Patents Examined by Michael J. Turgeon
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Patent number: 5617961Abstract: A load transfer and return storage rack system is provided where the wheeled carts or empty pallets or slip sheets may be selectively and automatically transferred from a pair of feed rails to a pair of return rails.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.Inventors: Anthony N. Konstant, John F. Pater
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Patent number: 5618015Abstract: A clip for fastening members such as pipes or similar articles or components to a part of a support such as a vehicle frame, and of the type presenting a body with at least one partially closed seat defined by a flexible inner and outer wall substantially concentric with each other and each presenting a mouth; characterized in that the outer wall presents, a given distance from its mouth, a retaining tooth facing inwards towards the inner wall; and the inner wall presents, close to its mouth, a tooth facing outwards and away from the seat; the teeth of the inner and outer walls being positioned facing and close to each other but not mutually engaged when the clip is idle but engaging each other, if the pipe or similar article or component is involuntarily attempted to be withdrawn from the seat so as to in fact prevent such involuntary withdrawal of the pipe or similar article or component from the seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1996Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Lys Fusion, S.p.A.Inventor: Marco Morini
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Patent number: 5615855Abstract: In an integrated telescoping mast-payload assembly, the payload forms the top telescoping section.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1994Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: Tri-Ex Tower CorporationInventors: Edward A. Marue, Kenneth J. Pereira
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Patent number: 5613662Abstract: A seat adjustment mechanism principally for vehicle seats comprises a frame connected to a base by front and rear linkages. A mechanism is provided that is operated by a handle with a first movement of the handle unlocking the front linkages to allow the tilt of the frame to be adjusted relative to the base and continued movement of the handle unlocking both linkages to allow the height of the frame to be adjusted relative to the base. This is achieved by successively pivoting lever arms that successively unlock the pairs of links.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: KAB Seating LimitedInventor: David C. Blackmore
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Patent number: 5611507Abstract: A secure bag holding device comprising a container having an open top to receive a removable bag. A structure on an exterior surface of the container below the open top is for anchoring a free edge of the bag in a released manner thereto, so that a person doesn't have to search for the free edge of the bag after it is filled with articles.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Inventor: Jimmy R. Smith
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Patent number: 5607065Abstract: A shelving storage unit (10) for supporting at least one of recorded-media and boxes (12) or the like containing recorded-media having a width (W) of greater dimension than thickness (T) of opposing side edges (14) and opposing ends (16) having an axis (18) extending through opposing side edges (14) which includes base (20) and frame member (22) supported by and extending upwardly from base (20) in which first support assembly (24) is secured to frame member (22) adapted for supporting first box (26) and second support assembly (28) secured to frame member (22) adapted to support second box (30), in which first and second support assemblies (24,28) are positioned at substantially the same elevation above base (20), to align opposing side edges (14) of first box (26) in substantial parallel relationship to opposing side edges (14) of second box (30) and to align at least a portion of end (16) of first box (26) with end (16) of second box (30) and member (32) supported by base (20) and interposed and spaced apaType: GrantFiled: January 4, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Inventor: Michael L. Todd
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Patent number: 5607126Abstract: A support for mounting elongate articles, such as, tubes, pipes, conduits, cables, or the like, comprises a base member having a longitudinal extent, and a plurality of support members disposed transversely across the base member for engaging and supporting the elongate articles. The support members are longitudinally spaced upon the base member and engage opposite sides or regions of the elongate articles, such as, for example, upper regions or surface portions, and lower regions or surface portions. The upper support members comprise a plurality of deformable, resilient, and flexible blade members, and the lower support members comprise either cut-out portions formed within partition members, or similar resiliently flexible and deformable blade members.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: ITW De FranceInventors: Jean-Pierre Cordola, Rachid Idjakiren
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Patent number: 5603418Abstract: A hanging device for baby care articles and products which has a base member and hanger arms arranged on the base member which project outwardly and downwardly from the base member. The hanger arms having outer depending ends formed with hanger devices which could include hooks, open and closed loops and gripper fingers. The hanger arms also have an outer longitudinal section which is fabricated of a flexible material, manually reformable, to adapt the hanger means of the selected hanger arms to the shape and nature of selected baby care articles and products. A container is also provided which has a substantially vertical main axis and a closable opening for insertion of a paper roll. The container also has an attachment location for a suspension cord on an upper side of the container, and engagement device on an opposite lower side of the container for engagement with the base member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Inventor: Pia Tellefsen
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Patent number: 5603479Abstract: A bottle holder for an automobile. The bottle holder includes a cradle or similar structure for securing a bottle in a predetermined position, a clamp for securing the bottle holder inside the automobile, and a partially rigid neck connecting the clamp to the cradle. The neck includes a frangible joint which shears in the event of a collision. The cradle and bottle are thereby no longer bound near the feeding child. The frangible joint preferably comprises a prescored tube, which breaks along a predetermined circumferential inscribed line in a collision. The frangible joint is manually removable and installable to the neck, so that it can be renewed should it break. Optionally, a flaccid tether is provided to restrain the freed cradle and bottle from being thrown uncontrollably about the automobile cabin.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Inventor: Andrew W. Kristy
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Patent number: 5601196Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising at least one clamp (1) to hang up a substantially elongated object. The clamp is displaceable toward a wall or another clamp (1) in order that the object be held in-between on account of its own weight. The minimum of one clamp furthermore comprises two vertically spaced rest segments (3, 5) and/or at least one planar rest zone in order to engage one side of the object being clamped or suspended and to drive this object against the wall or the other clamp.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Alfred HeerInventors: Alfred Heer, Alfred Dubach
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Patent number: 5598994Abstract: A device for engagement with a threaded post or stud, including a housing having a generally cylindrical axial bore with a top side and a bottom side for engagement with the stud from either the top or bottom sides. The stud engaging member includes a plurality of flexible tangs and can further include an integrally formed cable tie for securing a bundle of wires to the threaded stud.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1995Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Stephen Olewinski, James A. Brownlee
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Patent number: 5599000Abstract: An article securing device having pairs of channel shaped retaining members which can be attached by pressure sensitive adhesive or small nails, screws or the like, together with flexible strap members which are insertable into the retaining members and can be fixedly, yet releasably retained, by latch members which mate with the retaining members to frictionally retain the strap members in engagement with the retaining members.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1995Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Inventor: Terry R. Bennett
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Patent number: 5597077Abstract: The combination, a wire shelf, a shelf liner therefor, and a two element shelf liner retaining mechanism is disclosed. The wire shelf is the type including transverse deck rods supported by longitudinal rods. The shelf liner is in the form of a sheet of a plastic sized to rest on the transverse rods and to extend along the longitudinal rods. The two element liner retaining element includes a spring clip to hold the liner, and an integral rod engaging element to prevent the shelf liner from sliding.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1995Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Inventor: Matthew G. Hartmann
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Patent number: 5595364Abstract: A suction cup and hanger combination. The combination has suction cup with a flexible cup shaped member and mounting button or nub on one end thereof. A hanger having a hook at one end and mechanism at the other end for detachably mounting the hanger on the suction cup mounting button or nub. The hanger hook is laterally offset to position at least a portion of the hook substantially vertically under the suction cup mounting button or nub. The hook may have a bottom surface which is slanted to ensure that any ornament hung on the hook is vertically below the button or nub.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Santa's BestInventor: William F. Protz, Jr.
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Patent number: 5593123Abstract: A mounting system for attaching internal apparatus within a vacuum system comprises a mounting assembly for engaging the side wall surfaced of circumferential grooves formed in the internal wall surface of a vacuum joint flange. The mounting assembly comprises an arcuate shaped metal piece having a slit or saw kerf formed in its outer circumferential surface and defining a pair of arcuate shaped engagement webs, each of which is dimensioned to engage the circumferential grooves formed in the inner side wall surface of the flange. A set screw urges the webs into engagement with the side walls defining the grooves.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: Kimball Physics, Inc.Inventor: Charles K. Crawford
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Patent number: 5593121Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an arrow quiver on or about a tree trunk or branch or a post. The apparatus comprising a mounting block through which a strap may be inserted. The strap having fasteners such as a pair of D-rings, which allow for attaching the apparatus to a tree trunk or branch. With the apparatus thus attached to the tree, an arrow quiver designed for mounting to a bow, may be removed from the bow and mounted unto said apparatus. The mounting block is designed to have mounting openings allowing for easy mounting of most standard arrow quivers while certain arrow quivers may require the addition of an adapter to allow mounting to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1995Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Inventor: Roy E. Tackett
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Patent number: 5593119Abstract: A terminal mounting apparatus provides unlimited tilt positions in an operating range while also providing a stable surface for operating a terminal. The mounting apparatus includes a base member, a top member, a pivot member for connecting the base member and the top member, and a conical clutch mechanism located around the pivot member for maintaining the top member in unlimited tilt positions. The conical clutch mechanism includes a plunger with a cam, a foam spring pad, and a floating clutch plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1995Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: AT&T Global Information Solutions CompanyInventors: Charles A. Moore, Douglas J. Kinton
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Patent number: 5590862Abstract: A device for adjusting the length of a support composed of an outer tube and an inner tube slidably inserted in the outer tube, includes an opening extending radially through the outer tube, a spacer radially movably received in the opening and confronted with an outer surface of the inner tube, a housing mounted on the outer tube in confronting relation to the opening, and a wedge slidably inserted in the housing to force the spacer radially inwardly against the inner tube. With this construction, the inner tube and the outer tube can be firmly fastened together with a great tightening force without damaging the inner tube. A stopper pivoted on the wedge and normally urged upward by a spring is able to preclude an unintended omission of driving the wedge or an incompletely driven or tightened condition of the wedge.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1994Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Inventor: Tatsuo Ono
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Patent number: 5586741Abstract: A device for storage of one or more computer discs, such device having a rear wall with a spring clip extending from the top of the rear wall toward the lower bottom of the rear wall to grasp a planar member, such as media, disposed between the rear wall and the spring clip. The front of the rear wall extends at its bottom to form a base, and the sides extend forward first to form side walls and then from such side walls inward to form left and right front walls, each with retention structure to hold the computer disc securely between the rear wall and the left and right front walls.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1995Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Inventor: Gregory S. Cuneo
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Patent number: 5586740Abstract: A powered seat adjuster slide unit is providing including a top rail for mounting a vehicle seat; a bottom rail for supporting the top rail; a guide rail pivotally joined to the top and bottom rails along generally opposite ends to stabilize the top rail; a first forward jack screw unit with a powered extendable jack screw, the first jack screw unit having pivotal axes in positions fixed with respect to the top and bottom rails; and a second rearward jack screw unit with a powered extendable jack screw, the second jack screw unit having pivotal axes in positions fixed with respect to the top and bottom rails.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1994Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Hans J. Borlinghaus, James P. Nini, Thomas B. Blake