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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7398966 | Coupling for a clamp An apparatus for use in coupling a pair of bar clamps comprises a coupling member for connecting a first clamp to a second clamp is provided. The coupling member includes a first member and a second member having an end pivotally attached to the first member. The co... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7364146 | Strut or receiving part having a rectangular cross-section for a system for constructing devices for clamping workpieces A strut for a system for constructing devices for clamping workpieces in defined and reproducible positions is made of an angle section or a U-shaped section or a rectangular section. The strut has grid bores of identical diameter arranged at a regular grid spacing ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350549 | Folding work bench The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322571 | Bar clamp A clamp is adapted to be secured to a second substantially identical clamp in order to accommodate a larger workpiece than can be held by a single clamp. The clamp includes a first jaw that is secured to an intermediate member, such as a bar or pipe, and a second ja... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316250 | Multi-functional worktable system Described is a worktable system comprising a supporting structure (1) and fastening means (13) supported by said supporting structure (1) for fastening a workpiece, characterized in that said fastening means (13) are adapted to provide di... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7300041 | Vertical alternator holding apparatus and method for alternator testing An apparatus for supporting an alternator for testing uses a supporting pin mounted to extend in a first direction relative to the alternator. A first holding pin extends in a second direction relative to the alternator, and has two ends with a first end having a bo... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7270632 | Surgical retractor having lifting capability A surgical retractor includes a pair of small grips that are disposed at the ends of arms that can be moved toward or away from each other. The grips engage and separate the sides of an incision that has been made in a patient. A lifting mechanism that can be attach... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252578 | Apparatus for cylindrically grinding workpieces An apparatus for cylindrically grinding workpieces includes a first holding tool (10) and a second holding tool (12). The first holding tool is configured for positioning pre-grinding workpieces (18). The first holding tool defines a first groov... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7228774 | Adjustable cleat The present invention is directed to a method and system for providing workpiece positioning for power tools, such as miter saws. The apparatus includes an adjustable positioning device such as a threaded rod. A retention member is connected to the adjustable positi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7182370 | Height adjuster or adjustable turning loop A height adjuster (100, 200, 400) for a seat belt system comprising a mounting bar (102, 202, 402), a carrier (120, 220, 460, 460a) and a spring-loaded locking lever (170, 270, 490). The mounting bar is preferably oval or rectangul... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165334 | Guide clamp A guide clamp including a generally, straight elongate guide bar, a first clamp assembly mounted at one end of the guide bar, a second clamp assembly slidingly mounted along the guide bar, the clamp assemblies being adapted to clamp a workpiece therebetween, an end ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162809 | Power saw guide The invention is directed to a guide for a power saw or router of the type having a blade and a housing wider than the blade which directly overlies the blade during the cutting operation. The guide includes a guide bar having a straight outer edge configured for gu... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159496 | Portable vise and saw combination A portable vise and saw combination includes a vise element having three attachment points. One attachment point is used to attach the vise to an existing support such as an existing horizontal rail, and another attachment point allows a saw to be mounted to the vis... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146705 | Manufacturing cell using tooling apparatus A manufacturing cell having a plurality of work stations, where at least one of the work station comprises a metalworking machine, and where at least one metalworking machine is provided with a modular tooling apparatus. The modular tooling apparatus consists of a b... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144306 | Apparatus and process for cylindrically grinding workpieces An apparatus for cylindrically grinding workpieces includes a first holding tool (100) for positioning pre-grinding workpieces (60) and a second holding tool (200) for positioning partially ground workpieces (i.e. workpieces which have been grou... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7097406 | Wheel skate A skate for a wheel assembly of a motor vehicle is used to maneuver the vehicle in confined spaces. The wheel skate has a U-shaped frame fitted to the wheel assembly by adjusting the width of the expandable/contractible frame until the unit is wide enough to positio... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7055357 | Vehicle repair clamps Vehicle repair clamps for grasping curved or non-linear surfaces. One embodiment comprises a hinged clamp comprising at least one jaw formed of a plurality of jaw sections that are hingedly connected and that may be adjusted to grasp surfaces of different angles. Th... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044291 | Glue tote The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a device to carry two cans at one time in a secure fashion. This invention allows the user of the device to carry either pint or quart sized cans to any site in a secure fashion. It rests on a base, whic... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7017253 | Culvert band installation tool A culvert band installation tool includes two end plates that are substantially parallel to one another and a bolt to draw the end plates together facilitating the culvert band installation process. The ends plates are maintained substantially parallel to one anothe... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013771 | Detachment tool for pipe clamping strap A detachment tool for a pipe clamping strap detachment tool includes a support seat, a fixed jaw, a movable member including a base plate and a movable jaw, and a threaded rod. Thus, the two ear plates of the pipe clamping strap are supported by the fixed jaw and th... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6993821 | Manufacturing cell using tooling apparatus A manufacturing cell having a plurality of work stations, where at least one of the work station comprises a metalworking machine, and where at least one metalworking machine is provided with a modular tooling apparatus. The modular tooling apparatus consists of a b... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6955344 | Tool and connector system for clamping A system of tools and connector assemblies can be erected in numerous arrangements and configurations, in positive, selected interrelationships, for the mounting and support of a workpiece or the like. Engagement portions on the tools are clamped by the clamping blo... | 10/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6857628 | Modular platform assembly A modular platform assembly for providing at least one breadboard surface level above a table includes a rectangular breadboard plate having holes therein, a pillar member for supporting each corner of the rectangular breadboard plate, and a base member for supporti... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6681464 | Tooling apparatus A modular tooling apparatus for performing a metalworking operation on a workpiece, having a base comprising an attachment surface having a locating feature, a removable insert separably secured to the attachment surface, having a locating feature and a w... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6663094 | Apparatus for holding a ski during repair and maintenance Apparatus for holding a ski in a stable horizontal position during ski base preparation and maintenance, which apparatus also employs means permitting the ski to be placed in an edge-up orientation and held there in a stable manner for ski edge maintenanc... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6659440 | Portable support assembly for a workpiece A workpiece support assembly includes an elongated workpiece support structure and a pair of support members pivotally connected to one another towards upper ends thereof. The support members are pivotally movable between an open position and a folded pos... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6543323 | Vice device in compound miter saw The vice device includes a vice holder 24 composed of two side parts connected together at a given angle and, in these two side parts of the vice holder 24, there are respectively formed two holes 24a, 24b which extend at right angles to their associated ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6505391 | Process for making a versatile clamping device designed to hold objects without damaging them, such a device and its use A method for making and a method for using a device designed to hold objects by clamping while preventing damage thereto. This device includes a cylindrical support part (1) and two arms (2), each arm having a transverse hole and at least one of these arm... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6428251 | System and method for supporting a workpiece from a milling vise A system that allows support of a work piece from the body of a vise, the vise being attached to the bed of a mill. The system an extender block that attaches to one of the jaws of the vise; and an angular surface plate attached to the extender block. The... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6361035 | Vise plates with chain blocks A plurality of blocks are chained together in alignment over at least one rod, each with a recess for receiving a work piece between adjacent blocks. A second chain of holders may be employed to receive a different portion of the work pieces so the work p... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6318713 | Portable workbench A portable workbench, comprises a molded plastic base structure and a molded plastic upper work structure. Wheels and a transport handle are mounted on the base structure. The transport handle is constructed and arranged to be manually engaged to move the... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6244581 | Wedge clamp A wedge clamp for clamping a plurality of planar members in a side-by-side disposition for work such as gluing to be performed thereon. The wedge clamp includes a rail unit which defines a track having two opposing side walls and an end wall disposed in a... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6240807 | Indexing apparatus An indexing apparatus for selectively indexing a payload about an axis. The apparatus includes a housing that supports an indexable support table. A second retainer is provided on the indexable support table that is adapted to selectively axially engage a... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6158728 | Workpiece holding device A workpiece holding device for a T-slotted machine table includes a locator block having a planar bottom surface, a mounting hole that intersects the bottom surface to define a center point, at least one workpiece locating surface disposed a predetermined... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6148881 | Workbench A workbench is provided that can be used as a conventional table (for the dining room, for card games, etc,.) and also provides the features of a carpentry and mechanics workbench. The workbench can be used in conjunction with an electric drill to provide... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6039104 | Dual purpose clamp for rim holding tire changers A dual purpose clamp for use in connection with rim holding tire changers. The clamp includes a base, a body and claws for gripping the rim of a tire. In the preferred embodiment, the base is generally L-shaped and includes perpendicular legs comprising s... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5893550 | Portable snowboard and ski fixture A portable support fixture for snowboards and skis comprises at least two interconnected support portions, with a suction cup secured to the top and bottom of each support portion, and a connecting structure which interconnects the support portions. The c... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5730434 | Clamping devices for compound miter saws A miter saw clamp accessory to facilitate vertical and/or horizontal clamping of a workpiece against a supporting worktable and fence is disclosed. The miter saw clamp accessory includes a pair of extension rods extending laterally outwardly from one end ... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5704599 | Vacuum apparatus for aligning and securely positioning components An apparatus is provided for aligning and securely positioning at least two components relative to each other, comprising a support frame, first and second alignment plates pivotally mounted on the support frame for abutment by the components to permit po... | 01/06/1998 |
