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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5584072 | Hip protector A hip protector using a matching pair of hip protector holsters interconnectable to form a waist encircling belt from which a pair of protective pad pockets are pivotally suspended over the patent's hips and secured in place by leg encircling straps. The ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584073 | Integrated helmet system An integrated helmet system for presenting the wearer with visible images in which an outer helmet providing a surface on which the images are projected is adapted to be assembled on the frame of an inner helmet having a headband on which the frame is mou... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584074 | Article holding loop on shirt An elongated element has two ends, each of which is attached to a garment a spaced distance apart from each other to form a loop with the garment, the spaced distance being determined by the structure of an object which the loop is designed to hold in clo... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584075 | Necktie with a knot-forming core for enabling assembly and disassembly of the knot A necktie with a knot-forming core includes a necktie body made of cloth and a knot-forming core made of synthetic resin. The necktie body has a necktie panel having a combining hole at a top portion thereof, a knot-cloth sewed to the knot-forming positio... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584076 | Adjustable cap having a fully removable adjustment strap An adjustable cap has a fully removable adjustment strap that may be releasably secured to both sides of the gap in the back of a cap for accommodating any size user. The adjustment strap includes at least one graphic display that is centerable across the... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584077 | Wearing apparel with transformational abilities A method for transforming a pair of socks (11, 12) into a three dimensional recognizable object, and a pair of socks capable of transforming into a three dimensional recognizable object. The pair of socks having a design (13) made on an inside surface (14... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584078 | Detachable/disposable face shield for surgical mask The present invention relates to a light-weight disposable/detachable face shield for the protection of the eyes and face of wearers from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous and undesirable substances. It is of particular interest in the protecti... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584079 | Programmable dispenser The present invention is a programmable dispenser for dispensing the appropriate amount of cleansing agents during peak period and adequate amount of cleansing agents during off-peak period without compromising the overall bacteria kill rate. The dispense... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584080 | Dual-flush refill control apparatus A refill apparatus for a dual flush apparatus comprises a refill tube connected to a refill valve responsive to a drop in water level in a tank to initiate a refill flow of water for refilling the tank and for refilling a trap via an overflow tube, the re... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584081 | Adjustable lifting apparatus for a spa A lifting frame for a hinged spa cover having a pair of adjustable lifting arms pivotally mounted adjacent side walls of a spa. A U-shaped foot actuated lever is connected to the lifting arms with the base of the lever extended across one end wall of the ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584082 | Convertible gurney A convertible gurney (10) has an outer fixed support frame (12) which includes a pair of side frames (16) connected by lower horizontal cross frame members (30). An inner frame (14) includes a base (84) and hinged segments (42, 46 and 48) which define rea... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584083 | Mattress spring core A spring core for a mattress consisting of a plurality of side-by-side rows of identically configured helical coil springs each made of a single piece of wire having a central portion of a first radius defining a central spring axis and terminating at opp... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584084 | Bed system having programmable air pump with electrically interlocking connectors A bed system is provided which limits the inflation time of each of a plurality of ventilating air mattresses with the system to a predetermined time. Each mattress includes a fitting with a spring biased pin for actuating a pump switch when the mattress ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584085 | Support structure with motion A support arrangement is provided which has a simplified structure and is quite versatile in the support surface which is produced. The support structure includes a number of chambers or pillows which are coupled together in a sequential or serial relatio... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584086 | Therapeutic pillow and method Disclosed is a therapeutic pillow. The pillow has a bag-like 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 16%. The therapeutic pillow can be in d... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584087 | Rake for moving bubbles in a waterbed A rake for moving an air bubble entrapped between the surface of the water in and the underside of the top of a waterbed mattress to a vent through the top of the mattress is provided consisting of an elongated member and a handle. The elongated member ha... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584088 | Rotating hair brush A rotating hair brush comprised of a handle portion having a detent projection formed on an end portion thereof and a slot formed in an opposing side therefrom. A rotating brush portion has a plurality of bristles extending radially therearound. The rotat... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584089 | CD case with a platter and cleaning means driven by a single driving device A compact disk case including a bottom shell, a cover shell hinged to the bottom shell, a platter mounted on the inside of the bottom shell to carry a compact disk, a rotary cap mounted on the outside of the cover shell, a driving device (for example, a h... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584090 | Vehicle washing apparatus with scrubber curtain A vehicle washing apparatus having a supporting framework extending over a position of a vehicle to be washed. Two oppositely disposed legs of the framework are connected by a cross brace. A top scrubber curtain assembly includes a transverse bulkhead mem... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584091 | Cleaning system with a cleaning apparatus and wringer apparatus A cleaning system includes a cleaning apparatus and a wringer apparatus. The cleaning apparatus includes a handle and a base member. The base member has a first side and a second side, with the handle being coupled to the first side of the base member. A ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584092 | Roller having slip-on cage for paint roller cover A cage for a paint roller is composed as a one piece, unitary construction having a plurality of projections carried by a barrel portion of the cage, the projections making pressure contact with the inside of the bore in the center of the cover so as to p... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584093 | Duct cleaning apparatus An apparatus for cleaning the interior surfaces of an air duct includes a housing. A conduit having an intake opening at one end thereof and an exhaust opening at the opposite end thereof is coupled to the housing. Brushes are mounted to the housing for s... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584094 | Dual-pressure extraction cleaner An extraction cleaning device is of the type having a cleaning head (60), a vacuum system (70, 80, 90) for applying suction at the cleaning head, a holding tank (10) for holding cleaning liquid, a pump (20) for pressurizing the liquid, and a delivery line... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584095 | Vacuum cleaner having improved steering features An upright steerable vacuum cleaner is provided, which includes the use of a pivotable cylindrical motor housing, as well as a universal joint which is attached to the motor housing, such that twisting at the upper body of the vacuum cleaner clockwise cau... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584096 | Multiple hand grip system This patent invention relates to Multiple Hand Grip System. This system may be used to cover the hand support pipes which are located in transit buses, subway train cars, light rail transit cars, street cars, trams, trolley buses etc. The system includes ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584097 | Full handle for a truck A handle or pull link for a trunk includes: a main pull link, an extension tube, an outer tube, a controller and a ratchet rack. Each end of the main pull link includes a square groove. The extension tube constitutes a square hollow post and has a link th... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584098 | Operating knob-mounting structure An operating knob-mounting structure in an air-conditioner for vehicle includes a support shaft provided on an equipment and an operating knob having a boss provided with an axial hole formed therethrough, the operating knob being rotatable and supported ... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584099 | Adjustable gooseneck hinge An adjustable gooseneck hinge (22) for supporting a vehicle closure member (20) includes an adjuster (60) having an adjuster strap pivotally supported by a pivotal connection (32) on a vehicle body mounted hinge member (26) and including a pin and elongat... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584100 | Hinge The hinge comprises a first hinge member (11) and a second hinge member (12). The first hinge member comprises a cylindrical housing (16) having first and second open ends (17 and 18 respectively). The cylindrical housing (16) is located between flange me... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584101 | Apparatus for removing and conveying a fiber web at high speed from the outlet from a carder The device of the invention enables a fiber web at the outlet from a carder to be removed and conveyed at high speed without significant change to the structure of the web, and in particular without stretching the web. The device comprises a takeoff cylin... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584102 | Locking clip for reel band A band has a pair of laterally spaced grooves adjacent its side edges accommodating the outer peripheral edges of a tape accommodating reel assembly. A connecting clip has first and second hook members projecting through corresponding openings in opposite... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584103 | Banding and labeling device The instant invention is a reusable plastic banding strap for use in securing items in a rolled position. The device exerts only minimal pressure on the rolled items to prevent wrinkling of fragile items and further provides an area for placement of indic... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584104 | Button attachment device A button attachment device (10) is adapted to replace the standard thread known for holding buttons to fabric. Device (10), typically fabricated from molded plastics material comprises one or more spearhead (13) upon a leg (18). To allow for compression o... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584105 | Quick disconnect buckle A quick disconnect buckle includes a female member with opposed side openings and a lateral opening and a male member with longitudinally extending arms and an intermediate bar that includes a lug that engages with the lateral opening. Camming surfaces on... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584106 | Helmet strap buckle assembly A buckle assembly for releasably connecting a first strap to a second strap. The buckle assembly includes a male clasp and a female. The male clasp frictionally engages the first strap with row of teeth along a strap bar. A planar shield on the male clasp... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584107 | Buckle device for infant restraining seat A buckle device for an infant restraining seat of the present invention includes: a frame member which has a base plate and side plates; an engaging member which is pivotally supported by supporting members formed in the side plates of the frame member an... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584108 | Buckle for seat belt device A buckle includes a base frame 10, a latch plate 30, a locking wing 40 and an ejector 20. The base frame 10 is formed with a tongue insertion path 12 through which a tongue plate 2 is inserted. The latch plate 30 is pivotally supported on an upper surface... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584109 | Method of making a battery plate An improved battery plate and method of making for an electric storage battery. The battery plate comprises a plurality of metallic fibers of a single or plural diameters randomly oriented and sintered to provide a conductive battery plate with a multipli... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584110 | Garbage disposal installation tool A tool is provided which facilitates the installation of a standard garbage disposal unit. The tool allows the installer to set the hanger frame around the sink opening sleeve without having to hold down the sink opening sleeve while attaching the circula... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5584111 | Slide fastener construction machine Provided is an improvement to the slide fastener constructing machine. The improvement provides a tooth-notching unit for forming a notch on each tooth on the stringer produced by a stringer producing unit which is a conventional unit and subsequently col... | 12/17/1996 |
