Bracket Clamped To Mount (i.e., Single Clamp) Patents (Class 248/226.11)
  • Publication number: 20100044526
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for securely positioning a cable connector plug for blind docking an electronic device or module with an electrical connector, for example within a rack for a computer system. A bracket includes a clip that is selectively securable to open and close the bracket. A cable connector plug collar is laterally receivable in the bracket when the bracket is open. The bracket retains the collar in a circumferential tongue and groove relationship when the bracket is closed. When the bracket is properly positioned and secured within a rack bay, the bracket positions the connector plug for blind docking without restricting operative access to the connector plug. A preferred bracket is sufficiently flexible to allow lateral movement of the connector plug when the bracket is closed about the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Weber, John J. Struble, JR., Karl K. Dittus, Joseph F. Herman, JR., John G. Gundiach
  • Publication number: 20100044540
    Abstract: It is described a clamping device for mounting a holder element, in particular a holder element for a wind turbine element, to a support unit. The clamping device includes a clamping element, a fixing element and a mounting element with at least one fixing portion. The mounting element is adapted to be fixed to a support unit. The clamping element is adapted for clamping the holder element to the mounting element. The fixing element is adapted to provide a clamping force to the clamping element for providing a stiction between the holder element and the mounting element. The fixing element is adapted for being flexibly fixed to the at least one flexible fixing portion of the mounting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Henrik Knudsen, Jonas Madsen
  • Publication number: 20100038505
    Abstract: According to one representative embodiment, an adjustable support apparatus for supporting an object includes a coupling mechanism that has a first portion and a second portion. The apparatus also includes a support base that is movably coupled to the first portion of the coupling mechanism in a ball and socket arrangement to form a first joint. The support base includes an object support surface. The apparatus further includes a clamping mechanism that is movably coupled to the second portion of the coupling mechanism in a ball and socket arrangement to form a second joint. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping portion and an adjustment portion. The adjustment portion is adjustable to secure the clamping portion to a fixed structure. The support base is movable relative to the clamping mechanism via the first and second joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Juliet Sonnenberg
  • Publication number: 20090294604
    Abstract: A bracket slides on a vertical pole and grips the pole at any position to support a multiplicity of devices at various heights and extending in various directions, such as medical devices and medical fluids. The pole may be on wheels as used in hospitals in the delivery of treatment to patients, such as IV fluids and drugs that may use pumps that are also supported on the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: MARK SUNDERLAND
  • Patent number: 7624958
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening block for mounting objects on a profiled rail (12) having an at least approximately rectangular cross-section. The fastening block comprises a housing part (14) with at least one claw (26), which is fixed to the housing and reaches over the profiled rail (12) so that the housing part (14) rests against two faces of the profiled rail (12) via contact surfaces that are parallel to the profiled rail (12). The fastening block also comprises an L-shaped moving clamping part (28) which, with its first L-limb (30), is mounted on the housing part (14) in a manner that permits it to pivot about a first axis (32) that is parallel to the contact surfaces and which is pretensioned into a clamping position in which it reaches around the profiled rail (12) with its second L-limb (34) provided in the form of a claw. Lastly, the fastening block comprises a tightening device (40, 46, 72) for tightening and blocking the clamping part (28) in the clamping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Maquet GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frank Ropertz, Lothar Merkel, Reinhard Pfeuffer
  • Publication number: 20090289160
    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. Bracket assemblies and clamping assemblies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Kory D. Kludt, Jon M. Mammenga, Nathan W. Hart, Michael A. Hulscher
  • Publication number: 20090284391
    Abstract: A user interface to an electronic unit, such as a telematics unit, couples with the unit. The interface can also provide access to audio, computer, communications, navigation, and other units besides telematics device units. A user can secure the interface to a rear view mirror of a vehicle using clips; a securing means that exerts force against the interface and a roof, or other surface, of the vehicle that the user wishes to fix the interface in; or other methods of attaching devices to one another. A housing of the interface may locate the biasing means so that the biasing means forces the housing against the rearview mirror. The interface may couple to a telematics, or other electronics, unit located, or installed, in the vehicle via a cable link, including wire and optical, or via a wireless link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Berkobin, Charles M. Link, II
  • Patent number: 7618202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support of a computer peripheral device including a first frame, a second frame pivotally coupled to the first frame at a first end, and a movable arm connected to and movable relative to the second frame. The second frame has an extension at the other end for clamping an object between the extension and the first frame. A computer peripheral device is coupled to an end of the movable arm opposite the end that is coupled to the second frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kye Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Shi-Ying Xiao, Yi-Jun Lai, Zhong-Wei Lin
  • Publication number: 20090272864
    Abstract: The bracket comprises a support arm that can be mounted to either a vertical surface such as a wall or a horizontal surface such as a ceiling. A rod supporting member such as a ring or hook is removably attached to the arm and is adapted to receive and support a drapery rod. The rod supporting member can be removed from the support arm and attached directly to a surface to provide an inside mount for the rod. A separate mounting clip may be used to mount the rod supporting member to the surface. the mounting clip may be provided with a rod engaging element for centering the rod and a surface engaging element for fixing the position of the rod supporting member on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS,INC.
    Inventor: Brandon Seth Cross
  • Publication number: 20090266958
    Abstract: A clamping system (10) for connecting a display device (26) to a support (25), includes a body (11) adapted to be connected to the display device (26), a clamp (12) for connecting the clamping system (10) to the support (25), a closing device (15, 16) for closing the clamp (12) when connecting the clamping system (10) to the support (25), the closing device (15) being integrated in the clamping system (10). The clamping system also may include a clamp opening device (14) for keeping the clamp (12) in an open position when not in use. A clamping system (10) may be a one-piece system and is easy to use and to handle. A method is described for connecting a display device (26) to a support (25), a display device system (30) including a display device (26) connected to a support (25) using at least one clamping system (10) according to embodiments of the invention and a method for making such a clamping system (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Karim Meersman, Koen Ooghe, Koen Vreven
  • Publication number: 20090256036
    Abstract: A system for mounting a blind (100) at a glazed aperture, the blind including a head assembly (124) and a slave bar (108) between which extends one or more blind panels (102), the glazed aperture comprising a frame (10), a glazing pane (20a) retained in the frame and a flexible or resilient bead (22) disposed between the glazing pane and the frame which bead bears against the glazing pane. The system comprises mounting means (38, 40) for the head assembly, to mount the head assembly at or near the top of the glazed aperture; first and second mounting brackets (78, 80; 178, 180), each comprising a first portion having at least a first laterally extending planar finger (82) configured to slide in use between the bead (22) and the glazing pane (20a), and a second portion (84) defining an attachment formation (86) which extends substantially orthogonally with respect to the plane of the glazing pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Turnils (UK) Limited
    Inventor: Neil Wilson
  • Patent number: 7591445
    Abstract: A trim molding assembly including a component having an attachment portion, at least one retainer in which the component and the retainer attach to one another, at least one clip on the retainer, and at least one detent area on the component. The component contacts the retainer clip, such that the attachment portion of the component is placed between the clip and a plurality of surfaces of the retainer. The attachment portion of the component extends through a first detent area and connects a first detent side of the first detent area and a second detent side of the first detent area. The attachment portion has a greater length than the clip such that the component changes positions with respect to the retainer while maintaining the connection between the retainer and the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Magna International
    Inventor: Christopher John Kuntze
  • Publication number: 20090221914
    Abstract: One implementation provides a method to provide injection procedure information in an injection system. In this implementation, the method includes displaying a plurality of different injection procedure options in a user interface of said system, wherein said plurality of different injection procedure options including a cardiac procedure option and a non-cardiac procedure option. The method further includes receiving a user selection of an injection procedure from said displayed plurality of different injection procedure options, processing a default set of injection parameters based upon said selected injection procedure, and displaying said default set of injection parameters within the user interface of the system prior to an injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Barrett, Nathaniel Hallee, Jason Ness, Paul Pilosi, Benjamin Priess, Ryan Whitehouse, William Harm, Todd Oliverius, James Engel, Todd Suchecki, Andrew Youel, Edward Miller, Martin Hieb
  • Publication number: 20090175678
    Abstract: A device support comprises a cabinet frame that is formed by metal hollow profiles (11) and that has at least in one of its corners a parallelepiped corner connector element (30) connected to at least one of the hollow profiles (11) by means of a screw. At least one outside face of the corner connector element (30) is configured as a securing face which has a guiding shoulder (34) with at least two parallel outer edges (34.1), resting on inner peripheral surfaces of the hollow profile (11). The hollow profiles (11) have a closed cross-section. A throughbore runs from every securing face for receiving the screw shank and continues, starting from a support shoulder in the interior of the corner connection element (30), along a passage recess (32) which extends to an outside face of the corner connector element opposite the securing face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Klaus Nientiedt, Albert Luetke Zutelgte
  • Publication number: 20090173857
    Abstract: A fastening spider (1) and a method of fastening a wear-resistant lining element (2) to a support surface (3), over which wear-resistant lining element (2) material in the form of pieces or particles is intended to move. The fastening spider (1) comprises a mounting portion (5) for mounting positioning and clamping to the support surface (3) and at least one leg (8a-8b) projecting from the mounting portion (5) and having an underside for holding the wear-resistant lining element (2) to the support surface (3). The underside of the leg has an outer portion (10) and an inner portion (11), the inner portion (11) being positioned closer to the mounting portion (5) than the outer portion (10). The outer portion (10) is, at least in the mounting positioning of the mounting portion, positioned closer to the support surface (3) than the inner portion (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Metso Minerals ( Wear Protection ) AB
    Inventor: Lars Grönvall
  • Publication number: 20090166493
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a base with a through hole defined therein, and a lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a bracket mounted to the base, a pivoting member pivotably attached to the bracket, a light fixed to the pivoting member, at least a resilient member arranged between the bracket and the pivoting member to restore the pivoting member, and a sliding member mounted to the bracket with a first end. A hippocampi-shaped slot is defined in the pivoting member for receiving a second end of the sliding member, the pivoting member is driven by the at least a resilient member to pivot and the second end of the sliding member slide in the hippocampi-shaped slot for achieving the pivoting member pivoting out or pivoting back through hole of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MING-CHANG LEE
  • Publication number: 20090134376
    Abstract: A fence guard mountable to a chain link fence includes a generally elongated shield and a mounting clip. The mounting clip includes a clip-to-fence attachment for attaching the clip to the fence and an adjustable shield-to-clip attachment for adjustably attaching the shield to the mounting clip. The shield-to-clip attachment allows for vertical adjustment of the position of the shield relative to the position of the mounting clip. The vertical adjustability of the shield relative to the mounting clip provides vertical adjustment of the position of the shield relative to the position of the fence lower edge when the shield is mounted to the mounting clip and the mounting clip is mounted to the fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Fernand Garceau, Maurice Garceau
  • Publication number: 20090108158
    Abstract: A bracket and a wall mount equipped with the bracket are disclosed. The bracket may include: a securing piece, which may be coupled to the mass, and of which one end may be coupled to the wall surface; and a supporting piece, which may be coupled to the wall surface, and which may be configured to support the securing piece such that the securing piece is at an acute angle with the wall surface. The bracket is easy to install and allows levelness adjustments even after installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Kyung Kim, Seung-Bum Kim
  • Publication number: 20090072105
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a wheelchair back that provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs that originate from a wide variety of different manufacturers. In order to provide this custom fit, the present invention provide for depth adjustability, height adjustability and angle adjustability of a wheelchair back. The present invention also provides the convenience of a quick-release wheelchair back so that the wheelchair occupant can easily remove the back of the wheelchair from the canes so that the wheelchair can be collapsed and stored. The present mounting system also provides a two point mounting system that is reliable yet simple to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: David Cramer
  • Patent number: 7500644
    Abstract: A device for positioning and maintaining electric harnesses on the casing of a turbo-jet engine includes harness supports standardized for directions substantially perpendicular to the axis of the turbojet engine and harness supports standardized for directions substantially parallel to the axis of the turbo-jet engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Snecma
    Inventors: Jacky Naudet, Aude Rivory, Gael Gaignon
  • Publication number: 20090039222
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shelf base carrier which can be suspended or inserted into a vertical wall rail, comprising a lower holding section equipped with a bearing surface for the shelf base which extends from a wall in a horizontal manner on said upper edge, and a clamping element for clamping the shelf base to the rear end which is oriented towards the wall, and which extends above and away from the wall. According to the invention, a lower distancing element can be fixed in a separating manner to the holding section and an upper distancing element can be fixed in a separating manner to the clamping element. The lower and/or the upper distancing elements can be fixed in a first and a second position. In a first position, a first, smaller distance and in the second position, a second larger distance are provided between the bearing surface and/or the lower edge of the clamping element and the contact surface of the respective distancing element is determined by the held shelf base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Element-System Rudolf Bohnacker GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfram Haarmann
  • Publication number: 20090014611
    Abstract: A drink holding device for attachment to an arm of a chair is provided. Such drink holding device includes a holding member. The holding member has a generally hollow interior for receiving and supporting at least one of a cup, a bottle, and a can. The holding member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. A securing mechanism is operably connected to the holding member at a predetermined location thereon and is engageable with such arm of such chair for securing the holding member to such arm of such chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Tiquiana Hampton
  • Publication number: 20090010637
    Abstract: An adjustable mount is disclosed for securing a piece of equipment 12 to another member. The adjustable mount includes a first member attachable to the other member and an elongated member secured at one end to the first member. A sphere is attached to the opposite end of the elongated member. A pair of plates is aligned parallel to one another and is spaced apart by a set distance. Each of the pair of plates has an aperture formed therein which is sized to mate with a portion of the sphere to enable the pair of plates to rotate, pivot and/or swivel on the sphere. The adjustable mount further includes a support structure secured to the pair of plates which is capable of having a piece of equipment 12 attached thereto. Lastly, the adjustable mount includes an adjustment mechanism capable of changing the set distance between the pair of plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas D. DeWitt
  • Publication number: 20090008521
    Abstract: A clamping device for a webcam according to the present invention comprising a first arm having an extending base bearing the webcam, with a guide rail mounted at each lateral side of the base, between which the first slots are mounted for connecting purposes; a second arm having a pair of first shafts; and a connecting member having a pair of sliding tracks corresponding to the guide rails of the first arm, a pair of second shafts corresponding to the first slots with connecting purposes, and a pair of second slots with connecting purposes corresponding to the first shafts of the second arm invention comprising a first arm having an extending base bearing the webcam, with a guide rail mounted at each lateral side of the base, between which the first slots are mounted for connecting purposes; a second arm having a pair of first shafts; and a connecting member having a pair of sliding tracks corresponding to the guide rails of the first arm, a pair of second shafts corresponding to the first slots with connect
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: CHICONY ELECTRONICS CO. LTD
    Inventors: Peng-Yuan Lee, Chien-Chung Wang
  • Publication number: 20080308695
    Abstract: The universal vase holder is an article for holding a vase, pot, or ornament to a supporting object. The universal vase holder comprises: a base; a brace attached to said base and extending downward from said base; a first telescoping member telescopically attached to said base; a second telescoping member telescopically attached to said base; a first arm attached to said first telescoping member and extending rearward from said first telescoping member; a second arm attached to said second telescoping member and extending rearward from said second telescoping member; and a support attached to said base and extending forward from said base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Kevin Lambert
  • Publication number: 20080230665
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing a raingutter-mountable roof rack system to the bed or cargo management rail of a pickup truck or SUV. The bracket comprises a simple device with a minimal number of parts required for removably clamping the bracket to the side member of a vehicle bed. The bracket is simple to install, may be located anywhere along the side of the vehicle bed, and does not require the presence of a bed cover system for attachment to the vehicle. The bracket attaches to the side of the vehicle's bed in a manner that does not consume a substantial amount of space within the bed of the vehicle, and it may be used in conjunction with a tonneau cover without interfering with the operation of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Brian Palermo
  • Publication number: 20080203254
    Abstract: Loudspeaker wall holder and method of mounting a loudspeaker box. The loudspeaker wall holder includes a base mountable on a wall surface, an arm coupled to the base, and a holder comprising a clamping device. The holder is mounted on the arm and is structured and arranged to receive a portion of a loudspeaker box. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: KOENIG & MEYER GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Helmut LIPPERT, Peter REICHERT
  • Publication number: 20080203259
    Abstract: A bracket includes a body with a first clamp and a second clamp. The first clamp is pivotably mounted and operatively engaged with a first lever that is pivotable between a release position and a locking position. A second lever is operatively engaged with the first lever to prevent the first lever from pivoting from a locking position to a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Ryan Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, James A. Keith
  • Publication number: 20080191110
    Abstract: A support assembly connectable to a base structure preferably disposed in an attic or other like location of a house, dwelling, and/or other building to provide or facilitate storage and or standing, walking, or crawling thereon. The support assembly comprising at least one or a plurality of mounting devices and at least one overlying member having an upper surface and a lower surface wherein the lower surface is removably connectable to the mounting devices. The mounting devices comprising an upper portion and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism being removably connectable to the base structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Wainland
  • Publication number: 20080169392
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for mounting a utility meter transponder on a lip of a meter box has a base element adapted to abut the meter box, and a mounting flange extending outwardly from the base element to engage the lip of the meter box. A fastener is adapted to fasten the base element to the meter box; and a transponder mounting element extending downwardly from the base element opposite the mounting flange. The transponder mounting element is adapted to mount the utility meter transponder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Randy K. McClure, Elaine Carvalho
  • Publication number: 20080142659
    Abstract: A display device includes a supporting member, a mounting plate, a fastener, and a monitor. The supporting member includes a base wall defining two through holes therein, and a clamping portion extending from a bottom portion thereof. The clamping portion is capable of contacting with an upper surface of the worktable. The mounting plate has two through holes defined therein configured for contacting with a lower surface of the worktable. The fastener extends through the through holes of the supporting member and the through holes of the mounting plate to sandwich the worktable. The monitor is provided with a pillar extending downward from a bottom portion thereof. The pillar of the monitor is attached to the supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Patent number: 7387285
    Abstract: A clamp is provided suitable for clamping an object to a balustrade or other analogous structure. The clamp is attached by clamping the slats or spindles in the balustrade between a clamping nut and an adjustable jam plate. When the clamping nut is disengaged from the clamp, the jam plate may be slide along a shaft to position the jam plate. When the clamping nut is engaged with the clamp, the jam plate is locked in place on the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Kids Line, LLC
    Inventors: Rodger D. Thomason, William P. Conley
  • Publication number: 20080093520
    Abstract: A frameless glass door clamp has a clamping member, a base cover and a cap cover. The clamp member has a base side surface and a cap side surface. The base cover is mounted on the base side surface and has a panel, multiple flanges, a tapered face and multiple rounded outer edges. The cap cover is mounted on the cap side surface and has a panel, a multiple flanges, a tapered face and multiple rounded outer edges. Because the outer edges of the base and cap covers are rounded, the frameless glass door clamp is much less likely to injure people or damage objects and is easier to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: DOOR & WINDOW HARDWARE CO.
    Inventors: Wei-Hung Chang, Chih-Lun Hsieh
  • Patent number: 7360779
    Abstract: A roll formed step rail for a vehicle comprises an elongated rail body including a continuous rail wall of substantially uniform thickness. The rail wall describes a continuous cross-sectional profile between two elongated free edges, the cross-sectional profile of the rail being substantially uniform along the length of the rail body. The cross-sectional profile of the rail body includes a relatively flat top portion disposed between a substantially semi-circular front curved portion and a substantially quarter-circular rear curved portion. A rear mounting lip extends forward from the rear curved portion to one of the elongated free edges. A front mounting lip extends upward and then rearwards from the front curved portion to another of the elongated free edges. The elongated free edges are generally in line with one another, but spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween having a predetermined width. The rail body is formed from a sheet of material by a process of roll forming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Robert T. Crandall
  • Patent number: 7350755
    Abstract: The watercraft accessory tower mount may be used for attachment of watercraft accessories to a watercraft tower structure. A clamp bracket may be attachable to a clamp base. An accessory attachment may have a rotational shaft disposed for insertion in a rotational aperture of the clamp base. An attachment device may be used to rotatably attach the rotational shaft to the clamp base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Robert W. Harrison
  • Patent number: 7284735
    Abstract: Apparatus for releasable attachment to a tub or spa to hold reading material, beverage containers and other articles. The apparatus includes two tables movable relative to one another and structure enabling the apparatus to be used with tubs or spas of different sizes and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Jacuzzi, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Michael Khosropour, Jim R. Pauls, Wayne J. Rosten
  • Patent number: 7284737
    Abstract: A drink holder system is described, wherein the drink holder system includes a base assembly operable to receive a drink container and a clamp assembly operably associated with the base assembly. The base assembly includes a C-shaped base member having an open end, a C-shaped retainer member having an open end, a plurality of leg members interconnecting the base member and the retainer member, and a plurality of selectively biasable prong members extending from a surface of the retainer member. The clamp assembly includes a bracket member operably associated with the retainer member, a first clamping member slidably received in the bracket member, and a second clamping member operably associated with the bracket member, wherein the second clamping member is operable to bias away from the first clamping member to permit the clamp assembly to selectively clamp onto a surface, such as an edge portion of a table or chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Jeffery L. Kane
  • Publication number: 20070194192
    Abstract: A holding element for securing gratings (50) to supports (40) includes first leg-shaped engagement part (11), a second engagement part (12), and a connection section for connecting the first (11) and the second (12) engagement parts, with the first and second engagement parts (11, 12) projecting from the connection section and being spaced from each other along a longitudinal axis (L) of the connection section, and with the connection section being formed, at least partially, of a spring element (13) elastically expandable in a direction of the longitudinal axis (L) of the connection section by up to 150% of its initial length (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Foser, Markus Durig
  • Publication number: 20070187560
    Abstract: The invention employs a clamp securable to a baby carriage, highchair, stroller, car seat, table or baby carrier, attached to one end of a tether of a length short enough so that the tether cannot accidently wrap around an infant's or child's head, whose opposite end employs a hook-and-loop adhesive strap of a length long enough to allow wrapping around the toy whose falling is to be restrained, or inserted through various openings of the toy to prevent it from falling to the floor or ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Tiffany M. Prime
  • Patent number: 7222873
    Abstract: A tow hook hitch assembly attaches to one or both of the front tow hooks provided on a four wheel drive vehicle for mounting a tow ball, winch, or other accessory to the front end of the vehicle. The tow hook hitch includes an upper member extending above the tow hook, a lower member extending below the tow hook, a shaped insert secured to the upper member or lower member for extending within the tow hook, and a clamp bolt for securing the aforementioned components together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: E. Walter Rodgers
  • Patent number: 7178769
    Abstract: A device for detachable suspension of baskets, shelves, paper roll holders etc. from a door or the like, includes a carrier element with through slots or holes for holding the baskets, shelves etc., a first fastener and a second fastener, which fasteners carry the carrier element and are adapted to be fixed to the door or the like. Each of the first and second fasteners comprises an L-shaped element with a first leg, which is adapted to be engaged with one edge side of the door and its opposite edge side, respectively, and a second leg, to which the carrier element is fixed in suspension. A first hook portion is movably attached to the second leg of the first fastener, and a second hook portion is immovably attached to the second leg of the second fastener. By moving the first hook portion away from the second hook portion, the carrier element is clamped to the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Elfa International AB
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson
  • Patent number: 7175143
    Abstract: A portable accessory hook includes a C-shaped clamp formed of a pair of jaws one of which is movable for tightly securing about a support surface. A J-shaped hook member is removably attachable to the clamp for retaining accessory items such as a purse or coat. The hook member may be rotated and angularly adjusted if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Trang Heather Ho
  • Patent number: 7159711
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a case for transporting handguns and methods of using and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the case is comprised of (i) an expansion mechanism located within the case, having a mounting bar coupled thereto and configured to deploy the mounting bar as the case is opened; and (ii) a handgun holder coupled to the mounting bar that includes (a) a clamp configured removably to secure the handgun holder to the mounting bar and coupled to a first shank having a threaded receptacle at an end thereof, (b) a holster seat configured to conform, and coupled, to a handgun holster and further coupled to the side of a second shank having a major axis substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handgun holster, an end of the second shank mating with the end of the first shank, and (c) a fastener configured to pass through an opening through the second shank along the major axis and engage the threaded receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Grassburr Leather Works, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Gardner
  • Patent number: 7121516
    Abstract: An improved clamping stand includes a clamp clamping the leaf of a desk and composed of an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate which are connected by a bolt and a pair of adjustable threaded rods with a C-shaped guard plate engaged therebetween, a pair of identical cushions respectively disposed on the inner surface of the upper and lower clamping plate for preventing the surfaces of the leaf from damaged and a tubular upright having a lower end connected to a top of the upper clamping plate and an upper end capable of supporting a LCD screen, a document board and/or a book tray which is supported by a pair of clamping stands synchronously, wherein the pair of threaded rods can adjust the oblique angle of the tubular upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Tuang-Hock Koh
  • Patent number: 7055787
    Abstract: A sheet material clamp having a rigid clamp base of a pre-selected length. The rigid clamp base has a clamping surface and at least two clamping apparatus attached to the clamping base for applying clamping pressure through a pressure foot toward the clamping surface. The apparatus for applying clamping pressure are spaced along the length of the clamp base so that clamping pressure can be applied evenly along the edge of the sheet material being clamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Christopher Todd Cross
  • Patent number: 7040583
    Abstract: A stand for supporting display items of a flat plane type in a vertical position, and of the type having a ground engaging flat base plate (10) a fixed vertical support member with a flat planar surface (20) and an adjustable vertical support member (24) which is L-shaped, has a flat planar surface and has a guide slot (26) in its base portion, and is of sufficient height to prevent tipping of the display item. The guide slot (26) is placed over a fixed guide pin (12) and a fixed threaded guide pin (14) in the base plate (10), allowing the adjustable vertical support member (24) to be slidably moved in relationship to the fixed vertical support member (20) such that a variable aperture is created between the two vertical supports, allowing flat display items of varying thickness to be placed between those supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: Edward W. Holland, Marie L. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7028956
    Abstract: The invention is a two-piece surgical cord holder with the first unit thereof being in the shape of nearly a right angle with the other unit thereof thereof polysided with three horizontally inclined sides, three vertically inclined sides, a plurality of threaded through holes in the first of the vertically inclined sides for receipt through one of them and a through hole in either leg of the first unit of a first turning screw component serving to hold the fully assembled cord holder fast to the lateral side of a tabletop portion of a surgical operating table and a threaded hole in the first of the three horizontally inclined sides for receipt of a second turning screw component serving to hold the fully assembled cord holder fast to the bottom side of the tabletop portion of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Jonathan Harris
  • Patent number: 7007641
    Abstract: A Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly or LOMA has a metal deckplate with a non-metallic valve mount/stiffener having elastomeric seals on the surface contacting the deckplate. The electrically operated valves for controlling flow to individual valve lifters are mounted on bosses formed on the valve mount/stiffener. A bracket retains the valves on the valve mount/stiffener and the valve mount/stiffener on the deckplate when assembled on the engine by through bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan W. Kryglowski, Kenneth J. Parker, Charles Chang, Tae-Kyung Kim, Kelly M. Newby
  • Patent number: 6955280
    Abstract: A cellular phone securing device is mounted on a carrying holder to be fixed to a belt or clothes or on an onboard holder installed in an interior of a vehicle. The cellular phone securing device includes a projecting shaft disposed erect on the surface of a main body portion thereof to be fixed to and held by the carrying holder or the onboard holder, and a securing pawl and a securing metal member respectively projecting from at least two positions of one and the other end portions of the back surface side of the main body portion. While securing the cellular phone by these securing pawl and metal member, the cellular phone securing device is mounted on the cellular phone in such a manner that the main body sits astride a cellular phone between at least two positions of a casing of the cellular phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eiji Saitoh, Keigo Matsuura
  • Patent number: 6932308
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance is disclosed. The apparatus having; (a) an optional adjustable clamp adapted to adjustably secure the apparatus to an element of an orthopedic appliance; (b) a transducer holder adapted to secure the transducer to the apparatus; (c) an adjustable connector adapted to adjustably connect the optional adjustable clamp to the transducer holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Exogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Kenneth J. Urgovitch, Donald E. Krompasick, Anthony James, Wayne Rankhorn, Kevin Tanis, Robert Scott Ludecker