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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7347233 | Table saw jig for cutting box joints A jig for cutting box joints on a table saw, including guide bar clamps adapted to be joined to guide bars of a table saw; a spacer joined to the guide bar clamps; a spacer strip joined to the spacer, the spacer strip defining spacer apertures; a board clamp joined ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334822 | Bimini twist knot tying device A Bimini knot tying assist device having a line twister for twisting together in a pre-designed manner portions of a standing line section and a tag line section of a Bimini knot to form a twist or spiral segment, a movable compression element for axially, proximall... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7269908 | Tool for projecting a visually perceptible plumb line from a proposed location of a fire sprinkler head on a suspended ceiling and method of using A tool for projecting a visually perceptible plumb line extending from a proposed location of a fire sprinkler head on a suspended ceiling. The tool includes a base and a self-leveling laser. The base is configured and arranged to supportably engage the support beam... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7246546 | Loosening tool for threaded pipe couplings A loosening tool for breaking loose tightened threads of a pipe coupling using a plurality of wrench type devices is provided that is simple to use, offers more breakage force than muscling alone, and is relatively safe and effective in its operation. The loosening ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7185412 | Multi-axis, processor-controlled, toolhead positioner A multi-axis, computerized numerically-controlled (CNC) toolhead positioning device with six degrees of freedom of movement while utilizing only five axes of movement, comprising a rotating workpiece mount assembly (28) and a rotating gantry (64) with ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7063311 | Portable fiber optic workstation assembly A portable fiber optic workstation assembly includes a base. A bracket is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. A post has a bottom end and an upper end. The bracket is adapted for releasably attaching the bottom end of the post to the base such that the p... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7051412 | Universal joint tool A tool for removing universal joints from driveshafts of land vehicles and other devices. The tool includes a pair of retaining blocks with notches for supporting a universal joint in a hydraulic press. The notches are shaped to accommodate driveshafts of different ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040629 | Clamping device for elongated workpieces An arrangement for clamping raw materials in a machine tool for machining elongated workpieces is provided. The arrangement comprises a supporting plate with at least one thoroughgoing opening and at least one clamping device arranged in front of one of the openings... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025541 | Drilling device for frameless glasses A drilling device for frameless glasses with a drill head (34), which can be moved up and down. The drill head (34) can be inclined to either side and a holding device (50, 56, 58) is provided for the two lenses of a pair of glasses, in which ho... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017898 | Apparatus for securing a workpiece An apparatus for securing a workpiece in accordance with the invention, such as a vise, includes a base for supporting the apparatus on a work surface, a back jaw member connected to the base for engaging a first portion of the workpiece secured by the apparatus, an... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7017896 | Jig for adjusting curvature of substrate Jig for adjusting curvature of a substrate permits to measure an amount of sag of the substrate coming from variation of a length of the slot or the support bar by varying the length of the slot or the support bar, thereby permitting easy fabrication of the cassette... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6967336 | System for precise position registration An apparatus for enabling accurate retaining of a precise position, such as for reacquisition of a microscopic spot or feature having a size of 0.1 mm or less, on broad-area surfaces after non-in situ processing. The apparatus includes a sample and sample holder. Th... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6938312 | Work pallet A work pallet that is arranged to be simple in construction capable of machining five faces of a work by rotating it around the axis of rotation. A work pallet (4) comprises a base body (5) detachably fixed to the table (3) of a machine-tool ( | 09/06/2005 |
| 6916302 | Appendage elevator system A device for support and elevation of a limb. More specifically, the invention is a system for elevating a limb, comprising an adjustable sling assembly that can be attached by a hook to a support member that provides the elevation, which in turn can be inserted int... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6863270 | Adjustable positioning device for cabinets and construction panels An adjustable positioning apparatus for either cabinet, workpieces or construction panels. Methods of use are disclosed. The apparatus can be used to hold and make adjustments to work-piece in precisely the facilitating position to be permanently affixed to the wall... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6802499 | Equipment which can be used by an industrial robot for gripping workpieces or assemblies being processed or assembled and has a separable modular structure, with a definite and repeatable geometry Described herein is equipment which can be used by an industrial robot for gripping workpieces or assemblies being processed or assembled and has a separable modular structure, with a definite and easily repeatable geometry. ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6742777 | Clamping device A one way clamp mechanism C is composed of a clamping section 7 provided with a clamp pawl 10 and a locking section 8 in which an outer guide 22 of the clamping section 7 is slidably provided on a smaller diameter section 31 | 06/01/2004 |
| 6655535 | Methods for facilitating circuit board processing A circuit board carrier and method of using the same. The carrier allows circuit boards to be processed on lead frame-based semiconductor processing equipment. The circuit board carrier contains a structure to secure a circuit board thereto and the carrie... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6604737 | Utility workstation The utility workstation selectively positions a suspended workpiece before a typically seated operator. It is height adjustable and accepts various types of holding and support attachments that allow various kinds of workpieces to be positioned at various... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6568059 | Treadle valve vise with rotatable couplings A tool and a method for replacing brake system components for automotive vehicles. The tool is designed to rotatably secure a worn or defective treadle valve side by side with a rotatably secured replacement treadle valve. The treadle valves can be rotate... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6533260 | Adjustable, portable truck bed assembly holder An adjustable, portable truck bed assembly holder is disclosed herein. The holder includes a base structure and a retaining frame that is rotatably coupled thereto. The base structure includes a moveable chassis having opposing front and rear ends, a pair... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6527265 | Fascia installation apparatus A portable apparatus for supporting and maintaining fascia in proper position during installation upon the exterior of a building, such as a residential dwelling. A forked member is temporarily attached to the eave of the building. A cross member is conne... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6523818 | Apparatus and method for securing a work object This invention provides a novel apparatus and method for securing a work object, such as a pipe, conduit, bar, rod or the like, using a wrench or other gripping tool that acts as a second set of hands. The wrench is pivotally attached to a support that ha... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6494445 | Clamp assembly A clamp assembly has a separate and independent clamp stand base, such that several clamp stand bases may be mounted on desired surfaces at various locations, and the clamp may be moved from one clamp stand base to another for quick and easy mounting at t... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6446949 | Workpiece mounting for a working machine A workpiece mounting for a working machine, with a circular mounting plate rotatable in a horizontal plane for chucking a workpiece and with a conveying unit for moving the mounting plate in the horizontal plane, wherein the mounting plate is movable on a... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6439561 | Modular system and fixture for positioning a workpiece A fixture is provided for locating a workpiece in space including a blade having a longitudinal axis, a bottom edge, a top edge, and a plurality of through-bores. At least two of the through-bores are positioned on the blade to define a predetermined loca... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6398043 | Apparatus and method for facilitating circuit board processing A circuit board carrier and method of using the same. The carrier allows circuit boards to be processed on lead frame-based semiconductor processing equipment. The circuit board carrier contains a structure to secure a circuit board thereto and the carrie... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6364304 | Fly tying vise A fly tying vise provides a three point engagement with a hook by use of an anvil having an aperture therein. An elongate engagement member slides inwardly and outwardly relative to the aperture, and includes a slot therein for receiving a portion of the ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6322062 | Cabinet installation lifting system A cabinet installation lifting system and its method of use are disclosed. The cabinet installation lifting system has a base section, a lifting mechanism attached to the base section, and at least one platform attached to the top part of the lifting mech... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6322061 | Universal axle and differential carrier stand A universal axle and differential carrier stand comprising a base provided with a pair of upright support arms secured to the base at their lower end, and being horizontally adjustable for providing a variable spacing between the pair of support arms. A p... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6279758 | Apparatus and method for facilitating circuit board processing A circuit board carrier and method of using the same. The carrier allows circuit boards to be processed on lead frame-based semiconductor processing equipment. The circuit board carrier contains a structure to secure a circuit board thereto and the carrie... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6241141 | Reflow soldering self-aligning fixture An improvement in a reflow soldering apparatus for bonding a connector element such as flexible circuitry or a pin type input/output (I/O) connector to a printed circuit board (PCB) is disclosed wherein a fixture tray included in the apparatus automatical... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6173947 | Automotive bumper stand Apparatus for securing an automobile bumper during painting and repair. The apparatus includes a base support structure. A frame is coupled to the base support structure. A mechanism is provided for securing the bumper to the frame. Further, a mechanism i... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6158595 | Apparatus and method for facilitating circuit board processing A circuit board carrier and method of using the same. The circuit board carrier allows circuit boards to be processed on lead frame-based semiconductor processing equipment. The circuit board carrier contains a structure to secure a circuit board thereto ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6142459 | Utility workstation The utility workstation selectively positions a suspended workpiece before a typically seated operator. It is height adjustable and accepts various types of holding and support attachments that allow various kinds of workpieces to be positioned at various... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6042065 | Collapsible needlework stand A collapsible support structure supports a frame in a horizontal position, a vertical position or an intermediate position halfway between the horizontal and the vertical position. The support structure is adjustable in all positions of the frame to posit... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6029965 | Clamp seat of workbench A clamp seat of workbench is composed of a seat body, a bearing plate and an elastic clamp. The seat body is of a U-shaped construction and is provided with a plurality of locating holes. The bearing plate is provided with a control handle having a retain... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5992649 | Apparatus and method for facilitating circuit board processing A circuit board carrier and method of using the same. The carrier allows circuit boards to be processed on lead frame-based semiconductor processing equipment. The circuit board carrier contains a structure to secure a circuit board thereto and the carrie... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5975512 | Device for turning long members A device for turning long members includes two spaced receiving discs each including a first half disc and a second half disc. Each of the first half discs and the second half discs includes a diametrical side and a semi-circle periphery. The diametrical ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5957638 | Apparatus for machining of bar material, profiles and the like Apparatus for the machining of bar material, profiles and the like comprises a rotation mechanism with a rotational drive. The rotation mechanism has a workpiece holder which holds the workpiece, and the said workpiece holder rotates about an axis paralle... | 09/28/1999 |
