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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7416490 | Expandable/baton with twist release for retraction An expandable baton has a twist release for retraction. Each inner section of the baton can lock in its extended position, relative to the preceding section, after axial extension. That section can be released for axial retraction by rotating that section about the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7287362 | Shock-absorbing bushing for stirrup A stirrup bushing is provided with a star-shaped cross-sectional configuration that allows structural distortion when compressed by the forces exerted by a rider. The bushing consists of an inner sleeve adapted to fit tightly around the rod of the stirrup and of out... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267692 | Nucleus prosthesis, the insertion device therefor and the method of fitting same A device (3) used to fit a nucleus prosthesis made up of: a deformable elastic nucleus prosthesis (1) which can adapt to the shape of intervertebral cavities, the prosthesis consisting of two parts, namely a male part (11) and a female part (... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7201530 | Adjustable torque rod An adjustable torque rod comprising includes an adjusting sleeve, a housing and a rod. The adjusting sleeve includes a center surface, a first end and a second end. The housing has a receiving end that is rotatably connected to the second end of said adjusting sleev... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7131786 | Process and device for the damping of motion between two cylindrical parts sliding with one another in translation and friction This invention relates to a process and a device for the damping of motion between two cylindrical parts sliding with one another in translation and friction. According to this invention, the damping is performed by the application of a force exerted radially... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7082641 | Systems and methods for replaceable luggage handle A transport device comprises a replaceable telescoping handle. Replacement is achieved by including a release and retaining mechanism in a base to which the telescoping handle is installed. A user can obtain a replacement telescoping handle, release and remove a bro... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7037203 | Adapter device for adapting a worm gear An adapter device is disclosed for adapting a drive of a worm gear to rotate an output shaft. The adapter device includes a sleeve having an inside diameter which is slightly greater than an outside diameter of the output shaft. The sleeve has an outer diameter whic... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6951319 | Flexible hydraulic latch A latching system includes a flexible hydraulic latch male portion, and a receiving rail female portion. The receiving rail female portion receives the hydraulic latch male portion therein. The latching system includes a hydraulic system for providing hydraulic flui... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6631543 | Method for removably connecting two members and connection system for realizing same A method for creating a releasable joint between two components wherein one of the components is elastically deformed by radial compressive forces in such a way that one effective circumferential contour corresponds to the corresponding effective circumfe... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6609299 | Connecting rod An improved connecting rod assembly and method for making a connecting rod wherein the installation of the bearing sleeve members in the large bearing end of the connecting rod is improved. The connecting rod is forged, and then notches are cut in the lar... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6604886 | Adjustable telescoping system for a bicycle In a preferred embodiment, a light weight telescope assembly for bicycles that is readily adjustable by riders in the field and that provides smooth action of the suspension system. This telescope assembly contains roller bearings to reduce stiction and p... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6561720 | Axial securing device for two components by means of a locking ring An open end of a hollow cylindrical body receives part of a cylindrical component, where the hollow cylindrical body and the cylindrical component each having a groove, the grooves being aligned when the cylindrical component is in its intended final posi... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6474899 | Device with pistons for locking in position linear elements movable translationwise Device for locking in position linear elements movable translationwise such as rods (51) of cylinders (50) and the like, comprising an external body (11) provided internally with a chamber (13) housing elements (21) for locking the rod (51), between which... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6470553 | Method for removably connecting two members and connection systems for realizing the same A method for creating a releasable joint between two components wherein one of the components is elastically deformed by radial compressive forces in such a way that one effective circumferential contour corresponds to the corresponding effective circumfe... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6382044 | Actuator having a rotational power source An actuator for a papermaking machine. The actuator is designed to function either as a slice lip or coatweight actuator or as a dilution actuator depending on the orientation of a cam disk in the actuator. The drive motor and position sensor in the actua... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6296417 | Circlips A circlip (8) comprises a band of material forming an incomplete ring, and has curved bearing surfaces (10, 11) at opposite ends of the major transverse dimension of the band. The major transverse dimension is generally oriented at less than 90°, and pre... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6290424 | Segmented ring mounting for a fluid-operated percussion drill tool A segmented ring mounting (5) for retaining cylindrical components (2, 3) one within the other in a fluid-operated percussion drill tool, such as a downhole rock drill. The ring mounting also has application to other interengaging cylindrical components w... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6149336 | Compliant connector A compliant connector for a connection system in an internal combustion engine includes a cylindrical connector housing and a plurality of constant strain beam springs at one end of the connector housing to act as a self-centering/self-aligning mechanism ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6098660 | Faucet assembly An improved faucet assembly is provided which includes a standard valve assembly used in basic plumbing systems, and a spout which communicates with the valve assembly to deliver water to a desired area. The valve assembly includes a valve stem which serv... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5960830 | Faucet assembly An improved faucet assembly is provided which includes a standard valve assembly used in basic plumbing systems, and a spout which communicates with the valve assembly to deliver water to a desired area. The valve assembly includes a valve stem which serv... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5842382 | Control cable self-adjustment device The control cable self-adjusting device has an extended cylindrically shaped hollow base body (5) open at one of its ends (9) and a regulating stem (6) held inside the interior of the base body (5) by a retaining device. The closed end (10) of the base bo... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5716056 | Internally squeezing sealable collet Collet includes a housing having a wall with external and internal surfaces, having opposing ends, and having an internal hollow portion with at least one opening; and a flap internal of the opposing ends of the housing in the wall and over part of the in... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5704249 | Screw drive mechanism for articulated beds and the like A screw drive mechanism for articulated beds and the like includes a drive shaft having external screw threads, a segmented drive nut having internal threads which engage the external threads of the shaft and a drive member in which the segmented drive nu... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5547319 | Machine tool apparatus having a work piece support table supported by an articulating arm A machine tool apparatus having a work piece support table supported by an articulating arm. The machine tool apparatus includes a stand and a motor mounted to the stand. A movable cutting tool holder is provided and a transmission mechanism is drivingly ... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5542773 | Secure screw bush type drag-link movable positioning structure A secure screw locking structure for a telescoping drag link and fixing rod. When used in a luggage handle, it includes a pair of symmetrical drag links and fixing rods, a loop bar or insert and a setting seat or coupling, a screw block seat or hub and a ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5165735 | Electrical fitting for conduit connection A conduit coupling device includes a tubular casing with front and rear sections of reduced and enlarged diameters. A pair of relatively diametrically movable arcuate clamp members of channel shape with cross webs and flanges is provided, one of the webs ... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5052842 | Secure locking means for mechanical drive components A device for securing a mechanical drive component to a drive shaft comprises a hub having an extended slotted member and a hub member. The hub member has a knurled surface for securing the hub to the drive component by pressed fit. A clamping collar is u... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4991872 | Low-bed trailer suspension system An axle suspension assembly for a low-bed trailer wherein the frame is formed of I-beams at each side thereof and each I-beam has an intermediate portion sloping upwardly and rearwardly between a low central portion and a higher rear portion. The customar... | 02/12/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4929118 | Shaft mounted locking means An elongate lock is positionable along a shaft end segment and acts on a key on the end segment to drive same outwardly into abutment with a shaft carried article. The lock and key have cooperating surfaces which translate lock movement into outward key m... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4917524 | Locking clip A steering wheel assembly including a motor/stator mechanism prevented from unwanted relative rotation by a spring clip which is released from the lock relation upon assembly with the hub of the steering wheel.... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4848692 | Apparatus for fitting rotary A device for fixing a roller to a rotary shaft, particularly useful with supply and take-up rollers in a laminator device for printed circuit boards, in which only a single tightening operation is required to fix the roller to the shaft. A support member ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4745998 | Disengageable friction coupling for releasably joining an element about a shaft A disengageable friction coupling is comprised of a hollow shaft having a tapered inner surface. An element defining an internal opening is mounted over the hollow shaft, the hollow shaft having a tapered inner surface in the region of said element. A plu... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4720206 | Tool handle fastening clip 44A clip for securing a handle shaft in a shaft-receiving opening in a tool is disclosed. The clip comprises a central portion and a tab portion integral with the central portion to project through a radially-directed slot in the structural portion of the... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4711449 | Weight lifting safety device A weight lifting safety device having bar and weight support assemblies depending vertically for support on a support surface at a predetermined elevated position, the attachment of the elements of the safety device to a standard bar bell being such as to... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4664426 | Retainer ring for coupling together water supply pipes or the like A retaining piece 6 is urged against a pipe A by a push bolt 5, which has an inclined engagement surface 20 in forced engagement with a complementarily inclined engagement surface 16 of a push bolt insertion hole 14. When the pipe A experiences a force te... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4655632 | Attachment apparatus for columnar member Apparatus for removably attaching an item to a columnar member may include: a socket member for attachment to the item having a generally cylindrical interior terminating at a circular wall for receiving one end of the columnar member and a bushing member... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4652170 | Slide connectors with frictional locking means This invention relates to slide connectors which connect a plurality of boards in Ell, Tee, and Cross, connections. The connection is made by the retaining slide rails affixed to the edges of the boards that has a cross section having a narrowed-down root... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4632596 | One shot coupling A continuously rotating shaft is constructed as a hollow shaft with basically radially, outwardly oriented bores and rotating within a second shaft or hub; for purposes of effecting coupling a friction medium is released from the interior of the hollow sh... | 12/30/1986 |
