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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186900 | Piston rod retention system A connector assembly comprising a housing and a tensile member disposed within the housing. The tensile member comprises first and second end portions. Each end portion sealingly engages the housing to form a hydraulic chamber therebetween. A first connector pivotal... | 05/29/2012 |
| 7857539 | Automotive vehicle framing system A vehicle framing system for framing an automotive vehicle body from a plurality of separate body components wherein the body components each include a reference surface. The system includes an assembly station having spaced-apart frame members positioned so that, w... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7837406 | Shrink disc unit and tool for assembly thereof A shrink disc unit including a rotating body with a peripheral outer surface and a hub surrounding the rotating body with a peripheral inner surface. The peripheral inner surface and the peripheral outer surface form a separating line between the rotating body and t... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7806618 | Frictional rotary connection In a frictional rotary connector having a tapered ring arrangement (3) to be placed onto a shaft and having at least one tapered ring section (e.g. 4a) with an inner surface for abutting the shaft, and with an oblique outer surface (e.g. 5 | 10/05/2010 |
| 7421886 | Quick connect coupling test apparatus and method The invention is a quick connect coupling apparatus in the form of a test module for use in a robotic work performing application which accomplishes testing of an end effector in an offline location such that the integrity of each pneumatic circuit can be independen... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7367738 | Apparatus and method for releaseably joining elements The apparatus and method for releasably joining first and second elements according to the present invention include a retaining member mounted to one of the elements and a reshapeable tube near the retaining member. The reshapeable tube has at least two states, an ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7340947 | Tire testing machine and axis misalignment measuring method for tire testing machine A spindle direction engaging device moves at least one of spindles in a mutually separating direction to closely engage a lock piece or a lock portion in a spindle direction of spindles while the lock piece is locked to the lock portion when a tire is not mounted. A... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341017 | Hydraulically locked boat accessory mounting device An apparatus for a hydraulically locked accessory mounting device for attaching accessories to a boat, or vessel. The mounting device includes a base for attaching to the boat and a ball head that is attached to an accessory, which can be moved to a selected positio... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339777 | Grounding system for a rotating shaft A system is provided for dissipating electrical charges that build on a rotatable shaft extending from an electrically-grounded motor housing or rotating shafts conductively linked to components that create and electrical charge, such as wind turbine blades, power g... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7314343 | Miniature manipulator for servicing the interior of nuclear steam generator tubes A manipulator for servicing tubes extending through a tube sheet having three major components: a base member, a block member, and a foot member. The base member has a holder for supporting tooling or inspection devices. The base member also has at least one gripper... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7282665 | Method and apparatus for processing articles with a laser beam A method for joining workpieces by welding with laser light, in which a plurality of workpieces are arranged between a lower pressure plate and a translucent upper pressure plate on a multiplicity of supporting segments movable in a vertical direction, whereby the w... | 10/16/2007 |
| RE39786 | Clamp with improved internal cam action A clamping apparatus, for use with an actuator, has a housing with a guide track mounted on or formed in the housing. A roller or cam operably engages with the guide track such that the cam can be moved and positioned along the guide track by way of the actuator. At... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7237663 | Bi-directional release mechanism for a torque fuse device A torque fuse device having a bi-directional release mechanism that releases the torque carrying capability of the shafts upon torque overload is provided. The torque fuse device includes a sleeve, a hub positioned within the sleeve, and a hydraulic torque coupler. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219454 | Attachment system An attachment system for connecting a first member such as a lip plate (12) of a mechanical digging device to a second member such as a ground engaging tool (10). The first member has a lug portion (22) attached thereto the second member has a r... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216581 | Piston locking actuator A locking actuator may be locked in an extended position. A piston with a first and a second end defines a recess that originates proximate to the first end. A strut is adapted to at least partially nest within the recess and the strut is adapted to hold at least on... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198295 | Retainer arrangement connecting operating unit to a vehicle A retaining arrangement, including a support arm is proposed, by means of which an operating unit is connected with a vehicle. The retaining arrangement includes a safety device which operates such that, as long as a predetermined condition is not fulfilled, the con... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188879 | Slide gripper assembly A slide gripper assembly is provided having a slide assembly coupled to a gripper assembly. The slide assembly extends and retracts the gripper assembly. A bracket assembly is coupled to the slide and gripper assemblies to move the gripper assembly relative to the s... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7188558 | Pyromechanical separating element The invention relates to a pyromechanical separating element having a hermetically sealed pyrotechnic pressure element (2), which is installed in a housing (1) and has a gas-forming pyrotechnic charge, and a detachable latching pin (5) which is ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175001 | Apparatus for driving raising and lowering of lift for tower type storehouse There is provided an apparatus for driving the raising and lowering of a lift for a tower type storehouse so as to supply a force for vertically operating the lift carrying goods to storerooms on every floor of the storehouse, and more particularly to an apparatus f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165961 | Compression molding apparatus with quick change molds Compression molding apparatus for molding plastic closures for containers includes a rotary turret having a vertical axis and supporting circumferentially spaced and axially moveable opposing plungers each carrying a compression mold member. Each mold member is atta... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7124992 | Tool support unit A tool support unit includes a first portion that is attached to a tool, such as a power saw or the like, and a second portion that is attached to a support, such as a table or the like. A telescoping connection between the two portions of tool support unit permits ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7090060 | Bi-directional release mechanism for a torque fuse device A torque fuse device having a bi-directional release mechanism that releases the torque carrying capability of the shafts upon torque overload is provided. The torque fuse device includes a sleeve, a hub positioned within the sleeve, and a hydraulic torque coupler. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7066699 | Tensioning apparatus and method A system (150) and method of tensioning a bolt (44) across a flange assembly (42). A tensioning apparatus (40) includes the bolt and an unthreaded nut (48) connected to the shank member by an interference fit. The interference fit ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7021854 | Surgical arm assembly including quick connect mechanism A surgical arm system for holding and positioning one or more instruments during a surgical procedure includes at least one quick connect mechanism that beneficially allows for simple and expeditious, yet reliable disassembly and reassembly of the arm by any member ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6996926 | Arm assembly for excavation apparatus and method of using same An arm assembly for an excavator includes an arm comprising a first hook including a first open mouth. The arm further includes a first pin capturing system that selectively obstructs the first open mouth. A link is movable relative to the arm and comprises a second... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6945156 | Device for switching and locking moving points components The invention relates to a device for displacing and locking movable switch parts (1), comprising a hydraulic piston, which is formed by a rod (6) and cooperates, via coupling or locking members (8), with an axially displaceable sleeve (5... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932436 | Hydraulic wheel system A hydraulic wheel system is provided which comprises a disc, a first piston, a wheel, a tire, a dismount button, and a wheel mounting member. The disc is provided with a first cylinder and a second cylinder communicating with each other. The first piston is slidably... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6913413 | Coupling lock A coupling lock comprising a lock base having a hole includes a core member received in the hole of the lock base and a core plug at an end thereof running out of the hole of the lock base. A driving member, having two driving portions at opposite ends thereof, is c... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6840726 | Tensioning apparatus and method A tensioning apparatus (40) for applying a closing force across a flange assembly (42). The tensioning apparatus includes a shank member (44) and an annular member (48) connected to the shank member by an interference fit. The interferenc... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6742954 | Locking system for a rotating joint The present invention relates to a locking system for a rotating joint. In the device, the locking system (L) comprises a rigid locking means (12) movable in the axial direction (X1), provided with a first cogging (13) which can be moved for loc... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6708987 | Clamping device for the removably fastening a part upon a shaft A clamping device for the releasable fastening of a part (grinding wheel 1) on a shaft has a clamping nut (3) which can be screwed onto the shaft and is intended for clamping the part in place. A chamber (9) is provided between a pressure member... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6676323 | Adjustable clamping device in a mechanical press An adjustable clamping mechanism includes a slider block annularly disposed about a rod device within a mechanical press. The mechanism utilizes a press or interference fit connection between the components. During operation, high-pressure oil is injected... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6676327 | Pin connection for clamping means A pin connection for remote releasably locking two sides of a connection together comprising multiple fingerlike projections from two opposing sides of the connection which contain locking pins of a length approximately equal to the width of the fingerlik... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6659678 | Mechanism for keeping lock device released A mechanism for keeping a lock device released comprises a through-hole which is defined through a side surface of an intermediate block member having a lock device and which externally communicates, a hexagon wrench which is inserted externally through t... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6652191 | Self-adjusting water pressure responsive diver's weight belt assembly A self-adjusting, water pressure-responsive weight belt assembly for use in diving is disclosed. The assembly includes a tensioning portion comprising a housing and a reciprocating member reciprocatingly disposed within the housing. The housing comprises ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6641323 | Spherical locking device A cylindrical body has a first part-spherical socket portion in the top, fittingly receiving a ball. A ball retainer has a second part-spherical socket portion facing the first part-spherical socket portion and receiving the ball therein. A post has a pro... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6629584 | Clamping and/or braking device A clamping and/or braking device with a basic body (3) has a clamping and/or braking region for pressurizing an element (9). Basic body (3) has an actuating mechanism which, upon actuation, causes a substantially elastic deformation of the basic body (3),... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6588965 | Hydraulic fastening of components A hydraulic fastening device for securement of two components, each component having an orifice at least partly therethrough adapted to be coaxially aligned, the fastening device including a body member adapted to be inserted within the orifice of each co... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6582145 | Pressurized connector for high pressure applications A connector system for protecting the transmission of signals from and/or to a tool in a high pressure environment. The system includes a connector through which a signal transmission line, such as an electrical cable or optical fiber extends. The connect... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6568868 | Fastening arrangement for joining body components A fastening arrangement for joining sheet metal car body components has a locating surface on which the car body components are supported and has a fastening component that is movable in the direction toward the locating surface and can be fixed in relati... | 05/27/2003 |
