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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056890 | Cut mat A portable cutting mat for improving safety when using a power circular saw for cutting wood sheeting. The mat has a top surface, bottom surface, top edge, bottom edge, left edge, and right edge. The mat also contains holes through the top and bottom surfaces in a p... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8006968 | Reconfigurable workpiece support fixture An exemplary reconfigurable workpiece support fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base, and a plurality of spaced-apart plates are removably attachable to the base. Each plate defines a plurality of notches along an angular profile... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7950639 | Device for placing an object The invention relates to a device (10) which is used to place an object (1). The object (1) is placed on brushes (5,6), whereby a first part of the brushes (5) are in contact with the surface (4) of the object (1) and... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7690631 | Ski holder for tuning skis A ski holder for tuning skis is disclosed. The device allows a ski to be held in a variety of orientations so that adjustments and maintenance work can be performed thereon. The device includes a track assembly, a plurality of ski support assemblies slidably engagea... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7584947 | Reconfigurable workpiece support fixture An exemplary reconfigurable workpiece support fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base, and a plurality of spaced-apart plates are removably attachable to the base. Each plate defines a plurality of notches along an angular profile... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7581722 | Work support It is necessary to support components while machining is performed. In such circumstances work supports are now provided, whilst previously there was a dedicated arrangement for each component to be supported. By achieving a modularity in terms of adjustment through... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7430793 | Apparatus for securing a trim cover with a foam pad and method of using the same An apparatus for securing a trim cover to a foam pad includes a base and a platform coupled thereto that defines a working surface for supporting the foam pad thereon. A plurality of actuators project from the working surface. Each actuator is capable of movement aw... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7377504 | Support/assembly structure and article retaining arrangements A foldable work piece support assembly (10) incorporating at least one rapid locking and quick release of article retaining means (26) for enabling rapid locking and quick release of articles required to be supported by the foldable support assembly/st... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370842 | Support structure with self-adapting support surface for receiving any type of body An exemplary support structure has an auto-adaptable surface. The exemplary support structure comprises a base; an assembly of distinct, adjacent contacts; and an assembly of platforms of a common level forming a common tier, each platform being linked to the base b... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360476 | Cutting guide and method of using the same A cutting guide having a component defining a first plane positionable substantially parallel to a working table of a cutting tool and a second plane, the second plane forming a predetermined angle inferior to 90 degrees relative to the first plane so as to receive ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7338238 | Transport device Disclosed is a device for transporting automotive instrument panels, comprising a frame, a pair of carry arms pivoted to the frame to carry opposite sides of an instrument panel, each carry arm having an outer end section which is provided with a carry formation for... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7320460 | Rear-end stand This is stand that holds the rear end to an automobile. This stand allows you to turn the rear axle in any angle and hold that position to freely work on it. You can set up gears, clean the rear axle, weld it, drain oil from it, etc. This stand prevents you from hav... | 01/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7314215 | Universal angle self-adjusting V-block workpiece holder A new and improved pivotally angled V-block work holding instrument that embodies the varied uses of the present invention is herein introduced. It provides a holding device to enable the support of a workpiece for machine tooling comprised of a base block having a ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311302 | Substrate support system An improved substrate support system for clamping spring loaded pins that support substrates, such as printed circuit boards, which have even profiles, and uneven profiles due to components being installed on one side during manufacturing operations to the opposite ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7234938 | Milling/grinding machine for the manufacture of dental-medical workpieces The invention relates to a milling/grinding machine for the manufacture of dental-medical or dental-technical workpieces, having a workpiece receiver (3) and a tool (7) which can be moved, with respect to a workpiece (1) arranged in the workpiec... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7230416 | Inspecting apparatus for liquid crystal displays An inspecting apparatus (20, 40, 50, 60) for liquid crystal displays includes a base plate (21, 41), a connecting device (200, 400) mounted on the base plate, a working table (25, 45, 55, 65) supported on the connecting device, and an ele... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219917 | Cartridge radius surface The present invention relates to a radius surface for use on a ski binding resistance mechanism cartridge. The radius surface of the present invention enables a cable coupled to the resistance mechanism cartridge to bend directly adjacent to the cartridge. Since the... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216890 | Ski binding The present invention relates to an improved telemark ski binding. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dual front cable under-foot telemark binding. The two front cables attach to a linkage point within the toe receiving portion. The front cables a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7174619 | Methods of making microstructured lamina and apparatus The present invention relates to methods of making microstructured laminae for replication and apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to machining V-shaped grooves on individual lamina forming cube-corner microstructures. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7137546 | Silicon tube formed of bonded staves Tubular silicon members advantageously formed by extrusion from a silicon melt or by fixing together silicon staves in a barrel shape. A silicon-based wafer support tower is particularly useful for batch-mode thermal chemical vapor deposition and other high-temperat... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7080443 | Solid surface material fabrication station A fabrication station (117) suitable for use mobile unit (1) or as stand alone unit for fabricating solid surface construction materials is provided, as is a method of use therefor. The fabrication station is equipped with climate control units (23,... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7070178 | Holder for a substrate cassette and device provided with such a holder A holder is disclosed for a cassette for substrates. The holder includes a base plate on which a guide member provided with at least two guides is secured. The cassette is to be positioned between the guides, which enable the cassette to be aligned with respect to t... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7055702 | Slip resistant horizontal semiconductor wafer boat A horizontal wafer boat for maintaining semiconductor wafers during wafer processing is disclosed. The wafer boat is configured to reduce the likelihood wafer slip when wafers are heated to processing temperatures of about 1000° C. and above. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7053411 | Method for treating semiconductor processing components and components formed thereby A method for treating a semiconductor processing component, including: exposing the component to a halogen gas at an elevated temperature, oxidizing the component to form an oxide layer, and removing the oxide layer. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048268 | Workpiece supporting device and seating mechanism therefor In order to detect accurately a seating of clamped body and a clamping force at a seating, the workpiece supporting device has plural seating mechanisms 40. Each of the seating mechanisms 40 includes a load sensing element 45 receiving a clampin... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044693 | Machine tool In a double housing machining center, a table having a plurality of T slots on its top surface is arranged substantially in a horizontal direction. A lower space, into which chips are received, is provided under the table. A plurality of through-holes, being in flui... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036810 | Modular tooling apparatus with tapered locater system A modular fixturing apparatus component includes a body and a locator mechanism. The locator means is supported in the body for linear movement along the longitudinal axis of the body and for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis. The locator mechanism is ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021424 | Support platform A support platform with a first and second bracket. The brackets each have first, second, and third sleeves. A cross member is inserted into and extends between the first sleeves of the brackets. Leg members are slidably inserted into and extend from the second and ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7015066 | Method for stress reduction in flip chip bump during flip chip mounting and underfill process steps of making a microelectronic assembly A method of making a microelectronic assembly buying restraining a substrate in a fixture at room temperature, placing a flip chip on the substrate so that conductive bumps on the flip chip are aligned with contact pads on the substrate, heating the flip chip, the s... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6974039 | Multi-member support storage implement for plate-like weights A implement for storing weight lifting plates whereby the plates cannot be placed incorrectly. The invention comprises plural foundation members adapted to create a base of support or to attach the implement to existing structures. Mainframe members connect upwardly... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964241 | Portable mooring device for small watercraft A portable mooring device for a small watercraft includes frame means having a pair of opposing side members and a plurality of crossbar members that are assemblable and adjustable by releasably securing telescopic engagements therebetween with removable pins, water... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6964419 | Chuck rollers and pins for substrate cleaning and drying system A design for chuck rollers and a design for chuck pins for a wafer cleaning and drying system is disclosed. Each of the chuck rollers includes a roller head which ensures proper engagement of a wafer with the chuck rollers for rotation of the wafer during a wafer sc... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6945523 | Clamping tool comprising a displaceable and repositionable fixed clamping jaw The invention relates to a clamping tool com-prising a clamping jaw (5), which is releasably fixed on a rail, preferably at the end (2) thereof, and which comprises a pin (4) that passes through an opening of the rail. The clamping jaw is releas... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6939131 | Support for a part to be subjected to heat treatment in an oven, and a method of heat treating a metal part A support slug (2) used for the heat treatment of a part (3), particularly for the hardening of a steel part, comprises a guide element (221) that is used to guide the part (3) towards a supporting surface (230) of the support slug... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6931751 | Methods and apparatus for securing components for inspection A method enables a component to be secured for inspection. The method comprises providing a tool including a first clamping member and a second clamping member coupled to a guide rail assembly, fixedly securing the first clamping member to the guide rail assembly, s... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921457 | Semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, and positioning jig used for same The placement of a wafer can be performed with good positional precision, and the positioning of wafer clamps during maintenance is facilitated. A tapered recess is formed in that portion of the wafer support on which a wafer is placed. When a wafer is placed in the... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918579 | Workpiece carrier for production lines, or pallet, with adjustable supports A workpiece carrier for automatic production lines, or pallet (1), having at least a couple of support elements (15,16) for workpieces (20), held by two reference bars (3), fixed to the pallet (1), and by two fastening bridges (... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6904664 | Work-piece positioner and method A positioner includes a cantilever arm that defines a first axis and has a first end and a second end. A support arm defines a second axis and has a first end and a second end. The support arm is attached to the cantilever arm second end. A mounting head engages the... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6890248 | Apparatus and method for consistently retaining a gas turbine engine blade in a predetermined position and orientation A method and apparatus of retaining a gas turbine engine blade in a fixed predetermined position includes the following steps: inserting an airfoil portion of the gas turbine engine blade within a device so as to be loosely held therein; orienting the gas turbine en... | 05/10/2005 |
