Clamped To Mounting Surface With Identical Clamping Means Patents (Class 248/229.2)
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Patent number: 11796147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventor: Xiaoyan Liang
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Patent number: 11572023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Derek L. Patterson, Ryan Cahill, William C. Bliss
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Patent number: 9248491Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: STANDARD LIFTERS, INC.Inventors: Scott M. Breen, Joel T. Pyper
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Patent number: 9216349Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Inventor: Michael Paul South
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Publication number: 20150060618Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONInventors: John A. Solheim, Olly Eades
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Publication number: 20150055278Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Robert Baschnagel
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Patent number: 8950716Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLCInventor: James Kempf
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Publication number: 20150014502Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: PORTESIDE PTY LTDInventor: Robert Archibald McCaughan
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Patent number: 8777169Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Haldex Brake CorporationInventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
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Patent number: 8720841Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventors: Michael Morren, James Knott, Donald Morren, James Morren
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Publication number: 20130292530Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Dat Dang, Deborah L. Michelle
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Patent number: 8573549Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Adaptive Engineering Lab, Inc.Inventor: Erik B. Holstad
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Publication number: 20130270408Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KGInventor: Gerhard Schatzl
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Publication number: 20130112827Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Erik B. Holstad
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Patent number: 8434685Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hannah Rebecca Lewbel, James Samuel Bowen
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Patent number: 8413940Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Michael Krause, Arthur Wieland
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Patent number: 8373989Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xin-Hu Gong, Si-Wen Shu
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Publication number: 20120126079Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: John Russell
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Patent number: 8141833Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Glasscraft Door CompanyInventors: John B. Plummer, Marjorie Plummer, Joseph Gene Denley
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Publication number: 20120056053Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Tsung-Yin Wu, Chao-Hsiung Wu
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Publication number: 20120031469Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: RENUSOL GMBHInventors: Geerling Loois, Stefan Zschoch, Michael Kübsch
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Publication number: 20110226931Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: Jeffry C. Voorhees
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Publication number: 20110157817Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
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Patent number: 7946546Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Brett Zubiate, Sarjoun Skaff, Amir Degani, Howie Choset
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Patent number: 7931244Abstract: A device for equidistant mounting of fixtures with bracket rails, axles, mounting brackets, and fixture clamp assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Inventor: Mark Evan Sipe
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Patent number: 7926777Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: John B. Koesema, Jr.
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Patent number: 7896302Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Ge-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventors: Stephen Kent Parker, John Geddes Erbes
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Patent number: 7861466Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Secure Design Works, LLCInventor: Ken Sanborn
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Publication number: 20100288897Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Kai Chang
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Patent number: 7789361Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Alexander Bally, Eric R. Colburn, George Gounaris, Douglas E. Stern
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Publication number: 20100181450Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Troy Hulick, Russell Zinner
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Patent number: 7758502Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Boss Instruments, Ltd.Inventors: Burns Phillips, Larry Griffith
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Publication number: 20100155555Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Alan Shih
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Publication number: 20100107918Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: STAHL CRANESYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Wilfried Hess
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Publication number: 20100096525Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., Ltd, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hai-Yang Yu, Hong-Wei Zhu, Er-Zheng Zhao
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Publication number: 20090230264Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Anthony Italo Provitola
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Patent number: 7578066Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Inventor: Dean Pellegrino
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Patent number: 7568672Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Vuzix CorporationInventors: Vincent J. Ferrer, Stephen Glaser, David Alan Vogler
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Patent number: 7553279Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Boss Instruments, Ltd., Inc.Inventors: Burns Phillips, Larry Griffith
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Publication number: 20090048742Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Vijitha Senaka Kiridena, Ksenia Kozak, Nanxin Wang, Jeffrey Allen Greenberg, Gary Steven Strumolo
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Patent number: 7464905Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Sallas Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chia-Ming Wang
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Publication number: 20080217491Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventor: Robert W. Kossak
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Patent number: 7413153Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: GAF Innovative Products, Inc.Inventor: Arnold Bennett Ghormley
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Patent number: 7191988Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mun Sub Kim, Jai Kwon Lee, Jin Yong Mo, Deug Yong Park, Hyung Suk Han, Ju Hwan Kim
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Patent number: 7028956Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventor: Jonathan Harris
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Patent number: 6760956Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventors: Edmond Ken Lee, Barry Kitazumi
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Patent number: 6585207Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Ibbitson, Thomas John Procaccio
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Publication number: 20020100852Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Applicant: Ultimate Support Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald H. Eason, Douglas A. Kempel, Robin R. Slaton
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Publication number: 20020074470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Scott Alan Ibbitson, Thomas John Procaccio