Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
029426600 | To elastically deform work part or connector | 23 |
20090089992 | TIRE BEAD SEPARATION METHOD AND DEVICE - A method and apparatus is provided for separating two or more annular members such as bead assemblies or bead and apex assemblies. First, a flexible member is inserted into the annulus of the annular members. Next, the flexible member is inflated until the outer surface of the flexible member contacts the inner diameter of the annular member. Then the flexible member is axially expanded until the annular members are separated. Then the flexible member is deflated so that the annular members can be removed. | 04-09-2009 |
20100037445 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR DETACHING SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS FROM A TAPE - An apparatus for and a method of detaching a semiconductor chip from a tape minimize the likelihood that the semiconductor chip will crack. The apparatus includes a holder, a first ejector having an upper end, and a second ejector whose upper end is disposed centrally of that of the first ejector. The holder has an upper portion and a through-hole extending through the upper portion. The ejectors have upper ends that are extendable and retractable out of and back into the holder via the through-hole in the upper portion of the holder. A tape to which at least one semiconductor chip is attached is set against the upper portion of the holder. The first ejector is extended a first distance from the holder to push the semiconductor chip upward. The second ejector is extended from the holder by a second distance larger than the first distance so as to push the semiconductor chip further upward. Thus, the tape is progressively detached from the semiconductor chip. | 02-18-2010 |
20100229363 | Block-Out Cover and Removal Tool - A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover. | 09-16-2010 |
20110061223 | TRAILER HITCH TOOL AND METHOD - The tool is comprised of an elongated arm, a leg, a handle, and a plurality of prongs. The leg of the preferred embodiment is hingedly coupled to the arm such that the leg may be extended or folded. The handle is at one end of the arm and the prongs are at the other. | 03-17-2011 |
20110094079 | SNAP CLIP LUG - A method for disconnecting a snap clip lug. The method includes supplying a snap clip lug that is formed by a clasp member and a receptacle member. The clasp member has a resilient arm connected to a locking tab and the receptacle member has a sleeve that has a locking slot at one end. The resilient arm fits into the sleeve such that the locking tab engages the locking slot thereby retaining the resilient arm in the sleeve. The resilient arm is flexed in a lateral direction and the locking slot is disengaged from the locking slot. The clasp member is separated from the receptacle member, thereby disconnecting the snap clip lug. | 04-28-2011 |
20120000048 | REMOVING TOOL AND METHOD USING SAME - A removing tool used for removing a removable element from a shielding cover. The removing tool comprises a handle including a first end and a head protruding from the first end, a driving portion mounted on the head, and a pushing portion mounted on the head between the driving portion and the first end. The driving portion is for latching with the removable element; the pushing portion pushes the removable element away from the shielding cover until the removable element separates from the shielding cover. | 01-05-2012 |
20120124801 | METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING AN ARRANGEMENT - To disassemble an arrangement comprising a first part ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120246902 | TRANSVERSE COMPRESSION TOOL - A compression tool positioned transverse to a coaxial cable, wherein the compression tool axially compresses a connector positioned on the coaxial cable while the compression tool remains transverse to the coaxial cable, wherein a plurality of linkages having a bended configuration translate transverse movement of an actuator to axial compression of at least two engagement heads. Furthermore, an associated method for providing axial compression is also provided. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255153 | TOOL-LESS BACKPLANE RETENTION FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE - An apparatus is provided and includes a housing, including a housing mating device, through which an installation path for an assembly is defined with a space in which a first part is positioned, a backplane body having opposing faces on which a second part and a backplane mating device are respectively disposed, and a hub, in which a hub mating device is defined, and from which a two-stage mating device extends, the two-stage mating device including first and second elastically coupled stages. The hub and the backplane body are coupled to form the assembly and the assembly is installed/removed in/from the space with the second stage of the two-stage mating device elastically hooked by the housing mating device or released from the housing mating device and the first and second stages of the two-stage mating device biasing the hub and the backplane body to remain coupled. | 10-11-2012 |
20120291255 | UNLOCKING TOOL FOR MALE CONNECTOR - A connector of a cable (e.g., a 30-pin connector) can be used to facilitate various security-related and other functionalities. For example, a connector can include security locking mechanisms for engaging or locking the connector to a portable electronic device. A connector can additionally support the transmission of security signals, data signals, power, and/or the like. An unlocking tool can be used to disengage a connector locked to the portable electronic device. More specifically, the unlocking tool can be applied to a connector and cause the locking mechanisms of the connector to release such that the connector can be freely disconnected from a connected portable electronic device. | 11-22-2012 |
20120297603 | Hose Clamp Pliers - A pliers for manipulating hose clamps or spring clamps can include channels for engaging the ears of a clamp. In summary, a pliers can include a first lever including a first jaw and a first handle, a second lever including a second jaw and a second handle, where the first jaw includes a first clamping surface including a plurality of channels and at least two channels in the first clamping surface are not parallel to one another, and where the second jaw includes a second clamping surface including a mirror-image plurality of channels that complement the channels on the first clamping surface. | 11-29-2012 |
20130031763 | IMPACT SEPARATOR TOOL - An impact separator tool is useful for separating a tie rod end from a steering knuckle and includes a housing, a ram bar, and a working tool. The working tool may be a floating pickle fork assembly that is moveable with respect to the housing. A retainer pin extends through the housing and the pickle fork, and limits the movement of the pickle fork with respect to the housing. | 02-07-2013 |
20130097837 | Single Brake Spring Tool and Method of Removal of Drum Brake Spring - A brake drum spring release tool includes a straight elongate rod member with a laterally projecting lever arm extending from one side and an extended hook member from the end of the rod member. The lever arm acts as a fulcrum when positioned on a drum brake spring simultaneously engaged by a hook member. Placing a generally lateral force on the grip end of the tool will cause rotational force imparted by the hook member on the spring typically with a mechanical advantage associated with the fulcrum of the lever arm to thereby release the spring from a drum brake shoe. | 04-25-2013 |
20130097838 | CLAMPING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR USE - A clamping element, a fastening arrangement with clamping element, and a method for use of the clamping element are provided. In one example, the clamping element has a first leg and a second leg. The first and the second leg are arranged lying opposite one another. The first and the second leg are connected mechanically via a base region. The base region braces in the first leg in a spring-elastic manner with respect to the second leg on the parts arranged and clamped between the legs. | 04-25-2013 |
20130152359 | ROTARY TRIMMER APPARATUS AND RELATED ROTARY HEAD ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and method is provided for removing a retained member from a rotary head assembly configured for attachment to a rotary power source. | 06-20-2013 |
20130239386 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SWEEPER BRISTLES FROM A RAILWAY TRACK BROOM - Embodiments of a tool and method for removing sweeper bristles from a railway track broom are disclosed. An exemplary tool may include a tube member for insertion into a sweeper bristle gripped onto a nipple element, wherein two or more slits split a front portion of the tube member into flexible prongs each having outward-facing gripping elements near its tip. A plunger element, located inside the tube member, can be propelled forward into a front end of the tube member to cause the flexible prongs to substantially expand at least part of the front portion of the tube member, thereby loosening the sweeper bristle's grip on the nipple element. A hydraulic assembly coupling the plunger element to a hydraulic pressure source is controlled by a trigger mechanism to supply hydraulic pressure to propel the plunger element. | 09-19-2013 |
20140000084 | TOOL FOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
20140000085 | REMOVAL TOOL AND METHOD FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC FASTENER | 01-02-2014 |
20140020222 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING PCI BRACKETS FROM EXTERNAL MINI-SAS HD CONNECTORS - A bracket is fitted over an external connector that has fingers, such as EMI fingers, that are spring loaded and provide electrical connections between outside panels and the main enclosure of a device. The bracket depresses the EMI fingers and provides ease of removal. A tool is dimensioned so that a user has room to grip it while not interfering with a bracket, such as a PCI bracket, when in use. The tool is dimensioned so that it can be slid over a bracket so as to compress the fingers, such as EMI fingers, and the bracket can be removed without damaging the connector. A cut out may be offset from the center to provide additional surface to grip by a user. | 01-23-2014 |
20140068912 | Disconnect Tool - A disconnect tool for disconnecting a cable connector from a terminal is provided. The disconnect tool can include a body and a gripping portion at a first end of the body and perpendicular to the body. The gripping portion can be adapted to engage a cable connector. The groove can have a width greater than or equal to the cable connector. Engaging the cable connector can include positioning the gripping portion such that the gripping portion partially surrounds the outer diameter of the cable connector. The width of the gripping portion can be sufficiently narrow so as to allow the gripping portion to engage a first cable connector in close proximity to a second cable connector. For a disconnect tool engaging a cable connector, applying a force to a second end of the body in an opposite direction from the cable connector can disconnect the cable connector from the terminal. | 03-13-2014 |
20160061243 | PLASTIC SERVICEABLE SCREW GROMMET AND RELATED METHODS - A retaining wing can be hingedly coupled to an outer surface of each of two legs along a hinge line. The retaining wing can include a leading edge facing toward, and a trailing edge facing away from, the distal end of the legs, and together with the hinge line can define a substantially triangular shape. When a screw is not present in the screw passage, engagement of the trailing edge against one of the automobile components can operate to direct a servicing removal force applied through the base inwardly on the wings causing the wings to flex inwardly and permit removal of the screw grommet from the aperture without damaging any of the components or requiring a separate inwardly directed force to be directly applied to the wings. An associated method is also provided. | 03-03-2016 |
20160166097 | GARMENT HANGER WITH REUSABLE LOWER NECK SIZER | 06-16-2016 |
20160192550 | COMPONENT REMOVAL SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS - The described embodiments relate generally to components used in a portable computing device and more particularly to mounting a component with a component extractor that allows a component to be removably affixed to a portable computing device. The component extractor can include a compressible securing portion configured to secure the component to the portable computing device and an extracting portion arranged to apply an extracting force to the compressible securing portion to detach the component from the portable computing device. The compressible material can be made of a highly extensible material. In one embodiment, a low friction material can be provided along an edge of the component such that the component extractor slides along the edge during an extraction procedure. | 06-30-2016 |