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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7255932 | Ultra-longlife, high formability brazing sheet The present invention relates to multiple layer aluminum brazing sheet having a core, a braze cladding, and an interliner therebetween that, when fabricated in the fully annealed condition (O-temper), forms a continuous and dense dispersoid band in the core in addit... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7229327 | Canted coil spring power terminal and sequence connection system The present invention provides an electrical power system comprising a plurality of battery modules in series connection between adjacent battery modules, wherein each of the battery modules comprises a positive male terminal, a negative male terminal, and a socket ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7182825 | In-line method of making heat-treated and annealed aluminum alloy sheet A method of making aluminum alloy sheet in a continuous in-line process is provided. A continuously-cast aluminum alloy strip is optionally quenched, hot or warm rolled, annealed or heat-treated in-line, optionally quenched, and preferably coiled, with additional ho... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7163219 | Control arm for motor vehicle suspension system A lower control arm for a motor vehicle suspension includes a first member in the form of an elongated hollow member and a second member attached to the first member. The second member has a solid cross section. The second member has a first end attached to the firs... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163076 | Drive train assembly for a motor vehicle The modular front end forms the front portion of a motor vehicle. The modular front end includes a bulkhead defining a plurality of integrally formed attachment mounts. A drive train assembly carrying at least an engine of the motor vehicle is attached to the bulkhe... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7143812 | Lubricant for improved surface quality of cast aluminum and method In a lubricant composition suitable for use in the manufacture of aluminum alloys comprising lubricant base selected from the group consisting of solid lubricants, liquid lubricants, grease lubricants, emulsion lubricants, and dispersion lubricants, the improvement ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125612 | Casting of non-ferrous metals A method of continuous casting non-ferrous alloys which includes delivering molten non-ferrous alloy to a casting apparatus. The casting apparatus rapidly cools at least a portion of the non-ferrous alloy at a rate of at least about 100° C. thereby solidifying an o... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125295 | Interlocking ring terminals The present invention provides a terminal ring assembly structured for engagement to a conductor post. The terminal ring assembly of the present invention includes a first ring element and a second ring element, each having a circular body and at least one grip havi... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118166 | Method of assembling a motor vehicle modular front end having a bulkhead assembly The modular front end forms the front portion of a motor vehicle. The modular front end includes a bulkhead defining a plurality of integrally formed attachment mounts. A drive train assembly carrying at least an engine of the motor vehicle is attached to the bulkhe... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115324 | Method of combining welding and adhesive bonding for joining metal components A method of joining metal components having the steps of depositing adhesive material between the components and welding the components together via solid-state or fusion welding. The welds are spaced apart from the adhesive material and are produced so as to preven... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115003 | Electrical terminal socket assembly including both T shaped and 90° angled and sealed connectors A terminal socket assembly for interconnecting electrically powered vehicular components with an associated input male input pin and an output cable. The socket assembly includes a spring cage blank having first and second extending edges and a plurality of spaced a... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111665 | Lubricant for improved surface quality of cast aluminum and method In a lubricant composition suitable for use in the manufacture of aluminum alloys comprising a lubricant base, the improvement wherein the lubricant composition further comprises: an effective amount of water, surfactant, and a high viscosity organic material having... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105086 | Storm drain capture and containment device A storm drain system (10) contained in the ground (36) contains a standpipe (12) having a bottom section (18) having perforations (20) where a porous pavement (22) surrounds the top portion of the standpipe (12), wher... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7089993 | Method and apparatus for continuous casting A method and apparatus for continuous casting of metal strip, the apparatus having (i) a first endless belt supported and moved on the surfaces of a first entry pulley and a first exit pulley and (ii) a second endless belt supported and moved on the surfaces of a se... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087125 | Aluminum alloy for producing high performance shaped castings An aluminum alloy for shaped castings, the alloy having the following composition ranges in weight percent: about 6.0–8.5% silicon, less than 0.4% magnesium, less than 0.1% cerium, less than 0.2% iron, copper in a range from about 0.1% to about 0.5% and/or zinc in... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086274 | Method and apparatus for measuring gas concentration levels in liquids A method and apparatus for measuring the concentration of gas, such as hydrogen, in a liquid, such as molten aluminum, without requiring a bias or adjustment to compensate for variations in ambient conditions, such as humidity. A measurement system includes a probe ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083238 | Multi-piece aluminum wheel and associated method A multi-piece safety wheel includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced, interlocking bosses and tabs on the inner rim portion and outer rim portion. In the event of improper disassembly of the wheel with an inflated tire mounted thereon, any failure of the whee... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7071699 | Non-load driven fault monitor for electrical circuits A fault monitor for the load portion of an electrical circuit may be connected to an existing circuit by a single connection, and may detect flaws within the load portion of the circuit through the detection of changes in voltage through a resistor, caused by change... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067232 | Printing Plate A printing plate for computer-to plate lithography having a laser-ablatable member supported by a substrate. At least one portion of the laser-ablatable member is formed form an acrylic polymer containing laser-sensitive particles. The laser-sensitive particles abso... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7037462 | Overflow transfer furnace and control system for reduced oxide production in a casting furnace An apparatus for transferring molten metal from a melting furnace to a casting furnace is provided. A sensing and control system for the transfer of molten metal from a transfer furnace to a casting furnace is also described. The combination of the transfer apparatu... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011350 | Flash welded joint structure and method for making a joint structure An energy absorbing assembly for a vehicle including an elongated crash box having ends with circular cross sections. One end of the crash box is received in a bumper beam and is friction welded to an inside surface of the beam. The other end of the crash box is fri... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6994363 | Tailgate extension A vehicle tailgate extension apparatus and method of using the same. The tailgate extension apparatus generally includes a U-frame member, a plurality of hinge elements, and a plurality of side braces. The U-frame member may be locked into a plurality of operative p... | 02/07/2006 |
