Clamped To Mounting Surface By Pivoted Jaw Patents (Class 248/229.13)
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Patent number: 11162615Abstract: A cable manager includes a backbone assembly and at least one side wall extending from the backbone assembly. The at least one side wall optionally includes one or more cable finger units. The backbone assembly includes a spine member having an extruded construction. The spine member includes one or more channels extending substantially an entire length thereof to facilitate easy attachment, removal and/or repositioning of a structure relative to the spine member. The cable manager optionally includes an accessory rod, a half-spool assembly, a cable finger accessory, a strap/buckle accessory, and/or a door assembly having an interference-free hinge set.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: Preston Ellis Hennrich, James I. Lawrence, John W. Robertson, Johnny C. Fraga
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Patent number: 10605598Abstract: A clamping indicator tool utilizes a clamping mechanism having a set of clamping arms and optionally a number of clamping paws. The clamping arms and paws can grasp and hold onto a wide variety of items to ensure that the clamping mechanism is secured to the item. The clamping arms are actuated by a set of clamp handles that are spring loaded so as to automatically close the clamping arms and clamping paws around an item when the user releases the clamp handles. In one embodiment, a tool plate fits over the clamp handles and removably engages with the clamp. Mounted onto the tool plate is a level indicator and a plumb indicator. In an alternate embodiment a slope plate mounts on the clamp in place of the tool plate. In this embodiment, a slope indicator is present on the slope plate and allows the tool to indicate slope.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: Steve R. Asay
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Patent number: 9708023Abstract: Actuation device for brakes and/or clutches, in particular for motorcycles, provided with a device body, an attachment portion for attachment of the device to the handlebar of an associable motorcycle, and a support and guide portion of an actuation element. The attachment portion comprises at least one attachment bracket, suitable for partially receiving the portion of handlebar used for the attachment of the actuation device, and a locking bracket attached to the attachment bracket on the side opposite the associable handlebar, so as to identify a seat suitable for locking a portion of handlebar in the middle. Advantageously, the device body is in polymer material and the locking bracket is at least partially in metal and extends in a single piece from a first to a second end, the first end facing the attachment portion and the second end facing the support and guide portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Freni Brembo S.p.A.Inventors: Alessandro Esposito, Roberto Lavezzi, Mauro Reolon, Mauro Ielasi
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Patent number: 9022333Abstract: A clipping jointer structure including a hooking member, a first moving fastener and a second moving fastener is provided. The hooking member is assembled to a rigid body, and has a suspending portion to buckle the hooking member onto one side of the rigid body. The first moving fastener is disposed on a board of the hooking member, and has an operating portion to buckle the first moving fastener onto another side of the rigid body or separate the first moving fastener from the rigid body. The second moving fastener is disposed on the board of the hooking member, and has a supporting portion to buckle the second moving fastener onto the structure body.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Hsing-Yu Chen, Ching-Hsien Lin, Chao-Hsien Wu
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Publication number: 20150118654Abstract: A cosmetology training mannequin securing device for securing the mannequin to an edge of a wash basin in a non-vertical position for shampoo training includes: a) a mannequin neck strap, adapted to extend around the mannequin neck; b) an intermediate connection component connected to the strap and to a clamp; c) the clamp, connected to the intermediate connection component and in a position so as to attach to the wash basin with the mannequin in a shampooing non-vertical position. There is also a mannequin and securing device combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Vanessa Phillips
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Publication number: 20150021451Abstract: A camera system is configured to detachably couple to a camera mount, which in turn can be attached to an apparatus. The camera mount is a spring clamp including two arms, each include a handle component and a jaw component. The spring clamp can be attached to an apparatus when the two jaw components are closed around the apparatus. A strap is adjustably coupled to the spring clamp and is tightened around the apparatus to further secure the apparatus. In some cases, a flexible neck is fastened to the camera mount, and the camera system is detachably coupled to the flexible neck. This allows a mounted camera system to be situated at any desired angle for taking photographs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Nicholas Streets
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Patent number: 8925179Abstract: A mounting mechanism includes: a support member; a rail attached to the support member; and a fastener affixed to the second side of the rail. The rail includes: a plurality of rail holes for stud engagement; a first side facing a device to be engaged to the mounting mechanism; and a second side. The fastener includes: a clamping arm; a clamp lever pivotally associated with the clamping arm; and a moveable locking latch securing the clamp lever in one of two positions: open and closed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Gables Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Craig Kirsch, Daniel Kinard
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Patent number: 8869355Abstract: Clip-type cable management devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first primary jaw (110) and a second primary jaw (112) having interleaved tines are coupled by a hinge pin (114) around which a primary torsion spring (116) is disposed to urge the primary jaws pivotally close. A secondary jaw (118) is disposed on the hinge pin and urged by a secondary torsion spring (120) pivotally toward the second primary jaw. A lever pin (122) is disposable in either a storage position or a working position on the first primary jaw so as to differentiate the pivotal opening of the secondary jaw, which is operable through the primary jaws. Resulting device is compact, quick and easy to operate, and packed with an array of functionalities applicable to cables of various sizes.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Jay J. Huang
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Patent number: 8857775Abstract: A camera system is configured to detachably couple to a camera mount, which in turn can be attached to an apparatus. The camera mount is a spring clamp including two arms, each include a handle component and a jaw component. The spring clamp can be attached to an apparatus when the two jaw components are closed around the apparatus. A strap is adjustably coupled to the spring clamp and is tightened around the apparatus to further secure the apparatus. In some cases, a flexible neck is fastened to the camera mount, and the camera system is detachably coupled to the flexible neck. This allows a mounted camera system to be situated at any desired angle for taking photographs.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Nicholas Streets
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Patent number: 8827216Abstract: A tool support system is disclose having a yoke; a plurality of concentric rings having at least one ring pivotally connected to the yoke; a tool fastening mechanism to secure a tool in the support system; and one or more rotation components to permit the tool to rotate within a ring of the support structure. One or more of the concentric rings can be added to the system or can replace one or more concentric rings to accommodate tools of different sizes. The invention includes a method of configuring a support apparatus and a support apparatus kit with various interchangeable parts, and parts that can be built out to varying degrees to permit the support structure to be used on numerous types of tools.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventors: Garrett W. Brown, Anthony D. Sacksteder, Micah Black, David G. Asmann
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Patent number: 8820686Abstract: A mounting apparatus for automatic fire sprinkler systems and other objects to be securely attached to the structure of a ceiling of a building, and additionally relates to a mounting clamp for securely gripping the tee of a suspended ceiling in order to mount an object to be held in proximity to the ceiling and a mounting clamp for mounting the sprinkler head of a fire protection system or other type of water system. The system provides means for more rigidly mounting various components of the system to the existing piping and ceiling structure found at an installation location.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventors: William E. Hickle, Mark D. Hickle
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Patent number: 8800941Abstract: A utility clip is disclosed wherein the clip can hold a variety of tools and can be used commercially or in the home. The clip comprises a first and second clamping member, with each clamping member having alligator teeth positioned facing each at the inner distal end of the members, with at least one and possibly two useful tools positioned at the proximal end of each of the clamping members.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Unique Tools, Inc.Inventor: Peter Kahn
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Patent number: 8740162Abstract: A diaper tree comprises a vertical stalk mechanically coupled to a spring loaded clamp and a bracket. The bracket is mechanically coupled to a platform left arm and the platform left arm is connected to a platform right arm.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Mitchell Glenn Morgan
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Patent number: 8662461Abstract: A clamp for a musical instrument stand is equipped with a pipe retaining section having a metal base section formed with an abutting surface having a cylindrical inner peripheral surface, and a metal fastening section formed with a fastening surface having a cylindrical inner peripheral surface that is opposite to the abutting surface of the base section, wherein the abutting surface and the fastening surface hold an outer peripheral surface of a pipe from one side and another side to retain the pipe, and the clamp comprises a pipe sleeve in a semi-cylindrical shape that is made of a resin material, and has an outer peripheral surface to be abutted to the abutting surface or the fastening surface so as to be mounted on the abutting surface or the fastening surface; and a recessed section that is provided in a concave shape in a portion of at least one surface among an outer peripheral surface of the pipe sleeve, the abutting surface and the fastening surface, wherein a predetermined space surrounded by the reType: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Roland CorporationInventor: Yoshiaki Mori
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Patent number: 8602662Abstract: A camera and accessories clamping mount that includes an assembly of ball and socket members rotatably and moveably interconnectable having an anterior end and a posterior end, a top connector disposed atop the anterior end and a bottom connector disposed on the posterior end, wherein the bottom connector is releasably attachable to a clamp, said clamp attachable to an extant surface, and an extant camera, or other accessory device having a ¼-20? female thread mount, is releasably attachable to the top connector, whereby said camera or other accessory device is supportable and positionable through a range of positions by means of the assembly of ball and socket members.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: John Mans
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Patent number: 8584888Abstract: A debris receptacle is removably attachable to an edge or lip of a work surface. A receptacle portion of the device has vertically extending sides and defines a volume for receiving debris swept from the work surface. Panels with clamp arms that are configured to extend over a work surface are pivotally attached with pivot pins to each side of the receptacle portion. The pivot pins also secure helically coiled springs disposed in cavities formed within the sides. The springs provide a biasing force that urges the clamp arms toward clamp surfaces at each side of the receptacle portion, gripping an edge of a work surface. The debris receptacle is thus mounted to receive debris swept from the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Mark Buerk
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Patent number: 8464986Abstract: A clamp for a tubular hose or cable is disclosed. The clamp comprises a first clamp half, a second clamp half, and a hinge pin. The first clamp half has a first end and a second end and defines a first concave semi-cylindrical face. The first end of the first clamp half carries means for mounting the clamp. The second clamp half has a first end and a second end and defines a second concave semi-cylindrical face. The first clamp half and the second clamp half come together along a parting line and are retained together by a hinge pin. The clamp halves are provided with snap-in liners for easy use. Alternative mounts for mounting the clamp on subsea wire line or tubulars is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: International Clamps, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence M. McClure
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Patent number: 8459600Abstract: A trestle stabilizing device is provided for a model track assembly having support apparatuses or trestles for elevating track sections. The device includes a base including a first end section and a second end section. A first fastening member is connected to the first end section. A second fastening member is connected to the second end section. The first and second fastening members releasably secure the device to the track support apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Robert J. Tarr
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Patent number: 8459602Abstract: A clamping device for attaching a piece of first moveable equipment to a piece of second moveable equipment comprising a body, a mounting portion, and an attachment portion. The attachment portion comprising an attachment recess disposed within the body for receiving the piece of first movable equipment, and a latch plate rotatably attached to the body at a pivot disposed on one side of said attachment recess, wherein the latch plate may be pivotally disposed between an open position and a closed position. The latch plate further having an attachment lock disposed within the latch plate. The attachment lock is configured to produce a force against the piece of first moveable equipment when the latch plate is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Arnold Herskovic
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Patent number: 8403282Abstract: A clamp device includes a frame including a supporting portion formed on one end thereof. The supporting portion is adapted for abutting against a handle tube. A clamping unit includes two clamping elements. Each clamping element has a connecting portion on one end, a coupling portion on the other end opposite to the connecting portion, and a curved portion between the connecting portion and the coupling portion. The clamping unit is pivotally moved between an open position and a clamping position. The clamping elements are detached from each other in the open position, and the clamping elements are close to each other in the clamping position.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Tien Hsin Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Iñigo Gisbert Aguirrezabal
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Patent number: 8393506Abstract: The present invention relates to a support assembly (1) for securing a bicycle to a load carrier for vehicles, comprising a bar (2), which is provided at both ends with a gripping means (3, 4) for mounting the support assembly between a substantially fixed frame of the load carrier and the bicycle, a common tensioning means (5), when tightened forcing together said gripping means (3, 4).Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventor: Torbjörn Malm
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Patent number: 8356784Abstract: A method and fixtures for holding natural or artificial material which can be used by hunters or other nature observers to construct a camouflage screen. The fixture may include a clamp which can be attached to any existing stand, support structure or other tree branch as necessary to obtain optimal concealment, or a stake which can be anchored in the ground. Each clamp has two branch holders, which may be arranged at alternating angles or rotatably connected to the clamp. Each stake may have one or more branch holders, which may be fixed or rotatable. The branch holders may have set screws with knobs permitting branches to be secured at the optimal angle and position to conceal the hunter or nature observer and to resemble the growth pattern of natural foliage. The branch holders may also be rotatable to allow the user to further customize the camouflage screen.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Carnivore Hunting Products, LLCInventors: Corey J. Doll, John E. Schindlbeck
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Patent number: 8313069Abstract: A speaker system with a mount pivotally secured to a speaker frame for detachably securing the speaker system to a display monitor is disclosed. The mount pivots relative to the frame so as to allow the display monitor to be operably received between the mount and frame thereby holding the speaker system in place. A securing structure is preferably provided to hold the mount at a desired position, and resilient padding is preferably provided between the frame, mount and display monitor. The mount can also have a substantially planar bottom surface which allows the speaker system to rest on a desktop simply by positioning the substantially planar bottom surface of the mount on the desktop.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: David Yim, Timothy Leehane, Jeffrey Anderson
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Patent number: 8272612Abstract: A clip for holding an object on a supporting member comprises a holding clamp and an attaching clamp. The holding clamp has a pair of clamping members with oppositely bowed gripping portions and inwardly arched handles. The oppositely bowed gripping portions form together, when engaged, jaws for holding an object such as a cigar. The jaws are connected together for pivotal movement to cooperate with each other for clamping action upon actuation of their handles. At the juncture point of the jaws with the handles, the clamping members are provided with aligned, apertured supports for receipt of an axial binding post or rivet that extends through the apertures and for holding the clamping members together and in axial alignment. A spring, normally biasing the clamping members towards a closed position is looped around the post with its ends locked against the handles.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Edward Brian Thorpe
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Patent number: 8196272Abstract: A clamp for hanging things, the clamp having a pair of jaws and a lever. Manipulation of the lever causes the jaws to either open or close, depending on the direction of manipulation. The lever is connected to one of the jaws and to a plate attachment. The attachment of the lever to the jaw rotates around the point of the lever's attachment to the plate attachment, the structure of the plate attachment defining the boundaries of the rotation. One jaw is connected to the other jaw at a point of pivoting.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Inventor: Brian Lee Curtis
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Patent number: 8162343Abstract: A mounting device is shown for mounting components to a bicycle handlebar having a handlebar axis. The mounting device includes a mounting bracket mountable to the handlebar about the handlebar axis. The mounting bracket includes a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion hingedly connected to the first clamp portion to interiorly receive the handlebar. An interior channel is defined by spaced sidewalls and formed in a portion of the circumferential length of one of the first and second clamp portions, and a hole is formed through the clamp portion and opens to the channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Martin Weiss, Scott McLaughlin, Paul Feuerstein, Matthew Morris
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Patent number: 8152120Abstract: A multipurpose support for attachments mountable to the tow hitch of a vehicle. The support comprises a main body adapted to receive an attachment and a coupling means for a quick release coupling of the main body to the tow hitch of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Barwall LimitedInventors: Michael Barrett, Sean Doherty
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Patent number: 8074851Abstract: The invention provides improvements for an enclosed carrier configured for mounting on top of a car.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Settelmayer, Scott R. Allen, Timothy C. Smith
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Patent number: 8070119Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for securing an ancillary device (16) to a standing seam (8), the standing seam comprising a protruding web portion (10) with a head portion (12) at an outer extremity. The clamp assembly includes a substantially rigid member (18; 54) adapted to overlie and contact the head portion of the standing seam. First and second substantially rigid arms (22, 24; 58, 60) extend from the member and are adapted to embrace the head portion in co-operation with the member, at least one of the arms (24; 58, 60) being pivotally interconnected with the member at hinge means (28; 62, 64). The first and second arms have first and second free extremities (36, 38; 70, 72) adapted to face one another and to contact opposite sides of the web portion. Threaded fastener means (40, 41; 86) passes through the ancillary device and into a threaded aperture (46; 88) in the member, from an outer surface of the member.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: Peter Taylor
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Patent number: 8061667Abstract: A mounting device for mounting first and second bicycle control components to a bicycle handlebar having a handlebar axis. The mounting device generally includes first and second mounting brackets. The first mounting bracket is adjustably mounted to the handlebar about the handlebar axis. One of the first and second bicycle control components is attached to the first mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket is adjustably attached to the first mounting bracket. The other of the first and second bicycle control components is attached to the second mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket is displaced between alternative attachment positions on the first mounting bracket. The first mounting bracket is rotated between alternative mounting positions on the handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Martin Weiss, Scott McLaughlin, Paul Feuerstein
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Patent number: 8038106Abstract: A beam clamp includes a clamp base and a rotational portion. The base includes an interior cavity and an external surface. The base and the rotational portion are pivotably connected by a mateable device. The rotational portion extends into the interior cavity of the base and the rotational portion includes a torsion spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Xueming Cai
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Patent number: 8020825Abstract: Hospital equipment includes a member and a clip mounting to the member. The clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member pivotally interconnected with the first clip member about a pivot axis. Each of the first and second clip members has a receiving portion for receiving the member. A biasing member urges the first clip member and the second clip member toward each other wherein when the first clip member and the second clip member straddle the frame or rail member and the frame or rail member is positioned in the receiving portions, the biasing member urges the first and second clip members to engage the frame or rail member. An accessory mounting member is configured for mounting an accessory to the clip and is coupled to one of the clip members wherein the clip may be used for mounting an accessory to the member.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Mélanie Dostaler, Guy Lemire
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Patent number: 8011629Abstract: A clamping device for attaching a piece of first moveable equipment to a piece of second moveable equipment comprising a body, a mounting portion, and an attachment portion. The attachment portion comprising an attachment recess disposed within the body for receiving the piece of first movable equipment, and a latch plate rotatably attached to the body at a pivot disposed on one side of said attachment recess, wherein the latch plate may be pivotally disposed between an open position and a closed position. The latch plate further having an attachment lock disposed within the latch plate. The attachment lock is configured to produce a force against the piece of first moveable equipment when the latch plate is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventor: Arnold Herskovic
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Patent number: 7980522Abstract: A blade clamp for a helicopter blade having a width and leading and trailing edges includes a first clamping part, a first flexible liner attachable to the first clamping part, a second clamping part, a second flexible liner attachable to the second clamping part, a hinge mechanism to pivot the first clamping part and the first flexible liner with respect to the second clamping part and the second flexible liner and a connector provided opposite to the hinge mechanism. The flexible liners evenly distribute clamping force upon the blade clamp to prevent damage to the blade. The hinge mechanism allows the first and second clamping parts to open wide enough to safely and easily accommodate a helicopter blade during removal and installation of the blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Alion Science and Technology CorporationInventors: Benjamin W. Anderson, Eric Peterson
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Patent number: 7963367Abstract: A toeboard system includes toeboards of a cross section and an end configuration to assist in defining a locking corner connection of two toeboards at a scaffold upright. The system includes a toeboard clamp securable to a scaffold upright with projecting latch fingers for engaging two overlapped partially nested toeboards or two toeboards forming a generally perpendicular corner connection. A latch finger of the toeboard clamp engages a slot or port in the toeboards adjacent an end thereof to positively maintain toeboards in a perpendicular connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Brand Services, LLCInventor: Stephen Wilson
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Patent number: 7938375Abstract: A collapsible pen holder installed within a surface of an object, including an automobile dashboard or briefcase, secures and retains a pen within a cylindrical sleeve slidably engaged within a cylindrical mounting frame member, exposing a pen cap of the pen. The pen is placed within the cylindrical sleeve which is then pushed into the mounting frame member until the cylindrical sleeve is retained within the mounting frame member by a locking mechanism, exposing only an end of the pen cap. To remove the pen from the pen holder, the end of the pen head is depressed, releasing the locking mechanism and ejecting the cylindrical sleeve from the mounting frame member, projecting the cylindrical sleeve from the surface by a spring mechanism allowing the pen to be removed from the cylindrical sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: Casey Massegee
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Patent number: 7931243Abstract: A speaker system with a mount pivotally secured to a speaker frame for detachably securing the speaker system to a display monitor is disclosed. The mount pivots relative to the frame so as to allow the display monitor to be operably received between the mount and frame thereby holding the speaker system in place. A securing structure is preferably provided to hold the mount at a desired position, and resilient padding is preferably provided between the frame, mount and display monitor. The mount can also have a substantially planar bottom surface which allows the speaker system to rest on a desktop simply by positioning the substantially planar bottom surface of the mount on the desktop.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: David Yim, Timothy Leehane, Jeffrey Anderson
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Patent number: 7926771Abstract: An apparatus for mounting objects to structural members of a tent is provided. The mounting apparatus comprises a pair of jaws, a jaw adjustment arrangement and an object mounting union. The pair of jaws are operably pivotally connected to one another. Each jaw includes an engaging portion for engaging the structural member of a tent frame. The engaging portions are in opposed relation to one another and define a mouth therebetween. The jaw adjustment arrangement operably adjustably limits a maximum width of the mouth. The object mounting union is used to secure an object to the pair of jaws.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Daniel DeMartine, John Douglas
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Patent number: 7849868Abstract: The erectable shelter includes an awning assembly for a shelter that is removably mounted to two or more adjacent legs of the shelter. The awning assembly is mounted so that it can be moved between a downwardly directed vertical position and an upwardly directed vertical position, and to an intermediate horizontal position between the downwardly directed vertical position and an upwardly directed vertical position, allowing the awning to provide shade and to serve as a holder for signage.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Mark C. Carter
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Patent number: 7770859Abstract: The invention relates to a holding element for fastening equipment elements to a supporting rail with a rail head having an essentially elliptical cross-sectional outer contour which is fastened to an inner supporting structure of a fuselage cell of an aircraft. The holding element has, inter alia, two resilient and pivotable clamping arms which, when “clamped on”, bear against the rail head and thereby bring about an initial fixing of the holding element on the supporting rail. The holding element can still be displaced longitudinally in this state. If the holding element is pressed further upward onto the supporting rail counter to the resilient action of two silicone buffers, a plug-in pin latches together with a spring clip and, by means of an upwardly moving locking frame, the locking of the clamping arms takes place at the same time, and therefore the clamping arms are secured against an intentional expansion in this “locked state”.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: AIRBUS Deutschland GmbHInventors: Sascha Costabel, Markus Horst, Stephan Roepke
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Patent number: 7739820Abstract: A spring loaded display device is described particularly suited for attachment to the leading edge of a shelf such as a bookshelf, the display unit including a clip mechanism for securely grasping the top and bottom surfaces of a shelf at its edge, the clip mechanism hingedly connected to a display unit which can freely rotate about the hinged connection. The display unit itself, generally of rectangular configuration, is designed to receive a document, and includes a transparent face so that the document contents may be easily viewed.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Inventor: Gary Liebling Frank
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Patent number: 7717382Abstract: An accessory mounting system and mounting method thereof provides an effective solution for sectioning a portion of a room and for organizing tools, objects and cables involved in the activity that gives rise to the need for sectioning or organizing the room. In particular, the present invention provides an accessory mounting system and method whereby accessories can be mounted to poles that are designed for use in temporary partitioning systems, or to other poles such as painter's poles. Such accessories can include, for example, a caution tape dispenser that mounts to a side surface of a pole following installation of the pole, and various pole clips that locate the caution tape at other poles in a clean, visually attractive, and effective manner. Other accessories include tool mounts, cable mounts, shelves, trays, drawers, hooks, camera or laser mounts, and the like, all attachable to a side surface of a pole following installation of the pole.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Zipwall, LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Whittemore, Michael D. Cattafe, Joshua A. Rose
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Publication number: 20100108841Abstract: A base-clamp assembly for supporting an instrument relative to a patient position adjacent to an instrument-support rail. The base-clamp assembly may comprise a base, a rail clamp, and an actuator assembly. The rail clamp may attach the base to the rail. A shank clamp may attach a shank to the base. The actuator assembly may be operable for opening and/or closing the rail clamp. A drive assembly may provide for moving a force-applying element relative to the base and a movable rail jaw for closing the rail clamp. The drive assembly may also be operable for opening and closing the shank clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Richard F. KRONNER, David D. KRONNER
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Publication number: 20090229914Abstract: A device is provided which can be converted from a transporting cart to an erecting hoist for a hunter's tree ladder stand. The device includes components which can be assembled into the cart, disassembled, and re-assembled into the hoist which allows one person to transport the ladder stand, and to raise and lower the ladder stand to and from a position against a tree. The hoist includes a clamp with jaws which can be operated by the hunter on the ground so as to secure the hoist to the tree. A rope or cable extends through a pulley on the hoist so that the ladder stand can be raised into position by a hunter, single-handily. The hunter can then climb the ladder stand, which is secured to the hoist, which is secured to the tree, and further attach the platform of the ladder stand to the tree with one or more straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: DALE L. LILES
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Patent number: 7540297Abstract: The erectable shelter includes an awning assembly for a shelter that is removably mounted to two or more adjacent legs of the shelter. The awning assembly is mounted so that it can be moved between a downwardly directed vertical position and an upwardly directed vertical position, and to an intermediate horizontal position between the downwardly directed vertical position and an upwardly directed vertical position, allowing the awning to provide shade and to serve as a holder for signage.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Inventor: Mark C. Carter
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Patent number: 7523902Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely holding and maintaining space between items to be washed in a dishwasher. The novel apparatus consists of a rigid member with a means for gripping an item for washing at each end of the rigid member.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Inventor: Mary Ellen Almeida
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Publication number: 20080277545Abstract: A medical instrument device interconnection system decreases the vibrational effects on a hospital pole. The medical device is contained in a case and the case has a first clamping member, a first biasing apparatus, a second clamping member, a second biasing apparatus, and a pole receiving trench. Each clamping member has a preferred position, an attachment position and a maximum tension position. In the preferred position the respective biasing members position the respective clamping member's distal end as close to each other as possible which inhibits a conventional hospital pole from entering the pole receiving trench. To obtain the maximum tension position, the person positioning the medical instrument device on the hospital pole aligns the pole receiving trench with the hospital pole so the hospital pole contacts the clamping members' exterior surface in the preferred position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Rob Colonna
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Patent number: 7395994Abstract: A percussion instrument arm adapter, comprising in combination, a support at one end of an arm, the support including rod clamping elements positioned for relative adjustment to clamp a rod, structure for effecting the relative adjustment, one of the elements swingable relatively away from the other element when at least part of the structure is moved out of element adjusting position, and against a shoulder or shoulders resisting such movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Drum Workshop, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Sikra
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Publication number: 20080128571Abstract: Hospital equipment includes a member and a clip mounting to the member. The clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member pivotally interconnected with the first clip member about a pivot axis. Each of the first and second clip members has a receiving portion for receiving the member. A biasing member urges the first clip member and the second clip member toward each other wherein when the first clip member and the second clip member straddle the frame or rail member and the frame or rail member is positioned in the receiving portions, the biasing member urges the first and second clip members to engage the frame or rail member. An accessory mounting member is configured for mounting an accessory to the clip and is coupled to one of the clip members wherein the clip may be used for mounting an accessory to the member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Melanie Dostaler, Guy Lemire
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Patent number: 7299812Abstract: The erectable shelter includes an awning assembly for a shelter that is removably mounted to two or more adjacent legs of the shelter. The awning assembly is mounted so that it can be moved between a downwardly directed vertical position and an upwardly directed vertical position, and to an intermediate horizontal position between the downwardly directed vertical position and an upwardly directed vertical position, allowing the awning to provide shade and to serve as a holder for signage.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Mark C. Carter