One Interengaging Portion Includes Aperture Patents (Class 248/224.8)
  • Publication number: 20120085875
    Abstract: A mounting system including a plunger system wherein the sides of the plunger are utilized to engage a stud and the side of the plunger has a plunger cam that can have virtually any desired cam angle and/or configuration to produce a desired pull down and/or locking action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: JERGENS, INC.
    Inventors: Ted Hoyt, Terry Schron, Bob Rubenstahl, Joseph Russell Cousins, Darel R. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120085877
    Abstract: The present invention can provide a loop pin which is made of Polypropylene resin with low production costs as well as with highly production efficiency and which is friendly to environment. The loop pin of the present invention comprises an insertion head portion 5 provided with a first rod section 52, the diameter of the rod there of being smaller than the maximum diameter of the head section 51 of the insertion head portion 5 and a second rod section 53, the diameter of the rod there of being smaller than that of the rod in the first rod section 52, and a socket portion 6 provided with a hole portion 13 and on an inside wall of which a step like portion 15 being formed which comprising a first inclined edge section 18 and a second inclined edge section 20, each being continuously extended from the inner surface wall of the hole portion with a predetermined angle, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: M.I.T. INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hideyuki Ueno, Hitoshi Fujiwara
  • Publication number: 20120085876
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to a device configured to secure an instrument and to be removably mounted to a platform. The device can comprise a mounting base platform, a guide rod plate, and a securing means. The guide rod plate can be slidably secured to the mounting base platform, and the securing means can be configured to slidably move the guide rod plate with respect to the mounting base platform. The device can secure an instrument within, for example a firearm or a scope. The device can be mounted to a platform, for example, a camera tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: Joshua Edward Stabler
  • Publication number: 20120074281
    Abstract: A mounting bracket includes an end plate perpendicularly extending from a side plate and having an elongate hole. A pin assembly includes a pin, a protrusion and a fixing member, wherein the pin is connected to the protrusion and contacts the end plate. The protrusion is located in and movable in the elongate hole. The thickness of the protrusion is larger than that of the end plate. The fixing member includes a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank connects the pin and the protrusion. By this arrangement, the fixing member and the pin clamps the protrusion to be movably engaged with the elongate hole. The pin is adjustably moved in the elongate hole by the protrusion in the elongate hole of the end plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, I-MING TSENG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20120068028
    Abstract: A beverage device comprising a beverage holder having an upper end and a lower end with the lower end having a beverage holder connector. A beverage holder support has a connecting end and a locking end. The locking end has a protruding portion having an outside diameter sized to fit inside a pool noodle and an annular wall having an inside diameter sized to fit around the pool noodle. The connecting end has a beverage holder support receiver for receiving the beverage holder connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Kent M. ARNOLD, William Patrick Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20120068031
    Abstract: An embodiment of a mounting kit has first and second rails connectable to a frame and first and second spacers respectively connectable to the first and second rails. The first and second spacers are configured to engage an object therebetween when the first and second rails are connected to the frame. The first and second rails each comprise a portion configured to extend under the object when the object is between the first and second spacers. A distance from the first spacer to an end of the first rail and a distance from the second spacer to an end of the second rail are based on a length of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew James Phelan, Kelly K. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120061539
    Abstract: An assembly for attaching a flexible or rigid canvas (2) comprising eyelets (24) to a support comprises a rigid frame (4, 4?, 5, 6) forming the support, a first attachment means arranged to be directly secured to the canvas (2) and a second attachment means provided within the frame and capable of receiving the first attachment means. The second attachment means is formed of an open housing (3). The housing comprises two walls (4, 4?) which are spaced apart and are arranged opposite to each other. Each wall is provided on its internal surface (4?, 4??) with a notched or toothed portion arranged to hold the first attachment means when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: VTS SA
    Inventor: Matthieu Vanham
  • Publication number: 20120061552
    Abstract: A component to be mounted on a vehicle includes a housing, a pair of component mounting passages, defined in the housing, aligning with a pair of respective vehicle mounting passages when the component is any of a plurality of orientations with respect to the vehicle, and a component orientation element, on the housing. The component orientation element cooperates with a vehicle orientation element only when the component is in one of the plurality of orientations with respect to the vehicle. A hub on the component orientation element acts to tune the component orientation element for attenuating vibration received by the component orientation element from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Craig S. Haehn, Christopher J. Polmear, Timothy J. Frashure, Daniel P. Zula
  • Publication number: 20120055062
    Abstract: Devices for connecting tubular bodies, such as rifle scopes and flashlights, to armament are disclosed herein. In a first preferred embodiment, the device has a screw and spring combination that is quickly detachable and is adjustable along scope axis. In a second preferred embodiment, the device has a riser portion that extends the cylindrical body out according to desires of a user. In yet another preferred embodiment, the device is modified to engage a sling swivel hole typically provided for a rifle shoulder strap. All embodiments further comprise aluminum alloy with black anodized coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120056052
    Abstract: A removable apparatus for mounted in an opening of a casing includes an upright substrate, two horizontal plates and two vertical plates. The substrate is dimensioned in correlation with dimension of the opening of the casing. The horizontal and vertical plates are formed around the substrate. Each vertical plate includes a body and an elastic sheet. The body has a hole, a front edge and a rear edge at opposite sides of the hole. The elastic sheet has a gentle uphill section extending from the front edge of the body and a sharp downhill section extending from the gentle uphill section. The sharp downhill section is close to the rear edge of the body and hung over the hole of the body and the gentle uphill section has a length larger than that of the sharp downhill section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Tung-Ke LU
  • Publication number: 20120056053
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism used to fasten an object on a case includes a clamping structure, a positioning pillar and a buffering structure. The clamping structure is provided with a through hole and connected to the object. The positioning pillar is connected to the case. The buffering structure is provided with a positioning hole and has a trench surrounding the buffering structure, and a plurality of protruding parts disposed on a sidewall of the positioning hole. The through hole of the clamping structure can be engaged with the trench, and the positioning pillar can be inserted into the positioning hole, so that the protruding parts and the positioning pillar engage with each other. Accordingly, the object can be fixed on the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Tsung-Yin Wu, Chao-Hsiung Wu
  • Publication number: 20120056048
    Abstract: Fastener retainer brackets and related assemblies and methods are disclosed. One example fastener retainer bracket includes a mounting portion and a restricting portion coupled to the mounting portion. The mounting portion defines a plurality of openings structured to receive a plurality of fasteners received in a support structure. The restricting portion is adapted to permit tool access to heads of the plurality of fasteners when the plurality of fasteners extend through the plurality of openings of the mounting portion. The restricting portion is adapted to contact the head of at least one of the fasteners to inhibit removal of that fastener from the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Astec International Limited
    Inventor: Nikolaos A. Yamvrias
  • Publication number: 20120056051
    Abstract: A fastener assembly for mounting an object on a wall, according to the invention, includes a substantially planar member having at least one ledge extending substantially perpendicular therefrom, the member being configured to permit at least a portion of the planar member to lie flush against the wall, with the ledge inserted at least partially through the wall. The fastener assembly serves uniquely as a support or crutch in order to increase the previously unused load carrying abilities of both the fastener and wall to support heavier objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Peter Gold
  • Publication number: 20120056054
    Abstract: A fastening element for fastening an airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure is provided. The fastening element comprising fixing means, by way of which the fastening element can be fixed in a fastening opening of the vehicle structure; and at least one feed-through opening for feeding through a connecting element by way of which the airbag is to be connected to the vehicle structure. The fastening element has at least one projection against which a connecting element of the airbag fed through the feed-through opening rests and which counteracts the connecting element from being pulled out of the feed-through opening. The invention also relates to a method for fastening an airbag of a vehicle occupant restraint system to a vehicle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Oliver GLĂ–CKLER
  • Patent number: 8128241
    Abstract: A short-throw projector and Interactive White Board (IWB) mounting system is presented. The mounting system includes a pair of board mounting brackets, such that a section of the board mounting bracket is positionable a predetermined distance from a mounting surface. The mounting system further includes projector mount bracket wherein a portion of the projector mount bracket is also positionable a predetermined distance from a mounting surface such that a desired distance is maintained between the projector and the IWB when the system is installed over an existing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Les Bishop
  • Publication number: 20120047827
    Abstract: A clamp is disclosed for attaching solar panel grids to standing seam roof structures. The clamp may comprise a pair of opposing clamp halves having a plurality of inter-engageable projections and recesses. One or more fasteners engage the halves to draw the halves together. At one end of the clamp, a first set of recesses on the first clamp half may receive a first set of projections on the second half. At an opposite end of the clamp a second set of recesses on the first clamp half may receive a second set of projections on the second half. In the loosened condition, the first set of recesses may be engaged in the first set of recesses to act as a detent, while the second set of projections may be spaced a sufficient distance away from the second set of recesses to enable the clamp to be slid down onto the vertical seam portion of a standing seam roof. Tightening the fasteners then causes the second set of projections to deform the seam portion into the second set of recesses, fixing the clamp to the seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chad K. Zeilenga, Charles Olen Nehls
  • Publication number: 20120049020
    Abstract: A holder for securing objects having a plate for securing to a surface and a pair of opposed grippers rotatably mounted on the plate. The grippers are mirror images of each other and configured with a body, a heel on the butt end of the body and an upwardly arcing nose on the body opposite the heel with a curved gripping surface extending between the heel and the nose. The grippers are biased toward each other such that noses abut each other when there is no object between the grippers. An object to be secured is inserted between the grippers and the grippers rotate apart to accommodate the object and the biasing spring urges the grippers towards each other to secure the object between the grippers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel F. Stock
  • Publication number: 20120043442
    Abstract: A wall hanging system is provided for mounting of heavy, high cantilever load objects to an upright wall, such as a big game trophy comprising a backer board with a central opening. The system includes a bracket secured to the rear face of backer board and having a forwardly extending housing. The housing includes an arcuate, inclined, hanging wall section defining a mounting recess. The system also has a hanger including an inclined, arcuate, upper, support surface, which is received within the recess such that the hanging and support surfaces are disposed in mating engagement throughout a fore-and-aft depth of at least about one-quarter inch, and through an arc of at least about 120°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Travis Heffernon
  • Publication number: 20120037774
    Abstract: A saw horse bracket, comprising: a face oriented in a substantially vertically; a support extending perpendicularly forwardly from the face; the support oriented substantially horizontally, the support having a support aperture; a top extending perpendicularly rearwardly from the face; the top disposed upwardly from the support, the top oriented substantially horizontally; a first side extending forwardly from the face, the first side oriented substantially vertically, the first side having a first side aperture; a second side extending forwardly from the face, the second side oriented substantially vertically, the second side disposed rightwardly of the first side, the second side having a second side aperture; and an overhang extending downwardly from the top, the overhang oriented substantially vertically, the overhang disposed rearwardly from the face, the overhang (60) having an overhang aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Rockler Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip Bevelacqua
  • Publication number: 20120037772
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus to be coupled to louver vents disposed in locker doors for the purpose of hanging or otherwise supporting work or duty weight bearing belts used by professionals in general, and law enforcement personnel in particular. A planar member adapted to be positioned adjacent the outer surface of the locker door has at one end thereof a flange depending therefrom at an oblique angle with respect to the planar member, the flange being adapted to be positioned over a louver vent. The end of the planar member opposite the flange depends into a uniform spacing member that is adapted to engage the outer surface of the locker door to create a gap between the planar member and the surface of the locker door. An aperture is disposed through the planar member adjacent the spacer which is adapted to receive the buckle engagement member of the work belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher Aaron Inglehart
  • Publication number: 20120038252
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a computer case and a supporting member. The computer case includes a bottom plate and a rear plate connected to the bottom plate. An opening is defined in the rear plate. A positioning assembly extends from an edge of the opening for positioning a power supply. The positioning assembly includes a first positioning panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, and a second positioning panel substantially parallel to the bottom plate. The supporting member is attached to the bottom plate. A first retaining piece is disposed on the supporting member. The first retaining piece is substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, for sustaining the power supply. The first positioning panel and the first retaining piece are located in a same plane, and the second positioning panel is attached to a top panel of the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, DA-LONG SUN, SHENG-HE LI
  • Publication number: 20120037773
    Abstract: A hanging structure of a hi-fi set of an electronic whiteboard comprises: a locking area, which is at one side of the hanging structure and has a plurality of locking holes for fixing the hanging structure on the electronic whiteboard; and a snapping area, which is at another side of the hanging structure, the thickness of the snapping area is thinner than the thickness of the locking area in order to form a space, wherein the hi-fi set has a plurality of hooking members, each hooking member is through the hanging hole of the to snapping area and downwardly snapping at the snapping area, further, the hanging structure can independently make the hi-fi set be hanged on a wall surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Yueh-Hua HSU HUANG, Lien-Huang Yang
  • Publication number: 20120033359
    Abstract: An electronic device with a stand fixing mechanism is provided. The electronic device includes a main body, a stand, and a stand fixing mechanism. The stand is fixed in the main body to support the main body. The stand fixing mechanism includes a first connection member within the main body and a second connection member at one end of the stand. The first connection member defines a first cutout and a third cutout. A first and a second protruding member protrude from the second connection member. The first cutout receives and the second cutout correspondingly receive the first and second protruding member when the stand is fixed to the main body, a securing force applied to the first protruding member by the first cutout is greater than that applied to the second protruding member by the second cutout. An electronic device applying the stand fixing mechanism is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventor: KANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20120035638
    Abstract: An apparatus (100) for surgery comprises a first arm member (110) and a second arm member (120) movable in relation to one another in a same planar through a pivoted portion (130), in an open and close position, which is controlled by a pair of handle (140 and 150); at least one through hole (190a or 190b) are made onto one of the arm member (110 or 120); and a first blade (160) and a second blade (170), each defined by a tip (161 and 171) and a body (162 and 172) as well as a base (163 and 173), perpendicularly extended in parallel from the first (110) and second arm members (120) respectively; wherein both blades (160 and 170) have substantially flat portion started from the tip (161 and 171) to the body (162 to 172) followed by an expanded portion around the base (163 and 173) attached on the arm member (110 and 120) that the expanded portion defines a groove therein enclosing the through hole (190a or 190b) in the close position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Vickneswaran Mathaneswaran, Hong Guan Ng
  • Publication number: 20120031210
    Abstract: A rack arrangement for underground winning installations having bearing brackets being fastenable at pan sections of a face conveyor and which have two pin holes each, and having rack bars being detachably fastenable to the pin holes of adjacent bearing brackets via pin connections having connecting pins. In order to design the rack arrangement and the bearing bracket for easier fitting and to improve the interplay between bearing bracket and rack bars in operational use, both pin holes are designed as an elongated hole for accommodating the connecting pin 7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: BUCYRUS EUROPE GMBH
    Inventors: Siegfried Schmidt, Jorg Wirtz
  • Publication number: 20120026673
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device to a chassis includes a support bracket fixed to the chassis, a number of positioning members attached to the data storage device and supported on the support bracket, and a latch mechanism. The support bracket includes a main body defining a locking hole. The latch mechanism includes a latch member engaging with the data storage device. The latch member includes a resilient locking tab engaging in the locking hole of the main body of the support bracket. The locking tab deflects to disengage from the locking hole of the main body of the support bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20120018396
    Abstract: A wall mounted shelving system is provided. The system includes a support rail mountable on a wall and having a notch on a wall-facing surface thereof. At least one support member is mountable on the rail and defines an end portion for abutting the wall and further defines a recess having a rail receiving portion and a bracket receiving portion. The bracket receiving portion includes a slot with a notch formed at an end thereof. A bracket is configured to extend from the rail through the slot of the bracket receiving portion and has a first flange on a first end thereof for engaging the notch of the bracket receiving portion and a second flange on a second end thereof for engaging the notch of the support rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Edward T. Susan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120018605
    Abstract: A rotatable housing assembly for use in mounting slides to equipment racks has components for different mounting options on different sides of the housing, and a retractable pin for use in positioning the housing. In some embodiments the housing is rotatably mounted to a bracket attached to a slide member, for example approximate a front of the side, and the retractable pin extends into a semicircular slot of the bracket for use in indexing position of the housing. The housing may include a button for use in retracting the retractable pin, and the assembly may provide for toolless mounting of the slide, and do so in a variety of rack configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: David Laniado Lacarra
  • Publication number: 20120018603
    Abstract: A mounting assembly having a box. The box includes a plurality of walls and an interior. The mounting assembly also includes a temporary retaining device for temporarily retaining the box upon a support surface. The temporary retaining device includes at least two arms for engaging each side of the support surface for temporarily retaining the box upon the support surface. The mounting assembly also includes a fastener for permanently fastening the box to the support surface. In one embodiment, the fastener is a screw positioned within a fastener orifice. The fastener orifice includes a material for retaining the screw in the fastener orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Jack R. Kerr, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120012722
    Abstract: A supporting arm has a mounting seat, a buffering device and a body. The mounting seat is mounted on a table or a wall and has a mounting jacket and a top board. The mounting jacket has a through hole and an abutting face. The top board is detachably connected to the mounting jacket and has a mounting end and a connecting end. The buffering device is connected to the mounting seat and has at least one buffering shaft and a connecting frame. The at least one buffering shaft is pivotally connected to the connecting end of the top board. The connecting frame is pivotally connected to the at least one buffering shaft and abuts the mounting jacket. The body is connected to the buffering device through the mounting seat and has a pivotal end, a pivotal rod and an extending end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
  • Publication number: 20120006957
    Abstract: A standard and shelf support are provided for supporting one or more shelves at selected elevations from a vertical surface. The standard has a rear wall, and first and second mounting walls being spaced apart and extending from the rear wall. The first and second mounting walls define a channel that is open to the front of the standard. At least one of the first and second mounting walls defines a plurality of spaced apart notches which are not visible from the front of the standard, and the notches are adapted to receive a retention member on a shelf support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: KNAPE & VOGT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Richard G. Kluge
  • Publication number: 20120008795
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bracket, particularly to a universal style bracket for mounting a speaker to a television or monitor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Soundbar Brackets
    Inventor: Kristopher Paul Springer
  • Publication number: 20120001040
    Abstract: An anchoring system for use with hollow panels, comprises an anchor member and a separate fixture, which are adapted to be mounted together. The anchor member includes an elongated element, such as a wire, adapted to be inserted into and partly through a hollow panel, such as a wall, and to bear against a rear surface of the panel. The fixture is adapted to bear against a front surface of the panel for securing the anchoring system to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE - COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20120001039
    Abstract: An anchor assembly (A) for use with hollow panels, comprises a holding member, such as a hook (10), and an anchor (12) The anchor (12) is adapted to penetrate a hollow panel, such as a wall (W), and, once the anchor assembly (A) has been installed to the wall (W), the anchor (12) is firmly secured thereto while the hook (10), which is joined to the anchor (12), is located on a visible side (V) of the wall (W) The anchor (12) includes a first anchor portion (14) and a second vice (16) portion The anchor portion (14), when the anchor assembly (A) is installed to the wall (W), extends through the hole (O) defined in the wall (W) while the vice portion (16) is located behind the wall (W) An elbow portion (17) is provided on the anchor (12) between the anchor (14) and vice (16) portions for allowing the anchor (12) to be pivoted when being installed in the wall (W) from a first position where the vice portion (16) is inserted though the wall (W) to form the hole (O) therein and a second position where the vice por
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE - COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Pierre McDuff, Alexandre Pollak, Lang Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20120001043
    Abstract: A storage bin retaining member for releasable attachment to a support panel having a pair of horizontally spaced openings includes a body having an upper arm portion extending outwardly from each side thereof, a lower support portion extending outwardly from each side thereof and a central portion connecting the upper arm and the lower support portion. A pair of resilient tabs extending downwardly from the upper ends of the upper arm portion engage a pair of openings in the support panel to secure the retaining member to the support panel and a spring member connected to the bottom of the lower support portion engages a storage bin attached to a lower pair of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: AKRO-MILS, INC.
    Inventor: Jerrold BROWN
  • Publication number: 20110315647
    Abstract: A supporting system for furniture, and a shelf adapted for such supporting system, is disclosed. The supporting system comprises a rail (11), adapted to be mounted on a wall, and a projecting male member (14), connected to the rail (11). The male member is projecting distally of said rail (11), said male member (14) being configured to interact with a mating female groove located in a shelf. The male member (14) is provided with a through slot extending from a distal end towards a proximal end of the male member (14), said through slot being open in said distal end. Also, a slider, comprising; a projecting male member (14) is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Inter IKEA Systems B.V. (NL)
    Inventor: Benny Andersson
  • Patent number: 8083197
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket to receive the data storage device, and a holder attached to bracket. The holder abuts against the front end of the data storage device, thereby retaining the data storage device in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Yi Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Jian Fu
  • Publication number: 20110310554
    Abstract: A panel fixing structure, which removably fixes a panel to a square opening provided in a housing, so as to cover a circumference of one or a plurality of interface terminal portions provided inside the housing, includes a square panel surface having a terminal opening in accordance with a shape and a position of the interface terminal portion and four engagement protrusions each having a spring property, each of the four engagement protrusions protruding in an insertion direction of the opening along an edge portion of each of four sides of the panel surface, the engagement protrusions being formed to have a space in each of four corner portions of the panel surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Kenichi HIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20110309648
    Abstract: The article comprises a part comprising two lugs for snap-fastening said part on a support and two abutment means for bearing against that support. The part also comprises a body, provided with an aperture, to which are attached the lugs as well as a fixing foot adapted to be disposed through the aperture. The article has a locked configuration in which the fixing foot blocks said lugs in said snap-fastening position and an unlocked configuration in which said foot is adapted to be inserted and extracted from said part and in that said article further comprises quarter turn fixing means to make the article pass between said locked configuration and unlocked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: I.T.W. DE FRANCE
    Inventors: Christophe Le Tinnier, Emmanuel Ledent, Laurent Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110309214
    Abstract: An apparatus for affixing an object to a rail includes, but is not limited to at least one base body, at least one locking body and at least one operating element. The locking body is held so as to be movable relative to the base body and is connected to the operating element by way of at least one bearing. The operating element is arranged so as to be rotatable in the base body, includes, but is not limited to a cam that acts on the base body, and when rotated moves the locking body towards the base body. In this way apparatus is created which makes possible the manual affixing and undoing, without the need for tools, of an object on and from a rail, for example, if needed, in order to reposition displaceable monuments in a cabin of an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Christoph BLEES, Dieter KRAUSE, Ralf KOBLITZ, Oliver GEHLEN, Dirk HUMFELDT, Mark HERZOG
  • Publication number: 20110303810
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a display hanging structure which is for hanging a display on the wall. The display has a rear portion, and the display hanging structure comprises at least two hangers, a shaft and at least one fixing block. The hangers are disposed at rear portion and each hanger has a hole disposing at identical altitude comparative to the other hole. The shaft is axial shaped which is disposed in the holes. The fixing block is disposed on the wall and contains a slot for receiving the shaft. Whereby, the display may be firmly stuck on the wall by means of placing the shaft in the slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Embay Xue
  • Publication number: 20110297807
    Abstract: A supporting device of a display apparatus to prevent a wire from separating from a wire hanger. The supporting device to fix the display apparatus to a wall includes a wire part coupled to the display apparatus, a wire hanger mounted to the wall, the wire hanger to hang the wire part on the wall, and a separation protector provided at the wire hanger, the separation protector serving to prevent the wire part from separating from the wire hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hoo PARK, Boo Keun YOON, Sang Hak KIM, Jin Sung KIM, Woo Sung IN
  • Publication number: 20110292581
    Abstract: A positioning rack module for supporting a computer at a backside of a display device includes a movable frame. The movable frame includes a movable frame body to be disposed at the backside of the display device, and a first receiving portion formed in the movable frame body for receiving the computer. The movable frame body is operable to move relative to the display device between a hidden position and an exposed position. The movable frame body is hidden behind the backside of the display device when disposed at the hidden position. The movable frame body extends beyond a lateral side of the display device when disposed at the exposed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: AOPEN INC.
    Inventors: Te-An LIN, Chih-Hsiung CHEN
  • Publication number: 20110290783
    Abstract: A domestic appliance includes a control panel and a control panel mounting bracket which includes a frame shaped for being installed on a surface panel of a domestic appliance. The surface panel has an opening therein for receiving the frame. The frame has an open portion for receiving a control mount adhered over the open portion. The surface panel has a top surface and a bottom surface, and the frame has a main securing member having at least one tab extending therefrom. The tab is bendable along a line off-set from vertical such that when the tab is bent, it bears against the bottom surface of the surface panel to urge the frame against the surface panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Geiger, Michael Gerdes, Troy Wilson, Mark Wood, Anthony Zymroz, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110290967
    Abstract: System and apparatus for filtering drainage which includes a configurable and adjustable rigid frame, hanger support structures adapted to contact a surface of a drainage structure, and a sediment bag. The frame may be adjusted or configured by modifying the location of connecting fasteners and/or by altering the orientation of frame components. Additional embodiments provide for an overflow gap comprising a vertical distance between an above grade surface of a drainage structure and the rigid frame, wherein the overflow gap is capable of allowing runoff to bypass the sediment bag when the sediment bag is obstructed. A configurable lifting tool device adapted to lift inlet grates and inlet filter devices includes a lifting bar, a plurality of connectors, a plurality of lifting arms, and a plurality of lifting hooks adapted to contact a grate and/or an inlet filter device lifting bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: James A. Ringenbach, James T. Ringenbach
  • Patent number: 8066240
    Abstract: A multi-configurable furniture assembly including height adjustable legs, a height adjustable pedestal support structure, a variable height foot support for cabinets and shelves and a panel wall assembly where each of the separate assemblies have finished and high quality appearances after a configuration is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Duane F. Nagel, Joylene M. Battey
  • Publication number: 20110284705
    Abstract: A disk drive mounting apparatus, for a computer case comprising a base plate and a side plate formed at one side of the base plate, includes a supporting bracket and a mounting frame. The side plate defines an L-shaped guiding slot therein. The supporting bracket defines a hooking hole therein. The mounting frame is configured for mounting a disk drive therein. The mounting frame is provided with a guiding post at one side thereof and an L-shaped hook at an opposite side thereof. The guiding post is slidable along and engagable in the guiding slot, and the hook is slidable along the hooking hole and engagable in the supporting bracket in the hooking hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIN-MING CHANG
  • Publication number: 20110278407
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, and a trim ring coupled with the mounting base having an opening defined therein. The badge is adapted to be securely mounted between the trim ring and the mounting base so that the badge is positioned within the opening in the trim ring. The system further includes a flexible fastening member that is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, positioned around at least a portion of the component of the vehicle, and between the mounting base and the badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Scott W. Osiecki, Donwoong Kang
  • Publication number: 20110272547
    Abstract: A wiring clip 1 includes: an attaching portion 10 configured to be overlapped with a wiring harness; a locking portion 11 extended vertically from the attaching portion 10 and configured to be locked in a hole provided on a panel; and a pressing portion 12 configured to press the panel in a direction away from the attaching portion 10 when the locking portion 11 is locked in the hole. The pressing portion 12 includes: an inclined portion 19 continued to the attaching portion 10 and inclined with respect to both a vertically extending direction of the locking portion 11 from the attaching portion 10 and a longitudinal direction of the wiring harness overlapped with the attaching portion 10; and a parallel portion 20 continued to the inclined portion 19 and extended parallel to the locking portion 11 from the inclined portion 19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroki Gotou, Takashi Nomoto
  • Publication number: 20110266406
    Abstract: A structure is provided for coupling items such as signs, birdhouses and cameras to a fixed support structure is disclosed. Various mechanisms for attachment to a variety of supporting structures are described. The structure firmly holds an item in place, and the structure is capable of secure attachment to a variety of supporting structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Anthony J. Westimayer, Monroe A. Aubry