Resilient Catch Or Latch Patents (Class 248/222.11)
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Patent number: 7484702Abstract: A temporary clamping structure for electronics includes a bracket fastened to a ceiling surface of the interior of a room, an electronic device body connected to the ceiling surface by screwing down to the bracket, fitting holes formed on the bracket side, and a fitting pawl provided on the electronic device body and fittable into the fitting holes. The temporary clamping structure for electronics is arranged such that the fitting pawl is unfixed from the fitting hole by bending the tip end of second protrusion of the electronic device body in the direction in which the second protrusion goes away from the first protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takahiro Ikunami
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Publication number: 20080296452Abstract: A supporting device of a display apparatus, including a stationary base, a moving base to cooperate with the stationary base, a first coupling unit coupled to the stationary base and the moving base to guide the moving base to move with respect to the stationary base along a first plane, and a second coupling unit coupled to the stationary base and the moving base to movably guide the moving base with respect to the stationary base along a second plane substantially vertical to the first plane, the second coupling unit comprising a rotation hinge to rotatably guide the moving base along a transverse direction axis of the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventor: Jin-sung Kim
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Patent number: 7403373Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a circuit breaker mounting plate that can comprise a prong adapted to receive a clip. The prong can define a first longitudinal axis that extends in a first direction and in an opposing second direction. The prong can be adapted to receive a spring. The clip can comprise a latch. The latch can be adapted, via the spring, to releasably attach a circuit breaker to the circuit breaker mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Brian Timothy McCoy, Thomas William Holland
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Patent number: 7401427Abstract: A bracket for mounting a front license plate to an automotive vehicle that does not have an integrally designed and designated front license plate mounting location embodied as part of the front exterior of the vehicle that includes an associated integral license plate mounting mechanism, but does have existing, integral apertures in the body of the vehicle located behind and below the front grille of the vehicle which are used to secure a body panel to the vehicle. The bracket has a detachable body having a mounting surface adapted to receive a license plate, two arms that attach to the body and extend from the rear of the body. The two arms can attach to the body in either of two distinct positions, either with the top of the body facing up or with the top of the body facing down.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Inventor: Carl Alfred Zander
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Patent number: 7367536Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting a head rail for a window covering includes a rigid housing and a flexible clip.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson
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Patent number: 7344116Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: North South Machine Shop, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Ficarra, Joseph Ficarra
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Patent number: 7303182Abstract: An elevated equipment holding apparatus includes a pin; and a latch plate that engages the pin. The latch plate includes a tortuous path that directs the pin to a latching point after the latch plate is raised and then lowered a first time, and frees the pin from the latch point after the latch plate is raised and lowered a second time. The elevated equipment holding apparatus includes a capsule for holding equipment. One of the pin or the latch plate is attached to the capsule. The other of the pin or latch plate attached to a body at an elevated position. The body, in various embodiments, can be a tower, a monopole.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: John T. Ash
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Patent number: 7295427Abstract: An apparatus and method for a load center comprising a basepan with fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises a self aligning support post flush with two extending side walls and an arm with engaging lock. The self aligning support post and the two extending side walls are integrally formed where the self aligning support post projects away from the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post consists of at least one angled surface to facilitate assembly of the electrical component to the first surface of the basepan. The engaging lock has a first surface with an inclined angle with respect to the basepan and a second surface angled at zero degrees with respect to the basepan to facilitate securing the electrical component to basepan first surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Emily Elizabeth Muhlberger, Roland Joseph Montalbo
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Patent number: 7290746Abstract: The multi-purpose beverage container holder supported tray assembly: includes a beverage container holder component and a tray component hingedly coupled to the beverage container holder component and provides one or more utilitarian support surfaces that may be used for various functions such as food and beverage placement, writing, and other activities where a stable, conveniently positioned surface is desired; and is adapted for use in theaters, stadiums, indoor and outdoor sports arenas, convention halls, home entertainment centers, and the like. The multi-purpose tray assembly is portable and removably supported in the seat arm beverage container holders (cup holders) normally found on the seating in the locations listed above. The position of the tray component of the tray assembly can be easily adjusted to suit the user and position the utilitarian support surface of the tray component in a location most convenient for the intended use.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventors: Nicky B. Macias, Raul A. Landa
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Patent number: 7290740Abstract: A universal mounting assembly for quick mounting of an object to a stand device. The mounting assembly includes a body having a support surface, a front face and an opposed mounting surface configured to mount to the support stand. The front face intersects the support surface and defines an opening into a receiving socket of the body. The body further defines an elongated slot extending along and into the receiving socket from the support surface. The elongated slot having a transverse width dimension smaller than that of the receiving socket, although it is suitable to receive a transverse width dimension of the button device neck portion. The receiving socket is formed and dimensioned for sliding receipt of the transverse width dimension of the head portion therein as the neck portion simultaneously slides along the elongated slot to a dock position. The mounting assembly further includes a resilient retaining arm cantilever disposed in the receiving socket.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventors: Gregory T. Joy, Jon M. Congdon
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Patent number: 7286340Abstract: An adapter is for mounting an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, on the back panel of an enclosure, such as a switchgear cabinet. The back panel has at least one aperture. The adapter includes a first end portion coupled at or about the aperture of the back panel, an engaging portion engaging and securing the circuit breaker to the adapter, a fastener, and a second end portion disposed distal from the first end portion and including an elongated slot. The elongated slot receives the fastener in order to couple the adapter to the back panel when the fastener is fastened, while enabling adjustment of the adapter and the circuit breaker coupled thereto, with respect to the back panel, when the fastener is unfastened. The first end portion, the engaging portion and the second end portion form a single piece adapter. An enclosure assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Syed M. Karim, James L. Gehlbach
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Patent number: 7281697Abstract: Supporting device (10) for a lighting appliance comprising a frame (11) in turn comprising a tubular portion (12) which can be at least partially inserted in a housing or opening (17) of a false ceiling or wall (18). According to the invention, the device (10) comprises supporting means (20) comprising at least two levers (30) associated with the frame (11) and capable of passing, by rotation, by means of two corresponding unidirectional couplings (34, 52) from a disengagement operating position, in which they do not protrude from said tubular portion (12), to an engagement operating position in which they protrude from said frame (11) becoming coupled with said wall (18) to support the device (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Reggiani S.p.A. IlluminazioneInventor: Fabio Reggiani
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Patent number: 7264128Abstract: A storage rack system, locking latch therefor, and combinations thereof. The latch having generally a flexible and resilient arm coupleable to a beam member and having a locking pin coupled thereto. The resilient arm biases the locking pin through a locking pin opening of the beam member so that the locking pin protrudes at least partially into a post opening aligned at least partially with the locking pin opening when the beam member is connected to the post by a headed lug. A locking flange extending generally radially from the locking pin is engageable with a portion of the beam member to inhibit withdrawal of the locking pin from the locking pin opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Herzog, Terrence P. Meier
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Patent number: 7261264Abstract: A locking assembly for readily attaching and detaching a device to a surface such as a wall, non-planar surface, or a plurality of bars such as those found in a kennel. The locking assembly has a bracket assembly with a front and back plate that are fixedly attached to each other about portions of peripheries of the front and back plates defining an opening therebetween with a top slot and at least one side slot. The back plate is directly or indirectly fixedly attached to a surface. Positioned within at least one side slot is at least one pivoting release lever having an upper leg and lower leg movable about a pivot. The locking assembly further includes a yoke assembly having a yoke assembly plate of a size and shape to fit edgewise and be guided into the opening between the front and bottom plates via the top slot. The upper leg of the pivoting release lever and an exterior surface of the yoke assembly plate can be mateably restrained through a pair of interlocking notches.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Control Dynamics Inc.Inventor: Eric M. Moran
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Publication number: 20070181758Abstract: A clip particularly adapted for releasably attaching a component such as an AV screen to a surface, wherein the component defines a channel having a base wall and a pair of opposed side walls each of which has a recess extending therealong and facing the opposed side wall. The clip has a base member adapted for attachment to the surface with a rear plane in contact therewith, and an arm projecting forwardly at an acute angle to the rear plane so as to be engageable into one of the component side wall recesses A latch member is slidably supported on the base member and is spring urged away from the arm. The latch member has a leading portion configured for engagement in the recess of the opposed side wall of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventor: William Harold Hall
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Patent number: 7234671Abstract: An adjustable wreath hanger, preferably made of molded plastic, is disclosed herein that preferably comprises a hanger strip attachable to the top of a door or other object and a hook strip that slidably engages the hanger strip to permit selective variation of the distance between a rearwardly facing door hook and a forwardly facing wreath hook. The hanger strip preferably comprises a plurality of forwardly facing detent members into which a tooth projecting rearwardly from an engagement tab on the hook strip can be selectively engaged or disengaged to vary the relative positions of the two strips, thereby effectively elongating the length of the wreath hanger.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Emerald Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Andrew G. Avinger
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Patent number: 7218512Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device (40) include a storage bracket (20) and a fixing plate (60). The storage bracket has a side panel (23a) defining at least one groove (24) for slidingly receiving the storage device. The fixing plate is attached to the side panel of the storage bracket. The fixing plate has at least one resilient latch (63) corresponding to the groove for securing the storage device. At least one ear (635) is formed on the latch. The ear abuts against the fixing plate before said latch is deformed excessively for releasing the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Patent number: 7206181Abstract: A latch device includes a display apparatus having a display apparatus body installed in the ceiling portion or the like of a vehicle and a display section retracted so that it can be developed from the display apparatus body. A plunger section is fixed to the display apparatus body for driving an actuator section on the basis of input signals. A pressing structure is bent by the driving of the actuator section. Movement of a sliding structure is restricted by the bending of the pressing structure. A latch section projects toward the display section retracted in the display apparatus body in accordance with the movement of the sliding structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Satoru Kimura
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Patent number: 7192103Abstract: A bracket assembly for attaching a slide track to a rail of an equipment rack without the need for tools comprises a longitudinal main portion, a first or interior surface of which provides a mounting surface for the slide track, and an attachment portion that is substantially perpendicular to the main portion, and that is configured to seat against the rail. A quick-release latching assembly, including a latch element, is slidably mounted on a second, or exterior, surface of the main portion of the bracket assembly adjacent to the end portion, and is movable between a first position, in which the latch element is in a locking engagement with the rail, and a second position in which the latch element is disengaged from the rail. The latching assembly is coupled to the main bracket portion by a biasing element, such as a spring or an elastic band, that biases the latching assembly toward the first position.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Ergo 2000, Inc.Inventor: Scott L. Hamilton
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Patent number: 7180734Abstract: A mounting assembly for data storage device includes a data storage device (10) with fixing holes (14) along two opposite sidewalls, a cage (20) receiving the data storage device, a fixing member (40) and an elastic portion (50). The cage defines a plurality of mounting holes (28) corresponding to the fixing holes. The fixing member movably engages with the cage. A plurality of attaching pins (44) is extended from the fixing member. A resilient member (30) deformed under pressure comprises two wings and received between the cage and the fixing member. When the resilient member is deformed, the fixing member is forced apart from the cage and the elastic portion is compressed; when the resilient member reinstates, the compressed elastic portion pushes the fixing member to approach the cage, so that the attaching pins on the fixing member can be automatically inserted into or retreated from the fixing holes of the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xiao-Zhong Jing
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Patent number: 7111420Abstract: A license plate bracket for an automotive vehicle includes a generally planar body having self-locking axially engageable retention structures extending from a rear side of the generally planar body. The retention structures allow the license plate bracket to be pushed into locking engagement with a front or rear module of a vehicle without the need for tools, while allowing the bracket to be removed subsequently without leaving any unsightly holes in the bodywork of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: David Brian Glickman
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Patent number: 7077372Abstract: A locking assembly having a substantially joined bracket assembly with a front and back plate defining an opening therebetween with a top slot and a side slot. At least the back plate is directly or indirectly fixedly attached to a solid surface. Positioned within side slot is a pivoting release lever having an upper leg and lower leg movable about a pivot. The pivot is fixedly attached to the front and back plates such that the upper and lower legs are free to move within the opening between the front and back plates within a defined boundary about the pivot. The locking assembly further includes a collar assembly having a collar assembly plate of a size and shape to fit edgewise and be guided into the opening between the front and bottom plates via the top slot. A collar extending from the front surface of the collar assembly plate is attached to a device.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Control Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Eric M. Moran
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Patent number: 7036783Abstract: A drive bracket (10) includes a locking device (30) to secure data storage devices (50) therein. The drive bracket has a bottom plate (11), and first and second side plates (12, 13). A plurality of slots (16) is defined in the side plates. The locking device is attached to the first side plate, and defines openings (31) corresponding to the slots. Two connecting arms (33) extend from the locking device in each opening. A handle (34) extends forwardly and outwardly from the connecting arms. A fastening portion (35) extends rearward and inwardly from the handle between junctions of the handle and the connecting arms. Pins (54) of each data storage device slide in the slots, with one leading pin riding over the fastening portion, and restrained by an end of the fastening portion. When the handle is pushed, the fastening portion is moved outwardly, and disengaged from the leading pin.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun Lung Chen, Da Long Sun
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Patent number: 7035099Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a drive bracket (20), a first latch member (30) and a second latch member (40) to secure two different sizes of data storage devices (10, 10?) therein. The first latch member is movably attached to a first side wall (211) of the bracket via a coil spring (50). The first latch member forms a first locating position and a second locating position thereof. The second latch member comprises a stop (44). When the second latch member is adjustably attached to the first latch member in either of the first locating position and the second locating position. The corresponding data storage device with studs (14 or 14?) installed in one sidewall thereof is slidably installed in the bracket. The studs ride over the stop of the second latch member to secure the data storage devices in the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventor: Pin-Shian Wu
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Patent number: 7021814Abstract: There is disclosed a support extension for mounting stage equipment. The support extension may be attached to a rail. The support extension may include a body and a bolt. The bolt fits into a channel in the rail. The support extension may be quickly easily attached to and removed from the rail by rotating or otherwise engaging the support extension.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Inventor: Philip Berardi
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Patent number: 7006351Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device (10) with a plurality of protrusions (14) formed thereon. The mounting apparatus comprises a bracket (30), a pair of retaining members (50), and a pair of latches (70). A pair of openings (40) is defined in each side plate (34) of the bracket. The retaining members are attached to inner sides of the side plates and each comprises a pair of retaining portions (58). The retaining portions each comprise a resilient arm (60) and a positioning portion (58). The protrusions are limited in a space defined by the resilient arm and the positioning portion. A hook (610) is formed on the resilient arm and extends through corresponding opening. The latches are pivotally attached to outsides of the bracket and ends are received in corresponding hooks. The data storage device is released from the bracket by pressing the latches.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., LTDInventors: Yun Lung Chen, YanXi Yang, Zhou Xu
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Patent number: 6973960Abstract: A flat plate heat exchanger and heat exchange plate members for use therein, the heat exchanger having a support structure which includes one or more elongate support members; the plate members each having a generally flat plate portion formed of a heat conductive material, a recess formed in an edge portion thereof for accommodating an elongate support member, and a flexible arm formed in association with the recess and arranged for flexing in a direction which is in the plane of the plate member for snap coupling and decoupling with the elongate support member, such that the plate member is supported thereby.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1998Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Inventor: Pessach Seidel
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Patent number: 6966086Abstract: An accessory support apparatus for use with a patient support includes a handle positioned adjacent an end of the patient support. A coupler is configured to couple the handle to the patient support. An accessory is coupled to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, John P. Biondo
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Patent number: 6932226Abstract: An attachment device for attachment to a shelf rail having a slot and an upper cavity. The attachment device includes an upper shelf rail insert for insertion into the slot, and a lower shelf rail insert for insertion into the slot beneath the upper shelf rail insert. The upper shelf rail insert has an upper lip for insertion into the upper cavity of the shelf rail. The present invention also provides a shelf display system having a shelf rail and a shelf rail clip. The shelf rail may have a female dovetail or semi-dovetail configuration. The shelf rail clip includes upper and lower shelf rail inserts that may have a male dovetail or semi-dovetail configuration for coupling the shelf rail clip to the shelf rail.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Neal Hardy
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Patent number: 6857608Abstract: An adjustable wreath hanger, preferably made of molded plastic, is disclosed herein that preferably comprises a hanger strip attachable to the top of a door or other object and a hook strip that slidably engages the hanger strip to permit selective variation of the distance between a rearwardly facing door hook and a forwardly facing wreath hook. The hanger strip preferably comprises a plurality of forwardly facing detent members into which a tooth projecting rearwardly from an engagement tab on the hook strip can be selectively engaged or disengaged to vary the relative positions of the two strips, thereby effectively elongating the length of the wreath hanger.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2001Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Emerald Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Andrew G. Avinger
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Patent number: 6853549Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a computer drive bracket (10), an operating body (20) attached to a lateral wall (12) of the drive bracket, a data storage device (30), and two slide members (40) attached to sides of the storage device. First and second holes (126, 123) are defined in the wall, and a stop plate (124) is formed from the wall. The operating body includes: a resilient tongue (28) having a first wedge (22); and a second wedge (27). The first and second wedges engage in the first and second holes respectively. One slide member includes a protrusion (49?) and a buffer (47?). The protrusion snappingly engages with the first wedge so that it abuts the first wedge and prevents said slide member from moving back out from the drive bracket. The buffer abuts the stop plate and prevents the slide member from moving too far into the drive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., LTDInventor: Ji-Guo Xu
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Patent number: 6848662Abstract: The disclosed system for securely latching a device in a support frame employs a pair of latching members each adapted to pivot about a latch pivot axis defined on an exterior side of the support frame and are adapted to engage a corresponding latch recess on the device downstream from the first latch pivot axis. The first and second latching members pivot toward the interior of the support frame to securely engage the respective first and second latch recesses and automatically pivot further toward the interior of the support frame within the engaged first and second latch recesses in case of an unplanned attempt to release the device from the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Alexander Paramonoff, Thomas Michael Zevin, Joe Dufrain Rodriguez
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Patent number: 6820758Abstract: The locking connector interconnects a shelf-supporting beam to an upright of a knock-down storage rack. The locking connector includes a plunger which is connected to the connector and which is slidable between locking and unlocking positions. The plunger, when in the locking position, is within one of a number of openings formed in the upright with resulting locking of the upright to the connector. When the plunger is in the unlocking position, it is outside the opening thus allowing the upright to be separated from the connector. The first embodiment of the locking connector includes a resilient rod which is biased into a groove formed in the shank of the plunger when the plunger is in the locking position. The rod prevents the plunger from moving from the locking position unless a force, opposed to the bias of the rod, is applied to the plunger to cause the rod to withdraw from the groove. The second embodiment of the locking connector includes a housing which surrounds and protects the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: North American Steel Equipment Company Ltd.Inventors: Trevor May, Rolf Fabricius, Stephan Davis
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Patent number: 6767234Abstract: A display system of having plug-in extended display hooks for hanging products of various widths. A plug-in header module has a bullnose shaped display window for product descriptions and pricing, and extends frontward to the end of the hooks.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: P.O.P. Displays, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Rosa, Seth Yablans, Chico Basdeo
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Publication number: 20040089776Abstract: A license plate holding bracket attached to a tailgate which is arranged at a rear end of a cargo bed of a vehicle to perform a reciprocal rotational movement and which sets up the cargo bed in a closed state when the tailgate is in a vertical state and sets up the bed in an opened state when the tailgate is in a horizontal state. The bracket has a gate side fixing member fixed to the tailgate, a plate holding member for holding a license plate and a rotational movement mechanism for connecting the plate holding member to the gate side fixing member to make the plate holding member freely perform a reciprocal rotational movement and for moving the plate holding member to make the license plate take a parallel state or a erecting state to the tailgate so as to be visible of the license plate even though the plate is in the horizontal state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: Akihiro Tsuchizaki
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Patent number: 6729485Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting device support member, comprising: (a) at least one rigid mounting body comprising a first lateral end and a second lateral end; (b) a first retention device attached to the first lateral end of the rigid mounting body and an opposing second retention device attached to the second lateral end of the rigid mounting body, the retention device comprising: (i) a cargo control track insert, the insert having upper and lower notches which define at least one adjacent resilient finger which extends beyond the opposing edges of a receiving member receptacle, (ii) a positive engagement latch, movably mounted on the retention device, the positive engagement latch being movable between a notch blocking position and a release position, and (iii) a positive engagement latch operating means, mounted on the retention device, capable of selectively enabling moving said positive engagement latch between the notch blocking position and the release position.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Glenn Alan Ehrgott
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Patent number: 6712323Abstract: A mounting bracket for supporting a key movement recording sensor assembly within a keyboard-operated musical instrument. The mounting bracket of the present invention incorporates a locking mechanism to prevent sensor assembly movement and it preferably conforms to a portion of the hammer flange assembly to reduce vertical space requirements. The locking mechanism, or alternatively the sensor board itself, provides a biasing force for engaging the sensor assembly. Applying a sufficient manual force to a release member on the locking mechanism overcomes the biasing force to unlock the sensor assembly to allow for the insertion, adjustment, or removal of the sensor assembly from the mounting bracket. A keyed retention mechanism augments the sensor assembly to simplify engagement and adjustment of the sensor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Burgett, Inc.Inventors: Alpha Cheung, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: 6698700Abstract: A molded fastener for securing an object to a support is herein disclosed. The fastener is capable of bearing tension, shear, and bending stresses and may be installed in a simple aperture or hole formed in the support. The fastener is comprised of a base member from which extends an attachment structure that is adapted to secure to the fastener an object and a hooked tail that is passed through the simple aperture formed in the support to secure the fastener, and hence the object, to the support. A retention member of the fastener prevents the withdrawal of the fastener from the simple aperture by resisting withdrawal forces substantially in compression.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Benjamin H. Moerke, Edward P. Massof
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Patent number: 6695269Abstract: An attachment device for a strap comprises a base, bar for attaching the base to a shoulder strap of a backpack and a releasable catch mechanism for securing an implement holder. The implement holder is adapted to be releasably secured to the base via the releasable catch mechanism. The releasable catch mechanism comprises an upwardly extending side wall extending up from the top surface of the base and having an overhanging lip. A flexible arm is integrally formed with the base near the side wall and has a free end extending above the plane of the base. An abutting surface is located on the free end and abuts the implement holder when it is inserted under the overhanging lip. The implement holder comprises a plate, a holder portion attached to the top surface of the plate and an attachment portion extending from the bottom surface of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: National Molding Corp.Inventor: Joseph Anscher
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Patent number: 6667880Abstract: A fixing apparatus (10) for storage devices (80) includes a drive bracket (20) and a fixing plate (40). The drive bracket includes a side panel (24) defining grooves (28) for slidingly receiving screws (82) that are attached on opposite sides of the storage devices. The fixing plate is attached on the side panel, and includes locking elements (44). Each locking element includes a spring portion (56), a stop wall (58), and a handle (60). To insert a storage device, the screws are slid along opposite grooves. One screw outward presses a spring portion, and causes it to be elastically deformed. When that screw has slid beyond the spring portion, the spring portion elastically returns to its original position. The stop wall and the side panel sandwich that screw therebetween. Up to three storage devices are thus secured within the drive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu Tai Liu, Kuo Chih Lin, Alvin Liu
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Patent number: 6650545Abstract: It is an object of the preset invention to provide a cabinet for the electronic device which ensures sufficient rigidity of the device even if made thin. The cabinet (3) according to the present invention has central chassis (4) in which a device main body is provided, and an upper case (5) and a lower case (6), which hold central chassis (4) between them and accommodate the device main body. The upper case (5) and lower case (6) are made thinner than conventional parts of such cabinets so as to make the device smaller. The central chassis (4) serves as a reinforcing material and can improve the rigidity of cabinet (3), thereby ensuring sufficient rigidity for the cabinet (3) even if the upper case (5) and the lower case (6) are made thinner to achieve a smaller size of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2000Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Yasuhiro Ootori, Teiyu Goto
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Patent number: 6644073Abstract: The invention discloses a container, usable as an ash-tray and/or as a food container, comprising first and second members removable secured together. The second member can be permanently or removably secured to a supporting surface. The first and second members are secured together by a locking device.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventors: Victor Gartside, Trevor Harry Hodgson
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Publication number: 20030196355Abstract: A bracket for mounting a license plate to a vehicle having an air scoop in the bumper area. The bracket has a body having a mounting surface adapted to receive a license plate, an arm having a hook which extends from a rear surface of the body. The hook engages a flange defining the air scoop. A pair of threaded fasteners pass freely through the license plate, body of the brackets to be received in threaded apertures in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Toyota Technical Center USA, Inc.Inventor: James Castro
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Patent number: 6592087Abstract: A mounting assembly for a detection device is provided with a front detection face, a back face, a first side face and a stop side face opposite to the first side face. The mounting assembly includes a removable mounting part having an attachment plate, a stop lip with a stop member cooperating with corresponding member on the stop side face of the device, a click fit member cooperating with a corresponding member on the first side face of the device and an elastic pressure member pressing on the back of the device. The mounting assembly also includes a fixed mounting part which includes a base plate fixed to a mounting plate, the base plate being designed to hold a removable mounting part and the mounting plate being designed to hold the mounting assembly on an arbitrary support.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SAInventors: Gerard Pitault, Eugene Cheong
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Patent number: 6588717Abstract: A planar assembly support includes a pillar and bed fixable on a surface. A bed center hole is provided with an inner screw thread. An inner locking member has a protruded retaining ring and an outer screw thread on a lower portion outer peripheral face, and fixedly locks on the bed via a threaded connection with the inner screw thread of the bed. The outer screw thread may consist of at least two sections of a convex spiral constituting less than a complete revolution. The pillar and inner locking member can be dismantled together from the bed. The bed left on the surface occupies a smaller space and, therefore, reduces the risk of tripping, while providing convenient mounting and dismantling without damage to the surface. A lock/release mechanism may be provided to prevent inadvertent rotation of the pillar in an unscrewing direction with respect to the bed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventors: Garnett Carnahan, Caroline Carnahan
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Patent number: 6585206Abstract: An accessory support apparatus for use with a patient support includes a body including a plurality of accessory couplers. A coupler is configured to couple the body to the patient support for pivotable movement about an axis of rotation. A latch is configured to lock the body selectively in one of a plurality of different positions relative to the patient support.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Darrell L. Metz, John P. Biondo
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Patent number: 6536919Abstract: A light fixture assembly (100) having an electrical component module (110) which may be mounted to the fixture housing (120) without tools and without requiring additional hardware or space upon the electrical component module (110). The electrical component module (110) is capable of being held in a substantially stationary position by at least one bracket (255), at least one stop (270), and a releasable catch (265).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: David M. Johnson, Lee Belknap, Reed A. Bradford, James H. Toney, Jr.
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Patent number: 6520463Abstract: An accessory mounting system for maintaining an accessory post on a wall. The system includes a bracket fastened to the wall and the accessory post secured to the wall-mounted bracket. The bracket has a plurality of flanges for engaging corresponding slots in the base cavity of the post. In addition, locking fingers prevent inadvertent release of the post from the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Bath Unlimited, Inc.Inventor: Magno Ouano
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Patent number: 6508092Abstract: A generally cylindrical body of a device such as a cam lock is provided with a snap-in mount that enables the body to be mounted from one side of and through mounting holes formed in support panels of distinctly different thicknesses. The body has a shoulder that faces in one direction toward one side of a support panel, and carries sets of movable arms that define engagement surfaces located at different distances from the shoulder that snap outwardly after being inserted through a panel mounting hole to face toward the opposite side of the support panel. The body can be mounted on panels having three different thicknesses if three sets of arms are provided that each define engagement surfaces located at a different distance from the shoulder. More panel thicknesses can be accommodated if one or more of the sets of arms define two or more sets of engagement surfaces each located at a distinctly different distance from the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: The Eastern CompanyInventors: Timothy P. Laabs, Michael O. Misner, John J. Crocco
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Patent number: 6500666Abstract: The invention relates to a hybridization oven or incubator, and more particularly to a rotisserie and carousel/retainer system for use therein. The rotisserie includes a spindle that is readily removable from the oven, having a first end received in an annular bracket and a second end received annular bracket with an upper slot for passage of the spindle into the bracket. The carousel clip system includes a thin metal carousel plate preferably formed of a stainless steel and having a plurality of ears bent perpendicular to the carousel plate and having a detent aperture therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C.Inventors: Jean Clements-Macak, Christopher M. Stygar, William Boehmer, Robert D. Parks