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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7039956 | Foldable/expandable bibs A foldable/expandable bib consisting of a sheet of thin flexible foldable material which has two strips on opposite edges; the strips having many open slots that can engage with each other; the openings of the slots of one strip facing one direction while the openin... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039957 | Cap with tunnel shape band A baseball-style cap having a crown portion made of multiple panels, a visor part which is attached to the front part of the crown portion and a headband attached to and extending around the lower inside edge of the crown portion. The headband is a band of two-ply e... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039958 | Dual adjustable strap apparatus and method The general method and apparatus of the invention comprises an adjustable strap system to secure one object to another, or one or more objects in a folded, rolled, or gathered position. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a single elongated strap of material ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039959 | Goggle for protecting eyes with movable single-eye lenses and methods for using the goggle A goggle comprising a single-eye lenses, a frame, a lens-retention mechanism and an adjustment mechanism wherein the single-eye lenses can be selectively moved relative to the frame to at least two different positions defining substantially different levels of air f... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039960 | Multiple liquid active substance dispenser for W.C. bowl The dispenser comprises at least two bottles (11) having separate internal chambers, each for containing an active substance (R) in the liquid state and having an exit mouth (12) for the active substance (R), and a support means (20) for support... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039961 | Kirk's automatic toilet seat lifter/holder A toilet seat lifting apparatus for use in combination with a toilet and toilet seat. The toilet seat lifting apparatus lifts a toilet seat on a toilet when activated. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039962 | Rearward wash basin comprising a neck seal The rearward wash basin has a neck cutout (5) for performing a rearward head or hair washing and a soft elastic neck seal (6) lining the neck cutout. In order to fit the neck of the individual whose head or hair is being washed, the soft elastic neck s... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039963 | Lavatory system A lavatory system configured to accommodate a first person and a second person having different physical abilities than the first person is disclosed. The lavatory system includes a first station having a first upper surface and a second station having a second uppe... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039964 | Roll-about powerized toilet seat lift Apparatus usable in a hospital, nursing home and assisted care facility environment to assist physically impaired persons in sitting down and standing up from a toilet including a frame having a rotatable platform incorporating an integral toilet seat rollable into ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039965 | Notched plumbing support bracket A plumbing support bracket for supporting plumbing pipes between structural members comprises a pair of end tabs and a center section between the end tabs. The end tabs are bendable relative to the center section. The center section has opposed first and second edge... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039966 | Detachable sink shelf plate A removable sink plate is disclosed for the improved and simplified process of sink faucet installation and or repair. The sink faucet will be attached to the plate. The plate, in turn, will be fastened to the sink using common fasteners such as spring clips, adhesi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039967 | Convertible furniture frame A furniture frame comprising a backrest section having a first side and a second side with the backrest section having at least one wheel rotatably secured to the backrest section and at least one backrest support member secured to the backrest section for supportin... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039968 | Hinge assembly for folding dinette An improved hinge assembly for connecting the inner end of conventional folding dinette furniture in a position against the side wall of a recreational vehicle or other structure by locating the pivot point of the hinge of the hinge assembly at the top of a hinge su... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039969 | Mop base for mop pads with pockets The invention provides a mop for mop pads with pockets having an articulated mop base with elements centrally connected to a handle by means of a hinge joint, a mop pad with pockets, and a clamping device provided near the free end of a first element, with the mouth... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039970 | Adjustable bed An adjustable bed having an upper frame mounted to translate with respect to a lower frame. A center support is connected to the upper frame and has a head support pivotally connected to one end thereof. A thigh support is pivotally connected to the other end of the... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039971 | Handle for hospital bed A handle (5) is coupled to a frame (8) of a patient support by a bracket (1, 1′) and a post (2). The handle (5) includes a locking mechanism (6). ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039972 | Inflatable device with recessed fluid controller and modified adjustment device The application is related to inflatable devices, and, more specifically, to an inflatable device with a recessed fluid controller and improved adjustment device. In one embodiment, the application is directed to an inflatable device comprising a substantially fluid... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039973 | Fishing pliers with hook sharpening file A pliers having a pair of jaws each of which has an outside surface and wherein at least one of the outside surfaces has a file that is a separate member that is releasably coupled to at least one of the outside surfaces. The file, or files, can be attached to eithe... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039974 | Multipurpose locking pliers A folding multipurpose tool including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A l... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039975 | Tool having detachable handle members A tool includes a longer handle member having a passage formed in a stem, a cover detachably attached to the longer handle member, a telescopic tool device detachably attached to the cover and engaging through and extendible out of the passage of the stem and having... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039976 | Braking control system for a washing machine An inner tub of a washing machine is rapidly braked during a portion of a deceleration phase following an extraction phase of an overall spin cycle. A controller establishes the braking operation over a critical speed band or resonant frequency zone during which exc... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039977 | Contoured skate boot Embodiments of the present invention contemplated herein describe a contoured skate boot having contour seams formed therein for introducing preferential biases in the boot material. By strategically creating notches in the boot upper material and subsequently rejoi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039978 | Flexible over the wing passenger loading bridge Disclosed is an apparatus for moving passengers between an airport terminal building and a doorway of an aircraft located rearward of a wing of the aircraft. The apparatus includes a first passageway member pivotally coupled at an inboard end thereof to a rotunda an... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039979 | Apparatus for maintaining pressure on underwater vacuum cleaning device Apparatus for maintaining pressure on a liquid pool cleaning device has an object for attachment to the liquid pool cleaning device, the object having first and second surfaces, the first surface generating a force due to liquid pressure on the first surface causing... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039980 | Pool cleaner A push side pool cleaner (1) has a spheroidal overall shape, within this shape two outer segments (9, 10) serve as wheels and a central zone (8) carries a suction passage (33) and a debris collector (32) also located entirely withi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039981 | Orbital eraser and scratch-off card remover An orbital remover including a body assembly and a tip drive assembly. The body assembly includes a main spring. The tip drive assembly includes a tip holder, a bearing guide having a convoluted race formed on an inner surface, a bearing spring, and at least two bal... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039982 | Lint roller/brush assembly A lint/pet hair roller assembly includes a body supporting a tubular adhesive lint remover roller and/or a stationary directional lint brush fabric. The assembly includes a handle section and a roller support section. The support section has an outer diameter less t... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039983 | Grill brush A grill brush assembly comprising an elongated handle portion, a head portion integral the head portion and extending from a forward end thereof constructed of rigid material such as but not limited to wood or molded polymeric material. The invention includes a plur... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039984 | Handle for tooth cleaning member This invention provides a handle for a tooth cleaning member convenient for use in which the angle of the tooth cleaning member can be easily adjusted for cleaning teeth only by controlling the force for grasping the grip part. The handle comprises a support portion... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039985 | Removable hose and tool caddy A floor cleaning unit having a housing and a removable caddy which may be mounted on and removed from the housing for storing accessories. The caddy includes a body which removably mounts to the housing. A connector assembly is included on the body for removably mou... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039986 | Vibration isolation machine handle Disclosed is a vibration dampening handle for power tools. It includes a branch handle attached to a main handle, but at least one resilient connection. The upper connection is through a resilient connection, and the lower connection is typically a solid connection.... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039987 | Suspension system A suspension or staying system uses a length of wire or cable with a hook or plain bead secured to one end. The hook may be secured directly or indirectly to a structure. The other or free end of the wire or cable is extended through a jam cleat and around an object... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039988 | Single jaw wedge dead end A wedge dead end employs a single wedge-shaped jaw movable in an angled jaw guide between a rearward open position and a forward gripping position. The single jaw wedge dead end defines a fixed cable trough generally parallel to a lower gripping surface of the wedge... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039989 | Multi-track fastening system A multi-track fastening system having multiple tracks and a central slider or interchange. The central slider has angled openings and paths through which the tracks travel when the central slider is propelled along the tracks. Sliding the central slider along the tr... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039990 | Zoned stretching of a web Apparatus and methods for stretching one or more zones of a web are disclosed. Webs including stretched or activated zones are also disclosed. Each of the zones in the web is stretched in the cross-web direction, i.e., the direction transverse to the down-web direct... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039991 | Vehicle safety device An inflatable element in the form of a tension tube, and method of making same. The method involves forming a tube by a knitting process, then heatsetting the tube whilst simultaneously maintaining it under lengthwise tension. The tension in the tube is maintained d... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039992 | Lathe A lathe 1 comprises a bed 5, a headstock 10 having a housing 13 and a support base 14, a main spindle 11, a first tool rest 44, and a second tool rest 50. The support base 14 is formed so as to have a co... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039993 | Seal Puller with adjustable head A tool for pulling or removing seals includes an elongate handle having a manual engagement end and a seal hook member attachment end with a seal hook member pivotally attached to the seal hook member attachment end. The seal hook member includes at least one hook e... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039994 | Mill rod puller The invention is a mill rod puller which removes mill rods from hammermills or similar devices through the use of a reciprocating hydraulic action. The rod puller includes a support frame and a rod extension that attaches to an end of the rods of the hammermill. The... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7039995 | Windshield removal and replacement apparatus A portable apparatus for removing and installing windshields on a vehicle disassembles in to several light weight pieces. The small pieces are easily transported and assembled at a job site where a windshield is to be replaced. An adjustable height post is mounted o... | 05/09/2006 |