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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7600452 | Pneumatic tappet adjustment tool A tool for adjusting the tappet clearance in the valve actuation system of an internal combustion engine includes a screw adjustment portion that is driven by a pneumatic powered screw driver. The pneumatic power to the screw driver is regulated to cause the screw d... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7597767 | Paint gun cleaning apparatus A paint gun cleaning apparatus is provided that prevents the collection of overspray on the discharge end of the paint gun. The cleaning apparatus includes a drum that defines an aperture for insertion of at least the discharge end of a paint gun. The apparatus also... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7597184 | Chain adjusting device for engine carriers An apparatus and method for the improved hanging transportation of an article having an uneven weight distribution that permits the article to hang in a balanced manner. The apparatus is attached to an overhead trolley and includes attachment plates rotatably secure... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7585013 | Integrated hinge and temporary door checker A temporary checking device is provided that works in conjunction with elements of a vehicle hinge that remain in the vehicle's final configuration. The hinge includes a hinge pin rotatably connecting a door hinge bracket to a pillar hinge bracket. The checking devi... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7553439 | Hidden mold transfer assembly A mold transfer assembly is described that upon placement or construction along a region of an injection molding press, readily receives and retains mold(s) used in the press, and when not in use can be stored below the floor. The mold transfer assembly includes a m... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7552504 | Apparatus and method for cleaning welding nozzles A welding nozzle cleaning device includes a rotary hub and a plurality of flexible arms that extend outwardly from the hub. Each arm is formed of flexible resilient material and has an impact head at its distal end, the head being carried by the hub-and-arm assembly... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7514033 | Molten metal level burner output control for aluminum melt furnace A control system and method for controlling a temperature and molten metal height in a gas-fired metal melting furnace whereby metal height and temperature may be more reliably maintained. The control system includes a controller that receives information on metal t... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7469446 | Integrated hinge and temporary door checker An integrated hinge system that provides for temporary checking of a vehicle door is provided, the system including a hinge pin, a door hinge bracket, a pillar hinge bracket, and a latching device. The latching device is releasably affixed to the door hinge bracket ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7430785 | Integrated hinge and temporary door checker A temporary checking device is provided that works in conjunction with elements of a vehicle hinge that remain in the vehicle's final configuration. The hinge includes a hinge pin rotatably connecting a door hinge bracket to a pillar hinge bracket. The checking devi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7424338 | Broken tool detection system A system for detecting the presence of a broken tool in a manufacturing line uses a robot device separately positioned along the line. The robot unit has a plurality of probes which are inserted into openings in the item to detect the presence of a broken tool. The ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7383941 | Bolt diversion system A bolt diversion system for use with a conveyor system having a conveyor chain for towing a movable cart. The bolt diversion system is used to prevent debris from interfering with operation of the conveyor chain. The bolt diversion system includes first and second r... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7374197 | Cart having a retractable tongue coupling system A cart for transporting objects is provided. The cart includes a base structure supported on a plurality of wheels. An elongated tongue is telescopically mounted to an underside of the base structure and is movable between an extended position, wherein the tongue ex... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367219 | Automatic control of leak test unit during testing and analysis of an engine A method and apparatus for developing a test for determining if an engine has oil seal leaks. The engine is charged with a predetermined pressure of air and monitored by a leak tester. A digital valve is set to provide a certain leak rate based upon signals received... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367220 | Engine oil leak test method with EGR valve leak offset A method for pressure testing an engine to detect possible oil seal leaks. The engine is charged with a predetermined pressure while air pressure is also applied to an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve intake port to offset leakage inherent in the EGR valve. The... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7356936 | Apparatus and method for measuring coating accumulations in a spray booth A method and apparatus are provided for viewing an object (such as a coating overspray accumulation) disposed in a difficult to view area (such as the underside of a lower trough or weir of a cleaning apparatus) and for measuring a distance between first and second ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347087 | Engine oil leak test system and method A system and method for testing partially assembled engines for possible oil leaks. The system includes engine pressurizing devices that are automatically controlled by a controller according to a predetermined control program based upon the engine model type being ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331466 | Packaging material having a cam lock A packaging dunnage including a plurality of packaging columns having a pair of sidewalls, a bottom wall, a plurality of front transverse walls, and a plurality of rear transverse walls that cooperate to define a plurality of cells. Each of the cells is adapted to r... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331244 | Stamping press line simulation device and method An apparatus and method for testing a stamping press die that has includes a plurality of mechanical devices. The apparatus includes a plurality of pneumatic connections for supplying pressurized air to each of the plurality of mechanical devices; a plurality of val... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318287 | Steering column manual stamping fixture A manual steering column stamping fixture includes a body member and a linear bearing assembly. The linear bearing assembly is secured to the body member, and includes a marking punch that is driven into engagement with a steering column so as to place an alignment ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7275294 | Magnetic parts holder A parts holding device that includes a holder with a row of spaced-apart cavities, within which parts may be disposed. A bar containing a plurality of spaced-apart permanent magnets is movably mounted to the holder and is disposed parallel to the row of the cavities... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7263898 | Fixture for holding a gear A gear holding fixture is provided so that the appropriate position upon a gear tooth may be placed in line with an indenting device on testing equipment. The fixture includes a base that supports a movable rack, the rack including a plurality of teeth. The gear bei... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7260441 | Method of inspecting a workpiece during a production run in which workpieces are supplied to workstations by an autoloader A method of inspecting a workpiece during a production run in which workpieces are supplied to workstations by an autoloader. In accordance with the method, the supply of the workpieces by the autoloader is performed in accordance with a supply control routine. When... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252343 | Portable child seat demonstration device A demonstration seat assembly includes a frame on which a demonstration vehicle seat is supported, and a plurality of seat belt assemblies and child seat securing structures. The seat belt assemblies include a lap belt assembly, a lap/shoulder belt assembly, and a p... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243904 | Door lifting apparatus and method A door lifting apparatus includes a frame and a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a slide and a lever. The slide includes a plurality of holders and a plurality of glides, wherein the holders are operable to engage and support a door while the glides coope... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7225516 | Slide assembly fixture for rear hub assembly A fixture is provided for supporting a vehicle hub assembly during manufacturing operations that include rotating the assembly. The fixture includes a base with an upper surface, a linearly movable housing slidably supported on the base, an adjustable support block ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226271 | Apparatus and method for feeding plates The present invention is directed to a plate feeder and a method of supplying plates. The plate feeder supplies plates on an as-needed basis and includes a holding structure for holding a plate. A proximity sensor detects whether a plate is held by the holding struc... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7197837 | Gauge assembly for measuring diameter and total indicated runout The invention is directed to a gauge assembly that is used to measure parameters of camshaft journals or other objects with cylindrical surfaces. The gauge assembly includes two gauges, the first is an air snap gauge and the second a linear variable differential tra... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7185911 | Cart having a retractable tongue coupling system A cart for transporting objects is provided. The cart includes a base structure supported on a plurality of wheels. An elongated tongue is telescopically mounted to an underside of the base structure and is movable between an extended position, wherein the tongue ex... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181864 | Dehydration of body hem flanges As a metal assembly, which defines partially open voids in which liquid accumulates is conveyed through a heat-treating station, the hot air is blown across the open end of the void to produce a zone of low pressure at the surface of the liquid. The reduction in pre... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7168549 | Programmable modular pneumatic lift A conveyor system incorporating a plurality of lift assemblies, wherein the lift assembly includes a platform for supporting an article during manufacture. A cylinder assembly is used for vertically supporting the platform and for moving the platform vertically betw... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7149604 | Method and system for backing up programmable logic controllers over network A manufacturing facility includes a plurality of programmable logic controllers that contain operating programs and process parameters. The programmable logic controllers are connected to a network such that the operating programs and process parameters from the pro... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7086518 | Method of supplying workpieces to workstations using an autoloader A method of controlling an autoloader that supplies workpieces to a plurality of workstations. Each of the workstations is operable to generate and transmit a call signal, a ready signal and an error signal. In accordance with the method, the autoloader supplies wor... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7076836 | Integrated hinge and temporary door checker An integrated hinge system that provides for temporary checking of a vehicle door is provided, the system including a hinge pin, a door hinge bracket, a pillar hinge bracket, and a contact body that is affixed to the hinge pin. A latching device is affixed to the do... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7065456 | Tool monitoring system and method A transducer is provided in communication with a power supply of a powered tool for detecting power consumption associated with powered and non-powered operational states and generating a power consumption signal. A measuring implementation is provided for receiving... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7036240 | Master steering check fixture A fixture and method for checking whether a steering column alignment mark is properly placed. The fixture includes a wheel member that is affixed to a spline adaptor and that includes a plurality of surface alignment indicators. The fixture is rotatably linked to t... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7013760 | Torque reaction control jig A torque reaction control jig that transfers reaction torque from a drive member to a wheel upon tightening of a spindle nut onto a vehicle axle. The jig includes a jig body, an alignment member, and a barrier member. The jig body is secured to the drive member in a... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008165 | Door lifting apparatus and method A door lifting apparatus includes a frame and a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a slide assembly and a lever assembly. The slide assembly includes a vertical bar, a door support beam supporting a plurality of door holders, and a horizontal bar that are m... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008166 | Door lifting apparatus and method A door lifting apparatus includes a frame and a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a slide and a lever. The slide includes a plurality of holders and a plurality of glides, wherein the holders are operable to engage and support a door while the glides coope... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6988314 | Assembly, tolerance matching and post-manufacturing quality assurance method A system and method for assembling an internal combustion engine and for correlating engine information with a vehicle identification number. The engine includes an engine block and a plurality of pistons. The engine block has a plurality of cylinders formed therein... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6971837 | Stack handling and handwork table A part handling and handwork table including a lift assembly, a drive assembly, a stack support assembly, and a part support beam assembly. The lift assembly is raised/lowered to properly position the stack support assembly adjacent a cart containing a series of sta... | 12/06/2005 |
