Bracket Clamped To Mount (i.e., Single Clamp) Patents (Class 248/226.11)
  • Patent number: 8091845
    Abstract: A holder comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a base, a first wall and a second wall. The first and second walls extend upwardly from the base to define a space for receiving at least partially a lid or a cover. The second portion has a first member extending downwardly from the second wall and a second member with a bridge extending between the first and second members. The second member has a lever portion and a grasping portion. In use, the grasping portion is movable between a first position, where a gap is formed between the grasping portion and the first member, and a second position, where the grasping portion is biased towards the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc.
    Inventor: Stefano Di Lollo
  • Patent number: 8083194
    Abstract: A latching mechanism capable of providing clamped retention to a vertical member, and a repositionable part support device and part support assembly employing said latching mechanism. The latching mechanism includes an enclosure having an open interior for receiving a vertical member and a pivotal handle that can be used to move a clamping roller out of contact with the vertical member during repositioning. A spring may be provided for otherwise biasing the clamping roller toward the vertical member. A support pin is located within the interior of the enclosure to engage a pin-receiving hole in the vertical member. The repositionable part support device and part support assembly may have a part support member that is affixed to and extends from said latching mechanism enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: John Sandusky, Ken Bollack
  • Publication number: 20110309218
    Abstract: A lid support device and method for supporting a container lid for a container. The lid support device features a handle connected to a fan shaped lid rest. The lid rest comprises a clip. The clip extends through the container and the container lid to secure the device to the container lid and the container. The handle height is adjustable so that the handle and lid rest support the container lid when it is not covering the container. The device features a base that is the mirror image shape of the lid rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Shirley M. Carter Alston Waters
  • Publication number: 20110284708
    Abstract: A clamp has a body, a wedged channel nut, and a bolt. The body has a first component extending from the body and configured to engage a module and a second component having a tapered body surface. The wedged channel nut has a first flange and a second flange extending from opposing sides of the nut and configured to engage a rail and a tapered nut surface having an angle substantially identical to the angle of the tapered body surface of the second component, wherein the tapered nut surface engages the tapered body surface. A bolt extends through the wedged channel nut and the body. When the bolt is tightened, the nut and the body secure the module and rail together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Greg McPheeters
  • Patent number: 8061096
    Abstract: A reinforcement device for compression buckling strength and a method of fastening the same are disclosed. The reinforcement device includes a member seating body surrounding an angle-type steel-frame member, first and second securing couplers securing opposite ends of the angle-type steel-frame member and opposite ends of the member seating body and adjustable to meet a standard of the angle-type steel-frame member, a horizontal engaging element connecting the first and second securing couplers with each other, a supporter positioned in a space where the angle-type steel-frame to member forms a right angle and supporting the angle-type steel-frame member, and a reinforcing bar connecting the supporter and the horizontal engaging element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Korea Electric Power Corporation
    Inventors: Kang Sik Kim, Ki Joo Kwon
  • Publication number: 20110278408
    Abstract: A locking device adapted to lock a component to a locking surface, the locking device comprising a body and a lever, the lever being movable with respect to the body from an open position, in which the locking device is open to receive the component, to a closed position, in which the component is locked against the locking surface, wherein the lever comprises: a first abutment surface arranged to abut the component and lock the component against the locking surface when in the closed position; and a second abutment surface arranged such that upon insertion of the component into the locking device, the component abuts the second abutment surface to urge the lever from the open position to the closed position. The locking device may further comprise one or more knife edge pivot points arranged between the body and the lever such that the lever may be rotatable from the open position to the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. BISHOP
  • Publication number: 20110278428
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Publication number: 20110267807
    Abstract: An illuminating device may be used, for example, as a portable illuminator, book light and travel light. The illuminating device may include a head, a pair of rails and a base. The illuminating device may be manipulated into numerous positions including extended and retracted positions such that the light source may be positioned in a variety of positions relative to the base which may include a clip for securing structure the illuminating device to a variety of structures including books, magazines, tables, e-readers and bags, to name a few.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: SOL-LIGHT, LLC.
    Inventors: David Nelson, Wai-ming Law
  • Patent number: 8050022
    Abstract: A screen cover temporarily protects the screen of flat panel monitors. The screen cover generally includes a planar screen shield, which may be positioned in front of the monitor screen, and a plurality of elongated retention arms that are moveable between releasing and secured positions, which engage a rear surface of the monitor. The retention arms may include one or more articulating joints that employ springs to bias the retention arms toward a secured position. Some of the retention arms may extend from corner covers that removably receive corner portions of the shield. Springs may be slidably coupled with the corner covers to removably secure the corner covers with the shield under tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: William Charles McIntyre
  • Publication number: 20110259526
    Abstract: A sonotrode mount system is provided having at least one generally U-shaped clamp supportable at a carrier and including a web and two arms respectively elastically tiltable about a node point provided in a web region and between which an ultrasonic sonotrode is clampable. At least the free ends of the arms contact the sonotrode on a clamped sonotrode. The clamp is supportable at the carrier in the web region, wherein it is preferably supportable at the carrier in the node point of the tilt movements. Such a sonotrode mount system can be provided, in particular for the holding of a vibrating structure of an ultrasonic system which is part of an apparatus for sealing, connecting, separating, perforating and/or shaping of materials, such as in particular plastics, foils, non-woven fabrics, fabrics/textiles and/or paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Maschinenfabrik Spaichingen GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Eder
  • Publication number: 20110240816
    Abstract: A universal clamp for use on a crib and a method of securing the clamp to the crib. The clamp includes a first base and a second base removeably coupled to a crib. The first base includes an aperture and is configured to receive a strap and a recess. The second base includes a shaft configured to be received within the recess of the first base, a spring coupled to the shaft and being biased to retain the shaft within the recess, and a cam buckle connected to and pivotable with respect to the second base. The second base is configured to rotate with respect to the first base, and the cam buckle is configured to receive the strap to secure the clamp to the crib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Adrian Cristian Cotirla, Joseph J. Grasso
  • Publication number: 20110240815
    Abstract: A one-piece molded holder clip is provided for retaining an associated sunshade rod. The clip has a body in which a hook element is formed with the body and having a generally C-shaped conformation to receive the rod therein. A sunshade guide surface is formed in the body and extends substantially tangentially from the hook element. A fastener is formed with the body and extends from a rear surface of the sunshade guide surface. First and second legs are received over a bracket extending from the automotive vehicle frame and at least one of the legs includes a locking tab dimensioned for snap-fit engagement with an associated bracket. A cover is formed with the one-piece body and extends from the hook element, and covers the fastener to provide an aesthetically pleasing design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy Chak
  • Publication number: 20110233358
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods described herein can be used to secure a rail to a module or the rail to a support using a nut that can be inserted at a desired point of mounting. Another exemplary system describes a flashing to be inserted under a roof shingle, wherein the flashing is secured to a support for a rail or module. Yet another exemplary system describes a clamp that secures a rail or module and is adjustable along the length of a post. Spacers can be added to the post to extend the adjustment range of the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Greg McPheeters, Chirs Oestreich, Ethan Miller
  • Publication number: 20110226554
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable ladder and scaffolding system wherein a scaffolding structure provides a support to which is attached a frame. The frame includes a pair of ladder clamps that enable the frame to be connected to the spaced apart risers of a ladder that is to be supported. The frame includes left and right plates and a base opposite the ladder clamps. Adjustable connections are provided between the left and right plates and the base so that the distance between the base and the clamps can be varied, thus enabling the ladder to assume a diagonally extending orientation relative to horizontal. The frame is adjustable so that each frame attached to the ladder shortens the distance between the ladder and the scaffolding structure as the elevation is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick K. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110226931
    Abstract: A portable stand and mount for securing a laptop computer. The computer is clamped between a fixed clamping member on one side and an adjustable movable clamping member on the other side. The movable clamping member is positioned by screw means mounted on the top surface of the mounting plate of the stand. The mounting plate also is provided with a plurality of holes that allow the clamping members to be positioned to accommodate various sizes and configurations of laptop computers. It also is provided with openings which allow cooling air to circulate beneath the computer, with means for hanging accessories therefrom, and with a light. A mounting post extends downwardly from the underside of the mounting plate, so that it can be clamped to other fixtures such as a drum set stand or tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffry C. Voorhees
  • Patent number: 8011627
    Abstract: A compact mounting device for releasibly securing a GPS receiver or other electronic accessory to a handlebar of a motorcycle or other handlebar-steered vehicle is described. The device includes a clamp releasibly attachable to a motorcycle handlebar; a cylindrical mounting post rotatably attached to the upper surface of the clamp; a mounting yoke pivotally attached to the mounting post; and a mounting plate to support a GPS receiver or other accessory rotatably attached to the yoke. The face of the accessory can be oriented toward the vehicle rider by rotating the post, tilting the yoke and/or rotating the mounting plate, so that the device is useable with a wide variety of handlebar orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Eric Andkjar
  • Publication number: 20110198465
    Abstract: An aircraft raceway mounting apparatus comprising an attachment formation for attachment of the apparatus to an aircraft structure, a raceway receiving formation for receiving a raceway, the raceway receiving formation comprising a snap fit formation for retention of a raceway. An aircraft raceway clamping apparatus comprising a concave raceway receiving formation having a raceway support region and a mouth, a bridge member configured to at least partially span the mouth, a clamping member movably mounted to the bridge member to advance into the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jack BLANCHARD, David ROUTLEDGE
  • Publication number: 20110198464
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-part, separable fastening bracket, in particular for releasably attaching a seat or a seat bench to the floor of a motor vehicle. It is sought to refine said fastening bracket in such a way that it is of structurally simple design and requires little maintenance, and that both an insertion and also a removal and a longitudinal movement of a motor vehicle seat or of a seat bench of the first and second rows of seats can be carried out quickly and easily by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Ralf Hoge
  • Publication number: 20110186704
    Abstract: There is provided a mudguard mounting structure, superior in versatility and capable of reducing the number of steps for mounting. The present invention is a structure for mounting a mudguard on a rear bumper of a vehicle, in which a mounting member is used to mount the mudguard on the rear bumper, said mounting member comprising a clamping portion on one side thereof for clamping an end portion of the rear bumper, and a mounting portion on which the mudguard is mounted on an other side. The mounting member can be mounted on the rear bumper by allowing the clamping portion to clamp the aforementioned end portion, thereby reducing the number of parts and steps for mounting, and costs. Since the mounting member excels in versatility, costs can be further reduced. An engagement portion for engaging the rear bumper is provided on an inner surface of the clamping portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA ACCESS CORP.
    Inventors: Tatsuhiro Hagino, Daisuke Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20110174947
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a fastening system for a panel. The fastening system includes: at least two mounting rails which each has a plurality of engaging open cavities formed therein; and a plurality of engaging slide blocks respectively engaging with the engaging open cavities; wherein the panel is disposed on the mounting rails and fixedly connected with the engaging slide blocks respectively. Basing on the engagement structure, the present invention can be fastened on a surface of a mounted object via two rails and provide high tensile strength and simple installation. The present invention can fix different shapes of panel assemblies on a roof, the ground, a wall or a surface of a framework safely, quickly and stably, and the present invention has a simple structure, light weight and low total costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Wenqiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20110170805
    Abstract: An accessory fixture for use in organizing and storing personal articles within a temporary shelter, the fixture primarily comprising an accessory support bar outfitted with a mix and match arrangement of useable fixtures in the nature of a pouch, a shelf, one or more hooks, a gun support, a crossbow support, and/or a beverage container holder. The fixture connects to an arrangement of cross rails generally present within the shelter by means of a clamping assembly, which comprises a locking bar having an elongate intermediate member situated in between and connected to a pair of adaptive ends with threaded tip portions suited to receiving end fasteners, the adaptive ends being generally orientated in a perpendicular manner to the accessory support bar and elongate intermediate member to securely and tightly capture thereinbetween the cross rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Alan Harmston
  • Publication number: 20110169384
    Abstract: A food shield includes a panel mounting mechanism that enables extensive adjustability of the food shield. When the mounting mechanism is clamped to a post, a panel coupled to the mounting mechanism can be adjusted angularly about an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the post, and the panel can also be translated in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. The mounting mechanism may include a clamp that includes a main portion and a swing portion that can swing away from the main portion to enable the clamp to be coupled to a post from a side of the post. Detent mechanisms may be provided for the angular adjustment and the translational adjustment. The mounting mechanism may also include a locking mechanism that when engaged fixes the panel in a certain angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Brass Smith, LLC (Subsidiary of Kevry Corp.)
    Inventors: Andrew Padden, Wayne Sirmons, Dennis Bridges
  • Publication number: 20110154773
    Abstract: A method of attaching a mounting bracket to a substrate having a throughhole includes providing the bracket with two clamp halves. One of the clamp halves is translated in a radially inward direction relative to a body of the bracket to thereby place the one clamp half in a stowed position. The bracket is partially inserted through the throughhole such that the one clamp half in the stowed position passes through the throughhole and the other clamp half does not pass through the throughhole. After the partially inserting step, the one clamp half is translated in a radially outward direction relative to the body of the bracket to thereby place the one clamp half in an operable position. A threaded member that is threadedly engaged to the one clamp half is rotated to thereby move the one clamp half toward the other clamp half until the substrate is clamped between the two clamp halves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: Bosch Security Systems, Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Kathleen Elaine Arnold
  • Publication number: 20110147554
    Abstract: A holding device of fitments is disposed to a support on one side of the fitment and comprises a holding plate including a coupling portion extending from one side of a bottom thereof; a connecting set including a disc extending upward from one end thereof, a fitting segment extending downward from another end thereof, and an insertion on a distal section of the fitting segment; a clamping set comprised of first and second engaging portions, an acting surface of each of the first and second engaging portions including an uneven contact section to engage with different supports, and including a receiving member with a through aperture to receive the fitting segment and the insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: KUO-CHANG LIAO, CHUN-WEI LIAO
  • Publication number: 20110139945
    Abstract: A portable electronic device holder adaptable to hold at least one electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device holder comprises of a media holder for securing the at least one electronic device therein, a themed component adaptable to receive the media holder and an attachment means for allowing the electronic device holder to fit against a surface. The themed component designed as a favorite character provides a friendly appearance to the portable electronic device holder and entertainment to a user. The media holder includes at least one base portion configured to hold an external speaker system that plugs into the electronic device. The themed component includes at least one pocket for receiving at least one arm portion of the media holder. The attachment means is designed to connect with the media holder thereby allowing the media player to fit firmly onto the themed component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Beatriz Fahrberger, Louis Fahrberger
  • Publication number: 20110139950
    Abstract: A clip for holding a portable electronic device comprises a retaining structure adapted to receive and retain the portable electronic device and a clip structure coupled to the retaining structure for clipping the retaining structure to something. The clip structure applies forces at two, spaced apart locations, thereby to resist rotation of the clip in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: PLANTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Wai, Eric Bradford, Barry Lee
  • Publication number: 20110100065
    Abstract: A terminal clamp assembly for a fiberizing bushing includes a clamp body having a firsts end face and a lower jaw, an auxiliary heat sink body selectively displaceable with respect to the clamp body, a contact assembly carried on the auxiliary heat sink body and an actuator to displace the heat sink body toward or away from the face of the clamp body. The invention also includes a bushing assembly incorporating the terminal clamp assembly and an expansion compensating mounting bracket for the clamp assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: OCV INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC
    Inventors: Byron L. Bemis, David F. Purvis, Anthony P. Oakleaf
  • Patent number: 7931244
    Abstract: A device for equidistant mounting of fixtures with bracket rails, axles, mounting brackets, and fixture clamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Evan Sipe
  • Publication number: 20110089299
    Abstract: A chassis includes a base body and a rubber pad. The base body includes a bottom plate and a side plate perpendicular to the bottom plate. A mounting portion is defined in a junction portion of the bottom plate and the side plate. The rubber pad includes a resisting portion and a clamping portion perpendicularly extending from the resisting portion. The rubber pad is detachably received in the mounting portion, with the resisting portion locking with the side plate and the clamping portion engaging with the bottom plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: BIN GONG, MING-CHANG LEE
  • Patent number: 7926773
    Abstract: An apparatus designed to provide quick connect capability between a frame straightener and a vehicle chassis comprising a plurality of varying clamp members designed to secure to the various apertures within the chassis frame and tubular inter frame-rail cross members according to the restrictions of varying attachment points thereof and thereby enabling rapid installation and removal of multiple anchors and torsion tethers thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Todd Duke
  • Publication number: 20110072562
    Abstract: A headgear bracket for mounting night vision goggles includes a base having a headgear-facing surface. The headgear-facing surface includes a pocket defined by a pocket wall and a pair of flanges adapted to contact a headgear surface. The headgear bracket further includes an opening in the base adapted to receive an attachment means and a ballistic slug removably inserted into the pocket, the ballistic slug having an opening adapted to receive the attachment means. A surface of the ballistic slug is adapted to contact and conform substantially to the headgear surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Jonathon R. Prendergast
  • Publication number: 20110049316
    Abstract: A hinge for a tonneau cover and a mounting assembly includes a right hinge, a left hinge, four connectors, a first clamping device, and a second clamping device. The first clamping device is attached to the right edge of the truck bed, while the second clamping device is attached to the left edge of the truck bed. The right hinge includes an upper plate, a front plate, a downward plate, and a lateral plate. The left hinge includes an upper plate, a front plate, a downward plate, and a lateral plate. The hinge for the tonneau cover and the mounting assembly can be mounted without drilling the truck bed and is compatible with various models of pickup trucks and can be mounted in the pickup trucks with or without the bed liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: AEROKLAS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ekawat VITOORAPAKORN, Supawadee VITOORAPAKORN
  • Patent number: 7896302
    Abstract: A remotely installable piping support attachment assembly employs a T-bolt type fastener for clamping a relatively smaller instrumentation pipe, e.g., the jet pump sensing line, to the wall of an adjacent structure. The attachment assembly includes a T-bolt, a split pipe clamp support, a ratchet nut with peripheral ratchet teeth, and a ratchet lock washer. When the nut is tightened on the threaded shank of the T-bolt, a top plate and an anchor of the split pipe clamp support are pressed together to clamp the jet pump sensing line therebetween. The top plate is defined by an L-beam folded spring plate comprised of first and second plate parts disposed generally in parallel and joined at a living hinge flex joint so that said plate parts each have a free end edge remote from said flex joint, the free end edges being spaced apart to define a gap therebetween without preload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ge-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Kent Parker, John Geddes Erbes
  • Patent number: 7891621
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to support a device from a platform is provided. The apparatus can comprise a clamp attached to the apparatus at the platform, a mount plate to receive the device, and a clutch assembly interconnecting the mount plate with the clamp. The clutch assembly can be operable to maintain a generally same pre-defined alignment of the mount plate and supported device during movement of the mount plate from a raised position of the mount plate above the platform to a lowered position of the mount plate below the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary Secora, Ryan Ramos
  • Publication number: 20110023364
    Abstract: A retaining arrangement is provided with at least one light-barrier fastening device for fastening the light-barrier element on the retaining arrangement, and with at least one first door-fastening device, for fastening the retaining arrangement on an element of a first type of door, and also with at least one second door-fastening device for fastening the retaining arrangement on an element of a second type of door, and/or with a floor-fastening/ground-fastening or wall-fastening device, for fastening the retaining arrangement on the floor/ground or a surrounding wall and/or on an element of an undetermined type of door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick Euteneuer, Michael Sanke
  • Publication number: 20110019348
    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: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kory D. Kludt, Russell J. Neyens, Jon M. Mammenga
  • Publication number: 20110006180
    Abstract: A patient care equipment support is transferable between a first device having a first coupling member and a second device having a second coupling member. The equipment support comprises an equipment supporting portion configured to support patient care equipment and a coupler coupled to the equipment supporting portion and having first and second clamps. The first clamp is configured to grip the first coupling member and the second clamp is configured to grip the second coupling member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Cristian J. Daugbjerg
  • Publication number: 20100320343
    Abstract: A clamp for attaching rectangular photovoltaic modules on a module rail is constructed so that the upper edge of a first module can be installed at a greater height than the lower edge of a second module. The upper edge of the first module rests on a first supporting surface and the lower edge of the second module rests on a second supporting surface, with the both supporting surfaces disposed on a base and having the same slope. The edges of the modules are affixed on the supporting surfaces by way of a bracket (5). The design of the clamp prevents formation of hollow spaces through which melt water can enter, but from which it cannot drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Adensis GmbH
    Inventor: BERNHARD BECK
  • Publication number: 20100320342
    Abstract: Rail mounting apparatus including a base having a mount surface including at least one tab for mounting a first edge of the rail relative to the mount surface, a side surface including a guide clip, and a connector guide slot extending from the side surface; a mounting clip including: a body slidingly mounted in the guide clip, a rail engaging member at a first end of the body for engaging a second edge of the rail, a connector mount at a second end of the body; and a connector extending through the guide slot and received in the connector mount of the mounting clip, wherein coupling of the connector to the connector mount slidingly moves the mounting clip in the guide clip to engage the rail engaging member with the second edge of the rail and hold the second edge of the rail relative to the mount surface of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Todd Moore, Ryan Richard Tenga
  • Patent number: 7850140
    Abstract: An improved clamping mechanism for clamping a dock support frame having a hollow recess and a U-shaped cut-out to a vertical support member has an anvil clamping member comprised of extruded aluminum. The anvil clamping member has an arc-shaped clamping surface and is fixedly disposed inside the hollow recess in the support frame. A hammer clamping member comprised of extruded aluminum and having a corresponding arc-shaped clamping surface is adjustably attached to the anvil clamping member such that the vertical support member can pass between the hammer clamping member and the anvil clamping member and through the U-shaped cut-out of the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Max Manufacturing
    Inventors: Tom Jacobs, Jason Whipple, Terry Butters
  • Publication number: 20100288896
    Abstract: A clamp, detachably attachable to the upper edge of a vehicular window, supports one end of a swiveling arm. The other end of the arm rotatably supports a conventional platform for a spotting telescope, a telescope, or camera or other device. A handle extends from the platform for selective rotation of the supported device about the vertical and the horizontal axis. Thereby, the supported devise may be repositioned into or out of a vehicle and rotated about the vertical and horizontal axis to be aligned with the subject of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Richard H. Church
  • Publication number: 20100281793
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods described herein can be used to secure a rail to a module or the rail to a support using a nut that can be inserted at a desired point of mounting. Another exemplary system describes a flashing to be inserted under a roof shingle, wherein the flashing is secured to a support for a rail or module. Yet another exemplary system describes a clamp that secures a rail or module and is adjustable along the length of a post. Spacers can be added to the post to extend the adjustment range of the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Greg McPHEETERS, Chris OESTREICH, Ethan MILLER
  • Publication number: 20100219313
    Abstract: One aspect according to the present invention includes a base portion and a clamp portion. The base portion can be joined to a first member of a vehicle. The clamp portion is formed integrally with the base portion and can joined to a second member of the vehicle. The clamp portion includes a first jaw and a second jaw defining a receiving space therebetween. The receiving space can receive a part of the second member. A support portion is formed on one of the first and second jaws and is positioned within the receiving space. The support portion is resiliently deformable and can apply a pressing force against the part of the second member in a direction toward the other of the first and second jaws during and after insertion of the part of the second member into the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: DAIWA KASEI KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya OGINO, Takeshi NISHIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20100187391
    Abstract: A bracket is disclosed for attaching solar panels to roof structures. The bracket may comprise first, second and third planar portions, the first and third portions generally parallel to each other, and the second planar portion disposed at an oblique angle with respect to first and third portions. The first portion may have a plurality of elongated stiffening members disposed at oblique angles with respect to a longitudinal axis of the bracket. Gussets may be provided across the transition between the first and second portions, and the transition between the second and third portions. The gussets and stiffening members are shaped, sized and oriented to enhance the strength of the bracket. The bracket may have a drain hole to allow water to pass through the bracket, and a plurality of fastener holes are provided to enable the bracket to attach to a variety of different solar panels and roof structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Unistrut International Corporation
    Inventor: Charles Olen Nehls
  • Publication number: 20100181449
    Abstract: A product display highlighter has a product carrier body for containing and displaying product, and which is configured to fit with a relatively larger display in a manner in which the product carrier body of the display highlighter and products therein are physically set apart from the products of the larger display. The product display highlighter can be placed at any of multiple locations on a larger display, and multiple product display highlighters can be used in connection with a single larger display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher P. WEIGAND, Gary A. Hodge
  • Patent number: 7744043
    Abstract: A hose tender is provided for use with a CPAP system. The CPAP system includes a breathing mask connected to a CPAP air generator via a hose. The hose tender supports the hose above a user in a convenient and safe manner. The hose tender includes a support arm including a first end and second end. The first end of the support arm is provided with an arcuate coupling portion and the second end is provided with a hose engaging portion. The hose engaging portion includes a cantilevered section secured to the second end of the support arm such that a longitudinal axis of the cantilevered section is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the support arm; wherein the cantilevered section includes an abutment member and a return portion with an horizontal line member connected therebetween. The hose tender also includes a clamp for selectively securing the support arm to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventor: Sam J. Otinger
  • Publication number: 20100154191
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Spartanburg Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: David F. Fowler
  • Publication number: 20100147788
    Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway is described. The hanger can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger may use a large number of materials and decorative forms, whereby the garland hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. The hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Jared Hendricks, Erik Bornemeier
  • Patent number: 7706138
    Abstract: Provided are a hinge and a stand for a display device. The hinge includes a rotary body fixed to a display device; a support fixed to a base; a key bracket inserted in the rotary body; a hole formed inside the key bracket; and a rotary shaft inserted to the hole and the support and being a rotation axis of the rotary body. Thus, the hinge and stand may be manufactured at low costs because a small number of components are used. Also, the hinge structure effectively stands against the external vibration because no screw is used during an assembling process, and forming an exterior of the hinge in itself eliminates need to use a separate component for the exterior, thereby reducing the manufacturing costs of the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Moon Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20100052277
    Abstract: A stroller accessory is described. The stroller accessory is capable of supporting a seat on the stroller. The seat may be a baby seat, a baby carrier, or an infant car seat, for example. The accessory allows the seat to be moved from a first position to a second position. In a preferred embodiment, the stroller is a double stroller in a side-by-side configuration and allows the seat to be moved from a position over one of the seats of the double stroller to a position in a central portion of the double stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Dynamic Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Zehfuss