On Horizontal Rod Or Bar Patents (Class 248/214)
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Publication number: 20140197290Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an elongated plate that has a first end, a second end, a front side, a back side, an upper edge and a lower edge. A first coupler is attached to and extends away from the back side. The first coupler is positioned adjacent to the first end. A second coupler is attached to and extends away from the back side. The second coupler is positioned adjacent to the second end. A catch is attached to and extends away from the front side of the plate. The catch is positioned between the first and second ends. The first and second couplers are engageable with opposite sides of a support member to allow an article to be positioned on the catch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventor: Joe N. Davis
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Publication number: 20140197289Abstract: A support arm includes a support mechanism, a wall-mounted mechanism, and an arm mechanism. The support mechanism includes a support plate having a first pivot pillar and a first pivot base having a first eccentric rod and sleeving the first pivot pillar. The wall-mounted mechanism includes a wall-mounted plate detachably disposed on a display monitor and having a second pivot pillar and a second pivot base sleeving the second pivot pillar. The arm mechanism includes a casing, an arm body disposed in the casing and having first and second pivot ends, a first spring connected to the arm body and the first eccentric rod, a first shaft passing through the first pivot base and the first pivot end, a second shaft passing through the second pivot base and the second pivot end, and a damping member sleeving the first shaft for increasing a rotating torque of the first shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventor: Yi-Jen Chen
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Publication number: 20140191097Abstract: A support device is provided. The support device includes a support assembly with an elongated first body defining a cantilever mounting and a support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: PENN UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Mark P. Noah, Dustin Ziacik
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Patent number: 8769781Abstract: A retaining device for retaining a shower caddy or other item on a shower arm or other elongated member includes a clip structure for partially surrounding the shower arm or elongated member and having retaining arms extending therefrom and a plastic sleeve structure having receptacles for receiving the retaining arms to hold the sleeve structure on the clip structure, and a shower-arm engaging portion or elongated member engaging portion for engaging the shower arm or elongated member to render the shower caddy or other item immobile on the shower arm or elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.Inventor: John R. Carney
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Publication number: 20140138503Abstract: The invention depicted herein is a simple connection bracket used in conjunction with standard vertical and horizontal pallet rack beams and locking mechanisms to prevent material handlers from damaging walls during placement of pallets or from removing pallets from storage on or under pallet racks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: ROBERT M. CONSAUL
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Patent number: 8714502Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an elongated plate that has a first end, a second end, a front side, a back side, an upper edge and a lower edge. A first coupler is attached to and extends away from the back side. The first coupler is positioned adjacent to the first end. A second coupler is attached to and extends away from the back side. The second coupler is positioned adjacent to the second end. A catch is attached to and extends away from the front side of the plate. The catch is positioned between the first and second ends. The first and second couplers are engageable with opposite sides of a support member to allow an article to be positioned on the catch.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Joe N. Davis
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Publication number: 20140117197Abstract: An apparatus adaptable to automatic leveling platform devices with integral springs, which enables an operator to easily and quickly adjust the overall spring resistance to accommodate a range of loads applied to the platform. More particularly, the apparatus utilizes a sliding frame, springs and pins such that a user may engage or disengage one or more springs easily and quickly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Carl Lee Stover, Craig T. Jones, Dennis R. Weber
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Publication number: 20140091185Abstract: An adjustable height field post includes an inner shaft and an outer tube configured to receive and slidably engage the inner shaft. A clamp body is provided at one end of the inner shaft such that the field post can be securely attached to an operating table. An adjustment mechanism is incorporated into the inner shaft and the outer tube such that the height of the field post can be adjusted to accommodate various working conditions and also prevent any portion of the same from extending beyond an upper most attached post coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Flexbar Machine Corp.Inventors: Steven Culver, Donohue Michael
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Patent number: 8657523Abstract: The present invention is related to a fixed structure for faucets and bathroom accessories, which at least includes a base and an external part, wherein the bottom side of the base is fixed on a connected body and the base has a hollow chamber in the body, at least a functional hole is set on the circumference of the body, an elastic piece is extended inwards from a part of circumference of the functional hole, a convex column is set on the end of the elastic piece; the external part has a hollow chamber set on the bottom side for placing the body of the base, and at least a slipping hole set on the circumference of the hollow chamber is provided for the convex column of the elastic piece to buckle into for positioning, to thereby achieve the purpose of quickly assembly and conveniently installing and operating.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Guo Yuan Hardware Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chan-Long Kuo
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Patent number: 8657545Abstract: An assembly includes a first structure and a clamp configured to clamp the first structure to a second structure. The clamp may include a top portion configured to extend through the slot, where the top portion includes a head, a neck portion coupled to the head and a cylindrical body coupled to the neck portion. The clamp may also include a rotatable nut located adjacent the slot, where the rotatable nut has an opening to receive the cylindrical body. The clamp may further include a spring nut configured to receive a portion of the cylindrical body. The rotatable nut is configured to be turned such that when the head of the clamp is aligned with the slot in the first structure, the top portion of the clamp is configured to lower into the opening and clamp the first structure to a second structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Robert K. Jolly
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Patent number: 8640906Abstract: A multipurpose cooking stove container is described having a cavity for storing items such as cleaning products and hand sanitizer. The cooking stove container may further comprise a paper towel support and mounting bracket for attachment to a cooking stove or side shelf of a cooking stove. The cooking stove container may also be configured to be resistant to environmental elements such as rain, wind, dust, pollen and the like. A tray portion may be used for storing items and a removable cup may be inserted into the tray for more secure storage of smaller items. The cooking stove container may in one embodiment comprise a front and back member that are attached about a pivot. The front member may pivot to allow access to the inside cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Cathal Patrick GordonInventors: Cathal Patrick Gordon, David Dean McClanahan
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Publication number: 20140014795Abstract: Support systems for supporting an item on railings of a deck or other structures are disclosed. According to an aspect, a support system is attached to the railings at one end and at least one more additional point. The other end of the support system extends outwardly from the railing to support an item, such as a torch, a lamp, a lantern, a candle, and a plant basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: Terry A. Buschbach
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Patent number: 8622092Abstract: A pipe connection member for connecting a pipe to a pair of parallel brackets includes a pair of clamping members. Each clamping member has a pipe receiving opening extending therethrough. The inner sides of the clamping members cooperate to form a pair of parallel channels sized to receive the brackets. At least one fastener interconnects the clamping members for drawing them toward one another and against the brackets. One of the clamping members further includes a collet having integrally formed fingers extending outwardly around its pipe receiving opening. The other clamping member includes a countersink sized and positioned to receive the fingers such that as the clamping members are drawn toward one another the fingers are compressed against a pipe extending through the pipe receiving openings to fasten the pipe to the pipe connection member.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Duane R. Condon, Frank D. Julian, Truman J. Stegmaier
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Publication number: 20130313389Abstract: A support for a wing, comprising: a first attachment body (2), predisposed to be constrained to a support (91) of a wheel (90) in such a manner as to be solidly constrained to the wheel with respect to the rotation about a steering axis (ST); a second attachment body (31, 32), predisposed to be connected to a wing (100), and rotatably connected to the first attachment body (2) about a main rotation axis (X), parallel to the steering axis (ST), by means of a rotation pin (4); said first attachment body (2) being rotatable with respect to the second attachment body (31, 32) between an initial position and a final position that are spaced one from the other by a given angular pitch with respect to the main rotation axis (X); a guide element (6) that is solidly constrained to the first attachment body (2) and to the second attachment body (31, 32) with respect to the translation parallel to the main rotation axis (X), and it is slidable with respect to the first attachment body and/or to the second attachment bodType: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: LODI LUIGI & FIGLI S.R.L.Inventor: Luigi LODI
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Patent number: 8540191Abstract: A device for holding an insulating blanket and for fastening systems in an aircraft includes a base and at least one support. The base has two ends from each of which there extends an arm. One arm is a jointed arm that is jointed onto the base to be pivotable relative to the base. The at least one support is configured to accommodate a system. The base includes an elongated shape and defines a plane, the base includes two longitudinal edges, and at one end of the base, each longitudinal edge has a flange extending from the base on a same side of the base from which the arms extend.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: AIRBUS Operations (S.A.S.)Inventors: Lionel Sabadie, Maximilien Fauvet, Laurent Rebolloso, Michel Dal-Cin
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Patent number: 8528870Abstract: A retaining device for a stand includes a base, a shaft inserted in the base, a handle pivotally mounted on the shaft, and a retainer sleeved on a cam portion of the handle. When the handle is pivotally moved downwards, the retainer can be driven to move toward an extending rod of the stand by actuation of the cam portion of the handle for stopping against the extending rod of the stand and retaining the extending rod of the stand in position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Durq Machinery Corp.Inventors: Chia-Sheng Liu, Chen-Yuan Chen
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Patent number: 8523112Abstract: A device for holding an insulating blanket and for fastening systems for an aircraft including aircraft frames, a skin, and connecting pieces between the skin and the frames, the connecting pieces including clips, includes two brackets and a member that contours at least a portion of one of the aircraft frames. Each bracket has a first branch configured to be fastened to one of the clips and a second branch provided with a slot. The member that contours at least a portion of one of the aircraft frames includes a base and two arms. Each arm has a free end forming a securing lug configured to be inserted into the slot of one of the brackets with a flange which forms a stop countering displacement of the securing lug once the latter is inserted into the slot. Each arm further includes at least one support configured to accommodate a system.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.Inventors: Julie Holvoet, Matthieu De Kergommeaux, Jean-Claude Briois, Luc Michelet
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Patent number: 8508924Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover and a connecting mechanism connecting the first cover with the second cover. The connecting mechanism includes a fixing base fixed on the first cover, a turning base fixed on the second cover, a first linking board rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base, a second linking board rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base. The fixing base, the first linking board, the turning base and the second linking board collectively form a four-bar linkage mechanism. The connecting mechanism further includes an arc spring urged between the second linking board and the fixing base to supply an elastic force to the four-bar linkage mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jing-Zhen Guo, Ren-Xiu Yang, Chao-Yuan Cheng
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Publication number: 20130200227Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Puckett Jay, Patrick McManus
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Patent number: 8500076Abstract: A cup holder fastening structure includes a cup body, a fastening means hinged on the cup body and a pivotal unit. The cup body has a first coupling portion extended therefrom. The fastening means includes a strap containing a latch teeth section and a holder. The strap is fastened to an upper end of the holder. The holder has a slot to be threaded through by the strap and a second coupling portion extended from one side to mate the first coupling portion. The pivotal unit is hinged between the first and second coupling portions to adjust the angle of the cup body. Through the strap the invention can be strapped on any type of vehicle bars and installed and removed easily. Through the pivotal unit the cup body can be adjusted to a desired use angle to provide greater usability and practicality.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Chin-I Lai
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Publication number: 20130168426Abstract: An intelligent terminal equipment supporting device and a supermarket shopping cart provided with the supporting device are disclosed. The intelligent terminal equipment supporting device includes a mounting member, a first supporting member and a second supporting member. A rear end of the first supporting member is fixedly connected with a front side of the mounting member, a rear end of the second supporting member is fixedly connected with the front side of the mounting member, a first supporting joint member is connected between the front end of the first supporting member and the front end of the second supporting member, and the first supporting member, the second supporting member and the first supporting joint member form a frame structure to support the intelligent terminal equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: CHINA HUMAN INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: CHINA HUMAN INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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Patent number: 8474632Abstract: A caddy for use in bathrooms is disclosed. The caddy can include removable shelf assemblies and/or accessory units for holding common household items. The removable shelf accessories can include knobs which can be turned to secure and free the shelf assemblies from a support member of the caddy. The accessory units can snap into place on the support member. The support member can include a telescoping section and biasing element which permits the caddy to adjust to different sized bathrooms. A sliding member can be incorporated to provide additional areas for attachment of shelf assemblies or accessory units.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: simplehuman, LLCInventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
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Publication number: 20130140415Abstract: A bracket is disclosed for mounting an electrical box on a mounting bar. The bracket comprises a front jaw and a rear jaw. The jaws are movable toward an open position for allowing movement of the bracket relative to the mounting bar and toward a closed position for gripping the mounting bar at a selected position along the mounting bar. The jaws are biased toward the closed position. An electrical box is attached to the front jaw. In one embodiment, the front jaw, rear jaw and a spring for urging the jaws closed are integrally formed from a single piece of sheet metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventor: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
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Patent number: 8453984Abstract: The instrument stand, which supports an instrument on a wire rack or similar surface, includes a body, a biasing element and a hook member. The stand is capable of connecting to an instrument, and the biasing element, preferably formed by at least two legs, is also connected to the body, wherein when contacting a surface the legs bias the body in a direction opposite the surface. The hook member connects to one of either a leg or the body, such that the hook member is capable of engaging the surface to thereby oppose the bias by the legs.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Jim Best, Todd Brunner, Marco Perry
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Patent number: 8449403Abstract: Provided is a golf club support on which a wooden club, etc. can be suspended in a desired direction while being prevented from falling or tumbling. The golf club support for supporting a golf club of which head portion has an R shape on a base end side has a columnar shape, has an opening 10 in the circumferential surface thereof, and has a guide portion 12 which is formed from the opening toward the inside. A first support member 16, a second support member 18, and a third support member 20 are formed on at least the top surface of the golf club support.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Nikken Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masashi Mitsumoto
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Publication number: 20130119651Abstract: A handrail assembly for a tank trailer and a yoke assembly for the same. Handrail assembly provides a safety device for an operator walking along a top wall of the tank trailer. The handrail assembly includes a top rail, a plurality of vertical members, a safety wire and, sometimes, a bottom rail. Each yoke assembly secures one of the top and bottom ends of the vertical members to either of the top and bottom rails or to a mounting bracket on the tank. Each yoke assembly includes a base member engaged partially in a bore of the vertical member, and a cradle member engaged with an exterior wall of the top or bottom rails or mounting bracket. Base and cradle members are secured together by a pivot pin. Fluid-actuated cylinders extending between the vertical members and the tank move the handrail assembly between collapsed and expanded positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Conny, Scott A. Kibler
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Patent number: 8434725Abstract: A threaded rod hanger has quick lock plunger mechanism that includes plunger pieces within a tapered bore in a housing. The plunger pieces have tapered outer surfaces. A spring within the housing presses the plunger pieces toward the narrow end of the bore, with the spring located between the plunger pieces and a back plate that closes off part of a wide end of the tapered bore. The plunger pieces have internally threaded surfaces that engage threads on a threaded rod that is inserted into the bore, between the plunger pieces. Once the threaded rod has been inserted between the plunger pieces and released, the plunger pieces are pushed toward the narrow bore end. This causes the plunger pieces to press inward, automatically causing the internal plunger half threads to engage the external threads on the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Michael H. -S. Oh, Jeffrey K. Jackson
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Patent number: 8430366Abstract: A clamping structure comprising an elongated rod having a plurality of bends for attaching to a horizontal beam. The clamping structure includes back portions adjacent the back of the beam, lower portions adjacent to the bottom of the beam, one or more top portions adjacent to the top of the beam and extending forward of the beam, and front portions which are angled away from the front of the beam. The clamping structure may be used to temporarily attach a holding element such as a cup holder or hook to the horizontal beam, and the holding element may be attached to the clamping structure or may be made from the same elongated rod as the holding element.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Sidney Tincher
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Patent number: 8424820Abstract: A universal clamp for use on a crib and a method of securing the clamp to the crib. The clamp includes a first base and a second base removeably coupled to a crib. The first base includes an aperture and is configured to receive a strap and a recess. The second base includes a shaft configured to be received within the recess of the first base, a spring coupled to the shaft and being biased to retain the shaft within the recess, and a cam buckle connected to and pivotable with respect to the second base. The second base is configured to rotate with respect to the first base, and the cam buckle is configured to receive the strap to secure the clamp to the crib.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Learning Curve Brands, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Cristian Cotirla, Joseph J. Grasso
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Patent number: 8413734Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a leg configured to extend transverse to each of a pair of adjacent parallel spaced beams. The leg includes levered clamp assemblies that are configured for connecting and supporting each end of the leg to a corresponding one of the beams. The levered clamp assemblies include a first plate and a second plate, each plate configured to straddle the beam. The levered clamp assemblies also include a lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a rod passing through corresponding rod openings in the first and second plates, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the rod. The lever includes a cam surface disposed adjacent to the first plate. The lever assembly is configured to reduce spacing between the plates upon actuation of the lever, whereby the leg is secured to the beam.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Flexhead Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul S. F. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
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Patent number: 8413939Abstract: The description concerns a fastening element for a bolt provided with a thread, in particular a stud bolt, comprising a block which is made of plastic, provided with a threaded bore hole and can be screwed onto the bolt. The fastening element is characterized in that the threaded bore hole is open laterally by means of an axial slot in such a way that the block can also be fitted on the threaded bolt laterally.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: DIRAK Dieter Ramsauer Konstruktionselemente GmbHInventors: Dieter Ramsauer, Armin Gorontzi, Peter Hoeschler
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Publication number: 20130075555Abstract: A support bracket for supporting an electrical box between two supports. The support bracket is used with a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes two elongated members each having an end mount. The elongated members are slidably coupled to each other, thereby allowing the mounting assembly to be telescopically extended. The support bracket is affixed to the one of the elongated members for supporting an electrical box and includes a planar surface and a slot having a plurality of extended clamps. The clamps are positioned and deformed within an inner lip of one of the elongated members. The bracket also includes a plurality of perpendicular extensions and a support rod affixed to the planar surface and positioned over at least one of the elongated members. The support rod is also affixed to the electrical box thereby providing support to the electrical box.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Jack R. Kerr, JR.
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Publication number: 20130048810Abstract: The present invention is a lift accessory for aerial lifts and related machines. The lift accessory includes sets of retractable supports for materials around the perimeter of an aerial lift platform. In a preferred embodiment, two accessories would be installed on opposite ends of the lift platform. Typically, the accessory is based upon a section of steel tubing. The inside end may be pivotally attached via a bolt or other appropriate attachment means to a railing on a work platform of the lift.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Conor P. Creaney
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Patent number: 8366437Abstract: A bracket for linking guide rods to a wheel of a vertical blow molding machine and a system for blow molding containers and a mechanism for opening and closing a pair of mold halves linked to the wheel of the vertical blow molding machine using the bracket, comprising a first portion and a second portion made of iron, a plurality of pivot apertures, and a plurality of guide rod apertures for receiving the guide rods.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Ammon Heininger, Marshall M. Miller, Larry M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20130026316Abstract: A holder includes a body, the body having a first and second receiver and a first and second cylindrical holder. The holder further includes a tie comprised of an elongated piece of shape-retaining deformable material and a cover covering the shape-retaining deformable material along the length of the elongated piece. The covering and the shape-retaining deformable material are bonded along their length. A first portion of the tie passes through the first cylindrical holder. A second portion of the tie passes through the second cylindrical holder, such that a loop is formed between the body and the tie, stretching from the first cylindrical holder to the second cylindrical holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Case, Bowden Ormsbee
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Publication number: 20130015306Abstract: A device for supporting a plaster ceiling during conservation work. A plurality of the devices may be installed on a superstructure of pipes or other rigid members installed on scaffolding to provide for a network or pattern of supporting devices in some installations. The supporting device includes a screw jack and a jack base that is configured to be attached to the superstructure, which in some cases includes horizontal pipes. The jack base may, in some embodiments, be symmetrical top to bottom so as to be useable on either side of a pipe and easily rotatable to either position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: Roderick Milton Stewart
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Publication number: 20130015154Abstract: A head rail of a window covering includes a rail member, two rail lids engaging opposite ends of the rail member, and two lid fasteners to fix a rail lids. The lid fastener includes a main plate, two clip plates, and two stop plates. The lid fastener engages the rail member with the clip plates clipping the rail member and the stop plates holding the rail lid to securely fix the rail lid to the rail member. The lid fastener provides a fast and easy way to engage and disengage the rail lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: NIEN MADE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventors: Yu-Che Wen, Chih-Yao Chang
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Publication number: 20130008373Abstract: A metering device, including a holder and an insert, for coating liquid or viscous coating medium onto a moving material web. The holder being elongated and mountable to a frame and comprising an insert groove in the longitudinal direction, adapted to receive an insert, and an engagement formation in the longitudinal direction along the insert groove. The insert being elongated and comprising a rod groove in the longitudinal direction, being adapted to rotatably support a coating rod having a circular cross section and being designed to surround the coating rod over more than 180° of its circumference, and an engagement formation in the longitudinal direction along the rod groove. The engagement formations of the holder and the insert are designed to interact with a locking member to allow interconnection between the insert and the holder of the metering device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: BTG IPI, LLCInventor: Ari Rousu
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Publication number: 20130001383Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Puckett Jay, Patrick McManus
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Publication number: 20130001384Abstract: A suspension device or bracket (3,19) for releasable fitting of one device to another at a vehicle, and having one bracket part (4,5,21a,21b) mounted on a vehicle and another one on the device to be connected to the vehicle. One locking element (6,20a,20b) being fitted to be activated from one side of the suspension device (3,19), and the other locking element (6,20a,20b) being fitted to be activated from the other side of the suspension device (3,19), the suspension device (3,19) being so arranged that only one locking element (6,20a,20b) need be released to take the suspension device (3,19) apart, irrespective of which locking element (6,20a,20b) is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Pär Karlsson, Ulric Karlsson
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Patent number: 8342477Abstract: A clam-shell bracket for defining a mounting flange on a structural member, such as a hydroformed vehicle cross-member or frame rail, includes a lower body featuring an integrated locating feature with which to preposition the bracket on the structural member, and permanently-attached male threaded fasteners with which to thereafter secure the bracket to the structural member. The bracket further includes a hinged upper body having slotted bolt holes through which the lower body's fasteners may freely pass as the upper body is pivoted into the assembled position, thereby reducing the time required for bracket installation. The use of fasteners on the both the hinged end and opposite end of the lower clamp body provides an improved clamping force about the structural member, while the improved clamping force cooperates with the mating locating features of the bracket and the structural member to improve the lateral applied load transfer therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: Charles H. Kneshtel, Jr., Mark S. Marek, Jerome Herman, John A. Dzvowik, David Dominic, Jr., Adrian J. Purvis
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Publication number: 20120325991Abstract: A support apparatus includes a first substantially horizontal member positioned adjacent to first and second elongated substantially vertical member members. The first substantially horizontal member has a channel formed in its rear side. The channel is sized and configured to receive wiring for display devices. The first substantially horizontal member is supported or attached to first and second collars positioned on the first and second elongated substantially vertical members such that movement of the first and second collars adjusts a vertical position of the first substantially horizontal member. One or more display devices, such as LCD screens or computer monitors, may be positioned on the first substantially horizontal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: KNOLL, INC.Inventors: Richard Sapper, Ronald Snyder
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Publication number: 20120325992Abstract: An aerial-lift-platform accessory (10) comprising a container (30) for holding items, a hanger (40) for hanging the container (30) on an upper safety rail (25), and a brace (50). The brace (50) is convertible between a bracing condition whereat its arm (51) braces the container (30) against a lower safety rail (26) and a carrying condition whereat its arm (51) is stowed close to the contour of the container (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Michael E. Keshock
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Patent number: 8313070Abstract: A base-clamp assembly for supporting an instrument relative to a patient position adjacent to an instrument-support rail. The base-clamp assembly may comprise a base, a rail clamp, and an actuator assembly. The rail clamp may attach the base to the rail. A shank clamp may attach a shank to the base. The actuator assembly may be operable for opening and/or closing the rail clamp. A drive assembly may provide for moving a force-applying element relative to the base and a movable rail jaw for closing the rail clamp. The drive assembly may also be operable for opening and closing the shank clamp.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventors: Richard F. Kronner, David D. Kronner
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Patent number: 8308123Abstract: An umbrella mounting system comprises a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, a first side edge and a second side edge; a first base aperture disposed on the base toward the first side edge of the base and a second base aperture disposed on the base toward the second side edge of the base; a cylindrical mounting shaft having a first end with an opening and a second end, the opening of the first end of the mounting shaft functions to hold a shaft of an umbrella that is inserted into the opening, wherein the mounting shaft is attaches the top surface of the base and extends upwardly therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Anthony Accordino
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Patent number: 8302921Abstract: A clamp for securing a surgical appliance post to a rail mounted on the side of a surgical table which clamp may be placed over and on the rail at any desired location by providing the clamp body with a passageway transverse the body of the clamp and parallel to the rail, the passageway having a lip on one edge of a width about the dimension of the rail for engaging the backside of the rail, and the passageway having a width greater than the rail on the opposite edge. A clamping device such as a screw or cam is mounted on the outermost portion of the clamp and is arranged to engage and secure the post as well as bind the clamp body to the rail. Additionally, the clamping arrangement of one of the preferred embodiments provides a means by which an appliance post may be gripped at any chosen angle rather than limited to a fixed orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Peter Schuerch
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Patent number: 8302918Abstract: The present invention provides a fastening bracket for fastening right and left ends of a deck cross member to respective fitting parts of a vehicle body frame. The fastening bracket includes a body plate to which one of the ends of the deck cross member is connected, a surface contact plate to which a fastening nut corresponding to a bolt to be inserted into corresponding one of the fitting parts of the vehicle body frame is fixed, the surface contact plate being provided in the body plate, a connection plate that is a part for connecting the body plate and the surface contact plate, the connection plate having a width in a direction perpendicular to a connecting direction of the body plate and the surface contact plate equal to or smaller than the surface contact plate, and a demarcating slit for demarcating the body plate and the surface contact plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Asteer Co., LtdInventor: Daisuke Watanabe
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Patent number: 8297570Abstract: An adjustable mount assembly (100) is provided. The adjustable mount assembly (100) comprises a body (205) and an adjustment member (207) coupled to the body (205). The adjustment member (207) includes a threaded member (316) and a tension bar (210) coupled to the threaded member (316). The adjustable mount assembly (100) also includes one or more retaining member receivers (208A, 208B) formed in the body (205). One or more retaining members (206A, 206B) are provided with each of the one or more retaining members (206A, 206B) coupled to the tension bar (210) at a first end (206A?, 206B?) and adapted to engage the retaining member receiver (208A, 208B) at a second end (206A?, 206B?).Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Rocky MountsInventor: Bobby Noyes
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Patent number: 8287307Abstract: A fastening unit has a fastening device (1) and an electrical distributor (2) which is lockable to the fastening device by latching. The fastening device has a base plate (3) and with two latch mechanisms (4) which project vertically away from the base plate (3). Several openings (5, 5?) for holding screws (6) are formed in the base plate (3), with which the base plate (3) can be fastened to the wall or other support (7), and free ends of the latch mechanisms (4) each having an elastic catch arm (8) with a catch hook (9) and a rigid contact arm (10) opposite the catch arm (8). The fastening device enables the electrical distributor to be fastened quickly, easily, and reliably to a wall or other support, with the possibility of also quick and easy detaching of the distributor, as necessary, from the wall without removing the fastening device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jens Gerullis, Jens Andresen
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Publication number: 20120241571Abstract: A connector system for connecting a medical device to a patient support device having first and second support members with a patient support panel disposed therebetween, wherein the connector system includes an anti-rotation arm connectably linked between the medical device and a support member connector connectable to the second support member. The anti-rotation arm is connected to the medical device in a manner that rotationally fixes the anti-rotation arm with the medical device with respect to rotation about the first support member for fixed rotational displacement with the medical device. In use, the anti-rotation arm rotationally fixes the medical device about the first support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: THORNHILL SCIENTIFIC INC.Inventors: Edward Masionis, Veso Tijanic