Vertical Staff Patents (Class 248/539)
  • Patent number: 11951895
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a stake support bracket coupled to walls of a cargo bed of a vehicle such as a pick-up-bed truck for providing support to a stake of a standard size or a non-standard size. The stake support bracket includes a first panel, a second panel transverse to the first panel, and a third panel transverse to the second panel. The third panel includes a stake support opening. The stake support bracket further includes a first extension transverse to the third panel and extending away from the first panel and a second extension transverse to the first panel and extending away from the third panel. The stake support bracket provides support to the bottom and the sides of the stake and reduces probabilities of wobbling or pivoting of the stakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jack Marchlewski, Dragan B Stojkovic, Joshua Robert Hemphill, Robert Reiners
  • Patent number: 11937027
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a telecommunications equipment mount. The mount includes a stabilization frame having a bottom and at least three sides, the bottom and sides defining an open interior cavity, at least one mounting member perpendicular to one of the sides of the stabilization frame and extending outwardly from the side of the stabilization frame a distance, and at least one brace member. The at least one brace member includes a first bracket coupled to one side of the stabilization frame and configured to be secured to the at least one mounting member and a second bracket extending outwardly from the same side of the stabilization frame at an angle. A first end of the second bracket is coupled to a lower end of the first bracket and a second opposing end of the second bracket is configured to be secured to the at least one mounting member at a different location than the first bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jyoti Ojha, Dale Heath, Michael Carnes, Kevin Ray Paswalk
  • Patent number: 11898365
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping retainer (1) for fastening a pole, the clamping retainer (1) comprising at least two similarly shaped half shells (2) respectively having a straight side (4) and a clamping side (5) in an axial direction (A), wherein at least four or eight bores (3.1 to 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Menz Industriedienstleistungs- GmbH
    Inventor: Daniel Menz
  • Patent number: 11737934
    Abstract: A trolley system configured to transport a patient within an MRI environment includes a patient support portion, a base portion configured for movement relative to a floor, a lift coupled to the patient support portion and the base portion, an electric motor coupled to the lift, and an electric blower coupled to the patient transfer device. The lift is configured to change the elevation of the patient support portion relative to the base portion. The motor is mounted such that the elevation of the motor is fixed relative to base portion. The trolley system is positionable adjacent an MRI apparatus within the MRI environment and the magnetic field of the MRI does not interfere with the operation of the motor or blower. The trolley system may further include a patient transfer device having an air bearing. The blower is configured to deliver air to the air bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Qfix Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Coppens, James Manning, Franklin Ports, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11685549
    Abstract: A device that is capable of creating multiple connections on a grounding point in a single airport hangar, as well as reducing the likelihood of there being a tripping hazard over the connected cables, while also assisting in preventing damage to cable connections which may result from vehicles being driven inside an airport hangar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Michael W. Clark
  • Patent number: 11651869
    Abstract: A cable management system configured to account for and accommodate physical movement of the cables being managed. The cable management system includes an elastic element, such as a spring, to accommodate for the anticipated expansion and/or contraction movements of the cables being managed. The cable management system may be applicable for vertical cable installation projects that are installed in outdoor applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Rodney G. Rouleau
  • Patent number: 11646483
    Abstract: A mount for an antenna includes: a base panel; a plurality of first spokes extending radially outwardly from the base panel, each of the first spokes being cantilevered and including a first slot; and a plurality of second spokes, each of the second spokes including a vertical member and a flange that is generally parallel with the base panel and generally perpendicular to the vertical member, each of the second spokes including a second slot, and each of the flanges including a third slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Firoz Ahmed, Michael S. McFall
  • Patent number: 11521524
    Abstract: An adjustable base to hold garden flag banner poles includes a base and two cylinders with holes for the two legs of the garden flag pole, the legs held in place with set screws on the side of the cylinders, the cylinders sit in a slot within the base, are attached to the base with two carriage bolts on the bottom of the base, one for each cylinder, the slot within the base allows the each cylinder holder of a leg components to slide to fit the multiple distances between flag pole legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Tracey Maria Gomora
  • Patent number: 11437702
    Abstract: An antenna mounting structure is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is an antenna mounting structure comprising: a parapet mount part; a parapet contact part vertically connected to one end of the parapet mount part; a mount extension part vertically connected to the other end of the parapet mount part, disposed parallel to the parapet contact part, and is connected and fixed to an inner surface of a parapet wall by means of a first connecting means; and an antenna coupling part adjacently disposed to the parapet contact part and configured to be coupled with an antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: KMW INC.
    Inventors: Yong Hee Han, Seong-man Kang, In Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 11391607
    Abstract: A column oven comprises: an analysis column including a base end portion positioned on an upstream side in a flow direction of the mobile phase, a tip end portion positioned on a downstream side in the flow direction, and an intermediate portion between the tip end portion and the base end portion; a holding member configured to hold the analysis column; and a heating section configured to heat the analysis column held by the holding member. The holding member includes a base portion and a first sandwiching portion and a second sandwiching portion provided at the base portion to sandwich the intermediate portion of the analysis column and having protruding portions protruding to an opposite side of the analysis column from the base portion in a sandwiching state, and the base portion, the first sandwiching portion, and the second sandwiching portion are integrally formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Shimadzu Corporation
    Inventors: Koji Numata, Kohei Hosoo
  • Patent number: 11370368
    Abstract: An RV sewage drain hose hanger that may be mounted to an RV or at a suitable location at an RV sewage dump station is disclosed. The apparatus includes an attachment point for the inboard end of the RV drain hose. When the drain hose is connected to the attachment point the hose is retained in a substantially vertical orientation with the open end of the drain hose facing upwardly. Located above the drain hose attachment is a hose support connection that supports a standard garden hose above the sewage drain hose so that the nozzle of the hose is directed downwardly into the open end of the drain hose. The hose support may be defined by a first and optional second platform, each having an opening for the hose. The flow of water from the hose nozzle is aimed directly into the open end of the sewage drain hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Vito Ignatius Bartolotta
  • Patent number: 11233319
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle satellite dish support incorporating a telescopingly segmented first arm having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lower surface; a fulcrum plate attached at the lower surface of the first arm, the fulcrum plate being positioned between the first arm's proximal and distal ends; an upwardly facing pivot stop fixedly attached to the first arm's proximal end; and a satellite dish mount fixedly attached to the first arm's distal end, the satellite dish mount including a telescopingly segmented second arm having upper and lower ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventors: Dennis Reif, Nancy Reif
  • Patent number: 11220829
    Abstract: A system for the safety of those installing escalator systems having structural supports. A hand-rail is utilized having at least one post, each post made of an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion contains a top rail slot and a bottom rail slot for a cable to pass through, the cable is tensioned at a cable tension mount which can be located along the side of the escalator structure or to the bottom ground surface or top ground surface. The lower portion of the post contains a bottom mount and mid-bottom mount, which mount to the side of the escalator structure at the desired location of the user. This hand-rail system eliminates the need for a worker to wear a safety harness and tether to a cable which restricts motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Ronald Fontes
  • Patent number: 11211683
    Abstract: An antenna mounting bracket assembly for coupling an antenna to a vehicle includes a first plate, a bar, and a coupler. A set of apertures positioned in the first plate is configured to be aligned with hinge holes positioned in an upper hinge. Hinge bolts are insertable through the apertures, the hinge holes, and holes positioned in a door frame of the vehicle so that the first plate is coupled to the vehicle. A spacer is coupled to and extends from a first face of the first plate. The bar is coupled to and extends from the spacer distal from the first plate so that the bar extends between the door frame and a door when the door is closed. The coupler is coupled to the bar distal from the spacer and is configured to couple to a mount of an antenna to couple the antenna to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: William Morgan
  • Patent number: 11210437
    Abstract: A method includes rendering, by a user interface of a computing device, a plurality of antenna mount options. The method includes receiving a selection of an antenna mount option. The method includes generating a geometry of a tower and the antenna mount option including a relative position of each of a plurality of tower components based on a load bearing capacity of the tower and the antenna mount option. The method includes rendering the generated geometry. The method includes generating, using the geometry and the load bearing capacity, an input file for a modeling program. The method includes importing the input file to the modeling program and running the modeling program, wherein the modeling program performs a structural analysis of the tower and the antenna mount option. The method includes rendering a result of the structural analysis including a stress and strain of the tower and the antenna mount option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Tower Engineering Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Semaan, Hanming You
  • Patent number: 11071883
    Abstract: It is a main purpose of this invention to provide for a mode changing mechanism for use with a pole. A “J” shaped locking/un-locking mechanism is provided on an outer ring of the invention, which enables a user to select between a fixed and a rotating mode for the pole. A switch positioned in the “J” shaped groove enables the alternation between the fixed configuration and the rotating configuration of the pole. The rotating configuration enables the pole to rotate freely and the fixed configuration does not allow the pole to rotate. The pole is mechanically fastened to an inner ring. The inner ring is configured to rotate around an axis member fastened to a base plate of the mechanism. An outer ring is concentrically positioned outside the inner ring, the outer ring having the “J” shaped groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventor: Frederic Poulin-Simard
  • Patent number: 10415235
    Abstract: The present utility model relates to a building structure, and in particular to a self-heat preservation building structure applied to extremely severe cold regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Feng He Ying Zao Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Baoru Jie, Jiangang Jie, Hongyang Xie, Zhihui Yao, Shuangxi Zhou, Sheng Qian, Yuchun Chen, Wujin Tao, Wen Liu, Xin He, Luolong Zhan
  • Patent number: 9925930
    Abstract: Removable apparatus for ornamenting automobiles are disclosed. One removable automobile-ornamenting apparatus includes an attachment portion having: (a) a first attachment device having a first arm with proximal and distal ends; (b) an anchor at the first arm distal end; and (c) a second attachment device. An ornamental portion is operatively coupled to the first and second attachment devices. The first attachment device and the second attachment device are configured such that: (a) in a first method of use, the first arm is between a hood or a rear door of an automobile and a remainder of the automobile and the second attachment device is located below the first arm; and (b) in a second method of use, the first arm is between the hood or the rear door of the automobile and the remainder of the automobile and the second attachment device is located above the first arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventors: Melissa Beth Dufort, Peter John Dufort
  • Patent number: 9834939
    Abstract: A portable safety rail system includes one or more railings inserted into one or more stackable rail bases. Each rail base can include a plurality of apertures for receiving end rail posts of railings through a raised hub defining an open region between the bottom of the hub and the surface on which the rail base rests. Each end rail post can have a stop flange that engages an upper surface of the hub when inserted therein and an aperture through the end portion that extends into the open region beneath the hub for receiving a pin to lock the post while allowing rotation of the post. The system can also include toe boards that are attached to railings with a mount having an aperture through which railings are extended, allowing the toe boards to also be rotated to be aligned with railings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Safety Rail Company, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley E. Deering
  • Patent number: 9789931
    Abstract: A combination fishing pole holder and cleat has a bezel portion for affixing to a surface. The bezel portion has a first hole for accepting an object and a shaped indentation to accept and fit a cleat portion. The bezel portion has a pair of studs, each having a cavity formed there within. The cleat portion is shaped to fit within the shaped indentation and has a second hole, also for accepting the object. A pair of legs extends from the cleat portion and through respective studs. Each of the legs is terminated by a device/end that is wider than the cavity of the studs. A tubular portion extends from a side of the bezel and is aligned with both the first hole and the second hole for insertion of the object. The cleat portion moves between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: R & D SHED, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Bernd Czipri
  • Patent number: 9711752
    Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a back cover disposed on a rear side of the display panel, the back cover having a curved shape of which both ends protrude forward, and a fixing part fixing the back cover to maintain the curved shape of the back cover. The display panel is curved in a shape corresponding to that of the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Moungyoub Lee, Sangdon Park, Choongsuk Park, Inkeun Ryu, Hyukjin Nam, Seunghyun Yun, Jaehyun Sung, Jaegi Lee
  • Patent number: 9422030
    Abstract: A combination fishing pole holder and cleat has a bezel portion for affixing to a surface. The bezel portion has a first hole for accepting an object and a shaped indentation to accept and fit a cleat portion. The bezel portion has a pair of studs, each having a cavity formed there within. The cleat portion is shaped to fit within the shaped indentation and has a second hole, also for accepting the object. A pair of legs extends from the cleat portion and through respective studs. Each of the legs is terminated by a device/end that is wider than the cavity of the studs. A tubular portion extends from a side of the bezel and is aligned with both the first hole and the second hole for insertion of the object. The cleat portion moves between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: R & D SHED, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Bernd Czipri
  • Patent number: 9352702
    Abstract: The present invention is a snow brush container having a body attached externally to a vehicle to hold a snow brush, wherein the container having a means to be mounted to the vehicle. The container being attached to the part of the vehicle that has a gap between two parts in the body which allow an L-shaped hook of the container pass through the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Brian Leo
  • Patent number: 9320138
    Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a back cover disposed on a rear side of the display panel, the back cover having a curved shape of which both ends protrude forward, and a fixing part fixing the back cover to maintain the curved shape of the back cover. The display panel is curved in a shape corresponding to that of the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Moungyoub Lee, Sangdon Park, Choongsuk Park, Inkeun Ryu, Hyukjin Nam, Seunghyun Yun, Jaehyun Sung, Jaegi Lee
  • Patent number: 9242080
    Abstract: Devices for nasal insertion may include an open-ended tubular element which extends along a central tube axis between a first end and a second end, the first end being larger than the second end, and in which the tubular element includes at least one spiral strut extending from the first end to the second end, and/or a nodule having an internal face, a rounded external face, and a stalk extending from the internal face and terminating in an anchor sufficiently larger than a receptacle in the tubular element and sufficiently deformable as to be pressed through the receptacle to affix the nodule to the tubular element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: SANOSTEC CORP
    Inventor: Louise S. MacDonald
  • Patent number: 9179563
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a case and a connector. The case includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall perpendicularly connected to the first sidewall, and a pair of latching protrusions. A through hole is defined in the first sidewall. The pair of latching protrusions is located on the two opposite sides of the through hole and perpendicular extended from the second sidewall. Each of the latching protrusions comprises a first side near to the through hole and a second side away from the through hole. The connector is inserted in the case. The connector includes a shaft portion and a flange radially extending from the shaft portion. The shaft portion is inserted into the through hole. Thus, securing the connector from falling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignees: AMBIT MICROSYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong Qin, Hong-Xia Sheng, Hui Hu
  • Patent number: 9159254
    Abstract: A flag and pole mounting assembly for attaching a flagpole to a vehicle includes a middle shaft extending substantially between two sidewalls of the vehicle and adjustable endshafts for extending the total length of the mounting assembly. Posts at each end of the middle shaft engage with stake pockets located in the two sidewalls of the vehicle. A flagpole attachment member couples to the middle shaft and defines a cavity for receiving and securing the flagpole to the middle shaft. A light source connected to the flagpole attachment member illuminates the flagpole or an associated flag when the flagpole is coupled to the flagpole attachment member. A solar panel or other power source is electrically connected to the light source for powering the light source. The mounting assembly may only utilize one stake pocket or may engage with the sidewalls of the vehicle without use of any stake pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Glenn Kai Oyoung
  • Patent number: 9127804
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a holding device for storing holding rods on a crane, with at least two holders, at least one securing piece and at least one lock, wherein the at least two holders comprise at least one toothed connecting surface each and at least four lead-throughs each, at least one of which each is designed as oblong hole. According to the present disclosure, the at least two holders are connectable with each other via a connector through the one oblong hole each and are connectable with the crane through at least one further lead-through each, wherein the at least two holders together comprise a common U-shaped deposition region for accommodating and horizontally fixing holding rods, and wherein the holding rods are vertically fixable by means of the at least one securing piece and the at least one lock inside the U-shaped deposition region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz Neuffer, Richard Torghele
  • Patent number: 9010708
    Abstract: A holder for the shaft of an implement such as a toothbrush, the holder comprising a substantially flat display surface with an upright frame at the outer periphery of the display surface. A pair of flexible arms extend from the base forming a generally circular grip between the arms, with an entry gap between the arms. A bias hump extends from the base into the circular grip between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Dimce Vasilev
  • Patent number: 8998156
    Abstract: A bracket for attaching a post to one or more fascia boards is provided. In one embodiment, the bracket comprises a flat top surface with openings sized to receive fasteners for attachment to the post. A back surface comprises openings sized to receive fasteners for attachment to the fascia boards. Two flanges extend substantially perpendicularly to both the top surface and the back surface. A cover is releasably attachable to the flanges. In another embodiment, the bracket comprises a top surface, a plurality of walls extending down from the top surface, and a plurality of angled faces extending from an edge of the walls. The top surface, the walls, and the angled faces form a semi-enclosed space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan
  • Patent number: 8979043
    Abstract: This application discloses a bracket device used for mounting outdoor solar lighting on various types of surfaces, including but not limited to block walls, chain link fences, wooden fences and flat walls or for holding outdoor solar lighting devices as stand-alone fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Florman
  • Patent number: 8973881
    Abstract: A modular support assembly is provided for supporting a useful and/or decorative article. Each module of the assembly adheres to adjacent module(s) via a magnetic force attraction. The height of the modular assembly can be adjusted, as desired, by the addition/removal of various modules to/from the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Miodrag Mihajlovic
  • Patent number: 8950723
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a vertically disposed elongated cylindrical support member to a vertically disposed post or the like. The bracket assembly includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The upper bracket includes upper and lower plate members having uniquely designed openings formed therein. The lower bracket includes upper and lower plate members with the upper plate member of the lower bracket having a uniquely shaped opening formed therein. A clamping means is also provided on the lower plate member of the upper bracket and on the upper plate member of the lower bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: 5/4 Deckor, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Fogelstrom, Leonard J. Hallowell
  • Publication number: 20150001367
    Abstract: A rolling gripper for use in a housing assembly that holds stored items. The rolling gripper includes a support frame that has space apart side walls and a floor extending between the side walls, the walls have non-linear slots that are opposed to each other; and, a rolling gripper that is configured to fit between the side walls of the support frame and has fixed pins that are configured to be received and move within the non-linear slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Roy Green
  • Publication number: 20140361140
    Abstract: A post bracket includes a mounting portion, a first flange portion, and a first post support portion. The mounting portion includes a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The first flange portion is disposed at the first edge of the mounting portion and is configured to extend along a side surface of a block. The first post support portion is disposed at the second edge of the mounting portion and is configured to be fastened to a post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Curtis J. Deslatte
  • Patent number: 8864096
    Abstract: An anchoring device for supporting a post from a support surface. The anchoring device comprises a base, at least one stanchion extending from the base, and a plate attached to the stanchion opposite the base. A plurality of side supports is included with each side support attached to and extending from the base. The side supports are also attached to the plate and extend past the plate. First and second guides are included with each guide attached to the plate and each side support. Each guide extends away from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Fox Hardwood Lumber Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Tommy Fox
  • Publication number: 20140231612
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided of antenna mounting assemblies and vehicles that include such assemblies. In one aspect, an antenna mounting base for supporting a vehicle antenna with respect to a vehicle body panel that defines a panel aperture comprises: an antenna mounting portion; a flange extending from a surface of the antenna mounting base; and at least one tab defining a recess with the flange, the recess being sized and configured to mateably engage at least a portion of the body panel that borders the panel aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth Brian O'Neal
  • Patent number: 8763980
    Abstract: A post bracket includes a mounting portion, a first flange portion, and a first post support portion. The mounting portion includes a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The first flange portion is disposed at the first edge of the mounting portion and is configured to extend along a side surface of a block. The first post support portion is disposed at the second edge of the mounting portion and is configured to be fastened to a post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Curtis J. Deslatte
  • Patent number: 8757321
    Abstract: An elongated pole having a tool mounted to one extremity, a hanger mounted medially and a handle device pivotally mounted to the opposite extremity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: SSA Terminals (Long Beach) LLC
    Inventor: Richard Wayne Patterson
  • 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: 8672275
    Abstract: A metal casing strip for a fire collar to be arranged around a duct has a line of succesive tongues and cutouts in the longitudinal direction of the strip. The tongues and cutouts are arranged in the strip in an alternating fashion. The tongues are bendable out of the surface of the casing strip such that in use, when the casing strip is arranged around a pipe such that two end regions overlap, an outwardly bended tongue from the one end region is inserted in a cutout of the overlapping other end region and folded over the edge of the cutout to retain the casing strip in the closed collar shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignees: J. van Walraven Holding B.V., Rolf Kuhn GmbH
    Inventors: Jan Van Walraven, Jurgen Wied
  • Patent number: 8510916
    Abstract: A device to connect a fabric headgear to a mini stick flag or to a mini stick banner. Functioning as a clip and a retainer as well, it applies a strong enough hold on any spot at the bottom circular thin edge of a fabric headgear and provides a cavity for a common mini stick flag or for a mini stick banner to stand straight in a nearly vertical position to let the flag or banner float above the head of the bearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Mensan Teko Kinvi
  • Publication number: 20130140422
    Abstract: An elongated pole having a tool mounted to one extremity, a hanger mounted medially and a handle device pivotally mounted to the opposite extremity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: SSA TERMINALS (LONG BEACH) LLC
    Inventor: Richard Wayne Patterson
  • Patent number: 8453373
    Abstract: A mount for being positioned on a rail and for receiving a fishing rod holder is provided. The mount includes a retaining member having a pair of spaced-apart walls that are interconnected on respective first ends by a connecting wall, the pair of spaced-apart walls defining a gap therebetween and a compression block selectively receivable within the gap of the retaining member and having a width that approximates a width of the rail. A fastener engages the compression block and extends from about respective second ends of each wall of the pair of spaced-apart walls and is configured such that tightening of the fastener deforms at least one wall of the pair of spaced-apart walls into engagement with the compression block, thereby providing an interference fit between the pair of spaced-apart walls of the retaining member and the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Jerry Gordon
  • Publication number: 20130037685
    Abstract: An improved candle restraining means where the candle restraining means is comprised of a generally flat, semi-flexible structure. The restraining means has a collar portion with an aperture to accept a candle shaft, and a generally horizontal portion that extends under, and is secured by, a closed window. The horizontal portion has an angled portion that is compressed against the horizontal portion when the device is in use, providing secure restraint for a candle on a window sill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Edward Hall
  • Patent number: 8297573
    Abstract: A support and attachment assembly configured for attachment to a substrate structure. The assembly includes a rigid body comprising a front surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface. A hinge flange extends from the front surface, a boss member extends from the bottom surface, and a latching member is coupled to the body. The support and attachment assembly is attached to the substrate structure by insertion of the hinge flange into a hinge aperture in the substrate structure. The body is rotated while the hinge flange remains in the hinge aperture to insert the boss member into a boss aperture through the substrate structure and to bring the bottom surface into facing relation with a top surface of the substrate structure. The latching member then contactingly engages the substrate structure to lockingly secure the assembly to the substrate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Emmert Second Limited Partnership
    Inventor: Raymond L. Emmert
  • Publication number: 20120241703
    Abstract: A bracket system for connecting a structural member to an upright member includes a bracket having an attachment portion configured to be operatively attached to a vertical or side surface of the structural member and a cup portion integral with the attachment portion. The cup portion includes a base portion and an interior perimeter surface configured to receive the upright member in an installed position such that the exterior perimeter surface of the upright member is proximate to the interior perimeter surface of the cup portion and the upright member is supported in an orientation which is substantially perpendicular and parallel to the structural member. The bracket may include an adjustable member received through a bracket opening and adjustable to retain the upright member in or allow removal of the upright member from the bracket. The upright member may include a reinforcing face plate interfacing with the adjustable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: John E. Regan
  • Patent number: 8274441
    Abstract: Antenna systems include adjustment mechanisms to adjust the position of dish antennas. The adjustment mechanism includes a clip, a bracket, and a cam mechanism. The clip is fixedly coupled to and projects outwardly from a mast. The bracket is pivotally coupled to the mast and is between the stationary clip and cam mechanism. The cam mechanism is pivotally coupled to the clip and positioned to rotate the bracket and the dish antenna as the cam mechanism rotates. The clip is made of a lightweight material to reduce the overall weight of the antenna system to enhance performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Matthew Fruh, Morgan Haden Kirby
  • Patent number: 8240627
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus in an electronic device includes a bracket, a disk drive, a pair of latch members and a securing member. The bracket includes two side panels. The disk drive is received between the two side panels. The pair of latch members is capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. Each latch member is rotatably attached to each side panel. The latch member includes a locking portion capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. The securing member connects with the latch members. The securing member will drive the other latch member when either one is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Da-Long Sun, Hai-Tao Gong
  • Publication number: 20120193502
    Abstract: A variable angle panel mounting system can include at least one variable-angle panel mounting member, which in turn includes an elongate support member and an angularly-adjustable mounting plate adapted to secure an end of the elongate support member to a plurality of mounting surface angles. In some embodiments, the variable angle panel mounting system may also include a pressure-fit mounting system. These components can provide the ability to angularly and vertically adjust the variable-angle panel mounting member between opposing support surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: William Gatti, Michael Damen, Venugopal R. Ghatikar, Guillaume Martin