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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7222902 | Spool handling device A spool handling device (10) for engaging and disengaging a spool (5) having, a base (14), a spindle (15) supported by the base and adapted to receive the spool, a latch assembly (74) pivotally mounted relative to the base and incl... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7195256 | Vehicle for ground cover rolls A vehicle for transporting, rolling and unrolling ground covers broadly includes an elongate framework, a spindle supported by the framework to mount one or more rolls of material, one or more ground wheels, and split bearings located toward the ends of the framewor... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7056076 | Method of and apparatus for transferring rolls, and roll supply carriage After a roll supply carriage housing rolls in a light-shielded case is coupled to a film manufacturing apparatus, shutters are opened, and a roll retainer shaft and a roll loading shaft are connected to each other. A motor in a roll transferring apparatus is energiz... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7007992 | Internal tube gripping device An internal tube gripping device having first and second gripping arms including elongated sections with a central axis and gripping ends attached thereto and angled sections extending non-parallel to the central axis and including connecting ends attached thereto. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004718 | Downender transport table An improved downender device for translating heavy objects such as steel coils from a vertical configuration to a horizontal configuration. Comprises a downender transport table having a center channel, a drive chain disposed in said center channel, and an arbor for... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6837662 | Device and method for handling molded articles Non-symmetrical molded articles, such as large preforms, are handled by a handling system into which an array of molded articles are transferred from a mold having a pitch separation The handling system has an arranging station configured to receive and align a firs... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6817826 | Coil handling device A coil handling device for engaging a coil having a depth and an interior surface defining a diameter and defining a longitudinal axis, is configured to engage the coil with the longitudinal axis oriented vertically and reorient the coil to position the longitudinal... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6808360 | Apparatus and method for lifting and rotating pipes An apparatus and method for lifting, rotating, and positioning heavy objects using a toggle device attached to a prime mover. The toggle is vertical at rest and can be inserted into the opening in the side of a pipe. The toggle is rendered horizontal inside the pipe... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6789995 | Vehicle for handling sheet metal coils The invention pertains to a vehicle for handling coils (2), particularly sheet metal coils, or the like. According to the invention, the vehicle comprises a bridgelike frame structure (1) which forms a tunnel (3) all along the vehicle, for the p... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6769854 | Arrangement for exchange of empty bobbins with full bobbins in a bobbin creel An arrangement for exchanging empty bobbins with full bobbins includes a creel having lateral delivery positions for holding filament-carrying bobbins for delivery of filaments to a textile machine. Disposed above the creel is a bobbin carrier which has several tran... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6692210 | Device and method for the automatic charging of processing stations with printing cylinders In a device according to the invention for the automatic charging of processing stations (1) with printing cylinders (9) a number of charging stations (2) is provided, each being designed as input location for entering the printing cylinder (9) into the d... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6619711 | Device to automatically attach a bobbin-bearing shaft to a mandrel of a machine Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively int... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6585475 | Device for handling parts, in particular sheet metal coils and apparatus equipped with same The present invention is directed to a handling device for loading and unloading a sheet metal coil. The sheet metal coil may be loaded or unloaded from a storage pallet to a machine such as reel without manual handling in a safe manner for the operator a... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6520732 | Concentric, insulated tubular conduits and method of assembly Concentric, tubular sections are assembled by first securing annular centralizers and insulation about the external surface of the smaller diameter tube while the tube is horizontally disposed. The larger tube is then vertically aligned and lowered into a... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6499932 | Coil handling device A coil handling device for engaging a coil having a depth and an interior surface defining a diameter and defining a longitudinal axis, is configured to engage the coil with the longitudinal axis oriented vertically and reorient the coil to position the l... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6464443 | Installation for hardening tubular concrete workpiece An installation is described for hardening tubular concrete workpieces (1) in chambers (2) which are open at the top, can be closed with cover plates (3) and can be subjected to vapor and which can be charged with the aid of an overhead travelling crane (... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6425709 | Line up of pipes or pipe components A line up and connection installation comprises an elongated pipe receiving structure, a line up device for lining up double-walled pipes or pipe components and a connection station for connecting the lined up pipes or pipe components. The line up device ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6425731 | Apparatus for handling reels A bearing journal (21), which is introduced into a central opening (22) in the reel (10) and is anchored releasably inside a reel core (11), serves for automatically receiving reels (10). Provided for the connection between the bearing journal (21) and th... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6402213 | Device to automatically attach a bobbin-bearing shaft to a mandrel of a machine Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively int... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6318952 | Pipe laying tool A tool for attachment to a working end of an excavator arm for use in supporting a pipe section while lowering it into a trench. The tool has a proximal end from which extends an elongated arm, held in an approximately horizontal position when in use. A v... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6273670 | Universal tire stacking and palletizing end effector assembly and system and method of using same A robotic tire end effector apparatus and system including a method for picking up and placing tires positioned horizontally onto vertical stacks of tires. The apparatus and system includes a totem support assembly having a support housing and support bar... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6264417 | Flexible roll chucking assemblage and method An assemblage for aligning a roll to a chucking device has at least two flexibly movable, spaced roll support members arranged planarily for supporting the roll for alignment with a fixed positioned chucking device. Each roll support member has a compress... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6174125 | Method and apparatus for racking and unracking pipe The present invention is directed towards a method for racking or unracking pipe to or from a rack and a device to facilitate the process. The method provides a controllable procedure for inserting or withdrawing the pipe that is less dangerous than prior... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6149376 | Pipe moving method, apparatus and system A system, apparatus and method are disclosed for moving an elongate object such as a pipe between lowered and raised positions, preferably while rotating the object to maintain its shape. The system and method use two apparatuses, an upender and a downend... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6116669 | Device to automatically attach a bobbin-bearing shaft to a mandrel of a machine Device to automatically attach a first bobbin-bearing mandrel (11) to a second mandrel (15) of a machine, wherein the first mandrel (11) and the second mandrel (15) have substantially the same outer diameter and are suitable to be inserted selectively int... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6071061 | Multi-purpose hand cart A multi-purpose hand cart for permitting a single user to transport a variety of heavy loads. The multi-purpose hand cart includes a rear base frame having a spaced apart pair of side members and an elongate rear cross member connecting the side members o... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6059520 | Process of loading rolls of roofing material onto a pallet An apparatus and process of loading rolls of roofing material onto a stationary pallet, wherein the process performs a series of operations. Each operation includes the steps of: (a) loading a roll of roofing material onto a table rotatably mounted on an ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6022183 | Machine and method for lifting massive objects A mobile machine for lifting massive objects which includes a primary hydraulic cylinder whose piston chamber is hydraulically connected on a high pressure end thereof to a high pressure end of one or more secondary hydraulic lifting cylinders for operati... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6000904 | Apparatus for storing and conveying standing, tubular workpieces made of concrete There is described an apparatus for storing and conveying standing, tubular workpieces (1) made of concrete in layers arranged one above the other, comprising a load pick-up device (6) to be connected to a hoist (2) and designed for at least two workpiece... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5873692 | CD picker An apparatus and method for picking up a single compact disc from a stack of compact discs wherein each disc has a hub. A plurality of members are inserted into a center bore of the disc stack, which is defined by the hubs of the discs. The top disc in th... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5823357 | Automated wheel sorting system and method The invention provides a method and system for automated sorting or articles such as railroad wheels. After the wheels are inspected and designated as fitting a particular category, the wheels are moved to a transfer car and the wheel and transfer car are... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5688098 | Roll transfer system A transfer system including a roll holder having an upright member with a support member extending in a cantilevered fashion outward from the upright member with the support member including a set of rollers for rollably supporting a roll of material ther... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5681141 | Tire stacker A tire stacking apparatus includes a base frame with a carriage pivotally mounted on the frame for selective movement between a horizontal loading position and a vertical stacking position. The carriage includes a pair of parallel support members connecte... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5674049 | Roll handling apparatus A roll handling apparatus, including a roll handling cart, a C-hook assembly and a tiltable upender assembly is disclosed. The roll handling cart receives a plurality of spaced rolls, for example, paper rolls. A guide moves the cart bed along a path. A fi... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5658118 | Cylinder transporter A transporter for elongated compressed gas cylinders comprising an elongated load bearing beam supported in an upright inclining position by a pair of rotatably attached wheels and a supplemental support, the support also mounting a wheel which pivots abo... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5605432 | Robot manipulator A robot manipulator has an arm with a head which is mounted for movement up and down, along a first horizontal path, along a second horizontal path at right angles to the first path, about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis so that it can reach a... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5605207 | Fuel tank tender A fuel tank tender is used for facilitating installation, removal and service of vehicle fuel tanks. The tender includes a frame. Casters rotatably mounted on the frame move the frame over a support surface, including into position beneath a fuel tank. A ... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5562393 | Handling apparatus having a retractable and extendable telescopic part Handling apparatus, in particular a telescopic cylinder having at least one retractable and extendable telescopic part. For handling objects, in particular bobbins of wound packaging material, in conjunction with packaging machines, use can be made of lon... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5562394 | Apparatus and method for inserting and retaining core plugs in paper rolls Core plugs, which are intended for insertion in the ends of cores on which large rolls of paper are wound, are lifted and maneuvered into position by an apparatus having an elongated horizontal spreader beam that rides on an overhead track. The beam has s... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5513944 | Roll handling apparatus for fork lift trucks The disclosure is directed to convert any fork lift truck to a roll turning fork truck by sliding a specially designed rectangular frame onto the truck forks. Two safety chains are incorporated to firmly attach the device to the fork lift carriage. The fr... | 05/07/1996 |
