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Pizza Pie With Concentric Rings of Crust

A pizza mold for forming a plurality of concentric raised ridges of dough (i.e., crust) on the surface of a pizza pie.

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Class 403/359.5 - Including a lock or retainer


Subclass of Class 403 - Joints and connections
Definition: Subject matter under 359.1 wherein the bar also has a device
No. of patents: 168
Last issue date: 05/29/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8186903Fastener assembly
The invention is related to a fastener assembly of the kind used to secure a gas turbine engine rotor disc assembly on a shaft in a situation which otherwise would required the use of a trapped nut. It thereby removes a design constraint limiting bore diameter of th...
05/29/2012
8100601Connection arrangement, especially between a feed roller and a gearbox of a field chopper
A connection arrangement between a feed roller and a gearbox of a field chopper has a first shaft (25) with a central bore (26) that is rotatingly supported around an axis of rotation D, in a gearbox housing (30). A second shaft (32) is c...
01/24/2012
7748925Rotating member fixing structure
A rotating member fixing structure includes a shaft member and a rotating member. The rotating member has an axial bore section press-fitted to the shaft member. One of the shaft member and the axial bore section of the rotating member includes a margin adjusting pa...
07/06/2010
7645089Hub and secondary driving element shaft locking system
A drive coupling hub (60) includes a body (120) and lugs (126) that extend radially from the body (120) and are engageable with a primemover (54) of a primary power source (14). The lugs (126) have a fastening lug (
01/12/2010
7635235Worm shaft coupling
A worm shaft coupling for connecting a driven shaft of a transmission mechanism and a coaxially arranged worm shaft of an extruder has a coupling sleeve which connects two coupling pegs in a torque-proof manner and is, in turn axially secured using threaded sleeves....
12/22/2009
7614818Shaft/hub connection with securing system
An assembly having a shaft (11) with external splining (23) of a limited length at a shaft end (27), and a hub (41) with a corresponding internal splining (43) that extends essentially the length of the hub. A first axial securing ...
11/10/2009
7398873Releasable connection between members
A connection for releasable connecting confronting first and second portions of first and second members. The first portion has a first passageway has a second portion has a second passageway. An elongated coupler member is in the first passageway. A shim projects e...
07/15/2008
7395772Accessory ready assembly
The present invention is an accessory ready assembly that mounts to a support structure on a marine vessel. The assembly includes a male spline fitting having an end face that is configured to mount onto the support structure. A female spline connector is removably ...
07/08/2008
7367740Mechanically lockable universal joint and structures employing such joint
An adjustable support stand for an article such as a camera employs a plurality of elongated links connected to one another at their ends by lockable universal joints. Each joint consists of a pair of complementary knuckles, each joined to a link end by a splined co...
05/06/2008
7347298Gear secure
This automobile anti-theft device comprises a removable stick gear shifter, release mechanism, and possibly a second level safety release mechanism, steel ball bearing, an exclusive shaft key lock component, and electrical connections depending on the type of transm...
03/25/2008
7320742Packaging device and method for absorbing moisture
A packaging device and method for absorbing and reducing moisture as well as a manufacturing process for such device. The packaging device is a container made from paperboard such as containerboards or linerboards with a corrugated medium. The paperboard is insulate...
01/22/2008
7275851Radiating member, illuminating device, electro-optical device, and electronic device
A radiating member, an illuminating device, an electro-optical device, and an electronic device are provided which are capable of absorbing the heat generated from an LED, thereby increasing the amount of electric current flowable through the LED. More particularly,...
10/02/2007
7243770Clutch assembly including strengthening members
A clutch housing assembly for use in vehicle drivelines includes at least one strengthening member at an open end of the housing. The strengthening member preferably is formed by cutting away portions of the housing near the open end and then deforming the remaining...
07/17/2007
7198425Steering shaft coupling for automotive vehicle
A steering shaft coupling for an automotive vehicle includes first and second shaft sections which are both serrated and which may be telescopically engaged. The shaft sections are locked together with an elastically deformable locking ring which is positioned withi...
04/03/2007
7179009Connection between a steering mechanism and a steering column of a motor vehicle steering system
The invention relates to a connection between a steering mechanism and a steering column (1) of a motor vehicle steering system. The connection comprises a steering coupling (2) which connects these two components, is attached by one end (3) to ...
02/20/2007
7172361Extendable shaft
An extendable shaft includes a first and a second shaft sections aligned on the same axis. External splines on an outer periphery of the first shaft section engage external splines on an inner periphery of the second shaft section. The first shaft section includes a...
02/06/2007
7163367Multi-position height adjustment system for a pipe handling apparatus
A system for adjusting the height of a boom on a pipe handling apparatus. A cavity is formed in the base between proximal and distal ends. The boom is nestable in said cavity and has a distal end guided along the base. A pivoting member is pivotally coupled to said ...
01/16/2007
7153214Universal joint
A universal joint to transmit force from a tool to a workpiece. A driver attachable to the tool has a spherical cavity. A plurality of inwardly facing protrusions is formed in the cavity. Each protrusion has a pair of conical sidewalls separated by an angled ramp. A...
12/26/2006
7140800Joint structure for power transmitting member and method for producing the same
A joint structure for a power transmitting member comprising a fiber rein forced plastic tube, a joint comprising a joint portion for joining to an end portion of the tube, and a sealing portion formed on an end of the tube side of the joint portion, wherein the joi...
11/28/2006
7134410Detachable connection for coupling a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine to an actuator
Disclosed is a simple, easy-to-produce, and reliable connection between a shaft of a gas exchange valve and an actuator. This connection is detachable and, as a result, can be connected and disconnected multiple times. It is also possible to dispose the coupling pie...
11/14/2006
7114705Grab-activated self-locking winch handle
A lock/release mechanism for the crank handle of a winch consists of a set of one or more pins that are captured within the drive head of the handle. Within the drive head is an actuation rod, which acts on these pins. Depending on the position of the rod, the pins ...
10/03/2006
7073797Tool holder for annular core bit
A tool holder (1) and a shank (8) for quick mounting and dismounting an annular core bit (2) both include cooperating respective guide members (4, 4′) provided at their bit-side ends, flanges (3, 9) arranged coaxially with the gu...
07/11/2006
7070357D-shaped slot having a relief
A mechanical element having a slot adapted to receive a shaft. The slot comprises a circular portion; a planar portion; and two reliefs. Each relief is disposed intermediate the circular portion and the planar portion. In addition, each relief comprises a circular s...
07/04/2006
7051855Positive engagement clutch
A positive engagement clutch has a torque input side and a torque output side. The clutch comprises a torque input member arranged on the torque input side, a torque output member arranged on the torque output side, first engagement members, second engagement member...
05/30/2006
7044503Collapsible telescopic steering apparatus
A collapsible telescopic steering apparatus includes a steering column having an outer tube and an inner tube. The tubes can be switched between a press-fit state and a loose-fit state. The position of a steering wheel is adjusted by way of relative sliding movement...
05/16/2006
7044860Slip joint for vehicle driveshaft assembly
A slip joint, such as for use in a vehicular driveshaft assembly, includes a first member having a plurality of male splines provided thereon and a second member having a plurality of female splines provided thereon. The male splines cooperate with the female spline...
05/16/2006
6931997Drive unit for a motor vehicle with curved teeth coupling
Angular and axial offsets between the motor vehicle rotor (3) and transmission pinion (6) are intended to be compensated by a coupling which can be mounted in an easy manner. According to the invention, a curved teeth coupling (9) is mounted bet...
08/23/2005
6932369Wheelchair and structural elements therefore
An assembly comprises an elongate member and a receiving member. The elongate member has an external cross-sectional shape which is substantially square and has corners replaced by circumferentially spaced circular portions of a circumscribing circle with flat porti...
08/23/2005
6925926Pump cylinder lock
A device that eliminates the need for torque, usually applied by large tools, in the assembly or maintenance of pumps. This device connects the cylinder (7) and upper housing (5) of a pump using a simple locking pin (9) that inserts through the ...
08/09/2005
6883604Shaft locking couplings for submersible pump assemblies
An electrical submersible pump assembly has first and second modular component sections, each of the sections having an outer housing and an inner shaft member. A coupling sleeve having a bore is disposed between the modular component sections and receives the shaft...
04/26/2005
6868912Tension thrust ESPCP system
A submersible pump assembly has a pump section, a seal section and a motor section. Within each section are shafts. The adjacent shaft sections are matingly engaged with one another, and are connected by fasteners. The fasteners consist of a key and a screw that fit...
03/22/2005
6857835Wheel end assembly with locking fastener
A locking washer for axles on vehicles that prevents a nut from rotational movement relative to the axle. The locking washer includes a sleeve step having central passage with a non-cylindrical section that is rotationally coupled to the axle. The non-cylindrical se...
02/22/2005
6761503Splined member for use in a slip joint and method of manufacturing the same
An improved female splined member includes a female tubular member having an inner surface provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending grooves that are sized and spaced in accordance with a desired number and position of splines to be formed. A plurality o...
07/13/2004
6755746System for rotationally coupling two telescopic shafts
A system for rotationally coupling telescopic interior and exterior shafts, which are disposed so that they can slide one within the other along a common axis, includes a first rotational coupling between the two shafts which is constituted by a rotation friction sy...
06/29/2004
6671930Adjustable tool mount apparatus and specialized tool handle thereof
A tool mount assembly is provided for attachment to the end of an extension pole for pivotal movement of the body of the tool mount assembly on an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the axial line of extension of the extension pole, the body furt...
01/06/2004
6666614Automatic latching lockout shaft sensing coupler
A coupler assembly for axially coupling a hub onto a shaft includes a latch assembly that prevents a locking collar from latching to the hub in a released or disengaged position when the shaft is in the hub. The collar latch assembly includes a latch ring...
12/23/2003
6582151Driving axle assembly
An attachment system, which couples an inboard constant velocity joint to a mating component, is disclosed. The system includes a stub shaft having an end portion and a first connector integrally formed with the end portion. The first connector includes a...
06/24/2003
6557947Three quarter floating automotive axle
An three-quarter floating axle drive assembly comprising an axle housing having an elongated axle tube, a rotatable axle shaft extending through the axle tube, a hub member rotatably supported on the axle tube through an anti-friction bearing assembly and...
05/06/2003
6551009Spline connection for limited access space and method of assembly and disassembly
A spline connection is provided between a first part and a second part wherein a first set of internal splines is formed on an inner cylindrical surface of the first part and a second set of internal splines is formed on an inner cylindrical surface of th...
04/22/2003
6517278Shaft assembly for ball-type constant velocity joints
An assembly comprising a shaft (14) and a female part (6) fixed in terms of rotation on the shaft by rotational-fixing means which cooperate through complementary shapes (16), the female part also being fixed axially on the shaft, and the female part (6; ...
02/11/2003
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