Patents Examined by Taylor L Morris
  • Patent number: 10344496
    Abstract: An anchoring device for anchoring a pole to the ground comprising a ground engaging base element for engaging the ground to anchor the pole, having an aperture for receiving the pole; and a removable securing means for engaging the pole and the base element to prevent removal of the pole from the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventor: Adam S. Cefalo
  • Patent number: 10328870
    Abstract: An upholstery mounting system includes a support structure and a covering member. The system also includes a bracket that is fixed to the support structure. The bracket is flexible to move between a first position and a second position relative to the support structure. Also, the upholstery mounting system includes a boss that is fixed to the covering member. The boss, in a detached position is outside an opening of the bracket. The boss, in an attached position, is received in the opening and is removably attached to the bracket to attach the covering member to the support structure with the covering member extending over and covering at least part of the support structure. The boss is configured to flex the bracket between the first position and the second position as the boss moves from the detached position to the attached position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventor: Dean A. Boyce
  • Patent number: 10323785
    Abstract: A holder for a tablet, comprising a plate having a flat, planar front side for placing a tablet thereon, and a backside. The plate is generally rectangular in shape and having four corners with rotatable retention members disposed at three of the four corners. Each of the retention members are seated in a notch of the plate and all the retention members are rotatable to a position to form a continuous, flat surface along the plate and are rotatable to positions to retain a tablet on the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventor: Yoshio Takahashi
  • Patent number: 10323793
    Abstract: A mounting bracket having a base plate with a first set of apertures and a second set of apertures formed therein. A mounting plate couplable with one of the first set of apertures and the second set of apertures formed in the base plate. A bracket housing couplable with the base plate and having an inner surface and an outer surface. A retainer assembly coupled with the base plate and adjacent to and abuttingly engaged with the bracket housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph J. Daniels, Edward Oblen, Man Phan, Fang Lin
  • Patent number: 10288195
    Abstract: A clip for fastening a pipe to a support, comprising a fixed part, a mobile part, a first joint connecting a first edge of the fixed part and a first end of the mobile part, and a system for holding the mobile part a closed state. The system comprises a lever and a second joint connecting the lever to a second end of the mobile part, and an angled U-shape connected to the second edge of the fixed part, configured to permit the lever and the second joint to pass through the angled U-shape and to permit the lever to be positioned in a folded position against an external face of the mobile part to hold the mobile part in the closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventor: Pierre Crouzy
  • Patent number: 10281081
    Abstract: An improved leg for an apparatus for supporting an object. The improved leg may be provided as at least one leg of a tripod for supporting an object, the tripod having a plurality of legs each having upper and lower leg assemblies that are arranged in moving relation with each other, wherein the at least one leg is configured to prevent that leg of the apparatus from collapsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Oberwerk Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Busarow
  • Patent number: 10273694
    Abstract: A rooftop support system including at least one support block. The support block includes a base configured to rest on the rooftop, and the base has a first base section and a second base section separated by a U-shaped recess that defines a first gripping feature. The support block includes first and second sidewalls unitary with the base and extending along a length of the support block, and the first and second sidewalls each define a second gripping feature. The support block also includes third and fourth sidewalls unitary with the base and extending along a width of the support block, and the third and fourth sidewalls each define a third gripping feature. An upper surface of the support block defines an elongate channel, and a pair of apertures are formed in the elongate channel with a coupling feature embedded therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: ZSI-Foster, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wright, Jeffrey R. Henry
  • Patent number: 10267436
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for holding a cable, comprising a sleeve-shaped base part (1), a connection part (2) that can be connected to the base part (1), and a clamp part (3) which can be elastically clamped and is disposed between base part (1) and connection part (2). The clamp part (3) comprises elastically clampable clamp braces (7) for embracing a cable and at least one clamping wing (9) that protrudes in an arc-shaped manner from a clamp brace (7) and supports the clamp part (3) in an elastically clamped manner on an inner circumferential surface of the base part (1). The clamp braces (7) and the clamping wings (9) of the clamp part (3) are in continuous contact with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: AGRO AG
    Inventor: Markus Aumiller
  • Patent number: 10251482
    Abstract: A bracket device includes a side wall, an end wall and a supporting base. The end wall is bent relative to the side wall. The end wall has a first hole and a second hole. The supporting base has a first base hole and a second base hole. The first base hole and the second base hole are arranged at positions respectively corresponding to the first hole and the second hole of the end wall. Each of the first base hole and the second base hole has a thread feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Yi Ho, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10253926
    Abstract: A clamping base for holder is provided, comprising: a base, a clamping element, and a counteracting element. The base comprises a sliding track within, for installing and allowing the clamping element to slide linearly; an opening and a guiding groove disposed oppositely and parallel to slide direction; and a plurality of hook blocks at intervals disposed on outside wall of the guiding groove. The counteracting element is fixed inside the base. Assembly of the base and counteracting element forms an L-shaped profile. The clamping element extends a sliding strip, installed inside the slide track so that the clamping element moves towards or away from counteracting element. To lock a position after moving the clamping element, a fastening block is fixed to the sliding strip through the guiding groove. A wrench element is coupled to the fastening block and a buckle ring. The buckle ring can engage the hook blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 10238899
    Abstract: A suspension system for supporting an operator from a parapet of a building has first and second support assemblies adapted to engage the parapet, a first support line extending from the first support assembly to the first operator, and a second support line extending from the second support assembly to the first operator. At least one of the first and second support assemblies engages the parapet to support the operator relative to building. To allow the operator to move relative to the building, the weight of the operator is supported by one of the first and second support assemblies while the other of the first and second support assemblies is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Bruce Sherman
  • Patent number: 10220888
    Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block having a central body and a flat surface at at least one end of the central body. The side blocks and the clamping block are secured together using a single bolt. The flat surface at the end of the central body is positioned at an angle to the central body, so as to provide an angled surface for mounting of a fairing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Laydon Composites Ltd.
    Inventor: James D. Haws
  • Patent number: 10225629
    Abstract: A system for adjustable construction or demolition temporary supports is disclosed. The adjustable construction or demolition temporary support includes a plurality of sensor devices for measuring load on the support and signal detection and communication device that being in communication with the sensor devices. The communication device further comprises a display unit and/or audio output unit for providing visual and/or audible alarm for alarming conditions. The signal detection and communication device further includes a wireless transceiver for remote monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventors: Chi Hung Louis Lam, Chun Yu Ronald Lam
  • Patent number: 10215332
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a display panel includes: first and second supports configured to support the display panel, the first and second supports being rotatable about a rotation axis; a first frame coupled to a side of the first support and configured to be rotated with the first support; and a second frame coupled to a side of the second support and configured to be rotated with the second support, wherein the first support includes a first supporting pin having ends coupled to the first frame and being parallel to the rotation axis, and first and second support plates at opposite sides of the first supporting pin, wherein the first supporting plate is pivotably coupled to the first supporting pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Wol Lee, Man Sik Myeong, Sang Il Park, Sang Wook Lee, Sang Chul Lee
  • Patent number: 10207649
    Abstract: A multi-axis roof-rack mounting system includes a bracket member and a support member coupled to the bracket member. The bracket member includes a middle portion and two arm members connected to and extending upwardly from opposing lateral edges of the middle portion. The support member includes a curved portion having an elongate opening configured to allow lateral movement of a fastener passing through the support member, one or more saddle members moveably engaged with the support member, and a clasp member. The clasp member is coupled to the fastener and configured to be receivable within a rail. The bracket member is securable to a roof of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Iddea California, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy J. Wymore
  • Patent number: 10197217
    Abstract: An anchor assembly for hanging an object on a wall includes a first anchor component and a second anchor component. The first anchor component includes a base having front, back, top, bottom, left and right sides, and at least one wall penetrating retainer extending from the base and having a wall penetrating extent that protrudes rearwardly of the base and has a downwardly curved configuration. The second anchor component includes a base having front, back, top, bottom, left and right sides, at least one wall penetrating retainer extending from the base of the second anchor component and having a wall penetrating extent that protrudes rearwardly of the base of the second anchor component and has a curved configuration. The second anchor component is pivotably associated with the first anchor component for movement between an anchoring orientation and a non-anchoring orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: THE HILLMAN GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Gary E. Will, Byron K. Grice, Dale G. Malott, Ryan Hamblin
  • Patent number: 10190725
    Abstract: The present load support apparatus comprises an object support apparatus 10 includes a regulating device 60 that regulates movement of a support frame unit 13 with respect to a fixed frame unit 12. The regulating device includes a fixed-side slit 62 that is formed at a side frame 18, 19 of the fixed frame unit, a movable-side slit 63 that is formed at a guide frame 28, 29 of the support frame unit, and a regulating member 61 that is inserted through the slits. The regulating member is engaged with a movable-side engaging portion 71 at the movable-side slit and a fixed-side engaging portion 72 at the fixed-side slit and the regulating member is locked between the fixed-side engaging portion and the movable-side engaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: CANON FINETECH NISCA INC.
    Inventors: Tatsuzo Aoyagi, Hiroto Akiyama, Toru Ochiai, Misao Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 10160350
    Abstract: An adjusting device for longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat comprises a lower rail 2 and a second rail 1 movably guided relative to the first rail. A first end stop 4 is supported on the second rail 1 or on the first rail 2 at a central position so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction, for defining the front end position and/or rear end position of the second rail 1 by cooperation with the first rail 2 or the second rail 1 and edges of a retainer cage 6 used for accommodating bearing members. According to the invention the total travel range of the adjusting device can be extended, because the central end stop can be displaced in longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg
    Inventors: Leo Ioppolo, Paul Herr
  • Patent number: 10149529
    Abstract: An ultimate hair stand system for holding hairpieces for styling and dressing. The stand includes an extension, a base, and a rack. The extension has a height adjustment assembly including a height lock, with the height adjustment assembly configured to lockably adjust between a plurality of heights. The base has an anti-skid surface, with the anti-skid surface configured to limit lateral movement of the base across a floor, and the base is further configured to statically position the height adjustment assembly on the floor. The rack is a hairpiece rack configured to removably hold a plurality of hairpieces, and further configured to couple to the height adjustment assembly. For portability, the extension, the base, and the rack can be unassembled and be removably-inserted in the box of a travel case and transported to a desired location by use of an adjustable strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: LaToya Turner
  • Patent number: 10141029
    Abstract: A securing apparatus configured to mount a data storage device in an enclosure includes a shielding assembly configured to be secured to a panel of the enclosure and a sliding pole. The shielding assembly includes a frame and a rotating plate rotatably mounted to the frame. The sliding pole is slidably mounted to the frame and defines a plurality of latching slots. The frame defines an aperture for the data storage device to pass through; the rotating plate comprises a plurality of hooks. The sliding pole is slidable relative to the frame to engage the hooks in the latching slots. The rotating plate is secured to the frame and shields the aperture, preventing the data storage device from being taken out of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Ju Gao, Bi Zheng, Fang-Peng Yu, Xiao-Zhong Jing, Yi-Sheng Lin