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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7290342 | Bevel and depth of cut detent system A circular saw assembly of the type that includes a motor housing, a handle coupled to the motor housing, a generally circular saw blade disposed within a blade housing at a first end of the motor housing, and a foot member through which the blade extends for guidin... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7243397 | Hinge assemble for flat panel display appliance Disclosed is a hinge assembly capable of adjusting a tilting angle of a display in a display appliance. The hinge assembly includes a movable plate fixed to a rear side of the display and having a through-hole, a stationary plate coupled to a stand for the display a... | 07/17/2007 |
| 6964080 | Wiper arm for a windscreen wiper The invention is based on a wiper arm (10) for a windshield wiper, having a fastening part (12) and a joint member (18) that are connected to one another via a swing-down joint (54), and a tension spring (26) is suspended by one en... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6954990 | Angle measuring device A measuring device is provided for carpenters, roofers and other tradesmen. The device is made of relatively lightweight plastic and has a variety of uses. The elongated base is rectangular in cross sectional and includes a scale for measuring distances along one si... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6758624 | Coupling device incorporating a security feature Presented is a trailer incorporating a device that allows the detachable coupling of the ball coupler and safety chains of a trailer for remote storage of these items, while incorporating a security feature that allows only the original ball coupler and safety chain... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6430777 | Pivot device for a notebook computer A pivot device has a seat and a pivotal axle pivoted with the seat. The pivotal axle has a retaining shoulder, a retaining portion and a pivot portion respectively formed at two ends of the retaining shoulder, a threaded end formed at one end of the pivot... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6394688 | Fold-out wiper arm A wiper arm that can be pivoted out of the way, in particular for motor vehicles, having a fastening part (2) and a hinge-part (3), which are joined together via a wiper arm hinge (4) in such a way that the hinge part (3) can be pivoted out of the way abo... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6305043 | Paint applicator having extension-receiving adapter normally within pivotal handle A paint applicator (20) has a base (21), a handle (22) mounted on the base for pivotal movement between first and second angular positions in a plane substantially parallel to the surface being painted about a first axis (y-y), an adapter (23) mounted on ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6269560 | Sweeping assembly for excavating machines and the like A sweeping assembly for a machine having a handle generally comprising a first implement pivotally connectable to the handle; a strut assembly including a first arm member operatively connectable to the handle, a second arm member and a spring device oper... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6267373 | Bearing structure for rotatable shaft A bearing structure has first and second support members in which first and second stepped small-diameter portions of drive and nip rollers are rotatably mounted by bearings. The first and second support members are disposed in respective first and second... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6154925 | Tilting hinge A tilting hinge, includes a bracket having mount plate portion and a bearing plate portion bent at a right angle in relation to the mount plate portion and in which a bearing hole is formed. A rotating shaft has a mount portion, a large-diameter portion a... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6048125 | Article comprising two elements articulated relative to one another An article includes an articulation pin (4) engaged in first and second elements (2,3A), to secure the same together, with a tongue and groove respectively formed in the elements and pin to prevent relative rotation. A blocking arrangement fixes the secon... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5913351 | Tilt hinge A tilt hinge designed small in size and capable of gaining a great torque, comprising a bracket to be mounted on an apparatus body side, a rotating shaft so constituted as to be mounted on an opening-closing body which is rotatably mounted on a bearing se... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5894632 | Energy storing spring joint An energy storing spring joint (100) for use between two parts movable with respect to each other and joined by the energy storing spring joint is capable of storing energy in such a way that energy is stored in a displacement path and is released in very... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5807009 | Mechanical coupling A mechanical coupling comprises an input member, an output member a chamber associated therewith, within the chamber a charge of cured silicone composition in crumb form and a spring biased piston for compressing the charge to an extent sufficient to perm... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5772351 | Pivot joint A pivot joint including a mounting frame, a pivot bolt inserted through a hole on the mounting frame, and a lock nut screwed up with the pivot bolt to hold the mounting frame and the pivot bolt together, permitting the pivot bolt to be turned about its lo... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5733059 | Apparatus for coupling a cutting tool to a vehicle An apparatus (10) for coupling a cutting tool (12) to a vehicle (14) such as a tractor that permits the cutting tool (12) to pivot to a released position when it contacts an obstruction (38) and that returns the cutting tool (12) to its cutting position a... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5634241 | Energy storing spring joint An energy storing spring joint (100) for use between two parts movable with respect to each other and joined by the energy storing spring joint is capable of storing energy in such a way that energy is stored in a displacement path and is released in very... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5564664 | Spherical suspension for a technical instrument The suspension (1) permits of the almost frictionless swinging into equilibrium position of an instrument (53) fastened to an instrument holder (5). For the balancing of the weight or the swinging into the position of equilibrium, the spherical end (7) of... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5555711 | Lawn rake with spring pivoting head A lawn rake incorporating a spring element which is adapted to provide a "throwing" capability in the rake head. The spring element urges the rake head into a position at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the rake handle.... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5492296 | Adjustable stand for an optical viewing apparatus The invention is directed to an adjustable stand for an optical viewing apparatus such as a surgical microscope pivotable about a pivot axis. The adjustable stand and the optical viewing apparatus conjointly define a center of gravity which can shift to p... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5482394 | Connector equipped with fitting lever and method of mounting winding spring in it A winding spring is preset in a connector, with its winding portion fit at an attaching shaft of the connector, in such a manner that its one end is engaged with the connector and its other end on the side of the fitting lever is engaged with a provisiona... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5480076 | Clothes hanger with retractable arms A retractable clothes hanger (10) having a pair of garment support arms that can be positioned in either a normal, extended position or a retracted position. When the arms are retracted, the clothes hanger can be easily inserted and removed from a narrow ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5405411 | Articulated ankle joint with inner and outer races for universal movement An artifical ankle joint for use as an ankle between a foot prosthesis and leg prosthesis in an artificial limb. The artificial ankle joint includes a foot plate attached to a foot prosthesis, a leg plate attached to a leg prosthesis, a stem assembly and ... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5342015 | Apparatus for mounting rear view mirrors on a tractor Rear view mirrors for a tractor are mounted on elongated arms which may be adjusted laterally to change the lateral spacing between the mirrors and the tractor, which automatically swing rearwardly or forwardly upon striking an obstruction, and which may ... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5037231 | Joint device for connecting two rotatable members A joint device, wherein a shaft is supported by a base member, and can rotate in a first direction and a second direction. Two coil springs are mounted on the shaft. The first coil spring has an end fixed to the base member. The inner diameter of the firs... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5024283 | Pivotable, resilient mounting A tiltable element, e.g. an operator's cab, is resiliently supported on a body frame by a plurality of pivotable mounting devices. Each device comprises a pair of parallel bracket members and a support element. The support element and the bracket members ... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4993731 | Motorcycle quick release sissy bar bracket In accordance with the invention, there is provided a quick release sissy bar bracket for a motorcycle having a rear fender bar on each side of the rear fender, which is rigidly attached to the motorcycle, and a sissy bar bracket plate releasably attachab... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4702256 | Electrical connector for a disposable electrode A small plastic connector is provided with a unique electrical contact mounted in one jaw of the connector to mate with an angled edge on the other jaw of the connector to crimp and securely grip a thin, flat, flexible electrode in the connector while mak... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4682776 | User worn arm bend control device An arm-straightening device for selectively locking an arm in a straight position, so that a bowler, or the like, is prevented from bending the arm during delivery, but which automatically allows the arm to bend during follow-through. A pair of semicircul... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4566502 | Wire-guide latching device for a wire-harness assembly form board The invention is a wire-guide latching device 22 for a wire-harness assembly form board 24. The device 22 comprises a first post 26 having first and second ends, with the first end coupled to the board and the second end terminating in a circumferentially... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4552034 | Tipping handle for control handwheels A tipping safety handle with automatic release for handwheels or the like designed for use on machine tools, can be engaged by axial displacement inside the handwheel body. For this purpose, the handle comprises pin clutch means acting between the handle ... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4540202 | Articulated tubular conduit arm for sucking gaseous fluids This suction arm for gaseous fluids comprises a tubular articulated conduit consisting of at least one flexible sleeve (5) disposed between two rigid tubes (8). These tubes (8) are interconnected at either end of the flexible intermediate sleeve (5) by me... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4463471 | Wiping device for window panes of a motor vehicle Disclosed is a wiping device having a support member which is mounted for oscillating about an axis. A blind passage is formed in the support member in a direction transverse to the axis. A wiper arm supporting at its free end a wiper blade holder, is ins... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4453728 | Splash guard A splash guard or mud guard for vehicles. The assembly has a lower section pivotally secured to an upper section and includes oppositely wound axially spaced helical springs with a mechanism to independently adjust the tension of the springs which permits... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4322089 | Ski brake A ski brake (1) is provided having a pair of movable arm members (15,16). Each of the arm members has a braking surface (18). A pair of spring members (22,23) provide a moving force for moving the arm members (15,16) from an inoperative position to an ope... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4267608 | Prosthetic joint A prosthetic joint has first and second implant members opposed to each other, each having a shank for implantation in a bone of a finger, wrist, or elbow. The implant members have opposed arcuate portions that are images of each other. A pair of flexible... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4246660 | Artificial ligament A prosthetic ligament device comprising an elastic element securable to the underlying bone structure by means of a quick release bayonet-type fitting which permits rotational movement during engagement at one end and a length adjusting means at the other... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4186449 | Swivel joint A swivel joint for a leg prosthesis has its relatively rotatable members urged into a neutral position by a multiple-disk compound axial compression spring bearing upon balls which ride along inclined ramps upon relative rotation of the members.... | 02/05/1980 |
| 4067528 | Mounting device for a flat structural part projecting from a vehicle body A mounting support for a flat structural part projecting from the outer body of a motor vehicle, such as a firm emblem, a radiator figure, or the like, which is connected with the body by way of a first pivotal connection and a second pivotal connection, ... | 01/10/1978 |
