Socket Patents (Class 248/314)
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Patent number: 8579245Abstract: A hanger, for supporting a retail item from a separate support structure, includes a support interface portion, a transverse section, an intermediate section, and a base section. The support interface portion is configured to selectively receive the separate support structure. The transverse section extends from the support interface portion and defines a bottom edge of the transverse section. The intermediate section extends from the transverse section. The base section extends downwardly from the intermediate section. The base section defines two side edges tapered toward one another such that a width of the base section gradually decreases as the base section extends away from the intermediate section. The base section is configured to partially deflect to slide through an elongated opening of the retail item such that during use the intermediate section and the base section are positioned on opposite sides of the elongated opening and the intermediate section extends through the elongated opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Peter Foltz, Jacob Streich
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Publication number: 20130292532Abstract: An adaptor device for the hanging storage of a lawn trimmer attachment. The adaptor having a lower portion with a first end, an upper portion with a second end, and includes a central axis extending from the first end to the second end. An opening is formed within the lower portion of the adaptor at first end and configured for receiving a lawn trimmer attachment therein. A cutout is formed within the lower portion of the adaptor. The cutout extends from the first end and in the direction of the second end. The cutout also extends in a second direction. The second direction having a component from the second end to the first end along the central axis of the adaptor. The cutout then terminating within the hole and thus forming a J shaped cutout. The upper portion of the adaptor including an opening for hanging the adaptor and lawn trimmer attachment from a support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Brian Mikes
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Patent number: 8573548Abstract: Merchandising support system of the type having a holding member adapted for engagement of a cantilevered accessory arm thereto. The holder is adapted for mounting on a surface of a display panel or the like and comprises a mounting platform with a throat extending therethrough. The accessory arm is supported in the throat in cantilevered fashion and includes a first magnetic material that engages a second magnetic material with the latter disposed in the throat proximate to a rear surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Marlite, Inc.Inventors: Jamie Kuhn, Randy A. Breyer, Mary Elizabeth Shea
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Patent number: 8550410Abstract: A novel bracket assembly enables secure retrofit mounting and positioning of a mobile electronic device (MED) such as smart phone, portable GPS navigation appliance, iPod/MP3 player, or satellite radio to an ideal, driver-convenient locale. The vehicle-specific bracket system design provides for easy driver-line-of-sight device-interaction without causing interference with vehicle operation, windshield visibility, ventilation, or switch controls.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: William A Fraser
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Publication number: 20130250537Abstract: A latching apparatus for a memory card includes a socket and a pair of latching members assembled on opposite ends of the socket. A cutout is defined in each end of the memory card. Each latching member includes a main body, two pivoting portions extending from opposite ends of the main body for pivotably attaching the latch member to one end of the socket, and a C-shaped locking portion extending down from a middle portion of the main body. The insertion of the memory card in the socket causes the bottom edge of the memory card to engage with distal ends of the locking portions and so rotate the latch member, until the main bodies of the latching members engage in the cutouts of the memory card.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.Inventors: AI-LING HE, JUN-HUI WANG
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Publication number: 20130221172Abstract: Hanging or suspending apparatus and methods of use. The apparatus can include a strip having at least one mounting depression penetrating a mounting portion of the strip. In one embodiment, the mounting depression accommodates a hanger end or hook. Some embodiments include a strip body section with a series of hanger end mounting depressions on one or more upper surfaces of the body section. Adhesive or mounting tape may be mounted or secured to one or more surfaces of the strip body section. Some embodiments may be mounted adjacent the top edge of a door frame, wall section, or other structure. The hanging apparatus may be used to hang a variety of items, and in a particular application to hang clothing or other hangars.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Michael Owen, Steven Caliger
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Publication number: 20130168519Abstract: A supporting device to a display apparatus having an improved configuration to maximize utilization of a space between the display apparatus and a wall is disclosed. The supporting device to the display apparatus includes a plurality of support protrusions coupled to a rear surface of the display apparatus, a plurality of first support panels fixed to the wall, and a plurality of second support panels rotatably coupled to the first support panels, respectively, each second support panel having a receiving region by which a corresponding one of the plurality of support protrusions is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Woo Sung IN, Yong Jin KIM
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Patent number: 8474772Abstract: A cup holder is deployed from a recess in a substantially vertical panel behind a substantially planar fold-down door which is pivotable adjacent to a bottom edge. A substantially planar tray member is slidably mounted to a guide frame to move between a collapsed position and an expanded position at respective distances from the inside surface of the fold-down door. A telescoping holder unit with substantially cylindrical sleeve elements slides from a collapsed state to an expanded state in response to movement of the tray member. A top rim of the holder unit is fixed with respect to a cylindrical sleeve element having a largest diameter and is coupled to the tray member. A bottom plate of the holder unit is coupled to the fold-down door. The holder unit accommodates various beverage containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: John L. Miklas
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Publication number: 20130092809Abstract: A displayable tool receiving device includes a hanger body having a hanger hole. The hanger body further includes a rectilinear first coupling portion and a plurality of spaced first positioning portions. The displayable tool receiving device further includes a plurality of tool receiving boxes each including a rear side having a rectilinear second coupling portion. The rear side of each tool receiving box further includes a second positioning portion. At least one of the tool receiving boxes is optionally mounted to the hanger body. The second coupling portion of each of the at least one of the plurality of tool receiving boxes is engaged with the first coupling portion of the hanger body. The second positioning portion of each of the at least one of the tool receiving boxes is engaged with one of the first positioning portions of the hanger body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20130082155Abstract: A baseball bat support device includes a main body having a bat receiving pocket formed therein for removably receiving a portion of a baseball bat, a spacer affixed to the main body, and an attachment clip disposed on the spacer. The baseball bat support device is removably attachable to a chain-link fence. The spacer is wedge-shaped and is receivable within an open area of the chain-link fence. The attachment clip includes a notch foamed in its periphery which engages a wire twist link of the chain-link fence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventor: Robert McCormack
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Patent number: 8376303Abstract: A support includes a base, an upper cover connected to the base, a support plate, and a base. The upper cover includes a recess for receiving a bottom of an electronic device, and two openings defined in a bottom of the recess at two opposite ends of the recess for movably receiving pressing members. A pair of pressing members are respectively moveably received in the two openings. Each of the pair of pressing members includes a protruding post rotatably connected to the base. Two elastic members arrange in the base to respectively apply a recoiling, spring force to the pressing members when compressing and releasing. When urged by an electronic device, the pressing members deflect downward to form a first receiving space; and when the electronic device is removed, the pressing members are recoiled by the elastic members and forms a second receiving space.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhi-Gang Yang, Hui Yuan, Ping Yu
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Patent number: 8366341Abstract: A mounting clip and structures to support the mounting clips. A clip may narrow in width and thickness to facilitate firmer mounting and to facilitate ease of clipping into a mating receiver. The clip may have different sections along its outer rail of different thicknesses and different widths.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.Inventor: Joeben Bevirt
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Patent number: 8360380Abstract: A cup holder for holding and retaining a cup includes a container integrally formed of a resin material as one structure with flexibility. The container includes a bottom portion, a cup retaining portion defined as a sidewall upstanding from the bottom portion, and at least one flexible protruding portion formed in the sidewall where the bottom portion does not contact. The flexible protruding portion is thinner in thickness than other portion of the side wall and protrudes towards an inside direction of the cup retaining portion. A rib is formed on an outside surface of the container to extend from the other portion of the side wall formed thicker than the protruding portion to a center of the protruding portion. An urging device is formed for pressing the protruding portion towards an inside of the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Nifco Inc.Inventors: Toshiaki Soma, Tsuyoshi Fukuda
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Publication number: 20130019794Abstract: A universal holder that can hold anything that has a pole-like or rod-like insert base. It is extremely strong with respect to sideways pulls and is highly resistant to corrosion. An upper pipe section made typically made from PVC pipe has an upper end open and a lower end closed. The lower end can be fitted with a threaded nut. A stainless steel pipe or rod, which is highly corrosion resistant can have an upper end threaded to mate into the threaded nut. The pipe or rod can receive a point or a pointed spike at its bottom end for insertion into soil or sand. This point or spike can be aluminum. Alternatively, a solid stainless steel rod can tapered on the lower end into a point. The universal holder of the present invention can be used to hold fishing poles, flag poles, flower pots, lanterns and numerous other items. It can also be paired with a second similar holder to hold a clothesline or the like. Various different accessories can be used with the universal holder to hold numerous diverse items.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventor: Terrell Neal
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Publication number: 20130009028Abstract: A bracket includes a bracket main body and a reinforce piece attached to the bracket main body. The bracket main body includes a base panel, a pair of side panels extending from opposite sides of the base panel, and a top panel connected to and located between the pair of side panels. The top panel includes a first plate extending substantially perpendicularly from an upper edge of a first side panel of the pair of side panels and a second plate extending substantially perpendicularly from an upper edge of a second side panel of the pair of side panels. The first plate and the second plate partially overlap with each other and fix to each other. The reinforce piece includes a first end secured to and located between the first plate and the second plate and a second end secured to an upper surface of the base panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: YU-CHEN TING
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Patent number: 8308119Abstract: A retail product assembly includes a retail product, a bracket coupled thereto and defining an opening between the retail product and the bracket, and a hanger. The hanger includes a hanging portion configured to receive a support structure, a cross bar, a drop portion, and a tapered portion. The cross bar extends from the hanging portion and is wider than the bracket. At least a portion of the cross bar extends below the topmost sidewall of the retail product. The drop portion extends through the opening. The tapered portion extends away from the drop portion and is configured to slide through the opening to position a top edge of the tapered portion opposite the cross bar relative to the opening. The top edge of the tapered portion interacts with the bracket to support the retail product via the bracket when the hanger is hung from the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Peter Foltz, Jacob Streich
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Publication number: 20120255189Abstract: A fixing member comprises a threaded end, one end face of which contains a recess capable of housing a tip, complementary in shape, said recess comprising a peripheral edge in the form of a multilobed continuous curved line. The cross-section of each lobe L is defined by a continuous series of three arcs of a circle, i.e. a first convex arc of a circle with a first radius (R1), on either side of which a second concave arc of a circle with a second radius (R2) are positioned. Each lobe is connected to the adjacent lobe via a third convex arc of a circle with a third radius (R3, R3u) larger than the first radius (R1). The invention also relates to a male element with a raised shape complementing that of the recess, in addition to a handling tool and a testing gauge comprising such a male element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Arnaud GAILLARD
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Publication number: 20120255977Abstract: A holder for a handheld electronic device, the holder including a container defining a space for receiving the handheld electronic device and an inner surface facing inwardly towards the space. At least a portion of the inner surface includes an infrared-neutral material or coating operative for interacting with infrared light emitted from the handheld electronic device and received by the infrared-neutral material. The interaction is such that, while the handheld electronic device is being received by the container, any reflected infrared signal effected by the interaction is inoperative for effecting activation of a functionality of the handheld electronic device when the reflected infrared signal is sensed by the handheld electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Kasra Youssefi-Shams, Michael Xingyi Yu, Felipe Oliveira Simoes
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Publication number: 20120248275Abstract: The present invention provides a bracket configuration for retaining a washer within a washer case which has an opening for inserting the bracket therethrough so that the washer case is mounted to the bracket from above the washer. The bracket configuration specifically includes a hole configured to dispose the washer thereon and insert a bolt therethrough, and a rib formed along an edge of the opening so as to prevent or protect the washer from deviation or disconnection via a clearance gap created between the opening and the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Shutoh Soh, Fumiyoshi Ohashi
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Publication number: 20120248146Abstract: A support unit for supporting a drain tap in a flexible bag located in a bag-in-box (BIB) liquid dispenser includes a substantially planar plate with a least one surface adapted to abut the outer surface of the box. The support unit has a slit to receive the drain tap when lead through the wall of the box and form a supporting collar around the drain tap where the plate area next to the slit tapers towards the opening of the slit, forming two tapering areas on each side of the slit. The support unit may further include an area that is convex.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Jørgen Knudsen
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Patent number: 8276855Abstract: A soldering iron stand comprises a stand base, and a soldering iron holder provided on an upper portion of the stand base and formed to have a curved surface for receiving thereon a soldering iron to be held by the stand base. The soldering iron holder has a plurality of recesses formed therein and arranged in a circumferential direction of the curved surface. Each of the recesses is provided with a heat-resistant elastic member.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Hakko CorporationInventor: Yoshitomo Teraoka
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Patent number: 8251343Abstract: A device for holding and displaying hand tools, especially for exhibiting such products in a retail establishment. The hanger consists of a bracket having a slot for hanging the device on a hook, peg, etc. The bracket is connected to a connecting member that has a tool holder. The bracket can be disconnected from the tool holder by a snap fastener which also allows the bracket to be pivoted downwardly behind the connecting member for compact storage and shipping. The snap fastener also allows for different types and sizes of tool holders to be connected to the bracket, depending upon the tool being displayed.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu Jun Zhang
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Publication number: 20120181403Abstract: A hanging device includes a holding set including a loop to hold an object and a fastening structure extending outward from one side of the loop. A supporting assembly includes at least one post, one end of which is axially coupled with the holding set by using at least one axial positioning structure, wherein the axial positioning structure is used to adjust and position the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventor: Tsung-Ying Lee
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Patent number: 8215595Abstract: A cable collecting apparatus includes a base plate and a cover plate. The cover plate extends at diagonal relative to the base plate in a first state. A receiving room is enclosed by the base plate and the cover plate in a second state. A first end of the cover plate is rotatably and resiliently connected to the base plate at a joint. A second end of the cover plate is capable of engaging with the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li
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Patent number: 8215601Abstract: A beverage container receptacle adapted for installation relative to fixed first and second structures. The receptacle includes a container-holding first part having a container rest and a periphery that defines a void in which is received a portion of the fixed first structure that extends along a first axis. The periphery at least partially surrounds the first axis, and the receptacle is supported by the first structure when it is installed relative thereto. The receptacle also includes a receptacle-retaining second part slidably positioned relative to the first part. The second part is adapted for movement relative to the first structure received in the void and toward engagement with the second structure. The receptacle is adapted for being supported against angular movement in at least one direction about the first axis through the engagement of the second part with the second structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Third Hand Marketing, LLCInventor: Kevin W. Downs
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Patent number: 8172189Abstract: A device in the form of an elongated articulating arm having a base for mounting it on or at the MRI apparatus. The free end of the arm is arranged to releasably mount any type of device, e.g., a clamp, a bracket, a biopsy needle guide, etc. The arm includes a plurality of interconnected segments each of which is arranged to pivot about a respective axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the arm, but restricted from twisting about the longitudinal axis. A flexible elongated adjustable tensioning member in the form of plural sections of a cord extend through respective ones of plural flexible sheaths within the arm between the base and the distal end portion to enable the arm to be moved or bent into a desired shape when tension is released and then held in that shape when tension is applied.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.Inventors: Roger F. Wilson, Willet F. Whitmore, III, Bruce Ribble
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Publication number: 20120097817Abstract: A fastening structure for a lamp holder is disclosed, which includes a main body, a mounting unit and a first securing unit. One end of the main body has an assembly hole and a second securing unit, and the other end of the main body is extended with an engagement portion having a transversely central hole. The mounting unit is mounted at a side of the engagement portion of the main body. The first securing unit passes through the transversely central hole of the engagement portion of the main body and secures the mounting unit to the engagement portion of the main body along an inclined angle. With the engagement of the mounting unit and the main body by the first securing unit along an inclined angle, it is very fast and convenient to assemble the lamp holder to the fastening structure without causing any interference between components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: CHIEN-TING LIN
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Patent number: 8113477Abstract: A holder for a beverage container has a container receptacle for insertion of the beverage container, a holding jaw which is mounted so as to be movable a short distance into the container receptacle, and a spring element which urges the holding jaw into the container receptacle. The holder has a simple construction and is economical to produce, since the spring element, together with the holding jaw, is in the form of a mountable unit and the spring element consists of a synthetic material.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Fischer Automotive Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Hartwig Kaemmer
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Patent number: 8096026Abstract: The present invention is directed to mounting clips and structures to support the mounting clips. One such clip is substantially annular in nature. The mounting clip may have internal grip strips within its interior to better enable the clip to engage the supported item. Other clips involve the use of a suction cup and other designs. The mounting clips may be used with a tripod or a monopod, and in some embodiments a tripod with flexible legs utilizing ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. Each connector includes a body with a first and second end portion. An external socket engaging surface is provided at one end of the body. The other end of the body has an internal cavity. The socket engaging surface of one connector is snapped into the internal cavity of another to interconnect the connectors. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors utilize an over-molded strip around the outside of the connector to facilitate in their use for gripping.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Joby Photo, Inc.Inventors: Joeben Bevirt, Peter Frykman
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Publication number: 20120001032Abstract: The present invention relates to a support disc for supporting high frequency (HF) components, in particular in HF coaxial cables or coaxial plug-in connections, having a support body with a longitudinal bore additionally comprising at least one cross-sectional bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: ROSENBERGER HOCHFREQUENZTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Frank Weiss
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Publication number: 20110303285Abstract: A solar module support with at least one switching circuit is provided. When a solar cell module is plugged in a solar module socket of the solar module support, the switching circuit is turned off. When the solar cell module is pulled out from the solar module socket, the switching circuit is turned on. Current originally flows through the solar cell module can flows through the switching circuit alternatively, when the solar cell module is detached from the solar module support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Kuan-Wen Tung, Chien-Chun Chen
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Publication number: 20110303764Abstract: An adapter for an outdoor light is disclosed. The adapter includes a hollow elongated element having a top end and a bottom end, a first opening at the top end of the elongated element, wherein the first opening accepts a shaft of the outdoor light to create a friction fit with the shaft, a second opening at the bottom end of the elongated element, wherein the second opening includes a projecting brim spanning only a portion of a circumference of the second opening and an inset lip coextensive with the projecting brim and extending from the projecting brim toward a center of the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Barry Roth
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Patent number: 8052108Abstract: A probe holder includes a base and a holding part foldably provided to the base. The probe holder allows easy movement and maintenance of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including the probe holder and to prevent the probe holder from being damaged by a wall or other objects and vice versa during movement of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Medison Co., Ltd.Inventors: June Young Ahn, Ghi Young Kim
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Publication number: 20110270213Abstract: A bracket is provided. In an embodiment, the bracket comprises a first seat and a second seat. The first seat is sized to retain a first fluid implement. The second seat is sized to retain a second fluid implement from the bracket. The second seat includes a top opening, a side opening and a front concave portion. The second seat is configured to prevent inadvertent removal of the second fluid implement from the bracket. A fluid delivery apparatus including the bracket, as well as a method for delivering fluid, such as medical fluids including nutritional fluids, and industrial fluids through the delivery apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Thomas Lloyd Peterson, Thomas John McPeak
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Publication number: 20110253868Abstract: Apparatus for use with a mounting panel having a mounting aperture includes a cable tie mount having a cable tie receiving passage extending therethrough, the mount having a planar central rigid portion and first and second side portions self-biased to reside in the plane of the mount central portion and supported by the central portion for deflection relative thereto and a cable tie for disposition in the mount passage, the cable tie having a self-bias to a planar condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Maurus Logan, James J. Daley
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Publication number: 20110240812Abstract: A utility bracket used for the simplified attachment of accessories and equipment to photography/video support systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: TRANSUNION CAPITAL CORPORATIONInventor: Josh Simons
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Publication number: 20110233357Abstract: An apparatus includes a mounting member including a first planar surface and an opposing second planar surface, a first extension member extending from the first planar surface, and a first accessory holder portion connected to the first extension member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: Michael Todd Owen
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Patent number: 7992693Abstract: Presented is a vibration damper that includes an outer cylinder with a lateral surface, a pin-shaped fastening element that includes a stop surface, and a mounting coupled to the lateral surface. The mounting defines a through-hole that is configured to receive the pin-shaped fastening element and extends circumferentially with respect to the lateral surface. The mounting includes a formation that extends in a radial direction with respect to the cylinder. The formation cooperates with the outer cylinder to form a socket for the stop surface. The stop surface rests against the mounting in an axial direction of the pin-shaped fastening element.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Böttger, Josef Renn, Jörg Pagel, Klaus Stretz
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Publication number: 20110139945Abstract: A portable electronic device holder adaptable to hold at least one electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device holder comprises of a media holder for securing the at least one electronic device therein, a themed component adaptable to receive the media holder and an attachment means for allowing the electronic device holder to fit against a surface. The themed component designed as a favorite character provides a friendly appearance to the portable electronic device holder and entertainment to a user. The media holder includes at least one base portion configured to hold an external speaker system that plugs into the electronic device. The themed component includes at least one pocket for receiving at least one arm portion of the media holder. The attachment means is designed to connect with the media holder thereby allowing the media player to fit firmly onto the themed component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Beatriz Fahrberger, Louis Fahrberger
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Publication number: 20110141741Abstract: Exposed fixture means and associated mounting features constituting a broad range of structural, aesthetic, and/or functional enhancements to existing recessed fixtures. Embodiments are generally configured to couple at a structural surface at and/or surrounding a recessed fixture. A mounting ring provides secure attachment at the structural surface, a ring cover typically engages with the mounting ring in a twist-lock engagement. An exposed fixture means (EFM) may be coupled at a side of the ring cover opposite the mounting ring. A system of correspondingly configured latch members of each of the ring cover and mounting ring enables relatively universal coupling of different EFMs at an already installed mounting ring. EFMs include a wide variety of aesthetic, functional, and/or structural embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Cheryl Engstrom, Donn Jeffrey Engstrom, Scott Patrick Bell
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Patent number: 7954773Abstract: A positionable platform for use with a beverage holder, the positionable platform including a monolithic body sized similarly to a standard twelve (12) ounce beverage container, the body having an upper platform portion positioned adjacent to a first end of a wall portion thereof, with a plurality of slotted retention apertures distributed about the body and substantially aligned therewith. A resiliently pliable member resides in each of the slotted retention apertures, each of the resiliently pliable members being having a fin portion positioned partially within a slot portion and extended from the outer surface of the wall portion outwardly of the body and extending along the wall portion between the first and second ends thereof, and a spine portion positioned substantially within a recessed keyhole portion. A mounting platform is positioned adjacent to one of the first and second ends of the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 7938375Abstract: A collapsible pen holder installed within a surface of an object, including an automobile dashboard or briefcase, secures and retains a pen within a cylindrical sleeve slidably engaged within a cylindrical mounting frame member, exposing a pen cap of the pen. The pen is placed within the cylindrical sleeve which is then pushed into the mounting frame member until the cylindrical sleeve is retained within the mounting frame member by a locking mechanism, exposing only an end of the pen cap. To remove the pen from the pen holder, the end of the pen head is depressed, releasing the locking mechanism and ejecting the cylindrical sleeve from the mounting frame member, projecting the cylindrical sleeve from the surface by a spring mechanism allowing the pen to be removed from the cylindrical sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Casey Massegee
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Patent number: 7913959Abstract: A suction nozzle holster is provided with a latch mechanism for receiving a universally adjustable strap having a groove system whose individual grooves can engage with a pawl of a lever arm of said latch mechanism. A forward surface of the holster may be provided with a hole into which a suction hose can be forced in order to constrict said hose and, hence, curtail the vacuum conditions in a suction nozzle serviced by that hose.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Patient Shield Concepts, LLCInventors: Lynn R. White, Paul Burek
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Publication number: 20110069472Abstract: Described herein is a mounting plate having a plurality of exterior edges. Each edge of the mounting plate has a mounting interface. Between each of the exterior edges is a flattened corner. Each of the planar corners has a pole mount disposed therein. The mounting plate also has a plurality of interior projections, each of the plurality of interior projections being disposed on an inner side of each of the planar corners. At least one of the plurality of interior projections has a stand mount disposed therein and at least a second one of the plurality of interior projections has an umbrella mount disposed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Paul Kent Peregrine, Gary Lee Regester
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Publication number: 20110062296Abstract: The present invention can be used to hold one's screw driving bits directly on the tool so a specific bit can easily be found and employed as needed. Each holder may be produced from a heavy duty plastic or rubber. There may be approximately 8-10 openings for assorted bits, which allow 16-20 different bits to be inserted. The bits may stick out the top and bottom of the holder so a user may see exactly what type each is.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Charles E. Brauer, Mary A. Brauer
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Publication number: 20110057084Abstract: An infant item holder for holding one or more infant items. The infant item holder may include a base with a passage. The infant item holder may also include an elongated member that is longer than the passage and includes first and second ends. The elongated member may be positioned in the passage with the first end extending from a first side of the passage and the second end extending from a second side of the passage. The elongated member may be movably positioned within the passage and adjustable between a first orientation with the first end in closer proximity to the base than the second end, and a second orientation with the second end in closer proximity to the base than the first end. Infant items may be positioned at the ends of the elongated member. A first infant item may be positioned in proximity to an infant in the first orientation, and a second infant item may be positioned in proximity to the infant in the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventor: Julie Tabor Thompson
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Publication number: 20110011899Abstract: A nozzle for generating an aerosol from a fluid and a gas is described. The nozzle comprises at least one wettable cone-shaped gas exit channel that widens in a direction of gas flow from a cone apex to a cone base of the wettable cone-shaped gas exit channel and is connected at the cone apex to a nozzle gas supply channel. The nozzle further comprises at least one annular fluid exit port at the circumference of the cone base that is connected to a nozzle fluid supply channel. Further, a nozzle holder is described. The nozzle holder comprises a cylindrical crown comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced grooves that are connected to the ring-shaped fluid exit port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Donovan B. Yeates
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Patent number: 7866620Abstract: A holder for a beverage container, such as, for example, a beverage can, which is intended for installation in a motor car, has pivotable and spring-actuated holding jaws pivotally mounted by a knife-edge bearing. As a result, a pivot axis close to the inner side of the container receptacle is possible, which facilitates pressing outward of the holding jaws by insertion of the beverage container. In addition, it allows snap-mounting of the holding jaws from below by of a spring tongue.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Fischer Automotive Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Hartwig Kaemmer
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Publication number: 20110001028Abstract: A cost-effective cooling tower splash fill bar support assembly that includes a plurality of perforated substantially planar components supporting a plurality of splash fill bars extending therethrough in a manner that distributes stress over a relatively large area, typically by using a splash fill bar support. Also, a method of forming a cooling tower splash fill bar support assembly including a splash fill bar support assembly having substantially planar components and splash fill bar supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Scott T. Maurer, Gregory P. Hentschel
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Patent number: 7861993Abstract: A cup holder, wherein the cup holder comprises a well adapted to receive a beverage container through an open top of the well. The cup holder also includes a sealing unit having a ring seal secured to the well adjacent to the open top of the well. The ring seal engages the container when the container is disposed in the well to cooperate with the well in providing a substantially closed and sealed chamber resistant to heat transfer to or from the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: Alison Hansen, Christopher R Reynolds, Mark A Kelly