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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7250213 | Textured wire tie and methods of making same This invention relates to a textured tie wire product, and more particularly to rebar tying applications, bundling, and packaging applications. The invention also relates to methods of making textured tie wire products. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7036394 | Wire winding tool article and method In an article and method for enabling a wire winding tool to wind a loop of wire about a workpiece and secure the wire loop to the workpiece, the wire winding tool includes a body element which includes a tapered wire-holding end and a hollow cylindrical shaft with ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6926169 | Device for the insertion of an anti-drip element into the mouth of a bottle A device is disclosed for the insertion of an anti-drip element into the mouth of a bottle having a structure made from elastic metal wire, which is configured, at its intermediate portion, like a circular helix (1), which completes at least one loop. The end... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6697544 | Tunable thermo-optic device and method for using A thermo-optic device and a method for using it are described. The device has a substrate including a pair of waveguides coupled at first and second coupling regions. At the first coupling region, an input signal is split between the two waveguides. Betwe... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6551042 | Spring collet clamp and method A spring collet clamping system and method therefor including a collet disposed about a shaft, for example a rotary motor shaft, a substantially balanced spring clamp having a coil portion with arms extending from generally opposite portions thereof, the ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6493907 | Wire terminal fastener and method A wire fastener for use in providing a strong, slip resistant structure in which the fastener includes a hump which the wire passes over and includes ears on either side of the hump which are crimped over the wire on both sides of the hump to cause the wi... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6457211 | Hose wire-clamp arrangement A hose wire-clamp arrangement includes a hose clamp (1) that comprises a helical, resilient wire, which is angled outward nearly radially or circumferentially at at least one end portion (3) and at one further portion (6). To allow the hose wire-clamp (1)... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6408489 | Collated and lubricated fasteners and lubrication station A fastener for use with a crimping tool comprising a length of fastener metal wire bent into a generally C-shaped configuration to form an open ring fastener. The open ring fastener includes spaced opposed curved free end portions integrally interconnecte... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6397854 | Bendable fabric-covered rod-like device A personal grooming device and method for making such, comprising an elongate flexible member encased in a flexible fabric or leather sheath. The fabric encasement or sheath is secured beyond each end of the encased wire, so as to prevent the separation o... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6128882 | Tie for reinforcing bars A tie device (1) is provided, for tying objects together, such as reinforcing bars (7, 8) prior to pouring concrete therearound. The tie device (1) comprises a pair of arms (2, 3) in a U- or V-shaped configuration, and has a hook (5, 6) at each end thereo... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6021551 | Wire clamping collar A clamping collar (10) constituted by a semi-rigid wire that is rolled up to form at least one turn (11) with a first end (12) thereof being provided with a hook (16) extending transversely to the plane of the turn and with a second end (14) thereof being... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5879031 | Sound baffle installation and retention device A sound baffle retention clip for use in a combustion driven heating apparatus. The clip allows for positive retention of a sound baffle within the heat tube of a combustion driven heating apparatus without adversely affecting system operating performance... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5810399 | Clamp for ground glass joint A clamp for securing ground-glass joints between first and second tubes, the first tube having a shoulder located inward of its end, intermediate the ground and unground portions thereof, adjacent the ground joint, and the second tube having an enlarged l... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5433088 | Snap-on earring clasp An earring clasp that consists of a resilient looped ear wire with two ends coming together to a nearly abutting position. A bead with a slot capable of receiving one, free, end of the wire is incorporated in the other end, so that the two ends may be cou... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5417320 | Bale tie formed with marcelled portions and package comprising compressed bale and such tie For tying a compressed bale tending to expand primarily along a major axis, a bale tie made preferably from steel wire or alternatively from steel strap is bent to form two marcelled portions, which are characterized by sinusoidal undulations, which are o... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5148577 | Forming tool for wire clamp A tool for forming a wire clamp using a piece of wire with a connecting loop at one end and at least one end leading from the loop. The tool has a body portion with a forward end arranged to engage the loop end of the wire for holding the loop end in a st... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5097567 | Method and device for connecting at least two rods In a method for connecting at least two rods, wherein a binding apparatus, which is provided with a rotatable hook member, seizes a wire loop, which extends around the rods, and twists the loop during a pulling movement. The wire clamp or clip which has l... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5083347 | Self-compensating hose clamp A self-compensating hose clamp made of a single piece of wire has a primary loop having a substantially circular configuration and of a sufficient dimension to engage a hose for clamping purposes. At least one intermediate loop is formed exteriorly of the... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5050275 | Hose clamp Hose clamps fashioned from wire have radially outwardly extending end portions which are connected to overlapping clamping member which is placed in compression when the hose clamp is tightened. In some embodiments the clamping member is a helically wound... | 09/24/1991 |
| 4909466 | Christmas ornament hook The invention relates to a hook for hanging ornaments on a Christmas tree and is equally useful as an article supporting hook for lightweight objects such as necklaces, keychains, laminated cards and the like. The hook is provided with an article supporti... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4901721 | Suturing device A surgical suturing device for cardio-thoracic surgery and the like has a wire suture and a biasing mechanism operatively connected to one end of the suture. The biasing mechanism has suture receiving structure operatively associated with it and adapted a... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4622719 | Clamp for hoses and the like A helically convoluted hose clamp has a central portion of rectangular cross-sectional outline, two intermediate portions of rectangular or V-shaped cross-sectional outline, and two radially outwardly extending end portions. The moments of resistance of t... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4503591 | Ring for storing articles of clothing A clothing ring is provided for storing articles of clothing, such as socks, during laundering, so that the articles are not separated during laundering. The ring has a loop with a sharply pointed end for insertion through the articles of clothing, and an... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4498379 | Method for forming wire connection Wire connections as disclosed and the method and apparatus to secure the ends of an elongated member, such as bale wire and the like, employed to secure bales of material for transport and storage. The bale wire connections include a pair of loops forming... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4476616 | Locking ring and stapling system There is provided an improved locking ring which may be used as a staple and a staple gun for clinching the locking ring. An open ring of spring-like material is provided having a pair of free ends with loops bent back. The open ring is clinched by interm... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4441267 | Pelt stretcher An animal pelt stretching frame of adjustable circular construction. Shoat ring hooks connect the pelt to a ring which has slidable end connections for adjustment and a clamp for locking.... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4423538 | Wire connection A wire connection for two end portions of a wire including a closed loop at the first end portion of the wire and a projecting portion at the second end portion. The closed loop is inserted to a point to enable the projecting portion to extend through the... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4414715 | Wire grip hose clamp A wire grip hose clamp is disclosed, adapted to be applied to a hose by a driving tool having a rotatable socket. The clamp is characterized by having incorporated therein a screw having a relatively long head which is received in said socket, and a base ... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4375118 | Wire connection A connection for releasably securing the ends of an elongated member, such as a wire, used to bale packages or bundles of goods and material. The connection includes a hook or heel supported by a loop configuration which is insertable within a second loop... | 03/01/1983 |
| 4342138 | Oval bale-tie wire and process of making thereof An ovalized cross-sectional shaped bale-tie wire for use in baling materials includes a body portion and engaging looped members formed at each end of the body portion. The process for manufacturing an ovalized cross-sectional shaped bale-tie wire include... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4320701 | Composite bale tie method A two piece bale tie is provided to enable the tie, when the pieces are connected together, to be used on a large bale and to enable one of the pieces to be used as a tie on a smaller bale when the pieces have been disconnected.... | 03/23/1982 |
| 4296534 | Clamp for flexible hoses A clamp used mainly for connectively fixing a flexible hose, typified by a gas hose, water-service hose or the like, to the mouthpiece portion of a cock, joint or the like. The clamp comprises a clamping band formed of a single metal wire wound into a pai... | 10/27/1981 |
| 4280722 | Hose clamp A clamp for reinforced flexible hose made of a continuous member which is attached to the reinforcement at one or both ends of the hose. Application of force to the clamp expands the hose end to permit insertion or removal of an adjacent member, such as a... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4262391 | Wire Clamp A hose clamp includes a coupler body and spring wire. The coupler is substantially triangular in cross section, having a pair of passageway interconnecting two surfaces. The wire, having a head on one end, is routed through one passageway, around the hose... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4190316 | Lens connector for optical fibers This invention provides a connector for optical fibers which includes a receptacle within which is a lens member, with plugs being connected to the opposite ends of the receptacle so that optical fibers carried by the two plugs are in a light-transmissive... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4147188 | Bale-tie wire A bale-tie wire for use with press platens in a baling press for baling materials includes a body portion having looped members formed at each end of the bale-tie wire body portion with a portion of each of the looped members bent out of the plane in oppo... | 04/03/1979 |
| 4127921 | Hose clips For clamping a hose or flexible pipe on an insert of corresponding cross-sectional shape, there is disclosed a hose clip which is of generally coil spring configuration and which has two mutually engageable hooked end portions each projecting generally ou... | 12/05/1978 |
| 4107824 | Clamping collar The collar comprises a wire of elastically yieldable material forming a coil. Two opposite end portions of the coil each comprise hooking means and, between the coil and the hooking means, an intermediate bent portion. The curvature of each bent portion i... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4099298 | Self tightening elastic clamp, particularly a hose clamp A self-tightening elastic clamp is provided for firmly holding a plurality of pieces together, comprising, in combination, an elastically deformable metal helix having a predetermined shape and size and having a spring back force maintaining the predeterm... | 07/11/1978 |
| 4070733 | Pre-notched tieing wires A bale tie wire for use in conjunction with press platens in a baling press for baling material includes loop members formed at each end of the tie wire with a portion of each loop member bent out of the plane of each respective loop in opposite direction... | 01/31/1978 |
