Base Engaging Patents (Class 248/310)
  • Patent number: 10588995
    Abstract: Sterilization tray fasteners are disclosed herein. The disclosed sterilization tray fasteners may be formed to join sterilization tray bases stacked directly on top of one another together. In some embodiments, sterilization tray bases may be formed to have slots or apertures to accommodate features of the disclosed fasteners. For example, in some embodiments, the disclosed sterilization tray fasteners include an elongate body and two curved arms that can extend into apertures of the sterilization tray bases. In many embodiments, the disclosed fasteners can be attached to and detached from sterilization tray bases without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc.
    Inventors: Sejal Rao, Jose Fernandez, Drew Jones, Tom Sullivan
  • Patent number: 10170851
    Abstract: In example implementations, an apparatus includes a housing. The housing includes an electronic connector coupled to a back side of the housing. In addition, the housing includes a pin coupled to a front side of the housing and in communication with the electronic connector. At least one alignment magnet and at least one wireless transceiver chip is coupled to the housing. At least one waveguide is coupled to the at least one wireless transceiver chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Robin T Castell
  • Patent number: 10086502
    Abstract: A clamping device for use with a golf club head. The clamping device may include a base and a holding device which is rotatably coupled to the base. The holding device may include at least first and second engagement portions. Each engagement portion is configured to at least partially accommodate an iron or wedge type golf club head, and prevent such club head from moving along a plane which is defined by the holding device. The clamping device may also include first and second clamp members which are each coupled to the base so as to be alignable with and operative to firmly seat corresponding golf club head within respective ones of the first and second engagement portions of the holding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Roberto Aguayo, Carl J. Crotteau, Simon A. Ecob, Lawrence Melendez
  • Patent number: 9834122
    Abstract: A cup holder retainer is provided. The cup holder retainer includes a support frame and a preloaded retainer clip. The preloaded retainer clip is connected to the support frame by a living hinge and an integral biasing element that biases the preloaded retainer clip into a cup-engaging position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Vaupotic, Ian Woodward, Michael Neumann
  • Patent number: 9784412
    Abstract: A cylinder transport and mounting system is provided. This system includes a object mounting yoke, and at least one bracket selected from the group consisting of a conveyance mounting bracket, and user mounting bracket, wherein the cylinder mounting yoke is configured to attach securely to a cylinder and to detachably interface with the conveyance mounting bracket and/or to detachably interface with the user mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: American Air Liquide, Inc.
    Inventors: Monaca McNall, Scott Liedel, Robert Sokola, Bryan R. Hotaling, John A. MacNeill, James M. Ormond, James R. Varney
  • Publication number: 20150138726
    Abstract: An elastomeric member (13) and method wherein the elastomeric member (13) comprises a plurality of grooves (31) wherein the grooves (31) are configured to receive edge portions of a plurality of components (14) of an electronic apparatus (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Mika Suonmaa
  • Publication number: 20150090849
    Abstract: A medical device support apparatus for use in a medical environment to releasably secure a medical device to a support structure, the medical device support apparatus having a base member configured to releasably mount the medical device support apparatus on the support structure; and a medical device mounting assembly including a base attachment portion and a device attachment portion connected to the base attachment portion, and further including a connection mechanism mounting the base attachment portion on the base member for rotation about a roll axis relative to the base member whereby the medical device mounting assembly can hold the medical device at different selected angles about the roll axis with respect to the base member, the device attachment portion being constructed for translational, sliding reception of the medical device into mounting engagement with the device attachment portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Lester Paul Trelford, Joel D. Wiesner, James M. Harr
  • Patent number: 8967571
    Abstract: A flat plastic structure is provided with several horizontal, parallel rows of openings, each comprising several single, for horizontally attaching openings, alternating with several double, for vertically attaching openings. Each of the several single, for horizontally attaching openings has an upper and a lower wall converging inwardly from horizontal edges of those several openings. A flat bar for horizontally attaching centrally connects opposite vertical walls of each single opening. A double, for vertically attaching opening incorporates a vertically extending, centrally located apex-shape structure formed by a pair of intersecting walls diverging towards the back side. A flat bar for vertically attaching is located at each side of the vertically extending centrally located apex-shape structure connects opposite vertical walls of the double, vertically attaching opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Primex, Inc.
    Inventor: Chun-Nam Chan James
  • Patent number: 8955807
    Abstract: The invention is a security bracket assembly for preventing theft of camera lenses from cameras that are on display at retail locations. The bracket assembly carries and partially receives the camera body. The assembly has a forward shield that prevents finger access to the lens release mechanism that allows detachment of the lens from the camera body. The forward shield may be removed from the assembly so that a camera lens can be swapped without disconnecting other security or power features associated with the camera display post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Mobile Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Alexander, Eric Pitt, Wade Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8931219
    Abstract: A foundation system includes a security boot selectively coupled to a pier having a notched upper end. The security boot includes first, second, and third portions complementary to the pier upper end. The security boot third portion includes a configuration complementary to a foundation sill plate and is selectively coupled thereto. The foundation system includes a sleeve configured to be received on a pier, the security boot configured to surround the sleeve and be slidable therealong. The system includes at least one lifting device having a base member and rod configured to engage the sill plate and is movable between a retracted configuration not urging movement of the sill plate and an extended configuration urging the sill plate upwardly. In a method of using the foundation system, the lifting devices may be actuated to lift an entire foundation upwardly from the piers, the security sliding upwardly along an associated sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Russell E. Benet
  • Patent number: 8882069
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
  • Publication number: 20140250673
    Abstract: A baseball and softball equipment organizer includes a base with front and back surfaces, at least one hingable element attached to the front surface of the base with at least one arm rotatably coupled to the hingable element and at least one hook attached to the back surface of the base for removable attachment of the organizer to a chain link fence. The at least one arm can rotate from a first position generally parallel to the base to a second position generally orthogonal to the base. The outside surface of at least one arm can include a gripping material to organize batting gloves and other sports items. A method of using the organizer is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Louis White
  • Patent number: 8827088
    Abstract: A support bracket for holding, securing and portioning orthopedic tools and/or devices within a case or tray is described. Multiple support brackets creating a modular system of brackets may be used within the case. Each support bracket is designed to releasably lock within an opening of a floor of the tray or case. The support bracket comprises a support member having opposing sidewall surfaces that upwardly extend from a base portion. A bracket insert, having a bottom wall extending distally from a sidewall, is positionable within a passageway formed within a bottom surface of the base portion to thereby lock the support bracket in position within the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: John D. Krause, Don E. McGee
  • Publication number: 20140232130
    Abstract: A controller assembly includes a base plate, a bracket, and a first controller main body. The base plate includes a through hole and a frame having an upper surface and a lower surface and surrounding the through hole. The bracket has first and second flange portions supported on the upper surface of the frame at positions opposite to each other over the through hole, first and second side portions coupled respectively to the first and second flange portions and passing through the though hole; and a bottom portion coupled to both of the first and second side portions on the side of the lower surface of the frame. The first controller main body is mounted on a bottom portion of the bracket. Accordingly, a controller assembly which can be readily assembled, a cab of a work implement, and a work machine can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroaki Tanaka, Daisuke Tsukamoto, Hirokazu Sugimoto, Tomoyuki Imada, Yoshiaki Honma
  • Patent number: 8807505
    Abstract: An accessory holder system and related method are disclosed. The invention features an accessory holder system for holding accessory items comprising at least one base plate comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a sidewall portion, a rubber band secured to the at least one base plate adapted to removably hold at least one accessory item inserted between the base plate and the rubber band, and attaching means for attaching the base plate to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Martin W. Lotz, III
  • Patent number: 8807514
    Abstract: An accessory attachment system for securing a dish such as a water feeder as well as a hook for hanging various items to a stake. The accessory attachment system generally includes clamp member adapted to be removably secured to a stake. An attachment member is provided which is secured at a first end to the clamp member. A second end of the attachment member includes a hook member for suspending a hanging plant as well as a horizontal portion adapted to retain a dish member thereon via use of a dish mount member. A dispenser holder extending from the dish member may be utilized to support a dispenser such as a bottle, which will automatically feed the dish member with its contents due to force of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventors: Paul R. Giauque, Hailey M. Giauque
  • Publication number: 20140198433
    Abstract: An electronic device holder used to be fixed on a moving carrier for holding an electronic device is provided. The electronic device holder includes a holder, a fixing element, a moving unit and at least one first connector. The fixing element fixed on the holder has a first limiting structure. The moving unit disposed between the holder and the fixing element moves relative to the holder. The moving unit has a second limiting structure used to lock with the first limiting structure for fixing the moving unit on a lock position or an open position. The first connector is disposed on the moving unit and used to connect with a second connector when the moving unit is located on the lock position relative to the holder. The electronic device holder integrates functions of holding and charging for the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Chang, Sung-Chin Wu
  • Patent number: 8777206
    Abstract: A platform is adapted to hold a bucket of paint. A pedal has a hinge coupled to the platform. A post has a lower end secured to the platform. A linkage has upper, lower, and central pins. The central pin pivotally couples the linkage to the post adjacent to the upper end. In this manner arcuate movement of the linkage about the central pin is facilitated. A connector couples the upper pin and the pedal. A spring couples the central pin and the pedal. A flexible strap is in a generally circular configuration. The strap is positionable around the bucket. The strap has a fixed end secured to the post. The strap has a free end coupled to the lower pin. In this manner lateral movement with the lower pin is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Frank L. Airosa
  • Publication number: 20140158847
    Abstract: A flat plastic structure is provided with several horizontal, parallel rows of openings, each comprising several single, for horizontally attaching openings, alternating with several double, for vertically attaching openings. Each of the several single, for horizontally attaching openings has an upper and a lower wall converging inwardly from horizontal edges of those several openings. A flat bar for horizontally attaching centrally connects opposite vertical walls of each single opening. A double, for vertically attaching opening incorporates a vertically extending, centrally located apex-shape structure formed by a pair of intersecting walls diverging towards the back side. A flat bar for vertically attaching is located at each side of the vertically extending centrally located apex-shape structure connects opposite vertical walls of the double, vertically attaching opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Chun-Nam Chan James
  • Patent number: 8671635
    Abstract: Pedestal assemblies configured to support first and second pavers positioned adjacently against an elevated periphery and methods of making the same are provided herein. Preferred assemblies include a cap, base, and at least two towers configured to be sandwiched between the cap and base. Kits can be sold with just cap and base alone. Preferred caps and bases can be formed in the same shape or substantially so, and are racetrack-shaped. Preferred towers include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cylindrical tubing. The cap can advantageously include an upwardly-projecting fin used to align and separate two pavers positioned alongside an elevated periphery. A pedestal support system can include both periphery pedestals in addition to conventional pedestals positioned away from the elevated periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Nigel Jones
  • Patent number: 8668179
    Abstract: A mounting device that securely supports an electronic device to a surface such as a vehicle dashboard. The mounting device comprises a flexible base for placement on a mounting surface and a bendable frame attached to or otherwise coupled with the base to permit the base to be shaped to at least partially conform to contours on the mounting surface. The base may be partially formed of a material that provides sufficient friction between its lower surface and the mounting surface to resist unwanted movement. The frame may be formed of aluminum and may include a central portion and a plurality of appendages each independently movable about at least two axes of movement. Each of the appendages may include a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Joshua A. Corn, Jeffrey D. Minelli, Brian G. Schoenfish, Marcus A. Moilanen, Stephen P. Waite
  • Publication number: 20140061408
    Abstract: Brackets, systems comprising a bracket, and methods for securing medical articles. The bracket can include a base, a post coupled to the base and extending upwardly from the base in a direction generally normal to a first major surface of the base, and an arm coupled to the base and extending generally parallel to the first major surface of the base. The arm can be spaced a distance from the first major surface of the base to define a channel under the arm that is dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the medical article. The arm can be cantilevered, and the post and the arm can each be fixed with respect to the base. Methods can include abutting an external surface of the medical article against the post; and moving a portion of the medical article into the channel defined by the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven B. Heinecke, Phong V. Ha, Donald G. Peterson, Daniel P. DeCabooter, Matthew H. Fryxell, Jia Hu, Peter M. Eisenberg, Thomas G. Skulley
  • Patent number: 8636328
    Abstract: A retention device includes a first holder and a second holder. Two locking members downwardly extend from front and rear ends of the first holder. Each of the locking members and the first holder defines a guideway. An engaging portion extends from a side of the first holder. The second holder includes a handle to lock the engaging portion of the first holder. A number of latch portions extend from two ends of the second holder. The second holder can be arranged under the first holder via the latch portions of the second holder received in the guideway of the first holder, or the second holder can be juxtaposed with the first holder via the handle of the second holder locking the engaging portion of first holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhen-Xing Ye
  • Patent number: 8567736
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting tray accommodated in the chassis, and a securing member. The chassis includes a bottom plate and a rear plate connected to the bottom plate. The mounting tray is secured to the rear plate. The securing member is located between the bottom plate and the mounting tray. A through hole is defined in the securing member. The mounting tray is attached to a flange of a securing plate, and the through hole receives an insertion portion of the securing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20130271911
    Abstract: A fastening device for a hard disk drive (HDD) includes a bottom plate and two fastening members. Two protrusions protrude from the bottom plate. A positioning portion is fastened to the bottom plate. The positioning portion includes an operation tab. A block protrudes from the operation tab. Each fastening member includes a sidewall, and a top wall and a bottom wall extending from top and bottom sides of the sidewall. The top walls are fastened to a bottom of the HDD. Each bottom wall defines an engaging hole. The engaging hole includes a first hole and two second holes communicating with the first hole. When the HDD is being fastened, the HDD is slid to allow each protrusion to enter one of the second holes, and to allow the block to block a corresponding side of the HDD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130271912
    Abstract: A fastening device for a hard disk drive (HDD) includes a bottom plate and two fastening members. Two protrusions protrude up from the bottom plate. A positioning portion is formed on the bottom plate. The positioning portion defines a hooking slot. Each fastening member includes a connection wall, and a top wall and a bottom wall perpendicularly extending from top and bottom sides of the connection wall. The top walls are fastened to a bottom of the HDD. Each bottom wall defines an engaging hole. The engaging hole includes a large first hole and two small second holes communicating with opposite sides of the first hole. A latch is formed on one of the fastening members. The HDD is operable to slide to allow the protrusions to enter the corresponding second holes from the corresponding first holes, and to allow the latch to engage in the hooking slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng SUN
  • Patent number: 8544810
    Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a coaster for stemmed glassware that has three sections joined together. The bottom section is circular and is attached to two curved top sections. The top sections are raised to form a pocket for receiving the base of the stemmed glassware. The curved inner edges of the top sections permit ease of attachment of the glass in a variety of ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Watkins, Dona Watkins
  • Patent number: 8542491
    Abstract: A structure for fixing a backplate includes a main body having at least one extended portion, on which at least one retaining arm and at least one locating post are provided. The locating post is located near an outmost portion of an end of the extended portion opposite to the main body, and the retaining arm is located near an outer periphery of the locating post. The backplate can be attached to one face of a motherboard via the locating post and the retaining arm of the structure for fixing a backplate to increase the structural strength of the motherboard without the need of using any bonding material or other adhesive medium to thereby reduce the cost of manufacturing and mounting the backplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Asia Vital Components Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Yen Lu
  • Patent number: 8534491
    Abstract: A support base fabricated of a rigid material has cylindrical holes oriented at an angle with respect to a central axis. Cylindrical rods are fabricated of a rigid material. Each rod is retained within an associated hole. Each rod has an upper end located above the top surface of the support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Earl G. Stocker
  • Publication number: 20130206932
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securely storing a musical instrument. A support member supports the musical instrument at first portion of the musical instrument, the first portion is proximal to a base of the musical instrument. A grip member secures the musical instrument at a second portion of the musical instrument, the second portion is distal from the base of the musical instrument, the securing comprises the grip member changing from an opened position to a closed position in response to the musical instrument being placed onto the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Allan Henry
  • Publication number: 20130200238
    Abstract: A fastening device for a hard disk drive (HDD) includes a bracket and a bottom plate. The bracket includes a base plate to support the HDD. Two latching tabs extend down from opposite sides of the base plate. A fastening tab extends out from a first end of the base plate. Two blocks protrude from the bottom plate. A hooking slot is defined in each block. The latching tabs are operable to engage in the hooking slots. A fastener is operable to extend through the fastening tab and engage in the bottom plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: AN-GANG LIANG, PING-CHUAN DENG
  • Patent number: 8439375
    Abstract: A new dolly can be used for making either a vacuum cleaner supported by casters or one supported by wheels. Casters can be mounted in sockets in bosses near the dolly perimeter. Alternatively, axle mounts can be fitted over the bosses. Upright walls on the mounts engage corresponding walls on the underside of the dolly, forming spaced supports. An accessory component with molded upright walls is mounted onto the dolly, and its walls engage corresponding walls under the dolly. One fastener seats against one fastener surface on the accessory component, and extends into a hole in that fastener surface, an aligned opening in the corresponding axle mount, and into the dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Shop Vac Corporation
    Inventor: David Martinez
  • Publication number: 20130037676
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a board presenting a number of engaging portions and a post, and a matching casing containing a data storage device. The casing defines a number of engaging holes and a fixing member on one side. The fixing member includes a first sliding portion and a second sliding portion locating at opposite sides of the post which define a curving slot in which the post can slide. The fixing member is rotated to lock the casing to the board, and rotate back to unlock the casing from the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: JUN GUO, GUANG-YI ZHANG, WEN-TANG PENG
  • Patent number: 8371547
    Abstract: A detector extender support system for facilitating ease of accessing battery operated detectors, such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, without the use of a ladder or other elevation device. Detector extender support system may generally comprise an extender handle comprising a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the extender handle may comprise a round, disk-shaped detector support comprising a substantially planar surface to which the base of a battery operated detector may be fastened to via a set of screws. A hook may be securely attached to a top portion of the distal end of the extender handle so that the detector extender support system may be hung from a nail, screw, or other wall fastener. The proximal end of the extender handle may comprise a curvy, ergonomic profile facilitating ease of use. The detector extender support system enables a user to remotely access the detector mechanism for manipulation and service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kathleen N. Wilkowske
  • Publication number: 20130032685
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket and a base. The bracket includes a first side plate and a second side plate opposite to the first side plate. A flange extends from the first side plate. The flange defines a securing opening. A first hook extends from the second side plate. A latching portion protrudes from the flange. The base includes a bottom wall and a sidewall connected to the bottom wall. A first blocking portion is located on the bottom wall. A second hook extends from the sidewall. The bottom wall defines an guiding slot and a latching slot communicating with the guiding slot, and the latching portion is engaged in the latching slot through the guiding slot; the first blocking portion is received in the securing opening; and the first hook is engaged with the second hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHAO LIU, ZHI-PING WU, XU-DONG NAN
  • Patent number: 8353496
    Abstract: A trophy assembly having a base with an integral lower clip, a column with interior column ribs, in which the lower clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy assembly having a base attached to a lid with an integral clip, and a column with interior column ribs, wherein the clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base, the lid and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy column having an exterior column surface and an interior column surface with a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs. A plastic base for use in a trophy assembly having a base and a column, wherein the base has in integral clip adapted to engage ribs on the interior surface of the column. A figure for use in a trophy assemble having a column with ribs on the interior column surface wherein the figure has an integral clip adapted to engage the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: William Steven Schwartz Revocable Trust
    Inventor: William Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20120325995
    Abstract: Provided is a device and its use for holding a computing device. The device can be used is a sitting or laying position to hold the CD by putting the device around one or more bend knees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jerald M. BALESTRINO
  • Publication number: 20120256070
    Abstract: An apparatus that supports substrates that requires no locking of the support members as the support members move up and down and conform to the underside topography of the substrate. The apparatus is especially suited for underside support of printed circuit boards during assembly processes for printing, pick-and-place operations and automated inspection for surface mount style substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas A. Gordon, Douglas T. Farlow
  • Patent number: 8272611
    Abstract: An embodiment of a locking bottle holder includes a bottle support having a base portion, a body portion, and a top portion; and a collar plate having a collar portion with at least one dispenser opening, and a support portion with a first limit pin hole. The locking bottle holder further includes a first limit pin having a limit pin notch and a first limit pin shaft passing through the first limit pin hole, a first ring affixed to the support portion, and a floating lock pin passing through the first ring. The floating lock pin includes a lock pin shaft having a lock pin notch and rotatable between unlocked and locked positions. In the locked position, the support portion of the collar plate is positioned proximate to the body portion and the lock pin shaft is substantially engaged with the limit pin notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Sports Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie Schmidt, John Wiseman
  • Publication number: 20120199612
    Abstract: A container has a body with a product disposed therein. A pedestal with a valving structure extends from the body. A bracket has a sidewall with at least one slot extending therein. The bracket includes a second pedestal provided interiorly of the sidewall, which is shaped to fittingly receive the pedestal of the body. The second pedestal includes at least one extending flange. Each of the at least one extending flanges extends toward the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Donald J. Schumacher, Christine D. Beilstein, Dirk K. Nickel
  • Patent number: 8220655
    Abstract: A suspended tray apparatus for avoiding spillage while carrying a single open container of liquid such as a mug of coffee or a cup of tea. The apparatus of the present invention is comprised of a tray on which the beverage is placed and a rigid element extending from the side of the tray and curved such that the outer end is centered above the tray and container; a hole or other method of attaching a cord or chain to the upper end of the rigid element, allowing the tray to hang from a loop or handle, held by a person, at the upper end of the chord or chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Joshua Millstein
  • Publication number: 20120161406
    Abstract: A mobile device holder includes a lower holding portion having a pair of opposed lower holding portion channels, a shelf at the base of the lower holding portion, an upper holding portion having a pair of opposed upper holding portion channels, the pair of opposed upper holding portion channels diverging in a direction away from the lower holding portion and aligned with the pair of opposed lower holding portion channels, the upper holding portion affixed to the lower holding portion, and a base connected to the shelf of the lower holding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Randy MERSKY
  • Publication number: 20120138763
    Abstract: A compact and portable, multi-function camera support device. The modular and variable plurality of components provide alteration of the device's configuration, build size and structural attachment to respond to locations physicality and user requirements. A self-supporting device that can be orientated and attached in various positions upon any structure, vehicle or terrain. Inter-changeable linear frame members and complementary hub profile engagement plate inserts provide the structure and engagement of mounting collar combinations that can linearly re-position and circumferentially rotate. Collars and detachable articulating limbs are employed singularly or paired to connect; equipment mounting plates, limb sets, attachments or wheel sets. Enabling transformation from a single axis vertical bracket to a vehicle mount, scaffold mount, wheeled dolly mount, or rail track support for camera movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Sean Anthony Joseph Russell
  • Publication number: 20120138761
    Abstract: A corbelled-support apparatus includes a support which has a horizontal surface and a vertical surface, a corbel which has opposed top and bottom ends, and a platform positioned concurrently on and supported concurrently by the horizontal surface of the support and the top end of the corbel. The corbel is secured to the vertical surface of the support. The platform is for receiving and supporting display items with respect to the horizontal surface of the support and the corbel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Glen Robert Messinger
  • Publication number: 20120091302
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting tray accommodated in the chassis, and a securing member. The chassis includes a bottom plate and a rear plate connected to the bottom plate. The mounting tray is secured to the rear plate. The securing member is located between the bottom plate and the mounting tray. A through hole is defined in the securing member. The mounting tray is attached to a flange of a securing plate, and the through hole receives an insertion portion of the securing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120031472
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a photovoltaic module and a support thereof. The photovoltaic module comprises a photovoltaic cell laminate and a support adapted to be mounted onto an installation surface. The support is connected to a back surface of the photovoltaic cell laminate and comprises a first connecting portion close to a front side of the photovoltaic cell laminate and a second connecting portion disposed close to a back side of the photovoltaic cell laminate. When a plurality of photovoltaic modules is mounted onto the installation surface, the first connecting portion of one photovoltaic module is engaged with the second connecting portion of another adjacent photovoltaic module, so that a relative position of the photovoltaic module and another adjacent photovoltaic module is maintained and the plurality of photovoltaic modules is mounted onto the installation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: WUXI SUNTECH POWER CO., LTD
    Inventors: Palvin Chee Leong Chan, Yu Wang, Lang Guo, Xili Jiao
  • Publication number: 20110310173
    Abstract: A backbone for a printer is formed from a single piece of material. The single piece of material includes an integrated carriage rod. When a carriage assembly is mounted on the integrated carriage rod, the carriage assembly is enabled to slide across the integrated carriage rod into position for printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Li Wan Lim, Sok Hwang Chew, Hong Ghee Tan, Kheng Bee Ong
  • Publication number: 20110309219
    Abstract: A retaining system according to example embodiments of the present invention may include a base plate that includes a cam and alignment guides, where the cam defines both a locked position and an unlocked position, and a support shoe that includes alignment tabs and a locking tab, where the support shoe is configured to be inserted into the alignment guides when the cam member is in the unlocked position. Upon insertion of the support shoe into the alignment guides, the cam may be configured to engage the locking tab of the support shoe and bias at least one of the alignment tabs into engagement with at least one of the alignment guides as the cam advances from the unlocked position to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: John Peter Patalak, Donald Eric Krueger, Henry Thomas Fowler
  • Publication number: 20110305448
    Abstract: A system for mounting includes an electronic device, a male mount member, and a female mount member. The male mount member is attached to the electronic device, and has a protrusion. The female mount member has a receiving track for mating with the protrusion, thereby coupling the electronic device to the female mount member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Larry Holmberg
  • Publication number: 20110304519
    Abstract: An antenna mounting system comprises a base, a mast extending from the base having a first bore formed through the body of the mast; and a antenna mounting assembly secured to the base having a second bore formed through the body of the antenna mounting assembly. The first and second bored are aligned such that the base and the mast are positionally secured via a pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: David L. Klein