Patents Examined by Eret C McNichols
  • Patent number: 11054064
    Abstract: An assembly includes: a mounting structure including a mounting hole; a cable hanger having two arms with locking projections, the locking projections inserted into the mounting hole of the mounting structure, and the arms defining a space for engaging a cable; and a support for maintaining the mounting of the cable hanger in the mounting structure, the support including a main panel and first and second fingers extending in a direction away from the main panel. The second finger is inserted between the arms of the cable hanger, and the first finger is positioned laterally of one of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 11058022
    Abstract: The vertical track and sliding mount for a smoke detector comprises a guide tube, a lifting tube, and a mounting base. The mounting base may be adapted to couple to a detector. The mounting base may be coupled to the top end of the lifting tube. The detector be raised and lowered by sliding the lifting tube vertically within the guide tube. As non-limiting examples, the detector may be a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, radon detector, natural gas detector, propane detector, or other residential environmental detector or alarm. In some embodiments, a height lock may hold the lifting tube at an elevated position or at a lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventor: Luis Ross
  • Patent number: 11047522
    Abstract: Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: GCX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Peter Glaser, Joshua Kawarii Littlefield, Cristian J. Daugbjerg, Paul Rene Borloz
  • Patent number: 11027787
    Abstract: Attachment assembly for use with a work machine. The attachment assembly includes an attachment adapter and an attachment frame. The attachment adapter is coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto. The attachment frame includes a member that defines an attachment point. The attachment point engages, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position. The attachment point disengages, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position. The attachment adapter travels with the work machine when in the engaged mode and also in the disengaged mode. The attachment frame travels with the work machine only when in the engaged mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Tony J. Huegerich, Christopher L. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 11015626
    Abstract: A support assembly having a frame to support a portable article in a display position. The frame has first and second frame parts movable one relative to the other to change a dimension of a receiving space for a part of the first portable article. The frame is configured so that: a) relative movement can be effected between the first and second frame parts between: i) a first relationship wherein the receiving space has a first receiving dimension; and ii) a second relationship wherein the receiving space has a second receiving dimension that is less than the first receiving dimension; and b) the first and second frame parts upon being changed from the first relationship into the second relationship are blocked from changing from the second relationship back into the first relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Leyden, Lazaro Fraiman, John Manser
  • Patent number: 11013941
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preventing persons from falling, in particular from a roof, comprising a foot plate (10) which can be secured to an underlying surface and which comprises a stop point that can be attached to the foot plate, comprising either a post which projects upwards from the foot plate and which comprises an eyelet arranged in the upper end region of the post or an eyelet which can be introduced directly into the foot plate, in each case for attaching a cable by means of which the person is prevented from falling. According to the invention, a foot plate central region, in which the post or the eyelet is connected to the foot plate, is slotted around the post or the eyelet along at least one first defined circumferential slotted line (18a), which extends over at least approximately 270° in the circumferential direction, such that the central region is connected to the rest of the peripheral region of the foot plate (10) solely via narrow material webs (18b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: POHL DWS GmbH
    Inventor: Nils Teiner
  • Patent number: 11002404
    Abstract: Described is a system for supporting a camera, said camera being fixed on an articulated head which allows the homogeneous movement along axes Zpan and Ytilt, said articulated head being equipped with variable fluid dampening means and counterbalancing means, for annulling the weight of the camera when rotated about the Ytilt axis, aid system being equipped with a structure for the rotation of the camera about a third Xroll axis, said structure being interposed between said head, above the same, and said camera, below the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: CARTONI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Maria Elisabetta Cartoni, Alessandro Fiore, Domenico Macchia
  • Patent number: 10975987
    Abstract: A fixture has a pedestal set on a wall by a fixing device, a bracing plate is fixedly connected to a side wall of the pedestal away from the wall, an upper end of the bracing plate is provided with a supporting device, a lifting recess is provided on a side wall of the pedestal away from the wall, an end of the lifting recess away from the bracing plate penetrates the pedestal, a lifting block is slidingly connected to the lifting recess, an end of the lifting block away from the lifting recess is fixedly connected with a clamping plate, the clamping plate is provided with a clamping device, a threaded hole is provided at an end of the clamping plate away from the lifting block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN AIRUIXING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Gong Zhu
  • Patent number: 10968976
    Abstract: A detachable server comprising an upper cover, sidewall plates, a base and vibration-absorbing assemblies; the base comprises a bottom plate, transverse plates a, vertical plates a and vertical plates b; two vertical plates a are symmetrically and vertically arranged on the edges of the two ends of the top of the bottom plate; the edge of the top of the inner side surface of the vertical plate a is vertically connected with the transverse plate a, and the edge of the other end of the bottom of the transverse plate a is vertically connected with the vertical plate b; a plurality of threaded holes c are equidistantly formed in the outer side surface of the vertical plate a; two sidewall plates are symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the top of the base; the sidewall plate comprises a transverse plate b.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Chongyi Liao
  • Patent number: 10961730
    Abstract: A mounting unit of a partition mount system that removably secures a sheet of material includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first end and a second end opposite the first end and a pivot on a lower surface thereof. The second portion has a first end and a second end opposite the first end and is configured to mate with the first portion. The first end of the second portion is wider than the second end of the second portion. The first portion and second portion are configured to secure a sheet of material therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Zipwall, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
  • Patent number: 10955068
    Abstract: A composite pipeline sleeper features a rotationally molded outer shell, and an internal reinforcement structure that is disposed within, is materially distinct from, and is more rigid than, said rotationally molded outer shell. A topside of said pipeline sleeper comprises a cradle-shaped area for seated receipt of a pipe there atop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Koenders Manufacturing 1997 Ltd
    Inventor: Colin Tamme
  • Patent number: 10953536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support arrangement for supporting a load at an elevated position, particularly where the load can then be used for its intended purpose at an elevated position and where the weight of the load is supported. The support arrangement comprises a support structure and a weight balancing device supported by the support structure for balancing the weight of a load, the weight balancing device having a first line extending therefrom and having a distal end for engaging with a load, where the first line is extendable and retractable from the weight balancing device to enable balancing of the weight of the load at a desired elevation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: The Magstim Company Limited
    Inventor: Matthew Biginton
  • Patent number: 10941883
    Abstract: A low-PIM, stackable polymeric cable hanger spacer that includes a polymeric base forming a rim that defines a latch surface for capturing locking metal barbs of interface brackets of a metal snap-in cable hanger. The spacer also includes polymeric legs extending from the polymeric base with polymeric barbs for latching to an adjacent snap-in cable hanger or other support member. The base allows the metal barbs to pass through the base when the metal barbs are deflected or compressed toward each other. and then allows the metal barbs to spring back to engage the latch surface and become captured by the polymeric spacer once the metal barbs clear of the rim. The base may have a round toroidal shape with rounded edges allowing the metal snap-in cable hanger to rotate with respect to the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: ConcealFab Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Bell, Steve Rogers
  • Patent number: 10941881
    Abstract: A bar extension system for supporting a suspended conduit in a vehicle and for engaging a tracker bar affixed to a mounting surface of the vehicle includes an extension arm extending away from the mounting surface of the vehicle and configured to support the suspended conduit, a bracket member coupled to the extension arm and configured to engage the tracker bar, a support arm coupled to the bracket member and angularly extending away from the bracket member and toward the mounting surface of the vehicle, and a support member coupled to the support arm and configured to press against the mounting surface of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: R.A. Phillips Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Dale Peterson
  • Patent number: 10935165
    Abstract: A support structure is provided for supporting a cable. The support structure includes a body portion extending circumferentially about an axis. The body portion includes a first wall, a second wall extending substantially parallel to the first wall, and a third wall coupled between the first wall and the second wall. The first wall, the second wall, and the third wall define an opening extending along a circumferential length of the body portion. The body portion receives the cable within the opening. A retention structure is coupled to the first wall and projects from the first wall towards the second wall. The retention structure extends substantially parallel to the third wall. The retention structure retains the cable within the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products Co.
    Inventors: Rebecca Marie Alban, Andrew James Hanneman, Phillip Steven Vargo, Bruno Aldo Maiano, Théo Dominique Lambert
  • Patent number: 10928001
    Abstract: A positioning mechanism for lowering a suction manifold from an operational position with respect to pump fluid end to a transit and service position includes a linkage base plate configured to be fixedly coupled with a vehicle trailer, a linkage arm pivotally coupled with the linkage base plate and the suction manifold, a primary damper pivotally coupled with the linkage base plate and the linkage arm, a secondary damper pivotally coupled with the linkage base plate and the suction manifold, and a mechanical stop removably coupled with the secondary damper and configured to maintain the secondary damper at a fixed length while the mechanical stop is coupled with the secondary damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: KCF TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David R. Kraige, Blake T. Bonfanti
  • Patent number: 10907750
    Abstract: A modular retainer assembly is presented herein. The modular retainer assembly, includes a first retainer module defining a flexible first retaining finger and a second retainer module that is distinct from and joined to the first retaining module. The second retainer module defines a flexible second retaining finger. When the first and second retainer modules are mated together, the first retaining finger is arranged opposite the second retaining finger. The first and second retaining fingers are configured to receive and retain an elongate article, such as a wire cable, between them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventors: Sean P. Krompegel, David A. Myers, Jeffrey M. Handel
  • Patent number: 10907764
    Abstract: A layover bracket system is disclosed for supporting an industrial vehicle in a horizontal position. The layover bracket system includes a layover bracket removably coupled to a proximal end portion of the industrial vehicle, the layover bracket including at least one wheel for moving the layover bracket system with the industrial vehicle supported thereon while the industrial vehicle is in the horizontal position. The layover bracket supports the proximal end portion of the industrial vehicle when the industrial vehicle is in a horizontal position and allows the layover bracket system and industrial vehicle to roll on the at least one wheel of the layover bracket. The layover bracket system may also include a support bracket for supporting a distal end of the industrial vehicle while the vehicle is in the horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Amos Kent Waller, Kevin Ranly, Neal A. Hittepole, Sheldon R. Houseworth
  • Patent number: 10907758
    Abstract: A restraint system for use in securing temporary flow lines that include multiple pipe sections, each pair of pipe sections connected together with a fitting or coupling such as a hammer joint coupling. The system includes multiple pluralities of endless loop slings connected end to end with a cow hitch or girth hitch knot. Disconnectable fittings (e.g., shackles) are placed every three or more slings so that easy disassembly is afforded in case of leakage or other failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: GULFSTREAM SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Bond, Jr., Michael Mire
  • Patent number: 10894531
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially supporting a vehicle is provided especially for a vehicle having a very limited area on its underside within which to safely apply an upward force, including vehicles with a small distance between the bottom of the chassis and the ground such as a sports car which allows the user to position a lifting jack under the vehicle at the proper access jack point for engagement of the lifting a portion of the vehicle, and lifting the jack and vehicle portion upwardly to a desired height. The legs of the jack stand can be temporarily inserted into a support member engaging the vehicle and the jack. The jack stand includes a horizontal support member with bottom facing open ends telescopically connected to a pair of rigid legs and each of the legs are telescopically attached to supporting bases using locking pins. Once the jack stand is installed, the lifting jack can be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Frank Carmel Ceravolo