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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7966703 | Clamp for securing shuttering panels The clamp comprises two substantially L-shaped members, arranged opposite each other, articulated on an intermediate support on which rest the lateral profile sections of the frames of the panels to be clamped, one of the arms of each of the L-shaped members having ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7338442 | Crank retractor handle The present invention relates to an apparatus for adapting a non-cylindrical serrated surgical retractor blade handle to the cylindrical bore of a universal joint. The apparatus includes an adaptor housing having a retractor handle passageway, at least a portion of ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332689 | Tacking method and apparatus An apparatus for tacking a multi-lumen tubular assembly together comprises a laser, an optical member and a placement tray for retaining the tubular assembly. A portion of the optical member defines a window that is substantially transparent to laser energy emitted ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7309312 | Apparatus for retaining otherwise hand-held retractors and method of use A retractor retaining device retains an otherwise hand-held retractor in a retracting position within a surgical wound. The retractor retaining device includes a clamp that is attachable to a retractor support that is positioned about the wound. A retaining plate is... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300059 | Connector for sports goal frame An assembly including a tubular connector and at least one framing member having a hollow open end and a longitudinally-extending recessed channel. The recessed channel is formed by at least a pair of opposed inwardly-directed walls having inner peripheral surfaces ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7249399 | Cargo securing systems for cargo bed The present invention relates generally to restraint systems for cargo on cargo transporting vehicles, such as trucks, having designated cargo-carrying space. In particularly, the present invention relates to a system for restraining cargo in the bed of a truck, suc... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243400 | Fixing clamp for connecting sheets with different expansion properties A fixing clamp for connection of sheets with different expansion properties and is thus installed in a rectangular opening of a support plate. The fixing clamp includes a rectangular baseplate and a threaded sleeve in the center. Transverse webs are bent in the same... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7178765 | Computer supporter A computer supporter comprises a stand post. A surface of the stand post has a plurality of T shape protrusions axially arranged along the stand post. Each two T shape protrusions are formed with a sliding recess. A sliding block has a surface being installed with a... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7100338 | Multi-piece clamp for standing seams A multi-piece clamp for installation on a standing seam is disclosed. One component of the clamp is a clamp body with a clamp body slot formed therein. This slot is mounted on a standing seam without having to slide the clamp body onto an end of the seam. Another co... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097616 | Surgical clamp A surgical joint includes a first clamping member for engaging a first support member and a second clamping member for engaging a second support member. The first clamping member includes a clamping bore wherein the first support member is positionable within the cl... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093828 | Methods and apparatus for clamping tools The present invention is directed generally to tools that are high quality, strong, and lightweight. For example, various tools such as clamps may be made using parts containing a compound or alloy including magnesium. Magnesium may be for cast or extruded parts. In... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7066457 | Apparatus for securing a workpiece An apparatus for securing a workpiece comprising first and second clamp members, and a transportable elongate member to which the clamp members are mounted and are operable for being shifted between work engaging and work releasing positions. In one form, the appara... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7037025 | Attaching device for fuel tank band An attaching structure attaches a part to a band, and includes a clip for attaching the part to the band. The clip includes a clip main member, which has a lower portion and an upper portion with a gap corresponding to a cross section of a portion of the band where ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7017238 | Clamp A clamp includes a clamp body having a spring arm with first and second ends and a deflection arm with first and second ends. The deflection arm is connected at its first end to the spring arm proximate the first end thereof, and the second end of the deflection arm... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6972561 | Internal eddy current inspection An eddy current inspection apparatus includes a holder for a specimen, a holder for an eddy current probe, and an eddy current instrument operatively joined thereto. The probe holder includes carriages for translating the probe along first and second axes. The probe... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6957794 | Anti-vibration and anti-tilt structure An improved structure (stand) for providing flexibility for holding and mounting components, such as microscopes and cameras, in order to eliminate disruptions from undesirable vibrations and tilting of the mounted component. The stand uses a vertical stand member, ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6957926 | Magnet mounting structure A magnet mounting structure for fastening a magnet to a spoke of a two-wheeled vehicle even without tool includes a knob member having a screw and the magnet and an internal thread member in which the screw is screwed. The spoke is held between the knob member and t... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6935267 | Vented fuel filler and method of installation A vented fuel filler is installed in a boat from below the deck. The vented fuel filler comprises a body with an inlet portion. First and second grooves extend in arcs across the outer surface of the inlet portion upper end. Fuel and vent nozzles communicate with th... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932019 | Gunwale clamp, attachments, and support structures An apparatus of mounting items to a gunwale of a boat is provided. The apparatus includes a clamp comprised of at least two clamp parts. Each clamp part include a nose part and a shoulder portion. A fastener may extend through each nose part. The nose part of a firs... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6679737 | Removable clamp for network protector bus A removable clamp assembly for a network protector bus, the network bus having at least one opening therethrough. The clamp assembly is structured to couple the network protector bus to a vault bus. The clamp assembly includes a mounting bracket structure... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6629720 | System for bracing disabled trailers, clamp therefor and method An I-beam clamp comprises a body having a seat and defining a medial plane extending through and perpendicular to the seat and a normal plane aligned with the seat; a pair of pads mounted to the body for movement between respective closed positions beyond... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6446313 | Mechanical locking connector A mechanical locking connector having a wedge, a wedge receiver, and an actuator. A wedge aligns closely to the interior of a wedge receiver and is forced by an actuator to expand opposing sides of the wedge receiver outwardly to frictionally engage any s... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6442805 | Attachment system for configured slots An attachment system for configured slots which utilizes pivotally opposed major and minor jaws which can be biased in a closed or in an open position. The major and minor jaws are aligned in the receptor cavity of a configured rectangular tube and are ac... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6440145 | Broad faced medical instrument and its associated method of use A medical instrument and its method of use to remove flaps of skin. The medical instrument has the form of a broad faced clamp that has two narrow opposing surfaces. The medical instrument is opened and a flap of skin is placed between the narrow opposing... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6286192 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly for installation at any position along the length of a slot defined by surfaces of a host structure or other structure. The clamp assembly either can receive a mounting rod for supporting objects or can itself include a mounting rod for s... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6249936 | Wedgelock installation device A device for fixedly securing and releasing items located between counter members and against an abutting member, the device being capable of securing such items to or releasing such items from an end connector and actuating a wedgelock assembly through a... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6202265 | Tool-less fastener for computer connections A tool-less fastener for use in connecting a computer cable to either a computer or peripheral equipment. An elongated rod with an external expandable sleeve fits into a standard threaded hole and then expanded to fasten the cable to the equipment without... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6202266 | Clamp for mounting storage accessories A versatile user-adjustable clamp for clamping accessories to the panels of ready-to-assemble furniture articles, and other surfaces such as countertops, has a main body member, a jaw member, and a knob. The main body member has a substantially spool-shap... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6170132 | Magnetic laser bar clamp A clamp for holding at least one laser component during a facet coating process. The clamp includes a first elongate member for contacting a first side of the laser component(s) and a second elongate member for contacting a second side of the laser compon... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6161262 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly for installation at any position along the length of a slot defined by surfaces of a host structure or other structure. The clamp assembly either can receive a mounting rod for supporting objects or can itself include a mounting rod for s... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6131252 | Connecting arrangement for the exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle A connecting arrangement for an exhaust gas system having two components, an exhaust gas system component which can be subjected to heat and a thermal shielding plate fitted beneath the exhaust gas system component and connected to it, including a connect... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6119317 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly for installation at any position along the length of a slot defined by surfaces of a host structure or other structure. The clamp assembly either can receive a mounting rod for supporting objects or can itself include a mounting rod for s... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6112608 | Long reach shift arm A robotic device is provided for moving a shift lever of a vehicle including a shift actuator device drivingly connected to an elongated shift arm which is connected to a bracket assembly which is adapted to be mounted to a shift lever. The shift arm has ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6073508 | Column shift adapter A column shift adapter is provided for a robotic test driving mechanism. The shift adapter includes first and second clamp blocks adjustably mounted to a base plate. The clamp blocks receive the shift lever through openings provided therein and are tighte... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6067693 | Clamp with a pair of separable and adjustable arms A clamp with a pair of separable and adjustable arms including a main member. A pair of arms are adjustable coupled with the main member. The pair of arms each have an inner collar portion adapted for adjustable coupling with the main member. A pair of fi... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6010143 | Hitch receiver clamp An anti-rattle, locking hitch receiver clamp has a lever arm, a hand screw at one end thereof, a force plate at an end opposite the hand screw, and a pivot located therebetween, but closer to the active edge. The clamp may be slipped onto a first shank su... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5870804 | Apparatus for clamping a cylindrical workpiece An apparatus for clamping a generally cylindrical workpiece includes a band clamp and a clamp compressor. The band clamp is generally C-shaped and includes first and second ends. A sleeve is attached to the first end and receives a threaded shaft of a bol... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5826310 | Bar clamp apparatus A bar clamp apparatus having a pair of opposing clamp jaws, with one of the clamp jaws slidably joined to a handle member. The handle member and attached clamp jaw are slidably mounted on a bar. The clamp jaw attached to the handle member includes a pin w... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5809623 | Squeeze clamp An improved squeeze clamp including a plurality of link members. The link members including a plurality of orifices. The link members are connected via a common pivot point. A threaded member connected between at least two link members. The clamp capable ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5746560 | Fastener having torque-absorbing ribs A faying plate having a clearance hole is fastened to a tapping plate having a tapping hole by a fastener having a shank with a tapered tip and with a self-tapping thread. The shank, which defines an axis, is adapted to tap a complementary thread around t... | 05/05/1998 |
