By Sliding Jaw Patents (Class 248/231.41)
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Patent number: 11959291Abstract: A fall protection system for a substation transformer is provided where the substation transformer has a top surface with a lip extending about at least a portion of its periphery. The fall protection system includes a corner mounting assembly configured to couple at or adjacent to a corner of the substation transformer, the corner mounting assembly including a corner mounting element sized to receive a corner post from a rail assembly. A side mounting assembly having a u-shaped bracket is sized to engage the lip, the side mounting assembly having a first clamp positioned to engage the lip, the side mounting assembly further having a side mounting element sized to receive a side post from the rail assembly. The rail assembly includes a plurality of horizontal posts configured to couple with at least one on the corner post or the side post.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.Inventors: Richard Rishkel, Christopher M. Fox, Edward A. Rivera
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Patent number: 11608935Abstract: A width adjustable bracket for a metal roof includes a bolt, a top bracket and a bottom bracket. The top bracket has a flat surface with a slot for receiving the bolt. The flat surface is sized to receive an L bracket. A bottom bracket has a flat portion with a threaded hole for receiving the bolt. The width adjustable bracket is assembled by placing the bolt though the slot of the top bracket and the bolt being secured to the threaded hole of the bottom bracket. Once the bolt is placed through the top bracket, and placed in the threaded hole of the bottom bracket, the slot in the top bracket allows adjustment of a width of the width-adjustable bracket until the bolt is tightened into the threaded hole of the bottom bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventor: Jason Sen Xie
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Patent number: 11268653Abstract: The present invention discloses a fixing clip, which comprises an article connection structure, a first clamping body, a second clamping body and a counterweight structure arranged in sequence. The article connection structure is used to connect articles to be fixed, and the article connection structure is arranged on the first clamping body; the second clamping body and the first clamping body are relatively slidably connected to form a first clamping interval with adjustable clamping width; the end of the second clamping body is provided with a counterweight structure connecting piece, and the counterweight structure is installed on the counterweight structure connecting piece, wherein the counterweight structure and the counterweight structure connecting piece can be relatively rotated or fixed; the first clamping body includes a first clamping portion and a first sliding connection portion, and the first clamping portion and the first sliding connection portion form a clamping angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: ZHEJIANG TOPMB ELETRICAL LIGHTING CO., LTDInventor: Lingling Pang
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Patent number: 11100768Abstract: A collision risk mitigation pedestrian light emitter is a safety device through which a pedestrian's presence is visually signaled to a vehicle operator to decrease collision potential. The safety device includes a first telescoping leg, a second telescoping leg, a light-emitting device, a power source, and a locking mechanism. The first telescoping leg and second telescoping leg are terminally and hingedly connected to each other to form an L-shaped structure. The locking mechanism secures the L-shaped structure and is mechanically integrated between the first telescoping leg and second telescoping leg. The light-emitting device visually indicates the pedestrian's presence and is adjacently mounted to the first telescoping leg to enable variable light height adjustment. The light-emitting device is powered by and electrically connected to the power source mounted to the first telescoping leg. The second telescoping leg is used to mount/attach the safety device to the pedestrian, preferably to a backpack.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Inventors: Aden Menschik, David Menschik
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Patent number: 10933721Abstract: An air freshener holder for use in automobiles having cabins is dimensioned to removably attach to a rear-side of a rear-view mirror of the automobile. The air freshener holder includes an elongated enclosure having a top, bottom, and side walls defining a volume of the enclosure. A wing-shaped pair of flaps extend from the bottom of the enclosure. The flaps are semi-flexible and can attach to the rear side of a rear-view mirror. The enclosure having an opening for receiving the air-freshener cartridge and a number of apertures for air flow. A transponder can be attached to the top wall of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventors: Steve Pirovolikos, John Fuller
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Patent number: 10912389Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable stadium seat table. The adjustable table comprises a tray, a trey bracket, riser assembly, a horizontal assembly, a seat bracket and a 90 degree angle bracket. The horizontal assembly comprises an outer tube and an inner tube. The seat bracket is configured to hold the outer tube of the horizontal assembly underneath a seat. The tray of the adjustable table includes a slot and an opening. The slot on the tray accommodates a cell phone and the opening holds a cup comprising a drink. The tray is engaged to the inner tube tray via the tray bracket, wherein the tray bracket is bonded to the tray underneath. Further, the tray bracket enables the tray to rotate at 90°. The tray and the riser assembly are stored under the seat and is retrieved by arena personnel once the event is over.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventor: Richard Plouffe
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Patent number: 10717393Abstract: A vehicle display assemblage that includes a base portion and a clamp portion, the base portion has an upper clamp portion with a downward facing clamp surface and the clamp portion includes an upward facing clamp surface, a means of drawing the downward and upward facing clamp surfaces together for a clamping relation about a sideview mirror of a vehicle, and display indicia secured with the vehicle display assemblage.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Inventors: Thomas Portuallo, Ariel Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10670241Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp installation component comprising a clamping assembly for clamping on part to be clamped, and a mounting frame for assembling the lamp; the clamping assembly includes fixed part, abutting part, movable part and elastic part, and the fixed part is relatively fixed with the abutting part, and the movable part is slidably disposed between the fixed part and the abutting part, and the elastic part is held between the movable part and the abutting part, so that the movable part has a tendency to form a clamped state close to the fixed part; the mounting frame is fixedly connected to the abutting part. The lamp installation component has a simple structure and can be installed or disassembled with one hand, and is more convenient for use in a showcase or other small installation space.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Self Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Feng Ji
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Patent number: 10456310Abstract: A bed step stool for assisting a user into and out of bed including opposite sides, a head, and a foot comprising a first support to be disposed closer to the head of the bed; a second support to be disposed closer to the foot of the bed; a step assembly supported between the first support and the second support, the step assembly to enable the user to step thereon for assisting the user into and out of the bed; and a bed attachment that couples the bed step stool to the bed to stabilize the bed step stool.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventor: Vincent J. Baiera
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Patent number: 10313772Abstract: An audio system is provided with a housing and at least one audio transducer that is supported by the housing. The housing includes an external surface with at least one of an aperture formed into the external surface and a post extending along an axis. The audio system is also provided with a base for supporting an accessory with at least another of the aperture and the post in cooperation with the at least one of the aperture and the post of the housing to connect the base to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Timothy M. Nugent, Craig A. Lambrecht
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Patent number: 10222034Abstract: A lighting device includes an envelope; a light generating unit with at least one solid state light source; a stem configured to support the light generating unit inside the envelope and including an indent; a mechanical fastening part configured to fasten the light generating unit to the stem and including a hook element to mate with the indent and at least one finger to abut the stem; and a locking mechanism configured to lock the mechanical fastening part to the stem by preventing deflection of the hook element and at least one finger.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Winand Hendrik Anna Maria Friederichs, Vincent Stefan David Gielen
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Patent number: 9896034Abstract: A cargo mounting system is shown and described. The cargo mounting system may include a rail having first and second portions and a length, the first portion being opposite the second portion, a first engaging member positioned on the first portion of the rail, and a second engaging member positioned on the second portion of the rail. The cargo mounting system may also include at least one vehicle attaching member selectively attached to and positionable on the second engaging member of the rail, the at least one vehicle attaching member selectively attachable to a vehicle, and at least one accessory mounting member selectively attached to and positionable on at least one of the first and second engaging members, where the at least one accessory mounting member is capable of carrying an item.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.Inventors: Brian Wayne Ward, Gail Rae Matheus, Sean Michael Phillips
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Patent number: 9848691Abstract: A container holder may include a receptacle portion with at least one receptacle defining a space for receiving a lower portion of a container, and a mounting portion extending from the receptacle portion and configured to mount on a structural member positioned in at least two orientations. The at least two orientations may include a first orientation in which a relatively narrow edge of the board is oriented upwardly and a second orientation in which a relatively broad edge of the board is oriented upwardly.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Calvin C. Pedersen
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Patent number: 9764841Abstract: An assembly for supporting a device from a structural location exhibiting an upper horizontal edge. A main support body has front and rear faces, a bottom support ledge projecting from the front face and being adapted to receive a bottom extending edge of the device. A top support ledge extends from the rear face and is adapted to engage the upper horizontal edge of the structural location. A variant of the assembly incorporates a height adjustable component secured to the main support body and exhibiting a further ledge support location adapted to engage a top extending edge of the device. An angularly adjustable arm supporting component is secured to a lower rear face location of the main support body and is adjustable to establish a desired angle or tilt of the main support body and supported device.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Inventor: Robin C. Ferris
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Patent number: 9722296Abstract: A device for mounting an antenna to a rail is provided. The device includes a first clamp member and a second clamp member. The first clamp member includes a planar base plate having a first surface and a second surface. The planar base plate has at least two slots spaced apart on a longitudinal axis. At least two extension sections extend from the first surface of the planar base plate and being spaced apart along the longitudinal axis and closer to a center than the at least two slots. Each extension section includes a patterned cutout area configured to receive the rail. A plurality of threaded fasteners extend from the first surface of the planar base plate and being positioned outside the patterned cutout area along a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second clamp member has a plurality of through-holes configured to receive the plurality of threaded fasteners and a planar surface facing toward the first surface of the first clamp member.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventor: David Michael Lettkeman
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Patent number: 9509357Abstract: A vehicular rooftop communication system (200) provides communication electronics (216) within a housing (210) formed of a removable rooftop enclosure (212) and a base (214). The housing (210) is removable and transferable to another vehicle. The vehicular rooftop communication system (200) does not require any access to the vehicle's trunk.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Graham G. Marshall
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Patent number: 9435131Abstract: A mounting bracket to be utilized in a fall protection system. The mounting bracket includes an adjustable securing means to anchor to structural members of varying sizes and an adjustable anchor point to receive and secure a post therein. The adjustable securing means includes a first bracket and a second bracket capable of being secured together in different configurations (based on different heights of the structural member) to anchor the adjustable securing means to the structural member. The adjustable anchor point is to receive the post within a defined distance from the structural member and may include one or more open-ended receiving stanchions. The adjustable anchor point is capable of securing the post in different configurations. The post includes a plurality of brackets capable of holding railings in order to create a guardrail. The posts may include other items and be utilized in other systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Dale CorporationInventors: Kenneth Daniel Miller, Jr., Dale Edsel Lintner, Jr.
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Patent number: 9399479Abstract: A cup holder includes a fixed seat, a movable clamping bar and a support rack. When the movable clamping bar is pushed to shorten the distance between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate, the first locking teeth mesh with the second locking teeth, so that the locking block is disposed at a successively jumping state, and the rail of the baby stroller is sandwiched between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate. Then, the rotation member is rotated to drive the pull rod which drives the positioning piece to slide into the transverse slot to stop the locking block. When the rotation member is rotated successively, the movable clamping bar performs a micro-adjustment tightening action, so that the rail is clamped between the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Right View LimitedInventor: Kuan-Chou Chen
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Patent number: 9388540Abstract: A bracket for attaching a safety handrail to a walkway comprising a C-shaped clamp with a retaining brace which slides under the lower flange of a metal walkway side rail, and is attached using a fastener. The back of the clamp has a retaining sleeve for holding a board for a safety handrail.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Inventor: Brad Koering
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Patent number: 9010585Abstract: A dry ingredient dispensing unit includes a plurality of containers affixed to a sliding rail mountable to a structure such as a cupboard. Each container is configured into a hopper. A volume of a dry ingredient is loaded through a top portion of each hopper. Each hopper is provided with a plurality of sliding dispensing plates stacked on top of each other. Each dispensing plate is provided with a calibrated aperture to dispense a specific volume of dry ingredient when the plate is slid outward from the hopper. Further, the hoppers are interconnected to provide an assembly of multiple compartments.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Kenneth D. Schultz
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Patent number: 8985540Abstract: Apparatuses include two monolithic members that are coupled together, that are configured to move relative to each other, and that are configured so that they cannot be decoupled from each other without alteration of one or both of the two monolithic members. Methods of forming and using such apparatuses also are disclosed. Some monolithic members are formed utilizing an additive manufacturing method so that they are restricted from being decoupled from each other. Some apparatuses define clamps. Some clamps are used to precisely align laser projection alignment targets for use with laser projection alignment systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Raymond J. Slesinski
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Patent number: 8950717Abstract: A supporting device includes a holding module and a locating module. The holding module includes a rear shell and a front shell which have a bottom positioning shell and a top positioning shell covered to define a receiving chamber therebetween. The locating module is movably disposed in the receiving chamber and includes a supporting part, a slide part mounted on the supporting part and slidable forward and backward, a locating part fixed on the slide part and projecting out of the top positioning shell, and an elastic part clamped between the supporting part and the bottom positioning shell. The locating part is located in front of the front shell with a distance therebetween being adjustable by the locating part along with the slide part sliding forward and backward. The supporting part together with the slide part and the locating part can move upward and downward by the elastic part.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yung Cheng Chuang
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Patent number: 8896993Abstract: Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jim Tom Belesiu, Timothy C. Shaw, David Otto Whitt, III, Rob Huala, Christopher Harry Stoumbos, Joel Lawrence Pelley
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Patent number: 8870044Abstract: A holder for snacks and drinks, in one embodiment adapted to be secured by clamping to a child safety car seat in a vehicle, to a stroller, or to a shopping cart handle, as examples. The holder includes a main body having a front side and a rear side and supporting at least one receptacle for holding food or a drink. A clamp assembly is connected to the main body. The clamp assembly includes a pair of jaws movable relative to each other located generally on the rear side of the main body, and an adjustment knob located generally on the front side of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Brica, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence O. Freese, Douglas F. Melville, Jr.
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Patent number: 8864104Abstract: Apparatus to mount process control devices to actuators are described. An example includes a mounting plate having a first side to receive the process control device and a second side opposite the first side, where the second side includes a first clamping finger extending away from the second side and configured to engage a first edge of an actuator yoke. The example apparatus also includes an elongated clamp arm having second and third clamping fingers adjacent respective ends of the elongated clamp arm, where each of the second and third clamping fingers is configured to engage a second edge of the actuator yoke opposite the first edge, and where the elongated clamp arm is slidably coupled to the mounting plate. Additionally, the example apparatus includes a fastener adjustable to cause the elongated clamp arm and the mounting plate to slide toward each other so that the first, second and third clamping fingers engage the respective edges of the yoke to fix the mounting plate relative to the yoke.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Fisher Controls International, LLCInventors: Ben Koch, Brian Burlage
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Patent number: 8848378Abstract: A securing structure used to mount a server including a housing to a server cabinet includes a sliding member and a fixing member. The sliding member includes a sliding portion, a receiving portion, and a fixing portion configured between the sliding portion and the receiving portion. The sliding portion extends into the housing and is slidably connected to a sidewall of the housing. The receiving portion is used to receive at least one cable connected to the server. The fixing member is securely connected between the fixing portion and the server cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Feng-Liang Liao
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Publication number: 20140268512Abstract: A bracket may be provided. The bracket may comprise a main plate comprising a bend. In addition, the bracket may comprise a slider plate configured to movably slide against the main plate. The slider plate may further comprise an offset that may be substantially parallel with the bend. The bracket may further comprise a charging device configured create a force in a direction from the offset to the bend.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: ChuanKeat Kho, Toan Chau
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Patent number: 8814107Abstract: A fastening device (3) for detachably fastening a medical instrument (2A-2E) to a holding structure (1) includes two crossbeams (4A, 4B), two longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) with a claw (6) for extending behind a holding surface (1A) of the holding structure. A guide (7-9) is provided, by which the crossbeams (4A, 4B) are moved in the direction of the claws (6) of the longitudinal beams during a motion of the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another. A clamping structure (12) is provided for moving the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Dräger Medical GmbHInventors: Markus Hampe, Holger Stegmann
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Patent number: 8804321Abstract: A monitor support assembly comprising a support frame including a first elongated frame member forming a first surface and a second elongated frame member forming a second surface, the second frame member supported adjacent and parallel to the first frame member with the first surface facing the second surface and forming an elongated gap, a panel assembly including a first panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces and a second panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces, the second panel member supported adjacent the first panel member with the front surface of the first panel member facing the rear surface of the second panel member, the panel assembly supported within the gap by the first and second frame members and an electronic display mounted to the front surface of the second panel member.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Steelcase, Inc.Inventors: Brett Kincaid, Mark Spoelhof, Mark Schoolmeester, Duck Young Kong, John Allen, Hyun Yoo
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Publication number: 20140110545Abstract: An exercise band anchor system is disclosed. The system includes a bar, an attachment ring, a fixed clamp, and a moving clamp. The moving clamp moves along the bar toward the fixed clamp to grip a structure. The fixed clamp and the moving clamp may include pads for contacting the structure. The clamps may grip the structure with sufficient force to prevent the anchor system from moving when subjected to a force from an exercise band.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventor: VINCENT WILLIAM GOETT
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Patent number: 8651435Abstract: The present invention provides a device for mounting systems, for example an electrical or fluid-conveying line, on a structure, in particular of an aircraft or spacecraft, the device comprising: a basic holder which can be fastened to the structure; and at least a first system holder for mounting the systems; the basic holder being made up of at least a first part comprising a first interface for fastening the first system holder and a second part comprising a second interface for fastening the first or a second system holder, the interfaces being formed in an identical manner and pointing in different spatial directions.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Hans Peter Guthke, Barbara Lunitz
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Patent number: 8651349Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment device by means of which, in use, an object is attached to a roof rack which is or at least can be connected to roof rails of a car, comprising a housing, at least two movable jaws extending to outside the housing, which jaws engage round a roof rack in use, and actuating means provided with an operating element for moving said at least two jaws together, wherein the actuating means are designed to translate the jaws and comprise at least one rack, which rack is engaged when the operating element is operated. The invention further relates to a combination of a roof rack and such an attachment device and to a combination of an object to be attached to a roof rack and such an attachment device.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Hapro International B.V.Inventors: Michael Meissner, Joost Marinus Van Rooijen, Oscar Toetenel
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Patent number: 8636328Abstract: A retention device includes a first holder and a second holder. Two locking members downwardly extend from front and rear ends of the first holder. Each of the locking members and the first holder defines a guideway. An engaging portion extends from a side of the first holder. The second holder includes a handle to lock the engaging portion of the first holder. A number of latch portions extend from two ends of the second holder. The second holder can be arranged under the first holder via the latch portions of the second holder received in the guideway of the first holder, or the second holder can be juxtaposed with the first holder via the handle of the second holder locking the engaging portion of first holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhen-Xing Ye
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Publication number: 20140014798Abstract: This invention is a panel mount for non penetrative fastening of a panel (such as a glass pane). The panel mount has clamp jaws defining an elongate slot in which an edge of a panel can be received. A foot is provided for mounting and fastening the clamp jaws to a structure. At least one of the clamp jaws carries at least one threaded fastener that can be actuated by a user, including when the foot is fastened to the structure. The threaded fastener(s) of the at least one clamp jaw, in cooperation with the other clamping jaw, is capable of operatively clamping the panel to hold it in the slot, irrespective of any non-parallel disposition of the plane of the panel to the elongate direction of the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: Warwick James Allen
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Publication number: 20140014797Abstract: A universal bar clamp assembly for stationary load supports is made up of an elongated hollow guide rod having a first clamping member at one end and a second clamping member slidable along the cross bar toward and away from the first clamping member, a ratchet on the second clamping member establishes releasable locking engagement with the cross bar and the clamp members have interchangeable gripping pads according to the intended application of the assembly, and a socket adapter can be releasably connected to the cross bar to releasably support various articles from the clamping assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Gorilla Forks, LLCInventors: Ronald T. McSherry, Dennis Overton
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Patent number: 8621692Abstract: A medical table and clamp apparatus provides a medical table having sides and at least one rail extending along a side. A clamp travels along the rail, the clamp having a clamp body which has a pair of spaced apart appendages with a recess therebetween. An internally threaded sleeve extends through the body and has an end portion that communicates with the recess. An externally threaded shaft threadably engages the sleeve. A bearing is mounted on one end of the shaft. A pusher/pressure plate is mounted on the bearing with a pivotal, articulating or ball and socket connection and has a concave surface that grips curved structures. The pusher plate is supported within the recess. The pusher plate is movable toward or away from the sleeve. An insert is connectable to the pressure/pusher plate and presents a flat surface to an implement that is to be clamped.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Bob Kring
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Publication number: 20130341476Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
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Publication number: 20130306119Abstract: Disclosed is a container carrier that mounts on a walker device or the like to pivot from the interior to the exterior of the device so that the interior of the device is not obstructed, and the required clearance of the device in restricted spaces is not substantially increased. The container carrier has a flexible mounting capacity, accommodates various sizes and shapes of containers, and is assembled from parts that are inexpensive to manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: MICHAEL DENNIS CATCHINGS
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Patent number: 8561355Abstract: A system for extending the height of a cubicle wall is disclosed. The system comprises a vertical wall extender and a clamp. The clamp further includes an upper channel that receives the vertical wall extender, the upper channel further includes a fixing element that fixes the vertical wall extender to the upper channel, and a screw. The clamp also includes a lower channel that is mounted to the existing cubicle wall, the lower channel further includes two halves, the first half containing a nut channel with a nut disclosed therein, the second half containing a slot through which the screw can thread into the nut. Further improvements for the system are disclosed, along with a method for using the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Mark Canavarro
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Patent number: 8561234Abstract: A medical table and clamp apparatus provides a medical table having sides and at least one rail extending along a side. A specially configured clamp travels along the rail, the clamp having a non metallic clamp body. The clamp body has a pair of spaced apart appendages with a recess therebetween. An opening such as a metallic, internally threaded sleeve extends through the body. The sleeve has one sleeve end portion in communication with the recess. An externally threaded shaft threadably engages the internally threaded sleeve. A spherically shaped bearing is mounted on one end. A pusher or pressure plate is mounted on the spherically shaped bearing of the shaft with a connection. The pusher plate is supported by the shaft and the spherically shaped bearing within the recess. Each appendage has an end portion that grasps the rail. The pusher plate is movable toward or away from the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Bob Kring
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Publication number: 20130228394Abstract: A worker safety device for use with an object having a person support surface, the device comprising: a length-adjustable device frame positionable on said object; a frame fastener coupled to the device frame configured to detachably fasten the device frame to the object; an attachment means, attached to the device frame, configured and positioned to attach a personal fall-prevention device to the device frame; whereby a person on said surface using the fall-prevention device can prevent a fall from said surface by attaching the fall-prevention device to the attachment means.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Sousa Truck Trailer Repair Ltd.Inventors: John Sousa, Markus Hess, Cameron Dougall
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Publication number: 20130221176Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a transducer on a boat includes a v-shaped body having a transducer mounting portion defined in one leg and a mounting opening defined in a second leg. The apparatus can be mounted on a boat by positioning the apparatus close to the boat and connecting the apparatus to the boat using the mounting opening and a conventional nut, bolt, and washer assembly. A transducer can be mounted to the apparatus either before or after it is mounted to the boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Troy A. McGee
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Publication number: 20130221175Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a transducer on a boat includes a pair of slotted portions adjustably connected to one another. One of the slotted portions includes a transducer mounting portion, which can be used to mount a transducer to the apparatus. The apparatus can be mounted to a boat by positioning the apparatus close to the boat and then adjusting the slotted portions so that slots included in these portions engage with the boat and hold the apparatus in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Troy A. McGee
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Patent number: 8499888Abstract: One or more rack modules may be semi-permanently attached to a deck to provide storage for material. Each rack module comprises a top horizontal member which may be adjusted in length to accommodate decks with different widths. A vertical member is attached to the top horizontal member; one or more horizontal arms extend out from the vertical member. One or more of the horizontal arms may be adjustable in length. Material may be stored on an arm or arms of a single rack module or may be disposed across multiple such arms, including across multiple such arms of multiple rack modules.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Scott Fontaine
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Publication number: 20130193288Abstract: A mounting device typically used for mounting line-of-site equipment, that allows easy, steady, and incremental rotation of the device in the vertical axis, and 360° rotation in the horizontal axis, while also allowing rotation and tilt of the mounted equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventor: Jon M. CONGDON
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Publication number: 20130163167Abstract: A securing structure used to mount a server including a housing to a server cabinet includes a sliding member and a fixing member. The sliding member includes a sliding portion, a receiving portion, and a fixing portion configured between the sliding portion and the receiving portion. The sliding portion extends into the housing and is slidably connected to a sidewall of the housing. The receiving portion is used to receive at least one cable connected to the server. The fixing member is securely connected between the fixing portion and the server cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: FENG-LIANG LIAO
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Patent number: 8453988Abstract: A track clip hanger assembly is composed of two parts that are mated together in a slidable manner to attach the assembly to a hanging ceiling track. Each of the two track clip hanger parts include an arrangement for mating one part to the other and each of the two parts include an arrangement for attaching the assembly to a ceiling track such that the assembly hangs from the bottom of the track when the two parts are in the mated position and the two parts of the track clip hanger assembly are mated in such a manner that the two parts will not accidentally come apart or un-mate. The track clip hanger assembly is designed to allow an electronic device to be attached to it so that the device can not accidentally become un-attached.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventors: Jeff Leland Simpson, Kevin P Conway, Kraig J Kruger
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Publication number: 20130134273Abstract: A microphone is mounted to apparatus in order to receive sound from a sound source. The apparatus has a microphone clamp to secure different microphones to a variety of musical instruments and other sound sources and may be used to directly mount a microphone to a variety of clamping surfaces. The mounting apparatus incorporates a dual jaw design to allow for easy, fast, and secure mounting to the clamping surface. The apparatus supports a quick release mechanism for easy and fast engagement and disengagement of the dual jaws, consequently reducing time needed to securely clamp and remove the mounting apparatus with the clamping surface. The release mechanism may include a dowel release having a hole through which the jaw stud is situated. The hole has two curved surfaces so that one of jaws may be moved without turning the jaw stud when the dowel release is depressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: SHURE Acquisition Holdings, Inc.Inventor: SHURE Acquisition Holdings, Inc.
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Patent number: 8376298Abstract: A clamp has a body, a wedged channel nut, and a bolt. The body has a first component extending from the body and configured to engage a module and a second component having a tapered body surface. A flange of the first component engages a first slot of the rail. The nut has a nut extension extending from the nut and away from the module. The nut extension includes a flange configured to engage a second slot of the rail. The nut also includes a tapered nut surface having an angle substantially identical to the angle of the tapered body surface of the second component. The tapered nut surface engages the tapered body surface. A bolt extends through the nut and the body. When the bolt is tightened, the nut and the body secure the module and rail together.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Mainstream Energy CorporationInventor: Greg McPheeters
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Publication number: 20120298821Abstract: A mounting and latching mechanism of an electrical or electronic device for fastening to a standard rail, an immovable claw, and to a claw which is movable against a spring force, wherein the movable claw can be translationally moved relative to the immovable claw and wherein the immovable claw and the movable claw are formed as one piece having a connecting spring structure. A one-piece design is possible because of the translational mobility, which provides for cheap and simple production.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Edwin Hofbauer