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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338126 | Vehicle seat suspension with omni directional isolator The present invention is directed to a vehicle seat suspension apparatus that is mechanically simple, inexpensive, occupies little space, and operates effectively with force inputs from any horizontal direction. The invention comprises a base, an isolator, and a plu... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331054 | Vibration damping means for optical recording/reproducing apparatus A vibration damping means (30) for an optical reproducing/recording apparatus (100) includes a first damper (4), and a second damper (5) received in the first damper. The first damper has a damp coefficient adapted to absorb vibrations ge... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322568 | Damping spring for use in agricultural implements A damping spring assembly particularly but not exclusively useful for damping the motion of rake wheels in agricultural wheel rakes. The damping spring includes a pair of extended U-bolts and a coil compression spring. The extended U-bolts are connected to spring ho... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7232105 | Method and apparatus for hanging a medical device An apparatus for hanging a medical device is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft, a mounting portion coupled to an end portion of the shaft and configured for mounting the apparatus for movement with respect to the medical device, and a hook portion positioned ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7025009 | Element of an agricultural machine comprising an adjustable ballasting device A working element of an agricultural machine mounted on a substantially horizontal beam by a linking structure comprising at least one upper arm and at least one lower arm, the working element being subjected on one hand to a depth control force directed toward the ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6957864 | Chair with a stopping device A chair includes an upper frame disposed above and pivoted to a lower frame. A stopping device includes a slide mounted slidably on the upper frame, and a stopping member. The slide is slidable between a first position, where the stopping member is offset from a rea... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6663076 | Seat post cushioning mechanism A seat post includes a tube having a stop secured in the middle portion. A pipe is slidably extended through the stop. A rod is secured to the pipe and has a seat cushion secured on top. A spring may bias the pad to engage with a stop of the tube and to c... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6336619 | Adjustable seat platform A seat platform for industrial and agricultural vehicles capable of supporting a seat for forward and rearward movement characterized by low cost and ease of assembly of a seat mount plate with a base plate wherein linear tracks defined on the seat mount ... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6209843 | Pivotal rocking chair base A pivotal rocking chair base is provided which allows the ultimate chair user to select or eliminate the rotational movement of the chair base. Also, by making adjustments to front and rear turnbuckles the amount or degree of tilt or rocking action of the... | 04/03/2001 |
| 5915662 | An.cndot.isotropic damper To provide an an.isotropic damper using an elastic member having an E value two times or more larger than that of an elastic member for damping the vibration in the vertical direction to a portion for supporting the rotary part of an optical disk or the l... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5797227 | Structure stabilization system A stabilization system protects a structure, comprising at least a slab and having a foundation formed in the earth, from the effects of seismic disturbances. Pendulum support elements, secured at upper ends to respective support columns affixed to the fo... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5456438 | Machine tool support The invention relates to a machine tool support including a fixed frame (10), a source (16, 17), a source of suction (16, 17) of compressed air, a bearing structure (13); comprising a plate (11) provided with holes (14); and pad (12); intended to absorb t... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5326063 | Swing-away joystick assembly A swing-away joystick mounting assembly (20) for mounting a joystick (12) to a wheelchair frame member (11). The joystick mounting assembly (20) produces pantographic movement of the joystick device (12) between a retracted position and an extended positi... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5236169 | Adjustable height shock absorbing bicycle seat mounting post assembly A shock absorbing bicycle seat mounting post assembly is mounted in a hollow tubular socket member, by means of a binder clamp, in the frame of a bicycle. The shock absorber includes a compression spring which will effectively absorb shocks which are carr... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5178025 | Tiltable lift seat devices A seating device for aged, infirm and handicapped persons includes a passive, pivotably mounted, energy storage device laterally disposed below a seat base, and a parallelogram linkage between the seat base and a chair seat for controlling elevation and t... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5152110 | Damping system for structure stabilization system A damping subsystem protects a structure from the effects of seismic disturbances and employs at least a first pair of first and second damping and transformation mechanisms including respective, associated first dampers oriented in parallel relationship ... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5083845 | Appliance manufacturing and transfort fixture A fixture for appliance manufacturing and transport of the assembled appliance supports vertically movable components of the appliance at differing elevations during manufacturing and continues to at least partially support the components during the trans... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5035466 | Ergonomic chair An ergonomic chair of simplified design includes a seat support member, a backrest support member, and a base member to which the seat support member and the backrest support member are both attached. The base member engages the seat support member in a m... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4890703 | Retention device for application to control cylinders Apparatus applicable to the piston rod of a control cylinder inherently operable to selectively limit and control the extent of its retraction. A preferred illustrative embodiment, as applied in use, conforms to a generally L-shaped structure the long leg... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4860507 | Structure stabilization system A structure stabilization system for protecting structures from effects of seismic disturbances. Plural bases of a base isolation system support, through flexible suspension elements, corresponding, plural vertical support columns. Corresponding adjustmen... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4852849 | Lifting seats A lifting seat device having a lifting arm coupled to or adapted to be coupled to a seat member and a mechanism for controlling the angular position of the lifting arm to assist in lowering and raising the seat member, the lowering and raising mechanism c... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4822094 | Tractor seat suspension mechanism with automatic seat stop A seat suspension mechanism providing a vertical range of cushion travel to a tractor seat when fluid is supplied to the mechanism. The suspension mechanism includes a linkage assembly movable through a predetermined path of travel for securing the seat t... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4736555 | Free access type floor A free access type floor comprising a plurality of floor boards arranged on one and the same plane in a closely connected manner to form a secondary floor, engaging members provided at at least each corner of each of said floor boards, and support members... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4722505 | Resilient mount with variable antivibration controls for record players A mount for a record player with variable antivibration controls that make it possible for the user of the player to separately establish an optimum antivibration setting depending on the conditions of the specific surface that the player is resting on an... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4699257 | Variable frequency vibration isolator A variable frequency vibration isolator for isolating vibrations between a base and a load having relative displacement of each other characterized by a pair of coil springs in series with a connector between them. The connector is journally mounted for a... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4664445 | Tilting mechanism for a chair seat or the like A tilting mechanism for a chair seat or the like of the kind where said tilting mechanism comprises a rigid metal plate being connected to a chair support via a retaining means and where said chair seat is pivotally connected to said tilting mechanism by ... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4650148 | Locking device for a seat suspension A locking device for a seat suspension provided in a seat for use in a vehicle such as an automobile is disclosed in which an upper frame attached to the seat proper side is supported via front and rear links to a lower frame fixed to the vehicle floor si... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4627593 | Pipe supports In the body of a pipe support a piston supported on a compression spring is movable relative to the body. A turnbuckle suspended from the piston passes down out of the body and, in use, is connected to a pipe to be supported. The body and the piston have ... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4613215 | Mounting bracket for rear view mirror with spring detent A mounting bracket for an automotive vehicle rear view mirror. The bracket includes a mirror-supporting arm which normally extends outwardly from the side of the automotive vehicle. A spring-loaded detent maintains the mirror-support arm in its normal pos... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4598503 | Vibration absorption mounting for a rooftop air handling unit or the like (II) An improved arrangement of so-called upper and lower curbs with interposed springs having an interconnected condition allowing for their delivery to an installation site as a single modular section, and at said site each section bolted together and then r... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4566667 | Seat suspension A seat suspension is disclosed in which a movable frame to be mounted onto a seat cushion for an automobile so as to be resiliently movable relative to a base frame mounted onto the floor surface of the automobile. The movable and base frames are connecte... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4555085 | Lockable tilting apparatus for chair seats A lockable tilting apparatus for the seats of chairs and which can be used selectively either for chairs which tilt backward or for chairs which tilt forward, comprising a base plate securable to chair seat and a stationary body member adapted to be suppo... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4542877 | Support spring blocking structure, and spring-structure combination An essentially tubular spring housing (FIGS. 5, 6) is formed with longitudinal slits (8d, 8e) into which the support spring blocking structure (1, 10) can be assembled. The support spring blocking structure, in one form (FIGS. 1, 2) is a longitudinal rail... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4513939 | Vibration absorption mounting for a rooftop air handling unit An improved arrangement of so-called upper and lower curbs with interposed springs having an interconnected condition allowing for their delivery to an installation site as a single unit, and at said site being readily released from each other to then all... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4485998 | Spring hanger A spring hanger comprising a casing, a coil compression spring in the casing, a piston plate in the casing engageable with one end of the spring and adapted for connection to a load to be supported by the hanger, and a spring reaction member in the casing... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4455009 | Adjustable vehicle seat mounting device An adjustable seat mounting mechanism is provided between a base part and a seat support part mounted for relative fore and aft movement. An adjustment mechanism is operatively associated between the base part and the seat support part for effecting adjus... | 06/19/1984 |
| 4438898 | Chain control locking assembly The specification discloses a chair control in which the tiltable member can be locked against movement with respect to the stationary member by means of a rigid locking plate pivotally mounted on the tilting member and rotatable by an actuator rod, havin... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4403763 | Transport securing device for record players Transport securing device for a record player, the base plate of which rests with the interposition of elastic support elements on a mounting plate, having a spacer which is arranged movably on the base plate and protrudes below the lower edge of the base... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4390206 | Synchrotilt chair control The specification discloses a synchrotilt chair control in which a slide is provided between the front of the seat support and stationary control housing, which slide serves not only to make possible synchrotilt action between the back support and seat su... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4384701 | Fore and aft adjustment and isolation assembly Fore and aft isolator assembly for a suspended vehicle seat permits the operator to rotate a single control lever in one direction to allow the seat to be moved to any desired fore and aft position and in the opposite direction to lock the seat in that po... | 05/24/1983 |
