Window Patents (Class 248/208)
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Patent number: 7303171Abstract: An adjustable fixing mount for communication equipment comprises a seat, a horizontal rotary device, a pitch-adjusting device and a swing-adjusting device. The horizontal rotary device is mounted on the seat and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the horizontal angle. The pitch-adjusting device is disposed on the horizontal rotary device and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the pitch angle. The swing-adjusting device is disposed on the pitch-adjusting device and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the swing angle. The upper part of the swing-adjusting device includes an equipment seat to hold the communication equipment. The adjustable fixing mount could adjust the communication equipment toward an appropriate direction and angle.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Supa Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jeong-Shiun Chen
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Patent number: 7278765Abstract: A holding device for supporting electric or battery-operated window candles in an upright vertical position for viewing through a window. The holding device is comprised of a horizontally extending U-shaped support base, and a vertically extending clip for attaching to a window sash which connects the support base and candle to the window. The support base accommodates a design that holds the candle base in a stationary position while the opposite end abuts the clip and window sash. The clip is attached to the window sash where said sash meets the window sill and extends upwardly. The support base and candle are connected to the window by attaching the back wall of the base to the clip that abuts the window sash. The profile and design does not impede access to normal window functions leaving space between the candle and window handle for grasping.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventors: James Cooper, R. Matthew Minielly, Dale Hunter
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Patent number: 6964606Abstract: A window ducting system includes a window frame that has an inner perimeter as well as an outer surface and an inner surface with respect to a dwelling. Security bars are attached to the window fame and are positioned adjacent to the inner surface. An air cooling assembly is positioned adjacent to the securing bars and is positioned for directing air through the window frame. A housing has a bottom wall, a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall and a back wall. The back wall has an opening therein. The housing is positioned in the inner perimeter of the window frame such that the back wall is positioned adjacent to the security bars and the opening is aligned with a face of the air cooling assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Inventor: Grace Gurule
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Patent number: 6931799Abstract: An anchoring profile (1) for securing a pane (9) mounted in a frame (8) and protected against impact by window film (11). For ease of installation and to reduce costs, the profile (1) comprises two outer strips of substantially rigid plastics material (2,3) for attachment by adhesive (6) to the window film (11) and he frame (8), respectively, and a flexible interconnecting strip (4) between the outer strips (2,3) having sufficient resilience to absorb, in use, impact load in the pane (9).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventor: Martin Webb
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Patent number: 6863249Abstract: A device for hanging garbage bags on an exterior of a vehicle such as a car for hauling the garbage bags to a disposal area. The device includes a vehicle attachment member attached to a hook member via a strap. The vehicle attachment member has a base portion and a vehicle engagement arm extending from the base portion. The vehicle engagement arm is configured to hang over a door frame or open window of the vehicle and thereby removably suspend the vehicle attachment member on the vehicle. The hook member has a base portion and at least one garbage bag suspension arm extending from the base portion, the garbage bag suspension arm configured to securely suspend a garbage bag. The vehicle engagement arm of the vehicle attachment member and the garbage bag suspension arm of the hook member are preferably positioned on opposite sides of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Inventor: Brent H. Alvord
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Patent number: 6820381Abstract: Concealed retaining channel for attaching upper edges of storm shutters in front of windows. The concealed retaining channel can be installed within a soffet portion of a roof overhang, and remains unseen with or without a storm shutter attached thereto. The concealed retaining channel can have a lower facing channel opening for receiving an upper edge of the storm shutter, and can be attached with removable fasteners to an exterior wall above the window being protected by the shutter and above the soffit portion of the roof overhang. A front portion of the concealed retaining channel can have a horizontal planar sleeve with an interior facing groove for receiving an upper leg of an elongated piece of trim, such as J-shaped decorative trim, so that only a portion of the decorative trim hangs down exposing a front facing groove.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Inventor: William E. Ballough
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Patent number: 6808096Abstract: A vehicular windshield bag mounting assembly which permits mounting of a windshield bag having a generally planar structure onto a support bar of a curved windshield of a vehicle while maintaining generally planar structure of the bag so that warping of the bag is substantially prevented, includes a bag spacer having a curved side surface which engages the support bar of the windshield and a flat side surface; a backer plate which is flat, which is inserted into the windshield bag for support, and which is attached to the flat side surface of the bag spacer; and fastening devices for attaching the backer plate to the flat side surface of the bag spacer, and for attaching the bag spacer to the support bar of the curved windshield. A mounted vehicular windshield bag includes a windshield bag having a generally planar structure; and the mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Inventor: James Stephen Salasny, Sr.
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Patent number: 6745538Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting structure which is arranged at two abutting structural panels (1, 2) so that said structural panels are connected with each other, comprising two pairs of clamping plates, with one of said pairs of clamping plates being fixed to one structural panel (1), and the other pair of clamping plates being fixed to the other structural panel (2). The two pairs of clamping plates abut against each other with one of their clamping plates (3, 4), and the two abutting clamping plates (3, 4) are provided with mutually aligned, undercut longitudinal slots (5) which receive a connecting plate (6) connecting the abutting two clamping plates (3, 4) with each other, and being fixed to the two clamping plates (3, 4) by means of fasteners (7) which extend through said connecting plate (6). Thus, a mounting structure is provided whose manufacture is relatively easy and cost-efficient.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Casma S.p.A.Inventor: Mirko Marinoni
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Patent number: 6708457Abstract: Concealed retaining channel for attaching upper edges of storm shutters in front of windows. The concealed retaining channel can be installed within a soffet portion of a roof overhang, and remains unseen with or without a storm shutter attached thereto. The concealed retaining channel can have a lower facing channel opening for receiving an upper edge of the storm shutter, and can be attached with removable fasteners to an exterior wall above the window being protected by the shutter and above the soffit portion of the roof overhang. A front portion of the concealed retaining channel can have a horizontal planar sleeve with an interior facing groove for receiving an upper leg of an elongated piece of trim, such as J-shaped decorative trim, so that only a portion of the decorative trim hangs down exposing a front facing groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: William E. Ballough
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Patent number: 6663063Abstract: A mounting device and method for mounting an electronic toll payment pass to the interior of a vehicle's windshield. The device is comprised of a mounting structure having a face surface and a back surface. The face surface of the mounting structure is attached to the glass of the vehicle's windshield. The electronic toll payment pass is connected to the back surface of the mounting structure in a manner that allows the electronic toll payment pass to be easily installed and removed by the driver of the vehicle. When the electronic toll payment pass is attached to the mounting structure, the mounting structure is interposed between the glass of the windshield and the electronic toll payment pass. The mounting structure preferably contains a display image. The display image is visible through the glass of the windshield and obstructs the viewing of the electronic toll payment pass.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Andrew Tatta
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Patent number: 6609690Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting free-space optical communications system (FSO) equipment to a window. The apparatus includes a substantially rectangular frame member in which a central opening is defined. In one embodiment, the frame member comprises an extrusion that may be cut to a desired length to fit various window widths. The frame member is coupled to a window frame or the window via a plurality of universal mounting brackets. A support that is operatively coupled to the frame member provides a mounting interface to couple to an FSO terminal that is disposed within the central opening. In one embodiment, the support comprises a gimbaled support that enables the FSO terminal to be rotated about a pair of orthogonal spin axes. A valance is provided to prevent undesired access to the gimbaled support and FSO terminal and make the apparatus appear less obtrusive.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Terabeam CorporationInventor: Eric Joseph Davis
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Patent number: 6550580Abstract: A fire escape system includes a frame assembly that is for coupling to a window frame. A suspension member is coupled to the frame assembly. The suspension member is suspended from the frame assembly such that the suspension member is for supporting a user escaping from the building. The suspension member is extendable between the frame assembly and the ground. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame assembly. The boom assembly has a support member. The support member of the boom assembly is coupled to the frame assembly. The suspension member is coupled to the boom assembly such that the boom assembly is for suspending the suspension member a distance from a wall of the building for inhibiting the user from is burned by the burning building.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Inventor: Wellington S. Roches
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Patent number: 6543192Abstract: A lintel support brace having a top portion, an opposing bottom portion adjustably coupled to the top portion, and a support arm coupled to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion are configured to be attached to an adjoining header.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Inventor: Homer W. Parker, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020191404Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Joe F. Clift, Ruth L. Ernst
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Patent number: 6367750Abstract: A portable sign holding apparatus for use in single and double-hung windows generally comprising a central housing unit which includes horizontal mounting means for engaging the interior of window jambs, vertical mounting means for engaging the window sill and sash, and sign support means capable of suspending a sign in perpendicular relationship to the face of a building. In use, the horizontal and vertical mounting means engage the surfaces of windows of different sizes via telescopic adjustability to prevent lateral and vertical movement of the apparatus, respectively, within the window frame. Movement of the apparatus and support of the weight of the sign are further provided by a bracket disposed between the sign support means and the exterior wall surface of the building. In combination, the bracket, and vertical and horizontal mounting means provide a highly stable sign suspension device which may be quickly and easily installed without any screws or other invasive means.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Inventor: Gary Drew Ford
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Patent number: 6298631Abstract: A method for attaching a window well to the outer surface of a window opening. The method includes providing a window well mold, and providing a window well clip for use with the mold, the clip having a first face and a second intersecting face. An opening is provided in the first face for receiving a bolt, with a sheath aligned with the opening. A support member is provided extending between the two faces to provide rigidity for the well clip. Means are provided for removably attaching the clip to the window mold, and the clip is attached to the mold to form a mold-clip assembly. The assembly is next set in fresh concrete with the first face flush with the outer surface of the window opening. After the concrete is hardened, the mold is removed, leaving the clip embedded in the concrete. A bolt is then provided and inserted into the first face opening, attaching the bolt to the window well, and tightening the bolt into the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Todd Finley
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Patent number: 6276080Abstract: An improved auto emergency warning marker, designed to be hung on an automobile side window, is made of molded plastic and includes a reflective base member and two reflective side members which fold to a compact storage configuration when not in use, but which interlock to make a highly visible triangle. Integrally molded with the base member are a hook positioned proximate one end of the base member, which hook curves outward away from the base member to fit over the top of an automobile side window which has been cranked partially open and a pad holder with attached resilient pad positioned near the center of the base member which contacts the window exterior to support the marker thereon. The improved warning marker will remain solidly anchored on an automobile side window, once positioned there, even in the face of gusting wind conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Satellite Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Joseph P. Brennan
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Patent number: 6233877Abstract: A portable safety anchor for use in an aperture with side jambs such as a door or window as a tie off for a safety line. The anchor has a pair of clamps mounted on a bar longer than the aperture is wide. The clamps are T-shaped with a stem and a cross arm. The stem is adapted for contact with a first side of the wall and the cross arm has a toe and a heel. The toe is adapted for contact with the side jamb and the heel is adapted to extend beyond the side jamb on the first side of the wall. The heel has an aperture through which the bar passes. Means are provided for securing the clamps on the bar with the toes in frictional contact with the side jamb and the stem in frictional contact with the first side of the wall. A safety line is tied from the toe of one or both of the clamps such that a force applied to the safety line on the second side of the wall is transferred to the first side of the wall by the clamps.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Inventor: Sean Monroe
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Patent number: 6179258Abstract: A support frame for decorative lights disposed about a window includes top, bottom, and first and second side members connected together to form a generally rectangular structure. Each frame member includes a pair of elongated, linear members connected lengthwise in a telescoping manner which are hollow and rectangular in cross-section and have respective inner and outer walls. The inner and outer walls of each frame member are each provided with a plurality of spaced apertures, with each pair of aligned apertures in the inner and outer walls adapted to receive a decorative light in a tight-fitting manner. Lights inserted in aligned apertures of a pair of telescoping frame members prevent sliding movement between the frame members. This telescoping connection within each linear frame member in combination with a spring-biased tension cap on the end of each frame member allows the support frame to be adjusted to fit a wide range of window frame heights and widths.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventor: Joseph C. Dell'Aquila
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Patent number: 6173930Abstract: This invention is a telescoping window support which spans the width of the window to provide support for an air conditioner or the like. The support includes first and second halves which each comprise a plurality of fingers which engage one another in a sliding fashion for proper telescoping. Wedges may be selectively attached to level the support on the window sill.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
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Patent number: 6170955Abstract: An optical assembly for mounting in a vehicle employs a two piece assembly including a bracket having a front surface and a back surface and an optical device having a front surface and a lens element on the front surface. The back surface of the bracket is connected to the vehicle and the front surface of the optical device is removably attached to the back surface of the bracket. The lens element focuses an image through a windshield of the vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, the optical device further comprises at least one notch member and a support extension member and the bracket includes an opening and further comprises at least one groove member. The at least one notch member is positioned to removably attach to the at least one groove member, and the support extension member is positioned to removably attach to the opening. In one embodiment, the assembly is mounted to the vehicle windshield so that a driver of said vehicle has an unobstructed view of a road.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Iteris, Inc.Inventors: Hugh Campbell, Jeffrey R. Coleman
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Patent number: 6131354Abstract: Hurricane shutter hardware for patio doors, picture windows, and other large openings on a house. The hardware consists of mounts that are permanently attached to a house, and brackets that are mounted to a shutter cover. The mounts are composed of unique metal bends that are configured to fit on a wide variety of homes and lock onto the brackets which are attached to shutters. The brackets have distinctive shapes which allow almost any type of material to be used as a shutter cover. The mount and bracket are quickly and easily locked together after a hurricane warning, covering a window with a shutter.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Inventor: Thomas Thompson
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Patent number: 6050533Abstract: A main structural component (the unit) is disclosed herein which includes having on its front surface two center openings and two clamp like mechanisms, one permanent restraining block and two unique adjustable blocks. The adjustable blocks' length of travel shall be the same as the length of the slotted opening transversing from the unit's front surface to the back. The unit shall be utilized in conjunction with the multiple and distinct set of sub-components described herein. The unit's functionality is manifested when the sub-components are attached to its center, and the complete assembly (unit and sub-components) is installed on top of the inner ledge molding (the stool) of any window. The ultimate object is to simplify the process of stabilizing ladders and assembling localize scaffolds. The unit when used properly, shall completely balance the lateral, vertical, and outward horizontal forces created when an individual is using a ladder or scaffold.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1996Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Inventor: Felix Cruz
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Patent number: 5992107Abstract: An apparatus for mounting security window film to a window frame, includes an elongate tensile loading transfer member having first and second adjacent elongate load bearing flanges and corresponding first and second respective elongate bearing surfaces thereon, first and second elongate double sided foam adhesive tape strips mountable, on first sides of the adhesive tape strips, along respective the first and second bearing surfaces, the first adhesive tape strip mountable on its second side, opposite to the first side, to an edge of a sheet of security window film having a thickness of at least 10 mil adhered to a glass window pane, the second adhesive tape strip mountable on its second side, opposite to the first side, to an edge of a window frame adjacent the edge of sheet of security window film, wherein, the first and second adhesive tape strips are adapted to bear approximately 225 lbs per square inch in tension applied to the first and second adhesive tape strips and to the security window film when aType: GrantFiled: June 20, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Inventor: Paul W. Poirier
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Patent number: 5967478Abstract: An air conditioner support system is provided including a pair of suspenders each with a horizontally oriented member coupled to a respective side of a window. Coupled to the horizontally oriented member is a truss. Next provided is a support plate assembly including a pair of extendible plates. In use, such support plate assembly is engaged with the suspenders for supporting an air conditioner thereon.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Inventor: Tim Tynes
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Patent number: 5890689Abstract: A garment hanger suitable for hanging garments in an automobile. The hanger has a generally triangular open loop body and is adapted to be mounted on a window or an exit handle of an automobile. The garment hanger preferably has a plurality of dividers for supporting one or more garment hangers between adjacent dividers.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Inventor: Jason G. Johnson
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Patent number: 5755411Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in the operation of a firearm by a person from the interior of a vehicle, the vehicle including a door having and interior and exterior surface and a retractable window therebetween. The apparatus includes in a first embodiment, a shooting platform having of a generally horizontal first support surface, a generally horizontal second support surface located above the first support surface and an inclined support surface therebetween. The shooting platform is supported by a support member extending downwardly from the shooting platform and resting on the exterior surface of the vehicle door. The apparatus is releasably mounted on the retractable window by a pair of opposed walls which engage the retractable window therebetween. The shooting platform is adjusted by a retractable post. The invention further includes another apparatus to aid in shooting a firearm while outside the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Still Strong CorporationInventors: John H. Strong, III, Joseph Gualtier, John Lee Still, Patricia Anne Fordyce
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Patent number: 5673883Abstract: A bar device which can be installed in a window opening to which a sheet of covering material can be secured to protect the window from flying debris resulting from a storm such as a hurricane, tornado, etc. The bar device includes a turnbuckle which is threaded on its opposite ends. Threaded rods are threaded into the turnbuckle. A threaded bolt is secured in some manner to each of the threaded rods to extend perpendicular thereto. A supporting pad is secured at the ends of the threaded rods and the supporting pads are forced against a wall elements defining a window opening in order to secure the bar device in the window opening and a protective cushion is provided on the supporting pads to prevent marring the window opening. Once the bar device is secured in the window opening, the covering sheet such as plywood is secured in place by passing the threaded bolts through suitable holes in the covering sheet and then securing the covering sheet in place by a washer and nut applied onto the threaded bolts.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1995Date of Patent: October 7, 1997Inventor: Oscar E. Figueroa, Jr.
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Patent number: 5637039Abstract: A portable fan including an air director housing for mounting between a sill and sash of an open window and having oppositely directed first and second open ends, spaced apart top and bottom walls extending between the first and second open ends, and spaced apart side walls joined to the top and bottom walls and extending between the first and second open ends; the side, top and bottom walls defining an air flow passage between said first and second open ends. Also included is a blower housing joined to the first open end of the air director housing and defining first and second openings for accommodating air flow; the blower housing projecting from the air director housing for a substantial first horizontally directed distance d and for a substantial second vertically directed distance D. A motor driven blower is retained in the blower housing and produces air flow between the first and second openings through the air flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1995Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Duracraft CorporationInventors: Bernard Chiu, Jui-Shang Wang, John Longan, Robert L. Marvin, Jr.
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Patent number: 5636816Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a mounting bracket for support of a window air conditioner on a window sill installed in a window opening in a wall of a building, the bracket including: a generally horizontal support member for supporting a portion of the window air conditioner extending outside of the building, a proximal end of the generally horizontal support member being for attachment to the window sill; a foot member to rest against an outside surface of the wall below the window opening; a strut member having an upper end thereof attached to an attachment point near a distal end of the generally horizontal support member and a lower end thereof attached to the foot member; and apparatus to selectively adjust height of the proximal end of the generally horizontal support member above the window sill, depending on construction of the window sill and obstacles in the window.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1995Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Stewart A. BurtonInventors: Stewart A. Burton, Robert R. Hellman, Jr.
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Patent number: 5617963Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for mounting an appliance at an opening in a wall, particularly for use with openings in the exterior walls of storage tanks and the like. The apparatus allows men and materials to be safely raised and lowered within the opening, can be moved away from the opening without completely removing the apparatus from the tank, and can be used to mount a variety or different appliances for use through the opening. The apparatus comprises grasping clamps for securing the apparatus to the opening of the wall, an appliance mounting member for connecting an appliance to the grasping clamps, and an appliance for maneuvering through the opening and performing a predetermined task within the tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Unique Concepts Inc.Inventors: Morris Baziuk, Jan Vetesnik
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Patent number: 5514432Abstract: A hollow profile (1) that can be used as a spacer for insulating glass panes, consists of a metal strip with a U-shaped cross section that forms, with its crosspiece (6), outside wall (2) and, with its side parts (8, 10), folded over inward, side walls (4) of the hollow profile (1). The inside wall (3) of the hollow profile (1) is formed by the crosspiece (15) of a plastic strip with a hat-shaped cross section. The plastic strip has side parts (17) which are secured, with edges (18) folded over outward, on side walls (4) by clamping them in the space between side parts (8) and inward-folded edges (10) of the metal strip. The hollow profile can be produced continuously by a roll shaping process from a metal strip and from a plastic strip.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1993Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Inventor: Peter Lisec
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Patent number: 5407164Abstract: A holder in the form of a J-shaped clip having an upper supporting portion, an intermediate portion and a lower gripping portion for mounting to window sills of various thicknesses between the upper portion and lower portion. The upper portion defines a platform for supporting an object having a protruding base such as an electric candle or plant pot and saucer assembly. A pair of upturned tabs are provided at opposite corners of the upper portion and a lip is formed in the intermediate portion. A resilient cord fastened to the upper portion and received in the lip holds the base of the object to be displayed on the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion grip the window sill and secure the holder thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Inventor: Joseph F. Quinn
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Patent number: 5368262Abstract: The present invention is a mounting support for mounting a free-standing box fan on a narrow window sill in a manner that allows the box fan to be selectively adjusted, relative the window, into differing directions without interfering with the operation of the window or comprising the support for the box fan on the window sill.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1992Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Inventor: Frank J. Garrity
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Patent number: 5368267Abstract: A flowerbox support bracketing comprising a plurality of similar L-shaped members and a generally Z-shaped member. The L-shaped members each have a first arm and a second arm, each arm formed with elongated longitudinal slots. The generally Z-shaped member comprises a vertical arm and horizontal top and bottom arms, the horizontal arms being directed in opposite directions and the top arm defining an aperture to receive a bolt wherein a wing nut is threadedly engaged. By overlapping the first and second arms of the L-shaped member with the top arm of the Z-shaped member a flowerbox is clamped to a wall or the like by the descending of one L-shaped arm into the flowerbox's interior and the other L-shaped arm descending over the back of the wall for engagement thereto.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1993Date of Patent: November 29, 1994Inventor: Check Howard
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Patent number: 5329784Abstract: Leveling arms for a low profile room air conditioner which are pivotally mounted to a side of an air conditioner housing at an inner end and have an arcuate slotted opening adjacent an outer end. A threaded fastener or clamping bolt is threaded into the air conditioner housing and extends through the arcuate opening. The threaded fastener is loosened to allow the position of the associated arm to be adjusted. The arms have an inner surface providing a series of radial teeth which mesh with like teeth on the outer surface of the housing when the threaded fastener is tightened, thereby retaining the arms in the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1993Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Kennedy, Richard F. Stewart
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Patent number: 5195869Abstract: An adjustable adapter, which permits any portable box fan to be operated while sitting on any household windowsill. Many home or apartment windowsills are too narrow (front to back) for the box fan to stand alone. The adapter provides the needed support, even on sills as narrow as 2" or with windows that do not have a vertical sliding sash for support. An adapter assembly (32) consists of a flat rigid base member (12) which is directly connected to the enclosure of a box fan (14) with hook and loop fasteners (10 and 10A). A protruding arm (16) is connected at one end to base member (12). A contact finger (24) on the opposite end of arm (16) is placed into a window frame track (28) to support box fan (14). A secondary protruding arm (16A) is used to retain a window curtain (38) out of the air intake. This is done by placing curtain (38) between arm (16) and arm (16A). Secondary arm (16 A) is also used to instantly support fan (14) when fan (14) is rotated 180.degree. on windowsill (30).Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1992Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Inventor: Larry C. Groenhoff
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Patent number: 5135413Abstract: A device designed to fit in a window that provides electrical power and signal connections for appliances used outdoors.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1991Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Inventor: Peter P. Pannizzo
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Patent number: 5050831Abstract: Apparatus including an ungelating bracket in association with an upper wall of a fan housing. The bracket includes a first bar overlying the top wall of the housing with a rear projecting wall directed orthogonally upwardly from the support bar and a forward projecting bar directed downwardly from the support bar. A forward support plate is mounted orthogonally to a lower terminal end of the forward projecting bar and including a forward support projecting bar directed orthogonally upwardly from a forward terminal end of the forward support bar to capture a window sash directed downwardly into the forward support bar.A modification of the instant invention includes a first U-shaped positioning member positioned for underlying a handle of the fan assembly with a semi-rigid strap directed forwardly of the first U-shaped positioning member and a first hook loop fastened patch surface mounted to a bottom surface of the semi-rigid strap adjacent a forward terminal end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1990Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Inventor: Marc R. Joyal
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Patent number: 4998392Abstract: A device for mounting double-glazing onto a fixed frame is formed by two distinct members, the first of which at which is mechanically bonded to the double-glazing and the second is secured to the frame. The two members are coupled together by a pivotal connection. This device enables any stress applied to the glass to be considerably reduced, thus prolonging the life thereof and reducing the quantity of adhesive required.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1990Date of Patent: March 12, 1991Assignee: Societa Italiana Vitro-SIV-S.p.A.Inventors: Liberto Massarelli, Roberto Sampaolesi
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Patent number: 4897958Abstract: A window-box is formed from a plastic tray having a lip on its upper edge which hooks over a ridged connector strip mounted on a window-ledge. A pair of legs adjustably mounted on the bottom of the tray brace the box against the wall below the window-ledge.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1988Date of Patent: February 6, 1990Inventor: Ronald Brydges
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Patent number: 4888072Abstract: Attached onto a windshield of laminated safety glass for an automobile in the upper region of its face inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle is a shaped panel extending preferably over its entire width, which serves as a support and/or casing for various functional elements such as sun visors, a rear view mirror, speakers and/or automobile clock. This shaped panel, which is equipped with these functional elements, is attached to windshield before mounting it onto the body of the vehicle. In this way, the work done on the vehicle assembly line is simplified.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1988Date of Patent: December 19, 1989Assignee: Saint-Gobain VitrageInventors: Hans Ohlenforst, Heinz Kunert
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Patent number: 4817907Abstract: A bracket assembly comprising first and second members similar to each other but having opposite hands, and having an attachment arm and an engagement arm. The attachment arm having a plurality of attachment slots or apertures and the engagement arm having one or more elongated slots. The arrangement is such that in use relative movement between the first and second members may take place to allow for height adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1987Date of Patent: April 4, 1989Inventor: Kenneth S. Cougan
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Patent number: 4763820Abstract: A multi-purpose vehicle garment hanger characterized by a flexible body selectively disposed along and retained at a desired location on and by the side window of a vehicle when the side window is at a closed position. Hooks, as loops, for common hooked hanger receiving purposes, are secured to the flexible body, where the latter includes a stop for positive unit placement and/or retention at a desired use location. The arrangement also affords an ice/snow removal function through the provision of a blade defining an edge of a plate member secured to the flexible body.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1986Date of Patent: August 16, 1988Inventor: Charles Gardner, Jr.
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Patent number: 4651959Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for mounting an air conditioner in a wall opening with a single bracket attached to the lower wall and extending upwardly into the wall opening. The air conditioning housing is formed with a lip on its upper surface to engage the inner surface of the upper wall, and an indent on its lower wall to receive the upwardly extending bracket when the air conditioner slips down into its installed position. Means are provided to secure the bracket to the air conditioner housing to prevent removal of the system from outside the building.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1985Date of Patent: March 24, 1987Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Theodore S. Bolton, James E. Napolitano
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Patent number: 4607816Abstract: A window blind structure is provided for use in a vehicle such as a van. The window blind structure includes a fixed, upright channel, which is mounted to the window frame of a window in a van by means of upper and lower brackets or fittings. The upper bracket or fitting includes a channel-shaped cap embracing the upper end of the fixed channel of the window blind structure, and has an upstanding leg and an angularly disposed foot for securement to the frame of a van window. The lower or bottom fitting or bracket includes a channel-shaped body slidably interfitting with the lower end of the window blind fixed channel by means of protuberances or splines. Angularly disposed legs on the body may or may not be provided with depending feet. In any event, outwardly directed integral pins are provided for interfitting with a stirrup to be mounted flat against a wall surface of a van window frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1984Date of Patent: August 26, 1986Assignee: Elkhart Door CorporationInventor: Richard K. Haines
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Patent number: 4475626Abstract: A hook device for hanging outside of a building window opening for supporting one end of a scaffold plank, the device being shaped with a hook at one end and a loop at its other end and also including a steadying cross brace fitted with bolts to abut the building wall face.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1982Date of Patent: October 9, 1984Inventor: Jerome E. Gleich
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Patent number: 4412668Abstract: Apparatus for orienting heavy mold bases and the like, including a pair of rockers connected together in spaced align relation and having upper planar support surfaces terminated at one end by a fixed abutment and at the other by an adjustable clamp. The curved surfaces of the rockers have a curvature of shorter radius at points near the abutments than at points near the clamping devices. The curved surface, abutment and clamping device of each rocker are arranged such that the center of gravity of a heavy mold base is normally slightly off-center toward the abutment end of the rockers.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1980Date of Patent: November 1, 1983Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: D. James Musiel, James E. Buhler
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Patent number: 4074882Abstract: An inverted L-shaped metal strip bracket member hangs from an upper window trim board or the like and has a plurality of vertically spaced elongated horizontal slots within the lower end permitting a second metal strip hanger bar to be insertably received within one of the slots with one portion facing inwardly of the bracket in contact with the bottom of the window frame while the other portion projects outwardly of the bracket for suspending a flower pot at its outer end.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1976Date of Patent: February 21, 1978Inventor: John H. Anderson
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Patent number: 4052816Abstract: A window stand for plants that is especially suited for mounting on an inner the window sill and provides for drainage of water, to the outdoors. The stand is in the form of an elongated shelf member having a corrugated bottom of alternating transverse ridges and valleys. The ridges are coplanar and level when the shelf is installed on a window sill, to hold flower pots upright without tilting. The valleys slope downward toward the outside edge of the inner sill, to allow any excess water to drain outward under the sash.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1976Date of Patent: October 11, 1977Inventor: Frank Perez