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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7963514 | Rotating machine A rotating machine includes a receiving member having a base wall. A first cylinder module disposed above the receiving member includes a first cylinder body. Grappling hooks fixedly connecting with the first cylinder module are disposed below the first cylinder bod... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7338238 | Transport device Disclosed is a device for transporting automotive instrument panels, comprising a frame, a pair of carry arms pivoted to the frame to carry opposite sides of an instrument panel, each carry arm having an outer end section which is provided with a carry formation for... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7284738 | Adjustable lumber stand system An adjustable lumber stand system may include a pair of adjustable leg assemblies. Each leg assembly may comprise a first external tubular section into which a second internal section may longitudinally slidably adjust. A pair of base anchors configured to anchor th... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7237758 | Universal stand for vehicle engines and gearboxes A stand holding virtually any vehicle engine and gearbox respectively during repair and renovation allowing clear access to every side of thereof, carrying a base structure (1) an immovable column (7), a horizontal immovable tube (9), includes a... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234410 | Buoyancy control systems for tubes A buoyancy control system for controlling the buoyancy of a tube may includes generally tubular length of buoyancy control material having a selected buoyancy characteristic. The length of buoyancy control material may be attached to a section of the length of the t... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7201073 | Angle adjusting device An angle adjusting device includes a pedestal, a pair of guide members having an arcuate track, an oscillation body moved along the track of the guide members, and a moving member for moving the oscillation body to adjust the angular position of the oscillation body... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175170 | Engine mounting stand An engine mounting stand for small engines, and particularly adapted for motorcycle engines. The engine mounting stand includes an upright and a journal bearing, the upright is attached to a base, a rotating bracket assembly is attached to the journal bearing of the... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172376 | Workpiece positioner A workpiece positioner includes a workpiece holder that is mounted to a chassis for rotation about a central axis, and further includes a first set of workpiece supports for retaining and supporting a first workpiece between a drive end and an idler end, and a secon... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7152632 | Systems and methods for pipeline rehabilitation The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for pipeline rehabilitation. The methods and systems disclosed herein permit the rehabilitation of long lengths of previously installed pipe and minimize the need for creating multiple access points to the pi... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7029356 | Buoyancy control systems for tubes Buoyancy control methods for tubes are described. In one embodiment, a buoyancy control method can include a composite tube and a buoyancy control material for controlling the buoyancy of the composite tube. The composite tube can include an internal liner an extern... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025053 | Cutting table for large stone work pieces A cutting table for large stone work-pieces, such as marble includes an axel fixed to a base, and a spinning drum attached to the axel. A brake cooperates with the axel and the drum, either stopping or allowing the drum to rotate around the stationary axel. A mounti... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6988719 | Rollerstand A stand for movably supporting a workpiece is disclosed. The stand includes a base, a support and a plurality of roller assemblies. The support is releasably connected to the base for permitting the height of the stand to be altered. The roller assemblies are mounte... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6978804 | Systems and methods for pipeline rehabilitation The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for pipeline rehabilitation. The methods and systems disclosed herein permit the rehabilitation of long lengths of previously installed pipe and minimize the need for creating multiple access points to the pi... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6955345 | Inclining and rotating table apparatus An inclining and rotating table apparatus comprises a rotating table device having a rotating table, and a support base for rotatably supporting the rotating table having a shaft body provided perpendicular to a rotation axis of the rotating table, and a base for ro... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6948894 | Multi-axial machine tool and table unit mounting jig In the multi-axial machine tool, a table unit is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the interior portion of a portal bed disposed on a leg. The table unit comprises a table base fixed to the upper surface of the leg, a turning table which, when it is viewed ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6935550 | Robotic positioner A robotic positioner for use with an automated processing system, such as an automated welding system, for example, includes a base, a support structure rotatably supported on the base, and at least one work surface supported on the support structure suitable for su... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6733217 | Workpiece holding means for machine tools and more especially for milling and/or drilling machines A workpiece holding means for machine tools and more particularly for milling and/or drilling machines, comprising a pivoting bridge supported between two bearing walls. The bearing walls respectively laterally delimit a working area. At least one drive motor serves... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6682061 | Actuator system for positioning a workpiece An actuator system is disclosed for positioning a component interface relative to a work surface, including a first shaft coupled to the worksurface and a counterweight coupled to the first shaft, a second shaft coupled to the worksurface and the componen... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6619640 | Support and rotating apparatus for heavy vehicle components mounted on a carriage The present invention relates to a vehicle component support carriage for maneuvering heavy engines, transmissions, or vehicle rear end differentials while those components are being serviced. The apparatus includes a wheeled carriage that supports an enc... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6450490 | Quick change tooling for robotic work station A quick change fixture mounting arrangement includes a pair of mating ball-and-socket connectors at the headstock end of the fixture and a ball joint coupler at the tailstock end of the fixture. This arrangement allows for some misalignment of the fixture... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6149144 | Movable work bench A movable work bench used in repairing a transmission of a vehicle is provided, in which it is possible to control a desired height of the work bench, make fine adjustments for keeping the balance of the transmission supported on the work bench, and easil... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6101702 | Windshield lift and method of use A windshield lift acting between the floor of a vehicle and the inside surface of the windshield with the aid of suction cups to apply an outward force to place the seal which bonds the windshield to the vehicle frame under tension. The peripheral seal ca... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6089440 | Adjustable vehicle assembly tool A vehicle assembly tool includes a base and a frame pivotably coupled to the base. The frame is configured for holding a plurality of vehicle parts to be welded together. A motor is coupled to the frame via a gear system to move the frame relative to the ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6085961 | Method and apparatus for establishing user-selected operator load positions for manufacturing tool A vehicle assembly tool includes a base and a frame pivotably coupled to the base. The frame is configured for holding a plurality of vehicle parts to be welded together. A motor is coupled to the frame via a gear system to move the frame relative to the ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5971381 | Supporting cross-beam for vacuum hold-down tables designed to hold in place panels, in particular wooden panels A cross-beam for a vacuum hold-down table formed by a monoblock section upon which a vacuum hold-down table is fitted and movable on slides. The monoblock section houses a first tubular chamber which extends along its length and is connected to external v... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5964457 | Cockpit instrument panel carrier A cockpit carrier includes a welded frame having a first clamp and a second clamp rotatably mounted therein defining an axis of rotation. The clamps adapted to receive a cockpit flame. A gearbox is mounted between the first clamp and a handwheel to allow ... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5873569 | Workpiece positioner The invention relates to a workpiece positioner and assembly therefore which optimizes workpiece rotation for manufacturing processes, and specifically for use with an industrial robot. In general, the workpiece positioner assembly is supported on a base.... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5863034 | Work piece stand A work piece stand is described which includes a vertical post, an arm, and means for securing the work piece to the arm. Attached to the arm is a panel member and a support bar extending perpendicularly outwardly therefrom. Both the panel member and the ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5690323 | Holding device for peripherally holding workpieces of any desired outline A holding device for peripherally holding workpieces of any desired outline is provided, comprising two shape-adjustable jaws arranged opposite one another on a base body. The gripping surfaces of the jaws are constituted a plurality of plungers able to b... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5609332 | Device for lifting and holding cabinets A device for lifting and holding a cabinet to be mounted to a wall or ceiling. A base member is mounted on a suitable support, and a hollow, linear, elongate drive shaft extends upwardly from the base member. An elongate lift shaft is received coaxially w... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5497060 | Positioning stage A positioning stage wherein encoder pair means on a table which is movable on a frame by a drive and transmission system generate a signal independent of lost motion in that system so that a microprocessor can fix the position of the table in a predetermi... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5407184 | Mechanism for rotating a workpiece A mechanism for rotating a machine element and in particular for rotating a mandrel which holds a workpiecein a machine comprises a first frame member having a substantially linear road surface. A machine element is rotatably secured to a carrier on an ax... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5316276 | Thickness compensation actuator system A system capable of automatically compensating for the thickness of a workpiece which comprises: at least one actuator assembly which comprises a vacuum chuck capable of supporting a workpiece thereon vacuum means capable of providing the vacuum chuck wit... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5292041 | Adjustable elastic band inspecting apparatus An adjustable elastic band inspecting apparatus comprising a supporting frame attached to a bench by a C-clamp, and an inspection holder connected to the support frame by a pivoting axle that enables the height and inclination of the inspection holder to ... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5253454 | Metal skin buffing fixture and structure A buffing fixture and structure for supporting large and thin metal skins during a finishing operation. The structure includes a plurality of individual form fixtures, at least one trunnion table mounted for rotation along a horizontally disposed axis, an... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5199692 | Clamp device drive apparatus A clamp device drive apparatus for driving a clamp device engaged with a T-shaped groove slidably between a clamping position and an unclamping position, comprises a push-pull chain connected to a clamp device, a vertical housing for containing the chain,... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5143360 | Apparatus for vertical adjustment of a clamping device A spindle of clamping apparatus is adjusted in height or elevation in an infinitely variable manner by means of a transmission. The transmission comprises a pinion connected with a motor meshing with a gear wheel, which is indirectly connected with the sp... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5074741 | Manipulator intended for cooperation with an industrial robot The invention relates to a manipulator for positioning workpieces with respect to an industrial robot (4) by which the work pieces, one after the other, are to be processed. The manipulator (2) comprises at least two fixture supports (26,27) each having f... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5069269 | Lifting and turning unit for a melting and/or casting plant A lifting and turning unit for a melting or casting plant. The lifting and turning unit for a deposit stand, preferably a table, for ingot molds of a vacuum melting and casting plant is provided. The unit consists of a tubular, vertically arranged lifter ... | 12/03/1991 |
