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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5555561 | Cuff seal for anti-contamination protective garments A cuff seal for sealing the cuffs of anti-contamination protective clothing having cuffs at the distal ends of arms and legs comprises an elongated band that is removably attached to the cuff at an inner end and wraps around the cuff and is attached to th... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555562 | Articular conditioning system A flexible articular conditioning system includes a plurality of elongated, solid, non-shifting weight members. The weight members may be removable for cleaning, and may be replaced by progressively heavier weight sets. Weight is not merely added to the w... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555563 | Necktie A prefabricated necktie including a frame having a generally wedge-shaped front profile and including flanges extending rearwardly and tapering downwardly. The operating stem of a camming element is rigidly mounted on the frame and entraps the camming ele... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555564 | Apparatus for cleaning a shoe sole and methods for making and using same A shoe sole wiping pad is sewn to the outer surface of an athletic sock's upper tube portion. The wiping pad absorbs and retains moisture and has a moisture-bearing wiping surface that removes dust and debris from the sole of an athletic shoe when the wea... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555565 | Thick pile sock with heterogeneous body and foot portions, and sock system therewith The present invention is directed to a thick pile sock which has heterogeneous body and foot portions. The foot portion has a heel, a toe and a base and is made out of a fiber which is an intimate blend of synthetic and natural fibers whereby the syntheti... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555566 | Method of enhancing posture using garment pocket structure A method of enhancing posture by using a garment having an improved pocket structure which includes a restraining pocket configured such that, upon placing ones hands into the restraining pockets, the posture of the person wearing the garment is enhanced ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555567 | Adjustable side attachment strap for helmet and face shield An improved adjustable "L" side attachment strap means for attaching a face guard to a helmet comprises two straps: a main attachment strap and an adjustable retention strap, where the two straps are approximately orthogonal. The main attachment strap enc... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555568 | Underpants for men having extendable sanitary portion The present invention relates to underpants for men which comprises a sanitary section so that a penis can be sanitarily treated. A construction in which the sanitary section having a predetermined area is attached to a divided portion of the underpants a... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555569 | Helmet and face mask interface system A safety helmet and face mask system having an interface for suspending both the helmet and the face mask on a wearer's head by a single support web, thereby eliminating the need for separate support assemblies. The system includes a helmet having a shell... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555570 | Bicycle helmet face shield apparatus and method A method of removably attaching a bicycle helmet face shield to a bicycle helmet includes the steps of selecting a bicycle helmet and a bicycle helmet transparent shield having a plurality of openings therein and selecting a resilient shield attaching mem... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555571 | Collapsible diving mask A SCUBA diving mask body is completely comprised of flexible material so that the mask can be folded into a small package. The inventive mask comprises a flexible rubber body which integrally incorporates the mask skirt. A rigid lens for each eye is inser... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555572 | Toilet bowl ventilating and deodorizing apparatus A toilet bowl ventilating and deodorizing apparatus comprises an odor collector for extracting air from a toilet bowl, a filter assembly for deodorizing the air extracted from the toilet bowl, and a neck coupling the filter assembly to the odor collector,... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555573 | Toilet flushing device with water saving features A toilet flushing mechanism includes a dual flush device for effecting both a short flush cycle and a long flush cycle in a toilet tank including a flush valve actuated by an actuation arm. A cam operable by a handle is rotatably supported adjacent the ac... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555574 | Support for end wall and swimming pool cover A reinforcing fixture that is to be connected in multiple to an end wall also has a U-shaped section in and upper horizontal member for supporting a receptacle for a swimming-pool cover and rolling mechanism. Each of the fixture is readily and accurately ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555575 | Lift assembly A lift assembly is provided for lifting a person between an elevated loading position at seat height and a lowered position such as within a bath tub. The lift assembly includes a mounting assembly which may be in the form of a seat slidable along a guide... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555576 | Sectional folding bed A sectional folding bed includes a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member with each longitudinal member having a first protrusion and a second protrusion at respective ends. A sheet including a first loop and a second loop is secured b... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555577 | Crib adapter An adapter for suspending an air permeable sleeping surface from the top rails of a baby crib. The adapter has hooks engaging the rails, which hooks support a rectangular, permimetric frame. A flexible mesh fabric sleeping surface is removably attached to... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555578 | Mattress linen securing device A linen securing device for securing bed linen, such as sheets, blankets and/or comforters to the mattress of a bed is disclosed. The linen securing device of the present invention comprises a strap that is mounted diagonally across the corner area of the... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555579 | Mattress assembly with semiconductor thermo-control A mattress assembly includes a mattress having a network of grooves at the top covered within a soft covering layer, a control box, a water piping arranged within the network of grooves and connected to hot and cold water reservoirs inside the control box... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555580 | Water bed with inner communicable air chambers A water bed having inner communicable air chambers is provided. The water bed has a mattress body formed of an upper and a lower sheet with an air inlet, a water inlet, and an air vent provided thereon. A plurality of mutually communicable long air chambe... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555581 | Bed bridge and mattress cover A bed bridge (10) for converting a pair of beds (12) and (14) into a larger sized bed comprising a platform member (16) and an elongated protrusion (18) projecting downwardly from the center of the platform member (16). When the platform member (16) is pl... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555582 | Convertible bed A new and improved convertible bed comprised of a stationary bed frame having a U-shaped mattress extending along two horizontal support frames thereof. The U-shaped mattress has a locking means secured to an inner portion thereof. A wheelchair support fr... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555583 | Dynamic temperature compensation method for a turbidity sensor used in an appliance for washing articles A dynamic temperature compensation method for a turbidity sensor in an appliance for washing articles is provided. The method includes the steps of: retaining substantially particle-free liquid upon completion of cleansing operations in the appliance, rea... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555584 | Method of producing custom-fitting articles and composition for the use therewith A method of producing a custom-fitting article such as a custom-fitting footbed (for example, a removable insole), a custom-fitting hand grip, a custom-fitting body pad, and a custom-fitting orthopedic cast. A member for producing same and a composition f... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555585 | Pneumatic gun and projectiles therefor A hand held pneumatic gun has an airway arranged to be coupled to a source of compressed air, the airway communicating with an air chamber via a trigger valve assembly. The gun includes a detachable breech that is supported in a sealed position against th... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555586 | Self-contained portable golf ball washing unit A portable golf ball washing device includes a generally elongated cylindrical container within which a pair of bristle modules are disposed with the bristles of each module including a short bristle segment and a long bristle segment to define two separa... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555587 | Floor mopping machine A floor mopping machine for automatic mopping of the floor is disclosed comprising a movable housing and a rotatable mopping member including a plurality of spongy mop pieces capable of soaking liquid and releasing the same when pressed. The spongy mop pi... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555588 | Device for cleaning the interior of a wind instrument A device for cleaning the interior of a wind instrument has a cleaning body having a convexly curved part and a plate-shaped part with a top side and a bottom side, wherein the convexly curved part is connected to the top side. An elongate part is connect... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555589 | Golf club and golf shoe cleaning device A golf club and golf shoe cleaning device with an extendable tether (12) that is attachable to a golf bag or other convenient surface. The device includes a container (10) with two opposed ends. A back end (17) which has a surface suitable for printing an... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555590 | Tooth brush A tooth brush including a handle and a replaceable bristle insert mounted in a recess formed at the front of the handle. The insert includes front and rear walls interconnected by side walls which taper toward the front wall. The recess of the handle is c... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555591 | Bath Scrubber A bath scrubber comprises scrubbing nets, fastening members, and at least one connection member. The scrubbing nets are provided with an axial hole and are curved respectively along the axis thereof such that the outer edges of the scrubbing nets are corr... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555592 | Paint-can channel cleaner and recycler A cleaning device for scooping the paint left over in the channel or groove of a can of liquid paint by previous uses of the can, and for returning the collected paint, back to the interior of the can, while the device is pushed around the can to effect b... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555593 | Vehicle drying or polishing apparatus The vehicle drying or polishing apparatus is equipped with device moving the vehicle relative to the apparatus. A flexible, drivable, endless conveyor member (3) is guided in a horizontal plane above the path of the vehicle by a plurality of deviating whe... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555594 | Water and debris deflector and vacuum The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for reducing or eliminating water, dirt and other debris from being thrown onto following vehicles during highway or road travel by introducing intercepted or compressed air across and onto the road... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555595 | Carpet cleaner unit with adjustable power control A cleaner unit for carpet and upholstery and the like includes an adjustable power control so that electrical power usage can be set in accordance with available circuit capacity. The cleaner unit includes multiple electrical loads such as a vacuum motor,... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555596 | Floor cleaning apparatus The present invention provides an apparatus for cleaning floors. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes four wheels, two of which are steerable wheels, and a steering mechanism that permits the two steerable wheels to turn to a degree that allows very ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555597 | Apparatus for converting a vacuum cleaning device into a liquid dispensing and suctioning system An apparatus for converting a vacuum cleaning apparatus having a first tank, a hose inlet and a suction source coupled to the hose inlet into a liquid dispensing and suctioning system includes a liquid holding tank for holding liquid, an attachment head h... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555598 | Cleaning tool head with overlapping and offset fluid spray patterns A continuous flow recycling surface cleaning device includes a cleaning tool head incorporating a nozzle arrangement to enhance surface cleaning and drying. The head includes a shell that engages a surface being cleaned to form an enclosed chamber. A part... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555599 | Carpet cleaning brush assembly A brush assembly for use with a carpet cleaner of the type comprising a cleaning liquid reservoir, cleaning liquid pump, distributing tubing, control valve, and spray nozzle, for applying a thin coating of cleaning liquid to the fibers of a carpet, and a ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5555600 | Non-tipping wet/dry vacuum A non-tipping wet/dry vacuum comprised of a tank having a recess formed in an upper surface thereof. The recess has an aperture with a downwardly extending portion formed therethrough. The upper portion has a hose inlet for securement of a hose thereto. T... | 09/17/1996 |
