Threaded Fastener Patents (Class 29/525.11)
  • Publication number: 20100090012
    Abstract: An RFID tag assembly for tagging an asset comprises a housing including an inner cavity and a through bore. In addition, the assembly comprises an RFID tag disposed in the inner cavity. Further, the assembly comprises a mounting member coaxially disposed in the bore. The mounting member includes a threaded portion that extends from the lower surface of the housing and is adapted to threadingly coupled the housing to the asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventor: Colin B. Moritz
  • Patent number: 7694400
    Abstract: A threaded insert installation tool includes an adapter assembly that connects a front and assembly with a driver. The threaded insert installation tool may be used in areas with limited access and may be operated with a battery-powered screwdriver. The adapter assembly may include a drive shaft that may have a segment square cross-section that may slide in linear direction within a square-hole sleeve assisted by a spring converting the rotary motion provided by the cordless screwdriver into a linear feed. The threaded insert installation tool may be suitable for, but not limited too, applications in the automotive, communication, aerospace, military and defense industries. The threaded insert installation tool may be used to install threaded inserts in tapped holes that are positioned in a space having an extended depth and a close proximity to surrounding walls, such as inside a cylinder or a barrel, for example, a missile shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Arthur W. Schlueter, Michael A. Poe, Timothy L. Saffle
  • Publication number: 20100073899
    Abstract: A Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) support system incorporates a unitary tray having a rear boss and an integral Air Cooling System (ACS) plenum and an ACS conduit through the rear boss communicating with the plenum. A tray support and alignment element provides a flange with tray attachment studs extending from a front surface, wall attachment studs extending from a rear surface, and an ACS aperture. The wall attachment studs are received in spaced holes in a mounting structure and the tray attachment studs are received in bores in the rear boss of the tray. Insertion of the tray attachment studs aligns the ACS conduit in the rear boss and the ACS aperture in the flange. A backing plate engages the wall attachment studs to secure the tray support and alignment element to the mounting structure. The backing plate includes an ACS spud aligned with the ACS aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: John Edward Davison
  • Publication number: 20100058900
    Abstract: A tool for installing a threaded object includes a bit or inner implement that has a tip for engaging a head of the threaded object, and a sleeve surrounding the inner implement for securing the threaded object to the tool during the installation process. The sleeve includes plural arms at least some of which have inner lips that engage the head of the threaded object to hold the head against the tip. The inner lips are chamfered to facilitate engagement and disengagement between the sleeve and the head of the threaded object. The sleeve is able to translate to a limited extent relative to the inner implement, in order to pull back and disengage from the threaded object head as the threaded object is received into a threaded opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jason A. Dahar, Jaime Robledo
  • Publication number: 20100031795
    Abstract: An adjustable accessory fence for a miter saw includes a generally rectangular, elongated arm having a front surface, an opposing rear surface, a stop extending from the rear surface, a tapered end, an opening extending between the front and rear surfaces, and a plurality of threads disposed within the opening. A threaded set screw engages the threads of the arm and adjustably projects from the rear surface of the arm. The arm is detachably coupled to a cutting fence of the miter saw. The arm pivots about the stop when the set screw is adjusted to project from the rear surface of the arm and contact the cutting fence, the front surface of the arm providing a cutting guide having an adjustable angular relationship with respect to the cutting fence, said angular relationship being established by the projecting position of the set screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: DAVID COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20100016098
    Abstract: Wood-type golf club heads (e.g. drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) include: (a) a ball striking face; (b) a club head body engaged or integrally formed with the ball striking face, wherein the club head body includes a crown portion, the crown portion including a fixed portion proximal to the ball striking face, and a removable weight portion, which is configured to be coupled with the fixed portion on a side of the crown potion away from the ball striking face. The club head body may further include an interior portion with a frame member defined therein. The crown weight may further include a weight member attached to the frame member, the weight member including at least one receptacle defined therein. The removable weight portion may further include at least one weight insert supported within the weight member in the at least one receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary G. Tavares, Robert Boyd, William F. Rauchholz
  • Publication number: 20100005644
    Abstract: A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: John Schneider, Christopher Brown, Robin Cromwell, Donald Lowe
  • Publication number: 20100003075
    Abstract: A method for producing a shaft-hub connection, in particular between a helically toothed pinion (2) and a hub (6), a partial section (3) of the helically toothed running toothing (4) of the pinion is used, during the connection to the hub, as a type of chip-removing cutting tool, by virtue of the partial section cutting with the profiles of its teeth into the hub in an axially aligned fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: WITTENSTEIN AG
    Inventors: Walter Lang, Karl-Georg Melber, Christof Old
  • Publication number: 20100002367
    Abstract: A modularized device includes a seat body, a first assembly unit, a cover, and a second assembly unit. The first assembly unit is fixed within the seat body and includes a first engaging portion. The cover removably covers the seat body. The second assembly unit is mounted on a bottom surface of the cover and is movable relative to the cover. The second assembly unit includes a second engaging portion having a shape complementary to that of the first engaging portion. The second assembly unit is movable relative to the cover to compensate an amount of deviation caused by tolerances so that the second engaging portion is adjustable to correspondingly engage the first engaging portion when the cover is secured to the seat body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: AOPEN INC.
    Inventor: Chun Chang
  • Publication number: 20090320272
    Abstract: A rivet is inserted into a workpiece by an apparatus that includes an internal roller screw linear actuator in which rotational movement of an internally threaded cylinder is converted into linear movement of a fastener insertion actuator assembly. The cylinder is driven in rotation by a servo-controlled motor. The angular velocity of the cylinder required to deliver the required energy to effect fastener insertion is calculated and the motor is first controlled to accelerate the cylinder up to the calculated angular velocity, the actuator assembly simultaneously being moved by the cylinder towards the workpiece. The motor is then controlled to maintain the angular velocity of the cylinder at not less than the calculated magnitude at least until insertion of the fastener. The cylinder stores kinetic energy by virtue of its inertia. Using this inertia to insert fasteners eliminates the need for position or force feedback control. The process allows for a rapid cycle time and the apparatus is compact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Nicholas Richard Clew
  • Publication number: 20090324363
    Abstract: A threaded component for connecting piping employed on motor vehicles includes a thread formed thereon and at least one unthreaded, contacting surface. A first coating having a first coefficient of friction is disposed on at least a portion of the thread, and a second coating having a second coefficient of friction is disposed on at least a portion of the unthreaded, contacting surface(s) of the threaded component. The first coefficient of friction is greater than the second coefficient of friction. In an embodiment an anti-corrosion coating is provided between the coatings and the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: TI Automotive (Heidelberg) GmbH
    Inventors: Sebastian Abbott, Uwe Fiedler, Andreas Sausner
  • Publication number: 20090314603
    Abstract: A drive lug for a torque converter cover, including: a central portion including first and second substantially opposite sides, first and second substantially opposite ends, a threaded opening for receiving a fastener, and a first width between the first and second sides; and first and second wing sections extending length-wise from the first and second ends, respectively. The first and second wing sections have second and third widths, respectively. Respective minimum extents of the second and third widths are less than a minimum extent of the first width. In one embodiment, respective maximum extents of the second and third widths are less than a maximum extent of the first width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: LUK LAMELLEN UND KUPPLUNGSBAU BETEILIGUNGS KG
    Inventor: Patanjali PERI
  • Publication number: 20090317207
    Abstract: A fastener assembly (1) includes a screw (2) and a bush (3). The screw (2) includes a head (4), a shank portion (6) and a threaded portion (7) including a thread (8). The shank portion (6) is arranged to face the head (4) and the threaded portion (7) is arranged to face away from the head (4). The shank portion (6) has a diameter and the thread (8) has an outer diameter, the diameter of the shank portion (6) being smaller than the outer diameter of the thread (8). The bush (3) includes a first narrowing location (10) having a diameter being smaller than the outer diameter of the thread (8). The bush (3) is captively connected to the screw (2) by the first narrowing location (10). The bush (3) includes at least one resilient element (15) having an actuation portion (28) and an engagement portion (29).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: KAMAX-WERKE RUDOLF KELLERMANN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Gunther HARTMANN
  • Publication number: 20090313804
    Abstract: A method for assembling captive screw includes the steps of providing an annular base and positioning an annular washer on a top of the annular base; providing a screw, a coil spring, and a sleeve; downward passing the screw through the coil spring and a top opening of the sleeve; and threading a threaded section of the screw through the annular washer, so that the annular washer is fitted around a shank of the screw to locate below the top opening of the sleeve and above the threaded section of the screw. An inner circumferential edge of the annular washer is not worn away by the threaded section of the screw threaded therethrough, enabling the annular washer to keep a small inner diameter for tightly fitting around the shank of the screw and ensuring reliable assembling of the sleeve to the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: FIVETECH TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Ting-Jui Wang, Ming-De Wu
  • Publication number: 20090314141
    Abstract: Several embodiments are described which allow either the U-bar or the straight bar of a bicycle U-lock to act as the lever arm of a wrench which may be used to remove the wheel nuts of a bicycle. The invention allows bicyclists to carry a wheel nut wrench without adding any extra weight to the bicycle, since a U-lock is normally carried anyway. Having a wheel wrench facilitates emergency repairs such as changing tires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Lee Weinstein, William Sebell
  • Publication number: 20090309397
    Abstract: The invention relates to vehicle seat comprising a seat part and to a restraint device and a corresponding method of manufacture. The vehicle seat comprises an anti-submarining restraint device for preventing an occupant from slipping through on the vehicle seat when decelerated due to a crash, said restraint device being sellable to an extended inactive position and said restraint device being settable to an extended active position. The seat part, in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, has a padding defining a seat area, and a padding support below said padding. The restraint device is arranged between the padding support and the padding and spaced apart from the lateral parts by means of a locking element (e.g. detent recesses (28) or the like) provided for locking the restraint device in the active position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GbmH
    Inventors: Bernd Gross, Harald Mund
  • Publication number: 20090302592
    Abstract: Support structure for mounting on a frame of a vehicle to support an object, which comprises an object-supporting part that is adapted to be mounted on a first side of the vehicle frame. It also comprises a mating part that is adapted to be mounted on a second side of the vehicle frame. Either the object-supporting part or the mating part or both comprise at least one pin that is adapted to pass through at least one opening in the vehicle frame and abut against the mating part and/or object-supporting part. The at least one pin is adapted to accommodate any one of a plurality of vehicle frames of different thickness or any part of a vehicle frame of non-uniform thickness between the object-supporting part and the mating part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Andreas Lundmark
  • Publication number: 20090294444
    Abstract: The disclosure includes embodiments of an apparatus and a method for gaining operational access to a pressure vessel. In one embodiment, an apparatus is described that is shaped and formed to replace a conventional manway portal cover of a pressure vessel. The apparatus includes an aperture that allows for an object such as, for example, a monitoring device to be attached along the aperture, thereby allowing for increased access to the interior of the pressure vessel during operation of the pressure vessel without the necessity of creating a new aperture in the pressure vessel itself or destroying the conventional manway portal cover. A method is also disclosed for using the described embodiments of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Steven L. Irons
  • Patent number: 7617602
    Abstract: The temporary fastening system for joining upper and lower shell casings of a turbine to one another for maintenance purposes includes a stud/nut tensioning system employed in lieu of the conventional studs and nuts. Once the turbine is opened up and the inner shell and rotor removed, the upper and lower shell casings are temporarily secured to one another using studs received in registering openings in the horizontal flanges of the upper and lower shell casings and retainer plates serving as a stop for the stud/nut tensioning system. The tensioning system is hydraulically operated and avoids torsional force on the temporary studs. Once measurements are made, the turbine is again reopened and reassembled using the initially removed bolts or a third set of bolts to secure the upper and lower shell casings to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Philippe Jean-Marie Dupin, Dennis William Roberts, Andrew John Tomko, John Francis Nolan
  • Patent number: 7617578
    Abstract: A miter joint assembly system. The system comprises a generally planar assembly plate. A clamping assembly is attached to the assembly plate. At least one drill guide is detachably coupled to the assembly plate at a predetermined orientation. The clamping assembly is configured to releasably secure a first and a second mitered molding to the assembly plate such that the first and second mitered moldings are oriented generally orthogonally to each other. The drill guide is configured to bore a pocket hole and a pilot hole into the first mitered molding, the pocket and pilot holes receiving a fastener to draw and secure the second mitered molding to the first mitered molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: David Collins
  • Publication number: 20090276944
    Abstract: A hinge assembly for a toilet seat, the hinge assembly comprising a hinge post for pivotally supporting the toilet seat on a toilet bowl, a bolt connectable to the hinge post for securing the hinge post to the toilet bowl, the bolt being configured to extend through an opening in the toilet bowl, and a nut threadable onto the bolt to secure the hinge post to the toilet bowl, the nut having a first segment threadable onto the bolt, a second segment and a shear segment connecting the first and second segments, the shear segment having a lower torque resistance than the first and second segments such that the shear segment breaks when torque applied to the second segment reaches a predetermined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: BEMIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph Hand, John Seaman
  • Publication number: 20090277425
    Abstract: A V-type engine with an engine block face extending upward on at least one end of the valley includes a plurality of fasteners having a first threaded portion engaging the face of the engine block and a second threaded portion extending through the face into the valley and through corresponding apertures in a fuel pump housing mounting flange of a fuel pump disposed within the valley to secure the fuel pump directly to the engine block face without an adapter plate. The second threaded portion of each fastener engages a complementarily threaded spacer with a proximate end securing the flange of the fuel pump housing to the back of the engine block face and extending into the valley along substantially the entire length of the fuel pump housing to a distal end shaped to facilitate engagement with a fastening tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Chisholm, Timothy J. Knott
  • Publication number: 20090279983
    Abstract: The present invention utilises impact-driven fastener (1) having a twisted body having: a common axial core (2) a protruding helix (3) and a trailing elongate lost-end driving shank: (4) of reduced radial diameter. The fastener incorporates two or three loosely wound loosely wound thread-cutting blade-like helical projections (5) extending radially from a solid axial core (2). These blade-like projections (5) are inclined upon a sweeping helical angle (8) of less than 42° to the longitudinal axis (9) of the core (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: William Henry Ollis, David James Chadwick
  • Patent number: 7614132
    Abstract: A case (12) for a computer monitor (10) having a tub (16) with a case aperture (38) therein adapted for receiving a subpanel (26). The subpanel (26) has a plurality of electrical connectors 28 which are user accessible thereby. A beveled flange (40) on the subpanel (26) is received within a receiving flange (44) on the case aperture (38). A structural grid (32) within the case (12) has a flexible portion (34) which includes an electronics enclosure (33) having a screw receiving aperture (42) therein such that a screw (30) is passed through a subpanel screw aperture (48) in the subpanel (26) and secured within the screw receiving aperture (42), thereby flexing the flexible portion (34) to hold the subpanel (26) firmly within the case aperture (38).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas L. Heirich
  • Publication number: 20090266197
    Abstract: A paddle shift member 20 is positioned to the rear surface side of a wheel lower cover 12 by engaging the paddle shift member 20 to the wheel lower cover 12. The wheel lower cover 12 to which the paddle shift member 20 has been positioned is installed to the rear surface side of a steering wheel main body. Then the paddle shift member 20 is connected to the steering wheel main body by screwing a tapping screw T into the paddle shift 20 via the steering wheel main body from the front surface side of the steering wheel main body to which the wheel lower cover 12 has been installed. According to this method, the paddle shift member 20 is assembled to the steering wheel main body without inverting the core 11.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicants: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho
    Inventors: Atsushi Onoda, Yoshitoku Uesaka, Nobuyuki Ishigure, Keiji Nagaya, Shinichi Saiki, Fumitaka Hayase
  • Publication number: 20090262265
    Abstract: A display that can be assembled in a force-saving manner includes a display body and a base. The display body includes a housing, a display module disposed within the housing, and at least one engaging portion. The housing has a bottom wall. The first engaging portion is provided on the bottom wall. The base includes a top wall for locking with the bottom wall, and a second engaging portion provided on the top wall and corresponding to the first engaging portion. The second engaging portion engages the first engaging portion so as to positioning the top wall of the base relative to the bottom wall of the display body to facilitate threaded locking there between. A method for assembling the display is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Hong Kuo, Sheng-Chieh Yang, Chih-Wei Kuo
  • Publication number: 20090260209
    Abstract: A screwing apparatus includes a support member having a horizontal support surface. A single urging member has an urging surface opposed to the support surface. The urging surface is set parallel to the support surface. A driving mechanism is configured to drive at least one of the support member and the urging member to move to change the distance between the support member and the urging member. Driver bits have the tip ends opposed to the support surface, respectively. The driver bits are driven to move toward and away from the urging surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Hajime Ishibashi, Satoru Osada
  • Publication number: 20090250949
    Abstract: A magnetic closure assembly for inset cabinet doors, the assembly including a magnet, preferably a rare earth magnet embedded in a bore in the cabinet door and overlayed with a resilient cushion element or damper which is interposed between the rare earth magnet and a strike plate or armature depending from the rear face of the cabinet frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Scott Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20090252566
    Abstract: A cutting insert (20) for a machine tool comprising a flat blade formed from polycrystalline diamond material and having a front face (21) thereon formed from the PCD phase (23) with at least one cutting edge (22) thereon, and a rear face formed from the second phase substrate (24), the rear face having serrations (25) therein formed within the second phase substrate (24), preferably substantially normal to each cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventor: Gerald Minshall
  • Publication number: 20090249791
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an impingement sleeve for a gas turbine combustion transition piece. The impingement sleeve includes, a housing positionable proximate a first portion of a transition piece body having at least two flanges integrally formed thereon, and a cover positionable proximate a second portion of the transition piece body having at least two lips integrally formed thereon, the at least two lips are weldlessly attachable to the at least two flanges to position the impingement sleeve radially outwardly of the transition piece body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Keith Cletus Belsom
  • Publication number: 20090229100
    Abstract: A tool is provided to facilitate the assembly of a seal ring. The tool comprises an elongated body and a flange projecting radially from the elongated body. A first portion of the tool is configured to receive the placement of a seal ring and a retainer cap thereon. The retainer cap may carry attachment elements, such as screws, used to secure the retainer cap on the housing. To mount the seal ring, the tool is inserted through a shaft hole of the housing to clamp the seal ring and the retainer cap between the housing and a flange of the tool. The attachment elements then are tightened to fix the retainer cap on the housing, which secures the seal ring sandwiched between the retainer cap and the housing. After the assembly of the seal ring is completed, the tool may then be slidably removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Hui Chen
  • Publication number: 20090217530
    Abstract: A method for mounting a seat including weight sensors on a motorcar frame. The method includes the rigid connection to the motorcar frame of a number of weight sensors, each of which rests on a flat resting area of the motorcar frame and is rigidly connected to the motorcar frame by a number of bolts fastened in threaded holes obtained through the motorcar frame itself. The motorcar frame is completed by leaving the resting areas rough, and after completing the construction of the motorcar frame, each rough resting area is subjected to precision machining by a machine tool, which includes a flattening by milling and subsequently a drilling and a threading to make the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Ferrari S.P.A.
    Inventor: Leonardo Tiberi
  • Patent number: 7571532
    Abstract: A decorative utility rod assembly that may be attached to a wall or other support surface. The rod assembly has a base rod, a cross rod, a cover plate, a set screw, and a knob or end cap. The proximal (wall) end of the base rod is threaded on its exterior surface. The distal end of the base rod forms a threaded hole. The cover plate forms a threaded hole in a central portion thereof. The cover plate is screwed onto the proximal end of the base rod to hide the wall attachments. One end of set screw is screwed into the threaded hole in the distal end of the base rod. The end cap is screwed onto the other end of the set screw. The cover plate and end cap may be made of a multitude of materials, may have a multitude of surface configurations, may be formed into a multitude of shapes, and may contain indicial of a seasonal, a vanity, an interest of the use, advertising, or decorations to match interior decoration décor. Alternative embodiments include a towel ring, a toilet paper holder, a hook, and shelving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Nifty Nob, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan C. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 7568271
    Abstract: A knife holder is provided which can be readily disassembled and maintained while remaining in a knife bank. Fasteners keep the cylinder housing and blade housing securely connected and are aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the knife holder for easy access while in the knife bank. The fasteners can be removed using a manual driver without the necessity of removing the knife holder bank from the web equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Burris Machine Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry B. Sellers, James A. Willis, Patsy H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090188365
    Abstract: A method of forming a base for a paper punch is disclosed as including the steps of (a) forming two generally U-shaped plates of a first metal or metal alloy, and (b) fixedly engaging the generally U-shaped plates with a core part of a second metal or metal alloy, in which the plates are in direct contact with the core part. A base for a paper punch is disclosed as including two generally U-shaped plates of a first metal or metal alloy, and a core part of a second metal or metal alloy which is fixedly engaged with the U-shaped plates, and the plates are in direct contact with the core part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Lee Tack Plastic & Metal Manufactory Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwok Ki Stephen Chan
  • Publication number: 20090175693
    Abstract: In a cutting tool for chip removing machining a holder for a cutter has a body received therein and movable with surfaces to bear against the cutter for defining the position of the cutter in the direction of an intended axis of rotation of the holder as well as a screw which may be screwed in a threaded bore in the holder. Spring members are arranged to act between the holder and the body for biasing the body against said screw portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Mikael Jansson
  • Patent number: 7555821
    Abstract: A plunger with interchangeable handle system for machine tools. The plunger includes a shank adapted to engage a machine tool and having a retractable plunger and a threaded adapter, the interchangeable handle system includes a plurality of knobs, each having a discrete shape differing from the others and a socket to receive the threaded adapter of the shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Northwestern Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Thomeczek, Thomas A. Thomeczek, Scott R. Williamson
  • Publication number: 20090166394
    Abstract: An external adaptor for a palm nailer is disclosed. The adaptor acts as a spacer and allows controlling the depth of the nail pounded into siding or tiles. The adaptor is fitted onto a stationary extension sleeve that protrudes from the nailer and is clamped onto it using at least two threaded fasteners. A method for attaching and setting up the adaptor is also disclosed. The adaptor is moved up or down the stationary sleeve and the location that provides the optimum nail depth is established by trial and error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Lawrence Gyorkos
  • Publication number: 20090163295
    Abstract: A golf club head has a body, a shock absorber and a plug assembly. The body has multiple faces, an inner chamber, an injection base and at least one discharging hole. The injection base is formed on one of the faces beside the front and has an injection hole defined through the injection base and communicating with the inner chamber. The shock-absorber is hollow, is mounted in the inner chamber and tightly abuts with the inner surface of the inner chamber and the hitting plate. The plug assembly is securely mounted in the injection base and has an airtight inflating pad and a plug base. The airtight inflating pad is mounted in the injection hole and seals a passage between the injection hole and the inner chamber. The plug base is mounted in the injection hole and presses against the airtight inflating pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Wen-Cheng Tseng
  • Publication number: 20090158579
    Abstract: A screw connection station is provided for use with a suspension conveyor with body suspension means for a respective vehicle body and with an assembly device for chassis components to be assembled in the vehicle body. The screw connection station has a running gear with a floating plate which has at least one screw connection device. The screw connection device is divided into a z-linear device, an x-linear device and a y-linear device as well as into one or more screw spindles. A centering-adaptation-displacement unit is provided for temporary connection and referencing between a body suspension means and the floating plate or between an assembly device and the floating plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Salvador Climent, Franz Sabo
  • Publication number: 20090160182
    Abstract: A retainer assembly that reduces misalignment of a conduit connection to a component. In addition, the assembly keeps the conduit in place on the component enabling the assembler to complete the assembly without having to hold the conduit. The assembly includes a connection block having a U-shaped retainer attached to the connection block. A retainer clip having an opening therein and a locking finger extending into the opening. The locking finger operative to engage a retention member located on the component to hold the connection block and conduit combination with respect to the component after which a fastener is used to secure the connection block and conduit combination to the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Hutchinson FTS, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Carl Burmeister, Stephen Michael Monroe, Daniel Francis Shelton
  • Publication number: 20090160276
    Abstract: A motor includes a rotor core and a stator core disposed about the rotor core. The stator core includes three support portions and at least one end bracket supporting the stator core solely by three mounting portions that are interconnected with a respective support portion. A method of mounting an end shield to a laminated motor stator core is also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Bruce Calvin LEY
  • Publication number: 20090151509
    Abstract: A bicycle sprocket crank assembly is comprised of first and second crank arms joined to a spindle. One of the crank arms and the spindle may be fabricated as a unitary structure, or both cranks arms may be formed as separate structures and joined together. In either case the spindle has at least a first coupling end with an internally tapped axial bore defined therein and the second crank arm forms at least a first socket at its axle end. At least a first wedging sleeve is provided and is disposed about the first coupling end of the spindle. The first wedging sleeve conforms to the shapes of both the first coupling end of the spindle and the hollow cavity in the first socket. Either the coupling end of the spindle or the hollow cavity is axially tapered, and the wedging sleeve is tapered to match.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: George French
  • Publication number: 20090142157
    Abstract: A fastening structure for fastening a hardware component is disclosed. The fastening structure includes a supporting portion defining a through stepped hole including a small-diameter hole and a large-diameter hole. Furthermore, the fastening structure includes a nut wedged into the large-diameter hole. A screw may successively passing through the hardware component and the small-diameter hole to screwably engage with the nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: He-Li Wang, Hong Li, Ting Zhang, Ting-Ting Zhao
  • Publication number: 20090133242
    Abstract: A rotor assembly for mounting a rotor to a motor shaft having a rotor with a centrally positioned central bore, the diameter of which is slightly larger than a diameter of the motor shaft, a first stepped bore intersecting the central bore and being aligned along a first axis of the rotor, and a second stepped bore also intersecting the central bore and being aligned along a second axis of the rotor. A first cam fastener is disposed within the first stepped bore, and a second cam fastener is disposed within the second stepped bore. Upon rotating the first and second cam fasteners, they engage the motor shaft thereby securely clamping the rotor to the motor shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: AVTRON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20090129886
    Abstract: The invention relates to method(s) and device(s) for accurately positioning and fastening a surface cover to the surface. A surface cover can be provided with a cover snap member that has a drill guide through which a hole can be drilled into the surface. The hole can be used to fasten a surface snap member, which snaps together with the cover snap member. The surface snap member can be attached to the surface through a separate screw. Alternatively, the surface snap member can comprise an integral screw that provides for self-attachment. The surface snap member can have a bore which aligns with the drill guide when the surface snap member and the cover snap member are snapped together. The user can snap the cover snap member and surface snap member and drill a hole into the surface through the channel formed by the aligned drill guide and bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Steven Gelb, Geoffrey Albert Dellapenna
  • Publication number: 20090121079
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a loading fitting includes at least one of an I, a T, and a J shaped cross-section having a flange attached to at least one supporting structure. In another embodiment, a method is disclosed for attaching a loading fitting to at least one supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: RICHARD L. STARK, GERFRIED R. ACHTNER
  • Publication number: 20090120740
    Abstract: A brake support plate secures a caliper for disk brakes or the components of a drum brake to a wheel suspension or to a wheel axle. The brake support plate includes an axle opening with a snug-fit section for receiving an axle element, wherein the snug-fit section is slightly smaller than a corresponding section of the axle element. A circumference of the axle opening includes at least one discontinuation, such as, for example, a slot where the snug-fit section can be expanded for assembly. A securing element is disposed in such a manner as to decrease the discontinuation so that the snug-fit section returns to substantially its original size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: Olaf Drewes
  • Publication number: 20090105009
    Abstract: Embodiments of weighted club heads and methods for forming the same are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Eric V. Cole
  • Patent number: 7520741
    Abstract: A replaceable cavity insert for use in a multi-cavity compression mold, wherein each cavity insert is friction fitted into a respective mold recess. Each insert has a substantially semi-spherical insert surface and defined in the surface is an inverted dimple pattern of a golf ball. Each cavity insert has an O-ring recessed in the upper perimeter to limit the flow of heating and cooling fluids beyond the perimeter. The cavity insert and the O-ring are retained in the recess of the frame by a pair of removable cavity retainer screws and washers, which are countersunk into the frame and have an edge of the washer disposed in a cut-out section of the insert. Each cavity insert may be separately and individually removed from the frame by just loosening the retaining screws without the need to remove the entire frame from the press or disconnecting the utility lines leading to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Wilson, Ajay Vora