Patents Examined by Monica Millner
  • Patent number: 9307700
    Abstract: A headstone bracket devised to fit lengthwise over a headstone including a bracket having a center section which has either a single static piece or parallel slidingly engageable upper and lower portions adjustable to headstone upper side length and a leg extending from a bottom side of each upper and lower portion. A slot disposed on the upper portion slidingly receives a bolt disposed on the lower portion therethrough. A securing body, such as a finial, threadingly engages the bolt and a lock washer is removably attachable to the securing body between the bolt to secure the upper and lower portions in a selected lock position. At least one of a flag holder and a flower pot-supporting annular ring disposed on an outer end one of the upper portion and the lower portion, and a wreath-supporting hook disposed on an external end of one of the legs is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Sheri Jean Schmitt
  • Patent number: 9308340
    Abstract: An endotracheal tube holder is provided. The tube holder allows adjustment of the position of an endotracheal tube during use. In some embodiments the tube holder comprises a body portion, wherein the body portion is elongated and comprises an elongated opening. The tube holder also comprises a tube grasping mechanism and an attachment mechanism for adjustably securing the tube grasping mechanism to the body portion. The attachment mechanism comprises a rod member configured to pass through the elongated opening, a widened proximal body connected to a proximal end of the rod member; and a widened distal body attached to a distal end of the rod member, having a size that prevents the widened distal body from passing through the elongated opening to secure the attachment mechanism to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Dale Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bond, Chinawut P. Paesang, Tara Larkin, Fang Yin Dong, Joshua N. Brezack
  • Patent number: 9302154
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an active camming device including a head member, a set of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes are configured to rotate between a retracted state and a spring biased extended state. The connection system includes a lengthwise cable coupled to the terminal. The retraction system is uniquely configured to enable selective engagement of the retracted state of the cam lobes with respect to the cam head. The retraction system includes slidably externally coupling a trigger and retraction sleeve to the cam lobes over the cable. A set of independent sleeves are also slidably coupled to the cable over the retraction sleeve between the trigger and cam lobes. The independent sleeves may be conically shaped and oriented to adjacently internest with one another so as to protect the retraction sleeve during operation of the refraction system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeremy Andrew Steck, Breandan Perkins, Samuel Goodrich Lacey, Bill Belcourt, Jacob Hall, Joseph Benjamin Walker, Kent Lansing Dodge
  • Patent number: 9303810
    Abstract: A supporting device for an electronic device is provided. The supporting device includes a plastic card defining first and second support tabs. The first and second support tabs define a gap therebetween that is sized to hold the electronic device therein when the first support tab is at a second operational position thereof and the second support tab is at a second operational position thereof. The first support tab is adapted to contact a first side of the electronic device when the first support tab is at the second operational position thereof, and the second support tab being adapted to contact a second side of the electronic device when the second support tab is at the second operational position thereof, such that the electronic device is held at a desired operational position between the first and second support tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: John Eastman Adams
  • Patent number: 9298219
    Abstract: A security device for allowing functional display and charging of handheld electronic devices is disclosed. The security device includes clamps with channels configured to press against and grip the edges of the handheld electronic device. In some embodiments, the security device includes a charging/data connector onto which the charging/data port of the handheld security device can be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9297494
    Abstract: A dagger pin interface apparatus with a swivel pin is used in removably mounting a device on a structure where one of the apparatus pins is stationary relative to the structure and a second of the apparatus pins swivels relative to the structure when mounting the device to the structure. When mounting the device to the structure the one stationary pin can be aligned with and inserted into one mounting hole of the device and the second swiveling pin can engage in, pivot and move into a second mounting hole in the device when the second mounting hole is not completely aligned with the second pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Mischik, Jr., Morgan Foth
  • Patent number: 9290955
    Abstract: A working device has a base designed as a stationary support column, a motor-driven rotary head and a stack of arms made up of several mast arms which can be moved with respect to each other in pairs, using articulated or sliding joints, supporting a concrete transport line. The stack of arms is articulated on the rotary head about a horizontal rotational axis by a first mast arm. The working device also includes a control mechanism which can be actuated by a control element or a radio path and which is arranged in a control box, and a hydraulic assembly including an oil tank and a motor-driven hydraulic pump for controlling working groups for moving the rotary head and mast arm. A working platform fixed with respect to the frame is arranged in the region of the bearing block for emergency operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Putzmeister Engineering GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Braun
  • Patent number: 9291302
    Abstract: A device attachment member used for a manufacture work machine equipped with: a device necessary for performing a manufacture work; a main frame on which the device is to be installed; and a controller configured to control the device, the device attachment member including a main body to be attached to the device, wherein the device attachment member includes an identification-information recording medium in which is recorded identification information, the device being identified by the controller based on the identification information, the identification-information recording medium being incorporated in the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: FUJI MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noriaki Iwaki, Hideyuki Tsutsumi, Masaki Kato, Toru Takahama
  • Patent number: 9282842
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for holding a liquid container having a holder constructed and arranged with a bottle support, a bottle retainer member, and a magnet, said holder constructed and arranged such that said magnet provides for mounting said holder on a metallic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Kirby Brooks
  • Patent number: 9282832
    Abstract: A corner clamp for clamping thereof between two surfaces substantially at right angles to each other includes a first rigid element having a first outer end for supporting, optionally via a contact member which can be fixed thereto, on a first of the two surfaces; a second rigid element having a second outer end for supporting, optionally via a contact member coupled thereto, on a second of the two surfaces. The second element is coupled pivotally to the first element at a pivot point. The corner clamp has one or more placing states in which the elements are positioned such that, when clamped in the corner, the pivot point is situated between the corner and a straight line running from the first outer end to the second outer end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Henricus Albertus Van Maasakkers
  • Patent number: 9271572
    Abstract: A household lift is provided with a stationary base and rack, wherein the movement of the drive gears and an associated movable portion is supported for linear motion parallel to the rack by at least a pair of extensible slides that are oriented at approximately right angles to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Paul J. Fenelon
  • Patent number: 9273820
    Abstract: A holder for receiving and securing a vibration- and/or shock-sensitive component, where the holder is provided with a supporting plate. Good damping characteristics are achieved both under vibrational loading and under shock loading by providing the supporting plate with, at two opposite edges, at least one damping element for supporting a profiled rail. In order to support the profiled rail on an inner side of the respective damping element, the profiled rail is provided with a multi-level bearing surface, where one part of the bearing surface is arranged higher than the rest of the bearing surface, where the profiled rails are configured to fasten the component or side walls, which are respectively arranged substantially at right angles to the supporting plate and are configured to fasten the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Andreas Morlock
  • Patent number: 9265361
    Abstract: A merchandise hanger includes a coupling member and a support interface member. The coupling member includes a cross component, a latch component, and a flexible strap. The cross component includes an elongated panel and a track section, wherein the elongated panel defines latch-receiving apertures. The latch component includes an elongated plate and opposing hooks extending from the elongated plate. The flexible strap extends from the cross component to the latch component. The coupling member folds about the flexible strap to move the opposing hooks of the latch component into alignment with the latch-receiving apertures of the cross component. The opposing hooks are configured to move through the latch-receiving apertures to couple the cross component to the latch component. The support interface member is slidably received within the track section of the coupling member and is configured to slidably transition between a storage position and a hanging position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Streich, Jake Strassburger
  • Patent number: 9259661
    Abstract: A method or kit for mounting or displaying a collectable flying disc. The kit includes a box clamp frame capable of capturing a segment of an edge lip and web of a disc under gentle pressure, where gentle pressure is sufficient to immobilize the disc in a generally upright position when the box clamp frame is seated on a horizontal surface, or in a generally pendent position when the box clamp frame is hung from a vertical surface. Discs may be displayed with other memorabilia such as photographs on a wall or positioned on a desk or table, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel M Vogel
  • Patent number: 9262948
    Abstract: A collapsible and deployable indoor-outdoor sign assembly that can easily and quickly be installed, taken down, and transported, and still have excellent stability, strength, and longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Joel Pounders
  • Patent number: 9249986
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting a temperature sensor, a gas valve, a power delivery unit, a controller and/or any other suitable object or device to a water heater tank or other appliance. An illustrative but non-limiting example may be found in a mounting bracket that includes a polymeric body that has a sensor portion configured to receive a temperature sensor. The sensor portion may have a distal end that extends into and supports the temperature sensor within the water heater tank. The polymeric body may also includes a threaded portion that is configured to threadably engage a threaded spud in a water heater tank such that the distal end of the sensor portion extends into the water tank of the water heater. Various features for increasing the strength and durability of the bracket are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Fritz Hazzard, Gregory Young, Don C. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 9251638
    Abstract: A bracket supporting apparatus includes a side plate, two fixing brackets, a first mounting bracket defining a first through hole, and a second mounting bracket defining a second through hole. Each of the two fixing brackets includes a connection portion defining a fixing hole. Two supporting portions extend from two sides of the connection portion. A mounting portion extends from one side of each of the two supporting portions. The two supporting portions of each of the two fixing brackets are substantially parallel to the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket. The mounting portions are fixed to the side plate. A first fastener passes through each of the first through holes, the second through holes, and the fixing holes to fix the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket to each of the two fixing brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chao Liu, Zhi-Ping Wu
  • Patent number: 9238403
    Abstract: A radiator bushing mounted in a vehicle body to support a load of a radiator includes a mounting portion having an outer side fixed to the vehicle body, a center core at a center with a center hole, and a support portion having an inner side and an outer side. The support portion includes a first support portion and a second support portion with an inclined angle ? of the first support portion and an inclined angle ? of the second support portion are determined to be different. The support portion has a two-stage structure in which inclined angles are different, and a direction ratio of a Z axis direction to an X axis direction and a Y axis direction may be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Seung-Won Kim, Sung-Soo Chae, Yong-Jin Kim, Hyo-Chan Bae, Man-Hee Park
  • Patent number: 9239127
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rotatable joint (1) comprising: a first joint member (10) for connection to a reference frame; a second joint member (20) connected with the first joint member (10) and configured for rotation relative to the first joint member (10) about an axis (13); and an adjustable stop mechanism (30) for defining limits of rotation of the second joint member (20) relative to the first joint member (10). The adjustable stop mechanism (30) comprises: a first part (40) provided on the first joint member (10) having at least a first stop (41) defining at least a first limit of rotation of the second joint member (20) about said axis (13) relative to the first joint member (10), wherein the first part (40) is adapted to be selectively positioned with respect to the first joint member (10) to set or define a limit or range of rotation of the second joint member (20) relative to the first joint member (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Ondal Medical Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Karl Krönung
  • Patent number: 9240817
    Abstract: The wall fastener for a wireless transmission module includes a supporting frame and a case. The supporting frame has a front face, a rear face, a first engagement portion and a slot. The case has a rear plate which has an outer face, an inner face, a second engagement portion and a stopper. The stopper partially projects out of the outer face. The first and second engagement portions mate and the stopper is received by the slot. The wireless transmission module and the supporting frame are tightly engaged and easily disengaged by a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chun-Ching Shen, Wei-Hung Yang