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Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

20130147218 - Lifting bracket: A lifting bracket is disclosed. The lifting bracket includes a point of suspension realized to attach a load to be lifted to a lifting means; a lifting angle adjusting means realized to adjust the position of the point of suspension on the lifting bracket according to a specific lifting angle;... Agent:

20130147219 - Lifting and removal device: A device for use in connection with a manhole covers having two generally opposing slots includes a first member including a first section and a second section including a first attachment member The device further includes a second member including a second attachment member The first member and the second... Agent:

20130147220 - Shackle bow and shackle: A shackle bow comprises a generally U-shaped body having a first end, a second end and aligned openings defined in the first and second ends. The body has a load bearing portion positioned between the first and second ends. The load bearing portion has a cross section comprising a bearing... Agent: The Ulven Companies

20130140835 - Jaw assembly for surgical devices: Surgical devices are disclosed herein that generally include an intracorporeal elbow joint to facilitate translational movement of an end effector while allowing a body portion of the surgical device and a trocar or working channel through which the device is inserted to be maintained in a fixed angular orientation relative... Agent: Ethicon Endo-surgery, Inc.

20130140836 - Post driver with grappler mechanism: A grapple mechanism is connected to a post driver on one side, rather than in the front of the post driven The grapple connects to the post driver via a hinge which allows substantially 90 degrees of rotation between a horizontal position for picking up posts, mid a vertical position... Agent: Danuser LLC

20130140837 - Portable computer holder with adjustable hand grip: An apparatus and method for ergonomically and securely holding a portable computing device and standing the portable computing device at least partially upright on a flat surface are disclosed. The apparatus and method include a holder base with a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, the... Agent: Freeonehand, Lp

20130140838 - Mobile vacuum carriers for thin wafer processing: This disclosure presents mobile vacuum carriers that may be used to support thin substrates that would otherwise be too brittle to transport and process. This disclosure relates to the processing of thin semiconductor substrates and has particular applicability to the fields of photovoltaic solar cells, semiconductor microelectronic integrated circuits, micro-electro-mechanical... Agent: Solexel, Inc.

20130140839 - Self-centering clamping device: A drill rod clamping device that is configured to clamp and secure drill rods, such that a drill rod of any diameter can be secured in the center of the device. The drill rod clamping device includes a pair of opposing jaws and either a back jaw or a locator... Agent: Longyear Tm, Inc.

20130134725 - Master coupling link and assembly: A master coupling link assembly comprises a master coupling link and at least one sub-coupling link. The master coupling link has a first eye dimensioned to receive a lifting hook and at least two second eyes separated from the first eye. The at least one sub-coupling link is coupled to... Agent:

20130134726 - Gripping device: The invention relates to a gripping device for picking up and transporting a product. An elastic belt that is provided on the gripping device lies against a surface section of the product when said product is picked up by the gripping device. The elastic belt can thereby be pressed against... Agent: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller Gmbh & Co. Kg

20130134727 - Component engagement apparatus for use in automated systems and methods of assembling same: A component engagement apparatus for use in automated systems is provided. The engagement apparatus includes a main body and at least one retaining member coupled to the main body. The retaining member is configured to couple a component to the engagement apparatus such that the component is retained within the... Agent: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

20130127192 - Hybrid pickup tool: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and apparatus for a multi-aperture vacuum tool that is comprised of a distributed vacuum tool that has a number of apertures distributed across an area for manipulating material portion, such as textile, mesh, cloth, and foam. The multi-aperture vacuum tool is also... Agent: Nike, Inc.

20130127193 - Manufacturing vacuum tool: Aspects relate to systems and apparatus for a vacuum tool having a vacuum distributor, one or more vacuum apertures, a vacuum distribution cavity, and a plate. The vacuum tool is effective for picking and placing one or more manufacturing parts utilizing a vacuum force. Aspects of the present invention have... Agent: Nike, Inc.

20130127194 - Switchable plate manufacturing vacuum tool: Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for a vacuum tool having a switchable plate, such that a common vacuum tool may be adapted with different plates. A switchable plate may form the entirety of the vacuum tool's material contacting surface or a switchable plate may... Agent: Nike, Inc.

20130127195 - Apparatus and method for engaging and handling articles of manufacture: Apparatus and method for engaging an article. The apparatus has a base portion, an end portion disposed adjacent the base portion. The end portion is moveable in relation to the base portion generally along the longitudinal centerline. One or more bands are joined to and extend between the base portion... Agent: