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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7478438 | Protective clothing or lining Protective clothing or a lining for protection against the effects of impacts, blows, gunshots or the like, includes an inner side facing the person wearing it and an outer side facing away from the object, wherein the outer side consists of at least one layer of a ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478439 | Adjustable padding system Adjustable padding systems for garments, incorporating a pocket and a pad. The pocket is coupled to the garment and has a wide, proximal portion and a narrow, distal portion. The pad has corresponding wide and narrow portions. The narrow portion of the pad is longer... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478440 | Extrication glove This invention discloses a flame and heat resistant work glove that includes improved articulation systems for easier flexing of the finger joints and impact protection to safeguard the wearer's hands. ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478441 | Wave slide ride A water ride for swimmers is provided, the ride having a pool with a body of water, an elongated tubular chamber, a compressed air system, and a water make up system. The chamber is substantially closed at one end, which is positioned generally underneath the bottom... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478442 | Dispensing apparatus A dispenser delivery system for a closed container that permits periodic dispensing of a dispersant into a fluid in the container without having to remove a cover over the container. ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478443 | Apparatus for fitting a sink to a worktop In order to provide a sink, comprising at least one basin, which is provided with a basin flange at its upper edge, a cover, which is fixed to the basin and at least partially covers the basin flange, and at least one holding element on the sink side, which cooperat... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478444 | Patient transfer device The invention provides a convenient, compact and lightweight patient transfer device for transferring patients between two horizontal surfaces such as from bed to bed, bed to stretcher, stretcher to gurney, etc. One person can lift or maneuver the device under a pat... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478445 | Reclining table with an adjustable back rest A reclining table comprising a stationary reclining plate and a back rest pivotally connected to it. A supporting member pivotally connected to said reclining plate near its free end serves for supporting said back rest in various angular positions. Said supporting ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478446 | Variable motion rocking bed A variable motion rocking bed is provided that includes a first support structure having a first set of pins, a second support structure having a second set of pins, and a frame, the frame capable of being in a rocking motion with respect to the first support struct... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478447 | Adjusting device and adjustable support device for beds, mattresses, armchairs and the like The invention relates to an adjusting device (10) for beds, mattresses, armchairs and the like, which comprises support elements (12) that extend at an angle to the adjusting direction (A), especially on both sides, and that form together a plane of su... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478448 | Inflatable reinforcing chamber An inflatable mattress. The inflatable mattress comprises a support system having upper and lower inflatable support chambers arranged in a substantially vertical manner. Each inflatable support chamber comprises a top layer and a bottom layer. The inflatable mattre... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478449 | Foldable ramp with improved hinge A foldable ramp of the type having two ramp sections each consisting of opposed side rails connected by spaced rungs includes a hinge having a one-piece construction consisting of spaced plates, connected together by one or more ribs, wherein the plates are joined t... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478450 | Longitudinally offset bridge substructure support system This invention provides a novel construction method to longitudinally offset a traditional bridge substructure to a desired location by utilizing unconventional link-support or alternative support systems. This invention describes an approach to achieve longer span ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478451 | Feed control device for plumbing tools A snake feeding device comprises a base having opposite ends, an actuator pivotally mounted on the base, and first and second sets of drive rolls spaced apart in the direction between ends of the base. Each set includes a roll on the base and two rolls on the actuat... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478452 | Toothbrush having a tongue scraper A dental apparatus includes a substantially longitudinal housing having a distal end, a proximal end having a tooth brush attached to it, and a tongue scraper attached to the housing. The tongue scraper can be attached to the inside or the outside of the housing. It... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478453 | Duster with extension handle The present invention is for a duster with an extension handle for allowing the user to clean in hard to reach areas. This unique device provides an easier method of removing dust, dirt, cobwebs, and other debris from the tops of door and window frames, ceilings, ce... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478454 | Manipulating device for photomasks that provides possibilities for cleaning and inspection of photomasks A detection/cleaning device for reticles employed in the production of electronic components, wherein the detection/cleaning device has a cleaning unit, in which a cleaning chamber is constructed. At least one gas feed for introducing a pressurized fluid cleaning me... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478455 | Hand-held clothing spot remover Disclosed herein is a hand-held cleaning device, as well as an associated method of cleaning a garment. The device comprises: a handle section having an interior and a garment cleaning solution reservoir located within the interior. The device further comprises a ma... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478456 | Mounting device for vacuum cleaner accessory A mounting device 202 for mounting accessories 258, 260 of a vacuum cleaner to an elongate tube 94 of the vacuum cleaner for storage is disclosed. The device 202 comprises a collar 244 for mounting to the elongate tube 94 an... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478457 | Rotating dust wand A dust wand comprising a body and a brush rotatably disposed on the body. A suction chamber is disposed within the body. The suction chamber comprises an inlet port disposed adjacent to an outer edge of the brush and a contacting surface that contacts the outer edge... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478458 | Biaxial hinge device of electrical equipment A biaxial hinge device, rotates a second member with regard to a first member around a first axis for opening and closing in a vertical direction, and rotates the second member with regard to the first member around a second axis in a horizontal direction. The hinge... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478459 | Buckle A buckle arranged to connect a band member to a connected member includes a base having an attaching portion for the connected member, a base portion, and opposing lever member supporting portions projecting from the base portion. A lever member is rotatably attache... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478460 | Shear fasteners A fastener element with a sheet-form base and an array of wedge-shaped engageable elements molded integrally with a surface of the sheet-form base. The wedge-shaped elements each have a steep side and a gradually rising side, and are arranged with their steep sides ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478461 | Apparatus and methods of burial using a columbarium pod Apparatus, system and methods of burial using a columbarium pod are disclosed. In one embodiment, a burial system includes a water ballast control system, a stabilizing system, an identification system, a position registration system, and a mapping system. The syste... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478462 | Casket lid interior structure A casket lid includes a lid member having an underside and a dish assembly covering a first section of the underside of the lid member. The dish assembly includes a first cover member having a flap and a covering section, the flap being mounted to the lid member and... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478463 | Manufacturing process for combining a layer of pulp fibers with another substrate A process for hydro-entangling a layer of fibers into a web includes the steps of conveying a web from a supply to lie against a traveling hydro-entangling fabric. A layer of fibers is deposited onto a traveling forming fabric, the forming fabric supporting the fibe... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478464 | Tool set for assembling an automobile tapered bearing A tool set for assembling an automobile tapered bearing includes a pneumatic tool, a hammering tool, bolts and plural press blocks. The pneumatic tool consists of a rod having an annular blocking surface, a sleeve fitting around the rod, a compression spring receive... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478465 | Method of securing a restraining member on a medical device A stitching device and method of operating the stitching device to form an embolic protection device is disclosed. The stitching device includes a clamping assembly and an advancing assembly. The clamping assembly holds a restraining member about a filter assembly w... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478466 | Device for applying weatherstrip on a motor vehicle body, and related method A device for applying a weatherstrip to a motor vehicle body, and a related method. The body bears an elongated receiving surface with a predetermined profile. The application device includes a plate for applying the weatherstrip on the receiving surface, a presser ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478467 | Self locking sheet metal duct with a sealant and method for manufacturing the duct with a sealant and installing the duct with a sealant A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an insta... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478468 | Method for the production of a rim hole in hollow profiles In a method for the production of a rim hole in hollow profiles, a tubular piece is pushed into the hollow profile and placed there in such a way that it coaxially surrounds the location of the rim hole to be produced. The hollow profile is then acted upon from outs... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478469 | Method and apparatus for assembling a 2-piece skin door A method and apparatus for assembling a 2-piece skin door comprising a bottom skin (10) and a top skin (20) wherein each of the bottom and top skins' longitudinal edges have been bent and folded to complementarily hem each other in an interlocking mann... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478470 | Device for assembling, tuning, and testing motor vehicles A device for assembling, tuning and testing motor vehicles may be installed anywhere in a flat hall without modifying the ceiling or floor and is transportable. The device may be assembled from individual, transportable, modular, interconnectable components that can... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478471 | Method for mounting a drive shaft of a compressor The invention concerns a method for mounting a drive shaft (19) of a compressor, particularly a hermetical refrigerant compressor, which has a motor with a stator (1) and a rotor (23), connected with the drive shaft (19) and located in a ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478472 | Method of making circuitized substrate with signal wire shielding A method of making a circuitized substrate in which at least one signal line used therein is shielded by a pair of opposingly positioned ground lines which in turn are electrically coupled to a ground plane located beneath the signal and ground lines and separated t... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478473 | Method of manufacturing an IC card The productivity of an IC card is to be improved. In a memory card of the type in which a memory body having a wiring substrate and a semiconductor chip mounted on a main surface of the wiring substrate is held so as to be sandwiched in between a first case and a se... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478474 | Method of manufacturing shielded electronic circuit units A metallic film and a grounding pattern are surely connected to each other so as to achieve electrical shield of an electronic circuit unit. In an electronic circuit unit, the metallic film is provided on a top surface of a sealing resin portion for burying an elect... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478475 | Method of assembling coaxial connector A blindmate interconnect coaxial connector includes a center conductor, a thermally-conductive dielectric surrounding the center conductor, and an outer tubular conductor surrounding the dielectric. The dielectric transfers heat from the center conductor to the oute... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478476 | Methods of fabricating fit firing chambers of different drop wights on a single printhead Inkjet printheads capable of printing smaller and larger drop-weight quantities of ink, and methods of manufacturing the inkjet printheads, are disclosed. The inkjet printhead includes a substrate. One or more portions of the substrate may be etched such that the su... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478477 | Wooden member fabrication method A wooden member fabrication method which, by a simple process, can enable greater stability of shape subsequent to processing and uniformity of color tone. A wooden original piece with a long form has a hole thereinside which extends in the length direction. Corner ... | 01/20/2009 |