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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7493789 | Methods and apparatus for performing emergency extrications A rescue tool includes an elongate body and a pair of opposing arms. The arms include a first arm and a second arm that extend outwardly from the body. At least one of the first arm and the second arm is slidably coupled to the body. Each of the arms includes an inn... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7415857 | Plate bending machines and methods A step-by-step bending machine has a first movable bending member, a second cooperating adjustably fixed bending member, and a third central positionally fixed bending member on an opposite side of a plate to be bent from the first and second members and positioned ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7389669 | Mechanical stress improvement process A process for reducing residual tensile stresses in high nickel-chromium alloy nozzle safe-end welds of pressurized water reactor nuclear pressure vessels such as are found at the reactor vessel inlet and outlet nozzles and the pressurizes surge, spray, safety and r... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7347079 | Wheel reconditioning device WHEEL RECONDITIONING DEVICE, composed of a base (1), from whose upper facing extends a vertical, rear column (2), from which extend forward one upper cross brace (3) and one intermediate cross brace (4), the latter equipped with axles ( | 03/25/2008 |
| 7302823 | Gauge for pipe bending machine A pipe bending system employing a sensing and indicating system that provides feedback to an operator regarding the position of components of the pipe bending system, such as the pin-up shoe and the stiffback. Apparatus for retrofitting a sensing and indicating syst... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7124615 | Tool for straightening the frame surrounding a vehicle windshield, window or door opening A tool for straightening the frame surrounding a vehicle windshield, window or door opening includes a tool head defining a recess for receiving the pinchweld of the frame and having an outer bearing surface for engaging adjacent frame structure when the recess rece... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7055358 | Radius pull clamp A radius pull clamp for use in pulling vehicle door frames to straighten the same comprising first and second clamp plates which are clamped onto the door frame to assist in the straightening of the same. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7055357 | Vehicle repair clamps Vehicle repair clamps for grasping curved or non-linear surfaces. One embodiment comprises a hinged clamp comprising at least one jaw formed of a plurality of jaw sections that are hingedly connected and that may be adjusted to grasp surfaces of different angles. Th... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7043954 | Apparatus for straightening a propeller drive shaft An apparatus and method for straightening propeller drive shafts without the need for removing the shaft from the lower unit/drive assembly is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, a mechanical linkage is provided that is configured to securely grip ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6973817 | Multi-directional pull tool and method of using A multi-directional pull tool has a fist-like cylindrical end section from which a elongated boxed shaped second section extends. The tool is designed to attach to the square or rectangular opening at the end of a damaged frame rail. The tool is attached directly to... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6722176 | Methods and apparatus for performing emergency extrications A rescue tool is for use with emergency extrications from a structure. The tool includes a shaft and a pair of arms coupled to the shaft. The shaft has an axis of symmetry, and the pair of opposing arms include a first arm and a second arm. At least one of the first... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6644081 | System and method for adjusting helicopter blade trim tabs A system and method for adjusting the orientation of trim tabs on a helicopter rotor blade includes a gage, a bender and a calibrator plate. The gage is secured to the calibrator plate which holds the gage in an orientation that simulates a rotor blade wi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6526796 | Automobile body frame puller attachment A vehicle body frame puller attachment which includes a generally triangular main member having three sides with opposite side edges extending along each of the sides. The main member comprises a first side adapted for coupling to a chain to facilitate pu... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6481257 | Automobile repair clamp An automobile repair clamp for clamping onto an anchor point on a damaged structural component of an automobile. The clamp can be coupled to a pulling device for pulling the anchor point to straighten the structural component, and includes a pair of clamp... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6453715 | Gripping device for straightening a car body The present invention relates to a gripping device for straightening work of a car body, with the aid of which gripping device the target of the car body being straightened is gripped and a straightening force is directed at said gripping device with the ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6192731 | Method for forming sheet metal strip The subject of the invention is a method for forming sheet metal strip, such as roofing sheets, in which the sheet strip (1) is moved forward and formed into undulated metal sheets by means of machine tools (2). The tooling (2) used in the method accordin... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6189360 | Metal forming machine A metal forming machine includes a moveable central pillar, a slidable blade assembly mounted to the pillar for reciprocating movement therewith, and a fixed slide plate mounted to a stationary block secured to the pillar. A moveable or slideable blade ho... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6164113 | Variable-speed pipe bending A pipe bending apparatus is disclosed for bending pipe sections, particularly pipe sections of the type used in pipelines. The apparatus allows rapid clamping of the pipe section at reduced pressure via hydraulic fluid regeneration, while providing full h... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6035691 | Adjustable rod bending device for a corrective spinal rod which is used in a surgical operation An adjustable rod bending device includes a support table, a pivot base mounted on the support table, a pivot bracket pivotally mounted on the pivot base, and multiple juxtaposed rollers mounted in the pivot bracket to pivot therewith and each having an u... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5927133 | Camber adjustment tool A pulling tool for drawing the wheel of a motor vehicle into correct camber. The pulling tool has a base on which the wheel rests during adjustment of camber. A vertical support arm projects upwardly from the base, and supports a reel controlled by a ratc... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5259232 | Bending machine A hand operated rebar bender and bent bar straightener which includes a base, a pair of spaced apart bending posts and a linearly reciprocal slide disposed between the posts and movable reciprocally in directions perpendicular to a line interconnecting th... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5247824 | Apparatus for a reshaping metal panels of automobiles or motor vehicles or the like An apparatus for reshaping metal panels or the like of motor vehicles or automobiles, the apparatus comprising; a first internally threaded circular in perimeter nut, having two ends whereon one end thereof there is located a multiplicity of substantially ... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5233858 | Method and apparatus for repairing a unibody automobile chassis The apparatus disclosed is an attachment to be used in correcting misaligned rails in a unitized automobile chassis which includes a face plate to which is joined a three-piece wedge assembly. The apparatus allows as a result of wedging action, a sizable ... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5222384 | Reciprocal conduit bender A reciprocating bender for conduit which may make equal and opposite bends in a length of conduit. The reciprocating bender includes a bending deck, a traveling bending shoe, a rising bending shoe, a jack, and a stabilizer. The conduit is placed adjacent ... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5095729 | Method and apparatus for repairing a unibody automobile chassis The apparatus disclosed is an attachment to be used in correcting misaligned rails in a unitized automobile chassis which includes a face plate to which is joined a three-piece wedge assembly. The apparatus allows as a result of wedging action, a sizable ... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5092150 | Pipe transport mechanism for pipe bender A transport mechanism (28) is disclosed for use in a pipe bender (10) for bending pipe sections (12), particularly pipe sections having a diameter greater than one foot. First and second powered rollers (30, 32) are mounted within the pipe bender and driv... | 03/03/1992 |
| 4922742 | Apparatus for precision forming of sheet metal parts A lower die assembly used in a bending machine to form pre-punched three-dimensional structures has a plurality of plungers located within the V-shaped bending slot of the lower die. As the upper die presses against the pre-punched sheet, the sheet is pin... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4891964 | Tool for the final forming of connector pipes The present invention briefly relates to a tool for the synchronous operation of fastening a seal ring to a connector pipe, crimping of the flange-like portion resulting from the clamping, and forming of the end portion of the connector pipe. The tool com... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4825679 | Fixing clamp for straightening the bodywork of accident-damaged automobiles, and in particular the sheet metal setas for MacPherson suspension heads This fixing clamp for straightening the bodywork of accident-damaged automobiles, and in particular the sheet metal seats for MacPherson suspension heads, is characterized by a pin provided with threaded axial end bores for receiving eyebolts, and with an... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4802358 | Vehicle repair apparatus Apparatus for use in the repair of vehicles, including a horizontal beam that extends beneath the vehicle and having an anchor joined thereto for securing the beam to the underside of the vehicle for locating the horizontal beam in a fixed position relati... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4794779 | Bending machine A hand operated rebar bender and bent rebar straightener which includes a base, a pair of spaced apart bending posts and a linearly reciprocal slide disposed between the posts and movable reciprocally in directions perpendicular to a line interconnecting ... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4649730 | Automobile body and frame straightening tool A tool for exerting tension through the automobile bumper shock absorber to pull frames and bodies into design position after a crash.... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4594875 | Bending machine A device for bending a metal bar especially suitable for bending metal bars used in reinforcing concrete structures. The device is hand operated and portable and includes a slide for bending the bars in a single horizontal plane which allows multiple, clo... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4509354 | Method of manufacturing fan guard A method of manufacturing a fan guard from a plate member wherein inward slits, each having at least a radial slit section are formed in a first section of the plate member located between a central section and a ring-like section radially outwardly space... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4446711 | U-Bolt bender One embodiment of an invention providing am inprovement upon a U-bolt bender is disclosed. The bender has a clamp for clamping a workpiece thereto and a slide for advancing the workpiece along a path. The improvement comprises a die and rollers for urging... | 05/08/1984 |
| 4446713 | Apparatus and method for bending insulated piping A pipe bending machine (10) is described which incorporates a bending die (14) which supports coated pipe during bending without damaging the coating. In one embodiment, the bending die (14) employs a conventional die (30) with a plurality of longitudinal... | 05/08/1984 |
| 4296624 | Accessory for an apparatus for repairing and straightening Accessory is disclosed, in its preferred form, for use in conjunction with an apparatus for repairing and straightening vehicles having a support surface for supporting vehicles thereon. The support surface includes an array of regularly shaped apertures ... | 10/27/1981 |
| 4028925 | Apparatus and method for forming barbed tape A machine having blanking, barb forming and bending stations is provided for making a coil of metal tape from a substantially planar linear strip of metal stock wherein such strip is fed in sequence to the stations in a single pass through the machine to ... | 06/14/1977 |
| 3952572 | Beam bender A method and apparatus for bending beams by which a beam is subjected to pure moment bending in a critically oriented plane to avoid twist and to maintain single plane bending in a beam of arbitrary cross section. As disclosed, a pair of bending heads lat... | 04/27/1976 |
