Socket Formed By Shaping Or Deforming Side Patents (Class 403/244)
  • Patent number: 10716487
    Abstract: A method for obtaining an electroencephalogram (EEG) of a user is disclosed. A reference sensor is attached to the user by connecting a first component of the reference sensor to a second component of the reference sensor, at least a portion of the first component being sub-dermally implanted on or adjacent to a mastoid process of the user. At least one active sensor is attached to the user. A first signal is detected from the reference sensor simultaneously as a second signal is detected from the at least one active sensor. The EEG is obtained based on the first signal and the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: X Development LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Ann Laszlo, Philip Edwin Watson, Gabriella Levine
  • Patent number: 8469162
    Abstract: A piston with a piston rod coupled thereto is inserted in a cylinder, which sealingly contains oil. An oil flow generated by movement of the piston is controlled by a damping force generation mechanism, thereby generating a damping force. A separator tube is disposed around the cylinder, and the oil is transmitted to the damping force generation mechanism through a branch tube integrally formed on a cylindrical sidewall of the separator tube. The branch tube is tapered at the outer circumferential portion thereof with the outer diameter thereof reducing toward the distal end of the branch tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Makoto Nishimura, Jin Yamasaki, Shinichi Kagawa, Tetsuo Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20100129015
    Abstract: A method for producing a component made of metal, particularly for a head bearing housing of a spring strut. The component comprises a base part and a flange that extends away therefrom. The flange comprises a substantially tubular portion having a first diameter and a collar-type rim portion that adjoins the tubular portion. The free edge of the tubular portion has a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter of the tubular portion. A raw component is provided comprising a base part and a cylindrically tubular portion having a third diameter that is at least greater than the first diameter. The third diameter of the cylindrically tubular portion is reduced to the first diameter at a distance from an edge of the tubular portion by forming by means of a forming tool that is applied to the outside of the tubular portion and that acts approximately radially toward the longitudinal center axis, in such a way that the collar-type rim portion is constituted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Uwe Nestlen, Horst Siefermann
  • Patent number: 7578632
    Abstract: A first plastic component and a second plastic component are joined together by an expansive joint system on the first plastic component and a driving joint system on the second plastic component. The expansive joint system has two expansive units while the driving joint system has corresponding driving units. When the driving units simultaneously expand the respective expansive units to a predetermined point, the expansive units contract to their original position and securely lock onto portions of the second plastic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Confer Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Lipniarski
  • Patent number: 7377714
    Abstract: A mechanical joint is formed from a hollow structure of material that can be shaped so that bringing opposite sides of the external walls forming the hollow together forms a socket. For example, by compressing together opposite external sides of a hollow structure, such as a tube, a socket with a continuous double wall is formed. The socket is configured to provide a snap fit with a moveable member. A flexible member is positioned in the socket and attached to the moveable member, so that the moveable member can be controlled for placement in an out of the socket. The flexible member may also twist to permit the moveable member to be located in any position necessary to allow the moveable member to be engaged in the socket or disengaged from the socket, reducing the need for precise component tolerances. The joint is useful in structures that have multiple configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Francis J. Reeves
  • Patent number: 7186049
    Abstract: A pin to plate joint and method of making the joint comprising a plate comprising an entry side and an exit side with the plate defining cutouts, and the pin movable through the plate from the entry side to the exit side and in doing so pushes tab members at angles to the exit side of the plate at bends. The bends in the plate define an opening in the plate, and flow spaces are defined between the pin sidewall and the bends in the plate, with the tab members being heated to form melted tab material and flowing the melted tab material into the flow spaces and cooling, forming a pin to plate joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Grubb, Philip Wutz
  • Patent number: 7128494
    Abstract: An integrally formed caster socket is provided in a tubular framing member for a merchandising display or the like. The framing member has aligned stem receiving holes with the upper hole being on an outwardly domed frusto-conical shaped area and the lower hole is on an inwardly dimpled area of the lower frame wall. The socket configurations can be formed with simultaneous stamping or punching operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Midway Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Lucht
  • Patent number: 6099195
    Abstract: Fastening of a spindle or of another elongated cylindrical component perpendicularly to a lever. This fastening essentially consists in providing the galvanized deep-drawn sheet steel lever with a suitable rim hole into which the spindle is inserted. The spindle is secured against moving axially in relation to the lever by a peripheral projection which is formed by rolling the rim hole surface and which projects into a corresponding groove in the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: ITT Automotive Europe, GmbH
    Inventor: Bruno Egner-Walter
  • Patent number: 5597259
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly of a first panel formed with at least one insertion notch extending inwardly from at least one panel edge and a second panel carrying at least one projecting tab extending outwardly of at least one of its edge and fitting in one of the notches. The tab has on at least one of its sides a shoulder defining an edge which is located along the projecting length of the tab at a position intermediate the free edge of the tab and its base, which usually coincides with the edge of the panel from which it projects. The shoulder edge is in abutting contact with a region of the first panel adjacent the insertion notch in the first panel in which the tab fits and functions to maintain the associated edge of the second panel out of contact with the first panel so that the relative positions of the panels is determined by such abutting contact and is independent of other factors, such as the precise linearity of the panel edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert N. V.
    Inventors: Constant Bogaerts, Eric Van Echelpoel, Henri Goossen, Luc Van Goethem, Luc Van Aken
  • Patent number: 5595454
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly of a first panel formed with at least one insertion slot and a second panel carrying at least one projecting tab extending outwardly of at least one of its edges and fitting in the slot. The tab has on at least one of its sides a shoulder defining an edge which is located along the projecting length of the tab at a position intermediate the free edge of the tab and its base. The shoulder edge is in abutting contact with a region of the first panel adjacent one of the insertion slot and thus maintains the associated edge of the second panel out of contact with the first panel so that the relative positions of the panels is determined by such abutting contact. The first and second panels can be positively secured together by means of an interconnection element, preferably in the form of an integral flange bent up from one of the panels, which is attached to one or both other panel by screws, bolts and nuts or similar attachment devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
    Inventors: Constant Bogaerts, Eric Van Echelpoel, Henri Goossen, Luc Van Goethem, Luc Van Aken
  • Patent number: 5517744
    Abstract: A method is provided for connecting a spindle to a tube. The method includes the step of punching a hole in an exterior wall of a tube to create a perimeter edge bordering the tube. The perimeter has a first pre-determined shape. The method further includes the step of press-fitting an end portion of a spindle having a second pre-determined shape different than the first pre-determined shape into the hole to establish a tight fit between the spindle and the tube retaining the spindle in coupled relation in the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Cosco, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Moser, Jerry R. Smith
  • Patent number: 5165207
    Abstract: Structural components for forming a space frame, particularly a geodesic dome structure, as well as a method of assembling the structural components is described in this invention. The structural components feature a connector having a slotted tubular member which extends into a transition area which, in turn, extends into a planar spade section. A structural conduit is positioned so as to abut the spade section and includes an inwardly extending wedge shaped protrusion that extends into a V-shaped recess formed in the transition area to lock the structural conduit with respect to the connector. Thus, when the structural conduit is placed in a state of tension, the wedge shaped protrusion acts to increase the outside diameter of the slotted tubular member so as to increase the compression of the slotted tubular member with respect to the inside surface of the structural conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Harlan Oehlke
  • Patent number: 4832674
    Abstract: A pulley adapted to be press-fit on a driving shaft has projections having vertex portions with flat surfaces formed on an inner peripheral surface which is defined by a center hole of the pulley. The flat surfaces of the projections make pressing contact with an outer peripheral surface of the driving shaft at a band-shaped contact area (or surface) extending spirally or concentrically along a longitudinal direction of the pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Teac Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Takemoto, Takao Tanishima, Hiromi Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 4783187
    Abstract: A bicycle handlebar stem assembly for securing a handlebar of a bicycle to a bicycle frame. The stem comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a barrel and threaded nuts and bolts for securing the bottom plate to the underside of the top plate. The plates have opposed transverse arcuate grooves formed thereon for the reception of a handlebar therebetween. The top plate has a gusset punched upwardly from the underside to define a hole for the reception of the upper end of the barrel. The upper end of the barrel is welded to the top plate by a weld which extends between the side of the gusset, the barrel, and the top side of the top plate. Another weld surrounds the barrel and secures it to the underside of the top plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Wald Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: David K. McMurtrey
  • Patent number: 4448321
    Abstract: A fastening system (10) for fixedly securing a first member (12) and a second member (14) of a container (16). The first member (12) is generally planar in contour and the second member (14) includes a fastening portion (30) defining a dome configuration which is drawn from the second member (14). A slot (36) is cut into the fastening portion (30) on one side thereof with the other side defining a cavity (34). The first member (12) is inserted through the slot (36) and extends to a first member portion (38) contained within the cavity (34). The first member portion (38) is bent into a bent portion (38) out of alignment with the slot (36). An adhesive element (42) is inserted within the cavity (34) to substantially fill the same and adhesively secure the first member (12) to the second member (14). In this manner, first member (12) is fixedly secured in a substantially tamper-proof manner to second member (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Assignee: Intent Patent A.G.
    Inventor: Jacques M. Hanlet
  • Patent number: 4079564
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a ceiling runner which has a generally U-shaped configuration and a means for attaching a cross tee thereto. The runner has flanges to support ceiling boards. The side walls of the runner are formed with grooves which may be used to support the runner in position or define an isolated chamber within the body of the runner. The side walls of the runner have a second groove which is used for positioning ceiling boards on the flanges. A fastening means is provided to connect the end of a cross tee runner to the side of the U-shaped runner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: James C. Ollinger, Kenneth L. Wasson
  • Patent number: 4079563
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a ceiling runner which has a generally U-shaped configuration. The runner has flanges to support ceiling boards. The side walls of the runner are formed with grooves which may be used to support the runner in position or define an isolated chamber within the body of the runner. The side walls of the runner have a second groove which is used for positioning ceiling boards on the flanges. Locking means are provided on the end and side of two adjacent ceiling runners to lock the ceiling runners together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: James C. Ollinger, James S. Peraro
  • Patent number: 4074377
    Abstract: A bed canopy frame having longitudinal members constructed of resilient plastic material. The longitudinal members include parallel top and bottom portions with a transverse portion joining the top and bottom portions. The transverse portion of each of the longitudinal members includes a plurality of receptacles adapted to receive a corresponding number of lateral members. The lateral members cooperate with the longitudinal members to form a generally rectangular frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1978
    Inventor: Kenneth H. Gutner
  • Patent number: 4047703
    Abstract: A rattle-free rail construction includes a plurality of vertical line posts, each having an H cross-sectional configuration defining vertical channels in the post. Each channel includes a pair of opposed, vertically extending arcuate grooves which are of the correct diameter to properly accept self-tapping screws. Another pair of opposed, vertically extending retention grooves are disposed in each channel, parallel and adjacent to the arcuate grooves. Horizontal bars of the railing construction are secured with the ends thereof in opposed channels of adjacent line posts, the bars being spaced apart in each channel by post inserts which snappingly engage the retention grooves in the channel. Double-sided foam tape is applied to the top and bottom ends of the horizontal bars, and the entire assembly is secured in a channel by joining a top subrail onto top of post by means of screws received into the top openings of the arcuate grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: NEF Systems
    Inventor: Robert H. Murdock
  • Patent number: 4011707
    Abstract: An end detail is provided for a cross tee to provide positive engagement of the cross tee with the main runner of a suspended ceiling system. The end detail of the cross tee may be provided with means which will positively lock the tee in place to bracket-like structures on the main runner. The positive locking, yet removable, fastening means is provided to fasten the cross tee to the main runner of a suspended ceiling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventor: Ernest B. Nute, Jr.
  • Patent number: 3958386
    Abstract: A building structural system having a plurality of preformed elongate structural elements each with a plurality of angularly-related planar surfaces and provided with integral fastener-receiving and locking devices and a plurality of connecting members for interconnecting said elongate elements in a desired angular relation and securing the elements with the addition of strength to the structural system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Inventor: Eugene B. Pollock