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19,000 | 19,000 | 17,825,968 | 3,754 | The invention comprises an apparatus and/or a method of use thereof for dispensing whipped cream, comprising: a profi including a pressure containment housing, a first receiving port integrated into the pressure containment housing, a dispensing port integrated into the pressure containment housing, and at least a firs... | 1. A method for a user dispensing a whipped topping, comprising the steps of:
filling a profi with cream, said profi comprising: a pressure containment housing, a first receiving port integrated into said pressure containment housing, and a dispensing port integrated into said pressure containment housing, said step of... | The invention comprises an apparatus and/or a method of use thereof for dispensing whipped cream, comprising: a profi including a pressure containment housing, a first receiving port integrated into the pressure containment housing, a dispensing port integrated into the pressure containment housing, and at least a firs... | 3,700 |
19,001 | 19,001 | 17,828,090 | 3,754 | Beverage dispensing assembly, comprising a dispenser and a beverage container, wherein the beverage container has a neck portion and a shoulder portion adjacent the neck portion, wherein the neck portion is provided with at least an outflow opening and at least one gas inlet opening and wherein the dispenser comprises ... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. Beverage container, wherein the beverage container is a BIC type container, comprising an inner container and an outer container, an interface space provided between the inner container and the outer container, a gas inlet into said interface space provided in a neck portion of the beverage contain... | Beverage dispensing assembly, comprising a dispenser and a beverage container, wherein the beverage container has a neck portion and a shoulder portion adjacent the neck portion, wherein the neck portion is provided with at least an outflow opening and at least one gas inlet opening and wherein the dispenser comprises ... | 3,700 |
19,002 | 19,002 | 17,830,434 | 3,754 | Exemplary soap, sanitizer and lotion dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a housing; a receptacle for receiving a container; a container of fluid comprising soap, sanitizer or lotion; a pump in fluid communication with the container; a power source; a pump coupled to a motor and pulse width ... | 1. A soap, sanitizer or lotion dispenser comprising:
a reservoir; an outlet; a motor; a rotary pump; a sensor for sensing the speed of the motor; pulse width modulation circuitry; a processor; a memory; a base motor speed stored in memory; wherein the processor causes the pulse with modulation circuitry to provide a fi... | Exemplary soap, sanitizer and lotion dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a housing; a receptacle for receiving a container; a container of fluid comprising soap, sanitizer or lotion; a pump in fluid communication with the container; a power source; a pump coupled to a motor and pulse width ... | 3,700 |
19,003 | 19,003 | 17,832,096 | 3,754 | A valve assembly for a dispensing container includes a closure body detachably coupled to a co-injected valve. The closure body includes a main closure body coupled to a closure cap via a flexible hinge. The co-injected valve includes a valve head and a valve frame. The valve head includes a valve head portion with mul... | 1. A method of manufacturing a co-injection molded valve, the method comprising:
depositing a first injection material from a first injection nozzle into a first mold cavity to form a valve frame, the valve frame comprising a radial ledge and a radial wall extending from the radial ledge; and depositing a second inject... | A valve assembly for a dispensing container includes a closure body detachably coupled to a co-injected valve. The closure body includes a main closure body coupled to a closure cap via a flexible hinge. The co-injected valve includes a valve head and a valve frame. The valve head includes a valve head portion with mul... | 3,700 |
19,004 | 19,004 | 17,836,433 | 3,754 | A piston for a reservoir of a dispenser of a fluid product without air intake, and presenting a central axis X includes both sealing means and also guiding means. The sealing means extend in a plane orthogonal to the axis X and define a single external sealing line in a closed loop, distal from the axis X, capable of c... | 1. A dispenser, comprising:
a reservoir, comprising:
a bottom;
a neck opposite the bottom; and
an inner wall between the bottom and the neck;
a dispenser attached to the neck of the reservoir; a piston seated in the reservoir, comprising:
a crown, comprising:
a crown central part;
an outer surface; and
a plurality of ... | A piston for a reservoir of a dispenser of a fluid product without air intake, and presenting a central axis X includes both sealing means and also guiding means. The sealing means extend in a plane orthogonal to the axis X and define a single external sealing line in a closed loop, distal from the axis X, capable of c... | 3,700 |
19,005 | 19,005 | 17,836,961 | 3,754 | A sink system is provided. The sink system includes a sink basin and a discharge conduit coupled to the sink basin, which is positioned to expel fluid into the sink basin via an outlet thereof. The flow of fluid through the discharge conduit may be activated via a motion sensor or switch coupled directly to the basin o... | 1. A sink system comprising:
a sink basin; a discharge conduit; and a sensor coupled to the sink basin to sense movement of a user within the sink basin and to modify the flow of fluid through the discharge conduit. | A sink system is provided. The sink system includes a sink basin and a discharge conduit coupled to the sink basin, which is positioned to expel fluid into the sink basin via an outlet thereof. The flow of fluid through the discharge conduit may be activated via a motion sensor or switch coupled directly to the basin o... | 3,700 |
19,006 | 19,006 | 17,837,999 | 3,754 | The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweeten... | 1. A dispensing system comprising:
a housing; a plurality of modular dispensers configured to interface with the housing, each of the plurality of modular dispensers comprises a user input device; and a main controller within the housing, the main controller configured to communicate instructions to at least one of the... | The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and/or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweeten... | 3,700 |
19,007 | 19,007 | 17,838,093 | 3,754 | A cleaning device including a spray bottle, roller, and scrubber apparatus. The roller is positioned about the reservoir of the spray bottle. The removable scrubber is positioned in the base of the spray bottle. The roller uses a washable absorbent pad to clean surfaces with cleaning solution deposited by the spray bot... | 1. A spray bottle comprising:
a reservoir container; a spray nozzle and feed system mounted to the reservoir container; and a cylindrical rotating sleeve affixed to an exterior of the reservoir container, the cylindrical rotating sleeve including an absorbent pad, the absorbent pad operable while attached to the cylind... | A cleaning device including a spray bottle, roller, and scrubber apparatus. The roller is positioned about the reservoir of the spray bottle. The removable scrubber is positioned in the base of the spray bottle. The roller uses a washable absorbent pad to clean surfaces with cleaning solution deposited by the spray bot... | 3,700 |
19,008 | 19,008 | 17,838,492 | 3,754 | A pool, preferably a plunge pool, that can be prefabricated and on site installed in a short space of time is provided. The pool is integrally formed, resulting in a unitary pool shell having a floor, one or more sidewalls connected to the floor, a surface, such as a step or bench, extending from at least one of the si... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A pool comprising:
a floor; one or more sidewalls connected to the floor; a surface extending from at least one of the sidewalls; and a peripheral wall extending from the surface to the floor, wherein the floor, sidewalls, peripheral wall and surface are integrally formed from a cast cementitious m... | A pool, preferably a plunge pool, that can be prefabricated and on site installed in a short space of time is provided. The pool is integrally formed, resulting in a unitary pool shell having a floor, one or more sidewalls connected to the floor, a surface, such as a step or bench, extending from at least one of the si... | 3,700 |
19,009 | 19,009 | 17,840,273 | 3,754 | A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the... | 1. A dispensing closure system, comprising:
an upper closure portion comprising an outer skirt; a tear away spacing strip connected to a lower portion of the outer skirt; and a lower closure portion, comprising:
an upper surface;
an axial flow conduit; and
a plurality of vent conduits. 2. The dispensing closure system ... | A dispensing closure system includes an upper closure portion and a lower closure portion including an axial flow conduit and a vent conduit. The upper closure portion is axially movable relative to lower closure portion between shipping and dispensing positions. A seal is disposed on the lower closure portion over the... | 3,700 |
19,010 | 19,010 | 17,843,765 | 3,754 | A fluid dispenser with a pump mechanism that dispenses fluid when activated. A light sensor detects light in or around the fluid dispenser, and a controller controls a function of an electronic component of the fluid dispenser based on detection data received from the light sensor. | 1. A method of operating a fluid dispenser, the fluid dispenser comprising:
a pump mechanism for dispensing fluid from the fluid dispenser; a light emitter; a light sensor; and a movable component that moves when the pump mechanism is activated; the method comprising: emitting light from the light emitter; detecting mo... | A fluid dispenser with a pump mechanism that dispenses fluid when activated. A light sensor detects light in or around the fluid dispenser, and a controller controls a function of an electronic component of the fluid dispenser based on detection data received from the light sensor.1. A method of operating a fluid dispe... | 3,700 |
19,011 | 19,011 | 17,845,179 | 3,754 | The present invention is directed to a dispensing system, device, and method for the dispensing of a fluid supplement such as in the form of a concentrated fluid containing flavoring, nutrients, medication, and/or other supplements. Certain embodiments of the invention as disclosed herein comprise a handheld apparatus ... | 1. A device for the dispensing of a fluid comprising:
a reservoir configured to contain a fluid; a diaphragm pump comprising an inlet port interconnected with a siphon tube, the siphon tube configured to provide fluid communication from the reservoir toward the inlet port; the pump further comprises an outlet port inte... | The present invention is directed to a dispensing system, device, and method for the dispensing of a fluid supplement such as in the form of a concentrated fluid containing flavoring, nutrients, medication, and/or other supplements. Certain embodiments of the invention as disclosed herein comprise a handheld apparatus ... | 3,700 |
19,012 | 19,012 | 17,848,442 | 3,754 | An inflatable spa is disclosed having improved strength. A water cavity of the inflatable spa may receive massaging air bubbles and/or jetted water. | 1. An inflatable pool comprising:
a top wall; a bottom wall; an inner side wall and an outer side wall, wherein the outer side wall surrounds the inner side wall, and wherein the top wall is connected to the top of the inner side wall and the top of the outer side wall, the bottom wall is connected to the bottom of the... | An inflatable spa is disclosed having improved strength. A water cavity of the inflatable spa may receive massaging air bubbles and/or jetted water.1. An inflatable pool comprising:
a top wall; a bottom wall; an inner side wall and an outer side wall, wherein the outer side wall surrounds the inner side wall, and where... | 3,700 |
19,013 | 19,013 | 17,809,389 | 3,754 | A melt system that includes a melt unit. The melt unit includes a reservoir and a melter. The melter is configured to expose solid adhesive to a temperature sufficient to form a molten adhesive, which is deposited into the reservoir. The melt unit includes a hopper disposed above the melter and for holding a supply of ... | 1. A melt system configured to convert a solid adhesive into a molten adhesive, the melt system comprising:
at least one melt unit having:
a heated reservoir;
a melter configured to expose said solid adhesive to a temperature sufficient to form a molten adhesive, which is deposited into said heated reservoir; and
a hop... | A melt system that includes a melt unit. The melt unit includes a reservoir and a melter. The melter is configured to expose solid adhesive to a temperature sufficient to form a molten adhesive, which is deposited into the reservoir. The melt unit includes a hopper disposed above the melter and for holding a supply of ... | 3,700 |
19,014 | 19,014 | 17,809,788 | 3,754 | A tube holder assembly includes a base plate, an attachment plate, and an optional securing element. The base plate may include guides into which protrusions of the attachment plate slide to alter the positioning apparatus from an open position to a closed position. The base plate also includes receivers to receive tub... | 1. A tube holder assembly, comprising:
a base plate comprising a perimeter joining a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, the perimeter forming a back portion, two sidewalls, and a first curvature at least partially encircling a hollow portion to create a first receiver, the two sidewalls each including either a... | A tube holder assembly includes a base plate, an attachment plate, and an optional securing element. The base plate may include guides into which protrusions of the attachment plate slide to alter the positioning apparatus from an open position to a closed position. The base plate also includes receivers to receive tub... | 3,700 |
19,015 | 19,015 | 17,853,289 | 3,754 | A concrete form for installing a bath filler includes a base having an exposed top surface, a perimeter wall extending along each side of the base and oriented perpendicular to the base, and a rim extending from a top edge of the perimeter wall outwardly from the exposed top surface. The concrete form includes at least... | 1. A concrete form for installing a bath filler, the concrete form comprising:
a perimeter wall; a rim extending outwardly from a top edge of the perimeter wall; a notch disposed along the rim, the notch configured to align with a desired location of the bath filler; and a drill template configured to indicate drill-ho... | A concrete form for installing a bath filler includes a base having an exposed top surface, a perimeter wall extending along each side of the base and oriented perpendicular to the base, and a rim extending from a top edge of the perimeter wall outwardly from the exposed top surface. The concrete form includes at least... | 3,700 |
19,016 | 19,016 | 17,854,344 | 3,754 | In one example, a lifting assembly for a toilet includes at least a track arm and a track. The track arm is configured to guide a toilet seat assembly from a first position to a second position. The track is coupled to a base enclosure of the toilet and providing a track path for the track arm, and the track path has a... | 1. A lifting device comprising:
a track arm configured to guide a toilet seat assembly from a first position to a second position; an extension rod pivotally coupled to the track arm; and an actuator configured to extend and retract the extension rod to guide the toilet seat assembly from the first position to the seco... | In one example, a lifting assembly for a toilet includes at least a track arm and a track. The track arm is configured to guide a toilet seat assembly from a first position to a second position. The track is coupled to a base enclosure of the toilet and providing a track path for the track arm, and the track path has a... | 3,700 |
19,017 | 19,017 | 17,854,417 | 3,754 | A coating applicator that applies a coating or liquid to a variety of different substrates having different contoured surfaces is disclosed. A coating applicator of the present disclosure is able to reach, contact, and cover the entirety of a contoured substrate. In this manner, the coating applicator is able to transf... | 1-36. (canceled) 37. A fluid application system for applying a fluid to a substrate, comprising:
a carrier; a fluid applicator for applying the fluid to the substrate, the fluid applicator removably attachable to the carrier, the fluid applicator comprising a body; and a fluid dispensing portion for applying the fluid ... | A coating applicator that applies a coating or liquid to a variety of different substrates having different contoured surfaces is disclosed. A coating applicator of the present disclosure is able to reach, contact, and cover the entirety of a contoured substrate. In this manner, the coating applicator is able to transf... | 3,700 |
19,018 | 19,018 | 17,855,402 | 3,754 | A toilet seat cover assembly for automatic cleaning of a toilet seat having a toilet set cover with a top wall having a perimeter, defining a plurality of openings formed completely through the top wall, and configured to cover a toilet seat, with an outer wall extending from the top wall and with an inner wall extendi... | 1. A toilet seat cover assembly for automatic cleaning of a toilet seat comprising:
a toilet set cover:
with a top wall having a perimeter, defining a plurality of openings formed completely through the top wall, and configured to cover a toilet seat;
with an outer wall depending from the perimeter of the top wall and ... | A toilet seat cover assembly for automatic cleaning of a toilet seat having a toilet set cover with a top wall having a perimeter, defining a plurality of openings formed completely through the top wall, and configured to cover a toilet seat, with an outer wall extending from the top wall and with an inner wall extendi... | 3,700 |
19,019 | 19,019 | 17,858,194 | 3,754 | A food processing system includes a base unit having a gear housing, a frame arm extending from the gear housing on a first lateral side thereof, a drive screw extending between and operably coupled on respective ends thereof with the gear housing and a support end of the frame arm, and a retention fitting extending fr... | 1. A kit, comprising:
a food processing base unit, including:
a gear housing;
a frame arm extending from the gear housing on a first lateral side thereof;
a drive screw extending between and operably coupled on respective ends thereof with the gear housing and a support end of the frame arm;
a retention fitting extendi... | A food processing system includes a base unit having a gear housing, a frame arm extending from the gear housing on a first lateral side thereof, a drive screw extending between and operably coupled on respective ends thereof with the gear housing and a support end of the frame arm, and a retention fitting extending fr... | 3,700 |
19,020 | 19,020 | 17,858,420 | 3,754 | Examples disclosed herein relate to a dispensing device including a syrup unit which transmits via one or more orifices one or more syrups and water to a dispensing block, a syrup source coupled to the syrup unit which provides the one or more syrups to the syrup unit, a water source which provides water to the syrup u... | 1. A dispensing system comprising:
a first dispensing unit including: a first syrup unit configured to transmit via a first group of orifices one or more of a first syrup, a first gas, and water to a dispensing block; a gas generator coupled to at least one orifice of the first group of orifices configured to generate ... | Examples disclosed herein relate to a dispensing device including a syrup unit which transmits via one or more orifices one or more syrups and water to a dispensing block, a syrup source coupled to the syrup unit which provides the one or more syrups to the syrup unit, a water source which provides water to the syrup u... | 3,700 |
19,021 | 19,021 | 17,153,982 | 3,775 | A surgical access device includes a cannula assembly, a locking collar, a fixation sleeve assembly, and a tip portion. The cannula assembly includes a housing and a tubular member extending from the housing. The locking collar slidably is received on the tubular member. The fixation sleeve assembly is disposed about th... | 1. A surgical access device comprising:
a cannula assembly including a housing and a tubular member extending from the housing, the cannula assembly defining a passage channel configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough; a locking collar slidably received on the tubular member of the cannula assembly; a fi... | A surgical access device includes a cannula assembly, a locking collar, a fixation sleeve assembly, and a tip portion. The cannula assembly includes a housing and a tubular member extending from the housing. The locking collar slidably is received on the tubular member. The fixation sleeve assembly is disposed about th... | 3,700 |
19,022 | 19,022 | 17,154,321 | 3,775 | A resection guide includes an anchor having bone anchoring features, a cutting block having a cutting guide defined therein, and a linkage flexibly connecting the cutting block to the anchor. The flexibility of the linkage provides the cutting block with six degrees of freedom of motion relative to the anchor. | 1. A resection guide, comprising:
an anchor having bone anchoring features; a cutting block having a cutting guide defined therein; and a linkage flexibly connecting the cutting block to the anchor such that the anchor has six degrees of freedom of motion relative to the anchor. 2. The resection guide of claim 1, where... | A resection guide includes an anchor having bone anchoring features, a cutting block having a cutting guide defined therein, and a linkage flexibly connecting the cutting block to the anchor. The flexibility of the linkage provides the cutting block with six degrees of freedom of motion relative to the anchor.1. A rese... | 3,700 |
19,023 | 19,023 | 17,154,463 | 3,775 | Total knee replacement is the standard treatment for advanced knee osteoarthritis. An improved method of treating an osteochondral defect for knee osteoarthritis of dogs is provided, which is a composite tissue for treating or preventing disease, disorder, or condition associated with an osteochondral defect with new t... | 1. A custom made implant for use on a dog or small animal in a knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery, comprising:
A metallic tibial component; A metallic femoral component; and A plastic part positioned at an intersection of said metallic tibial and femoral components, said plastic part simulating natural articular cartilage... | Total knee replacement is the standard treatment for advanced knee osteoarthritis. An improved method of treating an osteochondral defect for knee osteoarthritis of dogs is provided, which is a composite tissue for treating or preventing disease, disorder, or condition associated with an osteochondral defect with new t... | 3,700 |
19,024 | 19,024 | 17,154,541 | 3,775 | Provided is a method for designing a patient-specific surgical device for performing knee surgery, which includes determining a first alignment axis and/or a second alignment axis from a knee joint in extension and/or flexion respectively and subsequently designing said surgical device based on the first and/or second ... | 1. A method of designing a patient-specific surgical device for performing knee surgery on the patient including the steps of:
(i) obtaining patient-specific anatomical data of a patient's limb in flexion and/or extension; (ii) pre-processing and/or converting the patient-specific anatomical data to form a patient-spec... | Provided is a method for designing a patient-specific surgical device for performing knee surgery, which includes determining a first alignment axis and/or a second alignment axis from a knee joint in extension and/or flexion respectively and subsequently designing said surgical device based on the first and/or second ... | 3,700 |
19,025 | 19,025 | 17,261,911 | 3,775 | A surgical saw apparatus, includes: A) a housing; B) a drive unit with a drive axle having a central axis; C) a deflection device, including: a connecting rod that is arranged movably in the housing, with a longitudinal axis, with a rear section and with a front section with members for a fixation of a sawblade; an ecc... | 1. A surgical saw apparatus, comprising:
A) a housing; B) a drive unit with a drive axle comprising a central axis, wherein a rotation movement of the drive axle around the central axis can be generated by means of the drive unit; C) a deflection device, comprising:
C1) a connecting rod (7) that is arranged movably in ... | A surgical saw apparatus, includes: A) a housing; B) a drive unit with a drive axle having a central axis; C) a deflection device, including: a connecting rod that is arranged movably in the housing, with a longitudinal axis, with a rear section and with a front section with members for a fixation of a sawblade; an ecc... | 3,700 |
19,026 | 19,026 | 17,155,194 | 3,775 | Methods and apparatus for planning and/or carrying out a total knee replacement surgical procedure on a knee of a leg of a patient are described. Anatomical data for the leg of the patient is obtained, which allows the femoral mechanical axis, the tibial mechanical axis and the joint line of the knee to be determined. ... | 1. A method of carrying out a total knee replacement surgical procedure on a knee of a leg of a patient, comprising:
obtaining anatomical data for the leg of the patient, wherein the anatomical data allows the femoral mechanical axis, the tibial mechanical axis and the joint line of the knee to be determined; determini... | Methods and apparatus for planning and/or carrying out a total knee replacement surgical procedure on a knee of a leg of a patient are described. Anatomical data for the leg of the patient is obtained, which allows the femoral mechanical axis, the tibial mechanical axis and the joint line of the knee to be determined. ... | 3,700 |
19,027 | 19,027 | 17,155,218 | 3,775 | A bone plate includes a plate body defining an interior surface that defines a combination hole that includes intersecting locking and compression holes that each extend between outer and bone-facing surfaces of the plate body. A central axis of the compression hole is spaced from a central axis of the locking hole in ... | 1. A bone plate, comprising:
a plate body defining an interior surface that defines a combination hole comprising a locking hole and a compression hole that intersect one another and each extends from an outer surface of the plate body to a bone-facing surface of the plate body, the locking hole defining a central lock... | A bone plate includes a plate body defining an interior surface that defines a combination hole that includes intersecting locking and compression holes that each extend between outer and bone-facing surfaces of the plate body. A central axis of the compression hole is spaced from a central axis of the locking hole in ... | 3,700 |
19,028 | 19,028 | 17,616,731 | 3,775 | Customized alignment system of the instruments used in total knee arthroplasty. The alignment system comprises a fixed femoral guide ( 1 ) and a tibial guide ( 4 ) configured to adapt to the femur and the tibia, resting on these bones without invading the cartilage of the articular surfaces. The tibial guide ( 4 ) and ... | 1. Extramedullary alignment system of the instruments used in total knee arthroplasty, characterized in that it comprises:
a fixed femoral guide (1), intended to be placed on the femur of a patient, comprising a curved surface partially delimited by an irregular edge (15 a) and configured to fit and tightly contact the... | Customized alignment system of the instruments used in total knee arthroplasty. The alignment system comprises a fixed femoral guide ( 1 ) and a tibial guide ( 4 ) configured to adapt to the femur and the tibia, resting on these bones without invading the cartilage of the articular surfaces. The tibial guide ( 4 ) and ... | 3,700 |
19,029 | 19,029 | 17,567,190 | 3,726 | A power tool includes a motor and a gear speed reducer. The motor has a motor shaft that is rotatable in a normal direction and in a reverse direction. The gear speed reducer is operably coupled to the motor shaft. The gear speed reducer is configured such that a reduction ratio of the gear speed reducer is changed in ... | 1. A power tool, comprising:
a motor having a motor shaft that is rotatable in a normal direction and in a reverse direction; and a gear speed reducer that is operably coupled to the motor shaft, wherein the gear speed reducer is configured such that a reduction ratio of the gear speed reducer is changed in response to... | A power tool includes a motor and a gear speed reducer. The motor has a motor shaft that is rotatable in a normal direction and in a reverse direction. The gear speed reducer is operably coupled to the motor shaft. The gear speed reducer is configured such that a reduction ratio of the gear speed reducer is changed in ... | 3,700 |
19,030 | 19,030 | 17,570,217 | 3,726 | Disclosed herein is a system for lifting an object. The system comprises a first floor, a second floor, and an object rack supported on the second floor. The system further comprises an object advance apparatus coupled with the object rack. The object advance apparatus is configured to advance one object from the plura... | 1. A system for lifting an object, the system comprising:
a first floor and a second floor, the first floor being directly above the second floor and securing an assembling body and the second floor; an object rack supported on the second floor, wherein the object rack is configured to support a plurality of objects, t... | Disclosed herein is a system for lifting an object. The system comprises a first floor, a second floor, and an object rack supported on the second floor. The system further comprises an object advance apparatus coupled with the object rack. The object advance apparatus is configured to advance one object from the plura... | 3,700 |
19,031 | 19,031 | 17,570,229 | 3,726 | Disclosed herein in a system for positioning a sub-assembly for installation. The system comprises a tool comprising a base and a sub-assembly support. The sub-assembly support is positioned above the base and pivotably mounted to the base at a pivot axis. The tool is positioned adjacent to an interior surface of an as... | 1. A system for positioning a sub-assembly for installation, the system comprising:
a tool comprising a base and a sub-assembly support, the sub-assembly support positioned above the base and pivotably mounted to the base at a pivot axis, the tool positioned adjacent to an interior surface of an assembling body and con... | Disclosed herein in a system for positioning a sub-assembly for installation. The system comprises a tool comprising a base and a sub-assembly support. The sub-assembly support is positioned above the base and pivotably mounted to the base at a pivot axis. The tool is positioned adjacent to an interior surface of an as... | 3,700 |
19,032 | 19,032 | 17,570,919 | 3,726 | A retention knob tool. A tubular body, is held in the tubular sleeve, and symmetrically formed around an axis. The tubular body also has an internal bore. Four locking ball retainer sockets are formed in the tubular body. A retention knob aperture is recessed within a top plate. Four balls are movably held in the ball ... | 1. A method for installation and removal of retaining knobs from or into a CNC toolholder, comprising the steps of:
providing a retaining knob tool, the retaining knob tool including an outer body member having a forward end and a rearward end, an inner body member moveably held in the outer body member, the inner body... | A retention knob tool. A tubular body, is held in the tubular sleeve, and symmetrically formed around an axis. The tubular body also has an internal bore. Four locking ball retainer sockets are formed in the tubular body. A retention knob aperture is recessed within a top plate. Four balls are movably held in the ball ... | 3,700 |
19,033 | 19,033 | 17,572,043 | 3,726 | An apparatus that includes a module for use in installing a heatsink, the module comprising a fastener, a first indicator member comprising a first visual indicator surface, and a second indicator member comprising a second visual indicator surface, the first and second indicator members defining an opening for receivi... | 1. A method for installing a heatsink, comprising:
installing the heatsink with a fastener located within a module attached to the heatsink, the module comprising a visual indicator indicating an installation state of the fastener, the visual indicator positioned circumferentially around at least a portion of the faste... | An apparatus that includes a module for use in installing a heatsink, the module comprising a fastener, a first indicator member comprising a first visual indicator surface, and a second indicator member comprising a second visual indicator surface, the first and second indicator members defining an opening for receivi... | 3,700 |
19,034 | 19,034 | 17,572,283 | 3,726 | Repaired rotors are provided. The rotors are repaired by using an indenter apparatus for plastically straining original portions of the rotor and adjacent repair welds. The weld nugget, adjacent heat affected zones, and the adjacent parent-metal portions or new metal portions, are indented at a weld nugget and heat aff... | 1. An integrally bladed rotor for an aircraft engine, said integrally bladed rotor comprising:
a parent-metal portion having a grain structure and a specified plastic strain criteria; a new-metal portion; a weld nugget between said parent-metal portion and said new-metal portion, said weld nugget formed by welding said... | Repaired rotors are provided. The rotors are repaired by using an indenter apparatus for plastically straining original portions of the rotor and adjacent repair welds. The weld nugget, adjacent heat affected zones, and the adjacent parent-metal portions or new metal portions, are indented at a weld nugget and heat aff... | 3,700 |
19,035 | 19,035 | 17,573,009 | 3,726 | A method (100) of mounting blades (22) to a rotor hub (20) of a wind turbine (10), the wind turbine (10) comprising a tower (12), a nacelle (16) mounted on the tower (12), the rotor hub (20) being coupled to the nacelle (16), and blades (22), each blade (22) comprising a blade root segment (56) and a blade extension se... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A method of mounting blades to a rotor hub of a wind turbine, the wind turbine having a tower, a nacelle mounted on the tower, the rotor hub coupled to the nacelle, and blades, wherein each blade includes a blade root segment and a blade extension segment, the method comprising:
mounting a first bl... | A method (100) of mounting blades (22) to a rotor hub (20) of a wind turbine (10), the wind turbine (10) comprising a tower (12), a nacelle (16) mounted on the tower (12), the rotor hub (20) being coupled to the nacelle (16), and blades (22), each blade (22) comprising a blade root segment (56) and a blade extension se... | 3,700 |
19,036 | 19,036 | 17,573,718 | 3,726 | The invention relates to a robot for tightening bolt nuts on a vehicle chassis, the robot comprising a polyarticulated arm at the end of which is a nut tightening tool. A sleeve-shaped centering member is fixed around the nut tightening tool and comprises a frustoconical surface which makes it possible, on contact with... | 1. A robot for tightening bolt nuts on a vehicle chassis, comprising:
a polyarticulated arm at the end of which is a nut tightening tool, wherein a sleeve-shaped centering member is arranged around the nut tightening tool, and wherein the centering member comprises a frustoconical surface which makes it possible, on co... | The invention relates to a robot for tightening bolt nuts on a vehicle chassis, the robot comprising a polyarticulated arm at the end of which is a nut tightening tool. A sleeve-shaped centering member is fixed around the nut tightening tool and comprises a frustoconical surface which makes it possible, on contact with... | 3,700 |
19,037 | 19,037 | 17,574,689 | 3,726 | A method of chopping or cutting a food item on a cutting board which involves configuring and holding a flexible cutting board in a U-shaped configuration and chopping or cutting a food item in the bottom of the U-shaped configuration. Particles of the food item that would otherwise traject off a flat cutting board are... | 1. A method of chopping or cutting food items on a cutting board which method comprises the steps of:
a) providing a cutting board having opposed sides and opposed ends; b) providing a cutting board holder; c) alternately i) positioning the cutting board in the cutting board holder so that the cutting board conforms in... | A method of chopping or cutting a food item on a cutting board which involves configuring and holding a flexible cutting board in a U-shaped configuration and chopping or cutting a food item in the bottom of the U-shaped configuration. Particles of the food item that would otherwise traject off a flat cutting board are... | 3,700 |
19,038 | 19,038 | 17,575,028 | 3,726 | A heat exchanger according to one embodiment includes: a heat exchange core; a shell provided to surround the heat exchange core; and a first partition wall that is provided in a space surrounded by an outer surface of the heat exchange core and an inner surface of the shell, and partitions the space into a first heade... | 1. A heat exchanger comprising:
a heat exchange core; a shell provided to surround the heat exchange core; and a first partition wall that is provided in a space surrounded by an outer surface of the heat exchange core and an inner surface of the shell, and partitions the space into a first header space communicating w... | A heat exchanger according to one embodiment includes: a heat exchange core; a shell provided to surround the heat exchange core; and a first partition wall that is provided in a space surrounded by an outer surface of the heat exchange core and an inner surface of the shell, and partitions the space into a first heade... | 3,700 |
19,039 | 19,039 | 17,575,248 | 3,726 | Method for producing a dentist tool formed by an overlay to be used by a dentist in removing tooth structure, said method comprising the steps of: acquiring three-dimensional data relating to a shape of a tooth and at least a part of a neighbouring tooth; processing said three-dimensional data with a computer so as to ... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A method for preparing a dental overlay for use with a dental cutting tool in preparing a tooth to be prepared of a patient for restoration, the method comprising:
simulating first movements to be followed by a dental cutting tool in the preparation of a tooth to be prepared in a simulation using a... | Method for producing a dentist tool formed by an overlay to be used by a dentist in removing tooth structure, said method comprising the steps of: acquiring three-dimensional data relating to a shape of a tooth and at least a part of a neighbouring tooth; processing said three-dimensional data with a computer so as to ... | 3,700 |
19,040 | 19,040 | 17,575,443 | 3,726 | A roll forming machine for continuously forming a sheet into a joint section of a tube may include a plurality of roller stations arranged longitudinally on a frame and configured to bend the sheet to form the tube, and a carriage slidably secured to the frame. A pleat die assembly may be mounted on the carriage and ca... | 1. A roll forming machine for continuously forming a sheet into a joint section of a tube, the roll forming machine comprising:
a frame having a front end and a back end; a plurality of roller stations arranged longitudinally on the frame between the front end and the back end and configured to move the sheet along the... | A roll forming machine for continuously forming a sheet into a joint section of a tube may include a plurality of roller stations arranged longitudinally on a frame and configured to bend the sheet to form the tube, and a carriage slidably secured to the frame. A pleat die assembly may be mounted on the carriage and ca... | 3,700 |
19,041 | 19,041 | 17,627,779 | 3,726 | A blade for a gas turbine includes a removed portion space, and further includes an airfoil portion defining the removed portion space, the airfoil portion formed from a base material, and a replacement component formed to fill the removed portion space. The replacement component is formed from a material that includes... | 1.-24. (canceled) 25. A blade for a gas turbine, the blade including a removed portion space, the blade comprising:
an airfoil portion defining the removed portion space, the airfoil portion formed from a base material; a replacement component formed to fill the removed portion space, the replacement component formed f... | A blade for a gas turbine includes a removed portion space, and further includes an airfoil portion defining the removed portion space, the airfoil portion formed from a base material, and a replacement component formed to fill the removed portion space. The replacement component is formed from a material that includes... | 3,700 |
19,042 | 19,042 | 17,577,712 | 3,726 | A joint for connecting a center wing box to a bulkhead of an aircraft. The joint includes a flex angle member with a first section shaped to abut against and be connected to the center wing box, a second section shaped to abut against and be connected to a first side of the deck of the bulkhead, and an intermediate rou... | 1. A joint for connecting a center wing box to a bulkhead of an aircraft with the bulkhead comprising a web and a deck, the joint comprising:
a flex angle member comprising a first section shaped to abut against and be connected to one of the center wing box and the bulkhead, a second section shaped to abut against and... | A joint for connecting a center wing box to a bulkhead of an aircraft. The joint includes a flex angle member with a first section shaped to abut against and be connected to the center wing box, a second section shaped to abut against and be connected to a first side of the deck of the bulkhead, and an intermediate rou... | 3,700 |
19,043 | 19,043 | 17,579,649 | 3,726 | A gearbox repair assembly is disclosed herein. The gearbox repair assembly includes a sleeve having an inner diameter configured to receive a bearing assembly and an outer diameter configured to fit within a bore of a gearbox housing. The gearbox housing can be part of a gearbox of a wind turbine. The gearbox repair as... | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A method comprising:
installing a sleeve in a bore of a gearbox housing, the gearbox housing being part of a gearbox of a wind turbine; installing a bearing assembly in the bore, the bearing assembly including an outer race with an outer surface that contacts the sleeve when installed; and attaching ... | A gearbox repair assembly is disclosed herein. The gearbox repair assembly includes a sleeve having an inner diameter configured to receive a bearing assembly and an outer diameter configured to fit within a bore of a gearbox housing. The gearbox housing can be part of a gearbox of a wind turbine. The gearbox repair as... | 3,700 |
19,044 | 19,044 | 17,580,737 | 3,726 | The present invention relates to a truck topper supporting table device for removing and storing a truck topper from a pickup truck. The truck topper table enables a single individual to easily remove and install the topper on their own, and avoids the topper from having to be placed onto the ground when it is not on t... | 1. An accessory for use with a pickup truck, the accessory comprising:
a first rail and a second rail having an equal length, wherein each of the first and second rails are comprised of a plurality of rollers disposed along a top surface of each of the first and second rails; a pair of collapsible legs attached to each... | The present invention relates to a truck topper supporting table device for removing and storing a truck topper from a pickup truck. The truck topper table enables a single individual to easily remove and install the topper on their own, and avoids the topper from having to be placed onto the ground when it is not on t... | 3,700 |
19,045 | 19,045 | 17,583,819 | 3,726 | A system for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member releasably connectable to the shaft and a press mechanism in fluid communication with a source of fluid and configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes a switch having a base and a piston... | 1. A system for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft, the system comprising:
an attaching member releasably connectable to the shaft; a press mechanism in fluid communication with a source of fluid and configured to provide a compressive load on the bearing; and a controller configured to control a pressure... | A system for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member releasably connectable to the shaft and a press mechanism in fluid communication with a source of fluid and configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes a switch having a base and a piston... | 3,700 |
19,046 | 19,046 | 17,584,425 | 3,726 | The tank attachment structure includes a floor panel (2) having a raised portion (11) and an opening (12) protruding toward a passenger compartment, a tank (4) disposed inside the raised portion (11), a plurality of upper bands (5) configured to cover the tank (4) from above, a lower plate (6) connected to the upper ba... | 1. A tank attachment structure comprising:
a floor panel having a raised portion protruding toward a passenger compartment and an opening directed downward; a tank disposed inside the raised portion; a plurality of upper bands configured to cover the tank from above; a lower plate provided below the tank and connected ... | The tank attachment structure includes a floor panel (2) having a raised portion (11) and an opening (12) protruding toward a passenger compartment, a tank (4) disposed inside the raised portion (11), a plurality of upper bands (5) configured to cover the tank (4) from above, a lower plate (6) connected to the upper ba... | 3,700 |
19,047 | 19,047 | 17,585,729 | 3,726 | A composite equal additive manufacturing method: S1, obtaining molten metal by using a metal smelting device; S2, first, storing inflow molten metal in an intermediate container, and then transferring the molten metal into a crystallizer; S3, cooling the molten metal to a solid-liquid mixed state by using the crystalli... | 1. A composite equal additive manufacturing method, comprising the following steps:
S1, obtaining molten metal by using a metal smelting device; S2, storing the molten metal flowing out from the metal smelting device in an intermediate container, and transferring the molten metal stored in the intermediate container in... | A composite equal additive manufacturing method: S1, obtaining molten metal by using a metal smelting device; S2, first, storing inflow molten metal in an intermediate container, and then transferring the molten metal into a crystallizer; S3, cooling the molten metal to a solid-liquid mixed state by using the crystalli... | 3,700 |
19,048 | 19,048 | 17,586,843 | 3,726 | A method and tool for obtaining face teeth having a plurality of radial teeth on an annular collar of an inner ring of a wheel hub; in which annular roughed-out face teeth are first formed on the collar coaxial with an axis of symmetry (A) of the collar and having a plurality of radial first teeth arranged in a crown a... | 1. A method for obtaining a finished face teeth on an inner ring of a wheel hub, the finished face teeth comprising a plurality of finished radially extending teeth having ridges defining a first rounded circumferential profile and a plurality of concavities, the plurality of finished radially extending teeth alternati... | A method and tool for obtaining face teeth having a plurality of radial teeth on an annular collar of an inner ring of a wheel hub; in which annular roughed-out face teeth are first formed on the collar coaxial with an axis of symmetry (A) of the collar and having a plurality of radial first teeth arranged in a crown a... | 3,700 |
19,049 | 19,049 | 17,588,229 | 3,726 | Equipment and method in which a creator tool is pressed against an annular upset collar of an inner ring of a wheel hub and is provided towards the collar with a toothing complementary to the toothing to be obtained, formed by a plurality of radial teeth separated by respective radial spaces, all arranged radially in a... | 1. A device for forming a front toothing on an inner ring of a wheel hub having at a first end thereof an annular collar having a first radial profile; the device comprising
a creator tool, having an axis of symmetry (B), provided with a first complimentary toothing complementary to a front toothing, the first toothing... | Equipment and method in which a creator tool is pressed against an annular upset collar of an inner ring of a wheel hub and is provided towards the collar with a toothing complementary to the toothing to be obtained, formed by a plurality of radial teeth separated by respective radial spaces, all arranged radially in a... | 3,700 |
19,050 | 19,050 | 17,588,792 | 3,726 | A mobile device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable vehicle doors comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical frame and clamps. | 1. A device for removing, storing, and installing removable doors from vehicles comprising:
a wheeled base unit which is sufficiently long and wide to support the device from longitudinal and axial moments with and without the door(s) installed; a U-shaped vertical frame having two frame legs and a frame top, each leg ... | A mobile device designed for the removal, storage, and installation of removable vehicle doors comprising a wheeled base unit, a vertical frame and clamps.1. A device for removing, storing, and installing removable doors from vehicles comprising:
a wheeled base unit which is sufficiently long and wide to support the de... | 3,700 |
19,051 | 19,051 | 17,589,290 | 3,726 | A method for producing a tube for a friction system comprising the tube and an arbor, in particular a tube provided to rub around a pinion arbor, the method comprising a first stage of plastic deformation of the tube, in particular a first stage of plastic deformation of the tube that is controlled in deformation, foll... | 1 to 14. (canceled) 15. A friction system, comprising:
a tube having a plastically deformed portion formed by plastic deformation of the tube followed by hardening the tube, an arbor within said tube, and wherein a diameter of the arbor is less than or equal to 2 mm. 16. The friction system of claim 15, further includi... | A method for producing a tube for a friction system comprising the tube and an arbor, in particular a tube provided to rub around a pinion arbor, the method comprising a first stage of plastic deformation of the tube, in particular a first stage of plastic deformation of the tube that is controlled in deformation, foll... | 3,700 |
19,052 | 19,052 | 17,589,913 | 3,726 | The present invention, in a non-limiting example embodiment provides a locking apparatus and method for securing locking hardware without the use of a key. In an example embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least a keyless insertion rotatable disk-style, barrel locking apparatus that, in a locked state can be inserte... | 1. A method for installing a barrel lock comprising a body and a retractable locking member, the method comprising:
inserting the barrel lock in hardware capable of receiving said barrel lock; exerting an external force on said locking member; and causing said locking member to retract into said body so as to allow ins... | The present invention, in a non-limiting example embodiment provides a locking apparatus and method for securing locking hardware without the use of a key. In an example embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least a keyless insertion rotatable disk-style, barrel locking apparatus that, in a locked state can be inserte... | 3,700 |
19,053 | 19,053 | 17,590,152 | 3,726 | A vehicle conveyor includes a slide member that is provided on each of opposite side faces of a carriage portion, and slides along a longitudinal direction of the carriage portion, independently of the carriage portion. A first arm set and first arm actuators are joined to the slide members, and are configured to slide... | 1. A vehicle conveyor for conveying a vehicle with four wheels having a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels, comprising:
a carriage portion inserted under the vehicle in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle; an arm set mounted to the carriage portion, the arm set including a first arm set operable to supp... | A vehicle conveyor includes a slide member that is provided on each of opposite side faces of a carriage portion, and slides along a longitudinal direction of the carriage portion, independently of the carriage portion. A first arm set and first arm actuators are joined to the slide members, and are configured to slide... | 3,700 |
19,054 | 19,054 | 17,590,764 | 3,726 | A retaining ring can be shaped by machining or lapping the bottom surface of the ring to form a shaped profile in the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can include flat, sloped and curved portions. The lapping can be performed using a machine that dedicated for use in lapping the bottom surface o... | 1-18. (canceled) 19. A retaining ring for use in chemical mechanical polishing, comprising:
a substantially annular body having a top surface, an inner diameter surface adjacent to the top surface, an outer diameter surface adjacent to the top surface, and a bottom surface, where the bottom surface consists of a sloped... | A retaining ring can be shaped by machining or lapping the bottom surface of the ring to form a shaped profile in the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can include flat, sloped and curved portions. The lapping can be performed using a machine that dedicated for use in lapping the bottom surface o... | 3,700 |
19,055 | 19,055 | 17,591,054 | 3,726 | A core engine article includes a combustor liner defining a combustion chamber therein and a turbine nozzle. The combustor liner includes a plurality of injector ports, and the plurality of injector ports have a shape that tapers to a corner on a forward side of the injector ports. The turbine nozzle includes a plurali... | 1. A core engine article, comprising:
a combustor liner defining a combustion chamber therein, the combustor chamber including a plurality of injector ports; and a turbine nozzle, the turbine nozzle including a plurality of airfoils, wherein the airfoils are each arranged along an airfoil axis, and an angle α between t... | A core engine article includes a combustor liner defining a combustion chamber therein and a turbine nozzle. The combustor liner includes a plurality of injector ports, and the plurality of injector ports have a shape that tapers to a corner on a forward side of the injector ports. The turbine nozzle includes a plurali... | 3,700 |
19,056 | 19,056 | 17,591,721 | 3,726 | The screwdriving system for connection of components that require high contact pressures for their screw connection, having a screwdriving unit which is connected to an articulated robot, wherein the screwdriving unit contains a motor for the rotary drive, an actuator for the linear drive, a gear mechanism, a torque sh... | 1. A screwdriving system for connection of components that require high contact pressures for their screw connection, having a screwdriving unit which is connected to an articulated robot, wherein the screwdriving unit contains a motor for the rotary drive, an actuator for the linear drive, a gear mechanism, a torque s... | The screwdriving system for connection of components that require high contact pressures for their screw connection, having a screwdriving unit which is connected to an articulated robot, wherein the screwdriving unit contains a motor for the rotary drive, an actuator for the linear drive, a gear mechanism, a torque sh... | 3,700 |
19,057 | 19,057 | 17,591,835 | 3,726 | Systems and methods are provided for inspecting installation of a fastener. One method includes monitoring hydraulic pressure of a tool that is installing the fastener, detecting that the hydraulic pressure has dropped by more than a threshold amount within a period of time, determining that a pintail of the fastener h... | 1. A system for controlling hydraulic pressure at a swage tool, the system comprising:
a pressure sensor configured to monitor hydraulic pressure of a tool that is installing a fastener; and a controller configured to detect that the hydraulic pressure has dropped by more than a threshold amount within a period of time... | Systems and methods are provided for inspecting installation of a fastener. One method includes monitoring hydraulic pressure of a tool that is installing the fastener, detecting that the hydraulic pressure has dropped by more than a threshold amount within a period of time, determining that a pintail of the fastener h... | 3,700 |
19,058 | 19,058 | 17,592,620 | 3,726 | A pull wire can be retracted from a catheter by using a retraction system having an opening sized to pass through the pull wire and engage the catheter, two clamps positioned around the pull wire, a shuttle on which the clamps are mounted, and a slider having at least one contact for contacting and moving one or both c... | 1. A system for deploying an implant, the system comprising:
an entrance sized to receive an elongated release member of an implant delivery system and inhibit proximal movement of a catheter of the implant delivery system; a pair of clamp arms, at least one clamp arm of the pair of clamp arms rotatable from an open po... | A pull wire can be retracted from a catheter by using a retraction system having an opening sized to pass through the pull wire and engage the catheter, two clamps positioned around the pull wire, a shuttle on which the clamps are mounted, and a slider having at least one contact for contacting and moving one or both c... | 3,700 |
19,059 | 19,059 | 17,667,182 | 3,726 | The invention relates to attachments for industrial robotic equipment and in particular relates to screw driver attachments for standalone or collaborative robots. A screwdriver apparatus for a robotic arm is provided, the apparatus being suitable for installing screws of a known pitch into a component, the apparatus c... | 1. Screwdriver apparatus for a robotic arm, the apparatus being suitable for installing screws of a known pitch into a component, the apparatus comprising;
a screw driving tool having a shaft rotatable about a central axis, the shaft having a distal end with a tip suitable for engaging with a screw, the shaft further h... | The invention relates to attachments for industrial robotic equipment and in particular relates to screw driver attachments for standalone or collaborative robots. A screwdriver apparatus for a robotic arm is provided, the apparatus being suitable for installing screws of a known pitch into a component, the apparatus c... | 3,700 |
19,060 | 19,060 | 17,668,801 | 3,726 | An assembling apparatus places a retainer on a valve spring to surround an upper end of a valve stem. The apparatus includes an assembling head, and a moving unit configured to move the assembling head between the supply position of the retainer and an assembling position. The assembling head includes a holding unit co... | 1. An assembling head that places a retainer on a valve spring provided to surround an upper end of a valve stem, comprising:
a holding unit configured to hold the retainer at a lower end; and a push unit configured to push out the retainer held by the holding unit, wherein the push unit comprises: a push member suppor... | An assembling apparatus places a retainer on a valve spring to surround an upper end of a valve stem. The apparatus includes an assembling head, and a moving unit configured to move the assembling head between the supply position of the retainer and an assembling position. The assembling head includes a holding unit co... | 3,700 |
19,061 | 19,061 | 17,668,923 | 3,726 | A spring forming machine includes: a forming tool slide mechanism including a slider with a forming tool; a first lifting mechanism including a slider with a pitch tool; a second lifting mechanism including a slider with a cutting tool; a fixing base to which the wire feeder and the forming tool slide mechanism are att... | 1. A spring forming machine in which a wire fed from a wire feeder along a horizontal wire feeding line is brought into contact with a forming tool so as to be formed into a coil spring surrounding a cored bar, a pitch tool for expanding a space between coils of the coil spring is inserted between the coils of the coil... | A spring forming machine includes: a forming tool slide mechanism including a slider with a forming tool; a first lifting mechanism including a slider with a pitch tool; a second lifting mechanism including a slider with a cutting tool; a fixing base to which the wire feeder and the forming tool slide mechanism are att... | 3,700 |
19,062 | 19,062 | 17,753,047 | 3,726 | A method and apparatus for maintaining integrally bladed rotors (IBR) includes using first vibration data from a IBR vibration apparatus of a first IBR to determine a set of values for a corresponding set of inherent vibratory properties based on a reduced order model for an IBR type to which the first IBR belongs. Sha... | 1. A system for maintaining integrally bladed rotors (IBR), the system comprising:
a IBR vibration testing apparatus; an optical scanner; a display device; at least one processor; and at least one memory including one or more sequences of instructions, the at least one memory and the one or more sequences of instructio... | A method and apparatus for maintaining integrally bladed rotors (IBR) includes using first vibration data from a IBR vibration apparatus of a first IBR to determine a set of values for a corresponding set of inherent vibratory properties based on a reduced order model for an IBR type to which the first IBR belongs. Sha... | 3,700 |
19,063 | 19,063 | 17,673,963 | 3,726 | A heat exchanger includes: a partition wall that separates two fluids of different temperature; and multiple plate-shaped fins formed on at least one surface of the partition wall and each having a pair of heat transfer surfaces. The partition wall and the multiple fins are made of a same metal material to constitute a... | 1. A heat exchanger comprising:
a partition wall that separates two fluids of different temperature; and multiple plate-shaped fins formed on at least one surface of the partition wall and each having a pair of heat transfer surfaces, wherein the partition wall and the multiple fins are made of a same metal material to... | A heat exchanger includes: a partition wall that separates two fluids of different temperature; and multiple plate-shaped fins formed on at least one surface of the partition wall and each having a pair of heat transfer surfaces. The partition wall and the multiple fins are made of a same metal material to constitute a... | 3,700 |
19,064 | 19,064 | 17,674,278 | 3,726 | A tripod jack cylinder removal tool including a lifting eyebolt attached through an up flange and further through and up flange aperture to a lock nut. The flange is secured to a pipe at a pipe top end, the pipe further having a bottom end wherein a down flange having a down flange aperture is attached to the pipe and ... | 1. A tripod jack cylinder removal tool including:
a lifting eyebolt attached through an up flange and further through and up flange aperture to a lock nut; wherein the up flange is secured to a pipe at a pipe top end, the pipe further having a bottom end wherein a down flange having a down flange aperture is attached t... | A tripod jack cylinder removal tool including a lifting eyebolt attached through an up flange and further through and up flange aperture to a lock nut. The flange is secured to a pipe at a pipe top end, the pipe further having a bottom end wherein a down flange having a down flange aperture is attached to the pipe and ... | 3,700 |
19,065 | 19,065 | 17,676,298 | 3,726 | A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace a... | 1-12. (canceled) 13. An autorack comprising:
a flatcar comprising:
a first end portion;
a second end portion; and
a center portion;
wherein a width of the first end portion of the flatcar is greater than a width of the center portion of the flatcar;
wherein a width of the second end portion of the flatcar is greater th... | A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace a... | 3,700 |
19,066 | 19,066 | 17,676,349 | 3,726 | A system for manufacturing a tubular member includes a mandrel configured to be inserted within a throughbore of the tubular member to engage with an inner diameter of the throughbore. In addition, the system includes a die assembly comprising a cavity. The die assembly is configured to be disposed about an outer surfa... | 1. A system for manufacturing a tubular member, the tubular member including a central axis, a first end, a second end, a throughbore extending between the first end and the second end, and an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the outer surface includes a central portion that is ... | A system for manufacturing a tubular member includes a mandrel configured to be inserted within a throughbore of the tubular member to engage with an inner diameter of the throughbore. In addition, the system includes a die assembly comprising a cavity. The die assembly is configured to be disposed about an outer surfa... | 3,700 |
19,067 | 19,067 | 17,676,651 | 3,726 | A one-piece piston blank of near-net shape wherein the piston blank has a flange disposed opposite a skirt, the flange being spin-bendable to form a cooling channel with reduced preliminary removal of material relative to conventional forged piston blanks. | 1. A one-piece piston blank of near-net shape formed by:
heating a billet; while heated, shaping the billet by at least one hit in a die; allowing cooling of the shaped billet; heating a pre-flange portion of the shaped billet while maintaining a skirt portion at a temperature sufficiently cool to retain its shape; and... | A one-piece piston blank of near-net shape wherein the piston blank has a flange disposed opposite a skirt, the flange being spin-bendable to form a cooling channel with reduced preliminary removal of material relative to conventional forged piston blanks.1. A one-piece piston blank of near-net shape formed by:
heating... | 3,700 |
19,068 | 19,068 | 17,678,169 | 3,726 | The present invention relates to a rotating cutting board. The rotating cutting board is designed to firmly secure to a countertop via a series of suction cups disposed on the bottom surface of the cutting board. The rectangular or square-shaped cutting board features five separate suction cups on the bottom surface, i... | 1. A cutting board that remains secure to a surface even while being rotated to a desired position, the cutting board comprising:
a top surface for placing a food item for cutting or chopping; a bottom surface for placing the cutting board on a surface; a plurality of small suction cups positioned on a perimeter of the... | The present invention relates to a rotating cutting board. The rotating cutting board is designed to firmly secure to a countertop via a series of suction cups disposed on the bottom surface of the cutting board. The rectangular or square-shaped cutting board features five separate suction cups on the bottom surface, i... | 3,700 |
19,069 | 19,069 | 17,652,419 | 3,726 | A method of making a connector assembly includes attaching two stamped housing sections together to form a connector housing having a housing groove with a groove bottom and two side walls and providing the connector housings with a spring used as a mechanical connector and/or as an electrical connector for numerous ap... | 1. A method for making a connector housing, the method comprising:
forming by stamping a first housing section or forming by plastic injection molding a first housing section, said first housing section comprising an upper flange with an outer perimeter, a lower flange, and a skirt section located between the upper fla... | A method of making a connector assembly includes attaching two stamped housing sections together to form a connector housing having a housing groove with a groove bottom and two side walls and providing the connector housings with a spring used as a mechanical connector and/or as an electrical connector for numerous ap... | 3,700 |
19,070 | 19,070 | 17,679,826 | 3,726 | An installation tool and related methods are provided. The tool can pull a strip of collated fasteners along a collated fastener path to a guide, where individual fasteners are sequentially separated from the strip and advanced into a workpiece. The tool can include a tension feeder located downstream of the guide. The... | 1. A method of installing a fastener comprising:
pulling on a strip at a first location downstream of a guide defining a bore, the strip including a plurality of fasteners, each fastener defining a hexalobular drive hole; and sequentially advancing the plurality of fasteners through the bore and into a work piece with ... | An installation tool and related methods are provided. The tool can pull a strip of collated fasteners along a collated fastener path to a guide, where individual fasteners are sequentially separated from the strip and advanced into a workpiece. The tool can include a tension feeder located downstream of the guide. The... | 3,700 |
19,071 | 19,071 | 17,652,574 | 3,726 | Apparatus and associated methods relate to a unitary ring gear-flange body (URGFB). In an illustrative example, the flange body may be spin-formed and may, for example, include a riser body extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis and a flange extending substantially radially outward from the riser body.... | 1. A method of manufacturing a unitary ring gear-flange body, the method comprising:
spin-forming a continuous flange body to comprise:
a riser body extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis; and,
a flange extending substantially radially outward from the riser body;
welding to the riser body a ring gear... | Apparatus and associated methods relate to a unitary ring gear-flange body (URGFB). In an illustrative example, the flange body may be spin-formed and may, for example, include a riser body extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis and a flange extending substantially radially outward from the riser body.... | 3,700 |
19,072 | 19,072 | 17,681,356 | 3,726 | A bumper spring assembly having a one piece mandrel including an integral head piece is further configured with a cage assembly retained on the mandrel with a cage nut locked to the mandrel to obviate the need for pins, set screws, and the like, to provide a more robust assembly. In two embodiments the cage nut is lock... | 1. A method of manufacturing a bumper spring assembly, the method comprising:
generating an elongated member having a head end and a tail end, the tail end having a concentric bore at a bored distal portion of the tail end with external threads surrounding the bored distal portion of the tail end; generating an end pie... | A bumper spring assembly having a one piece mandrel including an integral head piece is further configured with a cage assembly retained on the mandrel with a cage nut locked to the mandrel to obviate the need for pins, set screws, and the like, to provide a more robust assembly. In two embodiments the cage nut is lock... | 3,700 |
19,073 | 19,073 | 17,682,533 | 3,726 | A shot peening method includes performing first shot peening for applying residual stress to a surface of an object formed of a metal material at a first depth, and performing second shot peening for applying residual stress to the surface of the object at a second depth deeper than the first depth after the first shot... | 1. A shot peening method comprising:
performing first shot peening for applying residual stress to a surface of an object formed of a metal material at a first depth; and performing second shot peening for applying residual stress to the surface of the object at a second depth deeper than the first depth after the firs... | A shot peening method includes performing first shot peening for applying residual stress to a surface of an object formed of a metal material at a first depth, and performing second shot peening for applying residual stress to the surface of the object at a second depth deeper than the first depth after the first shot... | 3,700 |
19,074 | 19,074 | 17,683,915 | 3,726 | A hardfacing metal composition and method of restoring worn work string tubing by application of a hardfacing metal to the worn regions of the work string tubing. | 1-22. (canceled) 23. A method for repairing a worn tubing, said method comprises the steps of:
providing said worn tubing; said worn tubing comprising a tube body, a box located at one end of said tube body, and a threaded pin member located at the other end of said tube body; said threaded pin member including a threa... | A hardfacing metal composition and method of restoring worn work string tubing by application of a hardfacing metal to the worn regions of the work string tubing.1-22. (canceled) 23. A method for repairing a worn tubing, said method comprises the steps of:
providing said worn tubing; said worn tubing comprising a tube ... | 3,700 |
19,075 | 19,075 | 17,684,936 | 3,726 | A lock and pin for the structural and fluid tight repair of cracks not amenable to high temperature repairs or synthetic material patches. Fluid tight pins and. locks seal the crack while one or more locks prevent the crack from growing. These repairs need to endure the remaining life cycle of the machinery part while ... | 1-9. (canceled) 10. A method for repairing a crack in material, the steps including:
drilling and tapping a plurality of bores along the crack, inserting a plurality of stitching pins in the bores in overlying relationship, providing a recess transverse to the crack, and forcing a slightly smaller lock than the recess ... | A lock and pin for the structural and fluid tight repair of cracks not amenable to high temperature repairs or synthetic material patches. Fluid tight pins and. locks seal the crack while one or more locks prevent the crack from growing. These repairs need to endure the remaining life cycle of the machinery part while ... | 3,700 |
19,076 | 19,076 | 17,685,663 | 3,726 | A grinding apparatus includes: a grinding stone in which an outer circumferential surface thereof is pressed against the workpiece while being rotated and driven; and a fluid injection apparatus that has a fluid injection nozzle including an injection port from which a fluid is injected to the outer circumferential sur... | 1. A method of manufacturing a rolling bearing that manufactures the rolling bearing with a workpiece to which a grinding process is performed, the method comprising:
performing the grinding process by pressing an outer circumferential surface of a grinding stone against the workpiece while the grinding stone is rotate... | A grinding apparatus includes: a grinding stone in which an outer circumferential surface thereof is pressed against the workpiece while being rotated and driven; and a fluid injection apparatus that has a fluid injection nozzle including an injection port from which a fluid is injected to the outer circumferential sur... | 3,700 |
19,077 | 19,077 | 17,688,546 | 3,726 | This relates to a method for the quality control of a blind fastener installation in a structure comprising a sleeve and a core bolt, with a deformation of a rear side of the structure, a signal being generated during the installation process. The process includes a) identification of two notable points of the signal, ... | 1. A method for controlling the quality of installation of a blind fastener (100) comprising a sleeve (20) and a core bolt (10), the blind fastener being inserted into a pre-drilled bore hole in a structure, and then locally deformed by means of a tool (300) that pulls or torques the core bolt to deform the sleeve into... | This relates to a method for the quality control of a blind fastener installation in a structure comprising a sleeve and a core bolt, with a deformation of a rear side of the structure, a signal being generated during the installation process. The process includes a) identification of two notable points of the signal, ... | 3,700 |
19,078 | 19,078 | 17,689,297 | 3,726 | A cover layer of a fleece material for an innerspring unit comprising a plurality of pocketed springs is manufactured by supplying at least two longitudinal fleece webs, which extend substantially parallel in a longitudinal direction and are spaced from one another, and repeatedly attaching a transverse fleece web, whi... | 1. A method of manufacturing a cover layer of a fleece material for an innerspring unit, comprising the steps of:
supplying at least two longitudinal fleece webs, which extend substantially parallel in a longitudinal direction and are spaced from one another; and repeatedly attaching a transverse fleece web, which exte... | A cover layer of a fleece material for an innerspring unit comprising a plurality of pocketed springs is manufactured by supplying at least two longitudinal fleece webs, which extend substantially parallel in a longitudinal direction and are spaced from one another, and repeatedly attaching a transverse fleece web, whi... | 3,700 |
19,079 | 19,079 | 17,692,339 | 3,726 | A system for assembling roofing at ground level has an adjustable-length center frame separating a first assembly side from a second assembly side; a first cantilevered gantry on the first assembly side and a second cantilevered gantry on a second side, each cantilevered gantry moveable along the length of the center f... | 1. A system for assembling sheathing, comprising:
a center frame having a first assembly side; a cantilevered gantry on the first assembly side; the cantilevered gantry moveable along at least a portion of the center frame; a first outrigger beam coupled to a first end of the center frame; and a second outrigger beam c... | A system for assembling roofing at ground level has an adjustable-length center frame separating a first assembly side from a second assembly side; a first cantilevered gantry on the first assembly side and a second cantilevered gantry on a second side, each cantilevered gantry moveable along the length of the center f... | 3,700 |
19,080 | 19,080 | 17,694,014 | 3,726 | An apparatus and method for terminating a multi-stranded, non-parallel cable. An anchor is provided on the end of each strand. A collector is provided to link the anchors and connected strands into a single unit. An alignment fixture is provided to transition the strands from the non-parallel lay within the cable to a ... | 1. A termination for a multi-stranded cable having a non-parallel construction, comprising:
(a) a cable having a central axis and a plurality of strands; (b) wherein each strand of said plurality of strands within said cable follows a non-parallel path with respect to said central axis for a first portion of said cable... | An apparatus and method for terminating a multi-stranded, non-parallel cable. An anchor is provided on the end of each strand. A collector is provided to link the anchors and connected strands into a single unit. An alignment fixture is provided to transition the strands from the non-parallel lay within the cable to a ... | 3,700 |
19,081 | 19,081 | 17,694,595 | 3,726 | A method and rivet apparatus comprise a rivet block, the rivet block comprising a rivet block, a pin bore, and a rivet feed bore. The rivet block is comprised of a top end and a bottom end. The pin bore includes a top end and a bottom end and is disposed within the rivet block. The pin bore extends from the top end to ... | 1. A rivet apparatus comprising a rivet block, the rivet block comprising:
a top end and a bottom end; a pin bore including a top end and a bottom end and is disposed within the rivet block, the pin bore extending from the top end to the bottom end of the rivet block, the pin bore to guide a rivet pin that slides downw... | A method and rivet apparatus comprise a rivet block, the rivet block comprising a rivet block, a pin bore, and a rivet feed bore. The rivet block is comprised of a top end and a bottom end. The pin bore includes a top end and a bottom end and is disposed within the rivet block. The pin bore extends from the top end to ... | 3,700 |
19,082 | 19,082 | 17,694,750 | 3,726 | An alignment tool and method for mounting a flexible tube between a first pipe end and a second pipe end, where the alignment tool is adapted to be used to align the first pipe end to the second pipe end, where the alignment tool is provided with a semi-circular body having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of t... | 1. Alignment tool for mounting a flexible tube between a first pipe end and a second pipe end, where the alignment tool is adapted to be used to align the first pipe end to the second pipe end, characterized in that the alignment tool is provided with a semi-circular body having a diameter corresponding to the diameter... | An alignment tool and method for mounting a flexible tube between a first pipe end and a second pipe end, where the alignment tool is adapted to be used to align the first pipe end to the second pipe end, where the alignment tool is provided with a semi-circular body having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of t... | 3,700 |
19,083 | 19,083 | 17,696,229 | 3,726 | A method of additively printing an extension segment on a workpiece includes pretreating a workpiece-interface of the workpiece using an energy beam emitted from an energy beam source of an additive manufacturing machine, providing a pretreated workpiece-interface having received a pretreatment, with the pretreatment r... | 1.-20. (canceled) 21. A method of additively printing an extension segment on a workpiece, the method comprising:
pretreating a workpiece-interface of a workpiece using an energy beam emitted from an energy beam source of an additive manufacturing machine, providing a pretreated workpiece-interface having received a pr... | A method of additively printing an extension segment on a workpiece includes pretreating a workpiece-interface of the workpiece using an energy beam emitted from an energy beam source of an additive manufacturing machine, providing a pretreated workpiece-interface having received a pretreatment, with the pretreatment r... | 3,700 |
19,084 | 19,084 | 17,655,246 | 3,726 | An apparatus includes one or more layers of material printed by a three-dimensional (3D) printer. The one or more layers cool and solidify to form an object after being printed by the 3D printer. At least one of the one or more layers includes greater than 50% metal. The apparatus also includes a first temperature sens... | 1. An apparatus, comprising:
one or more layers of material printed by a three-dimensional (3D) printer, wherein the one or more layers cool and solidify to form an object after being printed by the 3D printer, and wherein at least one of the one or more layers comprises greater than 50% metal; and a first temperature ... | An apparatus includes one or more layers of material printed by a three-dimensional (3D) printer. The one or more layers cool and solidify to form an object after being printed by the 3D printer. At least one of the one or more layers includes greater than 50% metal. The apparatus also includes a first temperature sens... | 3,700 |
19,085 | 19,085 | 17,699,318 | 3,726 | A method of assembling a vehicle driveline component that includes: positioning a rotary component and first race member on a fixture such that the first race member is concentric with a first race of the component; offsetting the first race member along the rotational axis relative to the first race; providing an annu... | 1. A method of assembling a vehicle driveline component the method comprising:
providing a rotary component having a component body, a plurality of gear teeth and a first bearing race, the component body having a rotational axis, the gear teeth and the first bearing race being fixedly coupled to the component body; pro... | A method of assembling a vehicle driveline component that includes: positioning a rotary component and first race member on a fixture such that the first race member is concentric with a first race of the component; offsetting the first race member along the rotational axis relative to the first race; providing an annu... | 3,700 |
19,086 | 19,086 | 17,655,879 | 3,726 | An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member releasably connectable to the shaft. A press mechanism is coupled to the attaching member and is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. An optical sending unit is configured to output a high intensity light ... | 1. An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft, the apparatus comprising:
an attaching member releasably connectable to a circumferential outside surface of an exposed end of a threaded shaft; a press mechanism coupled to said attaching member, said press mechanism configured to provide a compress... | An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member releasably connectable to the shaft. A press mechanism is coupled to the attaching member and is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. An optical sending unit is configured to output a high intensity light ... | 3,700 |
19,087 | 19,087 | 17,702,824 | 3,726 | A fastener and a method of mounting the same in place includes a fitting portion, an engaging portion and a filler portion. The fastener passes through a sliding hole of an object, and then the fitting portion presses against the object, allowing a material of the object to enter or flow into the filler portion, so as ... | 1. A fastener, comprising a fitting portion, an engaging portion and a filler portion, the fastener passing through a sliding hole of an object, so as for the fitting portion to press against the object, allowing a material of the object to enter or flow into the filler portion, so as to fit the fastener and the object... | A fastener and a method of mounting the same in place includes a fitting portion, an engaging portion and a filler portion. The fastener passes through a sliding hole of an object, and then the fitting portion presses against the object, allowing a material of the object to enter or flow into the filler portion, so as ... | 3,700 |
19,088 | 19,088 | 17,702,932 | 3,726 | A composite open web beam joist includes a cambered beam joist portion including a top end, a bottom end, a first side, a second side, and an open web layout extending from end to end. The open web layout includes triangular web sections and openings between each of the triangular web sections. Each triangular web sect... | 1. A method of manufacturing a composite open web beam joist from a beam having a closed uniform web layout, comprising:
cutting the beam longitudinally along the closed uniform web layout to form a beam-joist portion including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a top end, a bottom end opposite the top e... | A composite open web beam joist includes a cambered beam joist portion including a top end, a bottom end, a first side, a second side, and an open web layout extending from end to end. The open web layout includes triangular web sections and openings between each of the triangular web sections. Each triangular web sect... | 3,700 |
19,089 | 19,089 | 17,702,965 | 3,726 | A method for mounting vehicle elements of a motor vehicle rear end of a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle has a body on which a rear-end covering, rear lights and a trim are mounted. The mounting sequence is chosen in such a way that first of all the rear-end covering is arranged and fastened on the body, then the rear ... | 1. A method for mounting vehicle elements to a motor vehicle rear end of a motor vehicle, said method comprising:
(a) fastening a rear-end covering on a body of the motor vehicle, (b) following step (a), positioning a rear light on the rear-end covering, and (c) following steps (a) and (b), positioning trim on the rear... | A method for mounting vehicle elements of a motor vehicle rear end of a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle has a body on which a rear-end covering, rear lights and a trim are mounted. The mounting sequence is chosen in such a way that first of all the rear-end covering is arranged and fastened on the body, then the rear ... | 3,700 |
19,090 | 19,090 | 17,703,445 | 3,726 | The repair of shift cable ends in various motor vehicles without the replacement of the entire shift cable is accomplished using a specialized bushing that operably couples the shift lever and shift cable end. In particular embodiments, the shift cable end is seated in an installation tool and a specialized bushing is ... | 1. An apparatus for coupling a shift cable end and shift lever, said shift cable end comprising an elongated member carrying a coupling member with a coupling aperture, said shift lever comprising an elongated member having an arm portion and a ball portion, comprising:
a bushing sized and shaped to fit within the coup... | The repair of shift cable ends in various motor vehicles without the replacement of the entire shift cable is accomplished using a specialized bushing that operably couples the shift lever and shift cable end. In particular embodiments, the shift cable end is seated in an installation tool and a specialized bushing is ... | 3,700 |
19,091 | 19,091 | 17,703,846 | 3,726 | A self-piercing riveting (SPR) die includes a die body including an outer surface, a lower surface that is parallel to and offset from the outer surface, and a side surface that circumscribes the lower surface. A distance between the lower surface and the outer surface is less than or equal to approximately 1.2 mm. An ... | 1. A self-piercing riveting (SPR) die, comprising:
a die body, comprising:
an outer surface;
a lower surface that is parallel to and offset from the outer surface, wherein a distance between the lower surface and the outer surface is less than or equal to approximately 1.2 mm; and
a side surface circumscribing the lowe... | A self-piercing riveting (SPR) die includes a die body including an outer surface, a lower surface that is parallel to and offset from the outer surface, and a side surface that circumscribes the lower surface. A distance between the lower surface and the outer surface is less than or equal to approximately 1.2 mm. An ... | 3,700 |
19,092 | 19,092 | 17,656,434 | 3,726 | A vertical Pittsburgh Seam closing apparatus having a base supporting surface, a track mechanism for moving a carriage assembly which holds seam forming members used to close a Pittsburgh Seam, a pair of upper and lower guide members for guiding the duct section into a proper vertical position, and upper and lower clam... | 1. An apparatus for closing a Pittsburgh Seam associated with a duct section, the duct section having first and second end portions, the Pittsburgh Seam to be closed having a male portion, a female portion, and an overlapping edge portion, the apparatus comprising:
a vertical track mechanism; and a carriage assembly mo... | A vertical Pittsburgh Seam closing apparatus having a base supporting surface, a track mechanism for moving a carriage assembly which holds seam forming members used to close a Pittsburgh Seam, a pair of upper and lower guide members for guiding the duct section into a proper vertical position, and upper and lower clam... | 3,700 |
19,093 | 19,093 | 17,704,243 | 3,726 | A roller conveyor device including a three-line conveyor for conveying objects that form at least three lines extending in a conveying direction. The three-line conveyor includes first conveyor rollers for conveying ones of the objects that form at least one central line of the at least three lines, second conveyor rol... | 1. A roller conveyor device comprising:
a three-line conveyor including a plurality of conveyor rollers that are arranged in a conveying direction so as to define a conveying path, the three-line conveyor being configured to convey a plurality of objects placed on the conveyor rollers such that the plurality of objects... | A roller conveyor device including a three-line conveyor for conveying objects that form at least three lines extending in a conveying direction. The three-line conveyor includes first conveyor rollers for conveying ones of the objects that form at least one central line of the at least three lines, second conveyor rol... | 3,700 |
19,094 | 19,094 | 17,704,253 | 3,726 | A snap fitting for use in plumbing is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe. | 1. A snap fitting for use in plumbing to provide for installation of the additional line extending from the cylindrical pipe without cutting completely through the cross section of the cylindrical pipe, the snap fitting comprising:
a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around an exterior wall of ... | A snap fitting for use in plumbing is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe.1. A snap fitting for use in plumbi... | 3,700 |
19,095 | 19,095 | 17,707,160 | 3,726 | A method for manufacturing a component of a rotary machine, the component extends in an axial direction and a radial direction vertical thereto, and has an inner channel, extending from a first end in a center of the component to a second end at a radial limiting surface of the component and which is partially closed. ... | 1. A method for manufacturing a component of a rotary machine, the component extending in an axial direction and a radial direction vertical thereto, and having at least one inner channel extending from a first end in a center of the component to a second end at a radial limiting surface of the component and which is a... | A method for manufacturing a component of a rotary machine, the component extends in an axial direction and a radial direction vertical thereto, and has an inner channel, extending from a first end in a center of the component to a second end at a radial limiting surface of the component and which is partially closed. ... | 3,700 |
19,096 | 19,096 | 17,710,887 | 3,726 | A system, method, and article for delivering an antimicrobial agent into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter, and the elongate member containing an antimicrobial. In the alternative an antimicro... | 1. A method of providing an antimicrobial cap that is configured to disinfect a medical connector or catheter when the antimicrobial cap is inserted into the medical connector or catheter, the method comprising:
forming a proximal plate and an elongate rod as a single unit; forming a retaining ring with interior thread... | A system, method, and article for delivering an antimicrobial agent into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter, and the elongate member containing an antimicrobial. In the alternative an antimicro... | 3,700 |
19,097 | 19,097 | 17,712,209 | 3,726 | A method for mounting a blade root of a blade on a blade flange of a wind turbine rotor, the method comprising: attaching a control line between a hold structure at the blade flange and the blade root; lifting the blade with a blade lifting crane while the blade root is guided towards the blade flange by use of said co... | 1. A lifting arrangement for mounting a blade root of a blade on a blade flange of a wind turbine rotor, the arrangement comprising:
a control line attachable to a hold structure at the blade flange; a blade-fixture for attachment to the blade and facilitating lifting of the blade by use of a blade lifting crane; and a... | A method for mounting a blade root of a blade on a blade flange of a wind turbine rotor, the method comprising: attaching a control line between a hold structure at the blade flange and the blade root; lifting the blade with a blade lifting crane while the blade root is guided towards the blade flange by use of said co... | 3,700 |
19,098 | 19,098 | 17,712,257 | 3,726 | A method and equipment for forming a front toothing having a plurality of radial teeth on an annular collar of an inner ring of a wheel hub, wherein a plurality of first knives are axially and sequentially impressed on the annular collar and have a first predetermined circumferential profile (P 1 ) configured to form r... | 1. A method for forming a front toothing, the front toothing comprising a plurality of radial teeth on an inner ring of a wheel hub, wherein the inner ring is provided with an annular collar at a first end of the inner ring, the annular collar having a predetermined radial profile, the method comprising:
axially and se... | A method and equipment for forming a front toothing having a plurality of radial teeth on an annular collar of an inner ring of a wheel hub, wherein a plurality of first knives are axially and sequentially impressed on the annular collar and have a first predetermined circumferential profile (P 1 ) configured to form r... | 3,700 |
19,099 | 19,099 | 17,658,172 | 3,726 | A positioning tool ( 100 ) includes a lift mechanism ( 102 ), multiple curved rails ( 106 ), a carriage ( 110 ), and multiple clamps ( 114 ). The lift mechanism ( 102 ) has multiple stages ( 104 ) configured to move linearly between a retracted position ( 152 ) and an engaged position ( 154 ). The curved rails ( 106 ) ... | 1. A positioning tool comprising:
a lift mechanism having a plurality of stages configured to move linearly along a first axis between a retracted position and an engaged position; a plurality of curved rails mounted on the plurality of stages, wherein the plurality of curved rails form a plurality of arc-segments arou... | A positioning tool ( 100 ) includes a lift mechanism ( 102 ), multiple curved rails ( 106 ), a carriage ( 110 ), and multiple clamps ( 114 ). The lift mechanism ( 102 ) has multiple stages ( 104 ) configured to move linearly between a retracted position ( 152 ) and an engaged position ( 154 ). The curved rails ( 106 ) ... | 3,700 |
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