Clamp Patents (Class 224/456)
  • Patent number: 8998048
    Abstract: An electronic device holder on a bicycle may include a frame body and a standpipe connection seat, and the frame body is composed of a body, a clamping device, two rotation controls and the nip unit pressing as the combination. The standpipe connection seat is provided with a fine adjustment unit, and the fine adjustment unit, is located on the beam of the glove with the set of risers, and provided to assemble for the anchor of body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Pao-Kung Wu
  • Patent number: 8955727
    Abstract: A protective cover that is stored in a pouch that is integrally formed as a part of an upper surface of a pivotable canopy that is attached to a frame of the stroller. The protective cover is movable between a closed position in which the cover is stored in the pouch and an open position in which the cover is disposed across the canopy and across a seat of the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Alaleh Ostad, Ariel Ostad
  • Patent number: 8839998
    Abstract: A rack replaceably attached only to a pair of side walls of a cargo bay of either a pickup truck or an off-road utility vehicle, and carries at least one chainsaw without having to conceal the at least one chainsaw. A base is replaceably attached only to the pair of side walls of the cargo bay of either the pickup truck or the off-road utility vehicle. A pair of end carriers are disposed at ends of the base, respectively, and replaceably carry a non-working end of each of the at least one chainsaw, respectively, without having to conceal the at least one chainsaw. A central carrier is disposed midway between the ends of the base, and replaceably carries a working end of each of the at least one chainsaw without having to conceal the at least one chainsaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Nathan A. R. Robinson
  • Patent number: 8365969
    Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Larry A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8235265
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a unique and novel vehicle accessory mounting device which attaches to either a left hand or right hand control body of a vehicle handlebar, and permits various orientations for attachment of multiple accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Ted A. Barnes
  • Patent number: 7874531
    Abstract: A big game support device for supporting and posing big game animals on a surface is provided. The big game animals having a first antler and a second antler. The big game support device comprises a clamping mechanism for directly and releasably clamping both the first antler and the second antler and an elevating mechanism for elevating the clamping means above the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: David Douglas Walden
  • Publication number: 20090159626
    Abstract: Users of cycles are limited in the amount that they can carry with them as luggage, owing to the need of having both hands to ride the cycle. Cycle carriers, therefore, provide a convenient way of allowing items to be carried by a cyclist, with the cycle and not the rider bearing the weight of the items. Many carriers, however, are designed for permanent attachment to cycles, this is not always appropriate if the cycle is to be used for other types of riding, where the carrier could be cumbersome or provide a hazard. To overcome such problems, a carrier (1) is presented which is readily attachable and detachable from the frame of a cycle without the need of tools. Furthermore, the carrier (1) is highly adjustable and can easily be fitted to a range of cycles with only minimal and straightforward modifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Hamax AS
    Inventors: Dag Hoidal, Leif Hermansen, Asbjorn Eskild
  • Patent number: 7503573
    Abstract: A carrier device that is adapted to be attached to a bicycle or other transport vehicle for transporting preferably a skateboard or other equipment. One portion of the carrier device such as a clamp member can be connected to a bicycle, preferably the handlebar thereof. A skateboard is securely and firmly connected to a board rack or bracket of the carrier device by a securing mechanism. The board bracket can accommodate skateboards of numerous sizes or widths. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier device and skateboard are mounted so that balance of the bicycle is maintained and the rider's hands remain free to control the handlebar of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph P. Finlaw, Thomas M. Finlaw
  • Patent number: 7353974
    Abstract: A body-mounted holder apparatus includes a rack member which includes bottom rack portions, riser rack portions extending upward from the bottom rack portions, and top rack portions supported by the riser rack portions. Strap members are connected to the bottom rack portions for securing the rack member to a user. A clamp assembly is connected to the top rack portions for holding a game call device. The strap members are used to encircle a portion of the user's body, e.g. a user's thigh, for securing the rack member to a user's body, leaving a free hand for carrying a weapon. The riser rack portions prevent a call device that is being supported by the apparatus from contacting the user and having its sound muffled thereby. Preferably, the strap members include first hook-or-loop connectors and complementary second hook-or-loop connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: James D. Arndt, III
  • Patent number: 7337934
    Abstract: A gripping device having a body with at least one moveable arm. The moveable arm may be selectably positionable and secured at a position by a locking pin. The gripping device may have a body selectably attached to a base having a release. Actuating the release allows the body to be removed from the base. A gripping surface on an arm may have an engagement surface and a plurality of air pockets positioned below the engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Kolpin Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alling, Mike Pelland, Greg Aper, Brendan Doorhy
  • Patent number: 6749096
    Abstract: An apparatus for and method of retaining a beach chair (or other object having metal tubing) on a bicycle (or other wheeled vehicle). The apparatus includes a metal plate, having a hole in its middle, at which it is attached to a bolt extending from the axle of the rear wheel of the bicycle or other vehicle. At one end of the plate is a metallic cylindrical clamp with an interior lining of rubber (or other elastic material). The aluminum tubing of a beach chair may be retained in the cylindrical clamp, to carry the beach chair on the vehicle. The cylindrical clamp has two longitudinal sections, that may opened and securely closed using a lever. There is a notch at the other end of the plate, by which it may be retained on the frame of the bicycle or other vehicle, to prevent it from turning on the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: John Louis Manos
  • Publication number: 20030066853
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting apparatus which can be used to quickly and easily mount implements and/or accessories to storage racks of all-terrain vehicles (“ATV's”). A slot is provided on the item to be attached to the ATV storage rack. A mounting bracket is provided which has a concave section, a flat section and a bore passing through the flat section. The mounting bracket is positioned so that the concave section is engaged against the lower surface of a tubular member of an ATV storage rack, the flat section of the mounting bracket is in close proximity to the slot on the item to be mounted, and the bore passing through the flat section of the mounting bracket is aligned with the slot. A bolt or other fastener is disposed through said slot and mounting bracket and secured in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Matthew Paul Hebert
  • Patent number: 5884825
    Abstract: A helmet holder assembly for holding a helmet in an upright position on a motorcycle including a body portion and a tubular structure connected to the body portion. The helmet holder assembly comprises a mounting assembly for removably securing the helmet holder assembly to the tubular structure. A mounting block structure is positioned over the body portion. At least one mounting rod is connected between the mounting block structure and the mounting assembly and thereby links the mounting block structure to the mounting assembly and maintains the position of the mounting block structure relative to the body portion. The mounting block structure includes a helmet receiving slot having an inner slot edge. The helmet receiving slot enables the helmet to be rotatably inserted therein so that when the helmet is being rotatably inserted therein and when the helmet is fully inserted therein a confronting painted surface of the helmet is maintained substantially free and clear of contact with the inner slot edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Aaron P. Schroeder
  • Patent number: 5836491
    Abstract: A lock securing device for a bicycle which has a rack and the lock securing device includes a frame disposed to the rack and having a tubular member disposed to an underside thereof, two hook portions respectively extending from two ends of the frame. A quick-release device includes a handle pivotally connected to an activating rod which is movably inserted through the tubular member and threadedly connected to an adjusting member. The handle has a curved tongue extending laterally therefrom so as to support a head of the lock and a U-shaped body of the lock is supported by the first hook portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 5634578
    Abstract: A rotatable spring biased clamp for mounting on the platform of a bicycle rack pivots about the perpendicularly extending lugs ends of its legs. Each leg end is emgaged with a torsion spring that provides both a rotational force to the clamp, to hold objects on the platform, and a vertically bias on the lug ends, to hold them in place against the platform of a bicycle rack during use. The legs are elastically deformable toward each other, and coil type torsion springs have hook shaped tangs; the clamp is thus easily mounted on or removed from a rack platform without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Inventor: Paul S. Best
  • Patent number: 5551609
    Abstract: A rack for transporting things on a bicycle is configured for storing a shackle lock during use of the bicycle. The rack, which mounts above the rear wheel of a bicycle, has a horizontal platform with a nominal C-shaped cross section comprised of a top having downwardly extending and inwardly curving arms. The shackle of a lock is slidably insertable into the C-shape; the curved arms permit shackles of varying diameter and leg spacing to be stored. Outwardly deflectable arms, or leaf springs captured in lengthwise undercut grooves within the C-shape, press on the shackle to frictionally retain it. The rear end of the platform is angled so that when a shackle lock cross bar contacts it there is a downward force on the cross bar, to stop vertical shaking of the lock. The horizontal stays that hold the platform to the bicycle are slidably adjustable and locked in position by means of set screw cams in grooves running adjacent the grooves receiving the stays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Paul S. Best