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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7316390 | Conduit clamping device A conduit clamping device has an elongated substantially rigid base having a longitudinal axis. At least one axially extending elongated generally U-shaped channel is formed in the base and sized to receive at least a portion of a length of conduit of a given diamet... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293765 | Power vise A power vise in which a supplementary power source is used to open and close the jaws. The power vise may be actuated by a remote control, so the operator may have both hands free to hold the workpiece as it is placed in or removed from the vise and may also include... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7121008 | Clamping mechanism The invention relates to a powered reciprocating saw. To simplify use of the saw, a clamping mechanism is provided which holds an object in position while it is sawn. The clamping mechanism is mounted at the front of the housing of the saw near the saw blade. The cl... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121539 | Electrically driven tool A motor pack for an electrically driven tool includes at least one electric motor and a linearly displaceable member coupled to the electric motor such that the linearly displaceable member is displaced axially by operation of the at least one electric motor. The mo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7090209 | Adjustable clamp and method of using an adjustable clamp A jaw for a bar clamp having a trigger pivoted to a handle at a position on the handle that is spaced from the bar. The trigger directly contacting a drive lever at a contact point, such that the contact point between the trigger and the drive lever changes along th... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7036808 | Processing system A clamp device including a support frame member, a lower clamp unit and an upper clamp unit supported by the support frame member. The lower clamp unit has a pair of lower jaws and a first actuator for actuating at least one of the lower jaws between clamped and unc... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7017897 | Processing system A clamp device including a support frame member, a lower clamp unit and an upper clamp unit supported by the support frame member. The lower clamp unit has a pair of lower jaws and a first actuator for actuating at least one of the lower jaws between clamped and unc... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011284 | Pivotable clamp A pivotable clamp is provided. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a clamp that includes a first member that is pivotably coupled to a second member. A third member is pivotally coupled to the second member. The first member is sized to slidably engage... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000911 | Motor pack for automated machinery A motor pack for an electrically driven tool includes at least one electric motor and a linearly displaceable member coupled to the electric motor such that the linearly displaceable member is displaced axially by operation of the at least one electric motor. The mo... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6951155 | Hook screw driver A hook screw driver includes a first body, a second body having a first end pivotally connected to a first end of the first body, and a tightening member. The tightening member extends along a direction substantially perpendicular to an extending direction of the fi... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6893012 | Quick release cantilever clamp A cantilever clamping device capable of clamping work pieces of variable sizes and shape is equipped with a quick release button at its fixed arm to release the threaded rod and hence the work piece. The Quick Release Cantilever Clamp utilizes a fixed arm and a mova... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6883795 | Electric clamp An electrically powered clamp has a housing, a motor attached to the housing, a ball screw driven by the motor via a belt, and a linkage driven at one end by the ball screw such that the linkage rotates an output shaft attached to the other end of the linkage. The m... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6814334 | Method and apparatus for limiting movement of insulation during building construction An apparatus and method for restraining movement of insulation during construction of a metal frame building. The apparatus having a plate with an opening, a hook member received by the opening, and a restraint holder. The hook member engages a girt to hold the appa... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6652369 | Fixture for clamping a gas turbine component and its use in shaping the gas turbine component A gas turbine component such as a turbine blade is clamped into a fixture having a base upon which a remainder of the fixture is supported, a stop which limits the movement of the gas turbine component, and two clamp arms affixed to the base and controlla... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6585246 | Electric clamp An electrically powered clamp has a housing, a motor attached to the housing, a ball screw driven by the motor via gears, and a linkage driven at one end by the ball screw such that the linkage rotates an output shaft attached to the other end of the link... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6553653 | Vertical assembly table A vertical assembly table is designed to automatically assemble an insulated glass window structure consisting of two identical glass lites and an edge seal. The seal is added to one glass lite after washing, but prior to conveying to the vertical assembl... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6549725 | Heating system for use with a transport carrier The present invention relates to a heating system for use with a transport carrier. The present invention makes the workability of a transport carrier compatible with the maintenance of positioning accuracy and imparts a general-purpose property. An elect... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6449851 | Powered reciprocating saw and clamping mechanism The invention relates to a powered reciprocating saw, in particular, to a pruning saw. To simplify use of the saw, a clamping mechanism is provided which holds an object in position while it is sawed. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping arm that is... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6382612 | Transport carrier The present invention relates to a transport carrier and a heating system for use therewith. The present invention makes the workability of a transport carrier compatible with the maintenance of positioning accuracy and imparts a general-purpose property.... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6325366 | Tube clamping assembly A tube clamping assembly comprising a first portion having a base and a clamping device carried on the base, and a second portion having a base and a clamping device carried on the base. The first and second portions are coupled to each other such that th... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6280307 | Hand-held tool for drill bit sharpening A hand-held trigger grip drill bit holder for drill bit sharpening includes a hand grip adapted to be held in a user's hand and a clamp on the hand grip adapted to hold a drill bit for sharpening the tip on a grinding wheel. A trigger on the hand grip mov... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6279887 | Articulated lever tensioning device A toggle lever clamping device has a bearing head (15) arranged on an actuating means (2), on which head a pivot unit (16), which comprises a clamping arm (22), may be moved between a release position and a clamping position. An abutment face (48) is prov... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6279885 | Magnetic clamp for welding magnetic objects A magnetic clamp (20) for welding a magnetic object (504), includes a first magnetic member (22) and a second magnetic member (24). A hinge (26) connects magnetic members (22) and (24) so that an angle formed by magnetic members (22) and (24) may be chang... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6254074 | Clamping device The object of the present invention is a clamping device which comprises a first element and a second element which are arranged symmetrically, rotatably engaged and mutually constrained, and engagement means which are constrained firmly to the first elem... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6202998 | Apparatus for supporting a sheet material along its peripheral edges An apparatus for supporting a thermoformable material along its peripheral edges includes a frame forming a channel therealong for receiving the peripheral edges of the thermoformable material. The channel has an opening formed between first and second ed... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6129345 | Clamp device for use in welding sheet metal elements A device for locating and locking components of sheet metal which are to be subjected to a welding operation comprises a fixed supporting element and a movable clamp element which can be closed over the supporting element. The movable clamp element is car... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6126157 | Compact vise for fly tying A compact portable vise of the type designed to hold a fishing hook while a fly-like lure is formed, using methods known as "fly-tying," on the hook for use in the sport of fly fishing. The vise is particularly small to be shirt-pocket portable and altern... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6115898 | Force multiplying apparatus for clamping a workpiece and forming a joint therein A force multiplying apparatus employs a pivoting clamping arm motion and then a subsequent linear clamping arm motion. A slotted swing arm and a slotted drive link are pivotably and slidably mounted to a relatively fixed body. A toggling action and coinci... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6098866 | Diffusion bonding apparatus for pipes A diffusion bonding apparatus for pipes that are supplied downward from above comprising a lower block for holding a lower pipe and an upper block for holding and pressing an upper pipe against the lower pipe. In the apparatus, three or more hydrraulic cy... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6003851 | Cable hold device, apparatus and method for introducing cables into a part A cable sold device 10 comprises a top portion 14 and a base portion 12 which are connected with each other via a hinge 15 and define a space 18 for accommodating at least one cable C. The movement of the at least one cable C in the space 18 is restricted... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5934659 | Cam action stacked lumber clamp A clamp (200) for clamping stacked lumber (72) to prevent twisting and bending of the lumber or theft is disclosed. A horizontal member (274) goes under the lumber and is attached to a vertical member (214) at the back. A pressure bar (206) hinged to the ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5857668 | Trueboard press for cutting device An apparatus for pressing and holding wooden boards flat in straight alignment and to correct any warpage of the board to achieve a true cut with a radial arm saw, dado cutter, or other such wood cutting equipment.... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5806187 | Clamping device A removable attachment for use with a hand-held tool is disclosed. The tool comprises a housing and a cutting blade mounted therein for continuous reciprocating movement during operation. The attachment comprises a work piece receiving member pivotally mo... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5794925 | Apparatus for holding a lock assembly and shearing the assembly pins thereof A holding device for padlocks having lock housings of different sizes. The holding device includes guides for positioning the padlocks so that a shell-plug assembly disposed within the lock housing is maintained at a prescribed location. The holding devic... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5758870 | Ergonomic clamp pin handle cover A clamp pin handle cover for covering a pin handle of a mechanical clamp. The clamp pin handle cover includes an elongate cover body defining a slot which is adapted to receive the clamp pin handle therein. In one embodiment the clamp pin handle cover is ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5713682 | Paper handling device A paper handling device comprises a flexible, substantially U-shaped handle portion having first and second side members, the first and second side members terminating at first and second ends respectively; first and second arms are respectively disposed ... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5611146 | Clamping device for use with a hand-held tool A removable attachment for use with a hand-held tool is disclosed. The tool comprises a housing and a cutting blade mounted therein for continuous reciprocating movement during operation. The attachment comprises a work piece receiving member pivotally mo... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5595375 | Self-tightening, easily releasable clamping device capable of being retained in an open position A clamp for releasably gripping a workpiece includes a base member, a first jaw portion attached to the base member and having a first gripping portion and a second jaw member pivotally coupled to the base member at a pivot location, and having a second g... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5579561 | Seat belt gripping device for use with child safety seats Improved seat belt gripping devices are provided for clamping and locking the shoulder portion and lap portion of a seat belt together in order to adequately secure a child safety seat in place on a car seat. The devices disclosed herein are tamper-resist... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5577717 | Jeweler's saw vise The jeweler's saw vise is for holding a relatively thin workpiece to permit a jeweler to use a saw to cut the workpiece firmly held by the vise. The vise comprises a pair of elongated upper and lower jaws having a front surface and a rear surface. The upp... | 11/26/1996 |
