Vertically Patents (Class 248/327)
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Patent number: 11849870Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a hanging auxiliary device for a door mirror comprising a hanging member and a mounting plate, wherein the hanging member comprises a long strip having a plurality of locating groove groups arranged at intervals, and a single locating groove group comprising two locating grooves arranged along two sides of the long strip and a hook portion; the mounting plate comprises a plate body detachably mounted on a rear side of the door mirror, two bases arranged on one side of the plate body, a sliding channel between the two bases, an anti-falling component arranged at one side of the sliding channel, two elastic members arranged at two sides of the sliding channel; the elastic member comprises an elastic body extending in a curved shape and a clamping head located at an end of the elastic body, and the clamping head is embedded into the locating groove.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: HUAHONG ART HOME SHARES CO., LTD.Inventor: Pinzhong Gong
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Patent number: 11846410Abstract: A support accessory is provided for an LED lamp, and the support accessory includes a frame and a supporting leg. The frame is configured to be detachably coupled to the LED lamp, and the supporting leg is configured for supporting the frame on at least one certain support surface when the LED lamp is installed. Wherein, in a first state, the supporting leg is fixed to the frame, and in a second state, the supporting leg is slidably coupled to the frame and can slide relative to the frame to adjust length of the supporting leg between the frame and the at least one certain support surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: HLI SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Yong Li, Edward John Thomas, Shuyi Qin, Min Fang, Honghao Wu
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Patent number: 11603959Abstract: A load-stabilizing apparatus includes a load-connecting member configured to carry a load, a parallelogram mechanism connected to the load-connecting member, and a stabilizing motor drivingly connected to the parallelogram mechanism. The stabilizing motor is configured to drive the parallelogram mechanism to deform, such that the parallelogram mechanism drives the load-connecting member to move.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Fangming Ye, Peng Bin, Peng Wang
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Patent number: 11473300Abstract: A system includes an anchor body comprising a head and a hollow chamber shaft coupled to the head. The system also includes a housing sleeve configured to support the anchor body. The housing sleeve includes one or more fasteners pre-threaded into a base of the housing sleeve, and the housing sleeve comprises an arch configured to adapt to a ridge of a metal deck.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Philipe Simek, Matteo Spampatti
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Patent number: 11261610Abstract: An adjustable suspension assembly for suspending a lower structure such as a platform from an upper structure such as a portion of a bridge. A chain, which is attachable at one end to the upper structure or to an end of a cable which is attachable at its other end to the upper structure, is attached at its other end to a device. The device, which is attachable to the lower structure, has a pair of aligned apertures in its side walls for receiving pins. The pins are spaced to receive a thickness of a chain link but not to receive a width of the link, whereby a selected link to achieve a desired lower structure height may be cinched between the pins. When the chain is attached to a cable, the cable has an eyelet formed by folding an end portion of the cable back over the cable and swaging the cable end portion to the cable. The chain is attached to said eyelet by receiving the end portion of the cable in one of the chain links before the cable end portion is swaged to the cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: PAUL KRISTEN, INC.Inventors: Paul Apostolopoulos, Davy E. Passucci
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Patent number: 10753586Abstract: An LED light includes a body, a holder connected to the body, and a function extension unit detachably connected to the body. The holder includes a telescopic member stretched or contracted to adjust a length of the holder along an axial direction of the LED light. The present disclosure can solve technical problems that a conventional LED light can't be adapted to different installation environments. The function extension unit is configured to set different function modules to communicate with a power supply of the body according to needs of different customers so as to drive the body to change an output state of the power supply, thereby light emitting units of the body can work in different states. The present disclosure can further provide a smart driving system of an LED light to be customized to control a lighting mode of the body.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: SHENZHEN SNC OPTO ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Jianjun Xu
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Patent number: 10718405Abstract: Devices and methods for loading a cable in order to create a desired distribution of the load among the cable's constituent strands. Strand terminations are applied to many—and possibly all of—the cable's strands. The ultimate goal is to connect the strand terminations to a collector in order to create an overall cable termination. The relationship between each strand termination and the collector is allowed to “float” using the inventive process while the cable is tensioned and an appropriate spatial relationship between each strand tensioner and the collector is determined. Once the appropriate relationship is found, it is configured to be repeatable (such as by recording its position for later application to the same or similar collector).Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Bright Technologies, LLCInventor: Richard V. Campbell
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Patent number: 10640975Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiment, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles. Locking elements are provided to secure the hanger member in the selected mounting position. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: AWI Licensing LLCInventors: Kain A. Place, Scott D. Harnish, Jeffrey T. Markley, Ian V. White, Ian McDermott, James F. Hooper, Jr., Todd M. Bergman, David E. Rice
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Patent number: 10516924Abstract: A torsion spring ceiling grill that is reconfigurable to adapt smoothly to various thicknesses of ceiling tiles. The ceiling tile has an opening to which a grill plate and a backing plate correspond. The grill plate attaches to the backing plate via the torsion springs, clamping the ceiling tile in between. The torsion spring assemblies can be reconfigured by repositioning an axle of each torsion spring assembly in its respective slot in vertical spring support panels of the grill plate. The torsion spring assemblies can be releasably secured at any position along the slot. The backing plate has spring-receiving openings on a top horizontal panel that extends out over the opening in the ceiling tile to receive arms of the torsion springs. Arms of the torsion springs may be bound by a severable connector which is severed by a blade above the top horizontal panel during installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Inventor: Kenneth Wade Chappell
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Patent number: 10476276Abstract: A multipurpose electrical assembly is provided that includes a module receiving an alternating current from a power source in a ceiling and converting the alternating current source to a direct current source. The multipurpose electrical assembly also includes a plurality of devices each having a first connector on a first surface for connecting to the assembly and receiving electrical power from a preceding device and a second connector on a second opposing surface for receiving a following device to be connected to the assembly and for transferring electrical power to the following device. A first device of the plurality of devices attaches to the module, and the plurality of devices can be arranged in any order.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: 286 Two LLCInventors: Paul Amelio, Alfonso Amelio, David Katz
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Patent number: 10215307Abstract: A device for securing a pipe to a wall, including an exterior wall of a building, is provided. The device has a generally flat surface which adheres to the wall and a generally curved support unit which receives the pipe. An optional securing bar may be locked over the top of the pipe to prevent movement of the pipe. In an embodiment, the device has an extension flange which allows the pipe to be secured to the wall in an off-set manner. Preferably, a plurality of the present aligned devices secure the pipe to the wall in a horizontal or vertical manner. The device allows the pipe to be secured to a wall in compliance with governmental regulations. An adapter unit may be inserted over the curved support unit for one or more smaller pipes.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: HAP TECHNOLOGIES CO.Inventor: Tomas Bartos
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Patent number: 10174511Abstract: A screed hook apparatus includes a tubular collar having an opening through a sidewall thereof. A tubular retainer member is aligned with the opening on the collar and extends away from an outer surface of the collar. The retainer member has a threaded internal wall surface. The apparatus also includes an arm forming a hook shape. The arm has a first portion extending away from the collar and a second portion extending transverse to a direction of extension of the first portion such that a surface of the second portion of the arm faces the sidewall of the collar. A set screw has a threaded portion to engage the threaded internal wall surface of the retainer member, and a handle is attached to the set screw.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Stego Industries, LLCInventor: James Steven Lutes
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Patent number: 10047517Abstract: Concrete coupling assembly comprises a base holder for being attached to a concrete forming surface, the base holder including a central opening; a coupler having one end disposed within the central opening, the coupler having an axis for being positioned substantially transverse to the forming surface, the coupler having first and second threaded bores through the one end for attachment of a threaded rod; and a separate anchor body threadedly attached to another end of the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: CETRES HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Espinosa
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Patent number: 9950655Abstract: An apparatus and related methods for holding bags for transporting trash, or for holding displays, on the exterior of a vehicle. The apparatus includes an adjustable-length strap with a distal end and a proximal end, an engagement loop attached to the proximal end of the strap and at least one hook member attached to the distal end of the strap. The engagement loop is configured into a cow-hitch knot around a fixing means of the vehicle. To adjust the tightness of the cow-hitch knot around the fixing means, an adjustable loop-lock is provided for locking a portion of the cow-hitch knot at a desired position. The hook member consists of one or more hook-shaped, tooth-shaped or claw-shaped projections and is provided with a vacuum suction cup which is secured to a surface on the vehicle to minimize any undesired vertical or lateral movements.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Inventor: Siddhartha Angara
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Patent number: 9835228Abstract: Devices and methods for loading a cable in order to create a desired distribution of the load among the cable's constituent strands. Strand terminations are applied to many—and possibly all of—the cable's strands. The ultimate goal is to connect the strand terminations to a collector in order to create an overall cable termination. The relationship between each strand termination and the collector is allowed to “float” using the inventive process while the cable is tensioned and an appropriate spatial relationship between each strand tensioner and the collector is determined. One the appropriate relationship is found, it is configured to be repeatable (such as by locking the strand termination in place or by recording its position for later application to the same or similar collector).Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Bright Technologies, LLCInventor: Richard V Campbell
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Patent number: 9420884Abstract: A storage rack including a platform and a plurality of upright support assemblies configured to mount the platform to one or more support structures located above the platform. The platform includes a peripheral frame with a plurality of corners. The support assemblies are mounted to the peripheral frame at other than the corners and extend upwardly from the platform. The platform may include a plurality of cross braces extending from a first side of the peripheral frame to a second side of the peripheral frame, and a plurality of poles supported by and extending transverse to the cross braces.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: JAK HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Jared J. Newman
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Patent number: 9192369Abstract: A surgical anchor comprises a plurality of plates configured into a stack with successive plates within the stack being vertically arrayed with respect to the stack. The stack has an undeployed configuration, and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration one or more of the plates is positioned outwardly more laterally with respect to the stack than in the undeployed configuration so as to retain the anchor in a bone hole. A biasing member between the plates in the stack biases the one or more plates toward the deployed configuration. The biasing member can provide a torsional force to induce the plates to rotate and fan outwardly.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventor: Steven N. Bittenson
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Patent number: 9080695Abstract: An assembly comprising a strut comprising mounting holes to affix one or more attachments and one or more fixtures to the strut, and support holes shaped to receive and couple beaded rods with the strut for suspension of the strut, wherein the strut is coupled to the beaded rods without a threaded coupling.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Joey D. Magno, Jr.
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Patent number: 9038982Abstract: A device is provided for hanging a frame member against a wall includes a crossbar and first and second vertical arms oriented perpendicular to the crossbar. The crossbar has a longitudinal track and a leveling bubble. The first and second vertical arms each have a linear track that extends along the length, and a marker on the rearward surface thereof. The vertical arms are retained to the crossbar by knuckles having a guide for slideably engaging the linear track of the vertical arms and the first vertical arms are retained perpendicular to the crossbar and are longitudinally moveable perpendicular to the linear edge.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Michael Marks
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Patent number: 8985350Abstract: A storage system comprises a rack of multiple platforms connectable to one another in a first direction, where each of the platforms has segments that connect to one another along a direction other than the first direction, via a user-operable coupling. The platforms are preferably rectangular, and are connected at their long ends. The segments of each platform are also preferably rectangular, but they are connected along their long sides. In such embodiments, the connection between platforms is perpendicular to the length of the rack, while the connection between segments is parallel to the length of the rack. The segments of individual platforms are preferably coupled together with snap fit connections, and supported from their undersides by transverse supports, and the transverse supports are supported from their undersides by longitudinal supports via recesses on the segments. The transverse supports are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal supports.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Parallax Group International, LLCInventors: Bruce Thrush, John Grimm
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Patent number: 8967398Abstract: A system for use with a locker door having an upper opening and a lower opening, the system including a strap passed through the upper opening and the lower opening of the locker door. The system further includes a component configured to be releasably coupled to the strap.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Acco Brands CorporationInventors: Chelsea F. McLemore, James G. Lee
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Patent number: 8864095Abstract: A device is provided for hanging a frame member against a wall includes a crossbar and first and second vertical arms oriented perpendicular to the crossbar. The crossbar has a longitudinal track and a leveling bubble. The first and second vertical arms each have a linear track that extends along the length, and a marker on the rearward surface thereof. The vertical arms are retained to the crossbar by knuckles having a guide for slideably engaging the linear track of the vertical arms and the first vertical arms are retained perpendicular to the crossbar and are longitudinally moveable perpendicular to the linear edge.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Inventor: Michael A. Marks
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Publication number: 20140263911Abstract: An active vibration isolation system for isolating a suspended platform from vibration input to the vibration isolation system base includes an exoskeleton which supports the suspended platform relative to the base. The exoskeleton includes first and second scissors mechanisms with main links of unequal length. The main links pass through a parallel condition as the suspended platform moves over its intended range of travel relative to the base. The vibration isolation system may include a rotary actuator and a drive mechanism separate from the exoskeleton for providing force output from the rotary actuator to the suspended platform. The rotary actuator may include inner and outer rotors which rotate relative to each other and may be free to rotate relative to the exoskeleton. The rotary actuator may be free to translate relative to the vibration isolation system base and the suspended platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Robert Preston Parker, Thomas C. Schroeder, Dariusz Antoni Bushko, Brian A. Selden, Mark A. Hayner, Brian M. Lucas
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Publication number: 20140239139Abstract: A video display system having a plurality of portable video support structures. Each of the portable video support structures includes at least one base support assembly and at least one lift support assembly having a lifting device configured to lift a plurality of video display subcomponents and a retention device receiving and supporting the plurality of video display subcomponents. One or both of the lifting device and the retention device is capable of movement to position the plurality of video display subcomponents and the video display subcomponents detachably engaged with one another to form a substantially continuous display surface. A method of assembling a video display system and a video support structure are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: TAIT TECHNOLOGIES BVBAInventor: Frederic Frank OPSOMER
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Patent number: 8794804Abstract: A system for supporting and leveling a light fixture having a fixture body supporting one or more light sources, and connectors on the fixture body, and a pair of V-shaped hanger rods, where each hanger rod has an apex area and first and second ends, and the first and second ends are each configured to be coupled to one of the connectors. A pair of suspension rods are each configured to engage an overhead structure. A pair of spring clip brackets each having a slot and an aperture are releasably and adjustably secured along the length of one of the suspension rods, and also have a receptacle with a locking tab that receives and retains the apex area of one of the hanger rods.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20140191100Abstract: An adjustable equipment mount assembly is configured to be adjustably secured within an overhead support module that is configured to be secured to a structure, such as a ceiling of an enclosed room. The overhead support module is configured to deliver air to the structure. The assembly may include an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to equipment, one or more first adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction, and one or more second adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Huntair, Inc.Inventors: Zareer Cursetjee, Kevin Scheiber, David L. Baugh
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Publication number: 20140158850Abstract: A rod hanger for securing a rod to a substrate includes a mounting portion configured for engaging the substrate, a rod receiving portion configured for receiving the rod and a connecting element configured for vertically displacing the mounting portion and the rod receiving portion. In addition, at least one anti-rotation element configured for engaging the substrate is provided on the mounting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Richard J. Ernst, Donald Buytaert, Michael S. Popovich
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Publication number: 20140157915Abstract: An X-Y gantry system is disclosed. The X-Y gantry system includes an X-axis element, a Y-axis element coupled to the X-axis element. An instrument is coupled to the Y-axis element. The Y-axis element includes a slider assembly with a slider and a guide support element coupled to the slider. The guide support element may have a flexible portion. The slider may or may not contact a slider bar in the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventors: Lutz Gross, Martin Mueller, Chad Owens
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Patent number: 8727582Abstract: Recessed-lighting fixtures having features to facilitate alignment between adjacent fixtures. According to one embodiment of the present invention, alignment means are provided on downwardly directed walls of a recessed lighting tray, ensuring alignment between adjacent fixtures. In another embodiment, apertures on the tray permit relative movement between the tray and a recessed lighting pail, allowing the tray to be quickly and easily repositioned relative to the pan.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeffrey Alan Brown, Shane Elizabeth Bode, Leslie Charles King, Mark Charles Major, Jon Dale Hinnefeld
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Patent number: 8672281Abstract: A rod hanger for securing a rod to a substrate includes a mounting portion configured for engaging the substrate, a rod receiving portion configured for receiving the rod and a connecting element configured for vertically displacing the mounting portion and the rod receiving portion. In addition, at least one anti-rotation element configured for engaging the substrate is provided on the mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Ernst, Donald Buytaert, Michael S. Popovich
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Publication number: 20140061417Abstract: A component assembly and a suspension device for supporting rails, in particular for suspended ceilings or the like, and a method for manufacturing the component assembly and the suspension device are described. The component assembly includes first and second components that are generally flat-shaped and fastened to each other, where at least two guide slots extending substantially parallel are formed both in the first component and in the second component. The regions of the first and of the second component that are arranged between the guide slots each form retaining portions. The first component and the second component are plugged together in the longitudinal direction of the guide slots in overlapping relation to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: PROTEKTORWERK FLORENZ MAISCH GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Christof Maisch
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Patent number: 8651294Abstract: An overhead rack system is provided that may be mounted to the ceiling of a structure such as a garage for storing items in an organized manner off the floor. The overhead rack system includes a first and second adjustable mounting track and a support surface having a number of side rails connected together by a plurality of rail connectors. The first and second adjustable mounting tracks are adjustable relative to the ceiling mount such that the space between the ceiling and the support surface as well as the overall length of the side rails may be adjusted by the user according to the intended space.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Inventors: Todd Mansor, Jeff Moffat
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Patent number: 8590851Abstract: A projector lift raises and lowers a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Draper, Inc.Inventor: Steven E. Enochs
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Publication number: 20130248673Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for improved traffic control devices including a continuous central hanger support system that is integral to the traffic control device and provides a central load path. In an embodiment of the invention, the terminal housing and traffic signal housing of the traffic control device can be included in a single unit housing. A single unit housing can also include an integral backplate. Embodiments with an integral backplate can provide a solar energy generation system that utilizes a traffic signal's exterior surface as a substratum to secure thin-film photo cell laminates (TFPVL). The continuous central hanger integrated with the single unit housing can provide the traffic control device with improved securement of electrical components and structural stability for survivability during high wind events as compared to conventional traffic signal devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: CENTRAL PATH SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Robert E. Townsend, JR.
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Patent number: 8534630Abstract: A vehicle hood opening and closing device including a slideable assembly with a linear separator bar that has a first end affixed to a first end support and a second end affixed to a second end support, a first intermediate carriage between the end supports, a second intermediate carriage between the second end support and first intermediate carriage, a first pneumatic cylinder with piston affixed to the first end support and cylinder affixed to the first intermediate carriage, a second pneumatic cylinder with cylinder affixed to the first and second intermediate carriages and piston affixed to a flexible element, wherein the flexible element slideably passes through a pulley assembly affixed to the second end support and attaches to a lift assembly that has a lift plate and at least two vacuum cups, and pneumatic control system pneumatically connected to the two pneumatic cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventor: Herbert E. Phillips
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Publication number: 20130168520Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a supporting device and a mounting device. The mounting device includes a clamping member. The clamping member includes a first clamping post, a second clamping post, and a screw post located between the first clamping post and the second clamping post. The first clamping post includes a clamping portion for positioning an electronic device. The screw post is moveable relative to the first clamping post and the second clamping post in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a plane of the supporting device located, so that a distance between the clamping portion and the supporting device is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.Inventors: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
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Patent number: 8439323Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include an apparatus for hanging a display device. In one implementation, the apparatus for hanging a display device, includes an upper mount plate suitable for attaching to a flat surface having a left cable extending downward and approximately normal to a longitudinal axis of the upper mount plate and a right cable extending downward and approximately normal to the longitudinal axis of the upper mount plate. In addition, the apparatus further includes a lower mount plate attachable to a back portion of a display device. The left cable is coupled to at least two approximately vertically aligned receiving points on a left portion of the lower mount plate. The right cable is coupled to at least two approximately vertically aligned receiving points on a right portion of the lower mount plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Ka-Chunk LLCInventors: Hyon S. Bae, Gary Curtis Gehrke, William Richardson Jones, III, Ann Laurent Torres
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Publication number: 20130099083Abstract: A ceiling fixture support arm includes a rotational mechanism for interfacing the arm with ceiling support system structure. An extended member of the support arm and a member perpendicular thereto may include a rotational mechanism integral thereto as a hinged portion, or tab, thereof. One or more channels of the ceiling support structure may contain a plurality of flexible sections spaced at intervals along the length of two upper flanges that are separated by a channel width. Each section comprises a cantilevered tab formed in the flange material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Brainwave Research CorporationInventors: Jean-Guy GAGNE, James W. Rogers
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Patent number: 8348213Abstract: An adjusting mechanism adapted to adjust a position of a projection unit relative to a fixing object is provided. The adjusting mechanism includes a base, a sliding plate, a first screw, and an elastic element. The base is adapted to be fixed to the fixing object. The sliding plate is slidably disposed on the base along a first axis and adapted to be fixed to the projection unit. The first screw is fixed to the sliding plate and screwed to the base, wherein the first screw drives the projection unit to move relatively to the base along the first axis when the first screw is rotated. The elastic element is compressed between the base and the sliding plate along the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventor: Sea-Huang Lee
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Patent number: 8345449Abstract: A mounting system for the display of an audio/visual product. A cable-based mounting system for an audio/visual product includes at least one hanging cable and at least one attachment mechanism. The at least one attachment mechanism is configured to operatively engage with a plurality of various mounting patterns located on the rear of the audio/visual product. The cable-based mounting system allows for the relatively inexpensive and uncomplicated mounting of the audio/visual product on a display region.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Donald Lee Anderson, Vlad Gleyzer
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Publication number: 20120257174Abstract: A carrier system for a medical treatment facility includes a track device that is to be suspended from a ceiling of the medical treatment facility and that determines a curved path, and a lifting device to move a medical device between an upper resting position and a lower operating position, such that the lifting device can move along the path determined by the track device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Omid Abri, Stephan Schrader, Thorsten Karge, Julian Verkin
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Patent number: 8267628Abstract: A threaded anchor for concrete metal deck floors includes a hollow plastic sleeve having an internally threaded top portion, a flared top end forming several outwardly-extending fingers, and a bottom end. A threaded bolt has a head end and a shaft with external threads mating with the threads of the hollow plastic sleeve. The shaft of the bolt includes internal threads having at least two different diameters. A nut is threaded to mate with the external threads on the bolt. In use, the assembled insert is punched in place through a hole formed in a metal deck layer. The fingers of the plastic sleeve collapse as the assembly is passed through the hole and expand below the deck. The nut is then tightened against the top of the deck to hold the insert in place.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: MW EngineeringInventors: William T. Noce, Soi Q. Hoang
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Patent number: 8231096Abstract: A telescopic tube set for a bridge transport system is disclosed. The telescopic tube set includes cylindrical tubes each having an upper end, at which an upper ring is mounted, and a lower end, at which a lower ring is mounted, the cylindrical tubes having different diameters, pulleys mounted to respective inner wall surfaces of a part of the tubes, and extension/retraction lines each having an end connected to the upper ring of a corresponding one of the tubes, and an opposite end connected to the upper ring of another corresponding one of the tubes while extending around the pulley mounted to the tube interposed between the corresponding tubes. A plurality of bearings are installed at the lower ring to guide the tube, at which the lower ring is mounted, such that the tube extends or retracts straight in a longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignees: Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., LtdInventors: Hyo Jik Lee, Byung Suk Park, Jong Kwang Lee, Ki Ho Kim
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Patent number: 8203854Abstract: A display suspending frame device includes a suspending seat and at least one suspending frame. The suspending seat includes an upright mounting plate, a rear slide rail set disposed forwardly of the mounting plate and connected to the mounting plate, and a front slide rail set disposed forwardly of the rear slide rail set and connected to the rear slide rail set. The at least one suspending frame is for mounting to a rear face of a display and is mounted slidably on the front slide rail set. By arranging the rear slide rail set between the mounting plate of the suspending seat and the front slide rail set, a space is provided for accommodating an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Aopen Inc.Inventors: Wen-Hsi Tsai, Chih-Hsiung Chen, Shuang-Ji Jiang, Yao-Wen Hsu, Hong-Chang Liu
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Patent number: 8157235Abstract: This device for fixing a wire cable raceway onto a threaded rod (4) includes: a body (6) with support members (12; 54; 12?) featuring a first support surface and a second support surface opposite the first support surface, elements for fixing onto a threaded rod (4) including two elastic arms (8) each provided with a notch (20), the bottom of which is intended to cooperate with the thread of the threaded rod (4) in order to assure locking of the fixing device onto the threaded rod (4).Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: I.C.M. GroupInventors: Stéphane Quertelet, Ludovic Warin
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Patent number: 8123187Abstract: A height adjustable and removable container system is provided with a container having a center opening through which at least one elongated, supporting guide member extends. The container moves up and down the guide member and is adjustable to fully raised and fully lowered positions and can also be positioned on intermediate heights on the guide member. A handle is removably connected to the end of the guide member to assist in the movement of the container along the guide member. The handle can be disconnected and separated from the guide member to allow the container to be removed from the system. A stop pin, stored in the handle when not in use, is provided to set the container at intermediate heights on the guide member.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Zenith Innovation, LLCInventors: Peter S. Vosbikian, Robert Petner
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Patent number: 8091849Abstract: A suspension device for a hardware element, which includes a mobile carriage, an arm designed to support the equipment to be suspended, and means for connecting between the arm and the carriage, in which the connection means include damping means in order to damp movement of the arm in relation to the mobile carriage.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Sadak Ayadhi
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Patent number: 8047495Abstract: A height adjustable container system which includes a container through which at least one elongated, inner supporting member extends. The supporting member is secured at one end to a mounting system consisting of a ceiling mount and corresponding U-bracket/bolt combination. In one embodiment of the invention, an elongated inner supporting member is telescopically located within an elongated outer supporting member. A spring biased press button or mechanical stop component extending from the inner supporting member allows the outer supporting member on which the container is mounted to be vertically lowered, so that when the container is used as a planter, the plants in the container can be watered and when the container is a bird feeder, bird food can be added to the feeder. By simply pushing the container upward along the supporting member, the container is again elevated and locked in its elevated, suspended position.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Zenith Innovation, LLCInventors: Peter S. Vosbikian, Robert Petner
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Publication number: 20110253864Abstract: A temporary shaft support system is provided that can be used with an enclosure such as food processing equipment. The system may include a holder for engaging a shaft to be supported, and a lift that is supported from the food processing equipment at a position that is higher than the shaft to allow the shaft to be suspended and supported without occupying floor space of the food processing equipment. The lift may be supported by a top wall of the food processing equipment or may be supported by a drive mount that attaches a shaft-rotating drive to the food processing equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Timothy J. Isenberg, John E. Zirbel
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Patent number: 8038106Abstract: A beam clamp includes a clamp base and a rotational portion. The base includes an interior cavity and an external surface. The base and the rotational portion are pivotably connected by a mateable device. The rotational portion extends into the interior cavity of the base and the rotational portion includes a torsion spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Xueming Cai