Class 294/82.28 - Plurality of balls

Subclass of Class 294 - Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Definition: Load engaging hooks wherein the release means includes plural
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 05/27/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7377567	Low force release mechanism and applications for using the same A low force release mechanism suitable for use in applications including but not limited to pinatas and dispersion devices comprising an interactive distribution of the load force to the main structure and the structure of a trap employed in the mechanism, the use o...	05/27/2008
7346966	Fitting for a harness A fitting for a harness, such as a trapeze harness for a sailboat is disclosed. The fitting comprises: a first part secured to or securable to a harness, a second part connectable to a tether, and a mechanism to releasably inter-connect the first and second parts. T...	03/25/2008
7284778	Device for carrying preforms comprising improved gripping means A device for carrying a preform in a temperature condition oven, including a gripping device provided with gripping claws, which enclose an outer surface of the neck of the preform. An inner core is provided that penetrates axially inside the neck over a distance su...	10/23/2007
7222561	Pyromechanical cutting element A pyromechanical cutting element has a housing (2) in which an electrical conductor (3) is arranged, a cutting plunger (5) with a cutting tool (8) to cut through the electrical conductor (3), and pyrotechnic charge (13) to d...	05/29/2007
7207241	Cap removing apparatus A cap removing apparatus includes a transfer path through which a container closed by a cap is transferred, a rotary driving mechanism provided in a first position and rotates the container, a correcting mechanism which corrects the posture of a knob of the cap, and...	04/24/2007
7195197	Techniques for controlling a fin with unlimited adjustment and no backlash A fin control assembly includes a housing, an arm configured to couple to a fin and to steer the fin relative to the housing, and a locking member disposed within the housing. The locking member is configured to (i) lock the arm in a substantially fixed state to inh...	03/27/2007
7162978	Retractable leash assembly with a quick connect coupling assembly A retractable leash assembly structured to facilitate quick connection of at least one animal to at least one lead interconnected at a proximal end to an activation assembly and to a quick connect coupling assembly at a distal end. The quick connect coupling assembl...	01/16/2007
7125058	Locking device with solenoid release pin A locking device with a solenoid release actuator includes a housing, a plunger axially slidable within the housing, a biasing member for biasing the plunger in a first direction, one or more locking balls, and the locking balls disposed in an aperture in the housin...	10/24/2006
7104505	Autonomous satellite docking system This invention solves problems associated with prior-art soft-dock mechanisms by placing all active components of a soft-dock system on the chaser side of the mechanism, leaving the target side of the mechanism completely passive (i.e., requiring no power expenditur...	09/12/2006
6742745	Autonomous satellite docking system This invention solves problems associated with prior-art soft-dock mechanisms by placing all active components of a soft-dock system on the chaser side of the mechanism, leaving the target side of the mechanism completely passive (i.e., requiring no power expenditur...	06/01/2004
6597755	Apparatus and method for installing nuclear reactors A nuclear power plant (18) and its heat exhanger (26) are enclosed in an envelope (22) which is suspended above a bored shaft (14) from a support stem (30). When appropriate, the stem (30) can be melted by a furnace (34) to drop the envelope (22) to the b...	07/22/2003
6398279	Interchangeable coupling An interchangeable coupling is provided for removably fastening tools (2) to manipulators (3). The interchangeable coupling has two coupling parts (5, 6) with a form fit lock (7). The lock has several mobile balls (8) and a piston (11) for moving the ball...	06/04/2002
6390722	Release link for interconnected cables A release link for interconnecting first and second cables, includes a cylinder having an open first end and an aperture through a second end, a collar fixed to the cylinder first end, and having an annular internal flange, and a guide washer slidably dis...	05/21/2002
5698030	Compact disc coating and handling system A compact disc coating apparatus includes a first station for dispensing a quantity of lacquer on the disc surface and for spinning the disc to distribute a coating of lacquer over the disc surface, a second station, and a transfer assembly. The transfer ...	12/16/1997
5561890	Intelligent cam-driven clamp A clamping arrangement employs a rotatable element, such as a ball, driven by a cam to apply a biasing force to an article desired to be clamped. The ball is contained within a housing having first and second through-holes arranged substantially orthogona...	10/08/1996
4989818	Nozzle dam remote installation system and technique The present invention relates to a system, teaches a technique, and provides apparatus eminently useful for the installation/removal, from a remote and protected location, of nozzle dams onto and from nozzle holddown rings within the channel heads of cert...	02/05/1991
4897014	Device for interchange of tools A device for interchanging tools on a mechanical manipulator arm includes a male locking cone unit, a female receptacle cone unit and a motor unit. The male locking cone unit has 3, 6 or 12 equal size balls captured in a male conical cage to extend throug...	01/30/1990
4863205	Load ring assembly Load ring assemblies are disclosed which can be releasably connected to a load and provide a load ring mounted for pivotal movement so that the load ring can align itself with a connecting force applied thereto. The assembly includes a mounting member for...	09/05/1989
4850553	Ejector arrangement for aircraft store racks An ejector arrangement for aircraft store racks that are carried by military type aircraft and the like for releasably attaching to the aircraft stores such as conventional or nuclear weapons, in which the ejector arrangement is duplicated in mirror image...	07/25/1989
4815780	Apparatus for detachably connecting a tool to a manipulating device The invention provides an apparatus for detachably connecting a tool to a manipulating device, e.g. an industrial robot. The apparatus includes a tool holder and a coupling member fastened to the robot. The coupling member has a free frontal surface on wh...	03/28/1989
4643472	Rapid installation tube gripper A gripper device (24) for attachment to the inside of a tube (12) has a shaft member (26) including an upper tapered portion (30) surrounded by a generally cylindrical sleeve member (34) having at least two holes (38) opposite the tapered portion of the s...	02/17/1987
4636135	Tool-holder for industrial robot Tool-holder B f6r gripping and changing tools for an industrial robot suitable for fixing to a rotary wrist-joint (5) of a robot arm, intended to carry one tool at a time. This tool-holder B comprises an upstream part C able to be fixed to the wrist-joint...	01/13/1987
4619424	Tension link for parachute/payload separation A mechanical device is provided to link a payload and a parachute together prior to and during parachute dropping of the payload and provide for automatic separation of the payload from the parachute after the payload and parachute have landed. The payloa...	10/28/1986
4573725	Remote controlled crane hook coupler A remote operable coupler for rapidly connecting the loading hook of a crane, or the like, to a load to be hoisted comprises a load collar that is attached to the load and an upper unit support on the crane hook. The load collar has a funnel shaped apertu...	03/04/1986
4523731	External store release for flight vehicle The inner end of a hollow shaft (12) is releasably attached to a flight vehicle (2) by a ball-plunger type quick release mechanism. A rod (22) is axially slidable in the shaft (12) to release the shaft (12) from the vehicle (2). A plate (34) extends radia...	06/18/1985
4395951	Water-armed/air-safed release apparatus An improved release apparatus, including an actuator device, a release dee and a firing device, releases the firing device in a water environment and not in an air environment when the actuator device is remotely actuated. When in a water environment, a ...	08/02/1983
4320914	Clamping-type holder A clamping-type article holder is described particularly useful for clamping test tubes in a conveyor system, the holder comprising a sleeve axially movable within a housing from a first position to a second position, and a plurality of balls carried by t...	03/23/1982
4212225	Munition arming device An arming unit for selectively causing a munition to be discharged in a safe or an armed condition employs a two section armature. When a coil is energized, a gap between the sections is closed to block movement of a locking pin to prevent operation of a ...	07/15/1980
4204711	Coupling for lift system for concrete slabs A flared tube sitting on a base is embedded in a concrete slab, and a casement on a shackle can be inserted into the tube to make up the coupling. The casement holds a plunger which can be locked into a position in which its head urges balls out of the ca...	05/27/1980
4168047	Automatic load carrier and jettisoning system with built-in hoisting means This hoisting device for loads to be carried under aircraft is incorporated partially or completely in a load carrier system without requiring any lateral access, the connection between the hoisting device and the load being eliminated automatically once ...	09/18/1979
4120232	Socket lug assembly for aircraft stores A socket lug assembly for attaching bombs and the like to bomb racks and/or other attachment points on an aircraft. A spring-loaded spindle locks multiple spheres in place securing the lug with attached store. An externally operated lever moves the spindl...	10/17/1978
4071149	Apparatus for piling apertured articles in stacks for storage An apparatus is disclosed wherein annular articles conveyed one by one to a chute member are successively transferred to a rail member connected to the chute member until a predetermined number of articles are lined up thereon, whereupon a plurality of sl...	01/31/1978
3987741	Remote unmanned work system (RUWS) mating latch A remote interconnection of a first undersea vehicle tethered to a second dersea vehicle is assured by mating assemblies carried on both vehicles. The tethering cable extends through a prod assembly carried on the tethered vehicle and functions mainly to ...	10/26/1976
3958685	Coupling for handling workpiece, conveyor combined therewith, and method A coupling includes a pair of cup-shaped members with one mounted for sliding axial motion inside the other. The outside coupling acts as a support or base which is connected to a conveyor that moves the coupling between workpiece loading and unloading me...	05/25/1976

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Class 294/82.28 - Plurality of balls