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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7396057 | Lifting magnet A lifting magnet having a housing, a rotary magnet unit, and a stationary magnet unit. The lifting magnet also includes a pinion, a socket moving up and down, a slider rotating the pinion to set the magnetization and demagnetization states at top and bottom dead poi... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7378928 | Magnetic pick-up tool A magnetic pick-up tool is described having a first, small diameter, high field strength permanent magnet pellet, permanently secured within a holder presenting a pole face at a distal tip of a probe extending from a handle, and at least a second, removable, small d... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7356882 | Magnetic flower attachment device A device for holding flowers and ornaments to clothing, comprising a magnetic base positionable inside the clothing, a u-shaped parent holder with spike positionable outside the clothing and attracted to the magnetic base, an insert holder with spike positionable ou... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354360 | Method and apparatus for teaching a user how to hit a ball with a bat Disclosed is an apparatus for teaching a user how to hit a ball with a bat. The apparatus includes a telescopically adjustable tee assembly that is magnetically secured to an underlying base. A user can easily make adjustments to both the vertical height of the tee ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350409 | Magnetic separation in fluids Methods and apparatus are disclosed for recovering magnetically attractable wellbore casing fragments from drilling fluid used in hydrocarbon-producing formations. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331470 | Magnetic rake with release mechanism A magnetic raking device that agitates a ground surface and uses magnetic attraction for collecting ferro-metallic debris, such as nails and screws, at construction jobsites and other locations, includes a release mechanism that temporarily eliminates magnetic attra... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328812 | Overhead travelling carriage A centering member 20 is pressed downward using an elastic member 28; the centering member 20 is provided at the bottom of a platform 14. A plate 26 receiving an upper end of the elastic member 28 is positioned high while th... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328630 | End effector inspection apparatus and method A method for using an end effector for inspecting a structure is provided. An end effector includes a magnetically coupled attachment member for connecting the end effector to a control system bridge. An end effector also includes a telescoping arm at least partiall... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7275294 | Magnetic parts holder A parts holding device that includes a holder with a row of spaced-apart cavities, within which parts may be disposed. A bar containing a plurality of spaced-apart permanent magnets is movably mounted to the holder and is disposed parallel to the row of the cavities... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7261349 | Pick-up tool with replaceable center strap A hand actuated pick-up tool including an elongated hollow shaft having distal and proximal ends; first and second flexible grip members at the distal end of the hollow shaft for grasping an object; a center strap extending from the grip members interiorly within th... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7246663 | Positive engagement indicator for wireline fishing operations A device and method for retrieving a tool string from downhole locations through the use of one or more engagement sensors. The one or more engagement sensors are activated by the tool string engaging an overshot device. The one or more engagement sensor may be mech... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7227076 | Advanced magnetic circuit to improve both the solenoidal and magnetic functions of string instrument pickups with co-linear coil assemblies An electromagnetic pickup for a stringed musical instrument incorporating a magnetic structure placed between two elongated collinear coils of opposing polarity. The magnetic structure includes a number of ferromagnetic polepieces that extend through the collinear c... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7224251 | Magnetic retaining device for machine tool A magnetic retaining device for attaching a work piece to a machine tool includes a magnetic housing having two housing members secured together and having different magnetic poles, and a magnetic core rotatably received in the magnetic housing and having two core m... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216847 | Installation tool A tool is disclosed for installing an object into a cavity region. The tool includes an identifying means for providing a visual indication of an entry point for lowering the object into the cavity region. The entry point is relative to an opening in the cavity regi... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217059 | Fixing and release systems A connecting means adapted to fix or release a first element (4) and a second element (5) includes a locking pin (1) which is moveable to remote activation means between a locked position. In which leg (8) expends wall (9) into rec... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207610 | Clam for wood handling equipment A wood handling clam having a pair of hollow curved jaws constructed of side walls and inside and outside covers welded thereto. A hollow carrier housing on which the jaws are pivoted at their upper ends has a downwardly extending center portion received into a slot... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195206 | Apparatus and method for servicing and inspecting small free-flying platforms in orbit in space A small, substantially spherical, free-flying utility platform for use in space can be docked, inspected and serviced in an apparatus including a container with a chamber therein mounted on the outside of a space vehicle or space station. A motorized closing mechani... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186012 | Lighting element with a light emitting diode A lighting element has a light emitting diode that is installed in a light carrier. The lighting element has a light guide element that is optically coupled to the light emitting diode and the light guide element has a smaller light exit surface than the light emitt... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181800 | Duster using to clean car exterior The present invention relates to a duster for use in a vehicle for cleaning the exterior of the vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a duster for use in a vehicle that can maximize cleaning efficiency with a small force since the duster is cl... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182205 | Magnet sweep A device for attracting metal particles which comprises a longitudinal member having a first and second end and a first magnet connected to the first end. The first magnet has a surface. The device further includes a housing connected to the second end which is subs... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174957 | Magnetic bailer A bailer is configured to remove particulate solids from fluid passing through the bailer. The bailer preferably includes a housing that includes an intake and an outlet to permit the flow if well fluids through the housing. The bailer also includes a magnetic plate... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162952 | Device for squeezing fluid from a container of food packed in fluid A device includes two handle elements with a can support on one handle and a can contents engaging unit on the other handle element. A trigger mechanism is included to ensure complete draining of the fluid from the can and various adapter elements are also included ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7161451 | Modular permanent magnet chuck A permanent magnet chuck for holding or lifting workpieces is formed of two overlying/underlying flat surfaced chuck layers having a common center of rotation. In each chuck layer an even number of permanent magnet plates radiate from the center of rotation at equal... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137449 | Magnet arrangement and method for use on a downhole tool The present invention relates to a downhole tool for removing metallic debris from a well bore. The downhole tool includes a plurality of magnets disposed on the tool body. The plurality of magnets are arranged in a bucking arrangement such that repulsing forces are... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131678 | Magnetic tool The magnetic tool has a narrow, elongate, rigid shank having a handgrip end and a selectively extendible and retractable magnet at the opposite working end. Various mechanisms are provided at the handgrip end to extend and retract the magnet. The working end of the ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124515 | Magnetic tip for tape measure and method of use A measuring device including a mechanism for measuring such as a tape measure, the mechanism for measuring having a end hook; and a mechanism for selectively securing, such as a magnet, the tape to an object, such as a pipe, the mechanism for selective securing bein... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7095305 | Retractable magnetic sweeper A retractable magnetic sweeper includes a shell member, a retractable tubular member, a moving member, a connecting bar member, and a magnetic member. The shell member defines a receiving space. The retractable tubular member includes a lower tubular section connect... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086675 | Magnetic vacuum gripper including inflatable bellows A gripping device for gripping an object has a vacuum gripper; a magnet disposed within the vacuum gripper and moveable between a gripping position and a retracted position; gripping vacuum for moving the magnet to the gripping position; and release for moving the m... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7052155 | Illuminated magnetic retrieval apparatus An illuminated magnetic retrieval apparatus includes an illumination module which includes a handle portion which houses a battery power supply and which houses illumination circuit means powered by the battery power supply. A flexible optical fiber light conveyance... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049919 | Magnetic adsorption device and production method thereof and magnetic apparatus A magnetic adsorption device comprises: a magnetic circuit block having a cavity extending in one direction and divided into a plurality of magnetic pole members at intervals in the circumferential direction of the cavity by a plurality of spacers; and a permanent m... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7004523 | Gripping device capable to grip a vial or other containers without using mechanical fingers or other mechanical gripping devices It is described a gripping device for vials or similar containers, comprising a tubular body attached to one end of a movable supporting vertical shaft and gripping means associated to said tubular body. Said gripping means comprise non-mechanical gripping members, ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994305 | Magnetic mounting assembly Provided is a magnet mounting assembly including a ferromagnetic support plate having a periphery, two opposite faces, and a ferromagnetic plate extension depending from the periphery, and a permanent magnet disposed on the support plate, in which the plate extensio... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6986537 | Multi faceted retriever A multi faceted retrieval tool for use by an individual positioned above the ground in retrieving items beneath the location of the individual, comprising a series of hooks extensible beyond the periphery of the tool for engaging, securing and retrieving items which... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6978730 | Magnetic boat docking system A magnetic boat docking system includes an elongated pole having a handle end and a working end and a docking line having a magnetic member attached thereto. The pole has a magnet for attracting the magnetic member of the docking line where the magnet is located adj... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971311 | Magnetic tucker bar for a printing press A tucking device for tucking a printing plate into a gap of a plate cylinder includes a tucker bar having a tucking surface and at least one magnet for creating a repulsive magnetic force at the tucking surface. An actuator connected to the tucker bar is used for mo... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6959465 | Hammer The invention is a magnetized tool for holding or retrieving nails. This is shown as a hammer having a magnet which may be on a removable cover or an extendable arm, mounted within the shaft or adjacent to the shaft of a hammer on the removable cover. The magnet is ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957838 | Truss lift stiffener A stiffener device for use in moving a truss is disclosed. A crane lift cable is attached to a spreader bar. Two lines from the spreader bar attach to the truss to move the truss using a crane. A stiffener body attachable to the truss by brackets allows the stiffene... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6951224 | Walking support having shoehorn/gripper and magnet accessories A walking stick or cane comprises a support having a foot at one end thereof and a handle at the other. A gripper device adjacent the foot includes a shoehorn assembly pivoted to the support for movement toward and away from the foot for grasping objects between the... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6931704 | Engine valve lifter lifting tool An engine valve lifter lifting tool for lifting valves to clear a camshaft such that the camshaft is replaceable without having to remove the intake manifold includes a plate having a plurality of rods each snugly inserted through a respective alignment tube to perm... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6920807 | Crowbar tool A crowbar tool is disclosed for construction use and particularly for carpentry and roofing work. The crowbar tool has an elongated metal bar with a plurality of extraction teeth at one end of the metal bar and a handle to which the opposite end of the metal bar is ... | 07/26/2005 |