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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6715149 | Captive shell dry-suit This invention relates to a novel design of dry-suit. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel dry-suit design which has a smooth captive shell and concealed pleats for improved dry-suit functionality. A dry-suit comprising: (a) a hollow element-proof f... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715150 | Visor for a helmet Visors for helmets are generally of spherical shape and of constant thickness, and articulated to the side walls of a helmet at the level of the forehead, about an axis of articulation passing through the center of their sphere. Thus shaped and mounted, they are see... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715151 | Manipulation shield and containment enclosure for inspecting contaminated matter A transparent, thin film gloved envelope is provided to be worn on the hand and arm of a person during manipulations and/or examination of hazardous or noxious articles or matter. While the article is held in the gloved hand the sleeve or skirt that was covering the... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715152 | Motorcycling glove The invention relates to a motorcycling glove wherein two or more fingers are connected together with the use of strips of leather or equivalent system. A rotation of the glove fingers with respect to the hand fingers can be avoided in case of a fall and the ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715153 | Hat A hat which is manufactured of material such as synthetic resin and the like and formed into a box-shaped, generally square pyramidal main body as a whole comprises integrally-provided foldable chocking pieces formed by cutting a plurality of evenly spaced slits on ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715154 | Cap with hidden teeth A baseball-style cap having a free-size capability for accommodating wearers having a range of head sizes without a separate sizing mechanism. The cap includes a crown main body which is expandable at least in a peripheral direction, and a headband made of a substan... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715155 | Pair of pants equipped with a tightening strap A pair of pants comprising a closure region with two flaps (5, 6) which partially overlap and are equipped with means for holding one with respect to the other, and which also comprises: a casing (10) going around the waist of the pants; ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715156 | Reversible protective headgear for wrestlers This invention relates to a protective headgear for use by wrestlers and other athletes who require protective covers for their ears during practice and contests. The headgear provides shock absorbency and protection for the ears and forehead in an easily adjustable... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715157 | Sports goggles A pair of sports goggles is disclosed. The sports goggles include: a lens a flexible frame housing the lens, and a headband. The goggles also include rotatable headband mounting members and/or a removable/replaceable moisture wicking system affixed to the inner surf... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715158 | Padded garment to prevent pressure sores and other injuries to hips and buttocks of immobilized persons The present invention is a padded garment covering the lower torso and upper legs of paraplegics, who have lost not only control of their legs but any sensation of pain, said garments providing protection against bruises and abrasions caused by sliding about on floo... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715159 | Angularly disengageable glove-to-cuff connection apparatus An apparatus for releasably sealing the opening between a glove and the sleeve cuff to prevent ingress of water therebetween. The apparatus includes a pair of rings, one of which is attached to the wrist portion of a glove while the other is attached to the cuff por... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715160 | Chemical/biological suit A hazard protection suit has a pants section which extends to waist level. A torso section extends upwardly to an upper margin below the wearer's arm pits, and a stowage flap extends outwardly therefrom, to hang down over the torso section and to enclose, by a resil... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715161 | Toilet training aid A toilet training aid comprising a platform and set of safety rails. The platform has a cutout that enables it to be placed directly in front of a standard toilet so that the toilet seat over-hangs the platform. A set of adjustable safety handrails provides small ch... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715162 | Toilet assembly A toilet includes a toilet bowl assembly having a toilet bowl and a trapway extending from the bottom of the toilet bowl to a sewage line. The toilet bowl has a rim channel provided along an upper perimeter portion thereof. In this toilet, the flush water flows thro... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715163 | Shower curtain rod A shower curtain rod that employs a u-shaped bar mirroring the curvature of a bath tub to allow a shower curtain that attaches to the rod via ring type clamps to hang in a curved configuration, thereby reducing the chance of water splashing outside the shower area. ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715164 | Bath lift A bath lift including an inflatable part 10 locatable in a bath to raise or lower a person sitting thereon. The part 10 comprises a seat section 12 and a support section 20. The sections 12, 20 are connected in series such that wit... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715165 | Leak detection system for plumbing fixtures A five-second leak detection technique is used to test for invisible leaks in toilets and similar fixtures. Because of its speed it is particularly useful for large apartment complexes, condominiums and hotels where it is desirable to check hundreds of toilets in a ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715166 | Futon sofa bed The futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for fitting the back-deck into position between the arm panels. A futon sofa bed frame featuring a quick assembly system and method for attaching the seat-deck to the back-deck that may be convert... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715167 | Patient lift and transfer apparatus A two piece incorporated device designed to assist in the lifting and transfer of such person who is partially incapacitated by infirmity or disability from one sitting position in one location to another sitting position in another location. (ex: wheelchair to toil... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715168 | Mosquito net frame The present invention provides a mosquito net frame. A rectangular top frame portion of the mosquito net frame is realized by easily assembling square tubes or rods and fittings together. Square tubes or rods are also used for corner columns that also interface with... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715169 | Centering mechanism for therapeutic bed A mechanism to center a patient on a patient support platform of a therapeutic bed is provided comprising a threaded rod that has left-hand threads on one end and right-hand threads on the other; first and second mounts threadably engaged with the left-hand and righ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715170 | Stretcher A stretcher including a substantially rigid cavity defined by a base, opposing ends extending upwardly from the base, and opposing sidewalls disposed between the opposing ends and extending upwardly from the base. Each of the opposing sidewalls includes at least one... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715171 | Air 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 have a second ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715172 | System for controlling the position of an inflatable bedrest positioned under a mattress There is provided a bedrest including an inflatable bladder, a compressor assembly and a microprocessor based controller for inflating and deflating the bladder. The compressor assembly has several stages reducing the volume of air. The compressor assembly includes ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715173 | Modular sleep systems with friction-secured comfort unit A modular sleep system has a foundation unit, an support unit having an innerspring and a support surface covered with a friction material, and a comfort unit having compressible material encapsulated in a woven upholstery material which is engaged by the friction m... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715174 | Self inflated air cushioned bed A self inflated air cushioned bed includes a base, multiple air units each provided with at least two air cells securely mounted on top of a substrate and at least one unidirectional valve mounted on the substrate to allow air to flow into the at least two air cells... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715175 | Load unbalanced prediction method and apparatus in an appliance A method and apparatus for predicting load unbalance in an appliance is provided for an appliance having a vessel configured to receive a supply of material and rotatable about an axis. A control is arranged and configured to rapidly accelerate a rotation of the ves... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715176 | Device and method for fixing together a construction element and structural cable A device for fixing together a construction element and a structural cable, the device has a rigid housing connected to the construction element and surrounding the cable, a wedging structure comprising at least one deformable material arranged between the cable and... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715177 | Portable ramp A ramp, for instance a walk ramp for pets, such as dogs, includes an elongated walk bridge (1) which is intended to be placed so as to slope between two height levels. The bridge includes two parts (10, 11) which are mutually sequential in the longitud... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715178 | Floor polisher conversion kit Disclosed is a device for use with a conventional automobile hand polisher for use in polishing of floors. The device includes a detachable handle having a storage bin and an actuation leaver. The handle provides control of a high speed polisher in a stand-up positi... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715179 | Versatile fixture for mop heads A mop fixture for receiving and holding a mop head has a hood of resilient polymeric material which is attachable to a mop handle. A mop retaining bar has opposite ends terminating in down turned hook portions and snaps into spaced end walls of the hood. A mop head ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715180 | Cabinet hinge with depth adjustment The invention concerns a cabinet hinge with a depth adjusting device for hinge arm held directly or indirectly on a cabinet-side, single- or multi-part mounting plate. A revolvable depth adjusting screw held in the mounting plate is provided in order to adjust the d... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715181 | Hinge device of the snap-in type A hinge device of the snap-in type for use in a door leaf and door frame assembly, the hinge device having a first hinge leaf attachable to the door frame and second hinge leaf pivotably attached to said first hinge leaf and snap insertable into a receiving pocket o... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715182 | Self-closing safety gate hinge A self-closing safety gate hinge comprises a bracket, a bottom seat, a top seat and a hinge pin. The bracket is attached to a top of a gate post. The bottom seat is attached to one side of the bracket and an inclined top surface is cambered on the bottom seat. A thr... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715183 | Snap hinge A hinge (10) for furniture doors, the supporting wall stop part of which, which is constructed as a supporting arm (14), is coupled pivotably over two hinge guide rods (16; 18) with the door stop part, which is constructed as a hinge pot (12 | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715184 | Boutonniere buttoneer apparatus A boutonniere buttoneer, having a rectangular body, a front side and a back side, and having two cylindrical legs connected to the back side which are substantially close to the ends respectively; and having leg covers having a hole and handle for receiving the legs... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715185 | Self aligning panel fastener A panel fastener forming a blind connection between a primary and secondary panel is herein disclosed. The panel fastener is constructed and arranged to be preassembled with an attachment structure extending from an undersurface of the primary panel. The head of the... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715186 | Charm chain A charm chain is comprised of an ornamental chain in a selected shape, multiple snaps and a lining band, snaps being respectively fixed to both ends of the ornamental chain and retain the lining band at the bottom of the ornamental chain for the charm chain to be ad... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715187 | Zip fastener top-end piece arrangement A zip fastener top-end piece arrangement in which the top-end piece of the zipper tape is formed of a top block and a bottom block, the bottom block having a top recessed hole, the top block having a bottom springy hook, which is disengaged from the top recessed hol... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6715188 | Hinged tab for slot and tab closure systems There is provided an improved tab member for a closure system comprising a tab portion and a slot member. The slot member includes a slit or a loop, with the slot located between an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The tab portion has a tab member having a l... | 04/06/2004 |