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Class 24/115M - Sliding wedge


Subclass of Class 24 - Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
No. of patents: 137
Last issue date: 02/12/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7330355Fixed pillar with heat loss
A fixed pillar with heat loss is a fixed pillar for losing heat. The fixed pillar with heat loss includes a metal body, a screw thread and a plurality of grooves. The metal body is a hollow body. The plurality of grooves is respectively set on two sides of the metal...
02/12/2008
7313886Fishing rod securing device
A fishing rod securing device includes a housing where the housing has a first end for securing the fishing rod to a structure and a second end for coupling to a fishing rod. The first end has a passage at which the structure can be received. Also, the housing provi...
01/01/2008
7287728Cable support systems
Cable Support Systems for supporting an object at a desired distance below an overhead beam or other overhead structure are provided. Novel clamps for clamping to the overhead structure are fitted to support cables that encircle objects to be supported by the cable ...
10/30/2007
7257866Strap-adjusting device
A strap-adjusting device includes a base frame, a cover member, a strap holder, and a biasing member. The cover member cooperates with the base frame to form a strap-operating space, and is formed with a strap hole unit. The strap holder is movable in the strap-oper...
08/21/2007
7247006Method and apparatus for sealing an ultrahigh-pressure fluid system
An ultrahigh-pressure fluid system, such as an ultrahigh-pressure fluid pump, includes an improved dynamic seal assembly that can withstand pressures above 40,000 psi, and more preferably, pressures up to and beyond 87,000 psi. The dynamic sealing assembly includes ...
07/24/2007
7234669Clamp
A compression-type drop wire clamp assembly for use in suspending and directing cables and wires relative to supporting structures, such as a poles or buildings, is provided. More specifically, the improved drop wire clamp assembly is designed for use in suspending ...
06/26/2007
7229051Support device for guidewires and catheters and method of use thereof
A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the periph...
06/12/2007
7219399Trigger actuated cable clamp
A clamp for a cable having a housing with a first end, a second end, and an interior cavity to receive the cable. The clamp also includes a jaw assembly having a notch. The jaw assembly moves between locked and triggered positions within the cavity. A biasing member...
05/22/2007
7210860Electronic devices including fiber optic cable and methods for forming the same
A handheld, personal electronic device includes a handheld device housing. An electronic component is disposed in the handheld device housing. A fiber optic cable is routed through the handheld device housing and is operably connected to the electronic component to ...
05/01/2007
7174605Handles for attachment to wired products
Various aspects of the invention provide handles that can be attached to wire-like members. In one exemplary embodiment, a handle generally includes a handle portion, a retaining member, and a key member. The handle portion has a channel and an aperture extending fr...
02/13/2007
7150078Suspension system
A suspension or staying system uses a length of wire or cable with a hook or plain bead secured to one end. The hook may be secured directly or indirectly to a structure. The other or free end of the wire or cable is extended through a jam cleat and around an object...
12/19/2006
7039988Single jaw wedge dead end
A wedge dead end employs a single wedge-shaped jaw movable in an angled jaw guide between a rearward open position and a forward gripping position. The single jaw wedge dead end defines a fixed cable trough generally parallel to a lower gripping surface of the wedge...
05/09/2006
7020934Push type fittings
In push type fittings capable of timely changing a length of a loop such as a necklace, a bracelet and the like, the aforesaid push type fitting, includes a hollow outer body which is formed to have an aperture portion at an upper end and a pair of insertion holes o...
04/04/2006
7007350Spring-loaded compression cable grab
A spring-loaded compression cable grab (20) that is used for cinching and attaching a wire rope cable to a fixed object. The cable grab consists of a hollow cylindrical chuck (26) having a tapered socket (32) and a pair of bifurcated arms (40...
03/07/2006
6994487Elevator load bearing termination assembly
A device for securing an end on a load bearing member in an elevator system includes a socket portion and a wedge portion. The socket and wedge preferably are made from an extruded piece of metal or a formed piece of sheet metal material. A brace member secures the ...
02/07/2006
6966102Belted adjuster
A belt adjuster, the belt adjuster includes a base, holes used for penetrating the belt are located in both sides; an adjustable support, a snap two slippers and a spring are interacted each other, the slippers controls the fastening of belt by means of pressing the...
11/22/2005
6948746Security seal and lock with enhanced bore sleeve
One end of a stranded steel cable is attached to a cast zinc seal housing having a chamber in which a steel sleeve with a tapered bore is positioned. The sleeve in one embodiment is fixed to the housing in the chamber or may be displaceable and captured in the chamb...
09/27/2005
6931894Cable lock structure
Cable lock structure including a brake having a stake and a projecting bolt and a housing formed with an internal chamber for receiving therein a reciprocally movable central shaft and multiple numeral wheels fitted on the central shaft. The housing and brake are co...
08/23/2005
6874207Yoke for automatic deadend assembly
A deadend assembly for anchoring a wire to a support includes a yoke having a base. An opening through the base of the yoke receives a wire receiving device and a first bail. First and second opposing hooks on the base receive a second bail. The second bail is remov...
04/05/2005
6869146Fishing pole harness
A fishing pole support or harness for connecting a user to a fishing pole to support and control the fishing pole. ...
03/22/2005
6854164Termination device for an aramid-based elevator rope
A termination device for an aramid-based elevator rope comprises a socket having a tapered internal passageway adapted to receive a wedge and a rope. The passageway has first and second semi-cylindrical rope engaging surfaces. The wedge has a peripheral groove havin...
02/15/2005
6839942Adjustable securement device and its method of use
An adjustable securement device is provided comprising a rod having a plurality of openings therein. Such rod has at least a first and a second opening therein at opposed ends thereof wherein such openings are generally parallel. A centrally located through-slot is ...
01/11/2005
6832414Apparatus and method for clamping cable
An apparatus and a method are disclosed for clamping cable. The apparatus has an elongate body having an interior passage extending from a first end to a second end. An end of the cable inserts into the first end, is pushed through the interior passage, and pushed o...
12/21/2004
6789295Clamp apparatus
The invention relates to a clamp apparatus for application to an object, for example a plate, a sheet, a fabric or a thin film, by gripping two opposite sides of the object. For this purpose, the apparatus comprises a tubular element with an inner passage with a cro...
09/14/2004
6662408Elevator load bearing termination assembly with gripping inserts
A device for securing an end on a load bearing member in an elevator system includes a socket, a wedge and at least one insert member. The socket at least partially receives the insert member and wedge to maintain the end of the load bearing member in pos...
12/16/2003
6658704Locking device
A cord lock has a body and plunger in which a cord is secured, and an extension sleeve designed for insertion through an opening in an article or fabric to which the cord lock is attached. A back plate is engaged along the length of the extension sleeve, ...
12/09/2003
6625849Cable strain relief
A cable strain relief includes a cable retainer having a slot for receiving a cable. A clip has a projection receivable in the slot to bear against the cable to hold same to the retainer. A fastener is extended through aligned holes in the retainer and th...
09/30/2003
6581251Drop wire clamp
A drop wire clamp comprising a shell, a wedge, and a shim, for securing a cable to a fixed object. The shell is an elongated open ended member that is tapered in length and is formed with a U shaped cross section, sized to receive the wedge in sliding eng...
06/24/2003
6574838Tie-down device and method
A tie-down device secures an aircraft to the ground. The tie-down device includes a hook and slide member operating within the hook to secure a line. In use the line passes through an aperture within the slide member for biasing against a bottom portion o...
06/10/2003
6547481Spring-loaded wedge dead end connector having elements for coupling together and preventing removal of conductor-gripping jaws
A spring-loaded wedge dead end connector includes a connector body having a base and a pair of opposite jaw guides formed on and protruding outwardly from the base and defining a guide channel therewith, a pair of jaws mounted between the jaw guides and o...
04/15/2003
6546600Cable clamp
A cable clamp of the spring biased wedge type incorporates a housing having an elongate slot formed therethrough, the slot being disposed in parallel relation to the direction of movement of the wedge in the housing. A retractor pin extends through the sl...
04/15/2003
6513204Flexible flat tension member termination device
A termination device for terminating a flexible flat tension member includes a socket and two opposing wedges mounted therein. One of the wedges is preferably pinned within the socket while the other wedge is removable. The invention provides a reliable t...
02/04/2003
6487757System for connecting a structural cable to a building work structure
A connecting system for connecting a cable including at least one wire for a building work structure and an element of the structure. The connecting system comprises a clamping device which is connected to the element of the structure, and a load transmit...
12/03/2002
6457214Tamper-resistant cord lock apparatus
A cord lock apparatus includes an open-ended housing and a slide member slidably received at least partially in the housing and movable relative to the housing between a cord locking position and a cord releasing position. The slide member includes cord e...
10/01/2002
6425165Cord organizer
A elongate cylindrical body member has a longitudinal interior passageway formed therethrough for receiving folded, bundled cords such as electrical power cords and other wiring. The interior diameter of the passageway decreases gradually and smoothly rad...
07/30/2002
6327752Clamping device for securing a cable
A method and apparatus for securing the ends of one or more cables is disclosed. These methods and apparatuses may be used, for example, to secure pleasure craft, for example, surfboards, wind surfboards, canoes or kayaks, for storage or transportation. T...
12/11/2001
6301752Cord organizer
A elongate cylindrical body member has a longitudinal interior passageway formed therethrough for receiving folded, bundled cords such as electrical power cords and other wiring. The interior diameter of the passageway decreases gradually and smoothly rad...
10/16/2001
6260498Anchor cleat
An anchor cleat for securing an anchor line comprising an elongated base, a one-way jamming cleat mounted on the base, and a skene chock mounted on the base adjacent a jamming end of the jamming cleat. The skene chock is preferably spaced sufficiently fro...
07/17/2001
6185798Shoelace fastener
A device for releasably fastening two string portions together includes a hollow housing and a movable locking member disposed within the housing. The housing extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a midportion disposed between first and second ...
02/13/2001
6115890Cord and a positioned spherical clamp
A two-piece clamp, of a spherical shape convenient for use as a hand grip, attached about a cord in an interposed position therebetween, which impales the cord with pointed teeth so that the clamp holds fast to its position at the attachment site despite ...
09/12/2000
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