Patents Issued in May 20, 2004
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Publication number: 20040094553Abstract: A leak-resistant plastic container and closure are disclosed, where the container has an open end, an inner periphery, an outer periphery, and a container flange extending around the inner periphery at the open end. The closure has a generally planar and circular inner lid, a spring extending around an outer circumference of the inner lid, an arcuate flange receptacle extending around an outer circumference of the closure at a circumference outside the spring, where the flange receptacle has an inner surface and an outer surface, a secondary sealing bead, positioned on the inner surface of the flange receptacle, and a primary sealing bead, positioned on an outer surface of the flange receptacle and opposite the secondary sealing bead, where the spring exerts a sealing pressure against the container flange when the closure is placed on the open end of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Matthew Crider, Walt Herring
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Publication number: 20040094554Abstract: A vented fuel tank cap for closing the filler neck portion of a fuel tank for a small gasoline powered implement. The fuel tank cap assembly includes a cap member having threads for removably attaching the cap assembly to the fuel tank filler neck. The cap member also includes a post depending from an interior of the cap member. The cap assembly further including a gasket having an annular rim surrounding a dome portion and an opening. The opening of the gasket is disposed on the post and retained by a rib protruding externally from the post. The gasket dome portion is deformed by the rib so that the annular rim is held in contact with the interior surface of the cap member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Anthony F. Grybush, Kevin D. Steffes
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Publication number: 20040094555Abstract: A dishwasher silverware basket is provided with a cage and a back wall which are snap-fit together. The cage includes a front wall, opposite side walls, and a bottom wall. The cage and back wall are both provided with mating hooks and openings which snap-fit together to form the silverware basket. In assembling the cage and back wall, hooks on the cage are fit into openings in the back wall. The cage is then moved toward the back wall so that second hooks on the back wall snap-fit into openings or recesses in the cage so as to form a permanent basket. Finally, the cage is moved downwardly with respect to the back wall so that the hooks on the cage engage with the lower edge portions of the back wall openings. Dividers may be provided in the basket to define compartments therein. The basket can be mounted on the interior surface of the dishwasher door via slots in the back wall, or can be set within a rack in the dishwasher.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Scott D. Raches, Wayne M. VanLandingham
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Publication number: 20040094556Abstract: A flexible pressure vessel is constructed from at least one pair of upper and mating lower dome shaped cell portions. The dome portions are molded from sheets of resilient material and joined together by radio frequency welding or high-strength adhesives. Upper and lower passageway portions extend outwardly from each cell portion to the surrounding sheet material. When the cell portions are joined the passageway portions are joined to form a passageway for connection to a valve or another cell. Upper and lower rings surround the upper and lower cell portions to provide reinforcement for the cells. First and second blankets of heavy-duty fiber reinforced material are attached over the upper and lower cell portions and stitched in place with heavy-duty stitching extending through the resilient material surrounding the cell portions. Cell shaped sponges impregnated with absorbent materials are encased in liquid and gas impermeable plastic tubing and inserted into the cells prior to joining of the cell portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Stan A. Sanders
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Publication number: 20040094557Abstract: An ovoid flexible pressure vessel is described. At least one hollow pressure cell, formed of resilient material, a passageway, a valving means, a capillary tube, hoop winding, high-strength braiding material and at least one reinforcing ring are provided. The ovoid flexible pressure vessel has a pressure relief device comprising a reduction in thickness of the hollow pressure cell at a predetermined location whereby, when the hollow pressure cell is subjected to an overpressure condition it will fail at the predetermined location. Further pressure release devices include the following: a reduction in thickness of the cell, an indentation, a projecting member, a weakened section of the passageway, a weakening or an absence of high-strength braiding material or hoop winding at a predetermined location along the passageway, a weakening or spreading of fibers in either of the reinforcing panels or in either flexible blankets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Stan A. Sanders
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Publication number: 20040094558Abstract: A refuse container system that resists tipping due to wind or animal activity is disclosed. The system includes a support plate adapted to be anchored to the ground and a refuse container having a magnet supported by the container's bottom. The plate should be made of a material that is attracted by a magnet. The magnetic attraction between the support plate and the magnet attached to the bottom of the refuse container gives the refuse container added resistance to tipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Fadi Najd
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Publication number: 20040094559Abstract: A can end is provided that has a three part chuck wall. The first chuck wall has an angle of 20 degrees to 35 degrees as measured from an axis perpendicular to the can end. The second chuck wall has an angle of 4 degrees to 27 degrees as measured from the axis. The third chuck wall has an angle of 18 degrees to 32 degrees as measured from the axis. Tooling adapted to manufacture the can end is also provided. Additionally, a seaming chuck is provided that has a recess that is adapted to avoid contact with radii of curvature along the chuck wall during seaming of the can end to a can body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Alejandro J. Santamaria, Richard R. Mathabel, Darl G. Boysel
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Publication number: 20040094560Abstract: A refrigerator handle assembly includes a plurality of base members which are initially attached at spaced longitudinal positions to a front face portion of a refrigerator door, with tab elements of the base members extending into openings formed in the door and screws fixing the base members in place. The handle assembly also includes a plurality of handle clip members positioned within recesses formed in end portions of a handle member. Once the base members are secured, sections of the handle are placed over the base members and the handle is slid relative to the base members whereupon portions of the base members become engaged and co-act with the handle clip members such that the handle member is drawn tight to the front face portion of the door and releasably locked in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Maytag CorporationInventors: Thomas E. Gose, Forrest F. Wing
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Publication number: 20040094561Abstract: A lid for a container. The container comprises a center piece and two identically shaped and sized end pieces separably attached to opposite sides of the center piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Salco Products, Inc.Inventors: Alex Degutis, Charles Lonnie Horne, Kathryn R. Sims Johnson, Joshua J. Chesser, Bryan S. Allen
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Publication number: 20040094562Abstract: A simple and economic item-retriever for retrieving an item from a display peg-hook is disclosed. This item-retriever is displayed behind the item behind the item on the peg-hook. The item-retriever has a built-in ‘magnet contact part’ that is accessible to a magnet. The magnet approaches to the ‘magnet contact part’ of the item-retriever within a distance close enough to create a magnetic force that is strong enough to pull the item retriever out of the peg-hook. When the item-retriever is pulled out of the peg-hook by the magnet, the item displayed in front of the item-retriever is also pulled out of the peg-hook because it is in the way. Various means and methods will be described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Sang K. Sheem
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Publication number: 20040094563Abstract: A product dispenser attached to or associated with one or more articulating members or components, which are user manipulable to provide a novelty object dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Marilyn Stern
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Publication number: 20040094564Abstract: A portable medication cartridge allows for both manual and automated dispensing of tablets or capsules of virtually all sizes through a radial dispensing apparatus. The cartridge may be sealed and encoded with medication and patient identification. A microprocessor controlled medication dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge magazine capable of holding a plurality of cartridges for the same or different patients. The portable medication dispensing apparatus and method detects patient identification data and activates a radial dispensing medication cartridge in response to verification of patient identification data. The radial dispensing medication cartridge may include, for example, a tablet carrier tape having a plurality of tablet packets with at least a partially open side. The tablet carrier tape accommodates different sizes and types of tablets or capsules and is sealed with a cover tape having an identification of the tablets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Mary Anne Papp
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Publication number: 20040094565Abstract: A tubular golf ball-dispensing container holds multiple golf balls for individual distribution. The container includes a biased lid for selectively loading and unloading of golf balls. A spring loaded compression system presses the stack of golf balls into the lid for continuous dispensing of individual balls. Upon removal of a ball from the container, the biased lid closes and the next ball is forced into the dispensing cup in the lid. The container may be attached to other gold equipment including golf bags, golf carts, and pull carts. With the addition of a support structure, the container may stand alone, a usefully configuration for use at a driving range.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Steven Charles Bosanac
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Publication number: 20040094566Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing small items is provided. The dispenser includes a base container having an a hollow space for storing items to be dispensed, a cover sized to fit over the opening of the base container, and a wheel rotationally mounted under the cover which has a shaft and at least three fins radially extending from the shaft and spaced from each other around the shaft. The wheel is mounted under the cover such that the fins of the wheel can rotate under the cover and carry an item stored within the base container to a port in the cover. The rotating fins on the wheel are aligned so as to contact and pass over the raised boss on an inside surface of the cover each time the wheel is rotated 360 degrees. An actuator is also provided for manually rotating the wheel under the cover, which actuator is accessible from outside of the dispenser. Both the cover and the fins of the wheel are made of plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Michel C. Renaud
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Publication number: 20040094567Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a dispenser comprising (i) a container body (10), (ii) a storage region (12) which is disposed within the container body (10) and which in use contains a multiplicity of items (C) to be individually dispensed, (iii) a dispensing outlet (14), (iv) a passage between the storage region (12) and the dispensing outlet (14), (v) a valve member (38) disposed between said storage region (12) and said outlet (14) moveable between an open position and a closed position, (vi) a stop member (117) spaced from said valve member (38) so as to define a passage region (24) of a size to accommodate an item (C) to be dispensed, said stop member (117) being moveable into and out of a closed position in which it prevents passage of an item (C) through said passage region (24), and (vii) manually operable means (34) for moving said valve member (38) and said stop member (117).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Neil Pollock, Gary Sinclair, Paul Crossman, Andrian Caroen
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Publication number: 20040094568Abstract: A packaging system for display and distribution of products is disclosed in which a container with an interior has a window capable of displaying the products in the interior and a dispenser through which the products may be selectively removed from the container. The container also has one or more angled surfaces positioned in the interior to direct the movement of products within the container toward the window or the dispenser upon removal of some of the products from within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Robert W. Dailey
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Publication number: 20040094569Abstract: The inflator (10) for inflating a pneumatic protective article or gear comprises a gas-containing bottle (17) with a sealing cap (19) applied thereto, an inflator housing (12), a striking member (13) contained in the inflator housing (12) and capable of moving lengthwise therein and provided at a first end thereof with a protruding piercing pin (16) adapted to make a hole in the sealing cap (19), a coil compression spring (21) contained in the inflator housing (12) and adapted to urge the striking member (13) at a second end thereof, opposite to the first end carrying the piercing pin (16), and to drive the striking member (13) against the sealing cap (19) of the bottle (17), a gas outlet port (20) provided in a wall of the inflator housing (12) for permitting the gas contained in the bottle (17) to flow from the inflator (10) into the pneumatic protective article or gear, holding means (24, 25) associated with the inflator (10) and co-operating with the striking member (13) in order to releasably hold it inType: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Fabio Giovanni Colombo
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Publication number: 20040094570Abstract: An operating element for a hand operated bottle pump includes a housing for engaging a plunger of a pump, a sound module located within the housing, and an activation means for activating the sound module when the plunger of the pump is depressed. The housing comprises two portions engaged at an equator for movement between a first position and second position. The activation means is secured to one portion and the sound module is secured to the other portion for activation when the two portions are in the second position. The two portions are biased in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Yau Fook Ho
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Publication number: 20040094571Abstract: The present invention relates to a sterile closure device that is particularly suited for flexible containers, or pouches, that contain medical fluids. The sterile closure device provides a port for a conventional spike set to puncture in order to attach a patient feeding line. The sterile closure device features at least two protection mechanisms that enhance sterility. Between the two protection mechanisms is a sterile chamber that minimizes leakage of medical fluid from the flexible container when the protection mechanisms are breached by a the spike set. The sterile closure device also features finger support to facilitate the user in grasping and puncturing the sterile closure device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Robert G. Rani
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Publication number: 20040094572Abstract: A disposable container for a pressurized fluid, comprises a fluid resistant bag, and a reinforcing network applied about the bag. A rigid drum structure preferably surrounds the bag. The container is useful for storing fluids to a pressure of around 6 bar and provides a disposable container for transporting beer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Eureka Technologies Innovation Engineering (1987) Ltd.Inventor: Zvi Rubinstein
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Publication number: 20040094573Abstract: A flow control for use with flexible bags to push fluent material from the bags by deformation of the bags comprises first, second, and third platens mounted on a frame for movement relative to each other. The first and second platens are adapted to receive portions a flexible bag therebetween, and the first and third platens are adapted to receive portions of a flexible bag therebetween. The first platen is movable between a first position in which the first and second platens and the first and third platens each define a first space for containing the bag portions and a second position in which the first and second platens and the first and third platens each define a second smaller space for containing the bag portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Alun Wilcox
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Publication number: 20040094574Abstract: A liquid dispenser has a support (2) for a collapsible container (28) and a connector (60), including a stopper (8), to connect an actuator of the liquid dispenser to the collapsible container (28). The stopper (8) is movable from a first position to a second position in which the stopper (8) connects to the collapsible container (28), whereby operation of the actuator causes the delivery of liquid from the dispenser. The collapsible container (28) is a flexible pouch (38) having a valve (52) which, upon movement of the stopper (8) into its second position, is moved from a first position preventing loss of liquid from the pouch (38), into a second position in which the stop valve (52) allows the delivery of a quantity of liquid from the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Geoffrey Sallows, Etienne Vincent Bunoz
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Publication number: 20040094575Abstract: A microplate liquid handling system capable of automatically performing both longitudinal collective suction/discharge and lateral collective suction/discharge on a single microplate. The microplate liquid handling system has a main body equipped with a moving device, a rotating mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, and a stage. Connected to the moving device is the dispensing mechanism for performing dispensing on wells in a microplate on the stage through the rotating mechanism. A plurality of cylinders are arranged in a row in the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism is capable of moving forwards and backwards and to the right and left with respect to the main body, and is rotatable about a vertically directed rotation axis, making it possible to change the direction of the cylinder array from origin position to 90 degrees position and vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Hiroatsu Toi, Kenji Yamada, Tadashi Ohkawara, Masashi Nagaoka
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Publication number: 20040094576Abstract: A portable, handheld seam welding gun for filling in seams between sheets of linoleum flooring is provided with a unique heat nozzle. The heat nozzle of the invention couples the heating barrel of a conventional floor seam welding gun to a conventional hollow welding tip by receiving the heating air inlet tube of the tip within the confines of a downstream socket formed in the body of the heat nozzle. A larger, upstream socket formed in the body of the heat nozzle fits onto the heating barrel of the handheld, portable welding gun. A plurality of preheating jets are formed on the underside of the body of the heat nozzle to preheat the region of the channel immediately to the rear of the welding tip just before molten sealant flows into that portion of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Leo Martinez
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Publication number: 20040094577Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosures made herein is an apparatus adapted for receiving an aerosol dispenser and for operating the aerosol dispenser at a distant position from an operator. Such an embodiment includes an elongated body, an extension pole mount, an actuation member mount and an actuation member. The elongated body includes an aerosol dispenser-receiving cavity therein. The aerosol dispenser-receiving cavity extends from a first end of the body toward a second end of the body. The extension pole mount is attached to the second end of the body. A longitudinal axis of a pole-receiving cavity of the extension pole mount is generally aligned with a longitudinal axis of the aerosol dispenser-receiving cavity. The actuation member mount is attached to the body. The actuation member is attached at a first end thereof to the actuation member mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Frank M. Drew
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Publication number: 20040094578Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispenser of the type comprising a reservoir (R1, R2) provided at its top with an outflow orifice (V) which is closed off by an inlet valve (a) and which opens out into a metering chamber (10) of variable volume, which chamber communicates, via an outlet valve (e), with a discharge duct (c) provided in a dispensing head (T), said dispenser being characterized in that said metering chamber (10) is defined by a wall of a bellows (1) that is elastically deformable, at least in part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Jean-Louis Bougamont
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Publication number: 20040094579Abstract: A gas spray valve permits easy recharging of gas containers after use. The gas spray valve is of considerable strength and rigidity and can be manufactured in a less costly manner. One of the openings of a gas conduit 111 of a valve pin 104 is positioned so that, when the valve pin 104 is in the raised position, the opening is positioned above a second seal ring 108 and, when the valve pin 104 is pushed into a first stop position, the opening is positioned below the second seal ring 108.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Tatsuo Tsutsui
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Publication number: 20040094580Abstract: A closeable dispensing device for dispensing a liquid, viscous or pasty medium contained in a container has a first opening for dispensing the medium located in the container, a second opening for ventilating and/or venting the container, and a closure device which can be actuated in order to produce and break a connection between the first opening and the container and between the second opening and the container. The dispensing device described is distinguished in that the closure device is designed such that, when actuated as is required in order to produce a connection between the first opening and the container, it first of all produces a connection between the second opening and the container and only then produces the connection between the first opening and the container. Such a dispensing device is straightforward to use and, nevertheless, cannot under any circumstances open of its own accord.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Werner Patz
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Publication number: 20040094581Abstract: A container for pouring liquids or other substances and having a seal that may be broken after the container is inverted by pulling a handle linked to the seal or by squeezing the bottle to rupture the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: John L. Baeke
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Publication number: 20040094582Abstract: The hanger includes a plastic body with a top edge. A member to which the hook is attached extends above the top edge of the body and has a triangular opening designed to receive a fastening device such that a plurality of like designed hangers can be connected together. The locking clips associated with pairs of garment gripping jaws are provided with protrusions that cooperate with edges on the moveable jaws to retain same in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey Schapiro, David Strollo
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Publication number: 20040094583Abstract: A soft-sided carrying case comprises a compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall, the back wall having a flap, the flap disposed on the back wall and shiftable between a closed position and an open position to conceal and reveal a back pack configuration. The backpack configuration includes a pair of shoulder straps secured to the back wall and a waist belt. The waist belt is secured to the flap and is foldable about a waist belt hinge so as to lie flat. The carrying case may also include a plurality of wheels and a telescoping handle to use the carrying case in a manner similar to a luggage cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: HIGH SIERRA SPORT COMPANYInventors: L. Harrison Bernbaum, Scott Vermillion
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Publication number: 20040094584Abstract: A holder for a portable wireless instrument has a pocket portion to contain the portable wireless instrument. The wireless instrument has a vibration function announcing an incoming call. A band portion fastens the pocket portion on an arm of a wearer. A vibration transmitting member is arranged on the rear portion. Both sides of the vibration transmitting member project from the inside and the outside of the rear portion of pocket. Thus, the vibration transmitting member contacts the holder for a portable wireless instrument and the arm of a wearer. Vibration of the portable wireless instrument is transmitted to the arm of a wearer of the portable wireless instrument via the vibration transmitting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Yasuji Tabata
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Publication number: 20040094585Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a stringed musical instrument on a user in which the apparatus comprises a harness that attaches to a single anchor point on the instrument and further cradles the body of the instrument along a length of the harness. The harness includes a tab for engaging the anchor point on the instrument and an adjustable strap forming a single closed loop that further engages the front, back and side surfaces of the instrument during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Bruce D. Walker
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Publication number: 20040094586Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ski carrying harness apparatus that is worn over a head and over a shoulder of a skier to assist the skier in carrying a pair of skis. The apparatus uses a small ski loop connected to a larger body loop assembly to encircle and support a portion of a ski binding of one of a pair of skis and then the apparatus is used to lift and carry the pair of skis suspended from a point near the waist of the skier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Kirk C. MacAllister
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Publication number: 20040094587Abstract: A multifunctional tray in a vehicle armrest adapted to temporarily receive food and beverage items is provided. The tray includes a tray body and a beverage container receiving aperture defined in the tray body. A recessed bin is defined in the tray body spaced apart from the beverage container receiving aperture. The condiment container receiving aperture is defined in the tray body adjacent the recessed bin. The condiment container receiving aperture has a generally segmentary shape defined by a generally circular aperture wall and an intersection between the condiment container receiving aperture and the recessed bin. The segmentary shape is appropriately sized to selectively receive rectangular and circular shape associated condiment containers while permitting access to the associated condiment container through the recessed bin for removal of the associated condiment containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Matthew J. Harden, Frank Dean Moburg, Kenneth K. Pilcher, Michael Tsay, Frank Paluch
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Publication number: 20040094588Abstract: A container accessory for use with a vehicle component that pivots between a raised position and a lowered position includes at least one panel configured to be coupled to the component. The at least one panel includes at least one holding mechanism. The at least one panel is configured to pivot between a stowed position in which the at least one panel extends parallel to the component along a bottom side of the component when the component is in the raised position and a deployed position in which the at least one panel extends downwardly from the component when the component is in the raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Don W. Klein
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Publication number: 20040094589Abstract: A carrier (10A and 10B) made of a flexible, rigid insulating material consisting of a longitudinal flap (16) with integral lobe (18) to enable the carrier to be secured onto the bed (30) of a pickup truck by trapping said lobe within the gap (34) between the pickup truck bed and truck tailgate (28). The top panel (42) and bottom panel (44) each consisting of zipper pulls (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D) and said panel attachment onto common back panel (12) to permit opening and closing and serving further purpose as to permit complete collapsing and folding of the carrier. The carrier actually consisting of two identical mirror image configured carriers for maximum consumption of space generated by the width and height of said truck bed, and distance between said pickup truck tailgate and truck tubular-bed-extender (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Phillip James Fricano
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Publication number: 20040094590Abstract: A child's toy caddy for use with a conveyance such as a bicycle, tricycle, or scooter, has a miniscule seat some five inches wide by four inches deep, to bar use by humans. It has a pair of handles permitting drop-on attachment to the handlebars of the conveyance, so that a child's toy such as a doll, teddy bear, raptor or like favoured toy can be strapped into the seat of the caddy, and safely transported by the child while at play with the conveyance. The caddy includes a seat pommel and safety harness with safety belt and shoulder strap, enabling a child to secure its toy to the caddy, with safe transportation for the toy, and safe use by the child of the conveyance. The caddy handles are sized to readily accommodate the brake cables of a bicycle. The caddy can be used with other environments such as a fence or seat-back, solely to accommodate a toy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Michael F. Hollick
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Publication number: 20040094591Abstract: A laptop computer transport and support system for a mobile environment such as an airplane, bus or train is embodied as a wheeled clamshell style backpack carrying case with a retractable handle. The system is employed by unzipping three case edges and lifting a hinged protective cover thereby exposing a computer. The backpack straps unhook from the cover and secure to a user's seatback or around a user's headrest while strap posts at an opposite backpack strap end extend from the case and prevent strap interference with the user. A foldable or detachable handle permits retractable handle posts to extend on each side of the user and support the system against the seatback instead of the user when the system is used. Optionally, computer peripherals within a compartmentalized base are connected within the base to a docking station port and provide the computer with quick access to the peripherals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: William J. Purpura
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Publication number: 20040094592Abstract: The present invention provides a device that enables the user to flexibly position and hold in place an item of personal property for which the user desires to have frequent and immediate access. The device includes a strap that extends diagonally along the front of the user over one shoulder of the user and diagonally across the back of the user, wherein the strap has end portions that come together near the person's waste and attach, via a mechanism, to an item of apparel worn by the user. A carrier slideably engages the strap for example at a portion of the strap along the front side of the user. The carrier houses one or more personal items, such as a cell phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Worth Brown
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Publication number: 20040094593Abstract: A brittle material rotating and aligning mechanism comprising a bearing, a rotary table and a driving mechanism and installed in the worktable of a brittle material scribing and breaking apparatus is disclosed to carry a brittle material, for example, a semiconductor wafer for scribing and breaking into individual dies. The driving mechanism uses a flexible transmission member to rotate the rotary table for the advantages of low installation cost and no requirement for a precision adjustment during installation and, preventing the occurrence of back lash or the production of particles due to friction between the transmission member and the driving wheel of the driving mechanism, or between the transmission member and the rotary table.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Kuei-Jung Chen, Chin-Chong Chiang
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Publication number: 20040094594Abstract: A drive wheel (7) for the tape (1) accommodating the components (4) is provided with an angle measuring device (13, 14) which allows for a finely tuned rotational adjustment of the drive wheel (7). The pick-up position of the components (4) can be detected by means of a scanning optical system and can be corrected such that the pouch center can be set precisely to a constant advance position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Thomas Liebeke
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Publication number: 20040094595Abstract: A setting tool includes a piston guide (13) displaceably arranged in the housing (11), a bolt guide (12) connection element (16) for fixedly connecting the bolt guide (12) with the piston guide (13) for joint displacement therewith, and a locking member (23) provided on the setting tool (10) and having a locking position (27) in which displacement of the bolt guide (12) and the piston guide (13), relative to the housing (11), from their initial position, is prevented when the bolt guide (12) and the piston guide (13) are not completely connected by the connection element (16), and a release position (26) in which displacement of the bolt guide (12) and the piston guide (13) relative to the housing (11) from their initial position to their operational position, can take place when the bolt guide (12) and the piston guide (13) are completely connected by the connection element (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Markus Sprenger, Gebhard Gantner
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Publication number: 20040094596Abstract: The hanger taken from a strip of hangers is positioned on a fastening and cutting anvil (6) displaceable between a bottom position, in which it retracts below the level of the support plate (1) and a top position, in which it projects above said plate. A blade (17), the central part of which forms a bridge beneath which the strip of hangers passes, is fixed to the plate, in contact with the anvil.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Pierre Cassese, Alain Cassese, Jean Cassese, Philippe Cassese
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Publication number: 20040094597Abstract: A surgical device that includes a first jaw having a distal end and a second jaw having a distal end. The second jaw is disposed in opposed correspondence with the first jaw. The first jaw is pivotably coupled to the second jaw. The surgical device also includes a biasing element, such as a spring, that biases the distal end of the first jaw towards the distal end of the second jaw. The device may also include a first driver disposed in the second jaw and coupled to the first jaw. The first driver is configured to cause separation of the first jaw and the second jaw when the first driver is actuated for opening the jaws and to close the first jaw and the second jaw when the first driver is actuated for closing the jaws. The device may also include at least one of a cutting element and a stapling element disposed within the second jaw, preferably a blade rotatably mounted on a wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, John E. Burbank
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Publication number: 20040094598Abstract: A surgical stapler is disclosed including a first body portion supporting an anvil plate defining a fastener forming surface, and a second body portion releasably mating with the first body portion. A disposable loading unit is removably supported in the second body portion and includes a cartridge defining a plurality of slots, a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in the slots, a plurality of ejectors positioned adjacent the surgical fasteners, and a wedged actuator for sequentially interacting with the ejectors. An elongated actuation member is mounted for longitudinal movement within the second body portion and is releasably engageable with the wedged actuator. A locking mechanism having a locking member and a biasing member is included in the second body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Robert J. Geiste, Mitchell J. Palmer, Lisa W. Heaton, Robert C. Savage, Jon Wilson
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Publication number: 20040094599Abstract: A rework nozzle comprises a rework duct adapted to direct a high temperature gas flow toward a rework component. The rework nozzle also comprises at least one cooling duct adapted to direct a low temperature gas flow to an area adjacent the component to maintain the adjacent area at a reduced temperature relative to a temperature of the high temperature gas flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Richard J. Luebs
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Publication number: 20040094600Abstract: An apparatus for applying solder balls to a substrate (7, 9) and for remelting the solder balls on soldering points (6) of the substrate (7, 9) has a capillary (3) for supplying a solder ball (5) to the soldering points (6) and for placing the solder ball (5) at the free end (4) of the capillary (3) opposite the soldering point, a means for supplying heat to the solder ball (5) to remelt it, and a pressing apparatus (10) for holding down the substrate (7, 9) to prevent the substrate (7, 9) from being resilient when placing and remelting the solder ball (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Elke Zakel, Ghassem Azdasht
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Publication number: 20040094601Abstract: Conductive balls are transferred from a pallet onto an array of conductive pads on a semiconductor chip by means of a transfer apparatus; the transfer apparatus includes a pallet formed with an array of recesses same in pattern as the array of conductive pads, a movable head formed with an array of vacuum holes and a driving mechanism for moving the head from an idle position onto the pallet and from the pallet to the semiconductor chip; when the head is moved to the pallet, the vacuum holes are connected to the recesses so as to confine the conductive balls in the narrow spaces; the vacuum is developed; then the conductive balls are traveled through the closed spaces to the vacuum holes; even if the conductive balls have been charged, the conductive balls are never attracted to the adjacent balls, and are surely captured by the vacuum holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Ichiro Hazeyama, Sakae Kitajo, Yuzo Shimada, Akeo Katahira, Jun Ishida, Masaru Terashima, Kazuhiko Futakami
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Publication number: 20040094602Abstract: A handle tool includes a shell and a vocal circuit. The vocal circuit includes a circuit board, a switch connected with the circuit board and switched between an off position and an on position, a chip installed on the circuit board and a speaker installed on the circuit board. The hand tool may be a gas-burning soldering device. The hand tool may includes a fuel reservoir received in the shell, a valve mounted on the fuel reservoir, a pipe leading from the valve, a soldering iron mounted on the shell and subject to heat caused via burning fuel flowing from the pipe and an igniter received in the shell for igniting the fuel. The igniter includes a button formed thereon. In an aspect, the switch of the vocal circuit is mounted on the shell. In another aspect, a main switch is mounted on the shell. The switch of the vocal circuit is received in the shell. The switch of the vocal circuit is located between the button of the igniter and the main switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventor: Arlo H. T. Lin