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Class 403/334 - Tapered


Subclass of Class 403 - Joints and connections
Definition: Structure wherein the diameter of the first mentioned member
No. of patents: 144
Last issue date: 03/13/2007


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7188908Furniture frame attachment system
This invention is related to a knock down frame attachment system. The knock down frame attachment system includes a seating portion, a pair of side panels and a plurality of sets of mounting brackets. A set includes both a left and a right mounting bracket. A set o...
03/13/2007
7174808Hand tool
An apparatus for locking the head of a hand tool to the handle of the tool. The apparatus generally includes a tapered handle with one or more groove cut into the handle at the tool end of the handle. The grooves are then filled with a compressible material. The hea...
02/13/2007
7171793Means and method for rigidly elevating a structure
A means and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base means upwardly by...
02/06/2007
7140690Furniture frame attachment system
This invention is related to a knock down frame attachment system. The knock down frame attachment system includes a seating portion, a pair of side panels and a plurality of sets of mounting brackets. A set includes both a left and a right mounting bracket. A set o...
11/28/2006
7125193Modular connection for orthopedic component
An orthopedic component comprising a first element and a second element, with the first element and the second element being secured to one another with a modular connection, wherein the modular connection comprises a taper junction and an engaged-fit junction. ...
10/24/2006
7111745Boom for a load handling machine
A boom for a load handling machine, the boom has a mounting by which the boom is mounted on a body of the machine, and at least first and second telescoped sections. In use, the boom carries a load handling implement at or towards its outermost end. The first boom s...
09/26/2006
7065935Method for laying and interlocking panels
Rectangular floor panels, a fastening system for joining the panels, and a method for laying and interlocking the panels are disclosed. The panels are provided complementary, form-fitting retaining profiles extending over the length of the sides. The complementary e...
06/27/2006
7004668Connector for flex shaft for string trimmer
An improved connector for flex shafts for a string trimmer has an input area and a drive area, where the input area of the connector has a modified diamond shape with sloping sides. This diamond shape allows for easy and reliable connection of the driven working end...
02/28/2006
7003565Clickstream data collection technique
Methods, systems, computer program products, and methods of doing business by improving collection of clickstream data in network exchanges comprising a plurality of related request and response messages. A clickstream cookie is created by an application, and contai...
02/21/2006
6957492Cooking implement with handle storage feature
A cooking implement is disclosed which is comprised of a hollow sheath and a utensil, wherein the utensil can be stored within the hollow sheath. The utensil can be a fork, knife, spoon, skewer or any myriad of other types of utensils. The sheath serves as both a st...
10/25/2005
6922936Fishing rod connector, and connector assemblies for fishing poles
A fishing pole is provided having a handle assembly, a rod, and a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a first retaining member and a second retaining member. One of the first and second retaining members is provided on the handle assembly, and anothe...
08/02/2005
6916248Flexible coupling
Flexible couplings are provided comprising a male member disposed within a female member in a spaced apart configuration, with the space being filled, at least partially, with an elastically deformable material. The male and female members comprise features that pre...
07/12/2005
6886484Composite tension rod terminal systems
A composite tension rod is received in the sleeve portion of a shank that forms part of a terminal fitting, and is spaced from the shank sleeve and connected thereto by a potting resin. The shank sleeve wall tapers out from thin at its distal end to thick at the bur...
05/03/2005
6648543Device for a space vessel
A flange (1) for a space vessel (2), which flange (1) is arranged so as to reduce a shock or impact wave that occurs upon the release of a coupling (5). The coupling (5) is intended to impart a radially inwardly acting force to hold together two separable...
11/18/2003
6581351Flooring
A flooring member comprising a top, a bottom, a first edge, a second edge, a tongue member configured to be received within a groove member of an adjacent flooring member, the tongue member extending generally perpendicular from the first edge and having ...
06/24/2003
6572480Polygon universal joint
A universal joint adapted to interconnect a pair of rotating shafts at an angle relative to one another including a first member and a second member wherein the first member has a first longitudinal axis and includes an elongated semi-spherical head havin...
06/03/2003
6564849Handle for a utility tool
A handle for a tire bead breaking tool is disclosed, comprising an elongate shaft having a gripping portion, a shield portion, and a working portion at a forward end. The working portion is configured having an oblong cross-section comprising protruding o...
05/20/2003
6565280Fastening mechanism for connecting a sports attachment to a sports shaft
A fastening mechanism for connecting a sports attachment to a shaft is provided. The fastening mechanism comprises an aperture formed in the shaft. A fastening member is mounted to the sports attachment with at least a portion of the fastening member rece...
05/20/2003
6514005Apparatus for installing a material which is processed by using chemicals
A member coupling device is provided for use with a treatment apparatus which uses chemicals. The member coupling device is formed with a tapered hole including a tapered hole portion which diverges toward an opening. A tapered implant is inserted into th...
02/04/2003
6413005Fastener having a self-centering and self-aligning capability for one-sided insertion and tightening on a slat floor
A fastener for securing objects to a slat floor, having a self-centering and self-aligning capability. A first embodiment comprises a body formed of a durable material and having a top surface, a lower surface, at least one side surface, and a central hol...
07/02/2002
6406209Upper lid alignment apparatus for hatchback reaction cabin
An upper lid alignment apparatus for hatchback reaction cabin includes at least three sets of mating members. Each mating member has a protruding active member located on a side wall of an upper lid and a receiving member located on a side wall of a table...
06/18/2002
6398451Mounting arrangement
Apparatus is disclosed for mounting a spring to a connecting arm forming a portion of a vehicle wheel suspension in which the apparatus includes a connector affixed to the end of the spring and disposed on one side of the connecting arm, a lock disposed o...
06/04/2002
6397548Radius tongue and groove profile
A tongue and groove profile for a construction panel wherein the tongue protrudes and extends outwardly from a first edge of the panel to a head portion. A shoulder portion of the tongue has two radiused convex or concave sides which intersect and merge w...
06/04/2002
6357959Boltless connector
The present invention relates to the connection of removable and replaceable equipment to a structural member. The invention is particularly advantageous in environments where there is vibration or movement, such as with a tractor-trailers, railroad freig...
03/19/2002
6355901Welding electrode connecting adapter
A connecting adapter configured to mate on opposite ends with a standard adapter shank and a standard welding electrode of the resistance type. The connecting adapter is a hollow body with male and female connecting portions. The male portion, integral wi...
03/12/2002
6305867Connection for the sections of a separable guide tube and of a drive shaft disposed therein
A connection is provided for the sections of a separable guide tube and of a drive shaft disposed therein. Shaft sections of the drive shaft are interlockingly coupled together, wherein the ends of the shaft sections interengage one another. One of the sh...
10/23/2001
6231265Self-aligning subsea latch mechanism
A latching assembly includes a first mating portion and a second mating portion disposed adjacent and rotationally restrained relative to the first mating portion. A first cam member having a first cam profile is mounted on the first mating portion. A sec...
05/15/2001
6193430Quasi-kinematic coupling and method for use in assembling and locating mechanical components and the like
A quasi-kinematic coupling for mating components (mechanical parts, surfaces, assemblies and the like) employing mating sets of surface of revolution, (conical) grooves and cooperative surface of revolution (spherical/conical) protrusions for establishing...
02/27/2001
6152646Fastening device
The invention relates to a device for fixing a plastic housing of an adjuster device for motor vehicles at a fastening point formed by a through hole in a supporting part of the vehicle body. A second plastic housing is mounted on the side of the through ...
11/28/2000
6098722Versatile implement system
A versatile implement system utilizing a single implement structure that is capable of being utilized as a grain planter, row crop planter, tiller or anhydrous applicator. The inventive device includes a conventional implement frame, a bracket, a pair of ...
08/08/2000
6099196Taper lock rebar splice joint
A splice for concrete reinforcement bars includes two diametrically opposed half-shells spanning the aligned ends of the rebars. The half-shells interlock with upset bar ends to hold the bars together. An internally tapered sleeve is forced axially over t...
08/08/2000
6098365Radius tongue and groove profile
A tongue and groove profile for a construction panel wherein the tongue protrudes and extends outwardly from a first edge of the panel and has a chamfered head. The head expands from the chamfered edge to a neck and merges into a shoulder portion. The sho...
08/08/2000
6067701Method for forming a work hardened modular component connector
A method for forming a work hardened modular component connector for use in orthopedic surgery. This method includes machining a member which forms a portion of the orthopedic implant into an initial configuration having an oversized region. Work hardenin...
05/30/2000
6032425Flooring system
A portable floor system has a plurality of modular floor sections each formed by floorboards and a subfloor for support and each having either a tongue or a groove at its periphery. A plurality of spaced-apart floor joists extend downwardly from the subfl...
03/07/2000
6010274Method and apparatus for attaching a stud to a member
A method and apparatus for attaching a steel stud to an aluminum member is disclosed. An aluminum member comprising a bore is provided, along with a steel stud, the stud comprising a tapered portion. An aluminum collar comprising a tapered bore for receiv...
01/04/2000
5954476Snap-fit blower housing assembly and seal method
A blower housing body is disclosed comprising a housing body and housing cover. The housing body and housing cover are provided with mating surfaces that provide the ability to releasably lock the housing cover to the housing body to allow ease of disasse...
09/21/1999
5924235Fishing rod lock system
The present invention comprises a fishing rod lock system. The system includes a generally cylindrical male insert. The male insert has a cylindrical exterior extent with a central cylindrical bore for receiving the inboard end of the upper fishing rod se...
07/20/1999
5894610Shower rod mounting assembly
A shower rod mounting assembly for conveniently securing a shower rod between opposing walls of a bath while maintaining an appealing appearance. The assembly consists of a mounting bracket which can be secured to the wall and includes a pair of coaxial t...
04/20/1999
5882178Impeller and shaft coupling
An improved compressor shaft and impeller for an overhung centrifugal compressor are disclosed that enable the hydraulic attachment and release of the impeller and shaft. The shaft and impeller are also keyed together to enhance their torsional load carry...
03/16/1999
5860759Connector for frame members
A pair of steel counterpart pieces, of steel, each being integral, and including a backing element, a side blade element, and a hook element. The side elements are on opposite side edges respectively of the backing elements. The pieces are mounted on fram...
01/19/1999
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