Joints and connections inventions 07/07

20070172310 - Rotary spindle structure: A rotary spindle structure applied in a housing is provided, which includes two spindle lugs having a suspended resilient butt joint respectively. When a spindle rod is fit in the spindle lugs, both end faces of the spindle rod bear against the resilient butt joints, so that the resilient butt... Agent: Morris Manning Martin LLP

20070172311 - Quick-coupling/mounting system for elevator guides: Rapid connection/assembly system, for lift guides, each guide (1) including a core-head (13) and some flanges (14) that have some machined parts (141) placed around some previously defined connection points; some connection plates (2) are organised into two plate parts (2a) that can be moved in some tightening means (2b),... Agent: Lucas & Mercanti, LLP

20070172312 - Coupling for joining connection tubes of an exercise apparatus: A coupling for joining connection tubes of an exercise apparatus, comprising a top and a bottom coupling member for the connection tubes. The top and bottom coupling members are arranged in pairs and correspond in the form to the lower connection tube. The internal diameter of the tube defined by... Agent: Kuo-hsiung Chiu

20070166096 - Joint assembly: A joint assembly comprising a seal provided with a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface, a ball stud provided with a ball portion and a socket, wherein the socket is provided with a seal acceptor and a ball cooperating surface, wherein the ball portion of the ball stud... Agent: Dana Andrew Alden

20070166097 - Hollow pivot: Apparatuses, a system, and a method for rotatable coupling of components are disclosed herein.... Agent: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.

20070166098 - connecting element: A connection element for attaching components such as trim parts to a structure of an aircraft, includes a retainer on the component, on which retainer an insertion pin is held so as to be adjustable to a limited extent in at least a Z-translational direction in relation to a component... Agent: Christopher Paradies, Ph.d.

20070166099 - Beam-column clamp: A beam-column clamp apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second clamping members with hook like distal portions to clamp the beam. The first and second clamping members are in opposed relation to each other. A leg projects downwardly from each clamping member. The legs are received within the... Agent: Bereskin And Parr

20070166100 - Universal rotation-inhibiting connector apparatus and method for threaded utility handles: A universal connector apparatus for securing a male-threaded utility handle end into a female receptacle of a tool assembly comprising a tool, comprising: a substantially-circular friction ring; a substantially-circular thread neck attached at a leading end thereof to, and centrally-aligned with, a trailing end of the friction ring; and a... Agent: Law Office Of Jay R. Yablon

20070160418 - Quick assembly bolt jacket: A jacket for a quick assembly bolt device includes a longitudinal through-hole having a neck section for firmly engaging with an end of a bolt that extends into the jacket. At least one longitudinal slit is defined in a circumference of the jacket, with a perimeter delimiting the at least... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070160419 - Method and assembly device for producing a rotary joint: The invention relates to a method and assembly device for producing a rotary joint between a drive element and a flange. According to the invention, the drive element and the flange are screwed together at least by means of a first nut and a bolt of the drive element at... Agent: Lucas & Mercanti, LLP

20070154254 - Mounting apparatus using ball and socket joints with gripping features: The present invention is directed towards ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors are designed and constructed such that the interference fit of the ball and socket causes creep in the material resulting in more even... Agent: Michael A. Guth

20070154255 - Multidirectional spindle construction: The present invention discloses a multi-directional spindle construction, comprising a fixed part which is a seat having a rod hole, at least a sleeve on one side, and an axle hole disposed in the sleeve; at least a horizontal coupler which is a rod provided with an elastic axle fittingly... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC One Skyline Place

20070154256 - Spline lubrication apparatus for lubricating a spline: A spline lubrication apparatus is disclosed for lubricating a spline of a pump drive. The apparatus includes a housing and a rotatable spline which is disposed within the housing. The spline includes a shaft which has a first and a second end and an external surface extending between the first... Agent: David J. Archer

20070154257 - Device for connecting structural elements: A device for connecting structural elements, the device consisting of a male component (301) and a female component (302) having at least over a part of their length wedge-shaped engaging parts (303; 304) having an almost dovetail-like, gradually decreasing cross-section, and wherein the male component and the female component are... Agent: Rodman Rodman

20070154258 - Fitting with an arresting device: The invention relates to a fitting for joining two parts. The fitting consists of two plate-shaped fitting parts (1a, 1b), which are screwed onto the parts to be joined by means of fastening screws. Each fitting part (1a, 1b) comprises at least one lateral slot-shaped recess (2). A first bore... Agent: Henry M Feiereisen, LLC