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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7815390 | Rivet or screw connection of a plastic part to a further part A rivet or screw connection, comprising: a first component having a first through-opening; a second component having a second through-opening; and a rivet or screw having shank, wherein the first and second through-openings are arranged and penetrated by the shank o... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7766574 | Fastener system for fastening together parts using pins having collars A fastener system is configured to fasten together at least two parts, one of which includes at least one flange that is caused to bear against a surface of the other part by a plurality of pins each presenting a collar having a non-circular outline. The collar is r... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7699556 | Bolted flanged connection on a basis of shape memory effect and inverse flexion flange design A Bolted Flanged Connection (BFC) includes “negative creep” bolts with cores manufactured from Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) and “negative creep” gasket manufactured from the same SMA. The gasket is shape-memorized to the “swelling”, and bolt cores are shape-... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7544008 | Flange dressing and method for attaching a gas spring A flanged connection and a method of fixing a gas-filled spring in a machine tool. The flanged connection includes an upper flange half and a lower flange half that can be joined together, each having a through-opening intended to receive the gas-filled spring, and ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7431349 | Releasable connection arrangement for two rotationally symmetrical components A releasable connection arrangement includes a first component, which has a collar projecting radially outwards with a first clamping surface and a first bearing surface and a socket disposed at an open end of a second component for retaining the collar by gripping ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7361092 | Balance assembly for coupling first and second rotating members A flange member is disclosed for a balance assembly that includes a first rotating element coupled to a second rotating element. The flange member includes a main body exhibiting a predetermined imbalance vector when rotated about an axis of rotation. The flange mem... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7334960 | Attachment device for removable components in hot gas paths in a turbine engine An attachment device for coupling one or more removable turbine components to a carrier of a turbine engine. The attachment device may include a securement structure rotatable about an axis of rotation and including one or more arms for grasping an arm extending fro... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7319191 | Signal adapter A signal adapter comprising an explosion proof housing, a circuit member disposed on an inside of the explosion proof housing, a signal input connector electrically connected to the circuit member, a signal output connector electrically connected to the circuit memb... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7296827 | Releasable connection arrangement for two rotationally symmetrical components A releasable connection arrangement that includes, a first component, which has a collar projecting radially outwards with a first clamping surface and a first bearing surface and a socket disposed at an open end of a second component for retaining the collar by gri... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7281695 | Pivotable suspension element A pivotable suspension element includes a support member having a part-spherical bearing surface clamp element and a body portion, the body portion having an integral formation of a slot to receive a part of a component to which the pivotable suspension element may ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7262693 | Process field device with radio frequency communication A field device for use in an industrial process control or monitoring system includes terminals configured to connect to a two-wire process control loop. The loop carries data and provides power to the field device. RF circuitry in the field device is provided for r... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255002 | Tank seal for guided wave radar level measurement A microwave level gauge for measuring a level of a process material in a tank includes a ceramic seal and a microwave conductor. The ceramic seal is disposed adjacent to an opening in the tank and adapted to isolate circuitry from the process material. The microwave... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7228935 | Attachment pin for an exhaust-gas muffler The invention relates to an attachment pin (1) for fixing an exhaust-gas muffler (2) in an apparatus part (4) of a portable handheld work apparatus (5) driven by an internal combustion engine. The exhaust-gas muffler (2) includes e... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213999 | Fastener with opposite hand threads for securing two components together A threaded fastener has opposite hand threads provided thereon for securing two components together, such as a companion flange and a flange yoke assembly that is used in a vehicular drive train system. The companion flange includes a hollow cylindrical sleeve porti... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201529 | Retaining device for a connection device, decoupling system equipped with such a device A retaining device is designed to retain a portion of an assembly device. The portion of the assembly device is released during failure of the assembly device. The retaining device includes a fixed part, a mobile part capable of sliding with respect to the fixed par... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198465 | Fastening arrangement for a split casing A casing of a hydraulic machine such as a gas turbine is formed as a horizontally split type flangeless casing. The flangeless casing consists of an upper casing and a lower casing joined together at joint faces and fastened by fastening bolts. The fastening bolt ha... | 04/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7121789 | Arrangement for mounting a non-rotating component An arrangement 22 for mounting a non-rotating component 28 of a gas turbine engine 10, defining a portion of a gas path of the gas turbine engine 10 comprising: a non-rotating component 28 having an opening 23 to a receptacl... | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7123120 | Solenoid Provided is a solenoid which is easier to assemble and which is improved in terms of operability. The solenoid is provided with a snap ring 22 which helps to integrate the molded coil 2 and the solenoid main body 3 into one, whereby it is possib... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7111523 | Rotational power transmitting drive component with improved acoustic and assembly characteristics A structural power transmitting component embodies a shaft and a gear or pulley held threadedly positioned on the shaft by four nuts while interconnected by a torque transmitting wedge and key. The shaft is especially configured to establish structural interrelation... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111850 | Wheeled vehicle provided with an oscillating axle and a pair of cylinders for blocking the axle A wheeled vehicle including a chassis; an axle coupled to the chassis to oscillate about a longitudinal axis parallel to a direction of advance of the vehicle; a pair of cylinders disposed between the axle and the chassis for blocking oscillation of the axle; and a ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108294 | Composite pipe assembly and components A plastic coupling for joining two metal pipe sections end-to-end to form a pipe assembly. A first plastic spigot cuff is formed along the periphery of the end of the first pipe and a mating second plastic bell cuff is formed along the periphery of the end of the se... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7083204 | Composite metal pipe coupling and assembly A coupling for joining metal pipes or pipe sections end-to-end to form a pipe assembly. A plastic cuff is formed on one of the pipe ends and a mating, second plastic cuff is formed on the other pipe end. In one embodiment, a wire hoop is mounted over each pipe end, ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077613 | Method and apparatus for fastening steel framing using helical features A pin with threads that extend along a portion of a stem of the pin interact with framing members as the pin is driven through the framing members. The interaction of the threads with the framing members cause the pin to rotate as the threads pass through the framin... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7056053 | Bolting arrangement including a two-piece washer for minimizing bolt bending A two-piece washer to allow tilting movement of the washer elements. One annular washer element includes a convex annular surface that engages with a concave annular surface of a second annular washer element. When the convex and concave surfaces of the respective w... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051695 | Valve cover fastener and method A valve cover fastener includes a bolt including an elongated threaded rod and a bolt head. The rod has a bottom end and a top end. The bolt head is integrally coupled to the top end. A nut is threadably coupled to the rod such that the nut is positioned between the... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7028816 | Brake disk/hub combination and intermediate elements for a brake disk/hub combination The invention relates to a brake disk/hub combination and to intermediate elements for a brake disk/hub combination which are based on the following constructive design: the brake disk is provided with support elements on its inner periphery, the brake disk hub is p... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029398 | Flange yoke and companion flange supported on a splined shaft A flange yoke is precisely positioned on a companion flange that, in turn, is supported on a male splined shaft having a pilot that protrudes co-axially therefrom. The companion flange includes a female splined sleeve portion that cooperates with the male splined sh... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7001097 | Tubular joint assembly A joint assembly for joining first and second tubular members. The first member has flanges extending from walls of an end segment. The walls of the end segment define a receiving opening. The second member has walls and a protrusion having sides extending from the ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6974275 | Locking member for bicycle component A bicycle component assembly is provided that includes a mounting member and a component attachment member coupled together via at least one locking member and at least a pair of fasteners. The locking member is mounted between the component attachment member and th... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6942394 | Bearing race support without distortion A race for a bearing, which is mountable to a mount, has an annular bearing surface with a center axis defining an axis of rotation for the bearing and mutually perpendicular radial and transverse directions relative thereto. The race also has a radial wall that is ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923484 | Flange connection between a longitudinal beam of a vehicle and a carrier element that can be mounted to it A flange connection between a longitudinal beam of a vehicle as a first component and a carrier element, which can be mounted to it, as a second component, whereby a flange plate operatively mounted to either the first or second component and a counter flange plate ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910556 | Brake disk-hub combination and intermediate elements for a brake disk-/hub combination The invention relates to a brake disk/hub combination and to intermediate elements for a brake disk/hub combination which are based on the following constructive design: the brake disk is provided with support elements on its inner periphery, the brake disk hub is p... | 06/28/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6869081 | Constant seating stress gasket system A gasket system for sealed interfaces utilizes a carrier ring having inner and outer compression stops to account for and control flange rotation effects in order to achieve a uniform and constant gasket seating stress across the sealing region. The inner compressio... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6837644 | Dual shaft and rotating machine coupling A dual shaft and rotating machine coupling has a first rotatable shaft, a second rotatable shaft and a rotating machine rotor coupling. The first rotatable shaft has a first shaft connecting flange radially extending outwardly therefrom. The second rotatable shaft i... | 01/04/2005 |
