Brackets Patents (Class 248/200)
  • Patent number: 7562951
    Abstract: A wall cabinet system includes a bracket and a plurality of fasteners for connecting first and second side panels and first and second shelves. The bracket includes a plurality of fastener receiving holes. A first fastener extends through an upper side panel and a first fastener receiving hole; a second fastener extends through the lower side panel and a second fastener receiving hole; a third fastener extends through the upper side panel, a third fastener receiving hole, and the upper shelf; and a fourth fastener extends through the lower side panel, a fourth fastener receiving hole, and the lower shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Windquest Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall E. Tallman, William J. Lown
  • Publication number: 20090173275
    Abstract: A supporting table having heaters inside a crystal-growing furnace includes a table plate and a plurality of supporting posts, wherein the supporting posts support the table plate and are, respectively, electrically connected with the heaters. Each supporting post includes, among others, a graphite electrode post, a metal electrode post, and an anchoring base. The supporting posts are each with its graphite electrode post screwed to a nut portion of the metal electrode post, and with the metal electrode post fixed to a wall of the crystal-growing furnace. The anchoring base includes, among others, a flange and an elastic washer, where the flange is welded to the wall of the furnace, and with the help of elasticity adjustment of the elastic washer, the supporting table can bear an equal distribution of loading from the supporting posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Green Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Shiow-Jeng Lew, Hur-Lon Lin
  • Publication number: 20090166485
    Abstract: A slide mounting bracket structure includes a main bracket, an auxiliary bracket, a first engaging member, a second engaging member, an actuating element, a linking member and an elastic element. The main bracket is provided with the actuating element and the linking member at its inner side, and the auxiliary bracket is provided with the first engaging member and the second engaging member at its outer side. The actuating element corresponds to the first engaging member. The linking member has a part penetrating the main bracket, and has a support stand corresponding to the second engaging member, which further drags the auxiliary bracket to engage in sliding, and brings a second folded plate to depart from a first folded plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Chien-Li Huang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20090166486
    Abstract: A shifter mounting bracket assembly is disclosed which can include an L-shaped flange body and an extension body extending from the L-shaped flange body. The extension body can include a first opening defined by at least one C-shaped extension portion and a second opening defined by the at least one C-shaped extension portion. The openings and C-shaped extension portions can be configured to provide a stress zone that is deformable when impact forces are applied to the shifter assembly. The extension body can have an L-shape and can be connected to the shifter assembly, while the L-shaped flange body is connected to the interior of the vehicle to hold the shifter assembly in place in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: TAKASHI SUGIYAMA, Alan Cheung
  • Patent number: 7547038
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an inflatable curtain airbag having one or more multi-layered tabs to facilitate mounting of the curtain to a vehicle. In one embodiment of the invention, the tabs comprise at least two layers attached to one another along at least one side of the two layers such that an axial opening is created between the layers. A rigid insert, such as a bracket, may be inserted into the axial opening so as to facilitate mounting the tab inside a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventor: James Coleman
  • Patent number: 7537187
    Abstract: A collapsible frame comprises a plurality of frame members joined together by a flexible tension cable. In one embodiment, the individual frame members are also joined together by an elastic cord to facilitate assembly. The tensioning member includes an arcuate cable track and is rotatably connected to the frame. Relative rotation of the frame and tensioning member in a first direction tightens the tension cable, while relative rotation of the frame and tensioning member in a second direction loosens the tension cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventors: Frederick K. Park, Paul Brad Forrest
  • Publication number: 20090114783
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tool rack set fastener, which includes a first fastening structure, which has mounting base fixedly fastened to a vertical wall or upright support and a coupling unit formed integral with the mounting base, and a second fastening structure, which is connectable to a tool rack set to secure the tool rack set to the first fastening structure and has a coupling base connectable to the coupling unit of the first fastening structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: STEELWORKS HARDWARE, LLC
    Inventors: Pei-Ying Lin, Chanwa Nguy
  • Patent number: 7523899
    Abstract: Provided is a system for mounting signs, the system having: a mounting block with a sign interfacing boss configured to be received into an aperture in a fence having an anterior surface and posterior rim; the anterior surface being configured to be attached to a sign; and a flange disposed about the posterior rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Sheldon Distributors LLC
    Inventor: Paul H Cormier
  • Publication number: 20090090827
    Abstract: A device securable to a corrugated surface of a shipping container by an elongated support for supporting cargo within the shipping container. The device comprising a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving an end of the elongated support, the receptacle having a bottom surface forming a plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container; and a pair of lateral flaps associated with and disposed about the receptacle for engaging the corrugated surface, each lateral flap having a bottom surface, the bottom surface of each lateral flap extending at an acute angle relative to the plane for engaging the corrugated surface of the shipping container. The device may further define a slot for receiving an end of an other elongated support. A method of making with the device a deck for supporting cargo in a shipping container having a pair of opposed corrugated surface and a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: LOGISTICK, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kanczuzewski, John Townsend, John W. Doster, Dean Catanzarite
  • Publication number: 20090084919
    Abstract: A mount for attaching a sign to a support structure includes a brace having a web and transversely extending first and second flanges each having a plurality of apertures, individual ones of the apertures of both the first and second flanges being coaxially aligned. A bracket includes a bracket web and transversely extending first and second bracket flanges. The first and second bracket flanges are slidably received between the first and second brace flanges. The first and second bracket flanges have elongated apertures with individual ones of the elongated apertures of both the first and second bracket flanges being coaxially aligned. A releasable mounting configuration includes a fastener inserted through individual ones of the elongated apertures which are coaxially aligned with individual apertures of both the first and second flanges. A flexible strap connected to the bracket fixedly connects the mount to a bollard post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: David U. Hillstrom, Thomas Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 7506848
    Abstract: In a connecting device, a structural component, a shielding component (1) in particular, is attached to at least one associated support part (9) by at least one clamping part (11). The clamping part, with at least one clamping surface (15), can be moved into contact with the support part (9). The clamping surface (15) is connected to an attachment arm (13) of the clamping part (11), and can be advanced non-positively onto the support part (9) by a feed (23, 27).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: ElringKlinger AG
    Inventors: Gerald Heiselbetz, Fritz Goldmann
  • Patent number: 7503533
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a bracket useful with joints and bracing of structural members, especially for structures such as forts, swings, treehouses, playground equipment, decks, etc. that slips over the end of a brace board and bolts to that board on the face side of the board. The bracket preferably includes one or more molded holes spaced from a bracing member, to allow the bracket to be affixed to the structure to be braced. The bracket also preferably fits over or around a bracing structural member, and includes one or more transverse holes for fastening the bracket to the bracing structural member. Among other things, the bracket eliminates the need to fasten the members together via a screw or bolt positioned through the top edge of the bracing board or structural member. The bracket provides a stronger, more attractive, joint than the prior art, is preferably fabricated from plastic, and can be any desired color. Methods of fabrication and assembly are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Backyard Leisure Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles C. Sammann, Trace A. McGuire, Jesse J. Valle
  • Publication number: 20090057506
    Abstract: A mounting device for an electronic component includes a plate, a securing piece, and an electronic component. The plate forms a first fixing hole and an L-shaped hook. The securing piece includes a first end, an opposite second end, and at least one hole. An insert portion extends outwards from the second end, insertable into the first fixing hole of the plate. A resilient arm extends outwards from the first end and forms a second fixing hole. The hook is inserted into the second fixing hole by resilient force of the resilient arm. The electronic component forms at least one positioning block insertable into the at least one hole of the securing piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD
    Inventor: XIU-ZHONG YIN
  • Patent number: 7490810
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket for receiving a storage device, and a latching member carried on the storage device. The bracket includes a first sidewall defining a slot therein. A stop plate is formed at an end of the first sidewall adjacent the slot. The latching member includes a resilient plate and a hooking portion. The resilient plate is receivable in the slot in the first sidewall of the bracket and movable relative to the storage device. The resilient plate has a protrusion formed thereon and engagable with the stop plate of the bracket for positioning the latching member in a first direction. The hooking portion is capable of engaging with a portion of the bracket bounding the slot thereof for positioning the latching member in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Jun-Xiong Zhang, Xin-Hu Gong
  • Publication number: 20090039218
    Abstract: A cargo box support device according to the present invention includes a cargo box support bar sized and shaped to support a cargo box, and at least one attachment device for attaching the support bar to a wall, stud, or other structure. Embodiments of the support device include integral and discrete attachment devices. Other embodiments feature a support bar including a pair of approximately 90° bends in the bar, with the bar configured to support a box between the bends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Ethan Doyle
  • Patent number: 7489504
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to secure a data storage device (10). The data storage device has a mounting member (12) disposed thereon. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket (30) for accommodating the data storage device, and a latch member (50) removably attached to the bracket. The bracket includes a side plate (32), which defines a through opening therein, for receiving the mounting member of the data storage device along a first direction. A guideway (327) is disposed on the side plate. The guideway extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. After the mounting member of the data storage device is received into through opening of the bracket, the latch member is inserted into the guideway, thereby preventing the mounting member from disengaging from the through opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Wen-Yu Zhang, Qing-Hao Wu
  • Patent number: 7475924
    Abstract: A support bracket for an exterior handle of a vehicle door for motor vehicles attaches inside an outer skin of a vehicle door for mounting the exterior handle in a handle recess of the outer skin. Both longitudinally extending ends of the support bracket include a first opening for passage of connecting elements of the exterior handle. A second opening supporting a closing cylinder is arranged following the first opening. A Bowden cable connection associated with the support bracket substantially in a region of the second opening supports the closing cylinder, and in a region of the first opening receives a connecting element of the exterior handle. The Bowden cable connection is releasably connected with a downwardly depending longitudinal side of the support bracket to provide safety in a crash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Dieter Meyer, Bernd Orlow, Renee Dau
  • Patent number: 7469867
    Abstract: An example of the present invention is a wall-mountable support bracket. The support bracket is configured to support a component unit of a base station for wireless telecommunications in use. The support bracket is also configured to removably engage with and support a hanger for a winch or pulley, so as to enable the component unit to be hoisted into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc
    Inventor: Mark Vivian Batten
  • Patent number: 7469689
    Abstract: A forced air induction system for use with a powered vehicle is disclosed as including a centrifugal supercharger supported by the vehicle's engine and a recirculating induction coolant system that cools the supercharger and the compressed induction fluid provided by the supercharger. The induction coolant system operates by providing coolant to the supercharger and to an intercooler of the forced air induction system. The supercharger case includes internal passageways for cooling the transmission and compressor. The forced air induction system further includes spacers and radiant heat shields for rejecting heat transferred conductively and radiantly from the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel W. Jones, Michael A. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20080297999
    Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. A frame is fixed and supported at the rear of a front panel forming the front portion of the display apparatus, and a separate bracket member is not mounted on the edges of the front panel. Thus, the front exterior of the display apparatus is neatly finished, and the display screen looks bigger than it actually is.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Man Yong CHOI
  • Publication number: 20080297997
    Abstract: A display apparatus for mounting to a back surface of a seating structure consisting of a housing formed with a rear wall for mounting to the back surface of the seating structure, a pair of side walls extending from the rear wall to a front wall, and a top wall formed with a transparent portion. The display apparatus further consisting of a display screen positioned interiorly of the housing adjacent to the top wall, the display screen displaying one or more visual images viewable through the transparent portion of the top wall of the housing, and a computer unit positioned interiorly of the housing and operatively connected to the display screen for generating the one or more visual images. Preferably, the top wall and display screen of the display apparatus are disposed at a predetermined angle of inclination to the horizontal so as to ensure that the display screen is readily viewable by a spectator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Matthew Anderson, Darrell Alan Parsons
  • Publication number: 20080285622
    Abstract: A detachable, magnetic tagging mechanism, and a system and method for using it, for conveying information related to control over the sensing of parameters, such as the heating of cookware or other food containers, to a reader communicating with, e.g., heating controls of a heater. The tagging mechanism may be removably attached to the cookware or other food container, is heat-resistant, and its shape can be changed to accommodate the heating of different sizes and shapes of cookware or other items. The tagging mechanism, system and method of the invention may be employed with different types of heaters, such as but not limited to magnetic induction heaters, and may communicate with readers using RFID or other technology and other communication modes and media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: COOKTEK, LLC
    Inventors: Warren S. Graber, Reinhard Metz, William C. Mish
  • Publication number: 20080277542
    Abstract: A chair backrest mounting bracket includes a highly elastic main body for disposing between a chair backrest and a backrest support; a rigid middle fixing seat embedded in a middle section of the main body and having a centered middle mounting hole for a middle bolt to extend therethrough into a threaded hole correspondingly provided on the backrest support; and a plurality of rigid side fixing seats symmetrically embedded in opposite outer ends of the main body and having a centered side mounting hole each for a side bolt to extend therethrough into a threaded hole correspondingly provided on the chair backrest. Since the main body is elastically deformable under an externally applied force, the chair backrest connected to the backrest support via the mounting bracket is allowed to freely elastically deflect relative to the backrest support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Shun Hwong
  • Publication number: 20080272253
    Abstract: A derailleur bracket for a derailleur of a bicycle is made of carbon fiber by a computer numerical control lathe and has an upper end, a lower end, a front side, two sidewalls, an upper through hole, a lower through hole and a mounting recess. The upper through hole is formed through the sidewalls of the derailleur bracket in the upper end. The lower hole is formed through the sidewalls of the derailleur bracket in the lower end. The mounting recess is formed in the front side of the derailleur bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Peng-Yu TSENG
  • Patent number: 7441478
    Abstract: A snap connection is provided between a push rod, e.g., of brakes, to an actuating element, e.g., a brake pedal. A fastening clip (2) is detachably fastened to the pedal. The push rod includes a spherical end (10) which can be held in an articulated manner by the fastening clip (2) for transmitting actuating forces. The interior of the fastening clip has two elastically deformable locking lips (4) acting as barbs, which fix the spherical end of the push rod (10) in the pedal (1) after the insertion of the push rod (10) into the fastening clip (2). The fastening clip (2) is preferably a plastic part with essentially closed sides, which are closed off on the pedal side by a front surface with an opening for the spherical end of the push rod. The opening has an insertion area (13) for inserting the spherical end of the push rod (10) and a removal area (14) for removing the push rod (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: ZF Boge Elastmetall GmbH
    Inventors: Andree Burgstaler, Jan Dütz, Wolfgang Meyer, Simone Papke
  • Publication number: 20080251684
    Abstract: The present invention provides a labor-saving device for a fan head including a first driving module fixed on a supporting base board, a second driving module fixed on a connecting board, and an elastic element, wherein each driving module is composed of a motor, a curved handle and a connecting block. The first driving module fixed on the supporting base board is responsible for a back and forth horizontal movement, and the second driving module fixed on the connecting board is responsible for a back and forth vertical movement. The elastic element is mounted between the supporting base board and the connecting board for buffering the torque differential between the two motors, which are respectively moved in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, so as to save labor of the fan head and further increase the life time of the fan head system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Ya-Ping Huang
  • Publication number: 20080237418
    Abstract: A device for holding a clamp is provided including a housing and a first clamp holding mechanism positioned in the housing. A second clamp holding mechanism is also positioned in the housing and is orthogonal to the first clamp holding mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ROCKLER COMPANIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven D. Krohmer
  • Patent number: 7429023
    Abstract: Deck Support is an L-shaped bracket with a plurality of holes and a slot for fastening it to a house joist and the deck band board. Ideally, a user secures the first side of the L-shaped bracket to the house joist using nails and/or bolts through the plurality of holes and attaches the second side of the L-shaped bracket to the inside band of the house and band board of the deck utilizing a carriage bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Michael L. Morrow
  • Publication number: 20080224505
    Abstract: A lap/end table that attaches to the frame of a typical folding chair. The table is connected by a bracket on one end that provides a range of motion to allow the table to be used in several positions. The positions are the lap position, the end table position, or a folded or stored position. The table is adjustable to the user and chair size by incorporating a hinge and leg that provide advantages in the different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: John Louis Gerard
  • Publication number: 20080203251
    Abstract: A fast detachable slide bracket includes a frame, a resilient latching member, and a linkage. A folded plate having a through hole is disposed at one end of the frame. The resilient latching member has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The section between the first end and the second end is pivotally connected to the frame. The first end is relatively disposed to and separated from the folded plate for a proper range. The linkage has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the linkage penetrates the through hold of the folded plate of the frame and the second end of the linkage links the latching member to raise the second end of the latching member thus to move the first end of the latching member to release the bracket from a support temporarily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Wei-Sheng Wang, I-Ming Tseng, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20080179429
    Abstract: A nozzle and bracket assembly having a minimal number of parts and particularly useful for mounting on a planter row unit includes a slotted bracket connected by a single bolt to the unit frame. A molded plastic nozzle body includes mounting tabs received by the bracket slots. The body snap fits into the bracket slots and is guided into position past locking offsets by the slots. A nozzle cap threaded onto the body constrains the body against upward movement in the slots and transfers harmful impact forces away from the nozzle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Allan Beilke, Robert Lloyd Caruso
  • Publication number: 20080180943
    Abstract: The luminous wall system has translucent panels, frame hardware, light fixtures and a reflective plenum. The system includes individual, preferably translucent panels, which are aligned by interconnecting frame extrusions. Stand-off compression brackets are mounted on the supporting subwall and provide for mounting vertical extrusions, as well as for creating sufficient space between the subwall and the system to allow for lighting components, which are mounted on the subwall. Horizontally extending extrusions are aligned and interlocked by an alignment bracket that fits over and fastens to the horizontal extrusions and an intervening vertical extrusion. The panels can be attached to the extrusions via threaded fasteners applied to threaded channels in the extrusions. Alternatively, the panels can fit into unthreaded extrusion channels and be held in place by attachment of a series of overlaying battens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Michael J. Dobija, Hans Deitrich
  • Publication number: 20080179472
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a prefabricated column assembly comprising a column having an external wall and an internal wall defining a channel for receiving a mounting post, the mounting bracket configured to be received by the channel having a body defining a hole for receivingly engaging the mounting post and having a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge defining a slot for receiving an elongated support strip for providing a lateral support anchor for the column assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Architecutural Composite Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Les Miller, Dave Miller, Carl Almeter
  • Patent number: 7401845
    Abstract: A tunable property bracket for a vehicle body, includes a support member comprising a first active material configured to provide support for static and dynamic loads during normal operation of the vehicle body, wherein the first active material undergoes a change in a property upon exposure to an activating condition during a loading event or a sensed loading event, wherein the change in the property is effective to provide a load bearing capacity change to the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Alexander, Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Nilesh D. Mankame, Hanif Muhammad, Thomas Wanke
  • Publication number: 20080169645
    Abstract: A plastic pipe coupler is provided having a plurality of sections connected to one another but with at least one gap between the ends of two sections which are adjacent to one another, at least two brackets, concrete pipe fastening means, and connector elements. Each of the coupler sections has an exterior surface and an interior surface, and is fabricated so that when taken together, the sections cooperatively circumvent a section of plastic pipe, preferably corrugated. Each bracket is secured to the exterior surface of one of the aforesaid sections of the coupler and has a base plate, a pair of sidewall plates attached to each base plate, and a crosspiece having a first end and a second end, the first end of which is in contacting relationship with one of the pair of sidewall plates, while the second end is in contacting relationship with the other of the pair of sidewall plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: John M. Kurdziel
  • Publication number: 20080164399
    Abstract: A bracket is attached to the mounting board of a taxidermy work piece both to facilitate attachment and detachment of the work piece from an adjustable taxidermy stand by an individual, and also to later support the work piece on a building wall. The bracket includes co-planar attachment flanges with screw holes for attachment to a rear surface of the mounting board, a second flange spaced from the plane and that defines a shaped aperture for engaging a wall hook to hold the mounting board on a building wall for display, and a third flange extending downward from the second flange to form a recess to engage a top edge of the plate on the taxidermy stand. A related method is also illustrated, the method including temporarily supporting the work piece on the taxidermy stand until additional fasteners can be placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen J. Hall
  • Publication number: 20080164385
    Abstract: A HVAC system is provided having a three in one door bracket. The door bracket is configured to mount a door on the HVAC and to secure wiring within the HVAC. Various door arrangements may be used with the exemplary door bracket and at least one wire, or a plurality of wires, may be secured in the wire retention area of the door bracket. The door bracket can mount a variety of doors, regardless of the fastener requirements because of the dual fastener areas on the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Tabraiz Ali Khan, Robert Cabrera, Gregory Kenneth Reaser
  • Publication number: 20080156949
    Abstract: A television mounting system includes a wall plate, at least one monitor arm mountable on the wall plate, and a locking element permanently connected with the wall plate and being movable between an unlocked position for enabling dismounting of the at least one monitor arm from the wall plate and a locked position for preventing dismounting of the at least one monitor arm from the wall plate. The locking element may be pivotally attached to the wall plate for pivoting between the unlocked and locked positions. The at least one monitor arm cannot be removed from the wall plate when the locking element is in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Bell'O International L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven J. Sculler, Michael P. Zambelli, Jimmy An, In-Young Jang
  • Patent number: 7383670
    Abstract: A corner brace configured to support a tile-bearing panel includes a pair of transverse brackets, disposed at a transverse angle to one another and being configured to be disposed in a corner between the tile-bearing panel and another panel or a support surface. At least one of the brackets has at least two ribs, each of which extends from an inner base to an enlarged outer head. The at least two ribs form at least one mortar receiving channel therebetween which has an enlarged chamber and a narrower opening with respect to the enlarged chamber. The mortar receiving channel is configured to at least partially interlock with mortar applied between the panel and the bracket to aid in securing the panel to the corner brace and thus to the other panel or support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Ebbe America, LC
    Inventor: Lawrence G. Meyers
  • Publication number: 20080121768
    Abstract: A bracket and head rail assembly is provided. A recess is formed at both ends of the upper portion of a head rail. The recess is sunken at both sides to form a first slot and a second slot. The bracket includes a body and a fastener, wherein a claw is extended from the body, and an elastic part is extended from the fastener and bears against the body, such that the fastener is slidably disposed in the body. When being assembled, the first and second slots are easily locked with the claw and the fastener, and alternatively, they are exchanged with each other for locking with the claw and the fastener respectively. Then, the head rail and the fastener are designed into a thin configuration, and then, formed by bending and processing sheets, so as to achieve the advantages of simple assembly, mass production, and nice appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Yu-Che Wen, Chih-Yao Chang
  • Publication number: 20080110099
    Abstract: An interior storm window assembly has an outer frame adapted to be attached to an existing window frame or wall and having a channel running around an interior surface thereof, and a window unit comprising an inner frame surrounding a window pane. The window unit is adapted to be snap-fit inside the outer frame so that the window unit is securely held within the outer frame without play. There is a locking device for locking the window unit within the outer frame. The outer frame is attached to an existing window frame or to a wall surface surrounding an existing window, to provide an extra layer of protection against hurricane-force winds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Famulare, Eugene Orange, Angelo Alfieri
  • Publication number: 20080105800
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and a method for coupling an apparatus to a cleat. A cleat-mounted support apparatus in accordance with the present invention may comprise: (a) a first bracket portion; (b) a second bracket portion; and (c) bracket coupling means. A cleat-mountable apparatus in accordance with the present invention may comprise: (a) a cleat-mountable support; (b) an accessory. A method for coupling a cleat-mounted apparatus to a cleat in accordance with the present invention may comprise one or more of the steps: (a) disposing a first bracket portion about a cleat member; (b) disposing a second bracket portion about the cleat member; and (c) operatively coupling the first and second bracket portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: John Menning, Jeree Menning
  • Patent number: 7364323
    Abstract: A pool light mounting system includes a circular band formed of resilient material. The band has first and second adjusting brackets at either end. The brackets have substantially planar surfaces located orthogonally to the band. The planar surfaces have first and second apertures penetrating the surfaces. The apertures are sized to fit slidably over a threaded stud. First and second nuts are threaded to fit the threaded stud and located on the stud located within the first and second apertures. First and second mounting brackets are attached to the band having third and fourth planar surfaces spaced forwardly from and parallel to a front edge of the band. The third surface has a receiving notch for a mounting hook. The fourth surface is located opposite the first mounting bracket along the band and has a threaded hole sized and shaped to accept a threaded mounting screw for a lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Alain Francois
  • Publication number: 20080078894
    Abstract: Deck Support is an L-shaped bracket with a plurality of holes and a slot for fastening it to a house joist and the deck band board. Ideally, a user secures the first side of the L-shaped bracket to the house joist using nails and/or bolts through the plurality of holes and attaches the second side of the L-shaped bracket to the inside band of the house and band board of the deck utilizing a carriage bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Michael L. Morrow
  • Publication number: 20080054134
    Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface, a mounting surface defined by a second bracket leg. The bracket also provides one or more first clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more second clips each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg to clip a light housing to the bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Patrick Shafer
  • Publication number: 20080029137
    Abstract: A height-adjustable tubular holder for an elongated rod, such as an umbrella or fishing rod, and a bracket dimensioned for attachment to preexisting bolts, such as on a boat seat, wherein the bracket supports the tubular holder in such a manner as to facilitate angular adjustment of the supported rod, and wherein the holder can be rotated out of position during periods of non-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Randy Walter McInville
  • Publication number: 20070278367
    Abstract: An example of the present invention is a wall-mountable support bracket. The support bracket is configured to support a component unit of a base station for wireless telecommunications in use. The support bracket is also configured to removably engage with and support a hanger for a winch or pulley, so as to enable the component unit to be hoisted into position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Vivian Batten
  • Patent number: 7304236
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service including line voltage and signal line hookups for a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly recesses electrical components including plug ends of electrical cords within the wall to make them unobtrusive and out of the way. The box assembly includes an integral electrical box for housing two line voltage electrical components and connection points for several low voltage components. The low voltage connection points are capable of accepting standard jacks for broadband cable, direct TV, surround sound cabling, or phone systems. The electrical box assembly includes a box member, a frame member, and a flange on the frame member to enable secure mounting to a pair of studs. A separate embodiment includes the box and frame members in one piece. The electrical box assembly enables easy consolidation of electrical and signal hookups for TV or home entertainment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 7304235
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service and signal line hookups to a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly can be recessed within the wall to make it unobtrusive and out of the way. The box assembly includes an integral electrical box for housing line voltage connections and connection points for several low voltage openings. The low voltage connection points are capable of accepting standard jacks for broadband cable, direct TV, surround sound cabling, or phone systems. The electrical box assembly enables easy consolidation of all the various electrical and signal hookups for TV or home entertainment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Publication number: 20070228235
    Abstract: In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a bracket is provided for lifting one or more duct sections with a crane. Each of the duct sections has a flange with an opening. The bracket includes a base with a surface and a center point. The base also has one or more bolt receiving openings and one or more externally threaded bolts. Each of the bolts is received in a different one of the bolt receiving openings with at least a portion of the bolt extending beyond the surface of the base. An internally threaded nut is associated with each bolt and adapted to secure the flange of a duct section on the base, when the bolt is received through the flange opening of the duct section. The bracket also includes an eye bolt fixed to the base proximate the center point such that the crane may engage the eye bolt and lift the bracket with the attached duct sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Nicholas Roccaforte