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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7320179 | Methods for the assembly of insulating panels A method in which a bore-hole is drilled through an insulating panel into a substructure, a dowel having cutting devices at the circumference of the lower side of the pressing plate and an expansion element are inserted into the bore-hole, and the expansion element ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7309398 | Composite backed prestressed mirror for solar facet A glass structure, such as a mirror facet, having a glass member, a composite structure and a support structure. The composite structure includes a rigid interlayer which is bonded to the glass member and exerts a compressive force thereon to place the glass member ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7266874 | Method of installing a self-drilling anchor A method of installing a self drilling anchor for use in a friable material mounted on a member comprising an elongated body having an axis, an axial bore adapted to receive an elongated fastener, a flared end having torque transmitting surfaces therein, a proximal ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7234303 | Polymer roof panel solar energy conversion device A solar energy conversion device comprises a solar collector configured to collect solar energy. The solar collector comprises a plurality of roof panels. Each of the panels comprises at least one roof sheet comprising at least one wall, and further comprises a subs... | 06/26/2007 |
| 6994439 | Noise dampener A device for dampening noise in a projection device is provided. The device includes a bracket configured to secure a color wheel assembly to an optical engine and an integrated noise reduction mechanism integrated into the bracket. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6913666 | Process for anchoring connecting elements in a material with pores or cavities and connecting elements therefor A joining pin (3.2) with which two parts (1 and 2) made from a porous material, particularly wood or a wood-like material, are to be joined together, is anchored in the porous material at predetermined anchoring points (31, 33). For this ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6789302 | Self-threading fastener for connecting an article to a surface upon movement of the article towards the fastener Method of fastening a first article having an opening to a second article using a fastener which includes a connecting member and a rotatably mounted member which includes at least one of an external thread, a spline and a row of teeth, wherein the method includes s... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6718624 | Method for controlling a cable treating device The invention relates to a method for cable preparation, comprising two coupled devices (1, 2) for cable preparation, for example a cable preparation machine (1a) and a coiling device (2a). It furthermore relates to a device for ca... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6364129 | Adjustable multimedia storage rack A first support construction has first and second columns of openings on a face thereof, and a second support construction has third and fourth columns of openings on a face thereof. A first horizontal cross member is removably attached at opposite ends i... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6309552 | Slack filter tube having an internal resilient support extending there through A filter tube for use in earth coated type filters includes a flexible permeable tubular sheet internally supported by a helical spring. The internal spring is connected between opposite ends of the filter tube to support the full length of the tube wall.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6145182 | Adhesive shock absorber Bolted mounting assemblies for use between two mounted components wherein one of the components experiences vibration typically use rubber shock absorbers to dampen the vibration transfer between the components. The rubber shock absorbers are expensive an... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6015247 | Article assembly and alignment machine and method An article assembly an alignment machine includes a table comprising a base frame and a work surface mounted thereon. A jig system includes X-axis and Y-axis jig subsystems each including clamps slidable on the work surface. The jig subsystems are actuate... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6003933 | Covering part made of a flexible material for an end area of a vehicle, particularly a passenger car A covering part made of a flexible material for an end area of a vehicle, particularly a passenger car, in sections, forms the outer skin of the vehicle body and, by way of laterally exterior, longitudinally directed sections, extends to adjoining wheel h... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5987727 | Process for the production of automobile body parts and automobile bodies A process for the production of automobile parts lacquered with two coats, in which two coating layers are applied on both sides of a coil of sheet metal and are each stoved, and corresponding sheet metal parts are then stamped out of the coil and shaped ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5802696 | Process for casting a plastic die A method for casting a plastic die including constructing an open ended container having a floor configured to the desired contour shape of the die. The open ended container is segmented by longitudinal members and traversing members. A plurality of box-s... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5791047 | Method of making a reinforced structural member A method of making a reinforced structural member comprising a solid structural member of recycled plastic having a reinforcing bar inserted therein, extending inwardly from one surface. The solid structural member is formed by extrusion into a desired sh... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5699700 | Hand tool and process for manufacturing same A process for manufacturing a hand tool includes the steps of assembling a tool handle to a molded composite handle adapter to form a tool handle assembly, and attaching the assembly to a tool head utilizing removable fasteners. The tool handle assembly i... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5689872 | Method of assembling a silicone paint brush artist's tool A silicone paint brush artist's tool includes a handle and a novel painting tip. The painting tip is made of a resilient silicone having a generally three-dimensional paint contacting working surface that has a maximum cross-sectional diameter no larger t... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5673881 | Method and apparatus for assembling table legs An apparatus for connecting at least two leg members to form a table leg assembly, comprising: a tab bracket disposed on each of said leg members; at least two ganging brackets matingly engageable with said tab brackets; and connecting means for removably... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5579661 | Noise and vibration dampening connector for a two-piece transmission shift lever assembly A noise and vibration dampening connector for a two-piece transmission shift lever assembly includes a lower shift lever member and an upper shift lever member which are connected together by the dampening connector. The upper end of the lower shift lever... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5426842 | Method of assembling bell and spigot pipe joints A method of and rounding devices for inserting an out-of-round pipe spigot into a pipe bell by installing the rounding devices on the open end of the pipe bell. The rounding devices have cam surfaces for engaging the end of the out-of-round spigot and hav... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5397130 | Portable flag-target for flying-disc game and method of manufacture therefor A method of manufacturing a two-section flag pole comprising a pointed lower section for planting into the ground and an upper section having a colored area and a numbered flag for establishing a target in a game of flying-disc golf. Each flag may be remo... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5348066 | Wood trim system Door frames, window frames, baseboards etc are trimmed with solid weed, e.g. oak, trim pieces. The trim pieces are fitted over splines which are screwed to the wall. A jig enables the splines to be located accurately in position. The spline includes no be... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5203082 | Pipe insert and method of installation A plastic pipe with an insert, to which attachments can be coupled, installed therein, so as to cause the plastic of said plastic pipe to bond to said insert by surface flow and a method of installing a metal insert in a plastic pipe using pressure and fr... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5201120 | Method for constructing shelving A method for constructing shelving includes the step of providing first and second shelf brackets. Each of the shelf brackets comprises a rectangular vertically extending main surface having a plurality of equally spaced first legs extending vertically fr... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5197178 | Sealed computer terminal keyboard A computer terminal keyboard is sealed by a molded elastomeric top cover, shaped to conform to the housing and keys of the keyboard, and a bottom cover shaped to enclose the base of and secure the top cover around its periphery to the keyboard housing. Th... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5168615 | Method of assembling a foam cushion A method of assembly of a foam seat cushion and rigid pan permitting high production assembly techniques. The cushion cover includes a flap which is tucked under a retainer. The retainer includes a plurality of lances which pierce the cover flap and enter... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5136770 | Corner modules and articulate connectors for balustrade handrail constructions and constructions incorporating the same, and methods for partial factory pre-fabrication and for on-site fabrication and installation of the same Corner modules have recessed, handrail-receiving mounting pockets bounded top and laterally by non-recessed boundary edge portions, but open at their bottom ends, and vertically taller than the end face of the handrail interval of steepest incline. The mo... | 08/11/1992 |
| 4996760 | Method of installing a flexible liner within the shell of a bulk material container A bulk material container comprising a flexible liner with a bottom outlet fitting. The bottom outlet fitting of the flexible liner is inserted by means of an installing tool into a bottom opening of the shell of the container. The bottom outlet fitting h... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4958262 | Apparatus and method for facilitating double blocking at a distributing frame in a telephone central office Adaptor brackets are arranged for use with conventional telephone equipment connector blocks having cross-connect fields normally presented to the technician in a predetermined plane. Through use of the brackets the plane of the cross-connect fields may b... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4944089 | Mounting a press shell to a press roll for dewatering a web A press roll for a web includes a support body which is either stationary or rotatable and a press shell which is rotatable over the support body and against a mating roll. A respective shell support element or disc is disposed axially outward of both end... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4922600 | Method for hanging curtains A window cornice assembly having a semi-circular front plate formed with an upper edge having an upper channel and a lower edge having a lower channel. A lower curtain rod is slidably disposed through the lower channel and an upper curtain rod is slidably... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4912829 | Drapery tie A device for tying back drapery can be coordinated with the drapery by affixing a swatch of fabric matching or coordinating with that of the drapery.... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4912848 | Power tool handle A handle for a chain saw comprises a first U-shaped member and a second U-shaped member. The two members are connected to each other. The first member is connected to a bottom of a chain saw and the second member has a side bar that is connected to the bo... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4878285 | Method of assembling coupling to tubing or casting Precision makeup at high speed of the most used forms of pipe and casing for production wells is assured by a novel coupling system. A pipe collar is provided with an internal precision makeup ring whose length along the pipe axis assures precise position... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4877249 | Golf club head and method of strengthening same A golf club head is formed to have multiple laminations above a sole plate defining a keel; a bolt is connected to the sole plate at the keel and holds the laminations positively clamped together; and the keel forwardmost surface may be sloped to transfer... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4875271 | Method for producing thermoplastic frames for fenestration A method and apparatus for producing thermoplastic frames for fenestration in which extruded frame members are cut to length, heated to a selected temperature uniformly throughout their cross section to soften the material and while heated, profiling sele... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4868968 | Method for assembling body panels A method and apparatus for the attachment of plastic outer body panels to automotive vehicle subframes including positioning a cup within apertures in the subframe, applying a thixotropic heat curable plastic/adhesive to the cup, heat curing the plastic/a... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4858303 | Method of assembling a dynamoelectric machine In a method of assembling a dynamoelectric machine, tabs on a rain shroud are received in releasable engagement in notches in a rabbet surface on an end frame of the dynamoelectric machine so as to locate the rain shroud in an assembly position. The cover... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4847977 | Method of installing a vehicle rear window A glass window installed in a curved window opening of a vehicle by placing along the edge bounding said curved window opening, window-engaging fastening means. A window pane sized to fit into said window opening is flexed from an initial flat configurati... | 07/18/1989 |
