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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7159246 | Glove with high tactile portion A protective glove configured to cover the hand of the user is provided. The glove includes a first portion that is configured for tightly fitting on at least a portion of the hand of the user. A second portion is contiguous with the first portion and is also config... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159247 | Cap having a flexible headband A headband mainly used for headwear and constructed by properly weaving 100% nylon combustible yarn. Having no polyurethane, the headband is woven to single ply or two-ply without an additional stitched portion, and exhibits good elasticity as a whole through the na... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159248 | Head covering with attached whistle A head covering with an attached whistle. The generally square head covering has a top edge, a bottom edge, a left side edge, a right side edge, a front surface and a rear surface. A relatively narrow channel is present inside the covering near the top edge. The cha... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159249 | Self-balancing, load-distributing helmet structure A self-seeking, load-distributing, load-balancing and shock-managing head-engaging system for use inside, and in association with, the shell of a helmet, including (a) a collection of configurationally changeable, shock-absorbing pads removeably and changeably attac... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159250 | Swimming goggles A pair of swimming goggles includes left and right frames made of hard material, a head strap and a connection frame connecting the left and right frames and made of soft material. Supporters respectively extend from the inner ends of the peripheral surfaces of the ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159251 | Water saver flush system A water saver toilet that produces a larger water spot (122) in the toilet bowl (12) and a better flushing, and that enables partial and full flushing. A trapway (14) that extends from the toilet bowl outlet to a drain (16), has upper and... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159252 | Folding sink A sink may include a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is receiv... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159253 | Modular headboard and method of assembly A modular headboard for a bedstead includes an upper headboard section and a lower headboard section selectively coupled together for convenient storage and transportation. The upper headboard section includes laterally-spaced, vertically-extending upper post sectio... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159254 | Motorized hammock swinging assembly A motorized hammock swinging assembly automatically swings a hammock back and forth. A housing has a motor operationally connected with a crankshaft assembly. A cable is attached to a crankshaft of the crankshaft assembly and to the hammock such that when the motor ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159255 | Support base for a bed mattress A support base for a bed mattress (3) including a housing (1) having a plurality of transverse slats (2) for supporting said mattress wherein one or more of said slats are individually adjustable relative to said base to provide calibrated posit... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159256 | Multifunctional outdoor blanket anchors An assembly includes an anchor formed from non-corrosive material that includes an elongated stake section provided with a rectilinear spine traveling along an entire length thereof. The stake section has a pair of monolithically formed shoulders diverging forwardly... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159257 | Disposable protective sheet for furniture A disposable pet hair-collector pad comprising a planar pliable sheet having a layer incorporating a formulation to attract and capture pet hair, dander, saliva, etc., and a backing layer of a fluid impermeable material. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159258 | Replaceable bedding structure A replaceable bedding structure for double uses in winter and summer mainly includes a bottom cover which has an opening with a coupling section located on the periphery thereof. The upper cover has a connecting section corresponding to the coupling section and a pl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159259 | Gelatinous elastomer compositions and articles Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of one or more of a selected block SEEPS copolymers in combination with one or more polymers of poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(sty... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159260 | Multi-purpose trucker's power-puller tool A multi-purpose trucker's power puller tool with a hook rod that slides in the bore of a handle, and a weighted head at an end of the handle. The weighted head provides momentum to the hooked end for yanking free stuck objects, such as a truck's fifth wheel pin. The... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159261 | Convertible dock ramp A convertible dock ramp has an upper end for being pivotally mounted to a mounting structure, and a lower end for resting on a second structure. The convertible dock ramp includes a pair of spaced-apart side frames each including upper and lower rails; and a plurali... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159262 | Bridge overhang bracket An overhang bracket has a top member, a side member and a diagonal member. The side and top member may be connected together through a removable connecter. A guardrail post holder allows a guardrail post to be installed at a variety of angles to the top member. Rota... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159263 | Flexible plate for swimming pool suction cleaner A submersible cleaner includes a valve within a flow passage for interrupting fluid flow and thus drive the cleaned over submerged surfaces to be cleaned. A retractable element moveable between the valve and a wall within the passage reduces a gap formed between the... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159264 | Scraper for cleaning tubular members A scraper for removing deposits from the exterior of a tubular member which has a plurality of concatenated, resilient segments adapted to contact the exterior surface of the tubular member where each pair of adjacent segments is connected through a geniculation. Th... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159265 | Cleaning brush with disposable/replaceable brush head Disclosed is a cleaning brush for cleaning toilet bowls and the like. The brush has a permanent handle and replaceable/disposable brush heads that are flushable after each cleaning. The brush is a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable and/or agitation-dissolvable mat... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159266 | Brush handle construction A handle construction for a brush handle that includes a molded plastic handle body having a generally straight centerline axis extending from an annular flange outwardly to a distal end, where the body includes a longitudinal axial groove extending inwardly from th... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159267 | Cap for wiper connector The present invention relates to a cap for a wiper connector of a motor vehicle. A cap for wiper is comprised of a pair of side walls facing each other to form space where at least a portion of the wiper connector is accommodated, a connecting part for connecting th... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159268 | Wiper connector for a motor vehicle comprising a safety fastener A wiper connector for a motor vehicle intended for the connection and articulation between a wiper arm and a component of a wiper blade is engaged longitudinally from rear to front inside the front end of the arm, which is curved longitudinally towards the rear in t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159269 | Backing strip for windshield wiper A backing strip for a windshield wiper assembly includes a pair of rails. Each of the pair of rails includes a body portion and a detent portion. The detent portion includes a cut-out on each side thereof. The cut-outs are generally symmetric with each other and for... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159270 | Vacuum cleaner adapters and assemblies including the same Adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose to a canister housing or a handle assembly and hose assemblies including the same. One adapter includes an outer sleeve matable with the canister housing and having electrodes, a hose engagement sleeve arranged at least p... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159271 | Wet extractor cleaning device fluid tank arrangement A wet extraction floor cleaning device having a base assembly adapted for movement on a surface being cleaned, an operating handle pivotally attached to the base assembly, a supply tank having a supply tank outlet, and a recovery tank having a recovery tank inlet an... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159272 | Detachable accessory holder The present invention provides a holder for storing accessories on a wet/dry vacuum. The holder securely attaches to the vacuum and readily detaches therefrom. The detachable holder may be detached with the accessories. While an operator dumps debris out of the drum... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159273 | Muffler assembly for a bagless vacuum cleaner An upright vacuum cleaner having a muffler system is disclosed. The upright vacuum cleaner includes a carpet engaging nozzle base and an upper housing pivotally connected to the nozzle base. The upright vacuum cleaner further includes a dirt cup removably secured to... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159274 | Vacuum grooming tool A vacuum grooming tool is disclosed that includes a vacuum nozzle attachable to a vacuum source and has a hollow body with a mouth opening. A grooming device selected from a variety of standard animal grooming hand tools, such as a shedding blade, rake, or de-mattin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159275 | Glass surface cleaning machine A glass surface cleaning machine includes a supporting frame which has a fluid receiving chamber provided therein and includes a supporting arm frontwardly extended therefrom, a wiper blade transversely mounted on a front edge of the supporting arm of the supporting... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159276 | Rotary cleaning body, suction port body of vacuum cleaner, and production method of rotary cleaning body Catching grooves (34) extending in the axial direction are formed in the cylindrical outer surface of a brush base (35) that has a slender, substantially cylindrical shape and made of a twistable material. Brush attaching portions (43) of brush ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159277 | Multiple chamber suction nozzle configuration A vacuum cleaner is provided having a suction nozzle comprised of a transparent agitator housing and an opaque suction nozzle body. The agitator housing forms a downwardly disposed nozzle chamber divided into a right and left agitator chamber. The right and left agi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159278 | Caster A caster for providing rolling support including a spring-loaded mount. The caster may be substantially concealed in the bottom edge of a hinged, swinging door, and generally located proximate to the free vertical edge of the door. An elongated spring plate is provi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159279 | Pivotal hinge mechanism used for portable computer An improved pivotal hinge mechanism used for portable computer equipped with a stopper device which when portable computer and a docking station are joined together shall be actuated by the docking station to prevent the LCD of the portable computer from rotating in... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159280 | Disposable faller bar with improved core A faller bar assembly includes a support member that defines a generally annular shaft. A sleeve defines a tubular wall with a generally annular opening and receives the generally annular shaft. The sleeve includes a rib that projects outwardly from the tubular wall... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159281 | Belt clip accessory An accessory includes a belt that has a buckle. A clip is included that has upper and lower portions. The upper portion has an arcuate shape. The lower portion has a lip protruding therefrom for latching onto the belt. The clip includes a rectilinear arm that has a ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159282 | Reclosable fasteners or zippers for use with polymeric bags A slider is adapted for use with a reclosable fastener for bags containing material. The reclosable fastener includes a first track and a second track. The first track includes a first profile, while the second track includes a second profile. The first and second p... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159283 | Locking device for a panel A locking device for a panel is provided for a single board computer for fixing onto the chassis of an industrial personal computer. The locking device includes a handle, a locking element, a first spring, a seat and a second spring. The handle has a concave groove ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159284 | Seat belt buckle, in particular for racing vehicles A seat belt buckle, in particular for racing vehicles, having: a casing defining at least one slot engageable by an end member of a strap of a seat belt for connection; a lock mechanism housed in the casing and for releasably retaining the end member; and a release ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159285 | Seat belt arrangements for child safety seats A buckle mechanism for a seat belt arrangement of a child safety seat comprises a guiding member forming at least one internal cavity for guiding and receiving at least one tongue of a tongue member, at least one latch for engaging with and locking the at least one ... | 01/09/2007 |
