Patents Issued in April 9, 2013
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Patent number: 8413541Abstract: A clamp assembly secures a fixed portion of a steering column assembly to a movable portion of a steering column. It comprises a rack of teeth carried by the moving portion and a rack of teeth carried by the fixed portion and an inner hollow toothed block nested inside an outer hollow toothed block, each carrying at least one rack of teeth with the rack of teeth on the inner block facing the rack of teeth on the moving portion and the rack of teeth on the outer block facing the rack of teeth on the fixed portion. A retaining clip provides a lost motion coupling between the retaining clip and the inner toothed block and an independent lost motion coupling between the retaining clip and the inner toothed block and an independent motion coupling between the retaining clip and the outer toothed block. First, second and third springs bias the teeth of the blocks into and out of engagement with the racks when locked and unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: TRW LimitedInventors: Niclas Davies, Jan Havlicek
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Patent number: 8413542Abstract: A motion transmitting cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, and a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit. The core attachment is molded of plastic and is over-molded onto the end of the core. The core is preferably provided with both an upset and a wire wrap within the core attachment. The core attachment includes a terminal and a rod extending from the terminal and is molded as a unitary component. A guide tube extends from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receives the rod therein. The core meets the core attachment within the guide tube and preferably extends within the rod for the entire length of the rod and a portion of the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Dura Operating, LLCInventors: Donald Gene Gordy, Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 8413543Abstract: A bicycle operating unit connector is provided with a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion includes a curved mounting surface with an opening that is detachably attached to an outwardly facing surface of a band part of a clamp portion of a brake operating unit by an adjustable connection for changing a relative position of the connector with respect to the clamp portion of the brake operating unit. The second attachment portion extends from the first attachment portion. The second attachment portion includes a hole that is configured to be detachably attached to a shift operating unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Akira Tsumiyama
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Patent number: 8413544Abstract: A multi-spindle gearbox system includes a gearbox, a gear assembly, an output sleeve spindle, and a cable receiving barrel. The gearbox includes a base and a sealing cover covering the base. The sealing cover forms a hollow box space together with the base receiving the gear assembly therein. The base defines an assembly hole therethrough. The sealing cover defines a guiding hole corresponding to the assembly hole of the base. The output sleeve spindle is hollow and cylindrical with one end thereof assembled to the assembly hole of the base corresponding to the gear assembly. The cable receiving barrel is assembled within the gearbox. One end of the cable receiving barrel connects with the assembly hole and the other end of the cable receiving barrel passes through the guiding hole and is exposed to an outer side of the sealing cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Bo Long
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Patent number: 8413545Abstract: A transmission housing, or transmission including a transmission housing, having a plurality of dipstick access ports positioned on the housing for receiving in each access port a dipstick that is used to monitor a level of transmission fluid in an oil pan mounted to a bottom of the transmission housing. The housing may also include internal lugs positioned along an internal surface of the housing that interlock or interconnect with a transmission component to minimize rotational movement of the component relative to the housing. The lugs are aligned and spaced equidistance apart circumferentially on the internal surface of the housing, thereby eliminating larger gaps between consecutive lugs, which may concentrate mechanical stresses on the lugs at such a gap, as in prior art transmission. In addition, the housing may include an inlet fluid port positioned adjacent the lugs for receiving cooled transmission fluid to lubricate and cool centrally and rearwardly positioned transmission components.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Dennis Reid
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Patent number: 8413546Abstract: A power transmitting apparatus, such as an automotive transmission, can be configured to reduce the size of a torque converter as well as improve the flexibility of the torque converter's layout. A power transmitting apparatus configured to transmit power from a driving source of a vehicle to its wheels and can be configured selectively transmit or cutting-off the driving force to the wheels can comprise a torque converter having a torque amplifying function. A clutch mechanism can include a first clutch device to transmit the driving force to the wheels through a power transmitting system of the torque converter and a second clutch to transmit the driving force without the power transmitting system of the torque converter. A selecting device can control the first clutch device or the second clutch device in accordance with conditions of the vehicle including start of a vehicle from a stop.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha F.O.C.Inventors: Tatsuyuki Ohashi, Shouji Asatsuke, Makoto Sumi, Akio Oishi, Keiichi Ishikawa
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Patent number: 8413547Abstract: The retrograde torque limit gear train with bidirectional input and one-way output relates to a gear train, wherein the input rotary direction of the input shaft is bidirectional and the output direction is constant, and it is characterized by that the gear train with bidirectional input implements reverse transmission when the output side implements retrograde driving in reverse direction with that of the output, through clutch operation conducted by the clutch device installed at the gear train with bidirectional input and one-way output.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Tai-Her Yang
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Patent number: 8413548Abstract: A grasping device comprising a grasping assembly coupled to a shaft adapted to fit into a drill chuck is described. Embodiments of the grasping device are capable of grasping objects such as a screw head, a bolt head, a hex nut, a wing nut, a hook, or other irregularly shaped objects, so that such objects can be turned by an electric drill, lathe, or similar machine tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventors: Debbie Redmond, Charlie Redmond
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Patent number: 8413549Abstract: A revolving screwdriver with ratchet structure includes a handle, a pushing rod, and a sliding member. The sliding member has a receiving space and a holding chamber defined therein. A revolving cylinder is received in the holding chamber. The receiving space receives at least one ratchet wheel, two rotators, a limiting member, a base, and an adjuster. The at least one ratchet wheel engages with a driving shaft. The rotators selectively engage with the at least one ratchet wheel. The limiting member locates between the rotators and has a protrusion formed thereon. A base has a first guiding slot defined therein. The adjuster has a driving hole defined therein. The protrusion passes through the first guiding slot and the driving hole for being driven by the adjuster and moving along the first guiding slot.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Yi Jhen Chen
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Patent number: 8413550Abstract: A ratchet wrench (10) includes a head (12) having a compartment (121) rotatably receiving a drive member (12). An annular groove (126) is formed in an inner periphery of the compartment (121) and in communication with a recess (13) formed in a side (F2) of the head (12). A flange (2121) is formed on an outer periphery of the drive member (21) and intermediate a toothed portion (213) of the drive member (21) and an annular groove (214) formed in the outer periphery of the drive member (21). A flange (2121) is formed on the outer periphery of the drive member (21) and includes an inner end face (2122) facing a bottom face (133) of the recess (13). A C-clip (24) is received in the annular grooves (126, 214) and has two clamping portions (241) received in the recess (13). A dustproof cap (30) engaged in the recess (13) and located intermediate a bottom face (133) and the recess (13) and the inner end face (2122) of the flange (2121).Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Bobby Hu
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Patent number: 8413551Abstract: An open-end wrench includes a jaw portion having two engaging portions and an opening between the engaging portions. Each engaging portion includes a driving face having a tip. A corner is formed between a bottom end of the opening and each driving face. A first length is defined between the bottom end in a direction perpendicular to an imaginary line passing through the tips. A spacing between the tips is larger than 0.95 times the first length and smaller than 1.05 times the first length. Two corners of a fastener received in the opening are located on the imaginary line and flush with the tips. Each engaging portion has a width at an associated corner in a direction perpendicular to an associated driving face. The width is the maximum distance from each driving face to an outer surface of the associated engaging portion. The width is larger than 0.2975 times a width between two parallel sides of the fastener and smaller than 0.4025 times the width of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Bobby Hu
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Patent number: 8413552Abstract: A socket assembly is provided for receiving and retaining a head of a fastener. The socket assembly includes a socket body having a longitudinal interior chamber defined by interior walls. The interior chamber extends axially within the socket body to a receiving end of the socket body. The interior walls of the interior chamber are configured to a shape of the head of a fastener for receiving the head of the fastener at the receiving end. A magnet is disposed within the interior of the socket body. The magnet is selectively movable in an axial direction within the interior chamber of the of the socket body. A fastening member is radially engaged to the socket body. The fastening member is configured to releasably secure the magnet within the socket body at a selected axial position in relation to the head of the fastener inserted within the receiving end.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLCInventor: Craig Whipstock
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Patent number: 8413553Abstract: A pivot head wrench includes a handle, a switch, a pusher, a position-retaining device including a resilient member, a pawl, and a driving head. The pivot head wrench is switchable between lock and unlock modes. In the lock mode, the switch is rotated to a first position, and the pusher is abutted against the pawl, and the driving head is adapted to be pivoted at various positions, and the pawl is temporarily disengaged from the driving head when the driving head is pivoted from one position to another and engagement therebetween is resumed by the resilient member thereafter. In the unlock mode, the switch is rotated to a second position, and the switch is abutted against the pawl such that the pawl is restrained from movement and from disengagement from the driving head, and the driving head is restrained and securely held in place at a selected position.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Infar Industrial Co., LtdInventor: Tai-Hung Chen
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Patent number: 8413554Abstract: A unidirectional ratchet wrench has a head and a ratcheting assembly. The head has a stationary jaw and a ratchet jaw. The stationary jaw is formed on and protrudes from the head and has an undulating surface. The ratchet jaw is formed on and protrudes from the head and has an arced slot formed in an inner surface of the ratchet jaw. The ratcheting assembly has an engaging tab being movably mounted in the arced slot and selectively engaging and disengaging a tool head with the inner surface of the stationary jaw when the wrench is respectively rotated in drive and non-drive directions.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Li-Ju Lee
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Patent number: 8413555Abstract: A pliers fencing tool includes a wedge having a through slot for engagement with the rotatably mounted ratcheted sprocket teeth of a fence wire strainer suspended between the fence wire looped ends. Through slot engaged cause the teeth to rotate from a first to a second ratcheted position and thereby strain the fence wire. A grip having a thumb receiving recess and thumb guard is provided between the wedge and the means for pivotably connecting the handles, and the handles are gripped at the grip portion with the wedge distally disposed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Channellock, Inc.Inventor: Terry C. Farrell
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Patent number: 8413556Abstract: A combination of a tire tool and a tool set includes its tire tool including two connecting lugs extending therefrom and with one connecting lug opposed to and spaced from the other, and a working section defined thereon. The two connecting lugs define a width extending in a direction transverse to a longitudinal direction of the tire tool. The combination includes its tool set including a housing member including two plates connected to each other in a spaced relationship and with one plate separated from the other in a first direction. The two plates include a space defined therebetween and define two openings and with one opening opposed from the other in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The tool set further includes a fixing device extending between and engaging with the two plates.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 8413557Abstract: There is provided a roll surface machining method and apparatus for using a cutting tool to carry out ultra-precision machining in the surface of a roll with a reduced amount of data. The apparatus and method for roll surface machining includes setting a machining start position of a cutting tool with respect to the surface of the roll by C-axis indexing of the roll and positioning of the roll in the axial direction (Z-axis direction) both with respect to the cutting tool. Also the cutting tool and the roll are moved relative to each other in the axial direction of the roll by position control using C-Z axis interpolation, thereby forming a three-dimensional pattern in the surface of the roll.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Toshiba Kikai Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takanobu Akiyama, Sumihisa Kondo
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Patent number: 8413558Abstract: Tool holding systems described herein include a tool holder configured to releasably retain a metal-processing tool and to define a tool holder passage extending along a stroke axis, an adjustment drive operable to rotate the tool holder about the stroke axis, and a stroke drive including a spindle operable independent of the adjustment drive to translate the tool holder along the stroke axis. The stroke drive defines a stroke drive passage cooperating with the tool holder passage to define a waste disposal passageway through the tool holding system.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Christoph Schmidt, Werner Erlenmaier
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Patent number: 8413559Abstract: Woodworking machines are disclosed having electrically conductive cutting tools adapted to cut workpieces. The machines include a contact detection system capacitively coupled to the cutting tool, and adapted to detect contact between a person and the cutting tool. The machines also include a reaction system configured to cause one or more predetermined actions to take place upon detection of contact between a person and the cutting tool by the contact detection system.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: SD3, LLCInventor: Stephen F. Gass
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Patent number: 8413560Abstract: A quick-release apparatus which is adapted for a knife board of a saw grinding machine comprises a fixture plate forming with a first projection; wherein the knife board includes a coupled portion having a slot to hook the first projection; a fastening member mounted onto and not pivot with respect to the first projection of the fixture plate and including an exterior side having at least one concaved portion; and a control member pivotably connected to the fastening member and including an abutted side and at least one protruding portion formed on the abutted side, with the abutted side and the at least one protruding portion both corresponding to the at least one concaved portion, with the abutted side facing the fastening member, and with the at least one protruding portion selectively pressing the exterior side of the fastening member to tightingly attach to the knife plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Hui-Lan Liao
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Patent number: 8413561Abstract: A multiple punch and die assembly adapted to a punch press for carrying out a punching or forming operation comprises a punch assembly for holding a plurality of selectively operable punches that selectively engage a workpiece. The punch assembly has a punch carrier for reciprocal motion within a punch guide and a striker body engaging the punch carrier, said striker body being selectively, toollessly connectable to the punch carrier while permitting relative rotation of the striker body and punch carrier to select a punch for engagement by the striker. A detent means releasably positions the striker body in one of a plurality of operating positions, at which a punch is positioned for being struck selectively by the ram via the striker body such that one punch is driven to an operating position when at least one other punch is inactive, the inactive punches engageable by a lock plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Mate Precision Tooling, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Thielges, Ron Windingstad, Larry Villeneuve, Phil Lysdahl
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Patent number: 8413562Abstract: A slide circular saw comprises a base, a saw blade rotatably driven by a motor, and a main body including the saw blade. The slide circular saw is configured to be capable of automatically changing a cutting depth between in a vertical cut and a bevel cut operations. A chamfered part where a lower limit position setting bolt abuts in a vertical cut operation and a peripheral surface part where the lower limit position abuts in a bevel cut operation are provided at a rod of the slide circular saw. The peripheral surface part has a lower limit position of the saw blade being higher than that of the chamfered part. Position of the rod can be switched between a first position where the chamfered part abuts the lower limit position setting bolt when the main body is in a vertical cut position and a second position where the peripheral surface part abuts the lower limit position setting bolt when the main body is in a bevel cut position.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Makita CorporationInventor: Toshiyuki Kani
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Patent number: 8413563Abstract: A height adjustment device for a band saw includes a manual driving unit and an automatic driving unit. When one of the manual driving unit and the automatic driving unit is damaged, the user can operate the other to adjust the height where a saw blade guiding device is located, thereby ensuring a smooth running of the production line and improving the production efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Chun-Jung Chen
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Patent number: 8413564Abstract: A portable protective shield for an IED or other suspected explosive devices includes a plurality of toroidal rings clamped between a lid and a base of the shield. The device is capable of withstanding high-pressure blast waves, thermal release and/or high-velocity fragments.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: James A. Genovese, Stephen J. Comaty, Edward M. Rychwalski
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Patent number: 8413565Abstract: A drive, having a quick stop mechanism, for a breech is axially adjustable relative to a weapon barrel, and includes a motor, two counter-rotating chains and sprocket wheels that guide the chains. Engaging cams and control cams are integrated into the chains. A slide mounted at the bottom of the breech is displaceable transversely to the direction of fire and has a groove that the engaging cams engage to entrain the breech in a forward or reverse motion relative to the direction of fire. The engaging cam transporting the breech forwards is displaced from the groove while the control cam displaces the slide simultaneously to its center position via its ascent ramp, thereby allowing breech rest periods in the forward limit position. Firing causes the slide to move from the center position to the left hand side whereas it remains in the center position when no shot is fired.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbHInventors: Ralf-Joachim Herrmann, Klaus Lawitzke, Heiner Schmees, Berthold Baumann
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Patent number: 8413566Abstract: The invention relates to an armored door (5) for the crew compartment of a vehicle or fixed shelter, such door intended to block an opening (10) into the compartment and incorporating a structure (7) to the exterior of which at least one armor plate (12) is fastened. The armor plate (12) is fixed at a distance from the structure (7) and is separate from said structure by first deformable intermediate means (14) able to absorb part of the energy of a shock, the armor plate (12) having, furthermore, dimensions that are greater than those of the structure (7), and second deformable intermediate means (15) positioned between the rim (R) of the armor plate (12) and a wall (8) of the compartment surrounding the opening (10).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Nexter SystemsInventors: Benoit Bettencourt, Jacky Jacquemont, Christian Noel, Xavier Poirmeur
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Patent number: 8413567Abstract: The disclosed vehicle armor includes a first layer forming an interior bottom surface of the cabin and comprised of a high-strength metal material, a second layer forming an exterior bottom surface of the cabin and comprised of a high-strength metal material, and, a middle layer sandwiched between the first and second layers and comprised of a polymer material. The underbelly device is configured having a plurality of high areas and low areas creating deflection faces and separation distances between an interior of the cabin and an exterior threat. A second, multi-layer composite structure, forming an interior floor of the cabin, may be incorporated as a fragmentation penetration barrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Regis Luther, Walter John Budd, Louis Caballero, David M Gerst, Craig Alan Newman, Mike Kochman
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Patent number: 8413568Abstract: A utility vehicle with underfloor structure giving protection from mine explosions. There is a wedge at the edge of the driver compartment which splits the detonation blast from a mine buried in the track of a front wheel. There is a multilayer stack, inboard of the wedge, which crushes upward to reduce the detonation wave from a mine buried under the vehicle. The stack comprises panels to catch the detonation wave and separated by spacers. Spacers are longitudinal stringers stacked above each other and welded, forming deep beams joined to bulkheads, making the vehicle's frame. The wedge also bolts to bulkheads, augmenting the frame. In cross section, the stack is curved, tapering off at each end to merge with the “V” of a wedge. The wedge crushes sideways under the detonation wave, providing protection at the edge of the driver compartment where stack material has run out.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Patrick Andrew Kosheleff
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Patent number: 8413569Abstract: A gun mount is provided that includes a first linear actuator, a second linear actuator, and a gimbal. Each of the first linear actuator and second linear actuator is terminated by a ball joint at either end thereof. One ball joint associated with each linear actuator is coupled to a location on a gun where the two locations are proximate to one another. The remaining ball joint associated with each linear actuator is coupled to a support base. An angular relationship is defined between the two linear actuators. The gimbal is one that provides two-degree-of-freedom movement, and is coupled to the gun forward of the ball joint attachment locations. The gimbal further is coupled to the support base so that the gun is supported by the gimbal and the linear actuators.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Justin R. Helton
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Patent number: 8413570Abstract: An ejection and recovery system for a disrupter barrel has a parachute. A housing having a channel formed there through is provided wherein the disrupter barrel is positioned in the channel. A tube is coupled to the housing for storing the parachute. A lanyard is coupled to the parachute and to the disrupter barrel.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: F. Richard Langner
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Patent number: 8413572Abstract: A hydraulic system is disclosed that utilizes a switching block to selectively allow pressurized fluid to be stolen from a master or lift cylinder and directed to a single acting cylinder to perform a function, such as securing an implement to a vehicle. The system utilizes the highly pressurized hydraulic fluid from an extended lift cylinder to maintain a secondary cylinder in an extended position. To withdraw the secondary cylinder, a one-way valve directs fluid to the opposite chamber of the secondary cylinder. The secondary cylinder, however will only retract if the master cylinder is retracted and not under pressure, thus providing a significant safety benefit in certain applications. This system provides many cost efficiencies and may be utilized by work vehicles to perform secondary functions such as attaching and removing an implement from a vehicle such as, for example, a loader from a tractor.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Westendorf Manufacturing, Co.Inventors: Joesph W. Langenfeld, Neal W. Westendorf
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Patent number: 8413573Abstract: Helical spline actuators can be employed to actuate ball valves. In certain embodiments, an actuator can include a remote operated vehicle shaft, an internally splined shaft, and an externally splined shaft that can be used in combination to actuate a ball valve. In certain embodiments, an actuator can include a piston that is displaced axially and not rotated, an externally splined shaft, and an internally splined shaft that can be used in combination to actuate a ball valve. In certain embodiments, an actuator can include a piston, a spring, a spring cap, and a joint member wherein the spring cap and joint member translate axial force from the spring to the piston. In certain embodiments, an actuator can include a bearing that insulates a piston from rotational forces exerted by an externally splined shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: PetrolValves LLCInventor: Francesco Rebecchi
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Patent number: 8413574Abstract: A strapping machine that includes a strap chute defining an arch through which loads are conveyed, the arch having an entrance and an exit, infeed and outfeed conveyors positioned at the arch entrance and exit, respectively, the conveyors defining a work surface, and a strapping head disposed at about the arch for conveying the strap around the loads, tensioning the strap, and securing the strap. The machine further includes a sensor disposed above the work surface and a controller. During operation in a back-to-back mode, the infeed and outfeed conveyors are actuated to move a first, strapped load, and a second, to be strapped load, through the arch, wherein the outfeed conveyor is driven at a faster speed than the infeed conveyor to create a gap between the first and second loads.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Torsten Oehm, Kevin A. Bruzzesi
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Patent number: 8413575Abstract: A printing unit of a printing material processing machine, preferably a sheetfed offset printing press, includes a form cylinder and an impression cylinder. The form cylinder has a printing form for applying printed information to the printing material and the impression cylinder has a microstructured surface, preferably a cover, contacting the printing material. A surface of the impression cylinder contacting the printing material is provided with micro-embossed structures for applying embossed information to the printing material. The printing material is printed and embossed simultaneously. A security feature and/or a change in gloss can be implemented on the printed product through the use of the embossed, preferably micro-embossed, information.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Frank Schaum, Martin Schmitt-Lewen
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Patent number: 8413576Abstract: A method of fabricating a bank structure, includes: (a) forming a multi-layer structure on an underlying surface thereof, the multi-layer structure having at least a first layer and a second layer, (b) embossing the second layer so as to define a bank pattern in the second layer, (c) transferring the bank pattern to the first layer so as to form a bank structure defining an indented region; and (d) removing the second layer after the step (c) so as to expose a surface of the first layer as a top surface of the bank structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Shunpu Li, Christopher Newsome, Daping Chu
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Patent number: 8413577Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for depositing viscous material on an electronic substrate. The apparatus comprises a frame, an assembly material applicator coupled to the frame and configured to apply assembly material to the electronic substrate, a substrate support assembly, coupled to the frame, configured to support and secure the electronic substrate in a print position, and a transport system, coupled to the frame, to shuttle electronic substrates to and from the substrate support assembly, the transport system including a first track and a second track, the first track being mounted on a first displacement mechanism and the second track being mounted on a second displacement mechanism configured to laterally move the second track relative to the first track, the second displacement mechanism configured to raise the first track relative to the second track.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Dennis G. Doyle
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Patent number: 8413578Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular printing system for printing viscous material on electronic substrates. The modular printing system comprises a first stencil printer including a substrate support assembly including a support configured to support and secure the electronic substrate in a print position, and a first system configured to shuttle electronic substrates to and from the first support of the first substrate support assembly, the first system including an upper track and a lower track disposed below the upper track, and at least one second stencil printer including a second substrate support assembly including a support configured to support and secure the electronic substrate in a print position, and a system configured to shuttle electronic substrates to and from the support of the second substrate support assembly, the system including a at least one upper track and a lower track disposed below the upper track.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Dennis G. Doyle
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Patent number: 8413579Abstract: The stencil kit comprises: a first stencil (1a) including a first support (2a) on which a first outer template (4a) is provided, the first outer template (4a) being formed by a plurality of cut out sections (6a) defining a cut out broken line which extends throughout the outer contour of the final decoration; and a second stencil (1b) including a second support (2b) on which a second outer template (4b) is provided, the second outer template (4b) being formed by a plurality of cut out sections (6b) defining a cut out broken line which extends throughout the outer contour of the final decoration. The broken line of the second stencil (1b) is complementary to that of the first stencil (1a).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Liquiplast S.r.l.Inventor: Gabriella Ferretti
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Patent number: 8413580Abstract: The present invention provides a compressible printing sleeve carrier for use in offset lithography which is formed from a composite fiber-reinforced compressible polymer. The printing sleeve carrier is formed by coating reinforcing filaments with a compressible polymer and winding the filaments around a mandrel to form a hollow cylindrical base, where the first portion of the base adjacent the inner surface contains the wound reinforcing filaments coated with the compressible polymer and the second portion of the base adjacent the outer surface contains the compressible polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Day International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Byers, William H. Haddock, J. Ron Yarbrough, Samuel R. Shuman
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Patent number: 8413581Abstract: An apparatus and a method is provided for handling printing plates which are provided in the form of a printing plate stack on at least one storage plane. If printing plates having a particularly large format are required to set images on them in an exposer, loading cassettes for a magazine of cassettes is at least problematic. Therefore, a tray is moved out of a storage device via an adjacent lifting device into the lower region of the storage device, and is fed there to a drawer which can be moved out of the storage device. If the tray is situated on the drawer, the latter can be moved by an operator in a second horizontal direction out of the handling apparatus, in particular out of the storage device. In this position, the tray can then be loaded in an ergonomically favorable manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventor: Bernd Lassen
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Patent number: 8413582Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of escapement mechanisms for providing mechanical control of motion based on desired timing criteria and more particularly to micro-scale and millimeter scale escapement mechanisms, and even more particularly to such mechanisms produced in whole or in part using multi-layer, multi-material electrochemical fabrication methods. In some embodiments, such escapement mechanisms are used in safing and arming applications for munitions or other explosive devices where two or more accelerations are present at appropriate times where after an arming delay occurs.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Microfabrica Inc.Inventor: Richard T. Chen
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Patent number: 8413583Abstract: A covering that has a means for support, a means for abutment to a wall, and a means for retaining a sensing element. The covering includes a body portion and a perimeter portion with a plurality of radially extending fins. Fins with or without boss are useful for abutment to a wall or surface. One or more means for retaining positioned in the interior of the body, are useful for fixedly positioning or holding a sensing element. The covering may be position on or into a hole and optionally includes additional elements for function and use, such as reinforcing members on the radially extending fins, a central hub, and a spool position around the hub.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventors: Samuel T. Sloan, Patricia A. Sloan
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Patent number: 8413584Abstract: The invention provides a method of preparing a blast hole which method comprises the sequential steps of: drilling a blast hole; placing explosives in the blast hole; filling the blast hole with a stemming material comprising a cement composition and water wherein the weight ratio of water to solids content of the stemming material is at least about 1:1.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Minova International LimitedInventors: Peter Shelley Mills, Rory John Michael Harris
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Patent number: 8413585Abstract: The invention relates to a projectile (1) having a projectile casing (3) in which an explosive charge (8), surrounded by a fragmentation casing, (9) is disposed, wherein the fragmentation casing (9) is fixed to the projectile casing (3), and the projectile (1) comprises a first ignition unit (11) adjacent to the explosive charge (8) disposed to the rear for igniting the explosive charge (8). The projectile (1) may be selectively used as a fragmentation projectile or as a projectile whose effect is due to pressure waves resulting from explosion of the explosive charge (8) due to an ejection charge (15), and the explosive charge (8) is axially displaceable relative to the fragmentation casing (9), which allows the explosive charge (8) to slide out of the projectile casing (3) at least far enough so that the explosive charge cannot act on the fragmentation casing (9) to fragment it.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbHInventor: Thomas Heitmann
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Patent number: 8413586Abstract: A modified 40 mm grenade round designed to breach doors without throwing a substantial amount of shrapnel into a building's interior. The modified round includes a standoff device located on its forward end. The standoff device detonates the explosive charge within the projectile before the nose of the projectile actually strikes the target. This early detonation throws a pressure wave again the door's exterior, forcing the door inward. Shrapnel produced by the detonation remains primarily outside the door. Thus, the modified projectile is able to blow open a door without throwing a significant amount of shrapnel into a building's interior.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Chemring Ordnance, Inc.Inventor: Bruce G. Van Stratum
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Patent number: 8413587Abstract: A bullet or a cartridge containing a bullet having an elongated body with a forward end and an opposed rear end. The body has an intermediate cylindrical portion between the rear and forward ends, and the front end of the body defines a cavity. A resilient nose element is received in the cavity. The nose element may be an elastomer, and may be a cylindrical body. The cavity may be a cylindrical bore, and the nose element may be closely encompassed within the bore. The forward end of the nose element may be flat, and may be flush with the forward end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: David E. Emary
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Patent number: 8413588Abstract: A railway service vehicle for transporting material into or wheelchair-bound or injured persons away from train accident sites or tunnels includes a body having a platform. Wheels rotatably connected to the body support the body on first and second rails of a railroad track system for non-self propelled movement of the body. At least one mounting device is connected to the platform. A hold-down member releasably connected to the mounting device restrains a wheelchair supported by the platform. A storage/tool container is supported by the platform. At least one passenger seat is connected to the storage/tool container. Opposed first and second containment members are connected to the platform outboard of the mounting device.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Kelly, Glenda J. Bleau, Christopher M. Larsen
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Patent number: 8413589Abstract: The present invention relates to a container-based locomotive power source that can be readily interchanged.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Union Pacific Railroad CompanyInventor: Michael E. Iden
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Patent number: 8413590Abstract: A center bowl liner provided for use between a center plate of a railroad car and a center bowl surface on a truck bolster. The center bowl liner includes a disc-shaped element having top and bottom surfaces and a central opening for receiving a center pin. A conductive washer is attached to the disc-shaped element, the conductive washer having a profile wherein portions of the conductive washer are exposed at the top and bottom surfaces of the disc-shaped element and create an electrical connection between the railroad car center plate and the center bowl on the truck bolster. The disc-shaped element acts as a load-bearing element supporting the railroad car center plate. The conductive washer, since it may have spring-like properties, will also undertake to bear a limited amount of the load of the railroad car center plate in addition to providing electrical connection between the car and truck.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: A. Stucki Co.Inventors: James Kennedy, Jon Kaufman
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Patent number: 8413591Abstract: An improved door assembly has a single movable door and may have a separate movable high platform threshold. The door assembly is formed of an upper door section and a lower door section which is fixed to the upper door section. A support member may be integral with or slidably engaged with the door assembly, disposed as an angle iron fixed to the door assembly, or disposed on the side of a stairwell of a rail passenger car.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: AAI CorporationInventor: Robert J. Neugebauer