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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410141 | Industrial hanger for metal framing A hanger assembly for attaching to framing. The framing has a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall. The framing also has a top and a bottom. The framing has two bearing surfaces that form a plane that is located between the top of the framing and the botto... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7410140 | Industrial hanger An industrial hanger assembly for attaching to a truss. The industrial hanger assembly includes a first member, a portion of which is operable to fit within a gap between the inner surface of a first angle iron and the inner surface of a second angle iron. The first... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7374407 | Power transmission mechanism and process of assembling the same A power transmission mechanism for transmitting driving power between a shaft and a rotor connected to the shaft includes a cylindrical adapter located between the shaft and the rotor and a screw seat arranged on the shaft. The adapter has a first internally threade... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367610 | Method and apparatus for assembling a component to a panel A component is adapted for assembly to a panel at a desired location. The component includes a body and at least one fastener threadingly received in the body, the fastener having a head and a threaded shaft, the head extending outwardly from the body a predetermine... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7320556 | Gripping devices A gripping device comprises a support body (2) within a sleeve (8), with the sleeve being mounted around the body for relative translational movement along a common axis thereof. A plurality of gripping elements (10, 12) are pivotally mounted in... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316424 | Fast-fit coupling for connecting appliances forming part of a medical or surgical handpiece system to a supply hose A plug connection for fast-fit coupling of two appliances forming part of a medical handpiece system includes a first coupling fitting on one of the appliances and a second coupling fitting on the other of the appliances. The first coupling fitting has a movable loc... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7290740 | Portable tripod and universal mounting assembly for an object A universal mounting assembly for quick mounting of an object to a stand device. The mounting assembly includes a body having a support surface, a front face and an opposed mounting surface configured to mount to the support stand. The front face intersects the supp... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7243685 | High pressure closure A closure includes a hub having a bore in fluid communication with the port of a vessel. A door is removably positioned within the bore of the hub, and a locking ring is threaded with the hub thread for moving the door to a closed and circumferentially sealed positi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234888 | Arrangements for anchoring items to automotive framing components An item such as a passenger assist handle is anchored to an automotive framing component by a mounting stud passing through a hole in the framing component. The mounting stud includes a shaft with a helix at a first end and a threaded portion at a second end. The he... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7143668 | Customizable light bulb changer A light bulb changing tool comprising a motorized clasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, the motorized clasping mechanism configured along an axis, the motorized clasping mechanism configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction; and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7102261 | Coupling device between a rotor of permanent-magnet synchronous motor and a working part A coupling device (11) between a rotor of a synchronous permanent-magnet motor and a working part (17), being advantageously able to ensure an unusual silentness, comprises a driving member (22), being eccentric with respect to the rotor rotatio... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7028375 | Attachment of metal and plastic parts of an implement handle A hollow, cylindrical, handle is substantially permanently connected to a end piece by insertion into the distal end of the handle of a first axial section of the end piece and inwardly deforming portions of the handle wall inwardly into indentations formed in the o... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6988846 | Device for attaching a retaining member for an optical apparatus to a support A device for attaching a retaining member (1) for an optical apparatus (2) to a support (3) includes a screw (11) for securing the retaining member (1) to the support (3) and having a conical head (13) countersunk in ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6948833 | Ceiling lamp suspending device A ceiling lamp suspending device comprise the following elements. A wire connecting box has two ears arranged at two edges thereof. A retaining sheet is below the wire connection box. A through hole is near a center of the retaining sheet. One edge of the through ho... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941841 | Motorized light bulb changer A light bulb changing tool comprising a motorized clasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, the motorized clasping mechanism configured along an axis, the motorized clasping mechanism configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction; and... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942254 | Threaded connection engagement and disengagement system and method A system for making and breaking connections between the pin ends of sucker rods and coupling sleeves employs a hydraulically powered system of radially driven gripper heads which are interchangeable to accept different sucker rod sizes. A torqueing system adjacent ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6918723 | Shaft/hub connection The shaft is connected to the shaft attachment by a thread. A bore with an internal thread is incorporated in the shaft attachment and the shaft has a corresponding stem which can be introduced into the threaded bore and has an external thread. An axial stop is arra... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6869245 | High strength detachable cylinder-to-plate joint for tables, furniture, and other static structures Disclosed are high-strength detachable cylinder-to-plate joints for use in manufacturing tables, shelves, other types of furniture and support structures for machinery and articles of manufacture including shelves and furniture made using present invention joints. T... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6802102 | Primary shaft for a windscreen wiper A windshield wiper includes a drive shaft (10), to which shaft a crank (12) is fastened. A base body (14) of the drive shaft (10) is made from an extruded light metal profile and on its free end, in the region of a fastening part, carries... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6773198 | Fixture A fixture for connecting two or more elongate bars in end to end relationship. The bars are provided with ribs on an external surface thereof. The fixture comprises a set of inner segments with formations to engage with the ribs on the bars. A set of intermediate se... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6761500 | Connector A connector includes first and second engagable components for mounting on an implement and a handle. The first component has a boss formed with an internal socket and an outer peripheral surface surrounding the socket, and the second component includes an insert me... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6725739 | Rotary tilt mechanism A locking mechanism for a tiltable steering column includes a rod disposed within and selectively actuable along a longitudinal axis of a sleeve. A biasing member biased the rod into a locked position with the sleeve, the biasing member having a first end coupled to... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6711826 | Pole section for surveying equipment A light weight surveying pole which is of robust and highly accurate construction. The pole may include two or more pole sections which may be screwed together to make a longer pole. Fittings for use in screw-together pole sections are constructed to permit location... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6672791 | Double ended fastening system The preferred embodiment of a double ended fastening system includes a first segment for engaging a component and a second threaded segment for engaging a nut. In another aspect of the present invention, the component has a stud receiving portion made of ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6666613 | Easily assembled lamp retaining device A lamp rod comprises a retaining seat and an inserting rod. A wire connecting box has a via hole at a periphery thereof. A lateral side of the retaining seat extends with an inserting portion exactly passing through the via hole of the wire connecting box... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6632043 | Connection coupling for plate-shaped microcomponents A connection coupling forms a line connection for liquid or gaseous substances to microcomponents (1) in platelet form. A coupling body (2), which is substantially U-shaped in cross section, accommodates the edge of the plate-like microcomponent (1) betwe... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6585447 | Device for connecting structural components A device for connecting two structural components, includes a base part disposed at one structural component, a spacer having a threaded portion in threaded engagement with the base part, the spacer being supported with one end thereof at the other struct... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6546584 | Adjustable handle for a paint pad A paint pad holder has a pad holder plate with a housing for mounting a handle on the plate. The housing has a guide recess for receiving a head of the handle, and for pivotally mounting the handle for movement about an axis generally parallel to the plan... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6464421 | Jack extension tube for a power seat adjuster mechanism for a vehicle A jack extension tube preferably for vehicles is provided which comprises a tube having a first section with an open end and a second section spaced from the first section, the elongated tube made from a first material. A nut made from a second material l... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6418809 | Drive spindle The invention relates to a drive spindle, in particular to drive garage doors, having recesses or projections disposed on the circumferential surface which can be connected to corresponding projections or recesses of a guide element for the purpose of the... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6394689 | Partition screen connecting device An improved partition screen connecting device includes at least an insert head, a coupling tube, and a connecting plate. A fightening element may be provided between the coupling tube and the insert head. In use, the connecting device is insertably dispo... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6364568 | Curtain rod with a middle support A device for connecting two support members, arranged spaced apart from each other by a distance and designed for supporting drapes, net curtains, and similar decorative items, has a support rod having first and second ends. Each of the ends is supported ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6361096 | Frame mounting structure for frame body automotive vehicle A frame mounting structure for frame body automotive vehicle constructed in such a way a chassis frame and a body frame are doubly coupled up and down at a coupling region therebetween such that structural strength at the body is reinforced and less influ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6341917 | Double ended stud fastening system The preferred embodiment of a double ended stud fastening system includes a first segment for engaging a plastic component, a second threaded segment for engaging a nut and a lateral projection disposed between the segments. In another aspect of the prese... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6340265 | Cable end fastening device for a vehicular remote control cable tubular socket (3) is placed. The socket (3) has a male thread portion (3b), through an inner space of which an inner cable (4) passes. A nut (6) is tightened on the male thread portion (3b) to exert against an outer peripheral area (10b) of the notched o... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6328499 | Screwed connection for threaded rods A screwed connection comprises at least one rod end (10, 12) with an external thread (16) and a threaded sleeve (18) with an internal thread (20). The threaded sleeve (18) is screwed with axial play on to the rod end (10, 12). A cotter (26) is driven thro... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6318924 | Quick-connect for mounting objects A method and apparatus for mounting objects to other objects is provided to enable easy installation and removal of accessories, such as saddlebags, to a motorcycle. The apparatus enables accessories to be installed and removed quickly and easily in the m... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6293726 | Handle attachment device for cleaning implements A device for attaching an elongated handle to any one of a variety of cleaning implements, regardless of whether the cleaning implements are provided with a socket or a protuberance for purposes of attaching an elongated handle thereto. The device prefera... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6273635 | Mounting fixture for a modular assembly machine A mounting fixture for a reconfigurable assembly machine having a plurality of modules with slots formed in their upper surfaces includes a hollow brick or cube having a plurality of intersecting keyways on the faces or surfaces of the cube. One of the ke... | 08/14/2001 |