Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7634844 | Adjustable prewinder assembly for wire insert installation tool A prewinder apparatus attached to a drive tool to install helical coil inserts includes an adapter attached to the drive tool. A rotatable tubular sleeve in the adapter is engaged with the tool drive and has opposed engagement walls of a longitudinal slot extending ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7587799 | Installation tool for helical coil inserts An installation tool includes two or more helical coil inserts having different outer diameters and each having a central extension, two or more driving shanks each having a compartment formed by a peripheral wall and each having one or more notches for engaging wit... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7340814 | Method of installing spiral threaded inserts and installation tool In a method of installing spiral threaded inserts (38), in which method a first threaded insert (38) is inserted into an installation tool (20) and is screwed into a tapped hole by the installation tool (20), safe use is achieved even at ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7290319 | Methods for installing a fuel pellet locking retainer in a nuclear fuel rod A method for installing a locking retainer in a tube to maintain internal components within the tube under compression comprising the steps of: a) providing an elongated retainer spring having large and small diameter sections with the large diameter section of a si... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7163366 | Screw with two types of threads A screw includes a first thread on the shank and located close to the point of the shank, and a second thread which is connected to the first thread and extends toward the head of the screw. Each of the first and second threads includes an upper flank and a lower fl... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7131175 | Extraction tool for extracting spiral threaded inserts and use of the extraction tool An extraction tool (20) for extracting spiral threaded inserts includes an elongated basic body (23, . . . , 26), on the one end of which an extracting tip (28) narrowing toward the front and intended for being inserted with a cutting action int... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7080432 | Piston pin spiral or wire lock ring insertion tool A tool is disclosed, for inserting a multi-turn spiral lock, received by a groove of a piston assembly. The tool includes a handle, for transmitting manual torque forces, to enter a spiral, grooved head, or a profiled fitting, a wire lock ring. The spiral, grooved h... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7062826 | Special tool for assembling and disassembling a remote -controllable model-car engine clutch A special tool for assembling and disassembling a remote-controllable model-car engine clutch has a head, and a prying claw formed to extend up from the head. The prying claw has an engage groove laterally in an upper section and a pushing groove formed in an upper ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6860173 | Power installation tool for helical coil inserts A tool for installing a helical coil insert in a tapped hole formed in a workpiece includes a tubular body having a bore extending along its axis, a mandrel coaxially disposed in the bore of the tubular body, a motor for rotating the mandrel, and an air cylinder for... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6704984 | Prewinder apparatus for installation tools A prewinder apparatus for selective attachment to an installation tool is provided. The prewinder apparatus includes a support structure selectively attachable to the installation tool, a prewinder attached to the support structure, the prewinder having first and se... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6704985 | Threaded tool insert A single component tool for installing a threaded insert with locking keys in a tapped bore. The tool has no moving parts and enables simultaneous driving of the locking keys into the tapped bore, flush with the upper edge of the threaded insert in the tapped bore. ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6513217 | Small motor starter cord replacement apparatus An apparatus for replacement of a starter cord in a small motor starter cord assembly. A spindle is mounted within a hub with a handle at one end and a tool fitting at the other end. The hub includes at least two arms. The arms attached to the hub are of ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6421899 | Extraction and adjustment tool for tangless inserts An extraction and adjustment tool for tangless helically coiled wire inserts according to the invention includes a mandrel with a leading portion having a tooth for reception in a recess of the insert for left-hand rotation of the insert. An end opposite ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6367138 | Power installation tool for helical coil inserts A tool for installing a helical coil insert in a tapped hole formed in a workpiece includes a tubular body having a bore extending along its axis, a mandrel coaxially disposed in the bore of the tubular body, a punch coaxially disposed in a bore of the ma... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6321433 | Double bevel prewinder mandrel A prewinder mandrel including an elongate shaft having a threaded lead end, a slot dividing the lead end into first and second end portions, and a pair of opposing beveled edges on the first end portion. A first drive edge is located between the first and... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6112397 | Method of applying torque to a CPU fan unit Disclosed is a method of applying torque to a CPU fan unit. One embodiment of the method comprises providing a tool having two mounting pins adjustably positioned along a common axis. The position of the mounting pins is then adjusted so that the mounting... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6000114 | Insertion tool An insertion tool 48 is used to insert a threaded coil insert 26 into a threaded opening 22 of a support structure 20. The tool 48 includes a rotatable mandrel 50 having a first slot 62 for receiving a blade 76, the forward end of which is formed with a d... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5933936 | Syringe needle safety vise and associated disinfecting apparatus A safety vise for collection and disposal of used hypodermic needles, having an associated disinfecting apparatus which is operably coupled to a viseing mechanism to prevent its subsequent use unless a disinfecting operation using the disinfecting apparat... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5930879 | Split ring assembly apparatus and method A split ring assembly apparatus includes a rotatable drive spindle operating within the bore of a cylindrical housing and having a drive pin adapted to engage the gap in one face of a split ring positioned axially on one end of the spindle to rotate the r... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5771856 | Method of reinforcing threads A method of reinforcing threads. Firstly, provide a workpiece. Secondly, determine the position on the workpiece that a hole is to be drilled and into which threads are to be tapped. Thirdly, bore an opening in the workpiece which transversely intersects ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5617623 | Installation tool for keylocking inserts An apparatus for mounting and locking a keylocking insert in a threaded opening in a parent material includes a driver adapted for sequential mutual and relative rotation with the insert, drive means for rotationally driving the driver in response to a fo... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5539972 | Method of screwing a pipe to an object Disclosed is a method of screwing a pipe having threads with a different pitch on the outside and inside thereof into an object and assembling the same thereto by using a CNC machine tool. A male thread provided to a spindle is moved to an initial point I... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5493774 | Method and apparatus for assembling containers A process and apparatus are provided for assembling two, mating, threaded containers. The threaded end of the first container is disposed in the threaded port of the second container. The second container is clamped to prevent rotation of the second conta... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5456145 | Installation tool for tangless helically coiled insert An insertion tool for a helically coiled wire insert of the type used for tapped holes in parent material that is generally softer than a fastener being screwed into the tapped hole, whereby a mandrel having a threaded lead portion and a pivotal pawl inse... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5309617 | Threaded insert removal tool A tool for extracting threaded inserts from threaded holes. The tool includes a drive shaft and one or more blades extending from the drive shaft at its insertion end. Upon insertion of the tool into a hole containing a threaded insert, the blades cut gro... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5214831 | Helicoil extraction tool A tool for extracting a helicoil from a threaded hole is provided. The tool includes a wedge member which is configured such that it is capable of wedging one end of the helicoil away from the threads. The tool is also equipped with a pair of jaws which e... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5212865 | Tool for installation of tanged and tangless wire inserts A multi-purpose tool for inserting tanged or tangless wire inserts in a pre-threaded hole. In the case of a tangless insert, the tool nose passes freely through the internal diameter of the insert until a tool pawl automatically engages a cut out formed i... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5163343 | System for fastening plies of fabric A system for fastening at least a pair of plies of fabric together utilizing a helical member having body portion of a certain pitch. The helical member also includes a sharpened tip and an end portion with a loop which lies in a plane which intersects th... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5113561 | Starter spring rewinder The rewinder has a tubular housing defining an interior chamber which is open at the top and bottom ends and has an inboard annular shoulder and an aperture through the housing wall. A winder with a handle and an annular shoulder is received in the chambe... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5077877 | Split ring assembly apparatus A split ring assembly apparatus utilizes a unique combination of three major subassemblies whose interaction is microprocessor controlled to facilitate operator attachment of object to a split ring. A ring delivery and pick-up arm subassembly automaticall... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4980959 | Installation tool for helical coil inserts A tool for use in automatically installing a helical coil insert to a preselected depth in a tapped hole formed in a workpiece. The tool includes a tubular tool body carrying an insert near its lower end, and a mandrel threadedly received in the tool body... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4768270 | Installation tool for helical coil inserts A tool for use in automatically installing a helical coil insert to a preselected depth in a tapped hole formed in a workpiece. The tool includes a tubular tool body carrying an insert near its lower end, and a mandrel in treadedly received in the tool bo... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4635337 | Method for removable anchor apparatus The invention as shown herein includes an apparatus and method for positioning an anchoring device in the form of a coil in a pre-drilled hole for firmly engaging a lag screw or other member. The coil consists of a series of turns and may be made of steel... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4583277 | Method utilizing a cigar lighter socket shell driver tool A tool bit for facilitating the application of a cigar lighter socket to an apertured mounting plate in an automobile, comprising a driving member having a shank receivable in the chuck of a power tool, and a separate shouldered plug member carried by the... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4553302 | Installation tool, tangless helically coiled insert An insertion tool for a helically coiled wire insert of the type used for tapped holes in parent material that is generally softer than a fastener being screwed into the tapped hole, whereby a mandrel having a threaded lead portion and a pivotal pawl inse... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4553303 | Removal tool for tangless, helically coiled insert A removal tool for a tangless helically coiled wire insert of the type used for tapped holes in parent material that is generally softer than a fastener being screwed into the tapped hole, whereby a mandrel having a threaded lead portion and a pivotable p... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4528737 | Adapter for power tool installation of tangless helically coiled insert A power-driven insertion tool for a helically coiled wire insert of the type used for tapped holes in parent material that is generally softer than a fastener being screwed into the tapped hole, whereby a mandrel having a threaded lead portion and a pivot... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4449283 | Semi-automatic insert tool The disclosure relates to a semi-automatic helical insert tool that supports a pair of coils of feed strip having helical inserts thereon. The feed strip is fed through a strip guide to an indexing dial which advances an insert into drive position upon re... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4227290 | Drive mandrel for helical thread inserts The present invention is directed to an improved polymeric drive mandrel for the insertion of helical thread inserts into complementally tapped bores. The mandrel comprises a generally cylindrical body formed of polymeric material externally threaded for ... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4172314 | Tool for installing thread insert Disclosed is a fixed carrier type coil insert tool for installing a threaded insert into a threaded aperture of a workpiece. The insert tool is designed to provide means for externally adjusting the depth to which the coil insert is installed within the w... | 10/30/1979 |
