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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7850387 | System for reducing stress concentrations in lap joints A stress concentration reduction system includes a hoop tension finger doubler coupled to a lap splice. The lap slice is formed by an first panel overlapped by a second panel. The hoop tension finger doubler is formed to fit against the panels flushly. ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7530758 | Mechanical device comprising a plurality of parts assembled together with accurate relative positioning Assembling a plurality of parts together in a manner that enables a device of complex shape to be reconstituted. At least one of the parts includes two ribs in a chevron configuration and at least one other part includes two grooves in a chevron configuration, the r... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7507048 | Deformed reinforcing bar splice and method A process for forming an improved tensile strength deformed reinforcing bar splice for use in concrete construction by radially compressing or cold forming the bar end with dies literally to flatten any ribs or deformations on the bar end to cold work a section of t... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7431342 | Threaded connection The invention relates to a connection for fastening a tool or a tool adapter to an extension device. The connection includes a threaded stud, a threaded bush and a mechanism for locking the threaded stud to the threaded bush when the threaded stud and threaded bush ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7273238 | Duct coupler apparatus with compressible seals An apparatus for joining the ends of a pair of ribbed ducts together has a collar with an interior suitable for receiving the ends of the pair of ducts therein, a first coupler element translatably secured adjacent a first end of the collar, a compressible seal disp... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267375 | Duct coupler apparatus An apparatus for joining ends of a pair of ducts together in end-to-end relationship has a collar with a first end portion and a second end portion, a first coupler element translatably secured to an exterior of the collar for moving the first end portion between fi... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7234890 | Joint for bullet traps An improved joint utilizes a facing strip which is configured to extend away from a pair of plates held by the facing strip as one moves toward the middle of the facing strip. When the steel plates are disposed at an angle to one another, the facing strip is prefera... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7223077 | Structure for connecting compressor wheel and shaft It is an object of the invention to provide a structure for connecting a compressor wheel and a shaft, which structure is not easily broken when rotated at high speed. A male screw is provided on an outer surface of a projection formed on the center of a rear of the... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204064 | Structures which can be dismantled and folded, consisting of interconnecting tubular elements Composite structures obtained by joining two or more structures of the type which presents pairs of joined tubular elements, whose extremity is hinged in universal joints and in which the universal joints are substantially parallelepiped in form and present four sea... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198424 | Connecting element, and mounting assembly using the same A connecting element with substantially U-shaped cross-section has a U-shape having two free ends and a connecting region connecting the free ends with one another and having at least one engaging element provided and formed to engage an associated edge of an underc... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7182544 | Turnbuckle assembly A turnbuckle assembly (20) includes a first one-piece sleeve (30) having first and second axial ends (32, 34). The first axial end (32) of the first sleeve (30) has an internally threaded portion (35) which threadably engage... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7147398 | Coupler for flexible scaffold system A two coupler apparatus for interconnecting two scaffolding members wherein at least one coupler is defined by: a base interconnected to a second coupler and a lever hinged to the base. The base and the lever define a pocket for laterally receiving a length of a sca... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7118302 | Vehicle clamp having a vibration dampening insert A vehicle clamp which may be a motorcycle clamp includes an elongated body having a pair of spaced fork leg receiving openings and an opening disposed generally between the fork receiving openings for receiving a steering shaft. A pair of spaced handlebar mounts are... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104719 | Peripheral connecting region of two sheets and peripheral connection method In a peripheral connecting region of two sheets including two overlapping flanges of the sheets, the sheets are connected to each other such that they cannot be displaced relative to each other. In order to be able to connect high-strength sheets or other sheets whi... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7070356 | Multipart plug-type connector A plug-in connector for hollow sections of spacer frames for insulating glass panes with two connector parts which can be plugged together. The connector parts have one of an essentially U-shaped and box-shaped cross section. The connector parts include side walls w... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7055286 | Modular post system and method of construction The invention provides a modular post system including a plurality of modular post members 10, 20 which are inter-connectable to form a post structure 30. The modular post members include a plurality of front post members 10 and rear post member... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036832 | Oversized massive break apart dolly An oversized, break apart dolly for picking up and lifting massive articles such as snowmobiles. The dolly stands more than six feet tall. A typical operator of the dolly brings his arms over his head to reach the handle of the dolly, and then uses his weight to dra... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018126 | Multi-post shock absorber clamp system An intermediate device that clamps the front suspension of a two-wheeled and/or motorized vehicle as part of the steering system that attaches to the frame structure and provides a mounting area for the handlebar and controls. This multiple point mounting area compr... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004669 | Internal V-band clamp A system for clamping two tubular members together in an end-to-end relationship uses a split ring with a V-shaped outer rim that can engage a clamping surface on each member. The split ring has a relaxed closed state where the ends of the ring are adjacent and the ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6996946 | Structures which can be dismantled and folded, consisting of interconnecting tubular elements Composite structures obtained by joining two or more structures of the type which presents pairs of joined tubular elements, whose extremity is hinged in universal joints and in which the universal joints are substantially parallelepiped in form and present four sea... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6957518 | Two-plate splice connection assembly A two-plate splice connection assembly for connecting the lower end of an upper tubular pole member to the upper end of a lower tubular member which eliminates the need for having an individual positioned on the outside of the tubular pole member and an individual p... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6860672 | Reinforcing bar coupling A reinforcing bar coupling is provided for simply and quickly applying to a mechanical butt joint of two bars in the concrete constructions. The reinforcing bar coupling is consisted of a cylindrical sleeve (2) formed an uneven inner surface (22) to ma... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6846124 | Collar for a barbed connector A collar for a connection between a resilient tube and a rigid barbed connector. The collar comprises a generally cylindrical sleeve member having interior annular ridges. When the collar is installed on the tube surrounding the barbed connector, the ridges press in... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6802692 | Device for controlling a variable-angle vane via a pinch connection A device for controlling a variable-angle vane for a stator of a turbomachine compressor, the device comprising a link, connection means forming a hinge between a first end of the link and a control ring, fixing means for fixing a second end of the link on a pivot o... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6796767 | Device for controlling a variable-angle vane via a slack-free connection A device for controlling a variable-angle vane for a stator of a turbomachine compressor, the device comprising a link, connection means forming a hinge between a first end of the link and a control ring, and fixing means for fixing a second end of the link on a piv... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6729792 | Ring for connecting two rotationally symmetrical structural parts and method of making same A ring connects two rotationally symmetrical structural parts to form a rotationally symmetrical light-weight structure. At the transition between the two structural parts, there is a change of the slope of the meridian line of the light-weight structure. The ring c... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6712541 | Multi-post shock absorber clamp system An intermediate device that clamps the front suspension of a two-wheeled and/or motorized vehicle as part of the steering system that attaches to the frame structure and provides a mounting area for the handlebar and controls. This multiple point mounting area compr... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6688846 | Device for controlling variable-pitch blades A flexible rod (20) is articulated at a first end to a control ring (30) and is fixed at a second end to a pivot of a blade (10) that is to be controlled. At this second end, it is held so that it can rotate without play on the blade pivot by a holding de... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6669395 | Connection structure of a lamp tube A connection structure of a lamp tube comprises a multi-sectional lamp tube having a front lamp tube and a rear lamp tube, a locking rod engaged in the interior of the multi-sectional lamp tube, and a buffer structure engaged to a distal end of the lockin... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6648541 | Joining element for bridging the separating area of a divided seal in cable fittings The invention relates to a joining element (VE), consisting of a fixing component (FT) and a closing component (VT), for the ends (DE1, DE2) of a divided seal (D) in sealing systems in cable fittings.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6634823 | Truss union connector & truss mount A truss union connector for releasably coupling the ends of two axially aligned pipes, where the connector has simple construction and is operable easily and quickly by actuating a simple knob. This truss union connector is optionally combined with a trus... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6634825 | Apparatus for joining cylindrical sections An apparatus for joining cylindrical sections, including a semi-cylindrical profile section or member adapted to be coupled to a cylindrical section on an outer circumferential portion of the profile section or member and including an outer circumferentia... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6543957 | Holder and housing comprising at least one holder A holder is provided for attaching a housing to a rail, being securable to the housing and having a recess which is engagable with a projection of the rail and a flexible member having a closed cross-section and which is clearly deformable in a direction ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6540432 | Structural fastener system A fastener system for joining structural members to other structural members or to supporting structures is disclosed. The fastener system includes three types of fasteners. The first type of fastener is designed for placement between adjacent planks. The... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6540226 | Apparatus for a document processing system An upstream module has a document transport path portion, and a downstream module has a document transport path portion. The modules are aligned such that a waterfall effect is created from the document path portion of the upstream module to the document ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6524025 | Means for linearly connecting two non-circular pipes A means for linearly connecting two non-circular pipes mainly includes a bar, upper and lower pads put around the bar, and a collar. The bar has two externally threaded ends adapted to screw into internally threaded holes preformed in the non-circular pip... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6479746 | Power inverter with collapsing mounting tabs A plurality of mounting feet securely attach a power inverter to a body. The tabs are to be adjustably or pivotally mounted on the under carriage of the power inverter such that they may be positioned by the user when mounting to a body. When mounted, the... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6408587 | Structural members and associated parts A structural member, e.g. a truss for erection of temporary structures, comprises a number of elongate elements disposed in spaced generally parallel relationship to one another with transversely extending elements therebetween, and an element extending l... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6402581 | Building toy A building toy comprising a plurality of flexible and stiff pieces and connectors capable of being connected to each other in a desired pattern to form constructions like buildings, cars, forts, planes and other recreation arrangements, the toy comprising... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6386788 | Panel fastener strike A panel fastener strike comprises a unitary casing formed with two substantially parallel face plates unitarily bridged together by a strap at one end and formed with two substantially coplanar flanges at an opposite end, and a pin mounted to the two face... | 05/14/2002 |
