In Plural Planes Patents (Class 248/515)
  • Patent number: 11920362
    Abstract: A holder for a pole of a basketball hoop system includes a pole sleeve for receiving the pole, a tightening system for securing the pole into the pole sleeve in a solidary relationship, and a mounting bracket to secure the pole sleeve to a ground directly or via a stake. The pole holder includes a first mounting element defining a first mounting surface for securing the mounting bracket to the ground in a generally parallel relationship, and a second mounting element that is fixedly mountable to the first mounting element and that defines a second mounting surface for fixedly receiving the pole sleeve in a generally parallel relationship, such that the pole sleeve is offset from the first mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: GESTION LOGISCASA INC.
    Inventor: Daniel Breton
  • Patent number: 11696646
    Abstract: A kit for mounting an elongate object on a foldable chair. The kit includes: a mount having (a) a generally planar member; (b) a first projection from the front side of the generally planar member configured for receiving a first end of the elongate object, (c) a second projection from the back side of the generally planar member configured for mounting the mount on a first tubular member of the chair with the chair in a folded configuration; and a strap for detachably attaching the shaft of the elongate object to a second tubular member of the chair with the end of the elongate object received in the mount. Also, a method for using the kit to enable a user to transport the elongate object with the foldable chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Anthony Robert Veneroni
  • Patent number: 11647741
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved holder for a fishing rod. typical fishing rod holders are difficult to quickly and accurately adjust. Some even require the use of a tool to adjust. The claimed invention teaches a rod holder with a convenient adjustment mechanism that allows a user to adjust the angle of the rod holder in two planes without the use of a tool and with only one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Gary Anderson
  • Patent number: 11576362
    Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a fishing rod to a rod holder comprises a rod butt holder attached to a fishing rod and selectively and releasably attached to rod holder support arm. The rod holder support arm includes a retaining portion configured to be selectively and releasably attached to the rod butt holder. A latch assembly is coupled to the rod butt holder to releasably secure the rod butt holder to the rod holder support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventor: Rex H. Huang
  • Patent number: 11388896
    Abstract: A gear-train driven outrigger device for use on a fishing vessel having a first tubular member for holding of an outrigger pole. The gear-train driver assembly allows rotation of the outrigger pole in an X or Y plane; the gear-train driver having a selector to chose either an upper gear assembly to allow horizontal rotation of outrigger or a lower gear assembly to allow vertical angular positioning of the outrigger pole, wherein the gear assembly allows for movement of the outrigger pole from a stowage position to an angled trolling position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Rupp Marine, inc.
    Inventor: Scott Rupp
  • Patent number: 11376193
    Abstract: A syringe holder assembly that safely and conveniently supports a syringe when it is not being used so as to keep the syringe clean and ready to use with little wasted motion. The syringe holder is configured for holding a syringe having a barrel and a handle and includes a syringe holder and a harness. The syringe holder includes a base configured to be mounted to a ferromagnetic structure; an arm pivotably connected to the base; and a holster connected to the arm. The harness is configured to be secured to the syringe and includes a main strap configured to encircle the barrel of the syringe to retain the harness on the syringe; and a magnet configured to magnetically attach the harness to the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: Eric Bekemeyer
  • Patent number: 11297815
    Abstract: The invention is an automatic rod holder with a frame and two opposed clamping jaws pivotally connected to the frame by parallel axes of rotation such that the clamping jaws exhibit a range of motion between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the closed configuration has a longitudinal opening defined by opposing concave portions of the clamping jaws configured to retain a rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: BURNEWIIN INC.
    Inventors: Scott Sutherland, David Carr
  • Patent number: 11255571
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a condensate level switch mounting assembly includes a condensate level switch having a mounting frame, a first bracket configured to fixedly attach to a condensate drain pan, and a second bracket having a mounting plate configured to engage with the mounting frame of the condensate level switch to secure the condensate level switch to the second bracket. The condensate level switch mounting assembly further includes a fastener assembly configured to couple the second bracket to the first bracket such that an angular position of the second bracket is adjustable relative to the first bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Siddappa R. Bidari, Praveen Y R, Kunal J. Gandevia
  • Patent number: 10840851
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to mounting components on a corrugated metal roof. The disclosed systems and devices utilize a multi-surface clip (e.g., multi-planar) to securely attaching components such as rails to the corrugated metal roof while increasing the pullout strength of mounted structures and more evenly spreading the load of such mounted structures over the corrugated metal roof. In one embodiment, the multi-surface clip allows attaching a rail to the top of a rib of the corrugated metal roof while a fastener mechanically attaches the clip to a side surface of the rib. This allows the fastener to experience shear forces when upward forces (e.g., normal to the top surface of the rib) are applied to the rail or a structure supported by the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventors: Richard F. Schaefer, David Kreutzman
  • Patent number: 10791725
    Abstract: A rod holding assembly for coupling fishing rods to a chair includes a panel that is configured to couple to a chair, such as a boat seat, a lawn chair, and a wheelchair. The panel is rigid. A plurality of fasteners is coupled to an upper face of the panel. Each fastener is configured to selectively couple to a handle of a respective fishing pole to couple the respective fishing pole to the panel. A plurality of couplers is coupled to the panel. Each coupler is configured to couple to a respective cup to couple the respective cup to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Mario Castillo
  • Patent number: 10765185
    Abstract: An umbrella mounting device includes a clamp assembly configured to be removably clamped to an elongated support member and an umbrella holder coupled to the clamp assembly so that the umbrella holder is rotatable about a longitudinal rotation axis that is generally perpendicular to the clamp assembly axis. A longitudinal rotation locking mechanism includes a threaded handwheel to secure the umbrella holder in the longitudinal rotation axis at an angular position that is selectable from a plurality of angular positions about the longitudinal rotation axis. The umbrella holder also is rotatable to one of a plurality of selectable positions about a transverse rotation axis. A transverse locking mechanism secures the umbrella holder into one of the plurality of selectable positions about the transverse rotation axis. The clamping assembly includes a quick locking and quick release lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventor: Tim Wengerd
  • Patent number: 10668863
    Abstract: A holding arrangement for holding an umbrella in a position to keep rain off a user while user is attending to matters in a vehicle with the vehicle door open, the holding arrangement is configured to be mounted to a vehicle door comprising a movable portion and a mountable portion, the movable portion including a securing arrangement for securing the holding arrangement to an umbrella the movable portion comprising engaging formations configured for convenient removably engaging with complementary engaging formations on the associated mountable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: DOORBRELLA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Domenico Ferreri, Francesco Mittiga
  • Patent number: 10526810
    Abstract: A flag pole support apparatus for effectively and efficiently supporting a flag pole to any types of objects. The flag pole support apparatus includes a bracket assembly adapted to removably fasten to an object; and a support assembly removably mounted to the bracket assembly and adapted to support a flag pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Inventors: Dion Todd Boos, Jordan Michael Boos
  • Patent number: 10258026
    Abstract: Herein described is a rod holder assembly for holding a rod in a desired orientation that is manually adjustable about the horizontal and vertical axes (singlehandedly and substantially synchronously) and is capable of a variety of tension settings allowing for a degree of rotational movement about the horizontal and/or vertical axes in response to external forces or substantially no rotational movement. Also described is a rod holder assembly that may be easily and conveniently converted to a mount for other objects. A method for using the rod holder assembly is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Jeffrey Scott Thomas
  • Patent number: 9532559
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder comprising a tee pipe having a long cylinder and a short cylinder, a snap clamp element, a rotatable connection and an effective length. The long cylinder has a length and inside diameter for holding a fishing rod handle. The short cylinder is at right angles from the long cylinder, with a threaded inside surface and a long axis. The snap clamp element is screwably attached to the short cylinder and has a head with a width and a curvature adapted to securely fit around a support member, a body with a length and an end threaded to affix to the short cylinder of the tee pipe. The rotatable connection comprises a release surface on a threaded end to permit stable rotation of the snap clamp of up to 90 degrees about the axis of the short cylinder. The effective length is from the long cylinder curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Hemmerlin Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Ralph James Hemmerlin, Randall James Christiansen
  • Patent number: 9476541
    Abstract: A mounting device (1) for supporting umbrellas (31) and other items having elongated tubular handles, such as fishing poles, tiki torches (34), flag poles, signs and so forth. The mounting device is capable of being attached to different objects having various sizes and shapes, such as chairs, coolers (32), tables (33), railings (30), ladders, tailgates, boat rails, fence posts and so forth. The mounting device has a support portion (2) that attaches to a tubular handle of an umbrella and a mounting portion that attaches to an anchoring object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: Carlos A. Kastner, Paul A. Kastner
  • Patent number: 9326496
    Abstract: An adjustable holding assembly is provided to support a tubular member and includes a base assembly adapted to be mounted to a support surface. The base assembly includes a vertical shaft defining a vertical pivot axis, and a horizontal shaft rotatable about the vertical shaft and defining a horizontal pivot axis. A holder is adapted to receive the tubular member and is pivotally mounted to the base assembly so that the holder is simultaneously rotatable about the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal pivot axis. A single latching arrangement is carried by the horizontal shaft and is configured for selective engagement and disengagement with the base assembly to permit a one-handed adjustment of the holder simultaneously about the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal pivot axis or separately about either the vertical pivot axis or the horizontal pivot axis to multiple angular locked positions with respect to the base assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Mark Chmura
  • Patent number: 9326573
    Abstract: An umbrella clamping system for clamping an umbrella to a chair includes an umbrella having a canopy, selectively movable between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, and a vertical shaft supports the canopy and has a base attachment member at a bottom end thereof. A clamp assembly securely receives the umbrella base attachment member and is configured for attachment to an external horizontal structural element. The clamp assembly includes a body, an upper clamp affixed to an upper end of the body for receiving the umbrella base attachment member and is selectively adjustable between an opened release position and a closed gripping position. A lower clamp is affixed to a bottom end of the body and has opposed first and second jaws defining a horizontally oriented gripping opening therebetween and adjustable one with respect to the other for attachment to the external horizontal structural element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Norman Harris
  • Patent number: 9295893
    Abstract: Individual swimmers may routinely and easily perform exercise regiments to maintain or enhance their general health and fitness utilizing the present invention. A pole may be secured adjacent a body of water to retain a tether and a harness which retains the swimmer. The pole mount provides for securement at generally any swimming pool utilizing a hand rail which exists with generally all swimming pools. This provides for the swimming exercise device to be extremely transportable while ensuring use without any structural modification to any existing structure of the swimming pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Donald Bellerive
  • Patent number: 9220252
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a fishing rod outrodder including a fishing rod holder having an expanded first portion, a tubular second portion and a narrowed third portion. The narrowed third portion includes a cross-beam configured to contact a bottom surface of a fishing rod. A rocker arm is disposed on a bottom portion of the tubular second portion of the fishing rod holder. The rocker arm includes an angled front portion, a substantially flat bottom portion and a rounded rear portion. The rocker arm is configured to articulate the fishing rod holder between a substantially vertical and a substantially horizontal position. The substantially flat bottom portion is configured to stop the fishing rod holder from articulating when the fishing rod holder is in the substantially horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony F. Arcabascio
  • Patent number: 9185902
    Abstract: A clamping device for camouflage comprising of a support structure clamp and a object holder clamp is a light weight, foldable clamping device for camouflage and is easy to carry and use. A user can easily attach one or more tree branches to a tree stand through the clamping device of the present invention and then position the tree branches in any desired direction to blend in with the surrounding. To attach the clamping device for camouflage to a tree stand and, to attach a tree branch to the clamping device for camouflage, no tool is required as the user can perform all the screwing and unscrewing actions with bare hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Mario Kenneth Mazzei, Sr.
  • Patent number: 8973876
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for adjustably and releasably affixing bracket elements to an adjustable elongated support member includes a cylindrical base, at least one cylindrical core having an orthogonal arm, and a cylindrical cap. The bracket assembly provides adjustable vertical bracket positioning by the adjustable elongated support member. Abutting bracket assembly cylindrical cores provide a range of orthogonal arm positions 180 degrees or less, one to the other. The orthogonal arm provides additional 360 degree adjustable positioning for any element attached to the arm outward end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Andrew H. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8936223
    Abstract: Adjustable bracket apparatus includes connector apparatus for mounting and securing external assemblies on at least one elongated support member, and allows positional adjustment of the secured external assembly along the elongated support member with up to 360 degree rotational positioning of the bracketing assembly about the elongated support member. An adjustable connector and locking assembly is disposed at the end of an arm element embodiment of the adjustable bracketing assembly providing 360 degree rotational positioning of the external assembly about the arm element and translation transverse to the axis of rotation relative to the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Andrew H. McGrath
  • Patent number: 8745907
    Abstract: A panel fastening assembly comprising a frame member securable to a beam, an advertising track, a rod mating the frame member and the advertising track, a carrier for retaining an advertising panel therein, and wherein the carrier is secured to the advertising track to display the advertising panel. A method of displaying an advertising panel comprising the steps of engaging an advertising panel with a carrier, attaching a frame member to a beam, attaching a rod to the frame, coupling an advertising track to the carrier, and securing the advertising track to the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: !maginethis Renovations, LLC
    Inventors: Eric S. Boltz, Scott A. Miller, Erik M. Baker
  • Patent number: 8468736
    Abstract: A twist grip drive handle outrigger device for use on a fishing vessel having a first tubular member for holding of an outrigger pole, which is rotatably journaled to a second tubular member that is mounted to a fixed structure. The second tubular member houses a twist grip drive handle assembly that allows manual rotation of the outrigger pole. The driver assembly constructed and arranged to provide an unlocked condition by the twisting of the handle thereby allowing adjustment of the outrigger pole upon rotation of the first tubular member. The rotation of the first tubular member allows for movement of the outrigger pole from a stowage position to a trolling position and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Rupp Marine, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Blondek, Ronald Karpanty, Scott Rupp
  • Patent number: 8302919
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for adjustably and releasably affixing bracket elements to an elongated support member includes a cylindrical base, a cylindrical core, and a cylindrical cap having an orthogonal arm. The bracket assembly provides adjustable bracket positioning along the elongated support member and 360 degrees about the elongated support member diameter. The orthogonal arm provides additional 360 degree adjustable positioning for any element attached to the arm outward end. Abutting bracket assemblies on an elongated support member provide a range of orthogonal arm positions 180 degrees or less, one to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Andrew H. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20120274520
    Abstract: A positioner for an antenna intended to be placed in a given or restricted volume comprises: a first axis A? ensuring the movement of the antenna in azimuth, a third axis A? ensuring the movement of the antenna in elevation, said third axis A? being orthogonal and coplanar to the first axis A?, and a second axis of rotation A? or cross-elevation axis positioned so as to intersect said first axis A? and said third axis A? at one and the same virtual point O, said virtual point O of intersection of the three axes A?, A?, A? constituting the pivot point of the movements of said antenna mounted on the positioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: ACC INGENIERIE ET MAINTENANCE, THALES
    Inventors: Dominique CONTI, Gwenael TOR, Philippe DESGARDIN, Alain BONNET
  • Patent number: 8291923
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that the spring(s) is extended or retracted when the pole angle of the umbrella is adjusted. The apparatus also comprises a pivot between an umbrella holder and a bracket that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Resort Umbrella Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David Young, Robert G. Tegel, Richard Bauer
  • Patent number: 8186095
    Abstract: An adjustable outrigger for use on a marine vessel for supporting and selectively positioning a fishing outrigger pole includes a rotatable driving device which is coupled to a ball screw mechanism a rotatable member of which is coupled to a piston and to a track pitched in a direction along an axis to concurrently rotate the outrigger pole about the axis and angulate the outrigger pole in a plane perpendicular to that axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Tigress Specialty Metals Products Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Wilcox, Laudelino Baez
  • Patent number: 8146879
    Abstract: An umbrella holder includes a hollow tube for placing an umbrella handle. A fixing mechanism assembled is on the hollow tube and has a rotary button with a threaded rod screwed with a fixing block in the tube for tightening or releasing the umbrella handle, with a stop plate positioning the threaded rod of the rotary button. A first angle-adjusting mechanism is positioned under the hollow tube and has an immovable geared disk and a movable geared disk mounted on a rotary base and has an eccentric actuating member to engage or disengage the immovable and the movable geared disks. The holder also has a second angle-adjusting mechanism assembled under the first angle-adjusting mechanism and having an immovable geared disk with a fixed shaft and a movable geared disk disposed on a base having an eccentric actuating member for engaging or disengaging the immovable and the movable geared disks of the second angle-adjusting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20110284717
    Abstract: An improved stand for clamping rod-like parts, in particular Christmas trees, is characterized by the following features—a plurality of push pins (18, 18a, 18b) is provided in the circumferential direction of the stand,—the push pins (18, 18a, 18b) have elevations (21) spaced apart from one another, between which grooves (28) are designed,—the push pins (18, 18a, 18b) in each case penetrate a passage opening (20) of an adjustable support device (2),—the push pins (18, 18a, 18b) are preloaded in the direction of holding elements (17, 17a, 17b) by a spring loaded system (23),—a fixing and/or locking means (25) is provided, in which passage openings (26, 26a, 26b) located offset in the circumferential direction are designed, which are at least partially aligned with the passage openings (20, 20a, 20b) in the adjustable support device (2) and through which push pins (21, 21a, 21b) pass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Rainer Schulz
  • Patent number: 7926496
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that operation of the spring(s) moves the umbrella pole so as to adjust the pole angle of the umbrella. The apparatus also comprises a pivot for the umbrella pole that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella and an outdoor table. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Resort Umbrella Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David Young, Robert G. Tegel, Richard Bauer
  • Patent number: 7926497
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that the spring(s) is extended or retracted when the pole angle of the umbrella is adjusted. The apparatus also comprises a pivot between an umbrella holder and a bracket that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Resort Umbrella Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: David Young, Robert G. Tegel, Richard Bauer
  • Patent number: 7774973
    Abstract: A novel fishing rod holder is based upon a foundation member mountable on a vertical, horizontal or angled surface of a boat or other structure, and includes a socket member structured for releasably retaining a fishing rod; an adjustable attitude arm member coupled between the foundation and the socket member; a relatively rotatable and releasably interlockable ball-and-socket articulation mechanism coupled between the foundation and the arm adjacent to a first end thereof; and a relatively rotatable and releasably interlockable pivot mechanism coupled between the socket member and the arm member adjacent to a second end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Patent number: 7707765
    Abstract: A fishing rod fixing device includes a base that is supported by two suction cups for easy and efficient attachment of the device to a smooth fixture surface. A seat is rotatably mounted on the base and is releasably set any desired horizontal direction by an adjustment knob. The seat includes a tubular bar on which at least one retainer is mounted and rotatable about the bar for setting the retainer at any desired inclination angle. An angle locking member is provided to releasably secure the retainer at the desired inclination angle. The retainer has a base support mounted to the tubular bar and a top wall member spaced from the base support to define a passage therebetween for receiving a fishing rod. A locking member is provided on the top wall and is manually movable to releasably and selectively secure the fishing rod to the base support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Lih Yann Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Po Lin Liao
  • Publication number: 20100083557
    Abstract: The present invention is a multiple use fishing assembly. This assembly includes a fishing rod holding unit capable of holding at least one fishing rod. This fishing rod holding unit is designed and configured to have various components removably secured thereto. One component is a removable outrigger assembly. When attached the fishing assembly of the present invention will be a combined fishing rod holding unit and outrigger. If the outrigger is not desired, then the user can remove the outrigger and optionally can removably secure an additional fishing rod holding apparatus. Such a configuration enables the user to select his desired fishing option. Consequently providing an apparatus that can successfully be used for trolling, kite, drift and bottom fishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Kim Stanton
  • Patent number: 7669361
    Abstract: An adjustable outrigger moves a trolling pole on a fishing vessel to an elevated, outboard position for trolling and inboard to a lowered position when not in use. The outrigger of a preferred embodiment is operated using an operating handle. Rotating the operating handle in one direction rotates a pole held by the outrigger from an inboard position to the outboard, deployed position. Simultaneously with the rotation in the horizontal plane, the pole is elevated in the vertical plane from a near horizontal position to a suitable trolling angle. The operating handle turns a shaft that communicates the rotation of the handle to an internal drive mechanism, which is housed in a drive mechanism housing. The rotational motion is converted to a linear, vertical action using a ball gear mechanism. A track provided by a bayonet coupler converts the linear vertical motion into a combined vertical and rotational motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Tigress Specialty Metal Products Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Laudelino Baez
  • Patent number: 7497412
    Abstract: A mount for attaching a projection device to an overhead structure includes a device interface operably attachable to the projection device with a plurality of fasteners. The device interface has a first portion and a second portion slidably disposed on the first portion. The first and second portions together define a plurality of retaining structures, each retaining structure for receiving a separate one of the plurality of fasteners. The second portion is selectively slidably shiftable relative to the first portion between a first latched position wherein each of the plurality of fasteners is received and retained in a separate one of the retaining structures and a second unlatched position wherein the plurality of fasteners is freely disengagable from the retaining structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jay Dittmer, Paul Smith
  • Patent number: 7380846
    Abstract: A single-use security bar seal assembly for containers, comprising an elongated bar member having first and second ends, a support assembly, and a receiving bracket. The receiving bracket, support assembly, and bar member have transparent plastic covers. The single-use security bar seal assembly has bar-codes on all individual parts and electrical means for determining severance of the elongated bar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Jose M. Moreno
  • Publication number: 20080121776
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustment device of an automotive vehicle. It comprises a movable adjustment part the position of which is adjustable according to the user's wishes. The adjustment part comprises at least a first piece and a second piece. These pieces are fixedly joined together in a connection region. Each piece comprises a border that is connected to the border of the other piece in the connection region. One piece may be made from a higher quality material and the other piece from a lower quality material. One piece may be made from a thinner material and the other piece from a thicker material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Houston, Sascha Eckhoff, Michael Lindemann
  • Patent number: 7296377
    Abstract: An apparatus is described, combining a portable outrigger holder with a fishing rod holder; so that both can be moved to a plurality of positions in both a horizontal plane and a vertical plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Inventors: Roger Wilcox, Scott A. Wilcox
  • Patent number: 7100881
    Abstract: A mounting assembly comprises a mounting element for attachment to a surface, a cap engaged with the mounting element for angular movement relative thereto and having a slot therein through which extends an arm of a support member, there being at one end of the arm a ball which is received in a socket defined between the cap and the mounting element. A coupling nut is engagable with the mounting element so that in a first, tightened state, the nut locks the cap in its selected angular orientation relative to the mounting element, thereby retaining the arm in its selected position in the slot and the support member in its selected rotational position relative to the cap. In its second, unscrewed state, the nut allows adjustment of the cap, arm and support member correspondingly to adjust the orientation of an object mounted by the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: AVF Group Limited
    Inventor: Raymond Worrall
  • Patent number: 6993868
    Abstract: An adjustable tree stand for holding a tree trunk to position a tree in a substantially vertical position, the tree stand comprised of a generally cylindrical-shaped base member having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end adapted to be supported by a floor, a generally dish-shaped member is designed to be received by and supported by the top end of the cylindrical base member, a portion of the dish-shaped member is adapted to swivel in the top end of the cylindrical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventor: Albert L. Hronyetz
  • Patent number: 6983560
    Abstract: A collapsible fishing accessory apparatus including an accessory support having a plurality of accessory stations and a base. The accessory support collapsibly attaches to the base allowing a user to move the accessory support from a collapsed position to an operational position. Additionally, the fishing accessory apparatus dimensionally adjusts for use in various boat and shore fishing situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Charles H. Williams
  • Patent number: 6591541
    Abstract: A fishing tackle holder, including an elongated channel piece with lipped edges, a mounting bracket having either a substantially diamond-shaped or a round base portion for slidably mounting within the channel, a fastener to hold the mounting bracket in the channel, an adjuster to position a barrel sleeve which holds a fishing rod, and a lock down to hold the barrel sleeve in place. The fishing tackle holder may also include eyelets on the side of the barrel sleeve, with a securing cord to hold the fishing rod so that a fish will not pull the fishing rod out of the barrel sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Berton L. Cummings
  • Patent number: 6520574
    Abstract: A beach chair with a sunshade in accordance with the present invention consists of a chair (10), a sunshade (20) and a securing device (30) mounted between the chair (10) and the sunshade (20). The securing device (30) comprises a toothed ring (31) mounted on the chair (10), a locking collar (32) rotatably mounted around the toothed ring (31), a locking block (33) rotatably secured inside the locking collar (32) and a ratchet wheel (34) holding the sunshade (20) and rotatably mounted on the locking collar (32). The sunshade (20) can be moved in two directions by operationally rotating the ratchet wheel (34) relative to the locking collar (32) and rotating the locking collar (32) round the toothed ring (31) to achieve an optimum inclination position for shading. Additionally, the sunshade (20) can be folded against the chair (10) so the beach chair can be easily carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Hsi-Chin Huang
  • Patent number: 6421948
    Abstract: A rod holder and signaling device for holding a fishing pole and signaling when a fish strikes a bait or lure is compact and is adaptable to secure the fishing rod to various structures. The fishing rod may then be temporarily abandoned or remotely monitored by the angler. The rod holder includes a clamping device, which is adapted to clamp over a variety of support structures to securely mount the fishing pole at a targeted fishing location. Preferably, the rod holder is pivotable relative to the clamping device to adjust an angle of the rod with respect to the clamping device and the support structure. The signaling device includes a flexible member, a signaling member, and a release mechanism rotatably mounted on the flexible member. The release mechanism is rotatable about the flexible member in response to tension being detected in the fishing line and rotates to disengage the release mechanism and thus the flexible member from a connector along the rod holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Craig
  • Patent number: 6302367
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder includes a cradle shaped to receive and selectively retain a fishing rod therein, and includes a first ratchet half thereon. A support pedestal that has a mount for attaching the fishing rod holder to a support surface, and includes a second ratchet half shaped to selectively lockingly engage with the first ratchet half. A quick-release connector mechanism permits angular adjustment between the cradle and the support pedestal. The quick-release connector mechanism includes an actuator pin extending centrally between the first and second ratchet halves, and rotatably connecting the cradle and the support to permit mutual rotation between a variety of different cradle positions. The actuator pin has a fixed end associated with one of the cradle and the spark pedestal, and a free end associated with the other of the cradle and support pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Attwood Corporation
    Inventors: Clifton J. Ratza, Christopher A. Rossman
  • Patent number: 6132018
    Abstract: Adjustable sneezeguard apparatus includes a double-ended, elongated support member which is pivotal relative to a support. A sneezeguard panel holder is connected to the elongated support member and is pivotal relative to the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignees: Andrew H. McGrath, David Murry
    Inventor: Andrew H. McGrath
  • Patent number: 6050034
    Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for securing a pole into ground, which includes a tubular section being retained in the ground for supporting the pole. A support element is disposed on the open end of the tubular member, for supporting the pole proximate to the open end. The support element includes an annular outer member, which is rotatably disposed on the tubular section, and includes a support aperture eccentrically offset with respect to the center of the outer member. An annular inner member is rotatably disposed within the support aperture, and includes a receiving aperture eccentrically offset with respect to the center of the inner member, for supporting the pole. The outer member and inner member are respectively rotatable to vary the positions of the support aperture and the receiving aperture, so as to selectively tilt the poles longitudinal axis to a desired position with respect to the direction of the longitudinal axis of the tubular section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Klaus Krinner
    Inventor: Klaus Krinner