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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7621194 | Singular motor for attachment to multiple host implements Power equipment widely used in commercial, residential and recreational settings comprises a host implement and a demountable motor. The host implement has a frame, a mounting block with a first latch component secured to the frame, a driven shaft connected to the f... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7350439 | Transmission case cover with radial inflow channel A case cover assembly to which a sheave for a continuously variable transmission is mountable for rotation about an axis is configured to provide fluid communication between the sheave and a pressurized fluid source. The case cover assembly includes a conduit defini... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337716 | Fruit press A fruit press, in particular a citrus fruit press, having the following features: the fruit press has a mounting stand and a driving and pressing unit; the driving and pressing unit is mounted pivotably on the mounting means. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7237620 | Electric garden tiller An electric garden tiller is disclosed. The tiller is light weight, compact and easy to use. The tiller includes a two stage speed reduction transmission and an aluminum transmission housing. Connected to the transmission housing are a main housing and electric moto... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7224578 | Ergonomic control panel for a portable electric generator A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120 VAC electrica... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220047 | Control dial and ejector button for handheld appliance A handheld mixer (10) has a body comprising a housing (12) that houses a motor and drive system and an integral handle (16), and one or more mixer attachments (20). A rotatable dial control (24) is rotatable about an axis (28 | 05/22/2007 |
| 7159343 | Working machine A working machine has a transmission case having a transmission mechanism accommodated therein. The transmission mechanism has an input shaft having a first longitudinal axis and an output shaft having a second longitudinal axis extending in a direction generally pe... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7144150 | Rinseable splash shield and method of use The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield. According to the disclosed method, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned over the opening of the vessel. After the materia... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137882 | Releasable segment in the working members of an agricultural harvesting machine An agricultural harvesting machine includes a first rotating working member rotating about an axis; a non-rotating working member cooperatively associated with the first working member; and at least one releasable segment associated with the first rotating working m... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7083505 | Stacked triple wheel head assembly A stacked three head finishing apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a base mountable to a floor, a first head mounted to the base, a second head mounted to the base above the first head, and a third head mounted to the base above the second head. Each of th... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7025005 | Stage device and angle detecting device The present disclosure provides a stage device applicable to a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus. A stage device 10 comprises a Y-axis stage 20 and an X-axis stage 40, the Y-axis stage 20 including a fixed component 21 and a mo... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6938699 | Variable angle powered work implement A walk-behind power unit is configured to detachably mount a variety of work implements to perform a corresponding variety of operations from a single power unit. The power unit includes an implement mounting mechanism that is pivotable about a generally vertical pi... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6722289 | Table system with angular position controls A table system with angular position control in which a table is moved accurately over a tiny angle in circular direction to any desired position. The table is supported on a bed for rotation through a crossed-roller bearing. Position control apparatus turns the tab... | 04/20/2004 |
| 5965949 | Engine-driven generator An engine-driven generator incorporating an engine and a generator into a single unit, with the output shaft of the engine coaxially connected to the rotating shaft of the generator, via a frame structure formed by integrally combining two support members... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5907970 | Take-off power package system A take-off power package system (TOPPS) designed to allow a number of tool packages to be quickly and positively connected to a prime mover package. The prime mover package comprises an internal combustion engine (ICE) which is mounted to a lightweight, t... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5863052 | Collapsible carpentry work station and push cart combination A portable collapsible work station for quick set up and storage is provided. The work station comprises an elongated frame structure including a pair of side frames. A collapsible wheel carrying frame is pivotally mounted at a first intermediate position... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5799535 | Kitchen appliance with a flexible drive A kitchen appliance with a flexible drive for driving one of a plurality of attachments. The kitchen appliance includes a flexible cable for delivering power from a motor and gear assembly to an attachment. The motor and gear assembly is constructed to os... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5697249 | Portable drive unit An engine 2, a reduction gear 3, and a clutch 4 detachably coupling a reducing input shaft 25 of the reduction gear 3 to an engine output shaft 24, are housed in and supported to a support and frame work 1. A reducing output shaft 26 of the reduction gear... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5526708 | Interchangeable engine mounting An adapter for rapid attachment and removal of a flanged motor on a power driven appliance. A bracket attaches to the appliance and cooperatively receives the motor flange. Pins incorporating clips or expanding projections then secure the motor to the app... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5479821 | Method and apparatus for measuring unbalance of a motor vehicle wheel on a motor vehicle A method and apparatus for measuring unbalance of a vehicle wheel that is freely rotatable and mounted on a motor vehicle. The wheel is rotated during the measuring operation at a measurement speed and a mark on the wheel is sensed to provide accurate inf... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5477728 | Method and apparatus for driving a motor vehicle wheel on a motor vehicle for unbalance measurement thereof A method and apparatus for driving a motor vehicle wheel mounted on a motor vehicle. The wheel is freely rotatable for unbalance measurement thereof a friction wheel driven by an electric motor that is pressed against the tire with varying pressure force.... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5357818 | Interchangeable engine mounting An adapter for manual attachment and removal of a flanged motor on a power driven appliance. A bracket attaches to the appliance and cooperatively receives the motor flange. Pins incorporating clips or expanding projections then secure the motor to the ap... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5117761 | Part mounting apparatus A base plate positioning mechanism in an electronic part mounting apparatus wherein a part supplying position and a mounting position are fixed, characterized in that a friction driving mechanism is used in a rotative driving unit for setting the rotated ... | 06/02/1992 |
| 4956998 | Apparatus for driving a motor vehicle wheel for determining unbalance thereof An apparatus for driving a motor vehicle wheel while it is fitted to the motor vehicle for detecting unbalance thereof comprises a friction wheel which is driven by a drive motor and which is pressed against the motor vehicle wheel for driving same at a s... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4544278 | Kitchen machine A kitchen machine comprises a U-shaped housing having a base and oppositely disposed, upwardly extending sides. A cover is pivotally connected to one end edge of the base, the cover being rotatable to a position constituting an extension of such base to s... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4520744 | Sewing machine with articulated table assembly A sewing machine with an articulated table is provided to facilitate the proper positioning and removal of workpieces. The drive shaft disposed under the table also is articulated to rotate with a portion of the table. An alignment piston is provided to s... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4422343 | Kitchen appliance with interchangable attachments A kitchen appliance, having an interchangeable tool attachment, such as a stirrer arm, and an interchangeable container attachment, such as a food chopper. The tool attachment has a base which is secured to the appliance through rotation of a rotatable te... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4325643 | Food-mixing apparatus comprising a driving unit and a separable arm In food-mixing apparatus comprising a driving unit and an arm, a latching and pivoting mechanism is adapted to be latched automatically so as to prevent relative movement of the arm and a console of the driving unit upon pivotal movement of the arm either... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4277181 | Food mixer A food mixer having a stand with a mixer head pivotally mounted thereon for mixing foods is disclosed herein. The mixer includes means for cooling a drive assembly by drawing air in through a forward portion of the head and exhausting it out a bottom port... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4269075 | Coupling arrangement for detachably connecting a driven unit to a drive unit A coupling arrangement for detachably connecting a driven unit to a drive unit, which is connected to the housing of a power source. Mounted to the housing is a frame, having any desired shape, being open toward the center, and comprising two flat pieces ... | 05/26/1981 |
| 4144733 | Pipe grooving apparatus A portable pipe grooving apparatus includes a pair of mating rollers mounted upon a frame so as to be radially adjustable with respect to each other. One of the mating rollers is connected to a rotatable shaft which extends rearwardly from the apparatus s... | 03/20/1979 |
| 4043208 | Cranking device for a silo unloader This device consists primarily of an adjustable leg supported gear box, to which is hinged, a base plate to which is secured an electric motor, which will drive the input shaft of the gear box, the output shaft of the gear box being secured to clutch mean... | 08/23/1977 |
| 4020706 | Tire spinner with dual 4 bar mechanism for spin and brake A wheel spinner assembly used in dynamic balancing to spin the wheel to determine the magnitude and angular orientation of the imbalance. A motor and spinner are provided mounted on a support for pivoting the spinner into engagement with the wheel to be b... | 05/03/1977 |
| 3941002 | Powered tool bench A power tool bench for operating a variety of power and manual shop tools; the power tool bench comprising: A. a bench; B. a motor mounted on the bench; C. slots positioned on the bench to slideably receive a tab positioned on one end of a tool to be mounted o... | 03/02/1976 |
