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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7430811 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7350419 | Control device for non-positive connections The invention relates to a control device for non-positive connections, especially screw connections. The device includes two force application elements and a measuring element arranged therebetween. The measuring element is at least partially provided with a layer ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7268018 | Method for fabricating semiconductor component with stiffener and circuit decal A semiconductor component includes a stiffener, a circuit decal attached to the stiffener, and a semiconductor die attached to the stiffener. The circuit decal includes conductors which function as an internal signal transmission system for the component, and a mask... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261506 | Washer and threaded fastener assembly incorporating same A washer for a threaded fastener assembly and a threaded fastener assembly incorporating such a washer. The washer includes a body having a central axis including two opposed sides an outer periphery and an inner periphery defining a central aperture extending betwe... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256699 | Button-type RFID tag An RFID tag that is integrated into button-type, substantially cylindrically-shaped housing with a portion for attaching the tag to an object to be identified through radio frequency identification techniques. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7246980 | Fixing member comprising an integrity control system The invention concerns a fastening member comprising a threaded part (150) and a head (100) with which the threaded part can be turned in order to tighten the fastening member in a corresponding element. The head (100) is formed of a plate (1... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243852 | Wheel assembly identification device An identification device (6) modified to fit into a lug nut hole (20). The device (6) includes a conical body molded of plastic material and has an embedded codded chip. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7194817 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the t... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195439 | Tightening member A hydraulic nut having a first part connected around the first end of a fixing member the first part having an annular recess which opens to receive a second part forming an annular member which fits within the annular recess, wherein a pressurized medium chamber is... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7156595 | Load indicating fastener insert A method and apparatus for determining fastener axial loading includes a fastener insert having an arched bottom surface, which deflects correlative to the level of axial loading. A load indicating mechanism determines axial loading by measuring the amount of deflec... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7143704 | Recessed disc opener and mounting assembly method and apparatus A disc opener assembly and method, the assembly mounted to a tool support member connected to a work vehicle for opening a seed trench in the ground upon which the vehicle moves, the opener assembly including a disc member and at least some type of fastening member ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140824 | Tensioning hydraulic nuts A hydraulic tensioning system for nuts on studbolts has a puller bar and a puller buddy, which are coupled to the studbolt, and a bridge around the nut. The puller bar is internally coupled to the studbolt (and may engage the nut before the tension is applied). The ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137604 | Adjustable furnace legs A new and improved adjustable furnace leg assembly is described herein. The furnace leg assembly is adjustable once the furnace has been set on the assembly. The furnace leg assembly has a carriage bolt with a rounded head, which allows the assembly to support the f... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7063490 | Hydraulic nut, device and method for mounting or dismounting a hollow article A hydraulic nut having a piston which is movable in a fluid chamber of a nut body and which has a radial protrusion from the piston and a displacement bar mounted on the protrusion. The displacement bar overlies the nut body and extends past the nut body by an amoun... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7008156 | Load transfer apparatus A first load-receiving member having a cylinder and a screw hole through which a bolt is thread-engaged and a second load-receiving member having a piston and a fastening face that is made in contact with a member to be fastened are attached to a nut, and a number o... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001123 | Threaded bolt having measurement planes for use in ultrasonic length measurements The invention relates to a threaded bolt provided with measurement planes for use in ultrasonic length measurement. After the threaded bolt has been fixed in a connection, such measurement is performed to determine the length change of the threaded bolt, in order to... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966735 | Screw mechanism In a screw locking assembly a pair of washers having inclined surfaces are interposed between a screw member on a tightening side and a member to be tightened, with the inclined surfaces being mutually contacted. These inclined surfaces circle around once in spiral ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6957835 | Device for adjusting the space between adjacent knotter assemblies on a knotter drive shaft A knotter arrangement for a large rectangular or square baler includes a plurality of knotter assemblies mounted on a knotter drive shaft. Each knotter assembly includes a knotter drive gear mounted for rotation with, and axial movement along, the knotter drive shaf... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6941668 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking that has a predetermined relationship with the coupling nut when the fitting has been initial... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6892585 | Variable amplification bolt load indicator apparatus and a method of making and using the apparatus A variably amplified load indicating fastener includes a fastener (100) detachably secured to a load indicator via a base member. The fastener (100) has an abutment which is moved by a change in length under an applied load. The load indicator includes... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6843628 | Fastening means with machine-readable information storage means The invention relates to a fixing device, such as a screw (1) a plain washer, a nut or a rivet, with an information memory that can be read from the exterior. The information memory (4) is machine readable. According to the invention, the information m... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6832881 | Connecting element The invention proposes a connecting element (5) with an elongated shaft (19), in particular a screw or bolt, for connecting two bodies, wherein at least part of the shaft (19) has a slot (14) and a recess (13). The invention also p... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6799928 | Device for detecting wear of a nut in a screw-and-nut assembly A screw-and-nut assembly comprising a support secured to the nut, which support is provided with a surface in contact with the thread of the screw, and an electrical sensing member responsive to mechanical interaction with the thread of the screw, the sensing member... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6791465 | Tamper indicating bolt A tamper-indicating fastener has a cylindrical body with threads extending from one end along a portion of the body, and a tamper indicating having a transducer for converting physical properties of the body into electronic data; electronics for recording the electr... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6789990 | Fastener device A fastener device comprising a nut, a threaded member for receiving the nut, and visual indicator means for visually indicating if the nut has become loose on the threaded member during use of the fastener device. The visual indicator means may comprise an indicator... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6766582 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger tight posi... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6712570 | Threaded bolt having measurement planes A threaded bolt having a proximal head end and a distal insertion end, the proximal head end and the distal insertion end are each provided with a single, exposed radial measurement plane, the radial measurement plane at the distal insertion end is formed by a flat ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6640457 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6609865 | Color pressure-sensitive fastener A color pressure-sensitive fastener capable of providing a visual indication of a pressure threshold applied to the fastener is disclosed. The fastener includes a fastening portion which is actuated to fasten by way of application of a sufficient actuatin... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6609867 | Anti-loosening nut assembly An anti-loosening nut assembly is composed of an upper nut 3 and a lower nut 2 that engage with each other in an eccentric manner to afford the so-called `wedging` effect of surely inhibiting them from loosening themselves. The upper nut 3 has one or more... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6561124 | Position indicator assembly for nuts and or bolts In order to provide a visible indication of loosening of a nut or a bolt relative to another member to which it is threadably engaged, a rotation indicator assembly comprises a first element, which is permanently secured to the nut or bolt and a second el... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6533514 | Utility lug nut tension indicator A tension indicator for use with a fastener that is formed from a stack of conical washers confined in the stack by a cage having a longitudinally extending slot formed therein provides readily discernible visual indication of tension or loss of tension i... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6533494 | Transducer mounting device and method A transducer mounting device comprised of a monolith of moldable material overlying and supporting a self-tapping screw at one end for coupling to a target such as a machine casing or bearing housing and a fabricated insert at an opposite end for mating w... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6502323 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6425718 | Direct multi-tension indicating washer having bumps of a first and second height A washer extrudes indicating material of varying colors depending on the compression force applied to it by providing a first and second surface having respective bumps and indentations. The compression force on the washer is equal to the tension of a bol... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6409222 | Torque confirmation fitting The torque confirmation fitting is used for coupling one section of tubing to another and includes a fitting body, a fitting nut, and a torque confirmation portion. The fitting body has a nose section that supports an end of one of the sections of tubing.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6402447 | Connection bolt for repeated tightening beyond yield point A connection bolt (1) for repeated tightening beyond yield point which bolt (1) comprises a head (2) and a shank which shank is provided with a thread, whereby said head (2) of said connection bolt (1) is provided with at least one indication mark (9) at ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6398312 | Combined dust cap and position indicating device, particularly for vehicle wheel nuts For indicating relative rotational displacement between a fixed first member, such as a stud (20) on a wheel hub, and a second member, such as a wheel nut (22), which is rotatably engaged with the first member, a safety device (24) comprises a body (26) h... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6279242 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6250863 | Washer having stressed and unstressed strain gauges A washer having a plurality of strain gauges, at least one of which is positioned on a portion of the washer subjected to axial force and at least one of which is positioned on a portion of the washer not subjected to axial force. In a preferred embodimen... | 06/26/2001 |
