Patents Examined by Ko-Hung Chan
  • Patent number: 9759244
    Abstract: An orthopaedic tool cluster clamp includes a pair of jaws held together and defining a distance therebetween, the jaws being movable relative to one another to adjust the distance; a connector holding the jaws together, with actuation of the connector adjusting the distance between the jaws; a cam base including a ramped portion statically associated with one of the jaws; and a cam lever pivotally connected to the connector about an axis of rotation and held against the cam base. The cam lever defines a profile such that rotating the cam lever along the ramped portion and pivoting the cam lever about the axis of rotation both cause actuation of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Slagle
  • Patent number: 9743762
    Abstract: A closet storage system generally includes a hang rod, a back channel, first and second side brackets, first and second shelf trims, first and second end cups, a shelf supportable by the back channel and the first and second side brackets, and at least one support bracket. The back channel is mountable along a back wall of a closet. The first and second side brackets are mountable along sidewalls of the closet. The first end cup is configured to be coupled and/or supported generally between portions of the first shelf trim and the first side bracket. The second end cup is configured to be coupled and/or supported generally between portions of the second shelf trim and the second side bracket. The hang rod is supportable beneath the shelf when first and second end portions of the hang rod are supported by the respective first and second end cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventors: Enrique Beuses, Thomas Jones, Ryan Bishop
  • Patent number: 9743783
    Abstract: A collapsible, easy-to-assemble corrugated hutch for shipping and displaying products is provided. The hutch is made from three blanks. The hutch may be shipped flat, then “automatically” assembled by squaring up the hutch body and pushing downward and rearward on a rear support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen Bersamin
  • Patent number: 9687124
    Abstract: A multi-purpose free standing floor rack designed to hold a plurality of items in the bathroom and consists of a vertical upright standing frame, two u-shaped openings as the base for support and are configured for conveniently storing magazines or tablets. A u-shaped opening and a wire mesh basket attached in the middle portion. A wire mesh shelf attached at the bottom and in the middle to store extra rolls of toilet paper or a cell phone. A protruding rod attached between the middle and the top portion that holds the roll of toilet paper in use. A concaved round plate attached on the top for holding a cup of coffee or other beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: David Wray Riggs, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6595476
    Abstract: A support for a fixture for a lighting or other electrical device, on an acoustic ceiling, so that it will be supported firmly without wobbling. In the preferred embodiment it is a rectangular metal box with an open bottom, formed from a single sheet of metal. It is dimensioned and configured so that a mounting box for the fixture can fit inside. The mounting box is prevented from moving by the broad, flat top surface of the invention. There are diagonal rows of large holes through the top side for electrical fittings, and smaller circular holes for support and grounding screws. It can be supported on the beams of the ceiling by screws that pass through slots in its ends, by using fire tie tabs, or by a stab connection. The longer side walls have flanges which rest against the top surfaces of supporting cross pieces for ceiling tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Donald B. Edwards
  • Patent number: 6527237
    Abstract: A bracket assembly system is provided to hold side and center channel speakers. The assembly system may be positioned on a base support structure such as a television or cabinet. In a typical arrangement, left and right satellite speakers are positioned such that the center of gravity is approximately aligned with the pivot axis of the side arms. In addition, additional speakers may be positioned along the support arms and the speakers may be rotated adjusting to desired speaker angles to accommodate for various room acoustics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Harman International Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Eli Harary, David Wathen, Etienne Iliffe-Moon, William P. Conley
  • Patent number: 5370344
    Abstract: Self-locking pipe anchors for anchoring pipes to structural members and particularly for anchoring air lines and other train pipes to structural members in the underframes of railway cars. Each pipe anchor includes a pair of interlocking members for clamping a length of pipe therebetween. One of the members is a base member which is generally saddle-shaped and adapted to be welded or otherwise secured to a structural or frame member to which a pipe is to be anchored. The base member has a pair of ears or flanges extending along opposite sides and juxtaposed to the end of at least one of the ears there is a protuberance having a camming surface opposing the adjacent end of the ear. The other member of the pair is a wedge which is adapted to be driven into self-locking assembly with the base member so as to clamp a longitudinal length of pipe therebetween. The wedge member has channel-like formations extending on opposite sides each of which embraces one of the ears when the members are assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Ireco, Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolph E. Nadherny
  • Patent number: 5184735
    Abstract: A golf ball display rack (2) includes a generally vertically oriented body (4), a base (6) at the bottom (8) of the body and a plurality of vertical dividers (14) mounted to the body to define a plurality of vertical ball slots (16). Each of the ball slots is sized to support a number of golf balls (20) in a vertical column, one golf ball on top of the other. The outer sides (18) of the ball slots are open to permit the golf balls within the slots to be viewed. The ball slots are arranged in outwardly bowed configuration so as to provide enhanced viewing. Enhanced viewing is also aided by the use of transparent dividers. The display rack can be supported by a horizontal support surface or it can be hung on a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Danny O. Black