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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7389573 | Method of retrofit installation of a portable swimming pool barrier fence The installation and removal of a portable but sturdy pool barrier fence uses the hardware installed for attaching a safety pool cover during the pool use season. Multiple rectangular panel frames support a mesh fabric. Each panel has a lower horizontal frame member... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7281647 | Friction stir weld repair A method of repairing a discrepancy in a casting, weldment or other workpiece comprised of a material characterized by thermoplastic properties includes excising the discrepancy by cutting, milling, or otherwise removing workpiece material surrounding the discrepanc... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7089642 | Device used to protect/repair debris chute The device used to protect/repair a debris chute is a sheet of material adapted to fit over and between the conical funnel sections of construction debris chute. Two chain segments are attached to the sheet to allow a user to connect the sheet to the two chute suppo... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7000303 | Method of repairing a crack in a component utilizing friction stir welding A method of repairing a crack (14) in a component (12). The method includes preparing a surrounding surface (22) of the crack (14) for repair and welding a first portion (24) of the component (12) on a first side (26)... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6898834 | Barrel stave reclaim A method of reclaiming non-wine affected oak wood from a stave removed from a wine barrel or cask. The wine affected wood is removed as by sawing, the remaining non-wine affected wood is sawn into battens, dressed, straightened and toasted. The reclaimed oak battens... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6801733 | Printer cartridge and method of making or refurbishing A printer cartridge and method of making or refurbishing a printer cartridge are disclosed. The printer cartridge may include a first cartridge subassembly attached to a second cartridge subassembly. The first cartridge subassembly may include a first conductive ter... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6770349 | Sandwich structure and method of repairing the same A sandwich structure does not permit the permeation of water and a sandwich structure repairing method is capable of easily repairing the sandwich structure. A sandwich structure (1) includes a core (4) formed of a closed-cell foam plastic material, an... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6243950 | Process for repairing a framework composed of profile sections, particularly vehicle bodies A process for repairing a framework (1) composed of profile members, in particular for repairing the body structure of a vehicle in which a damaged subassembly (10) composed of several profile members (11-15) is removed by cutting through the profile memb... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6244133 | Cam and follower system for an open-end spinning machine A cam and follower system for use with an automatic doffing system of a rotor spinning machine. The system includes a cover member for covering the cam lobes of a cam gear found in the automatic doffing system of a rotor spinning machine. The system also ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6178635 | Method for repairing vertical welds in a boiling water reactor shroud using a clamp with eccentric pins sealed against an interior of the shroud A method of repairing a crack in a boiling water reactor shroud with a clamp having pins eccentrically mounted on disks connected by a structural member includes inserting the pins into openings formed in the shroud on opposite sides of the weld and turni... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6167618 | Method for repairing vertical welds in a boiling water reactor shroud using a clamp with eccentric pins A method of repairing a crack in a boiling water reactor shroud with a clamp having pins eccentrically mounted on disks connected by a structural member includes inserting the pins into openings formed in the shroud on opposite sides of the weld and turni... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6112875 | Conveyor frame roller shaft alignment strip and conveyor repair method The method and apparatus for repairing worn frame rails of a roller conveyor is described in which a multi-layer reinforcement strip having a layer of sheet metal and at least one layer of high density plastic material is affixed to the worn frame rails. ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5946787 | Method of repairing a substrate array A substrate method of repairing a array including the step of cutting longitudinal frame sections, transverse frame sections and connecting portions of a prime substrate array to remove a defective substrate from it, permitting the prime substrate array t... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5920976 | Apparatus and method for remotely sealing a damaged pipe A remote pipe sealing system comprising an insertion tool and a seal apparatus for providing sealing to a damaged pipe. The sealing apparatus includes a cover member and a tool attachment member. The insertion tool includes a guide member and a handle hav... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5839192 | Method and apparatus for repairing cracked core spray supply piping in a boiling water reactor An apparatus for repairing cracked core spray supply piping in a boiling water reactor vessel includes a pair of clamps extending circumferentially around the piping on opposite sides of a crack and a preloading mechanism urging the clamps toward one anot... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5793828 | Method and apparatus for repair of nuclear reactor shroud In order to support a shroud against bending, shear, stress and torsion, straps are placed in strategic positions with respect to cracks or like types of weaknesses which have been detected, and fastened in place using a suitable fastening technique. Hole... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5782196 | Sealing openings in hulls of vessels A remotely-operated unmanned vehicle attached to the hull of a marine vessel by electromagnets surveys the hull for damage. The vehicle attached to the hull is electronically controlled from a remote location. An imaging system on the vehicle provides an ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5647114 | Method of providing a barrier to substantially block the flow of liquid in a mold insert A method for assembling a substantial barrier to the flow of liquid in a circumferentially-extending liquid conduit groove of a mold insert includes forming recesses or undercuts by undercutting the sidewalls of the liquid conduit groove, inserting a plat... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5618074 | Bracket support The invention is directed to large metal bumper mount assemblies secured to the front bumper of large tractor trailer trucks. A flower section of the bumper mount is easily broken off at its attachment to the bumper due to minor impacts with objects there... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5562064 | Apparatus and method for assessing damage and patching openings in hulls of marine vessels A remotely-operated unmanned vehicle attached to the hull of a marine vessel by electromagnets surveys the hull for damage. The vehicle attached to the hull is electronically controlled from a remote location. An imaging system on the vehicle provides an ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5528810 | Method and apparatus for renovating water coolers A method of reducing the expense and labor of renovating different brands of used water coolers. In one of its aspects, the method comprises providing new front panel elements that are substantially identical to each other, and are shaped and adapted to r... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5471730 | Method for refurbishing worn turret punch press bores A method for restoring worn bores in a turret or other tool punch press is disclosed. The worn turret bore is refurbished by using a special boring bar and drive mechanism to enlarge the diameter of the worn section of the bore. A cylindrical sleeve is in... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5410795 | Method of assembly and apparatus for a screen in a centrifugal separator In a centrifugal separator having a vertical drive mechanism including a drive shaft, a flight assembly attached to the drive shaft, a frustoconical screen assembly around the flight assembly driven by the drive mechanism and a rounded support basket to s... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5402572 | Apparatus and method for retrofitting a metal roof A method for retrofitting a metal roof formed of overlapping R panels having major ribs and panel flats spaced therebetween includes the steps of removing fasteners disposed along the overlapping margins of adjacent R panels; plugging the holes formed whe... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5345665 | Replaceable wrap for scroll housing in centrifugal separator A liner or wrap for use in the scroll or discharge housing of a centrifugal separator device. The wrap comprises a one-piece, elongated strip of material which is releasably secured to the interior wall which is replaceable in the event of excessive wear.... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5289624 | Retractor service replacement method A method for replacing a single retractor in a vehicle seat belt system of the type having two retractors, each retractor winding a belt having an end extending through a belt slot of a latch member and sewn to itself, said method comprising the steps of:... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5286064 | Sealing plate for a pipe coupling A sealing plate which is positioned under annular O-rings or built-in coupling gaskets. The sealing plate carries gasket material on its inner surface to complete an annular seal around the pipeline on either side of a leak location, and on its outer surf... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5255423 | Process for installing a helical added thread in an internally threaded orifice for repairing the internal threads of the orifice To repair the internal thread (2b) of a large diameter orifice, an added thread is screwed into the orifice in a form wound on a threaded part of the surface of a drum screwed into an internally threaded centering ring engaged in the entry part (2a) of th... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5227112 | Method of making concrete switch cross ties A switch cross tie is made in a mold having a base plate formed with a plurality of holes in a predetermined pattern corresponding to a particular type of concrete switch cross tie by first overlying the entire base plate of a mold with a covering sheet p... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5221514 | Method for replacing a fuel assembly guide pin A method and apparatus for replacing an existing fuel guide pin in an upper core plate of a nuclear fuel assembly. The existing guide pin is removed to the level of the bottom of the core plate and inside the bore in the core plate to a point adjacent the... | 06/22/1993 |
| 5129135 | Repair method for exterior on a concrete structure An exterior material, such as a tile, which is likely to flake due to cracks or other possible defects in the wall base of a concrete structure, can be effectively repaired by boring an anchor hole extending from the surface of the exterior material to th... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5103891 | Resurfaced worn flask walls Worn interior wall surfaces of a sand casting flask cope or drag frame are resurfaced by covering the surfaces with thin, metal liner plates. The liner plates are bolted to the flask walls by bolts that extend through bolt holes in the liner plates and wa... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5099565 | Method of repair or replacement a hydrant casing A damaged hydrant casing which has an integral barrel extending below ground level is repaired without excavation. A support structure defining a horizontal work surface is clamped to the hydrant barrel. A powered groove-forming tool is supported from the... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5073683 | Edge repair and reinforcement of flexible flat cables A previously fabricated flat flexible cable (10) includes tears and/or micro-fissures, micro-cuts or other defects or imperfections, depicted by jagged or wavy lines (16), in its edges (18). A multi-fiber tread (20), placed at the cable's edges, is enclos... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5065490 | Threaded insert for repairing a nuclear assembly A bolt insert 24 with special bolt 50 provides a fastening method to secure hard metal nuclear reactor parts 12, 14, 16 provided with aligned square EDM produced openings 18, 20, 22. The insert is an elongated square internally threaded member with slots ... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5058519 | Emergency damage patch and method for boats or the like The specification disclosed an apparatus for covering/patching a breach in a wall of a container such as a ship hull, which comprises: a sealing plate; an anchor comprising an arm that has a collapsed position and an extended position; and a substantially... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5023987 | Strato streak flush patch A method and apparatus for repairing composite skin structures from a blind side. The method includes using an elongated patch with a compression jig to hold the patch in place while the patch is either bonded in place or fixed in place with countersunk f... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4984347 | Method for attaching a doubler to a skin structure A method and the resulting structure for attaching a doubler to the damaged skin of an airplane, using the original fastener holes, where the fastener countersinks are filled with interference fitted washers and the new fasteners have an interference fit ... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4947530 | Method and apparatus for repairing pallets Apparatus for repairing broken stringers of wooden pallets and a method involving the use of the apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pair of interconnected jaws having pads mounted on one end with magnets to secure studded repair plates to t... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4936005 | Method of repairing a lay shaft A lay shaft repair kit and a method for its use is set forth wherein a lay shaft is utilized in a fuel injector control linkage and provides for the removal of a forward portion of the shaft, its replacement, and its splicing to the original lay shaft por... | 06/26/1990 |
