Enclosed Spring Patents (Class 211/105.6)
  • Patent number: 12127636
    Abstract: A removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product is described. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan C. Perkins, Phillip M. Hobson, Michael J. Webb
  • Patent number: 12006955
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provides an anti-loosening device and a plunger pump. The anti-loosening device includes a first bracket, a second bracket and an elastic member. The first bracket includes a first clamping part defining a first accommodating space; a first connecting part extending in a first direction and fixedly connected to the first clamping part; and a limiting part fixedly connected to the first clamping part via the first connecting part, wherein the limiting part protrudes from the first connecting part in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second bracket includes a second clamping part defining a second accommodation space, wherein the second clamping part is opposite to the first clamping part in the first direction; and a second connecting part extending in the first direction and fixedly connected to the second clamping part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: YANTAI JEREH PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen Jiang, Xiaosong Wei, Xiaobin Li, Haiping Cui
  • Patent number: 11690485
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a telescopic shower curtain rod which comprises an outer rod, an inner rod, a spring, a knob rotating shaft and a positioning mechanism, wherein the outer rod is sleeved on the inner rod, the positioning mechanism is arranged in the inner rod, the spring is radially inserted into the inner rod, the positioning mechanism is transversely engaged on the spring, the spring cannot directly pass over the positioning mechanism to rebound, the knob rotating shaft is connected with the spring, the knob rotating shaft drives the spring to rotate, and the spring rotates to pass over the positioning mechanism to drive the inner rod to extend out of or retract into the outer rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Chuang Zheng
  • Patent number: 11490729
    Abstract: A cylindrical stop assembly for inhibiting a utensil tray from shifting in a drawer includes a sleeve. A first foot is removably attachable to the sleeve to abut an end of a drawer in which the sleeve is positioned. A tube is slidably positioned in the sleeve such that the sleeve and the tube have a telescopic combined length. In this way the sleeve and the tube can extend between the end of a drawer and an end of a utensil tray positioned in the drawer. A second foot is removably attachable to the tube to abut the end of the utensil tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Shannon Smart
  • Patent number: 11026489
    Abstract: A device comprises a first tube having a first diameter and a second tube having a second diameter. A spring may be disposed between the first tube and the second tube. The spring may couple the first to the second tube. A plurality of tines may be disposed at a first end of the first tube and at a first end of the second tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Abigail E. Wood
  • Patent number: 11002018
    Abstract: A support for the lower end of a newel post, comprising: a screw having a first screw thread at one end portion, a second screw thread at the other end portion and a third screw thread at an intermediate position along the screw; and a base plate having a centrally located threaded hole and auxiliary holes arranged around the periphery of the base plate; wherein the first screw thread is for engaging within a substrate for the newel post; the third screw thread is adapted to threadedly engage with the centrally located threaded hole to retain the base plate on the screw so that the base plate abuts the surface of the substrate engaged by the first screw thread; the other end portion of said screw is adapted to extend through a longitudinal passage in the lower end of the newel post and to terminate within an intersecting transverse opening spaced upwardly from the lower end of the newel post so that a nut screwed onto the second screw thread can apply a loading to the newel post to clamp the lower end against
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Maks Products Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Milan Pilja
  • Patent number: 10689865
    Abstract: A partition mount system includes an integrated plunger assembly. The integrated plunger assembly is constructed and arranged to be integrated into an interior of an end of an extension pole, for example a standard telescoping extension pole. Mounting of the plunger in an interior portion of the pole in this manner provides for a sleek design that is relatively lightweight. Assuming that the pole in which the anchor is mounted is part of a telescoping pole system, the anchor and plunger do not interfere with full travel of the interior pole with respect to other poles in the telescoping system. In this manner, operation of the telescoping pole system is not inhibited by the integrated plunger assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Zipwall, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
  • Patent number: 10344530
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for Modular, Locking Headrail-Retention Mechanism is described. The module, locking headrail-retention mechanism may, in certain embodiments be separate from a headrail, and insertable into at least one end of the headrail. In other embodiment, the locking headrail-retention mechanism may be manufactured as part of the headrail. The locking headrail-retention mechanism may comprise a cylindrical housing and a first cam disposed within the cylindrical housing. The locking headrail-retention mechanism may also include a retention plate proximate one end of the cylindrical housing and axially aligned with the first cam. A biasing member may be disposed within the cylindrical housing, and may impart an axial force on the first cam. The first cam may be operable to selectively prevent the axial force from being imparted on the retention plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: GLOBAL CUSTOM COMMERCE INC.
    Inventors: Tuluhan Coker, Daniel H. Cotlar, Berk Coker
  • Patent number: 10299586
    Abstract: A snap fit drawer slide system allows sliding shelves, trays, and drawers to be easily installed inside a cabinet with existing pre-drilled shelf support pin holes. The device can also be easily removed after installation, and the user can easily adjust each sliding shelve to a desired height. For cabinets without shelf support pin holes, the system provides optional shelf standards with support pin holes. Pre-scored lines allow each shelf standard to be easily snapped to a desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas Powwarynn
  • Patent number: 10190614
    Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing member adapted to be mounted on a wall, a hollow shell body made of metal and being formed with a through groove, and plastic first and second connecting members. The through groove has a first groove portion extending in a first direction, and a second groove portion extending in a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first connecting member is securely connected to the fixing member, and has a linking portion inserted into the first groove portion. The second connecting member has a connecting portion inserted into the second groove portion and connected to the linking portion, and is adapted for connection with an object holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Jerry Kuo-Yung Kuo
  • Patent number: 9480206
    Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different door configurations including sidelights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Shining Sea Trading Company
    Inventor: Jared Hendricks
  • Patent number: 9161664
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a shower rod assembly including an outer tube, a spring chamber, being housed in the attachment end of the outer tube, and inner tube with an attachment end inserted within said outer tube, and a bracket device at the opposite ends of the outer tube and inner tube for installation in an enclosure. The spring chamber has a fixed blocker in a locked position within the outer tube, a compression spring, and a mobile blocker with a removable locking pin. When the locking pin is removed, the compression spring extends to lock the outer tube and inner tube in position at a set length within the enclosure. Each bracket device has a base body with ridges, a casing with an inner core, a lock on the side of the casing and a mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Qing Hai Zeng
  • Patent number: 8925747
    Abstract: A spring-tension rod assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an outer rod. A spring having a first portion and a second portion is also included. The first portion of the spring received into the outer rod and fixedly secured therein. An inner rod is received into the outer rod and selectively engages the second portion of the spring. The spring is configured to urge the inner rod out of the outer rod. The inner rod is configured to adjust outwards from the outer rod to a desired length by indexing about the second portion of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Michael P. Hanley
  • Patent number: 8646622
    Abstract: A clamp structure that provides versatility and structural adaptability to different clamping surfaces. A tension member can be coupled to the inside of a tubular body at one end and to a rod at the other end. Removable grips can be coupled to the ends of the body, but are not directly coupled to the tension member so that changing the grips can be done without removing the tension member from its anchored position. The grips can, in some embodiments, be pivotable so as to accommodate a variety of different gripping surfaces. Various holding members such as a tool holder, a utility hook and/or a claw grip can be movably provided on the body and can hold tools or light fixtures in a variety of configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventor: Gary S. Wollert
  • Patent number: 8544661
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable lower pole assembly for use with an upper pole of a telescopic pole assembly. In one embodiment, the lower pole assembly comprises a pole, a shroud, a spring, and an end cap. The lower end of the pole may be moved downward within the shroud against the spring creating a force in the spring that urges the lower pole upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Charles Melino, Sr., Charles Melino, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8505749
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes a rod member and an adjustment mechanism coupled to an end of the rod member. The adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust a length of the rod assembly and has a clutch mechanism that prevents over-extension of the rod assembly during mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Focus Products Group International, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, John DeWees, Gary E. Van Deursen, William D. Hill
  • Patent number: 8215501
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes a rod member and an adjustment mechanism coupled to an end of the rod member. The adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust a length of the rod assembly and has a clutch mechanism that prevents over-extension of the rod assembly during mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, John DeWees, Gary E. Van Deursen, William D. Hill
  • Patent number: 8107666
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an embedded sound box including a box body and a front panel, and the box body has a fixing plate and at least one spring plate at an end and at least one slide wedge at another end. When the sound box is installed, an end of the fixing plate having the spring plate of the box body is latched into an opening hole, and a slide wedge is retracted towards the interior of the box body, and another end of the fixing plate corresponding to the box body is installed into the opening hole, and finally the slide wedge is protruded out from the box body, such that the box body can be embedded completely into the opening hole, and the front panel is used for covering the opening hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Meiloon Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lowell Jack Smith, III, Chih-Ming Peng, Hou-Yung Lee, Hui-Fen Lee
  • Publication number: 20110297632
    Abstract: A universal support rod for curtains and the like has telescoping sections the ends of which are threaded for being screwed onto respective receivers mountable on facing walls in axial alignment. The receivers are fixed to the walls by fasteners which are concealed within the bore of at least one of the rod section or its mating receiver or may be mounted to the walls by tension. A decorative flange may be mounted between each receiver and its respective rod section. A support member joins two or more of the universal support rods across the wall expanse. A further J-support member is used for heavy weight bearing use of the support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: EMSA Sales Corporation
    Inventor: Allan Goldstein
  • Patent number: 8051781
    Abstract: A shelf for overlying a shower barrier uses a pair of shelves that are connected by a connector shelf allowing the device to telescope. Each of the pair of shelves abut a side wall and overlie a curtain rod or the top of a shower door. Each shelf has a flat upper surface and a decorative downwardly depending front surface for enhancing the aesthetics of the shower enclosure and concealing the rod or top of the door. Various devices can be used to hold the shelves against the walls including telescoping rods attached to the connector shelf and the other two shelves with a set screw holding the rods in place. A compression spring can also push on the outer shelves; or screws can pass through either screw bosses on the two other shelves and into the respective walls or a bracket can, be attached to the outer shelves and the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventors: Krista K. Vind, Clayton J. Vind
  • Publication number: 20110147326
    Abstract: A shower rod snap-fit assembly (200) includes a shower curtain rod (101) having at least one first aperture (202) at each end of the rod. A resilient spring (201) is used for insertion into each end of the shower curtain rod (101) such that portions of the resilient spring (201) extend through the at least one first aperture (202). A base member (105) is used for attachment to a wall and has plurality of second apertures (205). In use, the shower curtain rod (101) is inserted into the base member (205) such that the plurality of second apertures (205) receive portions of the resilient spring (201) extending from the at least one first aperture (202) for holding the shower curtain rod (101) into a fixed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick Woolley, II
  • Patent number: 7510152
    Abstract: A support post and safety fence assembly in which the post has a telescoping inner and outer tube and is supported on a threaded internal shaft coupled to a floor engaging end and ceiling engaging end preferably formed with claws that have a number of sharp penetrating points for firm engagement with a support surface. In one embodiment, a gravity lock assembly is provided for fixing the relative position of the inner and outer tubes. Dynamic adjustability of the support post is provided by internal compression springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Jonathan Jonny Melic
  • Patent number: 7252201
    Abstract: A curtain rod mount that allows an individual to hang window shades in windows of varying widths. The curtain rod mount includes a central curtain rod that is adjustable in length, allowing an individual to mount the curtain rod mount in a window frame of a window without the need for drilling holes or hammering nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventor: Crystal Savage
  • Patent number: 6571426
    Abstract: An adjustable hanging rod comprising a main body and at least one gliding rod with a contact element and an adjusting mechanism. The main body has a central gliding groove. The gliding rod is inserted in the gliding groove. The contact element is attached to a far end of the gliding rod for contacting a wall. The adjusting mechanism is mounted inside the main body and further comprises a gliding block, inserted in the gliding groove, a guiding rod, attached to the gliding block, a spring, put on the guiding rod between the gliding block and the gliding rod, and a fixing screw for fixing the gliding block. The position of the gliding block is adjusted, so that the gliding rod extends outward by a suitable length and suitable pressure of the contact element against the wall is maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Yin-Wen Chen