Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7163092 | Clutch linkage with vibration isolation and damping Attenuation of transmission of noise along a clutch linkage for a manual transmission clutch is achieved by providing a segmented linkage. A clutch pedal side segment has a substantially greater mass than does the clutch lever side segment. Bi-directional force betw... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7143877 | Fusible link comprising damper and backstop A link including a rod with a connection member at each end with an axis passing through both connection members. The rod includes a fusible zone as a narrow section lying between a first rod portion connected to a first connection member and a second rod portion co... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7059009 | Windshield wiper drive linkage arm with grooves This invention relates to windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible member to account for compression loads in excess of a predetermined load, such as 30 percent greater than a maximum load for the flexible member. The system utilizes a flexible p... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7025343 | Adjusting method and adjusting mechanism for remedying the coil pitch tolerance and fatigue deformation of adjustable helical spring In an adjusting method for remedying the coil pitch tolerance and fatigue deformation of an adjustable helical spring, an adjusting mechanism is mounted at one end of the casing for the adjustable helical spring for changing the precompression or the pretension of t... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017224 | Windshield wiper drive linkage arm with interior grooves This invention relates to windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible member to account for compression loads in excess of a predetermined load, such as 30 percent, greater than a maximum load for the flexible member. The system utilizes a flexible ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6785930 | Windshield wiping method This invention relates to windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible member to account for compression loads in excess of a predetermined load, such as 30 percent greater than a maximum load for the flexible member. The system utilizes a flexible p... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6655230 | Vehicle pedal assembly A brake pedal assembly 12 for a vehicle includes a pedal 14 and a foot pad 16 operatively engageable by the operator of a vehicle. The pedal assembly 12 also includes a collapsible push rod 22 or 22' connected between the lever 14 and a hydraulic actuator... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6381800 | Windshield wiping system This invention relates to windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible member to account for compression loads in excess of a predetermined load, such as 30 percent, greater than a maximum load for the flexible member. The system utilizes ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6148470 | Windshield wiping system This invention relates to windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible member to account for compression loads in excess of a predetermined load, such as 30 percent greater than a maximum load for the flexible member. The system utilizes a... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6098495 | Rotatable valve assembly Rotatable valve assembly includes a mounting mechanism for rotatably mounting a valve in a housing. The mounting mechanism includes a shaft having an outside end extending through the housing. A conversion mechanism converts fluid pressure in the housing ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5727926 | Pitch link for rotary wing aircraft and automatic adjuster thereof A pitch link having an adjustable length is constructed as a diamond-shaped frame by coupling and fixing four flexible beams at end portions thereof. Spherical bearings are provided on opposite ends of the structure. A turnbuckle shaft is screwed into ver... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5617820 | Connecting rod for internal combustion engine According to the present invention a connecting rod is defined by a longitudinally extending beam having, at a first end, a piston pin bearing boss and, at a second end, a crankpin bearing boss. The longitudinally extending beam includes an opening extend... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5233884 | Flexible connector for linear motion systems A connection between a drive member and a driven member comprises a first nickel titanium alloy wire interconnecting the drive member and a rigid link and a second nickel titanium alloy wire connecting the rigid link and the drive member. Such a wire, whe... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5157987 | Tie rod device A tie rod device includes a vibration-absorbing damper. The tie rod comprises a tie rod assembly comprising first and second rods for interconnecting a rack shaft and a knuckle. The vibration-absorbing damper is interposed between the first and second rod... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5136893 | Transmission shift rod with vibration damper A gearshift rod for an automotive manual transmission includes two tubular shift rods that support stop plates welded to the inner surface of the rods. Spaced axially along an overlapping region of the rod, located between the stop plates are resilient da... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5123173 | Apparatus for checking features of parts Checking apparatus comprising a support (1); sensing means (19; 71) adapted to provide signals depending on the features of the checked parts (3) with reference means (41, 42; 70) adapted to cooperate with the parts; and connection means (30; 66; 93) with... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5060536 | Flexible crank drive A bicycle crank has flexible crank arms designed to deflect elastically under the influence of force on the pedals, allowing the point of application of force to advance relative to the rotational position of the sprocket device. In a preferred embodiment... | 10/29/1991 |
| 4997037 | Down hole shock absorber A downhole chock absorber reduces or eliminates fluid and gas pound in a pumping system employing a well pump mounted at the bottom of a sucker rod string. A substantially cylindrical coupling has coaxial, internally threaded upper and lower segments. The... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4848171 | Rocker arm drive for electrical appliances Device for converting the rotary motion of an eccentric driven by a motor shaft into an oscillating motion of a working tool in electrically powered appliances, consisting of a double-armed rocker arm and a connecting rod connecting the rocker arm with th... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4841801 | Connecting rod A connecting rod interconnects first and second structures. The connecting rod includes first and second connectors for attachment to the first and second structures. A core is located between the connectors so that the connectors are at opposite ends of ... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4836497 | Adjustable valve linkage A valve actuator mechanism for supplying a selectively adjustable close-off force to an associated valve. The mechanism comprises a means for urging the valve plunger into engagement with the valve seat with a predetermined initial force and resistive mea... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4813305 | Safety mechanism for vertical closure A collapsible segment for a drive train, preferably a collapsible actuator arm for a vertical door opening mechanism, such as that for a garage door. The actuator arm comprises two primary components, first and second arms which are aligned with one end o... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4802382 | Connecting rod assemblies intended for the reciprocating driving of a piston inside a cylinder A connecting rod for reciprocally driving a piston within a cylinder wherein the piston rod includes upper and lower portions which are connected by an area of thinner dimension which is also yieldable so as to permit the lower end of the connecting rod t... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4777844 | Hybrid ceramic/metal compression link for use in higher temperature applications A compression linkage is disclosed for use between a first swivel pin having a first thermal expansion characteristic and a second swivel pin of a second and differing thermal expansion characteristic, comprising: (a) a first shaft comprised of substantia... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4757681 | Link plate This invention relates to a chain link plate which is constructed by a high tensile strength fiber which is wound around between two pivot points and which is fixed to each other by adhesive material. The link plate is improved in strength and decreased i... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4736487 | Windshield wiper arrangement A force responsive, variable length push rod for connecting the motor and windshield blade of a windshield wiper unit. The variable response push rod includes a pair of members connected at one end to the motor and windshield blades respectfully and overl... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4712445 | Adjusting mechanism for tractor linkage An adjusting device for a tractor trailing hitch link provides for adjusting telescoping link from within the cab of the tractor through a shaft connection and permits locking the telescoping link in its adjusted position while isolating the shaft connect... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4694678 | Tie-rods fabricated of composite materials for forging presses Each tie-rod bar or beam from which tie-rod assemblies for large forging presses are assembled is constructed of a middle section made of a lower yield strength alloy steel to which end sections made of steel alloy having comparatively higher yield streng... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4691590 | Connecting rod design with voids A connecting rod for reciprocating piston machines having piston pin and crankshaft ring portions with bores therein connected together by a load bearing member. The load bearing member has voids within it adjoining the outer perimeters of the piston pin ... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4669322 | Device for converting the rotary motion of an eccentric into a reciprocating motion In a device for converting the rotary motion of an eccentric driven by a motor shaft into a reciprocating motion of a working tool coupled with a shaft pin in electrically powered appliances, in whose housing a double-armed rocker arm connected to the sha... | 06/02/1987 |
| 4649762 | Rocker arm drive for electrical appliances Device for converting the rotary motion of an eccentric driven by a motor shaft into an oscillating motion of a working tool in electrically powered appliances, consisting of a double-armed rocker arm and an oscillating body, connecting the rocker arm wit... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4647243 | Twine wrapping mechanism for a large round baler An automatic twine-wrapping mechanism for a large round baler. The mechanism comprises (1) a twine dispensing mechanism for dispensing twine into the bale-forming chamber of the baler, (2) a reversible hydrualic drive means for cycling a twine arm of the ... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4638723 | Reduced pressure control device for moving a movable member between three positions A housing (10, 12, 14) has first and second flexible membranes (32, 42) dividing it into two sealed chambers plus a third chamber from which the movable member (38) projects. Each membrane co-operates with a respective cup (40, 50) and return springs (54,... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4624155 | Tension limiter for linkages A tension limiter comprises a rigid body bearing a pair of deflector members which establish a bent path along the body. A stiffly bendable elongated rod extends along the bent path. The rod and the body are connected into a linkage so as to form a part o... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4610176 | Method and apparatus for isolating well pump units The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for electrically isolating the pump unit for a well, such as an oil well and the like. More particularly, the present method and apparatus electrically isolates the pump unit from electrical currents... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4604910 | Apparatus for accurately positioning an object at each of two locations An object mounting member is slideably interconnected with a guide member which provides a path between two separated fixed locations. The guide member is attached to a support member having fixed stops located between the two fixed locations. A pinion ge... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4595257 | Support mechanism utilizing flexual pivots Flexual pivots are utilized as part of supporting elements in a mechanism requiring a high degree of precision of movement over an extremely small distance. An example illustrated is for a microscope used in viewing micropatterns on an integrated circuit ... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4570499 | Swing bridge In a swing bridge for conversion of rotary motion of an eccentric driven by a motor shaft into a reciprocating movement of the power output for a tool in electrically powered appliances, consisting of a bridge yoke comprising the power output and mounted ... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4569248 | Coupling arm for transmitting linear motion A coupling arm for coupling a driving mechanism to a mechanism to be driven is presented. The arm includes a length of suitable rigid material with flexure points selectively formed therein. The flexure points allow the coupling arm to transmit a linear m... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4568064 | Mechanical lifting jack A mechanical lifting jack has an upper lifting assembly and a lower follower assembly slidably mounted on a vertical support and engageable therewith at predetermined positions over its height. An operating handle is pivotally connected at one end to the ... | 02/04/1986 |
