Plural, For Single Article Patents (Class 248/201)
  • Patent number: 8752803
    Abstract: A standoff adaptor for a push pin. A spacer has a hole formed in one end to complementarily receive a push pin with the pin of the push pin extending outwardly therefrom. A head is threadedly mounted to the opposite end of the spacer and may be adjusted to tightly grip an item between a spacer and head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Accurate Manufactured Products Group Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Goldberg, Lawrence S. Agnello
  • Publication number: 20140158650
    Abstract: A positioning system for a solar panel includes a frame, a surface plate, an adjustable rail and a frame coupling. The surface plate is configured to secure the positioning system to a mounting surface and includes a connection for an axle. The axle links the surface plate with the frame coupling or with the adjustable rail. The frame coupling attaches to the frame and holds the frame in an operating position. A length of the adjustable rail may be increased or decreased for varying the angular orientation of the frame relative to the mounting surface. The frame is configured to be removable from the frame coupling without requiring the surface plate to be removed from the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, David S. Smith
  • Patent number: 8733841
    Abstract: A zero turn lawnmower mounting support arm affixable to the frame assembly portion of the lawnmower and being made up of a mounting tube unit affixed to the topside of the frame assembly and to which a first hollow tube unit is perpendicularly affixed with a laterally positioned mounting plate being also affixed to the frame assembly and the mounting tube and the first hollow tube unit with a second hollow tube unit atop of which there is held a pivotable handrest base unit equipped with a cushion and pivot arm stop complex unit with the second hollow tube unit being adjustably fitted about the first hollow tube unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel L. Morris
  • Publication number: 20140138500
    Abstract: A mounting system for an electronic display providing enhanced versatility of movement and ease of installation. The mounting system includes a latch and kickstand assembly for latching the display to a support structure mountable to a wall and propping the bottom edge of the display away from the wall to enable connection of wires to the back of the display while the display is mounted on the wall. The mount further includes a vertical position adjustment assembly to enable vertical positioning and leveling of the display after the display is mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Dominic Grey, Joel Pfister, Peter Tribuno
  • Publication number: 20140131544
    Abstract: A field installable support bracket assembly for an electrical box, wherein the electrical box is to be secured to a side surface of a first structural stud. The field installable support bracket assembly includes a stud bracket and an adjustable back bracket. The stud bracket includes a stud bracket member configured to be secured to a front surface of a second structural stud, and a stud bracket guiding rib. The adjustable back bracket includes a mounting panel configured to be secured to a back of the electrical box, and a back bracket guiding rib. The back bracket guiding rib and the stud bracket are configured to join the stud bracket to the adjustable back bracket. The field installable support bracket assembly is configured to provide support for the electrical box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioan-Liviu Lupsa, Michele Di Lillo, Daniel Lalancette, Brian MacDonald, Marc-Antoine Veillette
  • Publication number: 20140131532
    Abstract: A stabilizing device that will secure extension ladder to the roof of a house. Device is compact and light in weight and permanently installs on ladder. The core components of the invention are arm assemblies with pivoting feet, connecting point for chain and bracket for clamp storage, a connecting chain, and modified hold down clamps. Configuration is as follows: Arm assemblies with pivoting feet attach (bolt) directly to ladder, the pivoting feet will self-adjust to the pitch of the roof. The modified hold down clamps that are attached to the arms by a very short chain, are then clamped to the lowest run of shingles. It should be further noted that the pivoting feet are adjustable to allow ladder to be placed at a roof gable, also note that the feet and clamps are padded at the shingle contact point to enhance grip and prevent shingle damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Henry A. Elmore
  • Publication number: 20140110543
    Abstract: A photovoltaic panel support system is configured to move in at least three directions to accommodate a photovoltaic panel of any size. The photovoltaic panel support system has a first bracket member with a first bracket member slot bored that can be attached to a mount which can move parallel to the first bracket member slot. A second bracket member is attached to the first bracket member. A second bracket member slot is bored into the second bracket and attached to the first bracket member to permit movement in a second direction parallel to the second bracket member slot. A rail is connected to the second bracket member and has an upper extrusion attached to a lower extrusion that has a key slot. The second bracket member is attached to the key slot which permits movement in a third direction parallel to the key slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: SHAHRIAR SHAMLOO ALIABADI, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER SALVATI
  • Patent number: 8678331
    Abstract: A deck drainage system bracket is disclosed. According to embodiments, the deck drainage system bracket can include a main hanger portion and a hanger swing portion. The main hanger portion and the hanger swing portion can be assembled together to form the deck drainage system bracket. The main hanger portion can have one or more mounting surfaces having a number of mounting holes for mounting the main hanger portion to a deck joist or other support structure. The main hanger portion and the hanger swing portion can cooperate to form an opening for grasping a standing seam or other portion of one or more deck drainage panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: David Lee Butler
  • Patent number: 8674218
    Abstract: A system is employed to mount an electronic component on a shelf. A first restraining device is associated with a support structure in a first location. The first restraining device is configured to operably engage a mating piece associated with the electronic component. The support structure is configured to guide an electronic component along an axis of insertion when introduced to the shelf. A second restraining device is associated with the support structure in a second location. The second restraining device is configured to secure the electronic component via one or more fastening elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kristopher John Frutschy, William Waters, Keven Peat, Stephen Brooker
  • Publication number: 20140069484
    Abstract: A solar apparatus includes a solar panel, a frame body surrounding an edge of the solar panel, a first Y-shaped support, and a second Y-shaped support. The first Y-shaped support has two parallel first extending arms and a first supporting portion. The first supporting portion is connected to the two first extending arms, and one of the two first extending arms is fixed on a side of the frame body. The second Y-shaped support has two parallel second extending arms and a second supporting portion. The second supporting portion is connected to the two second extending arms, and one of the two second extending arms is fixed on the side of the frame body. A height of the first Y-shaped support is smaller than a height of the second Y-shaped support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hao-Hung KUAN, Tung-I YEN
  • Publication number: 20140053919
    Abstract: A mounting system for connecting an after-treatment component to a frame is disclosed. The mounting system may have a front center bracket connectable to a front end of the after-treatment component. The mounting system may further have a front link, which may have a first end connected to the front center bracket and a second end connectable to the frame. The mounting system may also have a rear center bracket connectable to a rear end of the after-treatment component. In addition, the mounting system may have a rear link, which may have a first end connected to the rear center bracket and a second end connectable to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen M. BEDNARZ, Satyajit Gowda
  • Publication number: 20140048660
    Abstract: A device for mounting an antenna to a rail is provided. The device includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member. The first clamp member includes a planar base plate having a first surface and a second surface. The planar base plate has at least two slots spaced apart on a longitudinal axis. At least two extension sections extend from the first surface of the planar base plate and being spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and closer to a center than the at least two slots. Each extension section includes a patterned cutout area configured to receive the rail. A plurality of threaded fasteners extend from the first surface of the planar base plate and being positioned outside the patterned cutout area along a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second clamp member has a plurality of through-holes configured to receive the plurality of threaded fasteners and a planar surface facing toward the first surface of the first clamp member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David Michael Lettkeman
  • Publication number: 20140047693
    Abstract: The tether of the present invention can prevent an appliance, such as a television or monitor, from toppling off furniture, such as a dresser, upon which the appliance rests. The tether attaches to the appliance and to the wall using surface-mounts. Embodiments of the tether may include some or all of the following features: (1) a length-adjuster to facilitate a snug fit; (2) loops and elastic components to maintain tautness while permitting tilt and swivel of the electronic device; (3) quick-release(s) to allow the electronic device to be moved without having to detach the surface-mounts from the wall or from the electronic device; (4) an adhesive surface for easy installation. Methods for using the tether are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Timothy M. Cassidy, Yang Du
  • Publication number: 20140050344
    Abstract: A mounting bracket system for mounting a loudspeaker monitor onto a microphone stand pole without requiring disassembly of either the loudspeaker monitor or the microphone stand. First and second mounting brackets may be mounted to a loudspeaker monitor or other product to be mounted. An indent on each mounting bracket is configured to engage a microphone stand or another elongated, pole-like structure, supporting the weight of the loudspeaker monitor through frictional forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: David HILDERMAN, Calvin K. MA, Damon LANGLOIS
  • Publication number: 20140048661
    Abstract: An equipment transfer device is provided that is transferrable from one support to another support. The transport device is formed as a housing that has two spaced apart, generally parallel recesses, which form docking cups that are open to the bottom. Each docking cup is configured to receive a docking cone that is supported on a structure and is capable of moving in generally a vertical direction into engagement or out of engagement with their respective docking cups. A support post is also supported by the housing and protrudes from the upper end thereof as a base to which an equipment support structure is attached. In this manner the transfer device can be transferred from one docking cone to another with minimal handling and virtually no possibility of dislodgement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: LIFESPAN HEALTHCARE, LLC.
    Inventor: Alexander Bally
  • Publication number: 20140041706
    Abstract: A photovoltaic module mounting assembly (200) uses a mounting device (74), mounting plate (110?), lower bracket (210), upper bracket (230), and stud (114). The mounting plate (110?) is positioned on the mounting device (74), and a leg (212) of the lower bracket (210) is positioned on the mounting plate (110?). An outside surface (222) of another leg (220) of the lower bracket (210) includes teeth (224) and engages an inside surface (238) of a leg (236) of the upper bracket (230), which also has teeth (240). The mounting plate (110?) engages a lower surface (63) of a photovoltaic module (58), an end of the leg (212) of the lower bracket (210) may engage a side surface (64) of the module (58), and a head (246) on an end of another leg (232) of the upper bracket (230) may engage an upper surface (65) of the module (58).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Dustin M.M. Haddock, Robert M.M. Haddock
  • Patent number: 8646739
    Abstract: A mount assembly for a personal electronic device includes first and second separate mounts, each mount having a generally planar back face having a rear, wall mount surface and a forward surface. A planar front face extends parallel to the back face. A side face extends between the back face and the front face. A bottom face extends between the back face and the front face. The bottom face has an upper surface and an under surface. The back face, the front face, the side face, and the bottom face of each of the first and second mounts form a receiver having an opening disposed away from each side face, such that, when the first mount and the second mount are mounted on a wall, the opening in the first mount receiver is proximate the opening in the second mount receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Organization Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher James Moyer
  • Publication number: 20140034793
    Abstract: A device mount for affixing a device to a surface such as a wall. The device mount has a surface bracket, an articulation mechanism, and a device mount plate. In various embodiments, the device mount further includes a tilt assembly. The surface mount bracket includes an upper surface bracket, a lower surface bracket and a vertical support positioned there between and connected to the lower all bracket and the upper surface bracket. The articulation mechanism has an inner articulating arm pivotally connected to the surface mount bracket and an outer articulating arm is rotatably connected to the inner articulating arm such that it maybe disposed substantially within a void of the inner articulating arm. The tilt assembly is connected to the outer articulating arm and pivotally connected to the device mount plate that is adapted to have a device mounted thereto, such that the device mount plate is selectively tiltable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James Michael Stemple
  • Publication number: 20140027587
    Abstract: Universal systems for mounting HVAC components within an HVAC system where the component mounting system defines a platform comprised of slidingly engaging rail sections. Each of the rail sections include support brackets, from which, in some examples, extend a receiving member or an inserting member configured to engage a receiving member or an inserting member of an adjacent rail section. In particular embodiments, platform sections include arms having channels and arms having glides each glide being configured to slidingly engage the channel of an adjacent platform section allowing platform sections to adjust the effective length and width of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Rodger A. Brown, Jayson Dougherty, EuGene A. Foidel
  • Publication number: 20140027586
    Abstract: A quick connect-disconnect mount assembly is provided having a first dove tailed mounting bracket; a second dove tailed mounting bracket; wherein said first and second mounting bracket is constructed and arranged with male/female dove tail channels and further whereby said brackets are secured one to another using a single securing bolt that provides tension to effectuate said securing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Michael H. Ottley, Ronald L. King
  • Patent number: 8628049
    Abstract: Low-profile fastener assemblies for mounting objects, such as decorative architectural resin panels, to a support structure at a standoff include a standoff barrel, threaded rod, and low-profile cap. The low-profile cap can have a curved profile configured to reduce its height while also allowing for one or more separated recesses to be formed therein. Implementations of the present invention also include a cap key configured to engage the one or more separated recesses of the low-profile cap for use in tightening the low-profile cap onto the threaded rod. In addition, one implementations of the present invention include systems having a plurality of panels mounted to one or more support structures using one or more low-profile fastener assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: 3form, Inc.
    Inventor: Venugopal R. Ghatikar
  • Patent number: 8616513
    Abstract: A bracket for supporting a load from a mounting assembly. The bracket includes an upper portion having a support element and a lower portion having a mount for coupling the load to the bracket. The bracket also includes at least two side supports coupled to the support element and the mount located on sides of the mounting assembly. The upper portion, lower portion and side supports of the bracket are sized and shaped to fit over a perimeter of the support element. In one embodiment, the support arms are two support arms spaced across a length of the bracket to spread a load on the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Jack Kerr, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130334379
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a workpiece includes a master template, a locking assembly and a plurality of substantially planar gauge slice templates. The master template that includes a plurality of positioning features. The locking assembly is connected to the master template and is movable with respect to the master template between a locked position and an unlocked position. The gauge slice templates are each associated with a workpiece engaging structure that is engageable with the workpiece for supporting the workpiece. Each gauge slice template releasably engages at least one positioning feature of the master template. Each gauge slice template engages the locking assembly, wherein the gauge slice templates are not moveable with respect to the master template when the locking assembly is in the locked position, and the gauge slice templates are moveable with respect to the master template when the locking assembly is in the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Scott R. McCallum, Timothy John Key, James R. Kalb, Michael A. Filipiak
  • Publication number: 20130334381
    Abstract: A hanger assembly includes a first bracket having a first side surface, a second side surface, and a locating pin extending from the second side surface. The assembly includes a mounting bracket configured to nest with the first bracket, where the mounting bracket has a base portion, and an extension portion extending generally perpendicularly from the base portion. The extension portion has a first side surface, a second side surface, and a top surface. A mounting bolt extends from the second side surface of the mounting bracket, through the mounting bracket, and through the first bracket to the first side surface of the first bracket. The first surface and/or the top surface of the extension portion are configured to receive the locating pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company,
    Inventors: Michael Edward Vargo, JR., Matthew David Friede
  • Publication number: 20130334380
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
  • Publication number: 20130327905
    Abstract: According to one embodiment a removable assembly provides for mounting of a hangboard including a first unit and at least a first bracket for connecting the hangboard to the first unit. The first unit may include a first member configured to be placed over a door opening on a fist side of a wall and a second member which can be positioned across the opening and against a second side of the wall. A third member is configured for attachment to the second member such that when the first member is placed over the opening and the second member is positioned against the second side of the wall, at least a portion of the third member is positioned above the second member. A related method provides a removable assembly for mounting of a hangboard. Numerous other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Ryan Skipper
  • Publication number: 20130315685
    Abstract: A system for supporting a blade for a wind turbine, in particular a wind turbine blade having a curved portion is described. The system includes a first support arrangement with (a) a root support element adapted to support a root portion of the blade such that the root portion is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the blade, and (b) a root elevation element adapted to adjust a vertical position of the root support element. Further, a transport vehicle for transporting a blade for a wind turbine is provided. The transport vehicle includes (a) a front platform, (b) a rear platform, and (c) a system as described above, wherein the first support arrangement is mounted at the front platform and the second support arrangement is mounted at the rear platform. Furthermore, a method of transporting a wind turbine blade having a curved portion is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Tom Pedersen, Jens Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20130299650
    Abstract: A zero turn lawnmower mounting support arm affixable to the frame assembly portion of the lawnmower and being made up of a mounting tube unit affixed to the topside of the frame assembly and to which a first hollow tube unit is perpendicularly affixed with a laterally positioned mounting plate being also affixed to the frame assembly and the mounting tube and the first hollow tube unit with a second hollow tube unit atop of which there is held a pivotable handrest base unit equipped with a cushion and pivot arm stop complex unit with the second hollow tube unit being adjustably fitted about the first hollow tube unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel L. Morris
  • Publication number: 20130299651
    Abstract: Television mounting devices that can be stand-alone wall mounted, wall mounted with furniture positioned in front, or attached/mounted to furniture, and that also accommodate differing types of television or other electronics and wires in an efficient and visually appealing manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Ameriwood Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin McGowan, Steve Wahrhaftig, Cory Neudeck
  • Publication number: 20130299277
    Abstract: A wind turbine tower for mounting tower internals is disclosed. The wind turbine tower may include a plurality of tower sections and each of the tower sections may comprise a plurality of cans axially joined together, the plurality of cans including a top can and a bottom can and intermediate cans. Each wind turbine tower section may further include a top flange attached to the top can and a bottom flange attached to the bottom can. Brackets for supporting the tower internals are welded to the inside wall of each tower section, but the welded brackets are restricted to only the top one or two cans, and the bottom one or two cans, while a the remainder of the intermediate cans do not have any brackets welded thereto. The intermediate cans without any welded brackets may be fabricated of steel plate that is less thick, and therefore less costly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Clipper Windpower, Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Kyatham, Dereck Petch, Nestor A. Agbayani
  • Patent number: 8581115
    Abstract: A hatchplate, formed of copper material, has first and second perpendicular surfaces with punched holes formed therein to provide for connecting the hatchplate to building ground, for mounting the hatchplate to a wall of the telecommunications facility and for mounting one or more surge suppressors to the hatchplate, thereby providing for a suitable ground connection for the surge suppressors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: Jonathan G. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20130292528
    Abstract: A wall hoist assembly for lifting, adjusting, and supporting an object onto a mounting surface, such as a vertical wall. A pair of wall hoist assemblies attach to both ends of the wall mounted object to create complimentary support for each other. The wall hoist assembly includes a cable for engaging three pulleys and transmitting a tension force along its longitudinal breadth, with each pulley sharing the weight of the wall mounted object, and the cable transmitting a tension force along the whole wall hoist assembly. The cable engages the three pulleys in such a manner that less work is needed to lift, adjust, and support heavy objects onto the wall. A first pulley includes a locking member that allows the cable to be locked into a stationary position. A second pulley attaches to the wall, and a third pulley attaches to the object. The three pulleys work together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Fernando Davila
  • Publication number: 20130284383
    Abstract: Presented is a roller shade mounting bracket. The bracket includes a main bracket that includes a top member defining a plurality of elongated openings extending therethrough, where each elongated opening is dimensioned and arranged for receiving a mounting screw and enabling movement along a first axis. The bracket further includes a first sub-bracket movably coupleable to the main bracket, where the first sub-bracket is movable along a second axis. The bracket further includes a second sub-bracket movably coupleable to the first sub-bracket and coupleable to a roller shade motor or a roller shade idler, where the second sub-bracket is movable along a third axis and rotatable about the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Timothy Wickham
  • Patent number: 8567738
    Abstract: An IV hanger providing a portable adjustable hanging attachment for conventional intravenous equipment comprises an attachment method, a pulley system, and a hanging bracket. The attachment method comprises a plurality of attachment means for attaching the apparatus to an elevated structure. The attachment method is integrally connected to a pulley system which allows a user to selectively adjust the height of the hanging bracket relative to the frame. The hanging bracket provides a plurality of attachment hooks for support of IV equipment. The apparatus is particularly adapted for veterinary field calls where ground-based support system are prone to damage or disturbance by animal patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: James Adair
  • Patent number: 8567732
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a link chain includes first and second opposed mirror image brackets each bracket having a uniformly thick base flange for mounting on a surface for support and an upstanding transverse link attachment flange which includes spaced openings symmetrically positioned for replication of a chain link plate and for attachment of the plates of a chain link to a pair of opposed spaced brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Allied-Locke Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence S. Gebhardt
  • Publication number: 20130270406
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a positioning bracket, a receiving bracket receiving the storage device, and a rotating member. The positioning bracket includes two opposite end walls each defining a slide slot and forming a guiding pin. The receiving bracket includes two opposite side plates each forming a positioning pin. Each positioning pin is slidably received in the corresponding slide slot. The rotating member includes two rotating plates rotatably connected to the side plates of the receiving bracket. Each rotating plate defines a guiding slot with a positioning portion. The guiding pins are slidably received in the corresponding guiding slots. The positioning pins are slid along the slide slots of the positioning bracket, until the guiding pins are positioned in the corresponding positioning portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: GUANG-YAO LEE, CHIEN-LI TSAI, JIE WANG
  • Patent number: 8556224
    Abstract: A bar that is to be attached to a wall includes two stanchions, each stanchion supporting a portion of an elongated piece that extends from one stanchion to the other. A supporting connector having a lower portion attaches to and extends upwardly from each of the stanchions and a portion above the lower portion. A horizontal support extends horizontally from the portion above the lower portion of the connector between the stanchions and is disposed a distance D1 above each the stanchion. And, an adhesive is disposed beneath and attaches to the horizontal support and extends along a length thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Semen Kharchenko, William H. Spencer, Jr., Helli Marie McDaniel, Michael Glenn Geels, Jigui Li, Hyun Moon
  • Publication number: 20130264441
    Abstract: A logistics bar holder assembly safely secures logistics bars of logistics trailers horizontally along a wall of the trailer. The logistics bar holder assembly is designed to mimic existing logistics posts. The logistics bars snap into the logistics bar holder assembly exactly as they would in the logistics posts. The bars' placement is quick, easy and secure, in compliance with FMCSA regulations. More importantly, the bars are stored horizontally, high up off the floor, minimizing potential damage by forklifts and/or cargo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey John Zehrer
  • Publication number: 20130264438
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for repeatable positioning of an item may include a first mount, a second mount, and a third mount. The first mount may be configured to receive a first member coupled to the item wherein the first mount may constrain the first member against movement along three mutually-orthogonal directions. The second mount may be configured to receive a second member coupled to the item and constrain the second member against movement along two of the directions. The third mount may be configured to receive a third member coupled to the item and constrain the third member against movement along one of the directions. The first, second, and third member may be at least partially-spherical and may be engaged to the respective first, second, and third mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Curtis M. Ashford, Brian A. Bollinger
  • Publication number: 20130256477
    Abstract: Certain aspects are directed to a mounting assembly for mounting an antenna unit or other device. The mounting assembly includes at least one bracket and at least one retaining assembly. The bracket can be movably positioned at multiple orientation angles with respect to a surface. The bracket includes a latching edge that defines multiple recesses. Each of the recesses corresponds to one of the orientation angles. The retaining assembly is positioned adjacent to the bracket. The retaining assembly includes at least one protrusion that can engage one of the recesses to form a latching connection between the bracket and the retaining assembly. The latching connection can retain the bracket at an orientation angle corresponding to the engaged recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Fackler
  • Publication number: 20130255121
    Abstract: A double wide pole bracket and banner system is used to apply banners to poles. The double wide pole bracket system uses slotted, typically steel channel brackets that are affixed to the pole using long, slotted hose clamps with Neoprene pads to protect the pole and prevent slipping. The banner itself can be designed to attach to the brackets with zip ties with a reinforced cutout in the center of the top and bottom hem that permits mounting without infringing on the view of the banner's content. The double wide pole bracket and banner system permits a significantly wider, stronger and more taut pole bracket and banner solution as compared to conventional solutions. The banners can be, for example, as wide as five feet of continuous banner, making the message visible and understandable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: David Trevor O'Dell
  • Publication number: 20130256476
    Abstract: A wall plaque and its method of attachment to a load and to a wall is provided. A decorative glass plate has first and second pairs of apertures. A bushing is loosely seated in each aperture. The load is placed against the front surface of the glass plate and overlaps the apertures. A hangar seats against the first pair of bushings and is attached to the load by fasteners which extend through the hangar and bushings and into the load. A spacer seats against the second pair of bushings and is attached to the load by fasteners which extend through the spacer and bushings and into the load. An anchor is mounted to the wall where the load is to be hung. After the load is assembled with the glass plate, the hangar seats on the anchor to easily mount the load onto the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: BARTLEY NEIL RIPKE
  • Publication number: 20130240691
    Abstract: A cabinet bracket system is secured to a column for supporting an electronics cabinet. The cabinet bracket system includes a lower cabinet bracket disposed against the bottom of the electronics cabinet, an upper cabinet bracket disposed against the top of the electronics cabinet, and a bottom support bracket secured to the lower cabinet bracket so as to prevent lower bracket from moving on the column when the electronics cabinet is mounted onto the lower cabinet bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Nathan J. Koleszar
  • Patent number: 8534621
    Abstract: An assembly for hanging ladders from surfaces such as ceilings and walls. The assembly includes a first ladder hanger that defines an aperture that receives a first end of the ladder and a second ladder hanger that receives a second end of the ladder. The second ladder hanger includes movable members that can be moved to permit the second end of the ladder to be stored in the storage space and can further retain the ladder in the storage space. In one implementation, rotating members are used to manipulate the ladder hanger into a storage configuration, in another implementation; pivoting members are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Paul W. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130233985
    Abstract: A plurality of adjustable hangers for storing an aboveground pool cover in an elevated position and in close proximity to an associated pool comprised of a generally U-shaped hanger portion for receipt of the pool cover, a lateral support for engaging the sidewall of the aboveground pool and a hook portion for removable attachment to the sidewall and rail or the above ground pool. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, portions of the hanger are adjustable in size to accommodate a wide variety of aboveground pools. By storing the pool cover in an elevated position, the pool cover is not as susceptible to damage and/or damaging the surfaces upon which it would be otherwise stored, and is far less likely to transfer dirt, leaves, grass clippings, insects and other undesirable elements into the pool water when the pool cover is reinstalled on the surface of the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: James Mapes
  • Patent number: 8523126
    Abstract: Wall mountable accessory assemblies suitable to be mounted in a bathroom are disclosed. As an example, there is a grab bar assembly that has at least one mounting bracket, a grab bar, and a set screw. The bracket includes a rearward portion mountable to the wall and a frontal portion having a first recess which is forwardly open. The bracket also has a side catch groove structure. A projection on the grab bar is laterally slid into the catch groove structure and interfit therewith. The screw is inserted in the first recess so as to thereby drive a portion of the grab bar forward, inhibiting relative movement between the grab bar and the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Clayton C. Garrels, Thomas M. Spankowski
  • Publication number: 20130200227
    Abstract: A connection geometry for T-shaped primary member-to-primary member connections is provided. The primary members, for example, may comprise a column, beam, brace, hanger, or the like. In one implementation, for example, a beam-to-column or column-to-beam connection may be provided. In one implementation, a primary member-to-primary member connection is provided. The connection comprises: a support bracket having a first support bracket face; a first support member comprising a first support member face for connecting to the support bracket to support a second support member; a spacer disposed between the first support bracket face and the first support member face, wherein the spacer is disposed and configured to allow deformation of the first support bracket face toward or away from the first support member face in response to a load. The deformation may comprise elastic and/or inelastic deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Puckett Jay, Patrick McManus
  • Patent number: 8485487
    Abstract: An easy-mount in-ceiling speaker mount has multiple fastening units mounted on an in-ceiling speaker. Each fastening unit has a base frame, a torsion spring securely mounted on the base frame, a pivoting member pivotally mounted on the base frame, a slider plate longitudinally movable on the base frame, and a spring holder receiving the torsion spring, pivotally mounted on the base frame and blocked by the pivoting member. When the speaker mount is moved upwardly through a ceiling, a bottom of the ceiling holds a ceiling support formed on the slider plate and the pivoting member is pushed and pivoted. After being unblocked from the pivoting member, the spring holder is pivoted to hold a top of the ceiling in completion of the mounting of the speaker mount. Accordingly, the mounting procedures of the speaker mount can be easily achieved by simply pushing it upwardly through a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Liang-Chih Cheng
  • Publication number: 20130175416
    Abstract: A connector mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket and a securing bracket. The mounting bracket receives a connector. The mounting bracket includes two recess portions. The securing bracket includes a front wall and two side walls extending from the front wall. The front wall defines a through hole corresponding to the connector. Each side wall includes a side wall body, a resilient tab extending inward from the side wall body, and a securing tab extending inward from the side wall body. The two securing tabs grasp the two recess portions. The two resilient tabs resist resiliently the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Zhi-Ming ZHU, Ting WANG
  • Publication number: 20130161457
    Abstract: A photovoltaic (“PV”) module mounting system including a standoff adapted to be secured to a support surface, the standoff having an elongate channel formed along a length thereof. A rail attachment member has a portion disposed in the channel. The rail attachment member is positionably adjustable along the length of the rail. An elongate rail is securable to the standoff by the rail attachment member. The position of the rail is adjustable along the length of the standoff and fixedly secured. The elongate rail has a slot extending along a length thereof. The slot accommodates PV panel mounting hardware therein for securing a PV panel to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: LUMOS LSX, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Stephen Klinga