| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 029434000 | Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts | 36 |
| 20090056099 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE FOR A PUSH-PULL CABLE ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing is disclosed for a motion transmitting cable assembly having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit. The method includes the steps of securing a conduit abutment fitting to an end of the conduit, inserting the core through the conduit, placing an end of the core into a mold while the core is extending through the conduit, injection over-molding a core attachment onto the end of the core, removing the core attachment from the mold. Finally, at least a portion of a guide tube over the juncture of the core and the core attachment. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090199389 | LOW STRESS OPTICS MOUNT USING THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE LIQUID METAL OR GEL - An optical assembly with mounting provided to effectively transfer heat away from an optic, such as a slab or waveguide amplifier or laser disk, while limiting internal stresses. The assembly includes an optic with a planar surface. A heat sink is positioned in the assembly with an upper surface next to the planar surface of the optic. The upper surface of the heat sink comprises a recessed surface defining a reservoir for containing a compliant heat transfer material. The assembly may further include a volume of the heat transfer material, such as a liquid metal or thermally conductive gel, in the reservoir of the heat sink. In one embodiment, the optic is a slab amplifier with a reflective coating or layer that directly contacts the heat transfer material in the heat sink reservoir or a foil or membrane is provided between the heat transfer material and the slab. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100064498 | INNER JOINT PART FOR A CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING SAME - An inner joint part for a constant velocity universal joint, more particularly a constant velocity plunging joint. The inner joint part ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100077592 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANGING SOLAR PANELS FROM A HORIZONTAL SUPPORT - A method for hanging solar panels from a horizontal support, in one example embodiment, comprises pivotally coupling one or more solar panels to a rigid support, wherein the one or more of solar panels are free to rotate about the rigid support, the rigid support being substantially horizontal to the ground level, the one or more solar panels having a backside and front side, further comprising a counterweight rigidly attached to the backside, the counterweight tilting the one or more solar panels as to increase exposure of the front side to the sun. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110162190 | Quick Connect Coupling Stabilization Apparatus - A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling includes a clip, a male stem having an annular clip groove adapted to receive the clip, a female port having a step groove adapted to receive the clip upon insertion of the stem into the port, and a sleeve slideably disposed about the stem adapted to abut the clip and minimize shuttling of the stem within the port. The sleeve may be biased toward the clip by a dust seal abutting a shoulder of the sleeve distal from a lead-in end of the sleeve abutting the clip. Also, the sleeve may radially retain the clip, compressed in an annular groove of the stem, and/or the sleeve abutting the clip may stabilize the clip and axially align the clip with the stem, for insertion of the stem into the port. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110197423 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STORAGE TANK RESTRAINT ON A VEHICLE - A restraint device and method for securing an ammonia storage tank holder to a frame is disclosed. The restraint device includes first and second supports which sandwich about the holder in a parallel fashion. A connecting support attaches to and holds the first and second supports in a substantially parallel relationship about the storage tank holder, and is adjustable such that the second support is selectively movable to expand the perimeter of the holding space. The disclosed method includes the steps of affixing a first support having first and second ends to a frame of a vehicle, placing a storage tank holder into contact with at least one surface of the first support, placing a second support having first and second ends substantially parallel to the first support in contact with a surface of the storage tank holder opposite the first support, and securing the first and second supports. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110214278 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A BLOWN INSULATION MACHINE - Methods of assembling machines for distributing loosefill insulation from packages of compressed loosefill insulation are provided. The methods include the steps of providing a chute having an inlet end, the inlet end configured to receive the package of compressed loosefill insulation, providing a lower unit including a shroud, the lower unit being configured to be attached to the chute to form the machine, the lower unit having an outlet for the discharge of loosefill insulation, installing a plurality of shredders in the lower unit, the shredders being configured to shred and pick apart the loosefill insulation, installing a discharge mechanism in the lower unit, the discharge mechanism being configured to discharge loosefill insulation from the outlet of the lower unit, providing a bottom wall structure, the bottom wall structure having a first bottom wall spaced apart from a second bottom wall and connecting the bottom wall structure to the shroud. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120055007 | Engine hood exhaust stack mounting method - For turbo-diesel application trucks, it is desirable to enable the quickest exit of the exhaust from the engine because, in most cases, the exhaust gas temperatures of these engines are very high. Thus, a hole is formed in the hood of the trucks and the exhaust stack is slid through the hole to permit the quickest exit of the exhaust into the atmosphere. However although the hood may be non-horizontally oriented, the stack should be kept in a vertical position. Thus, a stack mounting basket is positioned beneath the hole having three widely separated outwardly extending threaded bolt extensions that are positioned within three slotted downwardly extending elongated members affixed to the hood. The relative positions of the elongated members with respect to the threaded bolt extensions are adjusted, and nuts are tightened over the elongated members to permit the stack to maintain a vertical orientation. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120174379 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PRESET TORQUE VALUES TO FASTENERS - A torque driver has a driver arm with a first end and an opposite second end, a driver spindle attached at the first end of the driver arm, and a tangential force limiter attached at the second end of the driver arm and including a tangential force applicator for applying a force to rotate the driver spindle about an axis of rotation. The force applicator is movable in a direction tangential to a path of rotation of the force limiter about the axis of rotation in response to the application of a predetermined force to indicate that an associated predetermined tightening torque value has been applied to a fastener engaged by the driver spindle | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180298 | TERMINATION TOOL AND METHODS THEREFOR - A termination tool assembly for terminating a fiber optic cable to a fiber optic connector includes a cam and a base for receiving the cam. The cam serves to rotationally activate a mechanical splice on a mechanical splice connector and thereby terminate the fiber optic cable. The fiber optic connector and fiber optic cable are axially received by the termination tool and are laterally removed from the termination tool after termination as a terminated fiber optic cable assembly. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120304447 | BEND LIMITING STIFFENER AND RELATED METHODS - A bend restrictor device includes at least two bend limiter units coupled together and having at least one stiffness ring disposed therebetween. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130042459 | METHOD OF FORMING A UNVERSAL JOINT - A method of making a universal joint from a tube, including forming a plurality of pairs of coaxially aligned holes at longitudinally spaced locations in the tube, cutting the tube along a curvilinear cutting path around the holes forming a pair of projecting arms and U-shaped recesses between the arms forming a plurality of yokes and pivotally interconnecting the yokes using a pivot member received in the holes of adjacent yokes. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130145598 | Knife Blade Opening Mechanism - A folding knife incorporates an opening assist mechanism that functions to drive the blade from the closed to the open position. A torsion spring is retained axially on the blade axis pin and within a bushing that is stationary relative to the knife handle. One leg of the spring is fixed relative to the handle. The opposite leg of the spring extends through and rides in a partial annular groove in the bushing and acts on the blade as it is moved between the open and closed positions. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130160276 | FIXATION DEVICE FOR THE FIXATION OF BONE FRAGMENTS - A fixation device for the fixation of bone fragments, applicable to the mutual fastening of bone fragments temporarily separated during a surgical operation or as a result of a trauma. The device is also suitable for the fixation of a bone flap in the replacement thereof in a corresponding aperture made in the cranium or cranial bone mass. The device is made of biocompatible material and comprises a flexible strip and fastening means, the strip having a length allowing the formation of a fastening loop tightly fastening the bone fragments to be joined together. The fastening means are provided with at least one opening provided with interlocking means allowing the passage of a free end of the strip and preventing its extraction in the direction opposite to the insertion. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130239394 | Method for Assembling a Tampon Applicator - A method of assembling a tampon applicator includes providing a barrel with internal ridges that define a guide channel having an effective diameter. The method includes providing a plunger that has a finger flare with a circular shape and a flare diameter that is at least 15% larger than the effective diameter of the guide channel. The method includes assembling the plunger and the barrel by pushing the finger flare into the guide channel and deforming the finger flare into a non-circular shape while moving the finger flare through the guide channel. The method includes moving the finger flare out of the plunger end of the barrel and reestablishing the circular shape of the finger flare. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140020226 | Swinging Head Swage Tool - A swage tool includes a first die coupled to a portion of a first die block and a second die coupled to a portion of a second die block. A cylinder moves the second die toward the first die. The first die block rotates about a longitudinal axis of the first die block. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140041194 | TELESCOPIC SHAFT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a telescopic shaft having a coated section that reduces sliding resistance, with fluctuation of the sliding resistance according to sliding position of the telescopic shaft being reduced. A female shaft | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140041195 | HAND TOOL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Hand tool and method of manufacturing and using same. The hand tool includes a tool mount including at least one heim joint that removably receives thereon a tool head assembly. The heim joint and tool head assembly cooperate to provide the hand tool with a multi-directional, variable angle of attack on a work piece in a manner that accommodates aged, arthritic and otherwise handicapped people having a limited range of arm, wrist and hand movement. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140059832 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TORQUE TRANSMISSION SHAFT AND VEHICLE STEERING APPARATUS - In a method of manufacturing an intermediate shaft including: an internal shaft having an external spline; a tubular external shaft having on an inner circumference thereof an internal spline; and a resin coating provided on the external spline, a central axis line of an internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and a central axis line of an external shaft manufacturing intermediate product are aligned with each other, and the internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and the external shaft manufacturing intermediate product are held in such a way that the central axis lines thereof can be adjusted, in a heating adaptation step. In this state, the internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and the external shaft manufacturing intermediate product slide relatively in an axial direction. In the heating adaptation step, a grease is interposed between the internal shaft manufacturing intermediate product and the external shaft manufacturing intermediate product. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140130331 | ADJUSTABLE ROD ASSEMBLY - An adjustable rod assembly includes first and second rod assemblies, first and second end supports, and a tension rod mechanism. The first rod assembly has telescoping first, second and third tubes of generally straight configurations. The second tube of the first rod assembly is rotatable relative to the first and third tubes of the first rod assembly. The second rod assembly has telescoping first and second tubes. The third tube of the first rod assembly and the second tube of the second rod assembly are secured to the first end support. The respective first tubes of the first and second rod assemblies are secured to the second end support. The tension rod mechanism is fixedly secured within the second tube of the first rod assembly for rotational movement therewith, and has a threaded portion configured to extend into the first tube of the first rod assembly. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20150068019 | SHAFT ROTATION AND POSITION SYSTEM - An attachment system includes a friction drive roller subsystem, a nut driver subsystem, and a control subsystem in communication with the friction drive roller subsystem and the nut driver subsystem. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150289650 | DECORATIVE ELEMENT FOR A SHELF - A decorative element that can be mounted to an existing shelf is disclosed. The decorative element can also be horizontally leveled to itself. Additionally, the decorative element may also be leveled with adjacent decorative elements so that the ends of adjacent decorative elements can be matched to each other to provide the appearance of one long unit. The exterior aesthetic appearance of the first and second decorative elements may appear to be in line with each other. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150321613 | MOVEABLE SUPPORT PLATFORM - A retractable vehicle step is attachable to a vehicle or truck. The vehicle step facilitates access to a cargo hold of the vehicle. Advantageously, the vehicle step may be pulled out from under the vehicle by the foot of a user. The vehicle step desirably has a covered and protected biasing mechanism for transitioning between retracted and extended positions of the stepping member. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150327677 | Method of Installing a Drawer in a Cabinet - A method of installing a drawer in a compartment of a structure including inserting a set of pins in pin holes provide in spaced walls of such compartments; positioning a drawer support assembly including a track member and a cooperable slide member on each side wall with each track member seated on a set of pins and connected to a side wall, and a slide member displaceable relative to said track member; displacing bending ends of the slide members equal distances beyond such compartment; inserting the drawer between such extended slide members, seated in such pins; fasting leading ends of the slide members to the drawer; incrementally further withdrawing such drawer from the compartment; and fastening the side members to adjacent side wall of the drawer upon having further drawn the drawer incrementally. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150351287 | Rack Slide System - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a rack slide system comprising an elongated supporting structure and a plurality of mobile racks mounted on the elongated supporting structure in side-by-side relation for movement along a controlled path, where the length of the path exceeds by a predetermined amount the sum of the depths of the mobile racks to provide at least one gap between selected ones of the mobile racks. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160001507 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS - The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a build platform for application of build material is provided and a support frame is arranged around the build platform, to which said support frame at least one device for dosing the particulate material and one device for bonding the particulate material is attached via the guiding elements and the support frame is moveable in a Z direction, which essentially means perpendicular to the base surface of the build platform, said movement provided by at least two vertical positioning units on the support frame. In this respect, it is provided that the positioning units are respectively separate components and are arrangeable on the support frame independently from one another and the location and orientation of such can be adjusted independently from one another. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160074099 | Methods of Forming Jaw Members of End Effectors - A method of forming a jaw member of an end effector includes providing a metal support base; engaging a plurality of ceramic stops to the metal support base; and coupling an insulative plate and a sealing plate to the metal support base by aligning the plurality of ceramic stops through a plurality of openings defined in the insulative plate and a plurality of openings defined in the sealing plate. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160114941 | COVER FOR OPEN TOP FOOD CONTAINERS - A cover for open top food containers includes a peripheral side wall which can telescope over one or more of the containers. An inner frame is mounted inwardly of the inner surface of the side wall for being disposed on the upper edge of the container. A fan/accordion type lid is mounted on side supports above the inner frame to selectively be moved to extended and retracted conditions. When the lid is in its extended condition access to the food container is closed. When the lid is in its retracted condition there is access to the food container. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160176321 | DEFORMABLE SEAT BRACKET | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160185425 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO COUPLE COMPONENTS TO A FUEL TANK - Apparatus and methods to couple fuel components to a fuel tank are described. An example method includes coupling a carrier to a guide suspended in a cavity of a fuel tank, where the guide extends in a longitudinal direction between a first end of the guide adjacent a first side wall of the fuel tank and a second end of the guide adjacent a second side wall of the fuel tank opposite the first side wall, and moving the carrier along the guide between the first end of the guide and the second end of the guide. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20180024802 | Display Panel Attachment Mechanism | 01-25-2018 |
| 029436000 | Through resilient media | 2 |
| 20090007409 | Assembly of sheet materials, tube assembly, drawing method and tools for drawing - The present invention provides an assembly of sheet materials in which a first sheet of material and a second sheet of material are disposed in an overlapping relationship, with a plurality of joint portions being formed therebetween by drawing an overlapping part of the first and second sheets of materials at a plurality of positions. The plurality of joint portions includes at least one first joint portion in which the first sheet of material is laterally extruded into the second sheet of material and at least one second joint portion in which the first sheet of material and the second sheet of material are in contact with each other in a cup-like surface configuration. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20160038168 | SURGICAL FORCEPS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a forceps includes forming an integral member in a single-shot. The integral member is formed to include a body portion, first and second handles integrally formed with the body portion via living hinges, and a connector member integrally formed between the first and second handles. The connector member includes a first leg coupled to the first handle via a living hinge, a second leg coupled to the second handle via a living hinge, and a hub coupled between the first and second legs via living hinges. | 02-11-2016 |
| 029437000 | By deforming interlock | 3 |
| 20090049673 | PROCEDURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A JOINING DEVICE FOR SHUTTERING PANELS AND THE DEVICE PRODUCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PROCEDURE - A joining device for shuttering panels which features a clamp, supported by a hollow tubular body, manually operable by means of a lever which is articulately joined to the tubular body by means of an articulated joint, the device being equipped with a regulating system which allows said articulated joint to be moved longitudinally along the interior of the tubular body, which incorporates a closing cover of said tubular body equipped with a central hole; a regulating nut, equipped with an operating head and an internally threaded hollow rod which is inserted into the tubular body through the hole in the closing cover; and a bracing bush which prevents the removal of the hollow rod from the interior of the tubular body, the regulating nut being joined to the closing cover by the outward splaying of the mouth of the hollow rod. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20140352130 | CRIMPING MACHINE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Crimping machines, including constructions thereof and methods for their manufacture and use. The crimping machines include at least a first load-bearing component that comprises a plurality of load-bearing laminates that are assembled and secured together. The first load-bearing component is installed in the crimping machine so that a crimping load of the crimping machine is imposed on the first load-bearing component during a crimping operation performed by the crimping machine. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150135508 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CAP - A method for manufacturing a cap, which can insert a sheet member easily into a predetermined position of an upper part inside a cap body, without causing deformation to the sheet member or the cap body. The sheet member does not separate when a container is brought to reduced pressure. An annular protruding portion protruding on a lower surface side is formed in an annular flat region of a sheet member of an inside plug. After or at the same time that the sheet member is inserted into and installed at a predetermined position within a cap body, the annular protruding portion is pressed axially toward a top panel wall and deformed so as to become close to a flat shape, to enlarge the outer diameter of the sheet member. The inside plug is thereby held to be inseparable from inside a skirt wall and to be axially movable. | 05-21-2015 |
