Patents Assigned to A. Raymond et Cie
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Publication number: 20140210324Abstract: An appliance apparatus includes an adhesively bonded bracket or support. In another aspect, a clothing apparatus includes a moveable transparent panel, such as a glass door or lid, which has a polymeric support or bracket adhesively bonded thereto. A further aspect provides polyurethane adhesive pellets bonding a polymeric hinge bracket to only a backside of a glass appliance panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Dorian J. Kilgore, William Teller, Jeffrey Moser
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Publication number: 20140197635Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an airbag clamp for securing an airbag onto an inflating tube of an airbag system. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The body may be capable of surrounding the device, wherein the body may include a first end and a second end that are capable of moving towards each other. The first engaging portion may be located at a first end, wherein the first engaging portion may include at least one plate. The second engaging portion may be located at the second end, wherein the second engaging portion may include at least one plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Michael Richard Danby, Todd Hemingway, Peter Murphy
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Patent number: 8763208Abstract: A device for connecting at least two belts, the belts having transversely oriented connecting bars. The device includes at least one longitudinal wall and at least one edge wall opposite the longitudinal wall and formed on a base plate. Hold-down means are present between each longitudinal wall and each edge wall. At least one of the longitudinal walls and the edge walls has at least one attaching recess in which at least one connecting bar is inserted for securing belts retained by the hold-down means in the area of the base plate against displacing in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Martin Büsch, Jan-Christian Risy, Friedrich Silbereisen, Patrice Burg
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Publication number: 20140175230Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a conduit includes a support, a clamp, and a hanger. The support has a partial-cylindrical shape including a first section having a first diameter and a second section having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter. In one aspect, at least one of the first section and the second section define a first aperture in the partial-cylindrical shape. In another aspect, at least one of the first section and the second section includes a retention member extending radially from an outer surface of the partial-cylindrical shape. The retention member includes a closed loop or a partially-open loop that defines a second aperture for receiving a strap to secure the conduit to the support. The clamp is configured to secure the conduit to the support. The hanger is configured to suspend the support from a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Charles Lee, Elio Evangelista, Paul Burke
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Patent number: 8756870Abstract: Roof clamps and methods of securing roof clamps are provided. The roof clamps include a saddle, a wedge, and a securing member. The securing member facilitates engaging a seam of a roof with the clamp and removably fixing the roof clamp to the seam through the camming action of the wedge against a region of the saddle. The securing member also serves as the connection point for an auxiliary item, such as a solar panel or a snow guard. The placement of the securing member allows the roof clamp to be secured from, and the auxiliary item to be attached at, a top surface of the saddle.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: A. Raymond et cieInventors: William Teller, Dorian J. Kilgore, Walter B. Pipp, Elio G. Evangelista
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Patent number: 8745935Abstract: A fastening system is provided. In another aspect, a hook fastens a photovoltaic panel assembly to a building roof. Another aspect employs catches that removeably attach an auxiliary component, such as a solar panel frame, to a building in hinge and slide motions for engagement of the catches. A method of installing a fastening system is additionally provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Luc DuPont, Brian C. Cheung
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Publication number: 20140131998Abstract: An electric resonant circuit is provided in a receiving part of a coupling for a fluid line, the resonant circuit interacting with a tuning device in a contactless manner. In an intermediate position of an insert part, which differs from a closed position, the resonant circuit has a resonant frequency that differs from the characteristic closure frequency, and in the closed position the resonant circuit has the characteristic closure frequency. The tuning device acts on the inductance of the electric resonant circuit. An acting part is provided that mechanically acts on the coil when the insert part is inserted into the receiving part such that the shape of the coil in the closed position differs from the shape of the coil in the intermediate position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicants: ANGEWANDTE FORSCHUNG E.V., A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventors: Christian Fräulin, Martin Kurth, Oliver Laux, Stefan Schulz, André Bülau
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Patent number: 8721247Abstract: A spring clip includes two articulated legs having engagement tongues for engagement with an external thread of a threaded shank, and at least one spring leg extending away from a base plate and arranged on a side of the base plate opposite the articulated legs. Engagement of the engagement tongues with the external thread is improved by the spring force exerted by the spring legs. Manipulation tongues are provided for assembly and disassembly of the spring clip, and ensure torque-free handling of the spring clip.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventor: Uwe Spitz
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Patent number: 8713881Abstract: A solar panel securing system is provided. In another aspect, a solar or photovoltaic panel assembly is mounted to a building roof in a screw-free manner. Another aspect employs a snap-in connection between a member pre-assembled to a solar panel and a roof-mounted bracket. A further aspect adhesively bonds a bracket directly to a glass surface of a solar panel. A method of securing a solar panel is additionally provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Luc DuPont, Brian C. Cheung
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Patent number: 8684204Abstract: The invention relates to a locking cover (1), made of a molded plastic material, for a vessel having a neck, intended for locking a plug (4) in the neck (3) of the vessel (2), including a wire-cap (6) which surrounds the plug and the neck, a ring (7) which is attached around the wire-cap (6) and shaped so as to have a central opening (17) providing access from the outside of the cover (1) to the inside of the vessel via the plug, and a cap (23) attached to the ring and shaped so as to close said opening (17). The cap (23) comprises attachment tabs (25) which are spaced apart from each other along the annular periphery of the opening (17) of the ring (7) and which are clamped between the ring (7) and the wire-cap (6).Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventor: Guillaume Belle
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Patent number: 8684225Abstract: The invention relates to a locking cap (1) made of a molded plastic material for a vessel (2) having a neck, intended for blocking a stopper (4) in said neck (3), including a wire-cap (6) adapted for surrounding the stopper (4) and the neck in the mounted configuration of the cap (1). The wire-cap includes first and second flexible tabs capable of being respectively blocked on the neck and on the stopper (4), said first tabs (8) being offset relative to said second tabs (9) in an axial direction relative to said neck (3). The cap (1) also includes a ring (7) surrounding the wire-cap (6) for preventing access to said tabs from outside the ring (7). The ring (7) and the wire-cap (6) are designed so as to be fitted and locked together. The tabs (8, 9) of the wire-cap are respectively arranged at an angle in first and second openings (13, 14) which are formed by the mesh of the wire-cap (6), and in which the tabs (8, 9) can disappear when mounting the cap (1) on the neck (3).Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Stéphane Gelibert, Guillaume Belle
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Publication number: 20140084583Abstract: A hollow conduit is provided. In another aspect, a quick connector, suitable to carry fluid therethrough, is made of layers of material, a light curable material and/or multiple built-up materials. Another aspect uses a three-dimensional printing machine to emit material from an ink jet printing head to build up a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventors: Todd L. Hemingway, Nicholas Jackson
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Publication number: 20140086704Abstract: A fastener is provided. In another aspect, a fastener is made of layers of material, a light curable material and/or multiple built-up materials. Another aspect uses a three-dimensional printing machine to emit material from an ink jet printing head to build up a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventors: Todd L. Hemingway, Walter B. Pipp, JR., Todd Murray, Nicholas Jackson, Jason F. Reznar, Jimmy Voniez
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Publication number: 20140064874Abstract: A plug-in nut has an outer body and an inner body which is mounted in the outer body such that it can be displaced in a rotationally fixed manner. On the inner body, rear-latching lugs are formed on spring arms, which rear-latching lugs fix an attachment component on a carrier part in a variable position of the inner body in relation to the outer body, which variable position is assumed so as to compensate for tolerances, as soon as a screw has been screwed into a screw receiving space of the inner body. This results in a secure hold with very simple handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventors: Günter Tremmel, Ingo Hauser, Christian Kolb, Jan Regensburger
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Publication number: 20140017025Abstract: A smart material actuated fastener is provided. In another aspect, a fastener includes a shape memory material and a non-shape memory material with the shape memory material being a minority of the total fastener materials. A further aspect provides a fastener having workpiece-engaging surfaces made of an inactive and non-shape memory material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventors: Todd L. Hemingway, Nicholas Jackson, Todd Murray, Walter B. Pipp, JR., Michael Richard Danby, Jason F. Reznar
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Publication number: 20140007395Abstract: A clamp forming apparatus capable of forming a clamp is shown and described. The clamp formed may have first and second engaging portions. The clamp forming apparatus may include at least one securing member. The clamp forming apparatus may also include a clamp positioning device operatively engaged with the at least one securing member, where at least one of the first or second engaging portions is supported by the clamp positioning device, and where a tangential load is applied around a circumference of the clamp and the at least one securing member secures at least one of the engaging portions of the clamp together in a direction generally normal to the tangential load.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Todd Hemingway, Walter Pipp, Michael Richard Danby, Dorian Kilgore, Todd Murray
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Publication number: 20140003861Abstract: A photovoltaic frame fastener is provided. In one aspect, a photovoltaic frame attachment apparatus includes a strut or rail defining a generally U-shaped channel and a snap-in clip or fastener. In another aspect, a single-piece fastener includes a strut-engaging surface, at least one flexible wing matable with an opening in a strut, a flexible tongue internally projecting in a central manner from a top wall of a body, and a slot adapted to receive a portion of a photovoltaic panel frame. Yet another aspect of a photovoltaic frame fastener includes laterally projecting tabs abutting against a top of a strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Brian C. Cheung, Luc DuPont
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Publication number: 20140000085Abstract: A tool for use with a fastener is provided. Another aspect employs a removal tool for use with a photovoltaic fastener. In one aspect, a photovoltaic frame attachment apparatus includes a photovoltaic module including a peripheral frame, a strut or rail and a snap-in clip or fastener. In another aspect, a single-piece fastener includes at least one flexible wing matable with an opening in a strut, a flexible tongue internally projecting in a central manner from a top wall of a body, and a slot adapted to receive a portion of a photovoltaic panel frame. In a further aspect, a tool is rotated to disengage a central tongue of a fastener from a photovoltaic frame. Yet another aspect employs a tool to compress a finger and/or wing to allow fastener removal from a strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: A. Raymond et CieInventors: William Teller, Brian C. Cheung, Luc DuPont, Elio G. Evangelista, Dorian J. Kilgore
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Patent number: 8615958Abstract: A fastener for securing first and second decking boards with a joist is shown and described. The fastener may include a joist connecting member capable of engaging the joist, a board connecting member capable of engaging the first decking board, where the board connecting member is generally perpendicular the joist connecting member. The fastener may also include a retention feature laterally spaced from the board connecting member, where the retention feature is capable of engaging the second decking board.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Dorian Kilgore, William Teller, Todd Hemingway
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Patent number: 8590223Abstract: A solar panel assembly attachment apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a single piece and entirely metallic grounding clip is employed. A further aspect includes a clip or fastener which provides both frame grounding and a frame-to-strut attachment. In still another aspect, a grounding clip having barbs is linearly slid onto a solar panel frame and the clip additionally includes one or more flexible wings which are removably snap-fit into a slot of an elongated and rigid strut.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: A. Raymond et CieInventors: Dorian J. Kilgore, William Teller, Elio G. Evangelista, Justin McCullah, Thomas Wagner, Luc DuPont, James VanBoxel