Patents Examined by Ko-Hung Chan
  • Patent number: 6595476
    Abstract: A support for a fixture for a lighting or other electrical device, on an acoustic ceiling, so that it will be supported firmly without wobbling. In the preferred embodiment it is a rectangular metal box with an open bottom, formed from a single sheet of metal. It is dimensioned and configured so that a mounting box for the fixture can fit inside. The mounting box is prevented from moving by the broad, flat top surface of the invention. There are diagonal rows of large holes through the top side for electrical fittings, and smaller circular holes for support and grounding screws. It can be supported on the beams of the ceiling by screws that pass through slots in its ends, by using fire tie tabs, or by a stab connection. The longer side walls have flanges which rest against the top surfaces of supporting cross pieces for ceiling tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Donald B. Edwards
  • Patent number: 6527237
    Abstract: A bracket assembly system is provided to hold side and center channel speakers. The assembly system may be positioned on a base support structure such as a television or cabinet. In a typical arrangement, left and right satellite speakers are positioned such that the center of gravity is approximately aligned with the pivot axis of the side arms. In addition, additional speakers may be positioned along the support arms and the speakers may be rotated adjusting to desired speaker angles to accommodate for various room acoustics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Harman International Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Eli Harary, David Wathen, Etienne Iliffe-Moon, William P. Conley
  • Patent number: 5184735
    Abstract: A golf ball display rack (2) includes a generally vertically oriented body (4), a base (6) at the bottom (8) of the body and a plurality of vertical dividers (14) mounted to the body to define a plurality of vertical ball slots (16). Each of the ball slots is sized to support a number of golf balls (20) in a vertical column, one golf ball on top of the other. The outer sides (18) of the ball slots are open to permit the golf balls within the slots to be viewed. The ball slots are arranged in outwardly bowed configuration so as to provide enhanced viewing. Enhanced viewing is also aided by the use of transparent dividers. The display rack can be supported by a horizontal support surface or it can be hung on a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Advanced Medical Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Danny O. Black