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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6067658 | Free-size cap A free-size cap is disclosed. In the free-size cap of this invention, the gores of the crown are made of double-knit weft knitted fabrics having a weft directional elongation higher than 50%. The crown thus has a high ventilation effect, a high flexibilit... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067659 | Device for sorting socks A sock sorting device comprising two clamping elements: the first having identifying indicia on its base and a plurality of solid posts extending therefrom, and the second having a corresponding plurality of internally hollow posts extending from a common... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067660 | Applique method and article A method of applique and the resulting article is described that includes forming a first image (20) on a mesh-like material layer (18), forming a second image (24) on an underlying substrate (22), and attaching the mesh-like material layer to the substra... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067661 | Belt with a pouch A belt comprising an elongated strip of material having a first end and a second end; a pouch at said first end of said strip; an attachment means at said second end of said strip for adjustably connecting said first and second ends of said strip; and a l... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067662 | Adjustable belt fastener with spring biased buckle member A fastener for a belt includes a buckle member adapted to be attached to a first end portion of the belt, wherein the buckle member includes a receiving member having an opening for receiving the belt therethrough, an operating plate provided with a tongu... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067663 | Feminine garment with sexually stimulating effect Feminine garment with sexual stimulation effect characterized in that it is worn on the waist, buttocks and pubis of a woman, including a piece that surrounds the waist, provided with a ring at a front central part to which is joined or attached the front... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067664 | Combined ear and eye protection device An ear and eye protection device for allowing a user to protect his eyes and ears simultaneously from the elements. The device comprises an eyewear having a right side and a left side, a pair of temple stems extending backward from the right side and the ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067665 | Adjustable protective collar A protective collar apparatus comprising a protective pad operably positioned behind the neck of a user, a torso mounted vest and a pair of flexible and non stretchable connecting straps joining the pad to the vest. An adjustment strap is also joined to t... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067666 | Toilet seat lid for accommodating a child A child accommodating device for attachment to a toilet, the device comprising a toilet seat lid, the toilet seat lid having an upper surface, a lower surface, a right side, and a left side, the toilet seat lid having a child accommodating aperture extend... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067667 | Semi-automatic closing device for seat lid of toilet bowl A semi-automatic toilet bowl seat and seat lid operator, comprising a hinge case to be installed to a toilet bowl body; a rotating shaft to support a seat and seat lid of the toilet bowl openably and closably; an output gear mounted on the rotating shaft;... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067668 | Bellows pump for clearing clogged toilets and drains The present invention relates to a bellows pump for clearing clogged toilets and drains having a cylindrical bellows with handle, preferably releasable, connected to a cylindrical tube, with an adapter having a central aperture throughout. Preferably the ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067669 | Strainer equipped drain plug assembly A drain plug assembly having a strainer removably fitted between a bottom of a drain housing that is to be mounted in the drain of a vessel and a stopper that is mounted to be moved along a central stem between a locked open position permitting flow throu... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067670 | Bath aid providing faucet protection A bath aid for use with a bathtub. The bath aid comprises an elongate body having a top portion and a short leg which together with the body define a cavity for accommodating at least a water spout and preferably the water control knob or knobs of a batht... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067671 | Shower stall seat for disabled and elderly persons A shower seat assembly comprising: a seat; a plurality of upstanding legs; a curved member lying in a substantially horizontal plane and supported by at least some of the legs; and the seat being pivotably supported by at least one leg and being mounted f... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067672 | Shower curtain closure assembly A closure assembly for semi-permanent securement of an edge of the curtain to a wall of a shower enclosure. The closure assembly includes a clamping structure which comprises a mounting bar for permanent securement to a wall of a shower enclosure. The mou... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067673 | Bathroom fixture using radar detector having leaky transmission line to control fluid flow Methods and devices for controlling the flow of fluid in fixtures, such as bathroom, restroom, or kitchen fixtures, using a radar detector with a leaky transmission line and fixtures using such methods and devices are provided. A bathroom fixture, in acco... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067674 | Energy transferring toilet seat A toilet seat provides a lifting operation to assist a user to safely engage and disengage a toilet. A toilet seat is pivotally arranged to swing between two positions, an incline position and a horizontal position. While the seat is in the incline positi... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067675 | Foot operated faucet system A new foot operated faucet system for permitting operation of the faucet by a user using their feet. The inventive device includes a foot pedal movably coupled to a base, a swivel bar coupled between the foot pedal and a mixing valve for permitting adjust... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067676 | Playyard with a door A playyard (10) includes a floor (12) and side panels (20) extending upwardly from the floor to provide an enclosure. At least one of the side panels has an opening (26) therethrough which is selectively covered by a pivotal door panel (30) to preclude ac... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067677 | Crib sheet A sheet designed to cover a crib mattress, in a way in which a child will not be able to unravel the sheet, thereby creating a potential safety hazzard to the child. The present invention comprises a casement style sheet that completely covers the entire ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067678 | Patient support apparatus A patient support apparatus which includes a firm body support portion constructed of foam, with the foam halving a first side for placement on a bed or gurney, and the second side upon which the body of the patient would be laid. The foam apparatus would... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067679 | Hospital bed propping pillow A prop to hold a patient on his/her side while in a hospital bed in which a standard-sized hospital pillow is stowed in a rolled condition within a launderable sleeve having a sleeve-attached flap of approximately eight inches tucked beneath the patient's... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067680 | Semiconductor processing method of forming a conductively doped semiconductive material plug within a contact opening A semiconductor processing method of forming a conductively doped semiconductive material plug within a contact opening includes, a) providing a node location and a plug molding layer outwardly thereof; b) providing a contact opening through the plug mold... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067681 | Hose bridge A hose bridge for bridging a hose extending over a surface, for example a fire hose for conveying water for extinguishing purposes, has a passage for the hose and defines a support surface that can rest on the surface. The transverse dimension of the pass... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067682 | Cup or disc for use as a part of a pipeline pig An improved cup for use as a part of a pipeline pig is in the form of an elastomeric cup member having an outer circumferential pipe engaging portion defined by a plurality of at least three closely spaced apart integral circumferential lip portions, the ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067683 | Caulk finger cleaner Apparatus for use with a conventional caulking gun for enabling a user to clean caulk from the user's finger or fingers includes an open-topped receptacle defining an upper edge and a finger-receiving cut-out portion defined within the edge. Clips are con... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067684 | Toothbrush A toothbrush with silicon rubber bristles is disclosed. The bristles are soft and have both a high polishing power and a high water repellency, thus effectively cleaning teeth without injuring one's teeth or gums. The toothbrush consists of a long handle ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067685 | Vehicle washing strip A vehicle washing strip is formed of a length of a semi-rigid core material such as a felt of polypropylene, polyester, or other synthetic fiber. The core is surrounded by a cover of a cotton containing pile fabric, such as a cotton terry cloth. The cover... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067686 | Lug nut and wheel rim cleaning device A vehicle lug nut cleaning device is provided including an elongated generally cylindrical sponge having an opening extending longitudinally of the generally cylindrical sponge for receiving a head of a lug nut therein. The elongated generally cylindrical... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067687 | Windshield wiper blade assembly A windshield wiper blade assembly having a primary yoke on which is mounted a spoiler which is formed with a curved front side and a generally triangular rear side, the spoiler having one end provided with a first bracket and another end provided with a s... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067688 | Shoe cleaning device A shoe bottom or side cleaning device which is either portable or installed in a floor of an entrance to a dwelling or building, and is either manually or automatically operated. The device includes a plurality of side-by-side, elongated and rotated brush... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067689 | Shifter mechanism for vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner (10) includes a housing (14), an agitator brush (40) mounted for relative rotation in the housing (14) and a motor (30) including a shaft (42) for driving the agitator brush (40). A flexible belt (44) connects the drive shaft (42) of the ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067690 | Device for attaching to a sliding door and for allowing opening of the sliding door by use of a foot A device for attaching to a sliding door of a pair of sliding doors and for allowing opening of the sliding door by use of a foot. The device includes a first portion, a second portion, and attaching apparatus. The first portion is attached to the interio... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067692 | Micro-adjustable belt structure A micro-adjustable belt structure including a belt head, a micro-adjusting strap, a micro-adjuster and a clip buckle. The micro-adjuster is formed with a dent in which a magnet is fixedly disposed. The clip buckle is also formed with a dent in which a mag... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067693 | Clamp with a pair of separable and adjustable arms A clamp with a pair of separable and adjustable arms including a main member. A pair of arms are adjustable coupled with the main member. The pair of arms each have an inner collar portion adapted for adjustable coupling with the main member. A pair of fi... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067694 | Press-stud A press-stud comprising a female part (11; 317) to which one end (14; 318) of a male part (15; 330) is anchored in the closed configuration by forcing with elastic deformation of a ring (12; 100; 200; 311; 411) that is accommodated in a circumferential gr... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067695 | Double arm vertical miller The miller comprises a pair of benches situated on both sides of a framework, in such a manner that on the upper crossbar is mounted, displaceable and guidable, a transverse support that carries a couple of vertical arms on which are mounted the correspon... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067696 | Quality control system for a clinching station A clinching station for securing a first workpiece to a second workpiece includes control logic receiving a punch position sensor output and processing the punch position sensor output and an established position signature to generate a clinching operatio... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067697 | Method for removing a propeller assembly from and for mounting the same in an opening in the bottom of a swimming vessel The invention relates to a method and apparatus for installing a propeller assembly in an opening in the bottom of a swimming vessel and for removing the propeller assembly from the opening. The propeller assembly comprises an underwater section including... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067698 | Method and apparatus for serving food utilizing a combination serving cradle and trivet A method and apparatus for serving food utilizing a combination serving cradle and trivet. The device includes handles that permit it to be easily carried without injury to the fingers. The device further includes support legs that raise the serving dish ... | 05/30/2000 |
