Apparatus and method for releasably securing sheet material to the drum of a drum-type facsimile machine
The method and apparatus of this invention provides for the clamping and release of sheet material with respect to the drum for a drum-type facsimile apparatus in a manner which simplifies the unloadi... Read More
Inventors: Huss, Charles P.;, Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN) |
Systems and methods for breathing exercise regimens to promote ischemic preconditioning
OF THE INVENTION In order that the invention herein described can be fully understood, the following detailed description is set forth. FIG. 1 shows illustrative systems for exercise by an individual... Read More
Inventors: Dardik, Irving I.;, Assignee: Lifewaves International, Inc. (Califon, NJ) |
Stepper
Therefore, the main object of this invention is to provide a stepper, the amount of resistance produced against pedals of which can be easily and accurately effected by changing the angular displaceme... Read More
Inventors: Chen, Jin-Liang; Wu, Cheng-Chang;, Assignee: Chen; Jin-Liang (TW) |
Stepping exerciser
Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a stepping exerciser that does not pose safety problems to children, that has a relatively simple construction to reduce the production tim... Read More
Inventors: Chen, Tsung-Yu;, Assignee: |
Stair climbing exerciser
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a stair climbing exerciser which comprises a frame including two bars and two rails connected between the two bars. Two links ... Read More
Inventors: Chen, Tsung-Yu;, Assignee: |
Process and installation for transfer and positioning
The object of the invention is an apparatus and a process for transfer and for positioning which requires virtually no stoppage of the workpiece from the first station from which said workpiece is sup... Read More
Inventors: Helffer, Bernard; Scheydecker, Jacques;, Assignee: Institut Textile de France (Boulogne Billancourt, FR) |
Valve control for cylinder cutout system
Description of the Drawings In the accompanying drawings: FIG. 1 shows a partial cut away segment of a typical valve train in an internal combustion engine, the valve train using hydraulic lifters, p... Read More
Inventors: Fuller, Jr., Harold L.; Stubbs, Joseph E.;, Assignee: Fuller, Jr.; Harold L. (Washington, DC) |
Stop-start device for controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle provided with an automatic transmission
I claim: 1. A stop-start device for controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle provided with a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal, an electric starter motor and, an a... Read More
Inventors: Cornacchia, Felice;, Assignee: Fiat Auto S.p.A. (Turin, IT) |
Internal combustion engine valve control device
This invention provides, in an internal combustion engine, a valve control mechanism that permits variable intake or exhaust valve timing and duration during engine operation without conventional valv... Read More
Inventors: Wood, III, Charles D.;, Assignee: Southwest Research Institute (San Antonio, TX) |
Cylinder mode selection system for variable displacement internal combustion engine
A system for selecting the number of cylinders to be operated in a multi-cylinder variable displacement internal combustion engine installed in a vehicle having a driver-operable accelerator control i... Read More
Inventors: Lipinski, Daniel J.; LoRusso, Julian A.; Nowland, Donald R.; Robichaux, Jerry D.; Schymik, Gregory B.; Tan, Teik-Khoon;, Assignee: Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI) |
System and method for controlling delivery of gaseous fuel to an internal combustion engine
An object of the invention herein is to control the delivery of gaseous fuel to an internal combustion engine. A further object is to provide a means for relieving excess pressure without introducing ... Read More
Inventors: Povinger, Bela P.;, Assignee: Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI) |
No loss fueling system for natural gas powered vehicles
OF THE INVENTION Referring more particularly to FIG. 1, the fueling station of the invention consists of a storage vessel 1 holding a relatively large supply of LNG 2. Storage vessel 1 is preferably ... Read More
Inventors: Gustafson, Keith W.; Kalet, George W.;, Assignee: Minnesota Valley Engineering (New Prauge, MN) |
Shift lock arrangement of automatic transmission shift lever device
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved shift lock arrangement that solves the above-mentioned problems. A first aspect of the present invention resides in a shift lock arrange... Read More
Inventors: Kataumi, Yoshimasa; Ikegami, Yasuyuki;, Assignee: Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Cerebral palsy arm and hand brace
We claim: 1. A neuro-muscular stabilizing device for a human arm comprising, in combination: a normally vertical post having normally upper and lower ends, an elongate, substantially rigid sleeve adap... Read More
Inventors: Terry, Thomas E.; Hoyt, Sr., Laurance J.;, Assignee: |
Articulating supracondylar suspension
The present invention vitiates the need to custom fit a PTB/SC prosthesis over the medial femoral condyle of a patient, but does not rely upon a vacuum to maintain the prosthesis on the residual limb.... Read More
Inventors: Carideo, Jr., Joseph F.;, Assignee: |
Method for determining the extensibility of selected non-excised tissue of the uterine cervix, ear or skin
The invention comprises an instrument having a pair of arms which are adapted to engage at the interior and exterior of either the anterior or posterior lip of the uterine cervix. A compressive force ... Read More
Inventors: Huszar, Gabor B.;, Assignee: |
Contraceptive device
I claim: 1. A male contraceptive device comprising an inner sheath and an outer sheath within which the inner sheath fits, the sheaths being generally cylindrical in shape and substantially self-suppo... Read More
Inventors: Ferguson, Andrew R. B.;, Assignee: |
Knee separation cushion
The present invention provides a novel cushion which supports and pads the legs of a supine wearer in a bent at the knee position while providing a cushion between the knees of the wearer. Straps acro... Read More
Inventors: Gifford, Koger B.;, Assignee: |
Shoe repair device
I claim: 1. A device for covering a worn area on a shoe comprising an opened topped member of flexible material having a side wall and a bottom member lying in a plane generally at right angles to sai... Read More
Inventors: Hamilton, James C.;, Assignee: |
Wave energy propelling marine ship
An object of the present invention is to provide a novel wave energy propelling ship effectively using a wave energy in the sea through wave energy converting means. This and other objects are achieve... Read More
Inventors: Kitabayashi, Seiichi;, Assignee: |
Crane game machine
An object of the present invention is to provide a crane game machine which is capable of regulating the ratio or probability of gaining a premium article by making the premium article grasping force ... Read More
Inventors: Okada, Kazuo;, Assignee: Universal Co., Ltd. (Oyama, JP) |
Abdominal weight lifting apparatus
OF INVENTION While the present invention will be described hereinafter with particular reference to the accompanying drawings, in which an operating embodiment of the apparatus of the present inventi... Read More
Inventors: Baldwin, Dan D.;, Assignee: Nautilus Sports/Medical Industries, Inc. (Lake Helen, FL) |
Skating motion simulator
It is one object of the present invention to provide a low cost apparatus for practicing skating or gliding movements. It is a further object of the present invention to provide an apparatus which all... Read More
Inventors: Croce, Jr., Pasquale W.; McCrossin, James;, Assignee: Sports Physical Therapists, Inc. (Broomall, PA) |
Glycyl urea derivatives as anti-convulsants
What is claimed is: 1. A compound of the formula ##STR14## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is independently selected from hydrido and aralkyl having an alkyl portion of one to ab... Read More
Inventors: Cordi, Alex A.; Gillet, Claude L.;, Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co. (Chicago, IL) |
Tool storage apparatus
Accordingly an object of the present invention is to eliminate the problems as above discussed with regard to the prior art and provide a tool storage apparatus capable of storing a number of tools wi... Read More
Inventors: Horikawa, Yoshiharu;, Assignee: Matsuura Machinery Corporation (Fukui, JP) |
Wrist-to-racket angulation aid for tennis players
The training aid of the invention comprises a wristband, a racket-handle band and a pair of strap segments each having one end permanently attached to a separate one of the bands and having their oppo... Read More
Inventors: Roberts, Kipton J.;, Assignee: Grove; Dennis (Friday Harbor, WA) |
Arm wrestling and curling machine apparatus
I claim: 1. An apparatus useful for selectable arm wrestling and arm curling exercise by a user, which comprises: a frame membbr a lever arm having a first end pivotally mounted on said frame member, ... Read More
Inventors: Hawkins, David E.;, Assignee: |
Striking bag exercise structure
OF THE INVENTION The exercise structure of the invention comprises a cross bar 1 (FIGS. 1, 2, 6 and 7) having spaced opposite first and second ends 2 and 3 (FIGS. 1 and 2). First and second support s... Read More
Inventors: Curatola, Edward R.;, Assignee: |
Portable boxing exerciser
What is claimed is: 1. An exercising device which comprises: a stationary bicycle; a base supporting said bicycle; a punching ball; means for maintaining said punching ball positioned with respect to ... Read More
Inventors: Luck, Oliver W.;, Assignee: |
Tethered punching bag support device
The present invention is a tethered punching bag support device generally comprising a structural framework including a lower frame assembly, a laterally adjustable upper frame assembly, a height adju... Read More
Inventors: Petrakis, Perry G.;, Assignee: |
Exercise Devices 
