Corner Patents (Class 248/220.1)
  • Patent number: 7765743
    Abstract: A rain gutter screen assembly for use at the inside corner of a rain gutter. The assembly includes a screen having portions sized to overlie intersecting ends of the rain gutter sections, to allow water cascading down the roof corner to flow into the intersecting ends while blocking the entry of debris into the intersecting ends, and a central portion sized to extend outwardly beyond outboard edges of the intersecting ends in cantilever fashion; and a frame structure mounting outboard edges of the screen and defining a plate extending outwardly beyond the outboard edges of the intersecting ends in cantilever fashion in underlying relation to the central screen portion, whereby cascading water trajecting beyond the intersecting ends may pass through the central screen portion and onto the cantilever plate for redirection into the rain gutter sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Russell Guilford
  • Patent number: 7744052
    Abstract: A blank for forming a corner shelf bracket having a ledge and a plurality of side members. The blank has a first side portion and a second side portion, which can be bent to create the side members. The blank also has a third side portion created within either the first side portion or the second side portion which can be bent outwardly relative to the first side portion and the second side portion to attach to perpendicular faces of a corner stud support. In addition, the blank has a ledge portion for supporting a load when the blank is converted into a corner shelf bracket and a lip portion which can be bent to form a retaining member. The blank also has a plurality of stiffener portions which can be bent to create added stability when the blank is converted into the corner shelf bracket and attached to the corner stud support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Wooten Metal, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald W. Wooten
  • Publication number: 20100127139
    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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Joshua G. Bauer
  • Publication number: 20100127140
    Abstract: A mechanical suspension platform for sensor-based touch screen products that uses a suspension bracket with one or more suspension line channels that allow for a suspension line or cable to be inserted and wrapped around. The suspension brackets allow the suspension line to be strung so that one end pulls the touch plate towards the bottom plate and the other pulls along a diagonal. With one suspension bracket in each corner of the touch plate, the plate can be strung with the suspension line to create an optimal suspension for a force-based touch screen system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Gary Smith
  • Publication number: 20100122964
    Abstract: A shelving unit includes a support frame and a plurality of support boards each mounted on the support frame. The support frame includes a front support bracket, a back board located opposite to the front support bracket, four first connecting tubes each having a first end connected with the respective corner of the front support bracket, and four second connecting tubes each having a first end connected with a second end of the respective first connecting tube and a second end connected with the respective corner of the back board. Thus, the shelving unit can be assembled and disassembled without using tools, thereby facilitating assembling the shelving unit. In addition, the shelving unit can be folded into a smaller overall volume to reduce the cost of packaging, transportation and storage of the shelving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Shih-Ming Lin
  • Publication number: 20100123061
    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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Vlies
  • Publication number: 20100108835
    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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7631844
    Abstract: A corner potted plant holder (1) for holding a pot in a corner (19) having a body (2) with a top surface (26) and a bottom surface (27), an internal perimeter (9) and an external perimeter (10), a first arm (3) and a second arm (4) secured to the body (2), at least one corner securing means (6) for securing the body (2) to the corner (19) and at least one wall securing means (11) for securing the arms (3 and 4) to the walls (20 and 21) that form the corner (19). The internal perimeter (9) has a predetermined shape for the acceptance of a pot (22) having a larger congruent predetermined shape. In this manner, a person may easily secure a potted plant (24) in a corner (19) above a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen J. Styles
  • Patent number: 7611107
    Abstract: A mounting bracket and structural bridging fastener comprises an angle mounting bracket attached to a stable base, the bracket comprising a substantially planar main body and a mounting plate oriented perpendicular to the main body, the mounting plate and main body being connected through a complex formation in the angle mounting bracket, a loaded subcomponent configured to be attached to the mounting bracket so that the attachment point of the loaded subcomponent is aligned directly with the main body, a fastener comprising a structural portion adapted to lie between and be rigidly fastened to the mounting plate and to the main body adjacent the complex formation, with the fastener further comprising a threaded portion adapted to connect the loaded subcomponent to the mounting plate. The threaded portion may be an extension of the structural portion adapted to receive a nut, or the threaded portion may be internal to the structural portion and adapted to receive a bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Multimatic Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Howell
  • Publication number: 20090230263
    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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Benjamin Douglass Burge
  • Patent number: 7571881
    Abstract: A universal mounting mechanism for holding objects, such as electrical, medical, optical or audio/visual components needing secure physical connection to another surface in such a way that the mounted object can be easily and quickly installed and removed. It locks the object by providing surfaces on three planes that firmly engage the object so it does not move during transportation or when mounted on a fixed surface. It is low in profile so it does not obstruct the use of the items being held. The mount has no loose parts that can be lost during installation or removal of the mounted objects. Furthermore, the mount has the added feature of locking into either the open or closed position. Because the range of motion is limited, the top of the mount will not move into a position where it could be damaged or obstruct the use of adjacently mounted items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventor: Eric Thompson
  • Publication number: 20090194754
    Abstract: A gate post stiffener being formed in the shape of a C. The C-shaped stiffener may extend the entire length of the gate post. The open side allows for easy insertion of rails. The C-shape provides two consecutive sides for the attachment of two-sided hardware, providing a strong connection between the post, the C-shaped gate post stiffener, and hardware, which is critical to the integrity of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: NATIONWIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: E. Erik Timothy
  • Publication number: 20090189036
    Abstract: An acoustic treatment nesting corner mount for mounting acoustic panels in a corner of a room. The nesting corner mount allows for the installation of two or more acoustic treatments, nested one behind the other, in a corner of a room to enhance the acoustics of the room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Scott R. Foster
  • Publication number: 20090189037
    Abstract: Hangers and methods for supporting an item from a structure. In some examples, the hanger includes a body configured to support the item and lines configured to bear tension, the lines supporting the body from corners of the structure. In some examples, the hanger includes an adjustment mechanism mounted to the body and coupled to the lines, wherein the adjustment mechanism is configured to selectively adjust the position of the body relative to the structure. In some examples, the method includes forming a portion of a first line into a first loop, forming a portion of a second line into a second loop, placing the first loop over the first corner of the structure, placing the second loop over the second corner of the structure, securing the item to the first line, and securing the item to the second line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Dorota Shortell
  • Publication number: 20090152420
    Abstract: There is disclosed a garden bed assembly, a kit and a method of making it. The garden bed assembly includes at least one raised garden bed planter box for containing suitable planting soil or other growing media. The assembly as disclosed herein includes a fence for at least partially surrounding the box, and includes a series of fence sections. Each section has an open rigid frame and an open mesh material such as poultry wire or hardware cloth, extending thereacross to permit sunlight as well as pollinating bees to enter the assembly while prohibiting unwanted creatures such as a gophers, rabbits and other animals from gaining access to the growing plants in the garden bed box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Lisa R. Singer
  • Publication number: 20090145037
    Abstract: A door opener for mounting on a door, including a mounting plate, a frictional engagement beam and an upwardly projecting ledge spaced apart from the mounting plate. A user steps onto the device contacting their shoe with the engagement bar and the upwardly projecting ledge to frictionally engage the shoe to the opener. The user then forcibly retracts their foot towards their body to lever the door open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Sewell Michael, Kelly Coddington, Ron Ely
  • Publication number: 20090121103
    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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: K & B INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin Wiese
  • Publication number: 20090020669
    Abstract: A connector for a simple cabinet comprises a disk base formed with a +-shaped locking structure in one surface thereof, the +-shaped locking structure includes four pairs of parallel locking portions, and each pair of parallel locking portions defines a side inserting groove. Moreover, around the periphery of the disk base are defined four back inserting grooves vertical to the side inserting grooves, such arrangements are used for assembling the simple cabinet. In addition, in the gap between each two back inserting grooves is defined an inserting hole for insertion of a column-shaped object, so as to achieve the multi-function requirement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Jeff WANG
  • Publication number: 20080296451
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bracket for external wall 2 which is excellent in constructability and stability with fixing an external wall, and an external wall construction structure 1 using the bracket for external wall 2. A bracket for external wall 2 used for fixing a fiber reinforced cement siding 7, 7? and an outside corner material making with materials same as siding board 71 to a front surface of the wall surface 8 of building via a securing fastening member A, A, A?, A? and furring 6, 6? and a thermal insulating material placed on a front surface of the wall surface 8 of building. A construction performance is improved by a bracket for external wall 2 and an external wall construction structure 1 using the bracket for external wall 2. A bracket for external wall 2 comprising a first bracket member 3, 3? and a second bracket member 4, 4? and a bracket member 5, 5? for outside corners. Those are joined and sliding each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: NICHIHA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Norihiro Yoshida, Shin Takami
  • Patent number: 7450374
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a chassis (10), a data storage device (70) with a groove (72) defined in a sidewall thereof, a supporting bracket (20) fixed to the chassis (10), the supporting bracket (20) having a sidewall (24) defining a through hole (31) and a flange (26) defining a through slot (36) therein and a positioning member (50) adapted to be pivotably attached to the supporting bracket (20). The positioning member (50) has a protrusion (57) engaging in the through slot (36) for locating the positioning member (50) and a positioning pin (60) extending through the through hole (31) of the supporting bracket (20) to engage in the groove (72) of the data storage device (70) for securing the data storage device (70) on the chassis (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Pei-Bin Luo, Jian-Wei Shi, Gang Su
  • Publication number: 20080224004
    Abstract: A shelf mounting system for mounting a shelf to a corner wall surface comprising an elongate member having a first arm and a second arm, each of the first arm and the second arm having a wall attachment portion and a body portion perpendicular to the wall attachment portion, the elongate member including a cut groove that extends along a width of the body portion to define an interruption between the first arm and the second arm, the body portion including a threaded region that extends at least partially along the length of the first arm and the second arm and a shelf member having a first abutment surface configured to abut the first wall surface and a second abutment surface configured to abut the second wall surface, the first and second abutment surfaces having a cut out portion for receiving the threaded region of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: James M. Gallien
  • Patent number: 7419126
    Abstract: A bracket has three rigid sides, at least two of the sides having equal length. Each of the three sides has ends lying in a plane defined by a longitudinal axis between the ends and a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The sides are rigidly connected so that an equilateral or isosceles triangle is formed in a cross-sectional plane taken through the longitudinal axes of the three sides. The transverse axes of the three sides each independently form an angle of from about 50° to about 60° with the cross-sectional plane and meet at a common point not on the cross-sectional plane. One or more of the three sides have mounting points located on the longitudinal axis. Such a bracket can support a variety of different support structures (e.g. shelves, hanger bars and storage bins) on a surface, or reinforce a corner of a variety of different structures (e.g. boxes or walls).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Sidney Gibson Limited
    Inventor: Sidney T. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20080197664
    Abstract: A cover system for a trailer of a freight transport vehicle having a cargo space, the cover system having a pair of track brackets, tracks, generally U-shaped bow portions mounted to the trucks so that there is displacement of the bow portions as each member of the pair of trucks is displaced along the length of the members of the track and a flexible canopy supported by the bow members for covering or uncovering the cargo space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Graeme W. Lowry, Claudiu O. Beloiu, Terry B. Coomber, Fred Wright
  • Publication number: 20080173776
    Abstract: An inside corner support for forming the inside corners of a room or building includes an angular member having a front side and a back side where the front side forms less than a 180 degree angle and the back side forms greater than a 180 degree angle, and at least one lip member which extends from the front side of the angular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Harold W. Beard
  • Patent number: 7243806
    Abstract: A bathroom rail assembly includes a rail having opposed ends, each of which is attached to a respective suction fastening device by which the rail assembly can be attached to a fixed surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Golden Peak Plastic Works Limited
    Inventor: Chin-Pang Kwok
  • Patent number: 7226027
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting an object at a corner area of a room. A first embodiment includes a mounting member having a rear cutout. The mounting member is secured to the walls adjacent the corner to define a receiving area for receipt of an insertion member attached to the object. A lower portion of the object can also rest upon a ledge portion of the mounting member. In a second embodiment, a first mounting member having a top flange is secured at the corner. A second mounting member attached to the object defines an area for receiving the top flange. The mounting members can be provided with lower apertures that are aligned with each other for insertion of a retaining screw. The second mounting member can also be supported at a bottom ledge of the first mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: T. J. Feeley
  • Patent number: 6948691
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a computer server in a server rack structure. The server rack defines a first and second mounting apertures. A slide is provided having a bracket mounted to one end thereof. The bracket includes a first wall abutting the rack, and a second wall transverse to the first wall. A portion of the bracket extends into the first mounting aperture. A latch is mounted on the second wall of the bracket. The latch is movable between a first position wherein the latch extends into the second mounting aperture, and a second position wherein the latch does not extend into the mounting aperture. The latch cooperates with the portion of the bracket extending into the first mounting aperture to limit vertical movement of the bracket with respect to the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Jonathan Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Patty J. Brock, Bao Q. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 6941716
    Abstract: A wall panel tile connector is disclosed. The connector includes an elongated bracket with groups of openings and a number of clips which are attached to the bracket by use of the openings. The bracket has a first portion with an U-shaped cross section, a middle portion with an offset and a second portion. The offset has a slot-like opening and the second portion includes two smaller openings, the three openings being grouped to allow attachment of a clip. Each clip is generally U-shaped with a base and two legs, and a bent tab and offset fingers. The slot-like opening receives one of the legs of the clip. The offset fingers engage in the smaller openings and create an interference fit with the bracket. The tab is resilient and enables the tile to be engaged with a wall panel frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: HNI Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Kottman
  • Patent number: 6907641
    Abstract: A bracket that conveys repeated lateral forces on a bi-fold door from an overhead channel on a bi-fold door doorjamb through a common peg and roller to the bi-fold doors without damaging the door. The bracket comprises a horizontal edge plate and a broad vertical brace plate meeting orthogonally at a bracket corner. The horizontal edge plate has a vertical tubular post extending upwardly therefrom for receiving the peg and roller. Alternatively, the horizontal edge plate may have a hole no larger than the drilled hole in the door top edge in which the peg may be is received. To align the brace plate hole with the door hole the bracket may include a vertical edge plate orthogonal to both the horizontal edge plate and the vertical brace plate, extending between them. The vertical edge plate then measures the distance from the door side edge to the door hole as the same distance between the bracket vertical edge plate and the bracket peg hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: James P Liles
  • Patent number: 6865774
    Abstract: A caster device for attachment to a first and a second member of a frame is disclosed, the members being disposed angularly relative to each other to define a corner of the frame. The members define apertures and attachment slots. The device includes a caster for supporting the frame and a top plate supported by the caster. The top plate has a first and a second edge, the second edge extending angularly away from the first edge. The first edge of the top plate extends along the first member of the frame. Also, the second edge of the top plate extends along the second member of the frame. A first wall has a first and a second end, the first wall extending from the first edge of the top plate. Additionally, the first wall is aligned with and extends along the first member. A second wall has a first and a second extremity, the second wall extending from the second edge of the top plate. The second wall is aligned with and extends along the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Devine, Robert F. Karas, Earl J. Reilly
  • Patent number: 6854239
    Abstract: A unitized corner brace for attachment to the corner of a structure. The unitized corner brace comprises a central portion having an edge and a right angle; two spaced apart tabs extending from the edge, each tab having a stepped portion proximal to the edge and stepped towards each other, the right angle being between the spaced apart tabs such that the tabs are perpendicular to each other; and, opposed bracket portions extending from the central portion. A method of manufacturing a unitized corner brace from a single piece of material and a stackable structure made using a unitized corner brace are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas E. White, Anthony M. Plateeuw
  • Patent number: 6851210
    Abstract: An electronic sign enclosure with a mounted rail which mounts to the edge of a seating deck to serve as a mounting structure for electronic sign information and to serve as a safety barrier at the edge of the seating deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd L. Rose
  • Patent number: 6751921
    Abstract: The reinforcing holder against vibrations has the vibration-proof performance further enhanced as compared with prior art so that a wooden building is not broken down even if strong vibrations are loaded by an earthquake, a typhoon or the like. The reinforcing holder against vibrations 1 comprises an L-shaped base member 2 formed by bending a plate and formed with curved and projecting parts 5a and 5b which are curved inward in intermediate parts of both piece parts 2a and 2b, a reinforcing member 3 formed by bending a plate and placed in contact with a bent part of the L-shaped base member 2, and absorbing members 4 formed of rubber material which has excellent elastic characteristics and water resistance and stopped at a plurality of locations of the L-shaped base member 2. When the reinforcing member 3 is placed in contact with the L-shaped base member 2, a clearance 10 is formed between a bent corner part 3c of the reinforcing member 3 and a bent corner part 2c of the L-shaped member 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Nippon Eisei Center Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Toru Iwakawa
  • Patent number: 6745538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting structure which is arranged at two abutting structural panels (1, 2) so that said structural panels are connected with each other, comprising two pairs of clamping plates, with one of said pairs of clamping plates being fixed to one structural panel (1), and the other pair of clamping plates being fixed to the other structural panel (2). The two pairs of clamping plates abut against each other with one of their clamping plates (3, 4), and the two abutting clamping plates (3, 4) are provided with mutually aligned, undercut longitudinal slots (5) which receive a connecting plate (6) connecting the abutting two clamping plates (3, 4) with each other, and being fixed to the two clamping plates (3, 4) by means of fasteners (7) which extend through said connecting plate (6). Thus, a mounting structure is provided whose manufacture is relatively easy and cost-efficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Casma S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mirko Marinoni
  • Publication number: 20040094678
    Abstract: The present invention is a mounting bracket for the construction of a deck. The mounting bracket has a separating flange, a joist-fastening portion, a support flange, and a plank-fastening flange. The separating flange and the plank-fastening flange are generally located in a first plane. The joist-fastening portion is generally located perpendicular to the first plane. The joist-fastening portion has a joist-fastening hole for securing the mounting bracket to a vertical joist. The support flange includes an access hole to provide access through the support flange to allow an installer to install a first fastener in the joist-fastening hole. The plank-fastening flange includes a plank-fastening hole for securing the mounting bracket to a horizontal plank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Andrew Paul Burgess
  • Patent number: 6701570
    Abstract: A standardized furniture unit including at least two substantially vertical side panels, bracing extending between the side panels, the intersection of the bracing and the side panels defining interior corners, and a bracket disposed in at least one interior corner, the bracket having an upper mounting plate and a lower mounting plate, the upper mounting plate having means for connecting a caster to the upper mounting plate, the lower mounting plate having means for connecting a leveler to the lower mounting plate, and at least one of a leveler connected to the lower mounting plate and a caster connected to the upper mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay M. Henriott, Grover L. Miller, Chad M. Schnell
  • Publication number: 20030218110
    Abstract: The present invention is a mounting bracket for the construction of a deck. The mounting bracket has a separating flange, a joist-fastening portion, a support flange, and a plank-fastening flange. The separating flange and the plank-fastening flange are generally located in a first plane. The joist-fastening portion is generally located perpendicular to the first plane. The joist-fastening portion has a joist-fastening hole for securing the mounting bracket to a vertical joist. The support flange includes an access hole to provide access through the support flange to allow an installer to install a first fastener in the joist-fastening hole. The plank-fastening flange includes a plank-fastening hole for securing the mounting bracket to a horizontal plank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Andrew Paul Burgess
  • Patent number: 6592088
    Abstract: A universal mounting mechanism for holding objects, such as electrical, medical, optical or audio/visual components needing secure physical connection to another surface in such a way that the mounted object can be easily and quickly installed and removed. It locks the object by providing surfaces on three planes that firmly engage the object so it does not move during transportation or when mounted on a fixed surface. It is low in profile so it does not obstruct the use of the items being held. The mount has no loose parts that can be lost during installation or removal of the mounted objects. Furthermore, the mount has the added feature of locking into either the open or closed position. Because the range of motion is limited, the top of the mount will not move into a position where it could be damaged or obstruct the use of adjacently mounted items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Eric Thompson
  • Patent number: 6568642
    Abstract: An angle bracket including a mounting plate and having an attachment flange extending from the mounting plate at substantially 90° from one end thereof. The mounting plate includes a central mounting hole and six peripheral mounting holes symmetrically disposed about the central mounting hole. The attachment flange includes a threaded attachment hole therethrough. Two of the six peripheral mounting holes, the central mounting hole and the attachment hole are aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Automatic Fire Control, Incorporated
    Inventor: Kraig A. Kirschner
  • Patent number: 6532704
    Abstract: A system for boarding up a store front window, and more specifically a corner bracket for use in removably supporting a panel respective an opening formed by a store front frame having corners. The panel temporarily closes the opening while avoiding damage to the frame, and preventing intrusion through the store front frame. The corner bracket has spaced parallel flanges connected by perpendicular load bearing wall members. One bracket is received at each corner of the store front frame and the load bearing wall members bear against adjacent frame members that form a corner. One of the flanges engage an interior surface of the frame while the opposed flange is attached to the panel. This causes the corner bracket to urge the panel against the exterior wall surface of the frame. The panel can be of an area greater than the area defined by the inner periphery of the frame to bring the marginal edge of the panel into engagement with the exterior frame face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Guynn Hart
  • Patent number: 6527236
    Abstract: A corner bracket comprising of two matching components held together by two bolts wherein as the two bolts are tightened, the two matching components will be urged toward each other thereby securely gripping a planar surface that is inserted between them. Another bolt is inserted through an opening in the second component through a threaded hole in the first component and protrudes into a hole in the first component where the vertical supporting member is inserted. The bolt will securely lock the corner bracket with the planar surface to the vertical supporting member inserted through the hole in the first component. The advantage of the present invention is that the force of the grip on the planar surface can be adjusted independently of the force of the grip on the vertical supporting member. Another advantage of the present invention is that the corner bracket can be used to secure a variety of planar surfaces with a relative large range of thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Yuan Rui Situ
  • Publication number: 20030029975
    Abstract: A surface mounted loudspeaker is provided which, in conjunction with a mating brace which fits in a recessed form in the rear of the speaker enclosure, is mountable to a single wall in a variety of orientations, in corners with various orientations, and to a substantially horizontal surface in a variety of orientations with little if any additional hardware. In all orientations, the speaker provides good aesthetics, with the bracket being substantially invisible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Boston Acoustics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Cowan, James Petronio, Michael Chamness, Craig T. Haskell
  • Publication number: 20030024171
    Abstract: A corner fixing block having at least two fixing blocks of identical structure and a device body is disclosed. The first supporting surfaces of two fixing blocks are assembled in parallel, or two second supporting surfaces are assembled in parallel. Two fixing surfaces of two fixing blocks are used to form another fixing surface with a concave or a convex portion having a 90 degrees angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Eric Kao
  • Patent number: 6488247
    Abstract: A supporting system for air conditioning duct housings or register boxes including a housing member with perpendicular walls defining corners and a flat surface on the bottom and a connecting casing defining an aperture with one or more corner clips that are removably mounted from the outer surface of the walls. The corner clip includes a plate with two arms that are receivable within a longitudinally extending fixed structural member, such as a rail, provided with a longitudinal channel that has a longitudinal trough and opening. Resilient raised tabs provided in the arms keep the latter locked within the channel. Rigid tab members extend perpendicularly from the inner edges of the arm members and are lockingly receivable within the housing member through cooperating slots. A vertex portion between the arm members provides support to the corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Isidro Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 6484983
    Abstract: A mounting device (10) for mounting a speaker enclosure (12) in an elevated position at an intersection of two walls (14,16) or similar surfaces, wherein the device (10) facilitates easily locating supportive wall studs (18,20) underlying wall sheathings 22,24, and the device (10) is adapted to couple with and support the speaker enclosure (12) in such a manner as to allow for removing and replacing the speaker enclosure (12) from or on the device (10) without removing a corner bracket (26,226) component of the device (10) from the wall (14,16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Multi Service Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher E. Combest
  • Patent number: 6467230
    Abstract: A structural interconnection device for attachment of an elongate member to a rigid frame includes at least one flange portion adapted for attachment to the rigid frame and a receiving portion. The receiving portion includes a locking mechanism for selectively releasably securing thereto an end portion of an elongate member. The flange portion has a location surface for bearing against the rigid frame. The location surface lies, in use, in a plane which is substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of an end portion of an elongate member secured to the receiving portion. The plane of the location surface lies, in use, in a plane displaced from the longitudinal axis of the end portion of the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Kee Klamp Limited
    Inventors: Simon Perkins, Peter Ralyea
  • Patent number: 6431386
    Abstract: A corner bucket for storing items within a bathing unit. The caddy includes a substantially L-shaped bucket to fit in a corner and a bracket for hanging the bucket. The bracket includes bracket portions for each of the walls which may be secured using fasteners or suction cups. The bracket includes hooks which are received by corresponding openings in the bucket such that the bucket detachably hangs from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Zenith Products Corp.
    Inventors: James A. Hofman, Paul H. Winter, Paul Wojtowicz
  • Patent number: 6418590
    Abstract: A fitting and method for repairing and reinforcing a bifold door panel such the door retains a pivot pin. The fitting is L-shaped with two legs, each of which has a flange along one side edge. Openings are provided in the legs for registry with a pivot hole in the door panel. Other openings are provided in the legs and flanges for a plurality of screws for mounting the fitting to the door panel. The pivot pin is housed in a sleeve with a flange which abuts an outer surface of the leg when the pin is received in the opening in registry with the pivot hole, for holding the pivot pin upright in the pivot hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventors: Juanda J. Nipper, Stephanie A. Stafford
  • Patent number: 6364261
    Abstract: The corner mounting bracket of the present invention includes a V-shaped elongate base for mounting snugly into an inner corner of a room and a rigid cantilevered member rigidly mounted to the base. The base is elongate between first and second opposite ends. It is generally V-shaped in cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the base extending along a vertex of the V-shape. The rigid cantilevered member is rigidly mounted to the base adjacent the first end of the base so as to extend therefrom generally perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and so as to bisect the V-shape. A distal end of the cantilevered member is adapted for hanging articles therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Emery Vass, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20010027661
    Abstract: An air conditioner which can be installed easily at a corner of a room is presented. This is an air conditioner which can be installed at a corner between a first wall and a second wall of a room. It has a frame body having an upper part, a lower part, and side parts, a blower for circulating air, a heat exchanger for exchanging heat with the air, an air diffuser for blowing out the air into the room, a space positioned at an edge of the corner, and a piping connected to the heat exchanger. The connection port of the piping is placed at least at one of (a) a position projecting into the space and (b) a place near the space. This is an installation tool for installing an air conditioner main body having a first side surface and a second side surface at a corner of a first wall and a second wall of a room. The tool includes a first installation board having a first base part and a first stopping part, and a second installation board having a second base part and a second stopping part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Nishikawa, Hirozumi Ito, Hiroharu Kurisutani, Yasuhiro Nakamura, Kenji Shirai