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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6601321 | Devices for suspending a foot within a shoe, and shoes incorporating such devices An improved sole construction for use in shoes. The sole construction consists of a hammock-like lattice formed of medium to high modulus polymers, or a lightweight metal alloy. The lattice substantially conforms in topography to the foot, or a weight-bea... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601322 | Spike anchoring device for detachably securing a spike to a sole of a golf shoe A spike anchoring device is disposed in a sole of a golf shoe for detachably securing a spike to the sole, and includes a clamping member of a one-piece construction received in an accommodation space in the sole. The clamping member includes front and re... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601323 | Shoelace cover The present invention relates to a shoelace cover for use with an athletic shoe for covering the shoelaces to prevent the loosening or untying of a tied shoelace bow. The present invention is particularly applicable to wrestling shoes wherein the physical... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601324 | Construction machine A construction machine having an engine arranged along a counter weight, wherein the intake air pipe of the engine is passed between the counter weight and the engine without the need of installing the counter weight spaced from the engine, so that the co... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601325 | Flexible insulating head cover for garment presses An improved head cover for insulating a head of a garment press apparatus is disclosed having an inner layer of heat-resistant material configured to directly and contiguously cover a non-pressing upper surface of the head. An outer fabric covering of hea... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601326 | Human-figure display system A repositionable display system in the shape of a human figure that can be used to communicate information by holding signs or by making simple gestures; or it can be used to support various items such as clothing or accessories. The repositionable displa... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601327 | Bi-directional album, with memo area A bidirectional album for the storage of photographs and the like in which typically rectangular photographs may be retained in either a latitudinal or longitudinal vertical orientation. Each page of an album leaf is partially covered by a transparent she... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601328 | Sign assembly A sign assembly particularly useful for point of purchase displays is provided. The sign assembly provides an easily changeable sign portion, but when mounted remains securely in position. The sign assembly may utilize pre-existing structures for its supp... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601329 | Card holder A card holder for securely linking together an identification card to a validation card so as to prevent fraudulent removal of the identification and validation cards once the latter have been inserted into the card holder. The card holder defines a gener... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601330 | Frame member Picture frame member comprising a first support flange for an edge portion of a picture and a second flange which encloses a dihedral angle with the first flange to laterally hold the edge portion, the second flange being pivotally connected--adjacent its... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601331 | Integrated manual safety device for hammerless semiautomatic pistols A firearm safety device for use with semiautomatic pistols and other firearms which use striker pins to activate a firing pin is disclosed. The invention uses apparatus which selectively blocks the travel or operation of the striker pin to place the firea... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601332 | Child safety device, alarm and lock for firearms Trigger lock, safety and alarm devices for a firearm includes a trigger clamp that immobilizes the devices on the firearm in a position in which the device cannot be moved with respect to the firearm to actuate the trigger and discharge the firearm. The d... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601333 | Remote controlled game decoy and game retriever A remote controlled game decoy is provided that includes a number of functional components allowing an operator to control the game decoy for varied operations. The gamed decoy is self-propelled. Propulsion may be achieved either by a motor driven propell... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601334 | Fishing rod A fishing rod with which, even when fishing large fish or fish demonstrating strong tugs, fishing can be performed comfortably even if the angler's physical strength is small. The fishing rod is arranged such that a portion of the fishing rod ranging from... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601335 | Fishing line retention device A fishing line retention device for use on a piece of fishing equipment is provided. The fishing line retention device comprises a hook member having a plurality of hooks on one side, a loop member having a plurality of loops on one side, and a mounting a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601336 | Filamentary spinner blade and rattle dressings Detachable lure dressings having modular spinner blade assemblies and rattle chambers that mount to elastomer collars and filaments at a fishing lure. The dressings enhance the audible and visual flash characteristics of a lure. Improved spinner baits are... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601337 | Flying insect attractor and eradicator The apparatus includes a bladder having an elastic wall capable of being punctured by proboscis of flying insects and being self-sealing. The bladder is made from VTR rubber and may be made from animal skin as well. The bladder contains diluted liquid ins... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601338 | Plastic film for use in agriculture The invention provides a polymeric, multilayer, photoselective film for use in agriculture, comprising at least two layers, an upper layer facing the sky an a lower layer facing the ground, each of the layers being of a different color, and each being lig... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601339 | Plant watering system A plant watering system comprises a base. The base has a periphery. The base also has a central hole. A slot is provided between the central hole and the periphery. The base has an interior wall. The interior wall extends upwardly from the base at the cen... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601340 | Vegetation element for greening artificial or natural surfaces and method for producing same The invention relates to a vegetation element (10) for greening artificial or natural surfaces with dicotyledonous plants (18). The vegetation element consists of a support (14), soil improvement substrate (16) and dicotyledonous plants (18) and is config... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601341 | Process for in-season fertilizer nitrogen application based on predicted yield potential A method for in-season fertilizer nitrogen application based on predicted yield potential and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the normalized difference v... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601342 | Culture tray for the rooting of young plants A culture tray for the rooting of young plants in parallel rows including an open-top housing having a base wall and a peripherally extending edge. The housing-base wall defines a plurality of transversely extending channels which accommodate a multiplici... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601343 | Flexible vase A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601344 | Method of covering a potted plant A plant packaging method providing a tubular sleeve having excess material therein and attaching the sleeve to a potted plant via a bonding material.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601345 | Sealing structure for vehicle door A sealing structure for sealing between a door opening portion of a vehicle body, and a periphery of a vehicle door, includes a channel which is formed in an inside surface of a doorframe along a periphery thereof, and a projection which is composed of a ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601346 | Weather strip for motor vehicle having a solid member inserted therein A weather strip for the attachment to a periphery of a door frame of a vehicle door by clips, which weather strip is capable of preventing water from leaking into a vehicle compartment through spaces located between the weather strip and the door frame an... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601347 | Method for manufacturing a ready-to-use catch pit A method for making a catch-pit, such as the catch-pits often associated with underground pipeline junctions, manholes, or the like, where it is desirable to join a horizontal pipe with a larger-diameter, vertical, hollow, cylindrical works by means of a ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601348 | Structures for mitigating wind suction atop a flat or slightly inclined roof An apparatus secured to extend upwardly from a rooftop for redirecting free oncoming flow of a gas passing over an edge of the rooftop. The apparatus has an elongated member having at least a lower flow-surface, and a leading edge portion having a leading... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601349 | Free-standing panel wall system A free-standing panel wall system which includes at least an elongated floor rail and an elongated top rail, each of a generally U-shaped cross section, and first and second sets of upright standards of generally U-shaped cross-section and having respecti... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601350 | Structure for installing a viscous vibration-damping wall and method of installing the same In a structure for installing a viscous vibration-damping wall, high-strength bolt hole portions are provided for connecting a lower-floor girder and a base plate forming part of the wall. Gusset plates are disposed on both sides of the group of the high-... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601351 | Pipe flange system A pipe flange system for facilitating replacement of flashing around an electrical service entrance pipe on a roof. The pipe flange system includes a lower flange assembly for engaging a service entrance pipe which includes a lower base portion designed f... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601352 | Insulated attic access cover An insulated attic access cover which is easily installed from below the attic access opening and includes a flat panel with a central insulation portion, flanges which carry a seal and attachment points to secure the cover to the ceiling.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601353 | Adjustable shutter level A plastic shutter level is formed by a cap assembly which fits into the bottom of a vertical stile of the shutter. The cap assembly includes a cap body and an adjustable member which threads into the cap body. The adjustable member has a cam shaped bottom... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601354 | Method and apparatus for post-tensioning steel strands in slab construction A method and apparatus for post-tensioning a reinforcing strand disposed within a concrete slab of the character having a plurality of reinforcing members embedded therein. The apparatus includes a yieldably deformable elastomeric body having a longitudin... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601355 | Wall protector installation A wall protection assembly includes an elongated wall protector member having an impact surface adapted to face away from a wall and a mounting surface adapted to face the wall. At least two resilient mounting clips secure the protector member to the wall... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601356 | Connector frame for ventilation opening A connector frame for use as a support member for mounting grilles at ventilation openings in a building structure. The connector frame allows the grills to be mounted in slightly different locations to hide imperfections at the edges of the ventilation o... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601357 | Un-reinforced thermoplastic coating The present invention concerns an adhesive bonded thermoplastic coating for the underside of a floor that will add significant moisture resistance, wear resistance, transverse crack resistance, and make a better looking, more marketable product. The plast... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601358 | Floor for housing and supporting exercise equipment An equipped floor having at least one cavity opening outwards and for housing at least one exercise fixture.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601359 | Flooring panel or wall panel A flooring panel or wall panel (20) is provided with a tongue (1) and a groove (2) each comprising cooperating locking means in the form of ribs (11, 12) and grooves (9, 10). The locking means of the upper side and lower side of the tongue (1) and groove ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601360 | Modular deck tiles A modular deck tile comprises a plurality of slats which are joined together by at least two flexible tubes extending through the thickness of each of the slats. So as to preserve the spacing of the slats, and to keep them in place, the tubes may be later... | 08/05/2003 |
