Spring Attached Hook Or Cleat Patents (Class 248/617)
  • Patent number: 11965325
    Abstract: A drain cleaning device includes a power unit and a drum assembly coupled to the power unit for rotation by the power unit. The drum assembly includes a base, a cable received in the base that is configured to be fed from the base and rotated to clean a drain, and a cover releasably coupleable to the base. The drum assembly includes a plurality of taper locks releasably coupling an outer peripheral portion of the cover and an outer peripheral portion of the base. Each of the taper locks is moveable between a locked position in which the cover is retained on the base and an unlocked position in which the cover is removable from the base. Each of the taper locks being biased toward the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Scott M. Rudolph, Jeffrey M. Cowart, Joseph C. Biser
  • Patent number: 11538598
    Abstract: Clamps can be secured to a slip joint and limit flow through the same by seating on a diffuser axially regardless of wear and damage in the slip joint. An extension from the clamp seats to the inlet mixer. These extensions can be adjusted from outside the clamp to achieve an individual preload or flow limitation through the slip joint. The extension may be an O-ring or other shape. A biasing drive may connect to and move the extension from an outside surface of the clamp. The biasing drive may include a threaded cap in an outer groove that is linked to a plunger via a spring. Clamps are fabricated of materials that maintain their physical properties when exposed to an operating nuclear reactor environment and may be relatively rigid and resilient metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventors: Hampton W. Lane, Bret E. Nelson, Brandon J. Schoonmaker, Lee J. Andre, Hugo P. Rooney, David J. Bell
  • Patent number: 11347261
    Abstract: A display chassis for a portable information handling system. In various embodiments the display chassis includes a display cover portion, the display cover portion comprising a display and a bezel, the display comprising an infinity display and a rear cover portion, the rear cover portion comprising a timing controller (TCON), the timing controller comprising a first printed circuit board portion and a second printed circuit board portion, the first printed circuit board portion having a corresponding height, the second printed circuit board portion having a corresponding height, the corresponding height of the second printed circuit board portion being taller than the corresponding height of the first printed circuit board portion, the second printed circuit board portion being located within a dome center height area of the rear cover portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Schwager, Yu-Feng Huang, Kai-Yuan Cheng, Chao-Kai Huang, Hong-Ji Huang, Julian Spencer
  • Patent number: 11181833
    Abstract: Support arrangement for supporting a radiation projection system in a substrate processing apparatus, the support arrangement comprising: a support body for supporting the radiation projection system; electrical wiring for supplying voltages to components within the radiation projection system and/or for supplying control data for modulation of radiation to be projected onto a target surface by the radiation projection system; optical fibers, for supplying control data for modulation of radiation to be projected onto a target surface by the radiation projection system, and a cooling arrangement comprising one or more fluid conduits for cooling the radiation projection system; the electrical wiring, the optical fibers, and the cooling arrangement being at least partly accommodated in and/or supported by the support body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Jerry Johannes Martinus Peijster, Diederik Geert Femme Verbeek
  • Patent number: 9703213
    Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate processing apparatus (10) comprising a support frame (60), a radiation projection system (20) for projecting radiation onto a substrate to be processed, a substrate support structure (30) for supporting the substrate, and a fluid transfer system (150). The radiation projection system comprises a cooling arrangement (130) and is supported by and vibrationally decoupled from the support frame such that vibrations of the support frame above a predetermined maximum frequency are substantially decoupled from the radiation projection system. The fluid transfer system comprises at least one tube (140) fixed at two points (151,152), and comprises a flexible portion. A substantial part of the flexible portion extends over a plane substantially parallel to the substrate support structure surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: MAPPER LITHOGRAPHY IP B.V.
    Inventors: Jerry Johannes Martinus Peijster, Diederik Geert Femme Verbeek
  • Publication number: 20140182662
    Abstract: The method and apparatus for forming and mounting a photovoltaic (PV) array of this invention is disclosed and provides, without limitation, (i) a PV module framing and coupling system which enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array and (ii) an ancillary device attachment bracket, system, and method. One embodiment may provide a slidable parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement, thereby enabling the formation of a PV array with improved structural load distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Zep Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. West, Tyrus Hudson, Brian West
  • Patent number: 8690115
    Abstract: A system for mounting a catalytic converter of an exhaust system to an internal combustion engine includes a bracket adapted to fix the catalytic converter to the engine. A strap is adapted to circumferentially extend about a portion of the catalytic converter and clamp the catalytic converter to the bracket. The bracket includes a seat, a mounting pad and a compliant portion interconnecting the seat and the mounting pad. The seat supports a portion of the catalytic converter opposite the strap. The compliant portion includes a slot extending adjacent to the seat to reduce the stiffness of the bracket and allow the bracket to deflect during thermal expansion of the catalytic converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Troy P. Rodecker, Jason R. Porter
  • Publication number: 20130068920
    Abstract: A quick-mounting device for canisters comprises a housing and an adjustment means. The housing defines a recess at a top thereof and a hollow space therein. The housing is sealed with a cover that defines a though hole at a center thereof. The adjustment means includes two arched pieces and a control piece. The arched pieces are placed in the recess of the housing to define an opening therebetween. The control piece has a pusher and is placed on top of the arched pieces to engage with two ends of each arched piece. Each arched piece is provided with a spring at an external side thereof intermediate of the two ends. Thereby, the pusher of the control piece can be pressed to have the two arched pieces moved outwardly to change the dimension of the opening defined by the two arched pieces so as to mount a canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: HSU-HUI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120312954
    Abstract: A system for mounting a catalytic converter of an exhaust system to an internal combustion engine includes a bracket adapted to fix the catalytic converter to the engine. A strap is adapted to circumferentially extend about a portion of the catalytic converter and clamp the catalytic converter to the bracket. The bracket includes a seat, a mounting pad and a compliant portion interconnecting the seat and the mounting pad. The seat supports a portion of the catalytic converter opposite the strap. The compliant portion includes a slot extending adjacent to the seat to reduce the stiffness of the bracket and allow the bracket to deflect during thermal expansion of the catalytic converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Troy P. Rodecker, Jason R. Porter
  • Patent number: 8322680
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exhaust system hanger of a vehicle, in which two protrusions facing and spaced apart from each other are integrally formed at a center portion between both distal ends of the hanger, and the two protrusions selectively contact each other to increase a spring constant, when the shape of the hanger is elastically deformed by external force beyond a predetermined elastic value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Kichul Park
  • Publication number: 20120012728
    Abstract: Slip joint clamps are installed against guide ears of diffusers at jet pump slip joints. Clamps may prevent vibration and/or movement in the slip joint while not being rigidly attached to the diffuser. Clamps include a compression flipper pressing against a guide ear of the diffuser in a substantially radial direction, a biasing member between the compression member and guide ear that presses the flipper against the guide ear, and supporting structures that hold the flipper and biasing member to the inlet mixer about the guide ear. Systems of slip joint clamps are installed against several guide ears of a single diffuser. Each clamp may radially stabilize the diffuser and inlet mixer while permitting upward relative movement of the inlet mixer. Placement and tensioning of clamps in such systems may be varied so as to prevent or reduce vibrations and/or oscillations between an inlet mixer and diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: John R. BASS
  • Publication number: 20100059653
    Abstract: A resilient arm includes an outer frame, a fastening portion, and a first spring. The fastening portion is located in the outer frame and connected to a fixed object. The first spring connects the fastening portion and the outer frame such that the outer frame and the first spring are linked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Chien-Yuan Chen, Chia-Te Tsao, Chung-Cheng Hua
  • Patent number: 7641166
    Abstract: A device assembly includes a device (20), a supporting member (30), and a positioning member (10). The device includes a bottom wall (21). The supporting member includes a main portion (32) to support the device. The positioning member includes a central portion (12) attached to the main portion of the supporting member, and a pair of positioning arms (14) attached to the bottom wall of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jiunn-Her Li
  • Patent number: 7561414
    Abstract: A display height adjusting device is disposed to be mounted in a display. Through a pair of intersecting sliding support members, which have top ends connected slidably and pivotally to a rear face of the display and bottom ends connected slidably and pivotally to a support frame, the display height adjusting device permits the display to move up and down relative to the support frame by means of the two sliding support members. The sliding support members also have the function of augmenting the height to which the display can be elevated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chen-Yu Li, Hsing-Wang Chang, Feng-Hsiung Wu
  • Publication number: 20090173869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cantilever structure of mounting frame that uses mainly the arc tracks of a first through-slot member and a second through-slot member on a flange to produce different tensile elongations of the elastic element such that the mounting frame can stay firmly at the adjusted position under the bearing created by different angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: YI-CHUNG SU
  • Publication number: 20090065675
    Abstract: The invention relates to a constant bearer for moving loads, especially pipelines and similar, comprising a fastening part, a load-bearing part, and a spring system located between the fastening part and the load-bearing part for generating a constant bearing force, where the spring system displays a main spring assembly absorbing the load and a compensating device to compensate for changing spring forces of the main spring assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: LISEGA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: Hans-Herlof Hardtke
  • Patent number: 6537041
    Abstract: A compressor is capable of reducing vibration and noise produced during a discharge of compressed refrigerant through a discharge line tube. The discharge line tube of the compressor has a bent portion to reduce vibration and noise when the compressed refrigerant is discharged into a discharge pipe. The compressor includes an elastic member having hooks formed on both ends thereof, for generating a predetermined tension while being supported on the bent portion of the discharge line tube on two locations. Since vibration and noise can be reduced significantly, appliances that require the compressor as an essential element can provide optimum environment to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Samsung Kwangju Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sung-tae Lee
  • Patent number: 6398179
    Abstract: A fastener-less spring assembly for a vehicle includes an axle spring seat adapted to be secured to an axle of a vehicle. The fastener-less spring assembly also includes a frame spring seat adapted to be secured to a frame of the vehicle. The fastener-less spring assembly further includes an inflatable air spring having a base for attachment to the axle spring seat and a mounting cap for attachment to the frame spring seat. The frame spring seat has at least one slot extending therethrough and the mounting cap has at least one projection extending through the slot and being rotated relative to the frame spring seat to prevent the projection from exiting the slot to attach the mounting cap to the frame spring seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Peter J. Soles
  • Patent number: 6381915
    Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a molding, a molding, and a mounting system including the mounting device and the molding. A method for mounting the molding using the mounting device is also provided. The mounting device is adapted for mounting to a surface and has a protective lip to retain and protect an inner edge of the molding. The mounting device also has a snap-catch for securing the molding. The molding has a decorative top surface and an underside adapted to receive the snap-catch of the mounting device and to prevent interference of the molding with fasteners used to secure the mounting device to the surface. The arrangement provides for quick, snap mounting and/or demounting the molding to the mounting device without the need for removal of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Selectrim Corporation
    Inventor: James Wood