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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7284683 | Device for dispensing a product A device for dispensing a product may include a stationary portion, a pushbutton configured to move relative to the stationary portion and to be actuated to cause dispensing of a product, and a spring. The spring may include an assembly portion configured to associa... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278533 | Vehicle modular belt conveyor A pair of conveyors having a pair of launch conveyors and at least one pair of drive conveyors is disclosed using modular flat belts. The pair of launch conveyors has zero motion, when a vehicle is driven onto the pair of launch conveyors where the vehicle is placed... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7201080 | Hand-operated jointed control lever A hand-operated jointed control lever assembly that allows normal operation when moved in a first direction by an operator's grip, but disjoints without breaking when moved in other directions. The control lever naturally returns to its normal mode of operation when... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7004515 | Fenestration locking system This fenestration locking system for a swinging sash or door is characterized by the use of a linear member running continuously from an actuating assembly to a locking pin assembly. The linear member can be a flexible linear member, allowing it to convey motion to ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6499385 | Hand vacuum pump with linear piston actuation A hand-held vacuum pump has a piston for drawing a vacuum. The pump has a piston rod having a piston end and a distal end. The piston end is attached to the piston. The pump further has a pivot lever having a rod end, a handle end, and a pivot interface d... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6431052 | Power generating apparatus using compressed air Provided is a power generating apparatus for obtaining a desired power source from elastic movement of an elastic tube into which compressed air is injected. The elastic pressure receptacle having compressed air is rotatably supported and pistons engaged ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6360859 | Device and method in braking systems for motor vehicles Brake systems are disclosed for use in motor vehicles comprising a brake cylinder including a push rod, a brake key for activating a wheel brake on the motor vehicle, a braking lever having a first end for connection to the brake key and a second end for ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6176636 | Two-component bracket and drive washer combination for automatically setting an air gap A two-component bracket and drive washer combination which provides secure holding of a magnetic sensor while automatically setting an optimal air gap, wherein operation is very quick, easy and reliable and wherein the air gap setting is precisely repeate... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6098495 | Rotatable valve assembly Rotatable valve assembly includes a mounting mechanism for rotatably mounting a valve in a housing. The mounting mechanism includes a shaft having an outside end extending through the housing. A conversion mechanism converts fluid pressure in the housing ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5899112 | Rotary/linear converter A rotary/linear converter comprising a reciprocator having a main axis (A) and being adapted for reciprocating movement in the direction of the main axis (A) and a rotator adapted for rotating movement about the main axis (A), the converter further includ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5664646 | Disc brake, especially for vehicles The invention relates to a disc brake with a housing, at least one brake pad, a lever device with an eccentric consisting essentially of a shaft fitted with an actuating or rotating lever, and with a pressure member or eccentric follower. The eccentric ha... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5488860 | Apparatus for determining the position of a piston in a fluidic actuator Apparatus for determining the position of a piston in a hydraulically or pneumatically operated actuator including a fixed position, rotatable shaft having a pair of attached pins, each pin off-set from the center of the shaft. The pins are positioned on ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5299511 | Bellcrank assembly for moving an ATM module An apparatus is provided for moving an ATM housed in a structure from a retracted position to an extended position. The apparatus includes a base and a mechanism coupled to the ATM module for guiding movement of the ATM module relative to the base. The ap... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5295405 | Device having a plate with multiple cooperating moving parts injection molded thereon A technical device, in particular an electromechanical running gear for the movement of information carriers, such as magnetic tapes or discs, having a carrier plate (1) made of metal at which movable functional parts (5, 7) made of synthetic resin are fo... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5151564 | Operating mechanism for a circuit breaker An operating mechanism for the operation of a circuit breaker by movement of a toggle handle in a vertical plane and a switch handle movable in a horizontal plane, and comprising a housing, a shaft, a toggle handle and a gear plate mounted on the shaft, a... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5074325 | Pivoting control valve actuator and support assembly A steam turbine control valve actuator for lever-operated control valves includes a servomechanical actuator with a reciprocable rod. Such servomechanical actuator is mounted upon a support assembly that is, in turn, pivotably mounted to the control valve... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5069077 | Actuating mechanism for a vacuum-type interrupter with a contact spring An actuating mechanism for a vacuum-type interrupter with a contact spring. The actuating mechanism of a vacuum-type interrupter has a pivotally positioned two-armed lever and a spring which holds the contact force ready and which engages with the lever. ... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4915012 | Control scheme for apparatus with moveable rail section A conveyorized transport apparatus has an overhead rail system for transporting articles on a suspended trolley from one location to another. A moveable rail section in the system has a pivotal connection with an adjacent rail section to pivot the moveabl... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4905528 | Electric actuator An electric actuator, in which the rotation of the motor is transmitted to the output rod through a pin mounted on a gear connected to motor through the other gears. A stopper is formed on the output rod connected to a door knob, and a pivotal arm mounted... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4883254 | Flush valve handle assembly A flush valve handle assembly includes a collar adapted to be attached to a flush valve body. There is an opening in the collar and a flush valve handle extends through the opening. A piston is movable within the collar and in contact with that portion of... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4796514 | Rotary/linear convertor A rotary/linear convertor which comprises a first member may be in the form of a piston (14, 15, 16, 17, 114, 115, 116, 117) and a guide which is preferably in the form of a cylinder (12, 112) the first member being arranged for linear movement within or ... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4728041 | Fluid spray apparatus A fluid spray apparatus for oscillating a fluid discharge head attached thereto and a self-oscillation apparatus. The fluid spary apparatus may have a mounting for receiving and holding a fluid discharge device or devices, the mounting member being pivota... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4723362 | Drive device for clippers An improved clipper and oscillating drive lever for engaging a slot in the movable cutter of a clipper. The distal end of the lever has two resilient prongs biased to a first spread greater than the dimension of the slot such that the prongs must be squee... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4715242 | Apparatus for turning a workpiece over along a twisting path of motion Apparatus for turning over a workpiece, such as a large metal stamping, in a motion in which it is swung about the axis of a turn-over shaft while being rotated about a second axis. The workpiece is mounted on a support connected to the output member of a... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4713981 | Remote actuating mechanism A remote actuating mechanism, in particular for actuating a control lever of a three-point implement hitch, has a transmission unit with a slide which is movable longitudinally by means of a swingable driver. The driver can be held in an inoperative posit... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4706511 | High angle link hinge A linkage for transmitting torque includes a stationary member, a movable member rotatably mounted to the stationary member, an input link having one end rotatably mounted to the stationary member and a second end connected to a linear actuator and a coup... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4676113 | Motion transmitting means A motion transmitting apparatus converts the uniform rate of motion of a piston and cylinder actuator to a programmed motion having a controlled acceleration, a dwell and a controlled deceleration.... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4658660 | Booster mounting arrangement A booster assembly is attached to a dash panel by a slotted hinge arrangement at the top of the booster mounting bracket and bolts in apertures at the bottom. The push rod is connected to the brake pedal in such a manner that the entire mounting and conne... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4656879 | Pump lever for a jack A pump lever for a jack includes a handle sleeve adapted to receive a handle and be connected to a piston of a fluid pump for the jack and a limiting piece secured to a base on the jack and for guiding the handle sleeve to be raised and lowered and confin... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4651584 | Coupling arrangement between a linear control element and a pivotable element, especially a control surface A coupling arrangement between a linear control element and a pivoting element, especially for an aerodynamic control surface of a guidable missile. The coupling arrangement has the pivoting element equipped with a pivot arm which extends radially from it... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4643634 | Work piece transporting apparatus A handling apparatus for work pieces such as sheet metal pieces which are to be formed in a sheet metal press. The handling apparatus is designed to pick up a work piece from a first location which may comprise a stack of sheets, and to then move the work... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4632015 | Tandem brake booster A tandem brake booster having first and second lever arms for transferring an output force from a second wall into an output member in response to an input signal being applied to a control member. A first cam surface on each lever arm engages an annular ... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4597708 | Wafer handling apparatus A wafer handler featuring a carriage movable along a rail path, the carriage supporting an upright rotatable arm with a cantilevered wafer chuck. Elevators for raising and lowering trays containing wafer stacks are disposed on either side of the rail path... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4565104 | Linear actuator for large-angle motions A linear actuator for rotating a load, such as an antenna, in which the load is pivoted about a load pivot axis and a drive point on an arm extending from the load is driven along a path of travel defined by a frame pivoted about a frame pivot axis parall... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4558605 | Valve actuator coupling A valve actuator including a link arm having an adjustable wedge shaped aperture mounted in a circumferial recess of a coupling shaft having a wedge shaped cross-section in the circumferial recess. A coupling clamp is adjustably mounted in a second circum... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4538640 | Multiposition selector valve A multiposition selector valve of the rotary type includes a valve body having a single inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports. Fluid communication between the inlet port and any one of the outlet ports is provided via a check valve assembly mounted o... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4478104 | Lever mechanism A lever mechanism (10) suitably, amongst other uses, for use in the control of tractor draft links (22) from a location remote from the tractor operators station. The lever mechanism includes an operating member (40), a support (43) relative to which said... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4478056 | Economizer control assembly for regulating the volume flow of outdoor ambient air An economizer assembly is disclosed wherein a sliding door is utilized for covering an outdoor ambient air opening allowing outdoor ambient air flow into a space to be conditioned. A motor shaft arrangement connected via a rotating drive rod is utilized t... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4342367 | Folding tool bar A folding tool bar apparatus for a farm implement having a hollow main frame and winged sections pivotally attached to each end thereof. The winged sections are pivotal between a first horizontally extended position and a second folded horizontal position... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4281812 | Transverse driving bodies, particularly airplane wings This invention relates to an improvement in a transverse driving body, particularly an airplane wing, having a variable profile form and a displacing mechanism, the improvement comprising a plurality of link bends forming at least a part of the wing profi... | 08/04/1981 |
