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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7380798 | Method for clamping and subsequently machining a disk or ring-shaped workpiece The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for clamping and subsequently machining a disk- or ring-shaped workpiece, wherein the workpiece is set down on a contact surface of a contact member made from elastomeric material. The workpiece is axially pressed aga... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7284773 | Quick disconnect with retaining spring A quick disconnect is provided to permit two cable ends to be rapidly connected and disconnected without the use of tools. The quick disconnect includes rear and front couplings which may be mounted to respective cable ends. Quick connection of the cable ends is eff... | 10/23/2007 |
| 5520399 | Chuck assembly There is disclosed a chuck assembly for engaging the inner surface of a hollow substrate comprising: (a) a fluid impermeable elastic membrane including a substrate engaging portion, wherein the inner surface of the membrane defines an interior space; and ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5439235 | Apparatus for coupling concentric cylindrical members through the selective radial enlargement of one of the coupling components An apparatus for coupling concentric cylindrical members through the selective radial enlargement of one of the coupling components comprising a fixed collar having a cylindrical interior bore of a common diameter and with an exterior cross section of var... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5186476 | Clamping device for gripping a tool in a tool carrier A clamping device for gripping a tool in a carrier. The clamping device has a hollow centering extension or spigot and an abutment surface surrounding it are provided on the tool. A tool receptacle provided in the carrier has a receiving bore matched to t... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5183272 | Universal chuck stop A chuck stop for a multi jaw chuck which has plural webs and a means to grip the bore of the chuck to secure the stop. The webs rest between the jaws so as not to interfere with the action of the chuck. First surfaces of the webs abut the face of the chuc... | 02/02/1993 |
| 4881745 | Mechanical plate clamp A clamp for supporting a plate such as a memory disk which comprises a housing with a supporting surface in contact with one side of the plate surface and a mechanism for applying a segmented ring to the second side of the plate surface and a fluid pressu... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4767125 | Expansion chuck A chuck for grasping the internal cylindrical surface of a glass tube. An elongate tubular support structure with two sets of circumferentially spaced fingers or inserts that move radially outward under the influence of axial movement of a centrally posit... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4755981 | Spindle clamp for removable disks A spindle clamp for supporting a disk for rotation about an axis, the disk having a central aperture, in which fluid pressure actuates release of the disk and split jaws clamp the disk in the absence of fluid pressure. The clamp includes a hub which is ro... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4640517 | Collet chuck A collet chuck has separable jaws which are freely slidable in a housing and have inner and outer faces engageable by inner and outer sleeves respectively, to urge the work-engaging ends of the jaws radially outwardly or radially inwardly. The jaws are re... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4598916 | Magnetic saw chuck An improved magnetic saw chuck includes a disc-shaped magnetic saw chuck plate, having a saw engaging surface at which a number of magnets are mounted, and a cylindrical arbor extending from the plate. A three-segment ring, mounted over the arbor adjacent... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4541465 | Expandable woodturning chuck The present invention relates to an expandable chuck for faceplate woodturning. The chuck is of simple construction for attachment to a conventional faceplate. A frusto-conical plug drawn towards the faceplate expands a radially segmented annular member. ... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4467977 | Expanding headpiece for reels in general The invention concerns an expanding headpiece for reels in general, which comprises first and second flanges, mutually secured coaxially together in spaced apart relationship, at the area included between said flanges there being provided an annular chamb... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4391451 | Expansible chuck assembly An air-mechanical expanding chuck for supporting a core for winding webs. A cylindrical chuck body defines a chamber which contains a piston with its piston rod extending out of the chamber for insertion into the core. The piston rod forms a tapered arbor... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4289418 | Device for securing an expandable hub in a hole The invention relates to a device for securing an expandable hub in a hole, particularly, but not exclusively, the hub of a cable drum wheel in the center hole in the side of a cable drum, the hub having projecting in an axial direction a part which is in... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4285528 | Chuck assembly A chuck assembly includes a plurality of locking keys disposed within longitudinally extending grooves in an outside surface of an arbor and arranged to centrally locate and clamp a hollow work piece to a spindle.... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4066270 | Nipple chuck Pipe chucking apparatus comprises: A. a tubular mandrel, B. driver means to engage the exterior of the mandrel and rotate same, C. a work pipe to be rotated relative to a forming tool, D. jaws on the mandrel and releasably coupled to the bore of the work pipe, E. actuat... | 01/03/1978 |
| 3997176 | Expansible mandrel An expansible mandrel constructed to radially expand equally comprising a generally truncated polyhedron-shaped core member and a plurality of wedge members defining a cylinder, the core member being axially movable relative to the wedge members. Elastic ... | 12/14/1976 |
