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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152402 | Flexible peripheral device positioner A peripheral positioner includes a plurality of links that are rotatably coupled to one another. The peripheral positioner can be used to position a peripheral device on various surfaces and/or objects. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7182731 | Support arm for cardiac surgery A support arm assembly for assisting in the performance of cardiac surgery has an articulated arm movable axially of a support base and rotatable relative to the support base. A distal end of the articulated arm receives a contact member and the contact member is mo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 6619872 | Modular tooling coupling apparatus A coupling apparatus for adjustably mounting modular tooling members having a base member releasably connectable to a slide mount wherein said base member is adjustably located along a predetermined path of travel defined by the slide mount. The base memb... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6530710 | Joint for connecting three levers The invention is based on a hinge (10) for connecting three levers (12, 14, 16) of a lever mechanism, having a first bearing shell (18) to which a first lever (12) is secured, and in which a second bearing shell (20) is rotatably supported, on which latte... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6485043 | Front suspension structure for motorcycle A front suspension structure is provided having an axle support arm for connecting a front wheel axle and a front fork lower end that is light in weight and has high rigidity. An axle support arm has a substantially chevron shape when viewed from the side... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6409411 | Modular tooling coupling apparatus A coupling apparatus for adjustably mounting modular tooling members having a base member releasably connectable to a slide mount wherein the base member is adjustably located along a predetermined linear path of travel defined by the slide mount. The bas... | 06/25/2002 |
| 5688065 | Double cardan universal joint ball and socket seal An elastomeric seal for a ball and socket centering apparatus of a double cardan constant velocity universal joint has slits radiating from a hole in which the ball is received which create fingers that flex to wipe against the ball and retain grease in t... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5653146 | Steering column coupling comprising universal joints A shaft coupling, especially for coupling upper and lower shafts of a vehicle steering column, comprises two yokes interconnected through respective cross members by a pivotable elbow member having two limbs pivoted together. The outer end of each limb is... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5632911 | Apparatus for aiding in the manipulation of a tool Apparatus for aiding in the manipulation of a tool by supporting the weight thereof is designed particularly for a resistance welding tool. The apparatus includes an overhead support, a curved bar hanging below the support, a trunnion connected to a lower... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5611551 | Collapsible working chair with a tool storage chamber A collapsible working chair including a flat base equipped with swivel wheels for moving on the ground, the flat base having a recessed top side divided by a partition plate into a front open chamber for keeping tools and tool accessories, and a rear open... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5564852 | Adjustable hot stick adaptor The hot stick adaptor has two members that are adjustably movable relative to each other. A first one of the members has two separate first ratchet areas. A second one of the members has three separate second ratchet ares. A fastener and spring connect th... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5493941 | Stringed instrument holder A holder which is suitable for holding a guitar or like stringed instrument to support the weight while permitting movement of the instrument in at least two and preferably three planes. The device includes a first member attached to the back of the strin... | 02/27/1996 |
| 4480495 | Joint device A joint device has each of its arms jointed at joint sections arranged at front and back ends thereof. The arms are allowed at the joint section to move relatively in two directions perpendicular to each other. Semi-circular guide members are rotatably at... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4111574 | Hinge joint assembly A hinge joint assembly for flexibly connecting rigid structural components in the construction of modular buildings. More specifically, the joint permits the fastening of struts (rods, tubes, or the like) and/or panel studs with three possible degrees of ... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4063832 | Parallel linkage with pivoted translating link A linkage, especially for the pedals of a skid-steered tractor vehicle for operating the boom arms and attachment carrier, which requires no machining or threaded couplings. The arrangement includes links made of flat bar stock. Pivotal connections betwee... | 12/20/1977 |
| 4026312 | Subframe for a foldable free-standing tent This invention relates to an improved foldable wall-supporting subframe for fabric-covered collapsible tent walls and the like of the type forming the subject matter of my U.S. Pat. No. 3,810,482, such improvement consisting of attaching the strut section... | 05/31/1977 |
