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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5624130 | Air bag inflator for snap-action attachment to a steering wheel An air bag inflator module adapted for quick action, snap-action, permanent attachment onto a support in a motor vehicle, such as a steering wheel. Installation of the module on the support requires the use of no tools. The module has a base facing and mo... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624131 | Driver side airbag cover A cover for an air bag which comprises a lid portion devoid of any weakened portions or lines, and mounting side wall portions having outer and inner ends. The outer ends are connected to the lid portion. The mounting side wall portions include upper and ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624132 | Occupant sensing apparatus An occupant sensing apparatus for use in an occupant restraint system comprises a film having an electrical characteristic with changeable states and a contact member. When an occupant sits in a vehicle seat, the contact member pushes on the film and chan... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624133 | Prefilter for gas generating air bag inflator An apparatus (20) for inflating an air bag comprises a housing (22) which includes a wall (84) having an inner surface defining a chamber (108). Ignitable gas generating material (122) is located in the chamber (108) and, upon ignition, provides combustio... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624134 | Gas generator formed with electron beam welding The present invention is a small, light-weight gas generator for a passenger air bag. The gas generator includes a housing having a diffuser shell and a closure shell. The diffuser shell includes a round portion, a center cylindrical portion extending con... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624135 | Portable seat belt The present invention relates to seat belts. More particularly, the present invention comprises a seat belt that can be easily attached to an existing bench seat, such as a school bus seat. The present invention comprises a length of suitable webbing that... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624136 | Safety system attached to seat belt in a motor vehicle A device for positioning and maintaining the lap strap portion of a vehicle seat belt in a downward direction on the pelvic bones of a pregnant woman is provided which includes top, bottom and seat members, in order to avoid the lap strap from laying acro... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624137 | Towable auxiliary fuel tank A towable, auxiliary fuel tank designed to transport a supply of fuel, so that a towing vehicle is able to consume the fuel present in the tank, thus extending the range of the vehicle. A ring is affixed to the trailer of the tank so that it may be connec... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624138 | Dictionary provided with letter indexes A dictionary provided on inner pages with letter indexes capable of conveniently and rapidly searching for desired words. The dictionary includes a plurality of first letter index blocks indicative of the same letters being arranged at the same positions ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624139 | Elastomeric hose coupling A coupling device especially adapted for the joining of polyethylene underground irrigation hoses, having a female portion, a male portion and a lock cap, the female portion having a threaded nipple for insertion into a hose end, the male portion likewise... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624140 | Double containment pipe fitting A double containment pipe fitting and method of making same is disclosed. The fitting includes a branch double containment pipe section butt welded to a double containment pipe header, or main section to form a fitting wherein the branch section extends a... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624141 | Lock assembly for retracting a door latch A lock assembly includes a linkage mechanism which is operable from the outside of a door via a lever and which is drivingly connected to a latch. An inside operating mechanism which is operable from the inside of the door is connected to the linkage mech... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624142 | Vehicle overcenter closure latch An overcenter latch for securing a closure to a body panel includes a panel bracket disposed opposite a closure striker block with a rubber link pivotally connecting the bracket and an operating handle. The block has spaced apart outwardly opening recesse... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624143 | Drop down bumper A drop down bumper suitable for attachment to a frame of a transportable container or to a truck. The drop down bumper is equipped with loading rollers and is movable between a folded position and an extended position. When the drop down bumper is in the ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624144 | Excrement scoop A scoop having a screw blade housed within a cylindrical housing. The scoop is intended to remove semisold materials from the ground. A handle extending above the housing rotates the blade. Preferably, the scoop incorporates a drive for translating linear... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624145 | Plastering material scoop apparatus A plastering tool particularly suited for removing plastering material from large pails for transfer to a plastering hawk tool includes a rigid cylindrical handle portion. A scoop is fixed to a first distal end of the handle portion. The scoop has a plana... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624146 | Device for use in picking up metallic objects The present invention relates to a device for use in picking up metallic objects. More specifically, the present invention includes a frame having an upper extent and a lower extent with a handle bar positioned at the upper extent and a pair of wheels rot... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624147 | Lifting ring A lifting ring having a lifting shackle and a yoke for coupling to the head of an anchoring device, the yoke being pivotally mounted to the bottom portion of the lifting shackle which is formed with two toroidal surfaces. The lifting shackle is formed wit... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624148 | Window trim molding A decorative molding for use around a fixed automobile window, also referred to as a reveal molding or header lace, capable of being bent around the corners of the window to fit tightly and to minimize the corner radii of the glass. The molding is primari... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624149 | Apparatus and method for securing a convertible roof to an automotive vehicle A latching mechanism and method secures a convertible roof to a body of an automotive vehicle acting proximate with the front of the roof, rear of the roof, or both. In one aspect of the present invention, a catch secures the rearmost portion of a convert... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624150 | Hinge fastening structure and method of creating a hinge pillar joint A hinge fastening structure and method of creating a hinge to box-section pillar joint which includes a fastener extending from the pillar outer panel to the pillar inner panel wherein the fastener includes first and second threaded portions of substantia... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624151 | Headliner retainer A headliner retainer consists of two elongate members which are selectively attachable together and which can be springedly and flexibly retained against a vehicle's headliner, especially in those situations where the headliner is breaking loose and begin... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624152 | Sun-shading hood height adjusting device for stroller A sun-shading hood height adjusting device for a stroller includes holders for a sun-shading hood that can slide up and down along both sides of a seat, vertically sliding portions for allowing the holders to slide are formed on both sides of the seat, an... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624153 | Foldable chair A folding chair comprising a front leg frame pivotally connected to a right sidebar and a left sidebar, a left and right sidebar pivotally connected to a rear leg frame, a seat member pivotable about a rear crossbar articulated to the rear leg frame, a ba... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624154 | Dental operatory chair barrier system A barrier system for dental procedures utilizing a disposable gown positioned on a dental operatory chair as a shield between dental personnel and their patients. The gown is arranged and supported on a support frame mounted to the operatory chair so that... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624155 | Electromagnetic transducer An improved electromagnetic actuator includes a first assembly, a second assembly disposed for relative movement with respect to the first assembly and at least a first flexure interconnecting the first assembly and the second assembly. The first assembly... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624156 | Child safety seat with entertainment system An entertainment system includes a child's seat such as a car seat, high chair, or stroller, an audio source supported on the seat, speakers positioned and disposed at preferred audible locations on the seat and conductors extending between and interconne... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624157 | Cover for folding lounge A fabric cover for a lounge chair to be fitted onto an adjustable folding metal frame, the frame being constructed principally of tubular metal including U-shaped foot and head portions. The cover includes a pocket fitted over the U-shaped foot portion of... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624158 | Adjustable backrest An adjustable backrest for supporting a human back comprising a straight spine member; a lumbar support member projecting from the straight spine member; an upper back support member projecting from the straight spine member adjacent the lumbar support me... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624159 | Adaptive seating device for diagnostic testing A narrow seating device or chair including a support caddy having lockable ground engaging caster wheels and a seat portion for a patient undergoing a medical test. The seat portion is mounted on the support caddy and tiltable to a plurality of tilt posit... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624160 | Aircraft divan An aircraft divan which includes a strong, rigid base structure having a plurality of substantially strong, yet lightweight tubular frame members secured, so as to define the base structure, by a plurality of substantially strong, yet lightweight connecto... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624161 | Seat cushion pad supporting construction A seat cushion pad supporting construction has a base frame having an opening, and a planar spring deck disposed substantially over the opening. The planar spring deck is formed of a rectangular boundary frame and flexible support members extending front-... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624162 | Long-wall mining machine with a working chain A long-wall mining machine has an operating chain entraining conveyor flights or mining tools and displaceable in a trough which can be provided with rows of sensors of an inductive proximity type responding to the chain and the tools and generating measu... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624163 | Pressure medium actuated vehicle braking system A pressure medium actuated braking system comprises a first (rear axle) braking circuit, a second (front axle) braking circuit, and a multi-circuit braking power imparting device, such as a motorcar brake valve. The motorcar brake valve produces first and... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624164 | Braking force distribution control system An arrangement for controlling the braking force applied to a rear wheel in a certain relationship with a braking force applied to a front wheel so as to provide an ideal braking force distribution includes an auxiliary power source for discharging a powe... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624165 | Apparatus for controlling brake pressure applied to the wheels of automobiles using pressure fluid A brake pressure control apparatus for ABS in vehicles having a simple construction with a compact size is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing connected to a hydraulic pump to guide the pressure fluid to the apparatus, a step motor mounted on the upper... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624166 | Anti-tip guard for mobile filing cabinets Mobile storage cabinets which are "slide-by" cabinets, that is, the cabinets ride on a carriage in a longitudinal direction on a cabinet track to allow access to the contents of a posterior cabinet. The top surface of the posterior cabinet includes an ant... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624167 | Appliance control mounting An electric control mounting includes a control housing having a peripheral wall and a control shaft projecting forward of its front. A base covers the housing front and has an opening through which the shaft extends. A pair of ears extend from the base o... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624168 | Cabinet mounting apparatus A cabinet hanging apparatus includes an elongated rigid rail member which is adapted to be secured to the surface of a vertical wall in the horizontal position and which has a J shaped extension projecting outwardly from the rail member. The cabinet hangi... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5624169 | Modular suspended media rack A rack for storing a plurality of recording media in a stacked configuration. The rack includes a platform upon which a stack of recording media can be positioned. The platform is movably mounted to a support assembly for supporting the platform relative ... | 04/29/1997 |
