Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162559 | Connector for panels or panel-like components A connector is provided for connecting a first panel to a second panel with the first panel having one edge thereof fixed relative to a surface of the second panel and the two panels extending transversely, typically at right angles, to each other. The connector inc... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7401995 | Channel connector A channel connector comprises a main portion having a connecting portion, a clamping element having at least two opposite ends, and a threaded element threadably connecting the main portion to the clamping element. Each of the two opposite ends are spaced to interfe... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7367238 | Test apparatus using a pneumatic collet and method to clamp a bar A pneumatic collet assembly has a housing, a piston, a collet, and ball bearings. The piston is disposed within the housing. A bore within the piston receives the collet. The collet has a base and fingers. The fingers of the collet define a center channel or bore co... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357702 | Grinding wheel The present invention refers to an improved grinding wheel, comprising an abrasive and/or cutting disk-shaped member that can be associated substantially coaxially with the free end of the rotating shaft of a grinding machine and equipped with at least one substanti... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7343841 | Blade clamp assembly A blade clamp assembly for retaining a rotary blade on the arbor of a rotary tool includes a blade washer for engaging the blade to hold the blade on the arbor and a clamp assembly threaded into the arbor to clamp the blade washer against the blade. The clamp assemb... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337931 | Garment stretcher A garment stretching device comprising: a top T-member defined by a horizontal member and a vertical member, the vertical member having a plurality of notches longitudinally disposed along its surface; a top L-member defined by a horizontal member and a vertical mem... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7293935 | Connector system A connector system that provides a profile connection having two profiled rods that are to be connected to one another and that each comprise at least one undercut, longitudinally oriented profile groove. The connector system may include a connecting screw with a sc... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282824 | Press-fitting method and rectifying device having press-fitted member In a rectifying device for a vehicular AC generator, a rectifying element is press-fitted in a positive-side radiation plate. The radiation plate is prepared in a predetermined shape and an engaging hole is punched in the radiation plate. Four grooves are formed in ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7255482 | Bearing apparatus for a driving wheel of vehicle A bearing apparatus for a vehicle driving wheel has a pre-loading mechanism formed in the serration fitted portion between the stem portion of the outer joint member and the wheel hub. A fastening member combines the wheel hub and the outer joint member. A releasing... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7243892 | Articulated mount A mounting system for a display such as a flat panel computer monitor or television includes a linkage of individual elements which are pivotally connected together with adjustable drag tapered bearings. Each tapered bearing allows individual elements to pivot with ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7192213 | Coupling flange system for hollow shaft The system is of a type including a flange (5) and a set of conical internal rings (9) and external rings (8) combined to link by friction the flange to the shaft through the relative axial movement of the rings. Advantageously, the flange inclu... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7117647 | System for constructing log structures A system for constructing log structures includes a corner connection structure, a through-bolt clamping apparatus, an opening support structure, a butt joint connection structure, a log profile, and an exterior casing structure. The corner connection structure has ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108623 | Fan idler pulley A fan idler pulley having a threaded hub for attaching a fan shaft. The pulley also comprises a receiving portion for engaging a bearing. The bearing is further engaged with a cup. The entire assembly is mounted by a pin press fit though the cup into a mounting surf... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7011592 | Sprocket assembly for a bicycle A sprocket comprises a sprocket portion having a plurality of radially extending teeth, a first coupling portion extending from a first side of the sprocket portion and having a first coupling structure disposed on an inner peripheral surface thereof, and a second c... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004668 | Connector for flex shaft for string trimmer An improved connector for flex shafts for a string trimmer has an input area and a drive area, where the input area of the connector has a modified diamond shape with sloping sides. This diamond shape allows for easy and reliable connection of the driven working end... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001155 | Compressor impeller with stress riser A compressor impeller for use with a boreless turbocharger is provided in accordance with this invention. The compressor impeller comprises an integral hub projecting axially therefrom that includes a partial bore therein that extends from an open to a close bore en... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994503 | Quick-lock nut for a disc-like tool A quick lock nut (1) for positive friction locking securement of a disc-like tool (2) to an external thread (3) on a working spindle (4) driven about an axis of rotation (A), having an associated inner threaded part (5) and a manua... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6971801 | Bearing unit A bearing unit includes: a housing; a shaft passing through the housing and rotatably supported on the housing; and a pair of rolling bearings disposed between the housing and the shaft and fitted to two positions on the shaft, which are axially spaced apart from ea... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969802 | Electrical connector An electrical connector for clamping a cable to an electrical junction box. The connector has a cylindrical body with a flange at one end and a male threaded portion adapted to mate with the threads of a female connector receptacle on the box. The connector includes... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6913225 | Construction and method of use in a carrier rocket or satellite A construction intended for a carrier rocket or a satellite, comprising a first construction part (21), which is made of a composite material comprising two essentially parallel walls (23, 24) and a core (25) arranged between these walls, a seco... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6811345 | Fastener assembly with self centering antirotation elements An interlocking fastener assembly has an insertion member, a receiving member, and a fastener. The receiving member has a guide opening with pockets which receive a polygonal locking portion of the insertion member during assembly. The locking portion has tapered si... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6582149 | Coupling device for connecting a first workpiece to a second one A connecting device for the connection of a first workpiece provided with at least one undercut longitudinal groove to a second workpiece which in turn is provided with a longitudinal groove or grooves has at least one extent which exceeds the width of th... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6561060 | Vehicle steering wheel attachment The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel attachment for detachably arresting a vehicle steering wheel on a vehicle steering shaft. The steering wheel attachment comprises a free end of a steering shaft which has a multiple-cornered profile, the f... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6546828 | Apparatus for connecting a vehicle steering wheel to a steering shaft An apparatus (10) includes a steering shaft (12) rotatable to turn steerable vehicle wheels. A steering wheel (14) has a hub (40) for connection to an axial end (20) of the steering shaft (12). The hub (40) has a tapered surface (50) defining an opening (... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6386062 | Fixing device for steering wheel An arrangement includes a fixing device for a steering wheel that is mounted to a boss of the steering wheel to press the boss in a first direction of engaging the steering wheel with a steering shaft and is engaged with an annular groove of the steering ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6385929 | Log and screw pin building system A building system comprising interlocking log-like construction members to be used with or without screw-like fasteners. Various real-sized structures such as cabins, play-houses and tool sheds may be formed by perpendicular arrangement of recessed surfac... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6276865 | Steering column shaft clamp A clamp for securing a torque transmitting coupling between an intermediate shaft and a drive tube in a vehicle steering column consists of a strap wrapped upon itself in a substantially circular form with its ends overlapping, the strap having a radial h... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6079291 | Steering wheel assembly, and a mounting structure and boss structure of the steering wheel assembly A steering wheel body 1 comprises sheaths 7a, 7b which covers a ring core bar 5 and spoke core bars 6A-6C, and a pad 3 formed integrally with the sheaths. A boss 8, 51, 28 is integral with the spoke core bars. A steering shaft 30 is formed at a distal end... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6000875 | Mounting device For mounting a machine element having a bore coaxially on a shaft for rotation with the shaft, there are provided a first member having internal threads, and a split sleeve having external threads adapted to be mounted around the shaft and inside the bore... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5950499 | Steering wheel assembly and a mounting structure and boss structure of the steering wheel assembly The steering wheel assembly disclosed herein is mountable on a steering shaft and includes at least a bolt, a boss, and a steering wheel body. The boss is adapted to be fitted on the steering shaft and includes a cylindrical portion and a yoke portion for... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5941131 | Attachment device for a vehicle steering wheel A device for attaching a steering wheel on a steering shaft by a connecting sleeve, which is attached to the hub of the steering wheel. At its end, the steering shaft has a section with exterior splines, which are complementary to interior splines in the ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5927892 | Device for fastening a cable to a board A fastening device to fasten a cable to a board. The device includes a collar within a clamp that is compressed by tightening a chuck. The collar includes an annular groove in its end that allows uniform crushing of the collar as it is compressed. The ann... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5896820 | Closing wheel attachment mechanism The disclosed invention is an improved closing wheel attachment mechanism which has longer wear life than that of the typical attachment mechanism. The closing wheel arm on an agricultural planter has installed thereon an improved grease bushing assembly ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5878629 | Steering wheel assembly An attaching system for a steering wheel assembly including a ring portion, a plurality of spokes, as well as integrally formed ring and spoke covering layers, and a pad portion. A steering shaft is formed at its distal end with external screw threads, a ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5855145 | Steering wheel mounting structure thereof and boss structure thereof A steering wheel body 1 comprises sheaths 7a, 7b which covers a ring core bar 5 and spoke core bars 6A-6C, and a pad 3 formed integrally with the sheaths. A boss 8, 51, 28 is integral with the spoke core bars. A steering shaft 30 is formed at a distal end... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5832787 | Attachment device for connecting a vehicle steering wheel to a steering shaft An attachment device for a vehicle steering wheel to a steering shaft is provided, the steering wheel comprising a hub for connection to an end of the steering shaft, the hub and the steering shaft being connected with each other in a non-rotatable manner... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5816113 | Attachment device for a vehicle steering wheel A device for attaching a steering wheel on a steering shaft by a connecting sleeve, which is attached to the hub of the steering wheel. At its end, the steering shaft has a section with exterior splines, which are complementary to interior splines in the ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5813467 | Composite cylinder termination formed using snap ring An end of a composite cylinder is formed about an end connection assembly having two longitudinally arranged pieces having a contour which prevents the withdrawal of the end connection assembly from the cylinder. The two pieces of the end connection assem... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5771975 | Composite cylinder termination An end of a composite cylinder is formed about a multipiece end assembly having a contour which prevents the withdrawal of the end assembly from the cylinder. The pieces of the end assembly are relatively forced apart and a spacer is positioned between th... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5718151 | Steering wheel mounting A steering wheel is assembled with an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint before the steering wheel is mounted on a steering shaft. The steering wheel is assembled with a steering shaft by sliding the steering shaft into a bore in the hub of the steerin... | 02/17/1998 |
