Patents Represented by Attorney Melvin Yedlin
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Patent number: 4188834Abstract: An operating device selectively connects and disconnects a first operating system with a second operating system. The first operating system has a frequently used operating piece, such as a brake lever. The second operating system would conventionally have an infrequently used operating piece, such as a starting lever. Switching means selectively connects and disconnects the first and second operating systems so that the systems may be operated simultaneously or separately by the operation of a single operating piece, such as a brake lever.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1977Date of Patent: February 19, 1980Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Goroei Wakatsuki, Takeshi Hashimoto
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Patent number: 4188798Abstract: A two-part ear ornament clip of known type, whose pivotally connected front and back parts are so dimensioned and connected to one another that, in the open condition of the clip, the front part is supported by the back part in a manner which greatly facilitates the handling and application of said clip by the wearer to her ear lobe. Moreover, said front and back parts are such that, when said parts are in their lobe-gripping positions relative to one another, the portion of the front part to which the ornament would be secured is directly opposite the portion of the back part which is in contact with the inside face of the ear lobe.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1977Date of Patent: February 19, 1980Inventor: Johannes A. W. P. Van Bergen
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Patent number: 4185606Abstract: A kick-starter device having a cam connected to a kick-starter spindle. The cam has two cam parts, one of which is a large diameter part for a decompression operation, and the other of which is a small diameter part for resetting operation. The cam is rotated by the driving force of the kick-starter spindle. A cam follower is guided by the large diameter part of the cam rotated by a kicking operation at the time of starting and operates a decompression mechanism, whereby the decompression operation is made in response to engagement of the cam follower with the large diameter part of the cam only within the range of a fixed angle of rotation of the kick-starter spindle.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1977Date of Patent: January 29, 1980Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takahide Miyata
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Patent number: 4184525Abstract: A machine for milling a tenon to the straight end of wooden workpieces, like a strip or a beam, wherein two wooden workpieces disposed upon two sledges or tables moving in transverse position to and fro in between abutments, are milled one after another in one single pass through the machine by means of a driven cutter carried upon a support structure which periodically performs a revolving movement over 180.degree., each time said cutter reaches a side face of the tenon to be produced, said pivotal movement being initiated by a signal from a pulse transmitter cooperating with the sledge or table such that said signal is dependent upon the position of the relative sledge, and so that said cutter always cuts toward the tenon being cut.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1977Date of Patent: January 22, 1980Assignee: Helmes Machinefabriek B.V.Inventor: Franciscus J. Helmes
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Patent number: 4184591Abstract: The specification describes a method for the production of cigarette packages in which a first foil web of thermoplastic material, supplied from the supply roll, and having a width exceeding the length of the cigarettes to be packed, is pressed into troughs corresponding to the size of the cigarettes to be packed, cigarettes are placed in the troughs, a second flat web of foil supplied from a second supply roll is placed over the cigarettes to cover them and the webs are connected together. Following this the two webs are separated to form sections which constitute substantially complete packages. The shaping of the troughs accepting the cigarettes individually occurs in the one first foil web on a drum provided with molds which can be placed under suction.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1978Date of Patent: January 22, 1980Inventor: Erwin H. Geldmacher
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Patent number: 4181365Abstract: A spokeless wheel for a motorcycle or other vehicle is made by combining a wheel hub with a wheel rim through several sets of plates, wherein each set includes two opposed plates. In the vertical cross-section, the plates form an isosceles triangle with the hub forming the base of the triangle.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1977Date of Patent: January 1, 1980Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takeshi Kawaguchi, Yasuhisa Kobayashi, Masayuki Onimaru
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Patent number: 4180188Abstract: A sealing structure for a rotary valve including a rotary member having a plurality of pockets opening toward the outer periphery of a rotary member. A casing encloses the outer periphery of the rotary member. Sealing members are provided between the outer periphery of the rotary member and the inner periphery of the casing. The sealing members are adjustably projectable in the radial direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1976Date of Patent: December 25, 1979Assignee: Kokkoman Shoyu Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatuo Aonuma, Michio Kiuchi, Hirozi Watanabe, Takeshi Akao
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Patent number: 4176648Abstract: An engine starting device for starting an engine by connecting an output member on the side of a spiral spring and an input member on the side of the engine with each other when the force accumulation by the spring is released. A driving member is driven by the output of the engine. An automatic force accumulating operation mechanism for the spiral spring is driven by the driving member. A one-way clutch connects the automatic force accumulating operation mechanism in a winding pressure accumulating mechanism for the spiral spring with each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1977Date of Patent: December 4, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Isamu Gotoh, Yoshinori Okamoto, Goroei Wakatsuki
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Patent number: 4175361Abstract: An openable canopy housing having a series of movable, telescoping transparent arched panels which form the combination roof and sides. Part of the roof of the housing is formed by a horizontal beam which runs the length of the structure. The transparent panels can be selectively opened or closed to provide a structure which can be used for indoor as well as outdoor use.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1977Date of Patent: November 27, 1979Assignee: Kiyomitsu TanakaInventor: Masami Kumode
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Patent number: 4174796Abstract: A rear carrier device for use on motorcycles and other types of cycles. The device is connected in its front end parts to the right and left upper fitting parts of the rear shock absorber units of the motorcycle. The intermediate part, or a portion of the rear part of the device is provided with a suspended part connected to the rear fender of the motorcycle. In this manner, the rear carrier device is fitted and connected to a motorcycle in only three places. The rear carrier device is also adapted to accommodate various size loads to be carried, by means of a pivotable sub-part thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1978Date of Patent: November 20, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Nagatoshi Nakamura
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Patent number: 4174155Abstract: A sponge sound absorbing article for placement on the side frames of eyeglasses for workers employed in very noisy environments. The sound absorbing article eliminates any sound gap between the sides of the eyeglass frames and conventional earmuffs to protect the ears from sustained exposure to dangerous noise levels.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1977Date of Patent: November 13, 1979Inventor: Sal Herman
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Patent number: 4172300Abstract: A pouch zipper blanket for securely holding a baby therein. The pouch zipper blanket includes an outer blanket member which has the outward appearance of a conventional baby blanket but has provided on its inner face a zippered pouch portion which safely and securely holds a baby therein. After a baby is in position in the zippered pouch, the outer blanket member can then be wrapped around the baby in a conventional manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1978Date of Patent: October 30, 1979Inventor: Dolores M. Miller
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Patent number: 4169512Abstract: A swinging power unit type motorcycle having an engine swingably hung and pivoted on a body frame, and a pair of plates forming a rear fork connected to the engine. A chain drive transmits power from the engine to a reduction gearbox which incorporates the rear wheel axle and is supported between the rear fork. Shock absorbers are connected between the body frame and the rear fork. The engine, rear fork, rear wheel axle, chain drive, and reduction gearbox are interconnected to swing as a unit relative to the body frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1977Date of Patent: October 2, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masaru Ishikawa, Nagatoshi Katagiri, Shigenaga Enoki, Kozo Ohta
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Patent number: 4167897Abstract: A piston rack rotary actuator, devoid of guiding tubes or rods along which the pistons reciprocate, is provided with guide bearings which eliminate or at least reduce the incidence of the separating forces which otherwise act on the racks (particularly when the pistons are moved towards one another) to displace them towards the cylinder wall and which thereby otherwise cock the pistons in the cylinder and cause scoring of the cylinder wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1976Date of Patent: September 18, 1979Inventor: Alan D. Bunyard
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Patent number: 4166523Abstract: A hydraulic shock absorber for vehicles wherein an elastic body tightens the outer periphery of piston rod so that the piston rod floats, and noises and vibrations are reduced to be as low as possible.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1978Date of Patent: September 4, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Katsuhiko Fujii, Hitoshi Nakano, Tetsuro Mitsui
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Patent number: 4166521Abstract: A brake disk and process for producing the same which is particularly suitable for use on motorcycles. A stainless steel material of particular chromium content is subjected to a heat-treating and press-quenching step to form a brake disk having a sufficient hardness required for the function of a brake and being of favorable appearance for use on motorcycles.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1977Date of Patent: September 4, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiromu Okunishi, Hideki Nakaji, Hiroyuki Suwa, Hideaki Sato
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Patent number: 4165728Abstract: A decompressing device adapted for use in engines for prime mover-equipped bicycles. The decompressing device is operatively connected with the shifting operation of changing the bicycle running over to the engine power running, and the decompressing operation is automatically performed within a predetermined period in the initial starting period of the engine. The decompression is performed simply, and automatically, without requiring special skill and technique.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1977Date of Patent: August 28, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shigeo Matsumoto, Sadashi Yamamoto, Masaki Watanabe
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Patent number: 4164942Abstract: A face mask comprising a substantially planar valve block having a first aperture therethrough containing an inspiratory valve and a second aperture therethrough containing an expiratory valve. The face mask also includes a support member, and a facepiece comprising a flexible, molded member having a substantially planar face of substantially constant thickness and with two apertures therein aligned with the first and second apertures of the valve block. The substantially planar face acts as a gasket between the valve block and the support member.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1977Date of Patent: August 21, 1979Assignee: DCA Design Consultants LimitedInventors: Michael A. Beard, Edward A. Williams
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Patent number: 4163515Abstract: A disposable stapler apparatus adapted to be disposed of after a set of staples contained therein have been individually dispensed. The apparatus includes a staple magazine having a set of staples predisposed therein, the magazine being adapted to be substantially closed so as to be non-refillable. The staple magazine is adapted to cooperate in a conventional manner with a base so as to perform a conventional stapling operation on sheet material placed between the base and the magazine.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1977Date of Patent: August 7, 1979Inventor: Peter R. Kapuscinski
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Patent number: 4163303Abstract: A novel hinge of flexible material is provided which comprises a pair of end sections and an intermediate connecting section. The end sections are securable through various means including hook and loop filament material to one face of a structural element and to an oppositely-facing surface of a second structural element to permit movement of the two elements through approximately 360.degree. relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1977Date of Patent: August 7, 1979Assignee: G. D. Hanna IncorporatedInventor: Gary D. Hanna