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Patent No. 5571247

Self Containing Enclosure for Protection from Killer Bees

A self contained protective enclosure with an opening for entry and egress and a screen for ventilation and viewing.

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Patents Published on 02/19/2002


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6347401Face piece protection system
A thin protective sheet for covering a face plate on an air mask. This thin sheet can come in many forms. For example, in a first embodiment, the sheet comprises a substantially rectangular thin sheet of plastic having a first edge with two substantially ...
02/19/2002
6347402Ball catching tool
A ball catching tool comprising a ball catching tool body provided with a band in a direction of a hand width for receiving and supporting a back of a hand, the band being capable-of being fastened and unfastened from the hand, wherein the band has such a...
02/19/2002
6347403Protective knee system
A protective knee system for attaching a pair of knee pads to pair of pants to protect the wearer's knees. The protective knee system includes a pair of pants. The pair of pants is comprised of a pair of leg portions that includes a first panel, a second ...
02/19/2002
6347404Cement finishing board having a floating knee holder
The present invention is drawn to a cement finishing board providing a cushioned knee support mounted on a non-cement adhering solid plastic material board which supports the knee in a contoured cushion knee pad air suspended above the board to allow the ...
02/19/2002
6347405Method of protecting garments from soiling and wear
A method of protecting a garment area from soiling and wear comprises adhesively attaching a flexible first adhesive patch to a desired garment area; removing and discarding the first adhesive patch and attaching a flexible second adhesive patch to substa...
02/19/2002
6347406Sportsman's wearable seat system
A wearable seating system that is suitable for a sportsman's use. A body garment is provided that includes an attached, integrated seat, with support base, that may be easily deployed in the field with minimal manipulation by the user. The integrated seat...
02/19/2002
6347407Undergarment for controlling underarm perspiration
This invention is an undergarment which helps control underarm perspiration and controls perspiration from soiling clothing and controls wetness from getting onto clothing from perspiration....
02/19/2002
6347408Powder-free gloves having a coating containing cross-linked polyurethane and silicone and method of making the same
Powder-free natural rubber and synthetic elastomer gloves having an inner coating of a cross-linked polyurethane impregnated with silicone and their method of manufacture are described. The gloves exhibit good grippability, good donnability as measured by...
02/19/2002
6347409Manufacture of rubber articles
A powder-free coagulant for use in latex dipping processes comprises a salt stable dispersion of a polychloroprene rubber and an inorganic metal salt. Optionally the coagulant will also contain a powder-free release agent, to aid release of the dipped art...
02/19/2002
6347410Self-sizing baseball cap
The self-sizing baseball cap with a two or more piece, one or more layer sweatband satisfies the long recognized need of providing a baseball cap that fits a range of head sizes comfortably without any wearer adjustable cap sizing devices. This sweatband ...
02/19/2002
6347411Article of clothing having a lining containing compositions of polydimethylsiloxane and microballoons
A composition suitable for use in linings for articles of clothing is disclosed, which is a mixture of a discontinuous solid phase of microballoons, and a viscous liquid continuous phase comprising a polydimethylsiloxane; the polydimethylsiloxane of the c...
02/19/2002
6347412Sound reflector for a bicyclist
An apparatus is provided for diverting sound from a direction generally rearward of a user towards the user's ears. The apparatus includes a sound reflector which can be worn by the user directly or connected to a separate mount such as a helmet. A connec...
02/19/2002
6347413Hip pads
This invention provides a pair of pads for covering the area of the femur nearest the hip joint to distribute trauma forces to surrounding soft tissue areas, thereby protecting the bones proximate the hip joint from direct insult from injury when a person...
02/19/2002
6347414Intelligent demand-based dispensing system
A dispensing system for use in an area of interest, the system comprising at least one device for sanitize conditioning a medium, a sentry for detecting an object and for communicating with the at least one device, the sentry itself comprising a detector ...
02/19/2002
6347415Toilet seat and lid assembly
A toilet seat and lid, each comprising a rigid insert injection molded of thermoplastic material. Each insert is then over-molded by injection molding with a thermoplastic elastomeric material which provides the outer surface of the seat and lid. The inse...
02/19/2002
6347416Vacuum toilet bowl assembly having a removable bowl
A vacuum bowl assembly for use in a vacuum toilet positioned on a support surface and having a discharge valve. The vacuum bowl assembly comprises a frame having a bottom member adapted to engage the support surface, and a top member defining a shoulder. ...
02/19/2002
6347417Drain plug device
There is provided a stable drain plug device in which main bodies (the plug lid and the ascending or descending member) are not floated under a pushing operation of the operating part. In a drain plug device in which a hollow ascending or descending membe...
02/19/2002
6347418Daybed with pivotable backrest
A convertible daybed including a pivotable swing arm assembly attached between a support for a removable cushion assembly and a backrest assembly. The swing arm assembly includes a pair of brackets attached on either side of the cushion assembly and a pai...
02/19/2002
6347419Clamp-on portable storage endboard for a sleeping cot
A clamp-on storage endboard for a sleeping cot (E1) comprises a generally rectangular. open-top rigid container (60) with a bottom (62) and extending upward therefrom a front wall (64), a back wall (66), a left wall (6 and a right wall (70). A plurality o...
02/19/2002
6347420System for producing anthropometric, adjustable, articulated beds
A system for producing adjustable articulated beds. These beds use measurements taken from a particular human form applied to the bed construction. All beds made using this system have the following in common: a standard distance of four inches from the t...
02/19/2002
6347421Portable head pillow
A water proof neoprene impregnated sheet material fabric support is formed into an hour-glass shape with two mirror image sections and is surrounded by a zipper which closes the support to form an inner pocket that is water impervious. Two right circular ...
02/19/2002
6347422Bed pads
This article is a padded gap protector for hospital beds that provides zero clearance no matter what the articulated position of the bed is. The pad remains in compression with the mattress and closes the gap between the mattress and side rails. The pad p...
02/19/2002
6347423Jacketed cushioning elements and assemblies thereof in mattresses and upholstery
The subject matter is a cushion core construction in which individual elements of cushion material in plug-like form are connected together in a string by capturing them between two strips of flexible sheet material which are joined together between adjac...
02/19/2002
6347424Movement absorbing transferring system
A motion absorbing conveyance system (1) for transferring personnel and/or objects between a floating vessel (2) and an installation (20), for example, an oil platform, where the vessel (2) and the installation (20) exhibit a relative movement, which syst...
02/19/2002
6347425Powered toothbrush having three dimensional rotational head motion
An electrically driven toothbrush having a rotatable drive shaft with an end, off-set from the central longitudinal axis of the drive shaft and lodged in a boring in a bristle carrier, which bristle carrier is orbitally secured within a socket in the toot...
02/19/2002
6347426Paint roller retainer
A paint roller incorporates a free end cap capable of receiving a retainer that prevents the paint roller's cylindrical brush from sliding over the free end cap when painting....
02/19/2002
6347427Wiper device for vehicle
A wiper device for a vehicle disclosed is provided with a wiper motor, a wiper pivot connected to the wiper motor, and a pivot holder having a base portion attached to the vehicle body and a bearing hole pivotally supporting the wiper pivot in a rotatable...
02/19/2002
6347428Hand-held wet/dry vacuum
A hand-held portable wet/dry vacuum comprising a cleaning fluid tank, a motor housing and a dirty fluid tank. The cleaning fluid tank is selectively mounted on the motor housing. A siphon, which is controlled by an actuator, is located in the cleaning flu...
02/19/2002
6347429Wet/dry vacuum drain system
A drain system for a wet/dry vacuum, including: a generally U-shaped dolly having wheels mounted thereon for rotation; a collection drum having an inside bottom surface defining a plane, the collection drum adapted to be mounted to the dolly; a drain open...
02/19/2002
6347430Self-evacuating vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner has an electric motor driving an air impeller for creating suction and a pump impeller which is located in the tank and draws liquid material from the bottom of the tank and expels it from the tank. The vacuum cleaner may have an electric...
02/19/2002
6347431Carpet located and retaining system
A carpet locating and retaining system for a vehicle and a method of using the same having a head portion and a body portion. The device further includes retaining means for retaining the device within an aperture formed in the vehicle and fastener receiv...
02/19/2002
6347432Locking device for handle assembly
A handle assembly of luggage comprises a handle grip with a push button, two first sliding tubes, at least one pair of second sliding tubes, two support tubes, two first locking means each provided below each first sliding tube, at least one pair of secon...
02/19/2002
6347433Flat panel display tilt and swivel mechanism
A hinge connects a first member to a second member. The hinge includes a connector constructed of a polymeric material secured to the first member. The connector is constructed from a polymeric material and has a generally flat connector surface, and a fi...
02/19/2002
6347434Security cable tie
The cable tie comprises an elongate strip with a locking head formed at one end of the strip and having a passage or opening therethrough. The strip has spaced apart teeth formed in or on one side thereof. The passage or opening in the locking head has at...
02/19/2002
6347435Rivet tie for coupling together two or more objects
A rivet tie for coupling together two or more objects. In one embodiment, the tie includes a cable tie shank and a pawl nut which are integrally connected together by a break-away attachment member of reduced strength. The cable tie shank includes a tail ...
02/19/2002
6347436Dual-action buckle
A dual action buckle (20) which employs a cable tightening action and a strap tensioning action to tighten two separate portions of a boot, notably a snowboard boot (10). Thus, the boot (10) may be tightened around the foot and/or particular functionaliti...
02/19/2002
6347437Zipper and zipper arrangements and methods of manufacturing the same
A zipper arrangement for use in manufacturing thermoplastic bags that includes a zipper and at least one slider. The zipper includes first and second opposing tracks. The first track has a first profile and the second track has a second profile. The first...
02/19/2002
6347438Brassiere fastener
A brassiere back closure can have flat circular injection molded male and female fastener halves connectable in a hook-and-eye fashion on respective tapes partly covered by brushed knitted strips and designed to be pulled apart for opening of the closure....
02/19/2002
6347439Self-mountable niche for remains ashes
A self-mountable niche for remain ashes has a substantially closed box, a receptacle for accommodating ashes and insertable in the box, a supporting element connected with the box and supporting the latter, and a fastening and locking element connected wi...
02/19/2002
6347440Circular needling machine provided with a device for automatically removing preforms
A machine for needling a textile structure built up from a helical strip delivered by strip supply means, said machine comprising a needling table, a needling head, cutting means for cutting the helical strip, and conical roller drive means for rotating s...
02/19/2002
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