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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6738984 | Protective body vest The present invention provides a protective body vest for protecting against impact upon a human torso when worn by an athlete during sporting activities. The protective body vest comprises a multi-section, one-piece garment or vest sized and shaped to be worn on th... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738985 | Disposable sweatband liner A disposable sweatband liner 10 made of a thin, flat and moisture absorbing material is shaped curved 28 to fit around the forehead of a person. A disposable sweatband liner is affixable to a cap, hat or sun visor by adhesive material 12. A disp... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738986 | Head covering The invention is a head covering that is particularly suited for use when participating in aquatic sports activities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, and jet skiing, where the fabric is selected for its quick drying ability and stretchability, therein ena... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738987 | Snap on, thigh to pedal, auxiliary propulsive system for bicycles An auxiliary thigh-to-pedal power system for bicycles, especially attractive for persons interested in low cost, non-polluting, auto traffic avoiding, energy conserving transportation is disclosed, significantly increasing the total force the cyclist can apply to th... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738988 | Thong-type garment with wireframe construction An open-sided thong-type brief garment having a resilient wire frame including an anterior frame portion and a posterior frame portion which curve inwardly towards one another in a spring-biased arrangement. The anterior frame portion configured in a symmetrical U-s... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738989 | Dispenser for use in a tank of water A dispenser for use in a toilet tank is disclosed. There is a replaceable bottle There is also an upwardly open holster for receiving the bottle in inverted fashion. A valve is associated with the holster that controls the dispensing of cleaner from the container, a... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738990 | Toilet seat lifting device A toilet seat lifting device for attachment to a toilet for allowing a user to raise and lower a toilet seat without having to manually touch the seat. The toilet seat lifting device has a frame situated alongside the side of the toilet bowl base. The toilet seat li... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738991 | Flushable toddler toilet chair liner A potty chair liner for a toddler toilet chair includes a container having an impermeable outer layer, a permeable inner layer, and an absorbent core sandwiched therebetween. The outer layer includes a closed bottom and a continuous side wall having a lip for positi... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738992 | Method and apparatus for controlling break points and reducing rip currents in wave pools The invention relates to a wave pool wherein a portion of the floor and/or beach is provided with a grated section. With the grated section extending along the beach, the grates will allow water to pass into a cavity, wherein backflows are eliminated and rip current... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738993 | Above-ground self-supporting swimming pool A circular above-ground self-supporting pool, comprising a flexible and impervious pocket, the circular upper edge of which is provided with a buoyant inflatable annular hoop, wherein said inflatable hoop consists of several pneumatically independent inflatable annu... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738994 | Drain cover A drain cover for a swimming pool, spa or tub drain that includes a hollow tube or shell having a slot formed in a wall therein and a fitting connecting the drain cover with respect to the drain. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738995 | Bucket filler An apparatus for filling buckets, pails or other containers with water or other fluid from faucets, and a method of filling containers with fluid using the apparatus. The apparatus comprises an attachment unit or funnel that is placed over a faucet, a hose, and a ti... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738996 | Pullout spray head with pause button A spray head for a faucet or the like has a wand body defining a flow path from an inlet to first and second outlets. Diverter seats are provided so a face seal on a diverter spool can direct flow to the first or second outlet. The spool is positioned by a trigger a... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738997 | Mechanism for a divan bed Innovative mechanism for a divan bed enabling the adjustment in three positions, said “divan”, “relax” and “bed”, comprising padding elements supported by two frames; said frames can reciprocally move by means of two angle-bars, concurrent in a point; on... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738998 | Futon frame that assembles by means of sockets The present invention comprises a futon frame having a seat and a backrest, two arms and two legs. The six parts can be assembled by the user without the use of tools or small parts, this being a major distinguishing feature of the invention. Parts are held securely... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6738999 | Apparatus to assist disabled persons The invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating, in handicapped patients, undressing, dressing and access to body parts between the waist and knees of the patient. The apparatus includes a seat (20) and a back support (10) which between them for... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739000 | Storable bed assembly A storable bed assembly primarily for recreational vehicles permits the lowering and raising of the bed using a pair of rear guides fixed to a wall of the recreational vehicle, and a pair of swing arm guides at the front corners of the bed frame. Linkages are provid... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739001 | Cushioning device including a restraint structure The present invention relates to a cushioning device including an inflatable cushion having at least one side and first and second opposing surfaces, and at least one restraint structure attached to at least a portion of the at least one side of the inflatable cushi... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739002 | Bed sheet fastener system A bedding system is provided which includes a mattress and a sheet, wherein the sheet is adjustably securable to the mattress using opposing hook and pile fastener strips. A continuous hook and pile fastener strip is affixed to the peripheral edge of the mattress an... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739003 | Multipurpose treatment table There is disclosed a treatment table that has a footbath in the leg section. The treatment table can be positioned in many different configurations. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739004 | Rotary actuator, especially for adjustable furniture, including beds and bottom for beds A rotary actuator, in particular for adjustable articles of furniture, including beds or mattress supports, for incorporation in a structure for adjustment of an element in it, e.g. adjustment of a backrest section and/or leg-rest section in a bed or mattress suppor... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739005 | Bed with adjustable elevation components A bed with air adjustable elevation components having a generally rectangular foundation, a mattress having a plurality of sections, and an air chamber under each section of the mattress that is to be raised. The contour and shape of the mattress is controlled by in... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739006 | Head section support for a surgical table apparatus A surgical table apparatus is provided for supporting a patient before, during, or after a surgical procedure. The surgical table apparatus includes a base and a table top. The table top includes a body support section adapted to support the body of a patient and a ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739007 | Air filled therapeutic pillow The air filled therapeutic pillow allows the user to adjust the height or firmness of the pillow to suit their tastes or needs. It can be easily broken down and transported to provide a traveler with comfortable sleep away from home. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739008 | Variable density therapeutic cushion A combined and laminated padded cushioning device, adapted for use as a mattress, chair cushion or wheelchair pad, includes layers of varied densities of padding, each layer of padding having cut-out portions, depending on the therapeutic requirements of a user, the... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739009 | Supporting device, notably mattress, mattress support or for a seat Supporting device, notably mattress, mattress support or supporting device for seats, comprising several elements comprising flexible fluid-holding chambers aligned vertically and assembled in a network so as to form a structure enabling a body to rest. The pressure... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739010 | Combination tool having a hammer A combination tool includes a hammer having a head, a handle portion and a neck part, an accessory tool for attachment to the head, and an attachment part connected to the accessory tool and including a socket to receive a hammering end of the head, two retaining wa... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739011 | Vertically movable dock bumper device A vertically movable loading dock bumper device to be attached to a loading dock and interposed between the loading dock and a vehicle during the loading/unloading process, in which the vertical movement of the bumper is in concert with the vertical movement of the ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739012 | Power toothbrush with brushing pressure feedback The vibrating toothbrush includes a first arm portion with a brushhead mounted at a free end and a second arm portion joined by a hinge-like portion. The first and second arm portions have first and second natural resonant frequencies. A spring member connects the s... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739013 | Wafer cleaning apparatus A wafer cleaning apparatus includes a wafer supporting device for supporting a wafer to be cleaned, and sponges for cleaning the wafer. The sponges are arranged in contact with either surface of the wafer and are rotated along rotational axes that are parallel to th... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739014 | Coating wiper for moving strip A wiper apparatus (10) is disclosed for spreading, smoothing or otherwise wiping liquid coating material on a suites (13) of a moving ship (12), such as, for example, a moving strip of metal. The wiper apparatus (10) comprises first and s... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739015 | Cleaning brush device A cleaning brush device for preventing fatigue to the hand while cleaning. The cleaning brush device includes a panel having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge extending between the top and bottom surfaces. A plurality of bristles is attached to a... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739016 | Hairbrush The hairbrush includes an elongated member having a handle segment and a bristle substrate segment. The bristle substrate defines an hourglass shaped core having a central region that is either cylindrically shaped or has a substantially similar elliptical cross-sec... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739017 | Combination paint roller and shield A shield for a paint roller of the type having a roller support member with a roller on one end and a handle on the other end, includes a bottom, sidewalls, backwall, and a handle extending rearward, all in a dust pan configuration. The handle is a cylinder forming ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739018 | Wiper arm shaped as an aerodynamic deflector The invention concerns a wiper arm comprising a body extending longitudinally from its rear driving end towards its front end which bears a wiper blade, and wherein, in cross section, at least a section of the arm body has an upturned U-shaped cross section defined ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739019 | Mounting plate for fastening a furniture fitting, such as an arm of a hinge for a piece of furniture A mounting plate for attachment of a furniture fitting such as a hinge arm of a furniture hinge to a wall of a piece of furniture, includes a bottom plate having an end face intended for securement to an attachment surface of the wall; and a top plate configured for... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739020 | Door hinge with an integrated door stop The invention relates to a door hinge for a motor vehicle door. Said door hinge comprises a first and a second hinge half (1, 2) each of which can be fastened either on one of the door fastening elements, on the door or on the door pillar respectively. The hi... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739021 | Therapeutic magnetic hand wrap or grip A magnet to provide magnetic flux therapeutic pain-easing and healing effects built into a resilient grip or wrap for the handle of a hand held device. The therapeutic magnetic hand grip or wrap can be used on the handles of golf clubs, tennis racquets, baseball bat... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739022 | Rotary buckle structure The present invention relates to a rotary buckle structure which includes a buckle member and a rotary member. The bottom of the buckle member and rotary member are respectively coupled by way of a downwardly tapered conical body, and conical hole, and which have th... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739023 | Method of forming a nonwoven composite fabric and fabric produced thereof The present invention provides a method of forming a nonwoven composite fabric that includes the steps of a) providing a first layer that includes splittable continuous fibers, b) splitting at least a portion of the splittable continuous fibers into split filaments,... | 05/25/2004 |
