Including Latch, Retainer, Or Keeper On Bracket Patents (Class 248/221.11)
  • Patent number: 8430369
    Abstract: A wall mounting bath accessory assembly contains a fixing member to be locked to a wall including a groove defined therein so that between the groove and the wall is defined a movable space and an upper locking portion disposed on a top end thereof; a sliding member limited to move between an upper dead center and a lower dead center of the movable space and including an upper abutting portion disposed on a top end thereof and a lower locking portion extending from a bottom end thereof; a retaining member located on an outer side of the fixing member and including an upper fastening portion extending from a top end of thereof, and a lower fastening portion extending from a bottom end thereof; a base including a receiving chamber to receive the retaining member, the fixing member, and the sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.
    Inventors: Weimien Hsu, Dulun Chang, Chunhung Li
  • Publication number: 20130094127
    Abstract: A monitor fixing mechanism for fixing a monitor is disclosed. The monitor fixing structure includes a pivot plate and a support member. The pivot plate is detachably connected to the support plate so as to pivot the monitor relative to a stand. The support member includes a plate, at least one lateral guiding structure disposed on the plate for laterally constraining movement of the pivot plate as the pivot plate is sliding into the plate in a first direction, and at least one stopping structure disposed on the plate for stopping an end of the pivot plate as the pivot plate has slid into the plate in the first direction completely. The monitor fixing mechanism further includes a fastening module for fastening the pivot plate on the support member as the pivot plate has slid into the plate in the first direction completely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: SHIXIONG LU
  • Publication number: 20130075556
    Abstract: A column attachment having an abutment, a platform, a tension member, and a securing element that are used to provide a stable support for a device. The tension member secures the platform to the abutment. The securing portion is able to slide along a slot defined in the platform. The securing portion is able to attach to devices, like total stations, and secure them to the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Mark P. Pfeiler
  • Patent number: 8387940
    Abstract: Relocateable boat accessories, such as seats having a second extension that can be positioned through a second extension slot, and then pivoted to position a locking member through a finger slot. The locking member can have a tip that is positioned under a floor so secure the seat to the floor. The floor may have several second extension slots and several finger slots to accommodate various accessory or seat position possibilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Gene Gros
  • Patent number: 8382051
    Abstract: A wall-mounted bathroom accessory support assembly for supporting a bathroom accessory and adapted to be affixed to a bathroom wallboard. The support assembly includes: a mounting bracket; a fastener assembly adapted to affix the mounting bracket to a wallboard; and an accessory post assembly including an accessory post and a post adapter permanently affixed to the accessory post. The accessory post includes a wall defining a central body and a distal portion configured to support a bathroom accessory. The accessory post wall defines an open interior region and an access opening extending through the wall. The post adapter is disposed within the interior region of the accessory post wall and including an axially extending pedestal that includes a cantilevered flange. The mounting bracket includes a catch mechanism. The post adapter cantilevered flange engages the catch mechanism to releasably secure the accessory post assembly to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Waxman Consumer Products Group Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew S. Smith
  • Patent number: 8376155
    Abstract: A hingedly adjustable two-sided storage system and device having a front and back portion that may be secured to a fixed structure through a plurality of adjustable attachment mechanisms to allow a user to access both portions during operation and configure the storage device with a plurality of attachment hangers and components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventors: Henry Olko, Marie W. Olko
  • Publication number: 20130037667
    Abstract: An adjustable furniture attachment clamp for attachment to the underside of a furniture item with two spaced apart arm fasteners, the clamp comprising a clamp body having oppositely disposed laterally extending forked arms, each arm having a fastener slot having a width greater than the shanks of the arm fasteners, the fastener slots including inner ends spaced apart a distance less than the arm fasteners, such that lateral and forward-to-back play is provided for adjustment of the clamp relative to the furniture item, the clamp also having a downwardly facing beam pocket including a beam capture surface for holding the right upper beam flange of a support I-beam and a cam having a binding face for pressing against the lower portion of the left upper beam flange when a cam fastener is tightened for attaching the clamp body to the I-beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Goldin, Steven Goldin
  • Publication number: 20130019380
    Abstract: A three-dimensional object, such as a toy figurine or like accessory, is mounted and locked, with the aid of a frangible element and a tie, on an article of manufacture, such as a baseball cap, a backpack, or a beverage cup, prior to sale to resist theft of the object. The object is unlocked, by cutting the tie and removing the frangible element, and removed from the article after the sale. The object is returned and mounted back onto the article to a display position in which the object is displayed on the article. A platform supports the object upright on the article in the display position and, upon removal of the object, self-supports the object on a generally horizontal support surface remote from the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Eli SITT, Isaac SUTTON
  • Patent number: 8353492
    Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: American Power Conversion Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Mattlin, Joseph H. Bergesch, Kevin Neil Thomas, Paul Thomas Smith, James S. Spitaels, Daniel Bryan
  • Patent number: 8353494
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a slide rail to a rack post defining a plurality of through holes. The mounting apparatus includes a supporting bracket slidably mounted to the slide rail, and a resilient latch member. The supporting bracket includes an end plate at the front end with two inserting pins extending from a front surface of the end plate and engaged in corresponding through holes of the rack post. The latch member includes a middle plate retained to the supporting bracket, and a latch arm extending forwards. The latch member is operable to be deformed to make the latch arm abut a front surface of the rack post, to prevent the inserting pin from retracting from corresponding through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Mo-Ming Yu, Guang-Hua Gu, Ze-Hong Chen
  • Publication number: 20120325989
    Abstract: A fastening mechanism for fastening a first object to a second object, the fastening mechanism includes a first fastening member, a driven member, a linkage member, and a first supporting member. The first fastening member is rotatably secured to the second object. The driven member is rotatably secured to the second object. The linkage member is connected between the fastening member and the driven member. The first supporting member protrudes from the second object to support the first object. When an external force is exerted on the driven member, the driven member is capable of rotating to pull the linkage member, thus the linkage member pulls the first fastening member to rotate toward the first supporting member and sandwiches the first object between the first fastening member and the first supporting member so that the first object is fastened to the second object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHI-YONG HUANG, CHUNG-YUAN CHEN, CHIH-CHIEH HUANG, CHENG-YI CHAO, ZUO-DONG LI, XIAO-HUI QIN, ZHEN-CUN LU, JIAN-FENG FAN, HUAN REN, ZHENG-WEI LIU, XUE-DENG PAN, YONG-HUA WANG
  • Publication number: 20120325993
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for bezel includes a first mounting structure secured, and a chassis. A plurality of first hooks is defined in the bezel. The chassis includes a first sidewall. The first sidewall defines an installation groove. The first mounting structure includes an installation member, and a locking member slidably installed in the installation member. The installation member is engaged with the plurality of first hooks. The locking member is slidably installed on the installation member. The installation member defines a through hole, and a latching portion is located on the locking member. The latching portion extends through the through hole to be engaged in the installation groove and the latching portion can be disengaged from the installation groove when the locking member slides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI, PO-WEN CHIU
  • Publication number: 20120327588
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device with an attached sliding member, includes a bracket and a locking member. The bracket includes a side plate which defines a sliding groove corresponding to the sliding member of the data storage device. The locking member is attached to the side plate. The locking member includes an elastic piece. A blocking piece is connected to the elastic piece. A distal end of the blocking piece is located in the sliding groove. The sliding member slides in the sliding groove, and pulls the elastic piece to deform until the sliding member slides over the blocking piece. The elastic piece rebounds to have the blocking piece restrict the sliding member in the sliding groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (Wuhan) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHAO GENG, QIU-HUA BIN, XIANG ZHANG
  • Patent number: 8327962
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric vehicle, especially an industrial truck comprising at least one securing brace (28) for a battery block (24) that is accommodated in the vehicle (10). The securing brace (28) encompasses an engaging section (30) that can be inserted into a first frame part (34) of the vehicle (10), a fastening element (38, 56) that can be hooked into a second frame part (40), and a retaining section (44) that extends therebetween. A supporting section (70) of the securing brace (28) at least partly rests against the battery block (24) in a securing position in which the securing brace (28) is inserted in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Jungheinrich Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Bergmeier, Carsten Schöttke
  • Publication number: 20120298818
    Abstract: A method and assembly for protecting a device connected to a wiring harness is disclosed. The assembly includes a protective shield having a bore for receiving the device and a positioning device. An elongated wiring harness extends from the device being protected and through the bore of the protective shield. The positioning device is formed having a band that surrounds a central space. At least one flexible, resilient finger extends radially inwardly from the band into the central space. At least one of the fingers forcibly engages the harness sleeve to maintain the positioning device and the protective shield in a predetermined protection position along the harness sleeve at least partially surrounding the device being protected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy D. Sellis, David A. Harris, Kenneth C. Upton, Danny E. Winters, Samuel B. Fryberger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120298815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for locating a utility box secured behind a covering material. The apparatus includes (a) a base plate sized to fit inside the utility box, and the base plate includes at least one locator; (b) one or more attachments for removably securing the base plate to the utility box, thereby preventing movement of the base plate with respect to the utility box; and (c) a top plate having at least one sensor of the at least one locator. Cooperation between the at least one sensor of the top plate and the at least one locator of the base plate can be used to align the top plate with the utility box to locate the utility box behind the covering material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: George Baptista BAGANHA
  • Publication number: 20120292465
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for detachably coupling a drawer to an extendable rail of a pullout guide, comprising an adjusting apparatus by means of which a position of a drawer connected to the rail can be adjusted in the lateral direction relative to the rail, wherein the device (5) has a fastening part (13) that can be fastened to the drawer (2) and a coupling part (12) that can be coupled to the rail (3a), wherein the coupling part (12) can be detachably coupled to the rail, and wherein the position of the fastening part (13) and the coupling part (12) relative to each other can be adjusted by the adjusting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Andreas HOLZER, Kurt HAEMMERLE
  • Publication number: 20120292468
    Abstract: A fastening module for fastening a data storage device is provided. The data storage device includes first and second positioning apertures. A frame of the fastening module includes a retaining hole, and first and second positioning holes. The data storage device is slidably received in the frame. A securing member of the fastening module includes a main body, a pivot member, and a pin. The main body includes a pivot hole pivotally connected by the pivot member. A securing piece of the pivot member passes through the retaining hole and rotates relative to the main body to fasten the securing member to the frame. When the securing piece passes through the retaining hole, the pin passes through either the first or second positioning hole and inserts into either the first or second positioning aperture to fasten the data storage device at different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wei-Chih LAI, Hsin-Hung HSIAO
  • Publication number: 20120292469
    Abstract: A fastening assembly for a sensor assembly has a metal bush and a fastener. It is possible for the metal bush to be connected via the fastener to a vehicle body. The sensor assembly includes at least one sensor module and an associated sensor assembly. The metal bush has a sleeve as a single-point fixing and a plate as a carrier unit for a carrier plate on which the at least one sensor module is arranged. The sleeve is led through a central through-passage in the carrier plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Klaus Miekley, Rainer Willig, Berthold Rogge, Herbert Oechsner, Georg Konstantin
  • Publication number: 20120286115
    Abstract: A utility part assembly includes a vehicular interior part and a utility part. The vehicular interior part has a first surface and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface and has a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole. The utility part includes a first member provided on the first surface and a second member provided on the second surface. The first member has a first coupling pin and one of a second coupling pin and a first coupling hole, and the second member has a coupling portion that is coupled to the first coupling pin and another one of the second coupling pin and the first coupling hole. The first coupling pin is inserted through the first mounting hole and coupled to the coupling portion, and the second coupling pin is inserted through the second mounting hole and coupled to the first coupling hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicants: NIFCO INC., TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hirokazu HIRANO, Yuji SASAKI
  • Publication number: 20120286116
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drawer structure (5) comprising a fixing device (6) for fixing a front panel (7) to a drawer container (8) in a detachable and position-adjustable manner. The front panel (7) can be detachably connected to the fixing device (6) by means of a connection element (9) pre-mounted on the front panel (7). A first adjusting element (1) is associated with the container (8), for adjusting the position of the front panel (7) in the vertical direction (HR), and a second adjusting element (2) is associated with the container (8), for adjusting the position of the front panel (7) in the lateral direction (SR), at least the first (1) and second (2) adjusting elements engaging with the same part of the connection element (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Ingo GASSER
  • Publication number: 20120280095
    Abstract: A device for retaining a functional part, for example, a roof handle, in a vehicle is provided that includes a retaining element to which the functional part can be indirectly or directly fixed. The retaining element has at least one retaining element-side hinge region around which a retaining element portion can be folded and/or pivoted relative to a further retaining element portion when a pressure force acts substantially toward the retaining element. The at least one hinge region, as viewed in cross-section, can be formed by a retaining element profile section projecting from the retaining element plane, which section, when a pressure force acts on the retaining element folds open or closed about a folding axis and/or a pivot axis formed on the profile section side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Bodo Specht, Hermann Tietge, Rico Voigt, Gerhard Reder
  • Patent number: 8302923
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook includes a display rod and a locking base pivotally attached to the display rod for locking the display hook on a display support. The locking base is configured to pivot relative to the display rod inwardly towards the display support from an unlocked position to a locked position and outwardly from the display support from the locked position to the unlocked position. The display hook includes a first attachment member configured to engage a front surface of the display support and a second attachment member configured to engage a rear surface of the display support. The locking base defines a contact surface configured to engage the front surface of the display support in the locked position. When the locking base is in the locked position, the locking base and the display rod define a first angle therebetween. When the locking base is in the unlocked position, the locking base and the display rod define a second angle therebetween that is less than the first angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Johnston, Jim Sankey
  • Patent number: 8297574
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket defining a clamping hole, a receiving rack, a connecting member fixed to the receiving rack, a receiving member fixed to the connecting member, and a latching unit. The latching unit includes a pivoting member pivotably mounted to the receiving member, a first resilient member, a second resilient member, a rotating member pivotably mounted to the pivoting member, a contact member abutting against the rotating member, and a hooking member clamped to the rotating member. The contact member and the hooking member are slidably mounted to opposite ends of the pivoting member, respectively, and can be moved towards each other. The first resilient member resists against the pivoting member and the hooking member to return the hooking member back. The second member resists against the pivoting member and the contact member to return the contact member back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Yi Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Jian Fu
  • Patent number: 8297572
    Abstract: An apparatus for insertion into a board having a slot to enable items to be hung thereon and its method of use is disclosed. The apparatus has a body; an arm that extends for a desired length from the body; and an upper and a lower leg each having an arcuate distal edge. The upper leg and lower leg extending generally longitudinally outwardly from the body in an opposite direction from the arm and are in spaced relation. The upper leg comprises an upwardly extended finger located at the distal end of the upper leg having a shoulder spaced from the longitudinal length of the upper leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Andrew C. Fox
  • Patent number: 8297565
    Abstract: A portable support mount designed for attachment to a shooting rail or other surface in order to support a rifle or other object. The portable support mount attaches to and is held level on a surface by means of a spring clamp and a stabilization bar with bumpers made of rubber attached to the ends of the stabilization bar. The spring clamp is fused to a support tube housing a rod that can vary the height of the mount. On top of the rod is a detachable holding member on which a user places the forend of a rifle while aiming and firing it. In addition, the holding member can be removed from the portable support mount, and the rod can attach to a camera, telescope, small video camera, or other device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Graeme S. McLinda
  • Publication number: 20120268902
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a magnetic element on a base wall includes a frame, a retaining member, and a blocker. The frame is adapted to be connected to and is adapted to cooperate with the base wall to define a receiving space for receiving the magnetic element, and an opening communicating with the receiving space for entry of the magnetic element into the receiving space along a first assembly direction. The retaining member is adapted to be connected to the base wall in proximity to the frame. The blocker is engaged to the retaining member, and blocks the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
  • Publication number: 20120267490
    Abstract: A mounting bracket (220) for a trapezoidal rib (204) is disclosed. The mounting bracket (220) includes an upper wall (224) in the form of a flat surface for supporting various types of attachments. An attachment may be secured relative to the mounting bracket (220) using a mounting hole (226) on the bracket upper wall (224). The bracket upper wall (224) is disposed above the trapezoidal rib (204) by a pair of rib offsetting members (246a/b) that are disposed within a hollow interior (248) of the mounting bracket (220), and that are seated on the upper wall (206) of the trapezoidal rib (204). A threaded fastener (114), engaged with the mounting hole (226) on the bracket upper wall (224) to secure an attachment relative to the mounting bracket (220), terminates within the hollow interior (248) of the mounting bracket (220).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Robert M.M. Haddock, Dustin Marshall Marston Haddock
  • Publication number: 20120269504
    Abstract: An accessory for use on a camera crane has a first plate attachable to an end of the camera crane arm. A second plate is pivotally attached to the first plate and moveable into a first position and into a second position perpendicular to the first position. First and second latches secure the second plate into the first and second positions, respectively. The accessory allows a camera head on a camera crane arm to be quickly and easily reoriented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: CHAPMAN/LEONARD STUDIO EQUIPMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Leonard T. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20120267491
    Abstract: A locking device (10) comprising: locking members (20) to releasably engage with a locking surface (31); an actuating member (11) operatively connected to the locking members (20); hinges (201) to pivotally connect the locking device (10) to the stand (200); and a raised lip portion (23) defined on at peripheral edge of each locking member (20) to engage with the locking surface (31); wherein the actuating member (11) is pushed in an inwardly direction by a single finger movement that is translated into a lateral inwards movement of the locking members (20) causing the raised lip portions (23) to disengage with the locking surface (31) and thereby detaching the tablet personal computer (100) from the stand (200); and wherein the hinges (201) and raised lip portions (23) enable the tablet personal computer (100) to be tilted and rotated 360° relative to the stand (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald On Ho CHIU
  • Publication number: 20120262859
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a splitter plate and an electronic apparatus. The splitter plate includes a splitter plate main body, and further includes a turnover positioning apparatus, and the turnover positioning apparatus is hinged on a side of the splitter plate main body; the turnover positioning apparatus is configured to, after a half-height board is assembled to a subrack, abut against the half-height board and connect to the subrack to fasten the half-height board to the subrack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Yinzhong Tang, Guangjing Wang
  • Publication number: 20120256065
    Abstract: The teachings provided herein are generally directed to a portable, utility panel for adding a utility to a fencing material. The panel comprises a vertical base panel including a front surface having a utility and a back surface, the back surface positioned parallel, or substantially parallel, to a fencing material during a use of the utility panel. The panel can have tool-free fasteners attached to the vertical base panel for releasably connecting the vertical base panel to the fencing material in a fixed, or substantially fixed, position relative to an x, y, and z-direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: ROBERT H. NORDSELL
  • Patent number: 8282057
    Abstract: A sucker attachment device includes a support base, a pivot seat pivotally mounted on the support base, a sucker mounted on the pivot seat, a rotation disk swivelably mounted on the support base, and a receptacle assembly mounted on the rotation disk. The pivot seat has a spherical universal connector pivotally mounted on the support base. The support base has an end portion formed with a spherical pivot recess, and the universal connector is rotatably mounted in the pivot recess of the support base. Thus, when the support base is pivoted relative to the universal connector, the universal connector is rotated in the pivot recess through 360° so that the support base is pivoted relative to the pivot seat to change the angle and direction between the sucker and the receptacle assembly freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Hung-Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20120241570
    Abstract: According to one embodiment a removable assembly provides for mounting of a hangboard including a first unit and at least a first bracket for connecting the hangboard to the first unit. The first unit may include a first member configured to be placed over a door opening on a first side of a wall and a second member which can be positioned across the opening and against a second side of the wall. A third member is configured for attachment to the second member such that when the first member is placed over the opening and the second member is positioned against the second side of the wall, at least a portion of the third member is positioned above the second member. A related method provides a removable assembly for mounting of a hangboard. Numerous other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Ryan M. Skipper
  • Patent number: 8267363
    Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Waterloo Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Esnad Begic, Franco F. Daino, Michael Edward Hay, Gregory Jon Holcomb, Mike Malich, Alan K. Mangrich, Rajesh R. Wadhwa
  • Publication number: 20120227330
    Abstract: Disclosed are rack enclosures for electronic equipment including at least one door configured to define a space between an edge of the door and a wall or frame of the cabinet, kits for retrofitting rack enclosures to include such a door, and methods of installing such.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph H. Bergesch, Kevin Neil Thomas, Mark A. Uhrhan
  • Publication number: 20120228448
    Abstract: A one-piece retainer assembly comprises a first retainer portion that operatively couples to a second retainer portion. The first retainer portion includes an outer show portion that extends from a first base portion, a retaining flange that protrudes from an inner surface of the show portion, and a first mechanical securing member provided in the first base portion. The second retainer portion includes a leg portion that extends from a second base portion, a retaining flange that protrudes form an inner surface of the leg portion, and a second mechanical securing member provided in the second base portion. An interior weatherstrip-receiving cavity is formed when the first retainer portion mechanically engages the second retainer portion. In the preferred embodiments, the male mechanical securing member includes a locking tab and the female mechanical securing member includes a locking recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Paul G. Jabra
  • Patent number: 8261473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sign carrier apparatus specifically designed to be inserted into a vehicle hitch assembly to transport signs. Alternatively, the present invention provides for a free standinged receiver hitch, or free standing receiver hitch for storing the sign carrier apparatus when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua A. Bey, Sarah R. Bey
  • Publication number: 20120223197
    Abstract: A side bracket for holding a housing in a rack is provided that includes a profile section with a vertical mounting plate that can be used to attach the profile section in a rack. The profile section includes a horizontal slide plate attached to the mounting plate, upon which slide plate a housing may be placed and moved in a sliding manner, and includes at least one retaining element with which a force acting in the horizontal direction from the profile section can be exerted on a side wall of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Robert BREICHER
  • Patent number: 8256728
    Abstract: Speaker assemblies are disclosed that are configured for simple installation and removal. Speaker assemblies include a gear ring, a plurality of screws adapted to rotate when the gear ring is rotated, and a latching mechanism adapted to extend one or more latches outward when the screws are rotated. Methods of installing speaker assemblies include inserting a frame through a mounting hole in a mounting panel. A gear ring coupled to a plurality of screws is rotated, and a plurality of latches extend outward to engage a back-side surface of the mounting panel. Methods of making speaker assemblies include coupling a plurality of screws with a gear ring to enable rotation of the plurality of screws upon rotation of the gear ring. A latching mechanism is coupled to each of the plurality of screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Doug S. Wright
  • Publication number: 20120211616
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of producing an adjustable scaffold shelf. The adjustable scaffold shelf is produced from a platform support of an existing scaffold by specific cuts. A middle support and a pair of mount supports are created from the existing platform support. The pair of mount supports is fastened to the middle support to create the frame for the adjustable scaffold shelf. A shelf platform is a board fitted onto the middle support and the pair of mount supports to complete the adjustable scaffold shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Anthony Shane TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 8248778
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a plurality of fixing members, a limiting member, two first supporting members extending from the bracket, two second supporting members formed in the bracket and opposite to the first supporting members, and a latching member adjacent to the second supporting members. The limiting member includes a resilient sheet and a latching portion extending from the resilient sheet. The limiting member is fixed to the storage device with the fixing members at opposite sides of the storage device. The fixing members of one side of the storage device engage with the first supporting member. The fixing members of the other side of the storage device engage with the second supporting member. The latching member is latched with the latching portion of the limiting member, such that the storage device is mounted between the first and second supporting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Bin Dai
  • Patent number: 8245989
    Abstract: A device support structure is provided. Two corresponding sides of a base of the device support structure extend upwards vertically from the base to form a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The base includes a configuration portion adjacent to the two sidewalls, which includes a front seat and a rear seat. A plurality of hook members are configured on the front seat for hooking a network device disposed on the front seat. Two sides of the network device are supported by the two sidewalls. A stopping member is configured on the front end of the base for abutting against a front end of the network device configured on the front seat. A device latching portion is configured on the rear seat for guiding and fixing a power adapter of the network device to the rear seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Accton Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Pei Ling, Hung-Femg Tai
  • Patent number: 8240627
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus in an electronic device includes a bracket, a disk drive, a pair of latch members and a securing member. The bracket includes two side panels. The disk drive is received between the two side panels. The pair of latch members is capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. Each latch member is rotatably attached to each side panel. The latch member includes a locking portion capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. The securing member connects with the latch members. The securing member will drive the other latch member when either one is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Da-Long Sun, Hai-Tao Gong
  • Publication number: 20120199712
    Abstract: Embodiments of the cap display apparatuses, systems and methods allow various products and goods such as caps, hats and other fashion and sports accessories to be mounted and displayed without having the mount primarily visible relative to the product being displayed. One cap display embodiment includes a housing with a base, an upper element connected to the base, a lower element connected to the base, a tensioning element for biasing the lower element towards the upper element, and a fastener connected to the base for fastening the housing to another element. The tensioning element holds the lower element against the upper element so that a cap or other item being displayed can be held between the upper element and the lower element in a fixed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Schmid, Chris Ross
  • Patent number: 8215599
    Abstract: A fastening device for securing an appliance within a receiving frame in the interior of a motor vehicle. The receiving frame has a built-in opening into which the appliance can be introduced on an introductory plane along an installation direction and is locked releasably in an end position in the receiving frame. The fastening device has at least one latching hook. The latching hook is movable in the direction of a surface normal of the introductory plane and, in an end position, engages behind at least one retaining device such that the appliance is locked in the end position in the receiving frame against a movement counter to the installation direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c.f. Porsche AG
    Inventor: Walter Schaupensteiner
  • Patent number: 8201789
    Abstract: A blind support for installation of a blind rail. The blind support includes a main support body and an engagement member. The main support body has two horizontal support boards and a vertical support board connected between the horizontal support boards to form a support body with an open side. The blind rail can be placed into the main support body through the open side thereof and supported by the main support body. The engagement member has horizontally extending abutment sections that can be slidably received slide channels of the main support body. Each abutment section has a key body projecting therefrom. The key bodies are engageable in engagement holes formed on the main support body to block the open side thereof and enclose and support the blind rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Tser Wen Chou
  • Publication number: 20120145851
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting an accessory to a fixed feature positioned below a load bed of a vehicle is described. The adapter may include a mounting member, an aperture positioned on the mounting member, and a locking member capable of being inserted through the aperture, where the locking member is capable of selectively engaging the fixed feature. The adapter may also include at least one rail attached to the mounting member, and an accessory securing member positioned on the rail, the accessory securing member capable of selectively engaging an accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Richard W. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20120138758
    Abstract: A fence bracket that attaches to a fence post and rail wherein the rail includes a raised notch on its surface is provided. The fence bracket includes at least one panel and a flange portion. The at least one panel is configured to wrap around at least a portion of the fence post. The flange portion is configured to extend from the fence post when the panel is attached thereto. The flange further includes a recess disposed thereon and configured to receive the raised notch. Still further, the flange includes a bore configured to receive a fastener that is attachable to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: DIGGER SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventor: Loren R. Graber
  • Publication number: 20120132768
    Abstract: A harvester has an attachment, for rotatably supporting the support arm of the support wheel to the frame of the header, that includes a first bearing device with a substantially horizontal axis for rotatably supporting the support arm of the support wheel to the attachment, so that the support arm is tiltable between an operating position and a stowed position. The attachment further has a second bearing device with a substantially vertical axis, for rotatably supporting the attachment to the frame, so that the attachment is tiltable between a first position whereby the axis of the first bearing device substantially transverses the direction of travel and a second position whereby the axis of the first bearing device is substantially parallel to the direction of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Eddy Lammerant, Johan A.E. Vande Ryse, Bart Rayckaert