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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7318687 | Connection between components An assembly comprises a male component and a female component which connect together to form a mechanical connection, the female component being adapted to at least partially receive an end portion of the male component. The female component has at least one bore wh... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7246837 | Apparatus for attaching vehicle occupant protection member to body panel and assemblies using such apparatus An apparatus for attaching a sheet-form member for protecting vehicle occupants comprises a clip that is secured in an attachment hole in a body panel. The clip has a flange that covers edge portions of the attachment hole and has a protection member attaching part ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7228940 | Scaffold having a replaceable locking and securing device A replaceable locking and securing device for securing a first member to a second member includes a replaceable bracket, a lock and a fastener. The bracket defines one opening when the bracket is operatively connected to the first member. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7134647 | Lock A lock secures a first member to a second member, such as a fence rail to a post. The lock may include a lock body, a first locking element and a second locking element. The first locking element and second locking element may secure the lock to the first member and... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7073220 | Bed siderail having a latch A patient support including a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and siderails supported by the frame. A latch member is configured to prevent vertical movement of the siderail. A latch position indicator is configured to provide an indication of the position... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070007 | Knock-on sweep structure Sweep retaining structure includes a retainer having a contact end biased towards the sweep. The sweep includes two or more spaced end-receiving areas to accommodate changes in the mounted sweep position. In one embodiment, the retainer is a wire made of spring stee... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066679 | Shaft assembly safety mechanism A shaft coupling element comprising a first portion configured for connection to a shaft and a second portion configured for connection to a secondary component. The first portion comprises first and second spaced apart side walls with a partial cylindrical portion ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6974276 | Connecting part for mounting rails A connecting part for attachment on a mounting rail has a fastening part with an at least approximately rectangular cross-section. The fastening part has legs and surrounds when mounted a mounting rail on all sides by having a matching cross-section formed by the le... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6942132 | Stiffening assembly for stiffening the lower frame assembly of a blanking tool A stiffening assembly is provided for stiffening an outer frame for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine to discourage the flexing thereof. The stiffening assembly includes an elongated rod and a clamping piece defining a vertically extending inner ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938700 | Knock-on sweep structure and tools therefor Sweep retaining structure includes a spring wire retainer with a base supported in a groove on the underside of the wedge support which mates with a stem portion of the sweep. The wedge support is apertured, and a central curved portion of the retainer passes throug... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6906673 | Methods for aligning an antenna with a satellite Methods for aligning a satellite reflector with an antenna. One method includes the use of an antenna-alignment device to orient the centerline of an antenna in a desired azimuth, elevation and skew orientation. Another method includes the use of an antenna alignmen... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6796474 | Jogger for lower frame assembly of blanking tool A jogger is provided for aligning carton blanks die cut from a sheet supported on inner grid mounted to an outer frame for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine. The jogger includes a plate member defining inner and outer faces. The plate member havi... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6712254 | Stiffening rail support A stiffening rail support is provided for attaching a stiffening rail to an outer frame for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine to discourage the flexing thereof. The stiffening rail support includes a clamping piece defining a vertically extending... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6708858 | Clamp pieces for lower frame assembly of blanking tool A clamp piece is provided for interconnecting an inner grid to an outer frame of a frame assembly of a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine. The clamp piece includes a plate member having inner and outer faces and a cavity formed therein for receiving... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6588971 | Fastener clip assembly and joint structure using same A fastener clip assembly for forming a substantially concealed joint between panels of furniture, a shelf assembly or the like includes a pair of clips telescopingly assembled with one another to form a joint which prevents rotation between the clips and ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6582150 | Method and apparatus for removal and assembly of a device within a chassis A device retention mechanism suitable for mounting a device in a chassis includes a chassis suitable for receiving a device. The chassis has a first side and a second side, the first side oriented generally perpendicular to the second side. A retention me... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6547482 | Hook strap A hook strap comprises a transverse arm formed as a ribbon for abutment on an top flange on a formwork girder. The ends of the ribbon are provided with hook-shaped retainers for engagement below parts of a waler and tension elements for fixing the hook st... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6254302 | Connector with intermateable holding element and plate member including elastic holding element mounting region A connector is provided for use in selectively connecting an associated plate member to an associated support member. The connector includes a first connector member (1) including a first base portion (10) adapted for connection to the associated plate me... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6145173 | Article attaching device An article attaching device is used for attaching, for example, a rear seat to an under panel of an automobile. The article attaching device is inserted into an attaching hole of the under panel to be fixed thereto, and then a hook fixed to the rear seat ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6131505 | Dual-use roaster A dual-use roaster includes a housing having a receiving space and a peripheral rim, a first heater disposed inside the receiving space, a rotatable spit assembly mounted on the housing for supporting food items inside the receiving space, and a tray asse... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6122989 | Pedal apparatus A pedal apparatus provides quick and secure assembly of a pedal lever and an interconnecting mechanism. The pedal apparatus includes the pedal lever (18) and a fixed end (32) of a cylindrical member (30) is attached to the pedal lever. An interconnecting ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6082240 | Modular armor mounting system The invention provides clamps for providing a compliant mounting surface which protects the edges of brittle materials, which can be constituent components in armor panels. Thus the invention prevents concentrated loads around the armor. The invention is ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6009681 | Truss bracket A truss bracket 28 for securing a spanning member of a truss fixedly to a wall plate member of an interior wall of a building such as a residential house. The truss bracket 28 includes a base portion, an inside upright portion extending perpendicularly of... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5966892 | Ready to assemble wood construction system A ready to assemble construction system for erecting small structures such as houses, sheds, garages, etcetera. Comprising specially designed connecting plates which both secure laminate sections of lumber to each other to form constructive elements and a... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5887672 | Construction for attaching a front grille shield plate An object of the present invention is to use the smallest possible number of bosses, screws, and nuts to install a shield plate to a front grille. To achieve this object, protruding members of grille protruding toward the rear of a vehicle body are provid... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5868519 | Backbracket thumbscrew assembly A thumbscrew apparatus for fastening a first device to a second device. In a first embodiment, the apparatus comprises a screw attached to the second device and a first cylinder screwed onto the screw for fastening the first device to the second device. T... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5865004 | Recreational surface block locking system A molded rubber recreational block locking system, wherein a molded rubber recreational surface block includes an upper surface and a resilient supporting structure below the upper surface. At least one recessed shoulder is located below the upper surface... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5768850 | Method for erecting floor boards and a board assembly using the method A method for assembling floor boards includes the steps of: (a) providing a supporting joist fixedly mounted on a floor; (b) providing a plurality of floor boards on the supporting joist; (c) providing a plurality of fastener members each mounted on the s... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5762436 | Mounting bracket for multiple frame sizes A toolbar bracket assembly for mounting an agricultural rig or row unit on different toolbars includes a bracket having a pair of upright fore-and-aft extending plates with stepped cutouts or notches defining at least two toolbar-receiving areas of differ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5694997 | Gravity exhibition stand Disclosed is an exhibition stand comprising a plurality of panels having side edges and openings adjacent a pair of opposite side edges, the panels being arranged vertically with said pair of opposite side edges vertical and in two or more rows and two or... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5692852 | Quick connect system for excavator buckets A quick connect system for attaching excavator buckets and other tools to the arm of a hydraulic excavator. The excavator bucket has a first and second mounting plate connected thereto in a spaced parallel relationship. Each mounting plate has a front and... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5670734 | Modular armor mounting system The invention provides elastomeric clamps for providing a compliant mounting surface which protects the edges of brittle materials, which can be constituent components in armor panels. Thus the invention prevents concentrated loads around the armor. The i... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5666764 | Fixed hinge-door removal/door seal resolution An improved refrigerator hinge assembly which provides for maintaining the proper adjusted position of a refrigerator door with respect to its associated cabinet. A factory setting of the refrigerator door can be accurately maintained with precision even ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5655740 | Shelving support system A sturdy, easily constructed shelving support system for homes, stores and offices. The system uses shelf hangers and wall brackets, employing a novel, push-fit interlocking connector. The shelf hanger is fabricated as a rigid wire member, bent into a V-s... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5651634 | Connection between a support and a plate element A connection between a support, specifically a part of a motor vehicle body, and a plate element, specifically a door panelling, comprises an upper part attachable to the plate element via an attachment zone and a contact zone for a holding piece, which i... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5649783 | Retainer for seat A retainer for seat which can be molded by a pair of metal molds and which prevents water from entering into a portion which locks a hook member. The retainer for seat comprises: a box-shaped leg body with an opening being inserted through a mounting hole... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5636891 | Adjustable fastener A vehicle accessory has a mounting wall with an elongated slot which slideably receives a snap-in fastener which is fixed in the orthogonal direction of installation of the snap-in fastener. The fastener cooperates with an elongated slot formed in a vehic... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5632542 | Drawer slide interlock apparatus An interlock apparatus for connecting a drawer slide member having a planar connecting surface to a slide receiving member having first and second substantially parallel surfaces is provided. The interlock apparatus includes a plurality of male interlock ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5618129 | Snap-engaging mounting plate An apparatus configured to facilitate mounting a first device to a second device where the first device has a plurality of first apertures and the second device has a plurality of second apertures. The apparatus includes a base member and a plurality of p... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5561960 | Modular wall panel system A modular wall panel system in which individual panels are constructed with a lightweight aluminum frame. In a preferred embodiment, the frame is substantially filled with a foam core material and decorative display surfaces are affixed to opposite sides ... | 10/08/1996 |
