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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100032 | Cable adjustment device A cable adjustment device for a Bowden cable having a control cable displaceable within a cable casing for a bicycle component. The adjustment device includes a guide element axially and rotationally fixed to the bicycle component and has a control cable bore theret... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8082820 | Fastening system A fastening system for axial fastening of an elongated element with a snap-on fastener to a support, in which the snap-on fastener encloses the elongated element, has a retaining ring with an internal spring and can be inserted by means of a groove into the U-shaped... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8042428 | Cable connection structure An operation cable has an operational structure in which an inner member inserted into a tubular outer member is pulled from a lower end side thereof. The operation cable having a double layer structure is axially connected to a double layer cable that is constructe... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7779720 | Compact core adjuster with vibration dampening A core adjuster assembly includes an adjuster body having a pin engagement end and a locking end. The adjuster body has a central longitudinal bore and a lock cavity formed through an outer peripheral surface. A slider body is formed on an end of a rod and is dispos... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7530288 | Automatic adjust assembly with release lock A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly includes a conduit having first and second ends and a central axis. A core wire is disposed along the central axis of the conduit. A molded fitting having first and second ends and a central bore is disposed at a f... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7520195 | Control device for a module forming a lock mechanism A Bowden-type cable containing a cable (14) is provided with proximal (14P) and distal extremities arranged in a jacket (18) having proximal (18P) and distal extremities blocked by proximal (20P) and distal arresting units. At leas... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7406760 | Forming tool for use in a machine for making armored cable The inventions presented herein provide an armor forming tool for use with an armor forming machine. The machine feeds a continuous strip of metal to a sub-assembly of a cable so as to wrap the continuous strip around the sub-assembly. The tool applies appropriate p... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7367244 | Operating position select device for automatic transmission An operating position select device has a select lever unit, a mode shift unit to shift operation modes of the automatic transmission, a mechanically connecting means connecting them, and an assist actuator to assist a select lever. A control unit that controls the ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7356886 | Clamp A clamp is provided having a synthetic clip and a metal plate spring. The clip includes a pair of side walls opposed each other at a certain distance, engaging shoulder portions each formed at an outer surface of each of the side walls and configured to be engaged w... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353728 | Conduit end fitting A conduit end fitting includes a length of conduit having a core wire extending therethrough and a fitting at an end of the length of conduit. An abutment is rotatably secured to the fitting and has an exterior groove configured to be seated on a substantially U-sha... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350870 | Integrated compensator module An integrated compensator module that protects cable and conduit assemblies from excessive loading. Also, a primary cable and conduit assembly that transfers motion to a plurality of secondary cable and conduit assemblies. The conduit portions of the secondary cable... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350834 | Coupling device constitute two halves A coupling device for holding together a coupling joint. The device may include two coupling halves, which may be articulated relative to one another. The coupling device may be arranged in its active position to engage portions of two interconnected pipes adjacent ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347465 | Retractable automotive front end with wedge locking members An extendible rail and bumper apparatus is mountable within the base frame lower rails of an automotive frame to provide an improved crash force absorbing bumper apparatus for deployment on either the front or rear bumpers of an automobile. The extendible rail membe... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7340976 | Bicycle cable seal fitting A bicycle cable seal fitting seals a portion of an inner wire that is connected to a cable-operated device casing. The bicycle cable seal fitting includes a mounting member and an elastic seal member. The mounting member has a fastening portion to be fastened to the... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338087 | Connector fitting A connector fitting for fixing a longitudinal body, for example, a cable, a hose, a pipe, a corrugated hose to a wall opening. The connector fitting includes a chuck, which penetrates the opening and includes slits that extend in an axial direction. The chuck is rad... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334656 | Hood elevation system A hood elevation system for a vehicle includes an actuator configured to selectively move at least a portion of a vehicle hood between an elevated and a retracted position. The hood elevation system also includes a self-locking mechanism configured to allow movement... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334498 | Tension device for producing an initial tension on a wire cable An initial tension device has a wire cable for connecting a drive unit and a movable member, a tension case fixed to an immovable member, a regular retainer engageable with an outer cable of the wire cable, and a slot formed in the tension case to extend in the long... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331255 | Method and apparatus for tensioning an emergency brake system on a vehicle An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relativ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331254 | Method and apparatus for tensioning an emergency brake system on a vehicle An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relativ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325360 | Cable tensioner and window regulator equipped with a cable tensioner A cable tensioner includes two members, such as a pipe and a tube, that define a cable path. The members are helically mobile relative to each other. A retractable detent permits the relative movement of the members in one direction and prevents the relative movemen... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322982 | Position-adjustment device with applicability for surgical instrumentation A position-adjustment device having particular applicability for surgical instrumentation. The system comprises a body connected to an elongate member in such an arrangement as to have interchangeable locked and unlocked states. In the unlocked state, the body is fr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7302818 | Apparatus for locking and unlocking vehicle door In an apparatus for locking and unlocking a vehicle door, an inner cable, with one end connected to a rotor to make a twisting operation in response to the rotation of the rotor of a cylinder lock and the other end connected to a key operation input shaft of a door ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300078 | Pipe joint clamp A pipe joint clamp for connecting piping members includes a circular holding portion in which flange portions of the piping members are clamped, and multiple flexion-shaped hinge portions, which protrude from the holding portion toward a diametrically outer side the... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293549 | Sealing mechanism for tubular body A tubular body sealing mechanism which can easily make a hermetic seal. A bushing is fit onto the leading end of a shaft part of the hermetic plug to be moveable in the axial direction, the ring seal member is fit to be moveable between a base part and the bushing, ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278614 | Cable mount and fixture having electrical switch assembly A cable mount and fixture system is disclosed. The system includes a mounting fixture, a cable mount insertable into the mounting fixture, and a switch assembly connected to the mounting fixture. The switch assembly includes an actuating signal that verifies that th... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275459 | Spring loaded device assembly A spring loaded device assembly includes a spring loaded device for use with hydraulic systems, the spring loaded device including: a spring mechanism disposed in an outer tubular member; an inner tubular member movably disposed in one end of the outer tubular membe... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275282 | Motor vehicle door lock A motor vehicle door lock having a casing (1), a drive (2) and a fixing device (5) for the drive (2). The fixing device (5) has a receiving element (6) for the drive (2) and the drive is fixed in the receiving element... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270350 | Quick-connecting coupler for hoses, pipes and faucets A quick-connecting coupler for connecting hoses, connectors together or to a faucet or other water accessories that allows ease of use by anyone, including the elderly, the infirm, and those suffering from disabilities. The quick-connecting coupler has a first male-... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258038 | Throttle valve cable assembly The present invention is a replacement throttle valve cable assembly and method of use for an automatic transmission of a land vehicle, which permits repair of the throttle valve cable without unnecessary replacement of serviceable components such as the cable housi... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7241084 | Tool assembly with universal coupling for various tools, for work on underground pipes A tool assembly is provided for working on underground pipes, through a small hole at the pipe surface, by means of an elongate handle member that reaches into the hole, and has a coupling at the lower end thereof, whereby various ones of selected tools may be quick... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234671 | Adjustable hangers An adjustable wreath hanger, preferably made of molded plastic, is disclosed herein that preferably comprises a hanger strip attachable to the top of a door or other object and a hook strip that slidably engages the hanger strip to permit selective variation of the ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231702 | Connector and method of use thereof A connecting structure is provided. The structure includes a post with a first end, middle portion, and a second end, a plurality of prongs flexibly connected to the first end, extending toward the second end in a V-shape. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7225702 | Cable end fitting retainer assembly A cable end fitting retainer assembly for a vehicle includes a conduit end fitting for connection to a flexible cable. The cable end fitting retainer assembly also includes an end fitting retainer arm extending from the conduit end fitting for retaining a portion of... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226233 | Snap-in coupling comprising a spring clamp A snap-in coupling for releasably connecting a first structural member and a second structural member. The snap-in coupling comprises a female coupling member comprising a plastic support member and a metallic spring clamp, said support member being insertable into ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219700 | Flexible pipe and method for producing the same In a flexible pipe having shape retaining capabilities, a first pipe is provided having a first base wire and a first subsidiary wire, the first base wire being wound in a spiral manner, the first subsidiary wire externally covering the first base wire and being fit... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216881 | Cable guide for a bicycle suspension fork A cable guide routing a control cable that extends between an actuator and a suspension system having a crown connecting two parallel tubular bodies to a steerer tube. The cable guide includes a housing formed on the crown and having a bore extending therethrough fo... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216901 | Operation force transmitting member for door lock apparatus An operation force transmitting member of a door lock apparatus has a guide tube and an inner cable passed through the guide tube and is connected to one of the door lock apparatus and an operating device for operating the door lock apparatus at the upper end portio... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201081 | Bowden cable with a curved guide part Bowden cable is provided with an interchangeable curved guide part which is detachably connected to a fastening element. Due to the detachable fastening of the curved guide part to the fastening element, a modular design of the Bowden cable is achieved, necessitatin... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195095 | Floating PRNDL face plate assembly and method to accommodate floor build variations A shifter face plate assembly and method for an automatic transmission having a shifter rod in an opening of a floor console which includes an intermediary plate and top face plate. The intermediary plate supports the top plate and floats horizontally laterally to o... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188545 | Spring assisted two-piece motion-transmitting cable A two-piece motion-transmitting cable assembly includes first and second cables, each having a core wire surrounded by a conduit; a male housing connected to the first cable and having a ridged length adjustment section; a spring retainer slideably interconnected wi... | 03/13/2007 |
