Including Threaded Attaching Member Patents (Class 248/230.9)
  • Patent number: 11788681
    Abstract: A mounting bracket includes a base member and at least two side members. The base member defines at least two separated edge portions. A first side member is attached to a first edge portion of the base member. The first side member extends away from the base member at a first angle and defines an exposed arched edge having a first radius. A second side member is attached to a second edge portion of the base member. The second side member extends away from the base member at a second angle and defines an exposed arched edge having a second radius. The bracket may also include binding teeth, which may be formed from the exposed corners of the arched edges of the first and second side members. The bracket may form part of a mounting system that also includes a mechanism for binding the bracket to a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Ubicquia, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudio Santiago Ribeiro, Stephen D. Berry
  • Patent number: 11370516
    Abstract: A transducer mount assembly includes a housing and a motor coupled to and disposed within the housing. An elongated rod extends from the housing and is operably coupled to the motor. The motor is configured to rotate the elongated rod about a longitudinal axis of the elongated rod in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. A controller is in communication with the motor and is configured to selectively direct the motor to rotate the elongated rod in the first direction and the second direction. A boat mount bracket is configured to couple the transducer mount assembly to portion of a boat. A transducer mount bracket is configured to couple a transducer to the elongated rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Alan Ridl
  • Patent number: 11105350
    Abstract: A sensor mounting tool includes: a rail-shaped sensor holder having a first side wall in which a first connection hole is formed; a band part that has a first projection part, and that is formed to be wound on the outer peripheral surface of a cylinder tube; and a fastening mechanism that is for fastening the band part, and that is arranged at a position shifted away from the sensor holder on the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: SMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Youji Takakuwa, Mitsuru Machijima, Shiori Iwatsuki, Kenta Onuki
  • Patent number: 10975986
    Abstract: A securement member for an electrical conductor includes a main body with a body axis and a stepped surface. The stepped surface is perpendicular to the body axis. The stepped surface also extends along a perimeter of the main body. The main body also has a first aperture and a second aperture. Both the first aperture and the second aperture extend through the main body. The electrical conductor further includes a strap integrally formed with the main body. The strap extends away from the main body and has a width less than a width of the first aperture and the second aperture. The strap is selectively receivable within the first aperture and the second aperture in order to secure electrical conductors to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Heidi Patricia Sims, Austin Dee Hinkle
  • Patent number: 10885816
    Abstract: An apparatus and related methods includes a base attached to an upright structure (such as a street light pole), a mounting bracket that releasably engages the base while supporting a hanging banner, and an install adapter that releasably holds the mounting bracket and banner until the mounting bracket attaches to the base. A removal adapter facilitates disengaging the mounting bracket and banner from the base. The mounting bracket and install adapter (and removal adapter) are attached to a pole and engage (and disengage) remotely and without using separate fasteners, thus allowing a worker to install (or remove) banners high on the upright structure while standing on the ground. The base and mounting bracket have tapered shapes that wedgingly engage, secured by a spring-biased friction retainer. The install adapter and removal adapter have structures that facilitate remote install and removal of the mounting bracket from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: CP Global, LLC
    Inventor: Calvin R. Peters
  • Patent number: 10668878
    Abstract: A wrap bracket assembly includes a clamp and a push-on nut. The clamp includes a first attachment flange defining a first attachment opening, a second attachment flange defining a second attachment opening. A loop portion is disposed between the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange. The push-on nut defines a receptacle opening having teeth that extend radially inwardly and partially extend across the first attachment opening. The push-on nut includes an outer leg and an inner leg that are clipped to the first attachment flange in an open position. The crimp tab is bent over the second attachment flange to hold the first and second attachment flanges together in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: FRANKLIN FASTENER COMPANY
    Inventor: James M. Sampson
  • Patent number: 10602866
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mailbox flag holder configured to be inserted over a conventional mailbox. The flag holder is particularly constructed to frictionally engage a mailbox such that the flag holder is securely held on the mailbox. Structurally, the flag holder is of a U-shape construction that includes a pair of legs and a base interconnecting the legs. The legs are slightly spreadable to accommodate the mailbox and once inserted on the mailbox, the legs tend to pull inwardly and grip the mailbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventor: Benny R. Gooden
  • Patent number: 10297177
    Abstract: A banner support supports a banner or flag unfurled on the pole. When a preset trigger wind load is exceeded, the banner bracket rotates away from the direction of the wind so as to limit the stress on the pole. The mechanism which enables bracket rotation comprises a disk-shaped cam with a spring-loaded plunger extending from the support arm that biases a cam follower into a proximal cam detent. Subject to the restraint of the cam follower, the cam rotates around a transversely axial cam shaft connected to the support arm. The cam is rigidly attached to the banner bracket, which rotates along with the cam. When the preset wind load is exceeded, the cam follower is forced out of the cam detent, allowing the cam and the connected banner bracket to rotate away from the wind direction. As the banner turns away from the wind, the wind stress decreases, allowing the spring plunger to force the cam follower back into the cam detent, thereby restoring the banner to its rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: CCS Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Chad Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9878610
    Abstract: A strap adjustment mechanism may include a pin with a pin opening that is insertable into a looped portion of an end of a strap. The strap adjustment mechanism may also include a fastener support assembly that has a first member and a second member. The second member is configured to translate along a central axis relative to the first member in response to rotation of the first member. The first member includes a first opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member, and the second member includes a second opening substantially collinear with the central axis of the second member. The strap adjustment mechanism further includes a strap attachment member that is insertable through the first and second openings of the first member and the second member. The strap attachment member is configured to engagably couple to the pin via the pin opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Hummel, Raghunath Thakar, Scott Ehlenfeldt
  • Patent number: 9820784
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises forming a lumen in a first bone portion and forming a lumen in a second bone portion. The method further includes inserting a portion of a flexible fastening band through the lumen in the first bone portion and through the lumen in the second bone portion, and inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener mechanism monolithically formed with the flexible fastening band. The method further includes advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener mechanism until the first bone portion and the second bone portion are stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Greg Martin
  • Patent number: 9638554
    Abstract: The strain gauge holder 1 includes a holder body 10 on a side surface of a pipe 3, a gauge pressing member 21 for pressing a strain gauge 2 against the side surface of the pipe, and a feed mechanism for giving a pressing force to the gauge pressing member. The guide grooves 12 guide the gauge pressing members. The feed mechanism feeds the gauge pressing member in the guide groove to press the strain gauge 2 against the side surface of the pipe 3. The feed mechanism includes cylindrical portion 32a, bushing 32, and feed screw 31. Each of the feed screws 31 threadedly inserted into the bushing mounted on the holder body is threadedly inserted to feed the gauge pressing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, LTD.
    Inventor: Tsunemichi Takahama
  • Patent number: 9573034
    Abstract: The disclosure provides embodiments of a goal frame and net suitable for use in the sport of lacrosse and other sports. An upper frame portion typically includes a top horizontal crossbar connecting two vertical front posts. A second piece of the goal structure typically includes a base frame portion which can be formed from, for example, two elongate structural members (e.g., flat metal bars) connected to and terminating at a hinge which can be selectively opened into a “V” shape. A plurality of rods can pass through a number of pockets sewn around the perimeter of the net and tubular sleeves of the upper and lower frame portions about the perimeter of the frame creating an assembled goal with a net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MARTY GILMAN, INC.
    Inventor: Neil F. Gilman
  • Patent number: 9531231
    Abstract: A motor comprising a rotor, a stator, a motor shell, a pair of motor endshields, and a controller housing is provided. The rotor is rotatable about an axis. The stator presents opposite axial ends. The motor shell extends around the axis to at least partly circumscribe the rotor and stator. Each motor endshield is positioned adjacent a respective one of the stator ends and provides support for the rotor. The fastener extends through and interconnects the stator and endshields. The controller housing defines an electronics compartment positioned radially outside the motor shell. The controller housing includes a connector that receives the fastener so as to fix the controller housing to the stator and endshields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Chetan O. Modi, Arthur E. Woodward, Michael T. Collins
  • Patent number: 9474346
    Abstract: A tray assembly able to be quickly installed and removed from the handle struts of a wheeled luggage bag by a mounting engaging the struts and a tray included in the tray assembly flipped down from the mounting to provide a horizontal support for various articles such as small electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, at a selected level above the top of the luggage bag. The tray is flipped back up to minimize the size of the tray assembly for convenient storage in the luggage back itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: David F. Simon
  • Patent number: 8950723
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a vertically disposed elongated cylindrical support member to a vertically disposed post or the like. The bracket assembly includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The upper bracket includes upper and lower plate members having uniquely designed openings formed therein. The lower bracket includes upper and lower plate members with the upper plate member of the lower bracket having a uniquely shaped opening formed therein. A clamping means is also provided on the lower plate member of the upper bracket and on the upper plate member of the lower bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: 5/4 Deckor, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Fogelstrom, Leonard J. Hallowell
  • Patent number: 8490928
    Abstract: A grommet is disclosed which couples with a component under a hood of an automobile. The grommet has an insertion end with four wipers, a body, and a retaining loop opposite the insertion end. The wipers are generally triangular in cross-section with a distal tip of the triangle sweeping toward the body so that when the grommet couples with an orifice in the component by pressing the insertion end into the orifice, the wipers deform, but resist insertion. Due to the angle of the wipers, the wipers resist decoupling of the grommet from the component. The retaining loop defines an opening through which a tube, pipe, and/or wires are placed and secured with a bolt that engages threads of a bolt hole in the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Howard Saunders
  • Patent number: 8317143
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Barbaro Yordan Abreu
  • Patent number: 8297570
    Abstract: An adjustable mount assembly (100) is provided. The adjustable mount assembly (100) comprises a body (205) and an adjustment member (207) coupled to the body (205). The adjustment member (207) includes a threaded member (316) and a tension bar (210) coupled to the threaded member (316). The adjustable mount assembly (100) also includes one or more retaining member receivers (208A, 208B) formed in the body (205). One or more retaining members (206A, 206B) are provided with each of the one or more retaining members (206A, 206B) coupled to the tension bar (210) at a first end (206A?, 206B?) and adapted to engage the retaining member receiver (208A, 208B) at a second end (206A?, 206B?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Rocky Mounts
    Inventor: Bobby Noyes
  • Patent number: 8186643
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a device to a circular structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a clamp body attached to the outer surface of the circular structure using a strap, which can be attached to the clamp body using a spring that maintains an attachment force to prevent movement of the clamp body over a wide range of temperatures and temperature cycling of the circular structure and the strap. In one embodiment, the device can be installed in the clamp body and coupled to the outer surface of the circular structure using one or more spring washers that maintain an attachment force between the device and the outer surface of the circular structure to prevent detachment of the device from the outer surface of the circular structure over a wide range of temperatures and temperature cycling of the circular structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wei Luo, Tounine Mayer, Jae Choi
  • Patent number: 7883065
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly has a stationary bracket to be mounted on a pole or other surface, and an adjustable bracket to be attached to the object to be mounted. The adjustable bracket is then positioned on the stationary bracket to mount the object on the surface or pole. The adjustable bracket is first mounted on the stationary bracket in a preliminary mounting position using integrated hooks and latches, and then can be easily adjusted to a permanent mounting position and secured with screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Bogen Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Nelson
  • Publication number: 20090230266
    Abstract: A bracket for attaching an advertising unit to a support structure includes a metal plate having multiple cavities. A first bite member extends into a first cavity and is oriented to engage the support structure in a first bracket orientation when the support structure is received in the first cavity. A second bite member extends into a second cavity and is oriented parallel to the first bite member. The second bite member engages the support structure in the first bracket orientation when the support structure is also received in the second cavity. A third bite member extends into a third cavity and is oriented to engage the support structure in a second bracket orientation. A fourth bite member extends into the third cavity and is oriented parallel to and oppositely facing the third bite member. The third and fourth bite members engage the support structure in the second bracket orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: David U. Hillstrom, Thomas Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 7556229
    Abstract: A clamp for securing an item includes a locking rod, first and second clamping members, and a retainer. The locking rod includes an elongated body and a locking member connected to a first end of the elongated body. The locking member is movable between a clamping position and a release position. The first clamping member includes a first opening for receiving a second end of the locking rod body therethrough. The second clamping member is adapted to align with the first clamping member to receive the item therebetween. The retainer is connected to the second clamping member and includes a second opening for receiving the second end of the locking rod body and an interlocking feature for engaging a corresponding interlocking feature on the locking rod body when the locking rod body is in a first rotational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Joe Elliott, Frank Scott
  • Publication number: 20090159765
    Abstract: A piston position detecting device includes a position sensor, a fixing screw for attaching the position sensor to an outer periphery of the cylinder tube through the intermediary of a sensor attachment bracket, a nut plate into which the fixing screw is screwed, and a protecting cover covering the position sensor and the fixing screw, wherein the position sensor and the protecting cover are able to be concurrently mounted to the cylinder tube using the fixing screw through the intermediary of a sensor attachment bracket by forming the nut plate from a portion of the protecting cover, and in addition, when the position sensor is position-adjusted, the position sensor and the protecting cover are enabled to be displaced together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: SMC Corporation
    Inventor: Atsushi TERASAKI
  • Publication number: 20090121104
    Abstract: A projector, a fastening assembly thereof and a fastening method are provided. The fastening assembly can accommodate the portable projector and fasten it onto a tripod or a pan-tilt to perform projection. The fastening assembly has specific open regions that allow a user to access function keys of the projector and allow I/O ports of the projector to be connected with external devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Ching-Tsung Chen, Chong-Han Tsai
  • Publication number: 20080245938
    Abstract: A pole mount bracket is provided. The bracket includes at least one extruded portion, a pole mounting portion and a band. The at least one extruded portion has an engaging surface. The engaging surface has a plurality of grooves that allow the extruded portion to bend to the form of a pole. The pole mounting portion is connected to the at least one extruded portion. Moreover, the pole mounting portion is further configured to be selectively coupled to a device. The band is configured to deform the at least one extruded portion about the pole to attach the pole mount bracket to the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Qualy, Cindy M. Ruby, Michael J. Wayman
  • Patent number: 6988697
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for mounting enclosure boxes along a pole includes a receiver bracket independently cinchable along the side of a pole and including a receiver adapted to receive structure of an enclosure box. Once aspect of the invention includes the receiver bracket comprising a structure to receive a bar or other elongated component from the side and then allow the bar to drop and be captured. Another aspect of the invention includes a system for mounting enclosure boxes whereby independently cinchable brackets can be cinched to poles and a variety of sizes of enclosure boxes independently mounted to the receiver brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Lowell J. Ware, Thomas A. Stone, Brett Baer, Carol K. Ebeling
  • Patent number: 6969034
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for mounting enclosure boxes along a pole includes a receiver bracket independently cinchable along the side of a pole and including a receiver adapted to receive structure of an enclosure box. Once aspect of the invention includes the receiver bracket comprising a structure to receive a bar or other elongated component from the side and then allow the bar to drop and be captured. Another aspect of the invention includes a system for mounting enclosure boxes whereby independently cinchable brackets can be cinched to poles and a variety of sizes of enclosure boxes independently mounted to the receiver brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Lowell J. Ware, Thomas A. Stone, Brett Baer, Carol K. Ebeling
  • Patent number: 6832427
    Abstract: A buoyant clamp assembly and method for clamping an elongate member to a support member. The buoyant clamp assembly includes a flexible strap having first and second ends. Affixed to the exterior of the flexible strap are wear blocks. A highly frictional layer is attached to the interior of the flexible strap to increase friction between the clamping assembly and the elongate or support member. The flexible strap extends substantially around the elongate and support members. The first and second ends are adapted to be coupled to each other via a loop member. The clamp assembly also includes a tensioner assembly having first and second tensioner bars spaced parallel to one another. Capture bolts affixed to the tensioner assembly prevent the first and second tensioner bars from separating. Each of the first and second tensioner bars includes a bullnose face and the bullnose faces are in opposing relationship to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Offshore Clamp & Protector Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Larry Meuth, Stanley Brannan
  • Patent number: 6766993
    Abstract: A clamp for connecting a cylindrical temperature sensor axis-parallel with a tube has a bendable metallic tension band which tension band on its one end portion has a first jaw and at its other end section is shapewise connectable with a second jaw, and which clamp also has a tension screw. The tension screw is inserted through a bore in the first jaw and is threaded through a threaded bore in the second jaw. To be able to connect the sensor and tube rigidly with little heat transfer resistance the second jaw has a bent plate with two legs. The first leg is provided with the threaded bore and the second leg with a slot through which the other end section can be passed. The tension band length is so chosen that the other end section after the wrapping of the tension band around the temperature sensor and the tube as well as its being passed through the slot is bendable down onto the second leg. The tension screw length is so chosen that after its tightening it lies on the bent down end section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Danfoss A/S
    Inventors: Jens Erik Rasmussen, Børge Skov Hansen
  • Patent number: 6752365
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony T. Vanech
  • Patent number: 6527236
    Abstract: A corner bracket comprising of two matching components held together by two bolts wherein as the two bolts are tightened, the two matching components will be urged toward each other thereby securely gripping a planar surface that is inserted between them. Another bolt is inserted through an opening in the second component through a threaded hole in the first component and protrudes into a hole in the first component where the vertical supporting member is inserted. The bolt will securely lock the corner bracket with the planar surface to the vertical supporting member inserted through the hole in the first component. The advantage of the present invention is that the force of the grip on the planar surface can be adjusted independently of the force of the grip on the vertical supporting member. Another advantage of the present invention is that the corner bracket can be used to secure a variety of planar surfaces with a relative large range of thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Yuan Rui Situ
  • Patent number: 6508442
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting clamp for a tubular part such as a cable, a hose, a coupling, or a tube, the clamp having a loop region for surrounding the tubular part, said loop region being open and terminating in fixing tabs, each provided with at least one fixing hole, wherein at least one of said fixing holes presents at least one claw enabling a fixing element of a fixing device to be tightened in preliminary manner by being moved in translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: ESPA
    Inventor: Marc Dolez
  • Publication number: 20020195529
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Anthony T. Vanech