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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5809567 | Method and system for reducing drag on the movement of bluff bodies through a fluid medium and increasing heat transfer A method and system for reducing drag on the movement of the human body through air or other fluid mediums and improving heat transfer including a placement of trip mechanisms at predisposed locations on the human body with the mechanisms constituting elo... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809568 | Disposable bibs A disposable bib is formed from two sheets of absorbent material such as tissue paper, separated by perforations. The bibs are dispensed from a roll, with each bib being separated from the roll along a row of perforations. Alternate sheets have a flap def... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809569 | Device for securing a glove or mitten to the hand A device (and method) for securing a glove (or mitten) having two opposing ends and fastener for releasably fastening the opposing ends together to define the first strap as a continuous loop having a circumference extending over the glove around the wris... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809570 | Wrist harness strap Apparatus for augmenting the grip of a user when gripping an object subjected to a pulling force including an elongated flat rolling strap with a friction or gripping section adapted to be positioned along the palm of the user and having a novel wrist cin... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809571 | Sports glove, in particular a goalie glove The present invention is directed to a sports glove, in particular a goalie glove comprising an inward glove part made of an impact-damping material preferably based on foamed latex, and further comprising a glove upward part covering the back of the huma... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809572 | Multiple-layer, formed face mask for use in a cold weather hood A face mask for use in a cold weather hood which may be worn to protect a wearer from the effects of a cold weather environment. The face mask is placed in an opening of the cold weather hood which has predetermined dimensions. The face mask is of multipl... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809573 | Exothermic chemically heated ear warmer An article of headgear has a headband portion and ear covering portions which cover the ears of the wearer and pair of open ended pockets in the ear covering portions which removably receive and carry a packet of exothermic heat dispensing material to war... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809574 | Hearing protection device A hearing protection device. The hearing protection device includes a band and legs that are rotatable relative to the band. Each leg includes a first leg end and a second leg end. The first leg end is rotatably coupled to the band to allow the leg to rot... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809575 | Socks with a hidden shoehorn A sock with a shoehorn which is generally an elongated elastic tube band. The tube band has a slippery inner wall which is not very thick. The tube band is attached closely to a bottom heel portion of the sock with its two opposite ends fixed on a symmetr... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809576 | Attachable pocket An iron on pocket for a shirt and other articles of clothing including a piece of flexible screen mesh material in the shape of a pocket and having a mesh size sufficiently large to permit viewing of the pattern and coloring of the clothing material and f... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809577 | Scented undergarments The invention relates to the emplacement of a water-insoluble, polymeric scent-emitting tablet in a fabric chamber formed by a medallion stitched to the surface of women's intimate apparel to provide a long-lasting fragrance despite repeated laundering.... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809578 | Adjustable helmet strapping device An improved strapping apparatus used to fasten and secure the bicycle-style helmet to the head. Adjustable helmet strapping device is made using, nylon strapping, velcro fasteners, elastic, chin guard, vinyl pocket, and a series of D-rings which result in... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809580 | Multi-sport goggle with interchangeable strap and tear-off lens system A multi-sport goggle having a tear-away lens system includes a pair of strap brackets which pivotally and removably attach a goggle strap to the goggle frame. One of the strap brackets includes a third post to removably secure the lateral pull-strap of th... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809581 | Odor-less toilet system A new Odor-Less Toilet System for drawing odors from a toilet bowl and not allowing them to escape into the bathroom. The inventive device includes air intake ports integrally formed in a toilet bowl rim in fluid flow communication with an exhaust chamber... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809582 | Lumbar support article A lumbar back support article with a dual compartment construction, one compartment of which is adapted for mounting and interruptable fastening to a toilet lid and the adjacent second compartment is provided with a resilient cushioning element which is p... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809583 | Toilet with footrest The invention provides a toilet having a toilet bowl, a toilet seat as well as two footrest members located in a certain distance above the floor, but below the toilet seat. The elongate footrest area of the footrest members extend in an angle with the ce... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809584 | Travel potty apparatus A travel potty apparatus 10 for use on the seat 101 of a conventional toilet 100. The apparatus 10 includes a seat unit 12 and a seat extension unit 13 for covering the seat 101 and front portion of the standard toilet 100. The seat and seat extension uni... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809585 | Bidet toilet system A sanitation device used for a person's hygiene is mounted to a wall adjacent a commode. Generally, the sanitation device comprises a commode adapted for disposing contents within a bowl, and a drain member, operatively associated with the commode, for dr... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809586 | Device for washing crotch region of patient A device for washing the crotch region of a patient, including a base, a nozzle secured on the base for ejecting a washing liquid, a lower cushioning member provided on the base and having an opening so that the washing liquid ejected from the nozzle pass... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809587 | Safety device for a suction outlet A safety device for use in a suction outlet assembly of a swimming pool, whirlpool, spa or the like is disclosed. More particularly, the outlet assembly has an opening therein in communication with a pump adapted to create sufficient suction for causing f... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809588 | Collapsible baby tub A collapsible baby tub for attachment to a conventional bath or its surround. The baby tub includes a generally rectangular sheet, made of a flexible material that is impervious to water, for example, a vinyl, a plasticized material or a rubberized fabric... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809589 | Shower curtain retainer A shower curtain retaining device which will hold the curtain away from the person using the shower. It has a pair of attachments which are secured to the adjacent portions of a shower stall or bath tub enclosure and to which are attached a sleeve contain... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809590 | Thermochromic urinal mat A waterproof urinal mat which contains humorous or informational messages printed or coated over with thermochromic inks. The mat is formed to fit in a urinal, such that included text and artwork printed onto the mat with temperature sensitive, thermochro... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809591 | Patient lift mechanism A patient lift system incorporates a transverse bar which carries a patient lift system for movement between two laterally extending bars. The transverse bar is mounted at the same vertical height as the laterally extending bars and carries a motor for li... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809592 | Self-erecting play yard structure A play yard which is light, portable and operable for easily and quickly transforming between a collapsible configuration and an expanded configuration. The play yard opens up automatically by simply releasing the frame and allowing it to unfold. The play... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809593 | Mattress cover with wide elastic strip A mattress cover includes a top panel, a skirt portion depending from the periphery of the top panel, and an elastic strip connected to the free edge of the skirt portion. The elastic strip has a width of between about 0.75" and about 3.0" so as to produc... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809594 | Combination pillow To provide a pillow by which the cervical vertebras and the occipital region of a sleeper can be supported in stable, and the head of the sleeper is prevented from accidentally coming off from the pillow even if he should toss about while sleeping. A pair... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809595 | Frictionally variant seat pad A frictionally variant seat pad comprising a top member, a bottom member, a polyester filling and a plurality of hook and loop receiving strips. The polyester filling is disposed between the top and bottom member, and the top and bottom member are secured... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809597 | Inflatable body support A body support comprises an assembly of individually inflatable compartments arranged in an upper tier of body-supporting compartments and a subjacent tier of lifting compartments; and, the individual compartments vary in size and shape when fully inflate... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809598 | Device for sanitary treating a sleeping mattress A device for sanitary treating a sleeping mattress and more particularly a spring mattress and including an internal free volume (18) delimited by upper (12) and lower (14) faces and by a peripheral lateral strip (16). The springs (20) are disposed in the... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809599 | Compound pliers tool with linked handles Cooperating jaws are pivoted together such that working end portions of the jaw members are movable toward and away from each other. The jaws have butt portions extending opposite the jaw pivot from the working end portions. Such butt portions are, in tur... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809600 | Mutifunctional tool able to receive removable attachments A multifunctional pocket tool, for example a Swiss army knife, folding pen knife or knife-pliers, has at least one retractable implement and includes removable screwing attachments, for example Phillips attachments, flat screwdrivers, socket wrench or soc... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809601 | Device for cleaning the interior of a tubular member A cleaning device is provided for cleaning a barrel of a gun. To this end, a portable, hand-held motor encased within a housing is connected to a shaft. The motor may be either AC or DC powered. The shaft is connectable to a coupling member and preferably... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809602 | Window scraper A window scraper has a drum that mounts four blades on its periphery, the blades extending generally tangentially so the sharp edges project beyond the drum. A shroud covers the drum and blades, and the shroud defines an opening where the blades project t... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809603 | Pipe cleaning tool A pipe cleaning tool (10) comprises a cleaning assembly (12) and a hollow riser (14) received over the assembly (12). The cleaning assembly (12) defines and axis of rotation and includes a drive shaft (16) for rotating the assembly about the axis and resi... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809604 | Tile grout brush A tile grout brush for cleaning grout between tile includes a main body having a generally triangular configuration with an open central zone and including a base portion, a first handle portion and a second handle portion. Bristles are fitted to the base... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809605 | Squeegee assembly A squeegee assembly includes i) a handle having a male blade-mounting portion; and ii) a dual-extruded squeegee blade having a resilient squeegee portion and a channel. The channel is constructed of a generally semi-rigid material and is sized and shaped ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809606 | Wheel cleaning cover A wheel cleaning cover, such as for a golf trolley wheel, is formed of a pair of hinged circular covers, each forming a semi-circular half and made of a light, robust material. When the golf trolley is not in use, a pair of such wheel covers can be closed... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809607 | Long handled bath towel and washcloth holder A device for assisting the disabled in drying themselves is disclosed which comprises an elongated handle with a bath towel coupling plate attached to one end. Preferably, the coupling plate includes two slots for accepting the ends of a bath towel. Most ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5809608 | Adjustable length squeegee The adjustable squeegee is a two blade squeegee with a handle. The two blades are mounted in a slot in the handle which allows the two blades to slide longitudinally relative to each other. This allows extending the overall length of the blade tip used to... | 09/22/1998 |
