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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141810 | Apparatus for winding a paper web An apparatus is disclosed for winding a paper web from a rotatable drum onto a driven spool which supports a reel. The apparatus includes a frame which includes a base having a first and a second end. A stand extends from the first end of the base for rotatably supp... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8132817 | Air suspension control apparatus An air suspension control apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a charge tank maintained at a first air pressure such that selective filling of the charge tank with compressed air is permitted. The arrangement is such that, in a first disposit... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8087424 | Subsea valve actuator apparatus A subsea valve actuator apparatus is disclosed for actuating a subsea valve. The valve actuator apparatus includes a housing which defines an enclosure and a rim. A cover cooperates with the rim for sealing the enclosure. A gearbox is disposed within the enclosure t... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8082680 | Shoe device secured to a syphon for removing condensate A shoe device secured to a syphon is disclosed for removing condensate from an internal surface of a rotating cylinder. The shoe device includes a shoe portion which is disposed adjacent to the internal surface of the rotating cylinder. The shoe portion defines a pa... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075737 | Headbox apparatus for a papermaking machine A headbox apparatus for a papermaking machine is disclosed. The headbox apparatus defines a flow path for stock flowing between an upstream location and a downstream slice lip. The apparatus includes a plurality of blocks which are anchored within the flow path betw... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7955474 | Tube bank apparatus for distributing stock A tube bank apparatus is disclosed for distributing stock in a headbox of a papermaking machine. The apparatus includes a tube having a first and a second portion for the flow therethrough of the stock. The first portion defines a bore for the flow therethrough of t... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7897016 | Headbox apparatus for a papermaking machine A headbox apparatus for a papermaking machine is disclosed. The headbox apparatus defines a flow path for stock flowing between an upstream location and a downstream slice lip. The apparatus includes a plurality of blocks which are anchored within the flow path betw... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7845250 | Transmission apparatus A transmission apparatus includes a rotatable drive shaft having a first a second end, the second end of the drive shaft defining a taper and a first portion of a dogtooth device. A rotatable driven shaft has a first and a second extremity, the driven shaft being se... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7879192 | Multiply former apparatus A multiply former apparatus is disclosed for forming a base, top and intermediate ply. The apparatus includes a fourdrinier wire for receiving thereon the base ply. A first twin wire former is provided for forming the intermediate ply, the first former cooperating w... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7823531 | Control apparatus A control apparatus is disclosed for controlling nip pressure in a nip of a metering size press. The apparatus includes a metering size press roll and a backing roll which cooperates with the size press roll for defining therebetween the nip. A support post is provi... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7811419 | Press apparatus for removing water from a web A press apparatus (10) is disclosed for removing water from a web (W). The apparatus includes a rotatable roll (12) which defines a peripheral surface (14). An elongate shoe (16) has a curved surface (18) which cooperates with the ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7794570 | Headbox apparatus for a papermaking machine A headbox apparatus is disclosed for a papermaking machine. The headbox apparatus defines a flow path for stock flowing between an upstream header and a downstream slice lip. The apparatus includes a plurality of elements which are anchored within the flow path betw... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7681340 | Electronic control device An electronic control device is disclosed for controlling a plow. The control device includes a pendant control structured and arranged such that an operator of the plow is permitted to control the plow by operation of the pendant control. A plurality of switches is... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7673395 | Dryer bar apparatus of a dryer A dryer bar apparatus of a dryer for drying a web in a papermaking machine includes a number of turbulence bars circumferentially spaced equidistantly around the inner surface of the dryer shell for generating turbulence within a layer of condensate. The arrangement... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7461525 | Tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus A tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus is disclosed for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile grouting operation. The apparatus includes a frame for disposition thereof within the water. The frame includes a first wall and a second wall whic... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7409897 | Cable stripper apparatus A cable stripper apparatus is disclosed for stripping insulation from an electric cable. The apparatus includes a framework and a driven wire feeder rotatably secured to the framework. A guide is provided for guiding the cable towards the wire feeder. The guide incl... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7353670 | Tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus A tile sponge washing and conditioning apparatus is disclosed for washing in water a sponge used during a ceramic tile laying operation. The apparatus includes a frame for disposition thereof within the water. The frame includes a first wall and a second wall which ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350794 | Vehicle rear suspension apparatus A rear suspension apparatus is disclosed for a high speed vehicle body having a first and a second driven ground engaging wheel. The apparatus includes a first truck arm having a first and a second end. The first end of the first arm is connected to the body of the ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7182314 | Apparatus for actuating a valve An apparatus for actuating a valve includes a rotatable control shaft connected to the valve and a gearbox wheel is secured to the control shaft. A worm intermeshes with the gearteeth of the gearbox wheel such that when the worm is rotated, the wheel and the shaft a... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178582 | Apparatus for increasing a transfer of thermal energy through an inner surface of a hollow cylindrical dryer of a papermaking machine An apparatus is disclosed for increasing a transfer of thermal energy through an inner surface of a hollow cylindrical dryer of a papermaking machine to a peripheral outer surface of the dryer. The apparatus includes a plurality of bars of rectangular cross-sectiona... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7168674 | Aircraft seat track repair device A seat track repair device is disclosed for an aircraft seat track which has a rail, a support member depending from the rail, a first arm extending in a first direction laterally away from the support member and a second arm extending in a second direction laterall... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169230 | Coater apparatus A coater apparatus (10) is disclosed for applying coating material onto a moving web. The apparatus (10) includes an applicator having a first and a second end, the applicator (16) defining a feeding chamber (22) for the reception therein... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7152711 | Spline lubrication apparatus for lubricating a spline A spline lubrication apparatus is disclosed for lubricating a spline of a pump drive. The apparatus includes a housing and a rotatable spline disposed within the housing. The spline includes a shaft having a first and a second end and an external surface extending b... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7097361 | Rod end device for a motor vehicle A rod end device is disclosed for a motor vehicle. The device includes a ball having an outer surface, the ball defining a supporting bore that extends through the ball. A race is provided for bearingly supporting the ball, the race defining a groove which is in flu... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7083367 | Adaptor device for holding a blade An adapter device is disclosed for holding a blade having a first and a second side onto a distal end of a holder of a spade drill. The adapter device includes a body of generally cylindrical configuration, the body having a first and a second extremity. The body de... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7037203 | Adapter device for adapting a worm gear An adapter device is disclosed for adapting a drive of a worm gear to rotate an output shaft. The adapter device includes a sleeve having an inside diameter which is slightly greater than an outside diameter of the output shaft. The sleeve has an outer diameter whic... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028756 | Apparatus for increasing a transfer of thermal energy through an inner surface of a hollow cylindrical dryer of a papermaking machine An apparatus is disclosed for increasing a transfer of thermal energy through an inner surface of a hollow cylindrical dryer of a papermaking machine to a peripheral outer surface of the dryer. The apparatus includes a plurality of bars of rectangular cross-sectiona... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6971277 | Gear drive casing apparatus for enclosing a gear drive A gear drive casing apparatus is disclosed for enclosing a gear drive used in a hygienic and sanitary environment. The gear drive casing apparatus includes a member having an external contoured surface, the member enclosing the gear drive. A further member has a fur... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6959460 | Portable wash basin device A portable wash basin device is disclosed. The device includes a sink for receiving fresh water therein for permitting a user thereof to wash. The sink defines an open top for the reception therein of the fresh water so that the user thereof is permitted to wash the... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6923880 | Film splicer apparatus and method for splicing a film used for bagging snack foods A film splicer apparatus is disclosed for splicing a film used for bagging snack foods. The apparatus includes a frame and an axle which is rotatably supported by the frame for rotatably supporting a first roll of the film used for the bagging of the snack foods. A ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6886456 | Anchor device for anchoring a peripheral edge of a press blanket In an enclosed shoe press having a press blanket extending through an extended nip defined between a backing roll and a press shoe, an anchor device is disclosed for anchoring a peripheral edge of the press blanket. The anchor device includes a rotatable head which ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6880604 | Butt splicer apparatus A sleeve label splicer apparatus is disclosed for splicing together a tail end of a roll of sleeve labels to a leading edge of a replacement roll of sleeve labels. The splicer apparatus includes a drive roller for driving and guiding the roll of sleeve labels and a ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6880295 | Snap lock device for hingedly securing an extension to a downspout A snap lock device is disclosed for hingedly securing an extension to a downspout. The device includes a first member having a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank extends through a first hole defined by the extension and through a second hole defined... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881022 | Combined dump truck and spreader apparatus A combined dump truck and spreader apparatus is disclosed for selectively dumping and spreading materials. The apparatus includes a truck chassis and a body for receiving and dispensing the materials. The body has a first and a second end and a first and second curv... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6871425 | Wing plow apparatus for attachment to a vehicle for carrying out a benching operation A wing plow apparatus is disclosed for attachment to a vehicle for carrying out a benching operation. The apparatus includes a moldboard having an inboard and an outboard end and a top edge and a cutting edge. A wing post supports and guides the moldboard between a ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6841043 | Trim hold down box apparatus A trim hold down box apparatus is disclosed for assisting in the separation of trim cut from an edge of a sheet by a cutter prior to the sheet being transferred from a forming wire of a forming section to a press section of a paper making machine. The apparatus incl... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6817752 | Auger device for a vertical mixer An auger device of a vertical mixer is disclosed for mixing animal feed. The auger device includes a core having a first and a second end and flighting which is secured to the core so that in operation of the mixer, when the auger device rotates, the animal feed is ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6805379 | Sub-frame device for supporting a pick-up box In a vehicle frame having a first and second frame member extending along the vehicle and disposed spaced and parallel relative to each other, a sub-frame device for supporting a pick-up box. The sub-frame device is secured to the frame of the vehicle. An elongate f... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6799624 | Mini-blind apparatus A mini-blind apparatus is disclosed having a first horizontal slat and a second slat disposed spaced and parallel relative to the first slat. The apparatus includes a first tab having a first and a second end, the first end of the first tab being secured to a rearwa... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6754989 | Shielding apparatus secured to landscaping material for shielding a plant from weed growth A shielding apparatus secured to landscaping material is disclosed for shielding a plant from weed growth. The apparatus includes an elongate plate having a first and a second edge, the plate defining an opening which is disposed between the edges of the plate for t... | 06/29/2004 |
