...When G.G. Hubbard learned of his future son-in-law's invention, he called it "only a toy." His daughter was engaged to a young man named Alexander Graham Bell.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 6240611 | Starter spring rewinder A tool for coiling spring and holding the coiled spring for replacing strip type spring used in equipment such as chain saws, weed cutting implements, etc. The spring is coiled within a cap that has an ejector plate provided therein as well as a spring ho... | 06/05/2001 |
| 5694689 | Method of mainspring removal tool for mainspring removal A tool provides a means for easily and safely removing a timepiece mainspring from its barrel for cleaning and lubricating. A barrel holder is provided having a rim, and an essentially planar surface which includes openings therethrough. A mainspring barr... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5421073 | Tool for removing spiral coil springs A tool for use in an automotive window regulator assembly is provided enabling a spring of the regulator assembly to be readily installed or removed by a mechanic or a technician.... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5113561 | Starter spring rewinder The rewinder has a tubular housing defining an interior chamber which is open at the top and bottom ends and has an inboard annular shoulder and an aperture through the housing wall. A winder with a handle and an annular shoulder is received in the chambe... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5072499 | Starter spring rewinder An improved spring rewinder for compressively rewinding a ribbon-type spring of concentric coils is disclosed.... | 12/17/1991 |
| 4807347 | Method and tool for rewinding a recoil starter spring A tool for rewinding the recoil starter spring within a recoil starter mechanism for a small engine which allows the repair person to rewind the spring with a minimum of trouble and without the danger of the spring flying out of the central spring receivi... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4183268 | Device for replacing springs A device useful in replacing springs in equipment such as chain saws, lawnmowers and the like having pull-rope starter assemblies is provided which device comprises a substantially cylindrical or similar member about which the old or new spring is wound a... | 01/15/1980 |
| 4036084 | Apparatus for removing and replacing spiral springs in clock barrels A support frame carries a rotary clock spring winding shaft having a reversible locking means. A set of variably sized spring retaining sleeves are provided and are selectively placed on the winding shaft according to the size of the clock spring barrel. ... | 07/19/1977 |
| 3993727 | Fluid-release mold and the method of manufacturing the same A fluid-releasable mold for forming shaped ware including a porous mold body comprising at least 70% alumina, up to 15% ball clay and up to 15% talc is disclosed. A mold face is formed on one surface of the mold body and fluid-permeable conduit is provide... | 11/23/1976 |