By Sliding Jaw Patents (Class 248/228.3)
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Patent number: 12173502Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to ceiling attachments, for example, suitable for securing ceiling baffles to a ceiling grid. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a ceiling baffle attachment structure including a ceiling grid clip configured to attach to lateral flanges of a ceiling grid beam and a post extending down from the ceiling grid clip. The structure also includes a ceiling baffle having an upper side and a lower side and extending along a length from a first end to a second end. The ceiling baffle includes a bracket disposed at the upper side that comprises a T-slot extending along the length of the ceiling baffle. A retainer is secured to the post and includes a first shoulder engaging the T slot so as to secure the ceiling baffle to the ceiling grid clip.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: CertainTeed Ceilings CorporationInventors: David A. Bailey, Michael Magin
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Patent number: 12071192Abstract: An exemplary mounting bracket is configured for releasably securing a bicycle lock to a bicycle, and generally includes a housing, a pair of opposing arms, a pinion, a latch, and a manual actuator. The arms are movably mounted to the housing for movement between inward positions and outward positions, and each arm includes a rack gear. The pinion is engaged with each rack gear and correlates movement of the arms such that the arms move with one another between the outward positions and the inward positions. The latch has a latching position in which the latch is operable to maintain the arms in the inward position, and has an unlatching position in which the arms are free to move from the inward position to the outward position. The manual actuator is operable to move the latch between the latching position and the unlatching position.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Joerg Sieme, Arno Winter, Ramamohan Bhaskar Shettigar
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Patent number: 11828412Abstract: An opposing jaw clamp configured to hang items from the grid of a suspended ceiling. The jaws are engaged by a fastening mechanism, and grip without damaging the grid. The jaws are held apart by an integral spring to allow initial placement against the rail. Then a fastening mechanism is turned to slowly compress the integral spring and close the clamping jaws against the edges of the grid rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventor: Lennard A. Gumaer
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Patent number: 11619328Abstract: A method of adapting an electronic equipment structure for cable management, the method comprising: providing a cable manager having one or more cable finger units extending from a frame, the frame including at least one spine member having an extruded construction and one or more ledges that extend along a length thereof; providing an accessory rod assembly having a base member and an accessory rod, wherein the base member includes a front-facing socket, a rear-facing hook, and a rotatable knob having a threaded end received within a threaded portion at a side of the base member, and wherein the accessory rod has an extruded construction and a generally uniform, at least partially cylindrical, cross-sectional shape; positioning the rear-facing hook of the base member against one side of the one or more ledges of the at least one spine member; rotating the rotatable knob such that the threaded end is wound within the threaded portion of the base member and bears on an opposite side of the one or more ledges oType: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: Preston Ellis Hennrich, James I. Lawrence, John W. Robertson, Johnny C. Fraga, Jared Keith Davis
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Patent number: 11447276Abstract: A payload dispenser for a launch vehicle including a plurality of panels, wherein at least one panel includes at least one payload mounted onto the panel. The panels are attachable to each other by means of attachment means in the form of at least one payload dispenser joint whereby a self-supporting dispenser is formed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Ruag Space ABInventors: Örjan Arulf, Johan Öhlin, Magnus Thenander
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Patent number: 11059701Abstract: Climber motors are a form of temporary winch that can be used before a permanent elevator drive system is installed at the top of a hoistway. A mount to be employed with such a climber motor may include a frame having a base, a lower portion, and an upper portion. The upper portion may support a lower plate, which lower plate supports sleeves, which sleeves in turn support an upper plate. The frame and the climber motor may be positioned within an elevator cab such that the sleeves extend upwards through apertures in a canopy of the elevator cab. Once the upper plate is positioned between the sleeves and a crosshead above the elevator cab, the climber motor may be engaged to cause the sleeves to exert an upward force on the crosshead and thereby lift the elevator cab in the hoistway.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: TK Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbHInventor: William E. Bowling
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Patent number: 10774985Abstract: A hanger assembly for clamping onto a T-bar of a suspended ceiling, the T-bar including a flange portion and a web portion, the hanger assembly including a first bracket for attaching to an access point, the first bracket including a first horizontal wall for hanging onto one section of the flange on one side of the web portion; a second bracket slidable with respect to the first bracket, the second bracket including a second horizontal wall for hanging onto another section of the flange portion on another side of the web portion; a first guideway and a second guideway attached to the first bracket; the second bracket is slidable toward or away from the first bracket along the first and second guideways; and a first spring to urge the second bracket toward the first bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: TESSCO COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATEDInventors: Tim Ortel, Stephen Powell
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Patent number: 10619658Abstract: A studio bridge clamp comprised of a first element and a second element. Responsive to sliding the first element and the second element along a linear axis of the first element and the second element, the studio bridge clamp creates a clamping force at two locations.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Inventor: Brent Williams Graham
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Patent number: 10539165Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a studio bridge clamp comprised of a first element and a second element. Responsive to sliding the first element and the second element along a linear axis of the first element and the second element, the studio bridge clamp creates a clamping force at two locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Inventor: Brent Williams Graham
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Patent number: 10443641Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block, together with a single bolt to secure them in place. Each of the side blocks as an inclined wedge surface, and the T-shaped clamping block has similarly sloped wedge surfaces along the sides of the leg of the T. When a bolt this passed through side legs of the side blocks, and through or under the clamping block, a sliding and wedging action between the inclined and sloped wedge surfaces occurs. Moreover, a clamping action between the top surface of the clamping block and the lower surface of the lower flanges of the I-beam is also induced.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Laydon Composites Ltd.Inventors: Joseph Mancina, James D. Haws, Miroslav Vukovic, Andriy N. Prokudin
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Patent number: 10343333Abstract: Apparatuses include first and second monolithic members that are coupled together, that are configured to move relative to each other, and that are configured so that they cannot be decoupled from each other without destruction of one or both of the two monolithic members. Apparatuses further include a third monolithic member configured to be selectively coupled to at least one of the first monolithic member and the second monolithic member. Methods of forming and using such apparatuses also are disclosed. Some monolithic members are formed utilizing an additive manufacturing process so that they are restricted from being decoupled from each other. Some apparatuses define clamps. Some clamps are used to precisely align laser projection alignment targets for use with laser projection alignment systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Raymond J. Slesinski
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Patent number: 10220888Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block having a central body and a flat surface at at least one end of the central body. The side blocks and the clamping block are secured together using a single bolt. The flat surface at the end of the central body is positioned at an angle to the central body, so as to provide an angled surface for mounting of a fairing.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Laydon Composites Ltd.Inventor: James D. Haws
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Patent number: 10207654Abstract: A retention system on a mounting structure for a generally cylindrical component extending in a transversal axis. The retention system includes a generally U-shaped spring clip comprising a base and a pair of resilient retainer arms extending from the base along a longitudinal axis and defining an inlet passage; and a member holding said U-shaped spring clip; the retainer arms are adapted to engage with an upper side of the component in front of the inlet passage. The member includes one or multiple rigid retention walls extending inside the spring clip and which are adapted to engage with a lower side of the component at distance of the base, in working position.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Aptiv Technologies LimitedInventors: Robik Edgarian, Ravindra Kulkarni
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Patent number: 10202991Abstract: A method and assembly for mounting a conduit on a mounting surface utilizing a conduit mounting assembly. The conduit mounting assembly includes a first clamp portion, a second clamp portion, a connecting screw and a conduit securement screw. The method includes providing the conduit mounting assembly, mounting the first clamp portion on a tile, mounting the second clamp portion opposite to the first clamp portion on the tile, connecting the first clamp portion with the second clamp portion utilizing the connecting screw and mounting the conduit on the second clamp portion utilizing the conduit securement screw and a conduit fastening member.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Wencon Development, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Lewis
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Patent number: 10161565Abstract: A suspension mount is provided, which is capable of selectively hanging an electronic device onto different ceiling structures. The suspension mount includes a first member, a pivot shaft and a second member. The first member includes a first restriction unit and a second restriction unit. The second member pivots on the first member by the pivot shaft. The second member includes a third restriction unit and a fourth restriction unit. The first restriction unit corresponds to the third restriction unit. The second restriction unit corresponds to the fourth restriction unit. When the suspension mount is connected to the first ceiling structure, the first restriction unit and the fourth restriction unit abut a side of the first ceiling structure, and the second restriction unit and the third restriction unit abut the other side of the first ceiling structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.Inventor: Yu-Shuo Wu
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Patent number: 10024346Abstract: An apparatus configured to structurally replace a cracked weld in a nuclear plant may include: a first body portion that includes a first gripping portion; a second body portion that includes a second gripping portion; a wedge portion between the first and second body portions; and/or an adjustment portion. The first body portion may be configured to slidably engage the second body portion. The wedge portion may be configured to exert force on the slidably engaged first and second body portions. The adjustment portion may be configured to increase or decrease the force exerted by the wedge portion on the slidably engaged first and second body portions. When the adjustment portion increases the force exerted by the wedge portion on the slidably engaged first and second body portions, a distance between the first and second gripping portions may decrease.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventors: Christopher M. Welsh, Nicholas Kandabarow, Barry H. Koepke
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Patent number: 9957991Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block, together with a single bolt to secure them in place. Each of the side blocks as an inclined wedge surface, and the T-shaped clamping block has similarly sloped wedge surfaces along the sides of the leg of the T. When a bolt this passed through side legs of the side blocks, and through or under the clamping block, a sliding and wedging action between the inclined and sloped wedge surfaces occurs. Moreover, a clamping action between the top surface of the clamping block and the lower surface of the lower flanges of the I-beam is also induced.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Laydon Composites Ltd.Inventors: Joseph Mancina, James D. Haws, Miroslav Vukovic, Andriy N. Prokudin
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Patent number: 9921084Abstract: A fastening device for a sensor at a fitting including a quick clamping mechanism (4) which clamps the fitting (14), characterized in that the quick clamping mechanism (4) is supported at a first holding part (2) which is connected to a second holding part (3) which supports the sensor (12), with the first holding part and the second holding part (2, 3) forming a clamping device, wherein the first holding part (2) includes two hoops (5, 6), wherein at least one hoop (5) engages behind a fitting support unit (10) of the second holding part (3) and the quick clamping mechanism (4) is fastened between the two hoops (5, 6) of the first holding part (2), wherein the quick clamping mechanism (4) is led or rotatably supported at an axle (9) which connects the hoops (5, 6).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: SICK AGInventor: Andreas Behrens
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Patent number: 9506488Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing a panel or fairing to an I-beam, and comprises a pair of side blocks and a clamping block, together with a single bolt to secure them in place. Each of the side blocks as an inclined wedge surface, and the T-shaped clamping block has similarly sloped wedge surfaces along the sides of the leg of the T. When a bolt this passed through side legs of the side blocks, and through or under the clamping block, a sliding and wedging action between the inclined and sloped wedge surfaces occurs. Moreover, a clamping action between the top surface of the clamping block and the lower surface of the lower flanges of the I-beam is also induced.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: LAYDO COMPOSITES LTD.Inventors: Joseph Mancina, James D. Haws, Miroslav Vukovic, Andriy N. Prokudin
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Patent number: 9238299Abstract: A support device is provided. The support device includes a support assembly with an elongated first body defining a cantilever mounting and a support surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Penn United Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Mark P Noah
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Patent number: 9199186Abstract: An underdrain flume plate for use in a filter including at least one central opening having an upstanding flange to interface with a cut-out in an underdrain lateral to form a passageway for connecting the lateral to the flume. The flume plate may also include at least one raised channel at each end of the plate with a solid or cut-away top surface, and/or holes and/or slots for connection of the flume plate to anchor rods and may be configured to overlap one another when placed side by side. The present invention also includes a method of installing underdrain laterals in a filter, including arranging a grid of anchor rods on a filter floor such that anchor rods are provided on both sides of the flume, and providing at least one underdrain flume plate adapted for attachment to the anchor rods such that the flume plate covers the flume.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Xylem Water Solutions Zelienople LLCInventors: Daniel E. Bruce, John L. Geibel, Christopher J. Ball
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Patent number: 9117561Abstract: A universal mounting adapter is configured for interchangeably mounting a calibration source to two or more different imaging devices. The two imaging devices have different mounting brackets so they cannot be used with the same conventional calibration source. The present adapter includes mounting mechanisms for both types of bracket, allowing the attached calibration source to be moved from one imaging device to the other, while maintaining the calibration source in a prescribed geometry within the respective imaging device. This can be performed without the need for any tools.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: RadQual, LLCInventor: Keith C. Allberg
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Patent number: 8985540Abstract: Apparatuses include two monolithic members that are coupled together, that are configured to move relative to each other, and that are configured so that they cannot be decoupled from each other without alteration of one or both of the two monolithic members. Methods of forming and using such apparatuses also are disclosed. Some monolithic members are formed utilizing an additive manufacturing method so that they are restricted from being decoupled from each other. Some apparatuses define clamps. Some clamps are used to precisely align laser projection alignment targets for use with laser projection alignment systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Raymond J. Slesinski
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Patent number: 8941554Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an anti-backlash component. In one embodiment, the anti-backlash component includes a housing, the housing comprising a first threaded opening and a second opening, a bolt coupled to the housing through the first threaded opening and the second opening, the bolt comprising a spherical end, a nut coupled to the bolt and an exterior side of the second opening of the housing and a socket coupled to the spherical end of the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Pro Band International, Inc.Inventor: Nathan Andrew Christie
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Patent number: 8931747Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Joe N. Davis
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Patent number: 8870044Abstract: A holder for snacks and drinks, in one embodiment adapted to be secured by clamping to a child safety car seat in a vehicle, to a stroller, or to a shopping cart handle, as examples. The holder includes a main body having a front side and a rear side and supporting at least one receptacle for holding food or a drink. A clamp assembly is connected to the main body. The clamp assembly includes a pair of jaws movable relative to each other located generally on the rear side of the main body, and an adjustment knob located generally on the front side of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Brica, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence O. Freese, Douglas F. Melville, Jr.
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Patent number: 8827037Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a safety rail. The safety rail may include a body disposed on first and second adjustable boots. The first and second adjustable boots may be adapted to secure the safety rail to an excavation support structure. The body may include a lower rail connected to the first and second adjustable boots.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: National Trench Safety, LLCInventor: Ronald W. Chilton
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Patent number: 8814107Abstract: A fastening device (3) for detachably fastening a medical instrument (2A-2E) to a holding structure (1) includes two crossbeams (4A, 4B), two longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) with a claw (6) for extending behind a holding surface (1A) of the holding structure. A guide (7-9) is provided, by which the crossbeams (4A, 4B) are moved in the direction of the claws (6) of the longitudinal beams during a motion of the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another. A clamping structure (12) is provided for moving the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Dräger Medical GmbHInventors: Markus Hampe, Holger Stegmann
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Patent number: 8783416Abstract: A clamp device for mounting a rail device onto a railroad rail includes a clamp body having an upper section and a lower section. The clamp body defines a recess portion between the upper and lower sections and a bore extending through the lower section of the clamp body. A bolt having a first end and a second end extends through the bore of the clamp body. The clamp device also includes a quick release mechanism having a lever arm and a cam member pivotally connected to the second end of the bolt. The lever arm is connected to the cam member and has a clamped position and a released position whereby pivoting the lever arm from the released position to the clamped position draws the first end of the bolt and the clamp body together.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: L.B. Foster Rail Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Singleton, W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., Charles A. Petrie, Christopher Alan Lucke
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Patent number: 8714502Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Joe N. Davis
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Patent number: 8651435Abstract: The present invention provides a device for mounting systems, for example an electrical or fluid-conveying line, on a structure, in particular of an aircraft or spacecraft, the device comprising: a basic holder which can be fastened to the structure; and at least a first system holder for mounting the systems; the basic holder being made up of at least a first part comprising a first interface for fastening the first system holder and a second part comprising a second interface for fastening the first or a second system holder, the interfaces being formed in an identical manner and pointing in different spatial directions.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Hans Peter Guthke, Barbara Lunitz
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Patent number: 8621692Abstract: A medical table and clamp apparatus provides a medical table having sides and at least one rail extending along a side. A clamp travels along the rail, the clamp having a clamp body which has a pair of spaced apart appendages with a recess therebetween. An internally threaded sleeve extends through the body and has an end portion that communicates with the recess. An externally threaded shaft threadably engages the sleeve. A bearing is mounted on one end of the shaft. A pusher/pressure plate is mounted on the bearing with a pivotal, articulating or ball and socket connection and has a concave surface that grips curved structures. The pusher plate is supported within the recess. The pusher plate is movable toward or away from the sleeve. An insert is connectable to the pressure/pusher plate and presents a flat surface to an implement that is to be clamped.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Bob Kring
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Patent number: 8561234Abstract: A medical table and clamp apparatus provides a medical table having sides and at least one rail extending along a side. A specially configured clamp travels along the rail, the clamp having a non metallic clamp body. The clamp body has a pair of spaced apart appendages with a recess therebetween. An opening such as a metallic, internally threaded sleeve extends through the body. The sleeve has one sleeve end portion in communication with the recess. An externally threaded shaft threadably engages the internally threaded sleeve. A spherically shaped bearing is mounted on one end. A pusher or pressure plate is mounted on the spherically shaped bearing of the shaft with a connection. The pusher plate is supported by the shaft and the spherically shaped bearing within the recess. Each appendage has an end portion that grasps the rail. The pusher plate is movable toward or away from the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Bob Kring
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Patent number: 8499888Abstract: One or more rack modules may be semi-permanently attached to a deck to provide storage for material. Each rack module comprises a top horizontal member which may be adjusted in length to accommodate decks with different widths. A vertical member is attached to the top horizontal member; one or more horizontal arms extend out from the vertical member. One or more of the horizontal arms may be adjustable in length. Material may be stored on an arm or arms of a single rack module or may be disposed across multiple such arms, including across multiple such arms of multiple rack modules.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Scott Fontaine
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Patent number: 8480041Abstract: A beam clamp providing for a positive attachment to I-beams, H-beams, T-bars, pairs of conventional angles, bulb angles, channels, plates and other similar structural shapes wherein the beam clamp includes a pair of clamping hooks incorporated into opposing clamp bodies that capture an attached elongated rectangular, round or other shape. The shapes are secured against the structure using one or more bolt with nut assemblies to pull the halves together towards each other and the attached member and towards the structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventor: Philip Allen Myers
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Patent number: 8453988Abstract: A track clip hanger assembly is composed of two parts that are mated together in a slidable manner to attach the assembly to a hanging ceiling track. Each of the two track clip hanger parts include an arrangement for mating one part to the other and each of the two parts include an arrangement for attaching the assembly to a ceiling track such that the assembly hangs from the bottom of the track when the two parts are in the mated position and the two parts of the track clip hanger assembly are mated in such a manner that the two parts will not accidentally come apart or un-mate. The track clip hanger assembly is designed to allow an electronic device to be attached to it so that the device can not accidentally become un-attached.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventors: Jeff Leland Simpson, Kevin P Conway, Kraig J Kruger
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Patent number: 8424820Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Learning Curve Brands, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Cristian Cotirla, Joseph J. Grasso
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Patent number: 8393059Abstract: A locking mechanism for joining an elongate member to an assembly may include a frame, clamp, actuator and link between the clamp and actuator. Stop surfaces on the clamp and actuator cooperate to secure the elongate member. A pin and the force transmitted by a compression spring may further be provided for additional security. The link between the clamp and actuator retracts the clamp permitting the elongate member to be detached from the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Jerauld Dunn
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Patent number: 8322454Abstract: Gang tube rail structure is attached to the lower front and rear corners of the implement gang tube to provide a lower clamp support. Two pivoting clamp jaws are attached to the clamp support and secured against the support by tightening a single clamp bolt extending between the lowermost portions of the jaws. A locator shoe is secured between the tube and the c-spring and includes a protrusion that projects into a hole in the c-spring. The ends of the locator shoe include short legs that wrap around the gang tube rail. The single clamp bolt provides a vertical clamp force that is approximately twice the tension generated in the bolt when the nut is tightened.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard J. Connell, Ryan A. Hackert, Mark D. Beeck
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Patent number: 8312966Abstract: A beam anchor. The beam anchor is generally used for attaching to a flanged beam that has been made a part of a structure, to provide fall protection for a worker working on the structure. The beam anchor includes a main cross-member with a beam capturing member at each end. One or both of the capturing members have associated therewith respective yaw restoring mechanisms providing a combined restoring torque for urging the cross-member in counteraction to twisting thereof by a yaw angle in a yaw plane that is substantially parallel to the surface portions. Preferably, a lanyard attachment member is slidably disposed on the cross-member and spring-biased into a relatively centered position between the capturing members.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventors: Karl Guthrie, Joseph Schwartz
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Patent number: 8240632Abstract: A beam clamp releasably securable to a flange of a beam. The beam clamp comprises a clamping member connected to a base. The clamping member includes a latch. The latch has an engaged and a disengaged position. When in its engaged position the latch securing the clamping member to the flange and thereby securing the base to the beam. When it is in its disengaged position the latch permitting the base to be removed or withdrawn from the beam.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Jonathan J. Melic
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Patent number: 8210299Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting bracket (10), in particular for mounting a radiator (100). The bracket (10) comprises a stationary member (20) to be attached to the vehicle and a movable member (30) slideably mounted on the stationary member (20), preferably using guide rails (24a, 24b). The movable member (30) is configured to move from a first position to a second position to thereby secure the radiator (100). A ratchet mechanism (42) including teeth (42a) on the stationary member (10) may be provided to lock the movable member (30). An independent claim is included directed to a method for securing a vehicle component.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Behr America, Inc.Inventor: Brent Streeter
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Publication number: 20120097406Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: PNM, Inc.Inventors: Paul S.F. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
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Patent number: 8061672Abstract: A securing device for securing a wall to an I-beam. The securing device includes two members that coupled to the sides of an I-beam and are secured together so as to couple the securing device to the I-beam. The two members define a surface that is spaced from the bottom surface of the I-beam that can receive fasteners and the thickness of the two member is such that ordinary fasteners can be used to secure a wall component to the two members of the securing device thereby reducing the need to drill, weld or otherwise attach wall members directly to the I-beam.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Inventor: Daniel Kaufman
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Patent number: 8051515Abstract: A medical table and clamp apparatus provides a medical table having sides and at least one rail that extends along a side. A specially configured clamp travels along the rail, the clamp having a non metallic clamp body. The clamp body has a pair of spaced apart appendages with a recess therebetween. An opening such as a metallic, internally threaded sleeve extends through the body. The sleeve has one sleeve end portion that is in communication with the recess. An externally threaded shaft threadably engages the internally threaded sleeve. A spherically shaped bearing is mounted on one end of the shaft. A pusher or pressure plate is mounted on the spherically shaped bearing of the shaft with a pivotal, articulating or ball and socket connection. The pusher plate is supported by the shaft and the spherically shaped bearing within the recess. Each appendage has an end portion that grasps the rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Bob Kring
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Patent number: 7845468Abstract: A ladder bracket for hanging a ladder in a trench box is disclosed. The bracket includes a frame, a first arm and a second arm, and a lip. The first arm and second arm each have a first end attached to the frame and a second end extending in a direction away from the frame. The lip is attached to the second end of the first arm and to the second end of the second arm. A distance between the frame and the lip accommodates the bracket being removably hung from a top edge of the trench box. A method of use is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Independence Excavating, Inc.Inventor: Thomas John Steblinski
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Patent number: 7721363Abstract: A slide rail has a mounting shaft and a sliding mount. The sliding mount is movably mounted around the mounting shaft and has a clamp, a handle, a clamp jaw, a holding bracket and a spring. The clamp is mounted around the mounting shaft. The handle is rotatably connected to the clamp and has a lock bar and a grip. The clamp jaw is mounted around and abuts the mounting shaft in the clamp and has a convex surface. The holding bracket is connected to the clamp to hold a showerhead, a soap dish or the like and has a positioning ring. The spring is mounted in the clamp between the clamp jaw and the positioning ring to push the convex surface of the clamp jaw to engage an engaging recess of the lock bar.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Sheng Tai Brassware Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ting-Yao Huang
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Patent number: 7566038Abstract: A clamp for attaching a medical device to an OR table rail, including two closable clamp jaws that close to an extreme position that leaves inadequate room for the rail. A handle actuates the jaws apart, and a spring biases them together through a range of jaw positions. A lock member is biased to swing through a range of lock positions in which it progressively engages and locks the jaw mechanism through its range of jaw positions. A pair of bars carries the medical device on the clamp, and allows it to be adjustably positioned with respect to the rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Surgical Concept Designs, LLCInventors: Christopher P. Scott, Jason R. Cahayla, Richard A. Modes, John A. Griecci
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Patent number: 7484715Abstract: A modular lift assembly configured for attachment between two substantially parallel support beams includes a chassis, at least one lift component attached to the chassis, a telescoping stiffener, and at least one attachment assembly. The chassis has a plurality of grooves formed in one surface thereof. The telescoping stiffener is disposed in at least one of the grooves and engages facing surfaces of adjacent parallel support beams. The attachment assembly is disposed in another of the grooves formed in the chassis for engaging at least one of the adjacent support beams.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Daktronics Hoist, Inc.Inventor: Donald A. Hoffend, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080277549Abstract: There is a clamp for a universal beam (18). The clamp includes a flange hook (1) and locking plate (8) which are disposed on a support bar (2) for relative slidable adjustment over a range of beam configurations. In a position of use the clamp is attached to the beam (18) by slidable adjustment of the flange hook (1) and locking plate (8) to engage respective beam flanges (19, 20) in a manner to obtain a rigid load bearing beam mounting for the support bar (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: James Laurence Curtin