By Pivoted Jaw Patents (Class 248/231.51)
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Publication number: 20120014621Abstract: A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Sarah M. Steinberg, Paul J. Skavicus, Jesse S. Drake, Mark A. Sutherland, Thomas K. Skripps
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Patent number: 8079553Abstract: A peripheral device support assembly. The peripheral device support assembly includes two detachable armrest and support tray adapted to be attached to each arm of an office chair. The detachable armrest and support tray includes a mount for securing the armrest support unit to a chair arm and a first portion hingedly attached to the mount for allowing the first portion to swivel in relation to the mount. The detachable armrest and support tray also includes a second portion pivotally connected to the second portion such that the first portion folds back over a second portion for storage. A tray spans the distance between the second portion of each detachable armrest and support tray to provide additional workspace.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventor: Steve Martin
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Publication number: 20110290968Abstract: A mounting assembly configured for mounting to a generally T-shaped rail or similar mount. The mounting assembly comprising a housing, a first arm, and a latching arm assembly. The first arm extending from the housing. The first arm comprising a first jaw. The latching arm assembly connected to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: IVUS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Michael R. Maughan, Eric Broncheau
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Publication number: 20110278408Abstract: A locking device adapted to lock a component to a locking surface, the locking device comprising a body and a lever, the lever being movable with respect to the body from an open position, in which the locking device is open to receive the component, to a closed position, in which the component is locked against the locking surface, wherein the lever comprises: a first abutment surface arranged to abut the component and lock the component against the locking surface when in the closed position; and a second abutment surface arranged such that upon insertion of the component into the locking device, the component abuts the second abutment surface to urge the lever from the open position to the closed position. The locking device may further comprise one or more knife edge pivot points arranged between the body and the lever such that the lever may be rotatable from the open position to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventor: Jeffrey C. BISHOP
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Patent number: 8038106Abstract: A beam clamp includes a clamp base and a rotational portion. The base includes an interior cavity and an external surface. The base and the rotational portion are pivotably connected by a mateable device. The rotational portion extends into the interior cavity of the base and the rotational portion includes a torsion spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Xueming Cai
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Publication number: 20110166555Abstract: Disclosed are device carriers for insertable medical devices. The device carrier holds an insertable medical device in a desired orientation to allow it to be grasped by an insertion tool. Additionally, the device carrier may be used to store and to protect the insertable medical device prior to the device being implanted at a target site in a patient. Also described are insertion tools that may be used with the device carrier for grasping the insertable medical device from the carrier, and inserting the medical device at the target site in the patient. Methods of using the device carriers and the insertion tools of the invention, and kits for practicing the methods of the invention are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Jianbo Zhou, Signe R. Erickson, Krip Punja
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Publication number: 20110166481Abstract: A clamp mechanism for attachment to door frames or other support structures is provided. The clamp mechanism includes a face plate and a pair of side plates. The side plates have a series of holes for receiving a cam assembly, which is used to attach the clamp mechanism to a door frame through frictional engagement to the backside of the molding on the door frame. The face plate is adapted to receive removable inserts, which may include back scratching or massaging devices, as well as inserts for other types of uses. The clamping mechanism may be manufactured by injection molding, and the components may be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: CuDa Enterprises, LLCInventors: John Daniel Rhoad, Curtis Ray Bair, Roger Blaine Trivette
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Publication number: 20110121150Abstract: A unit locking a ring sector attachment device onto an aircraft turbomachine casing, the unit including two clamping arms connected to each other at their aft ends by a connecting arm extending approximately parallel to the general direction between the two clamping arms. The unit also includes a passage enabling gripping of the unit on each side of a fictitious median plane orthogonal to the circumferential direction, each passage being formed in the connecting arm, extending along a direction line approximately parallel to the direction between the arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: SNECMAInventor: Alain Dominique Gendraud
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Patent number: 7931243Abstract: A speaker system with a mount pivotally secured to a speaker frame for detachably securing the speaker system to a display monitor is disclosed. The mount pivots relative to the frame so as to allow the display monitor to be operably received between the mount and frame thereby holding the speaker system in place. A securing structure is preferably provided to hold the mount at a desired position, and resilient padding is preferably provided between the frame, mount and display monitor. The mount can also have a substantially planar bottom surface which allows the speaker system to rest on a desktop simply by positioning the substantially planar bottom surface of the mount on the desktop.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: David Yim, Timothy Leehane, Jeffrey Anderson
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Publication number: 20110031364Abstract: A clam-shell bracket for defining a mounting flange on a structural member, such as a hydroformed vehicle cross-member or frame rail, includes a lower body featuring an integrated locating feature with which to preposition the bracket on the structural member, and permanently-attached male threaded fasteners with which to thereafter secure the bracket to the structural member. The bracket further includes a hinged upper body having slotted bolt holes through which the lower body's fasteners may freely pass as the upper body is pivoted into the assembled position, thereby reducing the time required for bracket installation. The use of fasteners on the both the hinged end and opposite end of the lower clamp body provides an improved clamping force about the structural member, while the improved clamping force cooperates with the mating locating features of the bracket and the structural member to improve the lateral applied load transfer therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: CHARLES H. KNESHTEL, JR., Mark S. Marek, Jerome Herman, John A. Dzvowik, David Dominic, JR., Adrian J. Purvis
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Patent number: 7874531Abstract: A big game support device for supporting and posing big game animals on a surface is provided. The big game animals having a first antler and a second antler. The big game support device comprises a clamping mechanism for directly and releasably clamping both the first antler and the second antler and an elevating mechanism for elevating the clamping means above the surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventor: David Douglas Walden
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Patent number: 7845599Abstract: A mounting coupling for a fire sprinkler support system includes an adjustable opening for receiving a sprinkler reducer coupling that allows insertion of the sprinkler coupling into the mounting coupling with a sprinkler head assembled thereto. The mounting coupling can be securely engaged to the reducer coupling and fixed to a support bar of the sprinkler support system using a single fastener thereby providing improved installation and functionality.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: The Viking CorporationInventor: Eldon D. Jackson
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Publication number: 20100288899Abstract: A bracket for mounting a light-emitting member to a computer enclosure, includes a first holding member and a second holding member connecting with the first holding member by a connecting arm which is capable of being folded to cause the first holding member to overlap and detachably engage with the second holding member to hold the light-emitting member there between. Each of the first and second holding members forms a pair of hooks configured for engaging with the computer enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, QING-HAO WU
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Patent number: 7810764Abstract: A device for guiding a hose of an industrial robot, having at least one supply line, with a guide element wherein the hose can move against the restoring force of a restoring element. The guide element has an axial guide segment for guiding the hose in its longitudinal direction and a compensation segment adjoining the guide segment. The compensation segment is formed by a housing configured such that a lateral deflection of the supply line—in relation to the longitudinal direction—is made possible in the housing across an axial section. The guide element is formed so that it can swing open. At the entry side into the guide element the hose is surrounded by an abutment for the restoring element. The abutment may be inserted in the guide element or mounted in a fastening clamp block.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Leoni Elocab GmbHInventor: Claude Burlot
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Patent number: 7789361Abstract: A transfer device for transferring an apparatus from one support to another support. The transfer device is comprised of a housing and two movable clamping elements that are mounted to the housing. Each of the clamping elements is movable between a support-clamping position and a non-clamping, release position. An actuator is in operative engagement with the two clamping elements to move each of the clamping elements between the support-clamping position and the release position. The actuator has a first actuator position wherein one of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position and another of the clamping elements is in the release position. In a second position, one of the clamping elements is in the release position and the other of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Alexander Bally, Eric R. Colburn, George Gounaris, Douglas E. Stern
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Publication number: 20100155556Abstract: A system for mounting a component in an aperture of a supporting surface has a mounting flange surrounding the component to be mounted, and at least two clamp dogs attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange. The component is inserted into a mounting hole cut in a sheet rock surface or ceiling tile, so that the flange abuts the front face of the surface. The clamping assemblies are located on the rear face of the surface. There is a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis. The pivoting system is operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange so that the clamp dogs can be actuated from either side of the sheet rock or ceiling tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Thomas Nelson, Ernest Ketterer
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Patent number: 7739820Abstract: A spring loaded display device is described particularly suited for attachment to the leading edge of a shelf such as a bookshelf, the display unit including a clip mechanism for securely grasping the top and bottom surfaces of a shelf at its edge, the clip mechanism hingedly connected to a display unit which can freely rotate about the hinged connection. The display unit itself, generally of rectangular configuration, is designed to receive a document, and includes a transparent face so that the document contents may be easily viewed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Inventor: Gary Liebling Frank
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Publication number: 20100108838Abstract: An apparatus for mounting objects to structural members of a tent is provided. The mounting apparatus comprises a pair of jaws, a jaw adjustment arrangement and an object mounting union. The pair of jaws are operably pivotally connected to one another. Each jaw includes an engaging portion for engaging the structural member of a tent frame. The engaging portions are in opposed relation to one another and define a mouth therebetween. The jaw adjustment arrangement operably adjustably limits a maximum width of the mouth. The object mounting union is used to secure an object to the pair of jaws.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Daniel DeMartine, John Douglas
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Patent number: 7708234Abstract: A clamp used to create a bond between under floor wiring systems and a common bonding network is disclosed. The clamp includes a mounting bracket, a J-bolt and a split bolt for securing wires to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has a main body with an aperture and a slot. The J-bolt has a first end and a second end. The first end of the J-bolt is attached at the aperture of the mounting bracket and the second end of the J-bolt is positioned within the slot of the mounting bracket. The second end of the J-bolt is removed from the slot to enable the second end of the J-bolt to pivot away from the mounting bracket enabling the J-bolt to engage a floor pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Robert W Kossak
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Patent number: 7703722Abstract: A clamp used to create a bond between under floor wiring systems and a common bonding network. The clamp includes a mounting plate, a U-bolt and a split bolt for securing wires to the mounting plate. The mounting plate has an aperture and a slot. The U-bolt has a first end and a second end. The first end of the U-bolt is attached at the aperture of the mounting plate and the second end of the U-bolt is positioned within the slot of the mounting plate. The second end of the U-bolt is removed from the slot to enable the second end of the U-bolt to pivot away from the mounting plate enabling the U-bolt to engage a floor pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert G. Bucciferro, Christopher R. Haczynski, Robert W. Kossak
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Publication number: 20100078536Abstract: A hands-free electronic device holder for holding handheld electronic devices with a screen at or below the user's eye level at a typical distance of 20 to 30 cm is provided. The handheld electronic device is selected from MP3 players, video players, cell phones, PDAs, GPS units or other screen containing devices that display images or interacts with the user via software generated buttons. The hands-free device holder has a flexible adjustable gooseneck, the proximal end of which carries a tab having two spring pins that securely engage with a pocket member. A securement attachment means secures the pocket member to the backside of the handheld electronic device, and two lateral slots receive the pins. The distal end of the flexible adjustable gooseneck connects to a spring clip similar to a clothes line pin, which attaches the hands-free electronic device holder to an airline dining tray or a worktable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventor: Nicolette A. Galvin
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Patent number: 7674002Abstract: Portable solar powered light sources, devices, apparatus, systems and methods of attaching and using the light source. The light sources can have a single small housing having an upper roof portion with an exposed solar cell, a photocell activator, and small housing. The housing can have two parts that pivot with one another so that a front end of the housing can be biased together by a spring, and the rear side having edges that are spaced apart. An operator can press the rear spaced apart edges together, to open the front end to slide about a support structure, such as an open umbrella fabric edge. The housing allows for the light source powered by batteries to be activated by the photocell during dark(night) conditions), with the light direction being adjustable underneath. During daylight, the solar cell receives sunlight to charge the batteries within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.Inventor: Shooupyng Wang
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Publication number: 20100001154Abstract: A clamping device includes an elongated seat unit and a clamping lever unit which respectively have mated and mating jaw segments to clamp a to-be-clamped part of an instrument, grip and actuating segments confronting each other, and mount and fulcrum segments pivotally mounted such that, when the actuating segment is turned away from the grip segment, the mating and mated jaw segments are moved toward each other. A lengthwise extending beam is secured to the elongated seat unit, and is spaced apart from the grip segment. A tubular member has an inner peripheral retained surface displaceably engaged with the beam, and an outer rim surface configured to force the actuating segment to permit the mating jaw segment to clamp the to-be-clamped part with an increased friction force when the tubular member is displaced towards the mount segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: TAIWAN CAROL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Chao-Chih Chang
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Patent number: 7624958Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening block for mounting objects on a profiled rail (12) having an at least approximately rectangular cross-section. The fastening block comprises a housing part (14) with at least one claw (26), which is fixed to the housing and reaches over the profiled rail (12) so that the housing part (14) rests against two faces of the profiled rail (12) via contact surfaces that are parallel to the profiled rail (12). The fastening block also comprises an L-shaped moving clamping part (28) which, with its first L-limb (30), is mounted on the housing part (14) in a manner that permits it to pivot about a first axis (32) that is parallel to the contact surfaces and which is pretensioned into a clamping position in which it reaches around the profiled rail (12) with its second L-limb (34) provided in the form of a claw. Lastly, the fastening block comprises a tightening device (40, 46, 72) for tightening and blocking the clamping part (28) in the clamping position.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Maquet GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Frank Ropertz, Lothar Merkel, Reinhard Pfeuffer
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Publication number: 20090266958Abstract: A clamping system (10) for connecting a display device (26) to a support (25), includes a body (11) adapted to be connected to the display device (26), a clamp (12) for connecting the clamping system (10) to the support (25), a closing device (15, 16) for closing the clamp (12) when connecting the clamping system (10) to the support (25), the closing device (15) being integrated in the clamping system (10). The clamping system also may include a clamp opening device (14) for keeping the clamp (12) in an open position when not in use. A clamping system (10) may be a one-piece system and is easy to use and to handle. A method is described for connecting a display device (26) to a support (25), a display device system (30) including a display device (26) connected to a support (25) using at least one clamping system (10) according to embodiments of the invention and a method for making such a clamping system (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Karim Meersman, Koen Ooghe, Koen Vreven
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Patent number: 7503720Abstract: A holder for a panel, such as a light cover in an aircraft, is provided. A mounting section, a shoe receiving section and a pin provide a pin and shoe operation, such that a shoe is slideable onto the shoe receiving section in an open position of the holder, and such that the mounting section and the shoe receiving section are attached to each other by the pin in a closed position for securing the shoe in the holder. A recess or aperture is positioned in the shoe receiving section to receive the pin.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventors: Robert Tjon, Stephan Roepke
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Patent number: 7431253Abstract: A supporting device for computer peripheral equipments, such as a Webcam, includes a base for holding the Webcam. The base has a housing compartment to hold a moving member. The housing compartment has two sides, each having a sliding member. The moving member has two sides pivotally coupled on the sliding members. The sliding members can be swiveled and moved back and forth, relative to the base, to adjust the clamping space and clamping angle between the base and the moving member at the same time. The supporting device may also rest and stand on an operation surface in an upright manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: KYE Systems Corp.Inventor: Chao-Chin Yeh
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Patent number: 7413151Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconfigurable holding device comprising a first plate, a second plate and a joint piece. The first plate includes a first arm and a second arm to rest an electronic device on the first arm. The second plate includes a third arm and a fourth arm. The joint piece can be a hinge wherein one end of the hinge is fixed to the first arm and the other end is fixed to the third arm so that the first plate and the second plate can be held at a post-pivot angle.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Behavior Tech Computer Corp.Inventor: Chieh-Feng Wu
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Publication number: 20080128571Abstract: Hospital equipment includes a member and a clip mounting to the member. The clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member pivotally interconnected with the first clip member about a pivot axis. Each of the first and second clip members has a receiving portion for receiving the member. A biasing member urges the first clip member and the second clip member toward each other wherein when the first clip member and the second clip member straddle the frame or rail member and the frame or rail member is positioned in the receiving portions, the biasing member urges the first and second clip members to engage the frame or rail member. An accessory mounting member is configured for mounting an accessory to the clip and is coupled to one of the clip members wherein the clip may be used for mounting an accessory to the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Melanie Dostaler, Guy Lemire
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Patent number: 7254895Abstract: A device for holding a target adjacent first and second intersecting surfaces of a structure to assist in measuring a distance from an instrument to the target. The device has first and second levers that are joined by a pin that has a section that extends above the levers to receive the target. A force is applied to the first and second levers to bring non-skid pads thereon into engagement with the intersecting surfaces. The target is thereafter rotated into parallel alignment with the second surface and the instrument is aligned with the first surface. A signal transmitted from the instrument is reflected from the target to provide a direct measurement of the distance from the instrument to the target.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Inventor: James O'Donnell
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Patent number: 6964400Abstract: A hanging device for a suitcase includes a main body, a clamping plate pivotally mounted on the main body, a receiving chamber formed between the main body and the clamping plate, and a press plate pivotally mounted on the main body and locked on the clamping plate to fix the clamping plate on the main body. Thus, the hanging device is mounted on the retractable handle of the suitcase to hang a bag (briefcase or portfolio) that is placed on the top of the suitcase and is supported by the protruding flange of the main body, thereby facilitating a user carrying the bag and the suitcase simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Inventor: Line-Ching Lu
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Patent number: 6957795Abstract: The fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument is selectively attached to an extending support and has a bracket, a connector, a threaded rod and a positioning assembly. The bracket is U-shaped. The connector is attached to the bracket. The threaded rod extends through the bracket. The positioning assembly has a base, a primary retainer, a secondary retainer and two springs. The base is attached to the bracket. The primary retainer is mounted pivotally on the base and has a tab, a semicircular notch and two edges. The secondary retainer is mounted pivotally on the base and has a semicircular notch and two edges. The springs connect to the base and the retainers to press the retainers inward. The tab is pressed to release the threaded rod so the fast-acting clamp can be quickly attached to or released from an extending support.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Wu-Hong Hsieh
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Patent number: 6896226Abstract: It is one advantage of the invention to provide an interlocking swivel connector for attachment to an existing system supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor without the need to disassemble or disconnect any components of the system. The connector is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The connector is removably or permanently attachable to a sway brace clamp or attachment to form a connector-clamp assembly. The assembly is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances. It is another advantage of the invention to provide a sway cable brace clamp or fitting for securely attaching to a bracing cable and for supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor. The cable clamp is easy to install and inexpensive to manufacture. The cable clamp is capable of reliably supporting heavy loads against adverse sway and seismic disturbances.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Nibco IncorporatedInventor: Richard W. Heath
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Patent number: 6779919Abstract: A probe for measuring the surface temperature of a pipe includes an active clamp assembly and a passive clamp assembly, with the first end of the passive clamp assembly pivotally mounted to the first end of the active clamp assembly. The active clamp assembly has a first end portion forming a lower handle and a second end portion forming an upper jaw. A clamp temperature sensor assembly is carried in the upper jaw and an electronics module having a display panel is carried in the lower handle. The passive clamp assembly has a first end portion forming an upper handle and a second end portion forming a lower jaw. A spring biases the upper handle away from lower handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Cooper Instrument CorporationInventors: Peter A. Staniforth, Scott D. Craig
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Publication number: 20040089778Abstract: A flashlight holder having a base (1), (12) connected to a flexible tube (2) which is connected to a seat (4) which has a flexible strap (7) system including a sliding unit (5) which controls tension on flexible strap (7) system, for the purpose of quickly, easily, and unobtrusively securing a flashlight (8) without damaging it.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Mike Valentine, David Valentine
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Patent number: 6719259Abstract: An easel board support is installed on an easel supporting leg for suspending and supporting objects and the height thereof is adjustable. The easel board support comprises a sleeve and a board support body. The sleeve is capable of being inserted by an easel supporting leg and have two pivotal ears each having through hole. A part of the sleeve at an inner side of the pivotal ear has a slot. An elastic press is formed between the two slots. By a large contact surface between the press piece and the supporting leg, the board support is positioned stably; and by the resisting effect between a resisting block and the sleeve, the board support will not fall downwards. The press can be replaced by a receiving groove formed between the two pivotal ears and a cambered pressing block installed in the receiving groove.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventors: Jason Huang, Pao Pei-Chih
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Patent number: 6622980Abstract: An apparatus for securing a surgical accessory to a rail of a patient support device includes a clamp and a socket assembly. The clamp includes a first jaw and a second jaw coupled to the first jaw for movement between a first position in which the apparatus is attachable to and detachable from the rail and a second position in which the second jaw cooperates with the first jaw to grip the rail. The second jaw is biased toward the second position. The socket assembly includes a plurality of components movable between a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration. The second jaw is locked in the second position in response to movement of the plurality of components to the tightened configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Boucher, Kip P. VanSteenburg
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Patent number: 6588966Abstract: A mount base has two movable arms with jaws mounted thereon for engaging the coupler head surface adjacent and interior of the relief or core holes formed in the head. The arms are operated upwardly and downwardly via a pair of scissor links that are opened and closed by way of a threaded rod mounted between the mount base and a link carrier that moves forwardly to open the jaws for engaging the holes and rearwardly to close the jaws for disengaging from the coupler head. The device is designed to engage either of two pairs of the vertically disposed spaced holes. The mount base is adapted to carry signaling and monitoring equipment that is required on the last car of a railroad train.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Quantum Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Kane, James F. Shockley, James F. Brady
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Publication number: 20030116686Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp clip comprising two clamping arms (2) which form a clamping mouth (1), consist of hard synthetic material and have clamping jaws (3) on one end. A workpiece can be clamped and held between said jaws. Said arms can he pivoted around an axle (4) and continue on in the form of handle arms (5) beyond the axle (4). Said handle arms form handle zones (6) that can be encompassed by the hand of an operator. In an advantageous embodiment, use is facilitated by means of the handle zones (6) which are provided with a layer (7) of soft synthetic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Zbigniew Noniewicz
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Publication number: 20020175253Abstract: A vertical hanger fixing seat is disclosed, which is suitable in the cloth bag for hanging hangers. Each groove and hanger are spaced with an equal space and are assembled obliquely. Therefore, when hanging the hanger, a proper gap is formed. Furthermore, by the buckling effect of the buckle, the hangers are confined so as to have a proper fixedness.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Yuh Yi Sher
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Publication number: 20020162928Abstract: A mount base has two movable arms with jaws mounted thereon for engaging the coupler head surface adjacent and interior of the relief or core holes formed in the head. The arms are operated upwardly and downwardly via a pair of scissor links that are opened and closed by way of a threaded rod mounted between the mount base and a link carrier that moves forwardly to open the jaws for engaging the holes and rearwardly to close the jaws for disengaging from the coupler head. The device is designed to engage either of two pairs of the vertically disposed spaced holes. The mount base is adapted to carry signaling and monitoring equipment that is required on the last car of a railroad train.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Mark E. Kane, James F. Shockley, James F. Brady
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Publication number: 20020125388Abstract: A multi-jaw clamp capable of attaching to various sized cylindrical objects such as iris rods of a professional movie camera. The multi-jaw clamp includes two housings that each hold a cylinder with at least two circular sections in the sides of the cylinders that are rotatable to change the size of the circular opening for the circular object to which the clamp can attach. The two housings contain hinge means for opening and closing the clamp and at each free end of the housings is a means for closing the clamp and locking the clamp in position around the cylindrical object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Applicant: Panavision, Inc.Inventor: William Robert Eslick
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Patent number: 6421948Abstract: A rod holder and signaling device for holding a fishing pole and signaling when a fish strikes a bait or lure is compact and is adaptable to secure the fishing rod to various structures. The fishing rod may then be temporarily abandoned or remotely monitored by the angler. The rod holder includes a clamping device, which is adapted to clamp over a variety of support structures to securely mount the fishing pole at a targeted fishing location. Preferably, the rod holder is pivotable relative to the clamping device to adjust an angle of the rod with respect to the clamping device and the support structure. The signaling device includes a flexible member, a signaling member, and a release mechanism rotatably mounted on the flexible member. The release mechanism is rotatable about the flexible member in response to tension being detected in the fishing line and rotates to disengage the release mechanism and thus the flexible member from a connector along the rod holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Inventor: Jeffrey L. Craig
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Patent number: 6390431Abstract: A device for removably holding a beverage container in upright position upon a telescoping upright handle of a wheeled luggage unit includes a confining structure configured to slidably receive, and secure by gravity effect a beverage container having a substantially circular exterior profile. The confining structure has a retaining sidewall and a bottom member. Opposed jaws, associated with the sidewall, are urged together by springs, and are adapted to embrace the handle of the luggage unit. A gripping material is disposed on the jaws to prevent slipping of the jaws in their embrace of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Inventor: Gail F. Ott
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Patent number: 6357710Abstract: An item holding device, having a multi-segmented arm wherein each segment is connected to each adjacent segment by a swivel joint having a substantial fictional resistance to motion, wherein a first quick release clamp is provided on one end of the arm, wherein a second such clamp or the base of an item is provided on the other end of the arm, and wherein the first clamp is adapted for gripping an action-site member whereby an item can be held in a desired position at the action-site.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Inventors: Steven S. Fielden, Robert J. Beals, II
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Publication number: 20020023994Abstract: A portable support tray attachable to a chair arm for accommodating a hand-movable computer navigation device. The support tray includes a tray component for supporting movement of the navigation device and a mount component for tightly circumferentially engaging the chair arm. A positional interface can be disposed between the tray component and the mount component for permitting planar movement and placement of the tray component in relation to the mount component. Angular vertical orientation of the tray component can be established and maintained as needed with a ramp member positionable beneath the tray component. The portable support tray here defined permits a user to ergonomically beneficially situate a custom armrest site for operating a computer navigation device such that muscle, tendon, ligament, and nerve distresses are at least reduced while navigation-device usage occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventor: Barbara A. De Shann
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Patent number: 6338520Abstract: A clamp assembly for mounting a tonneau cover on a motor vehicle having a cargo area defined by first and second side walls, an end wall and a tailgate, the side walls having an inner panel and an outer panel includes a fastener, a first coupler plate and a bracket. The first coupler plate has a first end and a second end. The first coupler plate is articulable from an operable position to a disengaged position. The bracket has a generally horizontal rail and a vertical rail. The bracket is adapted for contacting the outer panel of the first side wall and further has a seat pivotally retaining the first end of the first coupler plate. The second end of the first coupler plate is adapted for engaging the inner panel of the first side wall defining a first restraining area between the horizontal rail and the second end of the first coupler plate. A second restraining area between the vertical rail and the second end of the first coupler plate is also defined.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: The Budd CompanyInventors: William D. Rusu, Timothy J. Miller, Samuel A. Hochstetler, Robert G. Prince
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Publication number: 20010042814Abstract: A retaining device for combining fittings to a vehicle body comprises an L shape piece, a base, at least one thread rod, and a press plate. By the insert end of the L shape piece being inserted into a gap at an edge frame of a mask in a car, the plate rotates the extending end of the L shape piece so that the insert end is against the edge frame at an inner side of the mask. Then the thread rod drives the press plate to move forwards until the insert end of the L shape piece and the press plate tightly clamps the edge frame of the mask so that the base is steadily positioned. The thread holes or pinholes at the upper surface of the base are used with a mounting seat for securing an object being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventor: Hsien-Te Sui
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Publication number: 20010030269Abstract: A hook clamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
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Patent number: 6283425Abstract: A mounting bracket useful for securing a base, such as an antenna to a pole, a tube or a post, or a similar anchor support, and including a first clamp part, being a base clamp, to be secured to the base (the antenna) adapted to be locked against the pole, and a second clamp part, being tightening clamp, adapted to partly embrace the pole and to be tightened to the base clamp with the pole clamped therebetween, preferably by a screw-nut connection on each side of the pole. The tightening clamp, is formed with two elongated slots extending in the longitudinal direction of the clamp, a first slot of which may be closed and the second slot of which is open at the end of the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Allgon ABInventor: Tord Liljevik