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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6484319 | Full body swimsuit This invention relates to a full body swimsuit for enhancing a swimmer's performance in the water. Swimming performance is enhanced by optimizing swimming efficiency, which include influencing the swimmer's physiological responses, improving the accuracy ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484320 | Wading device An apparatus for lessening the force exerted by the current as water flows past the legs of a user who is standing perpendicular with respect to the current. A V-shaped portion is disposed upstream and, preferably, a second V-shaped portion is disposed do... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484321 | Multi-purpose patient hospital gown The invention relates to a closed rear gown for a patient to wear in the hospital that provides for modesty and for convenient access to the patient's body by the medical and nursing staff for patient care. The gown is provided with a front opening and cl... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484322 | Therapeutic magnet support A magnet support apparatus or cover that attaches to the adjustment band found in many baseball caps or similar headgear that includes a band that extends across the back of the head. In an example of the device, the invention includes a body having a pai... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484323 | Convertible-hat with brim stowable within cap An inexpensive multi-modality utility hat of non/gender-specific design, having advantageous features providing its user with the novel convenience of readily transforming into several different types of hats in one. For example, the brim portion can be q... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484324 | Optical diving mask A diving mask, in particular to fit optical glasses, including a face of elastomeric material, provided with at least one opening, and a stiff body having at least one seat to house a glass or lens. Watertight elements are provided between the lens or gla... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484325 | Athletic garment and equipment system An athletic garment and equipment system according to the present invention includes an athletic garment having at least one section of knitted elastomeric raised loop fabric of a preferred design. The system also includes an athletic pad, pad assembly or... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484326 | Compressed air drain opening device An air plunger is described. The air plunger comprises an upper barrel and a lower barrel slidably received by the upper barrel. An air seal is fixed to the lower barrel and slidably engages with the upper barrel. A nozzle is attached to the lower barrel ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484327 | Toilet valve assembly A dual flush-volume outflow valve assembly for a toilet tank is provided. The outflow valve assembly comprises a base having an opening configured to pass water out of the toilet tank, a lower outflow tube section extending upwardly from the base, and an ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484328 | Hygienic article and method of use The present invention provides a device and method for improved toilet hygiene. One aspect of the present invention provides an improved toilet seat cover having an affinity for a toilet seat. Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484329 | Bladder-controlled stopper device A stopper for selectively blocking a drain to the passage of water. The drain has an inlet, an outlet and a substantially cylindrical throat between the inlet and outlet. A control means is provided for selectively feeding control fluid under hydraulic pr... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484330 | Combined faucet and drain assembly A combined faucet and drain system can be installed primarily from above the basin. The faucet includes a quick-connect fastening assembly with a threaded sleeve bolt that also doubles as a life rod guide. A spring-biased toggle fastener threads onto the ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484331 | Waste and overflow system for a bathtub A waste and overflow system for a bathtub includes an overflow conduit having a threaded end and an overflow cap threaded at one end extending through the overflow opening in the bathtub into threaded engagement with the threaded end of the conduit. The o... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484332 | System for vertical to horizontal movement and lateral movement of a patient A patient transfer system is provided for quick, easy and comfortable movement of a patient between horizontal and vertical positions and between lateral locations for medical procedures. The system includes a gurney with a patient positioning board pivot... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484333 | Fire retardant lap protection cloth A fire retardant lap protection cloth (10) to be placed across the lap of the driver or passenger of a vehicle to protect clothing and vehicle seats from tobacco burns or soiling includes a fire retardant material dimensioned to substantially cover the la... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484334 | Surgical table A patient support apparatus includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, and a mattress supported by the frame and positioned to lie above the frame to support a patient. The mattress has at least one bladder configured to receive a medium. The apparatus... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484335 | Pillow apparatus A pillow apparatus includes a pillow unit which includes a first pillow end and a second pillow end which are situated along a longitudinal pillow axis. The pillow unit also includes a front pillow face and a rear pillow face. A first strap is connected t... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484336 | Orthopedic side sleeper comfort pillow and method An ergonomic pillow for individuals who sleep on their sides. A characterizing feature of the invention is a recess along a lower front portion of the pillow which provides a protective space for a side, sleeper's arms. The pillow is divided into an upper... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484337 | Multipurpose pillow assembly A multipurpose pillow assembly (10) for supporting lamaze partners, including a coach (C) and a pregnant woman (W), during lamaze exercises and for supporting a newborn (N) while a care-giver (G) is feeding the newborn (N) is disclosed. The pillow assembl... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484338 | Mattress structure An innerspring unit for a mattress is manufactured by inserting a resilient element into the passage between each two adjacent rows of springs of the innerspring unit. The height dimension of the resilient element is greater than the distance between the ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484339 | Bedding or seating product with nestable stackable modules A bedding or seating product comprising a base having a generally rectangular frame and a plurality of internal rails, a wire grid spaced above the base and a plurality of plastic modules connecting the wire frame and the base. Each of the plastic modules... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484340 | Ventilated mattress core The invention relates to a mattress core made from foamed material, latex, or plastic being provided with a series of hollow spaces (2) running perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. According to the invention, it is provided that coil springs (3) are po... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484341 | Dough roller A consolidated pastry forming apparatus is provided that incorporates a separatable roller tool and a finishing tool. The roller tool includes a handle, a first pair of fork arms at one handle end, and a second pair of fork arms at the other handle end. A... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484342 | Fuel supply device for direct injection engine A high-pressure fuel pump is provided for an internal combustion engine having an intake system and an exhaust system installed to the front and back of the engine, respectively. The fuel pump is located adjacent to a front upper part of the engine so as ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484343 | Adjustable ramp A movable ramp is disclosed having a base having a channel therealong, and an upright member extending upwardly from the base. The upright member has a plurality of hooks at differing elevations above the base. A plurality of protrusions extend from a fir... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484344 | Retractable access ramp A retractable access ramp for improving the accessibility of a variety of commercial and other related structures. The retractable access ramp includes a housing that has a plurality of walls that define an interior space. The housing has an aperture thro... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484345 | Voice prosthesis brush A brush for a voice prosthesis containing a reduced diameter hard cartridge disposed in the distal section of a soft outer body. The brush includes a reduced diameter distal brush section mounted in a rod having a distal end face larger than the diameter ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484346 | Cleaning implements having structures for retaining a sheet A cleaning implement, such as a floor mop, is provided. The cleaning implement includes a handle and a cleaning head attached to the handle. The cleaning head has at least one attachment structure for receiving and retaining a sheet about the cleaning hea... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484347 | Steam cleaner A steam cleaner has a housing, a steam generator, a pump, a reservoir, a cap and a filter. The steam generator is mounted in the housing. The pump is mounted in the housing and communicates with the steam generator. The reservoir is detachably attached to... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484348 | Vacuum devices having integrated cord storage and pivotable tool holders Vacuum devices having integrated cord storage and pivotable tool holders are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vacuum device includes a housing, an airflow propulsion device, and a power cord. The housing includes an outer surface having a recess disposed t... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484349 | Handle assemblies for floor care devices and methods of using same Handle assemblies for floor care devices, and methods for using the same, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a handle apparatus includes a main member partially surrounding a cord retaining space that is adapted to receive a plurality of portions of a powe... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484350 | Bagless canister vacuum cleaner A bagless canister vacuum cleaner having a chasse, an air blower and a dust extraction and collection unit is provided. The dust extraction and collection unit has an easily removable inlet chamber and an easily removable outlet chamber. The inlet chamber... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484351 | Latching system for a vacuum cleaner with detachable blower A vacuum cleaner is provided which includes a housing and a latch assembly disposed on the housing. The latch assembly includes a latch that is movable relative to the housing between a first state and a second state. The vacuum cleaner also includes a bl... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484352 | Vacuum cleaner with thermal cutoff Disclosed is a unique and novel air filtrating, self-propelled upright vacuum cleaner. The filtration system utilizes a HEPA-rated air filter as a final filtering element. The disclosed vacuum cleaner contains numerous other features including a self-prop... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484353 | Riding type sweeper with rear-mounted engine A riding type sweeper with a rear-mounted engine and a driven sweeper roller located between the front axle and the rear axle, wherein the sweeper roller transports the dirt into a coarse dirt container disposed behind the sweeper roller, from which the f... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484354 | Air circulation type vacuum cleaner An air circulation type vacuum cleaner having a casing with a suction port and an exhaust port, a suction blower placed to intake air with impurities through the suction port, a suction fan having a dust collecting filter placed on the outlet side of the ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484355 | Passage system of vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner containing an air passage system which is modified to increase the amount and speed of air drawn into the vacuum cleaner without increasing the capacity of the motor, whereby the performance of the vacuum cleaner is enhanced.... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484356 | Vacuum cleaning tool with pear-shaped turbine chamber A vacuum cleaning tool has a housing with a brush chamber and a turbine chamber. A vacuum connector is connected to the housing remote from the brush chamber. A brush roller is arranged in the brush chamber and an air turbine is arranged in the turbine ch... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484357 | Nozzle attachment for a vacuum cleaner A nozzle attachment for a vacuum cleaner. In one embodiment, the nozzle attachment includes a plurality of open-ended tubes, where the tubes are parallel to one another axially and each of the tubes is in contact with at least one other tube side by side ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484358 | Flame proof sealing mechanism A sealing mechanism for establishing a seal between a barrier material and a conduit that extends there through. The mechanism includes a specially configured opening formed in the barrier material and a grommet component that is inserted into the opening... | 11/26/2002 |
