Clamps Patents (Class 16/205)
  • Patent number: 11944217
    Abstract: A package delivery apparatus for securing delivered packages includes a flexible bag, a security strap, and a locking mechanism. The flexible bag is configured to accommodate one or more packages and includes an opening adjustable between an open position and a closed position. The security strap is integrated with the bag and cinches around the opening. The locking mechanism selectively allows the security strap to move in one direction to secure the closed position. The locking mechanism includes a housing, a lock element, a ratcheting mechanism, and a handle mechanism. The security strap extends through the housing and the ratcheting mechanism and is coupled to the handle mechanism. Moving the handle mechanism to an extended position cinches and locks the bag closed. The lock element is selectively actuated to disengage the security strap from the ratcheting mechanism and allow the bag to be re-opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Cindy Sutherland
  • Patent number: 10072697
    Abstract: A dual-prevention lock device for locking a screw and a method for locking a screw. The dual-prevention lock device comprises: a lower lock body (6); an upper lock body (1) mounted on the lower lock body (6), a receiving space for receiving a screw (3) to be locked being formed between the upper lock body (1) and the lower lock body (6); and a lock core (11) mounted on the lower lock body (6). A lower clamping part extending into the receiving space is disposed on the lower lock body (6), and an upper clamping part extending into the receiving space is disposed on the upper lock body (1). Under the action of a key, the lower clamping part is pushed by the lock core (11), so that the screw (3) to be locked is locked in the receiving space by the lower clamping part and the upper clamping part. With the upper and lower clamping parts for locking the screw, the dual-prevention lock device has a reliable performance and a simple structural design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Chunping Guo
  • Patent number: 9234376
    Abstract: This top hung door assembly (10) for a merchandiser includes a pair of doors 12, 14 each having an upper frame member (20) including a metal reinforcing member (22). An upper track member (16) is provided including depending flange members (36) and (38) each having a roller mounting portion (48). A pair of spaced wheel assemblies (60) is provided including a bracket (50) having a lower portion (54) connected to the upper door frame and an upper portion (52) carrying a pair of rollers (60) received by the roller mounting portion (46). The upper track member (16) includes associate track members (46) having spaced notches (49) to facilitate mounting the doors. Also the flange members have flexible tips (44) facilitating the sealing and mounting of the doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: True Manufacturing Co, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven L. Trulaske, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6948216
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening includes a head rail, a bottom rail, and a blind material extending therebetween in addition to an operating element or lift cord extending from the head rail to the bottom rail and an improved anchoring system for securing the lower free end of the lift cord to the bottom rail. The anchor includes a body adapted to be inserted into an opening in the bottom rail with the body having radiating ribs at one end defining passages therebetween such that the lift cord can be selectively wrapped around the ribs in a predetermined manner to secure the lift cord to the anchor at a predetermined location along the length of the lift cord. A cap is provided on the anchor for further securing the cord to the body by pinching the cord between the cap and an internal surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Erwin Gaudyn, Stephen T. Wisecup, Terry L. Akins
  • Publication number: 20040064918
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening includes a head rail, a bottom rail, and a blind material extending therebetween in addition to an operating element or lift cord extending from the head rail to the bottom rail and an improved anchoring system for securing the lower free end of the lift cord to the bottom rail. The anchor includes a body adapted to be inserted into an opening in the bottom rail with the body having radiating ribs at one end defining passages therebetween such that the lift cord can be selectively wrapped around the ribs in a predetermined manner to secure the lift cord to the anchor at a predetermined location along the length of the lift cord. A cap is provided on the anchor for further securing the cord to the body by pinching the cord between the cap and an internal surface of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Erwin Gaudyn, Stephen T. Wisecup, Terry L. Akins
  • Patent number: 6338222
    Abstract: A window sash tether clasp and anchoring system which is externally mountable for universal use in connection with new or pre-existing conventional double-hung windows, wherein the sash tether clasp is externally mounted on the lower sash of such window and includes an outwardly extending catch having a pair of transversely spaced opposed legs which are designed to engage in the outer diverging walls of a bell shaped anchor that is attached to the end of the balance cord leading from the window balancing system. The externally mountable tether clasp further includes an outwardly extending spring lock which includes an arcuate portion, the extrados surface of which faces the catch and extends within the lower bell mouth of the anchor, thereby holding the anchor in releasable engagement with the catch of the tether clasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Mon-Ray, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank W. Hetman, Jr., John E. Bower
  • Patent number: D548253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventor: Masatomo Naruki