Handle Manipulation For Jaw Actuation Patents (Class 269/6)
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Patent number: 7997633Abstract: Elevating a handle of the lifter tool creates a clamping force between a bottom support plate and a top clamping plate operatively attached to the handle, allowing a worker to transfer, simultaneously, a number of stacked pavers, or similar block-like objects, quickly, efficiently and safely. A push-off plate facilitates unloading of the pavers from the tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Philip J. Bahler
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Patent number: 7984895Abstract: A jaw assembly for a clamp is provided that comprises a jaw body having a jaw rotatably mounted on the jaw body. A locking member is movable between a first position where the jaw is locked relative to the jaw body and a second position where the jaw is unlocked relative to the jaw body such that it can rotate relative thereto. A clamp is also provided that incorporates the jaw assembly. In the unlocked position the jaw can pivot such that it can orient itself relative to the workpiece and in the locked position the jaw is fixed such that it can clamp the edges of a workpiece. A method of operating a clamp is also set forth.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Ralf Strauss, Patrick Barry
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Publication number: 20110175270Abstract: A clamping device has a removable handle to move a clamp between an opened and clamped position. A receiving member is on the clamp to receive the handle. The handle has a latching member to couple with the receiving member. An actuating member is coupled with the handle to move the clamp from an opened to clamped position. A release mechanism is coupled with the clamp or handle to move the clamp from a clamped to an opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Hagan, David Martin, Henry Dykstra
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Patent number: 7959140Abstract: A magnetic positioning device is disclosed and claimed wherein two magnetic arms are hingeably connected by an axle connector with locking bolt and nut, and an activation hole with pin inserting through the connection disks having arc-shaped toothed-groove made the selection of frequently used angles straight-forward and easy, when the pre-select angles are built to the “indents” in the toothed-groove, so that the enlarged head on the pin can be used to easily engaging to the selected angle, by pushing toward the spring located inside the hole on the disk. An optional switch is provided on the second end of the magnetic arm for easy control of the magnetic power direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventors: Harry Wong, Daming Zhao
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Patent number: 7954794Abstract: The assembly method of the invention uses a cartridge that is separate from the housing of the device being manufactured. The cartridge is configured such that the location of the various components is defined and the components are easily accessed. The cartridge and its components may be assembled off of the main assembly line. Once the cartridge is assembled, the cartridge and assembled components can be placed in the housing. The assembly of the device can then be completed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Anthony B. Fuller, Ralf Strauβ, Matthew Shute
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Patent number: 7950637Abstract: An adjustable holding apparatus is provided, including a base unit, a clapping unit, and at least two stopping units. The base unit includes a surface on which the electronic device can be placed. The clapping unit is partially embedded in the base unit, and can move in the direction parallel to the surface of the base unit. The clapping unit includes a clapping part. The clapping part is located on one side of the clapping unit vertically. The stopping units are located at the lower part of the base unit with a distance separating the two stopping units. Each stopping unit includes a stopping part located at the upper part of stopping unit, and is off-center. The clapping part of the clapping unit and the stopping parts of the stopping units are located on the opposite sides of the surface of the base unit to form a three-point clapping on the device placed on the surface. The clapping units and the stopping units can be adjusted to accommodate a wide range of objects.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: Eagle Fan
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Patent number: 7950122Abstract: The pool cue clamp is a spring squeeze clamp having sturdy, flexible fingers extending therefrom for holding pool cues. The fingers are rotatable within the clamp and can be configured to comply with horizontal, vertical or angular surfaces. The pool cue clamp holds up to five cue sticks in a vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: Lewis J. Saylor
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Patent number: 7942392Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprising a push or pull rod to which a mobile jaw is fixed, a fixed jaw, a gear mechanism which can be used to move the mobile jaw towards or away from the fixed jaw by moving the push or pull rod in a clamping or spreading direction, and to apply clamping and/or bracing forces between the jaws, and a lock used to block movement of the push or pull rod in an opening direction opposing the clamping or spreading direction, in order to maintain clamping and/or spreading forces produced between the jaws. A mechanism for dissipating the stored clamping and/or spreading forces enables an absorption movement of the push or pull rod in the opening direction along a pre-determined absorption course, and especially detachably blocks an absorption movement of the push or pull rod over the predetermined absorption course, in the opening direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company GmbHInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauβ
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Patent number: 7942293Abstract: A cosmetic holder includes a mounting base adapted for mounting to an appendage of a user, a plurality of cosmetic containers for storing cosmetics and/or cosmetic accessories, and a swivel joint connected between the mounting base and a selected cosmetic container for adjusting a position of the cosmetic container with respect to the mounting base about three mutually perpendicular axes.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Inventors: Steven Lawrence, Scott Hersh, Joseph L. Molino
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Patent number: 7942878Abstract: A cerclage tool for placement of a wire around a bone for internal fixation of the bone comprising a first member having a handle portion, a central portion and a first bent tube portion and a second member having a handle portion, a central portion and a second bent tube portion. The first member and the second member are configured and adapted to be inserted separately through an incision into soft tissue surrounding the bone and subsequently joined together after insertion such that the first bent tube portion and the second bent tube portion form a continuous tube that encircles the bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Synthes USA, LLCInventor: Alberto Angel Fernandez
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Patent number: 7934711Abstract: An angle bracket formed of a block of material. It has an elongated upper arm member formed adjacent the top end of a connecting member and an elongated lower arm member connected to the bottom end of the connecting member. The rear surface of the respective arm members make a 90 degree angle with each other. The top surface of the respective arm members have a swivel pad recess and a plurality of locking channels extend radially outwardly therefrom for receiving the arm of a clamp. An alternative embodiment angle bracket is capable of adjustable angles. It has an L-shaped upper clamp arm that is pivotally connected to an L-shaped lower clamp arm. Each of these arms have a V-shaped support clamp portion formed at their free end.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Harry Wong
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Publication number: 20110095463Abstract: A multiple size fitting clamp pad pod that functions both as a clamp pad and as a support pod, includes: a main vertical wall with a front, a back, a top, sides and a bottom, and a frontal view footprint that includes a central orifice adapted to fit onto and receive a first clamp bar and that includes at least two opposing rest points located on the bottom. The central orifice has a first predetermined shape and open area to fit freely onto and receive the first clamp bar, and a break-away impression surrounding the central orifice to establish a second predetermined shape and open area to fit freely onto and receive a second clamp bar larger than the first clamp bar when the break-away impression is breached; and, a plurality of sidewalls located on and directed away from the main wall front.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Harry W. Eberle, III
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Patent number: 7926156Abstract: Valve keeper pliers that facilitate the installation of the two-part valve keepers in an internal combustion engine, the pliers comprising jaws and handles with a pivot point therebetween, at least two grasping pins per keeper projecting outwardly from a shoulder stop at a terminal end of each jaw, the pins adapted to abut an outer surface of a keeper, and at least one magnet substantially flush with each shoulder stop for engaging an end of a keeper, the magnet adapted to releasably retain a keeper in contact with its grasping pins while minimizing the magnetic attraction between the pins and the engine, whereby each keeper is retained in contact with its magnets and pins without requiring grip pressure to retain it in place allowing easier insertion of the keeper, particularly in cases where the keeper has more than one retention groove. The jaws are preferably offset from a plane created by the handles to facilitate reaching into the locations where the valve keepers must be installed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Harold Jenks
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Patent number: 7926394Abstract: An offset force clamp is provided for securely holding a workpiece to a table of a cutting machine. The clamp is a modified clamping pliers having a planar base jaw and an elongate upper jaw oriented perpendicular to one another. The base jaw is preferably mounted fixedly to a first handle of the clamp and the upper jaw is preferably mounted pivotably to a second handle of the clamp. The base jaw is configured to engage the table as the upper jaw applies an offset force to hold the workpiece so that the clamp is not cut during the cutting operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: William M. Gallagher
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Patent number: 7909314Abstract: Device for extending the clamping width for a clamping tool, comprising a first rail to which a first workpiece abutment element is fixed, a second rail to which a second workpiece abutment element is fixed, a first bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, and a second bracket on which the first rail and the second rail are mounted for sliding displacement, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket serve for engagement of the clamping tool thereon.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hans Roesch, Gerhard Kloepfer, Michael Moesslein
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Patent number: 7896322Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool including a push or pull rod, comprises at least one lock blocking displacement of the push or pull contrary to the clamping and/or spreading direction by it being canted by at least one biasing mechanism, such as a spring, relative to the push or pull rod, and a releasing mechanism which when actuated cancels the blocking effect of the lock such that the biasing mechanism and the releasing mechanism functionally engage the lock at least at opposite sides of the push or pull rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company GmbHInventors: Manfred Geler, Ralf Strauβ
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Patent number: 7896323Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to tools that are high quality, strong, and lightweight. For example, various tools such as clamps may be made using parts containing a compound or alloy including magnesium. Magnesium may be for cast or extruded parts. In one embodiment, an “F” style clamp may be made with one or both of the two cooperating jaw members or sections being cast from a magnesium compound or alloy. In one variation, the “F” style clamp may include a shaft made from extruded magnesium. In another embodiment, a “C” style clamp may be made with the “C” shaped frame being cast from a magnesium compound or alloy. In a further embodiment, a bar clamp having trigger indexing may me made with one or both of two jaw members or sections being cast from a magnesium compound or alloy. In a variation, the bar may be an extruded magnesium.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Exceptional IP HoldingsInventors: Scott A. Murray, Sun Xiao Wei
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Patent number: 7895925Abstract: A clamping device includes an elongated seat unit and a clamping lever unit which respectively have mated and mating jaw segments to clamp a to-be-clamped part of an instrument, grip and actuating segments confronting each other, and mount and fulcrum segments pivotally mounted such that, when the actuating segment is turned away from the grip segment, the mating and mated jaw segments are moved toward each other. A lengthwise extending beam is secured to the elongated seat unit, and is spaced apart from the grip segment. A tubular member has an inner peripheral retained surface displaceably engaged with the beam, and an outer rim surface configured to force the actuating segment to permit the mating jaw segment to clamp the to-be-clamped part with an increased friction force when the tubular member is displaced towards the mount segment.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Taiwan Carol Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chao-Chih Chang
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Patent number: 7887034Abstract: A method and clamp system for use on an ion implanter system for aligning a cathode and filament relative to one another in-situ are disclosed. The invention includes a clamp system having a clamp including a first clamp member separably coupled to a second clamp member, and an opening to a mount portion of one of the cathode and the filament in at least one of the clamp members. Each clamp member includes a surface to engage a mount portion of one of the cathode and the filament. The opening is adapted to receive a positioning tool to position the cathode and the filament relative to one another by moving the mount portion when the clamp is released. The mount portion may include a tool receiving member to facilitate accurate positioning.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Krause, Eric R. Cobb, Russell Low
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Patent number: 7866617Abstract: Slide and lock clamps for attaching to supports are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a clamp including a base plate comprising a first cradle. A rod is secured to the base plate. A sliding carriage is movably connected to the rod. The sliding carriage includes a lever, a cam, and a movable lock constructed and arranged for releasably locking the sliding carriage in place on the base plate. A second cradle is movably connected to the rod and positioned next to the sliding carriage for securing a support between the second cradle and the first cradle.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Andrew Kleitsch, Michael Niemotka, Jesse Schultz, Daniel M. Terhune
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Patent number: 7857295Abstract: A clamping mechanism includes a fixing table forming a bracket, a first clamping apparatus, and a second clamping apparatus. The first clamping apparatus includes a sliding member slidably installed on an upper portion of the bracket, and a movable member coupled to the sliding member. The sliding member forms a protrusion, and a first clamping device is installed on the movable member for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding member to sandwich an upper portion of a workpiece therebetween. The second clamping apparatus includes a sliding block slidably installed on a lower portion of the bracket, and a positioning post slidably installed on the fixing table. The sliding block forms a protrusion, and a second clamping device is installed on the positioning post for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding block to sandwich a lower portion of the workpiece therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bing-Jun Zhang, Lian-Zhong Gong
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Patent number: 7850154Abstract: An assembly for clamping a workpiece, the workpiece comprised of two pieces. The assembly includes a clamp having an L-shaped member. The L-shaped member has a leg and foot portion. The clamp also has an upright extending generally perpendicularly to the leg and the upright has a threaded portion. The clamp includes a threaded adjuster having a head, a threaded body, and a base. The base includes outer walls defining a polygon shape and handle. The handle has removed ends thereon. The handle has outer walls and inner walls, the inner walls are dimensioned to removably, slideably and snugly engage the outer walls of the base. The handle has more than one set of walls and so can be positioned to apply different torque to the base. A drill, a drill bit, and a socket may also be included in the assembly, to engage the handle and drive the threaded adjuster.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Robert Feuge
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Patent number: 7819388Abstract: An apparatus for gripping smooth and/or deformed cylindrical or multiple stranded tendons (rods) commonly used in the Art of Construction, the apparatus comprising a housing (barrel), a plurality of jaws (wedges) within the housing, a tightening device to align the jaws (wedges) and to cause engagement of the jaws (wedges) to the tendon (rod), a tensioning device to properly position the apparatus. The tendon (rod) gripping apparatus includes a first aperture and a second aperture that facilitate passage of a tendon (rod) through the apparatus. The jaw (wedge) cluster comprises a plurality of elongated members, that surround the tendon (rod), are generally wedge shaped and complementary to an inner tapered wall of the housing (barrel).Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: James P. McCallion
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Patent number: 7815175Abstract: A method of operating a clamp that includes a first clamping jaw, a support element to which the first clamping jaw is attached and a trigger handle pivotably mounted to a clamp body. The method includes actuating the trigger handle causing the first clamping jaw to experience incremental motion and varying the incremental motion as a function of a load encountered by the support element by varying an effective lever arm of the trigger handle by moving a fulcrum point into contact or out of contact with the trigger handle based on the load.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Chris W. Cicenas, Charles R. Mckean, Thomas M. Chervenak, Anthony B. Fuller
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Patent number: 7798478Abstract: An apparatus for securing a workpiece is provided. In one form, the apparatus is configured such that the clamping jaws of the apparatus lie flush against the workpiece and the pressure from the pressure application mechanism is distributed substantially equally over the surface of the workpiece in contact with the jaws of the apparatus. Additionally, the apparatus is provided with a brake mechanism which allows at least one of the clamping jaw members to be secured in a desired position on the elongated member without having to tilt the jaw member connected thereto. In another form, the apparatus may have two brake release mechanisms to account for the various positions the apparatus may be placed in with respect to a workpiece. The apparatus may also have mating structures which allow the apparatus to be connected to a work surface. In addition, the apparatus may also include a pivoting pressure application member handle to assist the user in applying or removing pressure to the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.Inventors: John C. Janson, Guojue Yan, Steven A. Erbach, Timothy J. Shipley
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Patent number: 7784774Abstract: The assembly method of the invention uses a cartridge that is separate from the housing of the device being manufactured. The cartridge is configured such that the location of the various components is defined and the components are easily accessed. The cartridge and its components may be assembled off of the main assembly line. Once the cartridge is assembled, the cartridge and assembled components can be placed in the housing. The assembly of the device can then be completed.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Anthony B. Fuller, Ralf Strauβ, Matthew Shute
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Patent number: 7766313Abstract: A spring clamping system includes improved spring clamping mechanisms and a gimbal mechanism. Removable attachment clips securely join each clamping mechanism to the gimbal mechanism while allowing positive-lock positioning and rapid repositioning of a workpiece through at least two planes of motion. Curved strengthening and alignment sections resist lateral misalignment during operation while maintaining handle alignment and clamp opening scope.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Amarillo Hardware CompanyInventor: Michael Panosian
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Patent number: 7762115Abstract: A golf club adjustment tool for adjusting at least one of loft angle or lie angle of a golf club. The golf club adjustment tool includes a body having a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion. A first end of a first lever is attached to the second clamping portion. A second lever may be removably mated with the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: John P. Fife, Jr., James Wells
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Publication number: 20100181710Abstract: A clamp used for clamping a work piece to a fixture. The clamp includes a base for mounting to the fixture and a handle having a body portion and an arm portion. The handle includes a pivotal connection to the base. The clamp further includes a holding member and a latch. The holding member has a holding position for clamping the work piece to the fixture and a pivotal connection to the handle. The latch includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is engaged with the base for locking the holding member in the holding position and becomes disengaged from the base by moving the second end portion in a direction generally away from the arm portion of the handle. The latch has a pivotal connection to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.Inventor: David Martin
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Patent number: 7748095Abstract: A brake piston system for pushing a brake piston into a brake caliper includes a housing including a handle section and a main section is coupled to the handle section. The handle section is graspable by a person. A backing plate is coupled to a front end of the housing. The backing plate is abutted against a front plate of the brake caliper. A ram assembly is mounted to the housing and extends through the backing plate. The ram assembly is abuttable against the brake piston of the brake caliper when the backing plate is abutted against the front plate. The ram assembly is actuated to push against the brake piston and force the brake piston into the brake caliper. An actuation assembly is coupled to the housing. The actuation assembly is actuated to actuate the ram assembly to advance the brake piston into the brake caliper.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Huguens Phane
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Publication number: 20100156013Abstract: A method of operating a clamp (100) that includes a first clamping jaw (102), a support element (104) to which the first clamping jaw is attached and a trigger handle (118) pivotably mounted to a clamp body (112). The method includes actuating the trigger handle causing the first clamping jaw to experience incremental motion and varying the incremental motion as a function of a load encountered by the support element by varying an effective lever arm of the trigger handle by moving a fulcrum point into contact or out of contact with the trigger handle based on the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Chris W. Cicenas, Charles R. McKean, Thomas M. Chervenak, Anthony B. Fuller
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Patent number: 7740216Abstract: A support system for a bird feeder. The support system allows vertical and circumferential adjustment of the bird feeder, and prevents dislodgement of the bird feeder from the support system.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Droll Yankees, Inc.Inventors: Betsy P. Puckett, Paul Artigues
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Patent number: 7735813Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, the drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tools GmbHInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Patent number: 7735814Abstract: A clamp including at least one clamping element (e.g., clamping jaw, clamping strap, etc.) and a hand-operated actuator operative to move the clamping element in a clamping direction, and a clamping force sensor in operative connection with the clamping element.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tefentools Ltd.Inventor: Zion Ben-Gigi
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Patent number: 7722019Abstract: A portable vise, particularly for use in supporting elongated member, provides a convenient design for safely cutting, drilling, welding, and painting. An elongated member is inserted through an aperture of a vise body. The vise rests upon the ground or other work surface such that one end of the elongated member is supported over the work surface while the other end of the elongated member rests upon the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Tri-Vise, LLCInventors: Raymond H. Losi, Jr., David W. McManama
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Patent number: 7712731Abstract: The gutter clamp is a handheld clamp allowing a user to temporarily clamp a gutter to a support surface, such as a face board, while work is being performed on the gutter. The gutter clamp includes an handle portion and a clamping portion extending from the handle portion. The clamping portion includes first and second clamping members joined to the handle portion in such a manner that the clamping members pivot toward and away from each other. The first clamping member is adapted for contacting an outer face of the support surface, and the second clamping member has a substantially U-shaped upper end, allowing the upper end to be mounted on an outer wall of the gutter, and to securely contact an inner face of the outer wall, the handles being resiliently biased to hold the clamping members, thus releasably securing the gutter to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Alban J. Candiff
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Patent number: 7699297Abstract: A method of operating a clamp (100) that includes a first clamping jaw (102), a support element (104) to which the first clamping jaw is attached and a trigger handle (118) pivotably mounted to a clamp body (112). The method includes actuating the trigger handle causing the first clamping jaw to experience incremental motion and varying the incremental motion as a function of a load encountered by the support element by varying an effective lever arm of the trigger handle by moving a fulcrum point into contact or out of contact with the trigger handle based on the load.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Chris W. Cicenas, Charles R. McKean, Thomas M. Chervenak, Anthony B. Fuller
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Publication number: 20100084798Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauß, Phil Reed
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Patent number: 7681870Abstract: A pipe clamp fixture that may be used for more than one size diameter pipe is described.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Tefentools Ltd.Inventor: Zion Ben-Gigi
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Patent number: 7673784Abstract: A welding fixture for supporting first and second workpieces in a coaxial relationship along a workpiece axis relative to each other includes a base, a left clamp on the base for holding a first workpiece, and a right clamp on the base for holding a second workpiece on an opposite side of a welding plane in a coaxial relationship with the first workpiece. The fixture also includes a left handle on the base for operating the right clamp, and a right handle on the base for operating the left clamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Robert Scott Headings, Charles W. Hayes, II, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Craig Mizer, Marc L. Vitantonio, Peter M. Oyster
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Patent number: 7665718Abstract: A powered or hand-activated stationary and/or portable hose fitting insertion apparatus and method. A hose is preferably held in place with a clamp, strap or other apparatus on a platform or in a trough and a fitting is caused to be inserted into an end of the hose by a force applied to the fitting from a pad.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Joel Kent Benson
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Patent number: 7651078Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Patent number: 7650677Abstract: A tool and method is provided for installing nut-clips or like components, wherein safety and ease of installation are significantly improved over the prior art, and installation time is substantially reduced. A useful embodiment is directed to apparatus for use in attaching a nut-clip or other hardware component to structure having a slot defined by spaced apart edges, wherein the nut-clip has first and second resilient spaced apart hook flanges. The apparatus includes a holder adapted to receive the nut-clip, and a blade member positioned to bear against the first flange member when the nut-clip is received into the holder. A magnet or other element is provided for releasably retaining the nut-clip in the holder. A handle, which can be grasped by the single hand of a user, is attached for maneuvering the holder and retained nut-clip to position the second flange against one of the slot edges, and to thereafter apply force, through the blade member, to reduce the spacing between the first and second flanges.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Storage Technology CorporationInventor: Rodney Burgess
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Publication number: 20100013133Abstract: A clamp comprising a bar supporting a movable jaw having a first support surface. The bar is slidably received in a jaw body and the jaw body supports a fixed jaw. A support is slidably disposed on the bar and has a second support surface that is coplanar with the first support surface such that the clamp can be supported on the first support surface and the second support surface on a surface. In one method of operating the clamp a work piece is positioned directly on the bar. In another method of operating the clamp the movable jaw is moved relative to the fixed jaw and is stopped by the engagement of the support with the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANYInventor: Ralf Strauss
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Patent number: 7648130Abstract: The clamp-unit is arranged in class-1 double-lever configuration. The levers carry a pair of jaws at one end, and magnets at the other end. The magnets are arranged in repulsive pairs, whereby the magnets urge the jaws together.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Simon Regis Louis Lancaster-Larocque
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Patent number: 7641183Abstract: A clamp that includes a first clamping jaw, a support element to which the first clamping jaw is attached and a clamp body having a first slot through which the support element passes along a first direction and an opening that faces in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. A handle grip attached to the clamp body, a braking lever and a brake actuator that contacts the braking lever and includes an engagement element that extends through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Anthony B. Fuller, Scott Daniel Springer, Thomas M. Chervenak
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Patent number: 7624974Abstract: A bar clamp includes a driving key including a first key plate, an intermediate second key plate engaged the first key plate, and a rear first spring engaged with the first and second key plates; a locking key including a third key plate, an intermediate fourth key plate engaged with the third key plate, and a rear second spring engaged with the third and fourth key plates; and a spring-biased release button engaged with a protrusion of the third key plate. Pressing the release button against a handle grip will counterclockwise pivot the protrusion to compress the second spring until the third key plate contacts the fourth key plate and the third key plate is disposed perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of a slide bar. Further pressing the release button will counterclockwise pivot the third and fourth key plates until they are perpendicular to the axis of the slide bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventor: Bo Ren Zheng
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Patent number: 7618029Abstract: A wire clamp holder includes a magnetized central post or support body mount having left hand and right hand clamp arms or clip holders magnetically attached thereto and rotatable with respect thereto to permit maximum adjustability for positioning of lead wires held by wire clamping jaws associated with the clamp arms.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Lisle CorporationInventor: Ronald Joseph Haley
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Patent number: 7614617Abstract: A multi-range auto-advance bar clamp used for clamping work pieces together which may upon release of the brake instantly and automatically adjust from a wide open position to any desired closed position. The multi-range auto-advance bar clamp may comprise a slide bar, a movable jaw, a sliding jaw, a body, a drive assembly and a brake, an advancement mechanism, a rigid structural body extension and a slide rail. The jaws of the clamp are adjustably separated and positioned about a work piece. A mechanism for controlling the speed with which the clamp automatically closes may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Inventor: Frank Marusiak
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Patent number: 7611132Abstract: A clamp accessory including a support element comprising a mounting surface adapted to rest on a work surface, the support element formed with at least one notch adapted to receive therein a bar of a bar clamp and support the bar at a distance spaced from the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Tefentools Ltd.Inventor: Zion Ben-Gigi