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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151422 | Guide tool and method for assembling radially loaded vane assembly of gas turbine engine The vane assembly has mating vane support and vane ring, the vane ring having a plurality of annularly interspaced radial loading elements which, when the vane ring is assembled to the vane support, are in a resiliently flexed state and exert corresponding annularly... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8127416 | Device for handling an article The invention relates to a device (11) for handling an article (13) such as a coil spring, and to an installation for handling an article. The device (11) comprises a body (10) having an internal housing (12) suitable for containin... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8099845 | Method of handling an article The invention relates to a device (11) for handling an article (13) such as a coil spring, and to an installation for handling an article. The device (11) comprises a body (10) having an internal housing (12) suitable for containin... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7845056 | Device for handling an article The invention relates to a device (11) for handling an article (13) such as a coil spring, and to an installation for handling an article. The device (11) comprises a body (10) having an internal housing (12) suitable for containin... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7420169 | Dicorotron wire assembly removal-insertion tool Electrostatic printing processes utilize corona-charging units. When those units wear out or become faulty, they need to be replaced. This embodiment provides a tool that can be used to remove a faulty electrode wire assembly from the unit. This same tool when loade... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7386926 | Strut spring compressor and method An apparatus and method for use in assembling and disassembling a strut assembly having a shock absorber axially disposed within a coil spring includes a frame, a first section secured to the frame to support one portion of the strut assembly, a second section inclu... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7371242 | Three pronged lever-action castration tool An easily operated castrating tool that allows placement of an improved continuous elastic band for ligation and removal of an appendage. The present invention includes a tool that allows such bands to be placed in a manner that is significantly more easy to use, an... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367098 | Removing tool removing a protection strip of car A tool for removing a protection strip of car comprises mainly a handle, a stem part and a shovel blade; the stem part has an elongate straight rod with a S-shaped plate at one end thereof; the outer end of the S-shaped plate at one end thereof; the outer end of the... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7322084 | Spring extension tool A spring extension tool comprises a tool body and a tool positioning member. The tool body has two spaced apart fingers at a first end thereof and a lever attachment structure adjacent a second end thereof. The spaced apart fingers define a channel therebetween. A s... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7313984 | Universal retention cavities for cable-mounted remote hose clamp pliers heads A tool for moving two members relative to each other, such as narrow and wide tangs of an elastic clamp, includes first and second bodies formed substantially identically and operably coupled to each other in spaced, opposing relation, each of the bodies have a subs... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7290319 | Methods for installing a fuel pellet locking retainer in a nuclear fuel rod A method for installing a locking retainer in a tube to maintain internal components within the tube under compression comprising the steps of: a) providing an elongated retainer spring having large and small diameter sections with the large diameter section of a si... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284309 | Shock absorber replacement apparatus An apparatus for replacing a shock absorber for another for automobiles, which supports and compresses a coil spring in a strut type suspension, in correspondence to various dimensions of shock absorbers is provided. The shock absorber replacement apparatus includes... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7162782 | Spring retainer and installation aid The invention relates to faucet assemblies having removable components such as hand sprayers and spray heads. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for retracting removable components of faucet assemblies. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7134174 | Drum ring removal/installation tool A handheld tool, or a pair of such tools, such as for use in removing/installing a bolt-type clamping ring on a container barrel/drum, where the clamping ring has a pair of clamping ends each with a throughbore. Each tool has an elongated handle and an elongated lev... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114228 | Motor vehicle suspension spring compressor A spring compressor comprising an actuator with a body and a rod that are telescopically movable relative to each other and two jaws each comprising an attachment portion (2) for attachment to the actuator and a working portion (3) for engaging a turn ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7065912 | Snap-on securement clip for hanging objects from ceiling rails A securement clip for supporting a sign from an overhead ceiling rail comprising a pair of sidewalls arranged to pinch a ceiling rail, a yieldable web connecting the sidewalls, and a hanger connectable to the web. The hanger is arranged to support a sign therefrom. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7062827 | Faucet seal and spring tool A simplified tool for removing and inserting a plumbing fixture seal, particularly for use with ball type faucets using a rubber seal engaged by a cylindrical compression spring. The tool comprises an outer housing and an inner member having a tapered end designed t... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059030 | Pressing device Pressing device for the relative axial displacement of two mutually coaxial parts that can only be displaced towards one another by using a high pressing power, for example collet chucks or clamping sleeves, into corresponding holes in tool or collet chuck holders. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7032280 | Single brake spring tool and method A method for removal and replacement of a generally U-shaped drum brake spring from brake drum shoes includes a tool set of two spring retractors each in the form of an L-shaped bracket with a hook designed to engage a leg of the spring and further including alignme... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028594 | Split ring and pellet method stitchless fastener coil separation tool A guidance channel radiating from each side of clip holding chamber centered on a flat plate. A prying tool slideably and rotatably held within each guidance channel by a spring strip. A split ring held snugly within the holding chamber. The tool tips are forced bet... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6904653 | Faucet seal and spring tool A simplified tool for removing and inserting a plumbing fixture seal, particularly for use with ball type faucets using a rubber seal engaged by a cylindrical compression spring. The tool comprises an outer housing; an inner member having a tapered end designed to f... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6789313 | Piston pin lock ring insertion tool and method A piston-pin lock-ring-insertion tool has a ring-insertion tube (1) in ring-insertion relationship to a ring pusher (2). The ring-insertion tube has an inside periphery with a press-close taper (8) that is tapered inwardly from a ring-feeder end... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6722011 | Apparatus and method for installing a c-clip Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for installing a c-clip outside a far end of a passage. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises prong members each comprising a prong end, a base end, and a lip part. A base is secured to the base ends, so the prong m... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6698074 | Pincers for assembling and disassembling the springs of the brake shoes in a drum brake A pair of pincers for assembling and disassembling the springs of the brake shoes in a drum brake includes a position lever and a hook lever pivotally combined together. The position lever has a ball joint on top for fitting a position member. The hook le... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6574845 | Pincers for assembling and disassembling the spring of the brake shoes in a drum brake A pair of pincers for assembling and disassembling the spring of the brake shoes in a drum brake includes a position lever and a hook lever preset in its form, having respective grip at a lower portion and pivotally combined together. The hook lever has a... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6513217 | Small motor starter cord replacement apparatus An apparatus for replacement of a starter cord in a small motor starter cord assembly. A spindle is mounted within a hub with a handle at one end and a tool fitting at the other end. The hub includes at least two arms. The arms attached to the hub are of ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6477756 | Garbage disposal split-ring insertion device An apparatus for installing a split-ring on a sink flange to install a garbage disposer unit includes a first cylindrical member that is disposed co-axially with respect to a second cylindrical member. The cylindrical members are adapted for at least limi... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6470554 | Method and device for accurate mounting of a macpherson strut suspension control rod The invention concerns a method and a device for mounting a MacPherson strut suspension radius rod, comprising steps which consist in: inserting the elements forming the control rod beneath a mounting head having at least a tilting degree of liberty; brin... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6412161 | Shim removing method A tool for removing a shim from a dovetail of a fan blade for a turbine engine rotor includes a clip and a handle. The clip includes a release edge configured to engage a flared lip of a dovetail shim. The handle extends from the clip and contacts the ext... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6378187 | Magnetic spring alignment and handling system A ferromagnetic spring transfer apparatus employs a movable magnet residing outside of an enclosed pathway, magnetically aligns and holds the ferromagnetic spring while pneumatic cylinders move the spring within the enclosed pathway to a position where an... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6360419 | Garbage disposal split-ring insertion device An apparatus for installing a split-ring on a sink flange to install a garbage disposer unit includes a first cylindrical member that is disposed co-axially with respect to a second cylindrical member. The cylindrical members are adapted for at least limi... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6212746 | Retaining ring installation apparatus An apparatus for installing clips onto workpieces which includes a spring biased alignment mechanism which positions a workpiece for the installation of a retaining clip thereon and thereafter, causes the workpiece to be ejected from the apparatus.... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6044535 | Brake spring maintenance tool and method A tool for brake spring maintenance provides the ability both to release brake springs and then hold them out of the way for removal and replacement of brake shoes or for other maintenance operations related to drum brake arrangements. A main support bar ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6035503 | Mounting tool This invention relates to a mounting tool, wherein contact springs are fixed in place on a ridge by a press-on unit. A mounting tool used for a simple and secure mounting of the contact springs is created because the press-on unit has a rolling body which... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5954315 | Hydraulic spring compressor A spring-compressor device comprises a body having at least two telescopic parts (1, 4, 7) fitted with respective coupling means (2, 9) for jaws (3, 10), and including means internal to the body for controlling lengthening or shortening thereof. The inner... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5926935 | Method of and apparatus for incorporating torsion spring A torsion spring having a central coiled portion and a pair of resilient arms projecting from the coiled portion in different directions is incorporated in a workpiece so that the coiled portion is fitted on a support pin on the workpiece and the arms are... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5884381 | Tool for removing a railway fastening clip from a rail A tool for removal of a clip retained on a railway rail, the tool being cacterised by: a forward claw adapted to engage the retained rail clip beneath a forward portion of the clip and a rearward claw adapted to bear against a rearward portion of a rail ... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5794321 | Spring compression tool and method A spring compression tool and method for using the spring compression tool in assembling a brake shoe adjustment mechanism on a WAGNER front brake. The tool includes a C-shaped body member and an adjustable portion. The body member includes a first end ha... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5791033 | Railroad car truck spring jack A railroad car truck frame jack clamps a side frame, the clamps suspend a cross tube which in turn suspends one or more cylinders which raise a bolster plug thereby lifting the bolster relative to the side frame and decompressing the truck springs for rep... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5697134 | Spring clamp insertion tool An electronic circuit having a header and a heat rail on a circuit board requires a spring clamp to hold power components against the heat rail. A tool for applying a high insertion force on the spring clamp comprises a base which attaches to the heat rai... | 12/16/1997 |
