By Pivoted Jaw Patents (Class 248/230.4)
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Patent number: 12123453Abstract: A bicycle adapter is configured to couple a bicycle operating device to a handlebar clamp is coupled to a handlebar. The bicycle adapter includes a first attachment surface and a second attachment surface. The first attachment surface is configured to be attached to an outer surface of the clamp. The second attachment surface is configured to be attached to the bicycle operating device. The first attachment surface has a first curved section. The second attachment surface has a second curved section that is different from the first curved section.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Kentaro Miyazaki, Kazutaka Fukao, Yoshimitsu Miki, Kohei Obuchi
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Patent number: 11892019Abstract: A precision coupling for securing a component to an apparatus. The precision coupling includes a first coupling half for connection to the apparatus and a second coupling half for connection to the component. The first coupling half has a clamping lever configured for pivoting about a pivot axle, the clamping lever having at least one lateral flap with a first inclined tightening face. The second coupling half has at least one locking finger with a second inclined tightening face so that when the clamping lever is pivoted and the first coupling half and the second coupling half are placed against each other in an open position, the at least one lateral flap engages behind the at least one locking finger and the first inclined tightening face slides along the second inclined tightening face and to thereby pull the first coupling half and the second coupling half against each other in order to assume a locking position.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co KGInventor: Gerhard Spanner
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Patent number: 11358170Abstract: Provided is a center bracket for fixing a fire sprinkler and, more particularly, to a sprinkler center bracket having a one-touch-type structure, to which a locker for preventing loosening of a cam lever is coupled. When a locker protrusion is inserted into a locker protrusion hook groove formed in one end portion of a cam protrusion contact portion, wherein the locker protrusion is rotated about a fixing tool of the locker for preventing loosening of the cam lever as a central axis of rotation, the cam lever is rotated in a locking direction in order to fix the sprinkler, and after this, loosening of the cam protrusion contact portion in a direction opposite to the locking direction can be prevented, the cam protrusion contact portion being fixed by an elastic spring hinge pin after the cam lever is rotated in the locking direction to fix the sprinkler.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventor: Young Soon Im
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Patent number: 11318806Abstract: A combination of components forming a steering stabilizer mounting assembly including a stabilizer, a bracket shim, an independent hollow tubular housing with a fixedly attached base washer, and nuts and bolts to fasten the components into place.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Inventor: Larry Verbowski
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Patent number: 10907810Abstract: An assembly for mounting light fixtures to a light tower includes an upper portion and a lower clamping portion. One of these components may be an L-shaped stationary portion, and the other may be a sliding portion. One or more of the portions have mounting holes adapted to receive fasteners that couple the light fixture to the assembly. The portions may be clamped together in use to provide a clamping force around the light tower to secure the light to the tower.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Khurram Moghal, Tyler Brian Morris
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Patent number: 10781082Abstract: The present disclosure relate to an improved portable distribution transformer hoisting rack, comprising a loose-leaf hold hoop, a fixed hold hoop, a supporting rod, and a length-adjustable adjusting rod, wherein: the loose-leaf hold hoop includes a first hold hoop, a second hold hoop, and a third hold hoop, the third hold hoop being disposed between the first hold hoop and the second hold hoop; one end of the supporting rod being rotatably connected to the third hold hoop; the other end of the supporting rod being provided with a hoisting assembly, one end of the adjusting rod being movably connected to the supporting rod, and the other end of the adjusting rod being movably connected to the fixed hold hoop.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Zhejiang Tailun Power Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhen Chen, Keqin Ye, Jing Xu, Shiyue Qin, Wenhui Xu, Xinhang Chen, Jianping Xu, Shijun Chen, Tianyuan Guo, Xinlong Wu, Feng Lv
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Patent number: 10662988Abstract: This disclosure describes a clamp system comprised of: (i) a first jaw having two matching notched edges and a first cylindrical opening; (ii) a second jaw having two matching curved edges and a second cylindrical opening, wherein the second jaw and the first jaw are not the same length or width; (iii) at least one pivot pin; (iv) a long fastening element, preferably a long socket cap screw; (v) a plurality of short fastening elements, preferably short socket cap screws; (vi) a primary affixing element, preferably a threaded stud; (vii) optionally, a secondary affixing element, preferably a flanged nut; (viii) a plurality of washers and/or (ix) a plurality of retaining rings, (x) optionally, a rubber coating or covering on the first jaw and the second jaw; and, in one embodiment, both (xi) a compound swivel; and, (xii) a compound knuckle.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Inventors: Robert Donald Fletcher, Dean Michael Maron
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Patent number: 10228002Abstract: This disclosure describes a clamp system comprised of: (i) a first jaw having two matching notched edges and a first cylindrical opening; (ii) a second jaw having two matching curved edges and a second cylindrical opening, wherein the second jaw and the first jaw are not the same length or width; (iii) at least one pivot pin; (iv) a long fastening element, preferably a long socket cap screw; (v) a plurality of short fastening elements, preferably short socket cap screws; (vi) a primary affixing element, preferably a threaded stud; (vii) optionally, a secondary affixing element, preferably a flanged nut; (viii) a plurality of washers and/or (ix) a plurality of retaining rings, (x) optionally, a rubber coating or covering on the first jaw and the second jaw; and, in one embodiment, both (xi) a compound swivel; and, (xii) a compound knuckle.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Inventors: Robert Douglas Fletcher, Dean Michael Maron
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Patent number: 10167994Abstract: A musical instrument stand has an expandable telescoping stand with an adjustable travel stop included interior to an extension tube diameter. The telescopic extension of the musical instrument stand is adjustable by repositioning the travel stop longitudinally within the tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Randall May International IncorporatedInventor: Randall L. May
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Patent number: 10119631Abstract: A P-clamp assembly and method to secure elongate items, such as wires, cables and the like into bundles and to further secure the bundles a support structure. The assembly includes an integrally formed clamp member and a mount element. The clamp member includes a pair of substantially symmetrical, locking arcuate members that includes a hinge mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: HELLERMANNTYTON CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter Patrick Trautfield
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Patent number: 9863573Abstract: Improvements in an expandable stand with an adjustable travel stop within a musical instrument stand or elevating speaker is presented. The stand supports some weight of the instrument or speaker to relieve the weight. The stand has a securing mechanism that grasps a tubular section to hold the musical instrument. The stand is collapsible to fit within or can be carried with the case for the instrument. The speaker stand can be easily collapsed for transportation and storage. An adjustable travel stop for the travel stop to be inserted and removed from the inner tube diameter. The ability to insert and remove the travel stop allows the extension or the travel of the lift to be adjustable by moving the travel stop within the tube. The travel stop can be used to stop the travel length and or to establish the starting point for expansion.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Randall May International IncorporatedInventor: Randall Lee May
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Patent number: 9638402Abstract: The present disclosure describes a clamp used for adherence and securement to a desired object. The clamp has an upper half and a lower half held together by hinges. Opposite the hinges there is a locking mechanism which can be loosened or tightened as necessary. The clamp further has a shaped support designed to support a number of objects including solar lights, flags, poles, signs, rods, and the like. The clamp is designed to fit on existing colonial style and chain link fence structures, however, the clamp can be sized appropriately for the specific need.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Inventor: Thomas L. Paradiso
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Patent number: 9022332Abstract: Clamp for clamping an article including a plurality of pads (10) which may be arranged in a circle around a support frame (90) and pivotally connected thereto by pivot arms (26) pivotable about an axis parallel to the axis of an article (92) to which the pads (10) are to be clamped. The pads (10) are supported on the arms (26) by ball-joints or universal joints (48) such as to ensure any off-center load L is passed through said pads (10) as a vertical load having no radial component.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: ITI Scotland LimitedInventor: Kevan Frederick Stokes
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Patent number: 9010696Abstract: A support assembly connected with a stud for securing and guiding conduit and/or cable is provided. The support assembly includes, but is not limited to, a securing arm for securing and guiding the conduit and/or cable and an engaging tab coupled with an end of the securing arm. The engaging tab includes a first engagement member facing a second engagement member, a side engagement member connecting the first and second engagement members together, and a first compressible member extending in a first direction D1 either from the first engagement member towards the second engagement member or from the second engagement member towards the first engagement member. The first compressible member is compressible in a second direction D2 opposite that of the first direction D1.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Asim Siddiqui, Anthony Caringella, Tom Colangelo, Justin McMath
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Patent number: 8973880Abstract: A clamp is disclosed for coupling an accessory to a tube. The clamp includes a base configured to receive an accessory, and first and second arms rotatably coupled to the base by way of flexible members. Another flexible member adjoins ends of the first and second arms to define a continuous clamping surface for receiving the tube. The clamping surface has a size substantially identical to an outer diameter of the tube. A locking system is configured to restrict rotational and lateral movement of the first and second arms relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Goffman
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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: 8833718Abstract: Disclosed is a sprinkler mounting device having a mounting bracket that includes a tightening member mounted on the front of a bracket body for opening and closing an open portion by a lever, so that the tightening member can firmly hold a reducer, to which a head is joined, once a worker shifts the lever back after inserting the reducer into the bracket body.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Kofulso Co., Ltd.Inventor: Seung-il Oh
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Patent number: 8820543Abstract: A display assembly includes a post, a first shackle provided around the post, a second shackle provided around the post, and a suspension unit pivotally connected to the second shackle. The second shackle is elastically connected to the first shackle so that the first and second shackles are normally pivoted from each other and hence abutted against the post to position the first and second shackles on the post.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Han-Ching Huang
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Patent number: 8740158Abstract: An adaptor is provided that is configured to receive a support assembly for mounting a flexible fire sprinkler fitting in a ceiling support structure formed of parallel, spaced beams. The adaptor includes first and second long sides configured to be secured to each beam of an adjacent pair of beams, and first and second short sides configured to be secured to the support assembly. One end of each long side is joined by the first short side, and an opposed end of each long side is joined by the second short side such that the first and second long sides are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first and second short sides, whereby the adaptor is a generally elongated, hollow, rectangular structure. The adaptor permits the support assembly to be mounted in a suspended ceiling formed of hat channel or metal stud furring.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Flexhead Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul S. F. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
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Patent number: 8678330Abstract: A hub assembly for supporting a portion of a flexible sprinkler assemblage within a ceiling, the hub assembly including a primary support mounted to a ceiling support member, and a secondary support member rotatable relative to a primary support member between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, portions of the supports are overlapping and cut outs formed in the primary support cooperate together with cut outs formed in the secondary support to define a hub opening configured to receive the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage. The hub assembly also includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively connect the primary support to the secondary support, and an adjustment mechanism disposed on the primary support that is configured to secure the position of the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage within the hub opening, and is separate from the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Flexhead Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul S. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
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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: 8573550Abstract: A safety brace for supporting a radar antenna platform movable to an elevated tilted position by a drive shaft having a movable first member and a second member, wherein the first member is movable toward and away from the second member. The safety brace has an elongated cylindrical tube formed of two separable half tubes. Three spaced apart separable coupling brackets are secured to the half tubes across a seam. When the separable brackets are closed, the half tubes are kept in a closed configuration. Two hinged coupling brackets are secured to the half tubes along the opposite seam. Flanges disposed at each of the ends of the elongated tube are configured to abut against the movable first and second members of the drive shaft. The safety brace has gussets secured between the flanges and adjacent outer surface portions of the half tubes. A safety brace system and a method of operating the safety brace are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Edward T. Bednarz, III, Bryan J. Causer
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Patent number: 8500073Abstract: A clamp with a first clamp halve with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a second clamp halve, with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a cable opening; and a hinge device for connecting the two hinge portions. The clamp may also include a first clamp halve with a second opening for a closing insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Wayne L. Quesnel
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Patent number: 8500079Abstract: Disclosed therein is a sprinkler mounting device having a mounting bracket that includes a tightening member mounted on the front of a bracket body for opening and closing an open portion by a lever, so that the tightening member can firmly hold a reducer, to which a head is joined, once a worker bends the lever back after inserting the reducer into the bracket body.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Kofulso Co., Ltd.Inventor: Seung-il Oh
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Patent number: 8448270Abstract: A movable support seat for a shower head includes a holding member to receive a removable shower head; a moving member moving vertically along a post and being used to receive the holding member; the moving member having a body disposed to the post, at least one movable retaining paw axially fixed to the body, a resilient element installed to a predetermined position of the retaining paw to actuate the paw portion to elastically engage with a peripheral outer surface of the post and to position the moving member to the post such that when a pressing portion of the retaining paw is pressed, first or second abutting wall of the retaining paw disengages from the post so that the moving member is adjusted freely on the post.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.Inventor: Chao-Ta Yang
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Patent number: 8408507Abstract: A locking device includes: a pivot rod extending through a connecting block of a U-shaped seat and through a connecting block of a rotary cover such that the rotary cover is rotatable relative to the seat between unlocking and locking positions; a resilient member for biasing the rotary cover to move toward the locking position; and a position-limiting unit including a guiding groove formed in one of the connecting block and the pivot block, and a guiding rod provided on the other one of the connecting block and the pivot block, and extending into and engaging movably the guiding groove. When the guiding rod is limited and engaged in one end of the guiding groove, the rotary cover is positioned at the unlocking position, where the rotary cover is spaced apart from the seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventor: Chi-Perng Liu
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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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Publication number: 20120312552Abstract: A clamp assembly is disclosed. The clamp assembly is made with a first clamp part, a second clamp part, a hinge assembly and a fastener. The first clamp part has at least one connection capable of receiving and securing the at least one downhole tool. The first clamp part also has a first inner clamp surface. The second clamp part has a second inner clamp surface extending between the third side and the fourth side. The hinge assembly connects a first side of the first clamp part to a third side of the second clamp part and is configured to permit the first clamp part and the second clamp part to be moved to a closed position and an open position to receive the tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventor: Christophe M. Rayssiguier
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Patent number: 8272615Abstract: A hub assembly for supporting a portion of a flexible sprinkler assemblage within a ceiling, the hub assembly including a primary support mounted to a ceiling support member, and a secondary support member rotatable relative to a primary support member between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, portions of the supports are overlapping and cut outs formed in the primary support cooperate together with cut outs formed in the secondary support to define a hub opening configured to receive the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage. The hub assembly also includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively connect the primary support to the secondary support, and an adjustment mechanism disposed on the primary support that is configured to secure the position of the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage within the hub opening, and is separate from the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Flexhead Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul S. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
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Patent number: 8226062Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignees: 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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Patent number: 8167259Abstract: Rapid attach and release clamps for attaching to supports include a threaded rod, an arm pivotally attached to the threaded rod, and a knob having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The knob defines a passageway sized to fit the threaded rod. A lock comprises at least one thread and is rotatably attached to the interior surface of the knob. The lock is constructed and arranged to move between a closed position with the thread entering the passageway and engaging the threaded rod and an open position with the thread not entering the passageway. A lever is moveably attached to the clamp and constructed and arranged to rotate the lock about a pivot point.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Ronald H. Spang, Jr., John Marchese
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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: 8085481Abstract: An iris rod clamp, and lens drive motor mount using the clamp, is employed for attaching equipment such as lens motors to various movie/video cameras via the different sized iris rods used by these movie/video cameras. The clamp includes jaws with clamping surfaces that have multiple, parallel concave cylindrical profiles matching the different sizes of iris rods. The lens drive motor mount uses clamps and support arms with flat sides to keep alignment perpendicular to the lens. A D-clamp slides along a support arm to adjust location of the lens drive motor and a rosette rotates relative to the D-clamp to adjust angular position of the lens drive motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Jerry Paul Hill
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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: 8056876Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignees: 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: 20110253863Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: 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: 7967265Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a horizontally supportable beam and one or more mounting brackets for coupling an electronic device thereto. The beam is supportable from any number of support surfaces. The mounting brackets are provided with a projection to prevent twisting of the bracket during installation on the beam. One or more circular ribs within the bracket accommodate the use of curved beams. The mounting brackets enable positioning of the electronic device longitudinally along the beam at predetermined positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
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Publication number: 20100252702Abstract: Rapid attach and release clamps for attaching to supports are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a clamp including a threaded rod, an arm pivotally attached to the threaded rod, and a knob having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The knob defines a passageway sized to fit the threaded rod. A lock comprises at least one thread and is rotatably attached to the interior surface of the knob. The lock is constructed and arranged to move between a closed position with the thread entering the passageway and engaging the threaded rod and an open position with the thread not entering the passageway. A lever is moveably attached to the clamp and constructed and arranged to rotate the lock about a pivot point.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.Inventors: Ronald H. Spang, JR., John Marchese
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Publication number: 20100207001Abstract: A clamp includes polymeric body portions connected by a living hinge. A retention section is each created in each body portion. Elastically deflectable material insert members have injection molded features adapted to engage to the retention sections. An electrically conductive material is included with the elastically deflectable material to render the clamp electrically conductive.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Newfrey LLCInventors: Bradley D. Smith, Terri L. Wernert, Roger E. Pilon, Michael E. Hozdish
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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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Patent number: 7708234Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Robert W Kossak
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Patent number: 7703722Abstract: A clamp used to create a bond between under floor wiring systems and a common bonding network. The clamp includes a mounting plate, a U-bolt and a split bolt for securing wires to the mounting plate. The mounting plate has an aperture and a slot. The U-bolt has a first end and a second end. The first end of the U-bolt is attached at the aperture of the mounting plate and the second end of the U-bolt is positioned within the slot of the mounting plate. The second end of the U-bolt is removed from the slot to enable the second end of the U-bolt to pivot away from the mounting plate enabling the U-bolt to engage a floor pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert G. Bucciferro, Christopher R. Haczynski, Robert W. Kossak
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Patent number: 7665699Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a horizontally supportable beam and one or more mounting brackets for coupling an electronic device thereto. The beam is supportable from any number of support surfaces. The mounting brackets are provided with a projection to prevent twisting of the bracket during installation on the beam. One or more circular ribs within the bracket accommodate the use of curved beams. The mounting brackets enable positioning of the electronic device longitudinally along the beam at predetermined positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
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Patent number: 7478971Abstract: A shelf connector includes a sliding sleeve and a locking sleeve. The sliding sleeve is formed with a locking body thereon. The locking body is provided with an open groove along the axial direction of the sliding sleeve. The locking body is provided on both sides of the open groove with clasping portions. The locking sleeve is provided with a locking groove thereon. After the clasping portion is inserted into the locking groove, the width of the open groove can be reduced. With the above arrangement, in assembling, the sliding sleeve can be conveniently positioned to any suitable position of the supporting rod and locked thereto with the insertion of the locking sleeve. Since the locking sleeve itself has mounting portions for mating with the frame body of the shelf, or the locking sleeve itself is the end portion of the frame body of the shelf, the connection of the whole shelf becomes very simple.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Inventor: Xiangming Li
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Publication number: 20080251668Abstract: A clamp device suitable for attachment to a riser comprises a clamp body comprising a plurality of segments; an elastomer hinge provided between adjacent segments and extending over an outer surface of the segments; a tensioning band having a connector at each end, and fastening means to draw the connectors together to tension the band.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Kevan Frederick Stokes
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Patent number: 7431253Abstract: A supporting device for computer peripheral equipments, such as a Webcam, includes a base for holding the Webcam. The base has a housing compartment to hold a moving member. The housing compartment has two sides, each having a sliding member. The moving member has two sides pivotally coupled on the sliding members. The sliding members can be swiveled and moved back and forth, relative to the base, to adjust the clamping space and clamping angle between the base and the moving member at the same time. The supporting device may also rest and stand on an operation surface in an upright manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: KYE Systems Corp.Inventor: Chao-Chin Yeh
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Patent number: 7350769Abstract: A collapsible tree stand hoist including an elongated pole, a stationary arm secured to the distal end thereof and a movable arm configured to slide back and forth along the length of the elongated pole is provided. Each of the arms include teeth or serrations for grasping and securing the hoist to the trunk of a tree. In a first configuration, the stationary arm and the movable arm are configured to fold up and pivot inwardly, providing a compact hoist device that is easily unfolded and set up on site. In a second configuration, the stationary arm and the movable arm are configured to be removed from the elongated pole, providing a collapsed position that permits the hoist to be easily carried in a compact fashion.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: 3D Outdoor Products, LLCInventor: Daniel Dean Dorzok
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Patent number: 7073758Abstract: A partition mounting system a system mitigates or eliminates sag, or gaps, between an installed curtain and an abutting surface such as a wall or ceiling. The system accomplishes this in a manner that avoids permanent damage to the wall or ceiling surface. A clamp is mounted between an erected pole and a nearby wall, window, or other surface. The clamp interfaces with a head that urges the curtain against the wall over the length of the head, using the pole and wall for leverage. In this manner, the effectiveness of an installation is increased, by reducing or eliminating gaps in the curtain along the wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Zipwall, LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Whittemore, Michael D. Cattafe