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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE40244 | Vacuum actuated display ornaments Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7182045 | Split ring casting for boiler tubes with protective shields A series of upright boiler tubes periodically exposed to the abrasive action of a stream of blowing fluid cleaning medium. Vertically spaced shields mounted on the boiler tubes for protection from the fluid cleaning medium. A split ring casting located between the p... | 02/27/2007 |
| 6784663 | Self-adjusting assembly and method for close tolerance spacing A self-adjusting assembly and method are disclosed. In the disclosed embodiments, a support assembly for supporting a device comprises a pair of support members for supporting the device. One of the members is adapted to help support the device from a ground, and an... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6554244 | Device for thermally, stably supporting a miniaturized component The invention related to a device for supporting a miniaturized, especially electronic or optical component, including a first and a second part, the second part is affixed to the first part on one side at a fixing point, in a cantilevered manner, and sup... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6439516 | Support structure having alternative states of high strength or low thermal conductivity, and connecting strut A support structure includes at least one shaped component which is produced from a shape memory alloy and which, in a first operating state of the support structure, results in an increase in the strength of the support structure and, in a second operati... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6325576 | High throughput hole forming system with multiple spindles per station A high throughput drilling system for printed circuit board hole formation. Two spindles are disposed at each spindle station, doubling the number of holes produced in a given time period. Each spindle in connected to an overhead linear drive by a mini sl... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6187146 | Mounting arrangement for wet end weight measurement system A mounting system for removably mounting a sensor array adjacent the wire of a papermaking machine. The mounting system comprises an elongate base member formed with a tongue or groove with a corresponding interlocking groove or tongue formed on the senso... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6134100 | Gas-insulated switchgear assembly having mounting elements The encapsulation (1) of a gas-insulated switchgear assembly is supported at both ends (7, 9) on a foundation (11). To this end, mounting device (12) are provided at the first end (7) and are anchored in the foundation (11) such that they cannot move. At ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6116547 | Modular tubing support and constrainment device A system and method for isolating the compressive and tensive forces created in a section of flexible tubing whose length expands and contracts in response to the fluid it conveys, while constraining the expansion of the tubing to a substantially horizont... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6006702 | Retainer shield for split ring castings A retainer shield for a split ring retains boiler tubes aligned therein and dissipates heat from a front weld thereon. The retainer shield is preferably made from about 50% chromium and about 50% nickel and is welded to one end of the split ring to assist... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5881533 | Process for adjusting machines The adjustment of machines (10) during the installation of the same at the location they are to be used is costly in terms of time and manpower, because a precise positioning of the machine is a precondition for a permanent fault-free operation. A reliabl... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5827483 | Oil diffuser with double bowl and folding tripod support An essential oil diffuser having a compact foldable tripod support is provided to facilitate carrying the diffuser in luggage such as briefcases or handbags. The essential oil diffuser will heat oil to the proper temperature without risk of overheating or... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5781355 | Stress-free support The invention is directed to a stress-free support which includes two parts 1 and 2 having different linear thermal expansion coefficients. One part can, for example, be a mirror support made of Zerodur and the second part can be an aluminum support struc... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5755570 | Apparatus for in situ environment sensitive sealing and/or product controlling A single furnace loading cycle technique and a ventable sintering box therefor are disclosed for the sintering of products, such as, ceramic substrates. The sintering box includes a closeable cover which is held open by collapsible or deformable or sensit... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5714215 | Unitary flexible information presentation board having self-suction A unitary flexible information presentation board having self-suction is disclosed. The board comprises a unitary flexible sheet having an exterior convex surface, an interior concave surface and a beveled periphery. Each surface is uniquely tapered to al... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5619824 | Heat releaseable ceiling support A heat releasable bracket, for supporting a ceiling panel under normal conditions, and for releasing the ceiling panel when exposed to elevated temperatures caused by a nearby fire or the like, includes a first bracket part which includes a mounting porti... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5580102 | Pipe support and pipeline therewith The present invention discloses a support system for thermoplastic pipe which includes two sleeves each securable to one of two pipe ends, each encompassing a portion of the pipe and having a connection member spaced apart from the pipe and interconnected... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5509782 | Bearing case support A first end of a turbine casing is rigidly supported by a support member, while the second end is supported via a bearing case. The inboard end of the bearing case supports the second end of the turbine casing at points in a horizontal plane containing th... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5482233 | Dismountable, slidable tube support clip for accommodating high-temperature thermal expansion This invention provides an easily removable support clip for a solar receiver panel tube. A key feature of this concept is its easy assembly and disassembly without requiring access to the back side of the panel. Another key feature is the design of the c... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5482259 | Pipe restraint A pipe restraint having a helical isolator (I1) coupled to a housing (16) and including a central cylinder (4) coupled to a central rod (2). Connecting rods (34, 36) are located at opposite ends of the restraint to attach the restraint between ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5453255 | High temperature hanging system for fluid solid cyclone/plenum systems Each of a plurality of cyclones is suspended from the roof of a vessel by means of tubular extensions of their barrels. These tubular extensions are slotted lengthwise to minimize thermal stresses in the vessel head. Importantly, this hanging scheme provi... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5441243 | Wire cable isolator and energy absorbing restraint A wire cable isolator and an associated energy absorbing restraint is provided for connecting between a device subject to movement due to dynamic loads and possibly thermal deflection, and an adjacent structure, such as a building or a support member. The... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5380502 | System for suspending reactor tubes in a reactor A spring-biased system for suspending a reactor tube in a reactor (e.g. a hydrogen reforming furnace) which allows the tension in each reactor tube to be easily monitored while the reactor is in operation. The suspension system includes high precision spr... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5360210 | Pipe restraint A pipe restraint having a helical isolator (I1) coupled to a housing (16) and including a central cylinder (4) coupled to a central rod (2). Connecting rods (34, 36) are located at opposite ends of the restraint to attach the restraint between ... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5342016 | Device for supporting, on a fixed framework, a mass which is cantilevered out from a moving element A support device for supporting on a stationary framework a mass which is cantilevered-out from a moving element that moves under the effect of thermal expansion or contraction. The device comprises a rigid stand supporting the mass and connected to the s... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5338599 | Vibration-damping structural component A laminated structural component with superior resistance to flexural vibions is provided comprising two load-bearing layers and a viscoelastic damping layer sandwiched therebetween. Each of the load-bearing layers comprises an outer stiffness sublayer a... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5316346 | Anti-rotation bracket for a flanged connection spaced from fixed structure An anti-rotation bracket for restraining rotational and axial movement of an oil supply tube in an aircraft gas turbine engine during assembly and disassembly of a flanged connection between segments of the tube. The bracket includes a leg which extends a... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5308975 | Optical insturment having stage support The invention is directed to an optical instrument comprising a housing and at least one optical assembly enclosed by said housing and mounted on a stage plate. The stage plate is supported on the base plate with the aid of supporting means which guarante... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5273249 | Slide joint bracket A support system for coupling elements of different temperatures while reducing thermal and dynamic stress. The support system couples a fuel manifold to a combustor in a gas turbine engine and includes first and second elongated brackets connected, respe... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5271217 | Mounting arrangement for a single shaft combined cycle system A power generation system comprising a gas turbine, a steam turbine and a generator are mounted on a foundation in substantial axial alignment and connected by a single shaft. A thrust bearing is located on the shaft in one of the gas turbine and steam tu... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5240232 | Pipe restraint Helical isolator (I1, I2) in a turnbuckle frame (10) on a central rod (2) with connector rods (34, 36) of opposite handed threads, are for mounting between a pipe and an adjacent structure. The wire energy absorbing rope bights (32) ... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5230638 | Surface mounted electrical connector for printed circuit boards A mounting peg system is disclosed in an electrical connector adapted for surface mounting on a printed circuit board. The connector includes an elongated insulating housing defining a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction of the connector. At... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5188170 | Rocker connection A mounting device for a heat exchanger or the like elongated member subject to longitudinal expansion and contraction, that freely permits longitudinal movement sufficient to accomodate anticipated expansion and contraction of the member, but that provide... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5138903 | Temperature compensating transmission mount To accommodate differential thermal growth of a component and its support, a pair of temperature responsive mounts are provided. Each mount comprises a rigid, bowed beam having lugs at each end affixed to the component and an intermediate lug affixed to t... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5125289 | Noise muffling assembly A noise muffling assembly, particularly for use with toothed wheel gear units having a partitioned housing (1), within which moving machine elements (2) are positioned, the shafts (3, 4) of which are supported in the housing, whereby only one housing part... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5100291 | Impingement manifold Clearance control is provided by circumferentially segmented cooling manifolds having spray bars located radially outside selected components of the stator casing. Cooling air is directed onto stator components and returns immediately through circuitous p... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5078182 | Insulated pipe construction An insulated pipe construction avoids deterioration of the refractory due to thermal cycling by supporting the refractory material against the force of gravity without restraining movement of the refractory material due to thermal expansion thereof. Exces... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5063028 | Process and apparatus for regeneration of FCC catalyst Reduced thermal overstressing and cracking in the cone of a high efficiency regenerator for fluidized catalytic cracking catalyst is achieved by providing a cylindrical skirt at the base of the cone. The skirt defines an annular space which allows for exp... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5051061 | Multi-cylinder steam turbine set In order to compensate for the axial displacements of the rotors of steam turbines occurring in operation by simultaneous displacement of the inner casing (11, 12) and, by this means, to keep the axial clearance between the stator and rotor blading rows c... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5040767 | Traveling stand for traveling type industrial robot device A traveling stand for a traveling type industrial robot device, along which the industrial robot device moves to carry out predetermined operations according to a predetermined operation order to a plurality of work stations arranged along the traveling s... | 08/20/1991 |
