Clamped To Mounting Surface By Resilient Clip Patents (Class 248/229.26)
  • Patent number: 11337580
    Abstract: A method for controlling operation of a household appliance may include supplying a liquid to a first space, determining a first behavior(TB1) of temperature measured by a first temperature sensor during supplying of the liquid to the first space, supplying the liquid to a second space by activating a pump in order to transport the liquid from the first space to the second space, determining a second behavior (TB2) of temperature measured by a second temperature sensor during supplying of the liquid to the second space, and determining if a sufficient amount of the liquid has been supplied to the second space or not based on the second behavior (TB2) evaluated with respect to the first behavior (TB1). A household appliance may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Vendela Törnquist
  • Patent number: 11215209
    Abstract: The friction clamp includes a cylindrical body of elongate form between ends and with a slot into which a tubular item is snapped. Lateral connectors such as a receiver with a cylindrical recess therein receive an end of a tubular member, such as a member similar to that which snaps into the slot. As an alternative to the receiver, a tab is provided extending from the clamp laterally. The tab includes a hole through which hardware is placed, and an item having a similar tab is placed adjacent to the tab extending from the clamp and the hardware tightened for fixation at a desired rotational orientation. As another alternative to the receiver, a small friction clamp connector is provided on an exterior of the friction clamp. A small rod (or other item) snaps into the small clamp. The small clamp and rod can be provided separate from the friction clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Willard Joseph Ramey
  • Patent number: 10952334
    Abstract: A power supply fixing structure being suitable for connecting an elongated type power supply to a connection structure of a casing is provided. The power supply fixing structure includes a connecting component and an interconnect structure formed at an outer casing of the elongated type power supply. The connecting component includes a first connecting part for connecting to a connection structure and a second connecting part for connecting to the interconnect structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: FSP TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Ting-Chuan Chu, Chia-Lung Le
  • Patent number: 10741963
    Abstract: One example of a cable assembly includes a plurality of 1-lane cable assemblies and latching features to couple the cable assembly to a receptacle. Each 1-lane cable assembly generally includes a cable and a cable connector attached to at least one end of the cable. As an example, each cable connector of a 1-lane cable assembly includes interlocking geometries to conjoin with interlocking geometries of cable connectors of other 1-lane cable assemblies. As an example, the cable assembly includes pins insertable through the interlocking geometries, wherein the pins are to secure the conjoined 1-lane cable assemblies to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Kevin B. Leigh, John Norton
  • Patent number: 10597873
    Abstract: A rebar holster system includes a vertical holster having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion. The upper portion includes an opening, the opening of the upper portion having a greater diameter than the vertical reinforcing bar such that the upper portion is dimensioned and configured for loosely receiving a leading end of the vertical reinforcing bar. The lower portion includes a securing means for securing the leading end of the vertical reinforcing bar to the vertical holster. The middle portion is disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion for guiding the leading end of the vertical reinforcing bar from the opening of the upper portion to the securing means of the lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventor: Jason G. Uncapher
  • Patent number: 10477830
    Abstract: A coupling component for an animal cubicle that includes an engagement member, a pipe collar transverse to the engagement member for receiving a neckrail, a flexible member that extends in opposite directions from the engagement member and connects the engagement member to the pipe collar so that the flexible member encircles a space adjacent the pipe collar. The deformation of the flexible member allows relative movement between the engagement member and the pipe collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Earls
  • Patent number: 10406342
    Abstract: A medical connector coupling assisting tool for use with a lock connector part interconnecting at least two medical connectors, each of which includes a construction part, includes: at least two insertion parts configured to be inserted into respective portions defined by the constriction parts such that the insertion parts are thereby detachably mounted on the constriction parts; and a coupling part formed integrally with the at least two insertion parts and coupling the insertion parts together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Ueda, Akifumi Yoshikawa
  • Patent number: 10202994
    Abstract: A retention clip includes a base with a plurality of instrument engagement elements at a top of the base. A bottom of the base is configured to be secured to another object. The retention clip may have a size that enables it to be secured to and that enables it to secure other instruments to a portable object. As an example, the retention clip may be configured to secure a plurality of writing instruments to a hard hat, a tool box, a measuring tape or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Innovation Catalyst Group LLC
    Inventor: David Andrus
  • Patent number: 10159783
    Abstract: A device for holding an intravenous (IV) pole and a drip chamber/filter in parallel to each other includes a first clip member and a second clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member are positioned coplanar to each other. Moreover, the first clip member is connected to the second clip member. The first clip member is made of a first base section, a first left prong, a first right prong, and a first opening. Similarly, the second clip member is made of a second base section, a second left prong, a second right prong, and a second opening. If the IV pole is positioned within the first opening, the drip chamber/filter is positioned within the second opening. In order to eliminate slipping, a slip resistant coating is externally layered onto the first left prong, the first right prong, the second left prong, and the second right prong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Kluttz, Cynthia Giaquinto
  • Patent number: 10008836
    Abstract: A structure for attaching a temperature detection member to a bus bar includes: a bus bar that is overlaid on electrode terminals of single-cell batteries each having positive and negative electrode terminals and electrically connects adjacent electrode terminals of the plurality of single-cell batteries; and a temperature detection member configured to detect the temperature of the bus bar, wherein the temperature detection member includes a plate-shaped detection portion, the detection portion being overlaid on a region of the bus bar other than regions overlaid on the electrode terminals, and the detection portion has a crimped piece that is crimped to the bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Nakayama, Ryouya Okamoto, Naoki Fukushima
  • Patent number: 9868074
    Abstract: The invention is a device used as a prop in dance and performances. In particular fire dancing, light performances and other performances such as belly dancing. The Specification describes the current need for a performance device that allows the user a greater freedom of movement and the ability to rapidly reconfigure the shape and function of the performance device. This device consists of a flat, crescent shaped body with a center area for gripping and two arms with attachments for wicks or lights. The device has holes in the grip area which allow the user to spin the device on a finger or thumb. The device has screw holes and, in some embodiment's, magnets, in the grip area and along the arms that allow the user to attach multiple units together to form difference shapes. Wicks or lights can easily be removed for rapid replacement or reconfiguration of props.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Milo John Wilhite
  • Patent number: 9737196
    Abstract: An instrument for use with an endoscope may include an elongate section configured to move exterior to the endoscope. The elongate section may include a distal end and a proximal end. The instrument may also include an end effector attached to the distal end of the elongate section, and an actuation device attached to the proximal end of the elongate section. The actuation device may be configured to operate the end effector. The instrument may also include a guiding member coupled to the elongate section. The guiding member may be configured to be coupled to an external surface of the endoscope to permit the guiding member to move longitudinally relative to the endoscope. The guiding member may be coupled to the elongate section such that the end effector may extend past a distal end of the endoscope and move in a transverse direction independent of the movement of the distal end of the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Weitzner
  • Patent number: 9714728
    Abstract: A tube fitting includes a multi-way tube member and a coupler. The multi-way tube member includes three interconnected tube-connecting segments, one of which has two locking portions disposed at a distal end thereof. The coupler includes a cap section covering one of the tube-connecting segments having the locking portions, two resilient retaining portions snapped respectively to the locking portions, a guide tube section extending from the cap section into the one of the tube-connecting segments, and a connecting tube section extending from the cap section in a direction away from the guide tube section for connection with an additional coupler. A curable filler can be filled among the multi-way tube member, the coupler, and a tube for fixing the tube within the multi-way tube member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chao-Lin Chen, How-Ran Guo, Jin-Jia Hu
  • Patent number: 9692185
    Abstract: The present invention provides a shielded connector that can reduce the entire size thereof while preventing an increase in the number of components. A shielding shell includes a shell body provided to an outer side of a housing, and a thermally conductive holding member that supports an insulating container portion of a fuse, so the heat generated by the fuse is dissipated to outside, thereby reducing the space between the housing and the fuse and reducing the entire size of the shielded connector. Also, the shielding shell functions as both a heat dissipation member and a magnetic shield, thus, an increase in the number of components can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 9603440
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an object gripping apparatus that solves the above-described problems. Generally, in various embodiments, the object gripping apparatus includes a plurality of individually deformable gripping members configured to wrap around, grip, and hold the outer surface of an object. Because the gripping members are individually deformable, the object gripping apparatus may hold objects of varying shapes and sizes, such as objects having outer surfaces of varied diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: Nguyen Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9596912
    Abstract: The inventive concept presented herein is a t-handle folding cane that when extended for walking appears to be a standard t-handle cane. However when the cane is folded, it is designed to be hung from various horizontal surfaces such as a table top, a dresser with a lip, or a bookcase, etc. Embodiments include a) a clamp that has a slider jaw that allows the handle-bottom and slider jaw to be clamped to a table top, b) a slider jaw extension that extends the length of the slider jaw, c) a constant force spring, d) a handle modification that allows the handle to be extended so the cane is better balanced when hung from a table, and e) modifications to the shaft so a user's grip on the handle lies directly over the cane's point of contact to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jerome E Sacks
  • Patent number: 9242185
    Abstract: A toy has one or more LED light sources positioned on the toy so the light source illuminates beyond the toy. A toy to be worn on the human finger comprises a body includes an anchoring portion for receiving or locating a finger or fingers. A finger puppet toy permits for at least one of a reading tool and a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. A LED or other light source is operated on the toy to interact with photo-luminescent ink and other inks. A photo-luminescent ink and other inks are pre-printed or included in a decoration on the surface of another item such as a book or other toy. The toy is a reading tool or a light source or an enhancement of other toys or writings. The LED light sources include a black light and may include other LED lights of other colors. The lights are connected to a circuit board and an integrated power source, which are connected to a switch encased on the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Hannah Faith Silver
  • Patent number: 9186294
    Abstract: A back scratching device is disclosed including a frame body and a back scratching pad. The frame body is operable to be removeably mounted to a wall surface and includes a base having a first end and a second end, a first flex mechanism attached to the first end of the base, the first flex mechanism operable to be flexed outward from the first end of the base from a resting position to a wall clearing position, and a second flex mechanism attached to the second end of the base, the second flex mechanism operable to be flexed outward from the second end of the base from a resting position to a wall clearing position. The first and second flex mechanisms are each operable to move from the wall clearing position to a clutching position for mounting the frame body to the wall surface. The back scratching pad is attached to the base of the frame body and includes an abrasive contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Arnold Free
  • Patent number: 9125514
    Abstract: A combination cookvessel and cookvessel-lid-and-handle device comprising a lid main portion having an offset handle member above the lid main portion. The offset handle member having a first end adjacent to and spaced above the lid edge, a gripping portion extending from the first end and over the lid main portion, a protrusion extending toward the lid main portion and engageable with the underside of the rim and a handle-connecting portion extending between the gripping portion and the lid main portion. The offset handle member suspends the cookvessel-lid-and-handle device on the rim above the open top of the cookvessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Americraft Cookware, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rohrer
  • Patent number: 8960621
    Abstract: A slide lock to releasably secure a roller blind fascia to the end plate of a roller blind. The slide lock comprises a lock body slidably received along an interior surface of the fascia. The lock body has an engaged position, where the lock releasably secures the fascia to the roller blind end plate, and has a disengaged position, where the lock releases the fascia from the end plate to permit the fascia to be removed therefrom. The lock body includes a flexibly resilient leg member that releasably engages between the fascia and the roller blind end plate. The leg member includes a deflection zone such that when the leg member engages between the fascia and the roller blind end plate at least a portion of the leg member is compressed or deflected about the deflection zone to releasably secure the lock body between the roller blind end plate and the fascia, thereby releasably securing the fascia to the end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: ZMC Metal Coating Inc.
    Inventor: Norman Wills
  • Patent number: 8936224
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system, in particular for solar modules (1), consisting of supports (2) with a closed hollow box profile (3), with connectors (4) for solar module fastening means, and connectors (5) for roof fastening means. At least the connectors (4) for the solar module fastening means are formed from longitudinal groove pairs—or longitudinal flange pairs in or on the hollow box profile (3) that are arranged at a distance from each other. The fastening means for the solar module (1) or solar modules (1) in the area of the support consist of a clamping piece with a shaped part (8), with each shaped part (8) having at least two webs (9.1, 9.2), arranged opposite each other on the shaped part (8) whereby at least one positive click connection with one of the groove pair—or flange pairs can be made by means of the ends remote from the shaped part (8), and the shaped part (8) has at least one bore hole (11) for the insertion of a fastening bolt (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Sapa Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Sven Bartelt-Muszynski, Gido Genschorek
  • Patent number: 8857775
    Abstract: A camera system is configured to detachably couple to a camera mount, which in turn can be attached to an apparatus. The camera mount is a spring clamp including two arms, each include a handle component and a jaw component. The spring clamp can be attached to an apparatus when the two jaw components are closed around the apparatus. A strap is adjustably coupled to the spring clamp and is tightened around the apparatus to further secure the apparatus. In some cases, a flexible neck is fastened to the camera mount, and the camera system is detachably coupled to the flexible neck. This allows a mounted camera system to be situated at any desired angle for taking photographs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Nicholas Streets
  • Patent number: 8800941
    Abstract: A utility clip is disclosed wherein the clip can hold a variety of tools and can be used commercially or in the home. The clip comprises a first and second clamping member, with each clamping member having alligator teeth positioned facing each at the inner distal end of the members, with at least one and possibly two useful tools positioned at the proximal end of each of the clamping members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Unique Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Kahn
  • Patent number: 8770526
    Abstract: An electrical box support assembly for mounting an electrical box between a pair of studs is provided. The electrical box support assembly includes, but is not limited to, a pair of telescoping overlapping struts and a pair of engaging tabs detachably coupled with each end of the pair of telescoping overlapping struts. Each strut has a face to which the electrical box may be secured. Each of the pair of engaging tabs includes a first engagement member for primarily engaging a closed face of one of the studs and a side engagement member connected generally perpendicular with the first engagement member. Each end of the pair of telescoping overlapping struts may be detachably coupled at one of two positions on each engaging tab in order to accommodate electrical boxes of varying depths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Asim Siddiqui, Anthony Caringella, Tom Colangelo
  • Patent number: 8733719
    Abstract: There is set forth herein a method and apparatus for use in management of medical intravenous pole assemblies. In one embodiment, an apparatus can be provided that is adapted for connection to a plurality of intravenous pole assemblies. The apparatus can be connected to a group of intravenous pole assemblies to define a group of connected intravenous pole assemblies. A force can be imparted to the group of connected intravenous pole assemblies for transport of the group of intravenous pole assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Wildcard Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Adam C. Gaal, Bradford J. Morse
  • Publication number: 20140071599
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a privacy filter on a bezel is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a body, a first hook and a second hook. The body surrounds the bezel, and a guiding slot is formed on the body. The first hook is disposed on a side of the body, and the second hook is slidably disposed on the other side of the body. The second hook includes a buckling portion and a guiding portion. The buckling portion buckles the privacy filter with the first hook. An end of the guiding portion is connected to the buckling portion. The guiding portion is movably disposed inside the guiding slot, so as to adjust a distance between the buckling portion and the first hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Hsi Lee, Chia-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 8485481
    Abstract: A lid support device and method for supporting a container lid for a container. The lid support device features a handle connected to a fan shaped lid rest. The lid rest comprises a clip. The clip extends through the container and the container lid to secure the device to the container lid and the container. The handle height is adjustable so that the handle and lid rest support the container lid when it is not covering the container. The device features a base that is the mirror image shape of the lid rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Shirley M. Carter Alston
  • Publication number: 20130105650
    Abstract: Stemware retaining holders that secure stemware to a serving tray are described herein. The stemware retaining holder is coupled to a tray and engages with stemware. The stemware is held to the tray by a downward force applied by the stemware retaining holder against the stemware base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Leonard Cohen
  • Patent number: 8308322
    Abstract: A recessed ceiling light fixture with spring biased retainer clips that retract flush or are biased away from the side of the can housing for installation is disclosed. The fixture includes a housing having a side wall, a top wall, and an open bottom. Two rigid retainer clips are mounted diametrically opposed on the housing. Each retainer clip has a mounting tab inside the housing extending into a leg that passes out of the housing, which leg is bent to form an elbow, which elbow extends to a strut passing back into the housing, wherein the mounting tab selectively engages the side wall to limit movement of the spring clip. A bolt and coiled spring create compliance and bias in the spring clip by passing loosely through a slotted opening in the top wall at one end and joining the mounting tab at the other end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwight David Santiago, Seth Chang, Huan C. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8276861
    Abstract: One aspect according to the present invention includes a base portion and a clamp portion. The base portion can be joined to a first member of a vehicle. The clamp portion is formed integrally with the base portion and can joined to a second member of the vehicle. The clamp portion includes a first jaw and a second jaw defining a receiving space therebetween. The receiving space can receive a part of the second member. A support portion is formed on one of the first and second jaws and is positioned within the receiving space. The support portion is resiliently deformable and can apply a pressing force against the part of the second member in a direction toward the other of the first and second jaws during and after insertion of the part of the second member into the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Daiwa Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tetsuya Ogino, Takeshi Nishimoto
  • Patent number: 8231091
    Abstract: Provided is a clip that allows two securing members to be firmly joined to each other without requiring a special working process to the applied to either one of the securing members. The clip for securing joining a first securing member to a second securing member comprises a base plate portion formed with a through hole, a first clamping piece extending from the base plate portion in a front side direction, and a second clamping piece extending from a part of the base plate portion intermediate between the first clamping piece and through hole in the front side direction and further extending above the through hole. A threaded member is passed into the through hole from a back side of the base plate portion to fixedly attach the second securing member to the back side of the base plate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Nifco Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Shinomiya, Kazuya Handa, Takeshi Ichikawa, Masashi Ohkubo, Motoyuki Momii
  • Patent number: 8177179
    Abstract: A locking sensor for locking into the recess of a housing with a sensor body, of locking elements, that are arranged on the sensor body and that extend in the direction of a lengthwise axis over a length. The locking elements have steps and at least two steps are spaced apart from each other in the direction of the lengthwise axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Oliver Bard, Wolfgang Grundmann
  • Publication number: 20120067683
    Abstract: A beverage holder for use with luggage having a pair of upwardly extending spaced-apart rails with a handle extending therebetween includes a beverage support member, a pair of spaced-apart elongated arms, and a pair of clips. The beverage support member has an open top and a bottom with an outer wall extending therebetween to define a length. The beverage support member is configured to receive a beverage container through the open top and hold the received beverage container along at least a portion of the length. The arms extend upwardly away from the open top, with each arm having opposite proximal and distal ends, and with the proximal end of each arm attached to the beverage support member. Each clip is at the distal end of each respective arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Andrew B. Cummins
  • Patent number: 7988342
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing row-mounted suspended light fixtures. Each of a row of suspended light fixtures includes brackets disposed on opposite ends of the fixture. Each bracket includes a slot configured to slidably receive an adjustment clip coupled to a support member, such as a ceiling cable or pendant. Each adjustment clip includes first and second segments disposed at a non-zero, acute angle relative to one another such that a space separates the first and second segments. The space is configured to receive a portion of one or more brackets associated with the adjustment clip, proximate the bracket slot(s). An operator can install the light fixtures by positioning a fastener through each adjustment clip, outside the bracket slot(s). He also can adjust an alignment and balance of one or more of the light fixtures by sliding one or more of the adjustment clips along the slot(s) associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher J. Pahl
  • Publication number: 20110079694
    Abstract: Described herein is a mounting system and slider clips that support simplified installation of photovoltaic structures. The mounting system comprises a support structure which can be mounted to support columns via an optional tilt table. The support structure comprises a plurality of parallel spaced beams and a plurality of parallel spaced rails that are mounted approximately perpendicular to the beams. Disclosed embodiments describe a collapsible support structure in which the rails are pivotally mounted to the beams. Rails are preassembled with prefabricated slider clips for holding edge portions of the photovoltaic structures. Rails can also be integrally formed with slider clips. Described herein are also methods of installing one or more photovoltaic structures using the mounting system and methods for manufacturing slider clips and a photovoltaic structure mounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: John Hartelius, Michael Monaco, Kyle Kazimir, John Anthony Bellacicco
  • Patent number: 7896302
    Abstract: A remotely installable piping support attachment assembly employs a T-bolt type fastener for clamping a relatively smaller instrumentation pipe, e.g., the jet pump sensing line, to the wall of an adjacent structure. The attachment assembly includes a T-bolt, a split pipe clamp support, a ratchet nut with peripheral ratchet teeth, and a ratchet lock washer. When the nut is tightened on the threaded shank of the T-bolt, a top plate and an anchor of the split pipe clamp support are pressed together to clamp the jet pump sensing line therebetween. The top plate is defined by an L-beam folded spring plate comprised of first and second plate parts disposed generally in parallel and joined at a living hinge flex joint so that said plate parts each have a free end edge remote from said flex joint, the free end edges being spaced apart to define a gap therebetween without preload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ge-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Kent Parker, John Geddes Erbes
  • Publication number: 20100320344
    Abstract: A vessel clip can stack a plurality of boxes on a usual vessel by providing a shelf function, where a content in each box is visible so as to improve decoration effect, and a candle can be stuck through a candle sticking member without sticking the candle in food directly. Accordingly, the vessel clip can provide effect such as a cake through the shape of the vessel formed by stacking the boxes and display effect due to the candle decoration. Thus, a candle event can be performed using various foods instead of conventional cakes with the same effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Plus & Divide Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Deok-Whan Choi
  • Publication number: 20100270006
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for fixing additional parts to a fin-tube block (19) of a heat exchanger and/or for supporting the heat exchanger, said fin-tube block (19) comprising parallel front surfaces (19a, 19b) and lateral surfaces or lateral parts (21). According to the invention, the holder is embodied as a clip connection consisting of two lockable plastic clip elements (1, 10) which receive the fin-tube block (19) thereinbetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Fabrice KACZMAREK, Jean-Claude Meyer, Patrick Jung
  • Publication number: 20100258691
    Abstract: A screen protector assembly for use with a flat panel display having a display panel located on a front surface thereof. The screen protector assembly comprises a transparent screen panel having a pair of slots formed therein adjacent a top edge of the screen panel and a pair of c-shaped hanger clamps for detachably securing the screen panel to the flat panel display. Each clamp hanger comprises a top portion for engaging a top surface of the flat panel display, an arm extending downwardly from the top portion, and a tail portion end for providing a clamping force between the screen panel and the back surface of the front panel display. The arm has a tab protruding rearwardly from the arm with an upwardly extending hook forming a neck for supporting a top surface of the slot. The tab is shaped to fit within the slot of the screen panel such that a top surface of the slot rests on the neck and hangs thereform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: James J. Zdancewicz, Dana C. Zdancewicz, Andrew R. Richards, Andrea N. Sweeney-Richards, Andrew C. Lees
  • Patent number: 7523902
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely holding and maintaining space between items to be washed in a dishwasher. The novel apparatus consists of a rigid member with a means for gripping an item for washing at each end of the rigid member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Mary Ellen Almeida
  • Publication number: 20090039223
    Abstract: An igniter bracket for a gas control valve comprising a base member sized and shaped to be mounted adjacent at least a portion of a first surface of the gas control valve; an igniter holder extending from the base member in a direction away from the gas control valve and having an opening to receive an igniter; at least one positioning arm extending from the base member in a direction substantially opposite of the igniter holder and adapted to engage at least a portion of a second surface of the gas control valve or a body extending from a second surface; and at least one clamp member extending from the base member in a direction substantially opposite of the igniter holder and adapted to engage at least a portion of a third surface of the gas control valve or a body extending from the third surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: J. Eric Arnold, Roger D. Veen
  • Patent number: 7458114
    Abstract: Clips for securing one or more accessories to a play yard or crib and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a first engagement member, a second engagement member, and a first joining member joining the first and second engagement members. The first and second engagement members are joined in a spaced apart relation such that a distance between the first and second engagement members is less than a diameter of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Damon Oliver Casati Troutman
  • Patent number: 7174798
    Abstract: A combined liquid flow tube alignment and liquid sensing system includes flow tube mounting and alignment hardware including a clip for fastening the hardware to a substrate; and a sensor for sensing integrated with the liquid flow tube mounting and alignment hardware, wherein fluid flowing through a flow tube mounted and aligned by the flow tube The flow tube mounting and alignment hardware includes a clip with internal periphery edges sized to match the external periphery edges of at least one sensing element associated with the sensor. At least two posts located at outer members of the clip above and below the tube. Posts are sized to be located ideally within a system to position and retain the outer diameter of liquid flow tube with respect to internal periphery edges of the clip and subsequently, the sensing element both horizontally and vertically. A center flexing member associated with the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Duane J. Sies, Richard W. Gehman, Michael G. Marchini
  • Patent number: 7100323
    Abstract: A lightweight holding device for releasably attaching a chemiluminescent light stick to a fishing float is disclosed. The device includes a first side for releasably attaching to the fishing float, and a second side for releasably holding a chemiluminescent light stick. The first side typically includes two pairs of gripping arms, one at the top and one at the bottom, which are able to releasably receive a portion of the fishing float. The second side typically includes two pedestals, one at the top and one at the bottom, each of which are able to releasably receive an end of the light stick. The top pedestal typically defines a ceiling pocket, and the bottom pedestal a floor pocket, for one of the ends of the light stick to fit into. The first and second sides are typically integrally formed and oriented to face away from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Ricardo D. Bogess
  • Patent number: 7059749
    Abstract: A clipping apparatus for preventing tripping hazards caused by cords and simplifying installation of decorative lights having a tension clip. The tension clip is substantially U-shaped having an elongated member having two downwardly extending arms, each arm having a base. Each base has a small, V-shaped recessed channel through which a cord or strand of lights extends. A fully adjustable slide and click mechanism lengthens or shortens the elongated member of the tension clip. A pair of outwardly angled and extending fasteners define a simple clip mechanism attached to the elongated member and or one or both of the two arms for use in suspending the cord from tension clips installed upside down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph Bernier
  • Patent number: 6854664
    Abstract: A diaphragm valve module is mounted in the lower end of the outer housing of a pop-up rotor type sprinkler for controlling the flow of water through an inlet in response to actuation of a valve actuator component. A resilient deformable semi-circular snap ring is mounted on top of the module and has a pair of opposing peripheral annular portions. Upon removal of the sprinkler riser, the snap ring can be disengaged from an annular groove formed in the interior wall of the outer housing by manually squeezing the annular portions together. This permits removal of the module for repair or replacement. The annular portions of the snap ring are formed with angled slots that receive projections that extend from the cover of the module to produce a camming movement that uniformly retracts the snap ring out of the annular groove to more readily permit removal of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip E. Smith
  • Patent number: 6685151
    Abstract: Described is a method for decorating or attaching objects, such ornamental light strings, misting systems and the like, to surfaces of three-dimensional object. The method uses specially designed clips and obviates the need to use a ladder when attaching the linear systems to hard to reach locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Christmas Light Company, Inc
    Inventors: Robert I. Vasquez, Jamie A. Limber
  • Patent number: 6666421
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting a push-button piezo igniter to a gas valve on a water heater, while also providing electrical ground connection of the piezo igniter to the gas valve. In particular, the present invention provides a bracket that snugly receives the push-button piezo igniter and contacts to an external conductive end of the piezo igniter to provide grounding through a clip that engages and securely attaches to the gas valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventor: Gary M. Hueser
  • Patent number: 6663069
    Abstract: A flexible molded hanger for removable placement on the top of masonry walls to support Christmas lights and other displays. The hanger is bowed to facilitate placement and provided with a central pediment to receive a stabilizing member. Retention chips are formed on the hanger at spaced locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: John Norberg
  • Patent number: 6622352
    Abstract: A quick-connect/quick-release wire hanger provided in a variety of configurations for use in a variety of applications. The wire hanger of the invention is formed of a substantially planar center portion having first and second pairs of opposing peripheral edges, such as a square or rectangle. A first pair of wire clips extends from the first pair of opposing peripheral edges and are angled upwardly relative to the planar center portion, each of the pair of wire clips includes a hook portion. A second pair of wire clips extends from the second pair of opposing peripheral edges and are angled downwardly relative to the planar center portion, each of the second pair of wire clips also includes a hook portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Clip-N-Stay
    Inventor: David M. Herron