Axially Cleft Coupler Patents (Class 403/302)
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Patent number: 8733505Abstract: A two piece climber includes an upper calf bracket portion and a lower “J” shaped stirrup bracket portion permanently or removably interchangeably connected together. The lower “J” shaped stirrup bracket portion includes an upper slotted portion for receiving the lower portion of the upper calf bracket portion. The lower “J” shaped stirrup bracket portion also includes a bottom grooved or knurled grip portion to provide traction for an arborist walking across branches.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventors: Jules P. Paquet, Matthew Monnig, Edward Jones
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Patent number: 8701359Abstract: A cast structural connector connects a structural member, such as a hollow structural section (HSS) or wide flange (W) section member, to a structural frame. The connector is particularly suited for lateral bracing and includes a first end configured to receive the structural member and be welded to the structural member, a second end for connecting to the structural frame, and an intermediate portion. The first end includes beveling allowing compatibility with structural members of varying sizes and enabling complete joint penetration welding thereby developing the full axial strength of the structural member. The intermediate portion provides for transmission of forces as the frame deforms, for example, under severe seismic conditions, and can include a flexural plastic hinge portion. The connector can be welded to the structural frame or connected by a standard fabricated end connection, such as a gusset plate. Casting manufacturing allows for mass production of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Packer, Constantin Christopoulos, Juan-Carlos De Oliviera
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Patent number: 8500943Abstract: A continuous composite fiberglass sucker rod for connection between a pump and a pump drive has a rectangular cross section. End fittings having a rod receiving cavity are connected to the rod ends using a curable adhesive. The rod fitting is maintained in a vertical position with the cavity facing upwardly. The rod end portion is positioned in the cavity with the end at the bottom of the cavity. Curable adhesive is introduced into the cavity. A centralizer bushing is used to maintain alignment of the rod relative to the cavity. A portable heating device receives the fitting and rod end portion and enhances the curing process.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: John Crane Production Solutions Inc.Inventor: Russell P. Rutledge, Sr.
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Patent number: 8337162Abstract: Quick attachable and detachable mounting arms for ceiling fans. A first version has flat headed fasteners initially attached to one end of mounting arms, with key-hole slots in the endshield of the ceiling fan motor. The user raises the mounting arm so that the flat headed fasteners fits through the larger openings in the keyhole slots and then pulls the mounting arm outward until the arm locks in place by the smaller opening portions of the keyhole slots. Rubber type gaskets and washers help lock and hold the mounting arms in place. The flat headed fasteners can also be located on the endshields with the keyhole slots on mounting arms. A second embodiment includes inwardly deformable springably snapable fasteners that can be located on the ends of the mounting arms which can deform inwardly and expand after passing through slots on the endshield of the rotor. Alternatively, the fasteners can be located on the bottom of the endshield with the receiving slots on the ends of the mounting arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Bucher, John C. Bucher
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Patent number: 8240943Abstract: A negative-working imageable element has an imageable layer and a topcoat layer that contains a composition that will change color upon exposure to imaging infrared radiation. The imageable element can be imaged and developed on-press to provide images with improved contrast for print-out.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Jianfei Yu, Jianbing Huang, Kevin B. Ray
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Patent number: 8191329Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Bhawesh Kumar
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Patent number: 8074418Abstract: Disclosed herein are connectors for panels. In one embodiment a panel connector comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area. In another embodiment, a panel assembly is disclosed. The panel assembly comprises, a connector comprising a rib-hinging geometry, wherein the rib-hinging geometry comprises living hinges, a socket comprising an internal geometry, wherein the connector can be assembled to the internal geometry, and wherein the rib-hinging geometry is capable of expanding in area.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Sabic Innovations Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Chinniah Thiagarajan, Frans Adriaansen, Bhawesh Kumar
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Patent number: 7927036Abstract: A quick connect assembly having a female terminal exhibiting an interior passage communicating with a connecting end. The passage is defined by inwardly facing surfaces associated with a plurality of linearly extending and peripherally arrayed beams, the passage exhibiting an enlarged profile an inwardly recessed distance from the connecting end. A male terminal includes a projecting portion generally matching the enlarged profile. The male terminal is inserted into the female terminal, causing the beams to outwardly deflect, following which the beams inwardly retract concurrent with the projecting portion seating within the inner profile. A linearly displaceable and sleeve shaped covering cap is spring supported upon the male terminal and displaceable between a first anti-biased position permitting outward deflection of the beams and a second biased position seating over projecting ends of the beams to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the terminals.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Michael V. Reasoner
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Patent number: 7857592Abstract: Quick attachable and detachable mounting arms for ceiling fans. A first version has flat headed fasteners initially attached to one end of mounting arms, with key-hole slots in the endshield of the ceiling fan motor. The user raises the mounting arm so that the flat headed fasteners fits through the larger openings in the keyhole slots and then pulls the mounting arm outward until the arm locks in place by the smaller opening portions of the keyhole slots. Rubber type gaskets and washers help lock and hold the mounting arms in place. The flat headed fasteners can also be located on the endshields with the keyhole slots on mounting arms. A second embodiment includes inwardly deformable springably snapable fasteners that can be located on the ends of the mounting arms which can deform inwardly and expand after passing through slots on the endshield of the rotor. Alternatively, the fasteners can be located on the bottom of the endshield with the receiving slots on the ends of the mounting arms.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Bucher, John C. Bucher
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Patent number: 7637686Abstract: An exemplary, non-limiting swivel fitting attachment apparatus includes a ball fitting and a swivel fitting. The ball fitting includes a base having an attachment portion, such as a flange, arranged for attachment to a structure and a ball attachable to the base. The ball may be removably attachable or fixedly attached to the base. The swivel fitting has a first end having a socket portion that is arranged to receive the ball therein and a second end having an attachment portion that is arranged for attachment to an object. The socket portion of the swivel fitting may be expandable and closeable over the ball, and may include first and second socket portion members that are urgeable toward and away from each other. The second end of the swivel fitting may be couplable to a clevis fitting.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jeffrey H. Wood, Lamvien H. Ngo
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Patent number: 7530758Abstract: Assembling a plurality of parts together in a manner that enables a device of complex shape to be reconstituted. At least one of the parts includes two ribs in a chevron configuration and at least one other part includes two grooves in a chevron configuration, the ribs and the grooves being complementary in shape and of corresponding dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: SNECMAInventor: Michel Andre Bouru
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Patent number: 7396210Abstract: Quick attachable and detachable mounting arms for ceiling fans. A first version has flat headed fasteners initially attached to one end of mounting arms, with key-hole slots in the endshield of the ceiling fan motor. The user raises the mounting arm so that the flat headed fasteners fits through the larger openings in the keyhole slots and then pulls the mounting arm outward until the arm locks in place by the smaller opening portions of the keyhole slots. Rubber type gaskets and washers help lock and hold the mounting arms in place. The flat headed fasteners can also be located on the endshields with the keyhole slots on mounting arms. A second embodiment includes inwardly deformable springably snapable Fasteners that can be located on the ends of the mounting arms which can deform inwardly and expand after passing through slots on the endshield of the rotor. Alternatively, the fasteners can be located on the bottom of the endshield with the receiving slots on the ends of the mounting arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: King of Fans, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Bucher, John C. Bucher
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Patent number: 6872053Abstract: Quick attachable and detachable mounting arms for ceiling fans. A first version has flat headed fasteners initially attached to one end of mounting arms, with key-hole slots in the endshield of the ceiling fan motor. The user raises the mounting arm so that the flat headed fasteners fits through the larger openings in the keyhole slots and then pulls the mounting arm outward until the arm locks in place by the smaller opening portions of the keyhole slots. Rubber type gaskets and washers help lock and hold the mounting arms in place. The flat headed fasteners can also be located on the endshields with the keyhole slots on mounting arms. A second embodiment includes inwardly deformable springably snapable fasteners that can be located on the ends of the mounting arms which can deform inwardly and expand after passing through slots on the endshield of the rotor. Alternatively, the fasteners can be located on the bottom of the endshield with the receiving slots on the ends of the mounting arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2001Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: King of FansInventors: Charles E. Bucher, John C. Bucher
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Patent number: 6863464Abstract: The invention relates to a detachable assembly of two elements between which at least one shaft is arranged and which is secured on at least one end thereof to a holding fixture that is mounted on one of the elements. The holding fixture can be rotated, in relation to said element, around an axis that runs substantially perpendicular to the shaft. The holding fixture can be held in non-positive fit in each rotational position in relation to the shaft and/or element. The shaft (3) is secured to the holding fixture (1) and can be rotated around a distant axis that is approximately parallel to the axis of the holding fixture (1).Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1999Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Inventor: Hilmar Niklaus
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Patent number: 6814523Abstract: Connecting element for joining two support members (2, 3) absorbing tensile forces, which connecting element (1) comprises at least a first and a second casing body (5, 6) with a through-hole (7) for receiving the respective support members (2, 3), which casing bodies (5, 6) can be joined together by way of a joining section (9) at a first end (11) of each casing body (5, 6), the opposing second end (13) of each casing body (5, 6) being provided with locking members (15, 16) for holding the support members (2, 3) fast. In a working position the locking member (15, 16) of at least one casing body (5, 6) produces an axial locking of the support member (2, 3) running through the casing body (5, 6) by way of a stop part (20) created on the support member (2, 3) within the area of the second end (13) of the casing body (5, 6).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: VSL International AGInventor: Ivar Nilsson
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Patent number: 6352411Abstract: Quick attachable and detachable mounting arms for ceiling fans. A first version has flat headed fasteners initially attached to one end of mounting arms, with key-hole slots in the endshield of the ceiling fan motor. The user raises the mounting arm so that the flat headed fasteners fits through the larger openings in the keyhole slots and then pulls the mounting arm outward until the arm locks in place by the smaller opening portions of the keyhole slots. Rubber type gaskets and washers help lock and hold the mounting arms in place. The flat headed fasteners can also be located on the endshields with the keyhole slots on mounting arms. A second embodiment includes inwardly deformable springably snapable fasteners that can be located on the ends of the mounting arms which can deform inwardly and expand after passing through slots on the endshield of the rotor. Alternatively, the fasteners can be located on the bottom of the endshield with the receiving slots on the ends of the mounting arms.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: King of Fans, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Bucher, John C. Bucher
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Patent number: 6036398Abstract: A fastener structure which allows for connecting a first connector member to a second connector member, the second connector member having a slot for receiving the first connector member. The first connector member has a pair of generally parallel, relatively stiff, yieldable legs that are spaced apart a distance substantially equivalent to a width of the slot. The slot has an open end defined by confronting spaced apart sidewalls. The yieldable legs have outwardly forming cam surfaces that are sized and shaped for camming engagement with the confronting spaced apart sidewalls, thus causing the yieldable legs to yield towards one another as the first connector member is pushed into the slot in the second connector member.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Inventor: Antonis Theodorou
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Patent number: 5934817Abstract: A coupling arrangement for connecting a vehicle door lock operator to a vehicle door lock, including a rod having an outer end connected to the door lock, and a hooked inner end. A clip has an outer end pivotally connected to the door lock operator. The clip has a hole between its ends in which the hooked inner end of the rod is engaged. The clip has a sleeve at its inner end for holding the rod engaged in the hole.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Chrysler CorporationInventors: Tyler Kim, Andrew J. Palmisano, James E. Marion
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Patent number: 5709499Abstract: A shaft coupling, preferably for coupling a journal of a shaft of a print roll to a primary shaft, includes coupling parts which engage one another in an interlocking manner, and which are connected to the shafts to be coupled to one another. A stud projects beyond the periphery of a journal on the end of one shaft and can be pushed into a centering cutout arranged on a sleeve provided on the end of the other shaft and can be fixed there by means of a bearing surface provided in a slide ring which can be pushed over the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1995Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: Herbert Lubke
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Patent number: 5425602Abstract: A support sling, useful in the mining industry, for example, for supporting overhead loads such as mine roofs; the sling includes a pair of generally coplanar anchor lengths, sometimes called anchor bolts, having inwardly directed ends mutually facing each other and which, thus, are essentially coaxial; a similarly coaxial take-up coupling structure secures the ends and is constructed, either in active or passive mode, to restrain loads, acting under the force of gravity, from dilating downwardly to extreme conditions, and this in a manner as not to allow for the generation of serious force couples in the sling.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1993Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Inventor: Ben L. Seegmiller
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Patent number: 5297886Abstract: A U-shaped connector bracket connects an end of a first tubular frame member to a second frame member having two opposite sides and a pair of elongate recesses respectively located in and extending along the two opposite sides. The connector bracket has a pair of side arms, an end member extending between a first end of each side arm at a dependent end of the bracket, and projections at a second end of each side arm that are directed inwardly towards one another. The dependent end of the connector bracket is adapted for insertion within the end of the first tubular frame member. The projections from the side arms secure the connector bracket to the opposite sides of the second frame member by being located within a respective recess of the second frame member.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1992Date of Patent: March 29, 1994Assignee: Stratco (Australia) Pty LimitedInventors: James M. Jansen, Simon J. Cooke, Kym Males
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Patent number: 5246303Abstract: A connector device for metal cables has a connector member and a coupling terminal, the connector member and the coupling terminal being attachable to corresponding free ends of different portions of a metal cable, the connector member including a main body having a hollow structure and provided with retaining slot for the coupling terminal and also a clamping bushing, the coupling terminal being formed as a solid connector body.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1991Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: Pujol Y Tarrago, S.A.Inventors: Antonio Trilla, Victorino Solano
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Patent number: 5208569Abstract: A unisex coupler assembly is disclosed capable of providing a leak tight coupling for waveguides with axial alignment of the waveguides and rotational capability. The sealing means of the coupler assembly are not exposed to RF energy, and the coupler assembly does not require the provision of external flanges on the waveguides. In a preferred embodiment, O ring seals are not used and the coupler assembly is, therefore, bakeable at a temperature up to about 150.degree. C. The coupler assembly comprises a split collar which clamps around the waveguides and a second collar which fastens to the split collar. The split collar contains an inner annular groove. Each of the waveguides is provided with an external annular groove which receives a retaining ring. The split collar is clamped around one of the waveguides with the inner annular groove of the split collar engaging the retaining ring carried in the external annular groove in the waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1992Date of Patent: May 4, 1993Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of EnergyInventors: Dimartino Michelangelo, Charles P. Moeller
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Patent number: 5174734Abstract: A reciprocal plunger fuel injection pump has a plunger having an enlarged head at one end. A spring abutment is secured to the head, and has a flange for engagement by the plunger return spring and a surface engageable with the end of the plunger. A spring clip has an apertured base portion engaged beneath the head of the plunger and arms which extend at right angles to the base portion. Some of the arms are turned inwardly to define a hook portion which locate in a groove formed in the spring abutment thereby securing the abutment to the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1991Date of Patent: December 29, 1992Assignee: Lucas Industries public limited companyInventors: Gerald S. Thomas, Brian L. Maxey, James M. A. Askew
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Patent number: 5165660Abstract: An improved drive unit for a jack mechanism which is formed from an inexpensive stamping and it can be attached to the control shaft of a jack by staking, welding or other matter and which can be bent into a shape which has an opening to receive a flatted handle for operating the jack and which also has manual extensions which can be used to manually lower and raise the jack.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1991Date of Patent: November 24, 1992Assignee: Universal Tool & Stamping Co., Inc.Inventors: Darryl L. Engel, John R. Scoville
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Patent number: 5062734Abstract: A method and resulting coupler for uniting two shafts to effect mutual rotation. The coupler especially accommodates two different shaft diameters and provides a longitudinally extending slit passing through an outer wall of the coupler to expedite shaft installation and removal. The method allows the coupler to be made of a single piece of material and assures proper alignment of the two coupled shafts. A groove, extending only partially into the outer wall, facilitates flexing of the coupler for shaft installation and removal. Keyways extend on an interior wall of the coupler, the formation of which is facilitated by an arcuate inner groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1990Date of Patent: November 5, 1991Inventors: David G. Vanzee, Douglas A. Ostlind
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Patent number: 4730951Abstract: This invention relates to a drive coupling for connecting an output shaft such as for a motor to an input pinion such as for a reducer. A coupling member which has an intermediate portion supported for rotation in bearings in a bracket which is mounted on a motor. The coupling member has one end portion in the form of a slotted sleeve which extends about the motor shaft and is clamped thereto by a clamping collar. The other end of the coupling member is provided with a bore for receiving a pinion shaft in a force-fit relationshp. The pinion shaft may be pinned to the coupling member by means of a spiral pin and the slotted sleeve may be keyed to the motor output shaft by means of a suitable slot and key arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1987Date of Patent: March 15, 1988Assignee: Reliance Electric CompanyInventor: Gebus Barnsfather
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Patent number: 4712286Abstract: A merchandising display system and the method of making its posts and struts, using pre-decorated strip material having surfaces such as polished metal or wood-grained vinyl that are covered by removable protective strips. A plurality of elongated sections of the strip material are bent longitudinally to form side portions of the desired cross-sectional shape, including overlapping portions defining longitudinal grooves, and are secured together by rivets in the grooves. The overlapping portions are formed with aligned slots and aligned countersunk rivet holes which serve as aligning abutments in the assembly process. The protective strips are slit in the grooves for quick and neat removal. The grooves in the posts have slots for receiving tabs of tightening mechanisms in the ends of the struts, each including a base plate that is movable longitudinally of the strut by a screw mechanism. Different embodiments are shown for the base plates and the guiding of the base plates for sliding on the struts.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1986Date of Patent: December 15, 1987Inventor: Morris A. Wolf
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Patent number: 4641989Abstract: An extension clip is disclosed for attaching threaded end portions to a plain rod. The clip is cut from flat metal plate and is shaped into a hollow form having clinch-type ears at one end for gripping the plain rod and inwardly bent tabs at its opposite end to form means for threadedly engaging threaded rod end portions. Intermediate to the clinch ears and the thread forming tabs additional tabs are provided which act as stops for determining the position of the plain rod and the threaded rod ends in the clip.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1986Date of Patent: February 10, 1987Assignee: Joule' Inc.Inventor: Frank J. Maddi
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Patent number: 4443165Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in or to Moineau pumps comprising a stator having an axial cavity, a helicoidal rotor adapted to rotate in said cavity of the stator by cooperating with it and coupling means to couple the rotor to another driving or driven rotary member. The helicoidal rotor projects axially out of the stator and the coupling means comprise a rigid and elongated coupling sleeve, hollowed by an axial housing of which the shape is complementary to that of the helix of the rotor, said sleeve being engaged on and gripping the end of the rotor projecting out of the stator.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1982Date of Patent: April 17, 1984Assignee: Societe Generale de Mecanique et de MetallurgieInventor: Edmond Chanton
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Patent number: 4371355Abstract: A flexible and backlash free coupling to connect adjustably between two separate rotary shafts for the purpose of transmitting rotary power and torque, whereby said coupling is able to slip on loosely over either of two separate stem configurations and whereby one end of said coupling will conform elastically to the one stem configuration while, in a second mode of elastic or plastic deformation, the opposite portion of the coupling attaches tightly to a second stem configuration within a certain range of dimensional width.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1980Date of Patent: February 1, 1983Inventor: Hans D. Baumann
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Patent number: 4365909Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coupling clamp formed by shaping a sheet-metal blank or tube length and having an axially slotted hollow body (14) forming a socket for a shaft or other transmission member and having a lug (17) depending from either side of the slot (15), the lugs being pierced (18) for the passage of a bolt or the like by which the clamp can be tightened to bear radially onto a shaft, at least one of the lugs having at least one internal tab (13) extending at least part-way across the slot and shaped to bear radially onto a shaft on tightening the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1979Date of Patent: December 28, 1982Assignee: NadellaInventor: Gerard Stephan
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Patent number: 4180989Abstract: A universal joint for interconnecting two rotatable shafts comprises a first fork assembly, first and second fork half members, each having a first end with a cylindrical hub portion and an opposite wider end having bounding side wall flanges which are adapted to engage over a hub nut which is engageable over one of the shafts, the half portions being assembled around the hub nut and the shaft and being clamped thereto and a similar assembly of third and fourth fork members which are connectable to the other shaft in a similar manner and which also includes a cross link which has a first set of diametrically opposite rotational pins rotatably supported with respect to cylindrical hub portions of the first and second fork half members, and a second set of rotation axis pins rotatably supported in respective cylindrical hub portions of the third and fourth fork half members, and wherein the construction includes half forks which are advantageously made of U-shape cross section and comprise thin stamped metal shType: GrantFiled: March 6, 1978Date of Patent: January 1, 1980Assignee: Lemforder Metallwaren AGInventor: Gunther Lange
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Patent number: 4172676Abstract: An improved turnbuckle assembly comprising a one-piece generally tubular stamped clip and a nut member mounted to a first axial end of said clip for rotative motion relative thereto is provided. The other axial end of said clip is adapted to receive and retain the end of a flexible cable, such as a multi-strand metallic brake cable, having an enlarged ring or sleeve member permanently attached thereto. The improvement comprises providing a multiplicity of axially extending slits in the first axial end of the stamped clip which allows the bearing area for retaining the nut member against axial forces to be increased while permitting relative ease of assembly. Preferably, the bearing areas will comprise circumferentially extending radially raised ribs having a surface thereof extending radially inwardly toward said first axial end of said clip.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1978Date of Patent: October 30, 1979Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Donald W. De Chant
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Patent number: 4134712Abstract: This invention relates to a pump and motor unit which is particularly adapted for supplying fuel and which comprises a pump rotor and motor armature, the bearings of which are disposed independently of each other on a fixed axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1977Date of Patent: January 16, 1979Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Ulrich Kemmner, Karl Ruhl, Rainer Schillinger
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Patent number: 4128365Abstract: A fuel supply unit is proposed wherein the pump rotor and electromotor armature are mounted independently of one another on a common fixed axis. A pin which engages in a corresponding recess in the pump rotor for entrainment purpose is provided on the motor armature.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1977Date of Patent: December 5, 1978Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Ulrich Kemmner, Karl Ruhl
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Patent number: 4069638Abstract: A lightweight bar comprising a hollow, elongated member having channels within and extending along its faces, said member being composed of sheet material formed into the required configuration of the member and having a pair of edges joined together to close the cross section of the member.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1975Date of Patent: January 24, 1978Assignee: Scanovator ABInventors: Stig Ernst Allan Hasselqvist, Anders Victor Thoreson
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Patent number: 4066372Abstract: This disclosure teaches a slotted flange connector useable in a method for replacing an existing utility pole (usually wood), without disturbing hardware mounted thereon. As taught in U.S. Pat. No. 3,911,548, the utility pole includes a proximal section having a bottom end attached to the earth and a distal section having hardware mounted thereon. A new pole section (preferably of prestressed concrete) is attached to the earth approximately located and adapted for receiving the distal section. The distal section (with its hardware intact thereon) is severed from the proximal section. The distal section then is connected to project from the new pole section by means of the slotted flange connector disclosed herein. Closure plates complement each other to form a cylindrical enclosure about one of the pole sections. Preferably one of the closure plates is fixed and the other is moveable. The movement preferably is provided by means of bolts.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1976Date of Patent: January 3, 1978Assignee: Interpace CorporationInventors: Harold V. Swanson, Jorge E. Forero
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Patent number: 4064672Abstract: Distinct lengths of post-applied waterstop strips are spliced together by wrapping them in contour fitting flexible union shells provided with a solid baffle having a transverse cross-sectional shape identical to that of said strips. Conventional adhesive is placed on all contacting surface and the two-strip assembly is then secured by means of bars and bolts.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1976Date of Patent: December 27, 1977Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.Inventors: Robert W. Faid, William F. Reinhart
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Patent number: 4017934Abstract: An adapter for mounting the end of a toothbrush handle to the vibratory output shaft of a toothbrush motor is a generally cylindrical body having front and rear bores for respectively receiving the handle and the shaft. The body is a resilient plastic molded about a cup-shaped metal insert. The interior surface of the insert defines the rear bore and includes roughening projections for engaging the shaft. The exterior surface of the insert appears as a pin recessed coaxially in the front bore for engaging a bore in the end of the toothbrush handle. The front bore is defined by plural angularly spaced apart plastic fingers configured to snap into a circumferential groove in the toothbrush handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1976Date of Patent: April 19, 1977Inventor: Harold E. Callahan