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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113556 | Lifting device A lifting device for lifting a workpiece provided with a scissor-type linkage having two arms and two rod-like gripping arms connected thereto in an articulated manner. The lifting device also includes a cross member having at least two axially adjacent elongated ho... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7823944 | Rear suspension carrier device and method of use thereof A method of suspending a vehicle rear suspension assembly. The method employs at least one carrier device for facilitating the suspended support of the vehicle rear suspension assembly. The device includes a pair of rotatably coupled members having support legs that... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7669905 | Rear suspension carrier device and method of use thereof A carrier device for facilitating the suspended support of a vehicle rear suspension assembly. The device includes a pair of rotatably coupled members having support legs that are adapted to pass at least partially through an existing opening in the vehicle rear sus... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7278671 | Device for grasping load structure A device for grasping a load structure while it is being lifted, moved or lowered, comprising first, second and third legs, each extending radially outwardly from a vertical axis and adapted to pivotally engage a pivot member. The first, second and third legs are ea... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7232167 | Cam-action pipe puller A cam-operated pipe puller for pulling and extracting a pipe through a conduit wherein the pipe puller has members for grasping the inner sides of the pipe and apparatus attached to the grasping members for holding the grasping members in a retained position as they... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7207612 | Suspended lifting apparatus A suspended lifting apparatus for grasping and releasing unwieldy objects. As the apparatus is raised, a hinged mechanism causes the weight of the object being lifted to draw extendable lever arms of the apparatus inward, thereby gripping the object. An articulating... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198311 | Elevator for pipe An elevator for lifting pipe having an exposed bottom edge or an internal groove. A channel member has one end hingedly connected to a rod adjacent a first end of the rod and has a second end connected to a sector-shaped plate. A tubular member is slidably positione... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7156145 | Apparatus and method for inserting parts into a mold A dispensing arrangement for inserting a part into a cast iron mold includes a dispenser apparatus configured to dispense a predetermined number of parts, a staging apparatus configured to position the parts in a selective orientation and a jig apparatus configured ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7066512 | Hole engaging multiple block lifting device A concrete block lifting device used to lift at least two blocks off a pallet for repositioning on a wall. The device includes a rigid, horizontal, support bar with a block gripping assembly attached thereto designed to selectively attach to blocks on a pallet and t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066058 | Spanner with sleeve having teeth and smooth portion A spanner with a sleeve having teeth and a smooth portion comprises a spanner body having a sleeve at one end thereof. A lower portion of the sleeve is formed with a resisting portion at a lower end. The resisting portion has a plurality of teeth at an inner periphe... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7007992 | Internal tube gripping device An internal tube gripping device having first and second gripping arms including elongated sections with a central axis and gripping ends attached thereto and angled sections extending non-parallel to the central axis and including connecting ends attached thereto. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6935665 | Apparatus and method for spooling of wire cores A wire core spool including a central axial member, a plurality of expansion swing arms, each having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal ends pivotally attached to the central axial member, a plurality of contact members, each having a top and a bottom end... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6913063 | Apparatus and method for inserting parts into a mold A dispensing arrangement for inserting a part into a cast iron mold includes a dispenser apparatus configured to dispense a predetermined number of parts, a staging apparatus configured to position the parts in a selective orientation and a jig apparatus configured ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6817826 | Coil handling device A coil handling device for engaging a coil having a depth and an interior surface defining a diameter and defining a longitudinal axis, is configured to engage the coil with the longitudinal axis oriented vertically and reorient the coil to position the longitudinal... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6729825 | Storage medium cartridge for use with a storage medium cartridge gripping assembly A storage medium cartridge that has a substantially rectangular housing with an aperture formed thereon is provided for use with a cartridge gripping assembly. The cartridge gripping assembly includes a gripping mechanism having a first end which releasably engages ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6688663 | Retrieval equipment for deployed bungy Retrieval equipment for a deployed bungy essentially comprising a retrieval/hauling member and a terminal coupling unit connectable to or integral with the free end of the bungy. The retrieval/hauling member is attached to a retrieval cable and is provide... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6619711 | Device to automatically attach a bobbin-bearing shaft to a mandrel of a machine Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively int... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6604770 | Device for clamping a crate The invention relates to a device for clamping a crate (2), comprising a frame or a plate provided with at least a first and a second clamping element (6) for engaging on an interior section of the wall of the crate, which clamping elements are mounted so... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6523784 | Arrangement for recovering spacecraft A recovery craft with a coupling arrangement captures, engages, and transports a defective or expended non-maneuverable spacecraft. The coupling arrangement includes a coupling mast (e.g. a telescoping pipe), a releasable rigid mount that secures one end ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6511113 | Self-adjusting connector and related methods of connecting A device for connecting a first object to a second object the second object defining at least one surface which in turn defines a space, the device comprising (a) a member which may be connected to the first object, (b) a plurality of cams pivotally attac... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6499932 | Coil handling device A coil handling device for engaging a coil having a depth and an interior surface defining a diameter and defining a longitudinal axis, is configured to engage the coil with the longitudinal axis oriented vertically and reorient the coil to position the l... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494822 | Tool retention mechanism A cutting tool retention mechanism, for example, typically used to retain a tool holder in a tool pocket of a tool changer magazine. A horizontal machine tool apparatus typically contains a plurality of tool pockets attached to a movable tool changer maga... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6439632 | Pallet lifting hook A pallet hook is provided to aid in the lifting of tube frame products made for the wire and tubing industry. The tool or device has four movable flippers that extend outward to grab the tube based frame of the item to be lifted. A movable linkage connect... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6402213 | Device to automatically attach a bobbin-bearing shaft to a mandrel of a machine Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively int... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6273670 | Universal tire stacking and palletizing end effector assembly and system and method of using same A robotic tire end effector apparatus and system including a method for picking up and placing tires positioned horizontally onto vertical stacks of tires. The apparatus and system includes a totem support assembly having a support housing and support bar... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6267424 | Compact grappling hook particularly adapted for military/tactical entry/exit operations in urban terrain A light weight compact grappling hook which finds use in at least urban terrain comprising a small head member provided with a plurality of arms or blades which are serrated and/or provided with cutting surfaces/edges. The shaft which is connected to the ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6254158 | Device for carrying a stack of trays Disclosed is a device for supporting and transporting at least one object which has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The device comprises a handle, and a plurality of legs connected to the handle. At least a portion of the legs are configu... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6254157 | Load clamping and lifting apparatus A load lifting apparatus suitable for use in a materials-handling operation, which enables loads of various shapes and structures, e.g. concrete products, to be clamped by a one-touch simple operation despite an extremely simple structure and allows the l... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6199873 | Device for centering and gripping, particularly of automobile bodywork parts A device for centering and gripping, particularly for automotive bodywork parts, comprises a body (1) with an actuating means (2) and has centering means (13) and gripping means (11, 12). The centering means (13) and the gripping means (12) comprise in co... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6186517 | Pilot tool for centering and clamping A tool for centering and clamping of at least a part (P) to be fixed in position and comprising a through passage and adjusted for the tool, comprises a pilot device borne at the end of a case having an upper face forming a support for the part and clampi... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6176469 | Manhole cover engaging tools A manhole cover engaging tool includes a first and second L-shaped member. The first and second L-shaped members are hingedly attached along a shank of the first and second L-shaped members. A first plate is attached to a first end of a first L-shaped mem... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6131976 | Lock and lift tool A tool for quickly coupling a crane hook to a dovetailed socket attached to a load consists of a heavy frame with a plate that pivots out on bushings near the lower end of the frame. Both the frame and pivoting plate have outward slanting surfaces at the ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6116669 | Device to automatically attach a bobbin-bearing shaft to a mandrel of a machine Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively int... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6111847 | Picker device and method for handling planar objects having an aperture therein A picker device for engaging the topmost one of a stacked plurality of media having center apertures formed therein includes a resilient spring slidably supported within a support base at its upper edges. A spreader mechanism is supported between the resi... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6089637 | Device for carrying a stack of trays Disclosed is a device for supporting and transporting at least one object which has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The device comprises a handle, and a plurality of legs connected to the handle. At least a portion of the legs are configu... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6079761 | Retractable grappling hook A retractable grappling hook generally comprising a shaft having a longitnal extending axis and a plurality of hooks pivotally attached to the shaft. Each hook has a longitudinally extending axis and is pivotal to a retracted position such that the axis ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6042165 | Pick-up box lift A lifting apparatus used together with a standard engine hoist for lifting a pick-up box from the chassis of a pick-up truck. The apparatus comprises two support members in a pivotal relationship where each support member has two ends, and where the suppo... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5971457 | Boxer-utility vault box lifter An internal lifting device for precast concrete utility vault boxes having a multitude of configuring shapes, the device comprises a pair of forked shape lifting legs swingable between retracted and expanded positions. The legs being connected at a interm... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5945798 | System for determining part presence and grip pressure for a robotic gripping device A method for determining if a robot gripper assembly (preferably servo controlled) has acquired a work piece wherein the robot gripper assembly includes at least two opposing fingers comprising the steps of commanding the robot gripper assembly to close t... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5879121 | Substrate transporting apparatus An apparatus for transporting substrates between a first device and at least one second device for gripping and holding substrates with a substrate holder disposed in a vacuum chamber. The first device for gripping and holding substrates is equipped with ... | 03/09/1999 |
