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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8171812 | Systems and methods for facilitating conversion between reciprocating linear motion and rotational motion Systems for facilitating conversion between reciprocating linear motion and rotational motion include a continuous undulating track circumscribing a circular profile and generally defining a cylindrical volume having a central axis; a reciprocator that is configured... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7950300 | Thrust transfer device A thrust transfer device includes: a motor serving as a driving source; a sun gear rotatable to an output shaft of the motor, a plurality of nut members each provided with an outer peripheral external tooth meshed with the sun gear and provided with an inner periphe... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7895909 | Movement conversion device for a hand-held power tool A movement conversion device (4) for a motor-driven, hand-held, power tool (2) for converting a rotational movement into a linear reciprocating movement includes an axially reciprocating spindle (10), a motor-driven driving gear (20), an ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7669492 | Rotation generating apparatus A rotational movement generating apparatus having a platform supported by a support assembly. The support assembly connects to a central point of the platform in a manner that allows the platform to rotate at the central point. A central axis is defined with the cir... | 03/02/2010 |
| RE40870 | Adjusting element device A device to be used with an adjusting element comprising a rod piston (3) displaceable with the aid of a motor (4) in a piston tube (2). The motor (4) is rotatably arranged at the adjusting element (1) through a worm gear (6... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7540207 | Device for actuating the doors of vehicles A device for actuating the doors of vehicles, in particular of an aircraft. The device comprises a drive element, which co-operates with a door lock. A lifting motion of a shaft element and a subsequent rotational motion of a follower element are carried out in an a... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7530280 | Micro actuator A micro actuator including a translationally driving section having a moving portion which is incorporated in a case and moves translationally, and a displacement enlarging member having one end portion connected to the moving portion of the translationally driving ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7436090 | Direct drive hybrid rotary motor A rotary motor shaft extends through a rheological brake unit through which variable braking resistance to rotation of the motor shaft is applied while it undergoes rotation in response to torque mechanically applied thereto in sequence through a peripheral gear by ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7421988 | Positive-guidance apparatus for conversion of a rotary movement of a drive to a reciprocating movement of a part A positive-guidance apparatus for conversion of a rotary movement of a driven cam element to a reciprocating movement of a part. The apparatus has a first cam area which pushes the part away in a first direction. A second cam area, which is formed on another cam pul... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7416658 | Elliptical motion drive device for a step screen Disclosed herein is an elliptical motion drive device for use in a step screen. The elliptical motion drive device comprises first and second eccentric wheels coupled to a single drive shaft to be eccentrically positioned to each other. Upon rotation of the drive sh... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7409883 | Balanced power axoid mechanism and axoid press The inventive axoid mechanism and axoid press relate to mechanical engineering, to devices for converting power and speed parameters of linear motions and are based on power axoid mechanisms whose friction is eliminated by the substitution of a sliding motion with a... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7360521 | Reciprocating engines Reciprocating engine construction wherein a rotating assembly converts the linear motion of the piston into rotational motion more efficiently, therefore yielding more torque and working power while using less fuel. The rotating assembly is three components working ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7341267 | Reversible ratchet mechanism A reversible ratchet mechanism includes a pair of roller clutches set to operate in opposite directions when engaged by a belt. During the forward motion of the ratchet assembly in either direction of propulsion of the belt, one roller clutch is disengaged while the... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7318625 | Reclining element A reclining element includes a pivotal backrest, a headrest, which is coupled in an articulated manner thereto, and optionally a footrest. These pivotal parts can be displaced by an electromotive adjusting device. The reclining element is so configured as to elimina... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7313861 | Electric drive for a shaping die A driving mechanism for operating a shaping die to join stacked plates by a deep-drawing and swaging operation is implemented as an electric drive, such as a linear motor or a rotary motor, which is operatively connected to the shaping die. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312680 | Manual switch-off device of a permanent magnet switch operating mechanism The present invention relates to a device that allows an output shaft to perform axial motion and automatic locking, in particular, a manual switch-off device for a permanent magnet switch operating mechanism. A large shoe plate and a small shoe plate are fixed onto... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309943 | Mechanism comprised of ultrasonic lead screw motor An optical assembly that contains an optical device movably attached to a apparatus for driving a threaded shaft assembly. The apparatus contains of a threaded shaft with an axis of rotation and, engaged therewith, a threaded nut. The assembly contains a device for ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303532 | Trace evidence collection method and apparatus A method for collecting air-transportable evidence samples from objects and clothing: (a) utilizes a collection tube having open upstream and downstream ends, and at a point between these ends a constriction in the cross-sectional area of the tube, (b) utilizes an a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300035 | Valve, actuator and control system therefor A valve actuator comprising a lower housing comprising a mounting spool that is operable to couple to a valve body. A rotating sleeve is disposed within the lower housing and coupled to a stem connector. A fixed sleeve in disposed within the lower housing and includ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284779 | Electric tweezers Electric tweezers (1) include a case (60) for accommodating a motor (52), a finger (13) for releasing and holding an object, one end portion of which is connected and fixed to the case (60), and the other end portion (13g... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284458 | Adjusting element device A device to be used with an adjusting element comprising a rod piston (3) displaceable with the aid of a motor (4) in a piston tube (2). The motor (4) is rotatably arranged at the adjusting element (1) through a worm gear (6... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7252490 | Movement output apparatus The present invention provides a movement output apparatus for controllably moving a movement output means in at least two spatial dimensions, the apparatus including: a cog means with a first diameter; a ring with... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237449 | Drive mechanism and movable table unit provided with the same A drive mechanism is interposed between two members to make the members move relatively with respect to each other. At least one of the two members is guided to move linearly. The drive mechanism comprises: cam followers that are rotatably supported on one of the tw... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225693 | Slide drive device for a press A slide drive device for a press changes a slide stroke without a changing either a top or bottom dead center position of a slide. The slide drive device allows stroke adjustment without a loss of left-right balance in the slide drive device. An adjusting mechanism ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204291 | Modular lid and actuator for underwater pool cover drum enclosure The present invention is a modular lid system for an underwater swimming pool cover or other underwater enclosure. The modular lid has a rigid lid portion which has an overall buoyancy such that the lid portion closes the enclosure underwater by force of gravity. Th... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195743 | Waste treatment Disclosed is a combination instrument steriliser (13, 210) and biomedical waste processor (15, 211). Both units are supplied steam from a common steam boiler (30, 212). In preferred embodiments, the waste processor utilises a shredder comprising... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7181950 | Device for processing a thin metal foil A device for processing a thin metal foil and provided with a frame plate (7) for a die (16), a guide plate (10) for a punch (11), and a guide arranging for the die (16) and the punch to cooperate in the desired manner for the purp... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178427 | Motor driven harmonic drive actuator having an interposed output mechanism A relatively small, lightweight electromechanical actuator includes a motor assembly, a harmonic drive, and an interposed gear assembly that functions as an output mechanism. The motor assembly, harmonic drive, and gear assembly are coupled together in an in-line co... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152858 | Guiding and positioning apparatus and method thereof A guiding and positioning apparatus for accurate guiding and input of a print media sheet to a business machine. The guiding and positioning apparatus includes a rotating shaft, a retaining member, a guiding member, a sliding member, a roller, a first spring, a seco... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7115014 | Animated toy figure A toy animal having a rigid body with movable legs, head and tail, is operated by internal gear mechanisms powered by a single, reversible, battery-powered motor operated in different directions. A hand controller is attached to the body to actuate the single motor ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114751 | Composite liner for oilfield tubular goods A composite lined tube is disclosed having end couplings. The tube includes a resin impregnated fiber preform pressed progressively along an inner wall of the tube. The tube may further include an inflatable bladder inserted into the tube. The bladder is adapted to ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7100564 | Variable angle cam-drive engine and a power conversion mechanism for use therein A variable angle cam-drive engine in which the torque output generated at a given engine speed (as represented by, for example, piston reciprocation frequency) can be varied by changing the operating angle of cam mechanisms in a power conversion mechanism of the eng... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083210 | Electric tweezers Electric tweezers 1 includes a gripping member 13 for releasing/gripping an object, a base member 11 having an engagement portion to be engaged with the one end portion of the gripping member, a holder member 62 for fixedly coupling one e... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073602 | Tubing injector Apparatus for injecting coiled tubing into a bore comprises a rotatable housing (28, 29) having an axis along which coiled tubing is to be translated. A set of rolling elements (12, 14) is rotatably mounted in the housing (28, 29), each rolling ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7032837 | Toy water gun with variable spray patterns A toy water gun of the type for ejecting fluid therefrom. The toy water gun may include a housing having a longitudinal axis and a reservoir attached to the housing for holding fluid. A holding area may be included which is selectively in fluid communication with th... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028602 | Linear, hydraulic pivot drive The invention relates to a linear, hydraulic pivot drive, especially for the flap control system of aerodynamic structures. Said pivot drive comprises a housing provided with ports for introducing a hydraulic medium, a piston which is arranged inside the housing and... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004045 | High thrust valve operator A high thrust operator for gate valves employs an inverted satellite roller screw assembly driven by an internally threaded cylinder carried within a bearing case. The cylinder is sized to provide a relief plenum within the case into which the roller screw assembly ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6964076 | Electric toothbrush In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an electric toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a housing, an electric motor, a first transmission and a second transmission. The electric motor is connected to the housing has a motor output member for rotation ab... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951148 | Device for converting a rotational movement into a reciprocating movement A device for transforming a rotational movement into a reciprocating to-and-fro movement has a cam element on a driven carrier shaft. The cam element has an eccentric control area, or lobe. A cam follower can be displaced or pivoted by the cam element. The cam eleme... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6945131 | Furniture drive embodied as a double drive The invention relates to a furniture drive (2) for adjusting parts of a piece of furniture in relation to one another which is configured as a dual drive. Said drive comprises two drive units (4, 4′), every drive unit (4, 4′) being provided ... | 09/20/2005 |
