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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079773 | Methods and apparatus for assembling composite structures A method facilitates assembling a turbine engine casing. A first casing section is positioned radially outward from a turbine engine. The first casing includes a first flange having an outer end portion, an inner end portion, and a body therebetween. At least a port... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8016512 | Device for fixing a vacuum pump A fastener system with a coaxial annular flange (14) having through holes (16), each serving to pass a screw (17) for screwing into an associated tapped hole (16) in the wall (2) of a stationary structure. Each through hole (16 | 09/13/2011 |
| 7874759 | Coupling for a propulsion system The present invention relates to a coupling (1) for a ship propulsion system to be arranged between a first shaft section (3) and a second shaft section (5) of a propeller shaft, comprising a first radial surface (17) facing a second radi... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7410206 | Component parts joining structure In a joining structure, a protruding portion on the side of a first component is a hollow body that prevents bringing about sinking, deforming, and cracking of the side surface of the first component part, even in the event that the protruding portion is enlarged in... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7374137 | Directional support structure A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure includes a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom, pivotally secured ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7278799 | Hub assembly and method for adjustable mounting on shaft A hub for removable mounting onto a shaft uses a locking ring having an inner diameter that surrounds the shaft and frictionally engages the shaft to fix the locking ring against the shaft axially and rotationally, a first annular hub component that is mounted to th... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7246966 | Bonded structural joints and method of assembling such joints A joint assembly comprises a hollow extrusion member of an asymmetrical hexagonal section and a flange casting comprising a base flange and several webs including a top web and upper side webs which have joint faces presented to corresponding joint areas on the outs... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7162847 | Apparatus and method for fabricating foam wall panels A foam wall panel system with a unique Z-shaped wall panel connection device. The Z-shape of the wall panel connection device provides cavities on each side which accept the angled edges of foam wall panels that fit within the cavities. Adjacent foam cores having an... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156575 | Shaft-hub connection The present invention relates to a shaft-hub connection having an attachment flange and a clamping element, particularly a clamping ring, attachable thereto, by means of which the shaft end assigned to the attachment flange may be friction-locked to the attachment f... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134410 | Detachable connection for coupling a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine to an actuator Disclosed is a simple, easy-to-produce, and reliable connection between a shaft of a gas exchange valve and an actuator. This connection is detachable and, as a result, can be connected and disconnected multiple times. It is also possible to dispose the coupling pie... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7121758 | Joint arrangement A joint assembly 80 is provided for limiting an extension of the joint 80 in the direction of a load path derived from an impact comprising. In its simplest form, the joint 80 comprises a first member 40 having a portion 82 and a s... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7117737 | Sealed index cover for meter A flow meter having an index cover adapted to house an index of the meter seals to the remainder of the meter with an elastomeric ring seal received between the index cover and the meter body. The ring seal defines a plurality of lines substantially parallel to the ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104719 | Peripheral connecting region of two sheets and peripheral connection method In a peripheral connecting region of two sheets including two overlapping flanges of the sheets, the sheets are connected to each other such that they cannot be displaced relative to each other. In order to be able to connect high-strength sheets or other sheets whi... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093999 | Interlocking system An Interlocking System utilizing upper and lower grooves along the edges of the base of an item to interlock with upper and lower grooves on other items. One item described is a dispenser using a spongy material to force a tape with labels upwardly to be withdrawn. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7059568 | Panel for a vehicle The invention relates to a device for fastening an in-fill panel element to a plane panel element of a covering for an aircraft, the in-fill panel element and the panel element being releasably interconnected at longitudinal sides facing each other, a transverse pin... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7037065 | Flange bolt for turbines An arrangement for cooling or heating of a flange bolt for turbines comprises one or more boreholes, that extend through the bolt, and inlet and outlet pipes that are connected to each end of the borehole. A cooling or heating medium such as air, steam or any other ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6997496 | Releasable connection between two adjoining body shell parts of a vehicle body and method of using same A releasable connection is provided between two adjoining components, particularly body shell parts of a vehicle body. A releasable connection ensuring an exact positioning of the two parts as well as a fast and simple mounting is provided. The releasable connection... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6974276 | Connecting part for mounting rails A connecting part for attachment on a mounting rail has a fastening part with an at least approximately rectangular cross-section. The fastening part has legs and surrounds when mounted a mounting rail on all sides by having a matching cross-section formed by the le... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6899488 | System for mounting flanged part to hardened plate A fastening system has a mounting plate of substantially greater area than a flange of a part being attached to a hardened plate. This mounting plate is sandwiched between the flange and an outer face of the hardened plate and has an outer periphery spaced well outw... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6857808 | Joining structure The present invention provides a joining structure capable of greatly improving the proof stress and the fatigue property by alleviating the stress concentration and residual stress caused by welding heat at one or both ends of a tabular member. In the presen... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6748820 | Self-adjusting isolator for reducing cable lash in transmission shift systems A terminal assembly for connecting a core member of a remote control cable assembly to a control member includes a housing, an isolator secured to the housing with a snap-fit connection and having a deflectable wall at least partially forming a passage for receiving... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6681538 | Seismic structural device The present invention is a pin-fuse joint generally utilized in a beam-to-column joint assembly subject to extreme seismic loading. The pin-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by these loads. The joint is comprised of standard structur... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6662568 | Hollow structure with flange The present invention provides a hollow structure with at least one flange which can eliminate the possibility of creating crackings due to the thermal fatigue, thereby improving the durability thereof. A hollow structure with an flange according to the p... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6648619 | Vacuum pump A vacuum pump, in particular for brake booster systems in motor vehicles, with a drivable rotor via which a blade in a housing can be set in rotation is proposed. The vacuum pump is distinguished by the fact that the rotor consists of plastic and is forme... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6629521 | Oxygen sensor and feedback system for outboard motor engine An outboard motor includes a sensor assembly having a housing with a sensor chamber, a sensor having a sensor element exposed to the sensor chamber, and a sleeve disposed in a passage extending from a combustion chamber of the outboard motor to the sensor... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6604375 | One-unit type air conditioner A one-unit type air conditioner is provided. The one-unit type air conditioner includes a cabinet defining the appearance of the air conditioner, a partition wall dividing the interior of the cabinet into indoor and outdoor sections, and a fan casing and ... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6595267 | Liner lock key for tumbler liner segments A tumbling unit such as a casting shake-out unit, rotary media drum, sand reclaimer or the like, is provided. The tumbling unit includes a cylindrical outer shell and a cylindrical inner shell. The inner liner is formed of a series of interfitting segment... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6530716 | Detachable connection of cylindrical hollow shafts A detachable connection of first and second hollow shafts having first and second end faces is provided by axially insetting the first and second end faces into one another, wherein the first end face has an inner annular flange and the second end face ha... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6524061 | Arrangement for sealing a steam-cooled gas turbine There is provided a steam-cooled gas turbine with a plurality of blades cooled by a steam supplied from an external steam source. The rotor of the steam-cooled gas turbine is composed of a plurality of rotor disks connected by a plurality of spindle bolt ... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6497530 | Universal flange joint for attaching The present invention related to a universal joint assembly for attaching two missile sections together wherein one section is a recycled rocket motor. The joint assembly includes a plurality of attachment blocks each secured through fasteners to the oute... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6471437 | Variably mountable profiled bar for use as a column, bracket, tie-bar, strut or the like for devices A variably mountable profile bar (10, 10') for use as a column, boom, cross member, strut, or the like for devices (30) is proposed. The profile bar (10, 10') is made of aluminum and, along two opposite side surfaces (12), has respective anchoring grooves... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6386790 | One-piece stainless steel rim for mating a meter cover and base and method of making same A one-piece stainless steel rim for mating a meter cover and base and method of making the same is disclosed. The stainless steel mating rim has integral therewith the various attachment tabs, locking lugs and locking tabs for attaching the rim to the cov... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6368008 | Sealed edge joint between two metal panels A vehicle closure panel assembly having an outer panel and an inner panel. The outer panel has a flange along one edge which is folded over a flange of the inner panel. A metal coating provides a seal between the edge of the flange of the outer panel and ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6368011 | Sign box joining device A sign box joining device for slidable engaging and interlocking with at least one extrusion member. The joining device having an elongate, flat, top wall having downwardly extending side walls at opposite sides of the top wall and inwardly extending bott... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6325567 | Arm member An arm member is used as, for example, a suspension arm of an automobile. The arm member comprises a main body made of a pipe member and a coupling member having a connecting portion. The pipe member is made of aluminum or its alloy. The coupling member i... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6309136 | Device for locking a mechanical member onto a shaft A device for locking in a removable way a mechanical member with a taper bore onto a shaft having a cylindrical section. A first bush is provided that has internal and external surfaces. A second bush is provided that is suitable to be inserted into the f... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6220777 | Methods and apparatus for producing ultrasonic weld joints for injection molded plastic parts A step joint between two plastic pieces suitable for an ultrasonic weld joint. A first plastic piece includes a series of ribs, each rib having generally horizontal top surface. A generally vertical section extends upward behind the ribs. A second plastic... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6196755 | Locking device for projection television lens assembly The invention provides a locking device for locking two matching lens cell halves of a lens cell. In particular, the invention resides in clips which are located at the joint where the two cell halves mate. The clips, which are molded as part of each cell... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6173765 | Heat exchange having header tank A heat exchanger has plural tubes and a header tank formed by a first tank portion and a second tank portion. When the first tank portion and the second tank portion are assembled, a protruding portion protruding from a wall of the first tank portion is i... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6123378 | Cross beam-main beam integral joint The invention provides a vehicle frame joint structure that is used in a ladder frame structure and in space frame type structures. The joint includes at least a first member, a second member, and a third member extending thereinbetween. Each of these thr... | 09/26/2000 |
