Adjustable mounting and security device for appliances

A supporting or supporting and security device is provided for mounting an appliance on a support surface, or for hanging an appliance from a wall or ceiling. The device includes a base having upper and lower portions, and pads that adhere the sides of the appliance. Generally L-shape brackets are adjustably connected to the base by use of threaded fastener means. The appliance is placed on the base and clamped between the side brackets. The side brackets include a generally vertical portion for retaining the pads, and a generally horizontal portion for sliding within the base assembly.

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Claims

1. A device for mounting an appliance, comprising:

a base having upper and lower portions which define a substantially closed compartment, said upper portion adapted to support the appliance and said lower portion adapted to be secured to a support surface;
at least two side brackets disposed at opposite ends of said base, each of said brackets having a generally horizontal portion adapted to be slidably insertable within said compartment and a generally vertical portion;
a first set of at least two threaded fasteners, each of said threaded fasteners insertable through each of said side brackets and into said compartment, for urging said brackets toward said appliance to provide a clamping force on said appliance along the length of said first set of threaded fasteners;
at least two frictional or adhesive pads, each of said pads having opposing faces, one of said faces of each of said pads adapted to contact or attach to the sides of the appliance, and the other face of each of said pads adapted to attach to each of said generally vertical portions of said brackets; and
a second set of threaded fasteners disposed within said compartment for cooperating with said first set of threaded fasteners to secure said side brackets to the sides of the appliance.

6. A device for mounting an appliance on a support urface or arm, comprising:

a base with upper and lower portions forming an interior compartment, said upper portion constituting a supporting platform for the appliance and said lower portion adapted to be secured to the support surface or arm;
two side brackets disposed at opposite sides of said base, at least one of said brackets being adapted for slidable insertion into said interior compartment;
means for developing a frictional or adhesive force between said brackets and the appliance; and
means for adjusting the spacing of said brackets to conform to the size of the appliance, said adjusting means including a first threaded fastener which is insertable through said bracket and is secured to a second threaded fastener mounted in said compartment, and said adjusting means further being adapted to provide a clamping force along an axis parallel to said first threaded fastener and parallel to a line running between said side brackets.

7. The device of claim 6, further comprising locking means disposed at one end of said first set of fasteners.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein said locking means comprises an allen head barrel located outside of said brackets.

11. The device of claim 6, wherein said force developing means includes at least two frictional or adhesive pads, each of said pads adapted to connect to a side bracket.

14. The device of claim 13, wherein said vertical flanges of said side brackets include protuberances which facilitate a snap-fit connection with said vertical flanges of said pad supports..!.

15. The device of claim 6, wherein the lower portion of said base includes an arm receiver.

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Patent History
Patent number: RE35677
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 7, 1994
Date of Patent: Dec 2, 1997
Assignee: Lucasey Manufacturing Company (Oakland, CA)
Inventor: Edward O'Neill (San Leandro, CA)
Primary Examiner: Ramon O. Ramirez
Law Firm: Niro, Scavone, Haller & Niro
Application Number: 8/350,942
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: With Anti-theft Or Anti-tamper Means (248/551); For Portable Articles (70/58); 248/3164; Adjustable Size (248/670); Holddown (248/680)
International Classification: F16M 1300;