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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6775844 | Arm shades A health apparatus for use by individuals while driving is disclosed. The health apparatus would be an arm shield which would be worn over an individual's “outside arm” while driving. The arm shield would reduce sun exposure on the arm and would be attached via ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775845 | Joint device for a leg guard A joint device for a leg guard, particularly for a leg guard used by ice-hockey players, comprises a first part that covers the wearer's lower leg, and a second part (2) that covers a part of the wearer's thigh above the knee and that is pivotally connected t... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775846 | Sleeve holder A sleeve holder for maintaining a garment sleeve in a rolled-up condition adjacent a person's shoulder includes a body and attachment portions connected to opposite ends of the body. The body includes a cover and an elastic core located within an interior of the cov... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775847 | Golf glove and method of forming same A golf glove which includes a glove portion having finger and thumb portions and dorsal and palm portions. The dorsal and palm portions meet along at least one conjoining lateral edge and define a pocket for receiving the eminence of a golfer's hand. The glove porti... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775848 | Vulcanization of dip-molded rubber articles with molten media baths Pore-free rubber articles are prepared by dip-molding in a dipping medium that includes a vulcanizing agent, then by immersing the dip former in a heated liquid bath that is chemically inert. A particularly effective liquid bath is molten inorganic salt. In addition... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775849 | Wrinkled-tab-and-connector method for releasably binding paired articles together A system for releasably binding or joining paired articles together. The invention consists of short strips, coated with a film adhesive on one side, adhesively-bonded at both ends to the top (or entry) outside edge of paired cloth items to form a loop on each item.... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775850 | Protective combination comprising face mask, protective garment having hood, and inflatable seal, for firefighter or emergency worker In a protective combination wearable by a firefighter or by an emergency worker, a face mask has a face-conformable gasket defining an outwardly opening trough. Further, a protective garment has a hood, which has a peripheral edge and which defines a tubular hem alo... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775851 | Structure of chest protector A chest protector formed of a base, upper and lower shoulder straps for securing the base to the user's chest, a neck pad and a number of cushions mounted on the base, the cushions having air vents in communication with air vents in the base for ventilation, colored... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775852 | Urine collecting device A hands-free urine collecting device comprising a flexible sheet with an elastomeric element extending peripherally therearound wherein said flexible sheet is placed over a conventional toilet seat with said elastomeric member placed on the underside thereof to main... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775853 | Ventilated toilet assembly A ventilated toilet assembly includes a ventilated toilet seat device for positioning between a toilet bowl and a water tank. The device comprises a base section having an aperture extending therethrough. The base section is positioned between the toilet bowl and th... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775854 | Toilet cover opening/closing device A closing device for a toilet unit includes a slave member connected to a toilet cover, a motor, and a switching mechanism that mechanically connects or disconnects the motor from the slave member during closing of the cover. When the motor rotates to move the toile... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775855 | Self-closing toilet lid A self-contained, self-closing toilet lid includes a water reservoir formed within an upper portion of the lid. When the lid is in its vertical closed position, water from the reservoir is allowed to trickle at a predetermined rate into an activation bucket position... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775856 | Toilet bowl pump apparatus, and method of reducing the water level in a toilet bowl A toilet bowl pump apparatus and method for reducing the water level in a toilet bowl. ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775857 | Drain fitting device for sealing and facilitating introduction of fluid or gas to pressurize clogged drain A drain fitting device (10) adapted to seal and facilitate introduction of a fluid, such as tap water, or a gas, such as compressed air, into a clogged drain (12), thereby pressurizing the drain (12) and removing the clog. In a preferred first e... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775858 | Elevating toilet seat with lid opening mechanism A height adjustable toilet seat apparatus for disabled users includes a toilet seat having a hinged lid. The apparatus may be fixed to a toilet bowl or to a wheelchair and includes telescopic legs for supporting the toilet seat and lid at different heights. A lid op... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775859 | Dual flush toilet A dual flush toilet includes a handle pivotally mounted to a tank. A water outlet fluidly coupled to the tank has an upper edge defining a primary opening. An overflow tube is fluidly coupled to the water outlet. The overflow tube has a break therein such that a fir... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775860 | Trailer hitch portable toilet and camp chair and having a portable ambidextrous retractable toilet tissue holder and method therefor A portable toilet has a support stem which may be inserted into a trailer hitch. A base ring is coupled to the support stem. An attachment device is coupled to the base ring. The attachment device is used for removably coupling a waste collection bag to the portable... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775861 | Transportable hydrotherapy equipment for a child A hydrotherapy unit has a housing supporting a tub. The tub has an exterior sidewall configured to resemble an object of amusement for a child such as a duck or an automobile. When configured as an automobile, a steering wheel is attached to the exterior sidewall wi... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775862 | Whirlpool bathtub with releasable bottom element A whirlpool bathtub and a valve device for such a tub. The tub has a molded tub part and at least one, preferably two removable, circular bottom elements which match recesses in the tub part. The bottom elements can be attached to the tub part by means of central sc... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775863 | Spa or pool switch A switching assembly that can be used on a spa, pool, bathtub, or aquarium shell without the need to form a hole in the shell. The switching assembly includes an actuator that is mounted on an interior surface of the shell and is exposed at least in part to water he... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775864 | Shower brush and massager The present invention is directed to a shower and bath appliance that provides improved cleansing as well as massaging properties. The appliance for cleansing and massaging has a housing with an impeller rotatably mounter within the housing. The housing is adapted t... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775865 | Shower unit with swivel spray arms An improved structure of swivel shower spray arms, wherein, a swivel connection is provided between each spray arm and the showerhead to allow manual adjustment for the spray angle as desired by the bather. ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775866 | Safety waterspout A safety waterspout is disclosed. The waterspout is made of a soft flexible material to prevent the bather from getting injured when colliding with the waterspout when bathing. ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775867 | Urological patient positioning table A urological patient positioning table has a patient positioning plate with a head end and a foot end, and has a lifting column connected to the patient positioning plate. The lifting column is arranged at the head end of the patient positioning plate laterally next... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775868 | Inflatable mattress systems and method of manufacture thereof An air mattress system is provided wherein longitudinal air supply tubes supply air to alternating laterally extending cross support tubes that extend between two longitudinal side rails. The side rails remain inflated despite failure of the pump or ruptures of the ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775869 | Bottle opener A maraca is formed with a handle having a bottle opener therein. A transverse groove is provided in the handle which has a bottom surface, a first side surface, and second side surface. A metal tool is mounted in the handle to extend along the first side surface, an... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775870 | Data manipulation method and system for a self-balancing rotatable apparatus A method and system for dynamically balancing a rotating system, such that sensor measurements and responses to control actions can be compiled utilizing one or more sensors associated with the rotating system. The rotating system may be represented utilizing sensor... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775871 | Automatic floor cleaner An automatic floor cleaner uses a body member that has a change-of-direction driving mechanism such that when the body member encounters an impediment, the direction of travel of the body member is altered. An extension extends outwardly from the body member and has... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775872 | Surface-traversing vehicle A vehicle for traversing a surface such as for carrying out an inspection, survey or maintenance operation upon that surface comprises two bodies interconnected by means to move the bodies towards and away from each other, each of those bodies being supported upon a... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775873 | Apparatus for removing hair from a drain An apparatus for removing hair from a drain consists of an elongate, flexible strip with an attached handle. A number of barbed portions are dispersed along the length of the flexible strip, with the barbed portions alternating along the two sides of the strip. The ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775874 | Expandable cleaning brush A cleaning and scouring brush generally made from a pair of twisted wire arms, each arm having a cleaning portion shaped to conform to the interior profile of an article to be cleaned. The portions are provided with a cleaning or scouring device such as a sponge, sc... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775875 | Dental care instrument with pivoting track for detachable bristle bed A visually appealing toothbrush having an applicator portion including a head and a track and including a replaceable bristle bed, wherein the track on which a bristle bed is slidingly mounted is rotatable out of a longitudinal axis of the handle into an open positi... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775876 | Chamber cleaning mechanism An apparatus for cleaning a reaction chamber which has a chamber, a blade apparatus and a reciprocable rotating unit. The chamber has a wall with an interior surface. The blade apparatus has at least one annular mounting member and at least three scraping blades att... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775877 | Motor vehicle wiper comprising a wear indicator A motor vehicle wiper includes a wiper blade mounted on the free end of a wiper arm and pressing a wiping stem against the glass to be wiped. The wiper is provided with a wear indicator using a substance based at least on an azo compound. ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775878 | Wiper arm, and window wiping device, in particular for a motor vehicle A window wiping device has a wiper arm which has a first crank and a second crank, a mounting part which is mountable by the first crank and the second crank in two points, the mounting part having at least a first plate and a second plate arranged substantially par... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775879 | Needle cleaning system A needle cleaning system, for use with a liquid dispensing system that dispenses a quantity of material through a dispensing needle or transfer pin, includes a vacuuming device coupled with a residual material collection device, wherein the collection device include... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775880 | Protectant application A hand-held nozzle is attached to the end of a vacuum and fluid delivery hose of an upright deep cleaner. The nozzle includes a reservoir to contain a solution to be applied to a surface. When a solution delivery system of the deep cleaner is pressurized, water from... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775881 | Blower apparatus with brush for scavenging surfaces A blower head, comprising a frame, a brush rotatably supported by the frame, a sweeper drive adapted for rotating said brush to sweep a surface, and a blower unit adapted for removing swept-up particles away from the surface. The frame includes a mouth portion and a... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775882 | Stick vacuum with dirt cup An upright vacuum cleaner includes a floor nozzle having a suction inlet and a handle. A housing has a first portion connected to the floor nozzle, a second portion connected to the handle and defines a cavity and at least one chamber. A dirt cup assembly is releasa... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6775883 | Hinge mechanism A hinge mechanism for pivotally connecting a flip onto a housing includes a bush, a compression spring, and a release button. The bush has a sidewall, a receiving space defined by the sidewall, and a protrusion. The protrusion is protruded from the sidewall. The rel... | 08/17/2004 |