One Interengaging Portion Includes Aperture Patents (Class 248/224.8)
  • Publication number: 20100258689
    Abstract: An assembly plate and a method for arranging at least one module in a housing body, including an assembly side for assembly in the housing body and an opposing module housing side for housing the module. According to the invention, the assembly plate has clip pins by means of which the module can be locked in a position on the assembly side as defined by the clip pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Dorma GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Hufen
  • Patent number: 7810654
    Abstract: A hanging rack assembly includes a hanging strap having transverse pin holes at different elevations, a hanging hook for hooking the hanging strap on a support and having an angled hook portion at one end, an arched hook portion at the other end and a transverse slot on the middle for the passing of the hanging strap, hanging racks respectively formed of two vertical bars, two transverse bars and multiple hanger bars and respectively fastened to the hanging straps at different elevations for hanging things, each hanging rack defining a vertically extending passage for the passing of the hanging strap, and positioning pins respectively fitted into the transverse pin holes of the hanging strap to secure the hanging hook and the hanging rack to the hanging strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Publication number: 20100253196
    Abstract: A cabinet may include an upper wall, a lower wall and side walls. The cabinet may include a bracket that may be used to connect the cabinet to a mounting surface. The side walls may include receiving portions that receive portions of the bracket. The cabinet may also include one or more rear walls. The upper, lower, side and/or rear walls may include portions that overlap and/or engage with each other, which may help interconnect the walls and strength and/or reinforce the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: S. Curtis Nye
  • Publication number: 20100243591
    Abstract: A shelving system having a top, bottom and intermediate shelves mounted on vertical supports. The intermediate shelves are mounted on adjustable brackets that permit individual removal of the intermediate shelves without disturbing the top and bottom shelves. The adjustable brackets comprise at one end a pin that is adapted to be inserted into a series of apertures formed along the length of each support. Opposite the pin, a mounting member is sized and shaped to receive a corner of each shelf. A stop is formed on the bracket between the pins and mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Steven M. Kessell, Douglas R. Dean, Gene B. Kartchner
  • Publication number: 20100219310
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket assembly for a fixture is disclosed for securely mounting a fixture to construction framing and easily enabling adjustment of the depth of the fixture at any time during or after a wall installation process. A fixture mounting bracket assembly includes a mounting structure having a mounting plate and male connectors, and a support structure having a support frame and female connectors. The male and female connectors join the mounting structure and the support structure, providing an adjustable space between the mounting plate and the support frame. The respective connectors can engage with each other through various means, such as a simple peg and hole friction assembly, a screw and screw hole threaded assembly, a rivet and hole assembly, and/or a locking pin and hole array assembly. The bracket assembly is configured to support a fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Max Stephen Rose
  • Publication number: 20100181448
    Abstract: A support structure for a display device includes a connecting element rotatably connected to the main body, a retractable element rotatably connected to the connecting element and retractable according to the size of the display device, and a supporting element connected to the retractable element and having a hole, wherein the supporting element contacts a surface to support the display device on the surface or to be hung onto a wall by the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: HANNSPREE, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100176268
    Abstract: A releasable deck mount used to tie printers to the deck of vessels includes a metal plate for welding to the vessel's deck that incorporates a profile of a clip that is connected to a strap and inserted into the deck mount for capture purposes. The plate is very low and minimizes any tripping hazard. A spring plate is attached to the top of the metal plate and a pin is secured to the spring plate and extends through a hole in the metal plate. The pin is designed to be movable and has a chamfer to allow insertion of the strapping clip. The clip is released from the deck mount by lifting the pin to allow the clip to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles R. Brewer, III, Thomas C. Palumbo
  • Publication number: 20100171015
    Abstract: A slide bracket includes a main body having an end plate and at least one hanging block. The end plate is provided with a locating holder and a corresponding opening. The locating holder contains a chamber containing a spring. The hanging block has a first post and a second post, and is disposed into the chamber to hold against the spring to expand in relation to the opening and the chamber so to allow the first and second posts penetrating through the opening of the end plate for securing the bracket to a support without relying upon tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, SHIH-LONG HUANG, SHUN-HO YANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20100148026
    Abstract: A holder is adapted to be fixed on a display and adapted to hold a set-top box. The display includes a housing, and the housing includes at least one fastening portion and a first aperture. The holder includes a main body, at least one hook, and a lock component. The main body defines a holding space and has a second aperture. The holding space is adapted to contain the set-top box. The second aperture is located at one side of the holding space, and corresponds to the first aperture of the housing of the display. The hook is located at another side of the holding space for being lodged in the fastening portion. The lock component is through the second apertures and the first aperture to fix the main body of the holder on the housing of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Coretronic Display Solution Corporation
    Inventors: Li-Wen Jang, Su-Ting Tu, Chen-Tsun Juan
  • Publication number: 20100140430
    Abstract: A mounting clip for mounting a component on a supporting part having an aperture includes a head section for attaching the component. A shank section is insertable in the aperture. At least two latching fingers are resiliently held apart from the head section on opposite shank section sides which spread outward toward the head section. At free ends the latching fingers have latching surfaces that rest against a supporting part underside when the mounting clip is inserted in the aperture. The shank section has on one side which extends perpendicular to the sides having the latching fingers, a contact surface that is supported on the aperture inner edge, and has on the side opposite the contact surface an elastically resilient rib or tongue that is supported with a preload against the aperture inner edge after the mounting clip is placed in the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: NEWFREY, LLC
    Inventors: Mario Stigler, Hans Peter Seng
  • Publication number: 20100140429
    Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support, for instance, mounting devices fabricated from thin plate, for example, by laser cutting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: SCHONBEK WORLDWIDE LIGHTING INC.
    Inventors: Georg BAYER, Andrew J. SCHONBEK, Carl TAVANO, Robin JARVIS, Daniel TUCKER, Timothy PATNODE
  • Publication number: 20100127143
    Abstract: There is provided A keyboard-keyboard support combination comprising: a keyboard including a keyboard housing; a keyboard support including a support surface, wherein the support surface is configured for supporting the keyboard; an engagement tab projecting from one of the keyboard and the keyboard support; and an engagement surface provided on the other one of the keyboard and the keyboard support; wherein the engagement tab is configured to co-operate with the engagement surface so that the engagement surface opposes movement of the engagement tab relative to the keyboard support when the keyboard is supported on the keyboard support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel David Karmazyn
  • Publication number: 20100116957
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for mounting a switch or the like on a mounting plate. The switch comprises a housing with a housing top side supported on the back side of the mounting plate, a fastening protrusion including fastening means, as well as a plurality of resilient tongues, each having a locking protrusion. The fastening protrusion and the resilient tongues are inserted for mounting purposes from behind into an opening of the mounting plate, with the locking protrusions locking in place with the front edge of the opening. Furthermore, the device comprises a fastening element that can be mounted from the front side of the mounting plate and cooperates with the fastening means of the fastening protrusion. According to the invention the resilient tongues extend from the housing top side substantially in vertical direction and are spaced apart from the fastening protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Schaltbau GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz Bauer, Andreas Bauer
  • Publication number: 20100090076
    Abstract: It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a mounting bracket for securing a video system behind a headrest including parallel support arms. The mounting bracket includes a rear support plate adapted for substantial vertical orientation for orienting a video system secured thereto in an orientation facing the passengers seated within the rear seat of a vehicle. The rear support plate includes a front surface to which the video system is secured, a rear surface which ultimately faces the rear surface of the headrest, a top edge, a bottom edge and first and second lateral side edges. First and second attachment members extend rearwardly from the rear support plate. The first attachment member includes a top horizontal plate connected to a bottom horizontal plate. The second attachment member includes a top horizontal plate connected to a bottom horizontal plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Brawner
  • Publication number: 20100078535
    Abstract: A junction box is adapted for flush and straight mounting in a hollow core of a masonry block, without the use of debris or the like in the core. The junction box has a thickness along a pair of side walls thereof defined by a separation of a generally-open front face from a generally-closed rear face. The junction box has a resilient tail-like member that extending away from the rear face of the junction box. The tail-like member has first and second ends with at least one bend or curvature along an intermediate portion and a length such that, in a compressed state, the second end bears against a first inside wall of the hollow core and at least portions of the junction box front face bear against an opposing second inside wall of the hollow core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Pete Brocklesby, Nick Wilhoit
  • Patent number: 7669443
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and locking storage containers and portable items to vehicles, buildings and larger items. A universal two-part mount and lock system whereas one part covers over and conceals second part making it not possible to access fasteners. The two part mount mates together and after actuating a lock makes it so two parts cannot be separated thus protecting an attached portable item from theft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin Larue Varner
  • Patent number: 7618012
    Abstract: A bracket recessed portion of a bracket is inserted into a vehicular jig recessed portion of a vehicular jig, and a washer is put on a face of the bracket through an elastic member on a side opposite from a contact face of the bracket contacting the vehicular jig. The bracket is fixed by inserting a screw into a washer screw hole, an elastic member screw hole, a bracket screw hole and an attachment member screw hole from a side of the washer opposite from a contact face of the washer contacting the bracket. Thus, vibration of the bracket can be damped economically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tomoki Itoh
  • Publication number: 20090272862
    Abstract: An assembly for securing an article with a support member affixed or integral thereto to a mounting surface. The assembly includes first and second members having means for detachably coupling together the first and second members through magnetic field interaction therebetween. The first member includes means for detachably coupling to the support member of the article. The second member includes means for securing to the mounting surface, and a hook portion that receives the support member of the article. During use, the first member is coupled to the support member of the article, and the second member is secured to the mounting surface at a desired position. The first and second members are guided and coupled together by magnetic field interaction therebetween. The support member is then decoupled from the first member and moved such that it engages and is supported by the hook portion of the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Bryan Pinchuk, Leonard Pinchuk
  • Patent number: 7552899
    Abstract: A slide bracket allowing front access for dismounting includes an end plate disposed to the bracket, suspension blocks disposed on the end plate, and a retaining member provided on the bracket. The end plate has a front part and a rear part opposite to each other. The retaining member has a locating end facing in the direction of the rear part of the end plate to execute resilient motion. A limiting member is provided at the rear part of the end plate. A slot is disposed in the front part of the end plate to connect through the locating end of the retaining member. A releasing member passes through the slot to execute trigger operation against the locating end of the retaining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shih-Long Huang, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20090114786
    Abstract: A projector mount securely mounts a projector or other presentation device to a computer workstand. The projector mount comprises a security plate and a projector bracket or projector arm. The projector bracket or arm is connected to the security plate by a hinge or ball pivot to provide vertical and horizontal tilting as well as pivoting capability of the projector or presentation device. A digital presenter mount comprises a vertical plate, a horizontal plate, a security holder bracket, and a locking bracket. The horizontal plate attaches to the vertical plate. The security holder bracket is inserted through slots formed in the horizontal plate and in the locking bracket to prevent theft of the presentation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: SECURITY WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Meyer, John W. Waguespack
  • Publication number: 20090108157
    Abstract: A system for mounting an accessory to a wall includes structure which will provide feedback to an installer that the accessory has been properly and fully mounted to a clip that has been secured to the wall. In one embodiment, the feedback structure includes a detent which snaps into a groove when the accessory is properly and fully mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: William Spencer
  • Patent number: 7510153
    Abstract: A wall-mounting frame is used to mount fixtures to building walls having siding. The wall-mounting frame includes two major parts, a base section and a holding section which are non-detachably connected to each other. The holding section is separated into two halves which pivot about the base section to hold surrounding siding to the base section once it has been attached to a wall substrate. The present design eliminates the need for special hardware to attach the holding section to the base section, and helps prevent awkward mounting situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Hendricks
  • Patent number: 7490803
    Abstract: A curtain rod assembly includes one or more support members, such as brackets, that are configured to support a curtain rod from a wall. The support member include a coupler portion that provides a seamless and flush interface between the support member and the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Beme International LLC
    Inventor: Brian Graves
  • Patent number: 7490800
    Abstract: A hanging device for a wireless transmission media comprising at least one engaging fastener formed on a housing of the wireless transmission media, and a hanging base. The engaging fastener shaped in an “L” configuration is provided with a sliding hook having a positioning recess formed on an upper surface thereof, a connecting portion, and a rib projected from a center portion of an inner surface of the sliding hook adjacent to the connecting portion. The hanging base is provided with at least one engaging recess which includes an inserting portion and a sliding portion, wherein the inserting portion has an elastically positioning piece and a positioning projection while the sliding portion has a slide track, a sliding opening, and a positioning frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Cameo Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Kuo Chiang Tu
  • Patent number: 7451956
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries BV
    Inventor: Jorg Bohlen
  • Patent number: 7422189
    Abstract: A device for securing a vehicle antenna to a vehicle body is described, to prevent the vehicle antenna from tilting out of the vehicle body in the mounting operation. The device includes projections which engage behind an orifice in the vehicle body for introducing the device on the side of the vehicle body facing away from the vehicle antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Militz, Christian Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20080087781
    Abstract: A slide bracket allowing front access for dismounting includes an end plate disposed to the bracket, suspension blocks disposed on the end plate, and a retaining member provided on the bracket. The end plate has a front part and a rear part opposite to each other. The retaining member has a locating end facing in the direction of the rear part of the end plate to execute resilient motion. A limiting member is provided at the rear part of the end plate. A slot is disposed in the front part of the end plate to connect through the locating end of the retaining member. A releasing member passes through the slot to execute trigger operation against the locating end of the retaining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shih-Long Huang, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 7357362
    Abstract: A bracket positioning structure for a slide includes a bracket having an end plate at one end and a fastening seat close to the end plate. The fastening seat is pivotally connected with a connecting element. The connecting element comprises an arm having at least one tooth and an end piece urged by an elastic element to swing to an angle and to return to its original position. When studs on the end plate of the bracket are inserted into holes of a support, the arm of the connecting element swings to one side with the tooth sliding along the edge of the support. The tooth hooks the support and is secured thereat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Ho Yang, Shih-Long Hwang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20080083860
    Abstract: An improved e-track connector, or lockdown, is presented that can be installed in single locations instead of provided in tracks as in the industry. It also possesses a finished slot that accepts logistics straps buckles. The slot is a complete rectangle with no excess material folded under it and has been deburred and finished smooth. The device also possesses a drain slot along the side of the tang and drain holes in the buckle receiver such that liquid will drain out of the connector when it is mounted horizontally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy Neumann
  • Patent number: 7334763
    Abstract: A displaying fixture assembly for mounting on an upright support surface and for supporting a plurality of merchandise items comprises a planar base member adapted for reversible attachment to the upright support surface. The base member includes an aperture opposite the upright support surface. An elongated bar member has first and second ends and a central portion. The bar member's first end is insertable into the base member's aperture for releasably securing the bar member to the base member. The bar member's second end is angled relative to the central portion thereof. A handle member has a cylindrical body portion with an aperture at a first end thereof. The aperture is sized to releasably secure the bar member's angled second end therein. The handle member includes an enlarged flange section, adjacent the apertured first end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Jeremy T. Rice
  • Patent number: 7318568
    Abstract: A device is for releasably mounting a bundle of bags on a wall. The device has a wall-mounted suspension fitting. One rear major surface of the bag bundle is connected to a sheet which is parallel with said bundle and which is adapted for releasably co-action with the fitting. The bags are releasably connected to said sheet at there respective opening regions. The sheet has an opening midway of its width and the fitting has upwardly directed clip-finger that includes in an upper portion of its side facing towards the wall a projection that can be received in the opening in the sheet. The projection has two vertically separated oblique surfaces which are mutually convergent in a direction towards said wall for co-action with the upper and lower edges of the sheet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Tony Barouta
  • Patent number: 7175144
    Abstract: The invention provides a detachable base support including a support, a base plate, and a latch. The support includes a protrusion which has a latch hole. The base plate has a receiving space for accommodating the protrusion. The latch is movably connected to the base plate. When the protrusion is inserted into the receiving space, the latch moves to a first position allowing a portion of the latch to pass through the latch hole for fixing the support onto the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Benq Corporation
    Inventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Ting-Hui Chih, Chi-Cheng Ho, Han-Kuang Ho
  • Patent number: 7137767
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a fastener includes an integrated isolation member composed of a resilient material, the isolation member being adapted to isolate a storage media drive to which the fastener is to be mounted from a drive cage in which the drive is to be installed, the isolation member being sized and configured to fit within a slot of the drive cage and to abut a surface of the drive cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gregory C. Franke, Kenneth B. Frame, Tommy D. Griffin
  • Patent number: 7014155
    Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: APW Electonics Limited
    Inventors: John David Schnabel, John Richard Parkin
  • Patent number: 6980429
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device retention apparatus for an information handling system. The device retention apparatus includes a housing for mounting an information handling system device and a retaining portion located on the housing, the retaining portion for engaging the information handling system device when placed in the housing. A selection mechanism for securing the information handling system device to the housing is slideably connected to the housing. A locking ramp portion is included on a door assembly of the information handling system for engaging the selection mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Gateway Inc.
    Inventors: Vern n D. Ericks n, David R. Davis
  • Patent number: 6929227
    Abstract: A system (1) for connecting mounting rails comprises a base member (2) and an angular attachment member (3). The base member (2) has an opening (6.1, 6.2) in at least one lateral wall (4.1, 4.2 or 4.3) for passage therethrough of a bolt (7). The openings (6.1, 6.2) are each provided with a collar (10.1, 10.2), which can be brought into engagement with the opening (13) in the attachment member (3). The collar (10.1, 10.2) has at least in an axial region a conical section (8.2) shaped as a clamping cone. At the time of tightening the bolt 7, a form- and force-locking connection between the base member (2) and the attachment member (3) is created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Armin Hofmann, Armin Herb, Stefan Unverzagt
  • Patent number: 6921055
    Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: APW Electronics Limited
    Inventors: John David Schnabel, John Richard Parkin
  • Patent number: 6837009
    Abstract: A brace for retaining a rod at a fixed location relative to building structure. The brace includes two brace members in face-to-face engagement to define a rod receiving opening with slots formed in the brace members. The brace members are connected together by an integral rigid attachment element at a location spaced from the rod receiving opening and resisting relative movement between the brace members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Steven A. Roth
  • Patent number: 6799743
    Abstract: In a visor side bracket 5, a sun visor is arranged in a lower surface side, a shaft supporting portion 8 fitting a fixing shaft 4 to an upper surface side is protruded, and a guide portion 12 is formed near a peripheral wall portion of the shaft supporting portion 8. On the contrary, a guide groove 23 structured such that the guide portion 12 is inserted in a sliding manner by assembling the visor side bracket 5 is formed in a panel side bracket 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Masahiro Sawayanagi
  • Patent number: 6745814
    Abstract: Guide track assemblies for upward acting doors include identical vertical and horizontal linear track sections and a curvilinear transition track section. The linear track sections include spaced-apart elongated slots formed at acute angles with respect to the longitudinal extent of the track sections for cooperation with retainer members mounted on angle-shaped jamb brackets. A header bracket also includes one or more retainer members thereon for disposition in similar elongated slots formed in the curvilinear track section. The linear track sections fit in telescoping relationship within enlarged end portions of the curvilinear track section. The configurations of the header brackets, jamb brackets and track sections facilitate quick assembly and easy positional adjustment of the track sections with respect to a door opening covered by a door guided by the track assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Richard K. Hoofard, Celestino Duran, David M. Wells
  • Publication number: 20040084583
    Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: John David Schnabel, John Richard Parkin
  • Patent number: 6726165
    Abstract: In a bracket connecting structure, hooks (8) are respectively provided on one end side and another end side of a surface of a base plate (7) of a panel-side bracket (5), the hooks are engaged with opposing peripheral edge portions of an opening (201) formed in a trim (200), so as to fix the panel-side bracket (5) to the trim, and a thin-walled portion (25) which traverses an intermediate portion of the base plate between the hook on the one end side and the hook on the other end side is provided in the base plate. Thus the base plate is made deflectable at that portion. The thin-walled portion (25) is formed by forming a U-shaped groove (23) of the base plate, and the U-shaped groove is used as a groove for passing a flat cable (20) through the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Masahiro Sawayanagi, Isao Yoneyama, Goro Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20040051016
    Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: John David Schnabel, John Richard Parkin
  • Patent number: 6698700
    Abstract: A molded fastener for securing an object to a support is herein disclosed. The fastener is capable of bearing tension, shear, and bending stresses and may be installed in a simple aperture or hole formed in the support. The fastener is comprised of a base member from which extends an attachment structure that is adapted to secure to the fastener an object and a hooked tail that is passed through the simple aperture formed in the support to secure the fastener, and hence the object, to the support. A retention member of the fastener prevents the withdrawal of the fastener from the simple aperture by resisting withdrawal forces substantially in compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Moerke, Edward P. Massof
  • Patent number: 6592331
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a tower of a wind power installation for carrying a tower head of the wind power installation, comprising a flange for receiving a connection which is suitable for receiving the tower head of the wind power installation. Therefore the object of the invention is to provide a tower of a wind power installation having a flange for receiving a connection, wherein the tower does not suffer deformation in respect of its cross-section, in particular in the region of the flange, by virtue of the inherent weight of the tower, during manufacture and/or transport. A tower of a wind power installation for carrying a tower head of the wind power installation, comprising a flange for receiving a connection which is suitable for receiving the tower head of the wind power installation, characterised in that there is provided a partition or a ring bulkhead in the tower interior at a spacing of between preferably 1.0 m and 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Aloys Wobben
  • Patent number: 6540226
    Abstract: An upstream module has a document transport path portion, and a downstream module has a document transport path portion. The modules are aligned such that a waterfall effect is created from the document path portion of the upstream module to the document path portion of the downstream module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Owen H. Wilson, Richard A. Fairey
  • Patent number: 6536718
    Abstract: A pressure plug for supporting electric cables, of the type that is forced into a hole formed in a wall and including a flattened head, a passage for receiving a fastening member therein, and a rigid shaft provided along the entire length thereof, except over a short thicker portion, where it is connected to the head, with a plurality of annular ribs that are identical and equidistantly spaced apart. Each and every one of the annular ribs has two or more radial gaps that, in mutual linear correspondence, define a like number of longitudinal slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Aparellaje Electrico, S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Manuel Benito-Navazo
  • Patent number: 6517276
    Abstract: A connector includes a first plate (10) and a second plate (30) perpendicular to the first plate. The first plate includes a base (12) defining two cutouts (16), and a perpendicular flange (14) defining a locking slot (19) and defining two openings (18) in communication with the corresponding cutouts. Two shoulders (17) are formed in the first plate on opposite sides of each cutout. The second plate includes two protrusions (32) and two hooks (44). Each protrusion defines two horizontal grooves (36), and two vertical grooves (37) for facilitating deformation of the protrusion. Two pairs of slits (38) are defined in a rearmost periphery of each protrusion, in communication with the corresponding grooves. In joining the first and second plates together, the horizontal grooves receive the corresponding shoulders. Edges of the flange adjacent each opening engage in the corresponding slits, and the hooks engage in the locking slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yun Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 6511029
    Abstract: This mounting bracket is used for fixing an accessory to a panel of a vehicle body provided with an auxiliary panel and comprises a panel side bracket (5), a visor side bracket (9) and a cover (10). The cover has a lock member having temporary fixing pawls (27) for fixing the cover (10) to the visor side bracket (9) temporarily. The visor side bracket (9) has a lock member (17) insertion hole (18) allowing a front end side portion of the lock member to pass through to face a bracket opposing face (9b) on an opposite side to a cover mounting face (9a). The temporary fixing pawls (27) are fixed to an opening peripheral portion of the lock member insertion hole in the bracket opposing face (9b) so that the cover (10) is fixed to the second bracket (9) temporarily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Masahiro Sawayanagi
  • Patent number: 6484983
    Abstract: A mounting device (10) for mounting a speaker enclosure (12) in an elevated position at an intersection of two walls (14,16) or similar surfaces, wherein the device (10) facilitates easily locating supportive wall studs (18,20) underlying wall sheathings 22,24, and the device (10) is adapted to couple with and support the speaker enclosure (12) in such a manner as to allow for removing and replacing the speaker enclosure (12) from or on the device (10) without removing a corner bracket (26,226) component of the device (10) from the wall (14,16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Multi Service Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher E. Combest