With Upturned Flange, Projection, Lip, Or Wall Patents (Class 248/346.5)
  • Patent number: 11041518
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for bonding a structural component to a rail. The method includes (a) positioning a bonding agent in a plurality of blind holes defined in a bottom surface of the rail, (b) positioning a spacer in each of the plurality of blind holes, (c) positioning the structural component into the channel such that the structural component rests on each spacer, wherein a first gap is defined between the structural component and the bottom surface of the rail, a second gap is defined between the structural component and a first sidewall of the rail, and a third gap is defined between the structural component and a second sidewall of the rail, and (d) injecting the bonding agent into the channel such that each of the first gap, the second gap, and the third gap includes the bonding agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel L. Buls, Thomas N. Burlis, Christopher A. White
  • Patent number: 9821495
    Abstract: A process and form for casting a concrete light pole base having a decorative upper portion with a configuration for mounting a light pole. The form includes a base having an opening in which a resilient insert is positioned. The insert has openings for holding threaded ends of mounting bolts and for positioning wiring conduits. Ends of the bolts extend from the insert into the mold cavity. Different inserts may be used to accommodate different light pole mounting specifications. A first form section for shaping a decorative upper portion of the light pole base is positioned on the base, and forms for shaping the cylindrical lower end of the light pole base are secured above the first form section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Manthei
  • Patent number: 9717336
    Abstract: A chair wedge includes: a first tier having a downward sloped first top surface from a first tier top rear edge to a first tier top front edge; a second tier recessed within a center portion of the first tier and having a downward sloped second top surface from a second tier top rear edge to a second tier top front edge, and wherein the downward sloped second top surface is at a lesser angle relative to a base surface than is the downward sloped first top surface; a cavity formed in a space differential between the downward sloped first top surface and the downward sloped second top surface; and a rear wall defined at an inward most portion of the cavity and configured in combination with the cavity to stop a chair leg from further movement when placed within the chair wedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventors: James E. Apple, Claire R. Crose
  • Patent number: 9475215
    Abstract: A process and form for casting a concrete light pole base having a decorative upper portion with a configuration for mounting a light pole. The form includes a base having an opening in which a resilient insert is positioned. The insert has openings for holding threaded ends of mounting bolts and for positioning wiring conduits. Ends of the bolts extend from the insert into the mold cavity. Different inserts may be used to accommodate different light pole mounting specifications. A first form section for shaping a decorative upper portion of the light pole base is positioned on the base, and forms for shaping the cylindrical lower end of the light pole base are secured above the first form section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Manthei
  • Publication number: 20150097098
    Abstract: A steel coil protection structure supports a steel coil stably, keeping it from dropping to affect road safety or endanger lives of operators. The protection structure includes a bottom seat, foundation units, side seats and carrier blocks. The bottom seat is a quadrilateral plate and each end side thereof is the foundation unit, forming a gap between the foundation units. Each end side of the foundation unit is the side seat, tilted deliberately toward a center to form a bevel. An exterior side of the side seat includes a recess, facilitating users to transport the protection structure. The carrier blocks are fixed above the side seats and have an excellent slide-proofing and vibration-absorption effect to truly locate the steel coil on the protection structure, preventing the steel coil from sliding to cause danger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Jimmy CHI
  • Patent number: 8998158
    Abstract: A device for stabilizing and supporting a receptacle or spherical object, the device comprising first and second support elements. The first support element comprises a frusto-conical support portion defining an annular rim at an outer periphery thereof, an inner surface and an outer surface on opposite sides thereof. The first support element also comprises a base portion which connects the first support element to the second support element. The second support element comprises an outwardly flared support portion defining an annular rim at an outer periphery thereof, as well as inner and outer surfaces. The second support element also comprises a base portion which connects to the corresponding base portion of the first support element. At least a portion of the inner surfaces of the first and second support elements forms a receptacle or spherical object contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Staybowlizer Inc.
    Inventor: Stefan St. Jacques
  • Publication number: 20150093231
    Abstract: According to the disclosed embodiments, an advanced crucible support system is described that allows for greater heat flow to and from the bottom of a crucible, while also preventing excessive heat from reaching a heat exchanger. In particular, a “crown” support base is described that provides heat flow throughout the system, yet with various features to limit the amount of heat reaching the heat exchanger. Also, according to one or more additional embodiments, the functionality of the crucible support is adapted to be leveraged by a crucible manipulating device. For example, the support plate may have features designed within it for enabling lifting devices to interface with it, such as a plurality of slots for insertion of a “lifting arm”, such that the entire support plate assembly, as well as the crucible itself while on the support assembly, may be lifted and transported as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: David F. Broyer
  • Patent number: 8960187
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to concentrating sunlight. In some implementations, a concentrator includes a plurality of reflector support structures and a plurality of reflector segments associated with each reflector support structure. Each reflector support structure formed to include a curved surface that receives an associated reflector segment and a bottom portion that distributes the weight of the reflector segment along a surface area. Each reflector segment includes a reflecting surface adjacent a flexible element such that the reflecting surface reflects incident sunlight light. In some examples, the reflector support structures may comprise a light weight material such as a polyurethane and/or the reflecting surface may be 5 mils or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Stellar Generation, LLC
    Inventor: Jerome Lee Elkind
  • Publication number: 20140252193
    Abstract: A device for elevating and securing a melon is provided. The device includes a ring defining a height, and three support members extending from an upper facing surface of the ring in an equally spaced-apart arrangement. A related method for supporting and elevating a melon using the device is provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Deborah Lou Creech, Charles Noel Creech, JR.
  • Patent number: 8814120
    Abstract: A fuel tank support system for providing a lightweight yet strong structure for supporting propane tanks above a ground surface. The tank support generally includes an elongated support pad having a platform, a base plate connected to the support pad, and a plurality of internal supports connected between the support pad and the base plate. A plurality of pairs of upper retainer rings extends from an underside of the platform to define upper receiver slots, and a plurality of pairs of lower retainer rings extends from an upper side of the base plate to define lower receiver slots. An upper end of each of the internal supports is received by the upper receiver slots and a lower end of each of the internal supports is received by the lower receiver slots. Handles, bottom grooves, and internal ribbing are also used with the tank support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Kleespie
  • Patent number: 8727295
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stand for tablet PC, comprising a base with a top surface and a bottom surface; a groove located on the top surface of the base for holding a tablet PC, the groove having an inclined back side wall, wherein the tablet PC tilts backward when placed in the groove. As the base has a groove which has a inclined, and the bottom of the tablet PC can be inserted into the groove, so that the tablet PC can maintain at a relative tilted position with respect to the horizontal plane, then the user may comfortably watch the screen of the tablet PC. In short, the stand has the advantages of a simple structure, small size, low cost, convenient carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Ningbo Cooskin Stationery Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Quanqi Peng
  • Publication number: 20140065272
    Abstract: A nozzle panel for holding bakery accessories comprising a flat panel base, a plurality of panel protrusions integral with the panel base and at least one bakery accessory attachable to the panel protrusions on the panel base. The panel protrusion includes a lip engagable with a bakery nozzle. The panel protrusion lip may be an interrupted helical thread attached to the panel protrusion, at least one nozzle engagable with the panel protrusion by twisting the nozzle relative to the panel base less than 360° . The nozzle may include an inwardly extending interrupted helical thread adjacent a bottom edge of the nozzle and may be rotatably engagable with the interrupted thread of panel protrusion. The nozzle panel may include at least one container attachable to the panel protrusion. The container may be cylindrical and include an opening at one end and a removable lid engagable with the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Jan Folkmar
  • Patent number: 8646737
    Abstract: A holding device for use when mixing materials in a bucket. The holding device has a support base with a flat bucket placement area. At least one vertical guide extends upwardly from the support base, along a periphery of the bucket placement area. A locking cam is provided that is connected to the support base with a pivot connection. The pivot connection enables the locking cam to rotate in a plane parallel to the support base from a first position that is outside the bucket placement area to a second position that is at least in part within the bucket placement area. When a bucket is placed upon the flat bucket support base, the locking cam is out of the way. Once the bucket is positioned, the locking cam is rotated until the locking cam engages the exterior of the bucket and prevents the bucket from spinning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: S. Robert Sharpless
  • Publication number: 20140010629
    Abstract: A basin which stackably interlocks with 20-inch square racks that hold dish and glassware washed in commercial dishwashers. The basin has substantially the exterior configuration of a commercial dishwasher rack and receives a plurality of dishwasher racks slacked above. The basin solid on its base and sides for prohibiting substances which drip down into it from racks stacked above from dripping onto the floor. The basin has circular indentations in the top surface or the base, trapping water and preventing it from sloshing from side to side of the basin when it is carried or moved. The basin may be loaded into a dolly used to transport commercial dishwasher racks, as the dollies typically have an open bottom. Thus, the basin can provide the water-catching function for racks loaded onto a dolly. Grooves in the basin's bottom surface permit stacking on top of a rack or other basins for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Alexandra Laray Abraham
  • Publication number: 20130292534
    Abstract: In one preferred form of the present invention there is provided a crutch holder 10 for holding a crutch 12. The crutch holder 10 comprises a body 14 providing a cavity 16 for receiving an end 18 of the crutch 12. A plurality of holding elements 22 are movably mounted relative to the body 14 and adapted to move from a first position 24 to a second position 26 in response to the end 18 being received so as to assist with maintaining the crutch 20 in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: GO FORWARDS CO PTY LTD
    Inventor: Beau O'Donohue
  • Patent number: 8534632
    Abstract: A bucket stabilizing system having a base with a top surface, a side wall, a bottom surface, and an inner cavity which can be used for storage, the top surface has a diameter smaller than that of the bottom surface, a lip extends outwardly from the bottom surface past the side wall; an inner channel for accepting a bucket in a center of the base extending from the top surface toward the bottom surface; at least one access hole in the side wall for providing access to the inner cavity; a first and second rope guide notch opposite from each other at an intersection of the top surface which allow passage of rope into the inner cavity; and a first and a second tie-off hole opposite from each other at an intersection of the top surface and the side wall which allow passage of rope out of the inner cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Mancuso, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8505719
    Abstract: A base for packaging for a household appliance comprises: a tray with a first surface and a second surface substantially perpendicular to the first surface and four corners; first and second laminates, each laminate comprising a first part with an inclination; a second part with an inverse inclination to the first part; a center between the first and the second part which is substantially plane; a brace in an opposite extreme to said center; the referred to laminates are placed transversally to each other on the tray, overlapped in the center and supported on the corners of the referred to tray by means of braces; and a support over each brace of the referred to first and second laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: MABE, S.A. de C.V.
    Inventors: Alonso Rodriguez Sanchez, Francisco Javier Hurtado Regalado, Jose Martinez Rivera
  • Publication number: 20130193291
    Abstract: A display stand for a laptop computer has an L-shaped spine supporting the computer. A T-shaped upper advertising substrate holder can be slid into the vertical leg of the spine in one of multiple orientations, i.e., with the cross-bar of the T horizontal to the ground or vertical to the ground on either the left side or right side of the computer, as point of sale (POS) physical constraints demand. In all orientations of the upper holder, an upper advertising substrate is supported by the upper holder in a vertical orientation. A T-shaped lower advertising substrate holder can be slid into the horizontal leg of the spine to support a lower advertising substrate in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Jan Buncher
  • Publication number: 20130162133
    Abstract: A wine presenter is provided for presenting one or more bottles of wine. The wine presenter has a base portion configured to support the wine presenter, a foot portion operatively coupled to a bottom side of the base portion and configured to rest the wine presenter on a surface, and an elongated portion having a bottom end, a top end, a front side, and a back side. The elongated portion is operatively coupled to the base portion at the bottom end and extends in an orthogonal direction from the base portion and the elongated portion has one or more grooves configured to hold at least a portion of a wine bottle. The wine presenter is configured to hold one or more wine bottles on both the front side and the back side of the elongated portion of the wine presenter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Ziya Arslankiray, Phelan Miller, Laura Ringemann, Andrew Roberson
  • Publication number: 20130145826
    Abstract: A leak detection sensor includes a transducer, the transducer including a base, a piezoelectric layer, and a conductive layer and at least two leads connected to the transducer. A method of making a leak detection sensor includes obtaining a transducer, the transducer including a base, a piezoelectric layer, and a conductive layer; and effecting a mounting hole such that the mounting hole is defined in the transducer. A jig includes a support and a punch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Werner Guenther Richarz, Andrea Myles, Shabbir Yusuf
  • Publication number: 20130126693
    Abstract: A seatbelt buckle position holder includes first and second parts each of which has a part of a collar, which is formed when the parts are connected and is configured to support a seatbelt buckle in a position other than against an automobile seat bottom. First and second parts can be identical. Each of the parts can also include a base, which can have a substantially planar shape and can be configured to be to be placed in a gap formed where an automobile seat bottom encounters an automobile seat back to limit movement of the seatbelt buckle position holder. First and second parts can be adjustably connected to allow various degrees of separation between parts of the collar to accommodate different sizes of seatbelt buckles. A divider can be connected between first and second parts so that the seatbelt buckle holder can be configured to support two seatbelt buckles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Meghan K. KHAITAN
  • Publication number: 20130126694
    Abstract: A mounting clip for use in the construction industry. This device will be used to effectively and efficiently establish a gap under the bottom edge of a building wall board, such as sheet rock or gypsum boards. Hanging of building panels on wall assemblies in building construction projects is very common. The present invention is a gapping device which fits onto the bottom edge of sheet rock wall board like a shoe. The clip holds the sheet rock in position raised off of the floor while the sheet rock hanger permanently affixes the panel to the panel support area, typically a stud wall. The clip prevents moisture from wicking from the floor into the wall board material The clip is designed to become a permanent fixture in the final wall construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Lee Kline
  • Publication number: 20130099084
    Abstract: A modular beverage dispenser support is described which includes a polygon body having a dispenser support surface surrounded by a plurality of vertical side walls. A coupling receiver is recessed into at least one of the side walls to allow coupling with another polygon body having a like coupling receiver. There is described a number of configurations that can be created by using the coupling receivers to connect select sides of two or more beverage dispenser supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Cal Davis
  • Publication number: 20130088826
    Abstract: A cradle for a portable terminal includes a cradle body, cradle grooves extending from a surface of the cradle body in parallel with each other, and a support plate able to emerge by a pivoting action from the surface of the cradle body that is between the cradle grooves. When the portable terminal is cradled, the support plate emerges from the surface of the cradle body to support the surface of the portable terminal, and one of the cradle grooves is selectively used to support a portion of an edge of the portable terminal so as to provide a selected facing direction for the portable terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
  • Publication number: 20130019410
    Abstract: A protective guard for furniture legs, particularly bed legs, to lessen the impact when a person inadvertently rams a toe or other part of the foot into the furniture leg. A protective guard for furniture legs includes a base on which a furniture leg rests, and a cushion which covers at least a portion of the furniture leg. The base can be circular and the cushion cylindrical, so the base and cushion couple at the bottom of the cushion, giving the protective guard the form of a cup. The device can be made of foam, providing the cushioning aspect and lessening the impact when a toe or other part of the foot strikes a leg of furniture, and protecting the surface on which the furniture rests. The device can be decorative, providing an enhanced visual appeal to a wheel of a bed frame or other portion of a furniture leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Julie Willis
  • Publication number: 20130009030
    Abstract: A multi-orientation stacking riser includes a main section; a protruding mating section extending from one surface of the main section; and a recessed mating section formed in an opposite surface of the main section, and wherein the recessed mating section accommodates insertion of a protruding mating section of an identical stacking riser in at least first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: WHITMOR, INC.
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Publication number: 20130003339
    Abstract: A supporting base includes a bottom plate and a plurality of stepwise supporting structures connected with and raised up from a plurality of side edges of the bottom plate. Each stepwise supporting structure includes a plurality of raising segments and at least one supporting segment. The plurality of raising segments and the at least one supporting segment are alternately arranged. The at least one supporting segment is substantially parallel to the bottom plate. The lowest raising segment has a bottom end connected with one of the side edges of the bottom plate. A thickness of at least one of the at least one supporting segment is greater than that of at least one of the plurality of raising segments. A display device using the support base is also provided to improve assembling efficiency and reduce cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Nan-Jui CHEN, Yun-Wei Tsai, Wen-Hung Huang, Chih-Liang Pan, Ming-Sheng Lai
  • Publication number: 20120273646
    Abstract: In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of card display devices present in the prior art, the present invention provides improved function and versatility. The present invention provides a multi dimensional card holder for greeting cards, picture cards and the like. Herein lies a device that allows for said cards, oriented however wished (vertically and horizontally) to stand on their own and not fall over when faced with a passing breeze/rush of air or if placed on a slippery surface. The present invention allows for the display of traditional two sided greeting cards (vertical and horizontal) preventing them from falling over and the display of single piece photo cards removing the need for tape/adhesives be stuck to the card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: John Forsythe
  • Patent number: 8297581
    Abstract: The present invention thus relates to a mounting device having a metallic base plate, on which multiple fastening elements are provided, from each of which at least a partial area projects above the base plate. The mounting device is obtainable by incising fastening element blanks into the surface of the metallic base plate while leaving one connection edge per blank in such a way that they each have a web-shaped base area, which comprises the connection edge on one end, and a head area adjoining the base area, which projects laterally beyond the neighboring base area on at least one side. At least one partial area of the blanks is bent out of the base plate around at least one bending edge located in the base area. The projecting edge of the head area adjoining the base area runs at an angle between 0° and 70° in relation to the plane of the base plate after the fastening elements are bent out of the base plate. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for producing this mounting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: Matthias Golle, Christoph Hein, Kurt Hoehe, Matthias Laske, Bernd Ruess, Hyunwoo So
  • Patent number: 8291652
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding at least one photovoltaic panel on a roof, characterised in that it comprises: a base plane extending between two fixation wings; holding means for said photovoltaic panel(s) extending vertically relative to said base plane in order to define an air volume between said base plane and said photovoltaic panel(s), said holding means including air inlet/outlet means that permit air circulation in said air volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Guy Saillard
  • Publication number: 20120261541
    Abstract: A support device for a 3C electronic equipment includes a fixed board, a movable board pivotally connected with the fixed board, and an angle adjusting mechanism mounted between the fixed board and the movable board to releasably lock the movable board onto the fixed board. Thus, the movable board is adjusted and inclined relative to the fixed board so that the electronic equipment placed on the movable board is disposed at an inclined state so as to facilitate the user watching the electronic equipment and so as to provided a comfortable sensation to the user when operating the electronic equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Hsiu-Chen Lai
  • Patent number: 8272618
    Abstract: A minimum bond assurance feature for a pi-joint assembly is provided. The pi-joint assembly includes a substructure, a member coupled to the substructure. The substructure includes one or more standoff extending above one of the lower side, the front side and the back side of the substructure. The standoff includes a space location control surface. The member includes a base, a pair of axially elongated leg extending from the base to define a channel therebetween. The channel of the member has a first channel side, a channel floor and a second channel side, wherein the space location control surface may contact the member maintaining a standoff distance between the one of the lower side, the front side and the back side of the substructure and corresponding one of the channel floor, the first channel side and the second channel side of the member. A method of assembling a pi-joint assembly of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Kilwin, Ronald J. Newcomer
  • Patent number: 8256730
    Abstract: A fixing member for handheld electronics is disclosed. The fixing member includes a fixing seat, a slot disposed in the fixing seat, a rotation axis set on the fixing seat, a one-way rolling member pivoted in the fixing seat and part of the one-way rolling member exposes on inner surface of the slot. The one-way rolling member is set on the rotation axis. Thus a side wall of the handheld electronic leans against the one-way rolling member when a handheld electronic is set inside the slot. Therefore, the handheld electronic is mounted inside the slot easily and stably without falling off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Tien-Chung Tseng
  • Publication number: 20120205497
    Abstract: An organizer and method of use is disclosed, wherein the organizer includes a plurality of movable and repositionable walls, and securing devices for movably and repositionally attaching the divider walls to a support to accommodate different sizes and shapes of electronic devices to be stored and recharged. Routing devices position cables for recharging electronic devices leaning against the divider walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Spectrum Concepts, Inc., a California Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Hunt, Thomas E. Veloskey
  • Patent number: 8240097
    Abstract: A post anchoring foot is configured for use in securing a post to a surface. The foot includes a body dimensioned to snugly receive a portion of the post, with the body including a generally horizontal base portion and a generally vertical side wall that cooperatively present a laterally enclosed post-receiving area. The base portion defines a lowermost surface-engaging anchoring face and an elevated supporting face configured to engage an end of the post, with the supporting face being disposed above the anchoring face. The base portion further defines a plurality of anchor-receiving apertures extending therethrough, with each aperture being configured to receive an anchor therein to securely couple the foot to the surface. The side wall defines a fastener-receiving hole extending therethrough, with the hole being configured to selectively receive a fastener therein to securely couple the foot to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Backyard Leisure Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Lee Day, Daniel Ray Whyman
  • Publication number: 20120168592
    Abstract: Pedestal assemblies configured to support first and second pavers positioned adjacently against an elevated periphery and methods of making the same are provided herein. Preferred assemblies include a cap, base, and at least two towers configured to be sandwiched between the cap and base. Kits can be sold with just cap and base alone. Preferred caps and bases can be formed in the same shape or substantially so, and are racetrack-shaped. Preferred towers include polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cylindrical tubing. The cap can advantageously include an upwardly-projecting fin used to align and separate two pavers positioned alongside an elevated periphery. A pedestal support system can include both periphery pedestals in addition to conventional pedestals positioned away from the elevated periphery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Applan Way Sales Inc.
    Inventor: Nigel Jones
  • Publication number: 20120146475
    Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a household appliance to a cabinet. The system includes a base having a main body for attaching to the cabinet, front and rear lugs that project substantially horizontally from and are elevated relative to a support area of the cabinet, and a rail catch projecting from the positioning base; and a rail adapted to be attached to a side of the appliance. The rail has a lip that engages the rail catch and limits movement of the rail in a vertical direction, a rear engagement area that engages the rear lug in the installed position, and a front engagement area that engages the front lug in an installing position and in the installed position. The front engagement area has a notch in which the front lug rests in the installed position, and a ramp sloping downward from the notch toward the rear engagement area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andreas Currle, Kevin W. Sherbert, James O'Neal Taylor
  • Patent number: 8181916
    Abstract: To provide a pipe support base light in weight and with good workability, to which loads may given according to need. This problem may be overcome with a hollow cylindrical body with a rectangular cross section and with four sides. A through passage is provided in the center portion thereof. Further, a cross-shaped rib is provided at an approximately central position thereof. Additionally, grooves are formed parallel to the aforementioned through passage on at least any of the surfaces, upon the edges of which are provided engagement plates protruding into the cross sections of the grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Advance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Azuma, Atsushi Hikoyama
  • Patent number: 8177185
    Abstract: A knock down flag pole assembly is provided including a base, a ferrule, and an elongate post. The base may include a coupling with a pocket having a coupling member or portion configured to removably couple to the ferrule. The coupling secures the ferrule to the base, but also permits the flag pole to be knocked out from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Wind Gear Direct, LLC
    Inventor: Jack C. Priegel
  • Publication number: 20120112029
    Abstract: A stand for a sports board includes left and right upright monolithic skids. Each skid includes a base portion having a base bottom surface, and front and rear lobes extending upward from the base portion. Each lobe includes an uppermost surface. There is a left recession between the left front lobe and left rear lobe, and a right recession between the right front lobe and right rear lobe. A most-recessed surface of the left recession is closer to the left base bottom surface than are the left front lobe uppermost surface and the left rear lobe uppermost surface, and a most-recessed surface of the right recession is closer to the right base bottom surface than are the right front lobe uppermost surface and the right rear lobe uppermost surface. A spacer bar engages with and separates the left and right upright monolithic skids, with the stand in an operable configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: David Ellis Wong
  • Publication number: 20120104216
    Abstract: A carbon nanotube film supporting structure is provided. The carbon nanotube film supporting structure is used for supporting a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film supporting structure includes a substrate and a number of protruding structures. The substrate has a surface defining a support region. The protruding structures are distributed on the support region. The carbon nanotube film structure can be peeled off completely after being in contact with the carbon nanotube film supporting structure. The present disclosure also relates to a method for using the carbon nanotube film supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: BEIJING FUNATE INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU-QUAN WANG, CHEN FENG, LI QIAN, LIANG LIU
  • Publication number: 20120104214
    Abstract: A device for stabilizing and supporting a receptacle or spherical object, the device comprising first and second support elements. The first support element comprises a frusto-conical support portion defining an annular rim at an outer periphery thereof, an inner surface and an outer surface on opposite sides thereof. The first support element also comprises a base portion which connects the first support element to the second support element. The second support element comprises an outwardly flared support portion defining an annular rim at an outer periphery thereof, as well as inner and outer surfaces. The second support element also comprises a base portion which connects to the corresponding base portion of the first support element. At least a portion of the inner surfaces of the first and second support elements forms a receptacle or spherical object contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Stefan St. Jacques
  • Publication number: 20120104215
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus which provides protection for percussion instruments and more specifically to device that protects the underlying musical drum instrument and its components, such as drum head and drum rim or hoop and parts of individual drums, when the drums are stacked one upon the other. In providing such protection, the invention is placed between stacked drum sets and supplies a cushion between the stacked drum and the drumhead of the drum thus prolonging the life of the drumhead and drum rim or hoop, protecting them from damage. The invention works by providing protection both during storage and playing of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Tony Benach, Casey Hopkins
  • Patent number: 8141830
    Abstract: A corner bracket having a base member and a first wall attachment portion that extends substantially perpendicular to the top side of the base member and a second wall attachment portion that extends substantially perpendicular to the top side of the base member, such that a first wall attachment surface of the first wall attachment portion is perpendicular to a second wall attachment surface of the second wall attachment portion. A central bracket member, an inner bracket member, and an outer bracket member each extend from the top side of the base member. The central bracket member is positioned substantially between at least a portion of the inner bracket member and the outer bracket member and a base member edge, two opposing central bracket member edges, an inner bracket member edge, and an outer bracket member edge are each aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Robert E. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20120061546
    Abstract: A mouse pad, keyboard tray, or other surface for use with a computer pointing device, the surface of the mouse pad, keyboard tray, or other surface including a raised bump, barrier, or warning structure about a central area to allow the user to know that the perimeter or edge of the mouse pad or surface is near. The bump, barrier, or warning structure may be located at the perimeter of the surface or displaced from the perimeter allowing the mouse or other pointing device to run over the raised bump, barrier, or warning structure and still be supported by the surface on both sides of the bump, barrier, or warning structure. The bump, barrier, or warning structure also prevents the mouse or computer pointing device from sliding off of the surface when the keyboard tray is at an angle of up to 15 degrees with respect to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20120061549
    Abstract: An apparatus used to provide hands-free support for mobile electronic devices, which utilizes a platform, adjustable straps, and a harness, to allow the user to optimize the viewing angle of the supported mobile electronic device without the discomfort and inconvenience of holding the mobile electronic device in their hand. In addition, support bars and stabilizers on the ends of the support bars can be implemented to further improve comfort to the user and stability of the hands-free support during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Scott Quillian Rogers
  • Publication number: 20120032054
    Abstract: A stackable holder for an IC package includes a base portion, a set of confining members that project from an upper surface of the base portion, and a set of abutting members that project from a lower surface of the base portion. The confining members have first ramp surfaces and cooperate to define a receiving space for confining the IC package. The abutting members have second ramp surfaces and are disposed to correspond in position to the confining members such that a projection of each second ramp surface onto a plane of the base portion overlaps a projection of a corresponding first ramp surface onto the plane of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Tzung-Lin Huang
  • Patent number: 8070124
    Abstract: A supporting stand for a portable device includes a base portion, a supporting portion, at least one heat dissipation device and a platform. The supporting portion extends upwardly from the base portion. The at least one heat dissipation device is fastened on the supporting portion. The platform obliquely connects between the supporting portion and the base portion for supporting the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Rui-Bin Hu
  • Publication number: 20110267551
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television apparatus includes a panel unit, a support base, and a plurality of slide support mechanisms. The panel unit includes a front panel arranged in front of a display panel. The support base supports the display panel. The slide support mechanisms are attached to the support base to slidably support the panel unit. The slide support mechanisms includes an elastic bush and a combined member. A through portion is formed in the elastic bush. The elastic bush has a circumference portion attached to one of the support base and the panel unit. The combined member is combined with the other of the panel unit and the support base via a combining portion passing through the through portion, and holds the elastic bush with the other of the panel unit and the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Satoshi Yokote, Yoshihiko Shinozaki
  • Publication number: 20110248141
    Abstract: This invention relates to a steel coil positioning structure which at least comprises a positioning seat made of plastic material. The positioning seat comprises at least one base body and two side seat bodies. The base body has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The side seat bodies each having a ramp thereon are fixed on the first surface. The ramps of the side seat bodies are disposed oppositely and directed to center so as to form a bearing surface for placing steel coil thereon. The second surface of the base body is a flat surface. In this manner, steel coils can be positioned stably on the positioning seat. As plastic material is used, manufacturing becomes convenient and quick, and it consumes fewer time and cost in loading into container without conducting pesticide application and fumigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: JEN-AN LEE