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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7758276 | Adjoining expansion structure In an adjoining expansion structure for coupling adjacent devices together in a coupling direction, the adjoining expansion structure includes grooves which penetrate the adjacent devices in the coupling direction, respectively, and coupling members which are insert... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7722281 | Device for and method of fastening an emitter A device for fastening an emitter to a housing comprises a manoeuvre element slidable in a first direction, an activating element slidable in a second, fastening direction that is inclined in relation to the first direction, with the first and second elements are in... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7441981 | Coupler for a mount system A coupler comprises a male component and a female component including an interior chamber for receiving the male component. A catch extends into the interior chamber for cooperating with the male component to axially secure the male component with respect to the fem... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438494 | Tool coupler/adaptor A coupling apparatus, or adaptor, releasably secures a tool such as a bucket to the linkage of a tractor such as a backhoe in a direction opposite the normal, rear-facing direction. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7413368 | Device for and method of fastening an emitter The present invention concerns a device for fastening an emitter to a housing comprising a first, manoeuvre element (10) being slidable in a first direction (11, B), a second, activating element (20) being slidable in a second, fastening directi... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7398626 | Module for building platforms The invention relates to a module for building platforms, stages, or flooring, which is particularly suitable for use outside. The module comprises a ladder-type frame, supporting devices, connecting means and, preferably, covering elements. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7395578 | Joint device for wiper arm of car windshield The present invention relates to a joint apparatus of car windshield wiper arm, which comprises a gripping cabin and a chassis; wherein, said gripping cabin having a hollow opening perforates through at the junction of the top surface and the front side; a vertical ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7367745 | Securing assembly for use between a bike trailer and a bike A securing assembly for a bike and a bike trailer includes a securing body provided with a gap defined in the securing body and composed of two plates each provided with an elongated hole and a cutout to respectively correspond to and align with the elongated hole a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357593 | Tube connector A tube connector for connecting one tubular section to another tubular section. A hook apparatus is joined to a first tubular section and a latching apparatus joined to a second tubular section. The latching apparatus of the second tubular section removably engages ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337489 | Joint assembly of a car windshield wiper arm An upper cover body has left and right grooves between a solid core and left and right sides; a round groove near a front side; a rear facing receptacle across a rear of the solid core; the left and right sides including left and right ribs extending to the rear end... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334762 | Display mounting device A flat panel display mounting apparatus that enables quick and easy mounting and dismounting of the flat panel display. The system includes a first bracket having a periphery defining a plurality of spaced apart notches and a second bracket selectively removably rec... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316047 | Connector linking a wiper arm to a wiper blade The invention concerns a connector (36) for linking one end of a wiper arm (32a, 32b, 32c) to a first transverse hinge pin (54) belonging to a structural element (38) of a wiper blade (30), the co... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7306395 | Spread-style coupler with supplemental lock system A coupler includes a first hook assembly comprising a first hook adapted to receive a first associated attachment pin and a second hook assembly comprising a second hook adapted to receive a second associated attachment pin. The second hook assembly selectively pivo... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7290800 | Telescoping steering shaft A telescoping steering shaft, especially an intermediate steering shaft, with an inner rod (1) and an outer tube (2), placed thereon in twist-proof fashion and able to slide lengthwise by means of a roller bearing unit (3), while the roller bear... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290977 | Powered coupling of attachment hydraulics An actuator operated apparatus for mounting and hydraulically coupling a working attachment to a mounting plate of a work vehicle. The apparatus receives a portion of pressurized fluid from the work vehicle to actuate a pair of wedges that slidably move to lock or u... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284773 | Quick disconnect with retaining spring A quick disconnect is provided to permit two cable ends to be rapidly connected and disconnected without the use of tools. The quick disconnect includes rear and front couplings which may be mounted to respective cable ends. Quick connection of the cable ends is eff... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7267347 | Structural assembly for electric scooter A structural assembly for electric scooter includes a seat mount and a treadboard support. The structural assembly utilizes hook portions on a connecting plate of the treadboard support to hook onto a stud shaft below a joining plate of the seat mount, and further u... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249811 | Apparatus for assembling/disassembling screen of projection television An apparatus for assembling/disassembling a screen of a projection television. The apparatus has a front mask, a plurality of brackets, and a plurality of lockers. The screen is placed on the front mask. The plurality of brackets are combined with the front mask so ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246444 | Cutting tool with guide member clamping means A cutting tool that improves operability by facilitating operation of a lever for operating a clamp mechanism of a guide member is provided. A clamp mechanism is constituted by a clamp pin that protrudes its distal end to the outside of the blade case while penetrat... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7241078 | Modular pier system A modular pier includes a plurality of modular pier sections. The plurality of modular pier sections includes at least a first pier section and a second pier section wherein the pier sections include a frame having a first end and a second end opposite the first end... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231695 | Apparatus for automatically locking the ship container An apparatus for automatically locking ship containers. The apparatus has a housing having a pair of housing halves which are symmetrical to each other, an operating element having a pair of operating element halves which are symmetrical to each other and assembled ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228754 | Steering apparatus for a car and method of manufacturing the same In a steering apparatus for a car which presses and retains a steering column upon a fixing bracket to car body to be telescopically adjustable, the steering column is molded from a tubular material by a hydroforming process to have a swelled portion as a unitary st... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229096 | Adaptive energy absorbing system using pin pullers The invention provides an apparatus for absorbing energy in a collapsible steering column of a vehicle. A portion of the apparatus is deformable in response to an excessive frontal impacting force to the steering column so that injury to the vehicle operator is redu... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222827 | Telescoping leg lock with thumb actuator A telescoping leg particularly adapted for use in supporting geomatic equipment is capable of locking in different selected positions of extension. A lock is provided for holding the leg at the selected position of extension. The lock is biased to a lock position, b... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217059 | Fixing and release systems A connecting means adapted to fix or release a first element (4) and a second element (5) includes a locking pin (1) which is moveable to remote activation means between a locked position. In which leg (8) expends wall (9) into rec... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217060 | Prosthesis locking assembly A locking mechanism includes a centering axle having an engaging member defined at one end thereof, a sleeve encompassing a portion of the centering axle, and a clutch device that securely receives the sleeve and permits rotation of the centering axle and the sleeve... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207082 | Windshield wiper frame connector which accommodates different size wiper arms A windshield wiper frame connector for connecting a wiper blade unit to a wiper arm incluces an elongated body member defining a longitudinal axis therealong. The body member has a pair of opposing sidewalls defining opposing inner surfaces. A connecting slot is dis... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198306 | Spring-biased locking bolt A spring-biased locking bolt with an operating button and a bolt connected with the operating button is described, wherein the bolt is spring-biased and movable in a sleeve. The sleeve is screwed into a corresponding opening in a machine part or an item of furniture... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191991 | Apparatus fixture device and an installation method for fixing an apparatus An apparatus fixture device for fixing an apparatus to a ceiling portion of a vehicle includes at least one pair of rails for carrying a load when the apparatus is installed. Each rail has a narrow opening groove and a pair of rack-shaped portions on both sides ther... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182546 | Coupler components and coupling System for front-end loader A female coupler portion includes first and second vertical ribs arranged in a spaced-apart relationship. The ribs comprise first and second hooks and first and second ears, respectively, wherein each of the first and second ears includes at least one shoulder proje... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175152 | Display mounting device A flat panel display mounting apparatus that enables quick and easy mounting and dismounting of the flat panel display. The system includes a first bracket having a periphery defining a plurality of spaced apart notches and a second bracket selectively removably rec... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7140609 | Locking/unlocking mechanism A cartridge apparatus includes a media cassette, face plate and a locking and unlocking mechanism. The locking and unlocking mechanism includes a lock bar, a first post and a second post, and is configured to lock and unlock a cartridge during insertion in a printer... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134802 | Latch assembly A latch assembly to connect a component to a rack. The assembly comprises a latch spring and a lever that are connected to a component. The latch spring is moveable between an engaged and a disengaged position. In the engaged position the latch spring is engaged wit... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128493 | Furniture assembly device A device includes a box with holes in its wings to fit setscrews and holes to insert pivots fixed to part of a piece of furniture to be attached with a handle mounted on an inside of the box that slides lengthways. This handle has holes, mounting holes and oval hole... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124836 | Knock-on sweep structure Sweep retaining structure includes a retainer having a contact end biased towards the sweep. The sweep includes two or more spaced end-receiving areas to accommodate changes in the mounted sweep position. In one embodiment, the retainer is a wire made of spring stee... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124922 | Stapler safety guard A stapler or like self-powered tool for dispensing and driving fasteners includes a safety mechanism to prevent unintended ejection of a staple or fastener. A movable hook normally obstructs the path of a staple so that the staple is intercepted and stopped as a spr... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124866 | Adaptive energy absorber An apparatus for absorbing energy includes first and second steering column members connected for sliding movement. A first anvil is associated with one of the first and second steering column members and an energy absorbing member is provided having a first portion... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118301 | Connection means for boxes The connection assembly for boxes includes a connection support which connects integrally a base plate and a cover plate which faces to the base plate upwardly via a predetermined space; a rotary shaft member which is supported pivotably by and perpendicular to the ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7101124 | Hole saw assembly A hole-saw assembly including a hole-saw having at one end a plurality of cutting teeth and at the other end two shafts. The assembly includes a mandrel coaxially aligned with said hole-saw and including a body having two bores therethrough coaxially aligned with sa... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086804 | Quick-change attachment The invention relates to a quick-change attachment to connect a tool, preferably, to the boom of a hydraulic excavator, comprising a boom-connecting quick-change attachment component to accommodate a tool, one end of which has a pin, and the other end of which is re... | 08/08/2006 |
