One Interengaging Portion Includes Groove Patents (Class 248/223.41)
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Patent number: 7813126Abstract: A plate combination type computer housing comprises a bottom plate, a first plate, a second plate, a third plate, a fourth plate, a upper plate and four fixing rods. Whereby, the number of molds for manufacturing the housing can be reduced so as to save the production cost, and it is unnecessary to process screw locking to allow the four fixing rods to be respectively coupled to the first plate, the second plate, the third plate and the fourth plate such that the assembly is easier to reduce the assembly time substantially and hence, no screws and no fixing rods are exposed outside the computer housing to influence the modeling design of an outlook of the computer housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Aopen Inc.Inventors: Bao-Hung Chen, Chun-Chang Lai
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Publication number: 20100252704Abstract: A suspension device that suspends, from a ceiling slab, a beam member including a groove portion which extends along an axial center direction thereof and includes an opening portion narrower than an inner space of the groove portion in a cross-section orthogonal to the axial center direction, the suspension device including: a first suspension member including: a first shaft portion; a first connection portion; and a first supporting portion which supports the beam member; and a second suspension member attachable to and detachable from the first suspension member, the second suspension member including: a second shaft portion which supports the beam member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Takashi Kunishita, Ryo Sugimoto
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Patent number: 7802766Abstract: Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for adhesively mounting an article to two walls that meet at an angle (e.g., a corner). The methods and assemblies use first and second mounting plates that are deflectably and removably attachable to the article, with the first mounting plate being adhesively attachable to a first wall (e.g., by a piece of double-faced adhesive), and the second mounting plate being adhesively attachable to the second wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Craig D. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100229589Abstract: A storage container of a storage container for a refrigerator, which is configured to mount the storage container for storing articles therein to a storage container seating portion formed in a rear surface of a refrigerator door by using a mounting protrusion and locking mechanism provided on the storage container and a mounting groove and catching protrusion provided on the storage container seating portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Hang-Bok LEE, Sang-Sin KWAK, Seon-Kyu KIM
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Patent number: 7774965Abstract: An illuminated emergency sign comprises a main body, a rotary body, side covers, a circuit board, a LED lamp indicator, an acrylic sign panel, and a canopy. The acrylic sign panel is connected to the lower end of the rotary body. In the rotary body is disposed a LED lamp panel. The LED lamp indicator is disposed on the LED lamp panel. The rotary body is rotatably connected to the lower end of the main body. In the main body is disposed a battery. The side covers are connected to both ends of each of the main body and the rotary body. The canopy is disposed on the top of the main body. The sign panel of such an illuminated emergency sign can be rotated within 180 degrees and fixed at a proper angle under action of the friction.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Je Woo Corporation, Ltd., Hui YangInventor: Sung-Keun Lee
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Patent number: 7775492Abstract: A mounting apparatus has a wall panel accessory with at least one connector projecting from a portion of the accessory. The connector has a groove formed in a surface of the connector. A mounting body has a front and a back. At least one connector receptacle extends into a surface of the body and the connector is releasably received in the connector receptacle. A releasable retainer protrudes into the groove of the connector. A wall mounting projection extends from the back of the body and is configured to slidably mount in a channel in a wall panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Timothy M. Pierzynski, Erik L. Skov
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Publication number: 20100200715Abstract: A quick-release adjustable mounting bracket to be detachably connected to, for example, a handlebar of a bicycle to permit, for example, a bright flashing light source to be attached to and removed from the handlebar without the use of tools so that neither the mounting bracket nor the light source need remain attached when the bicycle is not in use. The mounting bracket includes a grip to engage a portion of the handlebar and a light stand pivotally coupled to the grip. The light source is removably received by the light stand so that the light stand and the light source received thereby are rotatable relative to the grip. The grip includes a hook-shaped locking catch, a coupling cavity within which a plurality of spaced, parallel-aligned coupling pin retaining slots are formed, and a flexible clamping band. A locking latch pivotally coupled to a first end of the flexible clamping band is pulled towards and rotated into locking engagement with the locking catch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Ray Kuipers
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Patent number: 7748676Abstract: A wall-mount support includes: a wall bracket adapted to be mounted on a wall, defining a vertical track, and having front and rear connecting ends disposed outwardly of the vertical track; a carrier mounted slidably on the vertical track; a supporting unit connected to the carrier and adapted to support an electronic device thereon; and an arcuate cover plate having front and rear ends. The front and rear ends of the arcuate cover plate are respectively connected to the front and rear connecting ends of the wall bracket to define an accommodating space between the cover plate and the wall bracket. The arcuate cover plate is pivoted to one of the front and rear connecting ends of the wall bracket so as to be rotatable relative to the wall bracket about an axis parallel to the vertical track between opened and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 7726617Abstract: A television mounting system is disclosed. It includes a wall plate adapted to be secured to a wall and a monitor plate mountable on the wall plate. Expansion plates may be secured at selected locations on the monitor plate to accommodate mounting of various sizes of display screens, such as flat panel televisions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Bell'O International Corp.Inventors: Michael P. Zambelli, Jimmy An, In-Young Jang, Steven J. Sculler
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Publication number: 20100108838Abstract: An apparatus for mounting objects to structural members of a tent is provided. The mounting apparatus comprises a pair of jaws, a jaw adjustment arrangement and an object mounting union. The pair of jaws are operably pivotally connected to one another. Each jaw includes an engaging portion for engaging the structural member of a tent frame. The engaging portions are in opposed relation to one another and define a mouth therebetween. The jaw adjustment arrangement operably adjustably limits a maximum width of the mouth. The object mounting union is used to secure an object to the pair of jaws.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Daniel DeMartine, John Douglas
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Publication number: 20100108837Abstract: This invention is a wall mounting system which securely mounts panels and displayed objects to a wall, using a variety of components which can be efficiently attached to a universal rail plate which is standard to a particular embodiment of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: John Reed Felton
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Patent number: 7708237Abstract: A fastening system for medical devices includes a column-shaped interface profile (1) having a lens-shaped cross section with at least one convexly shaped, longer front surface (2) and with two shorter lateral surfaces (3), which are parallel to one another and pass over into the longer front surface (2) via a tappet-shaped projection (4) each. A clamping device (6), fits the longer front surface (2) of the interface profile (1) with the two tappet-shaped projections (4) in a positive-locking manner for fastening medical devices. The clamping device (6) has a concavely shaped outer surface and is provided with clamping jaws (8) that can be set on one side or on both sides for detachable fixation on the interface profile (1). This construction offers the possibility of receiving medical devices and accessories on up to a maximum of four sides simultaneously, especially also via standardized rail elements (7).Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGInventors: Axel Mummert, Maja Finke, Alexander Mueller, Sebastian Maier
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Publication number: 20100096524Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a mounting assembly for a sprinkler reducer. The assembly includes a mounting bracket having a locking unit, a latitudinal support bar to which the mounting bracket is movably coupled, and a pair of longitudinal support units which are coupled to opposite ends of the support bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: AF USA, LLCInventors: Charles Kafenshtok, Charles V. Oakes
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Patent number: 7699280Abstract: A fastening system uses a plurality of clips for fastening a second component, e.g., a loud-speaker, to a first component, e.g., a vehicle door panel. The clips are mounted on the second component at pre-installation positions and are moved collectively from the pre-installation positions to installation positions at which the clips are retained by retaining elements projecting from the first component.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Frank Rosemann, Christian Kempf
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Patent number: 7669828Abstract: An accessory mounting system is for attaching at least first and second accessories to a vehicle. A first bracket is configured to connectably receive the first accessory and a second bracket is configured to connectably receive the second accessory. The second bracket has a configuration substantially different than the first bracket. A mount is coupled with the vehicle and is configured to connectably receive the first bracket to attach the first accessory to the vehicle and to alternatively connectably receive the second bracket to attach the second accessory to the vehicle. The mount preferably includes a base coupled with the vehicle and at least one and preferably two apertures extending into the base, each configured to receive a fastener coupled with the accessory. A slotted opening extends into the base, is spaced below the apertures, and configured to receive a portion of either an accessory or a bracket connected therewith.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Club Car, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hardy, Gary L. Lewis, Duane E. Newman, Geoff D. Stewart
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Patent number: 7661640Abstract: A wall mount structure for a “flat” image display screen and includes preferably two from each other spaced supporting profiles attachable against a vertical supporting surface. At the rear side of the display screen, and into existing threaded mounting holes, are interconnecting structures for the profiles attached, which on connection only facilitate movement in the longitudinal direction of the profiles. The profiles advantageously include recesses which facilitate that in direction of insertion leading interconnecting structures can take up connection with the profiles at a point adjacent to the final and mounted position. The profiles are preferably arranged with a stop at the end portion serving as final end portion during an insertion operation of the interconnecting structures, and preferably also attachable stop and/or lock elements at opposed end portions, to be attached when the display screen has been mounted on the wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventor: Uno John-Sebastian Persson
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Patent number: 7659468Abstract: A guitar stand system including a bracket, a strap, and one or more studs. The bracket is provided with an upper portion having a horizontally projecting brace and a lower portion having a pair of downwardly projecting legs defining a slot therebetween. A pair of spaced apart hitches is provided on the upper portion of the bracket. The studs may be mounted on a stable object or structure and the bracket may be slidably engaged on the studs. A guitar may be leaned adjacent to the bracket. The strap, which is provided with an “O” ring at each end, may be drawn across the guitar neck and the “O” rings may be engaged on the hitches to confine the guitar securely on the stand.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: Donald Gottlieb
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Patent number: 7616770Abstract: A bottom base 15a of a transportable mixer M is provided with internal threads 16a, while the upper end of a stand 20 is provided with external threads 25a which engage the internal threads 16a. The mixer M is adapted to be mounted on the stand 20 by the threaded engagement between the internal threads 16a and external threads 25a. Furthermore, a groove 15 is provided on an under surface 14 of the mixer M, the groove 15 extending from one end of the under surface 14 to the other end through the center. On the groove 15 there are provided the internal threads 16a. The mixer M is formed to have a low front part and a high rear part, such that a top surface 11 of the mixer M has a low front part and a high rear part when placed on a table 26, and stays on a substantially horizontal position when mounted on the stand 20. As a result, a transportable electro-acoustic apparatus capable of being fixed on and supported by a stand is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Yamaha CorporationInventor: Daisuke Haba
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Patent number: 7600728Abstract: A universal flat panel display mounting system includes a central hub and a plurality of telescoping arms pivotably connected to the hub. The arms are intermeshed to provide synchronized movement relative to each other. By telescoping the arms to adjust their length, and adjusting the angles of the arms, connection points on the arms may be positioned so that the universal flat panel display mounting system may work with flat panels in different VESA size categories or for flat panel displays that don't conform to the VESA standard. The universal mounting system is configured to enable the pitch of the flat panel display to be adjusted and to enable the flat panel display to be rotated relative to the mounting system. The mounting system may connect to arms or brackets to enable it to be supported on a pole, a wall mounting system, or in another manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Bjorn Gunderson, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, Clifford Krapfl
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Patent number: 7578489Abstract: A quick release press mount includes a first retainer clip, a second retainer clip, a clip base and a plurality of clip fasteners. The clip base includes a plurality of tapped holes. Fasteners are inserted through the first and second retainer clips and secured in the plurality of tapped holes. A press base has a shape that is sized to be received by a space created between the first and second retainer clips. The press base is attached to a bottom of a press or the like. A plurality of openings are formed through the clip base for attachment to a base or the like with a plurality of fasteners. A second embodiment of the quick release press mount includes a clip base with an extended height. A third embodiment of the quick release press mount eliminates the clip base.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Lee Precision, Inc.Inventor: Richard J. Lee
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Publication number: 20090140112Abstract: A quick release T-slot adaptor having a substantially rigid adaptor base plate formed with first and second substantially planar and parallel spaced apart opposing surfaces, and a substantially rigid T-slot connector incorporated in the adaptor base plate. The T-slot connector includes a hook plate spaced away from the first surface of the adaptor base plate and substantially parallel therewith, a stop plate extended substantially perpendicularly between the hook plate and the first surface of the adaptor base plate, and a guide plate positioned substantially central of the hook plate substantially perpendicular to the stop plate and extended substantially perpendicularly between the hook plate and the first surface of the adaptor base plate. The quick release T-slot adaptor also includes a plurality of quick release connectors provided on the second surface of the adaptor base plate opposite from the T-slot connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Publication number: 20090140113Abstract: A novel device cradle formed with a substantially rigid spine with a device rest and a spaced apart device retainer formed on a front surface of the spine and adjacent to opposite first and second end thereof A dual attachment base of the novel device cradle is formed on a back surface of the spine opposite from the front surface thereof and is positioned between the first and second ends thereof The dual attachment base has a raised attachment plate that is spaced away from the back surface of the spine, a pair of spaced apart fastener attachment holes that are formed through the attachment plate and positioned adjacent to opposite front and back surfaces of the spine, and a pair of spaced apart T-slots that are formed through the attachment plate and positioned substantially between the attachment holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 7542270Abstract: A display device including a casing, a guiding track, a sliding element and a holder is provided. The casing has a first surface and a second surface. The guiding track is disposed on the second surface. The sliding element is movably coupled with the guiding track. The holder is corresponding to the sliding element and disposed on the first surface for clamping an article. The sliding element and the holder are magnetically attracted with each other. The sliding element and the holder are synchronized when sliding along the guiding track for adjusting the position of the article on the display device.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventor: Wei-Chieh Chen
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Publication number: 20090134292Abstract: Center-bonded mounts for resiliently connecting a supported structure to a support structure are assembled from members that are adapted to disproportionately affect the axial and radial stiffness of the mount. Each of the members includes a shoulder portion for engaging an opposite side surface of the support structure and a neck portion that extends within a socket formed through the support structure. The shoulder portion of one member disproportionately affects the downward axial stiffness of the mount, and the neck portion of the other member disproportionately affects the radial stiffness of the mount. A mount stiffness characteristic of the individual members can be varied, and the varied members can be interchangeably combined to provide both a greater selection and a greater range of axial and radial stiffness characteristics for a given part count.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Timothy J. Kubat, Kyle R. Zimmerman, Scott K. Thompson
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Publication number: 20090091881Abstract: A display device allows an auxiliary unit, such as a sub display panel or a memo clip, to be easily mounted by a user to or separated from the display device. The display device includes a display panel, a support unit to support the display panel, and at least one coupling groove formed at an edge of the display panel to allow at least one auxiliary unit to be mounted to or separated from the display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Jeong Roh Lee, Jun Su Jung, Jin Sung Kim
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Patent number: 7480135Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (70), a support plate (20), and a front plate (10). The support plate is secured to the base. The front plate is secured between the base and the support plate. The front plate defines an opening (12) therein for receiving a data storage device. A retaining clip (16) is bent from the front plate, and opposite to and generally parallel to the support plate. The retaining clip together with the support plate is in use for supporting the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Da-Long Sun
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Patent number: 7458547Abstract: An expandable vibrator bracket for attaching a car-shaker vibrator to a female receptacle attached to a railroad car to be vibrated. The expandable bracket includes: a vibrator mounting member, a leg member, and a wedge base member. The vibrator mounting member supports the vibrator. The wedge base member further includes a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side. The wedge plate includes an attaching end, a distal end, an interior side and an exterior side. The attaching end is coupled to the first end of the wedge base member for allowing the distal end to selectively move with respect to the second end of the wedge base member when acted upon by a spreading or expanding force. The second side of the wedge base member and the exterior side of the wedge plate simultaneously abut opposite interior surfaces of the female receptacle during selective urging by the spreading force for holding the expandable vibrator bracket in the female receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventor: Theodore S. Wadensten
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Patent number: 7451956Abstract: An adjustable bracket for mounting the headrail for a covering for architectural openings includes a stationary base member mountable on a wall or ceiling surface having a slot formed therein and a headrail holder connectable to the headrail and adjustably movable and operably connected within the elongated slot between fixed positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries BVInventor: Jorg Bohlen
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Patent number: 7451955Abstract: A wall-mounting structure allowing an object to be supported such as furniture or an electrical appliance to freely move on the wall surface and capable of preventing the aesthetic appearance of the wall surface from being impaired, including a mounting plate to which the object to be supported is fixed and slide support members for movably supporting the mounting plate on the wall surface, in which each of the slide support members is composed of a track rail which has a substantially rectangular section and ball rolling surfaces on the both side surfaces thereof, and moving blocks assembled with the track rail through a large number of balls.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: THK Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akihiro Teramachi, Kaoru Hoshide, Kentaro Eto
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Patent number: 7448531Abstract: A theft-resistant mailbox with secure mounting bracket and method of construction thereof are presented. A mounting bracket is formed and includes a substantially flat plate provided with one or more apertures to accommodate at least one post fastener. A housing having an open substantially rectangular bottom is provided. A bottom plate is fixedly attached to the inside walls of the housing above bottom margins of the rectangular bottom. A bracket mount is provided between the bottom margins to be slidably received by the mounting bracket over the post fastener. A lockable door is pivotably attached to a front of the housing. A bracket lock is provided to removably lock the mounting bracket to the housing from at least one fixed point of attachment accessible from within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: David Joseph Bolles
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Publication number: 20080217495Abstract: A system for mounting commercially available sanitizing agent canisters, includes a fixed mounting bracket and expandable mounting bracket. The brackets are adapted for tool-less and removable mounting to the tubular structures of hospital equipment via an open-ended spring-force clip. The brackets include means for removable connection to prior art canister holders, such that a unitary bracket and canister holder apparatus can be removably mounted to tubular structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Keith Roepke
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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: 7340855Abstract: A sign holder including a main portion, a flange, and an interface hook. The main portion longitudinally extends in a substantially planar manner and defines a top end, a bottom end opposite the top end, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The flange is folded back from the bottom end toward the top end and the first surface of the main portion. The flange is biased toward the first surface of the main portion. The interface hook is folded back from the top end toward the second surface and the bottom end of the main portion and is configured to receive a portion of a shelf assembly to couple the sign holder to the shelf assembly. A pocket is defined between the main panel and the flange and is configured to receive a printed medium. Display systems and methods of use provide additional advantages.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Rohland Wiltfang, Christine Welsh, Randy M. Staples
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Publication number: 20080023604Abstract: A bracket for engaging one or more struts and a method of engaging the bracket and strut. The bracket comprises a body portion and one or more arm portions extending from the body portion. The arm portions include at least one pair of grooves that are adapted to releaseably engage complementary lips of the strut and at least one recessed region that is adapted to securely engage one or more crimped portions of the strut. A plurality of brackets and struts may be engaged to construct a frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2005Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: N. G. Bailey & Company LimitedInventors: David Bottomley, David B. Thompson
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Patent number: 7306191Abstract: A suspension structure for a ceiling fan is primarily composed of an L-shape plastic seat and a bracket, wherein by abutting a right-angle inner surface of the L-shape plastic seat on a right-angle portion of a beam, and then by transfixing screws into the bracket and the L-shape plastic seat to fix the seat under the beam, the bracket can be used to hang a ceiling fan. The L-shape plastic seat can be temporarily fixed under the beam conveniently, by the thorns of L-shape locking device, so as to facilitate the assembling and to enhance a structural intensity.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Inventor: Bi-Ju Chen
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Patent number: 7300031Abstract: A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus is disclosed that includes a mounting framework having a first mount spaced from one end of the framework and a second mount located adjacent to the other end. A container stabilizer is pivotably secured at the first mount and is movable between a substantially perpendicular configuration relative to the framework and a stored configuration with the end thereof located adjacent to the one end of the framework. A container bottom support is pivotably located at the second mount and is movable from a stored deployment adjacent to the framework to a substantially perpendicular deployment. Corner mount openings in the tray and/or a rear wall of the framework are provided for receipt of selected sheet material (such as advertising).Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventors: Patrick M. Bertsch, Brent W. Murray
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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: 7284736Abstract: A one-piece bracket for mounting the headrail of a covering for an architectural opening comprises a generally L-shaped piece having a system for retaining the headrail on the bracket and restricting movement of the headrail on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries BVInventor: Johannes Robertus Maria Franssen
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Patent number: 7273203Abstract: An accessory device mounting platform includes a substantially rigid frame and a substantially rigid mating tray that are slidably interconnected along a first direction, the frame and tray include a tongue-and-groove slide mechanism arranged therebetween for sliding the tray relative to the frame relative to a first direction. A resilient biasing mechanism, such as a cantilevered flexure or tension spring, is coupled between the frame and a latch bolt portion of a clasp mechanism for biasing the latch bolt portion toward a latch strike plate mechanism formed in the tray. The latch strike plate mechanism is formed with an inclined surface that is positioned to engage a latch bolt portion of the clasp mechanism and is structured for deflecting the latch bolt away from the frame, while the resilient biasing mechanism of the clasp mechanism is structured for biasing the latch bolt back toward the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 7270309Abstract: A mounting apparatus comprising a mounting bracket and a display bracket. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting plate and first and second seating flanges extending outwardly from the mounting plate. The first seating flange includes a first seating channel. The display bracket includes a display mounting surface and first and second mounting flanges. The display mounting surface is adapted to be affixed to a flat panel display. The first mounting flange is adapted to seat in the first seating channel. The second mounting flange is adapted to engage the second seating flange when the first mounting flange is seated in the first seating channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Vantage Point Products Corp.Inventors: Don R. Burns, John Silva, Glenn Hamilton
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Patent number: 7252273Abstract: The invention discloses unique brackets, which form a bracket assembly that may be placed at any location of various components to form an assembly piece, such as furniture. An assembled furniture piece made of furniture panels interconnected with attached engaging and receiving brackets is provided. The engaging and receiving brackets are positioned on components to facilitate the connection of the components. A method to assemble furniture having preformed arm, base, seat and back components is provided. This method of assembly saves on shipment costs, and facilitates the repair of damaged furniture.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Inventors: Chris Lewellen, Larry Owens, James D. Hobbs
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Patent number: 7195217Abstract: A bracket assembly for a car shaker vibrator that includes a vibrator mounting member that is pivotally connected by a pivot pin, in a hinged or clevis arrangement, to a wedge member. The wedge member includes the male portion of a Gardner type bracket that is adapted for engaging a mating female portion that is mounted on a railroad car. The vibrator mounting member may be selectively rotated between a first position and a second position. The vibrator mounting member is retained at the first position by a locating pin during the emptying of a railroad car during the selective operation of the car shaker vibrator. The vibrator mounting member is retained at the second position by the locating pin when the dislodgement of the male portion from the female portion is desired together with the selective and subsequent operation the car shaker vibrator. An intermediate position may be provided between the first position and the second position and used when needed.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventor: Theodore S. Wadensten
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Patent number: 7168389Abstract: A banner-carrying apparatus which reduces the folding and winding up of the banner or flag about the banner-carrying pole by using a tubular sleeve coaxially, annularly and rotatively mounted about a flag pole shaft. Low friction bearing surfaces allow the sleeve to freely rotate unwinding, through the force of gravity, a flag which has been wound upon it. Specialized clamps provide adjustable and releasable securing of the flag to the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Gregory H. Piedmont
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Patent number: 7077302Abstract: An apparatus attaches a first object to a second object in a manner that the first object can be located in a desired orientation with respect to the second object. The apparatus includes an engaging member detachably mounted to the second object, e.g., a bicycle handlebar. The apparatus further includes a fixing member to which the first object, e.g., a headlamp of a bicycle or cellular phone bag is attached. The headlamp or cellular phone bag can be mounted to the engaging member in a desired orientation. The engaging member remains on the handlebar when reattaching the headlamp or cellular phone bag to the engaging member.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 6988846Abstract: A device for attaching a retaining member (1) for an optical apparatus (2) to a support (3) includes a screw (11) for securing the retaining member (1) to the support (3) and having a conical head (13) countersunk in the retaining part of retaining member, and a key connection (12) for aligning the retaining member (1) with the support (3) and secured in place by the screw (11).Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Inventor: Philippe Vogt
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Patent number: 6935062Abstract: Electronic shelf label (ESL) carriers including an attachment member to be secured to a supporting surface such as a C-channel, a holder member with tabs for removably receiving and supporting the ESLs, and a cover member pivotally carried by the top or the bottom of the holder member to overly and protect the ESLs. The attachment member and the holder member include interengageable complementary adjustment elements to enable the ESLs to be displayed at a zero angle or a positive or negative angular orientation relative to the supporting surface. In one embodiment, the attachment member has a pair of forwardly extending legs each of which include a pair of spaced cavities, with the holder member including upper and lower elements with complementary protrusions which can be selectively engaged in the cavities to adjust the viewing angle.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Fast Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Michael G. Lowry, Jacob Fast, Charles Marino
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Patent number: 6929131Abstract: An improved display system particularly adapted for the display of consumer products in a retail sales environment includes a backboard and fixtures mountable thereon. Individual backboard panels may be interconnected. The backboard panels are of a horizontally slotted construction. While the fixtures are provided with an interlock structure that allows them to be installed on the panels in a rigid manner. By use of an adapter, the backboards may be retrofitted upon a conventional pegboard or slotwall. A second adapter allows the fixtures to be used in connection with a pegboard or slotwall.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Display Producers Inc.Inventor: Arthur E. Landi
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Patent number: 6923551Abstract: A novel attachment and mounting system for a portable handheld flashlight is provided. A universal mounting bracket including a central raised channel portion and mounting tabs connected thereto is configured to slideably receive a flashlight. The bracket includes several configurations that are tailored to the mounting conditions required. For example, the bracket includes fastener, magnetic and strap mounting configurations. Further, the channel section may be mounted in a pivotable fashion to the mounting tab to allow rotation of the flashlight mounted thereto. The flashlight includes a clip on the back thereof that is slideably received in the channel section to facilitate easy mounting and dismounting of the flashlight in the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: Robert Galli
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Patent number: RE39392Abstract: A bracket is used for mounting onto the standard of a stadium or theater seat. The bracket can be bolted in place at the same time as seat backs are bolted onto the seat standard. The bracket has latches that permit a drink cupholder to be installed by sliding the cupholder along mating guides in one direction. The latches engage complementary latch portions on the drink cupholder to prevent removal of the drink cupholder. The drink cupholder has a wall that mates to the bracket, and includes skirt walls that cover the bolts used for attaching the bracket and the seat backs to the seat standard.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Caddy Products, Inc.Inventor: Peter W. A. Bergin
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Patent number: RE41624Abstract: A bracket is used for mounting onto the standard of a stadium or theater seat. The bracket can be bolted in place at the same time as seat backs are bolted onto the seat standard. The bracket has latches that permit a drink cupholder to be installed by sliding the cupholder along mating guides in one direction. The latches engage complementary latch portions on the drink cupholder to prevent removal of the drink cupholder. The drink cupholder has a wall that mates to the bracket, and includes skirt walls that cover the bolts used for attaching the bracket and the seat backs to the seat standard.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Caddy Products, Inc.Inventor: Peter W. A. Bergin