Stovepipe Or Column Patents (Class 211/107)
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Patent number: 11491927Abstract: A wire harness support member supports a wire harness including a plurality of electrical wires on an attaching target member. The wire harness support member includes: a base attached to the attaching target member while surrounding at least a part of a periphery of the attaching target member; and at least one electrical wire holding member which can be position-adjustably fixed to the base around the attaching target member while holding at least some of the plurality of electrical wires.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Ryuta Takakura, Motohiro Yokoi, Daisuke Ebata, Shigeki Ikeda, Tetsuya Nishimura, Haruka Nakano, Kenta Arai, Takayuki Suzuki, Satoshi Ujita
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Patent number: 11274435Abstract: The present invention provides a system which allows users to mount multiple pieces of equipment to a tower and it has the unique capability to adjust a steel frame to level without additional equipment. In accordance with a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a duel locking system that includes a taper adjusting bolt to adjustably position the frame level with the earth. According to still further aspects of the present invention, the present invention further includes attachable wall section elements which include at least upper and lower lateral spanning elements having first and securing weldments which preferably may integrally connect to the adjustable frame elements of the present invention. According to still further aspects of the present invention, the present invention preferably further includes upper and lower weldment connecting plates which are preferably connected to and extend from the upper and lower lateral spanning elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.Inventor: Brandon M. Chapman
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Patent number: 11246438Abstract: A device is provided for reducing the influence, on a drinking vessel (240), of linear and/or rotational motions of a surface on which the drinking vessel is placed, for example for use on a marine vessel. The device comprises a pliable structure and is provided with a plurality of slits (120) arranged between a plurality of cooperating portions (102) to accommodate a plurality of drinking vessels, in particular drinking vessels having a base and a stem, such as wine glasses. The cooperating portions are adapted to accept a drinking vessel, and are operable to at least partially envelop the drinking vessel by conforming to at least a part of the upper surface of the base of the drinking vessel.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Stephanos Andrea Pavlou
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Patent number: 10651633Abstract: A modular, space-efficient support structure mounts multiple electrical devices. The structure is modular to allow for subsequent addition and removal of electrical devices by adding and removing primary structural elements coupled for structural efficiency. The structure is deployable in many locations without reconfiguration and has reduced dependence on local site conditions. The structure uses non-permanent construction methods to facilitate rapid assembly, disassembly, re-deployment and re-use of components. Multiple electrical devices such as transformers are mounted at elevation on device mounting columns. The electrical devices are interconnected to each other in parallel or series with connectors mounted on the top portion of the device to allow maintenance clearance underneath. The arrangement of the electrical devices maximizes the density of the devices while maintaining vertical, lateral and radial safety clearances.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Smart Wires Inc.Inventors: Ali Farahani, Haroon Inam
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Patent number: 10501884Abstract: An apparatus can include a non-rigid member including a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of movable attachment points can be configured to be variably space apart along the non-rigid member between the top end and the bottom end. First and second hooks can be coupled to each of the plurality of movable attachment points.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Inventor: Mark Uttridge
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Patent number: 10426887Abstract: A handle configured to be mounted on a pole (e.g., of an IV stand). The handle includes a handle grip having first and second ends with a central section therebetween. The central section is lower than the first and second ends. The handle grip is configured to be gripped by a user at a location between the central section and one of the first and second ends. The handle grip may include first and second sections that each extend upwardly from a central section. The first section is configured to be gripped at a natural grip angle by the user's a right hand and the second section is configured to be gripped at the natural grip angle by the user's a left hand. The handle may include a connector portion configured to be mounted to the pole and connected to the handle grip.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Pedigo Products, Inc.Inventors: Randal W. Koehler, Daniel C. Graves
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Patent number: 10369273Abstract: A base having legs supported on wheels. A second leg may be positioned between first and third legs and the first leg may be positioned between the second leg and a fourth leg. A first gap is positioned between the second and third legs, and a second gap is positioned between the fourth and first legs. The first and second gaps are configured to at least partially receive a user's first and second feet, respectively. A keyway with a bridge may be defined between the first and second legs. A key that may be formed in a fifth leg is removably receivable inside a like keyway of a like base to thereby interlock the bases together so that they are moveable as a unit. An end portion of the key is positionable underneath a like bridge of the like keyway such that the like bridge limits upward movement of the key.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: PEDIGO PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Randal W. Koehler
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Patent number: 10190609Abstract: An accessory clamp for use with a rod includes an accessory interface and a corresponding rod clamp. The accessory interface includes at least one of at least one accessory hook and at least one accessory T-slot. By one approach, at least one of the accessory hooks comprises a pivoting accessory hook. By one approach the rod clamp can comprise a universal rod clamp. As one example in these regards, the universal rod clamp can include a selectively variable gripping surface to accommodate a variety of rod diameters. By one approach the accessory interface and the corresponding rod clamp can pivot with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Turturro, Matthew Kruse, Stacey Kiefer
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Patent number: 10136587Abstract: A conveyor system (4, 5) moves vertical poles (2) in an agricultural facility between a growing area (20) and a workstation (W). Each pole carries plant growing containers (3) at multiple levels (H1-H9). An irrigation reservoir (30) may be mounted atop each pole. Irrigation lines (31-33) from the reservoir may be individually metered (35) at each level to compensate for differing water pressure with height. Sensors (40) in the reservoir and at each level of the poles may provide a controller (36) with data input. The controller may impose different growing conditions in different areas of the facility, including vertically different grow areas (20A, 20B), and controls pole movements and locations selectively to provide a sequence of poles at the workstation ready to harvest on a demand schedule. The workstation may have multiple heights (W1, W2, W3) for tall poles that increase plant density per facility footprint.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Inventors: Gary Lind Johnson, Kirk David Johnson
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Patent number: 10104959Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cabinet adapted to be suspended from vertically oriented carrier elements (11, 13), provided with slots (15). The cabinet has a top (3) and bottom panels (5), as well as first and second side panels (7,9). The side panels comprise rear connector elements (31) for connecting to carrier element slots at the rear of the cabinet, and the top panel comprise connector elements (33) connecting the front corners of the top panel to the front end of a side panel. Thereby a cabinet can be readily assembled by an end user.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Elfa International ABInventors: Peter Nilsson, Rolf Henriksson
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Patent number: 10060571Abstract: A hook attachment for an IV stand. The attachment has hooks attached to at least one longitudinally extending portion. The hooks are configured to position bags such that their labels are each visible from the same side of the hook attachment. The hooks may include first and second hooks coupled to first and second longitudinally extending portions, respectively. The first and second hooks are configured to have first and second bags, respectively, hung therefrom. The first and second longitudinally extending portions are sufficiently spaced apart vertically to allow the labels of the first and second bags to be visible. The hooks may include front and rear hooks connected to a longitudinally extending body portion. The front and rear hooks have first and second portions, respectively, whereat front and rear bags, respectively, are positioned when hung therefrom. The first portions are below the second portions.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Pedigo Products, Inc.Inventors: Randal W. Koehler, Daniel C. Graves
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Patent number: 10043611Abstract: A seismic resistant cluster bracket for mounting to an electrical power-line pole and supporting power distribution transformers includes a rectangular support frame which has upper and lower horizontal cross beams secured to left, right, and center vertical strong-back struts. Pole-mount brackets protruding rearward from the center strong-back are provided with bolt holes for receiving bolts to attach the support frame to a power pole. Top and bottom safety mount brackets, each having vertical stabilizer ribs for engaging indentations of a rear transformer bracket are attached to the front of each strong-back. A pair of adjustable extension length diagonal braces spaced equal distances laterally outwards from the center strong-back are pivotal mounted to the rear side of the support frame, extendable to adjustable lengths and boltable to a power pole to secure the frame against movements relative to the power pole as a result of static weight loading or seismic vibrations.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: INWESCO INCORPORATEDInventor: David L. Morris
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Patent number: 9978500Abstract: A yoke clamp bracket for a transformer core. The yoke clamp bracket may comprise a body portion having a plurality of center holes near each end, a plurality of slots for coil barriers, a plurality of slots for wiring, and attachment points for side brackets and vertical supports. The yoke clamp bracket may be mounted to a transformer core by connectors extending through the plurality of center holes. The yoke clamp bracket may be constructed from a lightweight material with low density such that it displaces a larger quantity of tank oil and reduces the weight of a distribution transformer.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Virginia Transformer CorporationInventor: Subhas Sarkar
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Patent number: 9931258Abstract: A siderail assembly comprises a siderail and a medical line manager. The siderail includes a siderail body having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface extending between about the first surface and about the second surface. The medical line manager is integrated into at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface of the siderail. The medical line manager includes a first side, a second side, and a bottom extending between about the first side and the second side. The medical line manager is configured to receive and removably retain at least one medical line therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Robert M. Zerhusen
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Patent number: 9882260Abstract: The invention relates to an improved retainer system for a mobile-telephony antenna and a mobile-telephony component, which is characterized inter alia, by the following features: —said mobile-telephony component (MK) is secured, on the carrier side, by a retainer system which is separate from the retainer device (11, 7) for said mobile-telephony antenna (MA), —the retainer system also comprises at least one carrier-side mobile-telephony component-retainer device (17), —said mobile-telephony component (MK) comprises at least component-side mobile-telephony component-retainer device (25), —an interface and/or separating point (X) or a pivoting and/or displacement plane (E) is formed between said carrier-side mobile-telephony component-retainer device (17) and the respective component-side mobile-telephony component-retainer device (25), and —when the associated fixture means are released, the mounted mobile-telephony component (MK) may be removed, with the component-side mobile-telephony component-retainer devType: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KGInventors: Wolfgang Mummert, Stefan Weber, Torsten Wulff, Joachim Grimm
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Patent number: 9657896Abstract: A mounting device includes a securing clamp (101), a mounting plate (102), an adapter plate (103) and connectors (104), wherein the securing clamp (101) is provided with at least one mounting hole (1014) at each of two ends of the securing clamp (101) respectively, the connectors (104) mount the securing clamp (101) to a fixed surface through the mounting holes (1014), an equipment mounting surface of the securing clamp (101) is provided with a mounting plate connection device (1011), the mounting plate (102) is connected to the securing clamp (101) through the mounting plate connection device (1011), an equipment connection device (1022) used for securing equipment is provided on the mounting plate (102), the securing clamp (101) is provided with an adapter plate mounting device (1012), used for securing an adapter plate (103), at each of two lateral sides of the securing clamp (101). The mounting device can be expanded to accommodate the mounting of a plurality of devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: ZTE CORPORATIONInventors: Shixuan Zhai, Haiyan Qin
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Patent number: 9651070Abstract: A bicycle clamp structure comprises a first clamp member, a second clamp member, a connecting member, a first connecting structure, a second connecting structure, and a third connecting structure. The second clamp member is configured to clamp a bicycle tube member between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The connecting member is configured to be arranged between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The first connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the connecting member. The second connecting structure is configured to connect the second clamp member with the connecting member. The third connecting structure is configured to connect the first clamp member with the second clamp member.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Shinya Hirotomi, Yoshimitsu Miki, Takaaki Fujiwara
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Patent number: 9518696Abstract: A rack structure for a rack assembly includes: a base shaft including a first end surface, an opposite second end surface, an inserting recess recessed from the first end surface to the second end surface, an connecting surface located between the first and second end surfaces, and at least three connecting portions which are mounted on the connecting surface and inclined from the first end surface to the second end surface; and at least three connecting arms each including: a jointing portion formed at one end thereof and to be connected to the connecting potion, a support portion formed at another end opposite the jointing portion, and a plurality of hanging holes defined between the jointing portion and the support portion, wherein an extension plane of the second end surface is located between the support portion and the first end surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: SHYANG YUNG PLASTICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Chieh Lung Lin
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Patent number: 9486374Abstract: A siderail assembly comprises a siderail and a medical line manager. The siderail includes a siderail body having a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface extending between about the first surface and about the second surface. The medical line manager is integrated into at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface of the siderail. The medical line manager includes a first side, a second side, and a bottom extending between about the first side and the second side. The medical line manager is configured to receive and removably retain at least one medical line therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Richard H. Heimbrock, Robert M. Zerhusen
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Patent number: 9328527Abstract: Antenna tower reinforcement configurations use bolted gusset plate and splice plate configurations that allow for increased clearance access using short threaded bolts and threaded gusset plate apertures for increased clearance access and/or ease of installation. The gusset plates are welded to the reinforcement plates rather than bolted. Splice plates are bolted to the gusset plates using splice bolts.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Wake Skykeeper, LLCInventor: Michael L Lassiter
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Patent number: 9249818Abstract: A compression lock on a connector for a shelving post has upper and lower, mating collar parts having distal ends encircling more than 180 degrees of the post but separated by a gap through which the post can pass. Each distal end has an axially extending projection with a rounded end and a recess adjoining the projection. The projections of one collar part mate with the recesses of the other collar part to interlock the collar parts around a compression sleeve and form a frusto-conical inner surface that wedges the a mating sleeve against the post to affix a shelf attached to the connector. A tab allows removal of a locking connector, with the connectors stamped out of sheet metal and bent into the frusto-conical shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
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Patent number: 9219300Abstract: Antenna tower reinforcement configurations use bolted gusset plate and splice plate configurations that allow for increased clearance access using short threaded bolts and threaded gusset plate apertures for increased clearance access and/or ease of installation. The gusset plates are welded to the reinforcement plates rather than bolted. Splice plates are bolted to the gusset plates using splice bolts.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Wake Skykeeper, LLCInventor: Michael L Lassiter
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Patent number: 9135900Abstract: The invention provides for a simple and inexpensive holder for musical instruments. Unlike existing instrument holders, the present invention mounts without any tools or clamps onto the shaft of a stand such as a microphone stand, music stand, or similar stand and and is easily installed or repositioned or removed. The object of this invention is to hold various musical instruments or a plurality of various instruments and/or accessories when not in use in a convenient place during a performance or rehearsal and display for easy selection of use when desired. It utilizes a stand that is most likely to be already in use therefore eliminating the need for another stand while providing the convenience of the holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Inventor: Daniel Lance Carpenter
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Patent number: 8919584Abstract: A mounting frame for removeably mounting one or more electrical devices has a base, a mounting bracket and a plurality of platforms for mounting the electrical devices thereon. The mounting bracket has openings for engaging with mounting bolts on a utility pole or other support structure. The mounting frame is balanced and has an eye bolt for elevating the frame to the desired level on the support structure during installation.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Thomas L. Stallings, Brent J. Ackermann, Harshavardhan M. Karandikar
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Patent number: 8820543Abstract: A display assembly includes a post, a first shackle provided around the post, a second shackle provided around the post, and a suspension unit pivotally connected to the second shackle. The second shackle is elastically connected to the first shackle so that the first and second shackles are normally pivoted from each other and hence abutted against the post to position the first and second shackles on the post.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Han-Ching Huang
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Patent number: 8814108Abstract: A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side. Each product hanger includes body having an outboard side opposite an inboard side, a product support member extending from the outboard side of the body, and one or more brackets extending from the inboard side for mounting in the receiving apertures. The brackets and the receiving apertures are arranged such that one product hanger may be secured to the first side of the web and a second product hanger may be secured to the second side of the web, wherein the second product hanger is aligned directly opposite the first product hanger.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: David Bernstein
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Patent number: 8348072Abstract: A tension-mounted pole caddy for mounting between two substantially parallel surfaces is disclosed. The pole device generally includes a first tubular body, a second tubular body, a toothed rack, a locking pawl, and a base-mounted lever for operation of the locking pawl. Preferably, the first tubular body includes a base end for contacting a surface and a telescoping end, while the second tubular body has a base end for contacting a second surface and a telescoping end coupled with the telescoping end of the first body. The toothed rack is affixed within the first body portion proximate the telescoping end, with the locking pawl within the second body and capable of movement to engage and disengage the toothed rack. The lever is coupled to the locking pawl via linkage, such that operation of the lever between a first and second position actuates the locking pawl to engage and disengage, respectively, from the toothed rack, wherein the lever is positioned at the base end of the second tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Richard Whitehall, Jonathan Cedar, Alec Drummond
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Patent number: 8317143Abstract: An accessory for suspending pots for flowers having a band assembly and at least one suspending assembly. The band assembly has a sidewall extending between a top edge and a bottom edge. The sidewall has at least one set of outwardly protruding sidewalls a predetermined distance from the sidewall to define a cavity. The at least one set of outwardly protruding sidewalls are connected by a front wall having a notched cutout. The band assembly is at a first predetermined angle when mounted. The at least one suspending assembly has an exterior wall, a neck, and a head. The neck fits within the notched cutout and the head fits within the cavity. The suspending assembly suspends a container having greenery. The at least one suspending assembly remains approximately in a second predetermined angle, which is approximately in a horizontal orientation regardless of the first predetermined angle.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Barbaro Yordan Abreu
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Patent number: 8302922Abstract: The camp lantern tree stand includes an adjustable tree strap that encircles the outer periphery of a tree to support said stand thereon. The camp lantern tree stand includes a camp lantern support arm that extends and retracts from the stand to support a camp lantern at a predetermined distance away from said tree while above a ground surface. The camp lantern tree stand also includes a plurality of hooks that may extend and retract to support a plurality of items thereon. The camp lantern tree stand provides a useful way to illuminate an area immediately adjacent a tree while simultaneously supporting a plurality of other items thereon. The camp lantern tree stand uses the adjustable tree strap to hang thereon, which does not require mounting means that damage said tree, and which provides ease in mounting or dismounting the camp lantern tree stand therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Kevin Robinson
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Patent number: 8240488Abstract: A bearing device comprises a plurality of bearing members and a plurality of connecting members. The length of at least one connecting member having a different length from other connecting members. The connecting members connect the bearing members together, thus adjusting distance between adjacent bearing members by varying the length of the connecting members.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventor: Lei Huang
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Publication number: 20120187136Abstract: Refreshment holders having a multiple element, segmented support pole that can be configured to hold accessories such as an inverted-plunger shaped beverage holder, trays, ice chests, buckets, and support stands. The refreshment holders holds beverages in an insulated beverage holder, small items such as nuts, dip, and chips, and ice.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Larry Smith
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Publication number: 20110278248Abstract: Described herein is a support apparatus for attachment to a pole, such as the pole of a shade umbrella, comprising a collapsible tray, wherein the tray is configured to encircle the pole, with a surface exposed for placement of objects thereon; a sleeve connected to the tray wherein the sleeve is configured for parallel attachment to the pole; and a plurality of arms coupled to the tray, wherein the plurality of arms are configured and located to permit the plurality of arms to move from an extended position away from the pole to a closed position, substantially parallel to the pole. The support apparatus is configured for reversible attachment to the pole and is height-adjustable. The support apparatus is configured and disposed for placement of objects, such as personal electronic devices, sunscreen, beverages, books, and the like on a surface thereof or a compartment therein. The support apparatus is removable and collapsible for easy transport and storage when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Steven D. Pron
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Patent number: 8016134Abstract: A hunter gear organizer and hanger system preferably includes a mounting strut, a hanger arm and a gear holder arm. The mounting strut includes a rod member, a pair of U-shaped members and an attachment loop. A ratchet strap includes a strap and a ratchet mechanism. The strap is secured to the mounting strut and around a tree. The ratchet mechanism is actuated to secure the mounting strut to the tree. The hanger arm preferably includes a mounting clamp, a support tube, a bow hanger and a quiver hanger. The bow hanger includes a bow base member and a bow hook portion. The gear holder arm preferably includes the mounting clamp, a gear support tube, a gear pouch and a drink pouch. An accessory hanger includes the mounting clamp, an accessory base member, an accessory hook and a cross hanger.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventors: Benjamin S. Templin, Thomas J. Templin
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Patent number: 7959122Abstract: A catheter drainage bag holding assembly includes a clamp with an arcuate member having a pair of free ends. The arcuate member forms at least 60% of a complete circle. A threaded rod is threadably coupled to and extends through the arcuate member. The arcuate member is positionable on a post and the rod is abuttable against the post. A leg is attached to and extends away from the arcuate member. A primary loop is attached to the leg. The primary loop lies in same plane as the arcuate member. At least one of hook from a catheter drainage bag is extendable into the primary hook.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Wanda L. Clack-Hopkins
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Publication number: 20100237032Abstract: A tension-mounted pole caddy for mounting between two substantially parallel surfaces is disclosed. The pole device generally includes a first tubular body, a second tubular body, a toothed rack, a locking pawl, and a base-mounted lever for operation of the locking pawl. Preferably, the first tubular body includes a base end for contacting a surface and a telescoping end, while the second tubular body has a base end for contacting a second surface and a telescoping end coupled with the telescoping end of the first body. The toothed rack is affixed within the first body portion proximate the telescoping end, with the locking pawl within the second body and capable of movement to engage and disengage the toothed rack. The lever is coupled to the locking pawl via linkage, such that operation of the lever between a first and second position actuates the locking pawl to engage and disengage, respectively, from the toothed rack, wherein the lever is positioned at the base end of the second tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Richard Whitehall, Jonathan Cedar, Alec Drummond
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Publication number: 20090139944Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for a vertical member-mounted hanging device including a support and an arresting component. Both the support and the arresting component are configured to frictionally engage the vertical member. The support and the arresting component are further configured to frictionally engage each other. The arresting component helps prevent the support from succumbing to the force of gravity or another outside force.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Errol Drew, Philip J. Karl
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Patent number: 7506775Abstract: A mast support system for use with a container (e.g., a Connex container) to hold a light fixture, security camera and other accessories that may be desirable to mount above or from the roof of the container, generally comprising a support structure for purposes of supporting the accessories, and means to affix the support structure to the container. Embodiments of the mast support system disclosed include one or more posts removably attached to a base, which is engaged with the corner of a container. Attached to the posts are accessory support systems, extending therefrom for positioning and angling the accessories.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Azimuth, Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Hartzell, Kevin G. Koch, Aaron M. King
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Patent number: 7475859Abstract: A band (30) is buckled around a pole (50). A hanger arm (18) has a top end attached to the band (30) at an attachment point (44), and has a bottom end with a load hook (20). A high-friction cam surface (24) is formed on the hanger arm (18). The relative positions of the cam (24), the band attachment point (44), and the load hook (20) cause the band attachment point (44, 46) to move away from the pole (50) as the hanger arm is loaded, tightening the band (30) on the pole (50). This automatically adjusts the hoop tension in the encircling band (30) depending on the arm loading (52).Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Sean Michael Selders
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Publication number: 20080264883Abstract: The present invention is a clamp storage device which attaches to a lally Column. The invention consists of a Lally Column Clamp which attaches to the Lally Column. Different storage mechanisms can be attached to the lally Column clamp. These storage mechanisms are interchangeable and can include such storage devices as a wire basket retainer, hooks for a bicycle, plastics bins such as those used for recycling and others. The interchangeability of the storages mechanisms is a very unique feature and allows a user great flexibility when using the clamp storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Stafford Manufacturing CorpInventors: Arthur Stafford, John Dazin Fiegener, Michael David Tinstman, Daniel Richard Armstrong, Nicholas Starno
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Patent number: 7344116Abstract: An improved pony bottle bracket that is light weight, compact, simple to use, and facilitates a quick and easy set-up is disclosed. A push button latch enables a diver to quickly disconnect the pony bottle from the main bottle. The pony tank bracket and base unit bracket are mounted by use of a belt and adjustable band straps. The locking mechanism is self-contained, thereby eliminating or minimizing the use of separate components (e.g., no clevis, hitch, cotter or quick release pins) which may be lost. The bracket also eliminates or reduces the use of any items which may entangle the diver or entangle other objects in the diver's surroundings (e.g., no string, cord, chain or lanyards). The bracket is bidirectional (e.g., reversible) such that the top bracket mount may be rotated between about 0 and 180 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: North South Machine Shop, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Ficarra, Joseph Ficarra
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Patent number: 6974043Abstract: A floor rack is designed to hold bathroom sundries and is formed of a base, an upright support rod extending from the base, and a plurality of holders for holding the bathroom sundries. The holders are fastened detachably and interchangeably with the upright support rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Inventor: Ming-Hsiao Lai
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Patent number: 6755312Abstract: A cluster mount, formed of a bearing plate, a bracket that engages with the bearing plate by means of fasteners, and resilient retention clips that are permanently secured to the cluster mount at positions for snugly retaining associated connecting links in place once the cluster mount components are assembled, to provide a cluster mount of a required circumferential dimension to be accommodated upon utility poles of varying sizes, after adjustment of the cluster mount components together during assembly. Connecting links are disposed for inserting through shaped slots furnished in the flanges of the bearing plate that provide adequate clearance for adjustment of each connecting link when assembled into the cluster mount.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Alum-Form, Inc.Inventor: Edward Dziedzic
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Patent number: 6752279Abstract: A device for attaching at least one flower pot to a tree trunk. At least one flower pot holder holds the at least one flower pot, respectively. A strap engages the at least one flower pot holder and attaches the at least one flower pot holder to the tree trunk. A skirt is an elongated sheet of material that engages the at least one flower pot holder and wraps around the tree trunk. Each flower pot holder is a continuous rod bent into a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. The vertical portion is U-shaped and abuts against the tree trunk. The horizontal portion has a neck that extends perpendicularly outwardly and continuously from the vertical portion and a head that is ring-shaped and extends coplanarly outwardly and continuously from, and is wider than, the neck and holds one flower pot.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Inventor: Timothy P. Dwyer
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Patent number: 6708832Abstract: A hanging device is provided for hanging an object on a vertical support. The hanging device includes a girding member having first and second sides. The first side of the girding member has a pair of spaced nubs projecting therefrom which defines a gaps. A first support member includes a first end having a portion pivotably receivable in the gap and a second end. A second support member extends between the first support member and the vertical support.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2000Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: Shawn Hannon
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Publication number: 20030164431Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a display panel is provided with a post having a display panel holder and having its upper and lower ends fixed at the disposition location of the display panel, and the post has a mechanism for varying the distance between the upper and lower ends thereof, thereby improving an adaptability of the display panel to the disposition or any location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: September 4, 2003Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Masaaki Kanashiki
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Patent number: 6581789Abstract: A high visibility display for exhibiting products is provided herein. The display includes a main body configured to straddle a support having a front wall and a pair of opposing sidewalls. At least one securing member is connected to the main body and mounts the main body to the support, allowing the main body to straddle the support. Attached to and extending from a rear edge of one or more of the sidewalls is least one display that can display a plurality of merchandise items.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: American Tool Companies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Spanski, Kristen Leanne Lake
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Patent number: 6575316Abstract: A bathroom column hanging holder assembly mainly has a plurality of sleeves sleeved on a column with a base seat; the side of the sleeve has a side tube to be fixedly inserted by a hanging holder; a plastic inner tube and an O-shaped ring are installed inside the said sleeve; the structure assembled accordingly is capable of positioning a sleeve through the friction generated among the plastic inner tube, the O-shaped ring and the column by the weight of the hanging holder so as to eliminate the downward sliding of the sleeve and to adjust the height of the sleeve at will for convenient application.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Colin Ross Taiwan, Inc.Inventor: Gary Lin
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Publication number: 20030080081Abstract: A bathroom column hanging holder assembly mainly has a plurality of sleeves sleeved on a column with a base seat; the side of the sleeve has a side tube to be fixedly inserted by a hanging holder; a plastic inner tube and an O-shaped ring are installed inside the said sleeve; the structure assembled accordingly is capable of positioning a sleeve through the friction generated among the plastic inner tube, the O-shaped ring and the column by the weight of the hanging holder so as to eliminate the downward sliding of the sleeve and to adjust the height of the sleeve at will for convenient application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventor: Gary Lin
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Publication number: 20030066812Abstract: A cluster mount, formed of a bearing plate, a bracket that engages with the bearing plate by means of fasteners, and resilient retention clips that are permanently secured to the cluster mount at positions for snugly retaining associated connecting links in place once the cluster mount components are assembled, to provide a cluster mount of a required circumferential dimension to be accommodated upon utility poles of varying sizes, after adjustment of the cluster mount components together during assembly. Connecting links are disposed for inserting through shaped slots furnished in the flanges of the bearing plate that provide adequate clearance for adjustment of each connecting link when assembled into the cluster mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Edward Dziedzic
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Publication number: 20020195529Abstract: The invention relates to a toolless hanger including a securing mechanism having a plurality of holes, a proximal end, and a distal end. The hanger also includes a first hole attachment being attached to one of the plurality of holes located at approximately the distal end, a second hole attachment being attached to another of the plurality of holes located at approximately the proximal end, and a closing mechanism for securing the first hole attachment to the second hole attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventor: Anthony T. Vanech