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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7216581 | Piston locking actuator A locking actuator may be locked in an extended position. A piston with a first and a second end defines a recess that originates proximate to the first end. A strut is adapted to at least partially nest within the recess and the strut is adapted to hold at least on... | 05/15/2007 |
| 6945156 | Device for switching and locking moving points components The invention relates to a device for displacing and locking movable switch parts (1), comprising a hydraulic piston, which is formed by a rod (6) and cooperates, via coupling or locking members (8), with an axially displaceable sleeve (5... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6923509 | Cargo trailer anti-terrorist and anti-theft system A remotely activated electro mechanical device is mounted in the dual chamber brake system of a vehicle or trailer. The device includes a solenoid valve and a receiver decoder which controls the valve in response to a coded signal ideally available only to law enfor... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6499568 | Locking device A locking device for a movement unit supported displaceably relative to and along a longitudinal axis of at least one guide rod, comprises a pair of clamping members which have each a clamping opening. Each clamping opening has an inner surface for receiv... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6044934 | Locking device for a linear movement unit A locking device for a linear movement unit (1) ensures quick and precise locking by providing a guidance when two clamping members (9) pivot into a clamping position substantially free from any play. The guidance is provided by at least first and second ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5823300 | Brake device of linear moving body In a brake device of a linear moving body, a brake member is provided with a hole and a rod is fitted to the hole in clearance fit, and the brake member is moved slantwise and rotational moment is produced in the brake member thereby brake is applied to t... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5190263 | Locking mechanism for an actuator A locking mechanism for an actuator prevents the unauthorized operation of the actuator and also permits a viewer to determine whether the actuator is in a locked open, locked closed or unlocked position. The invention utilizes a clear cover guard which i... | 03/02/1993 |
| 4947705 | Method and apparatus for maintaining a load raising linkage in a rasied position A device for maintianing a load raising linkage in a raised position. A power member is provided for raising and lowering the linkage. A locking member is pivotally connected to the load raising linkage. The locking member is movable between a lock positi... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4938120 | Device for influencing the reset value of a valve The ON behavior of a pressure switch or a valve (134) differs from its reset behavior by virtue of the fact that the movable pressurized part (126) is connected to one of the parts of a magnet assembly (112, 114) which are movable in relation to one anoth... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4854223 | Pneumatic or hydraulic drive for opening and closing of doors The invention is directed to a penumatic or hydraulic drive for opening and closing of doors, in which the linear motion of a double-acting piston 5 driven by a pressure medium is converted into a rotary motion of a spindle 2 through a piston rod 6 and a ... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4791856 | Single acting hydraulic actuator with variable return force A spring operated valve actuator with variable return force includes a compact spring mechanism with a short but very powerful closing characteristic. The energy provided by the spring mechanism is applied during the entire movement of the valve, with var... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4754694 | Fluid actuator with lock position indicating means A fluid actuator includes a lock mechanism for releasably locking the actuator against movement, and a lock release lever engageable by a lock piston upon application of system pressure thereto to release the lock mechanism. The lock mechanism includes an... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4700814 | Locking device for reciprocating members A locking device for a circumferentially grooved reciprocating member is disclosed. In one embodiment the locking device includes a housing, through which the reciprocating member passes, having a pair of spring biased locking elements and a release eleme... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4559865 | Device to transfer mechanical motion across fluid barrier A device to provide for mechanical motion between a locking element in a hydraulic actuator to an external indication device, comprises: (a) a housing defining a first generally longitudinally extensive passage, and a lock element in longitudinal alignment wit... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4511117 | Activating apparatus in a liquid conveying system operated by vacuum, preferably a so-called vacuum sewage system An activating apparatus or device, for example for a valve in a liquid conveying system operated by means of a vacuum. The activating apparatus comprises a normally latched or locked operating device which by means of a spring, or the like, is connected t... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4463661 | Fluid actuator with remote lock release assembly Actuator includes a lock mechanism for locking the actuator against movement in one end position, and a separate lock release assembly exteriorly mounted on the side of the actuator housing. The lock release assembly includes a toggle linkage directly eng... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4463657 | Fluid actuator with sequence-power valve A fluid actuator including a lock mechanism for locking the actuator against movement in one position and a fluid operated sequence-power valve which when actuated by fluid pressure releases the lock mechanism and then ports such fluid pressure directly t... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4436105 | Valve actuator having an adjustable collet lock A fluid pressure valve actuator of the type utilized for controlling the operation of a ball-type valve is provided and includes a housing for supporting an actuating shaft for axial movement relative to the housing. A piston assembly is mounted within th... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4214795 | Piston braking device for hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders A piston braking device for a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, employing an annular braking plate loosely fitted on the piston rod of the cylinder and rockable into a tilted position relative to the piston rod upon actuation by a plate drive means, and a ... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4093176 | Mold-locking device A mold-locking or catching device which comprises a support on one mold half or part, a bellows anchored to this support at one side of the bellows, a hook engageable with the rim of the other mold half or part and carried by the other side of the bellows... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4043253 | Boom cylinder stop for the lift cylinders of a skid steer vehicle A boom stop having a elongated tubular body portion is mounted on the rod end of one of the hydraulic lift cylinders of a skid steer loader. When the boom of the skid steer loader is lifted, the boom stop is carried outwardly with the rod end of the cylin... | 08/23/1977 |
| 4007815 | Releasable lock for brakes A locking device for a reciprocating rod brake actuator movable between brake applying and brake releasing positions includes a pivoted pawl movable between locking and releasing positions for releasably locking the rod in its brake applying position. A s... | 02/15/1977 |
