Clamped To Mounting Surface With Identical Clamping Means Patents (Class 248/229.2)
  • Patent number: 11796147
    Abstract: A solar powered flag light includes a fixing module, a solar powered panel module and a lighting module. The fixing module includes a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and at least one connection portion. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are configured to be disposed on two opposite sides of a flagpole. The at least one connection portion is configured to connect between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, such that the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion can clamp the flagpole to fix the solar powered flag light on the flagpole. The solar powered panel module is configured to be disposed on the first mounting portion. The lighting module is configured to be disposed on the second mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Xiaoyan Liang
  • Patent number: 11572023
    Abstract: A bike rack for a vehicle with a tailgate includes a major gate, a minor gate, and a hinge connecting the minor gate to the major gate. The minor gate includes a main body and a load stop configured to pivot relative to main body. The bike rack includes a load stop bracket and braces. The load stop bracket is configured to be placed onto the load stop when the load stop is in a vertical position such that the load stop bracket extends over a top surface of the load stop and is disposed on front and rear sides of the load stop. The braces are attached to the load stop bracket, configured to extend into holes in the hinge when the load stop bracket is placed onto the load stop, and configured to be disposed on opposite sides of a tire on a bike.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Derek L. Patterson, Ryan Cahill, William C. Bliss
  • Patent number: 9248491
    Abstract: A guided keeper assembly and related method includes a cylindrical base that mounts to a die member using a multi-piece, interlocking flange. The flanges have outer fastener holes and inner arcuate walls that matingly engage a complimentary profile on the outer surface of the base to axially interconnect the same. The flanges also have male and female end connectors which snap lock together around the base in an assembled condition. Mounting screws pass through the fastener holes in the flanges and are anchored in the die member to securely retain the guided keeper assembly in place. A retainer ring is mounted in an associated groove in the base over the heads of the screws to prevent unintentional unfastening of the screws from the die member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: STANDARD LIFTERS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. Breen, Joel T. Pyper
  • Patent number: 9216349
    Abstract: Various devices, systems, and methods for gripping controllers for use with portable computing devices are described herein. In various embodiments, a system for gripping controllers for use with portable computing devices includes two gripping controllers. Each gripping controller includes a top portion having a face with an input controller arranged to receive input from a user, a bottom portion coupled to the top portion, and a radio antenna. Each gripping controller clamps onto a side of the portable computing device. At least one gripping controller communicates the received input from one or both gripping controllers to the portable computing device via the radio antenna using a wireless communication protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Paul South
  • Publication number: 20150060618
    Abstract: Embodiments of portable electronic device holders and methods of manufacture of portable electronic device holders are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, Olly Eades
  • Publication number: 20150055278
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for securing and conveniently holding a mobile electronic device including but not limited to a mobile phone and providing an additional spare external power supply to said mobile electronic device. The system includes a holder which is adapted to removably receive the electronic device therein and a attachment means located at the back of the holder for attaching the holder to an object. The holder further includes a cavity formed therein at the bottom which is adapted to removably receive an external battery for said electronic device. The system may further comprise a portable external battery for said electronic device so that the electronic device can take advantage of the additional spare external power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Baschnagel
  • Patent number: 8950716
    Abstract: A hoist pick up bar, which has its entire clamp system inside the footprint of the truss. A benefit of placing the hoist inside the truss allows designers to raise the truss structure itself higher since the hoist is no longer above it. In embodiments, the device has clamps that move out of the way so that the device can be lowered on to the truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Kempf
  • Publication number: 20150014502
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mounting device for mounting an object to a vehicle. The vehicle has a tailgate and the mounting device comprises a mount for mounting the object to the mounting device. The mount comprises a rigid member on which the in use the object is mounted. Further, the mounting device comprises a coupling for coupling the mount to the tailgate of the vehicle. The coupling is arranged for removably coupling to the tailgate of the vehicle without requiring a structural modification of the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: PORTESIDE PTY LTD
    Inventor: Robert Archibald McCaughan
  • Patent number: 8777169
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Patent number: 8720841
    Abstract: A clamp assembly including a base member, wherein the base member includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and wherein at least one of the top and bottom surfaces is adapted for fixed or releasable association with a substrate; a first support arm, wherein the first support arm includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and wherein the first support arm is displaceable along a first axis, a second support arm, wherein the second support arm includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and wherein the second support arm is displaceable along the first axis, and wherein the first and second support arms are biased such that the inner surfaces of the support members contact each other at a first contact point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Morren, James Knott, Donald Morren, James Morren
  • Publication number: 20130292530
    Abstract: A stylus holder attaches to an electronic device and holds a stylus. The stylus holder may comprise a pair of device clasps to frictionally hold to the electronic device. A stylus clasp for holding a stylus may be on one of the device clasps. The device clasps may be connected to one another by a band. In some embodiments, the band may be an elastomeric ribbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dat Dang, Deborah L. Michelle
  • Patent number: 8573549
    Abstract: A bracket, for attaching a support to a wheelchair frame, includes a coupling with a first body, a second body, and a link. The first body has a first bore with a clamp there around and has one connector for connection to the support or the wheelchair frame. The second body has a section with a second bore and which is received within the first bore and releasably engaged by the clamp. The second body has a second connector for connection to the other one of the support and the wheelchair frame. Releasing the clamp allows the first and second bodies to be separated so that the support can be moved with respect to the wheelchair frame, while the link, captured in the first and second bores, prevents total separation of the bodies. A key and keyway limit assembly of the first and second bodies in only one orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Adaptive Engineering Lab, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik B. Holstad
  • Publication number: 20130270408
    Abstract: A holding apparatus for fastening camera accessory parts to a camera system can be fastened to support tubes of the camera system. The holding apparatus comprises a bridge part which has two pairs of openings for receiving support tubes, with the openings of the one pair differing from the openings of the other pair at least with respect to their spacing; at least one pair of clamping elements which are provided at the bridge part and are movable at least between a clamping position and a release position, with the clamping elements locking support tubes received in the openings at the bridge part in the clamping position of said clamping elements; and an actuation device which is configured to move the clamping elements together. The clamping elements have different clamping sections which are configured to lock support tubes of different diameter and/or different spacing at the bridge part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventor: Gerhard Schatzl
  • Publication number: 20130112827
    Abstract: A bracket, for attaching a support to a wheelchair frame, includes a coupling with a first body, a second body, and a link. The first body has a first bore with a clamp there around and has one connector for connection to the support or the wheelchair frame. The second body has a section with a second bore and which is received within the first bore and releasably engaged by the clamp. The second body has a second connector for connection to the other one of the support and the wheelchair frame. Releasing the clamp allows the first and second bodies to be separated so that the support can be moved with respect to the wheelchair frame, while the link, captured in the first and second bores, prevents total separation of the bodies. A key and keyway limit assembly of the first and second bodies in only one orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Erik B. Holstad
  • Patent number: 8434685
    Abstract: Described herein are accessory devices that are configured to both perform accessory functions for electronic devices, as well as output content that is supplemental or complementary to content being output by the electronic devices. The accessory functionality of the accessory devices may be far-ranging and may include reading lights, covers, projectors, universal serial bus (USB) drives, cameras, page-turn buttons, audio jacks, expansion headers, Bluetooth devices, biometric sensors, ambient light sensors, and more. These accessory devices may complement the operation of any number of electronic devices. For instance, an accessory device may both comprise a reading light to illuminate a display of an electronic book (eBook) reader device, as well as a display to display content that has been deemed supplemental to the content being displayed by the eBook reader device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hannah Rebecca Lewbel, James Samuel Bowen
  • Patent number: 8413940
    Abstract: A holding device fastening a part (1) to a frame (3). The holding device has an upper bracket (5) fastened to the frame (3), a lower bracket (6) fastened to the frame (3) below the upper bracket (5), and a holder (7) fastened to the part (1). The holder (7) has a hook (13) and a fixing plate (14). The upper bracket (5) has a hook mount (15) shaped complementary to the hook (13). The hook (13) is hung in the hook mount (15). The lower bracket (6) has a plate mount (16), shaped complementary to the fixing plate (14). The fixing plate (14) is inserted into plate mount (16) the from the top. A positive-locking connection is formed between the plate mount (16) and the fixing plate (14), which secures the fixing plate (14) at right angles to an insertion direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Krause, Arthur Wieland
  • Patent number: 8373989
    Abstract: A fan fixing device for fixing fan units includes two parallel first sidewalls, two parallel second sidewalls, and a number of fixing members. Each first sidewall defines a number of vent ports and includes a vertical plate, a lower plate, and an L-shaped engagement member. The lower plate and the engagement member are positioned at opposite sides of the vertical plate. The second sidewalls are connected between the first sidewalls. The second sidewalls and the first sidewalls cooperatively form a receiving room. The fixing members engage with between the engagement members of the first sidewalls, the fixing member is configured for securing the fan units to the two first sidewalls in the receiving room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xin-Hu Gong, Si-Wen Shu
  • Publication number: 20120126079
    Abstract: A bedrail clamp is provided for attaching an accessory to a bedrail of a surgical/medical bed at a desired location without having to slide the bedrail clamp from an end of the bedrail until the accessory is in the desired location. The bedrail clamp can include a clamp housing, an actuating member coupled to the housing and configured to move relative to the clamp housing, and one or more jaw members coupled to the actuating member and housed by the clamp housing. In preferred embodiments, when a bedrail is within the clamp housing's throat area, the actuating member moves away from the bedrail to move the jaw member(s) toward the bedrail and the pull the jaw member(s) rearwardly into contact with the bedrail to secure the bedrail against the clamp housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: John Russell
  • Patent number: 8141833
    Abstract: A connector for connecting a grille to a door. The connector can include a first plate connected to a second plate at a right angle. A first tubular can extend at a right angle from the first plate for inserting into a door insert frame, such as in a screw boss. The first tubular can have a hole for receiving a fastener and fastening the connector to a door. A second tubular can be disposed proximate an intersection of the first plate and the second plate. The second tubular can have a hole extending at a right angle to the hole of the first tubular for receiving a pin that can be used to connect a grille to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Glasscraft Door Company
    Inventors: John B. Plummer, Marjorie Plummer, Joseph Gene Denley
  • Publication number: 20120056053
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism used to fasten an object on a case includes a clamping structure, a positioning pillar and a buffering structure. The clamping structure is provided with a through hole and connected to the object. The positioning pillar is connected to the case. The buffering structure is provided with a positioning hole and has a trench surrounding the buffering structure, and a plurality of protruding parts disposed on a sidewall of the positioning hole. The through hole of the clamping structure can be engaged with the trench, and the positioning pillar can be inserted into the positioning hole, so that the protruding parts and the positioning pillar engage with each other. Accordingly, the object can be fixed on the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Tsung-Yin Wu, Chao-Hsiung Wu
  • Publication number: 20120031469
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support (1) for mounting a solar panel (S), having a bottom part (10) for placement on a substantially flat underlying surface, particularly on a roof; a plurality of walls (20) which extend upwards from the bottom part (10), a plurality of supporting surfaces (26, 28) for laying on the solar panel (S) being provided at the upper sides opposite the bottom part; and fastening means (33, 40) for fastening the solar panel on the supporting surfaces, the fastening means clamping the solar panel (S) against the supporting surfaces (26, 28). Preferably, the fastening means (33, 40) comprise at least one clamping rail (40) which is fitted on a lateral border of the solar panel (S) lying on the supporting surfaces (26, 28), and extends continuously over at least half, preferably at least three-quarters, of the longitudinal dimension of the lateral border of the solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: RENUSOL GMBH
    Inventors: Geerling Loois, Stefan Zschoch, Michael Kübsch
  • Publication number: 20110226931
    Abstract: A portable stand and mount for securing a laptop computer. The computer is clamped between a fixed clamping member on one side and an adjustable movable clamping member on the other side. The movable clamping member is positioned by screw means mounted on the top surface of the mounting plate of the stand. The mounting plate also is provided with a plurality of holes that allow the clamping members to be positioned to accommodate various sizes and configurations of laptop computers. It also is provided with openings which allow cooling air to circulate beneath the computer, with means for hanging accessories therefrom, and with a light. A mounting post extends downwardly from the underside of the mounting plate, so that it can be clamped to other fixtures such as a drum set stand or tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffry C. Voorhees
  • Publication number: 20110157817
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket and a locking member. The bracket includes two securing plates, and each securing plate defines a positioning hole. The locking member is configured for being secured to a heat dissipating member and includes a board body and two locking portions located on the board body. The two locking portions engage in the positioning holes from outside of the bracket, and each securing plate is positioned between the board body and each locking portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Patent number: 7946546
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a device. The apparatus includes a coupling member, a first arm, a second arm, and a sloped support member. The coupling member defines a first opening and a second opening. The first arm passes through the first opening, and the coupling member is movably connected to the first arm. The second arm passes through the second opening. The sloped support member is releasably connected to the second arm. The apparatus has at least five degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Brett Zubiate, Sarjoun Skaff, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
  • Patent number: 7931244
    Abstract: A device for equidistant mounting of fixtures with bracket rails, axles, mounting brackets, and fixture clamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Evan Sipe
  • Patent number: 7926777
    Abstract: An application for a decoration clip includes a portion for inserting between a facial board of a roof and a drip guard and a portion for interfacing with an outer surface of the drip guard. The substantially flat insertion surface is connected to the substantially flat outlay surface, thereby forming an elongated U-shape when viewed from a side. A device for holding the decoration is situated on an outer surface of the portion for interfacing with an outer surface of the drip guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: John B. Koesema, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7896302
    Abstract: A remotely installable piping support attachment assembly employs a T-bolt type fastener for clamping a relatively smaller instrumentation pipe, e.g., the jet pump sensing line, to the wall of an adjacent structure. The attachment assembly includes a T-bolt, a split pipe clamp support, a ratchet nut with peripheral ratchet teeth, and a ratchet lock washer. When the nut is tightened on the threaded shank of the T-bolt, a top plate and an anchor of the split pipe clamp support are pressed together to clamp the jet pump sensing line therebetween. The top plate is defined by an L-beam folded spring plate comprised of first and second plate parts disposed generally in parallel and joined at a living hinge flex joint so that said plate parts each have a free end edge remote from said flex joint, the free end edges being spaced apart to define a gap therebetween without preload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ge-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Kent Parker, John Geddes Erbes
  • Patent number: 7861466
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a mounting apparatus that includes at least two ceiling mounts. Each of two scissor mounts may be coupled to the same or different dropped ceiling rail(s) using a corresponding scissor clip feature. The mounting apparatus further includes a mounting pipe that is coupled to each of the scissor mounts. The mounting pipe is thus suspended by the scissor mounts below the dropped ceiling, providing an unlimited number of potential mounting positions for lighting and/or lighting accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Secure Design Works, LLC
    Inventor: Ken Sanborn
  • Publication number: 20100288897
    Abstract: An adjustable pole mount includes a pair of mounting members and a fixing portion. Each of the mounting members includes a clamping portion, a first connecting portion, and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are respectively connected to two opposite ends of the clamping portion and each define at least one adjusting hole. The fixing portion is connected to at least one of the pair of mounting members. The clamping portions of the mounting members cooperatively clamp the pole. Guide bolts extend through the adjusting holes and are coupled to nuts. Distance between the clamping portions can be adjusted by way of adjusting the coupling position of the nuts on the guide bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih-Kai Chang
  • Patent number: 7789361
    Abstract: A transfer device for transferring an apparatus from one support to another support. The transfer device is comprised of a housing and two movable clamping elements that are mounted to the housing. Each of the clamping elements is movable between a support-clamping position and a non-clamping, release position. An actuator is in operative engagement with the two clamping elements to move each of the clamping elements between the support-clamping position and the release position. The actuator has a first actuator position wherein one of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position and another of the clamping elements is in the release position. In a second position, one of the clamping elements is in the release position and the other of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Alexander Bally, Eric R. Colburn, George Gounaris, Douglas E. Stern
  • Publication number: 20100181450
    Abstract: A low profile accessory attachment mechanism suitable for attaching an accessory to an electronic device is disclosed. A straight hook and a curved hook are configured to mechanically engage slots in an electronic device, joining the accessory to the electronic device. By moving one of the hooks or altering the configuration of a slot, the accessory and electronic device may be separated. Additionally, the hooks may carry electrical current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Troy Hulick, Russell Zinner
  • Patent number: 7758502
    Abstract: A slide and snap clamp provides a first clamping member with first and second clamping sections. The first clamping section is located adjacent the hinge while the second clamping section and the hinge on opposite sides of the first clamping section. An actuator is used to transition the first clamping member from an unlocked or locked configuration with a rail in one of the first and second clamping sections. The first and second clamping sections are configured to receive the rail A at a predetermined cross sectional perimeter in either of the first and second clamping sections. The operator selects which of the two clamping sections be utilized the actuator can be transitioned and locked position thereby securing the rail to the first clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Boss Instruments, Ltd.
    Inventors: Burns Phillips, Larry Griffith
  • Publication number: 20100155555
    Abstract: An attachment device for attaching an external object to a portable computer, comprising: a first clip for coupling the portable computer to the attachment device; a second clip for coupling the external object to the attachment device; and a member for connecting the first clip and the second clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Alan Shih
  • Publication number: 20100107918
    Abstract: Disclosed is a crane rail made from a roll-formed steel sheet strip. Said crane rail altogether comprises a top flange and a bottom flange. A support flange that has a triangular cross-section is additionally embodied on the top flange. The edges of the steel strip are laser-welded to the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: STAHL CRANESYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventor: Wilfried Hess
  • Publication number: 20100096525
    Abstract: A support structure for supporting a display panel includes a support and a clamp. The support is rotatably coupled to the display panel. The clamp includes two clamping arms rotatably coupled to the support, a bolt and an adjusting nut. A slot is defined in each clamping arm. The bolt is extended through each slot and engaged with the adjusting nut. Therefore a distance between two distal ends of two clamping arms can be adjusted by screwing and unscrewing the adjusting nut along the bolt. A display device using the support structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., Ltd, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai-Yang Yu, Hong-Wei Zhu, Er-Zheng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20090230264
    Abstract: A clamp in which two clamping arms are disposed on a extending member to hold the arms apart from each other, with a tension element that draws the clamping arms against the objects to be held by the clamp. The tension element and the extending member may then operate as a bracket for attaching or mounting other objects to or on that which is held by the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Anthony Italo Provitola
  • Patent number: 7578066
    Abstract: An adapter that eliminates that need for a clamp during the alignment of vehicle wheels. The adapter is particularly useful in tires that have lipless wheels, rim-guard tires, stiffer sidewalls and larger diameter wheels, which have caused problems when using traditional clamps. The adapter is cylindrical in shape and has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the alignment instrument. The second end is attached to a hole located in the center of a plate that is attached to the vehicle hub assembly through two or more lug bolts. The plate is positioned substantially parallel to the vehicle wheel and the alignment head is then attached directly to the hub through the clampless adapter, providing for improved accuracy in alignment measurements and corrections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Dean Pellegrino
  • Patent number: 7568672
    Abstract: An adjustable attachment mechanism includes an elongate shaft, first and second seats disposed on opposite ends of the shaft, first and second collars, and an actuator. The first and second collars are disposed to translate along the elongate shaft. An inner surface of the first collar cooperates with the first seat to define a first receptacle and an inner surface of the second collar cooperates with the second seat to define a second receptacle. The actuator is in communication with the first and second collars and is actuable to selectively traverse the first and second collars along the shaft in a first direction away from each other and in a second direction toward each other, the movement in the first direction loosening the first and second receptacles and the movement in the second direction tightening the first and second receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Vuzix Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent J. Ferrer, Stephen Glaser, David Alan Vogler
  • Patent number: 7553279
    Abstract: A slide and snap clamp provides a first clamping member with first and second clamping sections. The first clamping section is located adjacent the hinge while the second clamping section and the hinge on opposite sides of the first clamping section. An actuator is used to transition the first clamping member from an unlocked or locked configuration with a rail in one of the first and second clamping sections. The first and second clamping sections are configured to receive the rail A at a predetermined cross sectional perimeter in either of the first and second clamping sections. The operator selects which of the two clamping sections be utilized the actuator can be transitioned and locked position thereby securing the rail to the first clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Boss Instruments, Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: Burns Phillips, Larry Griffith
  • Publication number: 20090048742
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle model is disclosed. The vehicle model includes a main vehicle module including a primary base and a number of components. The number of main vehicle module components is moveably mounted to the main vehicle module primary base. The vehicle model also includes a secondary vehicle module including a number of components. The main vehicle module and secondary vehicle modules are relatively positionable relative to one another to obtain a first and second vehicle configuration. The first and second vehicle configurations are different from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Vijitha Senaka Kiridena, Ksenia Kozak, Nanxin Wang, Jeffrey Allen Greenberg, Gary Steven Strumolo
  • Patent number: 7464905
    Abstract: A tubular material fixation device includes a locating block, which has a clamping groove and two sidewalls disposed at two sides of the clamping groove and defining a respective guide surface portion, a clamping plate, which has a curved portion corresponding to the clamping groove, two side panels respectively extending from two sides of the curved portion, and two ribs respectively extending from the side panels corresponding to the guide surface portions of the locating block, and fastening units for fastening the side panels to the sidewalls to force the ribs along the guide surface portions and to further move the side panels of the clamping plate toward the locating block so as to lock a tubular material in between the clamping groove and the curved portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Sallas Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Ming Wang
  • Publication number: 20080217491
    Abstract: A clamp used to create a bond between under floor wiring Systems and a common bonding network is disclosed. The clamp includes a mounting bracket, a J-bolt and a split bolt for securing wires to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has a main body with an aperture and a slot. The J-bolt has a first end and a second end. The first end of the J-bolt is attached at the aperture of the mounting bracket and the second end of the J-bolt is positioned within the slot of the mounting bracket. The second end of the J-bolt is removed from the slot to enable the second end of the J-bolt to pivot away from the mounting bracket enabling the J-bolt to engage a floor pedestal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventor: Robert W. Kossak
  • Patent number: 7413153
    Abstract: A removable fastening system comprising a first flexible flat metal spiral for wrapping around a first object and a second flexible flat metal spiral for wrapping around a second object. A non-removable rotating pin engages the first flexible flat metal spiral on a first side opposite the first object, and engages the second flexible flat metal spiral on a second side opposite the second object. The second object tensions the removable fastening system while the removable fastening system is connected to the first object. The first flexible flat metal spiral dissipates a first force along a longitudinal axis of the first object, and the second flexible flat metal spiral dissipates a second force along a longitudinal axis of the second object, enabling the first flexible flat metal spiral to support the second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: GAF Innovative Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Arnold Bennett Ghormley
  • Patent number: 7191988
    Abstract: A pipe fixing device comprising a plurality of pipes, for conducting liquid or gas, arranged to cross each other, and a fixing member for fixing the plurality of pipes. The fixing member comprises a plurality of pipe fixing bores, and a plurality of fitting bores for the fitting of bands used to tighten the pipes. The present invention can secure not only easy insertion of the pipes arranged to cross each other, but also enhancement in a coupling force of the pipes through the use of the tightening bands, resulting in stable and reliable fixation of the pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mun Sub Kim, Jai Kwon Lee, Jin Yong Mo, Deug Yong Park, Hyung Suk Han, Ju Hwan Kim
  • 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: 6760956
    Abstract: A clip used to attach a towel to a golf club, (e.g., a putter). The clip has an opening to attach to the golf club, and an opening to attach to the towel. The clip may be mechanically attached to the club, or may use magnets. The towel may be permanently attached to the clip or may be removable. Methods for attaching a towel to a golf club and manufacturing the clip are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventors: Edmond Ken Lee, Barry Kitazumi
  • Patent number: 6585207
    Abstract: An adjustable clamp holder having multiple securing mechanisms for each attachment structure of the clamp body is disclosed. The clamp has utility in fastening together support rods and supporting an apparatus or laboratory equipment. The clamp holder obviates the limited securing capabilities and safety concerns associated with previously known clamping devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Scott Alan Ibbitson, Thomas John Procaccio
  • Publication number: 20020100852
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of restraint systems. Specifically, it relates to clamp restraint systems to achieve the restraint of a particular object, which may be particularly applicable to systems requiring the various and frequent adjustment of the clamped object. More particularly, the invention may relate to clamping systems providing force optimization and direction, facilitating varying degrees of adjustment, and coordinated or varying adjustment of multiple clamped objects within a more complex construction or framework. The invention may be particularly applicable to systems for clamping particular support elements or parts of racks, shelves, stands, or desks, and more particularly, may be particularly applicable for music instrument stands or racks, bicycle stands, and dental racks and stands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Ultimate Support Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald H. Eason, Douglas A. Kempel, Robin R. Slaton
  • Publication number: 20020074470
    Abstract: An adjustable clamp holder having multiple securing mechanisms for each attachment structure of the clamp body is disclosed. The clamp has utility in fastening together support rods and supporting an apparatus or laboratory equipment. The clamp holder obviates the limited securing capabilities and safety concerns associated with previously known clamping devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Scott Alan Ibbitson, Thomas John Procaccio