Dowel post for dental and medical prosthetic devices
The present invention relates to a new and improved dowel post for dental and medical prosthetic devices. In accordance with the invention, we have developed a new post configuration, which improves t... Read More
Inventors: Gross, Michael J.; Turner, Christopher H.;, Assignee: |
Arm flexion exercise machine
The disclosed invention consist of a stable frame which includes provision for supporting an operator in a seated position with the positions of his upper arms fixed. Journaled in this frame, on an ax... Read More
Inventors: Maag, Henry;, Assignee: |
Martial arts training apparatus and method
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT As discussed above, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for training a student in the martial arts. The following description relates to the principles... Read More
Inventors: Lebowitz, Leizer;, Assignee: |
Document guide apparatus for preventing jams
There is disclosed an envelope inserting machine having an elongated feed deck, with an apparatus for advancing insert material along the feed deck. There is a plurality of insert material feeding dev... Read More
Inventors: Gavaghan, Thomas J.; Boucher, Paul D.; Janatka, Karel;, Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc. (Stamford, CT) |
Flight training glasses
In one principal aspect, the present invention is an improved position sensor. The improvement includes a pair of directional photocells and comparator circuitry for interconnecting the directional ph... Read More
Inventors: Witt, Frank;, Assignee: Instrument Flight Research Inc. (West Columbia, SC) |
Visual image display apparatus having a video display for one eye and a controllable shutter for the other eye
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an optical apparatus in which the aforenoted shortcomings and disadvantages encountered with the prior art can be substantially elimina... Read More
Inventors: Kawamura, Akira; Togawa, Kazuo;, Assignee: Sony Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Method and apparatus for determining the foundation makeup color that substantially reproduces a person's natural skin color
Thus, an object of the present invention is to solve a novel technical problem consisting in providing a solution that enables a foundation makeup color to be determined that substantially reproduces ... Read More
Inventors: Gourtou, Eliane; Raynal, Annie; Baudet, Regine; Hulaud, Jean-Pierre; Biesse, Jean-Paul;, Assignee: Parfums Christian Dior (Paris, FR) |
Folding of flat sheet to exact interior height
In accordance with the present invention, a folding method and apparatus is provided which folds a flat sheet so that an exact interior height adjacent the fold is provided. The folding of the flat sh... Read More
Inventors: Fuchs, Gilbert; Crowley, Norman; Wink, Randall;, Assignee: Evana Tool & Engineering Inc. (Evansville, IN) |
Bicycle training wheel assembly
OF THE INVENTION Referring now to the drawings, the rear portion of three bicycles 10, 12, 14 of slightly different design are illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Each of the bicycles 10, ... Read More
Inventors: McMurtrey, David K.;, Assignee: Wald Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Maysville, KY) |
Retractable motorcycle stop-support wheels
One object of this invention is to provide low-cost, convenient, safe, reliable and attractive side wheels for large motorcycles which are used generally for touring. Another object is to provide upri... Read More
Inventors: Willman, David M.;, Assignee: |
Educational aid for mathematics
What is claimed is: 1. A teaching aid for mathematics comprising: a. a baseboard with a plurality of intersecting rows of spaces each space being common to one vertical and one horizontal row, b. a pl... Read More
Inventors: Rheams, William N.;, Assignee: |
Kit and method for demonstrating courtroom and trial procedure
This invention represents an improved means for demonstration of courtroom and trial procedure to facilitate the elicitation of competent child testimony. The invention overcomes certain well-known pr... Read More
Inventors: Copen, Lynn; Knapp, Harvey;, Assignee: |
Tennis practice machine
The present invention provides apparatus which collects a projectile such as a tennis ball at one level and launches the projectile through the air at a higher level. The apparatus includes a conduit ... Read More
Inventors: Torbet, Philip A.;, Assignee: |
Exercise rowing machine
I claim: 1. An exercise rowing machine for use by a rower comprising: a stationary seat; a rocker assembly positioned adjacent to the seat; coupling means for coupling the seat relative to the rocker ... Read More
Inventors: Fayal, James E.;, Assignee: |
Rowing exercise machine
I claim: 1. An exercise machine comprising a rotatable member having drive means associated therewith which drives the rotatable member when rotated in one direction and free wheels when rotated in th... Read More
Inventors: Tarlow, Jr., Elliot S.;, Assignee: |
Sporting and exercise apparatus
I claim: 1. A sporting and exercise apparatus movable by muscular force comprising a frame for accommodating a user, at least one driven member attached to said frame and a hand lever drive supported ... Read More
Inventors: Pertramer, Oswald;, Assignee: |
Football dart board game
The invention resides in a plurality of dart boards with target areas selectively allotted for the selection of running, passing, and kick plays by the active player representative of the offensive si... Read More
Inventors: Worsham, Ronald E.;, Assignee: |
Thumb wrestling game apparatus with stabilizing handle
I claim: 1. Apparatus for playing a game of thumb wrestling, said apparatus comprising: (a) a stabilizing handle providing means for gripping said stabilizing handle between interlocking hands of oppo... Read More
Inventors: Hartman, Richard B.;, Assignee: |
Bearing and support
This invention encompasses a variety of improvements relating to the field of bearings, supports, and equipment that accompany a support, to render more facile its use and application. An outline of t... Read More
Inventors: Murphy, Raymond J.;, Assignee: |
IC socket
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an IC socket which includes an insulating cover and an insulating housing separable from each other and is free from the risk of the above... Read More
Inventors: Ishizuka, Shinichi; Suzuki, Takao; Umesato, Shoji; Okada, Yoshikatsu;, Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Limited (Tokyo, JP); NEC Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Baseball batting and pitching apparatus
The present invention relates to the baseball practice art, and more particularly to a unique baseball practice device which can be used for batting or pitching practice, either individually or combin... Read More
Inventors: Okonowski, Richard L.;, Assignee: |
Baseball pitching target with an adjustable strike zone
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to the drawings in detail, a baseball practice or game device with an adjustable strike zone is illustrated and generally designated by the reference numeral 10.... Read More
Inventors: Mahieu, Peter A.;, Assignee: |
Golf course pin distance determination device
The improved golf course distance determination device of the present invention enables a golfer accurately to calculate the true present distance to the pin from any point on a golf hole. Two main el... Read More
Inventors: Tattershall, Harold D.;, Assignee: |
Solar system simulator
The invention comprises a series of concentric rings arranged about a pedestal, above which is a globe representing the Sun, supported on a column of moving air. Several of the rings rotate slowly at ... Read More
Inventors: Alnafissa, Fahad A.;, Assignee: |
Friction type isokinetic exercise mechanism
According to the invention, an isokinetic muscular exerciser for the human body comprises an elongated rail, a slide member mounted on the rail for sliding movement therealong and a brake means on the... Read More
Inventors: Mattox, Ernest M.;, Assignee: |
Method of teaching the pronounciation and spelling and distinguishing between the written and spoken form of any language
This invention relates generally to a teaching method and aid for teaching the pronunciation and spelling of any language by using displaceable units which differentiate the written form and spoken fo... Read More
Inventors: Sakai, Margaret;, Assignee: |
Storable slippers
Having described in detail the preferred embodiment of my invention, what I desire to claim and protect by Letters Patent is: 1. A pair of shoes comprising a right foot shoe and a left foot shoe, and ... Read More
Inventors: Allen, James H.;, Assignee: `Totes`, Incorporated (Loveland, OH) |
Tension element for a ski boot fastener
The cable which consists of steel is bent to form a loop. The ends 1a of this cable are placed into a tube 2, which consists also of steel. This tube is strongly compressed after the ends 1a have bee... Read More
Inventors: Baso, Loris;, Assignee: |
Apparatus for monitoring the motion components of the spine
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring more particularly to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates an apparatus 10 which embodies the present invention and which is shown mounted on the back of a patient. I... Read More
Inventors: Marras, William S.; Davis, Shelby W.; Miller, Robert J.; Mirka, Gary A.;, Assignee: Marras; William S. (Powell, OH) |
Motion detection device including a pendulum switch
It is an object of the instant invention to provide a motion detection device which overcomes the aforementioned difficulties and disadvantages. It is another object to provide an improved motion dete... Read More
Inventors: Schamblin, Charles H. M.;, Assignee: |
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