Paperweight Type Patents (Class 248/504)
  • Patent number: 8261759
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, in particular a high-pressure cleaning apparatus, is provided, on which at least one fastening device for fastening the cleaning apparatus to a carrier is disposed. The at least one fastening device comprising at least one tensioning section on which a tensile force, which is directed at the carrier, acts when the cleaning apparatus is fastened to the carrier by means of a tensioning element. At least one retaining section is connected to the at least one tensioning section, for retaining the at least one fastening device on the cleaning apparatus. The at least one fastening device has at least one support section in order to be supported on the cleaning apparatus. The support section is connected to the at least one tensioning section by at least one connecting section, the at least one connecting section yielding if the tensile force exceeds a maximum permissible tensile force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Kelle, Ralph Seitter
  • Patent number: 6390434
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic note paper holder comprising a seat and a movable pressing component wherein the top edge of the seat and the bottom edge of the movable pressing component are built in with one magnet respectively, and the magnetic polarities of the surfaces of the magnets are of opposite polarities so as to fix the movable pressing component to hold the paper from opposite sides, and wherein at least one end of one magnet is shaped to be a convex spherical arc and the end of the arc and the other magnet attract each other such that a point contact is formed to weaken the friction, therefore, providing convenience for drawing out the piece of paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Chin-Jen Tan
  • Patent number: 5556686
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a street address display designed to provide easier identification of property. The street address display is especially effective at night. The street address display includes a housing with transparent viewing faces, anchoring platforms attached to the housing, figures, and a background used as a mounting surface for the figures. The figures and the background are of contrasting coloration so that the figures can be seen by day as well as by night. The street address display is designed to be mounted directly to a mounting surface, such as a vehicle entranceway, using an anchoring means. The street address display is mounted on the mounting surface proximate to a roadway so that the street address display can be easily seen by oncoming traffic. The placement of the street address display near an adjacent roadway, along with the low profile of the street address display, allows for the street address display to be readily visible in an automobile's low beam headlights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventor: Christian D. O'Shea
  • Patent number: 5465458
    Abstract: A retainer for securing towels, garments, papers and the like to railings, fences, ground, etc. comprises two or more weight members spaced or separated by a generally flexible elongated connector which joins them together. Preferably, the weight members will be sac-like or pouch-like receptacles filled with loose pellets and connected together by nylon strap or webbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Gary S. Schlager
  • Patent number: 4753369
    Abstract: A dispenser for paper napkins including a container having a substantially open top and front. Opposed side walls of the container receive a cover that can pivot about an axis adjacent the rearward edges of the cover. In addition to pivotal movement, the cover is also mounted for up and down sliding movement to better accommodate various numbers of napkins. Angling the forward edges of the cover downwardly toward the stack of napkins concentrates the pressure exerted on the stack across a line inward of the front of the container. The cover is pressed down on the stack causing the ends of the napkins to fan apart facilitating the user grasping and removing any desired number of the napkins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Marvin Glass & Associates
    Inventor: Howard J. Morrison
  • Patent number: 4680915
    Abstract: A panel retainer comprises a one-piece, integrally formed member, formed from a resilient, elastically bendable material, and having a fastener-receiving portion and a panel-gripping portion. The fastener-receiving portion comprises a body portion having a top surface and a substantially flat bottom surface spaced from the top surface and defining a through aperture for receiving a fastener to secure the retainer to a given surface. The panel-gripping portion comprises a further body portion projecting from the first body portion and having a tapered surface portion diverging from the first body bottom flat surface for engagement with a panel to be retained thereby. The gripping portion is flexible in the area where it joins with the fastener-receiving portion to permit resilient, elastic bending thereof for engagement of the tapered surface in a surface-to-surface engagement with the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Handy Button Machine Company
    Inventor: Earl D. Bush
  • Patent number: 3966103
    Abstract: A holder is provided for both supporting and carrying napkins and containers, such as condiment bottles. The holder includes a lower tray for napkins and an upper tray supported thereabove on struts for containers. The struts are constructed with vertically extending slots in which a retaining bar is received to rest upon the napkins and hold them securely in place. A handle extends above the upper tray to provide means for readily transporting the tray, while at the same time providing structure to engage and help support the containers. Flanges are provided around the perimeter of the upper and lower trays to assist in holding the containers and napkins in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Inventor: Hyman Abrams