Bracket Clamped To Mount (i.e., Single Clamp) Patents (Class 248/226.11)
  • Patent number: 11732494
    Abstract: The innovation relates to a pool covering system that is usable as a flooring surface. The pool covering system includes brackets that support beams spanning the pool opening. The beams provide structural support to cross members and flooring placed on top of the beams. The pool covering system does not require significant drainage of the pool and does not damage the pool structure during installation and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Colhurst Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Italia Marisol Ovalle, Luis Fernando Ramirez, Sherwood Noël Wagner
  • Patent number: 11635191
    Abstract: Tenon-mounted lighting fixtures with high structural integrity are provided. In one embodiment, the lighting fixture has a housing that has an integrally formed tenon cradle, which is configured to receive a tenon of a light pole. A light source is also mounted on a bottom side of the housing. The tenon cradle is between a first bolt boss and a second bolt boss, and is in communication with a rear opening of the housing. The first and second bolt bosses may be integrally formed in the housing. The tenon cradle includes multiple ribs. An arcuate cross rib resides in a first plane in which a first bolt shaft of the first bolt boss and a second bolt shaft of the second bolt boss reside. An axial rib intersects the arcuate cross rib and runs perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Scott Fisher, Jeremy Sorenson, Brad Thomas, Kurt S. Wilcox, John Roberts
  • Patent number: 11435778
    Abstract: A display stand holds a monitor over a desktop surface in a robust manner by having a bottom support extend under the desktop surface and couple with a clamp that holds a support arm up and over the desktop upper surface with a minimal footprint at the desktop upper surface. In one embodiment, a functional unit is included with the bottom support to provide a function from under the desktop at the upper desktop surface, such as a wireless charger, a capacitive touch writing pad and/or a speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: Michiel Sebastiaan Emanuel Petrus Knoppert
  • Patent number: 9341286
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprinkler reducer fixing bracket including: a body having an insertion space portion fitted to a horizontal bar, a first mounting portion to which a reducer is fitted, first shaft holes formed on one side of the first mounting portion, a through hole formed at the center of a wall portion defining the insertion space portion, protruding portions protruding backwardly from the top and underside of the through hole, and long holes formed on the protruding portions; a locking pin having a shape of ‘U’ fitted to the long holes; a hook having a second mounting portion to which the reducer is fitted, second shaft holes formed on one side of the second mounting portion, and a plurality of inclined teeth formed at a position pushing one side of the locking pin on the rear side thereof when turned around a shaft member and becomes at a closed position; and the shaft member coupled to the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: KOFULSO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Seung-il Oh
  • Patent number: 9208761
    Abstract: A boom tilter includes a tilter body, a boom, a holder, a bolt and nut. The tilter body is attached to a support post to be rotatable around a first axis, which is the axis of the support post. The holder is fitted to the tilter body to be rotatable around a second axis, which is orthogonal to the first axis. The boom is held by the holder to be rotatable around a third axis, which is the axis of the boom, and so that the boom can slide along the third axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: HOSINO GAKKI CO., LTD
    Inventor: Hideyuki Miyajima
  • Publication number: 20150101997
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for securing, mounting, aligning, and grounding solar panels to a roof mounted rail. The device in combination with a t-bolt, a nut, and a solar panel end-clamp or mid-clamp, secure, mount, align, and ground the solar panels to the roof mounted rail. The device can be inserted into the top of the rail anywhere along its length. After the device and t-bolt are inserted in the rail, the t-bolt rotated so it inserts into a slot at the bottom of the rail thereby securing the device to the rail, assuring the proper orientation of the t-bolt, and preventing further rotation of the t-bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Jun Liu, Clifford Schrock
  • Publication number: 20150097365
    Abstract: A mud flap system for a tractor is described. The mud flap system includes brackets that clamp or secure to a frame of the tractor. Lateral extensions engage to the brackets to support covers over a top surface of rear wheels of the tractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Dean West
  • Publication number: 20150083876
    Abstract: A clamp for overhead assemblies has a clamp portion including a frame with first and second spaced apart side portions connected at respective ends to a top portion. The first and second side portion can have first and second openings therethrough to form a clamp opening. A plate is disposed through third and fourth openings in the first and second spaced apart side portions, respectively. The plate includes a tapped recess for receiving a threaded rod. A screw is disposed in a tapped recess in the top portion. An engagement end of the screw is selectively extendible into the clamp opening to engage a structural member inserted within the clamp opening to couple the structural member to the threaded rod. A longitudinal axis of the screw is aligned with the tapped recess to eliminate eccentric loading of the clamp. A method of stocking clamps is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: UNISTRUT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Charles Olen NEHLS
  • Patent number: 8984735
    Abstract: The inventive concept is a device which is used to secure a sheath or stack of papers contained in an architectural sheet rack clamp. The device is essentially a three-tiered rectangular structure forming two parallel, length-wise channels within the spaces defined by the three tiers. One channel, situated as the upper clamp retaining channel, is structured so as to securely accommodate the typical sheet clamp used to store such materials as architectural drawings, maps, and other similar over-sized sheets. The second, or lower desk anchoring, channel of the device, contains two adjustable fastening means, enabling attachment of the lower desk anchoring channel to a desk, draftsman's stand, or table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Scott Brown
  • Patent number: 8979052
    Abstract: The external material clamp comprises the fixed plate fixed to the foundation of the wall of the building, the horizontal plate extending forwardly from the center of the fixed plate, the upper support plate projected upwardly from the front end of the horizontal plate to support the upper side external wall with engagement, the lower support plate supporting the upper end of the external material 50 in the lower side with engagement, and the receiving plate at least a part of which is located above the horizontal plate to contact with the external material in the upper side with receiving a part of the load thereof. With this configuration, the load of the upper side external material is shared by the lower side external material and the receiving plate of the external material clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Kmew Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaki Uota, Kouichi Tominaga
  • Patent number: 8973879
    Abstract: A clamp includes a base portion, a clamping portion and an urging member. The base portion is connected to a housing accommodating a device. The clamping portion is provided on a first face of the base portion, and clamps a mating member. The urging portion is provided on a second face of the base portion. The urging portion has elasticity, and urges the device in a case where the base portion is connected to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Shinji Kodama, Tomohiko Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20150054392
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing expansion cards includes an enclosure, a cover, a pressure member, a securing member secured to the pressure member, and a stopper piece. The enclosure includes a bottom plate, and a rear plate connected to the bottom plate. The pressure member is pivotably mounted to the rear plate. The rear plate includes a rear plate body, and a mounting portion mounted to the rear plate body. The stopper piece is mounted to the mounting portion. The pressure member presses the stopper piece when rotated toward the stopper piece. The cover is mounted to the enclosure to latching block the securing member to prevent the pressure member from rotating away from the stopper piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: ZHI-MING GUO, XIAN SHU
  • Patent number: 8936224
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system, in particular for solar modules (1), consisting of supports (2) with a closed hollow box profile (3), with connectors (4) for solar module fastening means, and connectors (5) for roof fastening means. At least the connectors (4) for the solar module fastening means are formed from longitudinal groove pairs—or longitudinal flange pairs in or on the hollow box profile (3) that are arranged at a distance from each other. The fastening means for the solar module (1) or solar modules (1) in the area of the support consist of a clamping piece with a shaped part (8), with each shaped part (8) having at least two webs (9.1, 9.2), arranged opposite each other on the shaped part (8) whereby at least one positive click connection with one of the groove pair—or flange pairs can be made by means of the ends remote from the shaped part (8), and the shaped part (8) has at least one bore hole (11) for the insertion of a fastening bolt (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Sapa Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Sven Bartelt-Muszynski, Gido Genschorek
  • Publication number: 20150014503
    Abstract: A apparatus and method for mounting an object are provided. The apparatus includes a clamp configured to attach to a strut, and a bracket coupled to the clamp. The bracket includes a first arm having a first end disposed proximal to the clamp and a second end disposed distal to the clamp, and a second arm having a first end disposed proximal to the clamp and coupled to the object, and a second end coupled to the second end of the first arm. The second arm is positioned between the first arm and the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Earl Owen
  • Publication number: 20150016034
    Abstract: An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around the periphery of one or more slotted frame cabinets. Connecting components, including splice bars, splice plates, and mounting clamps, are aligned in, positioned along and secured to backing bars which are co-located in backing bar slots in one or more of the slotted frame cabinets. Lift eyes can be variably located in one or more lift eye slots. The use of externally located connecting components, which do not extend through the cabinetry, minimize the entry of environmental elements into the interior of the electronic sign. Multiple slotted frame cabinets can be connected without the removal of LED display panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Kory D. Kludt, Russell Jon Neyens, Jon M. Mammenga
  • Publication number: 20150001358
    Abstract: A wall stand is provided. The wall stand comprises a stand body and a bottom plate. The stand body includes a base, a pressing component and a pressing component. The base has an opening. The pressing component comprises a pressing portion disposed corresponding to the opening. The pressing component is disposed on the base. The bottom plate is configured for being mounted on a wall. The bottom plate includes an elastic component and at least one supporting portion. The elastic component is disposed corresponding to the pressing component for being engaged with the pressing component and disengaged from the pressing component by a force from the pressing component. The at least one supporting portion is configured for correspondingly supporting the at least one fixing component. A method for using the wall stand for an IP camera is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Sercomm Corporation
    Inventor: Chia-An Chen
  • Patent number: 8851196
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a leg configured to extend transverse to each of a pair of adjacent parallel spaced beams. The leg includes levered clamp assemblies that are configured for connecting and supporting each end of the leg to a corresponding one of the beams. The levered clamp assemblies include a first plate and a second plate, each plate configured to straddle the beam. The levered clamp assemblies also include a lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a rod passing through corresponding rod openings in the first and second plates, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the rod. The lever includes a cam surface disposed adjacent to the first plate. The lever assembly is configured to reduce spacing between the plates upon actuation of the lever, whereby the leg is secured to the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Flexhead Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. F. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
  • Patent number: 8844180
    Abstract: An electronic sign having slotted frame cabinets whereby each slotted frame cabinet can conveniently be attached to one or more vertically or horizontally positioned adjacent slotted frame cabinets by using connecting components which are generally located around the periphery of one or more slotted frame cabinets. Connecting components, including splice bars, splice plates, and mounting clamps, are aligned in, positioned along and secured to backing bars which are co-located in backing bar slots in one or more of the slotted frame cabinets. Lift eyes can be variably located in one or more lift eye slots. The use of externally located connecting components, which do not extend through the cabinetry, minimize the entry of environmental elements into the interior of the electronic sign. Multiple slotted frame cabinets can be connected without the removal of LED display panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kory D. Kludt, Russell Jon Neyens, Jon M. Mammenga
  • Publication number: 20140263892
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of fixture mounting systems are disclosed herein. An exemplary fixture mounting system includes an upper fixture mount, a lower fixture mount and a plurality of connectors extending between the upper fixture mount and the lower fixture mount. The lower fixture mount has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are connected together by a hinge. The first portion and the second portion may be folded together and inserted through a hole in a countertop and the first and second portion unfold upon passing through the countertop. The plurality of connectors are tightened to secure the upper fixture mount and the lower fixture mount to the counter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Metcalfe, Scott E. Urban
  • Publication number: 20140268710
    Abstract: A fastening device includes a clip 14 with a first clip member 22 and a second clip member 24. The second clip member 24 is resiliently pivotable relative to the first clip member 24, such that a flat object may be resiliently clamped between the first and second clip members 22, 24. The clip 14 comprises a strap holding portion 30, where a first end of a flexible strap 16 is held within the strap holding portion 30. The clip 14 further comprises a strap receiving portion 32 arranged at a distance from the strap holding portion 30. The strap receiving portion is shaped to receive a portion of the strap. By use of the fastening device, an element, and in particular a lighting device 12, may be alternatively fixed to another element by the flexible strap 16 or may engage a flat object within the clip 14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Aaron Murano, Terry Cooke, James Fortner
  • Publication number: 20140259595
    Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FUJIFILM DIMATIX, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Von Essen, Paul A. Hoisington, Michael Rocchio
  • Patent number: 8833719
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamp for fastening a sprinkler to a support mounted on a ceiling. The clamp is formed by bending an iron piece into a square box shape, wherein the left and right sides of the square box are open such that the support is pushed and inserted into the space formed between the upper and lower surfaces of the square box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Gyaun Bin Lim
  • Publication number: 20140252186
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting rail for the interior construction of a switch cabinet housing, said mounting rail comprising a mounting section that has a clamping section at its first end and a support section at its second end opposite the first end, characterized in that the clamping section has a knee lever with a fastening side, via which the knee lever is detachably screwed to the first end of the mounting section and with a clamping side that includes an angle with the fastening side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: RITTAL GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Rolf Benner
  • Publication number: 20140246550
    Abstract: A device composed of two novel apparatuses to hold cups, containers, tools and other objects in a stable position alongside tables, airline trays, doors, boards or other structures (“fixture”) so that (1) the objects or their contents are prevented from falling over or spilling; (2) the fixture's usable surface area is increased; (3) the objects are kept proximate to their users; and (4) the objects (e.g., a flashlight) can be oriented for best use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Clifford Thier, Denise Kafka
  • Patent number: 8820689
    Abstract: A guide rail configured to be mounted on bars of a grid side part of a household appliance or furniture. The bars run horizontally and are bent at an angle in bent end regions. The guide rail includes a quick fastening device including two mounting elements attached in end regions of the guide rail and configured to be detachably fixed to the bars of the grid side part. A first mounting section partially encloses one of the bars in a longitudinally extending region of the bar. A second mounting section partially encloses the bar at one of the bent regions of the bar. One of the mounting sections faces a rear bent end region and is open in a direction towards a rear of the guide rail. A resilient catch lug extends upward from the leg and engages behind the bar that is enclosed by the mounting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Paul Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Daniel Reidt, Sven Budde, Holger Redeker, Timo Kaps
  • Publication number: 20140239132
    Abstract: A microphone mount for a music stand is provided. The microphone mount may include a clamping portion. The clamping portion may be used to releasably secure to a music stand shelf. A gooseneck may releasably connect with the microphone mount. The gooseneck may include a microphone clip which releasably secures a microphone. Therefore, a user may sing into a microphone and read music at the same time using the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth Mariano
  • Publication number: 20140217253
    Abstract: A clamp for attaching solar panel grids to standing seam roof structures. The clamp includes opposing clamp halves having inter-engageable projections and recesses. One or more fasteners engage the halves to draw them together. A first set of recesses on one clamp half receives a first set of projections on the other half. A second set of recesses on the other clamp half receives a second set of projections. When loose, the first set of projections engage the first set of recesses like a detent, while the second set of projections are spaced apart from the second set of recesses to enable the clamp to be slid down onto the vertical seam of a standing seam roof. Tightening the fasteners causes the second set of projections to deform the seam into the second set of recesses, fixing the clamp to the seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: CHAD K. ZEILENGA, CHARLES OLEN NEHLS
  • Publication number: 20140209769
    Abstract: A portable beverage holder having a middle piece and a bottom piece operably coupled to each other, and wherein the middle piece includes a frontal opening sufficient for receiving the stem of a stemmed container, and wherein the bottom piece includes a frontal opening sufficient for receiving the foot of a stemmed container, and wherein the bottom side of the middle piece includes one or more downward projecting flaps sufficient to secure the foot of a stemmed container against the bottom piece. The beverage holder optionally can include a top piece operably coupled to the middle piece, also having a frontal opening sufficient for receiving the stem of a stemmed container. The beverage holder can also include a non-continuous upwardly extending wall near the perimeter of the holder for containing almost any type of beverage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Chris DeWald
  • Publication number: 20140202525
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for use with a solar module is disclosed. The mounting bracket includes a foot including a first wall and a second wall oriented substantially orthogonal to the first wall, the first wall including serrations configured to engage serrations on a rail to adjust a height of the rail with respect to the foot. The mounting bracket further includes a backing configured to be coupled to the foot and secure the mounting bracket to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SunEdison, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Howard Janssens, Paul Joseph Silberschatz, Jesus Beltran, Daniel Freymann Koelker
  • Publication number: 20140197290
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an elongated plate that has a first end, a second end, a front side, a back side, an upper edge and a lower edge. A first coupler is attached to and extends away from the back side. The first coupler is positioned adjacent to the first end. A second coupler is attached to and extends away from the back side. The second coupler is positioned adjacent to the second end. A catch is attached to and extends away from the front side of the plate. The catch is positioned between the first and second ends. The first and second couplers are engageable with opposite sides of a support member to allow an article to be positioned on the catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: Joe N. Davis
  • Publication number: 20140197291
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing a fixture in a desired orientation. The assembly includes a fulcrum and an opposing structure each secured with respect to the fixture and positioned to receive a support member therebetween. The fulcrum defines a fulcrum plane and is positioned to pivotably engage one side of the support member. The assembly also includes at least one adjustable engager separately secured to the opposing structure for engaging the support member at position spaced from the fulcrum plane such that, when the support member is received between the fulcrum and the engager, adjustment of the engager holds the fixture in the desired orientation. In some embodiments, the fixture is a luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Steven Schultz, Don Miletich
  • Publication number: 20140197292
    Abstract: A tool bar for securing under a hood of a car during repair and maintenance is disclosed. A rigid member spanning a substantial portion of the hood is flexibly secured to hooks. The hooks engage edges of the hood and may include a compliant covering. The hooks may secure to the rigid member by means of straps and the straps may be tensioned by means of tensioners secured to one of the hooks and the rigid member. A stabilizer secures to the rigid member and has an end that may be clipped or otherwise fastened to a portion of the hood to resist rotation of the rigid member. One or more tool retaining members secured to the rigid member, such as a socket rack, magnetic bar, hook groove, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: Manuel Antonio Figueroa
  • Patent number: 8777171
    Abstract: A highly portable airborne particle and microorganism collection system which includes an air flow control mechanism adapted to control the air flow volume as air is pulled through the system via a vacuum source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Smart Air Technologies LLC
    Inventors: H. Johnny Gainey, Jr., Randy Hardee
  • Patent number: 8727291
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing a panel to a substrate. The apparatus includes a base member, and an attachment member for securing the base member to the substrate. The apparatus further includes a clip member including a U-shaped member and an angle-sided member. The U-shaped member includes a central portion and first and second walls defining a generally U-shaped access region for accepting the angle-sided member. At least one of the first and second walls includes a longitudinal flange extending laterally outwardly from an upper end thereof. Each of the U-shaped member and the angle-sided member includes a corresponding hole for accepting the attachment member therethrough. The apparatus further includes a securing member for pressing the longitudinal flange against at top edge portion of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Sundance Renewable Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Scoggins, Robert S. Balog, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8724305
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a base, a connecting member, a securing pole, a locking member, a sliding block. The main body includes a securing groove having a securing region, and a securing hole is defined on the bottom of the securing region. The connecting member is mounted between the main body and the base, and the connecting member comprising a channel. The securing pole is slidably received in the channel of the connecting member. The locking member is slidably received between the connecting member and the base, and forces the securing pole to disengage from the securing hole when the locking member is pushed. The locking member includes a second bevel abutting to a first bevel of the sliding block. When the locking member is pushed, the sliding block is actuated to pull the securing pole away from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ri-Dong Huang, Chang-Zheng Xu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Guang-Yao Lee
  • Publication number: 20140097313
    Abstract: A portable canister holder is disclosed. The portable canister system comprises a collapsible substantially cylindrical, non-rigid body assembly comprising a plurality of vertical support rods configured to support a plurality of horizontal support restraints. The vertical support rods are able to pivot along with the horizontal supporting restraints, thereby collapsing the body assembly. The lowest horizontal support restraint further comprises a stopper to prevent the canister from being disconnected from the body assembly when in use. The portable canister holder further comprises an articulating joint member having a first end configured to attach to the body assembly and a second end configured to attach to a clamping device. The portable canister holder further comprises an IV holder configured to attach to the body assembly, the IV holder having a plurality of rods configured to support an IV bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Eric W. Hesketh
  • Publication number: 20140084120
    Abstract: A vision system for mounting an imaging assembly to a helmet through a helmet adapter and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a receiver for removably mounting an imaging assembly. The receiver is coupled to a cross-slide assembly providing fore-aft and side-to-side movement of the imaging assembly relative to the helmet. A stow pivot/slide assembly is coupled between the cross-slide assembly and the helmet adapter for moving the imaging assembly between a stowed and a deployed position. The vertical position and tilt angle of the imaging assembly is also adjustable by the stow pivot/slide assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth Solinsky, Andrew Russell, Daniel Engrogg
  • Publication number: 20140061412
    Abstract: A bracket with nut fitted into an interior of a groove-shaped bead formed on a surface of a member includes a nut part into which a bolt is screwed, and a bracket part that supports the nut part and is retained by an opening formed in the bead. The bracket part includes the base portion and a first to third leg portions, and if the bolt is screwed into the nut part in a state in which the second leg portions and the third let portions are inserted into the opening, the third leg portions are pushed by the bolt to thus open out the second leg portions on the interior side of the opening, thus retaining the bracket part so as not to fall out of the opening and thereby enabling another member to be secured to the base portion of the member into the nut part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Youichirou Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20140054429
    Abstract: A pipeline clamp including a clamp assembly adapted to attach to an outer surface of a pipeline and a protruding member having a first end portion attached to a surface of the clamp assembly and a second end portion extended away from the clamp assembly. The second end portion is configured to accommodate a sensor and the pipeline clamp has a natural frequency equal to or greater than a maximum expected vibration frequency of the pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Jens Conzen, Samad Erogbogbo, Karim Dhanji
  • Publication number: 20140027591
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mounting system and method for securing an imaging device to active headgear. In one embodiment, the mounting system includes a headwear frame to which can be attached a head strap to form a diving mask. A digital camera or a video recorder can be secured to an attachment base in the mounting system to allow use thereof in a hands-free operating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Lee Fountain
  • Patent number: 8627923
    Abstract: Lifeline systems include a worker harness hooked and slideable along a cable attached to a ratchet mechanism and extending between posts, through stand off pipes, or the like and generally parallel to, but spaced from, sides of a tank. The lifeline system utilizes supports which can be removably attached to the reinforcement rib or the cantilevered edge of the tank. The supports can include fastening rings to connect to braces, stabilizers or the ratchet mechanism. The reinforcement rib is received in an omega shaped channel and sandwiched by a clamp located on the first side and moveable relative to a second side of the channel. The cantilevered edge is received between upper and lower plates extending in openings of C-shaped sides in a spaced, angled relation and is sandwiched by a fastener threadably received in the upper plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Garlock Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Sidla, Sam Linhoff
  • Publication number: 20130341476
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20130334384
    Abstract: A hoist system for securing a bicycle in an elevated or stationary position includes a hoist attachment and a clamp. The hoist attachment, which connects to a seat post of the bicycle, includes a T-shaped joint, a pair of tube members, a T-shaped tube, and a pair of attachment brackets. The T-shaped joint has receptacles for receiving the pair of tube members and the T-shaped tube. The first tube member attaches to the T-shaped joint via a first receptacle, and the second tube member attaches to the T-shaped joint via a second receptacle. The T-shaped tube includes a stem and a cross-piece, the stem attaching to the T-shaped joint via a third receptacle. The pair of attachment brackets, which are configured to engage the seat post of the bicycle, extends beneath the T-shaped joint from the T-shaped tube to the first tube member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Paramo
  • Publication number: 20130327009
    Abstract: A tine mounting bracket for connecting tines to tine bars on an agricultural pick-up reel. The tines include a coiled spring section at the base of the tine and adjacent to the tine bar connection. The improved mounting bracket includes a flange that extends in adjacent contact with a portion of the coiled spring section and inhibits lateral deflection of the tine spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: JOHN R. McCLURE, Singh Chandrashekhar
  • Patent number: 8602245
    Abstract: Enclosure clamps and clamp systems are provided for fastening a cover to an enclosure body to provide an explosion-proof container, while minimizing the number of bolts used over conventional systems. The enclosure clamps and clamp systems create a sufficient force so as to provide a flamepath between the cover and the enclosure body. The enclosure clamps described include a channel for receiving the cover and a flange on the enclosure body. The enclosure clamp is secured to the enclosure body by one or more bolts and/or by a cam actuated securing mechanism. The clamp systems described include a force distributing plate secured to a cover by cam actuated securing mechanism that is coupled to an enclosure body. The enclosure clamps and clamp systems allow a user to attach or remove the cover from the enclosure body more easily than possible with conventional explosion-proof enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Publication number: 20130320168
    Abstract: A mounting bracket having upper and lower portions, secure and transport portable tubular metal animal corrals along the outside of an animal trailer or other overland vehicle, and wherein the upper portion is mounted on one of the sides of the animal trailer or overland vehicle, and is capable of supporting a portion of the tubular metal portable animal enclosure, and wherein the lower portion is mounted in spaced relation relative to the upper portion, and is further operable to receive, and releasably clamp into place, another portion of the tubular metal portable animal enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Samuel R. Peacemaker, Luke A. Kresek, Landon D. Becker, Tyrel D. Becker, Benjamin R. Peacemaker, Zachary J. Peacemaker
  • Publication number: 20130313390
    Abstract: A suspending apparatus is used for suspending an electronic device on a surface. The suspending apparatus includes a base fixed on the surface, a suspending assembly assembled to the electronic device and detachably suspended on the base and having a limiting unit, and a locking assembly configured on the suspending assembly and including a locking unit and a moving unit connected to an end of the locking unit. The locking unit leans upon the limiting unit. In an unlocking process, the moving unit is forced to move along a first path and drives the locking unit. The locking unit unlocks the base with rotating along a second path and moving along a third path while being restricted by the limiting unit, wherein the first and the third paths have an included angle. In a locking process, the locking unit rotates along the second path to lock the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
  • Publication number: 20130306119
    Abstract: Disclosed is a container carrier that mounts on a walker device or the like to pivot from the interior to the exterior of the device so that the interior of the device is not obstructed, and the required clearance of the device in restricted spaces is not substantially increased. The container carrier has a flexible mounting capacity, accommodates various sizes and shapes of containers, and is assembled from parts that are inexpensive to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: MICHAEL DENNIS CATCHINGS
  • Publication number: 20130306842
    Abstract: A table installing device includes a fixing member fixed to a projector; a first holding member that holds the projector by holding the fixing member, and is installed so as to stand up with respect to a top plate upper surface of the table; a second holding member that is joined to the first holding member and is installed on the top plate upper surface; and a clamp portion that is joined to the second holding member, and interposes the top plate between the second holding member and the clamp portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenji SAKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20130289536
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a negative-pressure therapy appliance, in particular for negative-pressure treatment of wounds on the human or animal body, comprising a holding means, a hollow body and a receiving area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Paul Hartmann AG
    Inventors: Pierre Croizat, Axel Eckstein, Jurgen Hofstetter, Andreas Mahler, Andreas Weinberg, Martin Ruf, Astrid Fonfara-Dorr