Corner Patents (Class 248/220.1)
  • Patent number: 11190229
    Abstract: A case for a tablet-shaped device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: STM Management Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Ethan Nyholm
  • Patent number: 10925380
    Abstract: A beverage holder includes a cup having a support base, a bracket portion capable of providing a cantilevered support of the holder to a support structure, and a peg capable of insertion into a bore hole for support of the holder to a support structure. The holder is particularly suited for support on a piece of exercise equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Steven A. Nelson
  • Patent number: 10753529
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a supporting device which is suitable for installing a display and comprises a support assembly, an adapter, two upper securing screws, and two lower securing screws. The adapter includes a base plate installed on the support assembly and used for connecting to the display. The base plate has a top edge, a bottom edge, a front face, a back face, at least one pair of hanging slots disposed on the top edge and extending from the front face to the back face, and two slot holes extending from the front face to the back face, wherein the slot holes respectively correspond to the at least one pair of hanging slots. The upper securing screws are respectively and detachably passed through and embedded in the at least one pair of hanging slots and are used for connecting to the back side of the display. The lower securing screws are respectively and detachably passed through and embedded in the slot holes and are used for connecting to the back side of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: ModernSolid Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin Jui Hung
  • Patent number: 10724229
    Abstract: An improved connection between supporting and supported structural members, particularly between the sheathing and framing members of curtain walls, wherein the connector is an angular member having first and second plates joined at an angular junction and the second plate is formed with a plurality of elongated slots and the fastening in the elongated slot closest to the angular juncture is reinforced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Randall Daudet
  • Patent number: 10582095
    Abstract: An enclosure having: a base face that is opaque or translucent to human eyes viewing from outside of the enclosure and transparent to infrared radiation; and at least two flat, orthogonal mounting faces configured to be overlaid respectively on at least two surfaces of walls and ceiling of a room. A thermal imaging apparatus configured to image based on infrared radiation and mounted within the enclosure with a predetermined orientation relative to the base face to have a designed imaging direction with respect to the room when the enclosure is mounted in the room to have the at least two orthogonal mounting faces overlaid respectively on the at least two surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: MP High Tech Solutions Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Marek Steffanson, Mark Halstead, Donald James Bone
  • Patent number: 10379251
    Abstract: The apparatus described herein may include a base plate, one or more walls, one or more obscured feature detectors, one or more obscured feature indicators, a controller, and a power source. The base plate may include one or more surface-mounting structures that mount the apparatus to a surface. The walls may extend at least partially perpendicularly from the base, and may include one or more device-mount structures that mount one or more removable devices to the walls. The detectors and indicators may be connected to the base, the walls, or both. Each detector may correspond to at least one of the surface-mounting structures. Each indicator may correspond to at least one of the detectors. The controller may be electrically connected to the detectors and the indicators. The controller may activate the indicators as the detectors detect a feature obscured behind a surface adjacent to the detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Joe Fox, Jedediah Knight
  • Patent number: 10354564
    Abstract: A wall-mounted modular display includes a support bracket, an alignment bracket, and a display. The support bracket includes one or more lateral support components. The support bracket also includes one or more longitudinal alignment features. The alignment bracket includes one or more vertical alignment features that corresponds to and aligns with a portion of one or more of the longitudinal alignment feature, such that the alignment of the support bracket and the alignment bracket forms a constant angular relationship between the support bracket and the alignment bracket. The display includes one or more display fasteners that correspond to the one or more lateral support components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: John Ryan Performance, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Topousis, Nancy Radermecher
  • Patent number: 10314443
    Abstract: A free-standing, cylindrical container and multiple, core-free toilet paper rolls vertically stacked in an array which fills the container at the outset of its use. Peeled back from sites bounding a through opening within the array's uppermost roll and then fed through a narrow slot defined by the container's cap, each length of the paper so fed, prior to its being separated from paper yet to be dispensed, is part of a continuous paper ribbon extending from the leading paper sheet of said length to the outermost sheet of the array's lowermost roll. Configuring the ribbon in its initial state is a series of joints in each of which the outermost and the innermost sheets of the upper and lower rolls, respectively, of one of the array's contiguous pairs of rolls are fixedly connected, thus providing the user with immediate access to the entire body of paper stored within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: Jennifer S. Roeder
  • Patent number: 9945409
    Abstract: An extruded corner bracket is provided, the corner bracket comprising a length; a body extending the length; a pair of wings extending the length and extending outward from the body to define, with the body, an outer right angle and a pair of inner right angles, the inner right angles being normal to each other, each inner right angle having a first face and a second face; and a slot within the body and extending the length, the slot for slidably, non-rotatably retaining a nut and for housing a distal end of a bolt, the slot including an elongate opening defined by a distal edge of each first face. A corner bracket assembly, rectangular structures using the corner bracket assembly and a kit are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Tri-Mech Design Inc.
    Inventor: Rodney Katz
  • Patent number: 9920911
    Abstract: A wall fixture fastened to a corner of a structure that has a first exterior wall and the second exterior wall with a structure non-linear angle. The wall fixture has a first and a second housing wherein, the first and the second housing mourns adjacent to the first and the second exterior wall, respectively. A first and a second electrical device are coupled to the first and second housing, for directing the first and the second electrical device adjacent to the first and second exterior wall, respectively. The first housing has a dividing panel creating a primary chamber and an electrical coupling chamber. An exterior conduit pass is within the first housing for positioning an electrical supplying conductor within the electrical coupling chamber. A first and a second electrical conductor traverse the housing chamber for electrically coupling the electrical devices with the electrical supplying conductor within the electrical coupling chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Marc A. Pine
  • Patent number: 9661917
    Abstract: A rail mounted table device for securing onto a rail and placing objects thereon. The rail mounted table device includes a planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein a pair of protrusions extend perpendicularly from the lower surface of thereof. The protrusions define a channel in order to accept a horizontal rail therebetween, allowing the lower surface of the planar member to rest flush against the upper surface of a rail. The protrusions are preferably rectangular, wherein the first protrusion is parallel to the second protrusion. In this way, the rail mounted table device is removably securable to a rail. In an alternative embodiment, each protrusion is L-shaped so as to fit over a corner of a rail. The upper surface of the planar member provides an area for users to rest objects thereon, such as food and drinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Mary S. Dias
  • Patent number: 9635968
    Abstract: A curtain rod mounting system includes a support surface that has a pair of faces. Each of the faces forms a right angle with respect to each other. A pair of curtain rods is provided. A suspension unit is removably attached to the support surface. The suspension unit engages each of the faces such that the suspension unit bisects the right angle. Each of the curtain rods removably engages the suspension unit such that each of the curtain rods is oriented to be coextensive with an associated one of the faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Michael L. Martinez
  • Patent number: 9603221
    Abstract: A rain gutter illumination system having a cover for attaching to a rain gutter with an aperture along the substantial length of the cover, and opposing recesses for retaining a decorative insert. When the decorative insert is inserted in the cover, it is held in place by the recesses, and a light source and optional diffusing panel may be arranged in the cover so that the light source projects light through the aperture of the illuminable surface. The light source may be remotely controllable using a wireless remote control device, such as a smart phone over a network connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Stephane Martinez
  • Patent number: 9277818
    Abstract: A corner shelf system for providing a shelf in a corner location. A first wall and a second wall are joined at a corner edge. A shelf base has a third biscuit slot located at a first side surface and a fourth biscuit slot located at a second side surface. An inner portion of a first biscuit and an inner portion of a second biscuit are partially housed in the third biscuit slot and the fourth biscuit slot, respectively. An outer portion of the first biscuit and an outer portion of the second biscuit have asymmetric edges. The outer portion of the first biscuit and the outer portion of the second biscuit are partially housed in a first biscuit slot of the first wall and a second biscuit slot of the second wall, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Preston, Peter Masi
  • Patent number: 9185979
    Abstract: An embodiment of a floating shelf and mounting bracket provides two parts, a hollow metal shelf and a bracket. The metal shelf includes five enclosed sides. The metal shelf back side that mounts to a planar surface is partially open creating an integral mounting tab surface that allows the metal shelf to simply be lowered onto an offset upward bend of the mounting bracket that is attached to the planar surface, providing a quick and secure mounting method of the shelf without any visible brackets or hardware. An alternate embodiment includes notched openings in the metal shelf back side sized to receive and engage spacer posts on the mounting bracket upward bend for further lateral shelf stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Pilgrim Home and Health Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Scott Jenks, Joshua Schletzbaum Fulcher
  • Patent number: 9068688
    Abstract: A hanger arrangement is disclosed to support an object in the corner of a room. It includes a bracket with a corner portion to form to the walls of the inside corner of a room. The bracket includes a cantilever portion to support the object. The joint angle between the cantilever portion and corner portion is between 45 and 82 degrees. Additional embodiments are disclosed related to the L-shaped profile of the cantilever and its hook adaptations to hold the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventor: Bob Ohm
  • Patent number: 8985349
    Abstract: A corner shelf system may include a support assembly and a shelf. The support assembly may include at least two support members coupled at about a 90° angle. The support members may be coupled together by a ratchet mechanism. The about 90° angle at which the support members are coupled may be adjustable by way of the ratchet mechanism. At least two of the support members may each include a channel that slideably receives an edge of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: MW Products LLC
    Inventor: Brett Stenhouse
  • Patent number: 8876073
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a bracket assembly comprising a bridge which in turn comprises a central span, a wing attached to the central span, an arm receiving slot; and one or more anus comprising a central region and a flange, wherein said central region and said flange are connected by an offset; the bridge and said arm being adapted to be coupled together. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a joint comprising a first work piece and a second work piece; a bracket assembly comprising a bridge comprising a central span, having a wing extending from said central span at approximately equal angles, said bridge further comprising a arm receiving slot; and a arm comprising a central region connected by an offset to a flange, said arm further comprising a bridge receiving slot wherein said arm receiving slot and said bridge receiving slot engage thereby mating said bridge and said arm; and fastening means to connect the bracket assembly to said work pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: H. M. Richards, Inc.
    Inventor: James N. Richey
  • Patent number: 8839980
    Abstract: A corner caddy includes a basket assembly and a bracket configured to be coupled to the basket assembly wherein the bracket includes a spreader, a first contact member pivotally connected to a first end of the spreader, a second contact member pivotally connected to a second end of the spreader, a first adhesive positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the first contact member, and a second adhesive positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the second contact member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Maytex Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: David Baines
  • Patent number: 8833711
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a rack to a floor includes a bracket. The bracket includes a rack-mounting surface having at least one pair of rack-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the rack, and a floor-mounting surface extending from the rack-mounting surface. The floor-mounting surface has at least three pairs of floor-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Robert L. Fritz
  • Patent number: 8733570
    Abstract: A modular storage container for articles according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a floor panel, a plurality of stackable side walls constructed and arranged to be connectable to the floor panel, a plurality of stackable end walls constructed and arranged to be connectable to the floor panel, and a plurality of stackable corner members constructed and arranged to be connectable adjacent one edge to a side wall and adjacent an opposite edge to an end wall, wherein each side wall and each end wall defining a wall end opening and each corner member having a mounting hole surrounded by a cylindrical boss, each cylindrical boss being constructed and arranged to fit within a corresponding wall end opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Terry L. Baker, Rebecca Baker
  • Patent number: 8690471
    Abstract: A corner connector for a shelving display is provided comprising a planar base, an inner and an outer wall on and substantially perpendicular to the base, wherein a receptacle is formed between the inner and outer walls, a post on and substantially perpendicular to the base, and a first and a second end wall at opposing ends of the inner and outers walls, wherein said first and second end walls further define the receptacle. The corner connector further comprises a separator located within the receptacle to define an upper receptacle and a lower receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Batavia Container, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy J. Wians, Jeff A. Waterman
  • Patent number: 8561956
    Abstract: A corner protector can be mated with an article of furniture having a corresponding notch. The corner protector can include a body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side, a second side, and a blunted corner. Generally, in the mated configuration the blunted corner is oriented outwardly, thus providing a rounded surface that can reduce injury in the event of an impact with the article of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Kohburg, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason J. Tao
  • Patent number: 8534017
    Abstract: Devices and methods for preventing baseboard tilt associated with fastening a baseboard to a wall panel having a recessed edge. A baseboard support includes a corner bracket having first and second upright base members and having one or more flaps extending from an upright edge a base member. Each flap forms a flap angle with an adjacent portion of the bracket. Each flap is attached to the bracket at a resilient flap corner, or flap hinge. The baseboard support can be positioned in a corner in an upright position. A first baseboard can be positioned so that the baseboard end engages the first upright base member. A second baseboard can be positioned to engage the second upright base member, forming a mitered joint between the two baseboards. The baseboard support provides a stop that prevents each baseboard from tilting away from its corresponding wall panel and creating an unsightly gap. The flap or flaps allow the baseboard support to stand freely in the interior corner prior to baseboard positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Lloyd Schroeter
  • Patent number: 8453982
    Abstract: A utility corner shelf bracket which enables easy installation and removal, which are done quickly and without requiring tools, of a utility corner shelf bracket, and placing a shelf upon it, and which it based on bows which are capable of bending on one plane and durable to loads perpendicular to this plane and a tensioning system which enables adjustment to the wall corner prior to installation and fastening to the wall during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Microdel Ltd.
    Inventor: Erez Baruch
  • Publication number: 20130016350
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a diagnostic tool proximate to and in front of a display device between the corners thereof. A harness is adapted to releasably hold the diagnostic tool, a restraining bracket extends from the harness, and there is at least one elastic cord having a first end, an intermediate portion and a second end. The cord is threaded through the restraining bracket and is sized so as to impart elastic tension to the corners of the display device while concomitantly protecting the front surface from pressure due to the position of the harness and diagnostic tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Taeyoung Park, David Tobie, Shawn Clark
  • Patent number: 8337105
    Abstract: A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shih-Che Fu, Yen-Lin Lee, Ming-Chun Hsu, Shih-Jun Yuan
  • Patent number: 8261473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sign carrier apparatus specifically designed to be inserted into a vehicle hitch assembly to transport signs. Alternatively, the present invention provides for a free standinged receiver hitch, or free standing receiver hitch for storing the sign carrier apparatus when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua A. Bey, Sarah R. Bey
  • Patent number: 8251543
    Abstract: A mounting module for a rope light system which easily attaches to the surfaces of an interior corner of a structure that can retain and support a rope light without the need of a junction or brake in the rope light by holding the rope light in a flexure curve that does not stress the LEDS or electrical conductors of the rope light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Innovative Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua G. Bauer
  • Publication number: 20120187264
    Abstract: The invention provides a corner mount system for mounting a flat screen display at a corner seam within a corner region in order to efficiently utilizes space within that region. The corner mount system comprises a corner bracket with a right plate and a left plate, each having a side rail that provides a channel, wherein the channels collectively define a receiver. Each plate includes at least one hole for reception of a fastener to secure the corner bracket to the studs at behind the wall at the corner seam. The corner mount system further includes an elongated interface member which is slidingly engaged and secured by the corner bracket. A support arm assembly includes a connector, a first arm and a flat screen display bracket. The bracket is removably connected to the flat screen display and the connector is secured to the interface member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Vlies
  • Patent number: 8225435
    Abstract: A shower bench includes an L-shaped first brace with legs attached to vertical shower walls. A bench subassembly includes a cross brace, a foam block, and a T-shaped beam made of cementitious bonding agent that adheres the cross brace to the foam block and also adds strength to a front edge of the foam block. The brace and the block are cut to fit horizontally against the first brace with legs overlapping, such that the braces form a rigid geometric arrangement that supports the block. Ends of the braces are screwed together. The large uniform surfaces of the block are covered with tile and grout. The resulting assembly is extremely rigid and non-flexing, such that cracking of the tile and grout is substantially minimized, even when the bench is loaded up to 400 lbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Noble Company
    Inventors: Paul Kik, Jr., Jim Wadaga
  • Patent number: 8215042
    Abstract: A picture hanging device for hanging pictures in corners featuring an adjustable first panel comprising a first inner telescopic panel and a first outer telescopic panel; an adjustable second panel comprising a second inner telescopic panel and a second outer telescopic panel, the first end of the second panel is pivotally connected to the second end of the first panel via a first hinge; an adjustable third panel comprising a third inner telescopic panel and a third outer telescopic panel, the first end of the third panel is pivotally attached to the first end of the first panel via a second hinge and the second end of the third panel is pivotally attached to the second end of the second panel via a third hinge; and a sliding hanger disposed on the third panel, the sliding hanger functions to hold a picture being mounted by the picture hanging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: James D. Kilmer
  • Publication number: 20120102641
    Abstract: The adjustable bracket for a crib mattress platform includes a first embodiment having a slotted plate (26) attached to each rear corner post (20), (22) of the crib (10). Each plate (26) includes a series of lands (30) extending from the slot (28). A mattress platform corner bracket (42) attaches to each rear corner of the mattress platform (24), with a pin (50) extending from each corner bracket (42) and engaging the slot (28) of the corresponding corner post plate (26). The pin (50) selectively engages one land (30) of the corner post plate slot (28) to set the mattress platform height. A second embodiment includes two sliding sleeves (102) installed upon spaced apart vertical slats (104) of the crib rear wall (14). A mattress platform attachment bracket extends pivotally from each sleeve. The crib wall slats (104) have a series of receptacles (132), with locking pins (114) extending from the assemblies and engaging the receptacles (132, 134) to fix the height of the mattress platform as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Srour, Joey Srour
  • Patent number: 8141830
    Abstract: A corner bracket having a base member and a first wall attachment portion that extends substantially perpendicular to the top side of the base member and a second wall attachment portion that extends substantially perpendicular to the top side of the base member, such that a first wall attachment surface of the first wall attachment portion is perpendicular to a second wall attachment surface of the second wall attachment portion. A central bracket member, an inner bracket member, and an outer bracket member each extend from the top side of the base member. The central bracket member is positioned substantially between at least a portion of the inner bracket member and the outer bracket member and a base member edge, two opposing central bracket member edges, an inner bracket member edge, and an outer bracket member edge are each aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Robert E. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20120061535
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a corner fixing bracket has: a formation process of a tabular fixing bracket body which bends a generally central part to a predetermined angle; a formation process of plural pin-shaped nails which form plural pin-shaped nails by punching, in both ends parts except a central part of a fixing bracket body formed by said formation process of a fixing bracket body; and a bending process which bends a generally central part at 45 degrees or 90 degrees, after said formation process of plural pin-shaped nails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Kaoru Taneichi
  • Patent number: 8109480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate holder and a liquid crystal display having the same. There is provided a plate holder for fixing a plate in a liquid crystal display. The plate holder includes a base portion, a body portion formed on an end of the base portion and laterally extending therefrom, and a head portion formed at a distal end of the body portion. The body portion includes a first body portion and a second body portion disposed to be spaced apart by a predetermined interval from and to face the first body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Jae Lee, Young Rok Oh
  • Patent number: 8109486
    Abstract: A chassis includes a base body and a rubber pad. The base body includes a bottom plate and a side plate perpendicular to the bottom plate. A mounting portion is defined in a junction portion of the bottom plate and the side plate. The rubber pad includes a resisting portion and a clamping portion perpendicularly extending from the resisting portion. The rubber pad is detachably received in the mounting portion, with the resisting portion locking with the side plate and the clamping portion engaging with the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Gong, Ming-Chang Lee
  • Patent number: 8100372
    Abstract: The invention provides a corner mount apparatus for a flat screen display that is installable on either the left-wall or right-wall of a corner. The corner mount system includes a wall bracket having a first side edge and a second side edge. A first angled surface extends at an angle from the first side edge, and it includes at least one opening. The wall bracket also has a securing region with at least one hole. The corner mount system may further include an interface member. The interface member has a tapered opening defined by opposed flanges. The interface member has an aperture that is aligned with the opening of the first angled surface of the wall bracket. A fastener is received by the aperture and the opening to couple the interface member to the wall bracket. The corner mount system also includes a support arm assembly for supporting the flat screen display. The support arm assembly includes a connector, a first arm and a flat screen display bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Vlies
  • Publication number: 20120006954
    Abstract: A hanger arrangement is disclosed to support an object in the corner of a room. It includes a bracket with a corner portion to form to the walls of the inside corner of a room. The bracket includes a cantilever portion to support the object. The joint angle between the cantilever portion and corner portion is between 45 and 82 degrees. Additional embodiments are disclosed related to the L-shaped profile of the cantilever and its hook adaptations to hold the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Bob Ohm
  • Patent number: 8092103
    Abstract: A film-carrying system and a film-carrying device used therein are provided. The film-carrying system includes a support base, a film-carrying device and a film. The film-carrying device includes a support connection part, an elastic part, and a film connection part. The support connection part is coupled to the support base while the film connection part is coupled to the film. The elastic part has a free end and a fixed end; the free end connects to the film connection part, and the fixed end connects to the support connection part. The elastic deformation of the elastic part provides the film connection part with a degree of freedom in linear displacement, and the film connection part also has a degree of freedom in angular displacement corresponding to the support connection part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Shih-Che Fu, Yen-Lin Lee, Ming-Chun Hsu, Shih-Jun Yuan
  • Patent number: 8070117
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting various audio devices to a flat panel display employing mounting holes disposed on a rearward face of the panel of the flat panel display that are otherwise normally employed to couple a support of the flat panel display to the panel of the flat panel display, wherein a hub supporting rods that in turn support the audio devices is coupled to the rearward face of the panel with the aid of those holes, and wherein the hub and rods together convey electrical signals between at least one of the audio devices and at least one cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Benjamin D. Burge
  • Publication number: 20110290967
    Abstract: System and apparatus for filtering drainage which includes a configurable and adjustable rigid frame, hanger support structures adapted to contact a surface of a drainage structure, and a sediment bag. The frame may be adjusted or configured by modifying the location of connecting fasteners and/or by altering the orientation of frame components. Additional embodiments provide for an overflow gap comprising a vertical distance between an above grade surface of a drainage structure and the rigid frame, wherein the overflow gap is capable of allowing runoff to bypass the sediment bag when the sediment bag is obstructed. A configurable lifting tool device adapted to lift inlet grates and inlet filter devices includes a lifting bar, a plurality of connectors, a plurality of lifting arms, and a plurality of lifting hooks adapted to contact a grate and/or an inlet filter device lifting bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: James A. Ringenbach, James T. Ringenbach
  • Patent number: 8020820
    Abstract: Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for adhesively mounting an article to two walls that meet at an angle (e.g., a corner). The methods and assemblies use first and second mounting plates that are deflectably and removably attachable to the article, with the first mounting plate being adhesively attachable to a first wall (e.g., by a piece of double-faced adhesive), and the second mounting plate being adhesively attachable to the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8006948
    Abstract: A corner accessory for placing at the junction between at least two ducts that extend in different directions, includes two distinct flaps, one of which has a projecting element and the other of which includes an elongate opening, the projecting element being engaged in the elongate opening so as to move along a longitudinal direction of the opening to allow the flaps to move relative to each other. According to the invention, the elongate opening has a longitudinal edge parallel to the longitudinal direction and opening out locally to a slot that opens out into a free edge of the flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Legrand France
    Inventor: Thierry Wents
  • Patent number: 7988111
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting various audio devices to a flat panel display employing mounting holes disposed on a rearward face of the panel of the flat panel display that are otherwise normally employed to couple a support of the flat panel display to the panel of the flat panel display, wherein a hub supporting rods that in turn support the audio devices is coupled to the rearward face of the panel with the aid of those holes, and wherein the hub and rods together convey electrical signals between at least one of the audio devices and at least one cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Benjamin D. Burge
  • Patent number: 7909298
    Abstract: A device is provided for fixing a child seat to a support structure of a motor vehicle, including a plastically deformable holding device, which is fixed to the support structure and has a holding element to which a fixing element, which is attached to the child seat, can be fixed. In order to permit a defined movement of the holding element during deformation of the holding device, the holding device has at least one bending axis along which the holding device can be deformed when a force, such as a tensile force, acts on the holding element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Joerg Hirschkorn, Willi Hornemann, Bernd Kestler, Markus Scholz, Hans Weisbarth
  • Patent number: 7883066
    Abstract: A corner bracket system for hanging objects at the junction of two walls, such as in the corner of a room, and a method for using the same. The system comprises a wall bracket, a mounting bracket, and a slide pin. The wall bracket and mounting bracket each have a plurality of complementary, transverse support members that are readily engageable and are securable using the slide pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: K & B Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Wiese
  • Patent number: 7874529
    Abstract: A recreational accessory and corresponding mounting assembly is disclosed which is adapted and configured for use in combination with a substrate, such as a pier, dock, deck, porch, staircase, etc. The mounting assembly is secured to the substrate and the recreational accessory is removably attached to the mounting assembly. In the complete assemblage, the mounting assembly is optionally cantilevered outwardly beyond the perimeter of the substrate. Accordingly, the recreational accessory does not occupy any surface area of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Pilgrim Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Klemm, Gregory J. Books, Greg Macheel
  • Patent number: 7861446
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a simple, inventive sign bracket for use in the creation of signs of surprising structural integrity in a range of dimensions, said bracket characterized by a profile comprising a sign body, a C-bracket, and optionally an interlocking sign hanger and/or an angle retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Charles M. Walton
  • Patent number: 7802766
    Abstract: Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for adhesively mounting an article to two walls that meet at an angle (e.g., a corner). The methods and assemblies use first and second mounting plates that are deflectably and removably attachable to the article, with the first mounting plate being adhesively attachable to a first wall (e.g., by a piece of double-faced adhesive), and the second mounting plate being adhesively attachable to the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Craig D. Thompson