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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5664256 | Trousers with a removable liner A trouser construction comprising a shell and a removable liner. The shell has a riser, a pair of legs, opposed slant side pockets, a waist band, a stretchable flank and a skirt sewn to the waist band, and spaced buttons attached to the skirt between the ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664257 | Convertible bag/hat/halter top A combination, convertible hat/bag/halter top formed from an elasticized strip which can be connected at a first end to form a closed loop, to which a dividable body is attached. The elasticized strip may be connected at one end to form a closed loop. The... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664258 | Animal/fowl caricature-like towel parka An animal/fowl caricature-like towel parka includes a conventional cotton pile towel folded immediately and slit along the fold to form a neck opening. A hood of pile material is sewn adjacent the neck opening and defines a face opening. The hood and/or c... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664259 | Shirt with attached head garment A shirt includes a main front panel and a main rear panel each including a lower edge, the front and rear panels being attached to one another along corresponding peripheral edge portions to define a neck opening, opposite arm openings, and a bottom openi... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664260 | Glove and method of making the same An improved glove and method of making same whereby the palm portion has only one continuous seam reconnecting the palmar area after its reduction in dimensions to eliminate wrinkling or bunching thereat as well as connecting the unconnected side between ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664261 | Protective headwear Headwear providing protection against the sun includes a crown, brim and drape all formed of a lightweight, water repellant fabric and which is readily foldable into a flat condition. With the brim extending no less than 180 degrees about the crown lower ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664262 | Transport hood for protecting conveying personnel A transport hood is provided to protect conveying personnel, such as law enforcement personnel, from contact with blood and body fluids issued by a detainee. The transport hood acts as a barrier between the blood and body fluids of the detainee and the su... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664263 | Sock with concealed storage compartment A knitted sock of mid-calf height has a concealed pocket for the storage of small items. The pocket is formed by attachment of a tubular sleeve to the interior of the leg portion of the sock, and is accessible by way of a zippered closure concealed betwee... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664264 | Shower enclosure assembly system A system for attaching two parts of a shower enclosure together which eliminates screw type fasteners and affords ease of fastening. The system includes a locking bar positioned in a cavity of a shower enclosure structural member wherein the bar can move ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664265 | Method and apparatus for securing a built-in-sink A built-in sink made of a plastic composite material is secured in an opening formed in cover plate having a surface for placing a downwardly facing supporting surface of the built-in sink thereon. A securing element having a main body is attached to the ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664266 | Combination patient transporter chair or commode A combination patient transporter and chair, comprising a base frame extending in a horizontal plane and having a front and rear portion. Wheels are mounted on the base, and a vertically adjustable first post is rigidly connected to the base frame, spaced... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664267 | Base of a collapsible baby playing bed The base of a collapsible baby playing bed comprises four support rods which are pivoted to a respective corner support used to support the bed. Two connecting elements are arranged in the mediate portion of the base; each connecting element is pivoted to... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664268 | Futon frame A multiple use item of furniture which acts as both couch and bed, comprised of two pad support members attached in a pivotal and displaceable fashion wherein the members have limited lateral motion along the pivot point to allow for temporary locking and... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664269 | Foldable blanket for revealing different patterns A bedding cover is described for use on a bed. The cover has a flap positioned at its center, and extends laterally from one side to the other. The flap may be folded to cover one or the other ends of the cover, and is large enough to fully cover the sele... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664270 | Patient interface system A patient interface system integral with a critical care bed for allowing the acquisition, analysis, display, and conveyance of patient-related data from a variety of transducers. The system is adapted to recognize and interpret each type of signal being ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664271 | Support pillow assembly A support pillow assembly is usable for cushioning the body of a person while the person is lying on his/her side on a mattress and includes an abdominal support pillow adapted to partially underlie the person's abdomen and a leg support pillow adapted to... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664272 | Auto control pillow for cars, vans, trucks and tractors An Auto Control Pillow for cars, trucks, vans and tractors, has a hook and loop fastener material atop the pillow, with tube-like element placed beneath a soft foam filler and U shape plastic piece inserted within the plastic tubing for mounting onto a th... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664273 | Mattress assembly A mattress assembly designed to allow passive air to flow through the mattress and away from a baby. The mattress assembly includes a lightweight frame member with openings on all four sides and a breathable slip-on mattress cover which fits snugly over t... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664274 | Multi-purpose tool A multi-purpose tool having a pincer-head implement which may be detached from the handles of the tool. The handles are provided with multiple implements, such as screwdrivers, files, blades, or the like, which are slidable between a retracted position, w... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664275 | Vibratory oscillator swimming pool cleaner employing means for facilitating self starting and for avoiding clogging A cleaner for swimming pools includes a housing having a pressure differential chamber with an opening defined by opposing walls and an oscillator pivotally mounted within the opening on a pivot axis extending between the walls. A seal is loosely fitted w... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664276 | Brush-type sweeper A brush-type sweeper unit includes a prism-like body that has a base with an open front part, an open front face, and an upper face provided by a removable cap from which a handle for moving the sweeper unit extends. The body also includes parallel sidewa... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664277 | Golf grip washing device A golf grip cleaning device mounted on a support which is in turn mounted on a base. The base can be stationed at the tee box of the golf course or can be mounted on a golf car itself. For convenience and economics, the entire assembly can be made out of ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664278 | Vegetable and fruit brush A brush for cleaning foodstuff, especially fragile foodstuff such as ears of fresh corn and mushrooms. The brush has a handle portion which supports many straight rows of bristles. The rows of bristles are not parallel but get closer together near one end... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664279 | Combined broom and dustpan A broom and dustpan combination wherein the broom includes an elongated handle and a body of straw-like members secured to and extending downwardly from an end of the elongated handle. A shroud member is secured to the top of the body of straw-like member... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664280 | Adjustable cove trowel An adjustable trowel to facilitate formation of a coved corner between two structural panels comprises a blade having two laterally spaced trapezoidal-shaped, rigid wing segments integrally joined along parallel inside edges by an intermediate segment whi... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664281 | Suntan lotion applicator A suntan lotion applicator (10) which comprises a structure (12) for holding a specific amount of suntan lotion (14) poured out from a suntan lotion bottle (16). A component (18) for grasping, by the hands (20) of a person (22), extends from the suntan lo... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664282 | Vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner includes a suction fan driven by an electric motor, a suction nozzle connected to the intake side of the fan via a dust container, and a cord to supply electric power to the motor. The motor is electronically controlled and adapted to be ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664283 | Tip resistant canister for upright vaccum cleaners A tip-resistant canister for use in wet/dry vacuums is disclosed. The tip-resistant canister has recessed caster supports and a skirt for resisting tipping. The recessed caster supports lower the center of gravity of the canister thereby making the canist... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664284 | Apparatus for opening clogged and slow drains An apparatus for opening drains and the like includes a suitable vacuum/pressure source such as the inlet/outlet ports of an enclosed motor driven fan, together with a control mechanism for selectively applying vacuum/pressure pulses to a partially or com... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664285 | Vacuum cleaner with combined filter element and collection unit A vacuum cleaner with a removable collection module. The module has a combined collection assembly and filter element. The collection assembly has a one-piece frame and a cover attached to an open rear end of the frame. The filter element is permanently a... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664286 | Hinge mechanism for supporting the seat or the seat lid of a toilet bowl A hinge mechanism has a damping mechanism and is capable of removing or reducing to the least extent the damping action of the damping mechanism when opening the seat or the seat lid of a toilet bowl, of securely holding the seat or the seat lid at the op... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664287 | Handle attachment for round door knobs The device of the present invention can be attached to a round door knob to make the door knob easy to turn by pushing a levering handle. The handle and clamp are in two pieces that are fastened together to form a single door knob clamp and handle. The tw... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664288 | Furniture hinge A furniture hinge (10) with a door-related hinge member, which is constructed as a hinge pot (18) that can be inserted countersunk in a recess (16) on the inside of the door leaf (12) and is composed of a pot part (20), lying within the recess, and a fast... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664289 | Hinge strap assembly with convoluted torque rod The present invention comprises a hinge strap assembly including a torque rod spring assembly having a torque rod. The torque rod has a pair of end portions connected by a convoluted portion. The convoluted portion has a plurality of legs connected by at ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664290 | Hinge device for swivel holding of a leaf flap Device for swivel holding of leaf flap which can swivel especially around a horizontal axis comprises a straight four-bar mechanism (8.1, 8.2, 10.1, 11.1) and elastic means (18) to damp the swivel motion. The elastic means have spring element (18) which i... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664291 | Retainer and hanger for lens containing devices A retainer and hanger for lens containing devices, particularly eyeglasses, which enables eased adjustment of the vertical position of the device when suspended around the neck from a chest level position to an unobtrusive, elevated position.... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664292 | Separable clip assembly A detachable clip assembly has a clip member which is removably engaged with a securing seat fixed to the back of a pager, a remote controller, a cell phone and a leather pocket etc. The securing seat has a positioning hole at the upper portion thereof. T... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664293 | Holder apparatus for releasably supporting an electrically operated device Holder apparatus for releasably supporting an electrically operated device is formed from a bent wire. The apparatus includes three wire segments for selectively clampingly engaging the belt clip of the device. The holder apparatus serves the dual functio... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664294 | Cable tie having enhanced locking engagement between teeth on abutment wall and ratchet teeth on tongue In a tie including an elongated tongue and a locking head having a movable pawl that is hinged at one side of an opening in the locking head across the opening from an abutment surface for, locking engagement with a first set of ratchet teeth on one broad... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5664295 | Hose clamp A hose clamp includes a clamping main body and a fixing member. The clamping main body is formed as a circled-strip having opposite free ends so as to be capable of exhibiting an urging force for reducing its diameter, and clamps a hose member having a co... | 09/09/1997 |
