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7766342 |
Wheelchair attachments
Attachments for a manual wheelchair are provided for navigating a wheelchair over obstacles and uneven terrain, such as a typical curb on a street. The attachments provide for regulating the...
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7704053 |
Pivoting mechanism for use in a high temperature steam distribution system
A pivoting mechanism for use in a high temperature steam distribution system includes an input member operative to move between a low level position and a high level position. A compression spring...
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7591201 |
MEMS structure having a compensated resonating member
A MEMS structure having a compensated resonating member is described. In an embodiment, a MEMS structure comprises a resonating member coupled to a substrate by an anchor. A dynamic mass-load is...
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7553205 |
Electromechanical spring-powered actuator
An actuator, which find exemplary use in connection with a safety system which aims to stop powering of a boat by an engine or sail if a person falls overboard. The actuator stores energy in a main...
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7444893 |
Booster actuator
A booster actuator 10 may be positioned between the solenoid 12 and a valve 14, and increases the energy output from the solenoid to activate the valve. The booster actuator 10 may include a force...
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7108116 |
Clutch actuator
A clutch actuating apparatus for engaging a clutch on an engine, such as an engine that drives an oil or gas well pump. The clutch actuator includes a first prime mover for rotating a clutch...
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6902188 |
Cushion mount with slide device
A restraint apparatus for protecting a vehicle occupant in a side impact or rollover event. The restraint apparatus includes a deployment guide that includes a housing having a channel with a...
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6838629 |
Energy accumulator for a sequence switch
A force-storing unit for a tap changer has an output shaft journaled in a support and a pair of parallel guide rods fixed on the support, defining a longitudinal direction, and spaced parallel to...
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6785930 |
Windshield wiping method
This invention relates to windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible member to account for compression loads in excess of a predetermined load, such as 30 percent greater than a...
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6747541 |
Spool assembly with integrated link-wire and electrical terminals for non-explosive actuators used in electro-mechanical structural separation devices
An improved spool assembly for non-explosive actuators used in electro-mechanical structural separation devices. The spool assembly includes two spool halves each having external surfaces and a...
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6745994 |
Device for repositioning a rotating element
A device for restoring a rotary member into a defined normal position, with a spatially stationary fixed catch, which predetermines the normal position, and a driver catch, which is coupled to the...
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6579028 |
Connecting rod for knuckle joint device and knuckle joint device comprising said rod
The connecting rod (1) for a knuckle joint device with three parallel axes comprises a substantially U-shaped center part (2), whereby the lower transversal branch (3a) thereof constitutes a third...
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6450064 |
Resettable separation mechanism with anti-friction bearings
A self-aligning release assembly for a separation mechanism is provided. The separation mechanism has a protective housing for selectively releasably securing a fastener. The protective housing is...
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6446519 |
Electric actuator
An actuator for actuating a control mechanism by axially moving an actuating member against a force comprises a housing in which a reversible drive is arranged with a first rotatable part and a...
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6334366 |
Driving device for a rollover bar
A driving device for a rollover bar for motor vehicles has a piston-cylinder unit that, in a crash situation, extends the rollover bar out of a rest position into a supporting position. A further...
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6133818 |
Redundant fuse wire release device
A highly reliable release apparatus which is used to stow or release desired devices such as, for example, solar arrays, antenna positioning mechanisms, reflectors, found on satellites, space...
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5924323 |
Lever arrangement to transmit a driving force
A lever arrangement for transmitting a driving force to a switch contact of a power switch has parallel bearing plates with limiting parts mounted on them to reduce the distance between the bearing...
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5915668 |
Fail safe valve actuator
A valve actuating apparatus is provided for operating a valve between an open and closed position. The valve actuating apparatus includes an actuator having an output member with the actuator...
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5855141 |
Scrolling device
A scrolling device includes a first disk, a second disk and a middle disk wherein a shaft extends through the disks and two setting devices are respectively disposed between the middle disk and the...
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5848550 |
Parking brake manual release mechanism
A quick relief mechanism including a sleeve having an external circumferential groove and a locking ring located on the sleeve and sized to seat in the groove. The locking ring is split at one...
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5832779 |
Actuator assembly with manual locking device
An actuator assembly for moving a member, such as a gate valve, or the like, between a retracted and extended position, and a locking device for locking the member in its extended position. A ball...
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5771742 |
Release device for retaining pin
A release mechanism employing an actuating element of a shape memory alloy material. When the actuating element is heated through its phase-change transition temperature it applies a force which...
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5748066 |
Cartridge motion initiator with replaceable link wire controller
A controller (24) is provided to selectively release an initiator (12) having first and second members (14,16) that clampingly engage an object (18) preventing it from moving in an urged direction....
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5687835 |
Drive for an electric high voltage circuit-breaker
A drive for an electric high voltage circuit-breaker has a revolving crank that is driven by an energy storage mechanism, such as a spring, between an upper dead center and a bottom dead center and...
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5625533 |
Monitor control panel drawing apparatus
In a monitor control box drawing apparatus, a control box pulled out by torsion spring elastic force from a housing mounted on the front case of a monitor. The control box is guided, when pulled...
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5621373 |
Non-explosive initiator with link wire assembly
A link wire (20) arrangement for use in a non-explosive initiator (10) includes a link wire (20) received within a pair of tubes (24,26), each tube having its outer end formed into a loop (28) and...
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5606889 |
Reusable initiator for use in triggering high-load actuators
The initiator (32) has a hollow spool housing (34) with sidewall slots (42,44) and within which is received a shaft (54) to be releasably retained. Spool segments (46,48) are placed within slots...
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5582047 |
Theft proof automobile ignition rod
An automobile ignition system that includes an ignition key lock cylinder mechanism and an ignition switch mechanism located within an automobile steering column and interconnected by an ignition...
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5564307 |
Seatbelt pre-tensioner
A preloader apparatus includes a base member, an acceleration detector fixed on the base member, a rod movably mounted on the base member, a first link pivotably mounted on the base member and...
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5508487 |
High voltage circuit interrupting device operating mechanism including trip latch assembly
A circuit switching mechanism for use in a high voltage circuit breaker is disclosed. The disclosed mechanism comprises a charging system (12); trip latch mechanism (14); an opening spring (16); a...
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5503037 |
Release device for mechanical energy storage means
A device for releasing a mechanical energy storage device from an initial locked position in a release situation is comprised of a housing having a bearing connected thereto, a locking device for...
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5504289 |
Circuit switching mechanism and charging system therefor
A circuit switching mechanism for use in a high voltage circuit breaker is disclosed. The disclosed mechanism comprises a charging system (12); trip latch mechanism (14); an opening spring (16); a...
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5488212 |
Switching device for an on-load tap changer
Disclosed is a switching device for a tap changer comprising an input lever and an output lever rotatably attached to a shaft. The output lever is provided for making contact with a selected one of...
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5486668 |
Operating mechanism for a manually operated load break switch
An operating mechanism for a manually operated load break switch having an over center spring drive moved by an operating handle to open and close the switch. The operating mechanism includes a...
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5483846 |
Impact sensing apparatus
An impact sensing apparatus includes a container, a weight swingably supported in the container and which is swung by an impact exceeding a predetermined value, an output member rotatably supported...
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5471888 |
Motion initiator
An electrical initiator (10) includes spool halves (12,14) releasably held together by a coiled retaining wire (42). A link wire (42) also holds a spool (46) fixed to spool half (12) against...
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5398780 |
Linear actuator with speed controlling brake
An actuator suitable for use as an ejection jack for deploying an aircraft mounted ram air turbine is provided. The actuator utilizes a spring powered ballscrew operatively coupled to a...
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5377554 |
Release device for a mechanical energy storage means
A device for releasing a mechanical energy storage device from an initial locked position in a release situation is comprised of a housing having a bearing connected thereto, a locking device for...
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5355741 |
Failsafe limit switch with automatic reset for rolling fire door
A failsafe limit switch with automatic reset for a rolling fire door is usable together with a rolling door with a brake. There is a movable plunger between a secured position and a triggered...
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5307699 |
Seismic initiator for earthquake shutoff valves and the like
An acceleration-responsive magnetic device for closing a valve or operating a switch or the like in response to a disturbance such as an earthquake. A pendulum operates to increase the length of a...
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5295403 |
Mechanical actuator
A device for power actuating a valve or other controlled unit, including a member operable by movement in opposite directions to move the controlled unit to different positions, a spring yieldingly...
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5270625 |
Pneumatic/electric actuator
A pneumatic/electric actuator for precisely positioning a workpiece and for applying a force to the workpiece. The pneumatic/electric actuator includes an electric actuator in the form of a voice...
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5261515 |
Safety disconnect for the pedal operator rod of an attaching machine
A mechanical disconnect for the pedal operating rod of an attaching machine comprises a stationary trip slide having a downwardly inclined cam surface and a housing enclosing the trip slide and...
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5245879 |
Fail-safe fire door release mechanism having automatic reset
A resettable fail-safe fire door release mechanism which allows normal powered operation of a fire door is disclosed. A solenoid having a first open state in the absence of an applied electric...
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5224590 |
Circuit interrupter having improved operating mechanism
A circuit breaker having a contact movable between open and closed positions, includes a closing spring assembly having a closing spring and first and second brackets. The closing spring assembly...
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5207618 |
Pretensioner for vehicle seat belt systems
A pretensioner for a vehicle seat belt system comprises a casing, a drive mechanism including a spring having an operating end and an output member coupled to the operating end, a trigger mechanism...
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5186063 |
Trigger for spring-type pretensioner
A trigger for a spring-type pretensioner providing pretension to a vehicle seat belt upon release of a preloaded spring comprises a first toggle and a second toggle connected to the first toggle....
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5180051 |
Remote control circuit breaker
A remotely controllable circuit breaker device for interrupting power in a circuit path between a source and a load includes local and remote monitoring capabilities and a worm-gear mechanism for...
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5154239 |
Reversible plow with spring-biased trip shanks
A reversible plow having a plurality of spring-biased trip assemblies for mounting moldboards to a tool bar, the trip assemblies having angled, elongate slots and a pivot pin extending therethrough...
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5150770 |
Recharge device, particularly for drive mechanisms for extending and withdrawing operative members of a space vehicle
In a spring operated mechanism, the recharge device (1) is adapted to wind the spring (4) during idle times when the drive mechanism (4,16) is not operating. The recharge device has a lever member...
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