Bracket Interengaging Portion Includes Open Slot Patents (Class 248/225.11)
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Patent number: 8011628Abstract: An antenna mounting bracket is disclosed for mounting an antenna within a water meter container. The mounting bracket comprises a first plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge. A first elongated aperture and a first slit traverse through the first plate. A first step is secured to the rear edge of the first plate for supporting the first plate upon the lip of the water meter container. A second plate defines a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge. A second elongated aperture and a second slit traverse through the second plate. A second step is secured to the rear edge of the second plate for supporting the second plate upon the lip of the water meter container. The bottom surface of the first plate slidably engages adjacent to the top surface of the second plate with the first step being a mirror image of the second step for defining an adjustable bracket length.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventor: Terry Lee Suddeth
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Publication number: 20110210090Abstract: A support stand for mounting a plurality of components thereto, comprising a plurality of upstanding elongate support members and a mounting element to fixedly mount the support members to each other in a spaced parallel relationship, wherein facing guide channels extend longitudinally along adjacent support members, the facing guide channels being configured to receive and mount a support plate extending between said facing guide channels, such that a component coupled to said support plate is mounted to the support stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: ICON OFFICE DESIGN LTD.Inventor: Gary King
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Publication number: 20110177921Abstract: Systems, assemblies, and devices for mounting an exercise apparatus to a door. More particularly, an exercise system is mounted to opposing corners of a door and directed diagonally across a door. A bracket engages the door corner and is oriented to directed tension members of the exercise system at a diagonal across a front surface of the door. The bracket includes a door mount for coupling the bracket to four surfaces of the door. The bracket includes an exercise device mount adapted to couple to tension members, pulleys, or other exercise devices. The exercise device mount defines a mounting axis that is non-parallel and non-perpendicular relative to a top edge surface of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Michael Olson, William T. Dalebout
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Publication number: 20110174945Abstract: A sporting goods support plate has a single plate that secures to fencing prevalent at diamonds. The plate has a rounded end and a generally square end with at least one slot on the square end. The at least one slot engages an intersection of wire of chain link fence so that the square end fits into the apertures of the fence in a cantilevered arrangement. A pair of posts cooperates with the slot as the plate cantilevers outwardly from a fence. The plate has an opening there through for a beverage containers, pegs for gloves, keys, clothing, bags, and helmets, and a slot for a bat. The plate fits within equipment bags common among ball players and teams.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: DONALD M. WOOD
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Patent number: 7963492Abstract: A vertical support structure includes a mounting plate and a support member. The support member has a vertically-elongated central panel and a pair of vertically-elongated side panels connected to and extending perpendicularly from the central panel to form a U-shaped-channel as viewed in cross-section. The support member has a top edge and a bottom edge disposed vertically apart from and extending horizontally parallel to one another. The support member has a slot formed at least through the central panel. The slot is disposed between and extends parallel to the top and bottom edges. The mounting plate is slidably inserted into the slot in a close-fitting manner and is connected to the support member such that the mounting plate at least partially projects perpendicularly from the central panel away from the U-shaped channel. A guide element is connected to the top edge and extends upwardly and inwardly toward the U-shaped channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: EVAPCO, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Nevins
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Patent number: 7938373Abstract: A vertical support structure includes a mounting plate and a support member. The support member extends vertically along a vertical axis and has a pair of vertically-elongated panel integrally connected together in a form of an angle iron to define a vertically-extending L-shaped channel between outside edges of the pair of panels. A top edge of the support member and a bottom edge of the support member are disposed vertically apart from and extend horizontally parallel to one another. The support member has a slot formed therethrough. The slot is disposed between the top and bottom edges and extends horizontally between the outside edges. The slot is sized to slidably receive the mounting plate and the mounting plate occupying the slot is connected to the support member such that the mounting plate projects perpendicularly from the support member and away from the L-shaped channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Evapco, Inc.Inventor: Scott A. Nevins
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Publication number: 20110103000Abstract: An electronic device includes a hard disk drive (HDD) with multiple mounting poles protruding from two opposite sides thereof and a bracket securing the HDD thereon. The bracket includes a beam, two securing plates extending from two opposite ends of the beam along a substantially same direction, and a positioning member. The securing plates include multiple latching grooves defined in top portions thereof. The latching grooves correspond to the mounting poles. Each latching groove includes a receiving slot allowing extension of a corresponding mounting pole therethrough and a position niche allowing the corresponding mounting pole to slide therein. The position niche communicates with the receiving slot. The positioning member is positioned in the beam and slides towards the HDD to urge the mounting poles in the latching groove from the receiving slot to the position niche.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
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Patent number: 7918426Abstract: An adjustable mount for mounting a flat panel display screen on a support comprises a first component adapted for securement to the support and forming a rear of the mount, a second component engaged with the first component and forming a front of the mount to which the screen is intended to be secured, in use, and an adjustment device acting between the first and second components to alter the relative positioning therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: AVF Group LimitedInventors: Mark Short, Kenneth Gary Nicholls, Raymond Worrall
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Patent number: 7905460Abstract: Improvements are provided for hubs for wall mounting systems for screens, and in particular to a hub for a wall mounting system for a flat panel screen, such as a plasma display or television screen, which enables the screen to be tilted. The hub comprises a casing, means for attaching the hub to a screen bracket, means for attaching the hub to an arm of a wall mount, and a tilt member. The tilt member has a sliding member which is located within an arcuate cavity in the casing such that the sliding member and casing are slidable relative to each other to enable a screen attached to the mounting system to be tilted about a horizontal pivot axis. The arc is defined by the cavity having its centre, which forms the pivot axis; offset from the centre of gravity of the screen. The hub further comprises a compression spring located within the casing and biased to provide a counterbalancing force so that the screen remains stationery in any position.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Path Products LimitedInventors: Alan Woods, David Lees
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Patent number: 7900783Abstract: A shelving system is disclosed that includes two tracks and a standard. The standard has an end portion slidably receivable within an opening one of the tracks, such that the position of the standard relative to the track is slidably adjustable along that track. The rearward portion of each track defines a recess. An elongate member is slidably receivable within the recesses of the tracks such that each track is slidable along the elongate member, whereby the slidable engagement of the elongate member within the recesses of the tracks aligns the tracks and allows slidable adjustment of the relative positioning of the tracks to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Clairson, Inc.Inventors: Julio A. Fernandez, Robert P. Kundinger, Jr.
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Patent number: 7887086Abstract: An air bag module (50) comprising: a curtain air bag (20) having an inflatable portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion or tab (30) including opposing first and second mounting sides or surfaces; a mounting bracket or clip (100) for the inflatable curtain air bag, comprising first and second plates (110, 120), each plate engagable with a respective first or second mounting side or surface (104, 106), the first plate having a first opening (160) and the second plate having a second opening (170); the first plate about the first opening, including a plurality of bendable first tabs (164a-d), each first tab deformable through the second opening to provide a crimp contact between the first plate (110) and the second plate (120) thereby trapping the mounting portion or tab (30) of the air bag between the first and second plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventor: Bruce A. Kalandek
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Publication number: 20110031364Abstract: A clam-shell bracket for defining a mounting flange on a structural member, such as a hydroformed vehicle cross-member or frame rail, includes a lower body featuring an integrated locating feature with which to preposition the bracket on the structural member, and permanently-attached male threaded fasteners with which to thereafter secure the bracket to the structural member. The bracket further includes a hinged upper body having slotted bolt holes through which the lower body's fasteners may freely pass as the upper body is pivoted into the assembled position, thereby reducing the time required for bracket installation. The use of fasteners on the both the hinged end and opposite end of the lower clamp body provides an improved clamping force about the structural member, while the improved clamping force cooperates with the mating locating features of the bracket and the structural member to improve the lateral applied load transfer therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: CHARLES H. KNESHTEL, JR., Mark S. Marek, Jerome Herman, John A. Dzvowik, David Dominic, JR., Adrian J. Purvis
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Patent number: 7874534Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit board mounting backplate to mount a circuit board including a base unit, a tongue unit formed by bending a region enclosed by a notched groove formed at a portion of the base unit and a horizontal unit formed by bending the tongue unit at a predetermined height position so as to be horizontal to the base unit, and burring holes are provided at the horizontal unit and the base unit, respectively, so that center positions of the burring holes are arranged at a same position and that a diameter of the burring hole provided at the horizontal unit is larger than a diameter of the burring hole of the base unit, and the circuit board is mounted on the horizontal unit and/or the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tatsuyoshi Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20110011998Abstract: An elastic strip member 4 is formed in a chassis 3, and the above-mentioned strip member 4 is brought into contact with a substrate 1 and the above-mentioned substrate 1 is screwed to the above-mentioned chassis 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Masakazu SHOJI
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Patent number: 7850023Abstract: A device provides for displaying and dispensing retail articles. The device includes a plurality of product support modules that are detachably coupled to one another. Each support module includes a bottom mating portion and a top mating portion, each of which may be operatively coupled to a top mating portion and a bottom mating portion of another support module, respectively. Each support module also include sidewalls that may be operatively coupled to sidewalls of another support module. All of the product support modules of the present invention have a substantially similar profile.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Cadbury Adams USA LLCInventor: Edison Rey Silveria
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Publication number: 20100282936Abstract: A mounting bracket for installing an electrical junction box to an R-panel, the mounting bracket comprising a mounting plate having a first surface for interfacing with a portion of the housing of the electrical junction box, one or more sidewalls extending from the mounting plate; and one or more attachment tabs extending laterally from each of the sidewalls, wherein the mounting bracket is positioned between R-panel and the electrical junction box to space the electrical junction box at a distance away from the R-panel such that the electrical conduit may interface with the electrical junction box without having to bend the electrical conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Larry D. Hopkins
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Patent number: 7753325Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device that has a protrusion protruding from a sidewall thereof includes a bracket for holding the data storage device, a mounting member, a locking member, and a resilient member. The bracket includes a first side wall. The first side wall defines a slideway, for receiving the protrusion of the data storage device to slide therealong. The mounting member is mounted to the first side wall. The locking member slidably mounted to the mounting member includes a projecting part adjacent the slideway of the bracket, for locating the protrusion of the data storage device. The resilient member is located between the mounting member and the locking member.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu-Bo Lin, Chun-Chi Liang, Guang-Yao Lee, Hsuan-Tsung Chen
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Publication number: 20100163699Abstract: A mounting mechanism for a storage device includes a bracket for receiving the storage device therein, and a pressing member. The bracket includes a sidewall defining at least one opening, and a bottom wall defining at least one guiding member for guiding and supporting a bottom surface of the storage device. A supporting member is located below the opening to resist the bottom surface of the storage device. The pressing member attached to the sidewall of the bracket for sandwiching the storage device between a bottom surface of the pressing member and the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHIN-WEN YEH, ZHI-JIAN PENG, CHEN-LIANG GENG
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Publication number: 20100154191Abstract: Provided is a wall mount system that may comprise a wall bracket and an object bracket selectively connectable to the wall bracket. A wall bracket may comprise a wall plate and a first elongated shank. A first elongated shank may comprise an engagement surface adapted to support a first counter-engagement surface. An object bracket may comprise an object plate, a first counter-engagement surface integral to the object plate, and a feature adapted to engage and support an associated object to be mounted. An object plate may comprise a first object plate surface, a second object plate surface facing opposite to and away from the first object plate surface, and a first through hole connecting the first object plate surface with the second object plate surface. The first through hole may be adapted to permit insertion of the first elongated shank into the first through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Spartanburg Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: David F. Fowler
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Publication number: 20100155554Abstract: A display device and method for displaying objects in association with a front or rear face of a screen display or screen display frame of a computer or video monitor or laptop or other framed structure is in one embodiment a flexible, lengthwise deformable band with at least two, usually four, spaced-apart corner-engaging loops. In a second embodiment, the device has at least first, second and third flexible lengthwise deformable bands that each wrap around a screen display or screen display frame. The at least three bands optionally are joined together at portions that overlap one another, or an integral band assembly is formed that has corner-engaging loops between points of overlap or cross-over of said bands. In another embodiment, one or more flexible bands are joined at each end to the screen display frame of a computer or video monitor or laptop, leaving a central portion of each flexible band movably deformable with relation to the front surface or rear surface of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: John Wagenhoffer, JR.
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Publication number: 20100108839Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: James A. Ringenbach, James T. Ringenbach
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Patent number: 7690611Abstract: A mounting system includes a first surface and a second surface. A device panel can include at least first and second engaging members. The first and second surfaces are sized and shaped to engage the first and second engaging members respectively, and the first and second engaging members move along the first and second surfaces. The first and second surfaces are sized and shaped so the reaction forces between the first and second engaging members and the mounting panel cooperate to counteract the moment created by the center of gravity of the device panel to continuously immobilize the device panel at the plurality of angles relative to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Saeb Asamarai, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Khalid Alzebdeh
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Patent number: 7673838Abstract: A quick release assembly is provided to enable a user to easily attach and detach electronic equipment such as a flat panel monitor to an extension arm or other mounting device. One embodiment of the quick release assembly includes an adapter plate for connecting to the electronic equipment, a connecting plate for securing to the mounting device, and a release plate disposed between the adapter plate and the connecting plate. When fully assembled, the user can press a release mechanism on the release plate to disengage the release plate and the connecting plate from the adapter unit. After the release mechanism is pressed, the connecting plate can be slid off of the adapter plate. Unlike conventional devices, it is not necessary to remove or loosen hard to reach fasteners in order to disconnect the electronic device from the mounting device.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
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Patent number: 7661640Abstract: A wall mount structure for a āflatā 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 āOā ring at each end, may be drawn across the guitar neck and the āOā 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: 7647734Abstract: A link-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by seismic loading. A joint connection includes a first plate assembly having a first connection plate including a first diagonal slot formed therethrough. A second plate assembly has a second connection plate including a second diagonal slot formed therethrough. The second diagonal slot is diagonally opposed to the first diagonal slot. The second connection plate is position such that at least a portion of the second diagonal slot aligns with a portion of the first diagonal slot. A pin is positioned through the first diagonal slot and the second diagonal slot. The joint connection accommodates a slippage of at least one of the first and second plate assemblies relative to each other when the joint connection is subject to a seismic load and without significant loss of clamping force.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLPInventor: Mark P. Sarkisian
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Patent number: 7644899Abstract: A saw horse comprises a pair of frames each assembled from a plurality of wooden struts joined by metal formings of sheet stock. Fabric hinges join the frames at their upper ends. The metal formings are positioned and closed around the beams with piercings engaging the fabric hinges. Spreader struts are also hinged by a fabric strap that permits the spreader struts to lay in horizontal positions when the frames are pulled into an A-shape, and to be oriented in side-by-side vertical positions when the frames are folded together.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Inventor: Anthony Fasanella
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Publication number: 20090294612Abstract: A bracket, system and method for supporting modular hanging components such as furniture, storage components and other objects on a movable wall having horizontal mounting channels is provided. The bracket has an upper latch portion and a lower portion with bracket openings that align with the mounting openings in a vertical wall strip to fasten the vertical wall strip to the bracket. The hanging components can be removably attached to the vertical wall strip by standard attachment hardware such as side and cantilever brackets. This arrangement permits modular hanging components using a vertical wall strip system to be supported by a horizontal mounting channel of a movable wall in a horizontal wall system without having to modify the movable wall, the modular hanging component and/or the attachment hardware and may reduce the number of horizontal mounting channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Jonathan Cline
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Publication number: 20090294613Abstract: A bracket and method for supporting a cubicle wall on a movable wall having at least one horizontal mounting channel. The bracket has a lower bracket member and at least an upper bracket member that attaches to a movable wall module. A cubicle wall start is then coupled thereto. If a higher cubicle is needed, the bracket will have at least one intermediate bracket member to increase the overall length of the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: Jonathan Cline
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Publication number: 20090289159Abstract: An improved adjustable mounting system for mounting a flat panel display to a surface. A mounting bracket is configured to attach to the surface, while an adapter bracket is operatively connected to the mounting bracket and is configured to operatively connect to the flat panel display. At least one carrier mechanism operatively connects the mounting bracket and the adapter bracket, the first carrier mechanism positioned with a set of substantially straight guide paths or surfaces to couple the adapter bracket to the mounting bracket. When the flat panel display is operatively connected to the adapter bracket and the mounting bracket is attached to the surface, the flat panel display is generally selectively rotatably positionable about an axis substantially parallel to the surface as a result of the interaction of the first carrier mechanism with the set of substantially straight guide paths or surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventor: Dugan O'Keene
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Publication number: 20090272863Abstract: A mounting assembly secures an electronic control unit upon a vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a bracket which can be attached to the vehicle's frame. The electronic control unit can be supported by the bracket. In one embodiment, a sleeve can be secured to the bracket and the electronic control unit can be at least partially disposed within a receptacle in the sleeve. In another embodiment, a guard can be secured to the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Philip Arthur Oakes, R. Gregory Weimer, Thomas Howerton Pollock, Camas Reed
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Publication number: 20090266957Abstract: A bracket for use on an ultrasound transducer to releasably mount at least one 3D tracking sensor on the transducer. Each sensor has a pair of axially aligned pins projecting outward from its body. The bracket includes at least one socket having a pair of spaced-apart wall portions, each of which includes a slot arranged to receive a respective one of the pins of the sensor when the sensor is in a first position. From this position the sensor's body can be rotated to a second position, whereupon the spaced apart wall portions releasably engage (snap-fit about) a portion of the body of the sensor to deter the accidental displacement of the sensor with respect to the transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: CIVCO Medical Instruments Co., Inc.Inventor: Craig J. Cermak
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Patent number: 7591401Abstract: Design for construction of a wearable tray system is disclosed. The wearable tray system is adjustable in multiple dimensions including width, length, positioning of trays and multi-functional tilt wrist rests. āWave-gripā technology is utilized to provide for secure tool-free incremental lengthening and shortening of structural members. Further, multiple lockdown systems are disclosed for removably securing various objects to the trays of the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventor: Jeffrey Lawrence Sandler
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Publication number: 20090224119Abstract: A mounting system (10) for mounting an item (12) to a surface comprising a mounting bracket (14) securable to the surface (16) and a recess (28) on the item (12) for receiving the mounting bracket (14). The recess (28) is provided on a side to be located adjacent the surface (16) and a securing means is provided for securing the mounting bracket (14) to the item (12) when the mounting bracket (14) is received in the recess (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Darryl James Heffernan
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Publication number: 20090212182Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device (30) with at least a stud (32) includes a bracket (10) for receiving the data storage device therein and a locking member (20) to secure the data storage device. The bracket includes a side panel (12) with at least a slot (123) defined therein for slidably receiving the stud of the data storage device therein. The locking member includes a pivot portion (24) rotatably attached to the side panel of the bracket, and a resilient arm (22) extending from the pivot portion. The pivot portion of the locking member includes a guiding edge (2433) for facilitating the stud of the data storage device sliding into the bracket to a secured position and a blocking edge (2435) for engaging with the stud of the data storage device in the secured position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Lin Ding
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Publication number: 20090194652Abstract: An electrical, electronic, fiber-optic, hydraulic, or pneumatic component is mounted upon a rectangular support body having an upper surface containing at least one linear groove, wherein a first connector is mounted in protectively concealed relation adjacent a given vertical side wall of the groove beneath an overhanging portion of the support body that extends partially into the groove, and a second connector extends downwardly from the component into the groove when the component is seated on the top surface of the support body. When the component is mechanically or manually horizontally displaced laterally of the groove from its initial inserted position toward a connected position adjacent the given vertical wall, the second connector is brought into connection with the first connector. In the preferred embodiment, the first and second connectors are electrical devices connected with electrical or electronic circuits contained within the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Joachim Bury, Rainer Schulze, Thomas Salomon
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Patent number: 7565760Abstract: The invention relates to a board that can be used especially as a board for a door in offices or administrative buildings. A base body (1) of said board comprises guiding grooves (2, 3) for an information carrier (4), on two opposing edges thereof, and a cover (5). Clamping slides (15) that can be introduced into a central groove (6) of the base body (1) are used to secure the position of the information carrier (4) and the cover (5), at least one of said slides being provided preferably with at least one display panel (23) that can be pivoted back and forth.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: āDurableā Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Horst-Werner Maier-Hunke
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Patent number: 7547038Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an inflatable curtain airbag having one or more multi-layered tabs to facilitate mounting of the curtain to a vehicle. In one embodiment of the invention, the tabs comprise at least two layers attached to one another along at least one side of the two layers such that an axial opening is created between the layers. A rigid insert, such as a bracket, may be inserted into the axial opening so as to facilitate mounting the tab inside a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventor: James Coleman
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Publication number: 20090134290Abstract: A slatwall mounting system includes a rail member and a mounting arrangement. The rail member includes longitudinally extending upper and lower edges, a longitudinally extending upper slot portion including a downward extending undercut a longitudinally extending lower slot portion including an upward extending undercut. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket member having a downward oriented hook portion and a mounting aperture, and a cam assembly having a mounting cam assembled with a user graspable cam driver, the cam and cam driver defining an annular groove for securing the cam assembly to the mounting aperture. The mounting cam is rotatable between a slatwall securing position for mounting engagement with the lower slot of the rail member, and a slatwall releasing position, in response to user manipulation of the cam driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: WATERLOO INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Esnad Begic, Franco F. Daino, Michael Edward Hay, Gregory Jon Holcomb, Mike Malich, Alan K. Mangrich, Rajesh R. Wadhwa
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Publication number: 20090134293Abstract: A component fixing structure attaches and fixes a component to a support member. At least one protruding member is provided to one of the component and the support member. A hole is provided to the other of the component and the support member so as to receive the protruding member. A sheet material is applied to the other of the component and the support member so as to cover an area where the hole is provided. A part of the sheet material is inserted into the hole by the sheet material being deformed by being pressed by the protruding member when inserting the protruding member into the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventor: Hideyuki FUJIKAWA
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Publication number: 20090095860Abstract: A lift bracket (300) includes a topmost portion (304) having an opening (302) arranged for engagement with an engagement portion of a lifting apparatus. The topmost portion (304) is substantially flat and defines a first plane (A-A). A base portion (320) of the lift bracket (300) has at least one fastener opening (322) for fastening the base portion to the engine. The base portion (320) also lies in the first plane (A-A). A yield structure (305) is disposed between the topmost portion (304) and the base portion (320), and includes a mid-portion (312) that defines at least one second plane (B-B) that is spaced and parallel to the first plane (A-A). When a tensile force is applied to the topmost portion (304), the yielding structure (305) yields, the topmost portion displaces away from the base portion (320), and the second plane (B-B) displaces towards the first plane (A-A).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company , LLCInventors: Timothy Yoon, Andrew B. Witkowski, Martin R. Zielke, Steven C. Bielaga, Tyler R. Vincer, Thomas G. Grotto
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Patent number: 7490800Abstract: 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 āLā 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: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Cameo Communications, Inc.Inventor: Kuo Chiang Tu
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Patent number: 7481407Abstract: A bracket for use in installing a sensor in a vehicle includes a main body portion having one or more screw holes formed therein, and slot portions for receiving and holding end portions of a back plate of the sensor. The slot portions are connected to end portions of the main body portion, and one or more screw holes formed in the main body correspond to one or more screw holes formed in the back plate. When the back plate is fitted into the slot portions, the slot portions restrict movement of the back plate therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Mando CorporationInventors: Wanil Kim, Jeong Woo Lee
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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: 7443669Abstract: A heat dissipating device for a data storage device includes a bracket configured for receiving the data storage device, a heat sink received in the bracket configured for dissipating heat from the data storage device, and a fastener. The bracket has two sidewalls. A slot is defined in each sidewall of the bracket. The fastener has two free ends fixed in the slots of the bracket respectively for pressing the heat sink to closely contact with the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhen-Xing Ye, Ke Sun
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Patent number: 7382609Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a bracket (30) for receiving a data storage device (10) therein, a latch member (30), and a locking member (20) fixed to a rear end of the data storage device. The bracket includes a pair of hooks (35), and a pair of fixing tabs (37) extending from a bottom wall (31) thereof. The fixing tabs each define a pivoting hole (371) therein. The locking member includes a pair of cutouts (24) for engaging with the hooks, and a folded flange (26). The latch member includes a base wall (41), and a pair of sidewalls (42) extending from an end of the base wall. The sidewalls include a pair of shafts (422) engaging in the pivoting holes of the bracket. The base wall includes a block engaging with the folded flange of the locking member, and a pair of resilient arms (43) engagingly abutting against the bottom wall of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun-Xiong Zhang, Zhi-Xin Li, Xin-Hu Gong
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Patent number: 7341231Abstract: An accessory mounting device for securing an accessory to a track. The accessory mounting device includes a slide connector having a first portion that mounts within the track and a second portion that projects outwardly from the track. The accessory mounting device also includes an accessory mounting bracket that slides over the second portion of the slide connector.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Lund Boat CompanyInventor: Paul David Zarn
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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: 7303173Abstract: The present invention concerns a mechanism for adjusting the angle of an auxiliary support mounted on an auxiliary support mechanism. The mechanism may have a first member having a plurality of surfaces mounted on the end of an auxiliary support mechanism. The mechanism may also have a second member having a plurality of surfaces slideably enveloping said first member. The mechanism may still further have a third member movably connected to the auxiliary support mechanism as well as a spring member.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventor: George Mileos
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Patent number: 7280348Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first one of the panels bearing a keyboard, and a second one of the panels being arcuately displaceable relative to the first panel to prop the tablet unit in a viewing position in which the display screen makes a viewing angle with the keyboard of greater than 90 degrees, wherein the tablet unit and the first panel have complementary formations to prevent sliding movement of the tablet unit relative to the first panel when in the viewing position.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Prosenjit Ghosh