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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7762737 | System and method for stowage compartment pivot assembly A pivot system for a stowage compartment system for a mobile platform (for example, commercial aircraft) is provided. The pivot system includes a first fitting that defines a raceway and an engagement feature and a second fitting. The second fitting includes a hub f... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7287928 | Swing structure for a wheel set A swing structure for a wheel set includes a central tube, an axial tube, a spacer, a sleeve, and a fastener. The central tube is provided with a ring plate at the rear end. The ring plate is formed with a through hole thereon. A connection cylinder is disposed at t... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7128514 | Adjustable and reusable stud bolt retainer A clip has a retainer for securing the clip and a wire harness to a bolt protruding from a vehicle surface. The retainer includes a beam having an aperture with an inner wall. The aperture receives the bolt. A flange projects into the aperture from the wall. An open... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7086816 | Support system for frame of vehicular cargo net A cargo-net frame is supported on a cover of a motor vehicle trunk by two different supports each having a body fitted through the covering and having an outer portion formed with an annular outwardly projecting shoulder bearing inward against an outer face of the c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7082641 | Systems and methods for replaceable luggage handle A transport device comprises a replaceable telescoping handle. Replacement is achieved by including a release and retaining mechanism in a base to which the telescoping handle is installed. A user can obtain a replacement telescoping handle, release and remove a bro... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7043858 | Backhoe pivot joint A backhoe coupling for joining members of a backhoe attachment is provided, the coupling having a pivot pin assembly that includes a pivot pin and a retaining plate. The pin has a groove for receiving the retaining plate. The retaining plate has an edge that is size... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7000304 | Seismic structural device A pin-fuse joint generally utilized in a beam-to-column joint assembly subject to extreme seismic loading is described. The pin-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by these loads. The joint is comprised of standard structural steel building mater... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6955512 | Mounting device for securing an electronic device to an equipment rack A mounting device for securing an electronic device to an equipment rack includes a mounting member and a securing device mounted on an end of the mounting member. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6941617 | Hinge device with detent A wing or leaf-type hinge assembly for use with a thin panel or lid installation includes a manual snap assembly of its pivot pin. The pivot pin structure includes an interlock, which requires a positive release for disassembly. A backer support plate permits the sa... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6925911 | Fluid-operated power tool A fluid-operated power tool has a drive including a fluid-operator cylinder-piston unit, a first housing accommodating the drive, a lever-drive mechanism connected with the drive and powered by the latter and also engageable with a fastener for bolting applications,... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6814522 | Pivot assembly A pivot assembly particularly adapted for pivotally interconnecting a pair of relatively thin parallel walls spaced an appreciable distance from one another. A stud with a pivot joint on one end is interposed between the walls. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6675435 | Windshield wiper for motor vehicles A windshield wiper for motor vehicles, having a support bracket (1) for connection to a wiper arm secured to a motor vehicle, wherein the support bracket (1) has an essentially U-shaped cross section and at least one support bracket detent recess (7); at ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6447358 | Toy building set A toy building set comprising a plurality of building elements which each are provided with hinge parts, a first type of hinge parts comprising a substantially cylindrical rod-shaped shaft part of a building element, a second type of hinge parts comprisin... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6430887 | Hinge assembly for a truss For a truss, a hinge assembly for connecting truss members that form the truss. The hinge assembly may include a first hinge plate having a first boss formed thereon and a second hinge plate having a second boss formed thereon. The second boss defines an ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6354758 | Connector assembly for connecting walk boards A connector assembly that interconnects opposed ends of two walk boards utilized in a scaffolding system. Each connector includes a first plate having a plurality of connector shafts extending therefrom. The connector shafts extend through openings or sle... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6309133 | Process for fixing a guiding member on a support, guiding device obtained by this process and marking apparatus incorporating such a device A process for securing a guiding member on a support which includes at least one opening which is substantially greater in dimension than an end of the guiding member which is supported therein. A space provided between the at least one opening and the en... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6273632 | Joint pin lock mechanism for pivotal pin joint A joint pin lock system or mechanism for a pivotal pin joint which connects one mechanical structural member between a pair of bracket portions of another mechanical structural member pivotally relative to each other by means of a joint pin passed through... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6135487 | Baby stroller with unique curved swinging legs and unique trigger to initiate swinging A foldable baby stroller having a set of legs and a handle which are swingable relative to each other between operating and collapsed configurations. In the operating configuration, the front legs and handle lie generally on the same arc to provide a smoo... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6071033 | Pin retainer In many pinned connections between the frames of a machine such as an articulated construction machine, the forces passing through the pin connection caused flexing of the various bolted connections which ultimately could cause the loosening or failure of... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6009919 | Method for converting a ball and socket to a dowel pin joint on a water jet loom and product produced thereby A metal socket in a reciprocating foot mates with a ball on the lower end of a heddle frame driving rod of a conventional NISSAN water jet loom. Water causes corrosion in the ball and socket joint resulting in down time of the water jet loom. The replacem... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5951192 | Quick connect system for excavator buckets A quick connect system for attaching excavator buckets and other tools to the arm of a hydraulic excavator. The excavator bucket has a first and second mounting plate connected thereto in a spaced parallel relationship. Each mounting plate has a front and... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5947496 | Low lash idler arm assembly A low lash idler arm assembly includes upper and lower bushings which are provided for supporting a hub of an idler arm on a support member. The assembly uses the engagement of a flange nut onto the support member to axially position the bushings in their... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5881989 | Audio enclosure assembly mounting system and method A vibration-isolating system for mounting a cathode ray tube monitor to an enclosed audio base includes an annular vibration-isolating grommet having an axial bore; a snap cap including an annular portion having a surface for supporting the grommet and an... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5709498 | Swivel clip for linkage rod A linkage comprising an elongated rod, a rod actuator to longitudinally reciprocate the rod, and a clip of flexible, resilient material connecting the rod to the actuator. The clip has a circular hub rotatably received in an opening in the actuator. The r... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5649781 | Linkage mechanism between structural members A connecting linkage is provided between two structural members which includes a pinned connection to allow rotation of one structural member with respect to the other and which permits adjustment and alignment before locking the device in position withou... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5547304 | Connector unit, particularly of the multiple-connection rapid-engagement type A connector unit of the multiple-connection, rapid-engagement type includes a first connector part and a second connector part which can be coupled face to face as a result of a relative movement along a general axis of the first connector part. The secon... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5538112 | Parking and emergancy brake actuating lever for drum brake assembly An actuating lever for a parking and emergency brake mechanism for use in a vehicle drum brake assembly includes a backing plate mounted on the vehicle for supporting a pair of brake shoes. A service brake mechanism is provided for selectively moving the ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5443521 | Hydraulic control unit for prosthetic leg A prosthetic leg has a pivotal knee joint and a hydraulic fluid control unit connected to provide variable forces which dampen flexion and extension of the knee and also bias the leg to its extended position. The unit includes an aluminum housing lined wi... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5405398 | Prosthetic knee with posterior stabilized femoral component A posterior stabilized knee prosthesis with removable pin in the femoral component. The removable pin has a tapered split ring lock which prevents the pin from backing out. A split ring is provided on the pin which rides in a groove on the pin. When the p... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5393160 | Torsion bar for slow-acting rotation shaft device A torsion bar for a slow-acting rotation shaft device is formed from a U-shaped wire rod so that hook portions formed at both ends of the torsion bar are distanced from each other by a length at least more than a diameter of the wire rod. Hook portions fo... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5356370 | Antifriction mechanical joint for an orthopedic knee brace An orthopedic brace, specifically for a knee, has an antifriction mechanical joint to provide easier movement and has the ability of being custom made for different geometries of rotational movements and ranges. The antifriction mechanical joint has a fir... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5250001 | Toy construction kit A construction kit is indicated which consists of elongated stave elements (2), which at their ends are provided with protruding plate portions (6, 10) with pins (8) and holes (12) for mutually rotatable end joining of the state elements in one and the sa... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5217316 | Slow-acting rotation shaft device A one piece shaft which supports two rotatable members is provided with shafts for energizing the rotation and for controlling an energized force of each member separately. The shaft includes a shaft body which connects two hollow shaft bodies attached to... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5210908 | Window stay The window stay comprises a frame mounting plate, a sash mounting plate, a first arm and a second arm. The arms are pivotally coupled between the frame and sash mounting plates via pivots. The first arm is shorter than the second arm. The stay further inc... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5152226 | Track switch with dual shaft pivot and rotatable hub connected to switch components and mounted on an outer pivot shaft having a greater preset length An improved switch for an overhead trolley track system, which is adaptable to be inserted between intersecting tracks and adjustable for handling trolley movement from one track to another. The improved switch includes a unique pivot and shaft assembly w... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5088881 | Tapered pin mounting for loaders A tractor-loader-backhoe is disclosed wherein the loader mechanism is mounted on the frame of the prime mover by a tapered pivot pin or sleeve having a fastener extending entirely through the axis of the pivot pin or sleeve to effect a clamping load opera... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5082387 | Pivot joint assembly A pivot joint for a rotary lever has a spacer extending axially from a foundation such as an engine motor component. The spacer includes a cylindrical ferrule. A rotary lever and a belleville spring, both having a bore of a size to fit over the outside of... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5077860 | Wiper blade assembly with arm to yoke connection A wiper blade assembly comprising a primary yoke having a central portion with transverse socket means therein for receiving a pivot pin of a wiper arm of the side mounting type. A plastics latching member is located within a recess open to the topside or... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4980944 | Universal wiper blade pin connector An adaptor for a windshield wiper blade to allow the wiper superstructure to be mounted to different diameter pin connectors associated with a wiper arm. Typically, wiper arms are provided with a side pin having either of two diameters. The adaptor bushin... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4970751 | Adaptor for windshield wiper pin An adaptor for fitting a small diameter wiper arm pin to a large diameter hole in a wiper superstructure comprises at least one element of which the inner surface defines a cavity to receive the small diameter pin. The outer surface of the pin adaptor def... | 11/20/1990 |
