Parallel Rotary Patents (Class 403/62)
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Patent number: 11313542Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a foldable LED light, comprising: a mounting base and a first mounting plate rotatably provided in the mounting base, wherein, the first mounting plate is provided with two mounting holes at an end away from the mounting base, the mounting holes are rotatably provided with a second mounting plate, wherein, the second mounting plate is fixedly provided with a plug-in shaft at an end, the plug-in shaft is inserted into the mounting hole, the plug-in shaft is a cavity structure with openings at both ends, the plug-in shaft is provided with a plurality of openings in a side wall, and a bump is fixedly provided on outside of the plug-in shaft, the plug-in shaft is plugged with a column at an upper end.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventor: Xueping Zhu
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Patent number: 11234717Abstract: This surgical bone preparation instrument (1) comprises a main body (5) terminated by a contacting surface (50) adapted to abut on a bone (B), and a sliding body (7) equipped with a cutting element (3) and which is movable in translation with respect to the main body (5). The bone preparation instrument (1) includes a cutting depth control ring (11) that is adjustable by a single hand, which forms an abutment surface (110) against the movement of one of the main body (5) and the sliding body (7) when the sliding body (7) reaches an adjusted cutting depth (D) corresponding to an adjustment position of the control ring (11).Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: TORNIERInventors: Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Christophe Magnac
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Patent number: 10463521Abstract: An orthopedic brace for drop foot correction comprising a foot base portion (1) pivotally connected to a calf covering portion (2) by means of sole-raising hinge assemblies, comprising metallic strip members (3,3?) with openings (31) and metallic plate members preferably with openings (41), wherein members (3, 3?) are fixedly embedded within flanges (1a,1b) of the foot base portion (1) and members (4) are fixedly embedded within flanges (2a,2b) of the calf covering portion (2) during the injection thermosetting process of manufacturing the brace, as openings (31,41) are filled with plastic raw material. The brace is provided in distinct sizes as a ready to wear product and comprises a strap fastener profile (6) that securely fastens the calf covering portion onto the leg of the user and provides correction varus/valgus type structural misalignment of the foot of the user when passed through an aperture (20) located proximately the bottom of the calf covering portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: Andreas Tsitouras
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Patent number: 10166134Abstract: An improved adjustable, multi-axis, motion stabilizer apparatus and method includes a first curved cup with a curved radius, the first curved cup with an inside surface and an outside surface. A cup hole extends through the first curved cup. A second curved cup is provided, also with a curved radius. The curved radius of the second curved cup is approximately equal to the curved radius of the first curved cup. The second cup also includes an inside surface and an outside surface where the outside surface of the second curved cup fits with the inside surface of the first curved cup. A cup hole is provided in the second curved cup and a pin, conformed to fit in the cup holes, connects the first curved cup with the second curved cup. A rotation slot is provided in the first curved cup and a limit boss is provided in the second curved cup where the limit boss is configured to fit within the rotation slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Inventor: John D. Martelli
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Patent number: 9415790Abstract: A device and assembly for transporting a child, such as a pram and/or buggy. The pram comprises two wheel-bearing arms which are pivotally coupled by a coupling housing. One of these arms is pivotally connected to a connector element for coupling to, for instance, a child's seat. The pram further comprises a transmission between the connector element and the other arm for the purpose of rotating the connector element during said pivoting of the pram from the folded-open position to the collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MUTSY B.V.Inventor: Franciscus Johannes Cornelius Driessen
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Publication number: 20150104241Abstract: A coupler for rigidly connecting two cables in series in series is provided. The coupler includes a first component that includes a receiving volume that extends from a first end face of the first coupler. The receiving volume extends through a side surface of a body of the first component through an aperture. A second component is slidably engagable with the first coupler. The second component includes a finger that extends within the receiving volume, the finger includes a second portion that extends through the aperture. The second component can engage the first component with in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first component as well as in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Spartan Tool LLCInventors: John Nicholas Spelich, Ross Allan Wilson
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Patent number: 8801319Abstract: A support arm having a proximate support arm segment, a distal support arm segment, and a hinge system having a proximate end pivotally connected to the proximate support arm segment at a proximate pivot, and a distal end pivotally connected to the distal support arm segment at a distal pivot. A tensile member having a first end and a second end, has the first end extending into and secured at a termination point on or beyond either the proximate support arm segment or the distal support arm segment, and the second end extending into and secured at a termination point on or beyond either the proximate support arm segment or the distal support arm segment. The tensile member thereby biases one or both of the proximate support arm segment and the distal support arm segment with respect to the hinge system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventors: Garrett W. Brown, Anthony D. Sacksteder
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Patent number: 8657077Abstract: A cantilever brake of bicycle is provided with a triangular cable stop including first, second and third corner attachments and a wheel between the first and second corner attachments; a first pivot member including a first trough; a first cable passing through the first corner attachment, the wheel, and the second corner attachment to be fastened at the first pivot; a second pivot member including a second trough; a second cable having one end fastened in the third corner attachment and the other end fastened in the second pivot member; a first brake arm releasably pivotably secured to the first trough and including two opposite first projections and a spring actuated first adjustment knob distal the first projections; and a second brake arm releasably pivotably secured to the second trough and including two opposite second projections and a spring actuated second adjustment knob distal the second projections.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Tektro Technology CorporationInventor: Szu-Fang Tsai
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Publication number: 20130101341Abstract: A swivel adapter mount can be mounted on the end of a boom of excavating equipment, such as a crawler excavator or on a backhoe. Rotation of the swivel adapter mount will impart rotation to an implement, such as bucket, mounted on the boom. This rotation is not possible with a conventional wrist joint on the boom of an excavator or backhoe. With the bucket swiveled using this swivel adapter mount, a slope may be defined on the sides of a ditch, by only using the backhoe or excavator. The implement can be swiveled or tilted about transverse axes as will as being manipulated by a conventional wrist joint. Gear bearings having gear teeth of divergent thickness are employed on the swivel adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Jason Wayne McDonald
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Patent number: 8152402Abstract: A peripheral positioner includes a plurality of links that are rotatably coupled to one another. The peripheral positioner can be used to position a peripheral device on various surfaces and/or objects.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: William R. Wylde, KeLong Zhao
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Patent number: 7954777Abstract: An alignment unit, which is of simple and robust design and can be adjusted well, for directional radios, in particular directional radio antennas, is distinguished by two attachment brackets, which are articulated on a common centre part such that they can pivot about two mutually orthogonal swivel axes, as well as two operating units for separate adjustment and fixing of the pivoting angle of the two attachment brackets relative to the centre part.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Huber+Suhner AGInventors: Daniel Bohm, Romeo Premerlani
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Patent number: 7896568Abstract: A light on a self-supporting collapsible arm having a plurality of frictionally restrained articulating joints, where the frictional joint has a male half joint with a first plate and an annular shaft with an inner wider diameter. In the surface of the first plate is a first O-ring seated in a first groove. A matching female half joint has a second plate and coaxial to the bearing in the surface of the second plate is a second O-ring seated in a second groove. The opposing side of the second plate of the female half joint has a third O-ring in a third groove. The third O-ring tensions a snap pin that couples the male and female half joints. The snap pin has a head with a compressible ridge which expands when the snap pin is pushed in far enough to engage the inner wider diameter of shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventor: Richard Warren Atkinson
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Patent number: 7670077Abstract: An exemplary rotatable joint (100) includes a socket (10), a rotatable arm (20), and a connecting device (30) configured for being mounted in the socket. The connecting device includes a sub-socket (31), two elastic sleeves (33), and two pivot shafts (35) fixed to the socket. The sub-socket includes a first half (311) and a second half (312). A pivot hole (315, 316) is defined in each of the first half and the second half for engaging with an outer surface (331) of one of the elastic sleeves. An outer surface (351) of each of the pivot shafts engages with an inner surface (332) of one of the elastic sleeves. A through hole (317) is defined in the sub-socket for rotatably engaging with the rotatable arm. Each of the elastic sleeves abuts the rotatable arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Te-Sheng Jan, Yu-Tao Chen, Chun-Che Yen, Zheng-Qiang Song, Jian-Jun Li, Bing-Jing Xu, Meng-Hua He, Gang Cheng
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Patent number: 7665568Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle including a frame, a rear wheel, a swingarm coupling the rear wheel to the frame, and a pivot shaft assembly rotatably coupling the swingarm to the frame. The pivot shaft assembly includes a first shaft having a non-circular outer surface engageable with a corresponding non-circular aperture in the frame. The pivot shaft assembly also includes a second shaft threaded to one end of the first shaft. The second shaft pivotably supports one side of the swingarm with respect to the frame. The pivot shaft assembly further includes a third shaft threaded to the other end of the first shaft. The third shaft pivotably supports the other side of the swingarm with respect to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Doperalski, John F. Wolanski
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Publication number: 20090257817Abstract: A rotary device includes a first member and a second member magnetically and rotatablely connected with the first member by a magnetic force. The magnetic force is capable of automatically adjusting the first member to a target position when the first member is rotated away from an initial position and exceeding a predetermined range relative to the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: YUNG-HUNG CHU
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Patent number: 7101110Abstract: A rivet system for use in motion furniture linkage and the like. The rivet system incorporates an electrically conductive plastic washer which eliminates the need for oil lubrication while maintaining the ability to electrostatically paint the linkage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: La-Z-Boy IncorporatedInventor: Larry P LaPointe
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Patent number: 7077277Abstract: A foot assembly includes two first legs each having a first ring provided with a first limiting recess defined in an inner face of the first ring and a first finger extending from the inner face of the first ring, two second legs each having a second ring and a second limiting recess defined in an inner face of the second ring to movably receive therein the first finger of the first ring and two joints each having a third ring, a tube and a tubular extension formed on a bottom rim of the third ring to extend into the first ring and the second ring. The joint has a second finger to be movably received in the first limiting recess such that the first leg is able to align with the second leg for storage.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Chi-Chung Wang
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Patent number: 7017874Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, including a forearm extension having at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also includes a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also includes an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
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Patent number: 7007344Abstract: Disclosed herein is a safety unit of a hinge for a folding ladder to prevent a user's finger from being caught in the hinge when the hinge rotates. The hinge includes a first joint unit, a second joint unit, and a locking unit, and the safety unit is provided between a first stop shoulder of the first joint unit and a second stop shoulder of the second joint unit. The safety unit includes a mount part and an insert part. The mount part is provided in the first joint unit to be positioned under the first stop shoulder, and an inside portion of the mount part is rounded to surround a part of the first joint unit. The insert part extends from an upper end of the mount part, and is rounded to have the same curvature as the inside portion of the mount part.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Inventor: Chan Bok Lee
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Patent number: 6939076Abstract: An improved rivet system is disclosed. A wall proximity reclining/tilt chair includes the improved rivet system which eliminates the need for oil lubrication and additional bushings. The rivet system is such that installation is simplified and manufacturing inconsistencies are reduced. In this manner, the rivet system can be installed with less need for quality control confirmations.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: La-Z-Boy IncorporatedInventor: Larry P. LaPointe
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Patent number: 6665942Abstract: A string trimmer comprising an elongate shaft and a cutting head rotatably mounted on one end of the shaft. A cutting member which extends from the cutting head. An attachment is pivotally mounted on the string trimmer by at least one pivot mechanism, wherein the pivot mechanism comprises a latching mechanism about which the attachment is capable of latchably rotating relative to the string trimmer. The attachment is a barrier which is capable of being used by an operator to move vegetation away from a path swept out by the cutting member.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Andrew Richardson, Michael Wilson
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Patent number: 6443106Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling element for connecting two parallel shafts which have an eccentricity, whereby the height of one shaft can be adjusted in relation to a fixed reference plane by means of movement along a rotational path parallel to the axis, whereby the diameter thereof corresponds to said eccentricity, and which is provided with two rotating bodies that are oriented on parallel planes of rotation and are respectively connected to the associated ends of both shafts in addition to being respectively provided with bearing bores at the same radial distance to the respective axis of rotation, whereby crank elements connecting both rotating bodies are mounted therein, the crank radius thereof corresponds to the eccentricity and the cranks elements are arranged in the direction of the periphery at a distance from each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: FEV Motorentechnik GmbHInventors: Stefan Pischinger, Kurt Imren Yapici
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Patent number: 6390716Abstract: An object is to be mounted by two fastening elements. A fastening element comprises an inlet, which extends at an angle relative to a receptacle lodging a bearing journal, and which allows the fastening element to be placed crosswise on the bearing journal.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: SUSPA Holding GmbHInventors: Herbert Wolf, Helge Siegner
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Patent number: 5810382Abstract: In a grip bar for a collapsible baby carriage, first and second portions 4 and 5 are coupled with each other by a rigid link member 28 within a joint 6, so that the first and second portions 4 and 5 symmetrically operate with respect to the joint 6. Thus, angles formed by the respective first and second portions 4 and 5 relative to the joint 6 can be kept identical to each other, whereby locking members 23 and 24 for both of the first and second portions 4 and 5 can be reliably and concurrently engaged in open state locking concave portions 19 and 20 or closed state locking concave portions 21 and 22. In this manner, it is possible to reliably and easily attain a locking state of both of the first and second portions 4 and 5 in either a linear open state or a folded state.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1996Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Aprica Kassai KabushikikaishaInventor: Ichiro Onishi
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Patent number: 5807011Abstract: A foot system for a jointed leg type walking robot which is capable of more stably walking on both even and uneven ground surfaces includes a connection member disposed at a center portion of the foot system and connected to a leg system provided above the same and having a waist joint, a knee joint, and a shank, the connection member being cylindrical, an ankle member being integral with the connection member and below the same, a shock absorber supporting portion member outwardly and integrally extending at the outer surface of the ankle member and having a vertical hole formed therethrough, a shock absorber fixedly inserted into the hole formed in the shock absorber supporting portion member, and front and rear toes pivotally connected to the ankle by a plurality of upper and lower parallel links.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Yeh Sun Hong, Chong Won Lee
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Patent number: 5536099Abstract: An article, such as a swing arm for a glider chair, includes an elongated structural member made of high strength aluminum, and a pair of cast-in place preassembled bearings located in opposing ends of the structural member and facing in opposite directions. The preassembled bearings each include a first cup-shaped bearing member defining an outer depression for secure engagement by the material of the structural member and an inner ring-shaped ball race or track. The preassembled bearings each further include a second tubular bearing member defining an outer ring-shaped ball race or track and an internal passageway. Ball bearings are positioned between the first and second ring-shaped races for movably supporting the second bearing member on the first bearing member. Lubricant can be added through the passageway in the second bearing member into the area of the ball bearings for lubricating the ball bearings.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1994Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Ryan Engineering & Design Co., Inc.Inventor: Bobby W. Ryan
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Patent number: 5217315Abstract: An articulating joint is provided for use in a foldable frame for a stretcher for example, which is capable of being selectively locked against upward, downward, or lateral folding by rotating the joint relative to the folding frame member.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: Lifeport, Inc.Inventor: Randy R. Rosane
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Patent number: 5039247Abstract: An orthopedic and orthotic hinge having a hinge body that includes two spaced, parallel plates with two hinge arm carriers having end portions pivotally mounted between the plates for movement in directions of flexion and extension. The end portions of the hinge arm carriers have peripheral teeth that respectively engage two toothed slide members. Such members are slidably disposed between the plates, preferably carried in grooves formed therein, and are independently movable with respect to each other when the hinge arm carriers are pivoted. First and second variable stops are provided by the hinge for limiting the extent of sliding movement in opposite directions of the two slide members, thereby restricting extension and flexion of the hinge arm carriers while at the same time permitting true bi-pivotal operation of the hinge. In one embodiment, the variable stops are offset from the midplane of the hinge body and the toothed slide members have extensions engageable with such stops.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1989Date of Patent: August 13, 1991Assignee: Protectair LimitedInventors: David E. Young, Kenneth P. Davis
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Patent number: 4831807Abstract: A profile open/fold-up truss for use in the building industry comprises: a collapsible roof member; at least one floor beam; a pair of wall studs, each wall stud including top and bottom half studs pivotably connected to opposite ends of the roof member and the floor beam, respectively; a hinge arrangement for pivotably connecting the top and bottom half studs; and a pair of foundation studs pivotably connected to opposite ends of the floor beam to support the truss. The truss is transported to the construction site in a preassembled state and subsequently unfolded to form a complete truss structure requiring minimal on-site labor.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1988Date of Patent: May 23, 1989Inventor: Bernard L. Bolt
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Patent number: 4825930Abstract: The present invention relates to a hinge arrangement for hinging and coupling a first element (1) to a second element (2), of which elements at least one includes an internal cavity (1a) adjacent the hinge location (3) and a hinge member (4) which functions as a pivot pin or pivot arm and also holds the elements together. The elements (1) provided with cavities (1a) have formed therein one or more slots (5) which are oriented at right angles to the rotational axis (6) of the pivot arm or pin. The hinge member (4) is intended for insertion through respective slot for retention in the cavity (1a). The hinge member (4a) is retained in its respective slot through the agency of a bearing and guide surface provided on the member and intended for co-action with a corresponding bearing and guide surface provided in the cavity (1a) in the immediate vicinity of the slot (5).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1987Date of Patent: May 2, 1989Inventors: Bjorn Lindberg, Christer Zarelius
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Patent number: 4619542Abstract: A locking mechanism for a divided grip rod of a foldable baby carriage permits automatically locking the grip rod in an unfolded state and this locking can be canceled by a simple operation. The grip rod (2) is divided into two portions (2a, 2b), which are interconnected at their ends while being supported for rotation around the axes of parallel rotary shafts (6). Lateral surfaces of the ends of the portions of the grip rod intersect the rotary shafts. Each lateral surface has a locking recess (12). A locking plate (4) is movable axially of the rotary shafts so that it can fit simultaneously in the two locking recesses when the grip rod is in its straight state. The locking plate is urged by a spring in the direction in which it fits in the locking recesses for normally maintaining the locked state. An unlocking member (5) is provided to for disengaging the locking plate from the locking recesses against the force of the spring to permit folding of the grip rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1985Date of Patent: October 28, 1986Assignee: Aprica Kassai KabushikikaishaInventor: Kenzou Kassai
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Patent number: 4614454Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking two foldable sections (2a, 2b) of a grip rod (2) of a baby carriage has two gears (26) meshing with each other. The grip rod sections are foldably interconnected by a coupling (12) which supports the gears (26) for rotation around their respective axes. One end surface of each gear (26) is formed with a locking recess (29) for receiving a locking plate (20) in the locked state. The locking plate is movable axially of the gears (26) for unlocking. The locking plate (20) is urged by a spring (32) into the locking recesses (29) to maintain the locked state. A push button (23) moves the locking plate (20) out of the locking recesses (29) against the force of the spring (32) to permit the folding.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1985Date of Patent: September 30, 1986Assignee: Aprica Kassai KabushikikaishaInventor: Kenzou Kassai
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Patent number: 4599998Abstract: An orthopedic hinge is polycentric and employs a rack cooperating with pinions formed at the ends of the hinge arms. A special arrangement for limiting rack displacement is effective to selectively clamp the hinge arms at a given arm angle or to permit movement within a limited range of allowable angles.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1984Date of Patent: July 15, 1986Inventor: James D. Castillo
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Patent number: 4353361Abstract: An articulated orthotic/prosthetic appliance for supporting an infirm anatomical knee includes joint assemblies which prevents abnormal or injurious knee motion while freely permitting normal or desirable motion. The appliance includes upper and lower support members having associated spaced apart end portions which form parts of the joint assemblies. Each joint includes a generally disc shaped connecting member disposed intermediate associated end portions of upper and lower support members. The end portions are secured to the connecting member for independent pivotal movement about parallel axes. Concealed stops carried by and disposed intermediate the end portions cooperate with the connecting member to limit pivotal movement of the support members relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1980Date of Patent: October 12, 1982Inventor: Robert W. Foster
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Patent number: 4231672Abstract: A ball joint for transmitting forces between the prop and the head-piece of a support unit has a spherical head received in the spherical internal surface of a dome. The dome is enclosed by a spherical ring which is fastened to the head. The rod of a prop carries a pivot which is mounted with radial clearance in a cylindrical cavity located within the sphericl head.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1979Date of Patent: November 4, 1980Assignee: Charbonnages de FranceInventors: Guy Blanpain, Pierre Grandfils
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Patent number: 4225259Abstract: A coupler for use in joining cargo pallets by their attach rings. The coupler, normally used in pairs, provides for uniform spacing of joined pallets and bendability between pallets, permitting the joined pallets to traverse crests and valleys without putting concentrated loads on the coupler, the pallet, or cargo floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 1979Date of Patent: September 30, 1980Assignee: McDonnell Douglas CorporationInventors: Floyd G. Baldwin, Kenneth D. McIntire
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Patent number: 4218937Abstract: A multipartite drive pedal of synthetic plastic material for vehicles whose members are hinge-like connected with each other by way of material-integrated film hinges, whereby within the area of the upper end of the foot plate of the drive pedal, a connecting member for the pivotal connection of the foot plate with a pivotal lever projecting into the leg space is arranged on the back side thereof; a bore which is provided in the connecting member for receiving the end of the lever facing the drive pedal is arranged in a clamping member pivotal relative to the connecting member within the same plane and coupled thereto by way of a film hinge; the bore is arranged transversely to the film hinges and the clamping member is adapted to be fixed axially on the at least approximately rectilinearly extending end of the lever in various positions to compensate for relatively large manufacturing tolerances.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1978Date of Patent: August 26, 1980Assignee: Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wilhelm Albrecht, Bernd Riemer, Anton Allert
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Patent number: 4213591Abstract: A joint means for light fittings, such as office lamps, comprising pairs of bars arranged after one another and connected with each other by pairs of joint plates. The plates are pressed against each other and the bars with clamping screws. The bars are connected with the joint plates by means of protuberances on the plates extending into holes in the bars.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1978Date of Patent: July 22, 1980Assignee: Oy Lival ABInventor: Aarno Jaakkola
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Patent number: 4111574Abstract: A hinge joint assembly for flexibly connecting rigid structural components in the construction of modular buildings. More specifically, the joint permits the fastening of struts (rods, tubes, or the like) and/or panel studs with three possible degrees of rotational freedom for each strut or stud connected. Each joint assembly includes a plurality of interacting fastening units having a connecting member to which a longitudinally extending strut or stud is rotatably connected about its longitudinal axis, the connecting member in turn being rotatable about either of two axes which are perpendicular to each other and to the longitudinal axis of the strut or stud. Several forms of joint assembly are shown and described.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1976Date of Patent: September 5, 1978Inventor: John F. Runyon
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Patent number: 4038789Abstract: An adjustable manhole frame assembly for underground conduits, catch basins, or the like, in which telescoped upper and lower frames include screw fasteners engaging in vertically-angulated slots for adjusting the frames axially and angularly to orient the top frame and its cover in relation to an upper surface such as the running surface of a street, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1975Date of Patent: August 2, 1977Assignee: Parca-Norrahammar ABInventors: Gunnar Albert Axgarde, Bengt Borje Axelsson, Alf Klingwall