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Class 403/80 - Articulate joint is a slide


Subclass of Class 403 - Joints and connections
Definition: Structure wherein the articulate joint provides for translatory
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 09/04/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7264211Adjustable clip
An adjustable clip having a first clip member and a second clip member. The first clip member includes a first slide tang that includes a first end, a second end with a detent tang. The second clip member includes a second slide tang having a first end, a second end...
09/04/2007
6967632Multi-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
6315095Self-latching scissor mechanism
It is often necessary to unfold the integral carrying case of a device such as a portable electronic instrument comprising an upper and lower module. However if it is necessary upon unfolding the case to move apart the modules a limited distance while mai...
11/13/2001
5547304Connector unit, particularly of the multiple-connection rapid-engagement type
A connector unit of the multiple-connection, rapid-engagement type includes a first connector part and a second connector part which can be coupled face to face as a result of a relative movement along a general axis of the first connector part. The secon...
08/20/1996
5470098Sliding cushion retainer with self-locking device
A retainer ring having expandable sides for attaching a passenger side air bag to a air bag module canister. The retainer ring accommodates slight variations in the canister thus permitting the air bag cushion to be securely fastened to the canister witho...
11/28/1995
5168426Hinge mechanism for cover panel of portable computer including slide mechanism
A hinge mechanism for controlling the movement of the cover panel of a portable computer includes a pivot arm and a slide mechanism. The ends of the pivot arm are pivotally attached to the cover panel and to the housing of the computer, respectively. The ...
12/01/1992
5136893Transmission shift rod with vibration damper
A gearshift rod for an automotive manual transmission includes two tubular shift rods that support stop plates welded to the inner surface of the rods. Spaced axially along an overlapping region of the rod, located between the stop plates are resilient da...
08/11/1992
5109720Feed unit apparatus
A nut block, which is driven by a feed screw shaft and which is movable axially within a guide rail having a U-shaped cross section, is provided with extending portions extending laterally from both upper side portions thereof. The extending portions are ...
05/05/1992
5102158Safety ski binding
A safety ski binding includes a binding member guided in the longitudinal direction of a ski on a guide rail and releasably fixable in different positions therealong by an adjusting arrangement, the binding member being under the influence of at least one...
04/07/1992
5069610Drywall finishing tool adapter
Adapter for a mastic applicator and finishing tool flat box having a guide plate and corner guide assembly adapted to be mounted on opposite side and end walls of the flat box. Each corner guide is slidable between an extended position in which it has an ...
12/03/1991
5017104Stabilizer for vertically driven pumps
A stabilizer for vertically driven pumps in which a bearing is supported on the drive shaft approximately half way between the pump and the motor. The stabilizer bearing prevents bowing of the drive shaft which would cause considerable wear on the pump pa...
05/21/1991
4943114Chair backrest linkage mechanism
A chair includes a compact backrest linkage mechanism for enabling the chair backrest and seat to tilt. The linkage mechanism comprises a pair of backrest levers pivotally connected to respective chair frame members near the chair back legs. A seat lever ...
07/24/1990
4912942Refrigerator cabinet and door construction
A rigid crossover tube is provided to bridge from a refrigerator door to a refrigerator cabinet and to serve as a guide and protective cover for a water and/or electrical conductors connected to a door mounted ice and water dispensing apparatus. A fitting...
04/03/1990
4909238Barbecue grill feed assembly
An adjustable gas/air feed assembly for a gas burner having a gas conduit section and an aspirator section mounted for telescopic sliding movement relative to the conduit section. The sections are held at a desired telescopic extension by an adjustable se...
03/20/1990
4901421Method of assembling seat slide device
Herein disclosed is a method of assembling a seat slide device which comprises a lower rail, an upper rail slidably disposed on the lower rail and rotating members disposed between the lower and upper rails. The method comprises by steps: (a) temporarily ...
02/20/1990
4796846Retaining device for a surgical instrument
The retaining device comprises a holder block operatively associated with a clamping mechanism. The retaining device is displaceably and selectively securable along a guide rail by means of the holder block. A surgical instrument is carried by a support r...
01/10/1989
4765766Adjustable handle for applicator
An applicator for particulate compositions having a horizontally oriented apertured dispensing container, wheels on either side, and an improved upright handle apparatus. The handle apparatus includes a yoke with a cross member, a mounting bracket affixed...
08/23/1988
4756028Sound reduction headset
An adjustable connector for connecting cups of a sound reduction headset to a headband. The connector includes an elastomeric slide that frictionally is held to the inner of two parallel end panels forming the terminal end portions of the headband. The ou...
07/12/1988
4637579Railroad switch mechanism
A railroad switch mechanism wherein the switch points of a track switch are moved between normal and release positions by a switch machine connected to the switch points by throw rod, lock rod and detector rod assemblies which are adjusted to have predete...
01/20/1987
4602756Instrument fastening system
The combination of a modular, low-profile rail designed to readily accept spring-loaded, self-locking mounting brackets and components, and mounting brackets designed to accomodate specialized equipment is disclosed. The rail is channel-shaped with inward...
07/29/1986
4552483Device for covering an oblong opening in a housing
A device for covering an oblong housing opening (3), along which an element (5) extending with one portion of itself into the housing (1) is movable back and forth, which comprises a flexible band (4), which immovably is secured at each end of the housing...
11/12/1985
4304276Router table for cutting laminated plastics
A router for edging laminated plastics, such as Formica material, includes a table and an adjustable work guide assembly. The work guide assembly comprises a stationary guide and a movable guide. The movable guide is movable toward and away from the stati...
12/08/1981
4209264Sliding block support
A sliding block for adjustably mounting e.g. an ear cup at a protective helmet or a head clamp having a U-shaped carrier includes a base member and a channel-shaped cover. The base member includes a prismatic head and a shaft projecting therefrom, and a p...
06/24/1980
4193247Panel mounting clip
A panel mounting clip is adapted to connect metal roof panels to roof purlins and comprises a base part that is fastened to the purlin and a flexible tab part that is resiliently and slidably connected at one end to the base and at the other end is interl...
03/18/1980
4065903Fixation and/or support means
Fixation of an artefact to a support means, such as of cement panels as exterior cladding for buildings, a reinforced plastics compressor blade or a ceramic turbine blade to a rotary hub member, or of an electric insulator of longitudinally reinforced pla...
01/03/1978
4029069Fuel supply pump
The roller shaft which actuates a pumping element in a fuel injection pump is secured against unintentional release during transport by elastic elements, preferably spring wire parts, whose one end engages a stationary portion of the fuel supply pump and ...
06/14/1977
 
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