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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997554 | Adaptive mounting structure The disclosure describes a device that effectively mounts and secures objects to nonplanar surfaces, and in particular effectively mounts and secures objects in a quick and efficient manner to complex contours of different automotive vehicle dashboard and other inte... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7475860 | Adsorption-detecting device An adsorption-detecting device of the present invention comprises a case, wherein a containing part is in one side of the case, and a window is set on one surface of the case; an adsorption means which is in the case; and a detecting means which is in the containing... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7364521 | Sucker with an annular projection on adhesion surface and adhesion arrow having the sucker The present invention relates to a sucker and an adhesion arrow having the same. More particularly, the present invention provides a sucker that can be attached, instead of a needle, to an arrow for a toy arrow shooter. The sucker of the present invention is formed ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7309089 | Vacuum cup A vacuum cup for a material handling system includes a body portion and a perimeter seal that functions to substantially seal against an object. The vacuum cup may transport the object when a partial vacuum is applied to the vacuum cup to retain the cup to the objec... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296979 | Stable vacuum mounting plate adapter A vacuum support includes a vacuum plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, the vacuum plate having a mechanical stop extending from the bottom surface; an elastomeric seal extending along a periphery of the bottom surface, the vacuum plate and the elastomer... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293354 | Apparatus for mounting columns for grid array electronic packages A vacuum controlled fixture is provided for positioning columns on sites of an electronic substrate. The fixture includes an internal chamber having spaced apart first and second surfaces extending beneath its principal face. A regular array of column receiving hole... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293501 | Press with compact worm unit A press includes an arm mechanism to input force transferred to upper and lower rollers by a worm unit. The worm unit occupies less space so that even if the size of the press is increased, the worm unit can be used without too much change. The handle is located on ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7229059 | Detachable swimming pool shade and sport mounting An improved mounting apparatus for providing shade, sport, banner and recreational equipment for swimming pool and other locations. The base of the mounting apparatus is comprised of at least one lever activated strong suction cup member easily manually attached to ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226026 | Suction device A suction device includes a suction cup having a peg extending therefrom and a transverse shaft extending in opposite directions from the peg, an inner cap positioned on the suction cup and retaining a spring that applies a restoring force to the suction cup, and an... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222823 | Payload adapter A payload adapter consists of a body that when hollow includes a plurality of stiffeners—radial and/or circumferential—or alternatively a core for carrying shear loads. The body may include a first annular face sheet, a second annular face sheet and a plurality ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207609 | Vacuum assisted methods of removing eggs Egg lifting apparatus are provided that include a vacuum housing having first and second passageways, a venturi assembly in fluid communication with the first and second passageways, and a flexible cup secured to the vacuum housing, wherein the flexible cup has an i... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7181854 | Laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7153200 | Blade grinding tool A blade grinding tool includes a main base, a sucker mounted on the main base and attached to a surface, and a grinding unit mounted on the main base for grinding a blade of a cutting tool. Thus, the blade grinding tool is attached to a surface, so that a user needs... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140063 | Multi-use and decorative bathing implement A multi-use bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) for use in cleansing and exfoliating skin and as a toy, a holder of soap or like products, and a decoration. The bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) i... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124987 | High vacuum disk A vacuum disk includes a hollow base having an open leading end adapted to engage a flat support surface. The hollow base and the support surface define a vacuum space when the hollow base abuts the support surface. A gasket formed of styrene block copolymers forms ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124499 | Apparatus for installing a length of wire The apparatus is used for installing a wire in a crimp, in particular a wire being provided on a wire spool mounted on a spool holder. The wire outputs the apparatus at a wire output guide. The apparatus comprises a crimp punch tool located in front of the wire outp... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7051885 | Cross-merchandising display shelf Shelf units adapted to be mounted on vertical walls for displaying merchandise are adapted to utilize removeable hooks which are used for cross-merchandising complimentary products. The shelf unit is also adapted to be mounted on the exterior face of a wall, door or... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7007908 | Sucking disk type hanging pole The present invention discloses an improved sucking disk type hanging pole which comprises a protruded shaft on top and a rubber sucking disk on bottom, a stand with a connecting sleeve on top and a shell plate on bottom, a flexible hanging pole and a retaining base... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6962314 | Multifunctional holder A holder includes a base having a disk and a combination seat, an elastic plate mounted on the disk and having a protruding elastic portion, a sucker mounted on a bottom of the disk and having a shaft extended through the through hole of the disk and the slot of the... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6945924 | Method for conveying folded sheet elements A method and device for conveying folded sheet elements, whereby a sheet element, folded to have at least two superimposed portions connected along a fold, is fed along a given path by a movable gripping head, which engages and retains by suction a first of the two ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932306 | Rapid-actuated suction cup device A suction device having a suction cup; a pulling bar, the pulling bar having a first end coupled to the suction cup and an opposed second end; a cover having a spiral guiding ring, the spiral guiding ring having a flange on an inner surface; a spiral guiding cap hav... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6895642 | Multi-function hanging and fastening device A multiple-function hanging and fastening device has multiple functions of an attracting magnet, a sucking sucker and a tightening screw, characterized in that, at least one side of the device has a magnet and a rubber sucker, for selective sucking on to a computer,... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6869053 | Suction holder for razor A holder for a razor or similarly shaped article has a suction cup and a split ring or a stem held within at least one bore through the neck of the suction cup. The bore and the ends of the split ring or stem have a multi-sided, preferable a square, cross section. E... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6824000 | Tension rod with suction cups A suction cup is mounted to each end of the tension rod by a mounting part. The mounting part has a body with a cylindrical recess to receive the rod end and a circular end part with a planar end surface with an opening. The enlarged hemispherical head portion of th... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6817145 | Glasshouse strut A strut used to support various specifications of glasshouse construction including a plurality of arms articulated to a fixture disk to support abutted glass blocks. Each arm includes a primary rod, an extended rod and a suction base to allow adjustment of angles o... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6752142 | Method of assembling a cover panel with spacer feet A cooking area cover panel to be applied separately for a cooking area is made of a hard material and comprises a plurality of individual partial covering panels having an underside and a top side and spacer feet provided with connecting means for selectively mounti... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6745987 | Device for selectively immobilizing a container on a surface, container including the device, and method for manufacturing the device A device for selectively immobilizing a container, such as a container containing a cosmetic product, on a surface may include a sleeve having a free edge defining an opening for mounting the device on the container. One end of the device remote from the free edge m... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6743296 | Apparatus and method for self-centering a wafer in a sputter chamber A wafer lifter for self-centering a wafer onto a wafer pedestal situated in a physical vapor deposition chamber and a method for self-centering a wafer onto the wafer pedestal are described. The wafer lifter is constructed by a lifter body of annular shape, at least... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6666420 | Suction cup having compact axial installation and release mechanism A suction cup device including a housing having a recess formed in a first surface, a drive surface external to and aligned with the recess, an aperture communicating between the housing drive surface and the recess; a suction cup; a drive shaft coupled t... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6651831 | Tension rod with suction cups A suction cup is mounted to each end of the tension rod by a mounting part. The mounting part has a body with a cylindrical recess to receive the rod end and a circular end part with a planar end surface with an opening. The enlarged hemispherical head po... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6646630 | Hand-held electrically controlled desktop structure A hand-held electrically controlled desktop structure. The device includes a chassis for coupling with the desktop, an integration device for separable integration with the hand-held electric control, and a supporting device having a rigid or resilient ba... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6588718 | Bellowed suction cup A resilient suction cup includes a body having an outer lip and a centrally located stem. The stem includes a substantially bell shaped stop and a plurality of expandable bellows. When the suction cup is positioned on an object, a vacuum source withdraws ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6553929 | Hazard marker A compact and convenient hazard marker has a housing and a suction insert. The bottom end of the housing covers the suction insert where the releasing tab for the suction is hidden within the housing. Another embodiment of the invention has a spring-loade... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6554241 | Vacuum cup A vacuum device for attaching an object to a surface, comprising a body fixable to the object and a piston connected to the body along a first sealing contour, thereby defining with the body a first chamber. The piston has a protruding sealing lip adapted... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6547033 | Safety device A safety device is secured a person to a surface so that the person can safely move about the surface without falling. The device has an anchor which incorporates an attachment arrangement for a safety line. The anchor has a rigid element or plate which h... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6543439 | Cooking area cover panel to be applied separately for a cook-top with spacer feet A cooking area cover panel to be applied separately for a cooking area is made of a hard material and comprises a plurality of individual partial covering panels having an underside and a top side and spacer feet provided with connecting means for selecti... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6502794 | Hanger device with suction cup A hanger device includes a suction cup, a faceplate, and a rotary operating member. The suction cup includes a disc portion, an externally threaded post, and a peripheral flange. The externally threaded post extends rearwardly from a rear side of the disc... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6502355 | Storm cover for protecting exterior building glass and associated method A storm cover for protecting a building's exterior glass includes a resiliently rigid protective storm panel connected directly to the glass so as to substantially cover the glass surface. The protective storm panel is connected to the glass by shock abso... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6497394 | Cup anchor A cup anchor that is especially designed to offer a material or material base's underside a shallow indentation. On the anchor or base stand plate of the shallow indention's region are nuts or screw holes. Once the screws enter the washers or raised ring,... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6457693 | Suction pad A suction pad for attracting a workpiece having an opening at is central portion (for example, CD-R) comprises a holding section having engaging members formed in an integrated manner, and an attracting section for attracting the workpiece, wherein the at... | 10/01/2002 |
