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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357591 | Ball-and-socket joint A ball-and-socket joint has a pivot pin accommodated rotatably and tiltably with a spherical joint area in a bearing shell. The bearing shell is in turn arranged in the recess of a joint housing. A closing ring fixes the bearing shell in the joint housing in the axi... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7320555 | Cardan shaft structure with tightness adjustable functions A cardan shaft structure with tightness adjustable functions has a through-hole passing through spheres located at both ends of the cardan shaft body, and a taper socket respectively installed into the opening end of each sphere. A bolt is inserted into both spheres... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7305907 | Skateboard tool A multifunction tool according to the present disclosure is formed in a generally “Y” shape to provide leverage and control when the tools included in the first arm or the second arm are employed. The main stem includes a ratchet assembly for a male drive elemen... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7300028 | Tripod head A tripod head includes a cylindrical housing 1 having connection member at one end for a tripod, a ball joint (2) rotatably and pivotally arranged in the housing (1), a bearing element (4) for the ball joint (2), having a sliding s... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7261487 | Composite ball joint bearing for a ball joint assembly A ball joint assembly includes a housing (12) defining a socket chamber (18) and having an opening (32); a composite ball joint bearing (20) disposed within the socket chamber; a ball stud (24) supported by the composite ball joint... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243578 | Skateboard tool A multifunction tool according to the present disclosure is formed in a generally “Y” shape to provide leverage and control when the tools included in the first arm or the second arm are employed. The main stem includes a ratchet assembly for a male drive elemen... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7221265 | System for sensing level change in vehicles A system for sensing relative position between chassis (5a, 5b) and axle (3) on a vehicle, which vehicle is provided with a so-called V-rod (1) mounted between the chassis (5a, 5b) and the axle ( | 05/22/2007 |
| 7131887 | Card interactive amusement device The present invention provides an amusement device having a body, wherein the body has features, at least one motor for powering the device and at least some of the features, and an information receiving structure for receiving information from an information carryi... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7117769 | Socket wrench A socket wrench is provided which performs the functions heretofore carried out by two separate wrenches. To this end, the present invention provides a wrench where each end thereof selectively acts (a) as a receiving end for a nut or other fastener to be rotated by... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7083356 | Ball joint with angular movement restriction system A ball joint restriction system provides a cylindrical extension in the end of the ball, and also provides an oblong housing in the closing cover of the ball joint to restrict movement of the extension. A positioning member positions the cover with respect to the bo... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7048461 | Ball joint assembly with wear indication A ball joint assembly (10) comprises a socket (12) with a chamber (18), an opening extending through a first axial end (20) of the socket (12), and electrically conductive structure (60) closing the second axial end (22 | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037022 | Ball-and-socket joint A ball-and-socket joint, preferably for chassis suspensions and/or steering mechanisms of motor vehicles, is presented, which has a ball pivot pin (1), which is accommodated rotatably and tiltably in a joint housing (8) with one of its free ends with a... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025315 | Geodesic mounting apparatus A multi-positionable mounting device that provides a substantially stable, load-bearing but relatively adjustable ball and socket mounting device. An interior surface of the socket is formed of first and second opposing part hemispherical socket portions that are re... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6976992 | Dual-function medical instrument A dual-use medical instrument is disclosed. In one embodiment, the instrument has a first handle pivotally attached to a second handle through a mortise and tenon joint to define opposing jaws at the distal end of the surgical instrument, each of the opposing jaws i... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6929271 | Hydraulically compensated stabilizer system The present technique provides a stabilizer system comprising a plurality of piston cylinder assemblies, which have multiple interconnected chambers to provide cross compensation between suspension members coupled to those piston cylinder assemblies. The piston cyli... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6876378 | Apparatus for producing a printing form An apparatus for producing a printing form which, with little expenditure, permits exact beam alignment and positioning. The apparatus for producing the printing form contains a holder for at least one printing form blank, and at least one imaging module, which can ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6776552 | Ball joint with spherical rollers A ball joint which uses spherical rollers to reduce the torque friction which tends to inhibit the rotation of the ball within a ball joint assembly. Two sets of spherical rollers are captivated between the ball and two liner rings in the ball joint housing. The bal... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6571664 | Link rod A link rod for supportably suspending a structural member from a vehicle frame includes a one-piece body press-formed from a metal plate material. The one-piece body defines a main rod section having a bent portion at one end thereof forming a first attac... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6551005 | Assembly for the restriction of the movement of the ball joint utilized in automobile and the like An assembly for restricting movement of the ball joint utilized in automotive vehicles and the like, comprising a socket (2), a bearing (3), an "O" ring (4), two retaining rings (5) and one protection cap (6). The bearing (3) functions to restrict movemen... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6431987 | Spherical swivel with elastomeric positioning device A spherical swivel includes a base assembly having a clevis and a ball joined to the clevis. A swivel eye is movably joined to the ball. An elastomeric band positioning device includes an elastomeric band that is secured at opposite ends to the base assem... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6409413 | Large displacement spherical joint A new class of spherical joints has a very large accessible full cone angle, a property which is beneficial for a wide range of applications. Despite the large cone angles, these joints move freely without singularities.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6347776 | Multi-directional mounting bracket A multi-directional mounting bracket for adjustably mounting an article, such as an audio speaker or light fixture, to a surface includes a first mounting member (10) for attachment of the bracket to the surface. A spherical housing (14) is connected to t... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6346025 | Methods and systems for joints useable in toys The present invention provides methods and systems for toy joints. A first toy portion is rotatably and pivotally coupled to a toy body. A second toy portion is also rotatably positioned about the toy body, so that the second toy portion can be rotated at... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6315486 | Joint mounted on rolling bearings A joint with a pin (1) comprising an inner member (2), a center member (6), a housing body (8) and a flange ring (12) arranged in one another via rolling bearings (4,5,10,13,14,18,19,20) for pivoting or rotating about their rotational axis (3,7,15) which ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6238126 | Hip compression screw assemblies and joints therefor An adjustable two-dimensional joint for use in hip compression screw assemblies, allows for relative alignment of the lag screw and angle plate, even when these components are effectively fitted to the respective bone sections. The joint has first and sec... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6101676 | Adjustable clutch hinge assembly for portable computer The adjustable clutch hinge assembly includes a shaft, an adjustment member connected to one end of the shaft, a metal inner cone member, and a metal outer cone member. The end of the shaft to which the adjustment member is connected is inserted into an a... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6102663 | Suspension assemblies for ceiling fans A suspension assembly for ceiling fans includes an upper supporting device securely attached to a ceiling, a suspension rod, and a motor casing. The upper supporting device includes a bowl-like upper retaining seat having a bowl-like spherical inner perip... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6099192 | Ball joint A ball joint has a ball (10) mounted within a ball socket (14) in a body (16). The ball is normally retained in place behind a throat (30) of the socket, but the ball also has a radial projection (32) which will ensure that the ball is held captive in the... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5927891 | Boot seal for a ball and socket joint A ball stud (30) has a ball end (32) received in a socket (60) to form a ball and socket joint (20). A boot seal (10) has a first end portion (82) for encircling and sealingly engaging a portion (78) of the socket (60). The boot seal (10) has a second end... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5924504 | Suspension drive unit assembly for an electrically driven vehicle An automotive vehicle suspension unit assembly located near the sides of a vehicle includes a driving axle shaft, a gear box, an electric motor, and a suspension beam. The driving axle shaft, which drives a wheel hub of the vehicle, defines an axis of rot... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5888013 | Die coater and method for applying materials to webs A die coater for applying a material to a web is provided including a die for applying the material to the web in an application region; and a plurality of interconnected rolls selectably positionable in the application region to serve as a backup roll fo... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5851107 | Suspension assemblies for ceiling fans A suspension assembly includes an upper supporting member securely attached to a ceiling, a suspension rod, and a connecting member. The upper supporting member includes a bowl-like section defined in a lower portion thereof. The bowl-like section include... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5755526 | Ball and socket joint A ball and socket joint (10) includes a socket (20) having a chamber (120). A ball stud (40) includes a ball end (50). The ball end (50) is movable relative to the socket (20) in a first direction (186) into the chamber (120) in the socket. The socket (20... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5641236 | Coupling for joining tubes A coupling for joining a pair of tubes having ends has a ball having a substantially spherical outer surface and a center and formed with an outwardly projecting pin extending along an axis radial of the ball and center. The pin is dimensioned to fit snug... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5626054 | Load decoupler Device for absorbing lateral forces generated as a result of a linearly reciprocating pin causing rotation of a scotch yoke, the device including a guide block guided along a guide rod, the guide block carrying a yoke engaging pin as well as having oppose... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5560252 | Change lever supporting structure A cap for supporting a spehrical fulcrum member of a change lever between the cap itself and a hemispherical bottom wall of a housing, and a retainer for pressing the cap through an elastic ring are fitted to the housing. The retainer and the housing are ... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5551115 | Brush head adapted for mechanical or manual engagement A brush assembly includes a brush head that is releasably attached to a first elongate handle when a remote area is to be reached and which is releasably attached to a second palm-held handle when the elongate handle is not required. The assembly includes... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5409332 | Universal joint A universal joint including a ball and a ball socket. The ball includes a drive socket for connection to a driving or driver shaft. The drive socket is located substantially totally within the ball socket.... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5284397 | Joint apparatus A joint apparatus which has a spherical bearing member which is outsert-molded at the end of a rod, a spherical shaft inserted to the spherical bearing member rotatably in three-dimensional directions, a circular concave portion provided at the top of the... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5215338 | Flexible supporting sheath for cables and the like A universally articulable supporting sheath comprises an interconnected series of links, each having a convex spherical surface at one end, and a concave spherical surface at its opposite end. The concave and convex surfaces mate with one another to form ... | 06/01/1993 |
