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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7980780 | Quick action turnbuckle An adjuster for use with a sailboat which permits rapid movement of a movable end with respect to an opposite fixed end. A threaded shaft extends through the adjuster and a rotating barrel in fixed to a nut engaging the shaft. A lock is positioned about a lower body... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7611302 | Apparatus for mutually stably connecting profiled elements An apparatus for mutually stably connecting profiled elements, comprising inserts which are adapted for stably accommodating, each within a respective profiled element, units for anchoring to the contoured ends of the inserts which are directed toward the outside of... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7556448 | Turnbuckle and method for making the same A turnbuckle is made by a method including preparing an iron tube having a longitudinal through-hole. A diameter of each of two ends of the iron tube is reduced to form a coupling section having an engaging hole, with an interconnecting section interconnected betwee... | 07/07/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7278809 | Telescopic captive fastener A telescopic captive fastener has a knob, a ferrule, a spring, and at least one sleeve. The sleeve extends telescopically between the ferrule and the knob. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7249907 | Spring loaded turnbuckle with quick disconnect A spring loaded tensioning device. The device includes an elongated tubular member containing a spring loaded rod which extends through a lower stop on the tubular member to an attachment feature such as a hook. At the upper end of the tubular member, a pivot housin... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7237977 | Turnbuckle load indicator A load indicator for a spring loaded tensioning device. The indicator comprises an o-ring displaceable along a spring loaded tensionable shaft in a turnbuckle device. When the turnbuckle is unloaded, the indicator device is placed in a known position relative to an ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226263 | Device for connecting component parts, comprising a blind rivet fastener A device for connecting component parts includes a blind rivet nut adapted to be anchored in one component part by a riveter which has a threaded stud; a spacer which is in threaded engagement with the blind rivet nut and, by being screwed-out, reaches a position in... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223042 | Supporting profile The invention relates to a supporting profile for structures used at fairs and exhibitions which is provided, on the exterior thereof, with longitudinally extending grooves for connecting additional supporting profiles, and which, in a core area, comprises a receivi... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219951 | Tie-down assembly A tie-down assembly may include a lever-type load binding mechanism and may be used to couple a truck to a truck camper. The tie-down assembly may include a cushioning member used to cushion a tension load applied between a first end and a second end of the tie-down... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7200898 | Clamping system for safety lines The present application is directed to a clamping system for preparing safely lifelines used in recreational and professional sports such as sailing that requires minimum skills to install, easy to store and highly dependable. The present application is also directe... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182544 | Turnbuckle assembly A turnbuckle assembly (20) includes a first one-piece sleeve (30) having first and second axial ends (32, 34). The first axial end (32) of the first sleeve (30) has an internally threaded portion (35) which threadably engage... | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7118141 | Apparatus and method for securing an exit device to a door A securing mechanism for coupling an exit device to a door. The securing mechanism comprises a bracket coupled to the exit device and a shaft having a first end and a second end and defining a longitudinal axis. The bracket defines a first aperture and a second aper... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7108607 | Helical groove fasteners and methods for making same Helical groove fasteners and methods for producing the same are provided for use in systems requiring fluid passage through the fastener. In one embodiment, the fastener includes a shank, a head, a threaded portion, and at least one groove extending through at least... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086801 | Couling arrangement A coupling arrangement for enabling fixing of a body structure member and a structure member. The coupling arrangement includes, at least two threaded tubes provided one in either end portion of a passage through a housing. The housing is fixed attachable in relatio... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073296 | Preconstruction anchoring system and method for buildings A system and method of installing a preconstruction support system for a building, according to which the corresponding ends of two piling sections are connected together and an a auger is provided on one or more of the piling sections. The piling sections are drive... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066822 | Multidirectional amusement device A multidirectional amusement device is shown having a support structure extending above a support surface. A ride vehicle is secured to the support structure with support lines and is allowed to move freely beneath the support towers. A retraction tower receives a t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048487 | Connector A connector comprising an adapter having a threaded bore and a bushing having an external thread and an internal thread. The adapter has a stop on an outer surface to prevent rotation. The bushing is threaded into the adapter bore. A bolt is threaded into a bushing ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7025552 | Assembly for automatically compensating variations in the spacing between two structural members An assembly for automatically compensating variations of the spacing between first and second structural members due to manufacturing and/or mounting tolerances. The assembly comprises a mounting bolt, a base element, and an adjustment sleeve. The adjustment sleeve ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7024827 | Preconstruction anchoring system and method for buildings A system and method of installing a preconstruction support system for a building, according to which the corresponding ends of two piling sections are connected together and an a auger is provided on one or more of the piling sections. The piling sections are drive... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017945 | Active venting apparatus and method for airbag systems Enhanced airbag modules and associated methods are provided. An airbag module according to the invention may have a cushion with an inflatable protection zone and a flexible venting tube coupled to the inflatable protection zone. A closure mechanism may be used to c... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014399 | Fastener for securing cargo containers having a restraining mechanism A fastener for securing a cargo container includes a first fastener component having two rails connected and bridged by a fixed body, and a lock body mounted slidably on the two rails, the lock body having a locking hole consisting of an engaging section and a non-e... | 03/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6967632 | Multi-monitor, auxiliary monitor, and monitor supporter A multi-monitor is provided with a first display device having a display screen and a second display device having a display screen smaller than the display screen of the first display device, and a supporting mechanism which is mountable on an outside portion of th... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6939074 | Stem connector assembly A stem connector assembly includes a connector body formed from a single piece of metal, and having a frame portion and a valve stem passageway extending through the frame portion. In one aspect, the connector body also includes an actuator stem passageway extending... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6908268 | Fastener for securing a container on a vehicle A fastener includes first and second fastener components. The first fastener component includes two rails and a fixed body with two ends respectively connected to the rails, and a female screw hole between the two ends. A lock body is mounted on the rails for slidin... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6908258 | Methods and apparatus for maintaining seawalls Apparatus for maintaining a seawall disposed between a body of water and retained earth includes at least two anchoring devices installed on the seawall at spaced locations and a connecting member for rigidly interconnecting the anchoring devices to maintain the sep... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902341 | Turnbuckle linkage assembly A turnbuckle linkage assembly is provided for transmitting a force between first and second locations in a machine. The assembly includes a first link for connecting to the first location such as a rod, tube or cable, a second link for connecting to the second locat... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6863461 | Bulldozer blade pitch adjuster A bulldozer blade pitch adjuster is disclosed having an adjustable length member with a body and two threaded members threaded into opposing ends of the body, and a cover that can be attached to the body to cover the body and the two threaded members, that can be re... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6802675 | Two stage wall connector Mechanically stabilized retaining wall structures are comprised of a stabilized earth mass connected to a precast concrete panel facing wall. A lengthwise adjustable turnbuckle style connector assembly accommodates horizontal and vertical offsets in the connection p... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6601654 | Coupling device A coupling device for mounting an agricultural implement on a tractor equipped with a belt drive, which includes two coupling halves which are connected to each other by several coupling rods, designed in such a way that no components working on the linea... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6497528 | Turnbuckle A turnbuckle with a central link having internal right and left hand threads receives the ends of longitudinally split sections of a pair of shaft members which are threaded with complimentary right and left hand threads. The sections of the shafts are sl... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6357953 | Tolerance compensation apparatus A tolerance compensator provides a predetermined tolerance or space between connected assembly members. The tolerance compensator has a pair of connector components a first of which is secured to one of the assembly members and the second connector compon... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6325566 | Load-sensing multi-axis connector A load-sensing, multi-axis connector is disclosed which comprises a series of complimentary leaf springs, which are connected by load cells through spherical bearings. These leaf springs resist the axial displacement of their attached load cells, but are ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6263572 | Turnbuckle A method for manufacturing a turnbuckle mechanism in which a central link is provided with internal right and left hand compatible threads and which receives, at its opposite ends, one of a pair of longitudinally split, externally threaded shafts which ar... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6161981 | Turnbuckle A turnbuckle comprises first and second fastening parts, the first fastening part having a first end fitting and a first rod-shaped portion, and the second fastening part having a second end fitting and a second rod-shaped portion, at least the first of w... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6134858 | Computer equipment having an earthquake damage protection mechanism Relatively heavy electrical equipment, such as a computer mainframe or server unit, is provided with a mechanism which prevents and/or mitigates damage to the equipment caused by seismological or other activity. In particular, the mechanism comprises a tu... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6076326 | Anchoring mechanism to protect against earthquake-induced motions in electrical equipment A turnbuckle mechanism having threaded yokes disposed at opposite ends of the turnbuckle is employed together with eyebolts disposed within the yoke portions of the threaded yokes as a means for providing a retention device for anchoring relatively heavy ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6059251 | Computer equipment having an earthquake damage protection mechanism Relatively heavy electrical equipment, such as a computer mainframe or server unit, is provided with a mechanism which prevents and/or mitigates damage to the equipment caused by seismological or other activity. In particular, the mechanism comprises a tu... | 05/09/2000 |
