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| Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,906,978 | Mechanical | 2011 | Device for Measuring or Inspecting Substrates of the Semiconductor Industry | Tillmann Ehrenberg | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 03/15/2011 |
| 6,524,307 | Mechanical | 2003 | Smoke Evacuation Apparatus | Christopher A. Palmerton, Daniel R. Palmerton, Ernest R. Moehlau, Robert O. Dean | Medtek Devices, Inc. | 02/25/2003 |
| 6,631,659 | Mechanical | 2003 | Vibrating Nutrunner | Ivan Vasilievich Starikov, Sergei Ruzhinsky | 10/14/2003 | |
| 8,057,285 | Mechanical | 2011 | Comfort Grip for An Orbital Abrasive Hand Tool | Mark Lampka, Matthew Giles | Dynabrade, Inc. | 11/15/2011 |
| 7,784,393 | Mechanical | 2010 | Drive Unit with An Interior Drive Unit and An Exterior Drive Unit | Steffen Lehmann | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 08/31/2010 |
| 7,770,387 | Mechanical | 2010 | Autogenous Seam Weld for a Torque Converter and Method for Autogenously Welding a Torque Converter | Paul Biggers | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 08/10/2010 |
| 7,566,286 | Mechanical | 2009 | Power Shift Gear for Motor Vehicles, a Motor Vehicle Gear as Well as a Motor Vehicle Power Train | Jeffrey Hemphill, Philip George, William Brees, Geir Huseby, Oswald Friedmann | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 07/28/2009 |
| 6,935,180 | Mechanical | 2005 | Sensor Diaphragm | Rainer Weisbrodt | Prominent Dosiertechnik GmbH | 08/30/2005 |
| 8,261,900 | Mechanical | 2012 | Wet Clutch | Mario Degler, Stephan Maienschein | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 09/11/2012 |
| 7,350,634 | Mechanical | 2008 | Method for Adjusting An Incremental Path Measurement Unit in An Actuation Device of a Pressure-Closed Clutch as Well as An Actuation Device | Markus Baehr, Christian Rieger, Juergen Gerhart, Gerd Jaeggle, Reinhard Berger | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteillgungs KG | 04/01/2008 |
| 6,305,659 | Mechanical | 2001 | Stand, in Particular a Microscope Stand | Andreas Metelski | Leica Microsystems AG | 10/23/2001 |
| 7,547,416 | Mechanical | 2009 | Dewar Vessel for Automated Cryosubstitution or Low-Temperature Substitution, and Apparatus for Automated Cryosubstitution or Low-Temperature Substitution | Reinhard Lihl, Michael Zimmermann, Hubert Goll, Paul Wurzinger | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 06/16/2009 |
| 6,851,946 | Mechanical | 2005 | Hot Runner Distributor System | Werner Plass, Stefan Ruf | MHT Mold & Hotrunner Technology AG | 02/08/2005 |
| 7,345,817 | Mechanical | 2008 | Ceramic Coating for Parts of a Microscope | Qu Yangbin | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 03/18/2008 |
| 4,997,035 | Mechanical | 1991 | Joint Crevice Corrosion Inhibitor | Paul K. Beatenbough, J. Twichell, Lavoyce G. Dey | Blackstone Corporation | 03/05/1991 |
| 6,741,632 | Mechanical | 2004 | Ultra High Temperature Rapid Cycle Induction Furnace | Michael P. Dunn, Michael L. Dunn | 05/25/2004 | |
| 4,684,071 | Mechanical | 1987 | Unitized Machine for Shredding Waste Automotive Vehicle Tires | John Dicky | Columbus McKinnon Corporation | 08/04/1987 |
| 5,947,263 | Mechanical | 1999 | Conveyor Element Tensioning Mechanism | John E. Uber, Carl A. Matson, Eugene A. Helmetsie | Hi-Speed Checkweigher Co., Inc. | 09/07/1999 |
| 8,365,892 | Mechanical | 2013 | Ratcheting One-Way Clutch | Todd J. Sturgin | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 02/05/2013 |
| 5,249,391 | Mechanical | 1993 | Tree Injection Device | James A. Rodgers | Omala Inc. | 10/05/1993 |
| 8,337,316 | Mechanical | 2012 | Sealed PTO Damper | Philip George | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 12/25/2012 |
| 6,752,258 | Mechanical | 2004 | Conveying Device Comprising a Packages Carrier | Werner Ludwig, Josef Stannek | Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. | 06/22/2004 |
| 7,922,220 | Mechanical | 2011 | Safety Hook | Don F. Coulombe | 04/12/2011 | |
| 7,784,392 | Mechanical | 2010 | Hydraulic Locking Cylinder | Charles J. Manney, III | HDM Hydraulics, LLC | 08/31/2010 |
| 7,232,546 | Mechanical | 2007 | Apparatus for Tissue Processing for the Tissue Embedding | Reinhard Lihl, Guenther Bock, Ian Lamswood, Michael Zimmermann | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 06/19/2007 |
| 4,977,646 | Mechanical | 1990 | Cam Assisted Load Binder | Clarence L. McCraw | Columbus McKinnon Corporation | 12/18/1990 |
| 4,392,333 | Mechanical | 1983 | Guide Wheels for Belt Grinder | Walter N. Welsch | Dynabrade, Inc. | 07/12/1983 |
| 5,741,108 | Mechanical | 1998 | Drum Emptying Apparatus | John I. Rolfe | 04/21/1998 | |
| 6,129,319 | Mechanical | 2000 | Automatically Adjustable Counterbalanced Stand | Andreas Metelski | Leica Microsystems AG | 10/10/2000 |
| 7,654,373 | Mechanical | 2010 | Torque Transmission Device | Mario Degler | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 02/02/2010 |
| 4,070,823 | Mechanical | 1978 | Chain Hook | Kenneth D. Schreyer, Soma M. Rohosy | Columbus McKinnon Corporation | 01/31/1978 |
| 10,898,346 | Mechanical | 2021 | Expandable Intervertebral Fusion Implant | Loubert S. Suddaby | 01/26/2021 | |
| 8,360,410 | Mechanical | 2013 | Baking Dough Processing Assembly | Gabriella Rockwood | 01/29/2013 | |
| 6,244,142 | Mechanical | 2001 | Truck King Pin Cap Tool Kit | Richard C. Swanson | 06/12/2001 | |
| 7,416,169 | Mechanical | 2008 | Hoisting-Cable Drive Comprising a Single Bottom-Hook Block and Two Winches | Ingo Noeske, Alfons Weckbecker, Axel Beckmann | Terex Demag GmbH | 08/26/2008 |
| 4,969,233 | Mechanical | 1990 | Process for Attaching a Hanger Member to a Casing | Thomas R. Stanley | Teepak, Inc. | 11/13/1990 |
| 6,854,379 | Mechanical | 2005 | Rail System for Food Supports in a Baking Oven | Steven Pattle, Markus Geberzahn | Accuride International GmbH | 02/15/2005 |
| 7,033,483 | Mechanical | 2006 | Fluoride-Sensitive Electrode | Alexander Pinkowski, Michael Wittkampf | Prominent Dosiertechnik GmbH | 04/25/2006 |
| 4,684,070 | Mechanical | 1987 | Shredded Tire Oversize Scrap Return Elevator | John Dicky | Columbus McKinnon Corporation | 08/04/1987 |
| 8,201,674 | Mechanical | 2012 | Torque Converter with Reverse | Gregory Heeke, Adam Uhler | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 06/19/2012 |
| 5,701,991 | Mechanical | 1997 | Clamping Mechanism | Eugene Helmetsie | Hi-Speed Checkweigher Co., Inc. | 12/30/1997 |
| 7,621,145 | Mechanical | 2009 | High-Pressure Freezing Device, Automatic Apparatus for Loading Specimens into a High-Pressure Freezing Device, and Method for Loading a High-Pressure Freezing Device | Heinz Plank, Andreas Hallady | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 11/24/2009 |
| 7,810,452 | Mechanical | 2010 | Basin Capable of Containing Aquatic Animals, Especially Experimental Animals, and Relocating Housing System | Davide Pieretto, Marco Brocca | Tecniplast S.p.A. | 10/12/2010 |
| 8,353,407 | Mechanical | 2013 | Apparatus and Method for Making Wire Screen | Erich Steadman | Buffalo Wire Works Company | 01/15/2013 |
| 5,214,992 | Mechanical | 1993 | Apparatus for Cutting Stacked, Sheet-Like Material Having a Front Pusher for Aligning the Material at a Feed Unit | Wolfgang Mohr | 06/01/1993 | |
| 4,363,509 | Mechanical | 1982 | Chain Grab Hook Providing for a Flat Lay Cross-Over Link | Kenneth D. Schreyer | Columbus McKinnon Corporation | 12/14/1982 |
| 7,621,296 | Mechanical | 2009 | Separation Element | Bernd Freissler, Alexander Bubb | Prominent Dosiertechnik GmbH | 11/24/2009 |
| 4,364,667 | Mechanical | 1992 | Mixing and Transport Conveyor | Ralph E. Reiner | 12/21/1982 | |
| 5,350,043 | Mechanical | 1994 | Automatic Slack Adjuster | Gary Crewson, Darryl F. Dimond | Crewson Brunner Inc. | 09/27/1994 |
| 6,364,364 | Mechanical | 2002 | Combination Shipping Label/Detachable Packing Slip/Label | Sharon M. Murphy | Moore North America, Inc. | 04/02/2002 |
"Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain. The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery over the material world, the harnessing of human nature to human needs."
Nikola Tesla