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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7871219 | Connection mechanism of plate member and shaft member A connection mechanism is provided with a shaft member formed with an outer-screw portion which is formed with an outer screw, a plate member formed with a connection hole in which the shaft member is fitted, a nut member formed with an inner-screw to engage with th... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7441730 | Sway brace fitting A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431531 | Quick release mounting apparatus A quick release mounting apparatus for quick assembly and subsequent disassembly a base having a mounting plate formed with means for securing it to a first external surface, and a fitting having a mounting plate formed with means for securing it to a second externa... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7334961 | Internally disposed linear fastener system A linear locking set screw system capable of rapid linear engagement and disengagement includes a threaded outwardly expandable set screw and an expander member which are constructed and arranged to thread easily into a threaded aperture while in a first release pos... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326843 | Locking nut assembly for hi-hat clutch A locking nut assembly for hi-hat clutch comprises a main body having a bolt hole, a locking nut is disposed in the main body, the locking nut a central threaded opening for receiving a threaded stem of the hi-hat clutch, and a key bolt. The locking nut further havi... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311183 | Adjustable clutch brake and method of use thereof A clutch brake device comprising two concentric ring-shaped plate sections, threadably and adjustably secured together via four screws. The screws pass through the periphery of the exterior plate and extend into depressions on the interior plate. The interior plate ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305767 | Shaft and hub mounting system and method A system is provided for securing a rotating member with respect to a non-rotating member. A hollow member, such as a mounting hub or an inner ring of a bearing assembly, includes an extension having an annular outer groove. One or more tapered sleeves serve to lock... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7281280 | Spa cover removing device A spa cover removing device has improved rigidity and includes cross pieces that fit into elongate sleeves provided at each end of a center hinge between two half sections of a spa cover. The removing device has a substantially rigid frame with a pair of parallel si... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7273994 | Electrical discharge machine for improving the guide alignment base structure An electrical discharge machine for improving the guide alignment base structure consisting of a guide alignment base having vertical threaded holes. Furthermore, the guide alignment base has axial adjustment holes that are respectively aligned with the vertical thr... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7217057 | Surgical implant or instrument with fixing screw A surgical implant or instrument has two parts, one sliding on the other, the lower part being provided with a threaded bore and the upper part being provided with a passage orifice for receiving a fixing screw. The set screw can be received over its entire length b... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7191987 | Sway brace fitting A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7143988 | Apparatus and method for mounting a fixture An apparatus and method for mounting a fixture to a ceiling according to which an adapter is provided that receives two downrods, one of which is connected to the ceiling and the other of which is connected to the fixture. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7118303 | Internally disposed linear fastener system The present invention provides a linear locking set screw system capable of rapid linear engagement and disengagement. More specifically, the system utilizes a threaded outwardly expandable set screw and an expander member which are constructed and arranged to threa... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107735 | Coupling device A coupling device for the coupling of reinforcing bars, the coupling device comprising an elongate tubular body configured for receiving reinforcing bars, in particular their end portions, at least one recessed gripping surface being formed on an inner surface of th... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7093402 | Coupling device A coupling device for coupling reinforcing bars used in structural concrete comprising an elongate tubular body for receiving bar end portions, a plurality of engagers being adjustably positioned through the elongate tubular body, the coupling device being character... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7037026 | Method for mounting a sleeve on a shaft and a sleeve device for such mounting A method for mounting an axially split sleeve provided with an axial slot on a shaft so that a tapering surface on the sleeve cooperates with a tapering bore of a machine member. A flange is axially connected to the sleeve and supports a number of spaced apart tight... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7014386 | Screw connection of components to sheet material and method of effecting connection A secure connection (10) of a component to a sheet material including, an extent of thin sheet metal (20) having an attaching surface (36), a component (30) having a mating surface (37) abutting the attaching surface, an aperture (... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7016734 | 360-degree flat-surface mechanical stop for lead connector block and setscrew system A connector block and associated locking setscrew for an implantable electronic tissue stimulating device are designed to eliminate thread damage to the setscrew which is a cause of the setscrew becoming stuck in the connector block. The threaded bore in the connect... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6953174 | Sway brace fitting A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948877 | Striding shank fixing device A striding shank fixing device includes an insert tube, a guide tube, and an adjusting member. The guide tube has plural position holes, and the adjusting member has a hole for the guide tube to pass through and a position projection to fit in one of the position ho... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949026 | Axially compliant isolator A housing has a longitudinally extending aperture and at least one internal, longitudinally extending groove. At least one longitudinally extending blade is mountable on the shaft and positioned within the housing such that the blade extends radially outwardly into ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6908126 | Enhanced security catch assembly for retaining a handle on a spindle A catch assembly that locks a handle onto the spindle of a lock mechanism has enhanced resistance to attempts to remove the handle by forcibly driving the catch assembly inwards. The catch assembly includes a base mounted on the spindle having a threaded opening tha... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6904395 | System and method of generating a finite element mesh for a threaded fastener and joining structure assembly A system and method of generating a finite element mesh for a threaded fastener and joining structure assembly includes a computer system for generating a mesh model of the threaded fastener and joining structure assembly by creating nodes and elements for each non-... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6902347 | Device for connecting two components The tensioning mechanism (18) comprises a clamp bolt (28), arranged in a displaceable manner in a transverse bore (26) in the fitting plug (12) and two diametrically opposed retainers (34, 36) in the second component (14) wh... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6872027 | Versatile guide rail clamp A guide rail clamp comprises a first clamp half and a second clamp half, which when fastened together form a slot therethrough adapted to fit a cylindrical support rod or a flat rectangular support bar. The two halves of the clamp may be held together by a pair of b... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6851245 | Mortar-filled type reinforcing bar joint A mortar grouting type joint for reinforcing bars is provided, which comprises a hollow cylindrical body having an opening cover (2) at an end, a bolt hole (8) on the side wall, and a supporting protrusion (5) on the inner peripheral wall, adapt... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6802335 | Faucet handle retainer A faucet assembly includes a first handle attached to rotate a fluid control member and includes a first groove. A second handle is attached to move the fluid control member along a central axis and includes a second groove aligned with the first groove. A retainer ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6776551 | Retaining device A retaining device comprises a holder for receiving an object and a clamp 4. The holder comprises a cylindrical sleeve 1 with three longitudinal cut-out slits 3 spaced 120° apart and a base 2 secured at one end. The inner surface of the ... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6773199 | Coupling, especially torque limiting coupling A coupling, especially a torque limiting coupling, has a coupling housing (2) and an inner coupling member (10) received therein. The inner coupling member (10) connects to a drive shaft. Torque transmitting elements (12), active in the f... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6722810 | Coupling structure of extensible shafts An outer shaft is spline-fitted to an inner shaft and, after thus assembling the shafts, an adjustment screw is moved inwards in the radial direction while being fastened. An interval in the radial direction between a screw member and a receiving member of a diamete... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6718718 | Building assembly having standing seams with mounting devices disposed thereon A clamp for controlling uplift on a metal roof. The clamp includes a unitary mounting body having a slot extending therethrough. This slot may be positioned over/about a standing seam on a metal roof and be appropriately secured thereto, such as by the use of blunt-... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6719593 | Screw terminal Screw terminal connected to a conductor device mounted on a piece of electrical equipment to connect at least one conductor, composed of a connection cage and a screw, the cage and/or the screw being movable inside the terminal housing. A pressure device (... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6715953 | Panel connection device A panel connection device is provided for attaching a panel of an inner grid to an outer frame for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine. The panel connection device includes a plate member defining inner and outer faces. The plate member has a reces... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6708930 | Sway brace fitting A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6681653 | Vehicle handlebar grip A vehicle handlebar grip for use in a bicycle or motorcycle is disclosed to include a plastic grip body peripherally covered with a flexible covering, the grip body having an axially extended mounting hole for mounting onto the vehicle handlebar, two annu... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6675819 | Mounting device for a beach umbrella A mounting device for a beach umbrella includes a hollow tubular base having an open tapered end adapted for penetrating a ground surface and an opposing open end adapted for receiving an elongated mounting post of the beach umbrella. At least one outward... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6626604 | Bicycle connecting element, particularly for connecting carbon rear forks to frames A connecting element, particularly for connecting rear forks, also known as monostays, made of carbon to bicycle frames. The connecting element is constituted by a first insert and a second insert which are mutually detachably associable at a first end by... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6561887 | Protective cover detachably installed on a cutting machine/engraving machine combination A protective cover detachably installed on a cutting machine/engraving machine combination including a main body and a protective cover. The protective cover is disposed with a fixing ring which can be directly tightened on an outer thread section of the ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6547223 | Rail stanchion for concrete slab walls A railing mounting device for mounting railings to concrete slab walls includes a stanchion and an anchor insert. The stanchion is releasably mountable to the anchor insert. The stanchion is elongate and extends longitudinally between opposite first and s... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6547475 | Anti-theft securing device and microscope having removable body part anti-theft protected An anti-theft device secures a removable body part, such as a viewing unit, to a microscope stand. The device is intended to replace a common thumbscrew used to fix the location of a removable body part in a corresponding guide of the microscope stand, an... | 04/15/2003 |
