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Quick-connect mounting apparatus for modular pump system or generator system

ActiveUS8757918B2Quickly and easily coupledQuickly and easily connected to and disconnectedPortable framesStands/trestlesEngineeringElectric generator

A quick-connect mounting apparatus used to join a drive mechanism to a driven mechanism permits rotatable members of the drive mechanism and driven mechanism to be aligned and joined together for proper operation.

Quick-connect mounting apparatus for modular pump system or generator system

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Owner:RAMNARAIN DAVID R +3

Device for retaining panels

InactiveUS20060196838A1Simple lock mechanismSimple locking mechanismDoors/windowsPlatesEngineeringSurface plate

A rack for storing at least one panel, comprising a base having a top surface, a rear structure vertically extending from the base, at least one support in at least one of the top surface of the base and the rear structure for supporting the panel in a vertical position, and at least one arm including a connecting member connecting the arm to the rear structure, a retaining member engaging a top edge of the panel to retain the panel in the vertical position, and a flexible portion between the connecting member and the retaining member. A method using the rack defined hereinbefore. Said improved rack and method allow easy access to a desired panel.

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Owner:BROMER

Notebook computer security lever lock

InactiveUS6918272B1Simple processSimple locking mechanismClothing locksLocks for portable objectsCamChassis

A lock with a cam action joined to a cylindrical assembly with a front portion adapted to being inserted into a computer chassis security slot. The cylindrical assembly front portion is comprised of two levers each terminating in a hook. The levers are pivotally attached to the cylindrical assembly and are pivoted within the security slot by the cam action of the lock.

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Owner:SANDERS RICHARD

Folding knife with puzzle piece locking mechanism

ActiveUS7774940B2Easy and inexpensive to manufactureSimple locking mechanismThrusting weaponsWeapon componentsLocking mechanismEngineering

A locking mechanism for a folding knife or tool with a handle having a cavity defined within the handle; a knife or tool blade having a heel-butt end with a female puzzle cavity portion cut out of a rear side of the heel-butt end, and the heel-butt end being rotationally interconnected to the front end of the handle wherein the knife or tool blade travels between an extended position and a closed position within the handle cavity; and a matching male puzzle portion at an end of a tang portion configured for engaging snugly and interconnectively with the female puzzle cavity portion at the heel-butt of the blade.

Folding knife with puzzle piece locking mechanism

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Owner:DRAGON NAILS

System, device, and method for providing access in a cardiovascular environment

InactiveUS20060178675A1Eliminates and greatly reduces disadvantageEliminates and greatly reduces and problemEar treatmentCannulasEngineering

A device to be used in a cardiovascular environment, comprising an expandable element that is coupled to a rod and that includes a compressed state and an expanded state. The expandable element is operable to be positioned within a wall of an organ while the expandable element is in the compressed state. The expandable element is further operable to be deployed once it is within the organ such that it is in the expanded state. The device further includes a cutter element operable to make a circular incision at the wall of the organ. The expandable element creates a resistive force when it is pulled against the wall while in the expanded state such that an interface is created for making the incision. The device includes a stop-grip mechanism that maintains the resistive force at the interface. One embodiment features the expandable element being umbrella shaped.

System, device, and method for providing access in a cardiovascular environment

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Owner:CASTLEWOOD MEDICAL TECH

Locking device, in particular for a motor vehicle seat

InactiveUS6032777ASimple locking mechanismEasy to assembleCoupling-brake combinationMovable seatsMobile vehicleEngineering

The invention relates to a locking device comprising a support plate, an annulus in contact with the support plate, a rotary cam housed inside the annulus, a rotary control member, and wheels mounted to move in running paths defined by the cam and the annulus and suitable for preventing the cam from moving in the absence of action taken on the control member. The device further comprises a closure ring having tabs which are secured to the support plate. The annulus, the support plate, and the closure ring are superposed on one another to form a closed housing in which the annulus is prevented from rotating.

Owner:BERTRAND FAURE EQUIP SA (FR)

Portable and ease-of-use ergonomic keyboard

InactiveUS20110305494A1Easily reach length of greatAvoid excessive errorWave amplification devicesOther printing apparatusComputer hardwareComputer science

The present invention provides a portable and easier to use three-dimensional keyboard for computer-type devices. In a preferred embodiment, the keyboard of the present invention includes smaller keys for select character, functional and operational keys, select raised keys and a keyboard that is more ergonomic and easier to use with smaller computer-type devices. Such embodiments of the present invention provide a simple, improved ergonomic keyboard that is portable, easier-to-use, ergonomic and is compatible with the QWERTY keyboard.

Portable and ease-of-use ergonomic keyboard

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Owner:KANG CHULHO

Roof construction for a motor vehicle having a removable roof

InactiveUS6497446B2Simple locking mechanismSimplify sequenceWindowsEngine sealsMobile vehicleMotorized vehicle

A roof construction for a motor vehicle having a removable roof, includes a first, front hard roof part, a main bearing fixed on the motor vehicle body, a first, articulated connection, the first, front hard roof part being connected via the first, articulated connection to the main bearing, the first, front hard roof part being pivotable from a closed position into a lowered position in a trunk by means of the first, articulated connection, a second roof part containing a rear window, a second, articulated connection, the second, articulated connection being arranged pivotably outside the first, articulated connection on the same main bearing, the second roof part being pivotable from a closed position into a lowered position in the trunk via the second, articulated connection, the first, front hard roof part being arranged in its lowered position above the second roof part, and a loading area for loading purposes remaining below the second roof part.

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Owner:EDSCHA LKW SCHIEBEVERDECKE +1

Working machine

InactiveUS7134519B2Simple locking mechanismSimple locking structureMechanical machines/dredgersSuperstructure subunitsLocking mechanismEngineering

The present invention is a working machine in which apparatus disposed in an outer peripheral portion of the base machine is covered with a openable guard cover, a window for maintenance, which is opened and closed by a window cover, is provided in front surface of the guard cover, and a locking mechanism, which locks the guard cover in a closed mode and unlocks the guard cover by being operated from the outside, is provided in the inside of the window. According to the present invention, the locking mechanism for the guard cover can be simplified and the guard cover can be made hard to be opened by unauthorized persons.

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Owner:KOBELCO CONSTR MASCH CO LTD

Adjuster for a vehicle seat

InactiveUS6902237B2Simple actionReduce in quantityOperating chairsDental chairsEngineeringMechanical engineering

In an adjuster (101) for a vehicle seat, particularly an automobile seat, having a first adjuster part (105) and a second adjuster part (108) which are pivotable relative to one another, thus allowing the vehicle seat to pivot between at least one use position and one non-use position, a pawl (115) pivotably borne on the first adjuster part (105) interacts with at least one single locking element (118, 132) of the second adjuster part (108) to lock the adjuster (101), wherein the pawl (115) locks the adjuster (101) in the use position as well as in the non-use position.

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Owner:ADIENT LUXEMBOURG HLDG SARL

Roof construction for a motor vehicle having a removable roof

InactiveUS20010042992A1Simple locking mechanismSimplify sequenceWindowsEngine sealsMain bearingEngineering

A roof construction for a motor vehicle having a removable roof, includes a first, front hard roof part, a main bearing fixed on the motor vehicle body, a first, articulated connection, said first, front hard roof part being connected via said first, articulated connection to said main bearing, said first, front hard roof part being pivotable from a closed position into a lowered position in a trunk by means of said first, articulated connection, a second roof part containing a rear window, a second, articulated connection, said second, articulated connection being arranged pivotably outside said first, articulated connection on the same main bearing, said second roof part being pivotable from a closed position into a lowered position in the trunk via said second, articulated connection, said first, front hard roof part being arranged in its lowered position above said second roof part, and a loading area for loading purposes remaining below said second roof part.

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Owner:EDSCHA LKW SCHIEBEVERDECKE +1

Individual loading mechanism with simplified locking arrangement

InactiveUS8500477B2Simple locking mechanismEfficient pressingCoupling device detailsResilient/clamping meansComputer moduleEngineering

An electrical connector assembly includes a printed circuit board, a socket connector assembled on the printed circuit board and a chip module seating on the insulative socket. The socket connector assembly has an insulating socket having a plurality of terminals received therein, a cover located on the insulating housing and three retention members secured to the printed circuit board and mating with the cover. The cover is attached to two of the retention members and capable of linear and rotational movements with regarding to said retention members so that the cover presses the chip module and is secured by another retention member.

Individual loading mechanism with simplified locking arrangement

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Owner:HON HAI PRECISION IND CO LTD

Twist Lock Coupling Spigot

ActiveUS20100025556A1Simple and strong mechanical connectionSimple procedureScaffold connectionsStands/trestlesCouplingEngineering

A coupling spigot for connecting two scaffold legs one atop the other is designed to use a twist lock for securing the upper scaffold leg to the coupling spigot. A locking collar is fixed to a stop collar of the spigot. The locking collar includes receiving slots for receiving locking projections provided adjacent a bottom edge of the scaffold leg. Locking slots are connected to the receiving slots whereby an upper scaffold leg may be inserted on a coupling spigot of a lower scaffold leg and retained thereon by a twist lock.

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Owner:ATHOS CONSTR PRODS

Housing For An Electronic Device

InactiveUS20090268412A1High locking strengthImprove securityDigital data processing detailsSupport structures on hinges/pivotsLocking mechanismEngineering

A housing for an electronic device includes a housing body with a front panel and an outer peripheral panel. A cover is coupled to the housing body, is located in front of the front panel, and is formed with an opening. A locking mechanism includes an actuating member disposed in the opening, a transmitting member coupled to the actuating member and disposed on a rear face of the cover, and a rod member disposed on the rear face of the cover. The transmitting member has a catch portion disposed to be retained at the front panel, and an arm portion. The actuating member drives the transmitting member to rotate such that the catch portion is retained at the front panel and the arm portion pushes one end of the rod member to move, thereby enabling the other end of the rod member to be retained at the outer peripheral panel.

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Owner:WISTRON CORP

Working machine

InactiveUS20050000746A1Simple locking mechanismSimple locking structureMechanical machines/dredgersKeyhole guardsLocking mechanismEngineering

The present invention is a working machine in which apparatus disposed in an outer peripheral portion of the base machine is covered with a openable guard cover, a window for maintenance, which is opened and closed by a window cover, is provided in front surface of the guard cover, and a locking mechanism, which locks the guard cover in a closed mode and unlocks the guard cover by being operated from the outside, is provided in the inside of the window. According to the present invention, the locking mechanism for the guard cover can be simplified and the guard cover can be made hard to be opened by unauthorized persons.

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Owner:KOBELCO CONSTR MASCH CO LTD

Panel connector

ActiveUS20150011108A1Easy to lockEffective and robust sealingCouplings bases/casesConnections effected by permanent deformationElectrical connectionWater spray

The disclosure relates to a panel connector for locking to a pass-through opening of a panel to allow electrical connection from one side of the panel to the other side. This connection can be considered to be of an outside-in type. The connector can seal the pass-through opening to resist passage dirt, debris and / or liquids. A channel provided on the connector can include a sealing gasket and can receive an annular rib disposed on the panel to create an effective and robust seal against even pressurized water spray. The connector can also prevent unlocking of the connector from the panel once locked to the panel. A resilient locking arm provided on the connector for engaging a mating slot of the panel opening can prevent counter rotational unlocking and detent member can prevent continued rotation after the connector is in the locked position.

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Owner:MOLEX INC

Microphone boom mount and adapter

InactiveUS20090039215A1Facilitates an advantageous mounting of a microphone boomSimple locking mechanismMouthpiece/microphone attachmentsStands/trestlesEngineeringMechanical engineering

Disclosed is an adapter comprising a threaded pin and a base, wherein said threaded pin comprises a threading corresponding to an industry standard microphone boom mount threading, the invention further relating to an assembly comprising a microphone boom and a support, wherein the assembly is assembled by a sliding-slot and a corresponding mechanical arrangement fitting into the sliding slot by a sliding movement between the microphone boom and the support, and wherein the assembly further comprises a further mechanical releasable lock arrangement for mutual fixation of the microphone boom and the support in the slide direction of the sliding slot.

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Owner:THE TC GROUP

Individual loading mechanism with simplified locking arrangement

InactiveUS20120289075A1Simple locking mechanismEfficient pressingCoupling device detailsResilient/clamping meansEngineeringElectrical connector

An electrical connector assembly includes a printed circuit board, a socket connector assembled on the printed circuit board and a chip module seating on the insulative socket. The socket connector assembly has an insulating socket having a plurality of terminals received therein, a cover located on the insulating housing and three retention members secured to the printed circuit board and mating with the cover. The cover is attached to two of the retention members and capable of linear and rotational movements with regarding to said retention members so that the cover presses the chip module and is secured by another retention member.

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Owner:HON HAI PRECISION IND CO LTD

Feed through panel connector with seal

ActiveUS9413099B2Easy to lockEffective and robust sealingCouplings bases/casesConnections effected by permanent deformationDetentElectrical connection

The disclosure relates to a panel connector for locking to a pass-through opening of a panel to allow electrical connection from one side of the panel to the other side. This connection can be considered to be of an outside-in type. The connector can seal the pass-through opening to resist passage dirt, debris and / or liquids. A channel provided on the connector can include a sealing gasket and can receive an annular rib disposed on the panel to create an effective and robust seal against even pressurized water spray. The connector can also prevent unlocking of the connector from the panel once locked to the panel. A resilient locking arm provided on the connector for engaging a mating slot of the panel opening can prevent counter rotational unlocking and detent member can prevent continued rotation after the connector is in the locked position.

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Owner:MOLEX INC

Quick-connect mounting apparatus for modular pump system or generator system

ActiveUS20110142536A1Quickly and easily coupledEasy and quick connectionPositive displacement pump componentsCouplings for rigid shaftsElectric generatorEngineering

A quick-connect mounting apparatus used to join a drive mechanism to a driven mechanism is disclosed. The disclosed invention is particularly useful when the drive mechanism and the driven mechanism have rotatable members that must be joined together for proper operation.

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Owner:RAMNARAIN DAVID R +3

Paper Shredder Having Interchangeable Feed Belt Cartridges

ActiveUS20160318031A1Simple mechanical linkageSimple locking mechanismGrain treatmentsPulp and paper industry

An auto-feed paper shredder operates by using counter-rotating belts to grasp sheets of paper from the bottom of a stack of paper and push the sheet into a shredding mechanism. Successive sheets are pulled from the stack and shredded so that an entire stack of several hundred sheets can be shredded without operator intervention. The belts that accomplish the auto-feeding are housed in roller belt assemblies that can be easily removed from and reinserted into the paper shredder. In this way when the belts become worn and no longer effectively grasp the paper, the user simply removes the assembly and inserts a new one. The worn assemblies can be returned to the manufacturer to be refurbished.

Paper Shredder Having Interchangeable Feed Belt Cartridges

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Owner:INTEK AMERICA

Door lock mechanism

InactiveUS20110271721A1Simple locking mechanismIncrease the number ofMechanical controlsAccident situation locksLocking mechanismEngineering

A door lock mechanism 100 comprises a door handle 110 including a turning grip part 110A, an open rod 120 which engages with the turning of the grip part 110A and opens a door by moving in a first direction, a key rod 140 which is linked to a key cylinder 115 and locks the door by moving in a second direction, a first engaging part 150 which is attached to open rod 120 and protrudes in a direction which intersects a movement direction of open rod 120, a second engaging part 160 which is attached to key rod 140 and protrudes in a direction which intersects a movement direction of key rod 140, and a displacement restricting part 170 which is fixed to the vehicle body and positioned further to the inside of the vehicle than first engaging part 150 and second engaging part 160.

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Owner:SUZUKI MOTOR CORP

Paper shredder having interchangeable feed belt cartridges

ActiveUS9884323B2Simple mechanical linkageSimple locking mechanismGrain treatmentsPulp and paper industry

An auto-feed paper shredder operates by using counter-rotating belts to grasp sheets of paper from the bottom of a stack of paper and push the sheet into a shredding mechanism. Successive sheets are pulled from the stack and shredded so that an entire stack of several hundred sheets can be shredded without operator intervention. The belts that accomplish the auto-feeding are housed in roller belt assemblies that can be easily removed from and reinserted into the paper shredder. In this way when the belts become worn and no longer effectively grasp the paper, the user simply removes the assembly and inserts a new one. The worn assemblies can be returned to the manufacturer to be refurbished.

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Owner:INTEK AMERICA

Disc apparatus

ActiveUS20050283789A1Small sizeConvenient ArrangementRecord information storageRecord carrier contruction detailsLocking mechanismEngineering

A disc apparatus includes a chassis, a drive unit driven by a motor to be moved upward / downward in a prescribed direction, and a pick-up unit having a pick-up and driven by the motor to be moved in a direction orthogonal to the direction of upward / downward movement of the drive unit. The pick-up unit has an interlocking piece, and the chassis has an interlocking portion that can be interlocked with interlocking piece. In the disc apparatus, the interlocking piece provided in the pick-up unit is interlocked with the interlocking portion provided in the chassis when the drive unit is in a lowered state, whereby the pick-up unit is locked into the chassis. Therefore, reduction in the number of components and in the size of the apparatus becomes possible, and the lock mechanism of the pick-up unit can be formed in a simple structure.

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Owner:FUNAI ELECTRIC CO LTD

Closure with lock mechanism for fluid products

InactiveUS9272826B2Easy to carryProtected contentClosure with auxillary devicesLocking mechanismEngineering

A closure with a locking mechanism, particularly developed for containers or packaging of fluid products with different consistencies, said closure provided with ergonomic lines which facilitate its handling and further provided with a locking mechanism consisting of a locking pin and a housing to protect the content of the container, safeguarding its properties for a longer period of time, and protecting the user during handling of said dispenser, is provided.

Closure with lock mechanism for fluid products

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Owner:MBF EMBALAGENS

Electrical connector and electrical connector assembly

InactiveUS20120225575A1Simple locking mechanismImprove endurance3D rigid printed circuitsCoupling device detailsElectricityEngineering

A configuration in which a stand-alone plug connector is directly fitted to the wall of a product case, and in the fitting state of the stand-alone plug connector, the contact part of a contact comes in contact with the contact part of a wiring pattern conductive path exposed on the surface of a fit connecting hole, and the electrical connection of a signal transmitting medium can be performed in a simple configuration.

Electrical connector and electrical connector assembly

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Owner:DAIICHI SEIKO CO LTD

Folding knife with puzzle piece locking mechanism

ActiveUS20090172951A1Easy and inexpensive to manufactureSimple locking mechanismThrusting weaponsWeapon componentsLocking mechanismEngineering

A locking mechanism for a folding knife or tool with a handle having a cavity defined within the handle; a knife or tool blade having a heel-butt end with a female puzzle cavity portion cut out of a rear side of the heel-butt end, and the heel-butt end being rotationally interconnected to the front end of the handle wherein the knife or tool blade travels between an extended position and a closed position within the handle cavity; and a matching male puzzle portion at an end of a tang portion configured for engaging snugly and interconnectively with the female puzzle cavity portion at the heel-butt of the blade.

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Owner:DRAGON NAILS

Climbing device

InactiveUS20050029045A1Stable structureMechanism is simple and reliableSafety beltsClimbingLocking mechanismEngineering

A climbing device is configured to have a locking mechanism operative to allow the handle and the footplate of the climbing device to pivot to and engage a portion of building structure in a position, in which further displacement of the footplate and handle relative to one another is arrested to lock the portion between the jaws of the device.