With Tilting Or Latch Means Patents (Class 248/142)
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Patent number: 9179792Abstract: A dispenser assembly secures an object, such as a bottle of nail polish, within a tilting repository at an orientation and angle efficacious for accessing the object with one hand. Pressure applied to the repository tilts it to a desired angle for facilitated access and manipulation of the object. After the pressure is removed, the center of gravity for the repository and object is met, and the repository returns to its starting position prior to receiving the exerted force. A bracket portion provides a support for the assembly. Sidewalls that extend form a base in the bracket portion include slots. The repository portion includes rods that slide into the slots, thereby forming a cradle. The repository may then tilt in response to an exerted force applied to the object in the repository. A brace hinges up from the base to hold the repository at a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Inventors: Beverly Harding, Robert Harding
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Patent number: 8789801Abstract: A symmetrical, balanced receptacle for storing, displaying or transporting goods, materials, people, plants or animals is suspended from a double-axis gimbal mounted on a framework. The receptacle is attached to the gimbal by adjustable bearings and a locking mechanism holds the receptacle in various positions, tilted forward or back, and swiveled to one side or the other. When the receptacle is unlocked, gravity holds it level, which is especially useful when the device is used to hold or transport cargo on sloping ground, turbulent water or shifting air currents. The framework may be stationary or attached to a wheeled vehicle, water craft, aircraft or other means of transport.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventor: Alfred Thomas Newman
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Patent number: 8348206Abstract: An electronic device includes a frame having a protrusion, a support, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly rotatably connects the frame and the support. The hinge assembly includes an elastic member providing a force pulling the frame and the support to move towards each other. The protrusion of the frame and the support cooperatively support the electronic device on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Chao-Zhong Fu, Jian Li, Li-Jun Yuan
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Patent number: 5876050Abstract: A cart for transporting and supporting electronic equipment such as musical instrument amplifiers includes a wheeled open frame which defines an amplifier-receiving space therein. The frame rotatably supports an amplifier support chassis so that the support chassis is pivotable about a pivot axis for varying the angular orientation of a piece of equipment supported on the support chassis. The support chassis includes inner and outer members telescopingly interconnected for adjusting the depth of the support chassis. A fulcrum bar rotatably supported by the frame is affixed to the support chassis for providing the pivotal capability to the support chassis. A locking mechanism is provided for fixing the support chassis in a selected orientation, and a restraint is attached to the frame for encircling and restraining a piece of equipment supported in the cart.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Inventor: Ronald Peter Berger
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Patent number: 5499746Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for transport, storage, loading and unloading of catalyst or adsorbent particles utilizing a special container equipped with a fluid-tight valve and which can rock progressively by means of a reverse-lock, escapement-type ratchet.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1994Date of Patent: March 19, 1996Assignee: Europeenne de Retraitement de Catalyseurs EurecatInventors: Georges Berrebi, Yves Jacquier, Habbo Edens, Gerrit Middelkoop
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Patent number: 5141188Abstract: A nail polish caddy with a U-shaped frame for holding pivotally a rectangular tubular nail polish bottle holder snugly inserted in the tube. The holder's based is seated snugly on the frame and has a rounded edge which enables the holder to pivot in one direction only. The caddy has locking means to restrain the holder tilted at a multiplicity of defined angles.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1991Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Inventors: Joan M. DeBlasi, Robert C. McIntyre
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Patent number: 5137246Abstract: A stand for Christmas trees comprised of a base plate with a pair of spaced-apart upright brackets mounted thereon. The tree holder receptacle is pivotally mounted between the upright brackets so that is can move about a horizontal axis in order to orient the tree trunk to a generally vertical position. A pair of locking levers are associated with the upright brackets so that they can be releasably clamped to orient the tree holder receptacle in any desired position. A set screw is provided to accept the tree into the tree holder receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1991Date of Patent: August 11, 1992Inventor: Donald Idso
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Patent number: 5118198Abstract: An improved cement mixer having polyethylene cement mixing drum (20) held and supported by a cradle arm assembly (21) formed of cradle base support braces (23) and upright cradle arms (22) which interfit into crandle arm recesses (27) which are preformed with polyethylene drum (20). A bull gear (25) is provided and circumvolves polyethylene drum (20). Bull gear (25) is aligned with and attached to cradle arms (22) and drum (20) so they dual function both as a drive mechanism for rotating drum (20) and as a structural member for cradle assembly (21).Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1990Date of Patent: June 2, 1992Inventor: Marvin E. Whiteman, Jr.
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Patent number: 4860909Abstract: A trash receptacle having a pair of baskets rotatably mounted on a support. Each basket is fixable in an upright position by a latching member which prevents rotation of the basket about a horizontal axis unless the basket is being emptied.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1988Date of Patent: August 29, 1989Inventor: Dov A. Leumi
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Patent number: 4759523Abstract: A supporting structure for a large laboratory flask comprising a supporting frame, a ring or hoop swivelly attached to said frame, flask supporting straps suspended from said ring, and locking and unlocking means cooperating between said frame and said ring in a fixed or swivelling condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1987Date of Patent: July 26, 1988Assignee: Instruments for Research and IndustryInventors: George Yakulis, Jr., David M. Cannon, Robert M. Newland
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Patent number: 4738582Abstract: A tank carrier and manipulator primarily for handling cylindrical tanks of liquid such as liquified gas or chemicals and inverting them for use. Normally mounted on a wheeled vehicle for transport and liquid dispensing use, the tank is strapped to a support member while standing in a vertical position on the ground. The tank can then be tilted to a desired angle clearing structure on the vehicle and rotated approximately 180.degree. to present the top of the tank in a generally downward position for dispensing its contents in liquid form. The vehicle can contain auxiliary equipment such as a pressure vessel for heating the liquid and delivering it as a gas.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1986Date of Patent: April 19, 1988Assignee: E Manufacturing Company Inc.Inventor: John E. Roberts
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Patent number: 4721216Abstract: A holder for a container for drinks and the like characterized by an arcuate first end adapted to fit the inter-crural region and terminating in a second squared-off end; having a sloping bottom and; being adapted to sit between the legs of a person in the seat of a car for facilitating setting a drink container into a holder and retrieving the drink container from the holder for drinking safely even if the person is driving the vehicle. The holder has a receptacle and is formed of an insulating material. Preferably, the receptacle has an upper portion that is larger in diameter than a bottom portion and both portions are substantially cylindrical such that either an inverted frusto-conical drink container, a drink can or a drink can with an insulating sleeve around it can be set into the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1987Date of Patent: January 26, 1988Inventor: Bobby L. Kinder
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Patent number: 4437636Abstract: A self-orienting fluid container device, including a stationary base, an outer gimbal supported on the base, an inner gimbal frame supported on the outer gimbal carrying a cup, and a lock for selectively locking the base, the outer gimbal ring and inner gimbal frame from freely pivoting respective to each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1982Date of Patent: March 20, 1984Assignee: Anthony MazzurcoInventors: Anthony Mazzurco, Richard L. Miller
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Patent number: 4278386Abstract: A structure for supporting a pot containing material such as food therein is pivotally attached to a base, with a ratchet mechanism operatively connecting the structure and base for providing that the pot may be pivoted to and held in a variety of positions, so that food may be readily transferred from the pot into smaller containers.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1980Date of Patent: July 14, 1981Inventor: John Eranosian, deceased