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Patents Published on 10/22/2002


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6467094Necktie knot support assembly
A necktie knot support assembly for supporting a pre-tied knotted necktie includes a spring clamp adapted to engage a shirt collar, and a main body member shaped to determine formation of the knot of the necktie. The main body member has a vertical centra...
10/22/2002
6467095Perspiration-absorbing band for headgear
A perspiration band and a method of making thereof is disclosed. The perspiration band formed from a moisture-absorbing fabric and is provided with a pair of notches that allow the band to be secured by fasteners on a headband on a headgear. The outwardly...
10/22/2002
6467096Size adjustment mechanism for headwear
A baseball type cap comprising a hemispherical shell defining an opening for reception of a head of a wearer, and a size adjustment mechanism mounted to the shell for infinitely adjusting a size of the cap. The size adjustment mechanism includes a flexibl...
10/22/2002
6467097Golf training device
A golf training device including a clothing article structured to be worn by a user, an input assembly responsive to a user and structured to provide a user with at least two response options that may be elected by the user, and an output assembly dispose...
10/22/2002
6467098Goggles with removable lenses
A goggles with removable lenses comprising a pair of soft lens rim each with a lens, a cushion in sucker format is formed with the soft lens rim into one body. The lens is flat with thickness less than 5 mm, on the circumference of the lens has a fixing r...
10/22/2002
6467099Body-contact cushioning interface structure
A plural-layer body-contacting cushioning interface structure which is interposable the human body and an external structure, such as a helmet. The cushioning structure of the invention, in one preferred form, has a body-facing side which contacts the bod...
10/22/2002
6467100Water conservation apparatus for toilet
A water conservation apparatus for use in a toilet having a dual action handle that is connected to an adjustable activating rod. The adjustable activating rod is connected to both a first pull chain for effectuating a full tank flush and a second pull ch...
10/22/2002
6467101Toilet flushing and cleaning device
A toilet flushing and cleaning device includes a reservoir with a cylinder and a mixing tube disposed therein. The cylinder communicates with a water source. A plunger is slidably disposed in the cylinder. A plurality of spray nozzles communicate with the...
10/22/2002
6467102Transfer seat with extended transfer platform
A combination of a chair-like device used by disabled persons, such as a bedside commode, and a seat having a transfer platform that extends laterally outward from a central seating portion of the seat. The extended transfer platform extends beyond the pe...
10/22/2002
6467103Sound transmission system and illumination system for a tub, spa, pool, bath or shower
A sound transmission assembly and illumination system for a tub, spa, pool, bath, or shower includes an electronic audio speaker or sound wave-guide. When the sound wave-guide is used, a source of sound waves, a sound wave distributor, and one or more sou...
10/22/2002
6467104Faucet assembly having an attachable sprayer nozzle
A faucet device includes a faucet member having one or more ports for coupling to water reservoirs and a water outlet. The faucet member includes a hole and a chamber communicating with each other. A hose has one end coupler for selectively securing to th...
10/22/2002
6467105Drain stopper to soak feet in a tub and shower
A drain stopper to soak feet in a tub and shower for soaking one's feet while taking a shower. The drain stopper to soak feet in a tub and shower includes a main tubular member having open top and bottom ends and a bore extending therethrough for removabl...
10/22/2002
6467106Patient transfer apparatus
A patient transfer apparatus comprises a rolling transfer tube having an outer surface and an inner surface. The rolling transfer tube is flattened when placed under a patient to form an upper run and a lower run. A fluid chamber that receives fluid under...
10/22/2002
6467107Playyard canopy frame retainer
A playyard includes a retainer carried on a canopy frame support rod. The retainer is configured to be coupled to a retainer mount carried on a playyard frame so that a canopy cover attached to the canopy frame support rod is retained in place on the play...
10/22/2002
6467108Structure of corner members for a playpen
A structure of corner members for a playpen includes a plurality of corner members each having a hollow interior L-shaped seat and a hollow interior L-shaped cover to cover the seat. The seat has a vertical sleeve inside a conjunction to be engaged with a...
10/22/2002
6467109Hammock assembly
A hammock assembly has a bed net, and a foldable support frame. The bed net has two opposite hoop devices. The foldable support frame has a pair of base rods, a pair of left lifting rods, a pair of right lifting rods, two pairs of connectors, two pairs of...
10/22/2002
6467110Dock post supported hammock
A hammock and support system is disclosed which uses a simple boat dock post and dock structure to support the entire weight of a hammock and person lying in the hammock....
10/22/2002
6467111Medical bed system with interchangeable modules for mattress systems and related methods
The present invention teaches mechanisms and methods of adapting a low air loss inflatable mattress to be mounted within a conventional hospital bed frame, in such a manner so that the power/control module is both mounted in the cavity on the underside of...
10/22/2002
6467112Operating table for animal
An operation table. The table includes table top and a sink mounted under the table top. The sink is provided at one end with a discharge port, and at other end with an opening which is provided with a cover plate having a ventilation hole, and a sink cov...
10/22/2002
6467113Mattress assembly
A mattress assembly for supporting a patient is provided that includes a cover and a plurality of air bladders positioned in an interior region of the cover. An air supply is provided that provides air to the plurality of bladder. A tube apparatus is prov...
10/22/2002
6467114Multifunctional life-saving device
A multi-functional lifesaving apparatus is provided in which a cylindrical tool has a main body portion and a cap portion, the cap portion defining a hollow enclosure. The enclosure is adapted for securing to the main body portion of the main body tool. A...
10/22/2002
6467115Shape retainer and method for stabilizing a boot shaft
A sheet of flexible and resilient polymer material is rolled into a tubular configuration and inserted into the shaft of a boot deeply enough to reach the vamp and quarters from which the shaft uses. The rolled sheet, when released, expands under the bias...
10/22/2002
6467116Sealant system for waterproofing welted footwear
A laminated waterproof footwear assembly. Where the footwear components are stitched together a gel-like sealant is placed on at least one surface of the footwear components to be joined together. A needle carrying a thread passes through the footwear com...
10/22/2002
6467117Light weight work platform with crane
A work platform includes a first elongate side section, a second elongate side section, and a floor section. The first and second side sections each includes a lower beam, an upper beam, and a plurality of support members extending between and coupled to ...
10/22/2002
6467118Modular polymeric matrix composite load bearing deck structure
A load bearing deck structure is made from at least one sandwich panel formed of a ploymer matrix composite material. The sandwich panel comprises a plurality of substantially hollow, elongated core members having side walls, the core members being provid...
10/22/2002
6467119Pointing device cleaner and method of use
The invention is a cleaning device (2) for a computer mouse (86) or other similar pointing device that can clean the entire surface of a position roller (90)quickly, easily, completely, and without damage to the workings of the mouse (86). The device has ...
10/22/2002
6467120Wafer cleaning brush profile modification
A wafer cleaning brush roller having uniform and non-uniform protrusions via compression. The protrusions are formed by an inner PVA sponge compressed through an outer sleeve formed of a resilient mesh that does not react with DI water or other CMP surfac...
10/22/2002
6467121Rotary tube scrubber
A tube scrubber comprises an elongate body symmetrical about its longitudinal axis, having a central core with threaded stem for connection to a rotary driving device, and a plurality of flexible arms or webs extending outward from the central core and te...
10/22/2002
6467122Deep cleaner with tool mount
An upright deep cleaner including a base housing pivotally connected to an upright handle, the upright handle carrying a liquid supply tank and the base housing including a recovery tank. The liquid supply tank includes an internal siphon tube for ensurin...
10/22/2002
6467123Airflow indicator
An airflow indicator for a vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a wheel chamber defined in the housing, and a rotatable wheel mounted in the wheel chamber. The wheel has protrusions which cause the wheel to rotate due to inlet air flow. The wheel further ha...
10/22/2002
6467124Ceiling texture scraping tool with vacuum system and method of making same
A new and improved ceiling surface and texture removal tool is provided. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device which enables a renovation professional to apply an even, continuous application of liquid to a ceiling texture or surfac...
10/22/2002
6467125Retractable door stop for sliding door
An improved door stop for a sliding door to reduce damage to vehicle tires passing over the door stop includes a vertically oriented housing to be embedded in the floor in alignment with the sliding door. A top block supported by a spring is slidable with...
10/22/2002
6467126Door check mechanism providing an infinite number of stable positions
A vehicle door check assembly is provided including a roller in rolling engagement with an arm. The roller cooperatively engages the arm such that an elastically deformable material is encountered at the roller arm interface providing the vehicle door wit...
10/22/2002
6467127Telescoping curtain rods with curtain hangers slidable on rollers
A support rod for enabling a hung curtain to be smoothly drawn has two telescopically connected curtain rod segments and a trolley with at least one roller. In one set of embodiments, an outward facing channel is formed in the wall of the rod for receivin...
10/22/2002
6467128Block and tackle sash counter balance
The present invention is an apparatus and method of assembling a block and tackle counter balance for windows that reduces the cost of manufacture and installation. In particular, the balance provides vertical support to a window sash using a semi-rigid c...
10/22/2002
6467129Friction hinge device
A friction hinge device includes a housing, and a torsion spring held fixed within the housing. The torsion spring has an outer surface with a predetermined diameter, an inner surface differentiating in diameter, and a breakthrough hole defined by the inn...
10/22/2002
6467130Damping structure for rotating member and assist grip including the damping structure
A damping structure is formed of a base including at least one projecting portion having a shaft or a hole, and a first engaging portion; a rotating member including a first wall portion having the other of the hole or the shaft engaging the shaft or hole...
10/22/2002
6467131Friction fit knob with anti-torque capabilities
A molded knob of the type having a knob with a socket located in the knob which socket slips over the end of an irregularly shaped shaft and has fingers which frictionally engage the outer surface of the shaft. The hub has an inner portion surrounded by a...
10/22/2002
6467132Band for securing items and method of use
The present invention comprises a band 20 which is used to secure single or multiple items. Band 20 has a first set of teeth 30 disposed on a first side 26 at a first end 22, and a second set of teeth 32 disposed on a second side 28 at an opposite second ...
10/22/2002
6467133Ice skate shoelace buckle device
A buckle device for an ice skate shoelace comprises a buckle, a latch, a spring and a base. The latch is secured to the buckle in such a way that it may slide back and forth with respect to the buckle. A spring connects the buckle and the latch to maintai...
10/22/2002
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