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Pizza Pie With Concentric Rings of Crust
A pizza mold for forming a plurality of concentric raised ridges of dough (i.e., crust) on the surface of a pizza pie.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151424 | Apparatus and method for extracting a surface component Apparatus and methods are provided for extracting surface components having an attachment and installed within a surface. In one embodiment, a tool includes a cross member located between a lifting device and a lift plate having an engagement for engaging the attach... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8056201 | Apparatus for installing pin to aligned guard/shaft assembly A device for inserting a pin into an apertured shaft having an apertured guard which includes a mission plate and an adjacent press fixture mounted to a mounting plate. The press fixture is adapted to receive and hold the apertured shaft and apertured guard. An alig... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7987570 | Adjustable apparatus for removing wires from underground conduit An apparatus for removing wires and cables through underground conduits that overcomes the disadvantages of previous wire pulling devices and is simple in design, easy to use, and easy to transport. Such an apparatus comprises a base frame, an upper pulley, a lower ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7966706 | Swing type electrode chip replacement apparatus This invention provides a swing type electrode chip replacement apparatus which enables an electrode chip to be attached/detached without damaging a shank even if the shank is bent. The swing type electrode chip replacement apparatus comprises a fixed plate 20 | 06/28/2011 |
| 7827663 | Pipe joiner A pipe gripper includes an adjustable throat for receiving a pipe and a bore having an unbroken inner circumference that exceeds 180 degrees. ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7356899 | Tool for removal of universal joint A tool for removal of a universal joint from a drive shaft includes a drive rod for engagement with a pneumatic driving tool and a cup which may be positioned over the passageway in a drive shaft flange to receive the end of a universal joint arm which is driven fro... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7332838 | Motor-fan assembly and combustion-type power tool employing the same To connect a motor shaft to a fan, a connection rod is used that is symmetrical in shape with respect to a longitudinal axis of the connection rod. The connection rod includes a first part formed with a hole in coaxial with the longitudinal axis, and a second part f... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7290429 | Automatic idle adjusting apparatus with side shift function An automatic idle adjusting apparatus with a side shift function automatically adjusts the position of guides according to the kind of the workpiece provided and adjusts the distance between two workpieces processed using one metal mold. The apparatus includes two i... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275293 | Fuel line assembly tool A fuel line assembly tool and method for repairing or creating replacement fuel lines. An exemplary embodiment of this tool uses a squeeze operated plunger to insert a fitting into a length of synthetic flexible tubing by holding the parts and plunger in alignment f... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7250016 | V-belt drive coupling An apparatus for manually uncoupling a V-belt drive from an active power source. The apparatus is mounted on the end of a pulley of the V-belt drive and is comprised of a tapered member connected to the output shaft of the power source for engaging in holding relati... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7191513 | Device for installation of a gradient coil unit into a magnetic resonance apparatus A device for installation of a gradient coil unit into a magnetic resonance apparatus has at least one support unit and at least one carrier unit. The carrier unit is fashioned to carry the gradient coil unit, and the at least one support unit is supported thereon s... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7159747 | Method and apparatus for installing a carpeting tack strip The present invention is directed to an apparatus for use in installing tack strips (e.g., as in carpet installation). This apparatus includes a body that has a longitudinal reference axis, first and second longitudinally spaced ends, and a longitudinally oriented b... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152293 | Thee hinge pin remover This is a device use for removing a hinge pin from its hinge assembly safely, quickly, and easily, using lever action instead of the traditional hammering or banging. This device is placed over the top of the door hinge, where it rests by grabbing the head of the hi... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7070375 | Clamping fastener grip length indicator A temporary fastener includes a grip length indicator. By machining a flattened area into a body of the temporary fastener, by engraving an scale into the flattened area, and by attaching an indicator dot visible in the groove to a moving part of an internal assembl... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7065855 | Installation tool for setting anchors The invention provides an installation tool for use with a battery operated drill or a corded electric drill for repetitive installation of caulk-in anchors. The installation tool utilizes the mechanical advantage of a threaded shaft to improve consistency of the ho... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7007359 | Tight-spot pulley remover A tight-spot power steering pump pulley removal tool for removing a power steering pump pulley, comprising a two-part interlocking structure, a handle and a forcing member. The two-part interlocking structure has a recess in at least one side, the recess defining a ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6922888 | Loadbreak elbow pulling tool apparatus An attachment for a tool used to attach and remove load break elbows and protective caps from bushings disposed on a transformer is provided. The tool attachment includes an elbow engaging member that is positionable around a load break elbow or cap fixed to a bushi... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6922880 | Hinge pin-removing tool A hand tool is adapted to remove a hinge pin from a hinge on a door or the like. The hinge pin is pushed out of the hinge by application of force to one end of the hinge pin in a direction that is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the hinge pin. The hand tool in... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6857176 | Tandem wheel unlocking assist device A device for assisting in the release of a tandem wheel locking pin from a locking rail of a semi-trailer is disclosed. In a basic embodiment, the device consists of a gripping plate which engages the locking pin release rod of the tandem unit, a helical spring, and... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6836946 | Method and apparatus for removing nails from tape An apparatus for removing nails from a tape is provided. The apparatus comprises a guide that directs a path of movement of the tape through the apparatus. The guide has a transition end over which the tape passes as the tape moves through the apparatus. The guide t... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6792662 | Needle puller for destroying hypodermic needles A needle removal/destruction apparatus for pulling a metal needle free from a plastic hypodermic syringe, while also deforming the metal needle to prevent reuse thereof. The apparatus includes a container having a rotatable needle removing fixture mounted therein. A... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6775890 | Apparatus for urging two members apart or together An apparatus for urging two members apart or together that includes a first clamp adapted to be received by a first piece, a second clamp adapted to be received by a second piece and a plurality of power screws coacting with the first clamp and the second clamp, whe... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6763562 | Clutch handler A clutch handler is provided for removal and installation of vehicle parts, such as clutches and the like. The clutch handler comprises a base, a lift arm mechanism including a base end and a distal end, the base end being pivotally mounted to the base by a unique l... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6763566 | Method and device for demounting/remounting hammers, hammer axles and/or protective caps of rotors of hammer crushers A method and apparatus involving releasing the rotor (1) and turning it to and fixing it at top dead center, attaching an extractor head to an exposed end of the hammer axle. A cross-piece (2.1) is applied and a releasable element of a slide (2.4 | 07/20/2004 |
| 6742232 | Rail wheel set extractor A rail wheel set extractor apparatus and method for extracting, transporting, and installing rail wheel sets is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame with a support system adapted to straddle a rail wheel of a rail wheel set. The apparatus includes an attachment syst... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6684471 | Door hinge pin remover tool A hinge pin remover tool comprising a housing block, an internal gear train for providing a high mechanical force advantage in a direction vertical and parallel with the housing block, front grooved face surface, to activate a vertical and horizontal mova... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6679283 | Valve inspection chamber A valve inspection chamber includes a housing having a vertical inspection and valve retrieval opening. A valve cassette is provided which includes a frame and a valve member movable relative to the frame between an open position and a closed position. A ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6654997 | Rivet removal tool and method A device and method of removing a rivet which has been installed on a work piece. The method includes clamping a hand held device having springs onto the work piece, engaging a drill with a drill bit of the hand held device, the springs applying a pre-loa... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6591469 | Bushing removal and installation tool A special purpose tool for manual installation and removal of bushings or sleeve bearings from press fit bearing housings within automotive engines, transmissions, and other machinery with no resultant damage to the housing is disclosed. The present tool ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6584662 | Extractor tool for a glow plug A tool for extracting a glow plug includes an externally threaded shaft, an internally threaded sleeve that engages the externally threaded shaft, and a fixed cavity formed in one end of the externally threaded shaft. The cavity has a side entry to permit... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6581288 | Method of assembling a package bearing and an assembly tool therefore An application tool (and a method of use of the tool) is provided for assembling an outboard seal and roller assembly into a hub unit. The tool and method allow for the use of standard seals and standard cage/roller assemblies, thus avoiding the problem a... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6530719 | Gripping and maneuvering apparatus A gripping and maneuvering apparatus is disclosed that includes a housing and a drive unit. The housing includes a plurality of jaws and may be positioned such that the jaws operatively grip a member. The drive unit is coupled to the housing and may be po... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6449823 | Golf club head removal tool A tool is provided for operating on golf clubs to separate the clubhead from the shaft. A cylindrical housing is provided open at both ends. A coil spring is deployed within the housing. A piston sleeve also is deployed within the housing and against the ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6393693 | Apparatus for the maintenance of the needle-bearing plates of a needle-punching machine An apparatus for the maintenance of a needle-bearing plate of a needle-punching machine equipped with an operating head movable in two perpendicular directions in a parallel relation to the plate mounted on the apparatus. The operating head includes a uni... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6158099 | Extraction tool for head rest retainer sleeve An extraction tool for extracting a head rest retainer sleeve from a vehicle seat assembly comprising a tubular member seated within an opening in the vehicle seat assembly. The tubular member has a first end adjacent the opening and a second end disposed... | 12/12/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6032364 | Tool for extracting a bearing, especially intended for roller skates or in-line skates A tool adapted for the extraction of a bearing from a wheel, especially from a skate of the in-line type, the wheel having a concentric cage, adapted to house at least one bearing having an outer frontal face. The bearing has an outer ring and an inner ri... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6012211 | Wheel puller A wheel pulling apparatus and method for removing vehicle wheels by pushing against the mounting studs of a motor vehicle wheel assembly. The invention is designed to remove or break uni-mount wheels from large wheel assemblies. A push plate is positioned... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5966792 | Tool for disassembling and assembling universal joints A universal joint tool is provided for assembling and disassembling a universal joint including its cross and bearing cups relative to a drive shaft and/or transmission shaft yokes. The tool includes first and second relatively moveable members which are ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5802692 | Glo-plug extractor A glo-plug extractor is disclosed. An internally threaded sleeve is threaded over an externally threaded bolt having a bolt head at one end and a set of jaws at the other. The jaws are fitted to lock onto the head of a fully unscrewed, yet bound glo-plug.... | 09/08/1998 |
