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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153218 | Hose assembly having varied reinforcing layers A hydraulic brake hose assembly has a core hose layer, a first reinforcing layer over the core hose layer, an intermediate hose layer, a second reinforcing layer over the intermediate hose layer, and an outer hose layer over the second reinforcing layer. The first r... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8142316 | Power transmission belts A belt has a compression section, a tension section, and a load carrying section disposed between the compression section and the tension section. The belt has an elastomeric/thermoplastic material, the elastomeric/thermoplastic material has 50 to 90 parts per hundr... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8096925 | Treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and method of making The present invention is directed to a treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and method of making same. In one embodiment, the treadmill belt includes a fabric base layer and a foamed cushion layer foamed on and integral with the fabric base layer. The foamed cus... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8069975 | Conveyor belt rip detection system The present invention provides a conveyor belt rip detection system with belts having rip detection inserts that can be more easily integrated into conveyor belts at low cost. These rip detection inserts do not adversely affect the durability of the conveyor belt an... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8056584 | Kink, crush, and burst resistant flexible hose construction A flexible hose construction with kink, crush, and burst resistance. The hose is constructed of a tubular member and a reinforcement strip at least partially embedded in the tubular member. The reinforcement strip is wound in a helical pattern encircling a central l... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8030404 | Power transmission products having enhanced properties The present invention is directed to the incorporation of functionalized polyethylenes, in amount of about 1% to 95% by weight based upon the weight of the total crosslinkable material, into ethylene alpha olefin elastomers, such as EPDM elastomer compositions, whic... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8007917 | Non-halogenated rubber compounds for use in conveyor belts A non-halogenated rubber compound is provided for use in conveyor belts, particularly those used in underground mining. The non-halogenated rubber compound is fire-resistant in accordance with MSHA standards and produces acceptable levels of toxicity and smoke upon ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7963300 | Flexible hose article and related methods The present invention generally relates to flexible hose articles and methods. Some embodiments include hoses that can be reversibly bent and/or shaped. Furthermore, some embodiments can comprise methods for making and/or using such hose articles. ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7939175 | Non-halogenated rubber compounds for use in conveyor belts A non-halogenated rubber compound is provided for use in conveyor belts, particularly those used in underground mining. The non-halogenated rubber compound is fire-resistant in accordance with MSHA standards and produces acceptable levels of toxicity and smoke upon ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7909720 | Fabric adhesion improvement for EPDM based low cost timing belt The present invention is directed to timing belts having improved fabric adhesion to the tooth facing can be achieved by the use of a combination of a RFL treated fabric and an EPDM body provided the RFL treatment or the body include ZDA or the RF latex is an X-HNBR... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7901016 | Track segment with EP(D)M rubber based backer and method of making The present invention is directed generally to track segments for track vehicles and, more specifically, to a track segment having an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EP(D)M) rubber based backer, and a method of making. In one embodiment, the track segment includes... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7854995 | High density dual helical gear The present invention relates to a low cost technique for manufacturing dual helical gears, such as herringbone gears, from powder metals. The dual helical gears made by this technique are of high density (greater than 92% of theoretical density) and offer superior ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7842354 | Elastomeric compound The subject invention reveals a method for preparing a coated fabric which comprises (I) applying a vulcanizable elastomer composition to a layer of fabric, wherein the vulcanizable elastomer composition is made by: (1) mixing a cross-linkable functionalized polyeth... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7810634 | Sensor system for a conveyor belt A monitoring system is provided for a moving conveyor belt having a plurality of embedded reinforcing cords and identification tags. A tag reader detects and identifies the identification tags passing by the tag reader while a belt monitor scans the cords to detect ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7759427 | Elastomeric compound An elastomeric compound comprises 20-80 parts per hundred cross-linkable materials of liquid elastomer. The liquid elastomer has a complex dynamic viscosity less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) at a temperature between 20° C. and the maximum flow temperature T... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7695386 | Fabric treatment for reinforced elastomeric articles A fabric or cord is treated with an elastomeric compound comprises 20-80 parts per hundred cross-linkable materials of liquid elastomer. The liquid elastomer has a complex dynamic viscosity less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) at a temperature between 20° C. a... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7683136 | Elastomeric compound An elastomeric compound comprises 20-80 parts per hundred cross-linkable materials of liquid elastomer. The liquid elastomer has a complex dynamic viscosity less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) at a temperature between 20° C. and the maximum flow temperature T... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7658208 | Kink, crush, and burst resistant flexible hose construction A flexible hose construction with kink, crush, and burst resistance. The hose is constructed of a tubular member and a reinforcement strip at least partially embedded in the tubular member. The reinforcement strip is wound in a helical pattern encircling a central l... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7655729 | Power transmission products having enhanced properties The present invention is directed to the incorporation of functionalized polyethylenes, in amount of about 1% to 95% by weight based upon the weight of the total crosslinkable material, into ethylene alpha olefin elastomers, such as EPDM elastomer compositions, whic... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7598302 | Adhesion promoter for bonding fluoropolymer layers in a multi-layered article The present invention is directed to an adhesion promoter for bonding fluoropolymers and, more specifically, for bonding a fluoroplastic layer to a fluroelastomer layer in a multi-layered article, such as a fuel filler hose. In one embodiment, the adhesion promoter ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7550195 | Power transmission belt The present invention is directed to an endless power transmission belt having an elastomeric body and at least one treated textile fabric, the treated textile fabric including a first treatment including a polyamide and an epoxy; and optionally, a second treatment ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7497186 | Animal self-carried hydrating system An animal self-carried hydrating system comprises an animal harness, a fluid container for holding the fluid, and a fluid dispensing mechanism. The animal harness is securable on the animal by a fastening system. The animal harness has a fluid pocket for holding the... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7364803 | High density dual helical gear and method for manufacture thereof The present invention relates to a low cost technique for manufacturing dual helical gears, such as herringbone gears, from powder metals. The dual helical gears made by this technique are of high density (greater than 92% of theoretical density) and offer superior ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7344006 | Piston assembly for use in a brake assembly A piston assembly for use in a brake assembly has a piston sleeve having a first end, a second end, an external radius, an internal radius, and a cap on the piston sleeve second end. The cap has a first end, a middle portion, and a second end. The cap first end has ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7316370 | Missile fin locking method and assembly A fin locking mechanism for locking in place, and subsequently unlocking fins for installation on a missile having a plurality of otherwise moveable fins. Where the fins are mounted to a crank arm, there is a locking detent, with a locking notch, integral to the cra... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7303055 | Method and apparatus for protecting a friction brake disc A protective lug cap assembly for protection of a lug of a friction brake disc comprises a lug cap, and a load bearing fastening device. The disc has a periphery, with a plurality of circumferentially spaced slots, separating a plurality of circumferentially spaced ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7282086 | Fluid filter cleaning apparatus A filter cleaning apparatus for cleaning a filter using cleaning fluid comprises a housing, a filter holder for holding the filter, wherein the filter holder is mountable in the housing, a rotating means for rotating the filter holder, wherein the filter holder hold... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7225904 | Reinforced brake lining and method of producing A method of producing a brake lining assembly having a wear surface with increased wear characteristics comprises the steps of winding a metal strip, placing the wound metal strip into a brake lining cup, filling the brake lining cup with a brake lining material of ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213791 | Baby bottle holder for self-feeding A baby bottle holder for baby self-feeding comprises an adjustable hanging mechanism; and, a bottle holding mechanism, attached to the adjustable hanging mechanism, such that when hung, a bottle inserted into the bottle holding mechanism hangs at an appropriate angl... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7028969 | Seismically restrained vibration isolating mounting device A seismically restrained vibration isolating mounting device seismically restrains and vibrationally isolates equipment which is supported by an equipment support means, from the equipment mounting surface. This seismically restrained vibration isolating mounting de... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6657754 | Passively energized floating guide This is a passively energized floating guide for a parked head scanner having a scanning glass slit. This floating guide applies pressure to the original papers crossing the scanning glass slit in order to wipe the scanning glass slit, and keep it free fr... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6595513 | Leveling device to accommodate paper with at least two sections of different thicknesses A leveling device is useful for paper having at least two different thicknesses for a paper supply tray having a given depth, for a sheet feeder. This leveling device comprises a support upon which the paper having at least two different thicknesses rests... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6575858 | Compensating drive belt tensioner A drive belt tensioning method and assembly using a spring loaded, non-active tensioner. The spring is mounted between a base plate, and a tensioner arm, both of which rotate. A belt tensioning pulley is mounted on the tensioner arm, such that the belt te... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6554269 | Airknife and vacuum control changes to improve sheet acquisition for a vacuum corrugated feed supply A method of operating a vacuum corrugated belt feeder, which may or may not have a positive air pressure separator, during non-feed cycle time. "The result being" to separate a sheet from a sheet supply stack, which method comprises agitating the top shee... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6302376 | Self-translating stake puller This invention relates to a tool for removing stakes from the ground, or any other medium. More specifically, this invention is directed to a stake puller which freely translates the lateral forces normally exerted by the ground on a stake during removal ... | 10/16/2001 |
