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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8146898 | Elastomeric compression spring An elastomeric compression including an elastomeric body defining a longitudinal axis and having two hollow convolutions between opposed ends of the spring. The convolutions are integrally formed and joined to each other by a connecting section. Each hollow convolut... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8113493 | Resilient device A resilient device includes a fixing member defining two sliding holes, two slide members slidably mounted to opposite sides of the fixing member, and a number of elastic members. Each slide member includes a protrusion engagable in a corresponding sliding hole. The... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7887032 | Self-centering control rod Embodiments include a self-centering control rod device having two independently operating springs, a bushing, and a control rod. The two springs utilize preload compression to maintain the control rod centered. One spring operates directly against the control rod w... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7367287 | Animal control apparatus The animal control apparatus has a hollow cylindrical tube with a first and second end. A handle is attached to the first tube end. A cable within the tube has a first end with a cable movement member. The spring has a first and second end, and a spring stop and a s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364198 | Steering column locking mechanism A steering column locking mechanism 130 includes a piston 176 located in a chamber in a housing 178. The locking mechanism 130 is in an engaged condition locking the steering column 10 against movement relative to a frame of a vehi... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350628 | High force locking spring A spring system for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the spring system. The spring system includes a housing having an axis, an internal chamber, and axially opposite bottom and top ends, a spring rod coaxial with the axis and positioned with... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7281704 | Damping apparatus for moving furniture parts The present invention relates to a damping apparatus for moving furniture parts, for example doors, flaps or drawers. Such a damping apparatus of a compact construction which avoids a possible springing back movement of the furniture parts is provided in accordance ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7249776 | Opposing spring resilient tension suspension system A suspension and method applies the unsprung weight of the wheels and axles to reduce the motion of the sprung weight of chassis. The suspension has a load bolster supporting the sprung weight at a ride height and a rebound member between the wheel axle support and ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7210379 | Rigging tool A rigging tool for use with a turnbarrel for joining ends of cables together in which the rigging tool has a first gripping member with a receptacle suitable for receiving a terminal end of a cable therein, a second gripping member having a receptacle suitable for r... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7174804 | Positioning mechanism for tilt steering A positive lock mechanism having a compression spring rod with a housing, a rod member having an inner end in said housing and an outer end axially outwardly of a housing end. One or more compression springs extend between a guide member and an end of the housing. A... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7160232 | Coil spring connector for use in an exercise apparatus A spring connecting apparatus is disclosed for use in an exercise apparatus that has one or more springs fastened between a movable member and a stationary member. The connector apparatus is adapted to fasten one end of a spring to one of the members. This apparatus... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7066455 | Self-centering mechanical strut A self-centering mechanical strut has first and second housing members. The second housing member telescopically receives the first housing member. Spring assemblies are mounted within each of the housing members. The spring assembly in the first tube is compressed ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7025343 | Adjusting method and adjusting mechanism for remedying the coil pitch tolerance and fatigue deformation of adjustable helical spring In an adjusting method for remedying the coil pitch tolerance and fatigue deformation of an adjustable helical spring, an adjusting mechanism is mounted at one end of the casing for the adjustable helical spring for changing the precompression or the pretension of t... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6976565 | Load carrying axial positioners with overload energy absorption An axial positioner capable of yielding to absorb energy under compression or tension loads. The positioner includes an outer tube having first and second ends, a threaded actuator rod extending between the first and second ends and a drive to rotate the actuator ro... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6935626 | Spring assembly The disclosure relates to a spring assembly for use in a parking brake system that solves problems associated with conventional parking brake systems. The disclosed spring assembly imparts a minimum force (e.g., tensile force) onto the parking brake cable of the par... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6905445 | Resistance adjuster for adjusting a resistance-providing member on a stationary bicycle A resistance adjuster for adjusting a resistance-providing member on a stationary bicycle includes a tubular housing, an elastic buffering member disposed in the housing and having upper and lower ends, an upper connecting member connected to the upper end of the bu... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6773002 | Compression spring rod A compression spring rod for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member moveable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounde... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6679480 | Wire fastening device and wire extending structure using wire fastening devices A wire fastening device and a wire extending structure capable of extending a wire with an appropriate tension between support. The wire fastening device includes a case, a cap bolt and a pulling cylinder. The case has a wire engaging portion at one end t... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6431019 | Low cost, high-strength robotic arm The present invention is a robotic arm with a plurality of telescoping tubes coupled rotatably to a plurality of rings through apertures in the rings. A plurality of tendons pass through the telescoping tubes. Tension is applied to the plurality of tendon... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6371498 | Wheel suspension The present invention is for a device for mounting of wheels so that they may move in a preferably vertical direction at right angle to the wheel shaft. The invention is also standing board for prams having such wheel mounting. At its from end the standin... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6345814 | Composite progressive accordion spring An accordion spring that replaces traditional coil springs in suspension systems. The accordion springs are made of a fiberglass composite and can be designed to have a linear or progressive spring rate upon compression. To achieve a linear spring rate, t... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6336626 | Stirrup suspension An improved stirrup suspension utilizes a multi-stage spring suspension to accommodate the different downward forces generated during normal riding as well as jumping. The stirrup suspension includes a housing having a bottom wall and continuous side wall... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6173874 | Carrying system for a self standing golf bag The bag of the present invention is a self standing bag having a pair of pivotal legs secured proximate its upper extent. These legs are adapted to be retracted when the bag is lifted from the ground. A pair of straps enable the bag to be carried upon bot... | 01/16/2001 |
| 5624321 | Spring-actuated swing device A spring-actuated swing device. The spring-actuated swing device includes a seat having a receiving surface, at least one line, each of the lines having a bottom connecting point removeably attachable to the receiving surface and having a top connecting p... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5398916 | Shape-memory metallic alloy damping body A metallic damping body for damping shock-type and/or periodically changing stresses, consists of a shape-memory alloy material for effecting the damping. In order to be able to achieve a high damping effect even under a high mechanical stress on the damp... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5333845 | Damper device An air cylinder damper device in combination with a storage cabinet includes a cylinder body having a front terminal opening, a piston slidably disposed inside the cylinder body, a spring member disposed inside the cylinder body for biasing the piston in ... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5232207 | Spring connector accumulator A spring connector accumulator includes a helical compression spring, and a pair of connector body members that extend in opposite directions through the spring for maintaining the same in a predetermined preloaded partially compressed condition. The body... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5230407 | Linkage rod with shock absorbing A linkage rod for absorbing shocks and vibrations has a housing with a central bore. A spacer tube and a spacer load plate are inserted into the central bore. Several resilient members preferably formed of crimped metal wire strands are located in the cen... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5140927 | Motion compensation and tension control system A motion compensation and tension control system (MCATS) for a surface vessel overboarding, umbilical cable supported, submersible payload is provided with a housing containing a pair of spaced parallel guide rods attached to oppositely disposed housing e... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5118086 | Elastomeric spring with non-linear force/deflection characteristics A compression spring useful in vehicle suspension applications has an extended plateau region in its force/deflection characteristics, such extended plateau being obtained by virtue of the formation of the spring as a tubular elastomer body of progressive... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5066059 | Drill string compensator with improved transloaders Improved methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting a drill string compensator used for supporting a tubular string passing through a marine drilling vessel. First and second frames of the compensator are interconnected by a plurality of chains or o... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5004448 | Tensioner In a tensioner, a friction brake locks the advancement of a tension rod by a friction force provided and a tension rod advances from a casing by the pressurizing of the compression spring to maintain a belt, chain or the like in a suitable tension state. ... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4997171 | Heavy off-road large vehicle suspension strut A shock absorber strut that includes inner and outer tubes which slide one over the other in a telescopic relationship. In the space confined between closed ends of the tubes, a stack arrangement of compressible elastomeric material pad assemblies is prov... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4993695 | Flexible strut assembly A flexible strut device for supporting a pair of lifter wheels for a sugar beet harvester includes a mounting bracket secured to the tool bar of the sugar beet harvester. A fixed fulcrum plate is secured to the mounting bracket and is secured to a movable... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4983144 | Belt or chain tensioner In a tensioner in which a tension rod advances from a casing to provide a tension to a chain or the like, the advancement of the tension rod is locked by inserting a pin into a hole formed in a portion where the rod is drawn out and further the drawn out ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4967681 | Shock absorber for mooring cables A shock absorber for use in connection with moored barge fleets, and capable of withstanding very large shock loads so that when positioned between a mooring cable and a stationary shore connection the shock absorber absorbs impact loads that are applied ... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4955309 | Yieldable line assembly and in line shock absorber A yieldable line assembly and in line shock absorber is discolored for use primarily in marine applications, including for example mooring lines, sail and canvas ties, etc. The shock absorber includes a tubular housing containing one or more coiled compre... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4928764 | Wireline tool cable head overload apparatus A logging tool cable head for supporting the sonde on a cable is disclosed. It has an upper end which affixes to the cable and a lower end affixed to the sonde. The lower end supports an inwardly directed electrical grounding contact. The upper end suppor... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4895351 | Tension-compression stay with fiber-reinforced synthetic resin material strut Metallic force-introducing elements are fastened to the two ends of a fiber-reinforced synthetic resin material tube. These elements consist each of an inner and an outer part which are screw-connected with one another. The inner part comprises a bushing-... | 01/23/1990 |
