Patents Examined by Seahee Hong
  • Patent number: 11241775
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing a component from a device, where the component includes a cylindrical portion and a shoulder adjacent the cylindrical portion. The apparatus includes a base, a puller and a shaft. The base includes a first mount, a second mount and a bridge extending between and connected to the first mount and the second mount. The first mount and the second mount are each configured to engage with the device. The puller includes a forked flange configured to abut against the shoulder of the component when the cylindrical portion of the component is within a channel of the forked flange. The shaft includes a threaded portion mated with a threaded aperture in the bridge. A distal end portion of the shaft is rotatably connected to the puller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Kousha Emami
  • Patent number: 11235430
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for detachably securing modules (1), such as tool holders, to a third component (3), such as a rotatable tool disk for a machine tool, including a controllable securing device (51, 53), by which the respective module (1) can be re-secured in a detachable manner in a locked position on the third component (3) by individual securing parts (15). A release device (76, 77) at least partially helps to release the securing device (51, 53) in a release position, such that the release device (76, 77) at least at the beginning of releasing, exerts pressure on the securing device (51, 53) for releasing the individual securing parts (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: SAUTER FEINMECHANIK GMBH
    Inventor: Manfred Schanz
  • Patent number: 11225402
    Abstract: A powered side panel system is used in conjunction with a loading bed found on trailers and other flatbed vehicles. The system includes a side panel having a vertical member. The side panel is configured to pivot about a panel axis in communication with the trailer. A lever arm extends between the side panel and the trailer. The system includes a reciprocating assembly to operate the lever arm between a lowered and raised orientation. The reciprocating assembly communicates with the lever arm through a cable. The lever arm controls the rate of radial motion of the side panel about the panel axis. A control unit is configured to regulate the operation of the actuator device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventor: Garrett Stokes
  • Patent number: 11224923
    Abstract: A tool holder for a machine tool, in particular for a core drilling machine, having a hollow shaft which has, at one end for coupling to the drive of the machine tool, a connector and, at the other end, a receiving opening with a plurality of openings in which locking elements are accommodated which are radially adjustable between a clamping position and an release position for securing a tool accommodated in the receiving opening. A switching sleeve is provided, which is adjustably mounted on the hollow shaft between a first switching position and a second switching position, a first subset of the locking elements being provided in the first switching position for locking the tool in the receiving opening, and a second subset of the locking elements being provided in the second switching position for locking the tool in the receiving opening, while the adjustment of the respective remaining locking elements is deactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: C. & E. Fein GmbH
    Inventor: Kristopher Stoker
  • Patent number: 11148264
    Abstract: A torque wrench is disclosed for use in rotating a range of different sized fasteners. The torque wrench may include an input end configured to receive a torsional input, and a gear train operatively driven to rotate by the torsional input. a driver connected to the gear train and a plurality of clamps disposed at least partially inside the driver. The clamps may be movable to radially engage a range of different sized fasteners by rotation of the driver in either of a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. The torque wrench may further include a housing configured to enclose the gear train, the driver, and the clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: TYM LABS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Abraham Barzelay
  • Patent number: 11136144
    Abstract: Apparatuses for supporting an object adjacent to an aircraft are provided. In one example, an apparatus for supporting an object adjacent to an aircraft includes a rotational tray assembly that includes a support subassembly. A platform subassembly is pivotally coupled to the support subassembly and is configured to support the object. A drive screw subassembly is operatively coupled to the platform subassembly and the support subassembly to move the platform subassembly relative to the support subassembly. The rotational tray assembly is configured to couple to a lift to position the rotational tray assembly adjacent to the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Bret Bell, Coleda Darney
  • Patent number: 11136229
    Abstract: An improved hydraulic control system for a lift truck attachment having opposed clamp arms that selectively grip and release a load. The improved hydraulic system utilizes a secondary hydraulic force control circuit that increases the gripping force on the load independently of inward movement of the clamp arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Cascade Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher M. Walthers
  • Patent number: 11130207
    Abstract: A transport tool capable of carrying out attaching an object to an attachment position while positioning the object in a predetermined positional relationship with the attachment position. The transport tool includes a base, a holding section movably supported by the base in a predetermined direction and configured to hold an object, and a positioning section that is provided to the base and configured to arrange the object held by the holding section in a preparation position having a predetermined positional relationship with the attachment position, the positioning section allowing the execution of an attachment operation of attaching the object, which has been arranged in the preparation position, to the attachment position by movement of the holding section relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masayoshi Mori
  • Patent number: 11117231
    Abstract: A machining fixture configured to secure a blank part having part inner and outer circumferential surfaces, a part first axial face opposing a part second axial face, and at least two threaded part openings extending inwardly from the part second axial face and toward the first axial face. The machining fixture includes an annular body sized to be disposable upon a pallet of a machine table and has an upper surface including a substantially flat annular surface section, opposing lower surface and at least two through-holes extending between the upper and lower surfaces. At least two fasteners are disposed at least partially within a separate one of the at least two through-holes such that the at least two fasteners project upwardly from the upper surface, and the at least two fasteners are configured to threadedly engage a separate one of the at least two part openings to removably clamp the part second face against the body flat surface section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: KAYDON RING & SEAL, INC.
    Inventor: Gary Dobbins
  • Patent number: 11110552
    Abstract: An apparatus for aligning sections of pipe includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member coupled with the first clamp member. The first and second clamp members each include a first clamp jaw and a second clamp jaw longitudinally spaced from the first clamp jaw. Each one of a first plurality of turnbuckle assemblies is coupled with each one of the first and second clamp jaws of the first clamp member, and each one of a second plurality of turnbuckle assemblies is coupled with each one of the first and second clamp jaws of the second clamp member. An assembly made from a kit of components is also disclosed. The kit includes an apparatus for aligning sections of pipe, and a plurality of shoe inserts. The assembly includes the apparatus and at least two of the shoe inserts coupled with the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Matthew W. McClure
  • Patent number: 11097930
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for the repair of post-collision or damaged vehicles or those under maintenance, which includes a lifter (1) having an upper platform (2) supported by a lifting mechanism (3) connected to a resting base (4) mounted on the ground. The lifter (1) is activated by an actuator (5) which adjusts the upper platform (2) to the desired height. Wheel resting/gripping supports (6) for the vehicle are removably fixed to the upper platform and allow the vehicle to be lifted and lowered by the lifter. Pushing and/or pulling and/or anchoring equipments (7) for the vehicle are movably mounted on a sliding element (8) which is adapted to be slideably mounted within the structure of the wheel resting/gripping supports thereby allowing the quick mounting and centering of the pushing/pulling/anchoring equipments (7) to the desired points of the vehicle under repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Francesco Fiorese
  • Patent number: 11101161
    Abstract: A substrate holding member includes a base, and a plurality of convex parts formed at an upper surface of the base and configured to hold a substrate at top surfaces thereof. Each convex part has a root portion extending from the upper surface of the base, and a top portion formed on the root portion and including the top surface. In each convex part, a cross-sectional area of the root portion is larger than a cross-sectional area of the top portion. At least a portion including the top surface of the top portion is formed of a holding member made of a material having a greater Young's modulus than a material forming the base. The respective holding members are spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Norio Onodera, Takashi Teshima
  • Patent number: 11084696
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lift table (1) for repairing and maintaining a vehicle, in particular a two-wheeled vehicle, said table (1) comprising a table top (2) surmounted by a wheel clamp (3) comprising two opposing jaws (4), between which one of the wheels of the vehicle is suitable for being clamped when the vehicle is in the state of being arranged on the table top (2), and a device (5) for driving upwards and downwards movement of said table top (2). The table top (2) and at least the surface of the wheel clamp (3) are made out of electrically-insulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: MAROLOTEST
    Inventor: Raphaƫl Girard
  • Patent number: 11084695
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for improved height adjustment of wall partitions. According to the present disclosure, an extendable Foot Controlled Elevator Device is placed beneath a wall partition. A user may then apply downward force on a Vertical Height Control to adjust the vertical position of the wall partition. In some embodiments, the Foot Controlled Elevator Device has a compressible base, allowing it to fit into tight areas (e.g., between toilets in a restroom under construction). In other embodiments, one or more Foot Controlled Elevator Devices may be linked, allowing for better control over the wall divider and simultaneous or distinct control of the respective Foot Controlled Elevator Devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Holman, Robert Trescot
  • Patent number: 11065779
    Abstract: A coping sled with improved hold down clamp for clamping a piece of wood while cutting the piece of wood with a cutting tool. More specifically, the coping sled of the present invention provides various systems to eliminate unintended movement and facilitate different types of intended movement: lateral, horizontal, vertical, and pivotal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Noah E Tremblay
  • Patent number: 11065695
    Abstract: A positioning jig for locating drill holes or other targets in a workpiece on which the positioning jig is positioned. The positioning jig includes a pinion body and a pair of arms extending from the pinion body. The pair of arms are engaged with a pinion in the pinion body to provide a rack and pinion mechanism for centering the positioning jig on a workpiece. A jig body including at least one aperture is connected with the pinion body. The jig body may be translated with respect to the pinion body for locating the at least one aperture at a target point on the workpiece for drilling a hole or marking the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Luis Garcia
  • Patent number: 11059461
    Abstract: A powered landing gear mounted to a trailer includes an electrical connector mounted to the trailer that is configured to receive a jumper cable connected to a truck for supplying electrical power to the trailer, with a wiring harness mounted to the trailer that is electrically coupled to the connector. A landing gear includes a housing member, a telescoping leg member, a gear assembly configured to extend and retract the leg member relative to the housing member, and a drive system including a drive motor operatively engaged with the gear assembly, with the landing gear being operatively powered by electricity provided through the connector and wiring harness from the truck. The wiring harness may be operatively electrically coupled to the drive motor and/or a rechargeable power supply that is in turn electrically coupled to the drive motor, including through a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Jost International Corp.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Laarman, Brian E. Oestreich
  • Patent number: 11053582
    Abstract: The present invention provides a support that comprises: an electrically conductive biased table; an insulating electrostatic substrate carrier 20 in the form of a cylinder having a shoulder 21, the bottom face of the substrate carrier 20 facing the biased table and its top face 22 presenting a bearing plane designed to receive a substrate; and an electrically conductive clamping collar for clamping the shoulder 21 against the biased table. The support also has at least one electrically conductive element 201-202-203 for connecting the bearing plane to the shoulder 211.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: ION BEAM SERVICES
    Inventors: Frank Torregrosa, Laurent Roux
  • Patent number: 11045923
    Abstract: A vice jaw assembly includes a unitary body that has a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The top side has an elongated channel therein spaced from the front side and the rear side and defined by a bottom wall, a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. The bottom wall has a plurality of first wells extending therein each engageable with a male coupler. The bottom wall has a plurality of second wells extending therein each engageable with a male coupler. Each of the second wells is centered within one of a plurality of annular depressions. Each of the annular depressions extends into the bottom wall and has a circular shape. The annular depressions each extend into the first lateral wall such that the lateral wall includes a plurality of semi-cylindrical grooves therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Muhammad Fareed Khan Suri
  • Patent number: 11021355
    Abstract: A pry bar assembly includes a plate that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The plate includes a claw section, a chisel section and a middle section positioned therebetween. The claw section includes the first end and a rounded heel. The claw section includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the middle section and curves upwardly and away from the middle section in a semi-cylindrical shape to form the rounded heel. The second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The chisel section is angled upwardly from the middle section. The upper surface has an elongated crest therein that is spaced from the first and second lateral edges and extends along a length of the middle section and into the chisel section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Edward Lenart