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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364202 | Adjustable pipe repair clamp installation tool A manually operated tool engages and draws towards one another opposed spaced flanges of a repair clamp disposed about a leaking pipe for moving the clamp into position and securely maintaining the clamp on the pipe over the leak allowing plural nut and bolt combina... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350827 | Cam expansion ring assembly An expansion ring assembly and method for sealingly installing a gasket within an opening in a wall of a structure. The expansion ring assembly includes an expansion ring having first and second adjacent end portions, and first and second cam members are rotatably c... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7314236 | Adjustable pipe repair clamp installation tool A manually operated tool engages and draws towards one another opposed spaced flanges of a repair clamp disposed about a leaking pipe for moving the clamp into position and securely maintaining the clamp on the pipe over the leak allowing plural nut and bolt combina... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300210 | Bearing locking collar with laminated plates A locking collar comprising an annular collar having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a first end positioned opposite a second end defining a gap therebetween, and a locking component extending from the first end of the annular collar and into engagement with... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290805 | Pipe clip A pipe clip includes upper and lower clip members that are pivoted at one end and form upper and lower slots with a locking bar fixed in the lower slot. The upper and lower clip members form upper and lower grooves for receiving and thus engaging flanges of pipe sec... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7261263 | Article support system for poles A device to support one or more articles with a pole, where the device may include a collar having a first section and a second section that are coupled by a hinge to allow the collar to open. The collar may be openable at opposite facing ends of the first and secon... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7210201 | Clamp coupling for pipes The invention concerns a clamp coupling for coupling pairs of pipes. Such clamp couplings are used, for example, for coupling concrete conduits from concrete pumps. This clamp coupling (10) comprises two clamp shells (16, 18) which, in the coupling sta... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7160132 | Battery pack—cordless power device interface system A battery pack for a cordless power tool and a cordless power tool and battery pack combination includes the battery pack having a retention member that pivotally engages a retention member of the power tool and a latch system in which one of the battery pack and po... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7065840 | Load binder A load binder for use in connection with a typical tie strap for securing a load for transport is provided. The load binder includes elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which prevent the tie down from twisting upon itself. The load bi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7052799 | Wearable terminal with a battery latch mechanism A wearable, mobile and/or portable terminal for use in an inventory management system. The terminal includes a terminal housing, a battery pack removably receivable within an external battery-receiving cavity of the terminal housing, and a battery latching mechanism... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044428 | Mounting system comprising a mounting device A mounting arrangement for mounting a component on a mounting plate has an elastic ring whose inside comprises a circumferential surface structure. The ring has two axial holes for fastening the ring on the mounting plate, and the ring has a radial slot that separat... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6971413 | Apparatus for repairing an underwater pipe A pipe clamp 10 for repairing an underwater pipe. The pipe clamp 10 comprises a plurality of part-cylindrical portions 12,14,16 hinged together along a hinge axis or axes 27 along adjacent longitudinal edges 17,18. Two or the longi... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6968792 | Embroidery frame An embroidery frame includes an outer subframe with a section that breaks continuity, an inner subframe that is snapped inside of the outer subframe to hold a cloth with the outer subframe, a clamp mechanism for clamping the outer subframe against the inner subframe... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964425 | Telescoping suspension fork having a quick release wheel axle clamp A releasable clamp system for clamping an axle of a wheel to a two wheeled vehicle comprising a frame member and a cover plate that is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The cover plate is movable between a closed portion where the cover plate and the frame memb... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6964400 | Hanging device for suitcase A hanging device for a suitcase includes a main body, a clamping plate pivotally mounted on the main body, a receiving chamber formed between the main body and the clamping plate, and a press plate pivotally mounted on the main body and locked on the clamping plate ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6948219 | Latch system for child seat A latch system for attaching a child seat to an anchorage of a vehicle seat includes a first latch device connected to a first end of a length of webbing, an adjuster connected to a second end of the length of webbing, and a second latch device. The adjuster has a p... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945516 | Load binder A tool for binding and securing the binding of a load, said binding including a tube having left and right hand threads at opposed ends and sides and threaded shafts mated to the threads whereby turning of the tube relative to the shafts produces common insertion or... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6941621 | Boat seat release system A boat seat release system for assisting in the efficient and safe removal of a boat seat from a taper lock base. The boat seat release system includes a collar attachable to a pedestal and a pedal pivotally attached to the collar for selectively engaging a taper lo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6630217 | Assembly and method to improve tarpaulin function as a protective cover An assembly, composed of long foamed tubing, with a soft inner surface and a smooth outer surface, so configured that it covers and minimizes the problem of snare points on equipment in contact with a protective covering tarpaulin. Protective tarpaulin ar... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6523230 | Coupling for corrugated flexible hose The invention relates to a hose coupling comprising a clip consisting of at least two semi-cylindrical cups (1a, 1b) enclosing the hose and a clamping lever (3) which via a bolt (4) is articulated on the free peripheral end of one of the semi-cylindrical ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6473945 | Flange clamp A flexible clamp comprising a plurality of plastics links each link being a snap-fit with the next adjacent link thereby permitting a user to alter the length of the chain by the addition or subtraction of one or more links, and means for latching the fre... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6405411 | Catch at a pressring The clasp comprises a coupling element with which the cheek plate elements adjacent to a closed position and comprising a coupling bolt for a closing device can be provisionally connected. The coupling element is a bracket which is mounted at its one end ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6370740 | Mechanical clamp for cylindrical objects A clamp for cylindrical objects uses a plurality of split-rings, each of which has a first half-ring and a second half-ring. Each first half-ring is hingedly coupled to a corresponding second half-ring at a hinge point. Means, coupled to each first half-r... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6141836 | Over-center load binder having a lockable latch An over-center load binding apparatus for interconnecting two tension members and tightening them towards one another, which includes a yoke, a first tension member pivotally connected to the yoke, an elongated pivot arm having a first end pivotally conne... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6142434 | Utility pole clamp A multi-purpose utility pole clamp capable of supporting overhead lines or cables and adhering any of a variety of fixtures to a utility pole without the need for a traditional through-bolt fastening mechanism. The utility pole clamp of the present invent... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6101684 | Self-aligning handling or storing device and methods of use therefor A device for handling or storing bundled items such as electrical cords or cables is provided by using a handcuff-like element having jaws that self-sustain an open position while the bundled item is inserted therein and which traverse a fixed path or tra... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6022055 | Latch arrangements; air cleaners with the latch arrangement; and methods Latch arrangements for mounting on a first housing section to secure the first housing section to a second housing section are provided. The arrangements are particularly well adapted for utilization with air cleaner housings. Several designs described co... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5921696 | Adjustable massage chair An adjustable massage chair includes a chest support and a seat hingeably mounted to the outer ends of front and rear arcuate arms, respectively, that telescopically extend out the front and rear ends, respectively, of a stationary arcuate arm. A pair of ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5915765 | Opposing hook latch A latch assembly (20) for securing opposed catches (24), (24') is provided. The latch includes a housing (32); a stationary center link (34); first and second elongated links (36, 38); first and second intermediate links (40, 42); and first, second, and m... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5867852 | Back support with adjustable straps The invention provides a back support for supporting a mattress on a bed having a bed base. The back support comprising a generally rectangular frame, a plurality of strap fittings and a corresponding plurality of individually adjustable straps. The gener... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5848550 | Parking brake manual release mechanism A quick relief mechanism including a sleeve having an external circumferential groove and a locking ring located on the sleeve and sized to seat in the groove. The locking ring is split at one location to provide split-end portions, and a rotatable clampi... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5829106 | Closing device A toggle latch for releasably fastening and tensioning a closure band said latch comprising, a first member (20) for connection to an end of said band, a second member (22) for connection with the other end of said band, a lever (24) hingedly connected ad... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5797670 | Portable power tool light, accessory mounting belt, and method of using same A portable power tool light for mounting to a portable power tool and method of using the portable power tool light are provided and preferably include a belt shaped to detachably mount to and surround a distal portion of a portable power tool. A portable... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5706622 | Modular structural framing system A framing system (10) including three-dimensional structural members (12, 14) formed from planar panels (16) having their edges removably secured together by provisions (48) including a slide connector (66) which receives lugs (52) slideably received in a... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5586367 | Hook closure for boot Simplified hook closure for a sport boot including an elastic means for returning into a position pressed against the shell of the boot. The hook closure has at least one element, such as a lever made out of flexible metal wire in the form of an open buck... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5584156 | Modular structural framing system A framing system (10) is disclosed including three-dimensional structural members (12, 14) formed from planar panels (16) having their edges removably secured together by provisions (48) including slide connectors (66, 174) which receive lugs (52) slideab... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5441307 | Adjustable length ski pole/clamp An adjustable length ski pole includes two telescopically fitted together ski pole halves, and a clamp disposed about the joint between the two pole halves. The clamp includes a resilient tubular member having an annular sidewall which defines a cylindric... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5421066 | Self-locking tensioning bar A self-locking tensioning bar usable for tightening a cord utilized to encircle a relatively large object, such tensioning bar being elongate and having first and second ends, with a longitudinally disposed slot disposed in the first end. A spaced pair of... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5380052 | Releasable handle-type fastener for pipe couplings A manually releasable, toggle-type fastener is provided for use, in place of the conventional bolt-and-nut fastener that is normally used to secure together the adjacent, aligned, bolt lugs formed on the ends of curved segments which form a circular pipe ... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5366263 | Releasable fastener for pipe couplings A manually releasable, toggle-type fastener is provided for use, in place of the conventional bolt and nut fastener, used to secure together the adjacent bolt lugs formed on the ends of curved segments which form a circular pipe coupling. The fastener inc... | 11/22/1994 |
