Patents Represented by Attorney S. Austin
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Patent number: 6758778Abstract: The invention comprises a CVT belt having two multi-ribbed belts. Each belt is engaged in an opposing slot in a transversely mounted clip. Each belt is retained in each slot by a flat belt which is sandwiched into each slot with the multi-ribbed belt.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: The Gates CorporationInventor: Alexander Serkh
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Patent number: 5327963Abstract: A coupling device is adapted for attachment to an elastomeric tubular body having integral, looped reinforcement fibers as part of a tubular assembly. The coupling device includes a coupling member, a stem and a mechanism for retaining the elastomeric tubular body in sealing engagement with the stem when connected therewith. The retaining mechanism maintains this engagement by being interposed within loops of the reinforcement fibers to limit axial movement of the reinforcement fibers relative to the stem. Thus, the grommet retained coupling and the elastomeric tubular body are maintained in spaced relation to and sealing engagement with each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1991Date of Patent: July 12, 1994Assignee: The Gates Rubber CompanyInventors: James C. Vance, Sr., Roy G. Quinlan
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Patent number: 5236201Abstract: An inflatable packer includes an elastomeric tubular body adapted for radial expansion and having a longitudinal axis. An elastic outer cover surrounds the tubular body, and coupling members are disposed on each end of the tubular body. A plurality of reinforcing elements are sandwiched between the cover and the body and have end portions terminating at the coupling members. The reinforcement elements include spirally wound members extending the length of said body between the coupling members. The reinforcement elements are wrapped about the tubular body in a manner to continuously decrease the lay angle thereof relative to the longitudinal axis of the body from each coupling member toward the center portion of the tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1992Date of Patent: August 17, 1993Inventors: James C. Vance, Sr., Roy G. Quinlan
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Patent number: 5183108Abstract: An inflatable packer includes an elastomeric tubular body and an outer cover surrounding the body. An end member is also provided having a capped portion threadably engageable with an annular ring member, the ring member being secured to the end portion of the outer cover. A plurality of reinforcing elements are sandwiched between the cover and the body and have end portions terminating beneath the ring member. Finally, there is a mechanism for wedging the end portion of the reinforcing elements against the inner surface of the ring member in response to increased threaded engagement between the capped portion and the ring member to retain the elements in position beneath the ring member.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1991Date of Patent: February 2, 1993Assignee: The Gates Rubber CompanyInventors: Albert H. Lee, Jr., Carl H. Sabo
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Patent number: 4184591Abstract: The specification describes a method for the production of cigarette packages in which a first foil web of thermoplastic material, supplied from the supply roll, and having a width exceeding the length of the cigarettes to be packed, is pressed into troughs corresponding to the size of the cigarettes to be packed, cigarettes are placed in the troughs, a second flat web of foil supplied from a second supply roll is placed over the cigarettes to cover them and the webs are connected together. Following this the two webs are separated to form sections which constitute substantially complete packages. The shaping of the troughs accepting the cigarettes individually occurs in the one first foil web on a drum provided with molds which can be placed under suction.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1978Date of Patent: January 22, 1980Inventor: Erwin H. Geldmacher
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Patent number: 4166521Abstract: A brake disk and process for producing the same which is particularly suitable for use on motorcycles. A stainless steel material of particular chromium content is subjected to a heat-treating and press-quenching step to form a brake disk having a sufficient hardness required for the function of a brake and being of favorable appearance for use on motorcycles.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1977Date of Patent: September 4, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiromu Okunishi, Hideki Nakaji, Hiroyuki Suwa, Hideaki Sato
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Patent number: 4166523Abstract: A hydraulic shock absorber for vehicles wherein an elastic body tightens the outer periphery of piston rod so that the piston rod floats, and noises and vibrations are reduced to be as low as possible.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1978Date of Patent: September 4, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Katsuhiko Fujii, Hitoshi Nakano, Tetsuro Mitsui
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Patent number: 4165728Abstract: A decompressing device adapted for use in engines for prime mover-equipped bicycles. The decompressing device is operatively connected with the shifting operation of changing the bicycle running over to the engine power running, and the decompressing operation is automatically performed within a predetermined period in the initial starting period of the engine. The decompression is performed simply, and automatically, without requiring special skill and technique.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1977Date of Patent: August 28, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shigeo Matsumoto, Sadashi Yamamoto, Masaki Watanabe
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Patent number: 4164942Abstract: A face mask comprising a substantially planar valve block having a first aperture therethrough containing an inspiratory valve and a second aperture therethrough containing an expiratory valve. The face mask also includes a support member, and a facepiece comprising a flexible, molded member having a substantially planar face of substantially constant thickness and with two apertures therein aligned with the first and second apertures of the valve block. The substantially planar face acts as a gasket between the valve block and the support member.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1977Date of Patent: August 21, 1979Assignee: DCA Design Consultants LimitedInventors: Michael A. Beard, Edward A. Williams
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Patent number: 4163303Abstract: A novel hinge of flexible material is provided which comprises a pair of end sections and an intermediate connecting section. The end sections are securable through various means including hook and loop filament material to one face of a structural element and to an oppositely-facing surface of a second structural element to permit movement of the two elements through approximately 360.degree. relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1977Date of Patent: August 7, 1979Assignee: G. D. Hanna IncorporatedInventor: Gary D. Hanna
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Patent number: 4163515Abstract: A disposable stapler apparatus adapted to be disposed of after a set of staples contained therein have been individually dispensed. The apparatus includes a staple magazine having a set of staples predisposed therein, the magazine being adapted to be substantially closed so as to be non-refillable. The staple magazine is adapted to cooperate in a conventional manner with a base so as to perform a conventional stapling operation on sheet material placed between the base and the magazine.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1977Date of Patent: August 7, 1979Inventor: Peter R. Kapuscinski
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Patent number: 4160565Abstract: A tongueless type seat belt having a grip which is slidably affixed to the belt to protect the hand of the user when pulling out the belt, to prevent any twisting of the belt, and to be readily locked and unlocked with a tongueless buckle with a one-touch operation. On one end the belt is fixed to a portion of the car, and at the other end it is wound up in a retractor. In the intermediate portion of the belt there is a belt grip for mating with a tongueless buckle. The belt grip is slidable in the lengthwise direction of the belt and encloses the belt. The belt is made so that the front and back surfaces are readily distinguishable from each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1977Date of Patent: July 10, 1979Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Katsuhiko Matsumoto
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Patent number: 4157832Abstract: Disclosed is a simplified structure of a toy phonograph in which the output shaft of a motor is selectively put into engagement with the rim of a record disc to drive the latter. A tone arm is provided above the record disc, so that the record disc may be contacted by a stylus carried by the tone arm, when moved axially by the output shaft of the motor brought into driving engagement therewith. The motor is biased for pivotal movement into engagement with the record disc, by means of springs which are retained by terminals of the motor. The springs are made of a conductive and resilient material, for playing a role of lead wire for supplying the motor with power. The springs include a plus side and a minus side springs, one of which is adapted to be separated from the associated motor terminal in the course of the pivotal movement of the motor, to serve as a source switch.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1977Date of Patent: June 12, 1979Assignee: Yugen Kaisha Watanabe KenkyushoInventor: Katsumi Watanabe
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Patent number: 4155562Abstract: A sealing structure including a packing for sealing a sliding part of a valve, such as a rotary or reciprocating valve. The sealing structure is used for connecting together devices having a pressure differential between them and in particular for devices conveying powder particles. The packing of the sealing structure is formed by jointing together a member having a solid lubricating property and a member of substantial mechanical strength.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1976Date of Patent: May 22, 1979Assignee: Kikkomas Shoyu, Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michio Kiuchi, Takeshi Akao
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Patent number: 4152614Abstract: An improved small electric motor for use as a power source for toys, small electric instruments, and portable electric instruments, and a method for manufacturing rotors for such motor. The small electric motor is provided on a rotary shaft with a commutator provided in parallel and feeder brushes in resilient contact with the commutator. The commutator is fitted to the rotary shaft in a manner providing simplicity of assembly, adjustable positioning of the commutator on the rotary shaft, standardization of a magnet case, and favorable performance in the small motor.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1976Date of Patent: May 1, 1979Assignee: Gakken Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ichiro Noguchi, Hisashi Muroga
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Patent number: 4150832Abstract: A mechanism for automatically returning a tone arm of a toy phonograph from the final to the starting positions of a reproduction. A swingable rod is provided for lifting an intermediate sound transmitting body which usually depresses the tone arm, when the tone arm has been brought to the final position of the reproduction, so as to allow the reproducing needle carried by the tone arm to be disengaged from the recording groove, thereby enabling the tone arm to return. The upward movement of the swingable rod is initiated by an engagement of the rod with a cam contour formed on the drive shaft for the record disc. In order that the swingable rod may correctly ride on the cam contour, so as to be lifted by the latter to make the tone arm free from the depressing force of the intermediate sound transmitting body, there is provided a buffer resilient body adapted to absorb the movement of the swingable rod and the movement of the tone arm which presses the rod toward the cam.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1977Date of Patent: April 24, 1979Assignee: Yugen Kaisha Watanabe KenkyushoInventor: Katsumi Watanabe
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Patent number: 4149619Abstract: A tabulation control system including a tab position memory shift register for memorizing tab-set position signals representing summed up values from the first position in a range in which tab setting operations are possible. A buffer register is connected to receive tab-set position signals in response to shift signals according to tab commands, a printing head position counter for counting the total and number of shifts of a printing head from the first position is provided. Also provided is coincidence detector which compares the output from the buffer register with the output of the counter and stops the printing head when these outputs coincide with each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1974Date of Patent: April 17, 1979Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toshio Kashio
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Patent number: 4149316Abstract: A position measuring apparatus for accurately determining a second position relative to a predetermined first position of an object to be moved. The apparatus is particularly adapted for use in a game situation, such as a war game, wherein a ship or aircraft is to be moved according to a specified set of speed and direction conditions from a precisely defined first position to a precisely determined and defined second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1977Date of Patent: April 17, 1979Inventor: Spencer W. Martin
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Patent number: 4146303Abstract: A stereo-viewer and a stereo-sheet for use therewith, includes a set of oculars disposed in a horizontal plane in a case and separated from each other by the distance between the eyes of the user. The case has an insertion slot for accommodating the stereo-sheet which passes in the vertical direction through the case. A frame feeding device is connected to the case for moving the stereo-sheet in the vertical direction. No elements are required to change the direction of the path of the light in a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1977Date of Patent: March 27, 1979Assignee: Gakken Co., Ltd.Inventor: Nobuyuki Baba
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Patent number: 4142343Abstract: A maintenance-free anodized aluminum post having longitudinal grooves therein for mating with complementary brackets. The post is hollow and has a constant wall thickness. Each groove has a curved portion and a flat portion. The brackets may be moved in the grooves adjustably, and may be locked to the post without causing any deformation of the post or bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1977Date of Patent: March 6, 1979Inventor: Ronald H. Trafton