Exterior Strut Patents (Class 182/61)
  • Patent number: 11623572
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an automotive door pedal, including a stepping portion, a support rod, a pin shaft and a support block. A hook is arranged at a front end of the stepping portion and mounting portions are arranged at a lower end thereof, which forms a mounting region. A regulating groove is formed in the mounting portion, where there is a head of the support rod, contacting with a lower bottom surface of the stepping portion when unfolding. The pin shaft movably connects the support rod in the mounting region, contacting with a sidewall of the regulating groove when unfolding. The support block is rotatably hinged to a lower end of the support rod and contact with the door frame when unfolding. The automotive door pedal of the disclosure enjoys compact structure, strong support force and is convenient to use, so it can be widely used by different automobiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: NINGBO MOTORMAN E-COMMERCE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Weizhen Chen
  • Patent number: 11510518
    Abstract: A window shelf assembly for displaying an object in on a window sill includes a first bracket that is positionable on a window sill. A plurality of bars is provided and each of the bars is coupled to the first bracket. A second bracket is provided and each of the bars is coupled thereto such that the second bracket is spaced from the first bracket. An arm is movably disposed on the second bracket. The arm abuts a wall in which the window is positioned for supporting the bars on a horizontal plane to define a support surface for displaying an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: Dean Franz, Lynne Franz
  • Patent number: 10865574
    Abstract: The platform includes a base support that can be clamped to a boat railing and extendable support arms that support a work platform. Methods of manufacturing the platform are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Joaquin Speaks
  • Patent number: 9554554
    Abstract: An auto and truck window pillow comprising a fabric sleeve defining a cavity, the fabric sleeve comprising a first face comprising a planar fabric protruding perpendicular to the first face and parallel to a long axis of the cavity and a second face comprising an opening parallel to the long axis of the cavity, filler material positioned within the cavity, and a first fastener comprising a track body adapted to attach to an auto or truck window and the planar fabric, whereby a dog can rest its chin on the window pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Hubbard Pet Helper Products, LLC
    Inventor: Harold P. Hubbard, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9157616
    Abstract: A candle holder mount is provided for holding electrical candle simulations firmly to a window sill of a home without the simulated candle being dragged off the sill by the weight of the electrical cord used to power the simulating device. The candle holder mount is affixable to window sills of various materials either in a permanent or removable fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Mary Ann Stanzione
  • Patent number: 5878835
    Abstract: A window scaffolding system including a pair of main support frames. The pair of main support frames are oriented in a side by side relationship for supporting planks of wood on upper and lower ends thereof. A pair of L-shaped window engagement members couple with the pair of main supports for securement to a window opening. A supplemental safety bar is provided having a generally elongated and planar configuration. The safety bar has a pair of pads disposed on opposing ends thereof and a central pad disposed on a central portion thereof. A bolt extends through the central portion and the central pad for securement to the window engagement members to preclude the system from disengaging the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: Steve A. Gall
  • Patent number: 5823289
    Abstract: A window mounted temporary working platform which is totally assembled by one user from inside the window being repaired, maintained, or washed. The device provides a working platform at an elevation below the outer window sill with two side rails, an outer rail and a working platform which is supported without permanent installation on the building being serviced. The device is adjustable in width to accommodate a wide variety of window widths and is configured to provide for window with outer storm windows and window installation where the area below the inner sill is unavailable for platform support or connection due to of a heater or radiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: Steven Csomos
  • Patent number: 4817759
    Abstract: A portable access platform for access to the outside of conventional sliding glass windows the access platform having a clamping unit that clamps to the window sill of the open portion of the window unit when one of the windows is slid aside, an elongated slide unit that is slidably connected to the clamping unit and that is arranged outside the window unit below the sill, a platform unit that is slidably connected to the slide unit and positioned at the closed portion of the window unit, the clamping unit and platform unit being moveable to opposite ends of the slide unit for access to the other side of the window unit when the windows are oppositely positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Inventor: Marv Galyardt
  • Patent number: 4785910
    Abstract: A bumper step includes a rigid base, a pair of first and second elongated hook members adapted to be mounted on an upper portion of a bumper in spaced apart relationship, and a pair of first and second brackets with which to support the base from the hook members. The lower end portion of each one of the brackets is mounted on a respective one of the end portions of the base so that each one of the brackets can be pivoted approximately ninety degrees between a folded position in which the bracket lies generally flat against the upper base surface and an extended position in which the bracket extends generally perpendicular to the upper base surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Tonkovich