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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5732410 | Face shield having closeable drape A face shield apparatus to prevent bodily fluids and foreign materials from splashing into the user's face in medical situations. In non-medical use, this invention relates generally to preventing non-impact exposure from liquid splash, dirt and dust. The... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732411 | Adjustable guard for the lower leg and shin An extendible leg protector which includes a lower protective portion for the foot and shin, an upper protective portion for the knee, and two adjustable portions which extend from the lower and upper protective portions, respectively. The adjustable port... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732412 | Knee pad attachment A knee pad (16) for cushioning a knee of a person (18) wearing a pair of pants (20), when the person (18) is in a kneeling position. The knee pad (16) comprises a cushion member (22) being a flexible semi-cylindrical body section (24) having a flat outer ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732413 | Waterproof glove and method of making same An article of clothing and the method of making the same which will allow water vapor due to perspiration to transpire through the article but will prevent liquid water from external sources from reaching the wearer's extremity. One form of the article of... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732414 | Helmet having a readily removable and replaceable protective layer A helmet having an inexpensive polymeric protective layer for preventing or minimizing gouges, scuff marks, flares and the like to the exterior surface of the helmet is provided. The protective layer may be a post-production item which may be readily remo... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732415 | Adjustable pet eyewear The present invention is an eye protection device adapted to be worn by a canine. The device comprises an eye enclosure element such as a transparent plastic goggle which is adapted to rest snugly against the face of a canine. A pair of side straps extend... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732416 | Commode bowl splash guard A sanitary device for use in restrooms including a flexible splash guard member constructed from a waterproof plastic material; seat securing structures for allowing a top splash guard section of the splash guard member to be secured to the toilet seat; a... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732417 | Vaccum toilet system A vacuum toilet system is protected against overflow of a toilet bowl by an overflow protection system that automatically generates an overflow condition signal when the toilet bowl is in a near-full condition and initiates a discharge valve operating cyc... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732418 | Portable-type-simplified toilet A portable-type simplified toilet comprises a foldable main body of a cylinder shape formed by butting end-to-end portions of a corrugated board cut in a band-like shape and then adhering the butted ends to each other in an overlapped state, the main body... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732419 | Retractable shower screen A retractable shower screen has a spring-biased roller with first and second ends; first and second brackets, mountable to opposed walls in a shower stall, for releasable respective mating engagement with the first and second ends of the roller; a flexibl... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732420 | Apparatus for controlling a shower curtain or a shower liner An apparatus for controlling a vertical draping of a shower curtain or a shower liner comprising a clipping member, a first quasi-box brace structure, a second quasi-box brace structure, and a horizontal bar structure having an in-use state and a non-use ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732421 | Shower seat A solid material corner seat for use in an existing shower stall or tub enclosure which is of generally trapezoidal configuration, spaced from the enclosure walls, and removably retained to brackets fastened to the walls, with openings in the seat to allo... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732422 | Combination hand sink and trash receptacle A combination hand sink and trash receptacle comprises a hand sink having a horizontal support surface and a wash basin downwardly extending from the support surface. A fixed trash skirt is positioned around the wash basin, and the skirt is secured to the... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732423 | Bed side rails A chair bed for supporting a person is provided, the chair bed having a head end, afoot end, and opposing sides. The chair bed includes a frame and a deck supported on the frame. The deck includes head, seat, and foot sections. A mattress is mounted on th... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732424 | Bedding arrangement A bedding arrangement specifically designed for children's bunk beds, but useful in other situations where a bed is only accessible from one side, and where there is difficulty in tucking sheets under a mattress. The bedding arrangement comprises, basical... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732425 | Therapeutic table with gas spring assist lift for height adjustable table top A therapeutic table has a base, a bed-like table top, adjustable legs to provide height adjustment of the table top, a gas spring which provides an upward lift on and at least substantially neutralizes weight of the table top and a lock having numerous lo... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732426 | Pillow filled with chips of cypress A pillow has a rope which is disposed within the pillow so as to connect the central portions of both end surfaces of the pillow. When a user places his or her head on the pillow, part of a load from the head is borne by the rope via the filling material.... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732427 | Height adjustable pillow A pillow is disclosed which is cut from a block of material and which includes a removable insert within the pillow body which is able to be removed to thereby decrease the height of the pillow. The pillow is cut by cutting part of an upper or lower surfa... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732428 | Apparatus for selective stretching of boots and shoes using interchangeable drive mechanism An apparatus for selectively stretching portions of boots and other footwear. There is a stretching assembly having first and second elongate arm members joined at a pivot point, so that forward jaw portions thereof are forced together in response to rear... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732429 | Sealant system for waterproofing welted footwear Method for waterproofing a welted footwear construction. The footwear includes an insole rib joined to an insole. The method includes applying a sealant gel to the outer surface of the insole rib and attaching a welt and an upper to the rib by stitching w... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732430 | Device for assembling and laying track support and launching support sections into a bridge support structure A device for assembling and laying track support bridge sections displaceable at right angles to their longitudinal axis, with launching support structures, which are arranged between the track supports and are likewise transversely displaceable, into a b... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732431 | Portable scrubbing device A portable scrubbing device (10) includes a support base (12) for placement on a generally horizontal surface, a motor (14) including a rotatable shaft (16) and mounted to the support base (12) so that the rotatable shaft (16) extends upwardly at an angle... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732432 | Electric toothbrushes An electric toothbrush has an elongate shank and a drive shaft formed in two sections. The sections are drivingly coupled together by a coil spring. The shank is formed in two sections joined together by a flexible ribbed seal. The shank is able to flex w... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732433 | Electric toothbrush The invention is directed to an interproximal brush for an electric toothbrush which is coupled to the shaft driving the bristle supporting structure in an alternating motion in a manner independent of the coupling of the bristle supporting structure to t... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732434 | Container side-wall scraper A scraper is formed by an assembly of upright blades supported by a frame which is fixed over a waste receptacle. Cylindrical containers are scraped by rotation of the container over the assembly of upright blades, the waste products from the containers t... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732435 | Portable cleaning device for golf clubs A device for cleaning golf-club heads comprises a receptacle for containing cleaning solution open at its upper end for receiving a golf-club head to be cleaned, and at least one brush mounted within the receptacle for engagement with the club head. An ex... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732436 | Replacement wiper blade Replacement wiper blades are disclosed which adhere directly to the surface of a pre-existing wiper blade and which have advantageous physical properties. Wiper blades according to the invention are simple to install and may be adapted for use in any vehi... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732437 | Wiper blade apparatus The wiper blade apparatus includes an elongate blade element for wiping a surface. The blade element has opposite end portions. First and second attachment mechanisms are attached to the end portions of the blade element. The first attachment mechanism is... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732438 | Device for storing nozzles for a vacuum cleaner A device for storing nozzles or tools for a vacuum cleaner. The cleaner includes a tube handle (12) to which a tube shaft (13) with a floor nozzle (14) can be secured. The tube handle (12) is attached to a vacuum cleaner hose (11) which is connected to a ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732439 | Dirt door linkage system A suction cleaner includes a nozzle body having a suction inlet and a handle pivotally connected to the nozzle body. A suction creating device is located in one of the handle and the body. An air passageway leads from the suction inlet to the suction crea... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732440 | Low insertion force grommet A grommet for securement in a suitable aperture existing in a wall. The aperture has a diameter and the grommet comprises a body having a first portion formed to be secured to a cable which has a diameter. A flexible, second portion defines a closed chamb... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732441 | Low friction wheel An industrial wheel for trolleys, carts, pulleys. And the like with a self lubricated bearing of fuoroplastic, or the like, that slants at an angle from the center of the wheel out to the rim, so as to have a larger surface area, with consequent lower for... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732442 | Trailer entry handle A portable handle for facilitating entry into and exit from a trailer is provided. The handle comprises a base that includes a top, a bottom, an inside surface and an outside surface. A hook is attached to the inside surface of the base and extends outwar... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732443 | Handle assembly with an actuator and release apparatus A handle assembly for carts and wheeled luggage includes a pair of tube assemblies disposed in substantially parallel relation and connected by a handle member. The tube assemblies carry locks that cooperate with the tubes to releasably lock the tube asse... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732444 | Turning method and turning mechanism in eyeglasses A turning method and a turning mechanism in eyeglasses capable of turning a temple with respect to a bracket with a simplified mechanism without using joints or bolts. The turning mechanism comprises a bracket having a main trunk and a hook, and a temple ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732445 | Retainer for electric cord connectors A retainer device for holding a pair of electrical connector plugs in interconnected relation includes an elongate flexible strip formed of velcro material. The strip is of rectangular configuration and has a pair of slits in the end portions thereof. The... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732446 | Metal tie A metal cable tie includes a locking head formed at one end of an elongate strap. A metal locking ball is contained within the locking head and serves to secure the strap against withdrawing movement when the strap is inserted through the locking head. Th... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732447 | Button fastener A device is provided that facilitates the buttoning and unbuttoning, as well as the zipping and unzipping, of clothing for individuals with limited manual dexterity. The device has an insertion portion at one end for sliding into a buttonhole, a buttoner ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732448 | Stirrup buckle A stirrup buckle for releasably connecting a stirrup strap to the saddle strap of a saddle. The buckle is a two piece assembly having a base mounting plate with side flanges and a pivoting angled tongue lever member connected thereto pivotally mounted bet... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5732449 | Strap retaining device for a fashion accessory A display device for a fashion accessory that includes an elongated strap of a purse or similar bag and a retaining member that receives a strap in a looped form and retains the strap in its desired position. The retaining member receives and retains the ... | 03/31/1998 |
