Intermediate Bracket Interlocked Between Bracket And Support Patents (Class 248/220.22)
  • Patent number: 6663063
    Abstract: A mounting device and method for mounting an electronic toll payment pass to the interior of a vehicle's windshield. The device is comprised of a mounting structure having a face surface and a back surface. The face surface of the mounting structure is attached to the glass of the vehicle's windshield. The electronic toll payment pass is connected to the back surface of the mounting structure in a manner that allows the electronic toll payment pass to be easily installed and removed by the driver of the vehicle. When the electronic toll payment pass is attached to the mounting structure, the mounting structure is interposed between the glass of the windshield and the electronic toll payment pass. The mounting structure preferably contains a display image. The display image is visible through the glass of the windshield and obstructs the viewing of the electronic toll payment pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Andrew Tatta
  • Patent number: 6644607
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement comprising an accessory (501) of a wireless communications device, an adapter part (503, 503′) and a substantially plate shaped piece (502) including holes in order to allow this piece to be bent at a line (544, 545) formed of the holes. The substantially plate shaped piece is arranged to be fastened from a particular point into a groove (566, 1110) outside the arrangement. The fastening arrangement comprises a fastening (533,833) for connecting the adapter part and said accessory with one another. The adapter part (503, 503′) is a case and comprises a recess (513) for receiving another part of the substantially plate shaped piece within the adapter part in order to fasten the adapter part and said accessory (501) to the substantially plate shaped piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Jarmo Lehtonen
  • Publication number: 20030193001
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Publication number: 20030150968
    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 is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: LEGRAND S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Garassino, Alan Finco
  • Publication number: 20030146357
    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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Stein Bjerke, Kristian Englund, Jon Edang
  • Publication number: 20030122047
    Abstract: A sign support comprises a rear portion (1) and a front portion (2) interconnected by a flexible hinge (3), and means for adjusting the inclination of the front portion (2) relative to the rear portion (1). An abutment element (12) is connected by a breakable connection (13) to one of said rear and front portions (1 and 2) and defines with the latter a trough (12) of which one free edge constitutes an abutment to define a first position, substantially vertical, of the front portion (2), said abutment element (12) being adapted to be removed by rupture of the breakable connection (13) to define a second position of the front portion (2) of downward inclination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Bernard Joliey
  • Patent number: 6561474
    Abstract: A display device for presentation of goods includes a support panel and a horizontal rod with a longitudinal groove fixed to the panel. Supporting arms with a rod part extending from a plate with bent tongue are attached to the horizontal rod by hooking the tongue into the longitudinal groove from underneath. In an alternative embodiment, the plate may have a hook that hooks into a slot provided on an upper surface of the rod. The supporting arms may support goods or shelves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Visplay International AG
    Inventors: Herbert Walter, Manfred Uecker
  • Publication number: 20030057336
    Abstract: A single wire is formed into a functional shape, whereby an extended loop or a fixed member on the upper section of the prong contacts the pegboard or slat wall in a manner which prevents tipping and at the same time locks the functional keeper into the pegboard or slat wall, wherein the single piece prong is usually formed from wire stock having a diameter between 0.148 inch to 0.225 inch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Arthur Hochman
  • Publication number: 20030042376
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display system that is compatible with a variety of different fixtures. In an illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket system can be mounted to both wire grid and hanger bar fixture systems. After attachment of an adapter unit, the system of the illustrative embodiment can also be mounted to pegboard and slot wall fixture systems. In another aspect, the invention relates to an improved display device that incorporates a product information display member. In another illustrative embodiment, an integral hook and bracket assembly compatible with a plurality of different fixture systems includes a horizontally extending product information placard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Frank E. Lane, Donald E. Vogel, John W. Lewman
  • Patent number: 6502706
    Abstract: Peg board merchandise display space expanders increase usable display space by attaching flat panels having holes of the same size and separation as those in peg board to vertical channels with downwardly extending clasps that are inserted into slots in the channels. Misalignment with existing peg board displays may be prevented by support stabilizers that fit into the channel slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Knight Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Kent
  • Patent number: 6489566
    Abstract: A device for fixing a wire to a support member in which there is at least one opening and a support member for a cable duct including the fixing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Metal Deploye S.A.
    Inventor: Michel Durin
  • Patent number: 6483696
    Abstract: A mounting assembly (1) for receiving an electronic device (100) includes a bracket (50) and a fastener (10) The fastener includes a retaining member (30), and a sliding member (20). A handle (45) is formed in the retaining member, and is movable relative to the retaining member. A pair of protrusions (47) each having an inner inclined plane (46) is formed in the handle. The sliding member has two opposite engaging portions (21, 28) and two central resiliently deformable spring connecting portions (24, 26). The spring connecting portions are deformably compressible, for allowing the engaging portions to engage with a computer enclosure. One of the spring connecting portions (24) has a pair of outer inclined planes (27) for abutting the corresponding inner inclined planes of the handle. Thus pushing the handle causes the engaging portions to engage with the computer enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision, Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Li Yuan Gan
  • Patent number: 6479746
    Abstract: A plurality of mounting feet securely attach a power inverter to a body. The tabs are to be adjustably or pivotally mounted on the under carriage of the power inverter such that they may be positioned by the user when mounting to a body. When mounted, the tabs absorb vibrations from the host body and prevent the power inverter from resulting damage. During shipping or storage the tabs are retracted to the underside of the power inverter to minimize space required by the power inverter. The tabs are made from elastomeric electrical insulator material in order to ensure a proper ground is maintainer as long as the power inverter is secured via the tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Rally Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Saied Hussaini
  • Publication number: 20020139912
    Abstract: A tool for displaying commodities is formed of a lever with a square cross section, an engaging member engaging the lever, and a hook fixed to the engaging member. The lever is equipped with projections on both sides of upper and lower surfaces, and oblique surfaces formed at the lower and upper portions of the left and right sides. The oblique surfaces project gradually outwardly toward a central portion from the upper and lower ends. When the engaging member is rotated, the tool can be easily taken out from the lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: SEMBI STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Teruo Shiojima
  • Publication number: 20020109056
    Abstract: An adjustable bracket assembly has a hooked attachment prong or flange that is adjustable at the end of a faceout by way of a threaded screw between the end of the faceout and the bracket flange. The hooked attachment flange is shaped to fit within all slots within the various manufacturers' standards. Generally, once the attachment flange is inserted within a slot, the flange end cannot turn within the standard. The faceout is attached to the standard from outside the display by remotely inserting the flange into a slot and turning the faceout bar, thereby screwing the faceout tightly against the standard. The faceout bar could be telescoping to allow the attachment flange to be inserted within the slot from an even greater distance away.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Weshler, Stephen Moore, Jeffrey Fox
  • Patent number: 6431510
    Abstract: A hanging device for mounting directly on a hollow member, and a method of mounting such device, are provided. The hanging device has a mounting member with a first surface for resting flush against an outer surface of the hollow member. A first piercing component has a first leg that projects from the mounting member substantially perpendicular to the first surface thereof, and a second leg that extends at substantially right angles to the first leg. A free end of the second leg has a sharp tip that is insertable in a self-piercing manner through the hollow member. A second piercing component projects from the mounting member substantially perpendicular to the first surface thereof and essentially parallel to the first leg of the first piercing component. A free end of the second piercing component has a sharp tip that is also insertable in a self-piercing manner through the hollow member. A hanging component is also provided on the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Lydecker
  • Patent number: 6431512
    Abstract: An instruction card assembly which includes a spacer plate and a card including printed or pictorial instructional information thereon. The spacer plate is sandwiched between the underside of a worksurface and an elongate track utilized for slidably mounting an arm assembly of a keyboard pad arrangement such that a sidewardly opening recess is defined. The card is disposed in this recess and is slidably movable between a retracted storage position wherein the card is positioned substantially beneath the worksurface and an extended use position for displaying operational instructions for reference by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc W. Fox, Anthony McConnell
  • Patent number: 6422523
    Abstract: A new faceout and upright bracket attachment assembly is constructed of two upright tubes or bars joined by an apertured web. The faceout is constructed so that the bracket is formed with two opposing flanges that are shaped to fit around one upright bar and that project from an end panel at the end of the faceout mounting bar, with one flange being situated slightly higher than the other and being vertically spaced from the lower flange by at least a distance of the width of a vertical upright bar. Each flange also has a notch in its bottom edge to allow the flanges to be positioned securely relative to the web apertures. The faceout bar bracket is locked onto the upright by positioning one of the upright bars between the flanges of the bracket across the face of the faceout end panel and then rotating the faceout bracket 90° about the upright bar such that the flanges mate with web apertures in opposing directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Benjamin S. Weshler
  • Patent number: 6412835
    Abstract: A cargo door saver (10) having a first member (14A) connected at an approximate 45 degree downward angle to proximal end of a second member (14B) which is connected at distal end at an approximate 45 degree upward angle to a proximal end of a third member (14C). A holder (16) having a holder opening (16A) therethrough is securely attached to a face of the first member (14A). A distal end of a cargo bar (12) is removably insertable into the holder opening (16A). A “U-Shaped” clip (18) is securely attached to a face of the third member (14C). The clip (18) functions to attach the cargo door saver (10) to an E-Track which is attached along a side at the rear of a moving van.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventor: Richard Patterson
  • Patent number: 6409132
    Abstract: A bracket for coupling a rail having an upper slot and a lower slot to a shelf edge having an upper groove and a lower groove. The bracket comprises a central body portion, an upper flange extending generally upwardly from the body portion, a lower flange extending generally downwardly from the body portion, and a plate. The plate is received between the upper and the lower flanges such that as the plate is moved toward the body, the plate urges the upper flange and the lower flange into the upper and lower groove, respectively, to couple the bracket to the shelf edge. The bracket further comprises a first upper tang extending generally upwardly from the body portion and a first lower tang extending generally downwardly from the body portion, the upper tang and lower tang being shaped to be received in the upper and lower slot, respectively. At least one of the tangs has at least one tang groove therein to facilitate the attachment of the bracket to the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Display Edge Technology, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jon Charles Heisler, Andrew Eric Wildman, Samuel Anthony Ferralli, Douglas Joseph Noll
  • Patent number: 6402419
    Abstract: A fixture which is formed through a bending work of a single metallic plate, is used as a fastening member for siding boards. The fixture comprises a vertical substrate; a horizontal portion extended from the substrate; and an engaging portion formed at the tip portion of the horizontal portion. The horizontal portion includes a first horizontal member and a second horizontal member put together. The engaging portion includes a vertical flat plate member which is formed contiguous to the first and second horizontal members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Nichiha Corporation
    Inventor: Morimichi Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20020066840
    Abstract: A stand for baby seat particularly useful on the back of a lawn mower tractor. The stand comprises a sliding plate at its lower end and a square tube on its upper end. The sliding plate slips into a sleeve fixed on the rear end of the tractor, for that purpose. The square tube receives one end of a positioning tube, adjustable in the square tube. The other end of the positioning tube supports a horizontal plate on which is fixed the baby seat. The baby is then in a position near an adult driver, immediately to the right, to the left or to the back of the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Hugues Servant
  • Patent number: 6378828
    Abstract: A display apparatus mounting bracket, adapted for attachment to a crossbar, is provided generally having a U-shaped bracket having a front plate and a flange, the front plate adapted to mount display apparatus thereto, the flange having a top portion projecting away from the front plate and a rear portion disposed generally parallel to the face. The inner surfaces of the front plate and flange define an interior space for receiving the crossbar, and the downward ends of the front plate and rear portion of the flange define an entrance to the interior space. The structure of the rear portion of the flange provides a high load-bearing capacity of the mounting bracket. The entrance of the bracket provides a snap-fit with the crossbar providing a snug fitting interior space for receiving the crossbar, thereby safely and securely retaining the crossbar within the interior space when snapped into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley C. Valiulis, Craig Zadak
  • Patent number: 6360422
    Abstract: A method of securing a mounting bracket on a wall of a structural member comprises inserting lugs of the mounting bracket through slots through a wall of the member and securing the lugs to an inside surface of the wall. The mounting bracket is used for mounting the structural member within a cabinet by sliding the member in snug fit within a cabinet, the internal securing of the lugs avoiding interference with the snug fitting relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc
    Inventor: Lit-Yan Kam
  • Patent number: 6351395
    Abstract: A backplane support bracket comprising a flange with opposing engaging tabs extending downward, and a flange extension arm with a connecting tab also extending downward. The opposing engaging tabs and flange fit over a frame module support cross-member in close fit, and the connecting tab is secured to a cable connector of a connector bank using a cable connector mounting screw located along a backplane edge strip of a cutout. With one or more backplane support brackets so installed, the bracket greatly reduces flexing of the cutout edge strip when cables are inserted and removed from the cable connector bank and circuit cards are inserted into the backplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew J. Karkowski, Arcangel N. Capulong
  • Patent number: 6349910
    Abstract: A toolbox mounting bracket for a pickup truck for securing a toolbox in the box of a pickup truck without having to drill holes in the side wall. The toolbox mounting bracket for a pickup truck includes a bracket member including a plate-like member having a front side and a back side and also including a support member being securely attached to the front side of the plate-like member and extending outwardly therefrom; and also includes a truck box fastening member being fastenably threaded through the support member and being adapted to fasten to a truck box for securing the bracket member to the truck box; and further includes a toolbox clamping member being threaded through the support member and being adapted to engage a portion of a toolbox between the toolbox clamping member and the truck box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventor: Paul B. White
  • Patent number: 6349909
    Abstract: This invention features a hanger assembly for displaying product in a retail store environment, comprising an integral elongated hook member for carrying the product to be displayed, the hook member comprising a proximal end section, a distal end section, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion comprises a first, inner, generally straight section adjacent to the proximal end section, and a first arcuate product hanging section adjacent to the inner section and adjacent to the distal end section; and a base member including means for removably fixing the base member to a display panel, the base member defining at least one receiving opening for receiving the proximal end section of the hook member, wherein the hook member can pivot horizontally about the end section, to allow the product being displayed to be moved horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Wrap Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Zarrow, Kenneth Buckley
  • Publication number: 20010048057
    Abstract: A bracket for coupling a rail having an upper slot and a lower slot to a shelf edge having an upper groove and a lower groove. The bracket comprises a central body portion, an upper flange extending generally upwardly from the body portion, a lower flange extending generally downwardly from the body portion, and a plate. The plate is received between the upper and the lower flanges such that as the plate is moved toward the body, the plate urges the upper flange and the lower flange into the upper and lower groove, respectively, to couple the bracket to the shelf edge. The bracket further comprises a first upper tang extending generally upwardly from the body portion and a first lower tang extending generally downwardly from the body portion, the upper tang and lower tang being shaped to be received in the upper and lower slot, respectively. At least one of the tangs has at least one tang groove therein to facilitate the attachment of the bracket to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: JON CHARLES HEISLER, ANDREW ERIC WILDMAN, SAMUEL ANTHONY FERRALLI, DOUGLAS JOSEPH NOLL
  • Patent number: 6318687
    Abstract: An accessory mount (20) for a portable instrument (26) is provided. The device includes a housing (28a and 28b) and a recess (30) located in the housing. The accessory mount also includes a frame (24) received within the recess and a fastener member (36a and 36b) attached to the frame for selectively attaching the frame within the recess. The accessory mount also includes a slot (42) that is partially formed with the frame for selectively attaching and/or positioning equipment, such as an adapter (22), to the device, thereby permitting operation of the device without requiring the use of both hands of an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Michael Trana, Wayne S. Hoofnagle, Peter J. Adam
  • Publication number: 20010032433
    Abstract: There is described a bracket for joining together extruded sections, particularly for the construction of suspended ceiling frameworks, The bracket comprises a pair of spaced and parallel engagement edges which can be rotated into engagement with a pair or opposed recesses in the extruded section. A resilient finger engages with the extruded section to prevent reverse rotation of the bracket relative to the section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventor: Len Harris
  • Patent number: 6273378
    Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary-lamp mounting assembly (10) consisting of a lamp-housing bracket (12) which has attached a resilient latch insert (50), and a lamp-housing mounting bracket (100) which incorporates a latch receptor (116). The lamp housing bracket (12) is adjustably attached to the sides of a vehicle auxiliary lamp (200), and the lamp-housing mounting bracket (100) is attached to a vehicle structure. When the resilient latch insert (50) is inserted into the latch receptor (116) the vehicle auxiliary lamp (200) is secured. Normally, a conventional vehicle lamp mounting assembly cannot be easily attached adjacent to a corner structure because there is insufficient space to insert and tighten a bolt or nut into the lamp mounting assembly. By utilizing the vehicle auxiliary-lamp mounting assembly (10) the problem of attaching and detaching a lamp assembly adjacent to a corner structure is solved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventors: Sam Fu, Calvin S. Wang
  • Patent number: 6266250
    Abstract: This invention is a modular electronics mounting system according that is easy to install and that can be used with a wide variety of electronics components. A support plate includes a grid of holes arranged in at least one pair of columns spaced apart by a selected distance. The holes in each of the columns are spaced apart by a predetermined interval. The support plate is configured to be mounted to a wall such that the grid is spaced apart from the wall. A module formed generally as a plate such that an electronic component may be mounted thereto. The module includes a pair of hooks extending from a first edge of the plate. The hooks are spaced apart by the column spacing such that the hooks may be arranged to extend through first and second holes in the grid. A locking pin extends from the module such that the locking pin extends into a corresponding third hole in the grid to restrain the module against movement parallel to the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Multiplex Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard T. Foye
  • Patent number: 6234437
    Abstract: Flexible reclining, thrusting and vertical supports for structures such as guard rail barriers. The design of the flexible supports allow them to absorb the kinetic energy of vehicles and other objects which collide with the guard rail barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Ricardo F. Cabo