System for magnetically attaching templeless eyewear to a person
A system of eyewear that eliminates the need for hinges on the frames of the eyewear.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7568567 | Snap-ring with additional loop A retaining device or snap-ring for retaining a mating hub and drum within a transmission is provided. The device is insertable into a groove along the inner circumference of a circular flange and includes a main outer loop, an opening for dividing the snap-ring int... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7467698 | Actuating device for a drive arrangement An actuating device for a drive arrangement having a drive transmission operatively connected to a metering structure where a clutch is mounted adjacent to drive transmission, an actuating device is positioned to selectively engage the clutch such that the rotationa... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7374029 | Actuating device for a drive arrangement An actuating device for a drive arrangement having a drive transmission operatively connected to a metering structure where a clutch is mounted adjacent to drive transmission, an actuating device is positioned to selectively engage the clutch such that the rotationa... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374030 | Actuating device for a drive arrangement An actuating device for a drive arrangement having a drive transmission operatively connected to a metering structure where a clutch is mounted adjacent to drive transmission, an actuating device is positioned to selectively engage the clutch such that the rotationa... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7318691 | Tool apparatus for milling machine The present invention provides an automated-torque controlled tool for attachment to a milling machine. The tool comprises an elongated hollow housing defined by a neck section, a middle section, and a bottom section. The neck section is adapted to engage a spindle ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7182059 | Oil pump mechanism for lubricating saw chain An oil pump mechanism is incorporated in a chain saw having a centrifugal clutch and a saw chain adapted to be driven through the centrifugal clutch and activated in synchronization with the centrifugal clutch to supply a lubricating oil to the saw chain. The mechan... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165746 | Vibration motor primary flight control actuator The invention provides an actuator for a control surface (7), in particular for a primary flight control of an aircraft, the actuator including a main actuator (3) in a main control line (1) for actuating the control surface (7), the actu... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7109615 | Electronically commutated internal rotor motor An electronically commutated internal rotor motor (20) has an outer stator (28) and a permanent magnet rotor (36) arranged rotatably therein by means of a shaft (40) supported at its drive end (42) by a rotary bearing (54) l... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109619 | Damper support assembly for a supercritical drive shaft A support system, a bracket assembly, and a damping member for use in supporting a rotating shaft. A support system including a fixed bracket; a bracket assembly; and a bearing. The bracket assembly having a first damping member having a first fixed end and a second... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7039976 | Braking control system for a washing machine An inner tub of a washing machine is rapidly braked during a portion of a deceleration phase following an extraction phase of an overall spin cycle. A controller establishes the braking operation over a critical speed band or resonant frequency zone during which exc... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6799913 | Torque clutch apparatus and printer apparatus A simple and lightweight torque clutch apparatus capable of freely changing a torque and a printer apparatus capable of tension controlling of ink ribbon in a simplified structure are proposed. A torque clutch apparatus includes a shaft, a first gear rotatably fitte... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6637957 | Printer with ribbon fold out mechanism and plastic ribbon clutch A ribbon mechanism mounted in the lid of a printer includes a ribbon carriage pivotally coupled to the lid for folding out of the lid by virtue of its mass when the lid is open and for folding in the lid as the lid is closed. The invention comprises a clu... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6470253 | Vehicle with memory for storing paired values, consisting of first data and the run distance A vehicle including a device for determining vehicle operational data and for determining distance traveled by the vehicle. A memory is provided for storing the operational data together with the distance traveled as paired values for subsequent diagnosti... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6458466 | Brake or clutch components having a ceramic-metal composite friction material A braking component such as a brake pad, brake rotor, brake drum or clutch disk is comprised of a metal substrate having a friction material laminated on at least a portion of at least one face of the metal substrate, the friction material being a ceramic... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6333112 | Laminated one-way clutch A clutch plate, for use with a one-way clutch having a torque-load-transmitting member or "strut" includes a plurality of stacked laminas. At least two of the laminas cooperate to define a load-bearing surface. The load-bearing surface is cooperable with ... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6325588 | Apparatus for remotely operating an auger The present invention is directed to the remote operation of an auger attached to a portable unit for storing and transporting particulate matter. A bin having a number of sidewalls which converge downwardly and inwardly to a discharge end secured to a fr... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6089363 | Friction resistance generator A mechanism of a simple structure, in which always stable and discretionary frictional resistance can be produced even when the speed of rotary movements or rectilinear movements of the subject structure changes and, moreover, the magnitude of the frictio... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6040059 | Component made of an aluminium silicon cast alloy A component (17) made of an aluminum silicon cast alloy whose surface is at least partly subjected to an anodic treatment to produce an oxide layer, which component comprises, prior to the anodic treatment, a surface-proximate deformation zone (4) configu... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5957251 | Brake or clutch components having a ceramic-metal composite friction material A braking component such as a brake pad, brake rotor, brake drum or clutch disk is comprised of a metal substrate having a friction material laminated on at least a portion of at least one face of the metal substrate, the friction material being a ceramic... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5732806 | Compensator to prevent backlash in a surgical instrument The present invention provides a surgical instrument which prevents backlash due to reduction of applied force on the handle or trigger of the surgical instrument. The instrument includes a clutch system that is adapted to maintain the position of the por... | 03/31/1998 |
| 4840743 | Liquid organopolysiloxane compositions An organopolysiloxane composition comprising (1) a polydiorganosiloxane, (2) an organosiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded group selected from anilinophenoxy and naphthylaminophenoxy groups and (3) a siloxy metal compound wherein the metal is Ti, Z... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4796738 | Controllable clutch A mechanical clutch which is selectively engageable and disengageable. Interposed between an input member and an output member are a plurality of clutch rollers. In disengaged mode they rotate freely, relative to the members. In engaged mode they bunch to... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4760754 | Apparatus for transmitting torque between flywheels in the power train between the engine and the transmission of a motor vehicle Apparatus for transmitting torque between a first flywheel and a second flywheel in the power train between the crankshaft of the engine and the input shaft of the change-speed transmission of a motor vehicle has a friction generating device which is conn... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4636679 | Piezoelectrically driven fast response high-torque clutch unit The coupling of driving shaft with a driven shaft is accomplished at high torques and high speeds of rotation using a piezoelectric shack, a passive clutch system, and a hydraulic clutch activation system. The piezoelectric stack is housed in the rotating... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4594917 | Crank assembly for an internal combustion engine A crank drive for an internal combustion engine whose crankshaft is connected with a flywheel, for purposes of minimizing the vibrations of the crank assembly, the vibrating mass of the flywheel is smaller in the crank plane of the crankshaft than in the ... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4390089 | Torque converter A torque converter including a distortable rotatable center disc disposed between a pair of freely rotatable plate members. Roller elements are disposed between the center disc and the plate members. The roller elements are radially movable under the infl... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4364561 | Party game A party game for one or more couples. A male part is attached to the flat top of a first belt buckle, and a female part is attached to the second belt buckle. The male part includes a tongue. The female part includes a tunnel with U-shaped side slots that... | 12/21/1982 |
| 4344561 | Centrifugal type oil filter for an engine A centrifugal type oil filter for the engine, which is simple in construction, comprising a crank shaft of the engine, a clutch having a driving plate mounted on the crank shaft so that it may be rotated with the crank shaft, and oil passage axially forme... | 08/17/1982 |
| 4236426 | Method and arrangement for the traversing of the critical rotational speeds of elongate rotors A method and arrangement for the traversing of critical rotational speeds of elongate rotors. At least one critical frequency altering means in the form of springs, dampers and masses may be operatively connected, singly or in combination, to the rotor to... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4075542 | Inertia power system An inertia power system in which the rotational energy stored in a rotating inertia wheel is translated into useful work. The system includes an inertia wheel which is electrically driven. A magnetic clutch is provided for engaging and disengaging the rot... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4044620 | Transmission A variable speed ratio transmission wherein conventional pneumatic tires caused to orbit around an annular track to transmit motive forces from the input mechanism to the output mechanism. The tire planes are adjustable relative to the track plane to pr... | 08/30/1977 |