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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136804 | Truss assembly systems and methods An automated assembly system for assembling a truss from a plurality of truss members and connection plates includes a plurality of rail assemblies, a plurality of trolleys, a plurality of press assemblies, and a control system. The rail assemblies include stationar... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8109493 | Automated truss assembly jig setting system The invention as depicted in a preferred embodiment is a retrofitted automated truss assembly jig setting system and one or more removable plank units used therewith. Removable plank unit includes a pair of drive motors each connected to a motor plate that is fixed ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8096538 | Apparatus for cleaning and organizing fasteners used in dynamoelectric machine An apparatus is provided for organizing and cleaning fasteners used in a dynamoelectric machine. The apparatus includes a frame having a first end wall and a second end wall opposed to the first end wall, and a plurality of shelves connected to and located between t... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8079579 | Automatic truss jig setting system A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each othe... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7963511 | Apparatus for moving and positioning objects to be press laminated An apparatus for moving and positioning objects to be laminated inside a press, comprising a tray arranged on a horizontal plane and having multiple seats with vertical axis. Each seat accommodates a pin having a protruding head and forming, with their heads, a supp... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7922158 | Automatic truss jig setting system A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each othe... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7866642 | Modular universal holding fixture A modular universal holding fixture and corresponding methods, accommodating a wide range of workpiece contours, geometries, sizes, and configurations. The fixture may include a fiducial base, a registration frame, and a bridge module. Fixable to a fiducial (referen... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7815177 | Apparatus for aligning and/or retaining pallet to be repaired and/or pallet elements An apparatus is disclosed for aligning and/or retaining pallets to be repaired and/or pallet elements used in repairing pallets. The apparatus comprises a base frame comprising at least one fixed lateral stop member and at least one movable lateral stop member for e... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7766313 | Spring clamp system A spring clamping system includes improved spring clamping mechanisms and a gimbal mechanism. Removable attachment clips securely join each clamping mechanism to the gimbal mechanism while allowing positive-lock positioning and rapid repositioning of a workpiece thr... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7712731 | Gutter clamp The gutter clamp is a handheld clamp allowing a user to temporarily clamp a gutter to a support surface, such as a face board, while work is being performed on the gutter. The gutter clamp includes an handle portion and a clamping portion extending from the handle p... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7430793 | Apparatus for securing a trim cover with a foam pad and method of using the same An apparatus for securing a trim cover to a foam pad includes a base and a platform coupled thereto that defines a working surface for supporting the foam pad thereon. A plurality of actuators project from the working surface. Each actuator is capable of movement aw... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7377048 | Truss setting bracket The truss setting bracket has an elongated body member, a first cradle, and a second cradle. Each cradle is provided with a first and second finger that define a cradle face therebetween. The second cradle is designed to be secured, at ground level, to a truss that ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7357290 | Workpiece support structures and system for controlling same In accordance with one aspect of the present exemplary embodiment, set forth is a welding system including a plurality of adjustable welding support structures positioned in relationship to each other to permit welding of a workpiece held by a plurality of adjustabl... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357385 | Machining jig The invention provides a standardized machining jig to be used in a machining center for processing various works. A machining jig 1 mounted on an exchange table T1 of a machining center has a jig base 10 and a pallet 20, and the pall... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347350 | Welding workpiece support structures In accordance with one embodiment of the present application, provided is a welding support structure arrangement to support an elongated assembled weldment preparatory to positional welding. The arrangement includes at least one support structure having a support b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343658 | Reinforcement member arrangement jig for concrete electric pole In a method of reinforcing an existing concrete electric pole having an annular side wall, an inner hollow portion provided therein and an opening portion formed to a position of the annular side wall to be penetrated therethrough, at least one of a predetermined am... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341246 | Truss manufacturing apparatus The machine has stopper pins for locating two or more truss members to be connected in respective predetermined design positions and a press head adapted for movement from a pre-pressing position in which one or two nail plates may be loaded for pressing to a range ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334785 | Locking vise for pipes A locking vise for pipes, useful in operations for welding portions of plastic pipe by polywelding of the head portion. The vise comprises two mutually opposite jaws which form, when clamped, a circular locking seat for a portion of pipe. A slot is formed on the gri... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331094 | Method and device for positioning components to be joined together A device for positioning components to be joined together, such as car body components, is characterized by at least one movable central module and a plurality of arms, movable in space and connected thereto and which in each case have at least one holding element f... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7293349 | Inspection device for engine room Various models of engines and transmissions can be installed in an engine room model in a relatively easy manner. As a result, efficiency of inspecting the engine room is optimized by using the engine room model and various potential problems which may occur in a ma... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273210 | Truss assembly clamp apparatus A truss clamp for connection with a second clamp when installing truss assemblies includes a mechanism for adjustably connecting the two clamps in spaced relation. The truss clamp includes a fixed member and a rotatable member, the rotatable member having first and ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269886 | Ladder station support assembly A ladder station supporting device is provided which includes an upper holder assembly having an upper mounting body and a first vertically-oriented holder rotatably fastened to the upper mounting body; a lower holder assembly having a lower mounting body and a seco... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7269901 | Method of manufacturing a frame An apparatus and methods of use thereof are provided for improved manufacturing of window and door frames. In particular, the present invention provides an apparatus that can improve efficiency and reduce manpower in manufacturing of window and door frames by being ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7210676 | Crown molding clamp A clamp for use in installing crown molding which has a top front lip, a bottom rear lip and a bridging segment extending diagonally between them, comprising a clamp part for engaging the ceiling of a room and for engaging the top front lip of the crown molding from... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7182309 | Concrete curbing forming device A cleat device (20) is taught for forming concrete curbing that jointly retains a back board form (22) and a front board form (24) with a spreader (25) spaced apart between the forms. The cleat device consists of three basic elements firs... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172184 | Substrate carrier for electroplating solar cells A carrier for use in processing of a plurality of wafers or other substrates includes a support frame on which the wafers are mounted and in one embodiment at least one auxiliary frame for holding the substrates on the support frame. A plurality of clips extend from... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168693 | Adjustable angle clamp The adjustable angle clamp of the present invention is provided with opposing arm members that are pivotably coupled to one another. Jaw members are independently advanced or withdrawn along the lengths of the arm members to provide clamping pressure at a joint form... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168694 | Multi-axis workpiece chuck A multi-axis chuck that rotates about at least two axes. Preferably, the axes are perpendicular. The multi-axis chuck includes a first portion, second portion, and third portion. Rear sides of the first portion and the second portion have a first mating portion that... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169252 | Method for the assembly of light integrators A method of assembling a light handling device that includes a plurality of separate walls for reflecting and that is tolerant of elevated heat and heating cycles. The method provides a fast-set adhesive to portions of the walls that are to be secured together. The ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147211 | Hydraulic jack stand The hydraulic jack stand is a hydraulic jack with an integral jack stand. The jack stand helps stabilize and support a heavy object being lifted by the jack. The hydraulic jack stand uses multiple parallel safety mechanisms to prevent the jack from lowering unexpect... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140100 | Truss fabrication system with walk-through splicing A truss fabrication system and method for use in fabricating trusses has a truss set-up table and a gantry movable relative to the truss set-up table for pressing connector plates into truss members. A wheel guide directs movement of the roller assembly relative to ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131351 | Device for post-processing, more particularly sharpening, a tool having a plurality of teeth A device for dressing a tool having a plurality of teeth, wherein said device comprises a support surface having guiding elements, said guiding elements having at least two movable positioning elements, said movable positioning elements being adapted to be locked in... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121936 | Grinding wheel replacement fixture An apparatus to facilitate the replacement of a grinding wheel secured to a mounting plate. The apparatus includes a frame having two spaced-apart uprights. An elongated support bar extends between and is pivotally mounted to the uprights while a mounting plate of a... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7111391 | Method and apparatus for lifting a truss from a truss assembly table Apparatus and methods for moving a truss assembly from a truss assembly table work surface are presented having lift out rails movable between a recessed position beneath the work surface and a raised position above the work surface. A support element assembly is mo... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112026 | Cabinet lifting device A device for lifting and supporting a cabinet during installation thereof and including elongated support legs and elongated dowels connected to the support legs for preventing the movement of the support legs and for maintaining the device at a substantially stable... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7093829 | Automatic truss jig setting system A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each othe... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090211 | Assembling device for liquid crystal displays An assembling device for holding a liquid crystal display (LCD) thereon includes a base plate (110), a first clamp plate (120) fixed on the base plate, and a second clamp plate (130) movably set on the base plate. The first clamp plate has a fir... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7055787 | Sheet material clamp A sheet material clamp having a rigid clamp base of a pre-selected length. The rigid clamp base has a clamping surface and at least two clamping apparatus attached to the clamping base for applying clamping pressure through a pressure foot toward the clamping surfac... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044460 | Concealed fastener, system, and associated methods A device for affixing a decking member to a joist includes a jig body positionable atop a pair of spaced-apart decking members positioned atop a joist. The jig body has an angled bore having a bottom end extending through a bottom face of the jig body, the bottom en... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041989 | Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method A lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an illumination system arranged to provide a radiation beam, an article support configured to support an article to be placed in a beam path of the radiation beam, a multipolar clamp configured to provide... | 05/09/2006 |
