Did You Know...
...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7384253 | Method and device for coating the surface of an interior component for motor vehicles To provide a method for coating the surface of an interior component for motor vehicles which can be carried out in a cost-effective and simple way it is proposed that the interior component is positioned at a distance from a molded part in the region of its surface... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7326000 | Block for embankment The present invention relates to an embankment block. There are provided a base frame 30 having a center with a through hole, and a plurality of connection members 32 that are downwardly extended from an outer surface of a rim of the base frame 30 | 02/05/2008 |
| 7272935 | Device and method for forming ice around a bottle A device for forming ice around an exterior surface of a container has an upper piece. The upper piece is an elongated tubular member having a hollow interior section and an open bottom and top end. A gasket assembly is coupled to an upper interior section of the up... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252324 | Spoiler for vehicles and manufacturing method thereof Described herein are a spoiler for vehicles and a method of manufacturing the spoiler. The spoiler has a first surface and a second surface which define an appearance of the spoiler, and a hollow part defined in the spoiler. The spoiler includes a reinforcing member... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7213795 | Lifting of precast bodies such as concrete panels An object handling device includes a support body, and an elongate anchor body mounted at the inner end thereof to the support body so as to project from the support body for insertion into an undercut cavity in an object to be handled. At least one anchor lug at or... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201863 | Magazine for microstructured moulded parts and method for the production thereof This describes a procedure for replicative fabrication and packaging of at least one microstructured molded part as one magazine/molded part composite as well as a magazine with at least one microstructured molded part as one magazine/molded part composite. The firs... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198703 | Chamber-forming electrophoresis cassette cover A multielevational cover for assembling a fluid retaining chamber on a face of an electrophoresis cassette is presented. The cover comprises a cassette-containing member, at least one chamber-defining member, and sealing means, typically sealing means that are capab... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195223 | System and a method for cooling a tool A tool (10) having improved heat transfer characteristics and a method for cooling a tool (10) which is comprised of several selectively coupled sectional members (12–17) Each selected sectional members (16) include an outer contour ( | 03/27/2007 |
| 7137799 | Vessel and system for curing a repair to a component made from composite materials The present invention provides a pressure vessel for exerting pressure on a repair to a component made of composite materials to cure the repair in the field. The pressure vessel includes a body having a chamber for receiving the repair to the component; a portal op... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7137803 | Fluid pressure imprint lithography An improved method of imprint lithography involves using direct fluid pressure to press the mold into a substrate-supported film. Advantageously the mold and/or substrate are sufficiently flexible to provide wide area contact under the fluid pressure. Fluid pressing... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118469 | Abrasive pad, method and system for making an abrasive pad An abrasive pad having dots of abrasive material disposed thereon includes a central alignment hole. The abrasive pad is formed by slipping a backing pad having a central alignment hole onto an alignment stud that extends from a support surface through the central a... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114937 | Magneto-generator, method of manufacturing the same and resin molding die assembly for manufacturing the same A magneto-generator, a method of manufacturing the same and a resin molding die for manufacturing the same. In the magneto-generator, a guard ring is omitted with the performance of the magneto-generator being enhanced. The magneto-generator is manufactured by makin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111816 | Mold for integrated mold and casting structures The mold that is intended to be used integrally with casting material that is contemplated by this invention is formed with a surface that exerts pressure on and retains set casting material in the mold by providing a pin in the mold that has an upper region that is... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7100979 | Foam padded seal with storage space A vehicle seat with a rigid seat base, and at least one foam portion disposed on the seat base. The seat defines at least one cavity therein. The cavity is accessible from the bottom surface of the seat, and accepts cargo, such as a shovel, therein. The cavity may b... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7059806 | Hole former for an invert A hole former for a manhole with an invert, which aligns the hole with the invert such that pipes are properly aligned and will not leak or cause damming when connected to the manhole. The hole former has an alignment member with a central aperture as a part of the ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059577 | Insulated concrete wall system and method of making same A method and system for installing an insulated concrete wall includes insulation panels placed in an upright manner. Generally T-shaped wall studs are placed next to the insulation panels such that the front section of the wall stud is on the outside of the insulat... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040884 | Apparatus and process for forming plastic laminated panels A system for manufacturing foamed plastics laminated panels at a high volume is disclosed. Press modules include a pair of opposed spaced open frame members with longitudinal raised sections attached to perpendicular supports. The open frame members move relative to... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028973 | Structure for foaming die for forming headrest A structure of foaming die for forming a generally inverted-L-shaped headrest, which is designed to receive and enclose an incomplete headrest unit comprising a hollow trim cover assembly of a generally “inverted L” shape having a horizontal upper portion and a ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018480 | Manufacturing method and apparatus of fiber reinforced composite member There is disclosed a method of forming a fabric 1 on the surface of a mandrel 10, infiltrating the formed fabric with matrix, and leaving portions 12a, 12b of the mandrel as integral with the fabric and removing the mandrel ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005091 | Integrated trim plate with a thermoplastic cover A method for forming an integrated trim plate in a single processing step. An appliqué section is reversibly securing to the lower section of a mold. A layer of thermoplastic covering is applied onto and over the appliqué section and lower section of the mold. A l... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997427 | Form for casting concrete block column A form for casting concrete columns which simulate a stack of stone blocks. The form includes first and second side sections, each including two side panels. The side sections are releasably connected together to form a rectangular frame which has closed and open po... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6932927 | Method for producing a plastic composite element The present invention relates to a method for producing a plastic composite element (1), in particular as an interior lining element for a motor vehicle, with an outer covering (2) being lined with a foamable plastic, characterized in that the outer co... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6852420 | Optical device, mold, and method of producing the same According to the present invention, there is provided a mold constituted by an electrically conductive thin plate having a predetermined surface shape, and an electrically insulating reinforcement material, wherein the electrically conductive thin plate and the elec... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6817150 | Form system for poured concrete A concrete form panel system includes a basic form panel of expanded polystyrene material having at least one slot formed in the top surface along its length, to divide the panel top surface into piers. A series of top hats are provided for selective attachment to t... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6789366 | Lost mould element for manufacturing reinforced concrete flat slabs A lost mold element for manufacturing reinforced concrete flat slabs, which is intended, when used together with other mold elements, for creating voids and for allowing the molding of beams. The mold element is made of a recycled plastic material, having a shape of... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6751982 | Ice mold and method for cooling drink bottles A mold for forming an ice ring on the inner surface of a bottle. The mold is in the form of a cylinder. One end of the mold carries a seal sized to form a fluid tight seal with the inner surface of the bottle neck. The mold is preferably hollow and has a handle atta... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6688072 | Cover for riser section and method of using cover for anchoring riser section in concrete A riser section and cover is disclosed. The riser section has a smooth cylindrical sidewall surface, a tapered end and a channel end, a removable anchor tab and bosses and ribs on the inside of the sidewall. The riser sections are stackable. The cover has... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6679471 | Castable plastic mold with electroplatable base A sacrificial plastic mold having an electroplatable backing is provided as are methods of making such a mold via the infusion of a castable liquid formulation through a porous metal substrate (sheet, screen, mesh or foam) and into the features of a micro... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6672857 | Device for introducing a coating into pipes Device for introducing a coating into pipes and pipe bends and, more generally, into rotationally symmetrical bodies open at only at least one end, with an elastic, elongate, inflatable core (12), the so-called "variocore".... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6558147 | Molding device for molding rotator A molding device is provided for molding a blower fan that has a center member embedded in a center portion of the fan. The molding device comprises a pair of molding dies which define therebetween a shaped cavity when properly coupled; and an insert die ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6422528 | Sacrificial plastic mold with electroplatable base A sacrificial plastic mold having an electroplatable backing is provided. One embodiment consists of the infusion of a softened or molten thermoplastic through a porous metal substrate (sheet, screen, mesh or foam) and into the features of a micro-scale m... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6387311 | Manufacture of a support A mold and a method for manufacturing a support to be mounted on a rim of a vehicle by injection or transfer molding in which the molding material is force fed into a closed molding cavity. The mold includes an internal core for molding the inner surface ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6332991 | Container and method for cross-linking composite materials on dental prosthesis A container for cross-linking composite materials on dental bridges and arches and on individual teeth, comprising: a plurality of plate-like elements which can be stacked and clamped together, at least one of the plate-like elements, which is internal to... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6244197 | Thermal induced cooling of industrial furnace components Chimney-like cooling passages that have opposite outlet and inlet end regions open to ambient air also have central regions that extend through heated components of industrial furnaces. The passages preferably are defined by conduits that are oriented and... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6159399 | Procedure for the erection of concrete walls using braced boardings and device to carry out the same A spreader pipe for use in erecting concrete walls. The spreader pipe may contain at least one hole in its wall which is then covered with an impermeable cuff to prevent the poured concrete from passing into the spreader pipe. Once the wall has been erect... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6153130 | Method of installing a form in a foundry furnace A spacing tool to be inserted between a form and a foundry furnace during installation of the form in the foundry furnace comprises a first longitudinally extending member to contact the foundry furnace. A second longitudinally extending member is coupled... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6099975 | Molded nipple connection system A molded nipple connection system for permanently molding a metal nipple within a plastic container that is not susceptible to expansion/contraction forces incurred by the plastic container. The inventive device includes a metal nipple having a threaded e... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6090324 | Forming system for stone benches A forming system for constructing stone benches which incorporates a forming tray that has a central support extending therethrough. The central support is temporarily supported at opposite ends and temporary shoring is provided beneath the length of the ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6071108 | Adjustable mold for injection-molding system An injection-molding mold has a pair of mold parts each in turn having a generally annular outer edge and a generally annular inner edge directed in a closing direction. The mold parts fit together on closing in the direction with a workpiece between them... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6000673 | Mold assembly for producing a countertop exhibiting an integrally formed sink bowl and built-up edge and method for producing the same A mold assembly and method for producing a resin based countertop having an integrally formed sink bowl and a built-up edge. An elongate base is defined by a central surface area which is bounded by a plurality of interconnecting and elevated sides to est... | 12/14/1999 |
