Post Or Column Attached Patents (Class 248/218.4)
  • Patent number: 7779568
    Abstract: An adaptable mounting system for mounting an LED display panel on an existing support structure for a billboard is provided, where the support structure including a plurality of posts having brackets arranged to support the billboard. The adaptable mounting system includes a lower arm and upper arms, each arm having a first end and a second end and one or more notches supported on the brackets of the existing support structure; a yoke coupled to the arms proximate the first end and configured for attachment to the LED display panel; and a brace coupled to one of the upper arms proximate the second end and coupled to the yoke of an arm beneath the one of the upper arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Adaptive Micro Systems LLC
    Inventors: Lee A. Gettelfinger, Gregory P. Schleusner, Kelly J. Bronk
  • Publication number: 20100155551
    Abstract: It is a principal object of the invention to provide a hanging device with sufficient support, functionality and simplicity to fulfill many designer closet and/or commercial functions. The hanging device of the invention is compact and has a reinforced structure, thereby taking into account both esthetic and practical aspects. Additionally the hanging device also provides designer uses. The hanging device invention comprises two connective fixtures, two vertical support members, and a hanging rod. The two connective fixtures are welded to the vertical support rod, which is mitered and welded to the hanging rod. The welding hanging device forms a solid device which is then suspended from a ceiling or other suitable overhead plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Ana Maria Torres
  • Publication number: 20100148020
    Abstract: A flat-screen monitor support comprises a body having means for attachment of a monitor thereto and a locking means operable to lock against a support post extending through the body and through the locking means. The locking means supports the body to prevent the body from sliding down the post under the weight of a monitor attached to the body. The body is rotatable relative to the locking means about an axis of a support post extending through the body and locking means, when the locking mechanism is locked to the support post. In addition, a support base for securing a flat-screen monitor support to a table surface, comprising a support post having a support plate secured to one end thereof, a seat cup to sit on a table surface and receive therein the support plate with the support post upstanding from the table surface, and a clamp bracket to sit on the support plate with a tightening means positionable against an underside of a table surface, to clamp the support plate, seat cup and table top together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Colebrook Bosson Saunders Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Wills, Seiyo Ezure, Alex Lau
  • Patent number: 7731141
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Schuerch
  • Patent number: 7721365
    Abstract: The disclosed knee shield is a durable, easy-to-install protective barrier that is fastened underneath sink bottoms. It protects the knees of a wheelchair user from rough and abrasive surfaces and extreme temperatures as mandated by the ADA and other federal, state, and local buildings codes. The knee shield is slotted so that it fits around the drain assembly, without requiring the removal of the sink; drain assembly, or plumber's putty that may already exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventors: Russell S. Griffin, Tony D. Nugent, Miles B. Dearth
  • Patent number: 7722000
    Abstract: A movable support post is attached to a vessel, such as a large planter's pot. Two or more fasteners are employed to attach the post to the vessel. The fasteners extend through the post and extend into the interior of the vessel. A ballast material, such as concrete, is disposed in the vessel and encases the bolts therein. The ballast material acts as an anchor to stabilize the vessel and the attached post. A removable lid or tray is positioned at the top of the vessel. The tray or lid can function as a birdbath or flowerpot, adding a decorative adjunct to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Richard H. Sherburne
  • Publication number: 20100117407
    Abstract: A holder for personal effects in a vehicle comprising a base that fits around the support rods of a headrest, a mount that may adjustably connected to the base and designed to hold the strap or other hanging feature of one or more personal items, and at least one securement block that may be used to sure up the base, limit its ability to move laterally, or help it to support heavier items. The base may be detachable and reversible so that it can be used in combination with the headrest support rods of a seat on either side of the car and so that the arm can be positioned in a maximum number of variations for the convenience of the user. In some embodiments, one or more of the securement blocks is easily removable and re-attachable to the base to accommodate a large variety of headrest and support rod configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Ron Feder
  • Patent number: 7712283
    Abstract: A bracket system for assembling playground equipment includes a plurality of deck support brackets, at least two vertical frame brackets, at least two horizontal frame brackets, a swing bracket, and at least two ladder brackets. The deck support brackets secure horizontal deck support beams to vertical frame beams at first points along the vertical frame beams. The vertical frame brackets attach to at least two adjacent vertical frame beams at second points above the first points. The at least two horizontal frame brackets fix at least one horizontal frame beam to the at least two adjacent vertical frame beams at the second points; the horizontal frame brackets and the vertical frame brackets interconnect. The swing bracket fastens a swing support beam to the at least one horizontal frame beam at a third point along the at least one horizontal frame beam. The at least two ladder brackets connect a ladder to one of the horizontal deck support beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Playcore Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Gadd, Giovanni Piccione
  • Patent number: 7708237
    Abstract: A fastening system for medical devices includes a column-shaped interface profile (1) having a lens-shaped cross section with at least one convexly shaped, longer front surface (2) and with two shorter lateral surfaces (3), which are parallel to one another and pass over into the longer front surface (2) via a tappet-shaped projection (4) each. A clamping device (6), fits the longer front surface (2) of the interface profile (1) with the two tappet-shaped projections (4) in a positive-locking manner for fastening medical devices. The clamping device (6) has a concavely shaped outer surface and is provided with clamping jaws (8) that can be set on one side or on both sides for detachable fixation on the interface profile (1). This construction offers the possibility of receiving medical devices and accessories on up to a maximum of four sides simultaneously, especially also via standardized rail elements (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Axel Mummert, Maja Finke, Alexander Mueller, Sebastian Maier
  • Publication number: 20100102184
    Abstract: A device for holding archery bows and/or other hunting accessories is provided. The hunting accessory holding device includes a base member that attaches to a mounting substrate such as a tree, an arm assembly that is configured to hold the archery bow, and a lift mechanism that connects the arm assembly to the base member. The lift mechanism automatically retracts the arm assembly upwardly, from an extended position to a retracted position, when the bow is removed from the arm assembly, thereby removing the arm assembly from the hunter's view and way. The lift mechanism can include a spring that provides a retracting force for moving the arm assembly. As desired, the lift mechanism can also provide an adjustable or variable braking force that opposes the retracting force and enables the hunter to determine a rate of arm retraction, as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy M. Gorsuch, James A. Buckley
  • Publication number: 20100102185
    Abstract: A pole clamp is disclosed that can firmly attach heavy fixtures to a pole, such as a center or side pole of a special-events tent, with quick and easy fixture mounting and dismounting. The head of a fixture-mounting bolt is downwardly slidable into a T-channel of the clamp, where it rests against a stop pin and rigidly supports the fixture until it is lifted out of the T-channel. A plurality of T-channels can provide for a plurality of fixture attachments at a plurality of orientations. In some embodiments, the clamp includes a pair of identical, hingedly joined, rigid aluminum segments that can be placed on opposite sides of the pole and compressed against the pole by pressing of the unhinged, flanged ends toward each other using a bolt, cam lever, or similar means. The rigid segments can be shaped to accommodate a pole of any cross-sectional size and shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Francis Clifton Jenestreet
  • Patent number: 7703996
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method of use thereof is disclosed. The surveillance system provides a continuous presence and may be operated by remote control. The system may automatically record video and audio when certain audio, such as a gun shot, is detected. The system may automatically contact the authorities, or other remotely located devices upon the occurrence of an undesirable event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: STI, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick D. Sexton, Jr., John F. Osteen, Kenneth Alan Shackleford, Lester W. Mikles, Warner E. Speakman
  • Patent number: 7698843
    Abstract: A flexible mounting system for supporting a sign from a rigid structure for minimizing damage that might result from an impact force on the sign is disclosed. The flexible mounting system includes a flexible sign mount having a support bracket secured to a sign and a stationary bracket releasably securable to a rigid structure such a bollard. A flex element can be interposed between the support bracket and the stationary bracket to permit the sign to translate and rotate relative to the rigid support when the sign is subjected to an impact load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: David U. Hillstrom, Alan J. Adilman, Thomas E. Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 7690481
    Abstract: The belt buckle for a tree stand strap has holes in the frame of the buckle and the handle for accepting pins from a bracket attached to a tree stand such that the tree stand can be hung from the belt buckle that is used to tighten the strap around the tree. In this manner, several straps can be attached to several trees and the tree stand can be quickly and easily attached or detached to the buckles of the tree stand straps and moved from tree to tree. The pins through the buckles, handles and frame of the buckles locks the handle in place on the tree and prevents the belt from coming loose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Scott M. Pederson
  • Patent number: 7677513
    Abstract: Coil/helix shaped stands and methods of using and installing the stands that can be wrapped about elongated supports. The stands can have looped holders for supporting objects such as planters and pots, off ground level. The looped holders can be adjustable so as to remain level with different size diameter elongated supports. The stands can be aesthetically pleasing and attractive and be easy to assembly and mount. The stands are easily removable. Additionally, the coil stands can support other objects such as tables, flagpoles and umbrellas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin C. Londo
  • Patent number: 7661224
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for supporting newly planted trees in which a plurality of stakes are positioned adjacent and around a supported tree. In one aspect of the invention, the individual stakes are rigidly secured together by elements which are vertically movable along the stakes and releasably secured to the stakes at desired vertical positions. In another aspect of the invention, flexible tie members interconnect the tree trunk with the stake. The connection between the tie member and its associated stake is such that the connection may be releasably locked to the stake at different vertical positions along the stake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Poyas
  • Publication number: 20100025151
    Abstract: This system consists of; support pieces (1, 1a) intended to be permanently fixed to the structure of the construction, interchangeable supports (30) fitted with a fixing device (4) for attachment to any of the support pieces (1, 1a) and with means of attachment for safety devices or load-bearing devices, intermediate supports (5, 14, 18) that can be coupled to the interchangeable supports and safety elements that can be coupled to the intermediate supports and/or the interchangeable supports. These protective elements include: head pieces (6) of lifelines, modular masts, angled brackets for attaching safety nets (9), protective canopies, safety guard masts (15), telescopic baseboards (16), extendible railings (17) and auxiliary railings (19).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Jose Ramon Guinart Pallares
  • Publication number: 20100018102
    Abstract: A portable apparatus, removably attached to an existing vertical support or structure, such as a tree, for the purpose of holding and/or suspending articles above the ground. The apparatus may include, in one embodiment, associated vertical and a horizontal members, where the vertical member is secured to the tree using securing device such as a cord and binder arrangement. The multi-purpose apparatus is ideally suited for supporting a firearm such as a rifle and is further useful for other purposes, such as holding hunting, camping and fishing equipment or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Duffy's Hunting Products
    Inventor: James C. Minges
  • Patent number: 7647734
    Abstract: A link-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by seismic loading. A joint connection includes a first plate assembly having a first connection plate including a first diagonal slot formed therethrough. A second plate assembly has a second connection plate including a second diagonal slot formed therethrough. The second diagonal slot is diagonally opposed to the first diagonal slot. The second connection plate is position such that at least a portion of the second diagonal slot aligns with a portion of the first diagonal slot. A pin is positioned through the first diagonal slot and the second diagonal slot. The joint connection accommodates a slippage of at least one of the first and second plate assemblies relative to each other when the joint connection is subject to a seismic load and without significant loss of clamping force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
    Inventor: Mark P. Sarkisian
  • Patent number: 7637464
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of casters coupled to the frame and supporting the frame above a floor, a push handle coupled to the frame, and an IV pole coupler coupled to the push handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Henry Heimbrock, Stephen R. Hamberg
  • Patent number: 7628360
    Abstract: Stand (1) with a foot (2) and a stand tube (3) which is arranged perpendicularly thereto and at the upper end (4) has a manually operable securing device (5) for securing, by means of a connecting pin (7), an appliance (6) which is connected to the stand tube (3) against being unintentionally released. The securing device (5) is designed as an essentially U-shaped wire clip (8,8.1) which is bent in one piece and has two resilient limbs (9,10), a subregion (11,12) of the limbs (9,10) engaging resiliently in each case in a corresponding groove (13,14) of the connecting pin (7). A curved region (15) of the wire clip (8,8.1) is arranged outside the stand tube (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Anthes, Frank Kellner, Werner Sagawe
  • Publication number: 20090236489
    Abstract: A pole caddy (10) has a planar table portion (12), a shaft-engaging portion in the form of a tubular projection (32) and a lateral surround (14) orthogonal to the planar portion (12), the lateral surround (14) including an indicia display area (15) and including a rim (14a) that extends above the planar table portion (12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Raymond Gambill
  • Publication number: 20090236481
    Abstract: A rotation control device for a support arm of a lamp comprises a support arm having a first end and a second end; a rotating arm having a first end and a second end; a lamp head assembled to the second end of the rotating arm; a cambered track fixed to a predetermined position of the support arm; and a cambered slot being formed in the cambered track; a stop sheet installed to a predetermined position of the cambered track; the stop sheet being movable along the cambered slot of the cambered track and is fixable at a predetermined position so that the rotating arm is retained to a predetermined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Meiric Chen
  • Patent number: 7588222
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching a luminaire support arm to a support pole. In one embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a hook, which is secured to the support pole, and a bracket, which is attachable to the hook. In a second embodiment, the bracket is secured to the support pole without the use of the hook. In both embodiments, the support arm is selectively vertically and rotatably received by the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Michael L. Feldberg
  • Patent number: 7578488
    Abstract: A non-boring support system, or a temporary arm gain, is described. The support system enables attaching a supporting arm to an existing utility pole. The support system can include a securing assembly and a mounting member. The securing assembly can define an aperture sufficiently large enough to receive and secure the supporting arm. The mounting member can be adapted to mount the securing assembly to the utility pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Southern Company
    Inventor: Anthony Kiser
  • Patent number: 7575209
    Abstract: A flagpole top support bracket assembly for a top end of a flagpole is disclosed, and includes a cap for mounting on the upper end of the flagpole. The cap defines a cavity for receiving an upper portion of the flagpole, and the cavity extends inwardly from an opening in a lower end of the cap. The cap has an outer surface and an annular groove formed in the outer surface. The bracket assembly further includes a support mounted on the cap, and the support is rotatable with respect to the cap. The support includes a mounting lip for resisting sliding of the support off of the cap, and the mounting lip extends inwardly toward the cap and is configured to be at least partially positioned in the annular groove of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventor: Michael J. Wiese
  • Patent number: 7571882
    Abstract: The suspension device firstly consists of a profile (1) to be vertically arranged and having engaging contours (3), which are provided thereon and located opposite one another, preferably in pairs, on both lateral flanks. The profile (1) is fixed to a supporting structure. The inventive device comprises at least one bracket (2), which can be suspended in the profile (1) and has fixing elements that are complementary to the engaging contours (3). The bracket (2) has an enclosing part (20) on which or inside of which the fixing elements are placed. The front side (10) and both lateral flanks of the profile (1) are surrounded by the bracket (2) that enables it to be joined to differently configured load-bearing elements (4). The bracket (2) can be locked at the level of the selected engaging contours (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Visplay International AG
    Inventor: Herbert Walter
  • Publication number: 20090189035
    Abstract: A pole caddy (10) has a planar table portion (12), a shaft-engaging portion in the form of a tubular projection (32) and a lateral surround (14) orthogonal to the planar portion (12), the lateral surround (14) including an indicia display area (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Raymond Gambill
  • Patent number: 7566036
    Abstract: An apparatus for securely mounting a listening device within a vehicle. The apparatus comprises two separate pieces of plastic that are attached to one another, with one of the pieces of plastic designed to be attached to a post supporting an automobile headrest and the other piece of plastic designed for placement of a listening device. The listening device most ideally used is a pair of headphones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald D. Galway
  • Publication number: 20090152419
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for securing a movable soccer goal to a fixed football goal or other vertical post. When in use, the apparatus functions to prevent the soccer goal from being overturned, thereby, making it considerably safer than an unsecured soccer goal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: ABT, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Harold Wallace
  • Patent number: 7546993
    Abstract: A clamping apparatus of the present invention is used in a medical environment to rotationally and releasably secure a device to a support member. The clamping apparatus includes a device clamp having first and second clamp elements and a connector interconnecting the clamp elements. The clamp elements define a first receptacle for receiving a support and a second receptacle for receiving a mounting structure. At least one clamping element defines a device catch in the second receptacle. The connector is selectively moveable between a first position in which relative rotation between the flexible shaft, device clamp and device is resisted, and a second position in which the device is permitted to rotate without releasing connection to the support. A method of supporting a medical device on a support to permit selective rotation of the medical device relative to a flexible shaft without loss of interconnection is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Clarence Walker
  • Patent number: 7540458
    Abstract: An mounting assembly for a wall or ceiling panel comprises a wire hook configured to be received in an opening extending through the panel from the front side to the back side thereof so that only a relatively short hook portion extends from the front side, while a relatively longer segment of the wire hook extends from the opening at the back side of the panel to engage the back side of the panel at a location spaced from the opening. The assembly also comprises an object holder for holding the object. The object holder has a mounting portion defining a bore for receiving the hook portion of the wire hook. The object holder has an arm extending from the mounting portion and defining a support surface for supporting the object. In one embodiment of the invention, the assembly is installed on a wall or ceiling panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: A Touch of Class, LLC
    Inventor: Carol S. Forbes
  • Publication number: 20090134289
    Abstract: The invention is a mount comprised of a base for receiving a hollow object that is to be secured with the mount to another surface. The interior area includes a movable anchor than can be advanced toward the wall that defines a hollow object receiving area so that the hollow object is pinched or compressed between the anchor and its respective wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: JERITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Aaron Godwin
  • Patent number: 7533854
    Abstract: A bag support for supporting a bag, the bag support being mountable to a post, the bag having a pouch and a hook extending from the pouch. The bag support includes: a support body; a mounting clip for mounting the bag support to the post, the mounting clip including a pair of clip jaws extending substantially outwardly from the support body in a spaced apart relationship relatively to each other, the clip jaws defining a clip plane extending therebetween, the clip plane being substantially parallel to both of the clip jaws, the clip plane defining a longitudinal direction extending substantially perpendicularly to the clip plane; and a hook receiving element extending from the support body, the hook receiving element defining a hook receiving aperture, the hook receiving aperture being substantially parallel to the clip plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: François Aubé
  • Patent number: 7530539
    Abstract: Top pole support for aerial electric power lines, in particular with suspended wires in which the aerial electric power lines have at least three wires and the top pole support has corresponding insulators, in particular suspended insulators, to hold the wires. According to the invention, the top pole support traces a continuous curve substantially passing by the points in which the insulating means are.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Conveytech S.r.l.
    Inventors: Mario Boschetti, Claudio Boschetti
  • Patent number: 7523715
    Abstract: Plastic molded uprights and/or light and flag mounts may include stepped upper ends for mounting of a light thereon and/or laterally spaced apart oppositely downwardly angled flag mounting holes extending at least partway therethrough adjacent the upper ends thereof. One or more pairs of integral molded, axially spaced apart flanges may protrude outwardly from one of the front and back walls of the uprights for aiding in locating and supporting one or more barricade boards between respective pairs of flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Plastic Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Mettler, Gregory H. Brown
  • Patent number: 7513471
    Abstract: The article (37) is fastened to the rod (1), and the rod is fastened to a support such as a ceiling or a wall, by fastener means each comprising two parts (4, 19) that lock together around the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Mobile Cables System
    Inventor: Claude Moufflet
  • Patent number: 7506466
    Abstract: The improved sign/banner support is comprised of two parallel banner rods, each parallel to the vertical axis of a round or polygonal pole and each terminating in a cincture dimensioned to compressibly clinch the pole. The banner rods and cincture are comprised of a single length of a springable wire material. The rods are spaced to form an opening whereby the improved banner support may be presented to the pole. When mounted on the pole, the banner rods abut against the pole while the cincture forms an acute angle with respect to the vertical axis of the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventors: James Leroy Betham, Michael Edward McCoy
  • Publication number: 20090072103
    Abstract: The apparatus for mounting a wheelchair pad provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs from a wide variety of different manufacturers. This adjustability is also beneficial to the occupant of the wheelchair, as the adjustability can provide a wide variety of people with a more custom fit. In order to provide this custom fit, the claimed invention provides for depth adjustability, height adjustability and angle adjustability in both the vertical and horizontal planes of the amputee pad. Additionally the claimed invention can be installed on either side of the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: David Cramer
  • Publication number: 20090072104
    Abstract: A supporting mount mounts a device to a post and is removably fixed to the post without being fastened thereto by any penetrating fastener. A front panel is at the front post face and has the device fixed thereto. A pair of opposing side panels are at respective side post faces. Each side panel has a lower lateral edge connecting to the front panel, an upper lateral portion distal from the front panel, and a hook at about the upper lateral portion. A connecting element at the back post face engages the hooks at the upper lateral portions of the side panels. The mount pivots into frictional contact with the back post face at the top portion of the connecting element and with the front post face at a bottom portion of the front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Donato LaRossa
  • Publication number: 20090065669
    Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure an system for mounting a structure to a pole is provided. The system can include a pole mounting bracket connectable to a pole such that the pole mounting bracket can be affixed to the pole in a vertical orientation within a first plane regardless of the verticality of the pole within the first plane. The system additionally can include a platform subassembly that comprises a structure platform connected to a platform mounting bracket. The platform mounting bracket can be pivotally connectable to the pole mounting bracket and can be adjustably coupled to the pole mounting bracket in a vertical orientation within a second plane that is orthogonal to the first plane, regardless of the verticality of the pole within the second plane, to thereby place the structure platform in a substantially level orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Jin Elkins
  • Patent number: 7497368
    Abstract: A mailbox is mounted to two perpendicular faces of a post by a mounting assembly main bracket with two perpendicular flanges. The main bracket has a horizontal top wall from which two diverging sidewalls extend downwardly. The top wall has two sets of perpendicular slots, which receive two parallel right angle top brackets to receive the mailbox in a position either partially overlying the top of the post, projecting from the post, or offset from the post in a transverse orientation. Another embodiment has a main bracket with an integral top bracket, and only one adjustable top bracket. For sale, the top brackets mount to the main bracket by a label sheet wrapping the top wall and holding a fastener container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: David E. Lutzke
  • Publication number: 20090039220
    Abstract: A supporting mount mounts a device to a post and is removably fixed to the post without being fastened thereto by any penetrating fastener. A front panel is at the front post face and has the device fixed thereto. A pair of opposing side panels are at respective side post faces. Each side panel has a lower lateral edge connecting to the front panel and an opposing upper lateral edge. A connecting element at the back post face interconnects the upper lateral edges of the side panels. A top edge of the front panel is vertically lower than a top portion of the connecting element. The mount pivots into frictional contact with the back post face at the top portion of the connecting element and with the front post face at a bottom portion of the front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Donato LaRossa
  • Publication number: 20090033184
    Abstract: An external power supply support system includes an enclosure with indentations spanning its top and side surfaces in a substantially horizontal fashion, and a caddy with a shell-like body configured to engage at least a portion of the indented power supply enclosure. The shell-like caddy body is provided with mounting apertures spaced according to standard rack rail aperture spacing. The mounting apertures emanate from a series of integral structures bulging from the bottom surface of the shell-like caddy body. The bulging aperture structures in combination with several integral structural ribs are configured collectively to provide a substantially flat and elevated interface suitable for secure mounting of the caddy to a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Pincek, Carlo Espiritu, Jeff Hatley, Nerio Perez, Stanley S. Coe
  • Patent number: 7482558
    Abstract: A thermotherapy device is operated as an incubator or as an open care unit. The care unit has a bed for receiving newborns, which can be closed with a hood (3). At least one heat radiation source (4) is provided. The hood (3) is located between the bed and the heat radiation source (4) when the thermotherapy device is closed and the hood is at least partially transparent to the radiation originating from the heat radiation source (4). The device allows only a small temperature drop during the transfer from the open mode of operation into the closed mode of operation and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jochim Koch
  • Patent number: 7475859
    Abstract: A band (30) is buckled around a pole (50). A hanger arm (18) has a top end attached to the band (30) at an attachment point (44), and has a bottom end with a load hook (20). A high-friction cam surface (24) is formed on the hanger arm (18). The relative positions of the cam (24), the band attachment point (44), and the load hook (20) cause the band attachment point (44, 46) to move away from the pole (50) as the hanger arm is loaded, tightening the band (30) on the pole (50). This automatically adjusts the hoop tension in the encircling band (30) depending on the arm loading (52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Sean Michael Selders
  • Publication number: 20080281387
    Abstract: A medical instrument device interconnection system decreases the vibrational effects on a hospital pole. The medical device is contained in a case and the case has a first clamping member, a first biasing apparatus, a second clamping member, a second biasing apparatus, and a pole receiving trench. Each clamping member has a preferred position, an attachment position and a maximum tension position. In the preferred position the respective biasing members position the respective clamping member's distal end as close to each other as possible which inhibits a conventional hospital pole from entering the pole receiving trench. To obtain the maximum tension position, the person positioning the medical instrument device on the hospital pole aligns the pole receiving trench with the hospital pole so the hospital pole contacts the clamping members' exterior surface in the preferred position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Gaymar Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Rob Colonna
  • Publication number: 20080277545
    Abstract: A medical instrument device interconnection system decreases the vibrational effects on a hospital pole. The medical device is contained in a case and the case has a first clamping member, a first biasing apparatus, a second clamping member, a second biasing apparatus, and a pole receiving trench. Each clamping member has a preferred position, an attachment position and a maximum tension position. In the preferred position the respective biasing members position the respective clamping member's distal end as close to each other as possible which inhibits a conventional hospital pole from entering the pole receiving trench. To obtain the maximum tension position, the person positioning the medical instrument device on the hospital pole aligns the pole receiving trench with the hospital pole so the hospital pole contacts the clamping members' exterior surface in the preferred position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Rob Colonna
  • Publication number: 20080272125
    Abstract: A container is disclosed having a universal bracket system that allows attachment of the container to a plurality of upstanding outdoor supports including posts, angle iron, and signs supported in cylindrical frameworks. In the preferred embodiment, the container has a box with a lid pivotally attached thereto. The box has a bracket system comprised of an upper bracket, a central bracket and a lower bracket which have complementary geometric relationships that facilitate attachment to the multiple structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Tommi L. Crow, James Papafagos, Todd Smith, Gary Pozum, Brian Mayo
  • Publication number: 20080272254
    Abstract: A medical device safety support apparatus features a clamp member configured to be attached to an IV pole, a bed rail, or other support structure. A medical device support member extends from the clamp member and is configured to support a cooperatively configured medical device. The medical device support member may include a socket which receives a post that extends from the medical device, and a lockdown member having a set-screw portion and a handle is provided to secure the post within the socket. The post has a circumferential channel in which the set-screw portion seats, thereby allowing the post to be retained within the socket when the lockdown member is loosened so as to prevent the medical device from being removed from the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: James Harr, Glenn Fournie, Joel D. Wiesner, Scott Kimsey, Ricky A. Sisk