Sliding Jaw Patents (Class 248/316.4)
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Patent number: 8727192Abstract: A handset holder includes a holder, a strap means and a positioning member. The holder has a coupling portion at a rear end with external threads formed thereon. The coupling portion has an indented chamber to hold a chuck. The strap means includes a seat and a strap fastened to the seat. The seat has a ball head at a front end held in the chuck and a retaining slot threaded through by the strap. The positioning member mates the coupling portion and is fastenable therewith by screwing. The handset holder can be fastened to any type of vehicle tubular members through the strap. The holder is adjustable to a desired angle via the ball head and formed a firm positioning by tightly clamping the chuck via the positioning member. It is simpler to install and remove and provides wider applicability and improved practicality.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Chin-I Lai
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Patent number: 8708296Abstract: The article holding device (9) of the present invention includes a base (1), a holding member (2) capable of sliding along a grip width of gripping an article (K), and a locking device (4) for holding in a position after sliding and adjusting the holding member (2), wherein the locking device (4) include a gear (40), an engaging portion 33 capable of coupling with the gear (40), an urging member (S2) for applying an urging force for causing the engaging portion (33) to couple with the gear (40), a rack (23) provided on the holding member, a pinion (44) engaging the rack (23) and being placed roughly coaxially with the gear (40), and a one-way clutch (46) interposed between the gear (40) and the pinion (44) and configured to become disconnected from the gear (40) and to be slipped only when the pinion (44) is rotated in one direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: NIFCO Inc.Inventor: Takehiko Nemoto
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Patent number: 8701452Abstract: A security device to secure a computer may include a substantially vertical pedestal, a fixed platform mounted on the pedestal, a clamping table to cooperate with the fixed platform to secure the computer and a locking assembly to allow the clamping table to be moved to allow the computer to be attached and released from the fixed platform in an unlocked state and to prevent the clamping table from being moved to hold the computer in a locked state, The locking assembly may include a locking knob to operate the locking assembly between the locked state and the unlocked state, and the locking knob may rotate freely in the locked state and rotates to allow the clamping table to be moved in the unlocked state.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Gary D. Foster, W. Douglas Mayer
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Publication number: 20140105782Abstract: A movable instrument holding apparatus and method of retaining a medical instrument with a movable instrument holding apparatus are disclosed. The movable instrument holding apparatus includes a housing structure retaining a gripping structure. A rail is connected to the housing structure. A depressible arm is connected to the rail, the depressible arm having a first quantity of ratchet teeth, wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth is movable with the depressible arm. A track is sized to receive the rail, wherein the track has a second quantity of ratchet teeth, and wherein the first quantity of ratchet teeth are engagable with the second quantity of ratchet teeth when the rail is positioned at least partially within the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Brian Carette, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20140061416Abstract: A vertical clamping device is provided that supports a flow cell component in a vertical configuration in which the flow cell is on an opposite side of the vertical support from the electronic interface. The clamp includes a vertical setting to receive the flow cell component and provides an electronic interface on a vertical surface of the vertical setting. A block supports the fluidics interface and can move in a horizontal direction bringing the fluidics interface into contact with the flow cell component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: David M. COX
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Publication number: 20140042285Abstract: A modular device mounting platform apparatus having interchangeable jaw members for accommodating different devices. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted, by example and without limitation, in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A telescoping clamp member is slidably interconnected to frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between frame and clamp members for urging a jaw member of the clamp member along first direction away from the frame member. A plurality of different jaw members are interchangeably coupleable to the frame and clamp members in an opposing relationship across the device mounting surface of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Publication number: 20140042286Abstract: A clamp includes a top portion having a mounting hole configured to receive a mounting bolt. The top portion also includes a clamping surface configured to contact a first structure to be clamped to a framing member. The clamping surface includes a number of teeth, wherein at least some of the teeth have different angular profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Andy A. Jaffari
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Patent number: 8550413Abstract: A self-centering vial clamp (100) is provided. The self-centering vial clamp (100) includes a clamp body (101) including a vial aperture (110) and two or more jaw slots (111) spaced around the vial aperture (110), two or more clamp jaws (211) spaced around the vial aperture (110), with a clamp jaw (211) including a vial contact face (213) and one or more jaw projections (231) configured to engage a jaw slot (111) of the clamp body (101), and two or more lever arms (220) coupled to the two or more clamp jaws (211). A lever arm (220) is configured to be manually pivoted, wherein the lever arm translates the pivoting motion into a sliding motion of the corresponding clamp jaw (211). Interacting lever gears (224) formed on the lever arms (220) constrain the two or more clamp jaws (211) to move substantially in unison.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Hach CompanyInventors: Bret Warrick, Keith Bender
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Publication number: 20130240629Abstract: An assembly including an electronic module holder configured to hold an electronic module, where the holder is configured to be inserted into a mating receiving area of an apparatus; and a door slideably connected to the electronic module holder. The door is configured to close an entrance into the receiving area of the apparatus. The door is slideable relative to the holder to latch and unlatch the assembly with the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Mikko Juhani PESONEN, Ville Henrikki Vehkapera, Jani Latvakoski
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Publication number: 20130206945Abstract: A clamping device is used for clamping an object. The clamping device includes a main body, an actuating mechanism, and two clamping arms. The actuating mechanism is disposed within the main body. The actuating mechanism includes a gear and cam, which are coaxial with each other. Each of the two clamping arms has an extension part. The two extension parts are engaged with two opposite sides of the gear. In a case that the engaging element is engaged with the cam, the two clamping arms are in an open status. In a case that the engaging element is disengaged with the cam, the gear is driven by the cam to be rotated. As the gear is rotated, the two extension parts are towed to be linearly moved. Consequently, the two clamping arms are switched from the open status to a clamping status.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventor: Chih-Hung Chen
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Publication number: 20130199970Abstract: A separation apparatus comprises a base defining a mounting surface with a length and a width. The separation apparatus further includes a pair of clamps configured for toolless operation. The pair of clamps are spaced apart from one another along the length of the mounting surface and configured to inhibit a movement of the sample plate relative to the mounting surface. In further examples, methods of separating a magnetic material within containment areas of a sample plate are provided including the step of clamping a first edge portion of the sample plate with the spring clip and clamping a second edge portion of the sample plate with a jaw mechanism. The method further includes the step of inverting the base together with the sample plate such that liquid drains from the containment areas while magnetic material remains in the containment areas under the influence of respective magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Bassam El-Fahmawi
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Patent number: 8490937Abstract: A cradle for a handheld electrical device comprises a base constructed to support the device such that the device can be freely placed on and removed from the base. At least one arm is operatively connected to the base for movement relative to the base and the device. An actuator moves the arm between a release position wherein the arm is spaced from the device, allowing the device to be freely removed from and placed on the base, and a hold position wherein the arm engages and holds the device in the cradle. The cradle is adapted for attachment to an object in a first orientation on a right-hand side of the object and in a second orientation on a left-hand side of the object. The cradle is arranged to hold the device in an upright position in both orientations.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Seco Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Ralph C. Mize, Christopher T. Moore, Jerry L. Williamson, Brandon T. Spitzmiller, Larry W. Essex, Clinton J. Mize
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Publication number: 20130155652Abstract: Disclosed are a fixing device and a backlight module using the fixing device. The fixing device includes a positioning post, an embedded part, and at least one elastic part. The embedded part is vertically inserted in the positioning post. The at least one elastic part is disposed at one end of the positioning post. The fixing device of the present invention is capable of enhancing the structure and functions to position accurately. Furthermore, the elastic part is capable of decreasing shocks at the fixed position of the fixing device and improving the problem of stress concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tian Zhang
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Patent number: 8424825Abstract: An adjustable holder for an electronic device includes four pivotally attached telescopic arms. The left, right and bottom telescopic arms include an elongated sleeve and an extendable arm that moves in and out of the sleeve. Each extendable arm has a forward projecting fin with a raised edge. The top telescopic arm includes a top elongated sleeve, a secondary sleeve and an extendable hook arm. In use, the arms are rotated and extended to fit the length and width of an electronic device, which can then be cradled between the left, right and bottom fins. The hook arm is used to suspend the electronic device from any suitable fixture and a tilt arm is used to adjust the viewing angle of the cradled device.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Eddie Somuah
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Publication number: 20130075564Abstract: A screw clamp includes a seat secured to a carrier member, a follower attached to the carrier member, an anchoring board pivotally attached to the follower for allowing the carrier member and the anchoring board to be engaged through a tiny space beside an edge portion of a table plate, and a screw engaged in the seat and engaged with the follower for allowing the follower to be moved relative to the carrier member by rotating the screw relative to the seat and for allowing the anchoring board to be moved toward the seat with the screw, and for allowing the screw clamp to be easily actuated or operated by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Chih Feng Ho
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Publication number: 20130075565Abstract: A screw clamp includes an anchoring board detachably attached to a carrier member with one or more latch devices at a working position where the anchoring board is perpendicular to the carrier member, a seat is slidably attached to the carrier member, and a screw is rotatably engaged with the seat and the carrier member for moving the carrier member and the anchoring board toward the seat. The carrier member includes two tracks, and the seat includes two engaging sockets for engaging with the tracks and for slidably anchoring the seat to the carrier member. The anchoring board includes one or more studs each having an engaging hole for engaging with latch members of the latch devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Chih Feng Ho
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Patent number: 8393508Abstract: A rack for carrying cargo on top of a vehicle includes a pair of crossbars. Each crossbar spans a pair of rails. The crossbars are connected to the rails by towers. Each tower has a claw assembly which is adjustable along two axes.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Dave Condon
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Publication number: 20130048821Abstract: A surface mounted sports gear display apparatus capable of holding a wide range of equipment types and sizes implementing a transverse sliding tension mechanism that adjusts in width and applies a tension force on opposing grip members and that apply a compressive force on the displayed object which creates frictional contact on the long edges between the displayed object and grip members allowing the object to be held horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Additionally a center double-edged grip member can be added creating an expanded functionality for pairs of objects such as skis. The grip edge shape can be altered to enhance surface contact for objects such as surf boards, baseball bats, tennis rackets, kayak and canoe paddles, and rowing ores.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: PATRICK JOHN LEET, LEONARDO AUGUSTO POMODORO, CHRISTIAN ARIEL POMODORO
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Patent number: 8382054Abstract: A holding device comprises a first accommodation portion, a second accommodation portion, an elastic portion, and an actuating portion. The elastic portion includes a first end contacting the first accommodation portion and a second end contacting the actuating portion. The first accommodation portion includes at least one aperture. The second accommodation portion includes at least one connecting part, which passes through the aperture and connects with the actuating portion. When the actuating portion is pressed toward the first accommodation portion, a space between the first accommodation portion and the second accommodation portion expands.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Apex Biotechnology Corp.Inventors: Ming Chang Hsu, Ming Hsin Chuang, Mon Wen Yang, Thomas Y. S. Shen
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Patent number: 8382047Abstract: A multi-use support or clamping device and method for supporting at least one hose is mountable to a fixture, such as a sink, toilet, or other waste receptacle, for facilitating discharge of a liquid waste directly into the waste receptacle. The multi-use clamping device includes a clamp, a hose support, an attachment mechanism, and an anchoring mechanism. The clamp is removably securable to the waste receptacle or other fixture. The hose support is an elongated cylindrical member having a bore therethrough sized for disposition of at least one hose, such as a dialysis hose, a cable, tubing, or any other elongated piece of material. The anchoring mechanism may be a U-shaped bracket, a plurality of castellation or slots, a spring mechanism, Velcro, a bladder, or any other suitable type of anchoring device for securely holding the hose.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventor: Shawn Eric Hildebrand
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Patent number: 8376301Abstract: An apparatus for holding portable electronic devices of different sizes is provided, including a receiving base, a first clamp unit and a second clamp unit, wherein the receiving base has a flat shape, with two opposite surfaces for receiving area and positioning area respectively. The positioning area forms a plurality of positioning sliding trenches in parallel layout. The entrances to the positioning sliding trenches are located at the edge of the receiving base. The ends away from the aforementioned edge of the positioning sliding trenches are closed. A part of the positioning sliding trenches has narrower openings than the width of the trenches. The first clamp unit and the second clamp unit include at least a positioning block respectively. The positioning blocks on the first clamp unit and the second clamp unit are inserted into positioning sliding trenches at corresponding locations.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Eagle Fan
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Patent number: 8348214Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting arrangement for optical devices having a mounting plate forming an undercut guide for receiving a clamping plate, the mounting plate comprising a side bar in which an undercut profile groove is formed, and having a strip located opposite the bar movably connected to the mounting plate via a clamping mechanism and a second undercut profile groove forming the undercut guide together with the first undercut profile groove, the strip being able to be tightened against the mounting plate by the clamping mechanism to fix the clamping plate, whereby the spacing distance between the undercut profile grooves is reduced. A second undercut guide is formed by additional undercut profile grooves in the same side bar of the mounting plate and the same strip, wherein the guides are both disposed on one side of the plane (X) spanned by the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Philippe Vogt
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Publication number: 20120280101Abstract: A media hanger/guide including a base plate having a first surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface, a guide extending into the second surface, a first support member and a second support member adapted for sliding movement along the guide relative to the base plate second surface, and a clamp secured to the base plate second surface and engaged with the support members and such that the clamp is movable between a first position adapted for permitting insertion of a media between the first support member and the second support member and a second position adapted for providing force on the first support member and the second support member. A slot may also extend into the second surface. An optional lock may be movably secured to the base plate for locking the first and second support members and in a predetermined position along the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: William M. Bouverie, Mark Allen Hitz, Dwayne Steven Tobin
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Patent number: 8297294Abstract: A rechargeable power source, which is detachably coupled with a shading device to electrically connect with an electrical arrangement thereof, includes a rechargeable battery unit having a battery terminal arranged to contact with the electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement, and a locking arrangement which contains a releasable locker to detachably couple the rechargeable battery unit with the shading device and to ensure the battery terminal being contact with an electrical terminal of the electrical arrangement so as to electrically connect the rechargeable battery unit with the electrical arrangement. Therefore, the electrical arrangement of the shading device is powered by the rechargeable battery unit to eliminate the power extension to the external power source.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventor: Wanda Ying Li
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Publication number: 20120257346Abstract: Holders are disclosed with opposing jaws biased towards each other which may provide nearly any smartphone or other handheld electronic device to be securely placed at a desired orientation on a support surface or tripod camera mount. Holders may include first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward. Each bracket may have a slider and a jaw that is generally orthogonal to the sliding portion. The jaw of each bracket may have a clamping face that makes an acute angle with the slider and is opposed to the clamping face of the other bracket. The clamping faces may be coated with a resilient, slip resistant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Kelvin G. Hulet
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Publication number: 20120257345Abstract: An adapter which enables nearly any smartphone or electronic device to be securely coupled to a holder for placing at a desired orientation on a support surface or tripod camera mount. The adapter may include first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward, one another along an operating path. Each bracket may have a slider and a jaw that is generally orthogonal to the sliding portion. The jaw of each bracket may have a clamping face that makes an acute angle with the slider and is opposed to the clamping face of the other bracket. The clamping faces may be coated with a resilient, slip resistant material. A securement portion may be provided to allow the jaws to be set at a desired distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Kelvin G. Hulet
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Patent number: 8282063Abstract: A holder includes a base, a first carriage, a first elastic module, a second carriage, a second elastic module, and two clamping mechanisms. When a handheld electronic device is installed in the holder, the second carriage is driven towards the first carriage, and the second elastic module between the second carriage and the first carriage and the first elastic module between the first carriage and the base are both compressed. At this time, the first carriage drives the two clamping mechanisms to clamp the handheld electronic device so that the handheld electronic device is reliably fixed onto the second carriage.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Tsung-Yuan Ou, Chih-Wei Tai
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Publication number: 20120223205Abstract: A cradle assembly for a portable device is provided. The portable device may have details for engaging the cradle assembly. The cradle assembly may include a cradle body and a locking mechanism. The cradle body may support the portable device, while the locking mechanism may be configured to trap the details between the locking mechanism and the cradle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Perceptron, Inc.Inventor: David Panik
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Patent number: 8251330Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Joshua Edward Stabler
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Publication number: 20120193497Abstract: A clamp is provided. The clamp comprises a frame and a movable structure. The movable structure is detachably connected with the frame to define a receiving space for receiving at least one substrate. After sliding along a surface of the frame to a suitable position, the movable structure is adapted to be fastened together with the frame to fix the at least one substrate in the receiving space.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Tu-Fu LAI, Zhon Gren Zhu, Mok Mei, Chun-Chieh Hung
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Publication number: 20120193310Abstract: An end clamp for fastening a framed PV module on a carrier profile includes a first and second part with respective tooth systems corresponding to each other. The first and second parts together comprise a first section which holds down a frame of the framed PV module onto a surface of the carrier profile, a second section which laterally fixes the frame, a third section with an opening to have a screw pass therethrough, and a fourth section which supports the end clamp on the surface of the carrier profile. The first and second parts slide one inside the other parallel to the first and second sections in at least one discrete position corresponding to a specific frame height provided between the surface and the first section. The first and second parts thereby have one respective remaining degree of freedom and a clearance fit in two other degrees of freedom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Schletter GmbHInventors: Dieter Fluhrer, Hans Urban
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Publication number: 20120192399Abstract: A clamp includes an upper portion, lower portion, screw and nut. The upper portion may include first and second rectangular shaped members, a first projection extending from the first and second members, and a first central opening located between the first and second members. The lower portion may include third and fourth rectangular shaped members, a second projection extending from the third and fourth members, and a second central opening located between the third and fourth members. The screw may extend from the upper portion through the first and second central openings. The nut may be integrally connected to the lower portion and includes threads to receive corresponding threads from the screw. Lower surfaces of the first and second members and upper surfaces of the third and fourth members define an opening located adjacent the first and second projections in which a component to be clamped is placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Cong Thanh Dinh
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Publication number: 20120175481Abstract: The invention relates to a medical or surgical clip holder, comprising at least one holding device for holding at least one medical or surgical clip, the at least one holding device comprising at least two holding surface areas movable relative to each other for holding the at least one clip with force locking and/or positive locking, wherein the at least one holding device comprises at least one restoring device for moving the at least two holding surface areas relative to each other into a force-neutral position in which the at least one restoring device holds the at least two holding surface areas in a predefined position relative to each other following deflection of the at least two holding surface areas relative to each other from an initial position into a deflected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Aesculap AGInventor: Alexander Disch
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Patent number: 8191851Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for securing an electrical device at a desired location. The apparatus includes a housing comprising a support surface on which an electronic device can be supported and a pair of opposed jaw members mounted with the housing, locatable with respect to each other, and arranged to be urged against respective sides of an electronic device to thereby clamp the electronic device at a desired location. At least one of the jaw members includes a region arranged to urge the electronic device against the support surface when the electronic device is clamped at the desired location.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Artform International LimitedInventor: Peter Crown
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Publication number: 20120127647Abstract: A memory holding apparatus includes a main pole and an inserting pole. The main pole includes a main portion and a first holding portion perpendicularly extending from a first end of the main portion. A second end of the main portion defines a receiving hole extending to the first holding portion. A sidewall of the main portion defines an opening. An elastic blocking piece extends from a side bounding the opening. A hook extends from an inside wall of the blocking piece. The inserting pole includes an inserting portion and a second holding portion perpendicularly extending from a first end of the inserting portion. The inserting portion defines a groove from a second end of the inserting portion extending to the second holding portion. A number of blocks extend from a bottom of the groove. The hook is selectively engaged with one of the blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO.,LTD.Inventors: ZHI-CHUN LIANG, FANG TIAN
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Publication number: 20120126083Abstract: The article holding device (9) of the present invention includes a base (1), a holding member (2) capable of sliding along a grip width of gripping an article (K), and a locking device (4) for holding in a position after sliding and adjusting the holding member (2), wherein the locking device (4) include a gear (40), an engaging portion 33 capable of coupling with the gear (40), an urging member (S2) for applying an urging force for causing the engaging portion (33) to couple with the gear (40), a rack (23) provided on the holding member, a pinion (44) engaging the rack (23) and being placed roughly coaxially with the gear (40), and a one-way clutch (46) interposed between the gear (40) and the pinion (44) and configured to become disconnected from the gear (40) and to be slipped only when the pinion (44) is rotated in one direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Nifco Inc.Inventor: Takehiko Nemoto
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Publication number: 20120126082Abstract: A holding device comprises a first accommodation portion, a second accommodation portion, an elastic portion, and an actuating portion. The elastic portion includes a first end contacting the first accommodation portion and a second end contacting the actuating portion. The first accommodation portion includes at least one aperture. The second accommodation portion includes at least one connecting part, which passes through the aperture and connects with the actuating portion. When the actuating portion is pressed toward the first accommodation portion, a space between the first accommodation portion and the second accommodation portion expands.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: APEX BIOTECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: MING CHANG HSU, MING HSIN CHUANG, MON WEN YANG, THOMAS Y.S. SHEN
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Publication number: 20120104211Abstract: A screw-operated clamping mechanism comprises a clamp body, a shaft attached to a side of the clamp body, a movable pawl which is slidably attached to the shaft, a knob which is allowed to slide and turn relative to the shaft, an I-shaped nut which is rotatably screwed onto a threaded portion formed in the shaft, and a stopper attached to an end of the shaft. The knob is provided, at a side facing the I-shaped nut, with a first contact face with which the I-shaped nut comes in contact, a concave nut receiving groove formed in the first contact face, a second contact face which is formed at the bottom of the nut receiving groove and with which the I-shaped nut comes in contact, and nut locking parts which project from the first contact face and set the knob and the I-shaped nut to be turned integrally.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: RECTRON CO., LTD.Inventor: Hiroshi Saijo
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Patent number: 8146874Abstract: An adapter plate assembly which provides a convenient interface between a mounting support assembly for suspending an instrument driver robotic instrument system above a operating table. The adapter plate securely mounts to the operating table, and may be adjustable so that it can be adjusted to fit various sizes and models of operating tables. The adapter plate assembly comprises a main plate which rests on the surface of the operating table. A first clamp assembly which removably attaches to the operating table is mounted on one or more horizontal adjustment rods which are slidably received in one of the main plate in order to provide adjustability to the width of the adapter plate assembly. On the opposing end of the main plate, a second clamp assembly is coupled main plate. In order to secure the support assembly of a robotic instrument system, an adapter rail is also coupled to the main plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Hansen Medical, Inc.Inventor: Alan L. Yu
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Patent number: 8136780Abstract: An electronic device holder is revealed. By the electronic device holder, an electronic device is supported in a preset position so that users can operate the electronic device conveniently. The electronic device holder consists of holding units on tow sides thereof and a connection member connecting the two holding units. By the stopping and clipping of the two holding units, the electronic device is held and supported firmly in a preset state.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Jow Tong Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chung-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20120049025Abstract: A microphone is mounted to apparatus in order to receive sound from a sound source. The apparatus has a microphone clamp to secure different microphones to a variety of musical instruments and other sound sources and may be used to directly mount a microphone to a variety of clamping surfaces. The mounting apparatus incorporates a dual jaw design to allow for easy, fast, and secure mounting to the clamping surface. The apparatus supports a quick release mechanism for easy and fast engagement and disengagement of the dual jaws, consequently reducing time needed to securely clamp and remove the mounting apparatus with the clamping surface. The release mechanism may include a dowel release having a hole through which the jaw stud is situated. The hole has two curved surfaces so that one of jaws may be moved without turning the jaw stud when the dowel release is depressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Shure Acquisition Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jon Caleb Halverson, Walter Timothy Harwood, Paul Mark Jacobs, Martin K. Reiling, John P. Devlin, Gabor Zanoni
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Publication number: 20120025035Abstract: A holding apparatus has a main body, a longitudinal clamping member, and second and third clamping members. The first clamping member is slidably disposed on the main body, and the first clamping member has at least one pair of slanted sliding-tracks. The transverse clamping members are slidably disposed on the main body each having at least one sliding element slidably coupled to the slanted sliding-track of the longitudinal clamping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventor: MING-HSIEN HUANG
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Patent number: 8091850Abstract: A device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 8087628Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a housing, a clamping component installed on the housing for clamping a display, a driving component connected to the clamping component for driving the clamping component in a first direction, and an elastic component installed inside the housing and connected to the driving component for providing an elastic force to the driving component in a second direction so that the clamping component is capable of clamping the display in a horizontal direction and a perpendicular direction. The first direction and the second direction are different from the horizontal direction and the perpendicular direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Dong-Ying Chen, Hung-Chang Huang
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Patent number: 8083198Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Joshua Edward Stabler
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Patent number: 8074951Abstract: A device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed. A plurality of different jaw portions are interchangeably coupleable to the frame and clamp members in opposing relationship across the device mounting surface of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Publication number: 20110198471Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus having a frame, at least one handle, a control housing, and a mounting plate wherein a plurality of firing cartridges from a multi-cartridge electric discharge weapon may mounted on the mounting plate, permitting an available multi-cartridge electric discharge weapon to be converted from a fixed or vehicle mounted position to a hand-carried position where it may be carried, aimed, and fired as a conventional weapon. Certain embodiments disclose a rail system permitting handles and accessories to be mounted thereupon and used in conjunction with the mounted electric discharge weapon. A method for converting a multi-cartridge firing electrical discharge weapon from a fixed or vehicle-mounted status to a hand-carryable status.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Mitchel M. Marquez
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Patent number: 7988117Abstract: A holder for a container such as a tissue box includes a lower jaw for mounting on a wall or other vertical surface, and an upper jaw telescopically slidable in the lower jaw. The jaws include opposed, outwardly extending ledges for clamping a container therebetween. Meshing teeth on the jaws permit releasable locking of the jaws in a container clamping position.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventor: Normand Blanchard
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Patent number: 7967269Abstract: A roller type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device disposed at an external side of the distal plate, having at least two distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and a frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one linking device, having at least one roller installed in the operating slot and linked with the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plates of the corresponding distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Portwell, Inc.Inventor: Kun-Pei Liu
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Publication number: 20110100065Abstract: A terminal clamp assembly for a fiberizing bushing includes a clamp body having a firsts end face and a lower jaw, an auxiliary heat sink body selectively displaceable with respect to the clamp body, a contact assembly carried on the auxiliary heat sink body and an actuator to displace the heat sink body toward or away from the face of the clamp body. The invention also includes a bushing assembly incorporating the terminal clamp assembly and an expansion compensating mounting bracket for the clamp assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: OCV INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLCInventors: Byron L. Bemis, David F. Purvis, Anthony P. Oakleaf