Miscellaneous Patents (Class 248/694)
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Publication number: 20090152421Abstract: A climbing cam having opposed asymmetrically sized cam members to eliminate the interference that limits the expansion range of climbing aids of the cam type. An optional cam member provides an opposing force to assist in maintaining the placement of the cam in the rock.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Metolius Mountain Products, Inc.Inventor: John E. Field, JR.
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Publication number: 20090146020Abstract: A method and system for bracing pipe, conduit and ductwork, which includes a mounting plate attachable to an underside of a structural flooring member, an elongated support member attachable to an underside of the mounting plate, and at least one elongated channel member. The at least one elongated channel member attaches to a side of the elongated support member, wherein the at least one elongated channel member is adapted to receive a fastener for attaching at least one conduit member to the elongated channel member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Kevin S. Moore, Evan M. Reis
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Patent number: 7543786Abstract: A mounting assembly for data storage device includes a data storage device (10) with pinholes (13), a cage (20) receiving the data storage device, a fixing member (50) and a rotating member (60). The cage defines a plurality of mounting apertures (39) corresponding to the pinholes. The fixing member movably engages with the cage by an attaching member (80) in a perpendicular direction. A plurality of pegs (59) is extended from the fixing member. The rotating member is pivotally engaged with the cage, received behind the fixing member, and comprises two rims (65) capable of pushing or releasing the fixing member. When the rotating member pushes or releases the fixing member, the pegs of the fixing member are retreated from the pinholes device or inserted into the pinholes under functions of an elastic member (70).Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Qing-Zhi Yang
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Publication number: 20090134062Abstract: A catalyst support in the shape of a non-planar ring having a bore; wherein there is no rotational symmetry around the axis extending through the centre of the bore defined by the ring, and wherein the ratio of the thickness of the ring to the outer diameter of the ring is less than 0.5. The catalyst support shape is especially advantageous to pack within a fixed bed multitubular reactor such as that used for Fischer-Tropsch reactions. The packing of such shapes can reduce the pressure drop across the tubes with little or no difference in the porosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Coen Willem Johannes PIETERSE, Guy Lode Magda Maria Verbist
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Publication number: 20090134307Abstract: An adjustable support which includes a housing constructed of a sidewall wherein a column is positioned within the housing and spaced apart from the sidewall and wherein the column defines threads. A leg is also provided which is constructed of another sidewall which defines other threads wherein the other threads are dimensioned to engage the threads defined by the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventor: Michael E. Hamann
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Publication number: 20090114478Abstract: A portable anchorage assembly comprises an extension member interconnecting a counterweight assembly and a base. The counterweight assembly has a cavity configured and arranged to receive at least one weight. The extension member has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally connected to the counterweight assembly. The base is connected to the second end of the extension member and includes a wheel and at least one anchorage point. The base is pivotable about the counterweight assembly on the wheel to position the at least one anchorage point in a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Garry Ernest John Hamilton, J. Thomas Wolner
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Publication number: 20090095877Abstract: A supporting device includes two telescopic leg units each including a vertical upper leg rod sleeved movably on a vertical lower leg rod, a mounting plate connected pivotally to a lower end of the lower leg rod, and a first positioning member operable to anchor the upper leg rod to the lower leg rod. A hollow connecting seat is mounted on upper ends of the upper leg rods of the leg units such that each leg unit is movable relative to the connecting seat in a direction perpendicular to the leg units. Two second positioning members extend respectively through the upper ends of the upper leg rods of the leg units, are slidable along a horizontal slot in the connecting seat, and are operable to anchor the leg units to the connecting seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventor: Hao-Wei POO
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Patent number: 7516537Abstract: An existing disk drive storage enclosure is converted into a standalone network storage system by removing one or more input/output (I/O) modules from the enclosure and installing in place thereof one or more server modules (“heads”), each implemented on a single circuit board. Each head contains the electronics, firmware and software along with built-in I/O connections to allow the disks in the enclosure to be used as a Network-Attached file Server (NAS) or a Storage Area Network (SAN) storage device. An end user can also remove the built-in head and replace it with a standard I/O module to convert the enclosure back into a standard disk drive storage enclosure. Two internal heads can communicate over a passive backplane in the enclosure to provide full cluster failover (CFO) capability.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Network Appliance, Inc.Inventors: Brad A. Reger, Steven J. Valin
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Publication number: 20090084913Abstract: An automated single or dual arm articulating mount assembly for flat panel displays. In a dual arm system, a first motorized drive system enables synchronous movement of the pantograph to allow for extension movement of the display to and from the mounting surface. In a single arm system, the motorized drive system causes extension movement similar to the dual arm system. A second motorized drive system can be positioned on the display interface area for rotational movement of the screen about a vertical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Bogdan Grabania, Kamil Sienkiel, Greg Rupp
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Patent number: 7493719Abstract: A firearm supporting apparatus suitable for use with shafts of varying diameters and lengths includes an elongated support member having a clamping surface and a firearm supporting surface; a collar connected with the elongated support member; and an adjustable mechanism connecting the collar with the elongated support member and adjusting the position of the collar relative to the clamping surface of the support member, the collar and clamping surface securing the support member to the shaft. In one embodiment the adjustable mechanism includes an elongated threaded member connected with the collar and the elongated support member and a fastening device associated with the threaded member. In an alternate embodiment, the adjustable mechanism includes an adjustable clamp connected with the elongated support member and integrated with the collar, which is a flexible band.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventor: George C. Lackey
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Patent number: 7490810Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket for receiving a storage device, and a latching member carried on the storage device. The bracket includes a first sidewall defining a slot therein. A stop plate is formed at an end of the first sidewall adjacent the slot. The latching member includes a resilient plate and a hooking portion. The resilient plate is receivable in the slot in the first sidewall of the bracket and movable relative to the storage device. The resilient plate has a protrusion formed thereon and engagable with the stop plate of the bracket for positioning the latching member in a first direction. The hooking portion is capable of engaging with a portion of the bracket bounding the slot thereof for positioning the latching member in a second direction opposite to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Jun-Xiong Zhang, Xin-Hu Gong
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Patent number: 7492586Abstract: An exemplary fixing apparatus is for mounting a hard disk drive having a plurality of holes in sidewalls thereof. The fixing apparatus includes a first fixing plate, a bracket, and a transverse bar. The bracket includes a second fixing plate, and a bezel assembly attached to a first end of the second fixing plate. Each of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate include a plurality of fixing members formed at inside walls thereof to engage in the holes of the disk drive. The first fixing plate is pivotally attached to a free end of the bezel assembly. One end of the transverse bar is pivotally attached to a second end of the second fixing plate opposite to the first end and the other end of the transverse bar detachably engages with the first fixing plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Xin-Hu Gong
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Patent number: 7489504Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to secure a data storage device (10). The data storage device has a mounting member (12) disposed thereon. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket (30) for accommodating the data storage device, and a latch member (50) removably attached to the bracket. The bracket includes a side plate (32), which defines a through opening therein, for receiving the mounting member of the data storage device along a first direction. A guideway (327) is disposed on the side plate. The guideway extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. After the mounting member of the data storage device is received into through opening of the bracket, the latch member is inserted into the guideway, thereby preventing the mounting member from disengaging from the through opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Wen-Yu Zhang, Qing-Hao Wu
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Publication number: 20090020657Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a container may comprise a receptacle portion dimensioned to receive a handled bag and at least one handle flange disposed on a top edge of the receptacle to provide a holding fixture for a handle of the handled bag and to facilitate opening the bag, wherein the at least one handle flange flexes to engage a handle opening of the handled bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung K. Park, William C. Stewart
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Publication number: 20090020990Abstract: A device for supporting a rupturable closure member of a pressure vessel, such as an airbag inflator has a hollow support with a tapered portion and an adjoining cylindrical portion. An exterior surface of the tapered portion has longitudinally extending grooves therein. An igniter is located adjacent the cylindrical portion of the support and a pyrotechnic substance is located in the cylindrical portion of the support between the igniter and the tapered portion of the support. A rupturable closure member being forced against an open first end of the tapered portion of the support by the gas in the pressure vessel such that a chamber is formed within the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: RICHARD TOWNSEND, ALEXANDER DEYCH
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Publication number: 20090001232Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile device. In the present invention, a speaker is installed to a seating portion formed on a rear surface of a main body. The speaker is rotatably installed to the main body, so that the main body can be selectively stably supported on the ground. Also, an insertion portion is concavely formed in one surface of the main body, and a support plate is inserted into the insertion portion to support the main body on the ground. In addition, a hanger is coupled to an outside of the main body so that the main body is caught to an external article. According to the present invention, a better design for an external appearance is provided to the mobile device and convenience of a user is enhanced since the mobile device can stand by the speaker or the support plate. In addition, the main body can be caught to a collar of a user or a hook, whereby the user can easily carry the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Dong-Min Seo, Weon-Heang Choi
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Publication number: 20080308697Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in tiltable wall mounts, and in particular to a self-locking tiltable wall mount for a screen, such as a plasma display or television screen. The tiltable wall mount for a screen comprises wall attachment means for attaching the mount to a substantially vertical surface and screen attachment means for attaching a screen to the mount. The screen attachment means are pivotally connected at one end to one end of the wall attachment means. The wall mount also has a tilt mechanism interconnecting the mount and screen attachment means, said tilt mechanism comprising a locking device comprising at least one cam follower which is biased into abutment with a stepped cam surface projecting from the wall attachment means to prevent relative movement between the wall and screen attachment means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Alan Woods, David Lees
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Publication number: 20080277558Abstract: An adjustable support device is disclosed generally comprising a support post having an internal channel an arm slidable within the internal channel. The arm is generally shaped such that, gravitational bias of the arm under the influence of its own weight will cause the arm to lock within the internal channel. In certain embodiments, the arm is pivotable within the internal channel. The arm is freely slidable within the internal channel when the arm is pivoted so that it is substantially perpendicular to the support post, and locks within the internal channel when it is pivoted so that it is not substantially perpendicular to the support post. In further embodiments, the support device is used in connection with a conventional turkey deep-fryer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Christopher J. Litwin, Cleveland A. Christophe
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Publication number: 20080279992Abstract: A holder for holding an object which melts or drips or leaves imprints on one's fingers comprising a handle and a protrusion section. The device can further comprise a slip prevention disk with is located between said handle and said protrusion section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Michael Kahn
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Patent number: 7441744Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (10), a tray (20) for holding a disk drive (40), and an operating member (30). The bracket includes a bottom wall (12) and a pair of parallel side walls (17, 18) bent from the bottom wall. A locking piece (176) protrudes from one of the side walls. The tray is slidably secured on the bottom wall of the bracket. The operating member includes a shaft (32) rotatably secured on the side walls of the bracket and a handle (34) bent from the shaft for engaging with the locking piece of the bracket. The operating member is rotatable to urge the shaft to slide the tray along the bottom wall when the handle is disengaged from the locking piece.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Yu-Ming Xiao
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Patent number: 7438271Abstract: A holder and wringer for a sponge, that includes a sheet of material holding the sponge and resting in a soap dish having a liquid soap dispenser thereon. The sheet of material is microwavable allowing sanitizing thereof and springy allowing squeezing thereof for wringing out the sponge held therein. The sheet of material is bent so as to have an N-shaped lateral cross section. A front wall and an intermediate wall define a V-shaped lateral cross section forming a cradle for holding the sponge, and when the front wall is pressed towards the intermediate wall, the sponge is squeezed therebetween and wrung out. The front wall and the intermediate wall meet at a fold having a pair of terminal ends. The fold is concave for directing drainage towards the terminal ends thereof to facilitate draining.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventor: Christopher R. Iannace
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Publication number: 20080237426Abstract: A mounting system for providing resilient mounting of a display device at a defined tilt angle. A surface mounting bracket configured to be attached to a mounting surface includes an engagement member and an engagement lip which are in communication with at least one engagement feature disposed on a display device bracket configured to be attached to a display device such as a flat panel television. The engagement feature, engagement lip, and engagement member are configured such that communication among these features results in an assembly that is resilient to inadvertent physical contact with the display device. The display device bracket is tiltable with respect to the surface mounting bracket, providing a defined tilt angle of the display device. Provision of a plurality of engagement features disposed on the display device bracket offers alternative assembly configurations, each capable of having defined tilt angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20080169400Abstract: Provided herein is an item holder assembly that includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly to an object such as a laptop computer, an item support or holder, and a member for connecting the attachment mechanism to the item holder or support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Rod S. Berman
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Publication number: 20080137326Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light source housing. The device can also include a base connected to the light source housing, and a clip removably connected to the base. The base can act as a stable support for the lighting device when the lighting device is positioned upright over a flat support surface with the clip disconnected from the base. Similarly, the clip (or the clip in conjunction with a portion of the base) can act as a stable support for the lighting device when the lighting device is positioned upright over a flat support surface with the clip connected to the base. The clip can be configured to releasably connect to the base in a first orientation and a second orientation substantially opposite to the first orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Jonathan E. Levine
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Publication number: 20080128580Abstract: A method and apparatus particularly suited to the manufacture and assembly of cage-like, substantially cylindrical structures made of long, slender tubular components which, by themselves, are not self-supporting, employs an exo-skeleton structure to assemble cage-like, tubular structures in pie-shaped, longitudinal segments while in a horizontal or vertical position utilizing longitudinal or circumferential attachments. The apparatus comprises at least two segments which permit construction of subassemblies of the cage-like, tubular structure and their transportation, if necessary, to a remote site where they may be finally assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Rickey A. Wilson, Ross Gornon Robinson, David K. Meisenhelter, James L. Barkan, Harry E. Hillegass
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Publication number: 20080128578Abstract: A drive bracket assembly for carrying data storage devices, includes a first carrying bracket having a pair of side walls, a second carrying bracket mounted in the first carrying bracket, and a locking latch. The second carrying bracket includes a pair of side walls. A securing member including a first blocking tab formed on each side wall of the second carrying bracket. A locking latch is resiliently and moveably attached to one of the side walls of the first carrying bracket. A blocking member corresponding to the first blocking tab of the securing member is formed on the locking latch, for preventing a movement of the second carrying bracket along a first direction parallel to the side walls of the first carrying bracket. The first carrying bracket can be mounted in the first carrying bracket for carrying small type data storage devices. The second carrying bracket can be removed from the first carrying bracket so that the first carrying bracket can hold more large type data storage devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHIA-KANG WU, LI-PING CHEN
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Publication number: 20080128579Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (10), a tray (20) for holding a disk drive (40), and an operating member (30). The bracket includes a bottom wall (12) and a pair of parallel side walls (17, 18) bent from the bottom wall. A locking piece (176) protrudes from one of the side walls. The tray is slidably secured on the bottom wall of the bracket. The operating member includes a shaft (32) rotatably secured on the side walls of the bracket and a handle (34) bent from the shaft for engaging with the locking piece of the bracket. The operating member is rotatable to urge the shaft to slide the tray along the bottom wall when the handle is disengaged from the locking piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, YU-MING XIAO
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Publication number: 20080093527Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting glass panels in a substantially perpendicular position to each other, comprising a block having a plate intended for gluing to a respective glass panel, at least one structurally separate right-angled element having a plate intended for gluing to a respective panel and means for adjustable fixation of said at least one right-angled element to said block.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Gruppo Confalonieri S.p.A.Inventor: Danilo Pezzoni
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Patent number: 7360660Abstract: An accommodation apparatus accommodates a unit which needs maintenance from at least three planes. The accommodation apparatus includes a chassis, a first frame structure configured to accommodate the unit, and a supporting mechanism coupled to the first frame structure and the chassis to support the first frame structure to the chassis such that at least one of attitude and position of the unit is changeable with respect to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: NEC CorporationInventor: Hiroyuki Tsuzuki
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Publication number: 20080083858Abstract: A seating assembly can include a tension ring, two or more legs and a frame. The legs are attached to the tension ring using fasteners, welds and/or the like. The frame is configured to contact each leg at one or more locations, at which forces exerted on the frame can be transferred to the legs. Movement of the legs relative to the tension ring can cause tensile forces to be exerted on the tension ring. When legs are spaced equally apart from one another around the tension ring, the tensile forces on the tension ring balance each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventor: Lindsey A. Goodman
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Patent number: 7303170Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (10), a cage (20), a front panel (30), and two sliding members (40). The bracket defines two locking openings (122) therein. The cage is slidably attachable to the bracket. The front panel is slidably attachable to the cage, and has a first sliding direction along which the cage slides into the bracket. Two operating poles (36) are formed on the front panel. Two sliding members are slidably disposed in the cage, and have a second sliding direction perpendicular to the first sliding direction. The sliding members are driven by the operating poles of the front panel for engaging into the locking openings of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Chieh Yang, Li-Ping Chen
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Patent number: 7301761Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a shock mount assembly that is configured to provide impact absorption to sensitive components such as a display and an optical disk drive. The computing device also includes an enclosureless optical disk drive that is housed by an enclosure and other structures of the computing device. The computing device further includes a heat transfer system that removes heat from a heat producing element of the computing device. The heat transfer system is configured to thermally couple the heat producing element to a structural member of the computing device so as to sink heat through the structural member, which generally has a large surface area for dissipating the heat.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nick Merz, John DiFonzo, Michael Prichard
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Patent number: 7289324Abstract: A wire fixture (27) is for fastening power wires (246) of a heat-dissipating fan (24) to a supporting surface of a heat dissipation device (20). The heat dissipation device is for dissipating heat from a heat-generating electronic component. The wire fixture includes a catching portion (278) for being attached to an end of the supporting surface, a fixing portion (272) disposed with adhesive thereon, for being fixed to an opposite end of the supporting surface, and a covering portion (276) formed between the catching portion and the fixing portion and being without adhesive spread thereon, for urging the power wires of the heat dissipating fan to the supporting surface. The catching portion is without adhesive thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang-Xiang Yu
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Patent number: 7278618Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual stem active camming device including a plurality of compression springs independently coupled to a plurality of cam lobes. The compression springs are positioned between the trigger and the clip-in point of the cam to protect the springs from damage and allow the trigger to compress the springs upon retraction. A flexible stem tube is positioned over the portion of the dual stem between the trigger and the cable terminals. The flexible stem tube shields the trigger wires from debris and abrasion. A rigid yoke is also positioned over the dual stem between the stem tube and cable terminals. The rigid yoke prevents uneven lateral bending on the head of the camming device that may otherwise cause the device to pull out of a placement. The cable terminals are positioned between the outer cam lobes and on either side of the inner cam lobe.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.Inventors: Paul Tusting, Bill Belcourt, Joe Skrivan, Dave Mellon, Mark Santurbane, David Narajowski
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Patent number: 7275726Abstract: The present invention relates to an active camming device including a plurality of non-flat camming surfaces. In accordance with the present invention, the opposing camming surfaces are shaped to include substantially concave and convex surfaces respectively. In one embodiment, each individual cam lobe is shaped in a substantially concave or convex manner to form a cam surface. In another embodiment, a plurality of cam lobes disposed on a single side of a device, are shaped to provide a combined substantially concave or convex surface. The convex surface or surfaces are always disposed opposite of the concave surface or surfaces to provide an increased stability in uneven recesses. Non-flat camming surfaces increase the stability of a camming device in irregular recesses by increasing the number of connection points between the device and the recess.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.Inventors: Paul Tusting, Bill Belcourt, Joe Skrivan, Dave Mellon
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Patent number: 7259959Abstract: A fastening mechanism includes a mounting seat mounted on a frame body, disposed at a mounting hole in a frame body, and configured with an accommodating space therein. The mounting seat has a mounting wall formed with an opening for access into the accommodating space, and an outer surrounding wall connected to a periphery of the mounting wall. An engaging member extends movably in the accommodating space in the mounting seat, and is operable so as to move from a releasing position, where the engaging member disengages a fastening hole in a peripheral device, to an anchoring position, where the engaging member engages the fastening hole in the peripheral device such that the peripheral device is fastened to the frame body. The engaging member can be retained releasably in a selected one of the anchoring and releasing positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Aopen Inc.Inventors: Cheng Tu, Pen-Hu Lan
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Publication number: 20070165373Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a shock mount assembly that is configured to provide impact absorption to sensitive components such as a display and an optical disk drive. The computing device also includes an enclosureless optical disk drive that is housed by an enclosure and other structures of the computing device. The computing device further includes a heat transfer system that removes heat from a heat producing element of the computing device. The heat transfer system is configured to thermally couple the heat producing element to a structural member of the computing device so as to sink heat through the structural member, which generally has a large surface area for dissipating the heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Nick Merz, John DiFonzo, Stephen Zadesky, Michael Prichard
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Patent number: 7232275Abstract: A bollard comprising a series of at least two nested, inverted U-shaped forms of decreasing height set around a common vertical axis. Each U-shaped form has an upper transverse portion and two parallel, vertical legs extending from the upper transverse portion. The bollard further comprises at least one center joining plate located below the upper transverse portions of the forms and being substantially perpendicular to the forms, for joining the U-shaped forms together as a unit, the forms being fastened to the at least one center joining plate. The bollard can also include an anchor plate attached to the forms at or adjacent their bottom, for anchoring the forms to a support surface. The bollard can be used in a system comprising at least one other bollard and/or at least one site amenity (for example, seating, lighting, signage, a shelter, a trash can receptacle, and an ash urn), wherein the at least one site amenity is associated with the at least one other bollard, for example by being attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2002Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Secure Site Design, LLCInventor: Gerald P. Skalka
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Patent number: 7204463Abstract: A balancer device, which is adapted for incorporating with a hanging article having two sidewalls, a front side, and an opposed rear side facing towards a supporting surface, includes two balancing wings each having an inner end, and two connecting units provided at the inner ends of the balancing wings for connecting the two balancing wings on the hanging article, wherein the balancing wings are adapted to be folded at an unfolded position that the two balancing wings are arranged for outwardly extending from the two sidewalls of the hanging article in such a manner that the two balancing wings are capable of blocking a spinning movement of the hanging article with respect to the supporting surface so as to retain the front side of the hanging article in position.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Inventor: Ying Chi Cheng
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Patent number: 7204469Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a storage device (70) with a mounting slot (72) defined therein includes a bracket (30) for accommodating the storage device and a mounting member (50) pivotally attached to the bracket. A through opening (41) is defined in the bracket. A locating clip (46) extends from the bracket. A positioning block (59) protrudes from the mounting member corresponding to the through opening of the bracket. A latching finger (62) is formed at the mounting member for engaging with the locating clip. When the mounting member is rotated to engage the latching finger with the locating clip of the bracket, the positioning block inserts through the through opening of the bracket and engages in the mounting slot of the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Wu Long, Ming-Xian Sun, Gang Su
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Patent number: 7185870Abstract: A positioning mechanism for reflectors in a scanner is capable of tool-less assembling and precise positioning. The mechanism mainly includes a carrier, some angular positioning members, and resilient arms. The carrier is a plate-like member for mounting an optical assembly. The angular positioning members are mounted on the carrier and formed with cutoffs of supporting surfaces. The resilient arms extend from the carrier to outer sides of the supporting surfaces of the angular positioning members. The clearance of the end of resilient arm to the supporting surface is less than the thickness of the reflector to position the reflector simply, easily and precisely.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Lite-On Technology CorporationInventor: Ming-De Hong
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Patent number: 7168674Abstract: A seat track repair device is disclosed for an aircraft seat track which has a rail, a support member depending from the rail, a first arm extending in a first direction laterally away from the support member and a second arm extending in a second direction laterally away from the support member, the first direction being opposite to the second direction. The seat track device includes an elongate member having a first and a second end. The elongate member has a replacement rail which has an upper and a lower extremity. A first wing extends laterally away from the lower extremity of the replacement rail and a second wing extends laterally away from the lower extremity of the replacement rail and away from the first wing.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Daniel S McFarlane
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Patent number: 7131623Abstract: The invention relates to the field of mechanical holding systems for devices with appreciably flat element. This is a device comprising: at least one appreciable flat element (4); the surround (1) intended to receive the element (4), the surround (1) comprising two parts (2, 3) intended to trap a portion of the element (4) between them in a direction (Y) roughly orthogonal to the mean plane (XZ) of the element (4) via at least one elastic gasket (7, 8); a mechanical system for holding the relative position of the parts (2, 3) of the surround (1) one with respect to the other; the parts (2, 3) of the surround (1) and the mechanical holding system being structured and arranged in such a way as to be able to hold several relative positions of the parts (2, 3) of the surround (1) one with respect to the other in a direction (Y) roughly orthogonal to the mean plane (XZ) of the element (4). The invention is, for example, applied in liquid crystal display devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: ThalesInventors: Stéphane Alric, Jean-Noël Klaver, Xavier Bibes
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Patent number: 7128298Abstract: A component positioning device including a first support device, the first support device having a first upper structure and a first lower structure, the first upper structure including a first inner wall disposed at a first predetermined angle and defining a first component structure, and the first lower structure defining a first arbor cavity and a first fastening cavity, the first fastening cavity being communicated with the first arbor cavity. A second support device is provided having a second upper structure and a second lower structure, the second upper structure including a second inner wall disposed at a second predetermined angle and defining a second component structure, and the second lower structure defining a second arbor cavity and including at least one protruding member and an adapter device having an adapter wall, wherein the adapter wall defines an adapter cavity, an adapter fastening cavity and an adapter notch cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventor: Stanley P. Johnson
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Patent number: 7038907Abstract: A drive bracket having a locking device for mounting data storage devices (40) therein, includes a first side plate (32), a resilient member (20) fastened to the first side plate, and a turn cap (10) attached onto the resilient member. Two wings (24) extend outwardly and upwardly from the resilient member, and two locking arms (242) extend downwardly from each wing. The turn cap has a pair of pressing portions (128). The turn cap is rotated so that the pressing portions depress the locking arms to extend into through holes (322) of the first side plate of the drive bracket and engage in locking holes (44) of the data storage device, thereby securing the data storage devices to the drive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yun Lung Chen
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Patent number: 7031151Abstract: A mounting apparatus for enabling the mounting of a computer peripheral device to a peripheral device bay of a computer system comprises a mounting rail adapted to slideably engage a profile in the peripheral device bay. The mounting apparatus further includes an adhesive element adapted to attach the mounting rail to a side surface of the computer peripheral device.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Stephen V. Deckers, Carl R. Hoerger
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Patent number: 7014526Abstract: A computer-related stress relief device is configured to be mounted on a computer component. The device includes a support having a connector that is releasably engageable with the computer component and a punching bag-shaped contact element movably mounted on the support and spaced from the connector. The contact element can include a sound-producing device and/or display indicia.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Inventor: James L. Chamberlin
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Patent number: 6935604Abstract: A storage device mounting apparatuses includes a bracket (20), a plurality of retaining member (50) attached to a first plate (26) of the bracket, and a pair of knobs (60). A pair of pivot holes (26) is defined in the top plate for engagingly receiving the knobs. The knob includes a convex portion (65) and a concave portion (66). The retaining member includes a cantilever portion (52) and a resilient strip (53). A pair of legs (54) depends from the strip. The knob rotates between a first position in which the convex portion abut against the cantilever portion and the strip is upward moved to release the legs from the corresponding locating holes and a second position in which the concave portion faces the cantilever portion and the strip is in its original state and the legs engage in corresponding locating holes of the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yun Lung Chen
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Patent number: 6918174Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of an efficient, effective, and/or flexible removable HDD cartridge. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for holding a removable assembly (3) is disclosed. The apparatus comprising: a cage (2) to hold the assembly, a cage bracket (1) slideably engaging the cage (2), and a latch (6) coupled to the cage. The cage may include a plurality of slide receptacles (20). The assembly may include a plurality of slides (19) slideably engaging the plurality of slide receptacles (20). The cage bracket may be mountable on an external device. The latch may include a latch cap (9) and a locking lip (11). The locking lip may engage a receptacle (12) on the cage bracket to lock together the cage bracket and the cage.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: David K. Kim, William W. Ruckman, Brett C. Ong
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Patent number: 6862174Abstract: A drive bracket assembly includes a first drive bracket (20) attachable to a computer enclosure, a second drive bracket (30) attached to a base plate (24) of the first drive bracket, and a resilient fastener (40). Two generally arcuate sliding slots (244, 245) and three positioning portions (246) are formed at the base plate of the first drive bracket. A locking aperture (248) is defined in the base plate. Two posts (362) and three receiving portions (364) are formed at an upper plate (36) of the second drive bracket. A locking protrusion (442) is formed on the resilient fastener. In assembly, the posts are sliding received in the sliding slots, and slid therealong to inner ends thereof. The receiving portions respectively engage with the corresponding positioning portions. The locking protrusion snappingly engages in the aperture. Thus, the second drive bracket is readily mounted to the first drive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chieh Nan Chien, Zhao-Guang Zeng, Tun Gao, Deyi Shi