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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7185556 | Tie rod jam nut A tie rod jam nut includes a tubular body having an axial bore for receiving a tie rod. A locking portion at a first end of the body can engage the tie rod and a threaded portion of a connecting component attached to the tie rod to lock the connecting component to t... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7163216 | One end adjustable torque rod A length adjustment system for a torque rod assembly includes a tubular rod attached to one joint assembly and a solid rod attached to another joint assembly. The solid rod extends into the tubular rod. An adjustment nut attached to the tubular rod threadingly recei... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7032955 | Trim panel module A trim panel module for a vehicle. The trim panel module includes a carrier and a trim panel. The carrier has first and second attachment members. The trim panel has first and second mating members configured to engage the first and second attachment members. The tr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7004670 | Manual disconnect apparatus and method A retrofitable manual disconnect apparatus includes an output shaft engagement member (20) that couples to the output shaft (13) of a powered movable barrier operator (12), a movable barrier engagement member (14) that couples to a movabl... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6979262 | Releasable locking apparatus Locking apparatus adapted for releasably holding a first member, which can be, for instance, a relatively heavy member or device such as a crop residue spreader, in one or more predetermined positions relative to a second member, which can be, for instance, a fixed ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966567 | One end adjustable torque rod A length adjustment system for a torque rod assembly includes a tubular rod attached to one joint assembly and a solid rod attached to another joint assembly. The solid rod extends into the tubular rod. An adjustment nut attached to the tubular rod threadingly recei... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6955515 | Locking turn pin A hand tightened locking pin using a unique internal cam configuration to lock the pin assembly. The pin assembly includes a sleeve and a locking cam unit. The sleeve includes anti-rotation protrusions that match a keyhole in a first metal plate to prevent rotation ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6929309 | Automotive door trim assembly with removable access panel An automotive door trim assembly includes an interior door trim panel with an access opening that facilitates installing and servicing various accessories installed within the interior of an automotive door, between the door's exterior skin and the interior trim pan... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6676324 | Device for fixing interior coverings in motor vehicles A device for fixing an interior covering in vehicles, more particularly for motor vehicle doors. An integrated adapter is provided in the interior covering through which a fastener can be operated for fixing the interior covering and/or a component part f... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6554636 | Connector apparatus Apparatus for use at an end of a cable in an underwater or severe environment, comprising a connector part for connection with the cable and adapted to be brought axially into engagement with another connector part, the connector part having a laterally d... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6250842 | Device for the releasable fastening of seats, bench seats or other objects on the floor of a motor vehicle A device for the releasable fastening of seats, bench seats or other objects on a floor of a motor vehicle, comprising a locking part, and a mating locking part which can be fastened to the floor. The locking part is movable by overcoming a spring force f... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6247867 | Coupling means A coupling for engaging and disengaging a drive means (12) from a driven member (10), the coupling comprising a stress absorbent coupling member (20), a shaft (22), operably connected to a drive (12), and an actuating member (28), the coupling member bein... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6193432 | Hook and unhooking coupling device A hook and unhooking coupling device for enabling a user to easily attach or remove a latch hook from a boat or other object. The inventive device includes a pole member, and an engaging member having an opening and a tongue member secured to the distal e... | 02/27/2001 |
| 5622443 | Couplings A coupling is disclosed for coupling two objects together and which includes two elements. A first element is adapted to be attached to one of the objects which is a tube by a ball-shaped member inserted into the interior of the tube. The second element i... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5394594 | Ball locking device with interchangeable handles A ball locking device having a ball locking mechanism releasably attachable to a receptacle to lock the device thereto until released. The device has a handle which is removably attached to,the device so that the handle can be changed for another. The han... | 03/07/1995 |
| 4782781 | Quick-action coupling between a ship and a mooring system Quick-action coupling between a ship (1) and a mooring system (2), the coupling comprising a sleeve (6) and a core (9) fitting therein the clamping of the core (9) inside the sleeve (6) being obtained by friction generated by radial expansion of inflatabl... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4519723 | Connecting device for releasably securing an axle on a support plate A connecting device for releasably securing an axle on a support plate comprising a bushing member rotatably receiving the axle, said bushing member being disposed in an aperture of a support plate, which aperture has an opening to the edge to form a narr... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4511275 | Clamping mechanism In an apparatus having a comparatively heavy exchangeable element there is provided a clamping device for the element with a bayonet coupling and with grips which can be folded down only after the bayonet coupling has been brought into an engaged position... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4236609 | Releasable locking device for pipes, shafts and the like A locking device for two parts, mutually displaceable telescopically, e.g. a rod glidable in an outer tube, and including a washer with resilient serrations or teeth bent slopingly upwards out of the plane of the washer, which is retained in one part whil... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4217064 | Latching mechanism Several forms of latching mechanism are disclosed incorporating a pivotal cam and a spring-loaded plunger. In the preferred form, a lock pin is also included. The latching mechanism is particularly suited for latching interfitted members at least one of w... | 08/12/1980 |
| 4202643 | Solid container coupling device A coupling device for containers adapted to retain the containers in a correct position in relation to each other and/or the walls in the holds of a ship wherein a turnable shaft having a locking head at each end thereof facing in opposite directions and ... | 05/13/1980 |
| 4201253 | Gas pump lever blocking member A gas pump lever blocking member including an elongated member with a first end adapted to engage the lever and a second end adapted to engage the lever guard in a plurality of positions corresponding to varying gas flow rates through the pump. The elonga... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4169308 | Sign mounting method A specialized sign fitting together with the process of using said sign fitting to install signs on sign supports, such as walls, is disclosed. The specialized sign fitting includes a threaded male member having a protruding attachment member, such as a w... | 10/02/1979 |
| 4136792 | Quick attachment device for a lifting tractor A quick attachment device for a tractor which has lift arms for supporting an implement, such as a loader bucket, lift fork, or the like. The rear side of the implement has two spaced-apart attaching portions in the form of hooks faced toward each other, ... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4133240 | Cutting teeth for circular saw blades The invention disclosed pertains to improved raker and low teeth for use in circular saw blades. Each raker tooth includes a leading face and a top portion. The leading face comprises a first and second planar surface wherein the second surface extends at... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4126193 | Mobile drilling apparatus Drilling apparatus mounted on a self-propelled base equipped with a joint to permit use on uneven terrain and drilling at various angles with respect to the terrain surface; embodiments of the invention feature suction apparatus for removing drill cutting... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4108560 | Sign mounting fastener A specialized sign fitting together with the process of using said sign fitting to install signs on sign supports, such as walls, is disclosed. The specialized sign fitting includes a threaded male member having a protruding attachment member, such as a w... | 08/22/1978 |
| 3969033 | Torque transmitting coupling A torque transmitting coupling of a type having a housing with an opening therein which has a plurality of longitudinal splines along one part thereof and having another portion thereof which is circular. A sleeve is rotatably disposed within the circular... | 07/13/1976 |
