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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087864 | Molded pin for coupling two or more members A connecting pin includes a head and a body having a first end connected to the head. The body includes an underside having at least one surface arranged on a first plane parallel to a longitudinal direction. The body also includes a nose at a second end, the nose h... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7661916 | Fastener assembly A fastener assembly adapted for providing adjustment between at least two members. A bolt includes a head, a shank axially extending from the head, and a circumferentially uninterrupted threaded portion axially extending from the shank. A first cam washer is fixed a... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7354217 | Fastening device and method for attaching an object to a support structure A fastening device for attaching an object to a support structure, comprising at least one locking member on the object or the support structure and adapted for insertion in an aperture running through the support structure or the object. A transverse hole in the lo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7302790 | Adjustable spindle assembly for a grass trimmer An adjustable spindle assembly comprising a spindle housing, a keyed spindle shaft rotatably connected to the spindle housing, a mow ball rotatably connected to one end of the keyed spindle shaft, and a string carrier assembly adjustably connected in between the spi... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7246967 | Cross clamping device A cross clamping device comprises a base plate with first and second legs and a clamping piece that connects the two legs with each other. The cross clamping device also comprises a first clamp screwed onto the first leg by a first screw, and a second clamp screwed ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7237997 | Fixing tool A fixing tool for fixing an object to be fixed against an opponent member upon pinioning includes a male screw member screwed into a female screw portion formed on the opponent member side and a pinion member for pinioning the object to be fixed in the opponent dire... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7186047 | Method and apparatus for releasable fastening and for modification of the relative positions of two components with respect to one another An apparatus for releasable fastening and for modifying the relative position of two components (1, 1′, Bf, G; 2, 2′, Bk, Br), which have a common connecting surface forming a contact surface (5, 5′), comprises two screws (3), which... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182322 | Leaf spring insert and method for assembling a leaf spring An insert disposed between two cooperating leaf springs. The insert includes a body including a stem having a plurality of radially extending ribs inserted into an aperture in a first leaf spring. The body includes a face which slidably engages a second leaf spring.... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7150596 | Toggle bolt device A fastener apparatus is disclosed that features projecting locking members that extend and retract when a central drive shaft is rotated. The exterior of the connector has a body that is partially threaded to receive a nut so that two structures (eg. flanges, panels... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144413 | Graft fixation system and method A graft fixation device, system and method are disclosed for reconstruction or replacement of a ligament or tendon preferably wherein a soft tissue graft or a bone-tendon-bone graft is received and implanted in a bone tunnel. The graft fixation system includes a fix... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131808 | Retaining wedge for concrete forms A retaining wedge for concrete forms has a tapered body of generally trapezoidal or triangular configuration. Oppositely diverging side edges of the body are provided with alternating peaks and valleys so as to present a number of detent-like depressions that encour... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7125026 | Cam-bolt assembly A cam bolt assembly for using in a vehicle's suspension system to adjust the vehicle's wheel alignment having a threaded fastener defining a pair of longitudinal channels, a first cam plate is coupled to the threaded bolt, a second cam plate defining an aperture is ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7101132 | Bolt fastener The present invention relates to a connecting arrangement, comprising a bolt element having a shank (4) and comprising at least one washer which can be pushed onto the shank (4), the shank (4) and the washer having such a code that the washer ca... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093998 | Mounting device A mounting device (1) for mounting a component (2), preferably a Bowden cable, in or at a bore (3) or a notch (4) in a mounting wall (5), comprising a hollow cylinder (6) attached to the component (2) and insertable i... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7077610 | Toggle bolt device A toggle bolt type connector has projecting locking members that extend and retract when a central drive shaft is rotated. The exterior of the connector has a body that is partially threaded to receive a nut so that two structures (eg. flanges, panels, plates, beams... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066298 | Step or bracket device A bracket device for attachment to a thin walled section includes a main member having an operating member, and an attachment hook extending from a proximal end of the operating member which in use engages with the thin walled section, and a locking wedge associated... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059106 | Adjustable spindle assembly for a grass trimmer An adjustable spindle assembly is described and includes a spindle housing, a grooved spindle shaft rotatably connected to the spindle housing, a pulley connected to one end of the grooved spindle shaft, a mow ball rotatably connected to a second end of the grooved ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6925939 | Low shock separation bolt The invention is a low shock detachment device that includes an expandable latch with a plurality of fingers. The anterior surface of each finger has a stud-mating mechanism. A mechanism for repositioning each finger from a closed position to an open position is pro... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6920966 | Remotely releasable support strut Methods and apparatus are provided for locking and releasing ends of a support strut coupled between a mounting platform and a load. In a preferred embodiment, the strut comprises a damping section coupled between the ends and having a gap therein when the strut is ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6908254 | Cam nut adjustment apparatus and method An adjustment apparatus and method includes a sliding member and a cam for directing longitudinal movement of the sliding member relative to a stationary member. Assembly, adjustment, and tightening of the sliding member onto a stationary member can be achieved with... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6808349 | Fastener mechanism A fastener mechanism operable between an unlocked position and a locked position to securely fasten items of various sizes and shapes includes a first member and a second member each having a sidewall, a front wall, a rear wall and a receiving chamber disposed adjac... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6739791 | Self-aligning connection device of detachable type A self-aligning type of detachable rigid connection device having at least one main body endowed with a seat and at least one supported element endowed with a shank to be received into the seat of the main body. An actuator is provided for elastically deforming the ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6715975 | Tension control arrangement for a bolt A tension control arrangement including a plurality of cams disposed about an opening that accommodates a bolt to which a nut is intended to be secured. Each of the cams has a contoured outer surface, and each of the cams is rotatably supported such that the contour... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6679640 | Printing system web guide coupling assembly A coupling assembly for a printing system that includes a threaded bolt that engages a threaded bore of a first dovetail nut. The assembly also includes a second dovetail nut with a bore through which a shaft of the bolt passes. Each dovetail nut has two ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6669421 | Connecting element with eccentric disks The present invention relates to a connecting element which comprises a bolt element with a head and a shank adjoining the latter. The head is formed from a means of engagement for a tool, which is arranged concentrically in relation to a longitudinal bol... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6666637 | Segmented ring-nut for gasketed pressure vessel opening An internally threaded, segmented nut and conical bore for a pressure vessel are used to make removal of studs securing covers over openings through the pressure vessel wall. The segmented nut has a conical upper surface to mate with a corresponding surfa... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6648412 | Automobile vehicle seat featuring a hinge mechanism attached to a flange on the seat back or seat pan by a joining system A hinge joining system for an automobile seat includes a seat back flange and a seat pan flange. A hinge mechanism is attached to one of the flanges. An assembly fastener component is connected to the hinge mechanism and passes through an opening in the s... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6609338 | Adjustable retainer clip A retainer clip includes a shaft extending along a clip axis. The shaft has a shaft diameter and first and second opposed ends. A head extends radially outwardly from the shaft adjacent the first end of the shaft. The head has a head diameter which is gre... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6561553 | Angle plate fastening method and apparatus for air duct flange connectors A method and apparatus secure together a pair of opposing angle plates which are each mounted on one of an opposing pair of flange connectors that are each attached to the end of a different one of the opposing ends of a pair of sheet metal ducts. The app... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6520464 | Assembly for facilitating mounting and removal of an article A mounting arrangement facilitates mounting and removal of an article, such as an elongated housing for a proximity sensor. A bracket and a coupling each have an aperture extending therethrough for receiving the article. A central axis extends through the... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6461091 | Connection element A connection element for a bolt including a member for receiving the bolt (2) and including a bore (5) having a tapering region (7) adjoining a bore cylindrical receiving region (4) and tapering in a direction opposite a bolt insertion in direction (A); a... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6416268 | Mechanical fastening apparatus A taper nut retention device mechanically fastens a plurality of pressure reduction disks. A cage end member at one end of the stacked disks has a series of counterbores, each aligned with respective mounting holes in each disk. A second cage end member a... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6273659 | Locking mechanism for a rotary working member An operating ring (7) is externally fitted, with the ability to rotate, to the main body of the locking nut in between a locking flange (3) and a flange of the locking nut (5); ball bearings (11) are inserted between the operating ring and the locking fla... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6273646 | Method of pre-stressing a tendon A tendon 10 is installed in a hole 34 in a mine hanging wall 36 by making use of a barrel 14 and a wedge arrangement 16. One end of the tendon is anchored in the hole 34 such that the other end protrudes therefrom. The barrel 14 is positioned over the pro... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6244806 | Locking washer and locking apparatus using the same A locking apparatus includes an inner ring having a tapered outer shape and permitting a bolt of a fastener, with which construction elements are fastened, to pass therethrough, an outer plate formed with a tapered bore which receives the inner ring, a co... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6234705 | Transconnector for coupling spinal rods The present invention is directed to a transconnector for coupling first and second spinal fixation rods or other elongate fixation elements. The transconnector includes a male member, a female member, and a locking member. The male member has a body with... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6213150 | Fluid pressure reduction disks with taper nut retention device A taper nut retention device mechanically fastens a plurality of pressure reduction disks. A cage end member at one end of the stacked disks has a series of counterbores, each aligned with respective mounting holes in each disk. A second cage end member a... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6203051 | Safety rotatable snowboard boot binding A base plate is secured to any existing snowboard with screws or bolts through holes in the base plate mating with the standard holes in the snowboard. A rotatable plate has a wide groove to receive a standard existing boot binding and the two have circul... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6200081 | Mounting devices with an externally ribbed anchor, in particular for furniture hinges An expansion fastener for hardware elements for furniture comprises an externally ribbed anchor (11) in which an insert (13) is fitted, which insert has a cam surface (14) sliding on a corresponding cam surface (15) in the anchor body for causing a radial... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6171195 | Apparatus and method for aligning shaft couplings An apparatus for precisely aligning bolt holes in first and second adjacent drive shaft couplings, including a cam pin for being positioned in the generally aligned bolt holes in the shaft couplings and rotated to bring the bolt holes in to more precise a... | 01/09/2001 |
