...When G.G. Hubbard learned of his future son-in-law's invention, he called it "only a toy." His daughter was engaged to a young man named Alexander Graham Bell.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7250124 | Structural reinforcement article and process for preparation thereof The invention is a process for the preparation of article comprising placing a film on each inner surface of each part of a two part mold; placing an article in the mold with film located between the surface of the mold and the article such that there is a small spa... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7097794 | Vehicular structural members and method of making the members The present invention is an article comprising a shaped rigid foam part; a heat activated foamable adhesive applied directly to at least a portion of the outer surface of the shaped foam part and an integral locating means. A second aspect of the invention is a meth... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7084210 | Heat activated epoxy adhesive and use in a structural foam insert An expandable adhesive for a structural foam insert useful for vehicular reinforcement is described. The adhesive is characterized by containing a viscosity enhancing agent such as a polymethylmethacrylate, which results in a cured adhesive having unusually small vo... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6928736 | Method of reinforcing an automobile structure A method of reinforcing an automobile structure includes: providing an elongated hollow automotive frame structure; providing an elongated carrier having a longitudinal axis; applying a reinforcing medium to the carrier for forming a sleeve wherein the reinforcing m... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6131897 | Structural reinforcements A composite structural reinforcement has a keyed reinforcement member in which a thermally expandable resin strip is mechanically retained. The mechanical interlock permits the resin to be secured to the member without heat or an adhesive.... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6089556 | Woodworker's clamp A hand tool or clamp, capable of clamping a work-piece of any size within a wide range of sizes, includes a fixed jaw secured to one end of a slide bar, the other end of which is received in an elongate hollow sleeve and supported for back and forth movem... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5377456 | Eyeglass frame measuring cradle In accordance with the invention a holder is provided for an eyeglass frame having a pair of lens rims spaced apart by a bridge. A pair of supports are fixed in spaced apart relationship on a base plate and a cradle is journalled between the supports to r... | 01/03/1995 |
| 4995599 | Machinist's vise with adjustable pressure limiter A vise has a stationary jaw, a movable jaw, an outer hollow high-speed spindle threaded in the fixed jaw and formed with a radially open entrainment recess, and an inner low-speed spindle threaded in the outer spindle. A hand crank is rotationally fixed o... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4629171 | Portable jig for assembling prefabricated building structures A jig for assembling a prefabricated building wall or similar structure including a supporting frame formed of first and second pairs of supporting members disposed in a generally polygonal configuration, at least two pair of clamping members, each pair o... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4540485 | Vibratory screen separator A vibratory screen separator has cylindrical cleaner elements engaging the lower surface of a horizontal screen with the cleaner elements having a center of gravity offset from their longitudinal axis so that vibration imparted to a supporting perforated ... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4538797 | Adjustable hydraulic die clamp A hydraulically actuated die clamp is capable of adjustably engaging die assemblies having a wide range of thicknesses. The clamp includes a pivotally mounted clamp lever having a first end which is vertically displaced upward by use of a hydraulic piston... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4533129 | Electrical connector locator plate A locator plate for positioning a plurality of different length multi-contact insulation displacement connectors for connection to multi-conductor flat cables has movable end guides for the connectors and a plurality of shims individually slidable along a... | 08/06/1985 |
| 4529172 | Method and means for installing a cable within a conduit This method is intended to permit installing of a cable of considerable length within a conduit, by means of a hauling line, under the most favorable possible conditions, so as to eliminate friction between the cable and the inner surface of the conduit, ... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4495840 | Bit breaker A bit breaker adapted to be fitted in the Kelly drive of a drill rig for detachably securing a rotary drill bit to the Kelly drive to enable the latter to rotate the bit relative to a drill string having an internally threaded lower end portion in one dir... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4033571 | Positioning arrangement A positioning arrangement for an element, such as an abutment of an industrial cutting machine, which is mounted on an elongated rail for movement longitudinally thereof, includes a toothed portion rigid with and extending longitudinally of the elongated ... | 07/05/1977 |