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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6092235 | Weather-proof wrist, forearm, and elbow protectors A pair of accessory protectors which are used to prevent skin exposure to extreme cold or snow. The protectors are each worn in combination over a users glove, or mitten, and coat sleeve simultaneously, and eliminate possible intrusion from snow which wou... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092236 | Passive glove for plastic deformation of hand extensors and flexors A passive, or anti-exercise, glove designed to produce plastic deformation of the flexors and/or the extensors of an arm by permanently lengthening the muscle tissue or the implicated tendon or tendons. The lengthened muscle/tendon relieves the stress on ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092237 | Drip catching glove construction A drip catching glove construction 10 including a glove member 20 fabricated from a waterproof material 21 and having an elongated wrist portion 22. The wrist portion is provided with a collar unit 13 which includes a peripheral sponge member 40 and a per... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092238 | Leader gripper gloves A hand glove having a series of generally parallel finger stall indentations. These finger stall indentations are used to receive a fishing leader line and to provide a firm gripping surface when the user's hand is closed in a closed fist manner. The indi... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092239 | Foldable disposable cap and method for folding thereof A foldable cap is disclosed made from a flat semi-rigid material cut into a plurality of middle panels for forming the crown portion of a cap and two lateral panels for forming the brim of the cap. Each of the middle panels and the lateral panels have a f... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092240 | Horizontally open rectangle A pair of boxer shorts for use by individuals having an ostomy bag. The boxer shorts include a pair of leg openings, a front panel, a rear panel, a waistband and a horizontal opening which is just below and parallel to the waistband and to one side of the... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092241 | Sock mates This invention relates to socks, and, more particularly, to socks having a complementary mate, which enable a pair of socks to be fastened together when not being worn or during laundering and drying.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092242 | Undergarment assembly An unfolded hour-glass shaped undergarment brief assembly comprising two shaped half width segments superposed in overlapping relationship with about half of the overlapped central area between segment halves bonded to form a unitary rear panel. The other... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092243 | Sports goggles with changeable lenses and improved wearing comfort A pair of sports goggles includes a strap made of plastic material. The strap includes two rings in a mediate portion thereof. A padding member of soft material is mounted to an inner side of each ring. Each padding member includes a receiving compartment... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092244 | Locking grate device for a floor sink A locking grate for a floor sink includes a screen member having holes dimensioned to allow the passage of liquid but prevent the passage of solid waste and a mounting hole, a threaded member dimensioned to extend through the mounting hole, and a locking ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092245 | Toilet operating lever for multiple applications A universal-fit, multiple-application molded thermoplastic operating lever for a flush toilet, the toilet having a buoyant flush valve flapper, tank ball or activating disk utilizing flexible connection chain for momentarily lifting the flush valve by man... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092246 | Plumbing and shell system for spa A water distribution system for a spa is disclosed that comprises at least one channel around at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the shell, a water feed pipe in communication with a source of pressurized water disposed within the channel with a ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092247 | Powered patient lift vehicle A lift and transfer device includes a wheeled chassis provided with an upright frame which at a lower end thereof connects to a pair of sidewardly spaced and rearwardly cantilevered support legs provided with floor-engaging drive rollers adjacent the rear... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092248 | Patient support apparatus with air cushion A patient support apparatus has a stationary lower part and a displaceable upper part carrying a patient. The upper part has a guide surface which is curved in sectional plane, and the lower part has a guide surface matched to this curve. Outlet nozzles f... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092249 | Constant pressure seating system A cushion system for supporting a body such as a seated person at risk of developing pressure sores. An array of one or more foam members is biased such that each foam member exhibits a substantially constant force per unit area when supporting the body. ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092250 | System and method for manufacturing shoes using wooden mold Disclosed is a shoe making system and a method of manufacturing a shoe, in which the work of fastening an inner sole to a wooden mold can be done easily and speedily. In the method, metal plates 23 and 24 having a magnetic absorption property are stuck to... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092251 | Method for manufacturing shoes and shoe obtained with the method A method of manufacturing a shoe, provided with a front region and a heel region. The method comprises the steps of stitching an upper to a piece of fabric in order to obtain an inner shoe which is closed at its lower portion, providing a rubber mid-sole ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092252 | Motor driven toothbrush, in particular an electric toothbrush A motor-driven toothbrush including a brush head disposed at an angle to the brush handle wherein the brush head partakes of rotary or arcuate motion, wherein the handle includes a flexible or articulated section permitting the brush head and an end porti... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092253 | Flexible-leaf substrate edge cleaning apparatus An apparatus for cleaning edges and/or bevel areas of substrates is described. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a core having a plurality of flexible leaves spaced along an external surface of the core. A motor is coupled to the core for ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092254 | Sunscreen and lotion applicator A compact sunscreen and lotion applicator for applying lotions and creams to the body which comprises upper and lower structures, folding upon each other, joined together by a locking hinge when open or closed. The upper structure consists of a spare abso... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092255 | Scraper or squeegee with curved blade surfaces A combination windshield scraper, squeegee, and sponge includes a curved edge on the scraper or squeegee blade adapted to fit complexly-curved (double-curved or "bubble") windshields and other surfaces of different radii. Preferably the edge is formed bet... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092257 | Bath ball Disclosed is a bath ball formed from at least two long sleeves of elastic nets woven out of different artificial fibers. The nets are sequentially put around a mold and axially compressed inward from two ends layer by layer to produce a multi-layer ruffle... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092258 | Bath brush A bath brush including an elastic mesh tube, a grip member and a binding member. The mesh tube is axially squeezed and compressed, whereby the circumference thereof is continuously waved and crimped. The grip member is disposed on an outer side of the ela... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092259 | Interior windshield cleaning system A cleaning system 10 for the interior surface of a vehicle windshield 100 wherein the system 10 comprises a wiper blade unit 11 adapted to be mounted adjacent the interior surface of a windshield and moved back and forth with respect thereto under the inf... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092260 | Hand-held blower A hand-held blower mechanism includes an elongated housing having an inlet and outlet, and having a nozzle portion at the outlet. A motor is positioned within the housing along a central drive axis which intersects the inlet and the outlet. A centrifugal ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092261 | Storage system for vacuum pickup hose A vacuum trash collection vehicle includes a vehicle mounted debris container and a hose connected at one end to the debris container. There is a source of vacuum on the vehicle and it is applied to the hose. The hose is open at one end to form a collecti... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092262 | Non-skid wheel brake mechanism A non-skid wheel brake mechanism includes a wheel body, a shaft part, left and right wheels each with a ring rim. The device includes an outer rim having an oval ring groove having upper and lower half portions. A substantially oval shaped shaft bore exte... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092263 | Hinge with elastic ring return system The invention features a hinge or coupling two panels (P1, P2), one of which at least opens rotatably about an axis (X) parallel to the planes of the said panels, comprising a mobile fixing element (1) on the opening panel, a fixing element on the other p... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092264 | Single axis fold actuator and lock for member A mechanism (10, 100) is disclosed for deploying a mechanism, such as an air foil or antenna (14, 102, 104) which utilizes a pivot axle (16) and a torsion spring (18) to pivot the erectable surface to the erected position. A locking pin 22 can be provided... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092265 | Seat belt A buckle, for example a seat belt buckle, is disclosed for guiding two belt runs. The buckle 40 comprises a first passage for a first belt and a second passage for a second belt, the two passages meeting at a meeting region. The second passage has its wid... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092266 | Double-layer water-proof zipper A double-layer water-proof zipper in which the slide has an additional second interlocking unit moved with the slide to close a water-proof layer so as not to let rain pass through the interlocked teeth of the zipper tape unit of the zipper. The water-pro... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092267 | Slide fastener A zipper closure including first and second rows of teeth formed on first and second bands. Each tooth has a free end in which a channel is formed. Each channel has a bottom which is convexly curved. The zipper closure includes a slider with a projection ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092268 | Apparatus for automatic removal of roving residues from roving bobbin tubes Roving residue is removed from roving-bobbin tubes returned from the ring-spinning machines to the roving frame and upon detection of residual roving, that tube which carries a residue is switched with a tube from a magazine containing residue-free tubes.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092269 | High energy density capacitor A high energy density, high power density capacitor having an energy density of at least about 0.5 J/cm3 is provided. The capacitor comprises a plurality of interleaved metal electrode layers separated by a polymer layer. The interleaved metal ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092270 | Die for forming a joint A die (24) and punch (32) is employed to form a joint (74) between at least two sheets of material (70 and 72). The preferred embodiment die (24) has a shield (54) surrounding an anvil (52). This shield (54) has at least one aperture (120) extending there... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092271 | Method and tool for aligning a striker with a latch A tool for aligning a striker with a latch for a door on a motor vehicle includes a base member and a tool locating member positioned perpendicular to an end of the base member. The tool also includes a tool holding mechanism positioned on a front face of... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092272 | Modified container using inner bag In accordance with the present invention, in an aircraft storage container which is used for the transport of cargo items, defines an enclosed interior compartment and includes a hatch for selectively accessing the interior compartment, there is provided ... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092273 | Method and apparatus for a stent crimping device A stent crimping tool for firmly and uniformly crimping a stent onto a balloon catheter is constructed from a stationary plate and a sliding platform connected to the stationary plate and slidable linearly relative thereto. A closing plate is hinged to th... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092274 | Metal hose fitting and method of making A metal hose comprises a metal tube having an annularly corrugated wall, a fitting body, an extension that projects from the fitting body, and a sealing member. The fitting body defines a sealing seat for the sealing member. The extension projects from th... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6092275 | Statistical process control for an automatic fastening machine The present invention relates to a system control for directing and monitoring the operation of an automatic fastening machine, such as automatic drilling and riveting machine, by gathering, recording, and processing relevant data from each drilling and r... | 07/25/2000 |
