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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182168 | Machine element for a shaft-hub connection and manufacturing method for a shaft-hub connection A machine element is provided that includes, but is not limited to a clamping element without a slit, which is incorporated into a receiving area of the machine element. The clamping element has an opening for accommodating a shaft, and can be twisted against the ma... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7246629 | Beach umbrella One embodiment of a beach umbrella comprises a telescopic shank and a folding radial frame including ribs each including a first segment, a second segment, and a hinge pivotably interconnecting the segments, and spreaders each having one end pivotably connected to t... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7223041 | Camming coupler A camming coupler for removably attaching a music desk or other object to an upright support leg. The camming coupler includes an inner sleeve for receiving the upright support leg. The inner sleeve has at least one longitudinal slit formed therein, and preferably h... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7101108 | Collar for taking hold of fixation piece of window shade rod A tubular collar is used to take hold of a fixation piece at one longitudinal end of a window shade rod. The collar is provided in an outer wall with a plurality of axial grooves extending through both longitudinal ends of the collar. The collar is provided in an in... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6966722 | Adaptor for reducing and locating bolt hole in a larger opening An adaptor for reducing the size of an original hole in a frame member to an adaptor hole sized to receive a selected bolt and which permits adjustment of the relative location of the adaptor hole relative to the original hole and the frame member. The adaptor compr... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6904681 | Method for fabricating a driving and locking mechanism The present invention is a method for fabricating a driving and locking mechanism. The present invention provides a bearing device having a first end and a second end, where the first end has a curvilinear shape. The present invention also provides a strip of metal ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6821049 | Floor attachment device for storage shed Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a storage shed that is strong, durable, low-maintenance, easy to assemble and use, and relatively inexpensive to manufacture and ship, and can be mass produced. In one embodiment, an attachment device is provided ... | 11/23/2004 |
| RE38635 | Stagelessly adjustable telescopic walking stick with a position retaining device A stagelessly adjustable telescopic waking stick having a position retaining device is made up of an upper pipe and a lower pipe that are telescopically adjusted so as to permit the walking stick to be extended to any length within a limited range and be firmly reta... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6769832 | Clock lock A system for joining two rails includes a rotatable disc in a slot in an end of a rail, where the disc has a pair of diametrically opposed notches, a pair of diametrically opposed first sectors having a first radius, and a pair of diametrically opposed second sector... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6658706 | Quick fastener device The quick fastening device fastens cable lines and absorbs vibration, especially on abutments of automobiles. The device has a retainer ring with a spring, as well as a pendulum tube and cable components. A firm component in the interior of the quick fast... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6634822 | Cleaning brush A cleaning brush comprises a brush embodiment, a telescopic tube, a valve assembly, a rotary connector, and a retaining sleeve wherein the brush embodiment having a threaded coupling hole disposed at the center thereof to be engaged with a threaded sleeve... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6619877 | Structure for positioning an expandable rod of a tree pruner An expandable rod of a tree pruner is formed of an outer tube and an inner tube, which are located by a drive block and a stop block such that a first end of the drive block is retained in a first tightening recess and stopped by a first check edge of a f... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6609847 | Water inlet control mechanism A water inlet control mechanism for cleaning brushes has a brush embodiment, a telescopic tube, a valve assembly, and a rotary connector wherein the brush embodiment having a through groove for a scraper strip to be adapted thereto is attached to one end ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6543960 | Camming coupler for a music desk A camming coupler for removably attaching a music desk to an upright support of a music stand is disclosed. The camming coupler includes an inner sleeve for receiving the upright support. The inner sleeve has at least one longitudinal slit formed therein,... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6516821 | Stageless adjusting/locating device for sticks A stageless adjusting/locating device for various kinds of sticks enables both right-handed user and left-handed users to conveniently stagelessly adjust the length of a stick. The stick is composed of multiple telescopic fitting tubes including mother fi... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6499909 | Quick fastener with torsion spring A quick fastener with a torsion spring, wherein a pressure piece has a wedge-shaped ramp contour which engages in a housing having a wedge-shaped ramp contour, and wherein the torsion spring is arranged between the pressure piece and the housing so that i... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6438913 | Glazing panel wall system The invention is a glazing panel wall system having unique and advantageous glazing clips. The clips, several different embodiments of which are described, serve to hold the glazing panels and frame member face covers in place. The system comprises the va... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6247870 | Fitting device A detachable fitting device fits a mechanical component endowed with a cylindrical hole onto a shaft of circular section. The fitting device has an end collar having a substantially elliptical seat and a bush equipped with an elastically deformable extern... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6113586 | Joint mechanism for endoscopic treatment instrument, and endoscopic treatment system using that mechanism A joint mechanism for connection between a sheath and a manipulating section of an endoscopic treatment instrument is provided. A joint includes a leading end portion connected to said sheath, and an expanded base end portion having a first cross sectiona... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5931598 | Assembly for connecting tubes A connecting assembly includes a first tube having an oval inner periphery with a boss extending from an outer periphery thereof, a second tube having a circular outer periphery and a sleeve connected the first and the second tube together. The sleeve has... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5926961 | Tree trimmer with telescopic rod A hand-guided working tool has a telescopic rod with a first and a second end. A drive motor is connected to the first end of the telescopic rod. A working tool, connected to the second end of the telescopic rod, is driven by the drive motor. The telescop... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5842385 | Handlebar stem assembly for a bicycle A handlebar stem assembly includes a handlebar stem, a tubular housing formed on one end portion of the handlebar stem, a passage transversely defined in an inner wall of the tubular housing, and an adjusting member rotatably mounted in the passage such t... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5769104 | Stagelessly adjustable telescopic walking stick with a position retaining device A stagelessly ajustable telescopic waking stick having a position retaining device is made up of an upper pipe and a lower pipe that are telescopically adjusted so as to permit the walking stick to be extended to any length within a limited range and be f... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5743577 | Extension handle apparatus A tool reach extension pole includes an inner slider tube 12 telescopically received in an open end of an outer handle tube 10 for relative longitudinal shifting movement. The slider tube 12 includes a radially extending hole within which a locking pin 48... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5694695 | Coupler system for telescoping poles A telescoping pole assembly is disclosed featuring an eccentric collar and collet which is used to frictionally lock an inner pole which slides within an outer pole. The locking mechanism of the present invention is especially suitable for fiberglass and ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5622446 | Lockable telescoping members Lockable telescopic members are known that employ separate compression fittings or spring clips, and which can with advantage be avoided. Twist locks are also known where the members can be over rotated to release the connection and cause damage to the me... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5588337 | Motor vehicle steering column A motor vehicle steering column including a steering shaft, a steering wheel having a hub thereon, and a lateral thrust attachment between the steering shaft and the hub of the steering wheel. In a first preferred embodiment, the lateral thrust attachment... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5460458 | Tool reach extension apparatus An apparatus for extending the reach of a tool includes a tubular receiving member and an elongated slidable member telescopically received therein. A locking assembly is provided between the members for releasably locking the slidable member in any selec... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5427468 | Coupling element for the frictional connection of an outer component to a shaft A clamping arrangement (10) comprises a bush part (3) seated on a shaft (1) and having an outer circumferential surface (11) designed as a spiral surface (5). At one end, the bush part is connected to an outer component (100) to be fixed on the shaft (3).... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5417511 | Releasable lock for telescoping members A locking device for releasably securing a pair of members in relatively telescoped relationship is disclosed. The device comprises a body to be attached to the end of one member and having an internal bore to receive the other member. The body has a defl... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5404769 | Adjustable bicycle handlebar stem An adjustable bicycle handlebar stem which is based on a C-clamp enlarged adequately to accommodate a pair of half-cylindrical upper and lower adjusting members. The adjusting members are made as a hollow structure to decrease the weight of the bicycle. T... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5214819 | Toothbrush with a brush head moved by an electromotive drive means The invention is directed to a toothbrush having a brush head 26 moved by an electromotive drive 12. It is suggested to arrange a mechanical torque limiting device 15 including a cam follower 13, 14 which is acted upon by a spring 16, 17 between a drive s... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5152627 | Telescopable steering column of power vehicle A telescopable, height-adjustable steering column for power vehicles comprises an inner pipe provided with a sliding surface, an outer pipe provided with a sliding surface cooperating with the sliding surface of the inner pipe. One of the pipes is displac... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5048789 | Microphone stand A support stand is described which is stackable with other similar stands. The base in one embodiment includes at least one inwardly extending slot, and an upright member is secured to the base. In another embodiment a microphone stand is described which ... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5048998 | Compression-locking clamping bush system A hub-to-shaft coupling, without any key or keyway, having a pair of coaxial bushings which can be rotated relative to one another. In a first relative angular position, the inner bushing fits loosely within the outer bushing. In a second relative positio... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5011319 | Locking mechanism for telescoping tubular poles A lock for selectively allowing and preventing longitudinal displacement of an outer and inner telescoping tube segments comprises a plug member fastened to one end of the inner tube segment which includes a S-shaped cam projecting outwardly for cooperati... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4984776 | End attachment assembly for a twisted rope torsion bar An end attachment assembly for a twisted rope torsion bar includes an anchor nut and an internal elastomeric bushing cooperatively mating with the nut. The elastomeric bushing is molded onto the end of the twisted rope torsion bar. The torsion bar is fabr... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4961668 | Quick-release hub assembly for mounting a wheel element to a shaft A hub assembly comprising a pair of hub members, each having a tubular body or bushing portion which is centrally bored to enable the hub members to be slid onto a shaft or axle of uniform circular cross-section. The hub members are adapted to be disposed... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4948132 | Golf club A golf club tailored to the requirements of an individual player is assembled from the combination of a club head and a shaft assembly selected from a range of club heads and shaft assemblies having a variety of characteristics. In particular, the shaft a... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4940168 | Connector A connection device for two components, for example a container and a dispenser, provided with a member moveable between two positions. In the first position the member permits engagement of the two components. The member moves between the first and secon... | 07/10/1990 |
