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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7387008 | Apparatus and method for rolling workpieces There is provided a new and improved apparatus and method for rolling workpieces such as crankshafts. The apparatus has first and second rolling heads mounted at spaced positions along a common rolling arm to receive a crankshaft bearing therebetween which can then ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7373796 | Automatic releasing-type rolling head for forming tapered thread on pipe The invention is aimed at the provision of an automatic releasing-type rolling head for forming a tapered thread on a pipe in which the shock generated at the end of the thread rolling operation is alleviated and a thread automatic rolling roller retracting mechanis... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7329399 | Hydrogen trapper compound, method for the production and uses thereof A hydrogen-trapping compound is provided, along with a process for manufacturing the compound, and its uses, wherein the hydrogen-trapping compound is characterized in that it contains at least one metal salt of formula MX(OH), in which M represents a divalent trans... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320176 | Assembly device of support mat for ceramic catalyst carrier An assembly device includes: a push-in unit provided in a vertically movable tool base to push a ceramic catalyst carrier together with a support mat into a recession of a shaping die; a first and second pressing units for pressing both end portions of the mat from ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316142 | Metal spin forming head The present metal spin forming head includes two sets of rollers, with each set having a series of individual metal working rollers therein. The rollers of each set are circumferentially spaced evenly about the head, with each of the rollers of the second set being ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7284406 | Tube end forming and coping method and apparatus Apparatus for both forming and coping the end of a tube. The tube is gripped such that it is aligned with a movable first tool assembly that is positioned, in a first operation, adjacent said tube end. The tool assembly is then controlled in a manner such that the t... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7251974 | Method and forming machine for deforming a hollow workpiece The invention relates to a method and a forming apparatus for deforming a hollow workpiece having at least one open end, wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, a first forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece, ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7225655 | Method for producing a shaft comprising stop caps device containing one such shaft The invention relates to a method to manufacture a shaft (22) as well as a device containing such a shaft (22), in particular an armature shaft (22) of an electromotive drive (10), which is held by at least one shaft mounting, whereby a c... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219520 | Method and forming machine for working a workpiece An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and a forming machine for working a workpiece, for example by deforming it or fixing it in another workpiece, in which the workpiece is fitted over a mandrel, at least a part of the mandrel is expanded so as to ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204115 | Axial thread-rolling head An axial thread-rolling head comprising a shank and a bearing unit held by said shank and having the profiled rolling dies wherein said shank has an elongate gripping portion, a first clutch portion, a supporting portion for the bearing unit, and a driver portion fo... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7188499 | Method and device for processing outer shape of can shell A pressing member 44 is pressed from the outside against a peripheral wall of a can shell 4 whose interior is maintained at a predetermined pressure by gas, to form a recess-deformed portion 56 having a predetermined shape on the peripheral wall... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174759 | Forming machine and method for deforming a hollow workpiece The invention relates to a forming machine at least provided with a clamping device for clamping a hollow workpiece having at least one open end and a first forming tool which can be placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece and with which the work... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174634 | Method for producing a fluid treatment device having a honeycomb member The present invention is directed to a method for producing a fluid treatment device having a honeycomb member in a metallic cylindrical housing with a shock absorbent member wrapped around the honeycomb member. The method comprises the steps of (1) inserting the ho... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172645 | Gas filtration and storage using activated carbon/graphite foam monoliths An apparatus for separating a first gas from a mixture of the first gas and at least one second gas comprises a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port and an adsorbent which is positioned in the housing. The adsorbent comprising a carbon based foam monolith... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152445 | Method and forming machine for working a workpiece The invention relates to a method and a forming machine for working a workpiece, for example by deforming it or fixing it in another workpiece, in which the workpiece is fitted over a mandrel, at least a part of the mandrel is expanded so as to fix the workpiece, th... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146835 | Method and apparatus to reduce slot width in tubular members An apparatus and method are provided for reducing the width of a plurality of longitudinal slots or other openings spaced circumferentially around a slotted tubular member. The invention includes a seaming roller positioned to contact the outer surface of the slotte... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143619 | Spin-forming method, spin-forming apparatus, and catalytic converter While a material pipe and a roller are revolved relative to each other with a predetermined radius, the material pipe and the roller are moved relative to each other in the direction of progress of forming by eccentrically moving the center axis of the material pipe... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143626 | Crimping jaw having energy efficient crimping dies A jaw (39) for crimping a generally cylindrical compression sleeve (34) in a compression coupling is disclosed in, which at least two support members (39, 41) are adapted to support at least two arcuately shaped dies (24) for movement tow... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140219 | Swaging head assembly An apparatus for imparting a predetermined profile to one end of a workpiece mounted on a main axis. The apparatus comprises a rotary head mounted for rotation about the main axis and at least two fingers pivotally mounted to the rotary head for pivotal movement bet... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131305 | Method and apparatus for lean spin forming A method and apparatus for spin forming a portion of a workpiece includes at least two rollers rotatable about a spin axis. Each one of the rollers is axially and radially offset from the others. An axial drive mechanism reciprocates the rollers or workpiece to caus... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118313 | Cutting die head A cutting die head that can be set and/or reset without an external mechanism. To this end, the die head includes a die body including a plurality of radially adjustable blocks, each block having a cutter mounted thereon and a radially outwardly facing cam surface. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114358 | Tube expanding apparatus A method and apparatus for expanding a free end of a tube by use of a fluted spinning tool. The fluted spinning tool of the present invention, when rotated at a predetermined speed into the free end of the tube, produces a combination of force, rotation, and heat wh... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7089668 | Plastic pipe cutting device A plastic pipe cutting device for both cutting and filing a plastic pipe has a semi-circular top sleeve and bottom sleeve. A top guide track is connected to the top sleeve and a bottom guide track is connected to the bottom sleeve. The top guide track and the bottom... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7013692 | Valve guide grooving tool A tool for grooving an outer surface of a valve guide comprising a tool body, a tightening nut disposed about a portion of the tool body, one or more rollers rotatably mounted within a bushing, and a handle for rotating the one or more rollers of the tool about the ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7010379 | Converter substrate verification A substrate verification system is utilized for verifying substrate location and orientation in a catalytic converter mat wrapping mechanism. A mat wrap mechanism reads data from a substrate. A verification mechanism compares the identifier data with stored data. If... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7007533 | Rotating head The invention relates to a device called a rotating head which is used to deform the edge of the points or nibs of ball-point pens. The inventive device has two rotating rolls which are installed so that they can pivot freely in the rotating head. The rotating rolls... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7003998 | Apparatus for forming a flange at the end of a conduit Apparatus for shaping a conduit to form a radially outwardly projecting flange at an end thereof includes a holding fixture, a collar surrounding the conduit disposed in an opening in the holding fixture, rotation imparting structure engaging the collar for simultan... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6993949 | Power or manually operated pipe grooving tool A pipe grooving tool is disclosed having a housing on which a back-up roller and a grooving roller are rotatably mounted. The grooving roller is pivotably movable toward the back-up roller and has a raised tool surface engageable with the outer surface of the pipe. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6990841 | Method and apparatus for lean spin forming transition portions having various shapes A method and apparatus for spin forming a portion of a workpiece where the formed portion has a formed axis that is non-coaxial with the non-processed axis of the workpiece includes at least two rollers rotatable about a spin axis. Each one of the rollers is axially... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6988388 | Thread rolling attachment A thread rolling attachment (50) is adapted to be mounted on a machine tool and to be selectively moved in an axially direction relative to a workpiece (W) having a cylindrical surface upon which a thread is to be rolled. The improvement broadly includes a ce... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6974496 | Apparatus for thermal swing adsorption and thermally-enhanced pressure swing adsorption The present invention provides compact adsorption systems that are capable of rapid temperature swings and rapid cycling. Novel methods of thermal swing adsorption and thermally-enhanced pressure swing adsorption are also described. In some aspects of the invention,... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6968719 | Apparatus and methods for forming internally and externally textured tubing A machine may produce a tube having textured internal and external surfaces in a single operation. Inner and outer knurling tools may form the textured surfaces. The texturing of the internal and external surfaces may be helical patterns of ribs and grooves. The hei... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6935152 | Orbiting roller groover for pipe An apparatus and method for forming grooves in a pipe for receiving mechanical pipe clamps are disclosed. The apparatus includes a holding fixture for securing the pipe and a carriage rotatably mounted on the holding fixture. Two arms are pivotably mounted on the ca... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923032 | Forming tool movement unit, particularly for manifold closing machines A forming tool movement unit, particularly for manifold closing machines, comprising a rotating head supporting forming tools slidable in mutually opposite radial directions with coordinated movements, a supporting frame on which a supporting element is slidable in ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6918278 | Pipe preparation tool adaptable for different diameter pipes A tool for preparing pipes for coupling using mechanical couplings is disclosed. The tool has a movable roller pivotally attached to a body, a tapered roller rotatably attached to the body and a plurality of tool rollers rotatably mounted on a carriage slidable with... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6915560 | Apparatus for contracting, loading or crimping self-expanding and balloon expandable stent devices An apparatus for manipulating a medical device is formed of at least three coupled movable blades which are disposed about a reference circle to form an aperture whose size may be varied. The aperture capable of being sized to contain a medical device. Each blade is... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6907762 | Method and forming machine for deforming a hollow workpiece The invention relates to a method and a forming apparatus for deforming a hollow tubular workpiece, wherein the workpiece is clamped down in a clamping device, a first forming tool is placed into contact with the outer surface of the workpiece, the tool is rotated a... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6898957 | Method of reducing slot width in slotted tubular liners A method of reducing slot width in slotted tubular liners. A slotted tubular liner (1) is provided having an interior surface (3), an exterior surface (2) and a plurality of slots (4) extending between the interior surface and the exterio... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6823576 | Method and apparatus for contracting, loading or crimping self-expanding and balloon expandable stent devices An apparatus for manipulating a medical device is formed of at least three coupled movable blades which are disposed about a reference circle to form an aperture whose size may be varied. The aperture capable of being sized to contain a medical device. Each blade is... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6823704 | Apparatus and method of forming cylindrical work piece A forming apparatus forming part of or the entire circumference of a cylindrical work piece into a circular or deformed circular shape, such as an ellipse, etc. A spindle mechanism has a processing tool R mounted at the tip of the spindle, and a holding mechanism ho... | 11/30/2004 |
