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Document | Title | Date |
20080229570 | Method for Permanently Fixing at Least One Component to a Base Component Using a Plastically Deformed Bolt - The invention relates to a method for the unreleasable fastening of at least one component to a basic component with the aid of a bolt projecting through a bore in the component or components, first the bolt being welded electrically with one end face on the surface of the basic component and subsequently being deformed plastically. So that components consisting of any desired materials can be used, it is proposed, according to the invention, that the shank of the bolt, which has a head, be upset, until the underside of the head lies in regions on the surface of the component. Furthermore, an unreleasable connection of one or more components to a basic component is proposed. | 09-25-2008 |
20090133242 | System and Method for Securing a Rotor to a Motor Drive Shaft Using Cam Fasteners - A rotor assembly for mounting a rotor to a motor shaft having a rotor with a centrally positioned central bore, the diameter of which is slightly larger than a diameter of the motor shaft, a first stepped bore intersecting the central bore and being aligned along a first axis of the rotor, and a second stepped bore also intersecting the central bore and being aligned along a second axis of the rotor. A first cam fastener is disposed within the first stepped bore, and a second cam fastener is disposed within the second stepped bore. Upon rotating the first and second cam fasteners, they engage the motor shaft thereby securely clamping the rotor to the motor shaft. | 05-28-2009 |
20090158579 | AUTOMATIC SCREWING DEVICE FOR THE CHASSIS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A screw connection station is provided for use with a suspension conveyor with body suspension means for a respective vehicle body and with an assembly device for chassis components to be assembled in the vehicle body. The screw connection station has a running gear with a floating plate which has at least one screw connection device. The screw connection device is divided into a z-linear device, an x-linear device and a y-linear device as well as into one or more screw spindles. A centering-adaptation-displacement unit is provided for temporary connection and referencing between a body suspension means and the floating plate or between an assembly device and the floating plate. | 06-25-2009 |
20090313804 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING CAPTIVE SCREW - A method for assembling captive screw includes the steps of providing an annular base and positioning an annular washer on a top of the annular base; providing a screw, a coil spring, and a sleeve; downward passing the screw through the coil spring and a top opening of the sleeve; and threading a threaded section of the screw through the annular washer, so that the annular washer is fitted around a shank of the screw to locate below the top opening of the sleeve and above the threaded section of the screw. An inner circumferential edge of the annular washer is not worn away by the threaded section of the screw threaded therethrough, enabling the annular washer to keep a small inner diameter for tightly fitting around the shank of the screw and ensuring reliable assembling of the sleeve to the screw. | 12-24-2009 |
20090320272 | FASTENER INSERTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A rivet is inserted into a workpiece by an apparatus that includes an internal roller screw linear actuator in which rotational movement of an internally threaded cylinder is converted into linear movement of a fastener insertion actuator assembly. The cylinder is driven in rotation by a servo-controlled motor. The angular velocity of the cylinder required to deliver the required energy to effect fastener insertion is calculated and the motor is first controlled to accelerate the cylinder up to the calculated angular velocity, the actuator assembly simultaneously being moved by the cylinder towards the workpiece. The motor is then controlled to maintain the angular velocity of the cylinder at not less than the calculated magnitude at least until insertion of the fastener. The cylinder stores kinetic energy by virtue of its inertia. Using this inertia to insert fasteners eliminates the need for position or force feedback control. The process allows for a rapid cycle time and the apparatus is compact. | 12-31-2009 |
20100005644 | VEHICLE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE - A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure. | 01-14-2010 |
20100146769 | Electric Motor Case With Folded Out Mounting Tabs And Economical Motor-Fan Module Packaging - A cooling module | 06-17-2010 |
20100180425 | Trophy system with spinner assembly - A trophy having a spinner assembly which allows a figurine to rotate in relation to the trophy column or the trophy base or both. | 07-22-2010 |
20100281677 | Production Of A Planned Distribution Of Internal Stress In Components By The Insertion Of Screws Or Threaded Rods Having A Thread Pitch That Is Variable In The Longitudinal Direction - Method for reinforcing a component and/or for introducing force into a component using a screw or a threaded rod, wherein the screw or threaded rod has a thread with a variable thread lead, which thread creates an internal stress distribution, which is suitable to reduce at least one maximum in the bond stress occurring under loading of the component. | 11-11-2010 |
20100299909 | Ground connector - A ground connector including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first member with a threaded post, a second member pivotably connected to the first member, and a pusher on the first member. The second member includes a stepped surface configured to be engaged by the pusher to clamp a pedestal directly between the first and second members. The second section is movably located on the threaded post and configured to directly contact and clamp a conductor towards the pedestal. | 12-02-2010 |
20110030195 | AERATION PAD INSTALLATION TOOL - A tool for installing an aeration pad into a discharge vessel, the aeration pad having a rubber boot abutting the inside surface of the discharge vessel and a threaded pipe portion extending through an opening of the discharge vessel, the pipe having outside threads of a first predetermined size and inside threads of a second predetermined size. The tool includes an elongated cylindrical main body having a first end portion and a second end portion, an elongated secondary body pivotably connected to the main body, with a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion having a pivot connection to the main body and a threaded portion at the second end portion thereof, the threaded portion having threads of the second predetermined size for attachment to an aeration pad. | 02-10-2011 |
20110072637 | SYSTEM FOR JOINING ACOUSTIC CELLULAR PANEL SECTIONS IN EDGE-TO-EDGE RELATION - The invention includes a joint assembly for connecting first and second longitudinal edges of portions of an acoustic barrel or panel having an open cell core, a perforated inner skin, and an outer skin. The joint assembly includes at least one strip covering a plurality of openings in walls of cells along the first and second longitudinal edges. The strip is separate from the inner and outer skins. A plate includes a first portion connected to the outer skin proximate to the first longitudinal edge, and a second portion connected to the outer skin proximate to the second longitudinal edge. | 03-31-2011 |
20110094084 | CONNECTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATING A SCREW CONNECTION - The invention relates to connecting device ( | 04-28-2011 |
20110107585 | BREAKAWAY COUPLINGS FOR TRANSPORTATION STRUCTURES - A breakaway coupling for joining a generally vertical pole structure to a supporting foundation is provided. The breakaway coupling is provided with a multi-sided, elongated body, which may be square-shaped, hexagonal, or generally polygonal in shape. The multi-sided, elongated body is provided with an upper end and a lower end, an outer surface, and is machined to have an internally threaded bore that extends between the upper end and the lower end of the multi-sided, elongated body. The outer surface of the multi-sided, elongated body of the breakaway coupling is provided with at least one horizontally disposed, circumferential groove extending partially into the multi-sided, elongated body toward the internally threaded bore and also extending to a critical notch depth. | 05-12-2011 |
20110146053 | METHODS OF ASSEMBLING ROTORS HAVING NON-COMPLEMENTARY FLANGE OPENINGS - Methods for assembling a first rotor and a second rotor having non-complementary flange openings may include providing mating elements at substantially the center on corresponding rotor flanges, coupling dowels into each of a plurality of circumferentially spaced flange openings in one rotor flange, and mating the mating elements and extending the dowels through corresponding flange openings in the other rotor flange. The rotors are then progressively drawn closer by threading a threaded collar onto each dowel while ensuring alignment between the rotor flanges. Once the flanges contact, machining the flange openings makes them complementary. Once the dowels are removed, the rotors can be coupled by a fastener in each set of complementary flange openings. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162192 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY MODULE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF - A liquid crystal display module and an assembling method thereof are disclosed. The liquid crystal display module includes a panel guide for supporting a liquid crystal panel, the panel guide including a first fastening portion, support side members for holding opposite sides of a lamp irradiating light to the liquid crystal panel, respectively, each of the support side members including a second fastening portion having a foreign substance shield, and a bottom case including a third fastening portion having a case hole formed through a side surface of the bottom case, to receive the foreign substance shield. | 07-07-2011 |
20110308064 | Production Method for a Shredding Device - The present invention relates to a method for producing a machine casing of a shredding device, comprising the steps of providing component parts and/or assembly groups of the machine casing of the shredding device; providing retaining ring bots; and connecting at least some of the component parts and/or assembly groups of the machine casing to each other by means of the retaining bolt rings. | 12-22-2011 |
20120000063 | TORQUE-TURN ORTHOPAEDIC BOLT TIGHTENING METHOD - A method of assembling an orthopaedic implant includes positioning a first orthopaedic component in contact with a second orthopaedic component and coupling the first orthopaedic component to the second orthopaedic component with a bolt. The method also includes applying an empirically-determined starting torque to the bolt such that the first orthopaedic component is coupled to the second orthopaedic component with a first predetermined clamp load. The bolt is then rotated by an empirically-determined rotation angle such that the first orthopaedic component is coupled to the second orthopaedic component with a second predetermined clamp load. | 01-05-2012 |
20120005878 | CONDUIT FITTING WITH FLEXIBLE TORQUE COLLAR - A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may realized as an integral or integrated load bearing member that functions as a torque collar and deflects under load. The disclosure also presents a gauging structure and method for fittings that can be pulled up by turns, by torque or both. | 01-12-2012 |
20120066888 | METHOD FOR JOINING TWO COMPONENTS OF A UNIT - The invention relates to a method for joining two components ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120073113 | ADAPTOR FLANGE FOR ROTARY CONTROL DEVICE - An adapter assembly having a sealing element, a drive bushing, and an adapter flange disposed between the sealing element and the drive bushing. Also, a method of assembling a rotational control device that includes coupling mechanically an adapter flange to a sealing element, coupling mechanically the adapter flange to a drive bushing, and installing the adapter flange, sealing element, and drive bushing in the rotational control device. | 03-29-2012 |
20120084964 | ASSEMBLING METHOD OF AN INJECTION MOLD - An assembling method of an injection mold includes the steps of: disposing guide rods and a ejection pin plate on a punch template; inserting guide bushes into the ejection pin plate; inserting ejection pins respectively into the ejection pin plate and the punch template; fastening a ejection pin fixing plate to the ejection pin plate; fastening a die fixing plate and spacer plates to the punch template, and inserting the other ends of the guide rods into the die fixing plate; and disposing a press plate into the die fixing plate, and fastening the guide rods to the die fixing plate by tightening screws. The assembling method set the guide rods first o achieve a positioning function before ejection pin plate is assembled, and thereby capable of effectively eliminating the problems of deformation of the ejection pin plate, breaking of the ejection pin, and abrasion occurring in the return stroke. | 04-12-2012 |
20120084965 | TRANSMISSION MOUNT TYPE OF SIDE ASSEMBLING - A transmission mount type of side assembling includes a cylindrical insulator; a core having a plurality of longitudinal holes and inserted in the insulator; a side stopper having a support connected to one end of the core in contact with the inner side of the insulator and a protrusion protruding outside the insulator from the support; a cylindrical case accommodating the core, the side stopper, and the insulator; and a plurality of bolts that is longer than the case and inserted through holes in the core and the side stopper from a side to protrude outside the case, such that it can simplify the assembly process of fastening a transmission to a car body and reduce the manufacturing cost, without changing the existing manufacturing line, and ensure safety in assembly. | 04-12-2012 |
20120110826 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FIXING A FAUCET TO A MOUNTING - The invention relates to a method and device for fixing a faucet to a mounting ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120131789 | INSTALLING METHOD FOR ANCHOR CAGE AND INSTALLING METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT - An installing method for an anchor cage and a method for installing industrial equipment includes: providing an anchor flange; providing a template flange; providing a shimming flange; assembling and fixing lower ends of part of anchor bolts in a first group of bolt holes of the anchor flange; assembling upper ends of the part of anchor bolts in a first group of bolt holes of the template flange correspondingly; adjusting and fixing all the anchor bolts after the rest anchor bolts penetrate through a second group of bolt holes of the anchor flange and a second group of bolt holes of the template flange; binding reinforcing steel bars and pouring concrete below the template flange to form a reinforced concrete platform; and taking the template flange down and assembling the upper ends of all the anchor bolts in the plurality of bolt holes of the shimming flange correspondingly. | 05-31-2012 |
20120186068 | FASTENER FOR CONSTRUCTING POSTS FOR FURNITURE - The disclosure relates to a fastening device with a stem which is engaged on a first end by a cross-dowel with a transverse threaded aperture and on a second end by a cylinder with a set-screw. The second end of the stem includes an aperture surrounded by an oval-shaped longitudinally elongated countersunk region. This aperture can capture the set-screw within a small range of longitudinal positions, thereby allowing for fine adjustments to be made to align the sidewalls of adjacent post segments joined by the fastening device. | 07-26-2012 |
20120240382 | METHOD OF MACHINING A FAUCET - A machining method of a pipe welding type mixing faucet, which has a transverse connecting tube, two switch control valve seats, two screwed pipes, a discharge pipe coupling seat, a discharge pipe and a housing made of stainless steel. Reduced abutting ring surfaces are separately fabricated into the discharge hole and bottom port of two switch control valve seats as well as the discharge through-hole of the transverse connecting tube, allowing for abutting of the transverse connecting tube, screwed pipe and discharge pipe coupling seat. The mating points are welded securely. With these machining methods, the pipe welding type mixing faucet allows for water flow through a stainless steel structure, thus improving sanitary quality and safety of potable water. | 09-27-2012 |
20120266447 | Anti-theft devices for electrical wires - A first device useful as a support base for utility poles, which integrates an anti-theft security system directed to prevent theft of power supply wires used in underground power distribution systems. The security system includes a dual internal conduit system for housing the wires and at least two head bolts inserted in an individual lateral straight conduit. Similarly, a second device includes a mold having an inverted T-shaped housing for the wires and a head bolt inside the upright conduit section of said inverted T-shaped housing. In both devices, the wires are moved in an angled position and secured by tightening the corresponding bolt. | 10-25-2012 |
20120272508 | PROFILE CONNECTOR AND PROFILE COMPOSITE - A profile connector is disclosed for connecting two profile bars. Each profile bar may have an undercut longitudinal groove running parallel to an axis of the profile bar. The profile connector includes a screw having a first drive element, a shank having a male thread, and a screw head for engaging a longitudinal groove undercut of one of the two profile bars. The screw also includes a second drive element on an end of the screw opposite the first drive element. The male thread comprises a self-forming thread. In some embodiments, the profile connector is a two-piece design comprising the screw and a sleeve for receiving the screw. The sleeve includes a male thread for screwing the profile connector into one of the longitudinal grooves of one of the profile bars. The sleeve also includes a female thread corresponding to the male thread of the screw for receiving the screw. | 11-01-2012 |
20120311847 | Miter joint bracket and method of using - A miter joint bracket and method of using comprised of a base-plate having an oblate-hexagonal shape, a flat-roofed dome rising vertically from the base-plate, apertures drilled into the dome's flat roof to accommodate fasteners drilled or nailed through the apertures and into both sides of the miter joint of the frame to which the bracket is attached. The upper edges of the miter joint are drawn up into the space underneath the dome which pulls the upper edges slightly apart but forces the lower edges of the miter joint closer together thereby creating a tighter and more aesthetically appealing joint on the view-side of the shutter or frame to which the bracket is attached. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317789 | THREADED FLANGED BUSHING FOR FASTENING APPLICATIONS - A fastening system includes a first material having a first hole, a second material having a second hole, a bushing, and a threaded bolt. The bushing is located in the second hole and has a first end abutting the first material and a flanged second for securing the bushing to the second material. A threaded bolt extends through the first hole and into the bushing to secure the first material flush against the second material. | 12-20-2012 |
20130025113 | ELEMENT FOR LIFTING THE BLADE AND METHOD FOLLOWED - A blade hoisting element is an intermediate piece placed between the root of the blade and the mobile track of the blade bearing. This piece comprises at least an insert and joins, by a rigid rod or strut with another intermediate piece opposing diametrically. The piece has a hole for connecting to the hoisting point and another hole for connecting to the hub, this latter fastening to the hole of the insert by a long bolt. Two hoisting points are established on the blade, at its root and at the tip; the hoisting point at the root is handled from a single lift point on the hub and the hoisting point at the tip is handled from two lift points: one from the hub and the other from the ground. | 01-31-2013 |
20130042464 | Suspension enhancement retrofit mounting bushing and methods - An article of manufacture to retrofit a mounting bolt into an enlarged bracket bolt hole defined by an enlarged bracket bolt hole diameter in a mounting bracket includes a main body defined by a first side and a second side, a main body diameter, and a main body height. The article includes a hub extending from the second side of the main body, the hub being defined by a hub diameter and a hub height. The hub diameter is less than the main body diameter, and the hub diameter is selected to fit within the enlarged bracket bolt hole diameter and to provide a total clearance between the hub and the enlarged bracket bolt hole of less than 0.05 inches. The article further includes a bushing bolt hole opening defined through the main body and the hub, and a land defined on the first side of the main body. | 02-21-2013 |
20130047412 | Lockable Anchor System and Method - A lockable anchor system is disclosed comprising a rotary arm anchor. Said rotary arm anchor comprises a stake and an arm. Said stake comprises a first end, a second end, a shaft and a helical portion. Said arm comprises an interior end, an exterior end, one or more horizontal connectors, and an aperture. Said stake and said arm connect by attaching said interior end to said second end of said stake. Said stake is capable penetrating and holding said rotary arm anchor to an anchoring surface. Said interior end and said exterior end of said arm connect with said one or more horizontal connectors. Said aperture comprises an enclosed opening proximate said exterior end of said arm. Said aperture is capable of receiving a lock capable of securing said exterior end to a substantially fixed object and thereby preventing said rotary motion at said interior end by holding said exterior end to said substantially fixed object. | 02-28-2013 |
20130047413 | QUICK TURN FASTENER - A fastener for use in connection with a tubular boss has a shaft with at least one rib along the length thereof and at least one thread segment extending at least partially around the shaft. The shaft is inserted into the boss in first position, and rotated to a second position wherein the at least one thread segment engages at least one column formed in the tubular boss. The shaft can be integrally formed with a first molded part to be fastened to a second molded part with an integrally formed tubular boss. Various locking features for locking the shaft in the boss are also disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
20130061453 | Mounting a Base Plate on Upstanding Fasteners of a Support - In a method for mounting a base plate on upstanding threaded fasteners of for example a cast concrete support there is provided in the base plate a plurality of adjustable disk members each defining an elongate fastening slot therein for receiving a respective one of the threaded fasteners therein at different positions therealong. Each of the adjustable disk members has a circular outer periphery engaging into a respective plate holes such that the adjustable disk member is supported in the base plate. Each of the adjustable disk members is rotated in its respective plate hole relative to the base plate so as to move the fastening slots relative to the base plate so as to match the fixed located positions of the fasteners. | 03-14-2013 |
20130081257 | Translatable Expandable Collets, Systems and Methods with Anti-Rotation Feature - Methods for fastening at least a first object and a second object together from only one side using a collet body having a first end, a second end and an anti-rotation feature include inserting the first end through aligned first and second object holes, which define a common axis, axially translating the anti-rotation feature through at least a portion of the first object hole, engaging the anti-rotation feature with a mechanical ground, which may be one or both objects or a sleeve insert, whereby free rotation of the collet body is substantially counteracted by the rotational, but not axial, interference between the anti-rotation feature and the mechanical ground, and axially retracting the collet body before, during or after radially outwardly displacing at least two displaceable fingers at the first end of the collet body. | 04-04-2013 |
20130111735 | TIE BOLT EMPLOYING DIFFERENTIAL THREAD - A tie bolt for joining two parts together has a shaft. The shaft in turn has a primary thread for engaging a first part and a secondary thread for engaging a second part, wherein the primary thread and the secondary thread have different pitches. The tie bolt may be used to join together any two parts which are to be locked together to transmit torque. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117997 | System and Method for Installing a Fastener Rod - A system and method for installing a fastener rod is provided. In one embodiment a fastener rod starter apparatus is provided and may include a first end for engaging a fastener rod, a second end for insertion into an insertion hole, and an elongated body of closed cell foam having sufficiently low density and high compressibility to displace fluid in the insertion hole and be compressed to allow installation of the fastener rod into the insertion hole. A method for installing a fastener rod may include lubricating an insertion hole with a fluid and inserting a starter element into the insertion hole. The starter element may have sufficiently low density and high compressibility to displace the fluid in the insertion hole and be compressed by the fastener rod inserted into the insertion hole. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125377 | COUPLING LOCK MECHANISM - A threaded coupling wherein external threads of the male body of the male coupling half are in mating engagement with internal threads of the female sleeve of the female coupling half. The female sleeve includes an interior hook and the male body includes a locking lever receptacle recessed therein as well as first and second slots for receiving first and second pins of the locking lever. The locking lever pivotally resides in the receptacle and interlocks with the hook of the female sleeve uniting the male and female. A tensioning O-ring secures the locking lever to the male body. A locking sleeve extends circumferentially about the male body and prohibits the release of the hook of the female sleeve from a recess in the locking lever unless a window is aligned with the locking lever. A process for locking the threaded coupling is also disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
20130125378 | Leg Rest Release Assembly and Method of Assembling the Same - A mechanical retention apparatus suitable for serving as a leg rest release for a wheelchair is provided. The mechanical retention apparatus includes a first cylindrical housing ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130139375 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING CABLE AND CONDUIT - A bracket for supporting electrical cable may include an attachment member and a cable support member. The attachment member and the cable support member may be interposed between an open end and a closed end of the bracket. A connection member may be attached to and interposed between the attachment member and the cable support member at the closed end of the bracket. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145606 | FASTENING OF A SUPPORT RAIL FOR A PV MODULE TO A TRAPEZOIDAL SHEET - A fastening of a support rail for a photovoltaic module to a trapezoidal rib of a trapezoidal sheet. The support rail comprises an undercut groove with a groove opening. The trapezoidal rib comprises an upper side and a slanted side. The support rail is positioned transversely to the trapezoidal rib. The fastening includes at least one retaining element comprising a fastening section fastened to the slanted side of the trapezoidal rib, and an engaging extension non-detachably arranged thereon. The engaging extension engages the undercut groove in an engaging position. The engaging extension is insertable through the groove opening into the undercut groove of the support rail in a loose position that is rotated relative to the engaging position. The support rail is held down against the upper side of the trapezoidal rib by the engaging extension. The at least one retaining element is arranged either left or right of the trapezoidal rib. | 06-13-2013 |
20130145607 | FITTING FOR USE WITH NUT WITH INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISM - A fitting for use with a nut with an internal locking mechanism includes a first tubular portion with a first end and a first outer diameter for connecting to a first object; a second tubular portion with a second end and a second outer diameter for connecting to a second object; a transition portion connecting the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion for fluid communication between the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion; and a plurality of pockets spaced circumferentially around the second tubular portion to engage the internal locking mechanism of the nut. | 06-13-2013 |
20130180099 | Table Connector System and Method of Assembly - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a connector system and method of assembly comprising a frame and a plurality of legs that are combined to form a table. The frame includes a plurality of side members having an open interior and a plurality of corner members that are positioned in the interior of the side members. A plurality of bolts is positioned through the frame and into the legs to secure the frame to the legs and form a table. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185921 | METHOD FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF A HOLLOW ELEMENT SUCH AS A HOLLOW RIVET OR A NUT ELEMENT TO A COMPONENT CONSISTING OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method for the attachment of a hollow element such as a hollow rivet or a nut element to a component consisting of a composite material, with the element having a flange part and a shaft part or rivet section extending away from the flange part, wherein a rivet section can also be formed at the free end of a shaft part. The hollow element has a central passage which is optionally provided with a thread cylinder. In the method an auxiliary tip is either passed from the flange side of the element remote from the shaft part and/or the rivet section through the passage or is introduced from the side of the free end of the shaft part and/or of the rivet section into the passage such that a conically converging region of the auxiliary tip projects from the free end of the shaft part or of the rivet section. The hollow element is pressed with the tip to the fore against the component and the tip is pressed through the component until the component comes into engagement with the side of the flange part adjacent to it and the tip has produced a hole in the component. | 07-25-2013 |
20130219690 | FASTENER, INSTALLATION TOOL AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A fastener including a chisel point that pre-bores a hole in a work piece to prevent damage to the work piece as the fastener advances. The fastener can include a head, a shaft and a chisel brake point formed at an end of the shaft. The chisel brake point can include first and second opposing inclined surfaces disposed at an angle of about 80° to about 150° relative to one another. A thread can begin adjacent the chisel brake point and form an extension of an inclined surface and/or a chisel edge. The chisel brake point can scrape material from a work piece while pre-boring a hole. The material can be transferred to the thread, and subsequently fed up the thread, out of the pre-bored hole. The chisel brake point can also selectively retard advancement of the fastener into the work piece. Methods of installing the fastener also are provided. | 08-29-2013 |
20130232769 | Wallgrip screw - A fastener for securing drywall to wood or metal substrate. The fastener includes a dual threaded head drywall fastener with hexagon driving collar. The longer threaded side of fastener is driven directly into wood or metal substrate, the driving collar acts as a stopper, leaving the shorter threaded fastener side protruding from the wood or metal substrate. The shorten; threaded fastener side comes in direct contact with the drywall, by piercing and penetrating the unfinished side of drywall into fastener. The shorten side of fastener does not come threw the drywall finished side, forming a gripping effect to the paper and gypsum without damaging the finished side of the drywall. | 09-12-2013 |
20130276293 | PANEL ASSEMBLY RETAINER AND METHOD OF USE - A panel assembly includes a retainer, a first panel, and a second panel. A weld stud extends from the first panel. The second panel is positioned adjacent to the first panel and defines a hole that circumscribes the weld stud. The retainer includes a base and a nut. The base includes an annular cap and a cylindrical guide feature. The nut has radial fins, one of which is beveled. The cylindrical guide feature is positioned within the hole and circumscribes the weld stud. One of the radial fins is positioned adjacent to an upper surface of the cap, while the radial fin having the beveled surface is received within a slot defined by the cap to secure the nut to the base and the stud. Tabs may be arranged on an inner bore of the nut. A method of using the retainer in a panel assembly is also disclosed. | 10-24-2013 |
20130276294 | TUBULAR THREADED JOINT HAVING IMPROVED HIGH TORQUE PERFORMANCE - A lubricating coating which can prevent the occurrence of galling even when makeup is carried out with a high torque and which has excellent rust preventing properties is formed on the contact surfaces of a pin and/or a box of a tubular threaded joint. The lubricating coating contains copolymer particles made from particles of an acrylic-silicone copolymer with an average particle diameter of 10-50 μm dispersed in a highly viscous matrix made from a mixture of a rosin-based substance selected from rosin and its derivatives, wax, a metal soap, and a basic metal salt of an aromatic organic acid (such as highly basic Ca sulfonate). | 10-24-2013 |
20130305517 | CAPTURED THREADED CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY COUPLING COMPONENTS - Systems and methods for mechanically coupling multiple components using captured threaded connectors are provided. The attachment points between components are aligned along a common central axis about which the channels are aligned. Threaded connectors are provided and contained within a pocket within each component, prior to assembly of the system. As a result, components of the system can be detached without disassembly of other components, or without the use of special thread patterns to allow clearance for the driver for the head of each. Threaded connectors are kept from falling out and are also allowed to float along their axis within the channel so that components can be aligned first, and then anchored together. Drivers used to couple components have a diameter smaller than the channel. | 11-21-2013 |
20130318770 | INJECTION MECHANISM FOR MODULES, AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The invention is directed to a module injection mechanism and a method of using the same for mounting a module to a chassis, the module injection mechanism comprising an injection assembly secured to the module, comprising a lever, a screw affixed to the chassis, a sliding bushing, disposed between the module and the screw, wherein the screw is fixed to the chassis via the sliding bushing, the lever comprising a lever grabbing portion and a lower lever portion capable of connecting to the sliding bushing, wherein the injection assembly is secured to the module so that the injection assembly is capable to transfer a mechanical force applied to the lever grabbing portion to the sliding bushing so that the module is mounted to the chassis. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326862 | MOUNT FOR AN OPTICAL STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF MOUNTING AN OPTICAL STRUCTURE USING SUCH MOUNT - An improved mount for, and methods of mounting an, optical structure are provided. The mount has a protruding member extending from a surface of the optical structure, a base element having a mounting structure for mounting the mount to another structure and an upper element extending from the base element having a first opening extending therethrough for receipt therein of at least a portion of the protruding member. The first opening defines first and second arms, each of the arms comprising a head portion and each of the head portions ending at an end. A second opening in the upper element extends through one of the head portions and the end thereof in a direction toward the other head portion, while a third opening exists in the upper element through the end of the other head portion in an orientation substantially opposite to and in communication with the second opening so that a tightening mechanism received through the second opening can be received into the third opening. Tightening of the tightening mechanism into the third opening causes the ends of the head portions to draw toward each other so that the first opening of the upper element tightens around the at least a portion of the protruding member. | 12-12-2013 |
20130333198 | MODULAR RADIAL HEAD PROSTHESIS - A method for assembling a prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius is provided and may include coupling an articulation component to a head component via a first locking portion of the articulation component and a second locking portion of the head component. The method may additionally include inserting a connection portion of the articulation component into a bore of the head component, aligning a first locking channel of the articulation component with a second locking channel of the head component, and coupling a stem to the articulation component and the head component by inserting a third locking portion of the stem into the first locking channel and the second locking channel. | 12-19-2013 |
20130340240 | FASTENING DEVICE - In an embodiment, a fastener includes (a) a main body having a length parallel to a main axis definable through the main body, and a first cross-sectional area transverse to the main axis; and (b) at least a first set of petals carried by the main body, which includes at least one petal. The first set of petals is selectively displaceable (a) about the main axis in a direction transverse to the main axis, separate from or in the absence of axial displacement of the first set of petals in a direction parallel to the main axis, each petal within the first set of petals displaceable between a first position and a second position transverse to the main axis, the first position closer to the main axis than the second position; and (b) axially with respect to the main axis, separate from or in the absence of transverse displacement of the set of petals relative to the main axis. Such a fastener can create or mate with a hole having multiple distinct cross-sectional areas along a hole depth, including at least one cross-sectional area larger than the first cross-sectional area, which corresponds to laterally expanded petals. | 12-26-2013 |
20140041204 | UNIVERSAL PEDESTAL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A universal pedestal mounting assembly includes a lower support structure securable on a supporting surface, an adapter coupled with the lower support structure, and a pedestal tube positioned over the adapter. The adapter is sized corresponding to the pedestal tube. An upper support structure is positioned on the pedestal tube and is configured to secure a component supported on the universal pedestal mounting assembly. A rod is secured between the lower support structure and the upper support structure. The assembly enables pedestal tubes of various sizes to be mounted using the same hardware. | 02-13-2014 |
20140053390 | ACCESSORY JOINT CONNECTOR - A frame having a front face and a rear face comprises a first lineal, a second lineal, a first lineal joint connector inserted into the first lineal and a second lineal joint connector inserted into the second lineal. A first fastener extends through the first lineal joint connector into the second lineal joint connector. A second fastener extends through the second lineal joint connector into the first lineal joint connector. | 02-27-2014 |
20140075741 | Hydraulic Tensioning Flange Connector - Hydraulic flange connectors connect two flange components together, and hydraulic pressure applied to ports in connector holes of one of the flanges tension the flange studs and crush the gasket between the flange components. Each connector has a piston that disposes in the connector hole and can move therein when hydraulic pressure is applied through the port by a pump. A first stud connected to the piston extends beyond one open end of the hole for connection to a first nut, while a second stud connected to the piston extending beyond another open end of the to the second flange component for connection to a second nut. A retainer having seals threads in this other open end of the hole and seals between the hole and the second stud. | 03-20-2014 |
20140090233 | WOOD FASTENER - Fasteners are provided that include a head and having a head, a tip end having a tip, a first body portion having right-hand threads, and a second body portion having left-hand threads. The first body portion is adjacent to the tip end of the fastener and extends a first distance along a length of the fastener towards the head end. The second body portion is adjacent to the first body portion, and extends the head end of the fastener and extending a second distance along the length of the fastener towards the head end. The right-hand threads, and the left-hand threads, can have a thread angle a of less than about 60°. | 04-03-2014 |
20140101923 | TETHERED FASTENING DEVICE - A penetrating fastener has a fastener head and fastener tip spaced apart by a longitudinally oriented fastener shaft. A tetherable washer has a substantially planar base surface having a fastener aperture extending therethrough. A longitudinally oriented wall extends longitudinally upward from at least a portion of the base surface to form a concave fastener cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the fastener head. Two tether apertures extend laterally through the wall and are laterally spaced apart along the wall. Both of the tether apertures are laterally arranged along the wall in a rotationally asymmetric configuration. A first one of the tether apertures is located a second longitudinal distance from the base surface and a second one of the tether apertures is located a third longitudinal distance from the base surface. The tether apertures are configured to simultaneously accept a tether extending through both of the tether apertures. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109381 | FASTENER RETENTION SYSTEM - A fastening system comprises a driving tool having a driving shaft and a fastener having a fastener shaft. A sleeve is sized and shaped to create an interference fit when installed about the driving shaft of the driving tool. The sleeve is sized and shaped to create an interference fit when installed about the fastener shaft of the fastener. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115870 | Bushed and In-Line Threaded Multi-Purpose Hole and Plug - A locator bushing is used in combination with a receiving member, such as a fixture plate. The locator bushing is a single integral item having a driver portion and a threaded portion to locate and position devices in relation to the receiving member. The driver portion includes a first locating surface and a drive element. The first locating surface locates the locator bushing in the receiving member. The drive element is configured to receive a rotational force to rotate the driver portion. The threaded portion releasably engages the receiving member and is used to position the locator assembly within the receiving member. The driver portion includes a second locating surface to selectively locate and position an insert device relative to both the locator assembly and the receiving member. | 05-01-2014 |
20140137392 | COMBINATION HANGER FASTENER - Described in this application is a dual purpose hanger fastener for supporting a fixture, such as a pipe fixture, or the like to a building structure. The hanger fastener includes a threaded shank forming a first end portion and a head forming a second end portion where the head has both a cross-thread opening and an axial opening. The threaded shank is adapted to engage the structure and the head is adapted to receive a support member to support a pipe fixture or the like. For supporting the fixture, the head includes a cross-thread opening and an axial opening with the axial opening extending into the head to not less than one-thirty-second inch from the cross-thread opening. Both of the cross-thread and axial openings of the head of the hanger fastener are adapted to receive and engage the support member to support the pipe fixture or the like at the users option. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137393 | Enhanced Coaxial Connector Continuity - Axially compressible, F-connectors for conventional installation tools for interconnection with coaxial cable include adaptations for establishing electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. The connector may have a circumferential groove defined in the end cap mounting an annular D-ring which tensions contact between the post and nut. The connector may comprise a continuity coil seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut and the post for promoting continuity. The connector may comprise a pressure spring and an O-ring seated within a post groove in spring-loaded contact with the nut for promoting continuity. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137394 | TWO-WAY FASTENER AND METHOD - A two-way fastener includes a first member threaded for being screwed into a first workpiece; a polygonal wall for receiving a tool to screw the first member into the first workpiece, the polygonal wall located at a base end of the first member; and a second member extending in an opposite fastening direction from the first member, the second member configured to be fastened to a second workpiece. A fastening method includes enabling the threading of a first member of a fastener into a first workpiece; and enabling the threading of a second workpiece to a second member extending outwardly from the first member and the first workpiece. | 05-22-2014 |
20140165368 | Copper Wire Theft Protection Method And Apparatus For Wall-Mounted Pull Boxes - A kit and method for preventing theft or wires interconnected within a pull box of the type which is mounted in a concrete wall or other such concrete body includes a steel cover plate having a downwardly protruding pair of locking tubes that receive the upstanding shanks of a pair of studs anchored in the concrete body. Each locking tube includes a spring which urges locking pins extending upwards from a floating locking plate through perforations through a fixed locking plate into bores in the lower face of a novel locking collar-nut threaded onto a stud to fasten it to the lid, thus locking the nut from being unthreaded from the stud. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165369 | THREADED INSERT WITH THERMAL INSULATION CAPABILITY - A thermally-insulative insert device and method of use of same is disclosed. Specifically, the thermally-insulative insert device, comprising internal and external threads, allows attachment of an assembled part to a heat source while reducing heat transfer between the assembled part and the heat source. It is also an aspect of the present disclosure to provide easy-to-implement and cost-effective methods of using and assembling the thermally-insulative insert device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165370 | Screwing Device And Use Of A Screwing Device - A screwing device includes a threaded hole that extends from an insertion opening to an end of the screwing device, which end is opposite the insertion opening. In the region of the insertion opening a first radial sealing element is arranged that by way of the insertion opening extends outwards in an axial direction of the hole. Spaced apart from the first sealing element in an axial direction of the hole a second radial sealing element is arranged in the screwing device with the internal diameter of the second radial sealing element being smaller than the external diameter of the threaded hole. In this manner a screwing device may be provided that is self-locking, exchangeable, and fluid-proof and that is suitable especially for vehicles and in particular for aircraft. | 06-19-2014 |
20140245592 | GRAPHIC PANEL ASSEMBLY - A graphic panel assembly includes a graphic holder. The graphic holder includes a base having an upper support portion for coupling to a graphic and a lower support portion including an aperture. The graphic holder also includes a hardware assembly. The hardware assembly includes a bored rod having a threaded exterior and a threaded interior and a magnetic foot fixedly mated to the threaded interior of the bored rod. The threaded exterior is positioned within the aperture located in the lower support portion of the base. The bored rod is rotatable within the aperture to adjust a distance between the base and the magnetic foot. | 09-04-2014 |
20140250674 | DISTRACTION DEVICES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A method of assembling a system for manipulating the skeletal system includes obtaining a monolithic member having opposing ends, one end including a housing having an axially extending cavity. A distraction rod is obtained that has opposing ends, a first end having an inner threaded cavity. A rotatable, radially poled magnet is rotationally coupled to a lead screw having threads. The threads of the lead screw are engaged with the threaded cavity of the distraction rod. The magnet and at least a portion of the first end of the distraction rod are inserted into the axially extending cavity such that the distraction rod and the monolithic member are in coaxial relation to one another. The magnet is axially locked in relation to the monolithic member, wherein the axially locked magnet is capable of rotation. The distraction rod is rotationally locked in relation to the monolithic member. | 09-11-2014 |
20140304973 | Fastener Installation Tool for Roof Truss Framing and Construction System - An installation tool for fastening a top plate to a roof support member and other structural connections is adapted to drive screws at a pre-established angle. The tool preferably includes a rotary driver assembly and a telescopic tube assembly. A guide assembly is mounted adjacent the outer end of the telescopic tube assembly. Locating structures function to properly precisely set the drive angle of the screw. A stabilizer prevents the screw from moving during the installation. The guide assembly is also configured to provide a marking for inspection purposes. | 10-16-2014 |
20140331479 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE COVER WITH KEYHOLE INSERTS - A base for an electrical outlet having a front surface and a back surface, at least one opening extending there through, the at least one opening having a size large enough to receive a socket face, at least one mounting screw aperture opening extending through the base, the mounting screw aperture having a first portion sized large enough to receive a mounting screw head, and at least a second portion extending into the first portion and through the base, the second portion sized large enough to allow a mounting screw shaft to extend through the base but small enough to disallow the mounting screw head from passing through the base, at least one keyhole cover removably secured within the first portion, and wherein the base is configured with the second portion of the mounting screw aperture accessible after the base is installed on the electrical outlet. | 11-13-2014 |
20140352133 | Method and Apparatus for Mounting and Demounting Large Wheels - Disclosed is an elongate arbor for mounting a wheel or wheel/tire combination onto an axle of a vehicle. One of the axle hub or the wheel bears threaded studs and the other bears tapped holes. The elongate arbor is terminated at one end with elongate fork tubes and at the opposite end with a flange having a plurality of apertures, says 3 apertures. The wheel to be mounted has tapped holes created to match the arbor flange apertures for mounting the wheel onto the arbor with threaded studs. Forks from, for example, a forklift, can be inserted into the elongate forklift tubes to lift and maneuver the arbor/wheel combination to align the wheel mounts with the axle mounts and threaded studs inserted for securement. The large wheel now can be mounted to axle hub of the vehicle. | 12-04-2014 |
20150007428 | MOUNTS FOR AN OPTICAL STRUCTURE HAVING A GROOVED PROTRUDING MEMBER WITH A DAMPING RING DISPOSED IN OR ON THE GROOVE AND METHODS OF MOUNTING AN OPTICAL STRUCTURE USING SUCH MOUNTS - An improved mount for, and method of mounting, an optical structure having a grooved/relieved protruding member with a damping ring therein or on is provided. The grooved/relieved protruding member may extend from the optical structure, and an upper element having a first opening extending therethrough may receive at least a portion of the grooved/relieved member in the first opening. The upper element may include second and third openings therein that operate along with the first opening and a tightening mechanism. Tightening of the tightening mechanism into at least one of the third opening and the second opening causes the ends of the head portions to draw toward each other so that the first opening of the upper element tightens around the at least a portion of the grooved/relieved protruding member. | 01-08-2015 |
20150007429 | MOUNTS FOR AN OPTICAL STRUCTURE HAVING A GROOVED PROTRUDING MEMBER WITH A DAMPING RING DISPOSED IN OR ON THE GROOVE AND METHODS OF MOUNTING AN OPTICAL STRUCTURE USING SUCH MOUNTS - An improved mount for, and method of mounting, an optical structure having a grooved/relieved protruding member with a damping ring therein or on is provided. The grooved/relieved protruding member may extend from the optical structure, and an upper element having a first opening extending therethrough may receive at least a portion of the grooved/relieved member in the first opening. The upper element may include second and third openings therein that operate along with the first opening and a tightening mechanism. Tightening of the tightening mechanism into at least one of the third opening and the second opening causes the ends of the head portions to draw toward each other so that the first opening of the upper element tightens around the at least a portion of the grooved/relieved protruding member. | 01-08-2015 |
20150013143 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO A STRUCTURE MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL - A method of placing a fastener plate on a structure made of composite material, the structure being obtained by a technique of injecting resin under a vacuum, the technique including placing a fiber preform in a closed mold, injecting a thermosetting resin into the mold, and polymerizing the resin prior to cooling. The method includes mounting a metal fastener plate against a wall of the mold before putting the fiber preform into place, the fastener plate coming into contact with one of faces of the fiber preform while the fiber preform is being put into place in the mold, and the resin becoming deposited between the fastener plate and the fiber preform while the resin is being injected into the mold. The method may be used in particular for fastening equipment on a composite material fan casing of a gas turbine for an aeroengine. | 01-15-2015 |
20150052735 | WOOD FASTENER - Fasteners are provided that include a head and having a head, a tip end having a tip, a first body portion having first threads having a pitch angle, and a second body portion having second threads, the second threads having a different pitch than the first threads. The first body portion is adjacent to the tip end of the fastener and extends a first distance along a length of the fastener towards the head end. The second body portion is adjacent to the first body portion, and extends the head end of the fastener and extending a second distance along the length of the fastener towards the head end. | 02-26-2015 |
20150082610 | DISPLAY DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A display device manufacturing method includes: preparing a substrate on which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted; preparing a light shielding mask that is provided with a plurality of windows respectively transmitting light from the plurality of light emitting elements and that is warped so as to protrude towards an incident side of light from the plurality of light emitting elements; preparing a case in which a substrate is disposed; and screwing the light shielding mask to the case so that the light shielding mask is parallel or approximately parallel with respect to the substrate. | 03-26-2015 |
20150101177 | DRILLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A drill bit has a shank adapted to be attached to a power tool and a cutting portion adapted to drill a hole in a material. A collar is spaced along the length of the drill bit to set a depth distance that the drill bit is allowed to be inserted into a material being drilled. The drill bit further comprises a first engagement structure. A sleeve comprises a second engagement structure that is releasably engageable with the first engagement structure. The sleeve further comprises a coupling mechanism for connecting the sleeve to a fastener driver. | 04-16-2015 |
20150290754 | ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR CONNECTING PLANE MATERIAL COMBINATIONS IN DRY CONSTRUCTION - The present invention relates to attachment means ( | 10-15-2015 |
20150313204 | HUNTING MAT - A hunting mat. The hunting mat is capable of preventing debris from falling from tree stand during hunting. The hunting mat secures to the bottom platform of a tree stand using fasteners in the corners of the mat, and provides the hunter with a greater sense of security. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321322 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING TORQUE - One example of the present disclosure relates to a wrench for applying torque to an object threadably engaging a part. The wrench includes a first handle, a second handle, a drive, a planetary gear mechanism, a first pawl, and at least one second pawl. The drive includes an internal gear and an external gear. The planetary gear mechanism includes a ring gear, a sun-gear component including a sun gear, and a planetary carrier including at least one pinion gear in mesh with the ring gear and the sun gear. The first handle is coupled to the ring gear. The second handle is coupled to the planetary carrier. The first pawl is movably coupled to the first handle and is biased to contact the external gear of the drive. The second pawl is movably coupled to the sun-gear component and is biased to contact the internal gear of the drive. | 11-12-2015 |
20150328730 | FASTENING METHOD, ASSEMBLY AND STRUCTURE OF ENGINE OIL FILL EXTENSION TUBE - Fastening method, assembly and structure of engine oil fill extension tube can include an oil fill extension tube and a self-locking washer. The oil fill extension tube can include a plurality of locking edges disposed towards a first distal end of the oil fill extension tube, where the plurality of locking edges can define boundaries of a plurality of slots. The self-locking washer can include a plurality of teeth disposed on its top surface. The self-locking washer can be oriented over an opening in the oil pan, after which the oil fill extension tube can be threaded into the opening. The plurality of slots and plurality of teeth can be ratcheted together to fasten the oil fill extension tube into the oil pan when the oil fill extension tube is rotated clockwise. The washer can further include a locking extension to securely engage a portion of the oil pan. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330424 | FRICTIONALLY ENGAGED FASTENING OF A FIRST COMPONENT TO A SECOND COMPONENT - A method for the frictionally-engaged fastening of a first component to a second component is disclosed. A prefabricated carrier is arranged on a first face of the first component. A second face of the second component is subsequently clamped against to the first face, while the prefabricated carrier is arranged therebetween. The prefabricated carrier has particles arranged on and/or embedded therein in order to increase a friction coefficient between the first and second component. | 11-19-2015 |
20160038806 | GOLF CLUB WITH IMPROVED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION - A golf club with improved weight distribution is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club with a lightweight shaft allowing the golfer to achieve higher swing speed, while shifting the weight savings of the shaft to a grip portion of the club; counterbalancing some of the undesirable performance characteristics associated with a lightweight shaft. | 02-11-2016 |
20160076599 | ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING ABUSE OF A PUMP MOUNTED TO A DRIVER EQUIPMENT - An assembly for preventing abuse of a pump mounted to a driver equipment is provided. The driver equipment and the pump have a mutually intermeshed driver gear and a driven gear respectively. The assembly includes a coupler splined to a shaft of the pump and configured to transmit torque from the driven gear to the shaft. The assembly also includes fasteners that are configured to releasably fasten the coupler to an end face of the driven gear. The fasteners are configured to shear, and disconnect the coupler from the driven gear when a torque on the driven gear exceeds an operational torque of the pump. | 03-17-2016 |
20160096242 | AUTOMATIC FASTENER DRIVING SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A fastener driving system, apparatus and method includes a receiver into which the fastener is deposited and a torqueing device extendable into the receiver for applying powered torque to the fastener to install the fastener into the associated work piece. | 04-07-2016 |
20160114467 | WRENCH - A locknut wrench and method. The wrench may include a handle extending along an axis and having opposite sides; a first hook portion at one end of the handle, the first hook portion extending from the axis to a first hook member about a first angle, the first hook member being selectively engageable with a tab of a locknut; and a second hook portion at an opposite end of the handle, the second hook portion extending from the axis to a second hook member about a second angle different than the first angle, the second hook member being selectively engageable with a tab of a locknut, the second hook portion including a tooth positioned on a side of the handle opposite the second hook member, the tooth extending from the axis to an end about a third angle. | 04-28-2016 |
20160122020 | INSTALLATION SYSTEM FOR AFT AIRCRAFT MONUMENT ASSEMBLY - A method of positioning a monument within an aircraft. The method includes positioning first and second tracks having first and second carriages thereon on the floor. The first and second carriages are initially in a first position. The method includes positioning a floor of a first monument section with a first fitting on the carriage of the first track, positioning a floor of a second monument section with a second fitting on the carriage of the second track, moving the first and second monument sections with the carriages to a second position, aligning the first fittings with a connection point on the aircraft floor, raising the floors of the first and second monument sections and removing the first and second tracks, lowering the floors of the first and second monument sections, securing the first and second fittings to the connection points associated therewith. | 05-05-2016 |
20160131280 | Pipe Supporting Device and Method of Use - A pipe supporting device is used to support an exposed pipe of a roof. The device includes a base having a flat bottom for resting on the roof, an upright member of a length which is connectable to the base and a receiving portion which is connectable to the upright member for receiving and supporting the exposed pipe. The length of the upright member can be altered by a user at a job site to thereby provide a device having a desired overall height. A upright steel reinforcing component is first installed on the roof and the pipe supporting device is then placed over the reinforcing component so that the component is received within a bottom opening provided on the base of the device. The reinforcing component provides additional structural support for the pipe supporting device in extreme environments, such as hurricane zones. | 05-12-2016 |
20160136796 | FLANGE GASKET INSTALLATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A gasket retaining apparatus and a method which uses the apparatus to install a gasket between a pair of flanges. The retaining apparatus includes a gasket holding element which is temporarily secured between the flanges while joining the flanges together. A gasket groove is formed in the forward edge of the gasket holding element and one or more bolting slots extend into the body of the holding element from the forward edge. The gasket holding element preferably also includes a pair of retention holes so that a pair of releasable locking pins can be inserted through a pair of the bolt holes of one of the flanges and into the retention holes to temporarily secure the gasket holding element during the installation process. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144469 | HIGH SPEED BOLT DISPENSER - A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end. | 05-26-2016 |
20160161204 | BARREL INSTALLATION TOOL - A barrel installation assembly is used for easily installing a barrel onto a receiver of a firearm with proper torque and alignment. The barrel installation assembly includes a barrel nut, barrel nut spacers, and a barrel installation tool. The barrel nut is configured to fasten the barrel to the receiver. The barrel nut spacers are configured to be interposed between the barrel nut and the receiver when the barrel is fastened thereto. The barrel installation tool includes a head portion configured to removably engage with the barrel nut, and a handle portion extending from the head portion. | 06-09-2016 |
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