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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7753335 | Exhaust pipe structure In an exhaust pipe structure, there are provided a first supporting member that is attached to an exhaust pipe or a component attached to the exhaust pipe; a second supporting member that is attached to a vehicle body or a component fixed to the vehicle body; a supp... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7637472 | Muffler hanger A muffler hanger including: a rubber annular portion; a rubber arm constituting an elastic support portion for the muffler; an upper space and a lower space for permitting deformation of the rubber arm; a first mounting hole disposed in a center of the rubber arm in... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7575216 | Elastic loop for suspending the exhaust system of a motor vehicle An elastic loop 1 is provided for suspending an exhaust system of a motor vehicle at a vehicle floor of the motor vehicle. The elastic loop 1 has a basic body 4 made of an elastomeric material 5, the basic body 4 enclosing two rece... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7484706 | Tub suspension assemblies Apparatus for suspending a vibratory element from a support which is relatively stationary with respect to the vibratory element. The apparatus includes a first member having first and second ends. The first end of the first member is coupled to the support and the ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481411 | Rear impact shock absorbing structure for fuel cell vehicle A rear impact shock absorbing structure for a fuel cell vehicle. The shock absorbing structure appropriately absorbs shocks in the event of a rear impact, thus preventing hydrogen storage tanks from colliding with a chassis cross member arranged between the hydrogen... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7402111 | Rocking horse suspension system A rocking horse has a stand that includes a base portion with four tubular columns. The columns each have a tubular wall defining an interior. The wall has a top end with a top rim defining a top opening to the interior. An anchor pin extends through the wall and in... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401427 | Bracket assembly with detachable body for mounting a front license plate to an automotive vehicle A bracket for mounting a front license plate to an automotive vehicle that does not have an integrally designed and designated front license plate mounting location embodied as part of the front exterior of the vehicle that includes an associated integral license pl... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7370871 | Vehicle frame with shock absorbing system A shock absorbing member includes a first member composed of a first tube and a second tube which is located at a center of the first tube. Shock absorbing material is filled between the first tube and the second tube. Two second members are located below the first ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367538 | Suspension system for HVAC equipment A system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to a top support member, one or more channels connected to the top of the HVAC unit, one or more bottom lock plates slidably connected t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361095 | Rocking horse stand A stand for a rocking horse or other toy includes a plurality of legs, each with a top end and a bottom end. A foot is attached to the bottom end of each leg. Each foot has a top end, a bottom rim, and an outer wall defining an interior and generally extending from ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360318 | Apparatus for aligning female connector in fixture for use in reconditioning of articulated connector An apparatus for aligning a female articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car in a reconditioning fixture is disclosed. The apparatus is a centering tool having a generally annular cylindrical arc shape for placement against t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350778 | Torque rod A torque rod comprising: a first and second bushing disposed at both ends of the resin torque rod, each bushing having a resin outer casing and a rigid inner casing and a rubber elastic body interposed between the outer and inner casings, and a connecting component ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322249 | Mounting for a probe sensor A robust, easy to mount probe sensor includes an elongated body enclosing a sensor element and an integral flange extending away from the body. The body and flange are formed of material having a relatively low characteristic yield point. First and second generally ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7293755 | Vibration isolation device A vibration isolation device includes two attachment members inter-connected by an elastic member. One of the attachment members comprises a metal tubular member connected to the elastic member, a metal bracket in which the metal tubular member is press-fitted, and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290781 | Motorcycle frame protection device A device for protecting the frame of a motorcycle from damage in the event of a crash with an easily replaceable wear pad. This invention is generally comprised of a base and a wear pad that are secured together. To accomplish the installation of this device the bas... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273128 | Vibration proofing heat shield plate A vibration proofing heat shield plate fixed such as to cover at least a part of a heat source while forming a gap with respect to a surface of the heat source is provided with a vibration proofing heat shield plate main body portion, a collar member positioned at a... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7234153 | Vibration damper for dampening vibrations at low frequencies Electronics are fitted in vehicles, such as boats, ships, trains, buses, lorries, normal cars etc. The electronic items are exposed to jolts and other non-uniform actions. Particularly with regard to jolts, electronic items or apparatuses in which there are also mec... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229057 | Multi-purpose anti-sway rotating stem mount The rotating stem mount has an anchor block and a lag screw extending through the anchor block for mounting the anchor block to a stationary surface. A guide bearing is mounted on a circular shoulder on the anchor block near the base end of the anchor block. The out... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7208705 | Heater bracket assembly for dryer A heater bracket assembly for securing a heater case in a dryer is disclosed. The heater bracket assembly includes a supporting part secured to a bottom end of the heater case for supporting the heater case, a fixing part secured to a base plate of the dryer, and a ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195038 | Conduit supports Apparatus and methods for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair o... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7165645 | Fixing device for an automobile muffler A fixing device for an automobile muffler is constructed to effectively support and minimize the vertical and transverse movement of a muffler in relation to a car body via a resilient hanger that is diagonally angled. The rear part of the resilient hanger is attach... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162040 | Mounting assembly for active noise attenuation system An active noise attenuation system includes a speaker housing for a speaker assembly that attenuates noise generated by an air induction system for a vehicle engine. The speaker housing is a generic housing formed from plastic that can be utilized with many differen... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7140587 | Support device A support device may be used by a technician when performing elevated line work, for example. The support device may include a body portion having a ring portion extending from one end of the body portion. The support device also may include first and second hanger ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7117972 | Vibration isolation mount for garage door opener The invention provides a vibration isolation mount for a motorized garage door opener system. The mount includes a substantially planar first mounting plate with apertures configured for mounting to structure inside a garage, and a substantially planar second mounti... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100873 | Hanger assembly for aircraft A hanger assembly for suspending an external store from an aircraft includes left and right side panels in hinged connection to a center panel, where the panels, in combination, form a band for substantially circumferentially surrounding the external store. The cent... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094181 | Transportable trampoline system A portable trampoline exercise system, including a foldable trampoline with long-lasting rigidity in the frame and a specifically adapted carrying case for transporting the folded trampoline. The trampoline is made foldable by using hinges to connect sections of the... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080958 | Vibratory pile driver/extractor with two-stage vibration/tension load suppressor A method and apparatus for driving and extracting piles that includes a vibration/tension load absorber assembly mounted between a housing and the vibratory unit which includes shear-type vibration absorbers connected between the housing and the vibratory unit and o... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7040140 | Device for suspension of a sample body A device for suspension of a sample body which rotates in space about a rotation axis which is in a fixed position or is related to a fixed position, as a function of the intensity of a measurement effect. In order to ensure that a sample mass is mounted in the devi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7017870 | Microphone support system A microphone support system and a method of manufacturing therefor that substantially isolates a microphone from extraneous vibrations. In one embodiment, the microphone support system comprises a base assembly, a microphone support rod, a microphone sheath, a micro... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6955343 | Antivibration link An antivibration link for isolating two parts, the link comprising a rigid body extending in a longitudinal direction between a first end provided with a sleeve and a second end, a first antivibration joint arranged in the sleeve and presenting a central axis perpen... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6922475 | Shockproof microphone support device A shockproof microphone support device has a retaining base for retaining on a support rod, a supporting base secured on the retaining base, and a holder assembled on the supporting base by a shockproof strip for receiving a microphone. When the support rod receives... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6886799 | Structure for mounting heavy article to carrier body A structure for mounting a heavy article 27 to a carrier body 31 via an intermediate member 20, capable of temporarily fixing the heavy article during the mounting operation, wherein the intermediate member 20 is provided in a lower part ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6854561 | Hanger systems and methods Hanger systems are provided for securing exhaust systems to the undercarriage of the automobile. One such system includes a hanger that incorporates an arm, a bushing defining an orifice, a retaining member, and a flange. The orifice receives a proximal end of the a... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6758300 | Exhaust isolator system An exhaust system has a plurality of isolator assemblies which are used to mount the exhaust system to a vehicle. Each of the isolator assemblies has an exhaust rod which is attached to a component of the exhaust system and which includes a first end which engages a... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6739557 | Muffler hanger A muffler hanger includes a metallic body member, an elastic rubber mounting portion, a pair of elastic rubber supporting portions, and an elastic rubber connection portion. The metallic body member includes a bottom plate and a pair of side plates and assumes a U-l... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6626413 | Exhaust pipe supporting device An exhaust pipe supporting device, with which the absolute spring rate in a special frequency range can be reduced, comprises a first holding portion 2, a second holding portion 3, a pair of side wall portions 4, 4 connecting on both sides of both holding... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6581306 | Vehicle plow lift device A lift device mounted on a vehicle is provided for lifting a vertically movable assembly mounted to the vehicle. It has a primary lift arm in pivotal relation to the vehicle with a near end and a distal end disposed generally above the assembly. A seconda... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6572943 | Device and a method for hanging an object as well as an object incorporating such a hanging device The present invention generally relates to a device and a method for hanging an object, such as a mirror or frame or other like objects. The present invention further relates to an object for incorporating such a hanging device. More specifically, the pre... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6572070 | Exhaust system hanger isolator An exhaust system hanger isolator supports exhaust system components on a vehicle in a manner to reduce noise and vibration. The isolator includes a bracket having first and second apertures formed therethrough at opposing ends of the bracket. First and s... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6502497 | Suspension device for connecting an item of on-board equipment to the structure of a vehicle, particularly a rotary-wing aircraft The present invention relates to a suspension device (4) for connecting an item of on-board equipment (2) to the structure (3) of a vehicle, particularly a rotary-wing aircraft, said suspension device (4) comprising first and second parts (5, 6) shaped in... | 01/07/2003 |
