Patents Examined by Kofi Schulterbrandt
  • Patent number: 6371423
    Abstract: A tubular rod and post assembly is provided which facilitates customizing the length of the rod to the desired application. The rod has first and second ends, at least one of which is tubular having a channel with an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least one and preferably both posts are symmetrical about a bisecting plane to provide a pair of recesses connected by a central passage, the recesses being complementally sized and configured to receive one or either of the ends of the rod therein. An insert is provided in each post, the insert including a body sized complementally to the interior surface of the rod, whereby the rod may be supported between the receiver around the recesses and the insert which passes partway into the channel. A finial may be positioned in the opposite recesses of each post and coupled to a threaded shank on the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: The Group Legacy, L.C.
    Inventor: Craig Miller
  • Patent number: 6334597
    Abstract: A hanger holder is formed of a base, a locating seat, a connection seat, and a holding member. The base is fastened to a wall and is provided with a pillar by which the locating seat, the connection seat, and the holding member are joined together to form the hanger holder in conjunction with a fastening screw that is engaged with a retaining hole of the pillar via a through hole of the holding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Lai Ming-Hsiao
  • Patent number: 6308921
    Abstract: A two-pipe clamp has two clamping bodies forming a pair of clamping cheeks, and between them form two passages, each intended for a tubular body. The clamping bodies can be pressed against one another by a tightening screw extending between the passages from a top cover plate to a base plate. The pair of clamping cheeks are held between the two plates. Each clamping body is framed by an exterior security strip forming a reinforcement. Each strip has a central segment extending between the cover plate or the base plate and the relevant clamping bodies. Bent end legs or the security strips extend along the relevant open side surfaces of the clamping bodies. The lengths of these legs are determined, so that upon the pressing of the clamping bodies, engagement of the leg ends limits their clamping force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Hydac Befestigungstechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Roman Borzucki