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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7258879 | Food product and process for manufacturing same This invention is concerned with packaged food products which contain specific combinations of functional additives aimed at addressing specific health indicators, in particular flatulence, gastro-intestinal health, stress and immune system responsiveness, in pet an... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7127931 | Tandem press shuttle area isolation gate system and method of use The present invention is directed to a tandem press shuttle area isolation gate system and its method of use. The system and method of the present invention allows workers to safely enter the shuttle areas between tandem presses concurrently with a die change, there... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6957601 | Translation stop for use in power equipment Woodworking machines are disclosed having a blade adapted to cut workpieces, and an actuating mechanism operable to move the blade toward the workpiece. The machines also include a detection system configured to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a user... | 10/25/2005 |
| 5560466 | Safety guard system for machine having a ram A safety guard system provided for a machine having a ram which is movable toward and away from a work zone and an actuator which is operable for driving the ram through a ram stroke toward the work zone. The safety guard system includes a safety guard mo... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5560290 | Safety apparatus in power press machine A safety apparatus is mounted to the side of a bed of a power press machine on which an operator is positioned for ensuring safety of the operator of the power press machine. The safety apparatus includes a table, for supporting the front end portion of a... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5400677 | Shield for engraving machines A shield for an engraving machine or the like is disclosed that prevents the machine operator from placing his or her fingers in the work area of the machine while the ram of the machine is traveling toward the work area. The shield includes a faceplate t... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5386652 | Cylinder guard A cylinder and piston rod guard attachment for a backhoe or the like. The cylinder and piston rod guard is arranged to extend over the cylinder housing and the associated piston rod as it extends therefrom to protect the extended piston rod. A U-shaped in... | 02/07/1995 |
| 4949593 | Axially reciprocatable control rod An axially reciprocatable control rod which is slidably fitted in a supporting tube protruding into the interior of a box-like structure containing the lubricated mechanical members for driving the rod. An oil guard sleeve extending toward the supporting ... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4694733 | Cable shield for a rodless cylinder A rodless cylinder having an elongated cylinder and a fluid actuated piston longitudinally reciprocally mounted in the cylinder and an actuator mechanically connected to the piston. A first cable or a slot seal extends from one end of the actuator and to ... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4488630 | Movable barrier apparatus A movable barrier apparatus for a power press and the like and having a fluid circuit for controlling operation of a machine tripping device responsive to a predetermined sequence of rotary cam mechanism movements for positively locking the barrier in an ... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4379418 | Safety boot for punch or the like A safety boot assembly for use with a press brake operated C-frame punch or the like tool which fits between the ram of the press and the upper arm of the C-frame to prevent a human limb from being inadvertently placed in any gap between the ram and C-fra... | 04/12/1983 |
| 4357839 | Machine safety guard Operator access to the zone at which workpieces are struck in a drop hammer is temporarily but reliably blocked by a sturdy mechanical guard throughout every period when the hammer may commence and complete its fall; a unique physical linkage, between the... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4321841 | Press safety device The specification discloses a safety device for presses and other similar machines in which stock material is manually inserted between converging machine parts. A ram and sleeve arrangement cooperates with a collar mounted on the moving portion of the ma... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4220032 | Power press break guard A reciprocating preferably transparent break guard is disclosed for use in connection with a reciprocating machine, such as a bending machine. Adjustable switching means are operatively associated with the machine for controlling the actuation of a hydrau... | 09/02/1980 |
| 4195722 | Circuit for a power operated machine A circuit interconnecting a source of electrical energy with a power operated machine. The circuit comprises an interlock device including a motion switch which is adapted to be removably attached to the machine operator's body. The motion switch is movab... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4080846 | Machinery guard This invention provides a safety guard for pressing apparatus such as a brake press, in which shield plates are positively and securely maintained in the "guard" position adjacent the usual ram of the brake press. Upon descent of the ram, an interlocking ... | 03/28/1978 |
| 4033250 | Pneumatic buffering system A pneumatically buffered drive system is provided which quickly moves a movable member, such as a press safety curtain or press bolster, a predetermined length in three sequential speed stages to prevent maximum acceleration from occurring at the end of t... | 07/05/1977 |
| 3969955 | Press brake safety device A simplified safety guard assembly for use with a press brake or like machine tool to prevent operator access to the die and anvil zone during stamping operations. The guard preferably utilizes a see-through shield or guard panel located between the opera... | 07/20/1976 |
