Patents Examined by Bradley H Duckworth
  • Patent number: 7926781
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and two support legs. The main body defines two receiving portions. The cover is rotatably connected to the main body. Two resisting portions are formed on the cover. The support legs are rotatably received in the receiving portions of the main body respectively. When the cover rotates relative to the main body, the resisting portions resist the support legs to rotate, thus driving the support legs protruding out from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Jun Wang
  • Patent number: 7918430
    Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Extreme Broadband Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Romerein, Brian J. Shapson, Jay F. Shapson
  • Patent number: 7909302
    Abstract: An aft attachment for an aircraft engine assembly. The attachment has a double boomerang structure including two three-point shackles that are duplicated: only four attachment points are present at the engine mount and two at the engine, the failsafe function being ensured by the dual structure. This attachment design does not sacrifice safety criteria, while providing a more lightweight structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus France
    Inventors: Virginie Audart-Noel, Marc Canadas
  • Patent number: 7909295
    Abstract: A mounting for an all-in-one personal computer (10) that has a stand (12) for supporting the computer on a table or desk to enable the computer to be mounted on a wall or at the end of an articulated arm. A bracket (16) has a first wall (16A) that is disposed to confront a face of the stand surrounding the through-hole in the stand and that contains a through-hole (24) that registers with a through-hole (26) in the stand and a second wall (16B) that joins with the first wall and that contains a VESA compliant hole pattern that provides for attachment to a VESA compliant member. A hollow bolt (20) and a nut (22) coact with the registered through-holes to hold the first wall of the bracket fast on the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventors: Scott Powers, Joseph Szacon
  • Patent number: 7905465
    Abstract: A shimless aligner for insertion between a machine foot and base to align the foot relative to the base, which foot and base are secured together by a hold-down bolt extending between the foot and base. The aligner includes, a top plate having a slanted bottom surface, a taper wedge having a slanted top surface slidably engaging the slanted bottom surface of the top plate and further having a vertical alignment rod extending substantially laterally, a bottom plate below the taper wedge, and a back plate attached substantially perpendicularly at one end of the bottom plate. For receiving the hold-down bolt, the top and bottom plates have a corresponding hole, while the taper wedge has a slot. Said back plate has a hole for the vertical alignment rod to slidably engage the hole thereby preventing rotation of the taper wedge during vertical alignment operations and preserving bent foot corrections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Softway Industrial Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Abdul Gaffar Mohammad Anwar
  • Patent number: 7891635
    Abstract: An equipment pad for a condensing unit including a base and at least one substantially hollow riser affixed to the base, wherein the at least one substantially hollow riser extends substantially vertically from the base to support the condensing unit. The equipment pad may be stackable or nestable with a second equipment pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: J.F.R. Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay R. Rowland
  • Patent number: 7891625
    Abstract: The invention concerns a medical machine (1) for transport of liquid, comprising at least one suspension means (10) intended to receive at least two bags (50) containing liquid, the suspension means having a suspension body (11), at least three fastening means (12, 13, 14) fixed to the suspension body (11), comprising at least two lateral fastening means (13, 14) and one intermediate fastening means (12), the intermediate fastening means (12) being placed between the two lateral fastening means (13, 14), and the intermediate fastening means (12) being placed vertically lower down than the lateral fastening means (13, 14). The first lateral fastening means and the intermediate fastening means are intended to receive a first bag, and the second lateral fastening means and the intermediate fastening means are intended to receive a second bag, so that the two bags are held against one another in a stable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Gambro Lundia AB
    Inventors: Jacques Chevallet, Eric Dejaiffe
  • Patent number: 7887013
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a base, a stud and an elastic clamping member. The base is arranged at a side of an object. The base includes a through hole defined therein. The stud includes a threaded hole defined therein. The stud includes a cap portion received in the through hole and a main body passing through the through hole. An engaging groove is defined in a surface of the main body. The elastic clamping member includes an annulus end surface, and a truncated cone surface extending from an inner edge of the annulus end surface. The annulus end surface is pressed against onto with the base. A number of gaps are radially arranged in the truncated cone surface thereby defining a number of clamping portions between the gaps. The clamping portions are engaged with the engaging groove thereby cooperatively clamping the stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: TVM Corp.
    Inventors: Fu-Shen Chen, Shih-Huang Ou
  • Patent number: 7887014
    Abstract: Embodiments of a stand are provided with continuous adjustability within a range of travel. In one embodiment, a stand includes a movement mechanism adapted to allow a tray to move along a range of travel relative to a stand base. The movement mechanism is in some embodiments further adapted to position the tray at an infinite number of locations along the range of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joel Hazzard, Scott Trish, Robert W. Fluhrer, John Cain
  • Patent number: 7883065
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly has a stationary bracket to be mounted on a pole or other surface, and an adjustable bracket to be attached to the object to be mounted. The adjustable bracket is then positioned on the stationary bracket to mount the object on the surface or pole. The adjustable bracket is first mounted on the stationary bracket in a preliminary mounting position using integrated hooks and latches, and then can be easily adjusted to a permanent mounting position and secured with screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Bogen Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Nelson
  • Patent number: 7878476
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a plurality of display monitors is disclosed, wherein the apparatus is provided at a user's desk or workstation. The apparatus can be easily moved toward and away from the user such that all the monitors mounted on the apparatus move in unison in the direction indicated by the user. Accordingly, the apparatus accommodates the visual preferences of virtually all users of the desk or workstation so that eye and skeletal muscle fatigue are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Carson, David Carson, Kenneth Carson
  • Patent number: 7878464
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mounting structure of a coupler for a sprinkler. The mounting structure is constructed so that a coupler to which a sprinkler head and a water supply line are connected is fitted into a clamp in a lateral direction and is secured at a predetermined position by a snap part, and a support structure having a shape corresponding to the cross-section of the coupler is provided so as to prevent the coupler from rotating in the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Kofulso Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Patent number: 7878462
    Abstract: A cable constraining device features a flexible cable contact sheet that is inward attached to a cable constraining contour of a holding structure. The holding structure is configured for substantially encompassing a cable circumference while in constraining configuration. A cavity between the holding structure and the cable contact sheet is filled with a gel that provides a vibration dampening soft contact of the cable contact sheet with the cable insulation. The cushioning gel absorbs micro movement of the cable transferred onto the cable contact sheet such that wearing effects due to frictional sliding and vibration of the cable at its constraining location is substantially reduced. The holding structure may be of rubber like material that is formed on its outside like a well known grommet. An outer rigid clamping structure may be additionally employed in case of a circumferentially tight able configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Kevin B. Larkin
  • Patent number: 7874529
    Abstract: A recreational accessory and corresponding mounting assembly is disclosed which is adapted and configured for use in combination with a substrate, such as a pier, dock, deck, porch, staircase, etc. The mounting assembly is secured to the substrate and the recreational accessory is removably attached to the mounting assembly. In the complete assemblage, the mounting assembly is optionally cantilevered outwardly beyond the perimeter of the substrate. Accordingly, the recreational accessory does not occupy any surface area of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Pilgrim Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Klemm, Gregory J. Books, Greg Macheel
  • Patent number: 7874539
    Abstract: A bar hanger assembly is provided for supporting a recessed electrical device in a ceiling support. The bar hanger includes first and second telescoping support arms that are slidably connected together for adjusting the length of the bar hanger. The support arms having an elongated body with first and second ends and a mounting plate coupled to the first end. The mounting plate is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the body. An attachment member is coupled to a bottom edge of the mounting plate for attaching to the bottom edge of a ceiling joist. The attachment member includes a detent extending from one side thereof. The attachment member can be bent from a first position perpendicular to the mounting plate to a second position parallel to the mounting plate for attaching to a T-bar support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig D. Wright, Ronald C. Newbold, Christopher C. Primous, Clyde W. George
  • Patent number: 7876236
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for reinforcing a traffic control assembly are provided. In some embodiments, a retrofitted traffic control assembly configured to reinforce a traffic signal assembly in high wind conditions is provided, where the assembly includes a clamping assembly having clamping members that at least partially surround an existing traffic signal disconnect hanger, and bar members positioned substantially perpendicular to the clamping members. In certain embodiments, stiffening members may be placed in, on, or adjacent to a traffic signal and/or a traffic signal disconnect hanger to further reinforce the traffic signal assembly. Also provided are connection assemblies for reinforcing the portion of a traffic control assembly positioned between a traffic signal disconnect hanger and an upper span wire, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Signal Safe, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Townsend, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7871052
    Abstract: An adjustable cover hold down system designed to be used with an awing cover or a tarp that includes a flexible elongated body capable of being rolled into a compact roll during storage and then unrolled prior to being used. The system includes a plurality of clips designed to attach to an enlarged, longitudinally aligned, perimeter beaded edge that extends the entire length of the body. The clips may include adjustable clamp, a hook clip or an elongated traveler that enables them to be attached to the lower free edge of a trap, a tarp gusset, or the slot formed on a roller bar used on an awning cover, respectively. The body includes a bladder with at least one port opening with a removable cap that allows the bladder to be selectively filled with different volumes of a fluid material, such as water or sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: John Baum
  • Patent number: 7870763
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for mounting a temperature sensor on a steam generator, which enables easy and convenient mounting of a temperature sensor on a steam generator. For this, the present invention provides a structure for mounting a temperature sensor on a steam generator in a drum type washing machine including a case which is an exterior of the steam generator, the temperature sensor provided to the case for sensing a temperature of steam generated by a heater, a bracket for fixing the temperature sensor, a fastening portion provided to the case for fastening the bracket to the case with separate fastening members, and a bracket rotation preventive portion provided to the case for preventing the bracket from rotating at the time the temperature sensor is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Ki Chul Cho
  • Patent number: 7861997
    Abstract: A releasable deck mount used to tie printers to the deck of vessels includes a metal plate for welding to the vessel's deck that incorporates a profile of a clip that is connected to a strap and inserted into the deck mount for capture purposes. The plate is very low and minimizes any tripping hazard. A spring plate is attached to the top of the metal plate and a pin is secured to the spring plate and extends through a hole in the metal plate. The pin is designed to be movable and has a chamfer to allow insertion of the strapping clip. The clip is released from the deck mount by lifting the pin to allow the clip to be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Charles R Brewer, III, Thomas C Palumbo
  • Patent number: 7861990
    Abstract: Components for constructing and installing an awning and light support system to provide sun and weather protection to a window or door of a structure are disclosed. Included are a pair of uniquely-constructed bracket members having an L-shaped configuration used to removably secure horizontally-disposed supports and awning spars to provide a frame to support the awning material or skin. Also disclosed is an awning support structure comprising a support channel that extends along the top of an awning and supports a corresponding member attached to an awning frame. In some instances, the awning may be further supported by awning projection props secured between the awning frame and the building at a lower portion of the awning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Michael S. Barnes