Kent-moore Corporation

Craig B Lindquist

David L DeMartelaere

Robert F Bihn

Apparatus for precision tensioning of threaded fasteners and the like comprising a drive head having a shaft for applying turning torque to a threaded fastener, a strain gage mounted on the drive shaft for providing a torque signal as a function of torque applied to the fastener, and an optical encoder for providing an angle signal as a function of angle of rotation of the fastener. An electronics package includes a microprocessor-based controller, an alphanumeric display for displaying either torque or angle as well as additional operating mode information, and a membrane switch panel for operator selection of angle-monitoring mode, torque-monitoring mode, measurement or setup operating modes, torque display in Newton-meters or foot-pounds, and for programming desired torque and/or angle thresholds into the control microprocessor.

Apparatus for precision tensioning of threaded fasteners

A connector test adapter comprising a closely wound spring comprising a first portion having one diameter and a second portion having a larger diameter. A connector tip is fastened to the first portion and projects beyond the end thereof and the second portion is adapted to function as a banana jack receiving a banana plug. The entire spring is enclosed in a plastic insulating sleeve and the sleeve projects beyond the second portion of the spring.

Connector test adapter

A method for emptying a catalytic converter where a container is attached to the fill hole of the converter such that a nozzle attached to an air line is inserted within the bed area of the converter. A vacuum source is turned on inducing negative pressure within the container and an air line is attached to the nozzle. The negative pressure results in a first air flow for carrying pellets from the bed area into the container while the air line passes through the nozzle in a jet stream of air and dislodges any particles remaining in the bed area so that they may flow into the container along with the first stream of air. An apparatus for performing the above described method is also described.

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Goodrich, MI, United States of America

Craig B Lindquist