Bracket And Mount Interlocked By Arc-like Angular Motion Patents (Class 248/222.51)
  • Patent number: 11930941
    Abstract: A twist-tie dispenser comprises a twist-tie cluster and a base. The base includes a top portion, a rear wall extending downward from the top portion, and an open front.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Twist-Ease, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Helseth, Jeffrey Michael Helseth, Matthew James Helseth, David J. Benson
  • Patent number: 11891811
    Abstract: A reconfigurable wall panel system configured to enable rapid attachment and removal of a wide range of interchangeable wall units and accessories is disclosed. One or more embodiments comprise a reconfigurable wall panel having a wall frame with one or more design spaces, each design space having opposing upper and lower grooves and a depression serving as a fulcrum for insertion of interchangeable wall units. Embodiments of interchangeable wall units may include one or more facing features, as well as upper and lower edges corresponding to the opposing upper and lower grooves of the one or more design spaces, the interchangeable wall units being configured to tilt into the depression and slide into a removably secured position within the respective design space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: NINE O, LLC
    Inventor: Scott K. Warner
  • Patent number: 11788671
    Abstract: A supporting device for carrying a display is provided and includes: a support upright; a protruding neck provided on the support upright; and a carrying board unit being able to be detachably arranged on the protruding neck and used for carrying the display. The carrying board unit includes a quick-release fixing member detachably arranged on the protruding neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Huang, Chien-Wei Cheng, Chien-Cheng Yeh
  • Patent number: 11713571
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method is provided to connect precast concrete panels to a structural member. The connector can have a receiving member embedded in a precast concrete panel and can further have an attachment member that selectively interconnects to the receiving member. This attachment member can have a surface that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the precast concrete panel and that receives or supports a structural member such as a floor joist or a second precast concrete panel. The configuration of a protrusion of the attachment member allows for a rapid and secure interconnection with an aperture in the receiving member. A builder can use the connector system described herein to rapidly and securely assemble multiple precast concrete panels to structural members in the construction of, for example, a parking garage or other similar structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Meadow Burke, LLC
    Inventors: David Kelly, Michael J. Recker, Gary Hartman, Ronald G. Naumann, Sidney E. Francies, III
  • Patent number: 11662041
    Abstract: A support clip can be configured to support objects relative to a cable support system having wire members. A support system engagement portion can have first, second, and third attachments, which can be removably attachable to the wire members of the cable support system. The first attachment can define a first partly cylindrical pocket with a first entrance, the second attachment can define a second partly cylindrical pocket with a second entrance, and the third attachment can define a hook that defines a third elongate pocket and a third entrance. The first and second attachments can be configured to receive respective wire members to attach the support clip to the cable support system in a first orientation and the second and third attachments can be configured to receive respective wire members to attach the support clip to the cable support system in a second orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Scott Laughlin, Daniel Kozlowski
  • Patent number: 11644126
    Abstract: A cable manager includes a backbone assembly and at least one side wall extending from the backbone assembly. The at least one side wall optionally includes one or more cable finger units. The backbone assembly includes a spine member having an extruded construction. The spine member includes one or more channels extending substantially an entire length thereof to facilitate easy attachment, removal and/or repositioning of a structure relative to the spine member. The cable manager optionally includes an accessory rod, a half-spool assembly, a cable finger accessory, a strap/buckle accessory, and/or a door assembly having an interference-free hinge set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Preston Ellis Hennrich, John W. Robertson, Johnny C. Fraga
  • Patent number: 11596231
    Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Patent number: 11596272
    Abstract: A shower bar system for liquid soap supply comprises a soap dispenser assembly, a fixed base, a slide bar which is connected between the two, and an accessory which is coupled to the slide bar. The soap dispenser assembly includes a soap dispensing mechanism and two pivot mechanisms which are disposed respectively at the left side and the right side of the soap dispensing mechanism. Each of the pivot mechanisms is rotatably coupled to a rotary unit. An inner end of each of the rotary units has a connecting opening communicating with the soap dispensing mechanism. A peripheral surface of each of the rotary units is detachably coupled to a soap bottle. The liquid soap flown from each soap bottle to the soap dispenser assembly can be pressed out through the soap dispensing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: PURITY (XIAMEN) SANITARY WARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: James Wu, Alex Wu, Ce-Wen Yang, Peng-Wei Xie
  • Patent number: 11530897
    Abstract: An adapter assembly including an adapter plate and a retainer. The adapter plate includes a substantially planar adapter body, a spaced pair of generally parallel upper arms for removably securing said adapter assembly to equipment, and a spaced pair of lower legs having a spaced pair of lower tines configured to have a gap there between. The lower tines each include a ratchet tooth structure on an exterior surface thereof. The retainer is configured for slideable attachment to the lower tines and for spanning the gap between the lower tines. The retainer includes a corresponding ratchet tooth on an interior surface thereof configured to engage with the ratchet tooth structure for a one-way slideable locking engagement of the retainer on the lower tines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Paul N. Smith, Daniel Sereday, Christopher J. Michael, Troy E. Lance
  • Patent number: 11092176
    Abstract: A rod bracket is provided and includes a bracket base, wherein the bracket base defines a plurality of bracket mounting cavities and includes a base front, a base rear, a base top and a base bottom, a bracket arm having a bracket arm length and a curtain rod cradle securely associated with the bracket base via the bracket arm, wherein the plurality of bracket mounting cavities communicate the base front with the base rear and are configured at an angle of between about 30.degree. and 60.degree. relative to a horizontal plane, and wherein the bracket base defines a first bracket base rear opening, and wherein the ratio between the bracket arm length and the distance between the first bracket base rear opening and the base bottom is about 1:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Kenney Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Michael P. Hanley
  • Patent number: 11085614
    Abstract: Example embodiments provide lighting fixture mounting kits for mounting a flat panel lighting fixture to a mounting surface. The lighting fixture mounting kits may comprise a mounting portion (e.g., a mounting plate) and a lighting fixture. The mounting portion may be secured relative to a mounting surface and may comprise mounting catches. The lighting fixture may be secured relative to the mounting portion, and may comprise fixture catches configured to selectably engage the mounting catches. The lighting fixture may be slidable relative to the mounting portion between an engaged configuration in which the fixture catches are engaged with the mounting catches; and a disengaged configuration in which the fixture catches are disengaged from the mounting catches. When in the disengaged configuration, the lighting fixture is pivotable away from the mounting portion to facilitate access to a back portion of the lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Feit Electric Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Halliwell
  • Patent number: 11078672
    Abstract: A support assembly supports external veneer such as face-brick. A bracket mounts to a load bearing wall support structure. A shelf angle includes a horizontal leg that defines a surface upon which to mount the veneer. The mounting bracket may be a channel having a seat that includes an outwardly protruding toe, an accommodation for the shelf angle, and an overhanging finger. The back of the shelf angle may have apertures to admit the toes of the mounting bracket. The seat includes an oversized slot having a relief angle to permit the shelf angle web to be rotated angularly during assembly. The mounting bracket has an overhanging arm for engaging the part of a cross-wise running beam, such as an I-beam upper flange. The mounting bracket has an abutment for contacting a lower part of the beam, such as a lower flange of an I-beam. There is a fitting to secure the bracket to the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Hatzinikolas
  • Patent number: 11073166
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter concerns with an apparatus for mounting a ceiling fan to a support surface such as a ceiling. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket configured to support the ceiling fan; at least one bracket engaging surface; a canopy cover configured to be detachably mounted to the mounting bracket such that the ceiling fan is disposed below the canopy cover; and at least one cover engaging surface configured to move along the bracket engaging surface in a mounting direction. The apparatus further includes an arresting mechanism, operable as a result of the canopy cover having been moved relative to the mounting bracket in the mounting direction to a required extent, configured to releasably restrict movement of the cover engaging surface relative to the bracket engaging surface in a direction opposite to the mounting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventor: Yuval Shimon Gorali
  • Patent number: 11041315
    Abstract: A support assembly supports external veneer such as face-brick. A bracket mounts to a load bearing wall support structure. A shelf angle includes a horizontal leg that defines a surface upon which to mount the veneer. The mounting bracket may be a channel having a seat that includes an outwardly protruding toe, an accommodation for the shelf angle, and an overhanging finger. The back of the shelf angle may have apertures to admit the toes of the mounting bracket. The seat includes an oversized slot having a relief angle to permit the shelf angle web to be rotated angularly during assembly. The mounting bracket has an overhanging arm for engaging the part of a cross-wise running beam, such as an I-beam upper flange. The mounting bracket has an abutment for contacting a lower part of the beam, such as a lower flange of an I-beam. There is a fitting to secure the bracket to the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Fero Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Hatzinikolas
  • Patent number: 11002302
    Abstract: A rod bracket is provided and includes a bracket base, wherein the bracket base defines a plurality of bracket mounting cavities and includes a base front, a base rear, a base top and a base bottom, a bracket arm having a bracket arm length and a curtain rod cradle securely associated with the bracket base via the bracket arm, wherein the plurality of bracket mounting cavities communicate the base front with the base rear and are configured at an angle of between about 30° and 60° relative to a horizontal plane, and wherein the bracket base defines a first bracket base rear opening, and wherein the ratio between the bracket arm length and the distance between the first bracket base rear opening and the base bottom is about 1:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Kenney Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Michael P. Hanley
  • Patent number: 10994966
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fixture plate comprising a back plate defined by a member extending in a widthwise (W) direction and a height-wise (H) direction, a plurality of support arms including a first support arm and a second support arm connecting proximate a bottom edge of the back plate and spaced in the widthwise direction by a distance W1, each of the plurality of support arms comprising a compound profile defining a pivot section and a support section the pivot section extending arcuately downward along the height-wise direction to a first distal end, the support section comprising a first portion forming a support base, the support base extending perpendicularly away from the back plate to a second distal end, and a second portion that forms a hook portion, the hook portion extending upwardly along the height-wise direction to a third distal end to from a free end of the support section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul A. Stranieri, Dennis Hanvey, Bruce F. Gallo, Leslie C. Watterson
  • Patent number: 10962278
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing an accessory to a food service apparatus includes a mounting bar having a primary cavity, an open interior, a lip, a projection, and a partition wall that extends between the lip and the projection and separates the primary cavity and the open interior. An anchor bar is received in the open interior and secures the mounting bar to the food service apparatus. A mechanical interface has a projection received into the primary cavity such that the mechanical interface is secured to the mounting bar. The mounting bar prevents rotation of the projection out of the primary cavity, and the mechanical interface is configured to be secured to the accessory such that the accessory is secured to the food service apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Gwen Bialas, Eric Pollpeter
  • Patent number: 10871180
    Abstract: An anchor assembly for use with hollow panels, comprises a holding member, such as a hook, and an anchor. The anchor is adapted to penetrate a hollow panel, such as a wall, and, once the anchor assembly has been installed to the wall, the anchor is firmly secured thereto while the hook, which is joined to the anchor, is located on a visible side of the wall. The anchor includes a first anchor portion and a second vice portion. The anchor portion, when the anchor assembly is installed to the wall, extends through the hole defined in the wall while the vice portion is located behind the wall. An elbow portion is provided on the anchor between the anchor and vice portions for allowing the anchor to be pivoted when being installed in the wall from a first position where the vice portion is inserted though the wall to form the hole therein and a second position where the vice portion extends behind the wall and in abutment therewith and the anchor portion is lodged in the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10659857
    Abstract: The invention discloses a rapidly mountable ceiling loudspeaker device comprising a loudspeaker housing, a ceiling locking assembly, a woofer module and a dustproof assembly. The loudspeaker housing comprises a basket, a speaker inner frame and a surface frame ring body; the ceiling locking assembly comprises a locking sleeve body, a ceiling locking piece and a locking member; the woofer module is arranged in the basket; and the dustproof assembly is arranged on the speaker inner frame. After the scheme is employed, the ceiling loudspeaker device can be efficiently assembled and disassembled without the aid of a mounting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Huizhou Chuangxiang Audio Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hailin Hu, Meng Liu, Ankang Liu, Tianyun Wu
  • Patent number: 10423198
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to casing, including tray, first pivot, guiding component, housing box and handle. The tray has bottom surface and first side surface. The first pivot is fixed on the first side surface. The guiding component disposed on the first side surface includes distal opening and base closed end, which is closer to the bottom surface than the distal opening and located between the distal opening and the first pivot. The housing box includes first side and second side. The first side is pivotably disposed at the first pivot, and the second side has insertion opening. The housing box has second side surface located between the first side and the second side. The handle pivotably disposed on the second side surface includes hold part and pin. The guiding component is located between the hold part and the first pivot. The pin is located at the base closed end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hui-Ming Tsai
  • Patent number: 10371314
    Abstract: A bracket for supporting an electrical device on a cable tray. A receiving area includes an aperture for fastening the electrical device. A plurality of retainers flanks the receiving area. The retainers are planar-formed of an integral, uniform-thickness sheet with the receiving area. The retainers extend away from each other on opposite sides of the receiving area, each formed with a relief of locally thickness-reduced sheet material along a line to define at least one fold axis for conforming the retainer to a portion of the cable tray to retain the bracket with respect to the cable tray, with the plurality of retainers extending directly over top outer edges of the cable tray. One or more of the retainers are provided along a first edge of the bracket for engaging a first edge of the cable tray, the first edge devoid of any fasteners and devoid of any fastener apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: SST Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen C. Mann
  • Patent number: 10273686
    Abstract: A thermally broken framing system and method of use are disclosed. The thermal framing system is comprised generally of a structural stud, exterior retention framing and a fastener system comprised of thermal spacer material, and structural fasteners. In one representative embodiment, the structural stud, in cross section is C-shaped, and at one end of the structural stud is a structural tab facing in the direction of the exterior retention framing. The structural tab is further comprised of apertures located at regular intervals. The exterior retention framing is comprised generally of a retention face represented as and two framing tabs attached to the retention face. The framing tabs have framing tab apertures placed at regular intervals from each other to match the spacing of the apertures. The structural tab apertures and framing tab apertures are aligned and thermally insulated fastening units placed through the apertures, securing the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Brian Lake
  • Patent number: 10202574
    Abstract: The invention relates to an incubator (10) for creating and maintaining a microclimate with controlled air humidity and temperature conditions. The incubator has a tray opening (12) for inserting trays (16) into an internal space which is bounded by walls (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d), as well as telescopic rails (20) having a first rail part (34) which can be connected to a side wall (14a, 14b) and a further second rail part (35) which can be connected to the tray (16). The invention is characterized in that the telescopic rails (20) are formed as components separately from the internal space of the incubator and from the trays (16), in that supports (22, 28) for the telescopic rails (20) are provided on the side walls (14), and in that the trays (16) can be detached from the telescopic rails (20) and the telescopic rails (20) can be detached from the supports (22, 28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: ANDREAS HETTICH GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Klaus-Guenter Eberle, Natascha Schaldecker
  • Patent number: 10154740
    Abstract: A cabinet system having a protective shroud and an external frame with a linear track. The protective shroud provides a protected inner space shielded from moisture and airborne contaminants. The cabinet system also includes a mounting assembly having a mounting arm that can be affixed to a support structure and also having a mounting foot slidably engaged to the at least one track. The mounting foot can be fixed at positions along the linear track allowing the cabinet to be mounted at different position relative to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter McMahon, Pat Lilla, Josh Pommer, Jeff Holm, John W. Syrstad
  • Patent number: 10092102
    Abstract: A visible hanging bracket with an anti-disengagement system for wall cupboards, wherein a cupboard is hooked to a support fixed to a wall with a hook with a tooth of a hanging bracket device of the type, in which a releasable reciprocal constraint member is disposed between the hook and the support and includes a screw screwed onto the hook and suitable for interfering with the support. The screw is screwed into a threaded seat positioned on a section forming part of and incorporated in the hook, the section being opposed to the tooth at a height substantially identical, and the tip or end part of the screw engages a horizontal flap (edge) folded directly from the section of the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
  • Patent number: 9962042
    Abstract: An article support for a surface, the support including a base having a first end portion and a second end portion, the base first end portion is adjacent to the surface. A reservoir is disposed within the second end portion, the reservoir having a terminating margin periphery forming an aperture. An omni-directional substantially planar extension originating at the margin periphery and outwardly terminating in an outer perimeter, the planar extension has a segmented primary surface and a secondary surface wherein the secondary surface faces the first end portion. A portion of the primary surface is formed from an inverted equilateral square pyramid wherein an apex of the pyramid is disposed within the aperture. Operationally, the article is placed upon the primary surface, the article having a plurality of point contacts upon the primary surface causing the article to clear the margin periphery for drainage from the article into the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventors: Leonard L. Hierath, Melissa Ruth Harris
  • Patent number: 9821637
    Abstract: A windshield sunshade with solar powered fans including a foldable, pleated opaque panel including a plurality of panel section with at least two panel sections having a solar powered fan motor-blade unit centrally disposed in a recessed portion thereof. A shaft of each fan-motor blade unit is detachable from at least one of a yoke and a motor thereof to permit a casing along with vanes attached thereto to be detached from the respective panel section to fold the panel. Each fan motor-blade unit includes at least one solar module fixedly disposed on the outer side of the respective panel section power the motor. An on-off switch proximal each fan motor-blade unit in a position proximal the vehicle dashboard is provided. A protective front grill is disposed solely over the entire one of each recessed portion to protect against contact with the vanes of the fan motor-blade unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony Robles
  • Patent number: 9702150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gutter mount which is particularly for use on outbuildings and temporary structures, such as sheds. The gutter mount comprises an adjustable retaining member for receiving the guttering, allowing the guttering to be retained in the correct position independent of roof angle, and a means of fastening the gutter mount to a structure. Additionally the gutter mount incorporates a design which can be affixed to a structure by hand, obviating the needs for tools and facilitating repositioning of the guttering during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventors: Keith Edward Hall, Barry Michael Hall
  • Patent number: 9581182
    Abstract: A connection bracket and a support couples with a male bracket. The connection bracket includes: a first end portion and a second end portion; an opening in the first end portion; a central body extending between the first end portion and the second end portion; a first guide and a second guide; the first guide integral with the central body and being folded to form an open channel, and the second guide integral with the central body and being folded to form the open channel. First and second spacers integral with the central body include first and second passageways therethrough. The central body includes an opening and a spring-loaded latch which extends from the central body into the opening and is movable with respect to the central body and the opening and secures the male bracket to the connection bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: STAFAST PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen R. Selle
  • Patent number: 9505351
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mount for an accessory of the interior of a motor vehicle on components of the vehicle body, comprising a bracket (8) mounted to the vehicle body and a support (1) removably connected to the bracket (8) as part of the accessory, with the bracket (8) forming a support surface against which the support piece (1) rests with the retaining surface, with at least one hook (9) projecting from the support surface of the bracket (8) that traverses a suitable hole (2) of the retaining surface of the support piece (1) and projects past the retaining surface on the side facing away from the bracket (8), with at least one latch bar (4) being slidable parallel to its retaining surface that, before installation, forms a cutout (5 and 6) for the hook (9) and that fits with the hook (9) in the desired installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: KDK AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventor: Dietmar Middel
  • Patent number: 9504141
    Abstract: Described is an electronics assembly that includes an electronics carrier comprising a cavity and a plurality of modules disposed within the electronics carrier. Each module may include a power handling component mounted on a printed circuit board and a dielectric barrier mechanically attached to the printed circuit board to electrically isolate the power handling component of the module from an adjacent module disposed within the electronics carrier. The dielectric barrier may mechanically attach to the electronics carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Troy Thomas Miller, Chukwunonso Nzubechukwu Okoli
  • Patent number: 9401181
    Abstract: A locking structure for detachably mounting a storage device to a casing of an electronic device includes a carrier fixed in the casing which defines a plurality of slots. a fixing member is also included, and an enclosure defining a plurality of positioning shafts corresponding to the slots which are configured to hold the storage device. A rotating frame is connected with the enclosure and a handle is connected with the rotating frame, the rotating frame including a hook engaged with the fixing member. When the handle is pulled to disengage the shafts from the slots and detach the hook from the fixing member, the storage device can be removed from the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shyue-Dar Her
  • Patent number: 9096188
    Abstract: An aftermarket device is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the aftermarket device includes, but is not limited to, a housing that is configured to be mounted to an internal surface of a vehicle. The aftermarket device further includes, but is not limited to a processor that is mounted within the housing. The aftermarket device still further includes, but is not limited to, a mounting sensor that is associated with the housing and that is communicatively coupled with the processor. The mounting sensor is configured to detect a mounting status of the housing and to provide a signal to the processor. The signal contains information indicative of the mounting status of the housing. The processor is configured to determine that the housing is improperly mounted to the internal surface of the vehicle based on the mounting status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
    Inventors: Charles A. Everhart, Mark S. Frye, Steven Swanson, Lawrence D. Cepuran, Matt C. Videtich, Steven S. Sauerbrey, Wahaj Ahmed
  • Patent number: 9030819
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting piece and a drive bracket. A first restricting piece is formed on a top side of the mounting piece. A first sliding member is formed on the first restricting piece. The drive bracket includes a side piece which defines a sliding groove. The sliding groove includes a guiding portion and a restricting portion. The drive bracket includes a handle pivotally mounted thereon. The handle includes a locking portion. The locking portion defines a cutout. The handle is rotated between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cutout is aligned to the guiding portion to receive the first sliding member in the cutout and the guiding portion. In the second position, the sliding member is restricted in the restricting portion by the locking portion to mount the drive bracket on the top side of the mounting piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Zhongshan Innocloud Intellectual Property Services Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Wei He, Xiu-Quan Hu
  • Publication number: 20150090848
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an inner support member having an outer surface and an outer support member rotatably coupled to the inner support member and having an inner surface configured to matingly engage the outer surface of the inner support member. One of the outer surface of the inner support member and the inner surface of the outer support member defines a concave surface and the other defines a convex surface. The outer support member and the inner support member are collectively configured to be releasably coupled to an edge of an object having a substantially horizontal surface. A capture region is defined by at least one of the outer support member or the inner support member and is configured to receive a portion of an article such that the article can be suspended from the object when the inner and the outer support members are coupled thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Fredric J. Biddle, John Hamilton, Daniela Stahl
  • Patent number: 8960618
    Abstract: A detachable hanger and a supporting stand with the detachable hanger are disclosed. The supporting stand includes a mount, a support member, an object-fixing structure, and the detachable hanger. The support member is disposed on the mount and includes an engagement structure. The object-fixing structure is disposed on the support member for fixing an object. The detachable hanger includes a hanger part and an engagement part. The engagement part is connected to the hanger part and engaged with the engagement structure in a rotary way. Thereby, the detachable hanger can be detached for storage of the supporting stand; when the supporting stand needs to be used again, the detachable hanger can be engaged onto the support member simply and firmly. Therefore, the invention solves the problem of the inconvenient storage for a conventional supporting stand with an undetachable hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: BenQ Corporation
    Inventor: Wei-Chieh Chen
  • Patent number: 8870137
    Abstract: This disclosure of the previously presented invention describes a small sized collapsible frame for use in certain embodiments of said apparatus for adjustably mounting a tablet PC or other personal electronic device, including additional examples of its many adjustment and attachment features. A mounting means, such as a suction cup assembly, is attachable to various surfaces and is connected to a hanger from which cordage or straps descend to the suspended frame. The miniaturized frame features a crossover arrangement of two slats enabling expansion and contraction of either a width or a height dimension of said frame. The invention comprises various swappable stabilizer elements to separately regulate the orientation and attachment of the mounted device(s) to any surface; and herein, the threadable stabilizer cleats that attach to the cordage are described in particular detail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen R. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 8807488
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a positioning bracket, a receiving bracket receiving the storage device, and a rotating member. The positioning bracket includes two opposite end walls each defining a slide slot and forming a guiding pin. The receiving bracket includes two opposite side plates each forming a positioning pin. Each positioning pin is slidably received in the corresponding slide slot. The rotating member includes two rotating plates rotatably connected to the side plates of the receiving bracket. Each rotating plate defines a guiding slot with a positioning portion. The guiding pins are slidably received in the corresponding guiding slots. The positioning pins are slid along the slide slots of the positioning bracket, until the guiding pins are positioned in the corresponding positioning portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Yao Lee, Chien-Li Tsai, Jie Wang
  • Patent number: 8807509
    Abstract: The invention provides a securing device for use in securing an object to a supporting surface, and/or for restraining an object relative to a supporting surface. The securing device includes a base (20) having a loading region (28) to which a force is applied by the object. The securing device also includes a first securing member (30) and a second securing member (50) for securing the base to the supporting surface, the base (20) pivotably engaging the first securing member (30) in order for the base to be able to transmit a force to the first securing member substantially without inducing a moment about the first securing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Inventeq Technologies
    Inventor: Adriaan Retief Swanepoel
  • Patent number: 8800212
    Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce A. Thrush
  • Patent number: 8622590
    Abstract: An illuminant assembly structure comprises a hollow cover and an luminous device: the cover is concavely provided with an accommodating groove at the bottom for at least a conductive part accommodated inside and has several raised rims extending from the cover's inner edge; the luminous device comprises a circuit substrate and a shield and has at least a rotary vane extended from its outer surface wherein the circuit substrate is provided with a plurality of illuminants and rotary vanes including resilient electrodes and the shield allows a plurality of opening units to be opened on each rotary vane. The resilient electrodes are exposed via the shield's all opening units and are tightly coupled with the conductive parts for the illuminants growing with the luminous device installed on the cover's center and turned to a specific angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Yu-Cheng Cheng
  • Patent number: 8585315
    Abstract: A first connecting element is used in combination with a second connecting element and comprises mounting equipment for mounting the first connecting element in an environment, a base body, two opposite hook members, each provided with a hook edge for engagement behind two respective directly opposed second hook edges forming part of the second connecting element, which two hook edges are positioned directly opposite each other, facing away from each other. The hook members are movable towards each other against a first spring force and, on account of the first spring force, away from each other between a connecting position and a disconnecting position. The connecting element further comprises a stop surface for abutment, in the connecting position, under a second spring force against a second stop surface which forms part of the second connecting element and which is directed towards the second hook edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Vogel's Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Ewald Van Kuijk, Suzanne Danielle Landwehr Johan
  • Publication number: 20130277514
    Abstract: An adjustable angle connector for connecting two framing elements end-to-end. The connector includes connector members pivotably connected together. Anchor members capable of being secured within the framing pieces are attached to respective connector members using fasteners that adjustably secure the connector members and corresponding anchor members a fixed distance apart. The fasteners may be tightened to draw together the framing pieces into a secure end-to-end connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Milan Mitrovic
  • Patent number: 8550265
    Abstract: Support systems for supporting useful articles such as shelves, racks, bars or hooks include a support structure that can be attached to the article. The support structure defines a shaped channel, and an insert component of the system is receivable within the channel and has an exterior surface shaped to correspond to the shaped channel. The shaped channel can define one or multiple grooves, and the insert component can have one or multiple ribs that cooperate with the grooves to stabilize the insert component/support structure combination. The insert component can include at least one displaceable rib element for cooperating with a groove of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Kirk J. Botkin
  • Patent number: 8540198
    Abstract: A support arm system (10) includes a socket (16) for attachment to a surface (18) and a support arm (14), for removable insertion in the socket (16). The support arm (14) has at least one formation (22). The socket (16) includes a housing (28) having an insertion opening (30) leading to a passage (32) for insertion of the support arm (14). At least one formation (34) in the passage (32) complementary to the at least one formation (22) on the support arm (14) is provided to engage the support arm (14) when the support arm (14) is in the socket (16). A gate element (36) in the passage (32) is biased to a position at or in front of said at least one formation (34) in the passage. To insert the support arm (14), the gate element (36) must be pushed against its bias to expose the formation in the passage for engagement by the support arm (14) to retain the support arm in the socket, the gate element (36) providing a positive force between the support arm (14) and socket (16) while it is so retained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Aydin Keyvanloo
  • Patent number: 8480048
    Abstract: A fascia mounting system for a window covering includes a bracket having a front flange with a removable spring clip at the bottom of the front flange. A fascia member of the system includes structure engaging the upper end of the flange and the spring clip at the bottom of the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Springs Window Fashions, LLC
    Inventor: Eric N. Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Patent number: 8444100
    Abstract: A retainer structure having excellent workability of attaching to and removing from a panel is obtained. In an approximately cylindrical retainer main body (22), a cap holding portion (26) for attaching a cap (18) which is an attached member, and a panel clamping piece (32) contacting a body panel (14) from a side opposite to a seal packing (20) so as to clamp the body panel (14) between the panel clamping piece and a flange portion (24), are formed. The cap holding portion (26) and the panel clamping piece (32) are formed at positions different in a circumferential direction of the retainer main body (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventors: Shigeru Takahashi, Yoshiki Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 8356790
    Abstract: A stand is provided. The stand is connected to a back cover of an object, and comprises a holding element; a positioning element disposed on the holding element; an elastic element having a hole and a first positioning portion, wherein the first positioning portion is engaged with a positioning slot of the back cover; and a fixing element fixing the elastic element to the holding element through the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: HannStar Display Corporation Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Hsiung Wu, Chien-Chung Wu
  • Patent number: 8336838
    Abstract: This invention provides a mounting device and an electronic system. The electronic system includes an electronic device and a mounting device. The mounting device includes a mounting bracket, a rail member, and a sliding member. The mounting bracket is mounted to the electronic device. The rail member is rotatably and pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The rail member has a rail, and the rail has a first end and a second end. The sliding member is slidably disposed at the mounting bracket and has a protrusion portion capable of sliding along the rail. When the rail member rotates relative to the mounting bracket and the rail pushes the protrusion portion to move from the first end to the second end, the sliding member is inserted into a fastening hole of the electronic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Pegatron Corporation
    Inventor: Ho-Yuan Tsai
  • 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