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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5848655 | Oscillating mass-based tool with dual stiffness spring Disclosed is a low reaction oscillating mass-based torquing tool wherein an oscillating mass is excited into near resonant oscillation by reversing pulses resulting in increased energy stored in oscillation about a dual stiffness spring which develops a h... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5845718 | Resonant oscillating mass-based torquing tool Disclosed is a low reaction oscillating mass-based torquing tool wherein an oscillating mass is excited into near resonant oscillation by reversing pulses resulting in increased oscillation about a torsion spring to the point where the torque associated w... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5796064 | Method and apparatus for dual coat thermal spraying cylindrical bores Disclosed are a method and apparatus for coating the interior surface of a cylinder wherein separate consumable electrodes are fed to an arc formed between a rotating non-consumable electrode and directing an atomizing gas through the arc formed to carry ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5769174 | Parallel displacement single axis vibration isolator Disclosed is a vibration isolator which is comprised of parallel flexible beams of rectangular cross sections connected between parallel mounting plates to permit parallel translation of the mounting plates in substantially one parallel direction only the... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5737920 | Means for improving the prevention of icing in air motors A defined exhuast restriction in the form of an orifice or variable valve is provided to back-pressure the pulsating exhaust of an air motor or the like to reduce the formation of ice in the exhaust system.... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5707693 | Method and apparatus for thermal spraying cylindrical bores Disclosed are a method and apparatus for coating the interior surface of a cylinder wherein a consumable electrode is fed to an arc formed between a rotating non-consumable electrode and directing an atomizing gas through the arc formed to carry the molte... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5701961 | Electronic push to start nutrunner A latching magnetic switch is utilized to activate a push to start nutrunner or the like wherein the magnetic latching switch is deactivated first by one magnetic pole and thereafter upon engagement with the work piece and compression of the spindle and o... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5683127 | Deadbolt latch assembly A deadbolt latch assembly having an interlocking front faceplate and a collar which capture a locking tab of the deadbolt housing permitting the rapid field assembly of a selected front face or trim plate by simply engaging intermeshing fingers by rotatio... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5676380 | Venting piston ring A venting piston ring is provided with ports extending partly through the ring outer surface which cooperate with the end edge of a cylinder wall to vent the cylinder volume while intermediate surface lands between ports maintain ring to cylinder contact ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5655794 | Pneumatic connector A pneumatic connector between a hoist and a hoist pendant is provided with tapered holes and ferrules to progressively compress and retain interconnecting pneumatic tubing and further provides for assembly of a protective sheath. The connector further pro... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5653420 | Locking control valve handle A valve handle is provided with a hand rotated valve skirt containing a notch which in one position permits valve operation when the notch is aligned with the valve and in a second spring biased position the skirt interferes with the valve body to prevent... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5638738 | Air motor piston to crank linkage An air motor for hoists and the like utilizes opposed pistons interconnected by a rigid yoke having a single pivot link for each piston pair connected to the crank by means of standard press fit bearings which maintain yoke and piston alignment with the c... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5636698 | Tube nut wrench A separate thumb accessible pushbutton operated circuit revises the power operated tube nut wrench at a reduced speed to intercept a home stop wherein after the wrench is automatically shut off on the sensing of current rise in the motor on stall to avoid... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5615704 | Push Button Pendant for a hoist or winch A modular compact push button pendant for a hoist or winch is assembled of modular component parts along common passageways selectively ported by gaskets, seal plates, and spool valve stems directly operated by push buttons assembled in a straight line pa... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5614774 | Air inducer for electric power tool An electric driven power tool motor is provided with a conical air inducer for improving the motor air cooling supply from a motor driven impeller.... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5609229 | Actuator arrangement for a band brake An actuator for a brake band wherein a unique cam and compression yoke arrangement permits location of the cam actuator along an axis parallel to the winch axis thereby permitting its location within the protective zone of the winch and the elimination of... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5601116 | Air winch control valve A four way control valve of the type used to control air motors or the like utilizing opposed poppet valve in place of spool valves to reduce tolerance requirements and improve function in standard, balanced and pilot operated versions based on one body.... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5591919 | Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling tightening of prevailing torque fasteners A fastener tensioning method wherein pre-tensioning fastener tightening history acquired during the tightening of the fastener prior to the point of proportional tensioning of the fastener is utilized to modify the tightening cycle occurring after the poi... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5584666 | Reduced icing air valve Provision is made for an air control valve to bypass the ice forming exhaust of a reciprocating pressure activation chamber in a reciprocating double diaphragm pump utilizing the supply pressure to close a check valve in line between the valve and the cha... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5581842 | Quick change vacuum bag adapter A cylindrical adapter is fitted to the end of a standard vacuum hose having a sliding collar disposed thereon to selectively engage the adapter with a disposable vacuum bag in crimping engagement between the adapter on the collar so as to secure the dispo... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5581042 | Method for torque wrench non-contact angle measurement A method of utilizing a non-contact velocity sensor is disclosed which involves a subpoint set delay and reset feature as a means for minimizing problems with zero drift that would cause inaccuracies in tightening procedures.... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5573073 | Compressed fluid operated tool with fluid metering device A vibration dampened percussive tool has a handle assembly and a cover surrounding a barrel and piston assembly which are caused to oscillate relatively to the handle assembly. The barrel assembly receives a tool retainer and a trigger controls primary ai... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5573146 | Adjustable pneumatic lift device for dual flow valve Positive adjustable flow is provided for a dual flow valve for paint dispensing or the like utilizing externally adjustable stops and operating lifts deployed by a single pressure source alternatively or simultaneously applied to a plurality of operating ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5560547 | High entrainment venturi for random orbital sander dust collection A venturi nozzle for high entrainment vacuum use for random orbital sander dust collection having a nozzle design which improves the nozzle jet to promote a uniform velocity profile across the diameter of the jet nozzle as well as a thin shear layer by pr... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5559310 | Muffler for air operated reciprocating pumps An open path low back pressure muffler for reciprocating air motor pulsing exhaust providing an increased area inlet orifice, double flow path reversal with directional flow assistance and a turnable sound absorbing lined duct exit.... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5558125 | Air winch control valve A four way control valve of the type used to control air motors or the like utilizing opposed poppet valve in place of spool valves to reduce tolerance requirements and improve function in standard, balanced and pilot operated versions based on one body.... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5551847 | Lost motion pilot valve for diaphragm pump A mechanical shift pilot valve is provided with lost motion response to accommodate slight piston reversals at travel limits to prevent a false shift signal related thereto.... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5529319 | V-notch seal for non-flooded zone of disc filter valve A circumferential seal for a disc filter valve to rotary collection pipe is formed by a radially compliant circumferentially restrained and tensioned seal disposed in a split "V" notch formed in a non-flooded zone between the stationary valve plate and th... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5527160 | Mechanical shift, pneumatic assist pilot valve A pneumatic assist valve receives constant air pressure from supply air to provide the pneumatic assist to shift the pilot, eliminating false signals acting on the trip rod and the design also assures the pilot has completely shifted before diaphragm reve... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5494078 | Pneumatic lift device for dual flow valve Positive adjustable flow is provided for a dual flow valve for paint dispensing or the like utilizing a sliding piston and a lost motion device in combination with an adjustable stop and wherein operating lift is provided by a single pressure source alter... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5480545 | Cross braced vacuum washer A washer drum is provided with unique cross bracing which prevents twisting, reduces vortex formation in radial inflow ports, and further provides support for the decking between closely spaced intermediate heads.... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5477880 | "V" shaped check stop A "V" shaped check stop is provided formed of spring steel or the like having a substantially greater depth than thickness to minimize frontal area in the direction of flow and further to provide for added resistance strength in the direction of flow and ... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5474105 | Overrun control device A pneumatic fluid flow limiting device which is pressure compensated and resets automatically when the pneumatic fluid driven device is shut off. Pressure compensation is accomplished by a vented differential diameter chamber and reset is accomplished by ... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5472172 | Lever stop for a lever operated hoist A lever rotation limiting device which permits lever orientation anywhere within the full arc of rotation plus an additional degree of rotation to permit effective operating range as, for example, in a lever operated hoist.... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5473519 | Light ring for power tools Disclosed is a 360 degree viewable flexible light band which may be readily disposed on a power tool which permits ready viewing of tool function in terms of required communication to the operator. Construction of the light band makes it readily installab... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5465939 | Directional control assembly for an air winch A mechanical limit control device for adjustably halting the operation of a winch at preset points including a proportionally driven flexible cog belt providing a compact conformable configuration having projections which operate a snap action air valve t... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5407063 | Socket tray with adjustable socket guides An adjustable socket tray for visually displaying a socket for selection of the socket size and/or a fastener tightening strategy wherein the socket is restrained by a movable "V" block to retain the socket about a centerline incident with a sensor to det... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5404912 | Transition spool for pneumatic valve Disclosed is a means for conveying air required for pneumatic malfunction around an electrical connection, in particular where space is restricted to meet International standards. The invention is shown to provide manufacturing and assembly access while m... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5405025 | Adjustable socket tray An adjustable socket tray for use in assembly operations wherein the tray is provided with movable partitions to selectively store sockets of different diameter and effect notification to a controller of a selected socket for establishing appropriate cond... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5396831 | Hydraulic plunger replacement method and device A removable cartridge seal and dilatable collet retainer for a hydraulic plunger is provided to permit ready removal and replacement of the plunger and seal in a hydraulic intensifier device or the like.... | 03/14/1995 |
