Patents Examined by Gwendolyn Baxter
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Patent number: 8746641Abstract: Certain aspects are directed to a mounting assembly for mounting an antenna unit or other device. The mounting assembly includes at least one bracket and at least one retaining assembly. The bracket can be movably positioned at multiple orientation angles with respect to a surface. The bracket includes a latching edge that defines multiple recesses. Each of the recesses corresponds to one of the orientation angles. The retaining assembly is positioned adjacent to the bracket. The retaining assembly includes at least one protrusion that can engage one of the recesses to form a latching connection between the bracket and the retaining assembly. The latching connection can retain the bracket at an orientation angle corresponding to the engaged recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Andrew Wireless Systems GmbHInventor: Karl-Heinz Fackler
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Patent number: 8733713Abstract: An auto-folding tray support having a central column, a lower portion of the column being slidable in a central lower member, at least three support legs each pivotally connected at a respective mid-section to the central column above the lower member, a rigid link associated with each leg, each link being pivotally connected adjacent opposite ends of the link to the lower member and to a lower part of a respective leg, pivot connections of the links being arranged such that said lower parts of the legs are automatically spread from the central column when the central column is lowered into the lower member and are automatically drawn towards the central column when the central column is lifted relative to the lower member.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Tablecraft Products CompanyInventors: Gregory Leysock, Frederick Bosnakovic
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Patent number: 8714496Abstract: A conduit harness has an inner part and an outer part which are snap-fitted together to provide redundancy in the event of failure of either part.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventors: Jack Blanchard, David Routledge
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Patent number: 8714504Abstract: Arrangement for attaching a base (10), a tray, a platform or a similar support to a wall with the help of turning arms (4), (5) attached to the mentioned wall in which case the mentioned base can be moved with the help of the arms (4), (5). The base can be moved outwards from the wall in horizontal direction at the first stage of the moving in which case the first arm (4) and the second arm (5) of the arms are both hinged to be turning out of the wall in horizontal direction and the mentioned base (10) is attached to the moveable ends of the arms (4), (5) and that in the arrangement when the moving of the base (10) sideways is further continued, an elevation adjustment bar (7) belonging to the second arm (5) and sliding in the height direction is arranged to slide downwards and at the same time to set the support elements of the base (10) lower at the location of the second arm (5) in order to achieve a tilted position for the base (10).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Frestems OyInventor: Ari-Matti Vuorenoja
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Patent number: 8708289Abstract: A component for a fastening clip which is composed of two identical components of this type and serves to fasten at least one conduit, having a base plate and at least one seat for a conduit, the seat defining a substantially semi-cylindrical receiving space, the seat having first latching elements and second latching elements arranged opposite each other in pairs with respect to the cylinder axis and extending on one side of the base plate away therefrom, wherein with respect to a plane which is perpendicular to the cylinder axis, the first latching elements are arranged on a first side of the plane and said second latching elements are arranged on the second side of the plane, and wherein the first latching elements are formed such that they can latch on the second latching elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventors: Estelle Allenbach, Michel Kuhm
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Patent number: 8708323Abstract: A mounting system including a plunger system wherein the sides of the plunger are utilized to engage a stud and the side of the plunger has a plunger cam that can have virtually any desired cam angle and/or configuration to produce a desired pull down and/or locking action.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Jergens, Inc.Inventors: Ted Hoyt, Terry Schron, Bob Rubenstahl, Joseph Russell Cousins, Darel R. Taylor
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Patent number: 8695688Abstract: A self-supporting system for positioning and restraining the U-bend tubes in the U-bend region of a nuclear steam generator includes arrays incorporating unique support bars having nubs projecting in the out-of-plane direction of the tube planes. The system also includes assemblies for spacing the arrays, tie bars to prevent the arrays from splaying and saddle bar assemblies to support the outermost tube layers. The system provides positive restraint to nub engaged tubes in both the in-plane direction of the tube planes and the out-of-plane direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd.Inventors: William G. Schneider, Brian Pearce, Nicholas Idvorian, Stephen W. Ziegler, Peter A. Caple
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Patent number: 8690271Abstract: A detachable inner sliding rail and server case mounting arrangement includes a server case having a plurality of hangers arranged in a line at one side thereof, each hanger defining a shank and a head, an inner sliding rail having a plurality of hanger holes spaced along the length thereof for hanging to the hangers of the server case, each hanger hole defining a large hole for the passing of the head of one respective hanger and a narrow slot for engagement with the shank of one respective hanger after insertion of the heads of the hangers through the large holes of the respective hanger holes and a horizontal displacement of the inner sliding rail relative to the server case, a spring plate affixed to the inner sliding rail adjacent to one hanger hole, and a stop member pivotally coupled to the spring plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Gslide CorporationInventors: Te-Jeng Chang, Sung-Mu Chiang
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Patent number: 8678338Abstract: A mounting rack structure includes a rack body having a plurality of downward extended supporting legs, each of which is provided near a distal end with an mounting hole; a plurality of mounting hole adapters; and a plurality of fastening elements. The mounting hole adapter includes at least one vertical extension portion with a first retaining flange and a central passage having at least one second retaining flange formed therearound; and is assembled to the mounting hole with the first retaining flange firmly pressed against one side of the supporting leg. The fastening element can be extended through the central passage of the mounting hole adapter to firmly lock the supporting leg and accordingly the rack body to a heat-generating unit. With the mounting hole adapter, the mounting rack structure can be used with different types of fastening elements to save the cost for making different molds.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Asia Vital Components Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sheng-Huang Lin
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Patent number: 8668177Abstract: An apparatus comprising first and second elements and a connecting element is provided. The first element comprises a first terminal member, an intermediate member having first and second ends, and a second terminal member having a closed form channel. The connecting element goes through the channel thereby engaging the first and second elements. An axis connects the first terminal member and the intermediate member first end permitting a closed position, in which the first terminal member adjoins the intermediate member, and an open position, in which the first terminal member is away from the intermediate member. Another axis connects the second terminal member and the intermediate member second end permitting a closed position, in which the second terminal member adjoins the intermediate member, and an open position, in which the second terminal member is away from the intermediate member. The second element retains an object.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: The Finding IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Sandra Stein, Jennifer J. Jenkins
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Patent number: 8657249Abstract: A carrier base with a lateral base extension having a base hollow interior channel. A tooth ring on the lateral base extension. A stop block channel within the base tooth ring. A support arm pivotally carried on the lateral base extension for carrying a mirror head. A tooth ring included on the support arm engaging the base tooth ring in interlocking cooperation. A stop block carried by the support arm within the support arm tooth ring so that the stop block travels between a first end wall and a second end wall to control movement of the support arm. A connecting bolt carried by the support arm extending through the tooth rings into the hollow base interior channel. A leaf spring biasing the connecting bolt into the hollow base interior channel to draw the support arm against the lateral base extension.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Lang-Mekra North America, LLCInventors: Emmanuel Courbon, Ramesh Noone, Mathieu Lhoste-Clos
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Patent number: 8646732Abstract: A mechanical elbow clamp, a system using the clamp, and a method of supporting a pipe with the clamp are disclosed. The elbow clamp includes a first clamp and a second clamp. One end of the first clamp is attached to one end of the second clamp. The elbow clamp also includes an upper link, which attaches another end of the first clamp to another end of the second clamp, and a load bearing element attached to the upper link.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Frank J. Birch
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Patent number: 8632039Abstract: First mounting ring and second mounting ring are fixed to wireless device case using fastening screws. First mounting ring and second mounting ring are fitted to measurement display section from above, and co-mounting bolt is passed through rings to fasten the rings together. This configuration allows a wireless device to be disposed independent of a meter, and the wireless device can be easily mounted to the meter.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Masaki Sugiyama, Nobuyuki Mase, Takayuki Matsumoto, Jyunichi Saito
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Patent number: 8616510Abstract: A collapsible, flexible display system for creating different spatial shapes of a continuous screen includes at least two stands, each including a first part which support against an underlying supportive surface and a pole with a first end removably secured in the first part by a coupling. The display system also includes essentially hollow, straight members of a rigid material including end parts, and essentially hollow, bendable members of a flexible material including end parts. Each end part includes either a male part, or a female part, at least one of them of a magnetic material, and operable to magnetically fasten to each other. Straight members and bendable members are connected to form an upper part and a lower part. The display system is mounted with the upper part fastened in a number, n, of first couplings, and the lower part fastened in the number, n, of second couplings.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Expand International ABInventor: Christer Zarelius
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Patent number: 8613411Abstract: A retainer for retaining an elongate flexible element on a support and comprising a perimeter wall defining an interior, with the perimeter wall having opposite ends each having end edges defining end openings. A capture slot extends between the opposite ends of the perimeter wall. The capture slot is defined by a pair of slot edges on the perimeter wall, and the slot edges extend from a first one of the end edges to a second one of the end edges. The capture slot extends along a convoluted path between the opposite ends that requires forming at least one bend in the flexible element to move the element through the capture slot and into the interior of the perimeter wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: C & B ManufacturingInventors: Brad Mohns, Jason Rosenberg
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Patent number: 8613415Abstract: A dish lifting device configured to secure to an object and support a communication dish. The dish lifting device can deploy a communication dish connected with a pivoting planar segment. The dish lifting device can stow the communication dish for transport.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Sean K. Crawford
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Patent number: 8608124Abstract: A rotating and tilting cake stand comprising a rotation assembly, a base assembly, and a platter. The rotation assembly has a fixed portion and a rotatable portion. A rotation control mechanism controlling the rotation of the rotatable portion relative to the fixed portion. The base assembly has a base portion and a support portion that connects to the rotation assembly. Within the base assembly is a tilt-support arm that is connected to the rotation assembly and support portion with a pin that allows the tilt-support arm to pivot, causing the platter to tilt. In the base portion, a lock engages the tilt-support arm to either inhibit or allow the tilt-support arm to move freely. The lock is manipulated by a button in the base portion that is connected to a rotational pivot that is connected to the lock.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Catherine Franczyk, Stephanie Goode, Roy Melling, Hugh Melling, Kristian Buschmann
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Patent number: 8602377Abstract: A telescopic stand includes an outer tube, an inner tube, a chain, a housing, a driven member, a driving member, and a safety latch. The chain is secured on the inner tube. The housing is secured on the outer tube. The driven member is rotatably mounted in the housing and has a chainwheel and a worm gear. The chainwheel has engaging teeth meshing with the chain. The driving member is rotatably mounted in the housing and has a worm meshing with the worm gear. The safety latch is mounted on the housing and is movable to lock the driven member. Thus, when the inner tube bears a heavy load, the chainwheel co-operates with the chain to withstand the larger force applied by the inner tube and will not be worn or broken due to a larger rotation force.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Chi Nan Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chi-Hsiung Chiu
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Patent number: 8585004Abstract: An adjustable seat pedestal that allows a user to adjust the height of the seat without sacrificing ride quality. The seat pedestal has a top carrier onto which a seat is mounted and a base that is mounted to the floor of a vehicle. A scissor linkage is employed to allow movement of the carrier toward the base when force is applied through the seat to the carrier when the vehicle hits bumps and forces the user downward. An air bag biases the top carrier upward away from the base. As the upper ends of the scissor linkage move closer together by being pushed upward, a sliding end of the scissor linkage is restrained from movement inward and therefore, limits the maximum height of the pedestal. The pressure in the air bag may be varied which will not change the height above the maximum, but will change the ride quality.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Atwood Mobile Products LLCInventors: Timothy J. Roeglin, Robert Cooling, Michael Pequignot, II
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Patent number: 8573550Abstract: A safety brace for supporting a radar antenna platform movable to an elevated tilted position by a drive shaft having a movable first member and a second member, wherein the first member is movable toward and away from the second member. The safety brace has an elongated cylindrical tube formed of two separable half tubes. Three spaced apart separable coupling brackets are secured to the half tubes across a seam. When the separable brackets are closed, the half tubes are kept in a closed configuration. Two hinged coupling brackets are secured to the half tubes along the opposite seam. Flanges disposed at each of the ends of the elongated tube are configured to abut against the movable first and second members of the drive shaft. The safety brace has gussets secured between the flanges and adjacent outer surface portions of the half tubes. A safety brace system and a method of operating the safety brace are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Edward T. Bednarz, III, Bryan J. Causer