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| 20080313876 | Extraction Device for Use When Extracting a Ceramic Foam Filter - An extraction device is provided for use when extracting a ceramic foam filter, as used for example in the production and processing of aluminium. The extraction device includes an anchor device ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090056097 | Assembly and disassembly device for display monitor and method thereof - An assembly and disassembly device for a display monitor and a method are disclosed. The assembly and disassembly device of the present invention is used to assemble the display monitor to a seat and to disassemble the display monitor from the seat body. The assembly and disassembly device of the present invention comprises a lockup portion connected to the seat body and a framework portion connected to the display monitor. The lockup portion has at least a locking body, and the framework portion has a connecting body. The fastening body has an opening and a guiding slot, and the opening is connected with the guiding slot. When the locking body moves from the opening to the guiding slot, the lockup portion can be securely fastened to the framework portion, thereby installing the display monitor to the seat body. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090077784 | Manufacture of rebuilt mattresses and foundations - A process is described for converting the spring components and the cushioning and covering materials derived from discarded mattresses and foundations into materials suitable for the manufacture of rebuilt units which comply with given governmental regulatory requirements. A preliminary optional step in the process comprises heating the discarded mattress at 230° F. to ensure that the components produced by deconstruction may be safely reused and recycled. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090100661 | Apparatus and Method for Unwinding A Needle Portion - A container system is provided for removing a needle portion from a needle holder of a needle system. The system includes a receptacle defining an opening, a lid configured to cover the receptacle opening, wherein the lid defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a first configuration. The system also includes an adapter configured for engagement in the lid aperture, wherein the adapter defines an aperture having a shape configured to receive a needle system having a second configuration, and wherein the engagement of the adapter in the lid aperture resists rotation of the adapter with respect to the lid. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090158572 | BACKBOARD REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - A storage cart for supporting a backboard assembly during replacement and storage is provided, which may also be used in combination with a quick change coupling system to permit the quick removal and replacement of the backboard assembly. The storage cart can include a frame, a carrier unit and a lifting mechanism. The frame includes a base, a top, and upright support members interconnecting the base and top. The base depth can be greater than the top depth to form a taper, permitting a backboard assembly to lean against the frame. The carrier unit includes a shelf sized to support the backboard assembly. The lifting mechanism includes means for adjusting the vertical position of the shelf to (dis)engage the shelf with the backboard assembly. The storage cart can include wheels, where the storage cart can be easily moved through a standard sized door and into its suitable position. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090172936 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A MANDREL FOR FABRICATION OF A MONOLITHIC NACELLE COMPOSITE PANEL - A method of constructing, assembling and disassembling a mandrel for fabricating a monolithic composite nacelle panel for use on an airplane comprises attaching a first fairing bar including an exposed ball roller assembly to a tilting plate; attaching a first outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a second outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a center section to said first outer section and said second outer section; attaching a nozzle section to said first fairing bar and positioned adjacent an inner wall of said first outer section, an inner wall of said center section, and an inner wall of said second outer section; attaching a second fairing bar to said first outer section, said center section, and said second outer section; and attaching a cavity section to said second fairing bar. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090188096 | BOARD REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR A PALLET AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A board removal apparatus for a wooden pallet includes a frame, and a carriage carried by the frame. The carriage includes a pair of spaced apart tables with a fixed gap therebetween. The carriage is movable between a pallet receiving position and a board removal position. The pallet includes spaced apart stringers and boards on top and bottom surfaces thereof. The pallet is positioned on the carriage when in the pallet receiving position so that a board to be removed overlies the fixed gap. A board removal assembly is carried by the frame and includes a push rod and a board removal foot pad pivotally coupled thereto. The push rod and the board removal foot pad are inserted between adjacent stringers when the carriage is in the board removal position. The board removal foot pad overlies at least a portion of the board to be removed and overlies at least a portion of the fixed gap between the pair of spaced apart tables. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090235508 | HOIST-FREE CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND METHOD - a chromatography column, or other type of processing column, including a column tube having a top end cap having an opening there through and an open bottom end. A bottom end cap covers and is removably attached to the open bottom end of the column tube and a piston is slidably positioned within the column tube. A rod is attached to the piston and passes through the top end cap opening. The length of the rod may be extended so that the piston may be lowered partially through the open bottom end of the column tube when the bottom end cap is removed. An arrangement for raising the piston includes a hydraulic pump that communicates with a portion of an interior of the column tube above the piston via a port formed in the top end cap. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090255104 | Simplified generator removal operation for rotor removal of center generator in a single shaft combined cycle machine - A method of removing a rotor from a generator of a single shaft combined cycle machine comprising a gas turbine, generator and steam turbine axially aligned, the method comprising: disengaging fasteners securing stator support feet of the generator to a foundation thereof; vertically raising the generator above the foundation; disposing temporary supports on each lateral side of the generator, beneath the stator support feet; securing the stator support feet to the temporary support columns; installing a maintenance personnel access platform over the steam turbine, axially adjacent the generator; and removing the rotor from the generator to the access platform. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090255105 | Mandrel Extraction Tool and Method of Using Same - A mandrel extraction tool ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090265908 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DISASSEMBLING A MACHINE - A system and methods for disassembling a machine is provided. The machine includes a casing including a plurality of arcuate channels defined therein. The system includes a reaction bridge configured to couple to a casing, the reaction bridge including a first leg, a second leg and a support beam extending therebetween, a force device including an actuator and a connecting rod extending therefrom, wherein the force device is coupled to the reaction bridge support beam. The force device is configured to apply a force to an end of a segment positioned in one of the casing channels. The system also includes a clevis assembly coupled to the connecting rod, wherein the clevis assembly is configured to engage the segment to facilitate removal of the segment from the rotary machine. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090282666 | LOW-PROFILE TOOL-LESS BOARD EXTRACTION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED MOUNTING, FOR CLOSE PROXIMITY APPLICATIONS - A board extraction device with integrated mounting includes a base portion configured to be disposed on an opening of a circuit board, a rivet extending from a surface of the base portion and configured to pass through the opening, a handle flexibly connected to the base portion, and a pin flexibly connected to the base portion. The rivet has a hole extending therethrough. The pin engages the hole so as to fix the base portion to the circuit board | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100031488 | REPLACING TUBES IN AIR TREATMENT SYSTEMS - A method for removing and/or replacing tubes for generating ions in air flowing through an enclosed or partially enclosed structure. The method enables the tube to be removed and replaced without having to remove the device mounted to the structure that retains the tube. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100058571 | Snap Relieving Device and Electronic Apparatus with the Snap Relieving Device - A snap relieving device includes a first movable part, a second movable part, an inclining guiding groove, a guiding piece, and a snap. The first movable part moves along a first direction. The second movable part moves along a second direction, wherein the first direction is substantially orthogonal to the second direction. The inclining guiding groove is disposed on the first movable part. The guiding piece is coupled with the inclining guiding groove and disposed on the second movable part. The snap is connected to the first movable part or the second movable part. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100077589 | Apparatus and method for manufacturing or repairing a circuit board - A method for uncoupling an interference shield from a circuit board is provided. The method includes providing a circuit board including a surface mounted component and an interference shield configured to provide shielding of the surface mounted component. The interference shield is coupled to the circuit board by a joint. Heating of the joint is effected by induction heating such that the interference shield becomes configured for displacement relative to the circuit board in response to application of a mechanical force. An apparatus for effecting the uncoupling is also provided. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100077590 | Die pickup method - A die push-up apparatus using a vertically movable die pick-up member | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100083477 | METHODS FOR MOUNTING OR REMOVING BELTS FROM TELESCOPING CONVEYOR MECHANISMS THAT COOPERATE WITH PACKAGING SYSTEMS HAVING CLIPPERS - Methods for removing a belt from a telescoping conveyor having a plurality of spaced apart idler rollers in communication with the belt include: (a) translating an idler associated with a telescoping conveyor downward from an operative position to a belt removal and/or belt load configuration while one end portion thereof remains attached to the conveyor frame to thereby allow a conveyor belt to at least partially collapse from an operative configuration; and (b) removing the conveyor belt from the telescoping conveyor after the translating step. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100107395 | Latch and handle arrangement for a telecommunications panel - A latch and handle arrangement for a panel that provides a number of functions. The arrangement including a lever arm that functions as both a handle and a latch release in some panel and frame embodiments. The lever arm also functioning as a fastener cover in other panel and frame embodiments. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100139071 | Induction actuated container - A method of controlling an operation of an induction actuated container cover includes the steps of (a) normally retaining a cover panel of the container cover in a closed position; (b) detecting a target movement of a user by a sensor; (c) generating a first actuating signal to an actuation unit when the sensor detects the target movement of the user; (d) generating an actuation output from the actuation unit to the cover panel of the container cover, wherein the actuation output contains a decelerating and torque enhancing force which moves the cover panel of the container cover at an opened position; (e) pivotally actuating the cover panel of the container cover at the opened position via the actuation output to expose a storage cavity, and (f) generating a second actuating signal to pivotally actuate the cover panel of the container cover back to the closed position. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100154188 | Method For Securing A Heat Exchanger Bracket - A method for attaching a bracket to a heat exchanger comprises providing a heat exchanger having a mounting surface. A bracket having an edge portion that conforms to the mounting surface is located in contact with the mounting surface. A portion of the mounting surface is then skived with the bracket in place so that a sufficient amount of skived material is deformed against the edge portion of the bracket to retain the bracket to the heat exchanger. The retained bracket is then brazed to the heat exchanger. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100180419 | INTEGRATED HINGE AND TEMPORARY DOOR CHECKER - A temporary checking device is provided that works in conjunction with elements of a vehicle hinge that remain in the vehicle's final configuration. The hinge includes a hinge pin rotatably connecting a door hinge bracket to a pillar hinge bracket. The checking device includes a spring portion that is disposed between the door hinge bracket and the pillar hinge bracket. The spring portion is compressed during movement of the door hinge bracket relative to the pillar hinge bracket from either of two rest positions. The spring portion urges the vehicle door affixed thereto back into one of the rest positions, thus allowing manufacturing operations such as painting, etc., to be performed on the vehicle. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100199478 | STRIP ALL WINDOW AND SCREEN REMOVAL TOOL - A hand tool for removing flexible strips used to retain windows and screens onto doors. Each of the two blades of the strip all is optimized for use in removing one of the two flexible strip designs currently in use. The geometry of each blade is designed for ease of use and to protect the door, window, screen or operator from damage. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100199479 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING ADJUSTMENT SHAFTS - Adjusting shafts ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100218358 | TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tile system includes a tile and at least one removable tile insert. One of the tile and the at least one tile insert has securing means for removably retaining the at least one insert within or to the tile. The tile is configured to be installed on a surface through conventional means. The insert may incorporate both decorative and/or functional features and may be removed, replaced and/or reused to change the appearance of a single tile, multiple tiles, mural, liner or decorative scheme. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100257716 | Apparatus and Method for Removing a Dry Tube Assembly From a Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel - An apparatus for removing a dry tube assembly includes a mounting structure configured to mount the apparatus to a top guide of a reactor vessel, a clamping assembly configured to engage the dry tube assembly, and a positioning assembly that is configured to position and rotate the clamping assembly relative to the dry tube assembly. The dry tube assembly is buckled and removed without exercising a joint. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100319178 | NEEDLE REMOVER - An apparatus ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110088237 | Novel scaffolding apparatus and method - An apparatus comprising a frame scaffold with a mechanically operated sliding support, as well as methods of assembling, using and disassembling a frame scaffold using the sliding support are disclosed. The apparatus provides for at least one individual to vertically ascend and/or descend along the perimeter of frame scaffold by mechanical operation. The operator of the apparatus is in close proximity to the scaffold. The apparatus does not require the support of an additional structure (i.e., it is self-supporting). The apparatus provides improved safety and efficiency in the assembly and disassembly of frame scaffold. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110107580 | MICRO-BALL REMOVAL METHOD AND REMOVAL DEVICE, AND MICRO-BALL COLLECTIVE MOUNTING METHOD AND COLLECTIVE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A micro-ball ( | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110113609 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXCHANGING A BATTERY IN A VEHICLE - A method and a device for exchanging a battery of a vehicle, in particular of an electric car. The battery is connected to the vehicle by way of at least one mechanical fastening element and one electrical connection element. The vehicle is brought into a position in relation to a lift table located below the vehicle. The lift table is raised. At least one imaging device connected to the lift table produces at least one vehicle image. The vehicle image shows the battery in the vehicle before removal. A decision of good or bad in relation to the current state of the element is taken in each case by evaluating the vehicle image(s) for each fastening element and each connection element. In one refinement, the vehicle image is displayed on a video display unit, and an input of a user relating to the vehicle image is acquired. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110131782 | METHOD OF REMOVING A CARTRIDGE - Provided is a method of removing a cartridge, that is to be removed, that is housed in a deep side of a cell and stuck on a wall surface of the cell without increasing the number of components. In order to remove the cartridge stuck on the wall surface of the cell, the method includes a pressing step and a releasing step. In the pressing step, a picker mechanism is abutted on a latch lever, and then moved so as to move the latch lever from an engaged position to a released position. This presses the latch lever to increase the urging force of the urging unit. In the releasing step, after the pressing step, the picker mechanism is moved away from the cell to release the urging force of the latch lever spring. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110138597 | Grill Grabber - A lift frame for engaging and transporting a slatted vehicle grill. Two U-bolts extend from a rectangular frame with a crane lift point and a securing fastener. The U-bolts slideably slot between a pair vehicle grill slats while a fastener bolt clamps the U-bolts and slats together. Two locking clamps attach the lower frame rail to a second set of slats, securing the entire assembly against the vehicle grill for removal and transport. The frame provides a tool that improves safety and reduces effort required to lift a large vehicle radiator grill when access to the internal engine compartment is necessary for maintenance and repairs. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110185553 | REMOVAL OF COMPONENTS FROM AIRCRAFT - A method of removing a component from an aircraft includes attaching a device comprising a guide member to the aircraft; attaching the component (such as an actuator) to the guide member; detaching the component from the rest of the aircraft; and moving the guide member so that the component follows a predefined path of removal of the component. A device for use in such a method is also described. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110192003 | ARROWHEAD REMOVER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An arrowhead removal device and a method of use thereof for removing an arrowhead comprising: a housing, wherein said housing includes openings that extend the length of the housing. A plurality of equally spaced slots is provided on the housing. The removal device further includes an attachment shaft, wherein said attachment shaft includes a threaded surface. The attachment shaft includes a first opening with a first diameter and a second opening with a second diameter where the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter, the first opening extending along a portion of the length of the shaft and abuts the second opening where the second opening extends further along the length of the shaft. The removal device also includes a means to move the shaft through the openings of the housing. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110197415 | COMESTIBLE PRODUCT SHEETER WITH REAR ACCESS - A comestible product sheeter is configured to provide enhanced access to the rollers and other components of the roller assembly. The one or more frame members of the roller assembly are configured to support the rollers at different vertical locations. Enhanced access is provided to both the rear and front rollers of the roller assembly by supporting one of the rollers in a cantilever configuration. The roller assembly may also be provided with a pivotally mounted cutting roller support arm to further improve access to the rollers and other components of the roller assembly. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110209321 | MODULAR MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND METHOD - A modular manufacturing facility and method of construction includes a plurality of service and equipment modules which are readily sized and oriented to be packaged, shipped to a desired location, assembled and connected to local resources to form a fully operational assembly or build facility substantially or wholly independent of any resident building structure at the selected site. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110214271 | METHOD OF ATTACHING AND DETACHING PREFORM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL FIBER - A method of attaching and detaching a preform to and from a support body, the preform being used to manufacture an optical fiber, the method including: inserting a connection pin through a penetration hole provided in the preform and a penetration hole provided in the support body; attaching the preform to the support body by hanging the preform on the connection pin inserted through the penetration holes; and detaching the preform from the support body by taking out the connection pin from the penetration holes after the connection pin is rotated about an insertion axis due to an action of a moment based on gravity when the hung state of the preform hung on the connection pin is released. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110277293 | CARRIER DISASSEMBLING APPARATUS AND CARRIER DISASSEMBLING METHOD - A carrier disassembling apparatus | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110296658 | TOOTH BRUSH HEAD REMOVAL DEVICE - A tooth brush head removal device ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110302757 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STRIPPING FIBRES IN A FIBRE BUNDLE - The invention relates to a method and a device for removing the sheath or for stripping fibres of a fibre bundle. Each fibre comprises a core and a sheath, wherein the fibres are arranged adjacent to each other on a base such as to run in a first direction, a cut is made with two blades running perpendicular to the first direction in a plane from opposing sides such that the blades from a notch in each sheath running in the circumferential direction, the fibre bundle is then dipped in a chemical solvent up to the cuts in the fibres for a given period in order to pre-weaken the connection between the sheath and the core and the pre-weakened sheath sections are mechanically drawn from the fibre cores. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110308056 | IMPROVEMENTS TO WORK ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLIES - A method of releasing a work attachment from a coupler ( | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120054997 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR DISASSEMBLING FUEL INJECTOR - An system for disassembling a fuel injector includes the first station for removing an end-cap assembly, an external O-ring and a control valve body (CVB) spool from the fuel injector, the second station for receiving the fuel injector from the first station and removing a snap ring, a ferrule ring, a cone-nut and screws from the fuel injector, and the third station for receiving the fuel injector from the second station and removing a plunger, a clevis, a piston, an intensifier O-ring, a gasket and a high pressure group from the fuel injector. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120054998 | BALL ACTUATED LOCK PIN - A lock pin assembly used for clamping two plates together, that have aligning bores for receiving the lock pin assembly. The lock pin assembly includes radially extending pins that can be forced outwardly from the center of a lock pin housing forming a part of the lock pin assembly. The actuator pins are forced outwardly and cooperate with a tapered surface on a bottom plate to create a clamping force relative to an end of the lock pin housing supportable on a top plate. The lock pin housing has cam tracks on an outer side thereof, and an actuator ring surrounds and supports the pin and carries cam followers sliding in the cam tracks. The cam tracks are made such that relative rotation of the lock pin housing and the actuator ring changes the axial location of the actuator ring along the housing. The actuator ring rests on the top plate and when the actuator pins are released so they can retract and the lock pin housing and the actuator ring are relatively rotated, the lock pin housing is raised relative to the two plates to aid in removing the lock pin assembly. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120060339 | DISASSEMBLING AND RECYCLING A BATTERY - A disassembled battery and methods for disassembling the battery are provided. Holes are formed in an enclosure of the battery and a fluid is injected into the batter to inactivate an electrolyte inside the battery. The enclosure of the battery is then cut to define strips in the enclosure that can be peeled back to expose a core inside the battery. The core can be extracted and recycled. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060340 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BREAKING SEPARATION OF BEARING CAPS - A method for breaking separation of at least one bearing cap of a corresponding thrust block in the bearing assembly of engine cases provided with bearing bores which are arranged in-line, in particular crankshaft cases for alternative piston engines is provided. The method includes introducing an extension mandrel comprising two half-mandrels into at least one bearing hole, said half-mandrels being distant from each other in order to produce breaking separation force between the thrust block and the bearing cap. The bearing cap is clamped in such a way that it is non-rotatable except in a limited manner in the direction of breaking separation between a corresponding half-mandrel and a fixing device. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120066880 | Automated Systems for Roller Rail Disassembly and Methods of Disassembling Roller Rail Assemblies - An automated system for disassembling a roller rail assembly includes an actuation device configured to move the roller rail assembly in a disassembling direction. A guide bracket is arranged and configured to receive the roller rail assembly as the roller rail assembly is moved in the disassembling direction. The guide bracket allows movement of the roller rail assembly in the disassembling direction. A separator member is located downstream of the actuation device. The separator member being received by a housing member of the roller rail assembly and having a wide region that separates sidewalls of the housing member and releases roller wheels of the roller rail assembly as the roller rail assembly is moved past the separator member by the actuation device. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120102702 | TOOLS FOR ENGAGING CHECK VALVES OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES - Tools are provided to facilitate the removal and installation of first and second check valves from backflow prevention devices. A tool for a first check valve includes a frame having a straight central portion with a plurality of leg portions extending from the central portion. The leg portions can be configured such that, when the tool is brought into engagement with a first check valve, each leg potion can be at least partially received in a respective recess on the base of a first check valve. A tool for a second check valve can include a plurality of arms. The arms can be configured so that, when the tool is brought into engagement with a second check valve, each arm can engage a respective pin provided on the base of a second check valve. The tools can be adapted to be engaged by another tool, such as a socket wrench. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120117775 | Extraction Stabilizer - A pin extraction stabilizer for an connector housing is disclosed. The housing includes a top surface and a bottom surface and defines one or more connector pin cavities extending therethrough between the top and the bottom surfaces with a plurality of protruding hollow plugs extended around the connector pin cavities at the top surface. The connector housing further includes one or more connector pins pre-disposed within the connector housing that need to be extracted via the pin extraction stabilizer. The pin extraction stabilizer includes a stabilizer housing having a front surface and a back surface and defines a one or more access sockets extending from the stabilizer front surface to the stabilizer back surface defining a plurality of chambers in the stabilizer. Each chamber of the plurality of chambers is dimensioned to receive a protruding hollow plug of the connector housing. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120144643 | Sleeve Removal Tool and Sleeve Removal Method - The object of the invention is to provide a sleeve removal tool that is able to easily remove a sleeve from a tap without damaging the sleeve. The sleeve removal tool has a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first fastening member has a first contact surface and inner screw section, and is formed in a cylindrical shape. The first contact surface comes in contact with the flange of the sleeve all around one ring shaped surface. An inner screw section is provided such that it protrudes in the axial direction from the first contact surface. The second fastening member has a second contact surface and outer screw section, and is formed in a cylindrical shape. The first contact surface comes in contact all around the other ring shaped surface of the flange. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120144644 | METHOD OF DEMOLISHING FURNACE OF MULTILAYERED-REFRACTORY STRUCTURE - A method for dismantling a furnace having a multilayered refractory structure including: a furnace shell; a containing layer that is formed of a containing refractory that contains asbestos, and covers the inner side of the furnace shell; and a multilayered non-containing layer that is formed of a non-containing refractory that contains no asbestos, and covers the inner side of the containing layer, the method includes: a primary dismantling process; and a secondary dismantling process conducted after the primary dismantling process. In the primary dismantling process, the non-containing layer is dismantled from a furnace-core side thereof but the containing layer and at least one layer of the layers forming the non-containing layer, which is in contact with the containing layer, are left as a remnant. In the secondary dismantling process, the remnant is dismantled while asbestos measures are implemented. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120151732 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING FLOORBOARDS - A method and system for treating floorboards. A plurality of panels are provided and comprise a plurality of floorboards, each floorboard having a top and bottom surface, and longitudinal and transversal edges. The floorboards are assembled together by at least one of their edges to form the panel. The panel is mechanically dismantled in order to expose each edge of each floorboard. A treatment product is applied to the peripheral edges of the floorboards. The method and system of the invention are particularly suitable for a mass production of floorboards on a production line. The method and system of the invention allow the edges of the boards to be treated separately, for example with a color or shade different than the top and bottom surfaces. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120151733 | TAPPED INSERT FOR CYLINDRICAL BORE AND INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH INSERT - The present invention relates to a tapped insert for cylindrical plain bore ( | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120227235 | Method of Taking a Nozzle of a Valve Gated Hot Runner Apparatus Out of Service - A method for taking a nozzle of a valve gated runner apparatus includes releasably attaching a valve pin to a movable part of an actuator for moving the valve pin between an open position and a closed position and detaching the valve pin from the actuator by moving the movable part of the actuator towards the open position when the valve pin is immobilized. The valve pin and the movable part valve pin may be releasably attached by a magnetic force. The step of detaching the valve pin from the actuator may be accomplished by overcoming the magnetic force. A valve pin plate can be provided for a plurality of valve pins to be releasably attached to the actuator. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120233837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING AN AEROFOIL STRUCTURE FROM A CASING SECTION OF A ROTARY MACHINE - Method and apparatus for removing an aerofoil structure from an arcuate casing section of a rotary machine, the apparatus comprising:
| 09-20-2012 |
| 20120266432 | COUPLERS - A coupler for coupling implements having a first connecting pin and a second connecting pin, to a vehicle, for example, to the arm of an excavator. The coupler has a body component that is connectable to the vehicle, and which includes a forward recess for receiving the first connecting pin. The coupler also includes a movable component which is supported by the body component and which has an aft jaw or recess for receiving the second connecting pin and is movable through a range of travel relative to the body component. The movable component includes a rear locking member which is movable between an extended position in which the rear locking member can prevent the second connecting pin from exiting the aft recess and a retracted position in which the rear locking member can allow the second connecting pin to exit the aft recess. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120272497 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING BLADDER REMOVAL - An apparatus for facilitating fluid bladder removal from a support structure through an access opening includes a frame defining a central opening dimensioned to conform to the access opening, the frame having opposed first and second surfaces and adapted to removably mount inside the support structure around the access opening, and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted to the first surface around the central opening. The apparatus is connected inside the support structure with the rollers extending away from and surrounding the access opening to facilitate passage of the fluid bladder. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120291253 | INDUCTION DRYER - In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120297602 | DISASSEMBLING METHOD OF MANDREL USED FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE MATERIAL STRUCTURE AND DISASSEMBLING APPARATUS OF MANDREL - The present invention provides a technique which can disassemble a mandrel having a substantially cylindrical shape and being dividable into a plurality of segments, easily and efficiently. The disassembling method comprises, in the mandrel adhesively attached with a composite material structure on an outer peripheral surface thereof, a rotation step of rotating the pair of support rings along with the mandrel to position a segment which is a detached target to an uppermost portion; and a segment detaching step of detaching the segment which is the detached target positioned at the uppermost portion, from the pair of support rings; wherein in the segment detaching step, the segment which is the detached target is moved in a vertically downward direction to a position inside of the mandrel, between the pair of support rings, and is carried out from between the pair of support rings. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130025105 | BLOWOUT PREVENTER HEAD REMOVAL TOOLS AND METHODS - Specialized tools and methods are presented for use on blowout preventers on oil and gas rigs. The specialized tools releseably attach to a threaded, blowout-preventer head to remove the same. In one instance, the tool has a longitudinal shaft, a lifting eye member at one end and a head-mounting member at the other. The head-mounting member attaches to the threaded, blowout-preventer head. In some instances, one or more torque arms may be included to add additional torque. Other embodiments and methods are also included. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130031761 | BINDER SPINE LABEL INSERT REMOVER - A tool for removing a labeling insert on a spine of a binder is disclosed. The tool includes a semi rigid metal or plastic to remove labels from a binder spine slot. The remover includes a first end portion having a slightly protruding hook, where the remover pierce through and hook into a binder label. It also includes a second end portion, an attached handgrip for pulling the label remover to remove a binder label. The first and second portions are attached to the remover as a single unit. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130047398 | PIPE SEPARATOR - A pipe separator for separating pipes at a pipe joint includes an elongate shaft and an engagement portion. The engagement portion is configured to be mounted adjacent to a pipe joint. A force is applied to the pipe separator to separate the pipes at the joint without damaging the pipes. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130061443 | SLEEVE REMOVAL DEVICE - Methods and systems for use in releasing tubing sleeves coupled to one or more bandoliers are disclosed. In one example, an apparatus for use in releasing tubing sleeves coupled to a bandolier includes a feed system and a dislodge system. The feed system is configured to engage a bandolier and selectively position the bandolier in the apparatus. The dislodge system is configured to dislodge tubing sleeves from an initial position on a bandolier propelled by the feed system. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130067713 | Assembly of a wooden lamp with detachable and re-attachable wooden corbels - Wooden lamp assemblies with detachable and re-attachable wooden corbels that support the lamp shade, the corbels being attachable and detachable to the base for shipping, and shade leveling convenience, the arms are attached between the body of the lamp base and shade with any number of dowel pins and screws. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130125364 | REMOVING AND SEGREGATING COMPONENTS FROM PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - Implementations and techniques for removing and segregating components from printed circuit boards are generally disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130139371 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A TWIST-MODULE SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A KNOTTER ASSEMBLY - The subject invention relates to a knotter assembly for use in a wire-tieing system. The knotter assembly includes a slidably removable twist module assembly, a ratcheted cover arm assembly, and a torque tube assembly having two operating arms that carry all of the operating components for actuating various elements of the knotter assembly. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130185910 | METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING FLAT DISPLAY DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a method for disassembling a flat display device including a panel that includes a pair of glass substrates each having display materials formed on a surface thereof, the glass substrates being arranged so as to face each other. In the disassembling method, rotation body ( | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130199015 | UNIT FOR FASTENING A COMPONENT OF A VEHICLE - The invention relates to an assembly ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130212855 | TEMPORARY SUSPENSION ELEMENT, AND ATTACHMENT AND DISASSEMBLY METHODS USING SAID ELEMENT - A temporary suspension element comprises a rectilinear guide with a threaded end, and a catch which can swing between a guiding position and a retaining position. The element can temporarily replace screws that attach a structure under a support, during the attachment or disassembly of said structure. The attachment and the disassembly of the structure can then be performed by a single operator. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130227828 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURELY DISPLAYING MEDIA PRODUCTS - A method of using a security display apparatus for media content products in a retail store is disclosed. The method includes arranging sample media content containers in a side-by-side configuration on a front lip of a security display fixture, wherein each of the sample media content containers is anchored to the security display fixture with a security cable The method further includes unlocking an access door of the security display fixture, in response to a consumer request, to provide access to an internal space defined by the security display fixture rearward of the sample media content containers, and retrieving one or more non-tethered media content containers from the internal space that are of a same title as one of the sample media content containers positioned immediately in front of the one or more non-tethered media content containers. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130239382 | JOINT OF CRIB AND METHOD FOR LOCKING AND RELEASING THE JOINT - The present invention relates to a joint of a crib and a method for releasing the joint. A flexible linkage unit is connected between the joints so that when one of the joints is released, the other joints are released by the linkage unit simultaneously. The top frame of the crib is able to be folded easily. The one action folding feature allows the user to fold the crib by one hand and hold the kid by the other hand. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130239383 | Low-Pressure Process Apparatus - A method for disassembling a low-pressure process apparatus. The method provide a transmission device and a low-pressure process apparatus; and moves the housing to a transmission device in a first horizontal direction via the first roller set. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130239384 | FOAM DISPENSER - The present disclosure relates generally to a standing foam dispenser, and more particularly, to a foam dispenser with a nozzle assembly having a disposable nozzle adapted for easy removal and replacement. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130263421 | STATOR COIL REMOVAL METHOD - A method of removing a stator coil ( | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130276284 | METHOD FOR RECYCLING OF OBSOLETE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - Processes for recycling printed wire boards using environmentally-friendly compositions, wherein electronic components, precious metals and base metals may be collected for reuse and recycling. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130283587 | FURNITURE CONNECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to furniture systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to office furniture systems using modular components configured to disguise the connections between components. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130326853 | Storage Tank - A liquid containment wall for a tank is formed by corrugated panels connected end to end and supported by upstanding brackets at spaced positions around the peripheral wall and a liner attached to the wall. Each panel has at each end an overlapping section with an array of aligned holes. The holes are connected by connector plates shaped and arranged to overlie a part of the array. Each plate has a plurality of shear pegs extending at right angles and at least one hole therethrough to receive a threaded bolt so that the bolt passes through a respective one of the aligned holes of the array to clamp the plate against the overlapping panels. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140013567 | Hub pulling device and method for use - A hub pulling device for the removal of a hub from the axel of a vehicle. The device includes a pin and plate. The plate having a central bore having a sidewall supported by a plurality of gussets. The plate containing a plurality of apertures aligned to be received on the lug bolts of the hub. The pin having a head sized for receipt within the hub center and engagement of the axel and a shaft sized for receipt within the central bore. To remove a hub, the pin is placed within the central bore and the plate is mounted to the lug bolts using the lug nuts, the opposed force of the pin pushing on the axel and the plate pulling the hub frees the hub. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140041186 | METHOD FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING A CASSETTE - The present invention relates to a method for loading and unloading a cassette which is used, for example, in plasma coating processes, wherein the following method steps are carried out: a. providing a cassette ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140047692 | METHOD OF REPAIRING A PRESSURISER, AND EQUIPMENT FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - A method for working on a defective heating element of a pressuriser comprising a tank lying flat along a longitudinal axis and elongate heating elements extending within the tank, and at least one spacer plate through which the heating elements pass and which is capable of maintaining a transverse spacing between the heating elements is provided. The method includes cutting at least one spacer plate around the heating element so as to detach said heating element from said spacer plate, and then extracting the heating element from the tank in one single piece. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140053385 | CARRIER FOR RELEASABLY SECURING AN OBJECT - A carrier for releasably securing an object, such as an ammunition magazine, a PDA, a mobile phone, an MP3 player, and the like, having a latching pin and an opposed biasing member. The latching pin is positioned on an interior wall of the housing of the carrier to mate with a corresponding aperture or the like formed on the interior surface of an object when the object is inserted in the carrier, to enable rapid insertion of the object into the carrier, to provide secure retention of the object in the carrier, and to enable the rapid and easy retrieval of the object from the carrier. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140059825 | Sealed Gimbal for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Cold Water Pipe - A gimbal that provides for passive vertical latching and unlatching of a Cold Water Pipe (CWP) in a floating vessel such as an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) facility is sealingly connected to a cold water sump on the floating vessel. The CWP gimbal is capable of reacting all static and dynamic forces of the suspended CWP at angles on the order of +/−20 degrees while remaining sealed at high differential pressures. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140059826 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOAD INTRODUCTION ELEMENT FOR A MOVABLE SURFACE OF AN AIRCRAFT - A load introduction element for a movable surface of an aircraft comprises a load introduction body that is connectable with the surface. A fitting connected with the load introduction body with a first section and a second section. The first section comprises a first bearing means, the second section comprises a second bearing means, and the first or second section comprises a third bearing means. The fitting is pivotally connected with the load introduction body by way of the first bearing means. An adjustment unit connects the second bearing means with the load introduction body in a variable position and is positioned on a side of the load introduction body that is opposite the fitting. In this manner adjustment of a reference position of a surface takes place without the need for an access flap. By loosening the adjustment unit the movable surface is pivotable without moving a flap drive. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140068911 | METHOD FOR REMOVING AN INNER CASING FROM A MACHINE - The method for removing an inner casing from a machine includes removing a top part of the outer casing, removing a top part of the inner casing, removing the bottom part of the inner casing, before removing the bottom part of the inner casing connecting the bottom part of the inner casing to the rotor, such that the bottom part of the inner casing is supported by the rotor, then rotating the rotor around the longitudinal axis to make the bottom part of the inner casing accessible. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140082913 | INSERTION AND REMOVAL TOOL FOR A FIBER OPTIC FERRULE ALIGNMENT SLEEVE - A tool is disclosed. The tool is for inserting a ferrule alignment sleeve within a sleeve mount of a fiber optic adapter, wherein the sleeve mount defines an axial bore and radially inwardly extending fingers for retaining the ferrule alignment sleeve therewithin. The tool includes a handle and a pin extending from the handle, the pin configured to slidably receive the ferrule alignment sleeve, the pin defining longitudinal keys for mating with gaps defined between the radially inwardly extending fingers of the sleeve mount, wherein the tool can be used as a ferrule alignment sleeve insertion tool if the pin is inserted into the axial bore in a first orientation and is configured to be used as a ferrule alignment sleeve removal tool if the pin is inserted into the axial bore in a second orientation from an opposite end of the axial bore. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140096351 | Method of Manufacturing Custom Sized Plastic Tote Having Intermediate Sleeve - A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140096352 | Vacuum Pressing Plate Assembly - A dough forming apparatus comprising a lower support frame, a lower pressing platen coupled to the lower support frame, and an upper pressing platen assembly positioned above the lower pressing platen. The upper pressing platen assembly further comprises a backing structure, an upper backing platen coupled to the backing structure, and a pressing plate removably coupled to the upper backing platen by vacuum or electromagnetic means. Means for heating the pressing plate, and shims for adjusting the flatness of the pressing surface are provided. A conveyor supported by the lower support frame is positioned to pass between the lower pressing platen and the upper pressing platen assembly. A method of adjusting the apparatus is also disclosed. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140101912 | METHOD OF PREPARING AN INJECTION DEVICE - The invention relates to an automatic injection device including a container provided with a needle; a housing receiving a container movable relative to the housing between an initial position to an insertion position; a needle shield for receiving the needle and in which the needle is embedded prior to use of the device; and a deshielder coupled to the needle shield by a first connecting arrangement and removably assembled to the distal part of the housing by a second connecting arrangement. The first and second connecting arrangements are designed so that a rotational movement of the deshielder about the device axis of the device with respect to the housing causes an axial displacement of the needle shield in the distal direction with substantially no rotational movement of the needle shield with respect to the needle. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140182106 | BLANKET REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - Blanket replacement systems and methods useable with an image forming apparatus are provided herein. The blanket replacement system removes the blanket from the image transfer member and attaches the blanket to the image transfer member. The blanket replacement system includes a frame member, an engagement motor, and a rotation motor. The frame member holds a blanket having a lead edge portion on one edge and a trail edge portion on an opposing edge. The frame member further includes a lead edge clamp unit and a trail edge clamp unit that holds the lead edge and trail edge portions of the blanket and engages with an image transfer member. The engagement motor engages with the frame member and moves the frame member laterally in relation to the engagement motor. The rotation motor is connected to the engagement motor and rotates the engagement motor and the frame member. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140230216 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATOR STATOR CORE SEPARATION - An intercoupled stator core is separated from a non-vertically oriented (including horizontal) generator frame by decoupling the stator core and frame coupling members and interposing a slidable member between them. Thereafter they are separated relative to each other on the sliding member. The sliding or slidable member may comprise a rail, or alternatively a roller adapted for rolling contact with one of the opposed stator core or generator structures and an engagement surface in contact with the other structure. A system for separating the stator core from a non-vertically oriented generator frame includes first and second raising end plates adapted coupled to axial ends of the stator core. The end plates project outwardly from the generator frame ends, for coupling to a raise mechanism. After the raise mechanism raises the stator core the slidable member is interposed between the stator core and generator frame. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140230217 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A TWIST-MODULE SUB-ASSEMBLY IN A KNOTTER ASSEMBLY - The subject invention relates to a knotter assembly for use in a wire-tieing system, and method for removing a twist-module sub-assembly in a knotter assembly on a material baling apparatus. Embodiments of the knotter assembly include a slidably removable twist module assembly, a ratcheted cover arm assembly, and a torque tube assembly having two operating arms that carry all of the operating components for actuating various elements of the knotter assembly. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140237792 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO REMOVE PIPE - A pipe removal method includes navigating a flexible element through a first pipe. At least a portion of the flexible element is coupled with the first pipe. The flexible element and the first pipe are pulled as a composite assembly, and the flexible element reinforces the tensile strength of the first pipe. In one example, the first pipe is at least pulled in compression between the point of coupling between the flexible element and the first pipe and a proximal end of the flexile element. In another example, the method includes wrapping the composite assembly around a spool. The composite assembly is thereby removed from the ground surrounding the first pipe. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140259602 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSEMBLY WITH PATCH CORD STORAGE - A telecommunications assembly includes a tray assembly including a tray and a cable spool assembly rotatably mounted to the tray, a connector holder arrangement for temporarily holding connectors, wherein the connector holder arrangement is mounted for rotation with the cable spool assembly, and cable storage arrangements for individually storing cables from the cable spool assembly to the connector holder arrangement. After a main cable is unwound from the cable spool assembly, a connector can be removed from the connector holder assembly, and cable slack stored in the cable storage arrangement can be removed allowing connection of the connector to equipment. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259603 | Tension Relief System And Apparatus For Use With A Pipe Reduction Die - Apparatus and method for removing a pipe liner from a diameter reducing die using a double nut system whereby the nuts are incrementally loosened to gradually relieve tension on the die until the assembly can be safely separated while reducing the risk of injury or damage to operators and equipment. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140310934 | MALE THREADED PIPE FITTING EXTRACTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to tools or devices which are commonly used for extracting or removing damaged or broken male threaded pipe fittings from their female threaded fitting counterparts. Said damaged male pipe fittings are often removed or extracted as a cost savings measure, in order to salvage the female fitting portion. This avoids the necessity and cost of discarding and replacing both the damaged or broken male fitting, as well as the undamaged female fitting or fittings. This salvage process is especially cost effective in cases where the broken or damaged male pipe fitting in question, is part of a larger, more expensive plumbing assembly or system. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140352123 | PIPELINE PIG RETRIEVAL TOOL AND METHOD - A method of removing a pipeline pig from a pig trap barrel where the pig trap barrel has a danger region defined by a cone centered on an open end of the pig trap barrel, comprising operating a pig retrieval tool with a portion of the pig retrieval tool inside the pig trap barrel to retrieve the pig from the pig trap barrel while at least a handle part of the pig retrieval tool is outside the danger region. A pig retrieval tool. A combination of a pipeline pig, a pig trap barrel retaining the pipeline pig, and a pig retrieval tool having a shaft with a hook, a bridge laterally extended from the shaft, and a handle part connected to the shaft through the bridge. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150033533 | CAMSHAFT VARIABLE TIMING UNLOCKING DEVICE, METHOD OF ASSEMBLY, AND USES THEREOF - A camshaft variable timing unlocking device for mounting to a camshaft variable timing mechanism which has internal passages in which compressed air is introduced to unlock a spring loaded lock pin. The camshaft variable timing device is than rotated counterclockwise/retard by mechanical means to any position relative to the crankshaft centerline. Accurate piston to valve clearance of both intake and exhaust valves can be checked and verified for racing and/or other high performance applications. The camshaft variable timing mechanism can be unlocked without any damage to the internal spring loaded lock pin mechanism allowing it to be reused. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150052726 | Safety Appliance for a Downhaul Weight - A safety appliance for a downhaul weight. The safety appliance includes a cradle that is configured and arranged to receive support a downhaul weight in its normal working orientation. The safety appliance is capable of receiving and supporting downhaul weights having different sizes and dimensions. When a downhaul weight is seated in the cradle, the safety appliance may provide a working space therebelow. The cradle of the safety appliance may include friction reducing material that allows a downhaul weight to be manipulated while it is seated in the cradle. The safety appliance and a downhaul weight may be conveyed from one location to another location as a single unit. The safety appliance may include one or more box-beams that facilitate lifting the safety appliance from below and/or one or more lifting lugs that facilitate lifting the safety appliance from above. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150068010 | Clamp - The invention disclosed herein generally relates to an improved clamp assembly for attaching two or more objects, such as furniture, tables, desks, dividers or other panel elements together of variable thicknesses. The elements of the clamp assembly invention generally include a clamp body with a clamp stop and clamp spine, a cross-dowel, an actuating screw and a clamp lever. The clamp assembly imparts a compressive clamping force by utilizing a fulcrum-lever arrangement whereby the clamp lever is moved in an arcuate trajectory by rotating the actuating screw in the desired direction as the clamp lever pivots about a fulcrum point. This allows the user to easily place and connect various objects, such as tables, desks, courtesy and privacy panels and another desired object that the user desires to secure in a desired arrangement by imparting a compressive force to the panel element that is to be connected to another panel element. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150068011 | SCAFFOLD AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING OR REMOVING SUCH A SCAFFOLD - A scaffold and method(s) for installing or removing such a scaffold that is constructed of at least two vertical frames and of at least two connecting elements that extend essentially horizontally, in each instance, includes at least one connecting element serving as a hip and/or back railing element, vertical supports having respective effective lengths essentially corresponding for example to the vertical distance of the attachment position for the hip and/or back railing element, and horizontal arms set onto one another to form transverse rungs, in each instance, of a ladder for allowing a person to climb up. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150089785 | METHOD OF ATTACHING AN ELEMENT TO A DRIVE SHAFT - A method for attaching a head to a drive shaft may include winding a wire to create a drive shaft, selecting a head, forming a tapered tip on a distal end of the drive shaft, placing the head on the tapered tip such that a distal end of the tapered tip extends from a distal end of the head, engaging the distal end of the tapered tip and turning down the drive shaft to create a turned down portion, advancing the head proximally over the turned down portion, and disengaging the distal end of the tapered tip wherein the drive shaft frictionally engages the head. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150089786 | METHOD OF USING A RETENTION CLIP TO CLOSE HARDWARE - A method of using a retention clip to secure hardware is provided. The retention clip may include a support surface having an aperture extending through the support surface. The retention clip may further include two anti-rotation surfaces extending from the support surface in a non-parallel direction, and at least one angled tab extending from the support surface in a non-parallel direction towards the aperture of the retention clip. The at least one angled tab may be elastic below a preset load placed on the at least one angled tab, and the at least one angled tab may deform and lose its elasticity above the preset load. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150135501 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND BREAKING THREADED JOINTS USING ORBITAL MOTIONS - A method for making a threaded joint between first and second tubulars, each tubular including a central axis, a first end, a second end, a throughbore extending between the first second ends, an internally threaded box-end connector at the first end, and an externally threaded pin-end connector at the second end, the method including: (a) moving the first tubular axially relative to the second tubular to position the pin-end connector of the first tubular at least partially within the box-end connector of the second tubular. In addition, the method includes (b) orbiting the pin-end connector of the first tubular about the central axis of the second tubular; and (c) rotating the first tubular about the central axis of the first tubular during (b). Further, the method includes (d) threading the pin-end connector of the first tubular into the box-end connector of the second tubular dining (b) and (c). | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150290894 | AEROPLANE CRUSHING DEVICE, AND AEROPLANE DEMOLITION METHOD - An aircraft collapsing device that collapses an aircraft fuselage inward includes: a gate-shaped shell which covers a circumference of both sides and an upper portion of a fuselage of an aircraft body from which horizontal wings and a vertical wing have been decoupled, a wedge-shaped pressing member that is mounted to an upper portion of the shell to press at least one portion of a circumference of at least one of annular frames juxtaposed in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage toward a center of the fuselage, a pair of sidewall pressing members that is mounted to both sides of the shell to press the fuselage simultaneously from two directions crossing a pressing direction of the wedge-shaped pressing member at the center of the fuselage after pressing by the wedge-shaped pressing member, and a moving unit that moves the fuselage of the aircraft and the shell relative to one another. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150298268 | AUTOMOTIVE GLASS REMOVAL TOOL - A glass removal tool for removing a glass panel from a window regulator clamp includes a horizontal cross bar; two parallel legs extending downward from the cross bar; at least one pair of ramps arranged between the parallel legs; and a vertical slot extending between the ramps of the pair of ramps. Two pairs of ramps may be included that are laterally offset from each other. The ramps may be recessed from the front surface and form at least one pair of wedges with the rear surface. The legs may include a first taper formed on the inner surface of each of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs and a second taper formed on the rear surface of the legs toward bottom ends of the legs. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150298825 | AUTOMATED APPARATUS FOR USE IN SELECTIVELY INSTALLING TEMPORARY FASTENERS IN AN ASSEMBLY - An automated apparatus for use in selectively installing temporary fasteners in an assembly is provided. The apparatus includes an end effector, a cutting mechanism coupled to the end effector and that forms an opening in the assembly when a potential opening location is substantially aligned with a cutting mechanism center point. The apparatus also includes at least one of a first sub-assembly and a second sub-assembly coupled to the end effector. The first sub-assembly includes a temporary fastener insertion mechanism that inserts a temporary fastener through the opening in the assembly when the opening is substantially aligned with an insertion mechanism center point different from the cutting mechanism center point. The second sub-assembly includes a temporary fastener removal mechanism that removes installed temporary fasteners from the assembly when the installed temporary fastener is substantially aligned with a removal mechanism center point different from the cutting mechanism center point. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150301212 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING OF SENSOR CAPSULES - An apparatus and methods for loading and unloading of sensor capsules ( | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150311683 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF RACKING ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS THEREFOR - A support assembly is for an electrical system including an electrical enclosure, an electrical switching apparatus removably disposed in the electrical enclosure, and a plate member coupled to the electrical switching apparatus. The plate member includes a distal portion facing away from the electrical enclosure. The electrical switching apparatus includes an operating handle extending through the distal portion. The support assembly includes a base assembly. The base assembly includes a base. The support assembly further includes a number of brace assemblies each coupled to the base and structured to be coupled to the distal portion of the plate member. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150362117 | SAFETY TOOL AND METHOD FOR PIPELINE PIG EXTRACTION - A tool and method for safe extraction of a pig from the pig receiver of a pipeline enable removal of the pig by an operator standing fully clear of the opening of the pig receiver to avoid potential impact of the operator by the pig in the event of an inadvertent pressurized discharge of the pig from the receiver. The tool may feature one or more mechanisms for adjusting a reach-length of the tool in order to facilitate use on pig traps of different lengths with the same tool. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160000456 | Method and Apparatus for Use in Removing a Blade From a Scalpel - An apparatus is provided for safely removing a blade from a scalpel using a scalpel blade remover. The apparatus includes a combination of a housing having a formation defining a socket of predetermined depth, and at least one elongate scalpel blade remover. The socket, which may be a tubular portion of circular cross section, is dimensioned to receive therein a lower portion of the blade remover such that the blade remover is retained in an upright or inclined position in the socket when the housing is in an operative orientation. The blade remover can be orientated within the socket at a variable azimuth. The housing may be a case including two hinged parts, with the socket in one of the hinged parts, and a sharps holder in the other hinged part. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160036190 | RJ-45 INSERTION AND EXTRACTION TOOL - An RJ-45 insertion and extraction tool is disclosed that allows a user to plug and unplug an RJ-45 connector from an RJ-45 socket in a quick and easy way that does not disturb other cables plugged into adjacent sockets. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160040372 | METHOD OF REMOVING A CUTTING CHAMBER FROM A COLD PLANER - A method of removing a cutting chamber from a cold planer is disclosed. The method initiates with disconnecting the cutting chamber from a frame of the cold planer. Thereafter, the frame of the cold planer is raised to a height above the cutting chamber. After raising, the cold planer is maneuvered to a second location. More specifically, the cold planer is maneuvered in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel so that the cutting chamber is no longer under the cold planer. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160052113 | MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE COUNTERFORCE-FREE MOUNTING OF A PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY ON A COUNTERPRESSURE PLATE, AND METHOD FOR COUNTERFORCE-FREE DISMOUNTING - A mounting device ( | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160052114 | Piston Ring Removal Tool - The disclosure relates to a piston ring removal tool and methods of using the same. One method includes disposing a tool between a first piston ring and a piston associated with the piston ring and rotating the piston, wherein the tool engages the first piston ring and separates at least a portion of the first piston ring from the piston. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160054534 | OPTICAL FIBRE INSTALLATION IN FLEXIBLE RISER - A method and apparatus for providing a fibre element are disclosed. The method includes the steps of opening a first control valve element ( | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160058179 | RESISTANT SINK BASE CABINET - A cabinet has a base and a first side wherein one of the base and the first side has a male portion and another of the base and the first side has a female portion for mating with the male portion. The cabinet has a second side, such that the second side may be attached to the base, wherein one of the base and the second side has a male portion and another of the base and the second side has a female portion for mating with the male portion, such that the second side may be attached to the base. The cabinet also has a back for attaching to the first side, the second side and the base. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160095419 | EQUIPMENT CARRIER WITH A TENSIONED TETHER THAT RETAINS EQUIPMENT IN AN EQUIPMENT HOLDER - An equipment carrier configured to secure at least one piece of equipment to a user, and corresponding method. The equipment carrier includes at least one equipment holder configured to be secured to the user. The equipment holder includes an engaging portion configured to receive the equipment. At least one tether includes a first portion attached to the equipment and a second portion attached to the user at a second location offset from the engaging portion. The at least one tether applies a tension force on the equipment to retain the equipment with the engaging portion of the equipment holder. The tension force is negligible when the equipment is disengaged from the equipment holder and positioned near the second location. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160101475 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING HOLLOW SECTIONS - A method for separating hollow sections after the extrusion process, the hollow sections being separated to create a component with a predefined geometrical shape by way of a punching operation. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160106285 | BATTERY REMOVAL FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner includes a vacuum component defining an aperture, and a hand vacuum including a removable battery. The hand vacuum is in removable engagement with the vacuum component, and the battery is removable from the hand vacuum through the aperture while the hand vacuum remains in engagement with the vacuum component. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160109663 | INSERTION AND REMOVAL TOOL FOR A FIBER OPTIC FERRULE ALIGNMENT SLEEVE - A tool is disclosed. The tool is for inserting a ferrule alignment sleeve within a sleeve mount of a fiber optic adapter, wherein the sleeve mount defines an axial bore and radially inwardly extending fingers for retaining the ferrule alignment sleeve therewithin. The tool includes a handle and a pin extending from the handle, the pin configured to slidably receive the ferrule alignment sleeve, the pin defining longitudinal keys for mating with gaps defined between the radially inwardly extending fingers of the sleeve mount, wherein the tool can be used as a ferrule alignment sleeve insertion tool if the pin is inserted into the axial bore in a first orientation and is configured to be used as a ferrule alignment sleeve removal tool if the pin is inserted into the axial bore in a second orientation from an opposite end of the axial bore. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160130016 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ATTACHING AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT COMPONENT TO A FUSELAGE SECTION - This relate to a method for attaching a component to a fuselage section of an aircraft or spacecraft. In a step of the method, a rail is arranged within a fuselage section of an aircraft, which rail extends in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage section. In another step, a support structure is movably mounted to the rail such that the support structure can be moved along the rail in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage section. The support structure comprises a positioning unit for positioning a tool for attaching the component to the fuselage section at a location where the component is to be attached to the fuselage section. The embodiments also relate to a device for attaching a component to a fuselage section of an aircraft. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160138628 | Removable Blind Fastener for Narrow Apertures - The present invention provides a removable blind fastener ( | 05-19-2016 |
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