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Patent No. 5205055

Pneumatic Shoe Lacing Apparatus

This invention provides a pneumatic shoe lacing apparatus for the pneumatic lacing of shoe.

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Patents Published on 01/28/2003


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6510559Protective torso garment
A protective torso garment for providing support and pressure against an injured rib cage. The protective torso garment includes a panel. The panel has a outer surface, a inner surface, a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge and a bottom edge. ...
01/28/2003
6510560Roller-suit and apparel
A body roller suit (1) containing a plurality of rollers (20) wherein a wearer's body can roll along the ground or other surface. More particularly, the body roller suit contains a distribution of rollers (20) such that a wearer lying on a surface would b...
01/28/2003
6510561Dispensing device
A dispensing device comprising a body defining first and second compartments, separated by a flexible impermeable membrane. The second compartment is closed off by a semi-permeable membrane adjacent which a water container is disposed. An apertured delive...
01/28/2003
6510562Toilet seat lifting device
A toilet lifting apparatus in which a spring mechanism causes a toilet seat to rise after flushing of the toilet. The spring mechanism is controlled by a bolting device which is connected to the spring mechanism at one end and to a cable at another end so...
01/28/2003
6510563Flush valve adapter for converting a single flush valve system to a dual flush valve system
An adapter for attachment to an existing single flush valve system to convert the single valve system to a dual flush valve system comprises a pair of tubular sections vertically offset from one another and connected by a hollow, enclosed channel. The upp...
01/28/2003
6510564Vacuum toilet system for a vehicle
A vacuum toilet system comprises a plurality of toilets, a collecting tank, a conduit system that connects the plurality of toilets with the collecting tank, and a vacuum generator that is connected in a fluidic manner to the collecting tank. The conduit ...
01/28/2003
6510565Portable and collapsible sauna
A portable and collapsible sauna is provided, including an enclosure adaptable between a collapsed position and an upstanding position and a steam generator. The portable and collapsible sauna is configurable between these two positions by a latch mechani...
01/28/2003
6510566Shower curtain closure
A shower curtain closure for closing off a vertical side edge of the curtain against a wall of the shower stall comprises a length of extruded plastic tubing that can be cut to a preferred length, a tube support ring for suspending the tube on the curtain...
01/28/2003
6510567Wheel chair and platform device for movement of a disabled person from a wheel chair to a chair seat support in a vehicle and aircraft
A folding wheel chair assembly has at least one fold-down platform that permits the person on the seat to be moved laterally to another seat. The fold-down platform is on a mounting rod that folds upward and them may be turned to a position behind the whe...
01/28/2003
6510568Playyard
A playyard top rail comprising a left rail and a right rail pivotably coupled to the left rail to enable pivotable movement of the right rail relative to the left rail about a pivot axis, and wherein the right rail is formed to include a locking aperture,...
01/28/2003
6510569Double locks for the chassis of game-bed
The present invention "Double locks for the chassis of game-bed" includes two locks on the center of the chassis of game-bed. The edges of double locks are connected to the vertical stands of game-bed via several pillars. When the bars inside the second c...
01/28/2003
6510570Playard having corner panels
A playard includes a leg, a flexible side panel, and a corner panel. The flexible side panel hugs against the leg so that the flexible side panel forms first and second side panel portions extending at an angle relative to each other about the leg to form...
01/28/2003
6510571Modular support for oversized queen mattress
A modular support for an oversized queen mattress includes a pair of modules each having a box spring unit with the box spring units sized to have a width equal to one-half that of a conventional unitary queen mattress and a length equal to that of the co...
01/28/2003
6510572Bed curtain divider
A bed curtain divider for individuals sharing a bed, the bed curtain includes a substantially flexible barrier for shielding light rays from an individual on lying on the bed, the barrier comprising a first section having a first releasable attachment for...
01/28/2003
6510573Air cushion with independently adjustable resilient zones
An air cell pillow includes an air cushion and a cover. The air cushion is encased by a cover that has a top, bottom and four side panels arranged generally in a box shape. The top and bottom panels each have a first thickness and the side panels each hav...
01/28/2003
6510574Inflatable positioning aids for operating room
An inflatable positioning device is provided. The device includes a pump, a tube extending from the pump, a valve intermediate the length of the tube and non-rectangular inflatable pillow connected to the end of the tube remote from the pump. The non-rect...
01/28/2003
6510575Toothbrush
Electric toothbrush comprises an oscillating, bristle bearing head which comprises two or more segments which are integral with one another....
01/28/2003
6510576Vestibule cleaner and plaque remover
An oral cleaning device having two portions, wherein the first portion is to be handled by the user, and the second portion, having a terry cloth sleeve affixed thereto, is inserted into the mouth for cleaning the vestibule and for removing plaque from te...
01/28/2003
6510577Mesh sponge with loofah
Sponge assemblies include a substantially spherical mesh sponge having an element of loofah secured thereto. In one embodiment, the element of loofah includes a substantially flat disk including an outer layer of loofah, an inner layer of loofah, and a re...
01/28/2003
6510578Brush having removable bristle pack
A paint brush having a removable bristle pack which snaps on and off a handle portion by means of a resilient prong mounted pin. The present invention employs a slot in the ferrule of the bristle pack to receive with a friction fit the pin extending resil...
01/28/2003
6510579Roller cage assembly
A roller assembly to support point rollers comprises a cage mounted on a roller shaft having spaced elongated bars integrally supported by dual flange support members at intervals therealong and terminating in end portions that engage an inner end cap and...
01/28/2003
6510580Wiper device with pin mounting
In a wiper device, a wiper motor and link module is integrated in advance into an assembly composed of a pair of pivot shafts, a pair of pivot holders, a frame, a wiper motor and a link mechanism. When the module is fixed to a vehicle body, a supporting p...
01/28/2003
6510581Vehicle vacuum cleaning system
A vehicle vacuum cleaning system for cleaning the interior of a vehicle having an access opening therein includes a movable bellows housing assembly having a movable bellows frame with a pair of spring biased pivotable sealing members attached thereto. An...
01/28/2003
6510582Vacuum cleaner tool caddy for storing accessory tools
A vacuum cleaner, provided with a detachable tool caddy unit, is disclosed. The tool caddy unit also has a pocket used for storing desired spare supplies, such as a spare dust bag or a spare transmission belt, on the cleaner body provided with a suction d...
01/28/2003
6510583Cord retainer for vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner has a cord retainer for holding looped cord in a horizontal position against the housing of the vacuum cleaner. The cord retainer includes two cord locks that are pivotally mounted to the vacuum cleaner housing. The cord locks are limited...
01/28/2003
6510584Flow cut-off and brushroll shut-off mechanism for vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner includes a floor nozzle having a brushroll chamber with an outlet aperture. An upper assembly is secured to the floor nozzle and is adapted to pivot relative to the floor nozzle about a generally horizontal pivot axis. A dirt cup is remov...
01/28/2003
6510585Turbo tool
A turbo tool includes a housing forming a hollow section. The housing includes at least one air inlet and a nozzle opening spaced from the air inlet, a brushroll rotatably mounted in the housing and within the nozzle opening and a turbine. The turbine is ...
01/28/2003
6510586Door closer
Door closer with a spring system that must be stretched when the door is open and supplies the closing moment necessary to close the door. There is provided a gear train between the spring system and the door to influence the force curve which varies over...
01/28/2003
6510587Door closure prevention apparatus and method
A door closure preventing device is mounted on the inside surface of a door and has a pivotal stop moveable between a deactivated position within the periphery of the door and the extended position extending beyond the periphery of the door to prevent clo...
01/28/2003
6510588Turning mechanism for providing turning motion, and hinged electronic device
A turning mechanism for providing a turning motion, and a hinged electronic device. The turning mechanism comprises a power element which is arranged to generate the turning force for the turning motion, and a damping element which is arranged to control ...
01/28/2003
6510589Airplane container door hinge
A hinge for joining two adjacent panels. The hinge comprises a first piece adapted to receive a first panel, a second piece adapted to receive a second panel, and a middle piece. Each of the first and second pieces has an opening for receiving a panel and...
01/28/2003
6510590Slip proof device for a necktie having a zipper thereon
A slip proof device for a necktie having a zipper thereon has a slide mounted on a bracket supporting a knot of the necktie. A controlling member is mounted onto the slide and extends a restricting hook having a sharp point through the slide. Thereby, the...
01/28/2003
6510591Intermediate support for elongate safety line or rail
A support for an elongate element comprises a body portion adapted to restrain a supported elongate element against lateral movement. The body portion has a plurality of partial shells extending therefrom, each partial shell having a cross section substan...
01/28/2003
6510592Clip for attaching pouches and similar devices
The clip includes a base hingeably attached to a lid. The lid includes two detent prongs with detent apertures including ledges formed at the distal ends thereof. These ledges engage complementary inverted ledges on detent protrusions on the base. The lid...
01/28/2003
6510593Lockable slide fastener
A slide fastener apparatus which includes a first and second slide with a releasable locking latch integral to the slides and a keyed, rotating cam as a locking mechanism....
01/28/2003
6510594Zipper slide for invisible zipper
A zipper slide for invisible zipper is constructed to include a slide base, a hook plate, a spring element, a locating plate, and a pull tab, the hook plate being secured to the slide base at a top side, the hook plate having a hook tip hooked up with a c...
01/28/2003
6510595Meshing slide fastener with an engaging device
A concave row and a convex row of a meshing slide fastener are molded of resin having plasticity. The convex row has a terminal end where slider guide portions for guiding a slider are removed. A convex-row-meshing portion of the convex row is inserted th...
01/28/2003
6510596Crematory egg interment system
A crematory egg interment system that provides devices and methods for interring cremated remains of humans or animals in an esthetically acceptable manner for display, burial, or preservation. The crematory egg interment system further includes business ...
01/28/2003
6510597Surface acoustic wave device and method of manufacturing the same
A surface acoustic wave device includes a crystalline substrate with a structure selected from the group consisting of the perovskite structure, the spinel structure, and the rock salt structure. The device also includes a thin piezoelectric crystalline f...
01/28/2003
6510598Clamping element
A clamping device for fixing plastic molded parts during welding is proposed, comprising a flange-like fastening part for fastening on a plastics welding device, the fastening part having at least one first annular recess for receiving a clamping element ...
01/28/2003
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