Bridged By Diverse Anchoring Means Patents (Class 248/205.6)
  • Patent number: 11337535
    Abstract: A system and method for securing a volume holder to a surface is provided. Generally, the system and method utilizes a base or volume holder containing one or more magnets or ferrous materials. The volume holder and base are attracted to one another through magnetic forces. The base may be attached directly to a surface or the base may be attached to a sub-base. The base or sub-base are attached to a surface and a volume holder is removably secured to the base. The system and method may be temporary, permanent, or semi-permanent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Leah Jean Shafer
  • Patent number: 10992333
    Abstract: A holder for holding a mobile device may include a back plate. A strut is operatively associated with the back plate so that the strut can be moved with respect to the back plate. A strut lock operatively associated with the back plate and the strut holds the back plate and strut in a desired position. A first jaw operatively associated with the back plate is sized to engage a portion of the mobile device. A second jaw sized to engage a portion of the mobile device is operatively associated with the back plate so that the second jaw can be moved toward and away from the first jaw to hold a mobile device therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: AATC, LLC
    Inventors: Walter A. Jackson, Sean W. Flickinger
  • Patent number: 10836326
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a vehicle mobile phone holder, including a base, a surface cover, a hinge member making a clamp force between the base and the surface cover, and a wireless charging component; when the surface cover is rotated to have an included angle with the base, certain clamp force is formed between the surface cover and the base to clamp a mobile phone in between the surface cover and the base. The wireless charging component has one end in rotatable connection with the base, and a rotation axis of the wireless charging component is parallel to an axis of the hinge member. According to the disclosure, the base of the vehicle mobile phone holder is fixed in a car; when a mobile phone needs to be charged, the mobile phone may be clamped tight between the base and the surface cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Liping Yang
  • Patent number: 9618032
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum absorber, wherein: the assembly of the respective components of the vacuum absorber can be improved and a smooth operation can be carried out; and the vacuum absorber can be firmly and easily attached to an attachment surface by a vacuum absorbing method and an adhesive method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: MSINTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Cheol-Seok Woo
  • Patent number: 9601039
    Abstract: A vehicle flag anchor assembly for attaching to a vehicle flag assembly for mitigating the risk of the vehicle flag assembly from flying away while the vehicle is moving. The vehicle flag anchor assembly includes securing rings on either end of a string member and an anchor. In operation, the anchor of the vehicle flag anchor assembly is attached to the vehicle window, with one securing ring fastened to an aperture on the anchor and the string member, the securing ring fastened to the aperture in the flag stand and the other end of the string member, forming a chain of connection which secures the vehicle flag assembly to the anchor of the vehicle flag anchor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventors: Les Baker, Susie Naylor
  • Patent number: 8979046
    Abstract: A vacuum suction device of the present invention comprises: a cover which is rotatably mounted on the upper portion so as to couple to a flat surface by means of vacuum suction; an suction plate, which is coupled to the lower portion of the cover, for vacuum suction to the flat surface; and a height adjustment member, which is arranged between the cover and the suction plate, for moving the suction plate back and forth according to the rotation of the cover; wherein a plurality of fixing pieces are formed on the upper surface of the inside of the cover, a plurality of elastic stoppers are coupled to the inside of the height adjustment member, so as to be movable by sliding when each of the fixing pieces is in contact, and for fixing the cover by each of the fixing pieces being hooked to the end portion of the cover so as to prevent reverse rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Chul Seok Woo
  • Publication number: 20150070839
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus permits easy and quick attachment and removal of the apparatus securing a portable device to smooth surfaces, or objects. An injection molded platform which allows multiple suction cups to be attached to secure a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, cellular phone, tablet, e-reader, or other digital media device to a smooth surface, or object. The primary platform is an injection molded part specifically designed to accommodate the insertion of mini suction cups, small suction cups, and medium suction cups. The injection molded platform contains multiple openings specifically designed to allow the attachment of an array of suction cups, and alternative mechanisms including kickstand assembly, elastic straps or cording. It is a further object of the invention to provide a platform apparatus that can be attached to smooth surfaces for different sized devices with touch screen capabilities, and devices with camera and video functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: August A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8950715
    Abstract: A support apparatus has a positioning disc mounted on a sucking disc. An operation disc is mounted on the positioning disc and has a receiving hole. Two bevel ribs are arc-shaped, are formed on and protrude along an inner wall of the receiving hole. The sucking disc has a column mounted through the positioning disc and the receiving hole of the operation disc. A pin is mounted through the column, with two ends of the pin protruding beyond the column and abutting against the two bevel ribs of the operation disc. By rotating the operation disc to axially move the pin upon abutting against the bevel ribs to pull the sucking disc, the sucking disc can be adhered to a tablet PC. A pivotable stand connected to the positioning disc can be rested on a desk to facilitate viewing at any angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Mao-Tung Chiu, Daphne Su
  • Patent number: 8936224
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system, in particular for solar modules (1), consisting of supports (2) with a closed hollow box profile (3), with connectors (4) for solar module fastening means, and connectors (5) for roof fastening means. At least the connectors (4) for the solar module fastening means are formed from longitudinal groove pairs—or longitudinal flange pairs in or on the hollow box profile (3) that are arranged at a distance from each other. The fastening means for the solar module (1) or solar modules (1) in the area of the support consist of a clamping piece with a shaped part (8), with each shaped part (8) having at least two webs (9.1, 9.2), arranged opposite each other on the shaped part (8) whereby at least one positive click connection with one of the groove pair—or flange pairs can be made by means of the ends remote from the shaped part (8), and the shaped part (8) has at least one bore hole (11) for the insertion of a fastening bolt (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Sapa Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Sven Bartelt-Muszynski, Gido Genschorek
  • Publication number: 20130313388
    Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic based mounting apparatus configured for supporting and or securing devices to a surface such as the windshield of a car or a window glass. Such magnetic based mounting apparatus comprises a first magnetic component configured for being associated with a first side of a mounting surface and a second magnetic component configured for being disposed on an opposing second side of said mounting surface adjacent to said first magnetic component thereby magnetically associating the two magnetic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Anna Genevieve Diatzikis, Vasilios Evan Diatzikis, Dominic Evangelos Diatzikis, Isaiah Monty Simmons
  • Patent number: 8496222
    Abstract: A bracket coordinating device includes a rubber disc having a bottom surface capable of being fitted with a curved or planar surface, a compressing disc disposed on the rubber disc in a manner facing a top surface of the rubber disc, and an actuation device, a shaft member being connected on the top surface of the rubber disc vertically, a through hole being defined in a central portion of the compressing disc for passage of the shaft member, the actuation device being capable of driving the shaft member to move axially so as to make the compressing disc compress or be separated from the rubber disc. A resilient rubber member is sandwiched between the rubber disc and compressing disc to store elastic potential energy when it is compressed axially so as to counteract the compressing force. The bracket coordinating device of the invention has simple construction, reliable connection, wide application, and extended lifespan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Steelmate Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Zhitao Li
  • Publication number: 20130153721
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for an electronic device includes a ball joint and a holding mechanism for holding the electronic device. The electronic device is secured in the holding mechanism by spring pressure and is capable of being stably held in different orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAl PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: WEN-HUA YU
  • Publication number: 20130037665
    Abstract: A pool caddy for stowing an automatic pool cleaner includes a support tube for providing structural support to the pool caddy. A deck mount disposed on the support tube secures the pool caddy to a pool deck edge. A container disposed on the support tube is configured to hold the automatic pool cleaner. A retainer disposed on the container is configured to secure the automatic pool cleaner to the container and to the support tube. A suction cup disposed on the support tube secures the pool caddy to a pool surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: James Michael Brasell, Sandra Lee Brasell, Justin Michael Brasell
  • Patent number: 8333353
    Abstract: A compact, portable, temporary mount for portable devices capable of mounting such a device to any smooth, flat surface is described. The apparatus is compact, lightweight, and can be deployed and removed quickly and easily for user convenience. Certain embodiments of the present invention also provide means for multi-directional adjustment for obtaining optimal desired viewing angle for the portable device and can universally adapt to a wide variety of devices and device cases. Furthermore, multiple methods of attaching the present invention to a device or device case are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Brandra, LLC
    Inventors: Branden Silverman, Sandra Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20120074276
    Abstract: A hanger, application cup, and an adjustable, retractable hanging system releasably mountable to ceiling or wall. The hanger, housing a take-up reel and a retractable cable, offers various embodiments to meet the needs of differing types of ceilings. The hanger affixes to a ceiling or wall by means of a specially devised cup attached to a pole, which can then be utilized to engage the retractable cable within the hanger to extend or retract a cable. The specialized cup engages the clip on the cable, allowing the user to retract the clip to within reach. A movable device, referred to here as a cable-stop, which is also attached to the cable, allows individuals the ability to adjust the suspending height of the material to be hung.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: James Arthur Hand, Sheryl Elaine Hand
  • Patent number: 8123181
    Abstract: The vacuum fixer includes a hat-shaped pressing plate made of rigid synthetic resin, a disk-type suction plate made of soft synthetic resin and covered with the pressing plate, a screw shaft mounted on the upper end of the center of the suction plate and perforating the center of the pressing plate, and a screw tightening member coupled to a protruding front end of the screw shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Good Sense
    Inventor: Min-Woo Choi
  • Publication number: 20110168856
    Abstract: A suction cup device includes a cup forming unit cooperating with a flat surface to create a volume-variable space, a liftable rod secured to a central portion of the cup forming unit, a bracing shell member having a force-transmitting surrounding wall in engagement with a peripheral portion of the cup forming unit, and a twistable cap member having a surrounding bottom wall in abutting against a circumferential abutment region of the bracing shell member and threadedly engaged with the liftable rod such that a manually twisted movement of the twistable cap member can result in axial movement of the rod so as to pull the central portion away from the flat surface to produce a reduced pressure in the volume-variable space and a biasing force to thereby ensuring fluid-tight engagement of the cup forming unit with the flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Tsung-Tzong TU, Tsung-An TU
  • Publication number: 20110108686
    Abstract: A suction device includes an electrostatic flexible sheet having a predetermined thickness; an attaching member permanently secured to the sheet and comprising a base, a neck on the base, and an outward extending peripheral flange on a top of the neck; and a holding member comprising a T-shaped recess and a holding element extending outwardly. In response to sticking the sheet to a smooth surface by pressing the sheet a vacuum is created therebetween. The recess is adapted to slidably, securely attach to the attaching member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Chun-Chieh Lu
  • Patent number: 7913962
    Abstract: Herein disclosed a suction cup including: a suction cup body having at least one surface having a gel, the surface being a suction surface; and an elastically deformable spring element provided in or on the suction cup body, having a concave shape so as to make the suction surface have a concave shape, and energizing a central part of the suction surface away from a surface to be sucked in the condition where the suction surface is in suction contact with the surface to be sucked, wherein the spring element is formed from a material having a modulus of elasticity higher than those of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Shunichi Takahashi, Makoto Kawabata
  • Patent number: 7841568
    Abstract: Herein disclosed a suction cup including: a suction cup body having at least one surface having a gel, the surface being a suction surface; and an elastically deformable spring element provided in or on the suction cup body, having a concave shape so as to make the suction surface have a concave shape, and energizing a central part of the suction surface away from a surface to be sucked in the condition where the suction surface is in suction contact with the surface to be sucked, wherein the spring element is formed from a material having a modulus of elasticity higher than those of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Shunichi Takahashi, Makoto Kawabata
  • Patent number: 7837163
    Abstract: Herein disclosed a suction cup including: a suction cup body having at least one surface having a gel, the surface being a suction surface; and an elastically deformable spring element provided in or on the suction cup body, having a concave shape so as to make the suction surface have a concave shape, and energizing a central part of the suction surface away from a surface to be sucked in the condition where the suction surface is in suction contact with the surface to be sucked, wherein the spring element is formed from a material having a modulus of elasticity higher than those of natural rubber and synthetic rubbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Shunichi Takahashi, Makoto Kawabata
  • Patent number: 7731139
    Abstract: A suction device includes a sucking member having a connecting body connected integrally to a flexible disc body that is disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting member disposed in the sleeve and connected to the connecting body, and an operating rod connected pivotally to a pivot block unit on the sleeve and to the connecting member. The operating rod is operable so that an assembly of the connecting member and the connecting body is pulled upwardly, thereby forming a vacant space between a central portion of the disc body and a supporting surface to which a peripheral portion of the disc body is attached sealingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Lite-On Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Chen-Hsing Wang, Chia-Hung Su
  • Patent number: 7661648
    Abstract: A sucker device includes a body, a sucking disk, and an operating mechanism; the body has a base, and a sleeve part joined on the base; the sleeve part has a hollow portion communicating with a bottom room of the base, and two slots, and is joined to a fixing support; the sucking disk is positioned in the bottom room of the base; an axial rod is joined on a middle of the disk, and held in the hollow portion of the sleeve part; the operating mechanism includes a knob, and a pressing rod, which is passed through the axial rod, and sticks out through the slots; the knob is positioned around and threadedly engaged with the sleeve part; thus, the middle of the disk can be moved farther away from a surface of an object for the disk to stick to the object by means of turning the knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Jow Tong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 7658354
    Abstract: A suction device includes a sucking member having a connecting body connected integrally to a flexible disc body that is disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting member disposed in the sleeve and connected to the connecting body, an operating member connected to a pivot rod extending through the sleeve, and a cam body accommodated in a cam-accommodating space in the connecting member and pivotable together with the pivot rod. The operating member is operable so as to pivot the pivot rod and the cam body such that an assembly of the connecting member and the connecting body is pulled upwardly by the cam body, thereby forming a vacant space between a central portion of the disc body and a supporting surface to which a peripheral portion of the disc body is attached sealingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Lite-On Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Chen-Hsing Wang
  • Publication number: 20100012800
    Abstract: A suction cup structure is disclosed. The suction cup structure can be attached firmly on a surface of an object. The suction cup structure comprises a suction cup and a gel, wherein the gel has a first surface and a second surface; the first surface is connected to the suction cup, and the second surface is attached to the surface of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.
    Inventors: Shih-Hong Chen, Jen-Yung Chang
  • Patent number: 7635111
    Abstract: A suction cup device, includes: a suction cup; a center shaft; an attaching base; a rock lever; a coil spring; and a cam mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Fumio Hara, Takayuki Akai
  • Patent number: 7607622
    Abstract: A suction cup device having a compact axial suction cup installation and release mechanism including a suction cup within a concave housing, and a rotational drive member structured to operate on an external surface of the housing. A drive shaft is coupled to the suction cup and extends through an aperture in the housing, projecting above a drive surface axially aligned with the concave surface formed in the housing. The drive shaft extends through an aperture in the rotational drive member and includes an inclined drive surface that interacts with a fixed drive surface to pull a flexible portion of the suction cup into the housing when the rotational drive member is rotated relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Publication number: 20090256037
    Abstract: The present invention is a headboard anchor capable of attaching furniture to a wall while at the same time, providing a buffer between the wall and furniture which is meant to be attached. In the preferred embodiment, the anchor consists of two rubber suction cups flexibly and adjustably attached by a middle collapsible portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Praveen Singh
  • Publication number: 20090242066
    Abstract: A flexible conduit for routing cable between a source and destination is provided herein. The flexible conduit may have a corrugated cover portion and a generally flat attachment portion for attaching the flexible conduit to an attachment surface or nearby structure. It is contemplated that the flexible conduit may flex in the lateral and/or vertical direction such that the flexible conduit may be intricately routed between the source and destination. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be directly attached (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive, hooks and loops, etc.) to the attachment surface to allow ease of installation without the use of tools. It is also contemplated that the elongate hollow body of the conduit may exhibit a slit opening opposite the attachment portion of the conduit to facilitate non-destructive installation and removal of the cables. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be attached to the attachment surface with screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: James H. McKane
  • Patent number: 7575208
    Abstract: A holding device with a securing sheet for mounting onto a wall. The device comprises a base means and a holding means connected with said base means for supporting a foreign article. An impervious securing sheet is connectable air-tightly onto the wall and extends outwardly beyond a backside of the base means. A friction plate is connected to the base means and the securing sheet. If the friction plate and the securing sheet pull away from the wall, a negative pressure prevents the article from falling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventor: Yung-Huei Lan
  • Patent number: 6808090
    Abstract: A container and support for supporting the container on a wall or other vertical structure. The support has a flexible disk housed within a rigid shell having central opening. A stem protrudes from the disk through the shell opening. A handle is movably coupled to a distal portion of the stem to move between a first and a second position. The movement from the first to the second position causes a force on the stem distorting the flexible disk causing a supporting vacuum between the disk and any contiguous wall. The handle includes an edge for engaging a cooperating portion of a container when the handle is in the second position. The container has a tubular body with a closed bottom and an open top through which any contents of the container can be dispensed. A closure secured to the open top controls the dispensing of the container contents. The tubular body of the container includes a pocket having at least one rim shaped to cooperate with the handle to hold the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Oeyvind Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20040178307
    Abstract: Disclosed is a suction device having a magnet, which has a magnet contained in a suction device body made from rubber, so that it can be attached even to wood, cement wall surface, and so forth, to which a conventional suction device cannot be attached, thereby remarkably increasing the range of objects to which the suction device can be attached. The suction device includes a conical suction device body made from soft rubber and a magnet inserted in an apex portion of the suction device body. The magnet has a magnetic force of a predetermined gauss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Hak Bo Sim
  • Patent number: 6729591
    Abstract: A paper attachment device is composed of a cap (10), a cup (20), a driving plate (30) and a magnet (40) axially combined in sequence. The cap (10) has a stud movably penetrating through the cup (20) and the driving plate (30) and firmly secured with the magnet (40). The driving plate (30) has multiple resilient arms (30) pressing the cup (20) toward the cap (10), whereby paper can be held between the cup (20) and the cap (10) to make the paper attachment device versatile in usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Synchro Ent. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nick Hsu
  • Patent number: 6596374
    Abstract: This invention provides a device for removably securing a wide variety of objects to different surfaces utilizing a partial vacuum. The device includes flexible material comprising one or more opening(s), wherein each opening is capable of forming a continuous seal with a portion of an object and the remaining material is capable of forming a continuous seal with a surface. The size of the opening and the size of the material can vary within the constraints that adequate material remains surrounding the opening to enable a continuous seal to be formed with a surface when an object is inserted into the opening. The device is used by inserting an object into an opening, thereby forming a continuous seal between the object and the opening and pressing the device against a surface, displacing air to create a partial vacuum in a manner that causes a continuous seal to form between the flexible material and the attachment surface, thereby removably securing the object to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: 3849953 Canada Inc.
    Inventor: Michael John Adjeleian
  • Patent number: 6244778
    Abstract: A connection device for supporting one of a plurality of accessories with respect to a support surface includes a two piece suction cup. The two piece suction cup has an outer shell and a flexible inner member attached to a plunger which extends through the shell. The plunger terminates in a connector configured to engage with a connection feature on each of the accessories. The connection device acts to support a generally universal connector with respect to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Richard M. Chesbrough