Horizontal Axis Patents (Class 211/111)
  • Patent number: 6494327
    Abstract: A hanger assembly includes a vertical post, at least two fixing devices securely mounted to the vertical post at different levels, and at least two hanger members each of which is securely attached to an associated fixing device for supporting at least one object. The fixing devices are slidable along a vertical direction, thereby allowing adjustment in the levels of the fixing devices relative to the vertical post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: May Huang
  • Patent number: 6385707
    Abstract: A method and system for copying files between drives of a computer system is provided. The method begins where files are selected to be copied from a first drive of the computer system to a second drive of the computer system. The selected files include operating system files, program files and data files. The method then proceeds to commencing an initial copying of the selected files. While the initial files are being copied, a list of non-copied files is generated. The list of non-copied files represent files that are locked by an operating system. A raw data copy is performed during the initial copying by referencing a FAT table of the drive from which data is copied from for each file in the list of non-copied files. A shut down of the operating system is then commenced. The operating system is configured to shut down and release the files previously locked by the operating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Adaptec, Inc.
    Inventor: Guido Maffezzoni
  • Patent number: 6025576
    Abstract: A skid with built-in heating elements for heating and supporting a compressed-gas dispensing bulk vessel, or cylinder, while allowing for manipulation and transportation of the cylinder and skid assembly. The skid incorporates all of the features necessary for handling a cylinder while also providing a means for heating the cylinder in a controlled manner. The heater skid comprises a framework for receiving the cylinder and one or more heaters coupled to the framework so that the received cylinder is proximate to the heaters, thus, allowing the heaters to heat the cylinder. A control system for the heaters is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventors: Anthony J. Beck, John C Daderko, Lawrence P Jarrett, Bruce H Greenawald, Aric K Plumley
  • Patent number: 4531443
    Abstract: A percussion stick holder assembly is provided, having at least two tubes (12) held in a parallel, spaced apart relationship by a support plate (16). A spring clamp (18) is provided for gripping a percussion unit stand and is rotatably secured to plate (16). Percussion sticks may thus be conveniently provided for the user in a position for quick and accurate grasping for removal, use and return.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Inventor: Richard P. Gillis, Jr.