinge (18) mounted on the body (12) of the truck (10), and the cable... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549349 | Side impact protection system A side impact protection system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises a side impact zone and further comprises laterally spaced apart sills extending longitudinally of the vehicle. The laterally spaced apart sills have sill sealing flanges proj... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549350 | Rear underbody structure A rear underbody which forms a rear-under section of a vehicle body is provided with a pair of rear floor side members disposed along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body in respective vicinities of both end portions of the rear underbody in a tra... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549351 | Guide bumper device of automobile tailgate A guide bumper device of an automobile tailgate, includes a plastic hollow bumper and a rubber convex/concave bumper for slidably contacting with the plastic hollow bumper whereby the guide bumper device can eliminate a noise, prevent paint peeling from a... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549352 | Split joint construction for a space frame A split joint construction for a space frame on an automotive vehicle includes at least one rocker member extending longitudinally, at least one structural member having extensions extending longitudinally in a first direction and in a second direction op... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549353 | Car seat mat A car seat mat for use with a child's restraint seat over the seat of an automobile, consisting of a flexible waterproof sheet. This sheet has a main, generally quadrangular section and a lip portion coextensive with the main section. The sheet lip portio... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549354 | Reflective seat shield for use with infant retaining devices A reflective seat shield (commonly referred to as a reflective cover) for use in protecting unoccupied infant retaining devices, such as automobile auxiliary seats (e.g., infant car seats), infant carriers, baby strollers, and the like, from the sun's lig... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549355 | Fitted furniture cover A furniture slipcover having an elastic band stitched at selected positions along the inside of the cover such that when the cover is placed on a furniture piece, such as a sofa or chair, the cover takes the shape of the furniture piece, thus eliminating ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549356 | Child restraint system A child restraint system (24) includes shoulder belts (26) and 28 which engage the shoulders of a child (12) seated in a vehicle. The shoulder belts (26) and (28) are connected with an abdomen shield (32). A buckle (38) connects the shield (32) with a bas... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549357 | Adjustable backrest apparatus for wheelchairs A reclining backrest apparatus (10) for a wheelchair assembly (11) having a main frame (12). The backrest apparatus (10) includes a backrest frame (13) which is pivotally mounted to the main frame (12) between a normal position and a reclined position. A ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549358 | Seat The seat has a seat portion with a seat frame and a seat surface comprised of a first wire mesh. The seat also has a seat back having a back frame and a back support surface comprised of a second wire mesh. The first wire mesh is comprised of first wires ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549359 | Dual use materials transport vehicle with end-dumping and improved belly-dumping capabilities and method of construction A dual use belly-dumping and end-dumping vehicle includes a frame mounted on wheels for transport and a pivotable hopper carried in the frame. The hopper is provided with angled side walls and end walls defining a top opening and a bottom opening. A pair ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549360 | Minimum weight wheel rim A design arrangement is given, by means of which, the weight of a composite wheel rim may approach minimum. This is accomplished by locating high strength fiber bundles at extremes of the section. At other, less critical locations in the section less dens... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549361 | Electronic-hydraulic brake boost using a power steering supply A vehicular brake booster using fluid pressurized by a hydraulic power steering system hydraulic pump. Fluid pressure is controlled by using a pressure regulator in the pump output and by electronically switching fixed orifices in a boost developing valve... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549362 | Braking systems A braking system for a vehicle, having a transducer capable of responding to a fluid pressure brake demand signal to provide an electrical brake demand signal to an electronic control means which is responsive to the electrical brake demand signal to prov... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549363 | Railway braking apparatus Apparatus for indicating the condition of hand brakes on railway cars and for applying and releasing railway car parking or hand brakes automatically in response to predetermined conditions including movement of a train, wayside conditioning apparatus, wa... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549364 | Method and device for adjusting the brake force distribution between a towing vehicle and a trailer In order to adapt the brake force of a towed vehicle or trailer in an optimal fashion, it is necessary to know the coupling forces between the towing vehicle and the trailer or towed vehicle. One prerequisite for determining this coupling force is the kno... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549365 | Control device and method for traction or braking A control device and corresponding method for controlling a traction function or a braking function of a vehicle, including a moving control lever which can be set in a first position 0 in which neither the traction function nor the braking function are a... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549366 | Hydraulic brake system for vehicle In a hydraulic brake system for a vehicle, the brake fluid in a first wheel brake and the brake fluid in a second wheel brake which are hydraulically connected to a pressure generating chamber of a master cylinder are individually caused to flow into a lo... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549367 | Liquid pressure controller The liquid pressure controller includes an operating piston directly operated by a mechanical member such as a brake or clutch. An acting piston is connectable to the operating piston and directly acts for producing a liquid pressure of a portion to be op... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549368 | ABS main microprocessor malfunction determinaton based on pressure reduction or holding periods An antilock brake control device comprising: a main microprocessor which forms a judgment on antilock control on the basis of wheel speed signals inputted from wheel speed sensors so as to output control signals to an actuator of a brake fluid pressure ci... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549369 | Method for automatic braking of motor vehicles with an anti-lock brake system The invention relates to a method for carrying out an automatic braking process for motor vehicles with an anti-lock brake system. An automatic braking process is triggered when it is detected by the anti-lock brake system that at least one wheel of an ax... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549370 | Fiber-reinforced plastic springs with helical fiber wind Fiber-reinforced composite springs having a unidirectional fiber wind. The present invention is a cylindrical torsion bar, or a helical tension or compression spring having a core that is either unreinforced or axial-fiber reinforced, and a continuous-fib... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549371 | Braking force controller and control method for electric car In order to keep the braking torque of a motor always maximal and to execute suitable ABS regenerative braking, a controller of an electric car has a motor (1) connected to the road wheels, and its central controller confirms that regenerative energy calc... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549372 | Skill crane cabinet A skill crane cabinet having an extruded aluminum frame assembly formed with channels selectively receiving panels forming the side, back and front walls of the cabinet. The panels have various decorative appearances to blend in and compliment the decor o... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549373 | Merchandising display with modular shelves Apparatus for merchandising product including an enclosure having circular, rotatable shelves each including compartmentalized portions which are product specific. The merchandising display apparatus is particularly suitable for displaying refrigerated or... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549374 | Modular cabinet and drawer assembly A cabinet assembly capable of storing various configurations of drawers of different depth is provided. The cabinet assembly includes first and second walls each having a length and height, and first and second one-piece support members each having a leng... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549375 | Computer storage drawer system A storage drawer system for use hi conjunction with any standard computer that makes use of empty drive bays for the purpose of conveniently storing computer and non computer related items, such as disks, CDs and manuals. The storage drawer system compris... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549376 | Snap-in bracket for mounting a drawer guide in a desk or cabinet A snap-in mounting bracket for use in a desk or cabinet and with a drawer guide having a tongue portion includes a base carrying a pair of opposing retaining flanges resiliently connected to the base and configured to cooperatively receive a drawer guide ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549377 | Corrugated three-piece drawer slide assembly A low-cost, low-noise, and low-weight, high strength three-piece slide assembly is provided for use with cabinet drawers. The slide assembly includes a corrugated drawer-side member having a first corrugated surface with elongated corrugations having a fi... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549378 | Panel adjustment component for adjusting the incline of drawers pull-outs, or other similar items A panel adjustment component for adjusting the incline a front panel of a drawer with railings and a front panel makes use of an angle member having a horizontal leg fastenable in a hollow railing of the drawer and a vertical leg to which the front panel ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549379 | Shelf device for a refrigerator A shelf device for a refrigerator comprising a bracket or a guide rail horizontally mounted on a back wall of a refrigerating chamber, and a shelf assembly coupled to the bracket or the guide rail so that a user can horizontally displace or slide the asse... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5549380 | Mixing device for manufacturing bone cement A mixing device for mixing at least two substances, preferably a liquid monomer and a pulverulent polymer, for manufacturing bone cement. The two substances (16, 17) are mixed in a mixing space (9) in a mixing container (1), preferably in partial vacuum. ... | 08/27/1996 |
