Intermediate Bracket Interlocked Between Bracket And Support Patents (Class 248/220.22)
  • Patent number: 7699279
    Abstract: A slide bracket includes a main body having an end plate and at least one hanging block. The end plate is provided with a locating holder and a corresponding opening. The locating holder contains a chamber containing a spring. The hanging block has a first post and a second post, and is disposed into the chamber to hold against the spring to expand in relation to the opening and the chamber so to allow the first and second posts penetrating through the opening of the end plate for securing the bracket to a support without relying upon tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shih-Long Huang, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20100025553
    Abstract: A system for mounting accessories attached to a bracket has a vertical mounting panel with downwardly extending upper tabs and upwardly extending lower tabs, where the bracket is fitted to the tabs by a mounting motion where the bracket is placed at entry of the upper tabs, with the bracket overlying the lower tabs, and with a vertical motion the bracket is moved under the upper tabs, and with a reverse motion the bracket is moved under the lower tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Keith D. White
  • Patent number: 7637302
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a covering for architectural openings such as windows, doors, archways, and the like, includes complementary components on the headrail and the mounting bracket to permit the head rail to be inserted into and automatically locked to the mounting bracket. A lock lever is provided with access forwardly of the head rail that automatically locks the head rail in position on the mounting bracket and conditions the mounting bracket for manual release of the headrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence M. Drew, James L. Miller
  • Patent number: 7578088
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tag holder profile or mother profile for fastening a removable tag holder, intended for equipping a shelf or the like, in particular shelving. The profile has a rear fastening section on the front edge of the shelf or the like. According to the invention, the profile includes a longitudinal housing on an upper portion of the profile, able to open upwards, and at least one lid slaved to the remainder of the body of the profile. The lid is capable of covering the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Joalpe Industria De Expositores, S.A.
    Inventor: Manuel Alves
  • Patent number: 7568673
    Abstract: A suspender for a fluid reservoir having a drinking tube includes a grip structurally coupled to a hanger. The grip is oriented to hold the drinking tube and the hanger configured to support a weight of the reservoir. The reservoir includes flexible walls forming a compartment for holding a liquid. An expander for the reservoir includes a body insertable inside the compartment through an opening defined by a collar of a fill port. Formed on the body are a first collar engaging surface and a second collar engaging surface. The collar engaging surface are separated by a distance substantially equal to a width of the opening. An expansion member, integral to the body, is oriented to maintain at least a partial separation between the flexible walls when the body is inserted inside the compartment and the first and second collar engaging surfaces are engaging the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: John Evingson
  • Patent number: 7540456
    Abstract: A device for mounting an item on a surface includes a base plate having front and rear major surfaces, a fastener for securing the base plate to the surface, and a retaining member removably connected with the base plate front major surface to retain the item on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Craig Thompson
  • Patent number: 7542270
    Abstract: A display device including a casing, a guiding track, a sliding element and a holder is provided. The casing has a first surface and a second surface. The guiding track is disposed on the second surface. The sliding element is movably coupled with the guiding track. The holder is corresponding to the sliding element and disposed on the first surface for clamping an article. The sliding element and the holder are magnetically attracted with each other. The sliding element and the holder are synchronized when sliding along the guiding track for adjusting the position of the article on the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventor: Wei-Chieh Chen
  • Patent number: 7523900
    Abstract: A multilayer tray system especially for a hospital bed having side rails includes a first rectangular structure having hooks along each lateral edge for being supported on the top edge of the side rails, the first rectangular structure has cavities formed in the upper surface for disposition of such items as a tissue box, drinking glass or miscellaneous items. A second rectangular tray is selectively connected to the first rectangular support. The second tray has a planar upper surface for providing a writing surface thereon. The tray is aligned relative to the rectangular structure and slidably maintained on the rectangular structure by means of a pair of parallel brackets extending from the lower surface of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: John D. Hlatky
  • Publication number: 20090101778
    Abstract: A wall support mounting device and method use at least one drive surface that moves in a plane or about an axis contained between the wall hanging and the wall as it couples at least one wall support to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Don W. Klein
  • Patent number: 7516771
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a covering for architectural openings such as windows, doors, archways, and the like, includes complementary components on the headrail and the mounting bracket to permit the mounting bracket to be inserted into the headrail and a lock lever is provided with access forwardly of the headrail to lock the headrail in position on the mounting bracket or condition the mounting bracket for release of the headrail from a temporarily secured relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence M. Drew, James L. Miller
  • Patent number: 7490799
    Abstract: A multi-position support mechanism for an implement that employs an elongate member pivotably mounted at one end to the tongue of the implement and having a hook on the opposing end. The pivotable connection between the tongue and the elongate member provides a plurality of generally fixed positions, at least one where the hook supports the vehicle pto coupler, at least one for supporting hydraulic hoses, and at least one storage position where the elongate member and the hook are not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Young, Michael L. Bandi
  • Publication number: 20090008520
    Abstract: A supporting device for supporting a main component and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The supporting device comprises a holder, a connecting unit and an engaging unit. The holder is placed on a surface. The connecting unit is disposed immovably on the holder. The engaging unit is disposed immovably on the main component and able to be lodged in or separated from the connecting unit, so that the main component is lodged in or separated from the holder. The engaging unit comprises an actuator and a movable lock. The actuator is able to move the movable lock, so that the movable lock is lodged in or separated from the connecting unit. The movable lock comprises a restricting unit for restricting the movement of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: BenQ Corporation
    Inventor: Chih-Wei Tien
  • Patent number: 7455271
    Abstract: A speaker mount includes a support structure attachment, an adjustable mount connected to the structure attachment and including a first connector, and a speaker attachment including a second connector. The first and second connectors may selectively be connected or disconnected, permitting a speaker to be connected to and disconnected from the remainder of the mount. The first connector is mounted to a ball. A lock plate is mounted at an opposing side of the ball from the first connector. A fastener controls the distance between the first connector and the lock plate. In one position, the fastener draws the lock plate and first connector towards one another, fixing the lock plate in a position on the ball, and in another position allows the first connector to be moved relative to the ball. The mount permits orientation of a speaker in a variety of positions relative to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Pincek, Andrew C. Edwards, William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Xiaozheng Lu, Stanley S. Coe
  • Patent number: 7451956
    Abstract: An adjustable bracket for mounting the headrail for a covering for architectural openings includes a stationary base member mountable on a wall or ceiling surface having a slot formed therein and a headrail holder connectable to the headrail and adjustably movable and operably connected within the elongated slot between fixed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries BV
    Inventor: Jorg Bohlen
  • Patent number: 7441735
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for supporting an LCD module, the supporting apparatus comprises a pivoting member, a fastener assembly connecting the pivoting member to the LCD module, a supporter and a connecting member. The supporter comprises a base wall and two sidewalls extending from the base wall. The connecting member connects the pivoting member to the supporter, and comprises a top wall and two arms extending from two opposite edges of the top wall. The arms are mounted to the sidewalls of the supporter separately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiang Zhao, Hung-Chun Lu, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Patent number: 7438268
    Abstract: A display bar assembly for mounting on spaced apart slotted uprights on a merchandising gondola or the like. A tubular display bar of polygonal cross section is fitted with a pair of mounting brackets, which are slideable along the bar to enable spacing of the mounting brackets to agree with the spacing between the slotted uprights, which can be somewhat variable. The mounting brackets are formed with openings which closely and non-rotatably receive the display bar and are provided with hooks which engage slots in the uprights. Flanged end plugs are received tightly in each end of the display bar to prevent removal of the slideable brackets, such that the display bar and brackets form a permanent assembly. The mounting brackets may have multiple slot-engaging hooks for installation on uprights of different thicknesses in different rotary positions of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph F. Kologe
  • Publication number: 20080197253
    Abstract: A standard having a base plate that in some embodiments includes a first upturned edge, a second upturned edge, and at least one aperture. A first support can be positioned between the first upturned edge and the aperture, and can extend past a top surface of the first upturned edge. A second support can be positioned between the second upturned edge and the aperture, and can extends past a top surface of the second upturned edge. The upturned portions and supports can be dimensioned such that fasteners used to secure the standard to a surface do not interfere with elements (e.g., drywall, pegboard, display panels, and the like) covering the base plate, and/or such that the supports are at least partially recessed in a surface defined by such covering elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Steven C. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7413152
    Abstract: A carrier device includes a supporting base having one or more columns, a mounting seat for supporting an object and having an arm, and a linkage for adjustably coupling and supporting the mounting seat to the supporting base to the selected angular positions without spring members. Two or more fastener each include a non-circular shank engaged through one or more discs, and a pair of levers are disposed parallel to each other and pivotally coupled between the fasteners for forming a parallelogrammic structure and for adjustably and stably supporting the mounting seat to the columns of the supporting base at selected angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Kernan Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsin Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 7404533
    Abstract: A display bar assembly for mounting on spaced apart slotted uprights on a merchandising gondola or the like. A tubular display bar of polygonal cross section is fitted with a pair of mounting brackets, which are slidable along the bar to enable spacing of the mounting brackets to agree with the spacing between the slotted uprights, which can be somewhat variable. The mounting brackets are formed with openings which closely and non-rotatably receive the display bar and are provided with hook-like tabs which engage slots in the uprights. Flanged end plugs are received tightly in each end of the display bar to prevent removal of the slidable brackets, such that the display bar and bracket form a permanent assembly. The mounting brackets may have multiple hook-like tabs for installation on uprights of different thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Trion Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph F. Kologe
  • Publication number: 20080163571
    Abstract: Methods and systems for stairways or other walkways supported at only one end provide a plurality of stair treads are attached to a support beam, a pair of mounting brackets disposed at either side of a support beam bottom end rotatably connected to the support beam by a pivot bolt, the mounting brackets connected to a base, the base connected to a load bearing structure. A support bolt is disposed through the mounting brackets and below a bottom surface of the support beam. Locking means pivotally connected to the support beam engage a base mounting plate and restrain the stairway from at least one of pivoting upward about the pivot bolt or pivoting downward about the pivot bolt. Operative loads transfer from the support beam into the support brackets through the pivot bolt and support bolt and through the base into the load bearing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Arthur Kohler
  • Publication number: 20080105803
    Abstract: A hanging device for a wireless transmission media comprising at least one engaging fastener formed on a housing of the wireless transmission media, and a hanging base. The engaging fastener shaped in an “L” configuration is provided with a sliding hook having a positioning recess formed on an upper surface thereof, a connecting portion, and a rib projected from a center portion of an inner surface of the sliding hook adjacent to the connecting portion. The hanging base is provided with at least one engaging recess which includes an inserting portion and a sliding portion, wherein the inserting portion has an elastically positioning piece and a positioning projection while the sliding portion has a slide track, a sliding opening, and a positioning frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Kuo Chiang Tu
  • Publication number: 20080099641
    Abstract: A fastening system fastens a radiator, an electric fan support and a fan shroud as a single unit. The radiator has lower and upper posts to which slotted plates protruding from the fan support and fan shroud fit over. A structural sandwich is formed with the fan support lying between the radiator and the fan shroud. A flexible lever arm with a locking tab lies adjacent to the upper post of the radiator and connects to the radiator. When the fan support is fitted over the posts, the top plate of the electric fan support locks under the first lever arm tab. The fan shroud also has two slotted plates that also fit over the posts of the radiator. The fan shroud locks into place when a lever arm with a tab on the fan shroud locks under a tab that protrudes from the top plate of the fan support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: William F. Best, Christopher Wisniewski, Sang Bae Park
  • Patent number: 7357362
    Abstract: A bracket positioning structure for a slide includes a bracket having an end plate at one end and a fastening seat close to the end plate. The fastening seat is pivotally connected with a connecting element. The connecting element comprises an arm having at least one tooth and an end piece urged by an elastic element to swing to an angle and to return to its original position. When studs on the end plate of the bracket are inserted into holes of a support, the arm of the connecting element swings to one side with the tooth sliding along the edge of the support. The tooth hooks the support and is secured thereat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Ho Yang, Shih-Long Hwang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 7354024
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for storing an item is provided that includes a pegboard wall-plug having a plate including a central opening. A tube projects outwardly from a rear surface of the plate in surrounding relation to the central opening. A plurality of circumferentially arranged, spaced-apart parallel ridges project outwardly from a surface of the cylindrical tube. A hole is defined by a surface of a wall where the surface defines a diameter of the hole that is less than a diameter of at least one of the circumferentially arranged, spaced-apart parallel ridges. In this way, when the tube is received within the hole, the circumferentially arranged, spaced-apart parallel ridges engage and bite into the surface so as to retain the pegboard wall-plug in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: SS3 Storage Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Alan Winig, Richard Winig, James Eldon
  • Publication number: 20080078900
    Abstract: A portable target assembly includes an upper plate unit, an upright and a base unit. The upper plate unit is comprised of a strike plate and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket comprises a top plate, a side plate, a bottom plate and an upright housing. The side plate of the mounting bracket has an X-shaped opening. The side plate of the mounting bracket is welded to the strike plate through the X-shaped opening. The bottom plate of the mounting bracket has a protrusion. The upright housing of the mounting bracket is welded to the top plate of the mounting bracket and extends vertically through the protrusion of the bottom plate of the mounting bracket to receive the upright. The upright housing has a crest for a tight fit of the upright. Furthermore, in the present embodiment the base unit is comprised of a base and a post. The post is welded to the base. The post extends vertically to receive the upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: SPECIAL TACTICAL SERVICES, LLC
    Inventor: Dale Alan McClellan
  • Patent number: 7344116
    Abstract: An improved pony bottle bracket that is light weight, compact, simple to use, and facilitates a quick and easy set-up is disclosed. A push button latch enables a diver to quickly disconnect the pony bottle from the main bottle. The pony tank bracket and base unit bracket are mounted by use of a belt and adjustable band straps. The locking mechanism is self-contained, thereby eliminating or minimizing the use of separate components (e.g., no clevis, hitch, cotter or quick release pins) which may be lost. The bracket also eliminates or reduces the use of any items which may entangle the diver or entangle other objects in the diver's surroundings (e.g., no string, cord, chain or lanyards). The bracket is bidirectional (e.g., reversible) such that the top bracket mount may be rotated between about 0 and 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: North South Machine Shop, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Alan Ficarra, Joseph Ficarra
  • Patent number: 7318568
    Abstract: A device is for releasably mounting a bundle of bags on a wall. The device has a wall-mounted suspension fitting. One rear major surface of the bag bundle is connected to a sheet which is parallel with said bundle and which is adapted for releasably co-action with the fitting. The bags are releasably connected to said sheet at there respective opening regions. The sheet has an opening midway of its width and the fitting has upwardly directed clip-finger that includes in an upper portion of its side facing towards the wall a projection that can be received in the opening in the sheet. The projection has two vertically separated oblique surfaces which are mutually convergent in a direction towards said wall for co-action with the upper and lower edges of the sheet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Tony Barouta
  • Patent number: 7306191
    Abstract: A suspension structure for a ceiling fan is primarily composed of an L-shape plastic seat and a bracket, wherein by abutting a right-angle inner surface of the L-shape plastic seat on a right-angle portion of a beam, and then by transfixing screws into the bracket and the L-shape plastic seat to fix the seat under the beam, the bracket can be used to hang a ceiling fan. The L-shape plastic seat can be temporarily fixed under the beam conveniently, by the thorns of L-shape locking device, so as to facilitate the assembling and to enhance a structural intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Bi-Ju Chen
  • Publication number: 20070221816
    Abstract: Provided is an automatic wall mounting system for a wall-mounted television (TV). The system includes a fixing plate, an elevating plate, and an elevation manipulation unit. The fixing plate is fixingly mounted on a wall body and has fixing rails and sliders at its both side ends. The sliders slide on the fixing rails. The elevating plate is coupled at its both side ends to the sliders of the fixing plate, and mounts the TV in its front. The elevation manipulation unit is coupled to each of the fixing plate and the elevating plate, and elevates or descends the elevating plate about the fixing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: KEYANG ELECTRIC MACHINERY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung Hwan Chun, Hyoung Ho Lee, Ju Yeon Cho
  • Patent number: 7273199
    Abstract: A mount for a phone holder comprising a rear projecting housing part with an extension provided with contacts. An accommodating pocket for a cell phone having a recess is adjoined by a contact chamber with mating contacts. The housing part being inserted into the recess, having a displaceable wall component which bounds the recess on the side located opposite the contact chamber, which allows the housing part to be introduced into the recess. The housing part butts against a base of the recess. A covering of the contact chamber extends over the opening of the contact chamber and can be pushed down by means of the phone holder in order to release the opening of the contact chamber. Locking being activated by the locking means when the covering is in the pushed-down state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Bury Sp. z.o.o.
    Inventor: Roman Piekarz
  • Patent number: 7137606
    Abstract: An adjustable, channel-mount system for mounting a sign to a shelf includes a spring-loaded mounting bracket having a mounting portion moveably connected to a sign-holding portion and an elongated sign-holder. The sign-holding portion of the mounting bracket features at least one channel. At least one securing element configured for engagement with the at least one channel of the sign-holding portion of the mounting bracket is included on a back surface of the sign-holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Conway, Scott Padiak, Paul C. Evans
  • Patent number: 7108237
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a slot machine is disclosed herein, where the slot machine is slid onto the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket insures proper alignment of the slot machine onto the platform and secures the slot machine into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Atronic International GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Gauselmann
  • Patent number: 7093727
    Abstract: A utensil support assembly as mounted on a building sidewall with one offset bar adapted to support a plurality of utensils. The horizontally aligned, utensil support bar is anchored close to each longitudinal end by a bracketing set also adapted to be wall mounted at its flanged longitudinal ends. The flattened apexes of each bracket element are flanged and sized to provide a passageway for the bar shaft while they are nested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: M. James Musico
  • Patent number: 7055786
    Abstract: A device for fixing a mesh cable tray to a profiled support section having a plurality of apertures formed in a surface for supporting the tray includes an element having a substantially semi-cylindrical engagement portion which can enclose a portion of a wire of the tray and can restrain it against the support surface. A tail plate is provided which can cooperate with the section on the side opposite to the support surface. The tail plate is connected to the support section by a screw connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Legrand S.p.A
    Inventors: Luca Garassino, Alan Finco
  • Patent number: 7031151
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for enabling the mounting of a computer peripheral device to a peripheral device bay of a computer system comprises a mounting rail adapted to slideably engage a profile in the peripheral device bay. The mounting apparatus further includes an adhesive element adapted to attach the mounting rail to a side surface of the computer peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stephen V. Deckers, Carl R. Hoerger
  • Patent number: 7004436
    Abstract: Fitting made from two planar fitting halves (1a, 1b), for connecting two components (2a, 2b), screwed to the counterform interlocking fitting halves (1a, 1b). On a relative longitudinal displacement of the components (2a, 2b), a locking clip (7), held on the fitting half (1b) in a first housing recess (8), by means of a fixing screw (7), folds in the transverse axis and, with a second housing recess (10), surrounds a head (13) of a fixing screw (14), fixed to the other fitting half (1b). The above reliably prevents a detachment of the connection in all directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Friedrich Knapp
  • Patent number: 6935060
    Abstract: System for arranging holders for information-carrying labels in optional positions along the front edge of a shelf or equivalent. The system comprises a supporting profiled strip (3) with a mounting part adapted so as to allow mounting of the profiled strip on the front edge (2) of a shelf (1) and also a part serving as an attachment for detachable fixing of label holders (7) to the supporting profiled strip. The system is characterized by the combination of the fact that the supporting profiled strip (3) extends along the entire length of a shelf (1) or a shelf section and has a height which essentially corresponds to the height of the front edge of the shelf, and that the label holders (7) consist of short label holder pockets of greater height than the supporting profiled strip (3). When mounted on the supporting profiled strip, the label holder pockets project down below the strip, and they are hinged so as to be capable of being pivoted up in front of the supporting profiled strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventors: Stein Bjerke, Kristian Englund, Jon Edäng
  • Patent number: 6877641
    Abstract: A mounting method and a mounting apparatus to enable the level mounting of a first article to a second article. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for mounting a first article to a second article to permit the level mounting of the first article comprises a bracket for fixed attachment to the second article, the bracket configured to receive the first article. The bracket has a level built into it, such that the bracket is installed such that the first article when mounted to said bracket is level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventor: David Howland
  • Patent number: 6877703
    Abstract: A suspending structure of ceiling fan generally comprises a mounting bracket, a C-shape ring and a canopy. Wherein both the mounting bracket and the C-shape ring are provided with a gap respectively, when the gap of the mounting bracket is aligned to that of the C-shape ring the downrod is is permitted to allow for the entrance of the downrod. And then the C-shape ring is revolved to make its gap not aligned with that of the mounting bracket, such that the entrance of the downrod is enclosed, that is to say, the downrod will be rigidly fixed and the disengagement of it can be definitely prevented, thereby the suspending structure of ceiling fan of the present invention is very safe in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: David Tang
  • Patent number: 6866940
    Abstract: A decorative ornament which may be attached to a shutter, wall, door, fence or other structure typically outside a home or business to enhance the appearance of the structure or to express seasonal, holiday, scholastic or other sentiment. The decorative ornament includes an ornament mount block which removably engages the structure. An ornament body which is shaped in the configuration of a flower or other selected design is removably attached to the ornament mount block typically using brackets. In one embodiment, a hook mount spring is provided on the ornament mount block. A pair of hooks terminate respective ends of the hook mount spring for removably engaging louvers or slats on a shutter, for example, or other elements on an alternative structure. In another embodiment, the ornament mount block may be attached to the structure using fasteners such as screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Harold Patrick Laughlin
  • Patent number: 6827320
    Abstract: A track device includes a track member having a longitudinal channel and a longitudinal opening communicated with each other, and one or more longitudinal juts extended into the longitudinal channel of the track member. One or more brackets are slidably received in the longitudinal channel of the track member and include a number of teeth. One or more fasteners may force the bracket against the track member, to force and to engage the teeth of the bracket onto the longitudinal juts, and to adjustably secure the bracket to the track member, and thus to adjustably support various objects to the track member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Jurry Yeh
  • Publication number: 20040155161
    Abstract: A track device includes a track member having a longitudinal channel and a longitudinal opening communicated with each other, and one or more longitudinal juts extended into the longitudinal channel of the track member. One or more brackets are slidably received in the longitudinal channel of the track member and include a number of teeth. One or more fasteners may force the bracket against the track member, to force and to engage the teeth of the bracket onto the longitudinal juts, and to adjustably secure the bracket to the track member, and thus to adjustably support various objects to the track member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Jurry Yeh
  • Patent number: 6773080
    Abstract: A bracket device for a track assembly. The bracket device includes a bracket member, a latch member and a retaining member. The bracket member includes a hook extended therefrom and adapted to connect with an assembling hole of a rack. The latch member includes a stop extended therefrom and movably received in a slot of the bracket member. The retaining member includes an engaging portion adapted to engage/disengage with/from an engaging portion of the latch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: King Slide Works, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, I-Ming Tseng, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20040118986
    Abstract: A slatwall bracket assembly, including a base plate for mounting on a slatwall and a removable cover for locking the base plate on a slatwall. When installed, the cover extends above the slatwall groove to prevent inadvertent or otherwise unwanted rotation of the bracket. In a preferred embodiment, the cover is a rectangular planar body that has a vertical length longer than that of the base plate, such that the cover fits over the entire length of the base plate, with an additional portion that extends above the base plate. Also in the preferred embodiment, the cover is slidable over the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Bryon James Will, Dale J. Cavanaugh, Richard Theophilus Gumpert
  • Patent number: 6711871
    Abstract: A wall panel assembly comprising a curved, upwardly opening channel and a support member having a downwardly extending insert portion. The insert portion is inserted into the channel. A component is attached to the support member. In a preferred embodiment, a rail member comprises the channel and is removeably attached to a wall panel frame. In another aspect, the wall panel further includes at least a second channel and a second support member engaged with the second channel. The second support member being further attached to the component. In a preferred embodiment, one or both of the second support members include a rotatable cam member that releasably engages the component. A method is also provided for configuring a wall panel with an off-module component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean M. Beirise, Kevin L. McClintock, Todd A. Shane
  • Publication number: 20040031890
    Abstract: A dual-purpose hanger for mounting an article to a slot wall or to an upright post includes a main body portion defining a first plane, first and second retaining elements spaced from one another extending from a first side of the main body portion and configured for engagement with non-common slots in the upright post, and a transverse flange defining a second plane extending from a second side of the main body portion opposite the first side and configured for engagement with the slot wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Nestor T. Haluzak
  • Patent number: 6693543
    Abstract: A tagging device comprises a strap attached to a housing. A latch plate is mounted on a first length of strap and a collar is slidably mounted on a second length of strap. The latch plate has two location pegs which fit into holes on the first length of strap such that a hole fits over the lug to make the strap the correct size for a user. Two flexible barbs are formed on the collar such that the collar slides over the plate and the barbs are deformed as they slide up slopes on the plate. As the barbs slide off the end of the slopes they return to their rest position and snap into slots. Moving the collar in relation to the plate once the barbs have snapped into place in the slots causes the barbs to break, giving an indication of tampering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Guidance Control Systems Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Stephenson, Ian T. Dampney
  • Patent number: 6691963
    Abstract: A system for mounting a sign to a structure includes a pivoted cam-locking arrangement for retaining the sign in certain orientations relative to the structure, while allowing the sign to be rotated from one to another of those orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Padiak, Paul Charle Evans
  • Patent number: 6688567
    Abstract: A label holder or label/sign holder to be secured to a merchandise-supporting shelf devoid of a C-channel on its depending front lip. An adaptor element is secured to the supporting surface of the shelf as by push pins and has a forwardly extending portion defining a hook member engageable in a lip member defined at the upper edge of the body panel of the label holder without interfering with movement of a transparent cover member on the label holder to insert or remove labels from a pocket defined therebetween. Various embodiments of rearwardly extending flanges on the back of the body panel are adapted to secure the lower portions of the label holder to or around a rearwardly extending flange on the bottom of the shelf lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Fast Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jacob Fast, Michael G. Lowry, Robert Fast
  • Patent number: 6682033
    Abstract: A support device for supporting a frame or other object from a wall or other structure. The support device includes a support member placed in a recess of an object and releasably frictionally retained in place. At least one canted pin member projects from the support member for entering the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Cohen, Robin Harter