Patents Examined by Alvin Grant
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Patent number: 9242324Abstract: A grip member is inserted into an insertion hole of a cylindrical clamp body and is capable of extending outwards to grip the inner circumferential surface of an aperture of an article. A clamp rod is engaged with the grip member; a driving mechanism capable of driving the clamp rod forwards and backwards; a seating surface formed at the top end of the cylindrical clamp body; a case member supporting the cylindrical clamp body movably forwards and backwards; a driving mechanism capable of raising an lowering the cylindrical clamp body; and a lock mechanism having a cylindrical member into which the cylindrical clamp body is inserted so as to slide freely and capable of locking the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical clamp body by elastically deforming the cylindrical member so as to reduce its diameter.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Pascal Engineering CorporationInventor: Takayuki Kawakami
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Patent number: 9242323Abstract: A die pressing plate including a main body, an adjusting groove, and a main through hole, each of the left or right surface of the main through hole has at least one guiding groove; a lower cushion block having a top curve surface; and an upper cushion block having a lower curve surface for engaging the top curve surface of the lower cushion block, at least one extension portion protruding away from the lower curve surface, the at least one extension portion having two blocking portions, the blocking portions of the at least one extension portion engage the at least one guiding groove, the at least one extension portion extends elastically when the blocking portion slide downwardly, and the blocking portion is blocked by the bottom surface of the main body. The die pressing plate is simple in structure, fast and convenient to assemble and use, and low in cost.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Ningbo Yinzhou Zhonghe Hualida Plastic Mould FactoryInventor: Huafeng Zhu
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Patent number: 9242358Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus for installing a looped pin in an associated bracket. An exemplary apparatus generally comprises a body having a pin-receiving slot formed therein for receiving a closed end of the pin therein, and a resiliently-biased pin-retaining mechanism within the slot for releasably engaging and retaining the closed end portion within the pin-receiving slot during installation.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Benjamin B. MacArthur, Dennis Breedon
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Patent number: 9227283Abstract: A tool for clamping using end surfaces of box workpieces, comprises a soleplate and an upper template. A tightening cylinder has a piston rod connected with a top plate, and the top plate and the piston rods are in swinging connection. Three protrusions are arranged on the upper surface of the top plate and distributed in a triangle shape. A rotating shaft is arranged beside a position of the upper template, the upper end of the rotating shaft is provided with a hand wheel capable of driving the rotating shaft to rotate, the rotating shaft is sleeved with a compression spring on the portion between the hand wheel and the upper surface of the upper template, and the lower end of the rotating shaft is fixed with one end of a transverse support rod which is linked with the rotating shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: ZHEJIANG LINIX MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Yanzhao Zhu
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Patent number: 9227311Abstract: A device to remove a metal servo horn in an efficient way by utilizing the lifting force to separate servo horn from a servo output shaft when screw is rotated counter-clockwise and hits against the concave of lower surface of upper front plate of the device. Clamping force provided by two fastening members combines the device and servo horn into one integrated unit to avoid the distortion of open end of the device when lifting force is greater than rigidity of the device. When a lifting force for removing the integrated unit is applied in direction opposite to installing direction of servo horn, it overcomes the friction between the inner splines of servo horn and the outer splines of servo output shaft then separates both splines. The removal of the servo horn from the servo output shaft is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Model Research International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Bing Cheng
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Patent number: 9227310Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hand tool for removing a fly-screen from a window frame. The hand tool has a longitudinal axis and comprises a handle portion and a blade portion extending from one end of the handle portion. The blade portion defines at an end distal to the one end of the handle portion, a hook portion for insertion between the fly-screen and the window frame to enable the fly-screen to be removed from the window frame in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Inventor: Herman Wieland
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Patent number: 9228451Abstract: An engine mounting arrangement is provided for supporting a gas turbine engine. The mounting arrangement comprises a module adaptor mounted to an overhead or a ground based carrier for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis. The module adaptor extends horizontally from a base to an axially-opposed distal end having a first mounting interface configured for attachment to a module of the engine. The module adaptor holds the engine by the module to which it is attached and with the other engine modules projecting in a cantilever fashion from the supported module.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventors: Gregory Reinhardt, Joseph Swiderski, Douglas Pollock, Réal Barrette, Stéphane Mongeau
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Patent number: 9227303Abstract: A device for holding a workpiece, the device comprising a base, a first jaw member, a movable jaw member, and features which allow the movable jaw member to be moved in large increments relative to the first jaw member in addition to features which allow the movable jaw member to be moved in smaller increments. The device can include a drive member operably engaged with the base and the movable jaw member such that the operation of the drive member can move the movable jaw member in small increments. The movable jaw member can include a connection member, or claw, which can operatively engage the movable jaw member with the drive member. The connection member can be moved between first and second positions to disengage the movable jaw member from the drive member such that the movable jaw member can be slid relative to the first jaw member in large increments.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Chick Workholding Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Warth
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Patent number: 9221145Abstract: A blocking device (1) includes: a structure (10); a manipulation arm (30) mounted on the structure to be movable between two extreme positions and including gripper element (33) for gripping a blocking accessory for placing on an ophthalmic lens; guide element (50) for guiding the manipulation arm between its two extreme positions along a path that presents a curved portion and an adjacent rectilinear portion; and drive element (70) for changing the position of the manipulation arm and including a gearwheel that meshes with a rack (40). The rack forms part of the manipulation arm and presents a circularly arcuate portion (41) enabling the manipulation arm to be driven along the curved portion of its path, and a rectilinear portion (42) enabling the manipulation arm to be driven along the rectilinear portion of its path.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL (COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'OPTIQUE)Inventor: Bernard Brechemier
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Patent number: 9221168Abstract: The workbench includes one or more trestle units (102) having pairs of legs (104) joined to each end of a cross-piece (106) by a hinge unit (108) which allows the legs to fold flat against each other and against the cross-piece of the trestle for storage. The hinge has a stop which allows the legs to be positioned away from each other and away from the crosspiece of the trestle to form a stable trestle unit. The workbench further includes a plurality of beams (500), wherein said beams are adapted to be connected to at least one trestle so as to form a supporting framework for a work piece. A folding brace (110) between pairs of legs further stabilizes the trestle. The beams and trestles have holes (126) in their ends, and the beams and the trestles have regularly spaced holes (128) in them. Pegs can be inserted into and through the holes, and they have locking parts on them, allowing them to lock onto the trestle or beam. Pegs can have two latches for attachment to different beams or trestles.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Mark Lockyer Boyd
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Patent number: 9221090Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising a structure and a locking magnet. The structure comprises a retaining portion and a magnetic portion. The retaining portion of the structure is configured to receive a first section of a workpiece such that a second section of the workpiece is positioned at an angle relative to the magnetic portion of the structure. The magnetic portion of the structure is positioned at a first side of the workpiece. The locking magnet is configured to exert an attractive force that causes the magnetic portion of the structure to move towards the second section of the workpiece when the locking magnet is positioned at a second side of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Robert D. Dixon
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Patent number: 9217335Abstract: A fixture and method for adjusting a workpiece are disclosed. The fixture includes a holding device engageable to a workpiece to secure the workpiece, and an adjustment device engageable to a projecting member of the workpiece and movable along a first axis and a second axis. Movement of the adjustment device along the first axis when engaged to the projecting member adjusts the projecting member along the first axis, and movement of the adjustment device along the second axis when engaged to the projecting member adjusts the projecting member along the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Eunice D. Reyes, Javier Garza, Charles Van Buchan, Blake Allen Fulton, Steven Charles Woods, Mark Carmine Bellino
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Patent number: 9217528Abstract: A method and apparatus for connecting and disconnecting components of a quick-release coupling. A lever pivotably connected to a support structure configured to hold a first component of the quick-release coupling and a retractable component associated with the first component is rotated. The lever is configured to substantially align a second component of the quick-release coupling with a longitudinal axis through the first component. A retraction mechanism configured to retract the retractable component away from a receiving end of the first component is activated in response to the rotation of the lever. A coupling of the second component with the first component is controlled in response to the rotation of the lever and retraction of the retractable component.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Donald W. Coffland
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Patent number: 9211832Abstract: A salvage hold down attachment for excavators preferably includes a pivot boom base and a pair of boom arms. The pivot boom base preferably includes a boom base, a bottom arm plate, a plurality of cylinder plates and an arm cross tube. The bottom arm plate is attached to the arm cross tube. First and second outer cylinder plates are attached to the first and second boom frame members. First and second inner cylinder plates are attached to the cross tube. Each boom arm preferably includes an arm tube, a plurality of staggered teeth and a front projection. Each boom arm is attached to the bottom arm plate and one of the boom frame members. The salvage hold down attachment for excavators is connected to an undercarriage dozer attachment bracket of an excavator and operated by the dozer controls of the excavator.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: S.A.S. OF LUXEMBURG, LTD.Inventors: Paul D. Secker, Shane T. Brunette, Adam W. Lindley, William L. Garfield
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Patent number: 9205532Abstract: A pressure-adjusting apparatus for vise including a bolt and a pressure-adjusting element is provided. The bolt having a plurality of positioning holes is adapted for connecting to a vise. The pressure-adjusting element is sleeved onto the bolt movably. The distance between the pressure-adjusting element and the vise can be changed by moving the pressure-adjusting element so as to adjust the clamping force of the vise. A positioning member of the pressure-adjusting element is stocked in one of the positioning holes when the pressure-adjusting element is moving so that the pressure-adjusting element can be fixed at a preset location. Thus, the pressure-adjusting apparatus for vise of the present invention is more convenient for pressure adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Inventors: Tseh-Pei Lin, Chang-Chih Lin
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Patent number: 9199335Abstract: A marking device making a marking using laser beam, includes a supporting assembly, a marking mechanism, a carrying assembly, a driving assembly, and a plurality of loading members. The loading members carry workpieces for marking. The marking mechanism emits a laser beam to mark the workpiece. The carrying assembly includes a transmitting member slidably mounted on the supporting assembly, and a bearing member mounted on the supporting assembly opposite to the marking mechanism. The driving assembly is mounted on the supporting assembly. The loading members are placed on the transmitting member and the bearing member. The driving assembly is capable of driving the transmitting member to align with the bearing member in a straight line, and then driving the loading member on the transmitting member to move to the bearing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ming-Lu Yang, Zhong-Wei Yang
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Patent number: 9199306Abstract: A support head capable of supporting a ladle shroud for casting liquid metal comprises a canal along which the metal can pass, extending essentially along an axis, the support head being designed for a tube handling device. Such a head comprises control means for controlling the angular orientation of the shroud with respect to the head, about an axis corresponding to the axis of the canal. A ladle shroud having defined control means is capable of collaborating with the support head.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Vesuvius Crucible CompanyInventor: Damien Delsine
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Patent number: 9193043Abstract: A device (1) for a user to secure a workpiece (2) that is positioned on a substrate (3) during the processing of the workpiece (2) with a hand-held power tool. A stepping element (4) has a stepping surface (10) via which the user applies a holding force, and that also has a placement surface (11) for placing the device (1) onto the workpiece (2).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Joachim Guenther, Dragomir Ljubojevic, Bert Melzer
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Patent number: 9193040Abstract: A main machine vise has a second auxiliary vise having independently movable clamping jaws attached to it with the auxiliary vise set to one side of the main machine vise and above a supporting surface of a machine tool table on which the main machine vise is mounted. The auxiliary vise has a movable jaw that moves in a plane generally perpendicular to the tool table on which it is mounted, while the main machine vise has a movable jaw that moves in a plane parallel to the tool table or surface on which it is mounted. The auxiliary vise is mounted on a bracket that offsets the clamping jaws of the auxiliary vise from the main machine vise so that work pieces can be independently clamped in each of the vises. The auxiliary vise includes a vibration reducing stabilizer for attaching to the tool table or support.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Kurt Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventor: David L. Schmidt
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Patent number: 9186786Abstract: A fastener removal device comprising a handle and a head, wherein there is a first end of the handle and a second end, the second end forming a toothed pad, wherein one end of the head is shaped as a toothed pad, wherein the other end of the head is shaped as a bifurcated claw, wherein said head contains an opening in the middle, such that the second end of the handle extends through the opening in the head.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Inventor: Israel F. Rosales