By Pivoted Jaw Patents (Class 248/231.51)
  • Patent number: 11940133
    Abstract: A frame having a clip for securing the frame to an article of clothing or other object. The frame includes a mount for receiving a removable module and a rotatably attached clip. The clip includes an opening for accommodating sewing ribs between portions of a webbing and a gate (which may be a locking wire) moveable between an open position and a closed position at one end of the opening. In the open position, the locking wire removably engages one of a pair of elongated members defining the opening, e.g., by removably engaging that elongated member at a recess in an outside edge thereof, and does not obstruct the opening. When in the closed position, the locking wire removably engages the other of the elongated members, for example by removably engaging that other elongated member at a recess in its outside edge, and obstructs the longitudinal opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: First-Light USA, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Ross, Blake S. Good, Jacob A. Flagle
  • Patent number: 11785367
    Abstract: An example device may include a housing with a number of latches with curved faces to permit contact and manipulation when in contact with a surface. The example may include a housing having spring-loaded angled and sloped latches disposed along the outside of the housing, and a face plate on a bottom portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Biamp Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Alan Brody
  • Patent number: 11766161
    Abstract: A container holder for a dish basket of a household dishwasher includes a holding device, which has a holding position for holding a container and a downwardly inclined position relative to the container. The holding device is designed to move out from the holding position into the inclined position when a vertical, downwardly directed force is exerted on the holding device and exceeds a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Held, Christian Jakob, Martin Siddiqui-Baeumert
  • Patent number: 11668333
    Abstract: A clamp mechanism includes a clamp configured to receive an associated support structure, a connecting assembly attached to the clamp, and a mount assembly configured to secure an apparatus to the clamp. The connecting assembly includes an engagement member selectively movably into engagement with the associated support structure for securing the associated support structure within the clamp. The mount assembly includes a first mount connected the clamp and a second mount connected to the apparatus and adapted to be rotationally indexed relative to the first mount to secure the apparatus in at least two positions relative to the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: QUIPT, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Cupit, Dexter L. Stoltz
  • Patent number: 11619257
    Abstract: The application discloses a universal joint assembly. The universal joint assembly, includes a base, two clamping members, a ball shaft, and a locking member. The base has an accommodating groove, a first opening and a second opening disposed opposite to the first opening. The clamping member is disposed inside the accommodating groove. Each of the two clamping members includes a bearing portion, a fulcrum portion, and a clamping portion. An adjustable space exists between an outer side of the bearing portion and an inner wall of the accommodating groove. The locking member presses the ball shaft and the bearing portion. The clamping member take a position where the fulcrum portion contacts the inner wall as a fulcrum, so that the clamping portion moves toward the ball shaft and clamps the ball shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Hsu, Pen-Uei Lu, Mao-Hsiang Huang
  • Patent number: 11592660
    Abstract: A binocular adapter including a base and a receiver joined together by a stanchion arm. The receiver being configured to receive a binocular stem in a stem aperture defined by a receiver head. The receiver head configured to rotate relative to a receiver stanchion. The binocular stem including a first and a second end. The first end including a connector configured to connect to a binocular. The second end, distal to the first end, including a stem extension configured to be received by the stem aperture. The second end further including a groove configured to be received in a spring clip disposed on the receiver stanchion for retaining the binocular stem. The receiver head including a fastener for securing the binocular stem within the stem aperture while it is engaged in the spring clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt
  • Patent number: 11498187
    Abstract: A clamping device includes first and second clamping components and at least one elastic component. The first clamping component includes a first clamping portion and two first pivot portions connected to the first clamping portion. The second clamping component includes a second clamping portion and two second pivot portions connected to the second clamping portion. The second pivot portions are pivotally connected to the first pivot portions respectively, such that the first and second clamping components are capable of rotating relative to each other to present a first state and a second state. The elastic component is connected to the first clamping component and the second clamping component. When the first and second clamping components are in the second state, the elastic component provides an elastic force for the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion to be restored to the first state to clamp an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsu-Hsuan Huang, Chun-Liang Yeh, Kuo-Jung Hsu
  • Patent number: 11391412
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an adapter for mounting pole top mounts to a square mounting pole. A square pole adapter kit includes two threaded rods and two adapters. Each adapter includes a main body, top and bottom members, and a pair of flanges. The top and bottom members of the adapters include triangular recesses that are sized and configured to receive a corner of a square mounting pole. Square pole adapter systems and assemblies are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Jignesh Patel
  • Patent number: 11384780
    Abstract: Mounting clamps may be utilized to quickly and easily secure solar panel modules relative to mounting rails, which may in turn be secured relative to a mounting surface (e.g., a roof). The mounting clamps may be configured to quickly secure the solar pane modules relative to the mounting rails by tightening a tightening element to pull a clamp element toward the surface of a mounting rail, thereby clamping a portion (e.g., a frame) of a solar panel module between the clamping element and an outer surface of the mounting rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: TAMARACK SOLAR PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: David Katz
  • Patent number: 11262167
    Abstract: A quick mount for removably attaching an accessory to a longitudinal rail, the mount including a base having a first leg with a first undercut wall that engages a first longitudinal rail surface, a second leg opposite the first undercut wall, a retention plate rotatably mounted to the base adjacent the second leg and a bias element. The retention plate is operable in a secure mode in which the bias element urges the retention plate to rotate and engage a second undercut wall of the plate against a second longitudinal rail surface opposite the first surface and thereby clamp the mount to the rail. The retention plate is operable in a release mode where the second undercut wall disengages the second surface thereby releasing the mount from the rail. The mount can include a toggle lock to lock the plate in the secure mode. A related method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Leapers, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai-lai Ding, Tat Shing Yu
  • Patent number: 11224303
    Abstract: A ornament fixture structure, used to secure an ornament onto a decorative main body, includes a positioning clamp for clamping onto the decorative main body and a supporting shaft provided for the ornament to be mounted and attached thereon. The positioning clamp includes an axial tube, a left clamp member and a right clamp member. The left and right clamp members are arranged at two sides of the axial tube respectively, which also include left and right jaw portions extended to front sides thereof and provided for clamping, left and right wings extended to rear sides thereof and provided for operation. The supporting shaft uses its bottom end for attaching onto the axial tube, and a supporting end is formed at the top end in order to allow the ornament to be mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventor: Ling Yung Lin
  • Patent number: 10691167
    Abstract: A wristband mobile terminal and a control method for a wristband mobile terminal are provided. The wristband mobile terminal includes: a terminal body, the terminal body including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, the second side being provided with an accommodating portion; and a ring band, the ring band being capable of being accommodated in the accommodating portion and being capable of being detachably connected to the terminal body, in which when the ring band is connected to the terminal body, the wristband mobile terminal forms a closed ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventors: Yugui Lin, Jiao Cheng
  • Patent number: 10461565
    Abstract: An embodiment provides an electronic device comprising: a body; a battery disposed within the body; a first portion extending from the body; a second portion extending from the body; and a charging coil disposed within at least the first portion and the second portion that charges the battery. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Limited
    Inventors: Bing Xie, Guangbin Li, Dongyang Wang, Xuhui Zhang
  • Patent number: 10436648
    Abstract: To provide a temperature sensor that can be attached to or removed from a neutral line without skilled technique, a temperature sensor is attached to a rectangular coil and detects temperature of the coil. The temperature sensor includes: a sensor holder extending from front end side toward back end side; a sensor body that is held by the sensor holder to locate a thermosensitive device on the front end side and from which lead wires are drawn toward the back end side, the lead wires being electrically connected to the thermosensitive device; and a clip that is fixed to the sensor holder and presses the coil against the sensor body by elastic force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: SHIBAURA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takamasa Yoshihara, Michiru Takemura
  • Patent number: 10295161
    Abstract: This innovation includes an electronic track light, including a track box, a rotation clip on the that connects the track box and a track, a pole at a side of the track box and a rotation system at the top of the pole connected to electronic driving machinery. The electronic driving machinery can drive the rotation system to rotate the pole around an axis. There is a swinging system at the bottom of the pole that connects the pole, fixture and the first driving machinery. The first driving machinery can drive the swinging system to different positions. There is a telescopic system in another side of the fixture and a second driving machinery that can drive the telescopic system to move a lens and front frame to different positions. A control unit links and controls the driving machinery and the first and second machineries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Dongguan Zhao He Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming Feng Shih
  • Patent number: 9615636
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a canopy system and a method for manufacturing at least a portion of the canopy system. The canopy system may include: a canopy that includes a shaft and a canopy ball coupled to the shaft; a double socket arm connected to the canopy via the canopy ball; and a mount, the mount having a mounting ball, the mount connected to the double socket arm via the mounting ball, the canopy system thus configured for a wide range of canopy articulation with respect to the mount. Alternative embodiments are provided for the shaft, double socket arm and mounts. A manufacturing process is provided for securing the canopy ball to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Always Shady, LLC
    Inventors: Dewitt Gary Harrison, William Greg Harrison
  • Patent number: 9573686
    Abstract: An adjustable clamping mount for cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices has a telescoping clamp, a clamp support arm, and a tightening mechanism. The telescoping clamp has two telescoping arms connecting two clamp halves, allowing the clamp to grip mobile devices of practically any size. An attachment clip of the clamp support arm is intended and shaped for attaching to an airplane tray table. The tightening mechanism allows the telescoping clamp and the clamp support arm to be secured in any desired angle relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Gary Alfred Barth
  • Patent number: 9482368
    Abstract: An adjustable fixture includes a lower clamp piece, an upper clamp piece covering the lower clamp piece at a closed position to define a clamping space. The upper clamp piece has an anti-hook edge projecting outward. A torque rod has a first end pivoted to one side of the lower clamp piece. A traction element has a first traction end pivoted to the torque rod adjacent to the first end thereof and a second traction end that defines a threaded through hole to receive a thread bolt threadedly and movably therethrough; and a hook disposed on a second traction end of the traction element and operably associated so as to be movable together with the threaded bolt in such a manner to engage the hook with the anti-hook edge of the upper clamp piece when the upper clamp piece is disposed at the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Cheng-Ching Hung
  • Patent number: 9433146
    Abstract: A front guard for a string trimmer is an apparatus that is used to prevent a user from cutting unwanted objects with the string trimmer. The apparatus includes a pliable rod and a flexible guard. The flexible guard is mounted about the spool and line assembly for the string trimmer opposite of its rear guard so that the flexible guard comes into contact with an unwanted object before the wire of the string trimmer comes into contact with the unwanted object. The pliable rod is used to mount the flexible guard to the main shaft of the string trimmer and allows the flexible guard to be moved from its original position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Vernon Dwain Hutchins
  • Patent number: 9283900
    Abstract: An accessory mounting system for a vehicle includes a bracket attached at a windshield of a vehicle. The bracket has a windshield-facing side and a cabin-facing side. The cabin-facing side of the bracket has first structure. An accessory module has a housing, with an electronic device and circuitry housed in the housing. The electronic device includes a camera that has a CMOS imaging array. The circuitry is in communication with a vehicle bus system of the vehicle. The housing has second structure that is configured to engage the first structure of the bracket when the housing is being attached to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. DeLine, Niall R. Lynam, Ralph A. Spooner, Phillip A. March
  • Publication number: 20150108306
    Abstract: A holder for digital products includes a first arm, a second arm, a screw rod, and a fixing assembly. Therein, the first arm has a first gripping end and a connecting end. The second arm is pivotally connected to the first arm and has a second gripping end. The screw rod is rotatably disposed between the second arm and the connecting end for enabling the first gripping end and the second gripping end to cooperatively grip on an object. The fixing assembly is disposed on the second arm for combining a digital product, whereby the digital product can be held on an appropriate position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: EHOMA INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chun-Huan CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20150014503
    Abstract: A apparatus and method for mounting an object are provided. The apparatus includes a clamp configured to attach to a strut, and a bracket coupled to the clamp. The bracket includes a first arm having a first end disposed proximal to the clamp and a second end disposed distal to the clamp, and a second arm having a first end disposed proximal to the clamp and coupled to the object, and a second end coupled to the second end of the first arm. The second arm is positioned between the first arm and the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Earl Owen
  • Patent number: 8840076
    Abstract: A connecting device is used in combination with a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has orthogonally oriented first and second mount members. The connecting device includes a body having opposed first and second sidewalls. A first sidewall extension is integrally connected to and extends orthogonally with respect to the first sidewall, and includes a first planar mount surface. A second sidewall extension is integrally connected to and extends orthogonally with respect to the second sidewall. The second sidewall extension is oppositely facing with respect to the first sidewall extension and includes a second planar mount surface. A mounting wall extension is integrally connected to and extends orthogonally with respect to the first and second sidewall extensions and includes a third planar mount surface. The first, second and third planar mount surfaces are oriented coplanar with respect to each other and are connected to the first mount member using brazing joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Zuber, Timothy R. West, Kevin S. Bockstanz
  • Patent number: 8839501
    Abstract: A holder for removably attaching a portable electronic device to an elongate support such as a tray table latch on a seatback with a stowable tray table comprises a clamp frame, a spring compression lever slidably attached to the clamp frame, a flexible band for suspending the clamp frame from the elongate support and a self-centering clamp for gripping opposite sides of the elongate support. The holder may optionally include a device adapter for attaching a selected electronic device. Another embodiment comprises steps in a method for holding a portable electronic device against a seatback having a stowable seatback tray table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventors: Bryan Ulrich McClain, Demetrius Madrigal, Anthony Printis
  • Patent number: 8833707
    Abstract: A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah M. Steinberg, Paul J. Skavicus, Jesse S. Drake, Mark A. Sutherland, Thomas K. Skripps
  • Patent number: 8814118
    Abstract: A microphone holder is provided that allows a microphone to be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A first and a second magnet 77a and 72b are provided at positions where a holding frame 5 and a clamp arm 6 overlap with each other such that different poles are opposed to each other. The magnets are magnetically attached to each other to lock the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Audio-Technica
    Inventors: Shioto Okita, Hiroshi Akino
  • Patent number: 8800941
    Abstract: A utility clip is disclosed wherein the clip can hold a variety of tools and can be used commercially or in the home. The clip comprises a first and second clamping member, with each clamping member having alligator teeth positioned facing each at the inner distal end of the members, with at least one and possibly two useful tools positioned at the proximal end of each of the clamping members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Unique Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Kahn
  • Patent number: 8783636
    Abstract: In a microphone holder, a microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A microphone grip is pressed into between clamp arms in a state where front ends are opened. This causes the microphone grip to press rear ends of the clamp arms to swing the front ends in closing directions. Thus, the microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation without causing collision noise and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Audio-Technica
    Inventor: Shioto Okita
  • Patent number: 8757573
    Abstract: An adjustable cup holder incorporates an elongated clamp assembly and cup support assembly. The clamp assembly has a proximal end and a distal clamping end. The cup support assembly is connected at the proximal end of the clamp assembly, and comprises a body portion and a pair of arcuate cup-encircling arms having respective spaced-apart free ends. A pivot pin enables pivot adjustment of the cup support assembly at the proximal end of the clamp assembly, such that the cup support assembly is movable between a desired in-use position depending from the clamp assembly, and a folded stowed position beside the clamp assembly. In the stowed position, the clamp assembly passes between the spaced-apart free ends of the cup-encircling arms and into an area defined between the cup-encircling arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Drink Clip, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Barnes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8740162
    Abstract: A diaper tree comprises a vertical stalk mechanically coupled to a spring loaded clamp and a bracket. The bracket is mechanically coupled to a platform left arm and the platform left arm is connected to a platform right arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Mitchell Glenn Morgan
  • Patent number: 8684328
    Abstract: One trolling motor mount includes a mounting base having a cavity extending therethrough and a motor receiving portion configured to clamp a trolling motor thereon, a bracket, and a lock operably coupled to the base for removably fastening the base to a watercraft. The bracket is pivotably coupled to the base for rotation generally perpendicular to the cavity, and selectively defines a lower edge of the cavity. The bracket is also slidable relative to the base. Another trolling motor mount includes a mounting base having a cavity extending therethrough and a motor receiving portion configured to clamp a trolling motor thereon, a bracket pivotably coupled to the base, and a lock operably coupled to the base for removably fastening the base to a watercraft. The bracket has front and two side surfaces, and at least one channel for allowing the bracket to slide relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: RM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Mynster
  • Patent number: 8678330
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Flexhead Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. Silcox, Peter M. MacDonald, Norman J. MacDonald, III
  • Publication number: 20140001326
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a duplex module of a printer, includes a bracket, a left lock hung on a left portion of the bracket, a right lock hung on a right portion of the bracket; and a left transmission module and a right transmission module movably mounted on the bracket. The duplex module is secured to the bracket. The left transmission module abuts the left lock. The right transmission module abuts the right lock. The left transmission module and the right transmission module move synchronously to move the left lock and the right lock synchronously to attach the duplex module to the printer or detach the duplex module from the printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHI-JUNG TSAI
  • Patent number: 8602662
    Abstract: A camera and accessories clamping mount that includes an assembly of ball and socket members rotatably and moveably interconnectable having an anterior end and a posterior end, a top connector disposed atop the anterior end and a bottom connector disposed on the posterior end, wherein the bottom connector is releasably attachable to a clamp, said clamp attachable to an extant surface, and an extant camera, or other accessory device having a ¼-20? female thread mount, is releasably attachable to the top connector, whereby said camera or other accessory device is supportable and positionable through a range of positions by means of the assembly of ball and socket members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: John Mans
  • Patent number: 8500073
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Wayne L. Quesnel
  • Publication number: 20130193289
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel L. Goffman
  • Patent number: 8469325
    Abstract: A musical instrument stand includes a clamping unit and a support unit connected with the clamping unit. The support unit includes a base frame and a connecting module. The connecting module includes a connecting portion and a spherical universal connector. The clamping unit includes a clamp assembly, a spherical mounting seat, and a positioning nut. The mounting seat has an external thread onto which the positioning nut is screwed onto and has a periphery provided with at least two elongate slits. Thus, the mounting seat of the clamping unit is pivotally connected with the universal connector of the support unit so that the support unit can be pivoted relative to the clamping unit so as to adjust the angle of the support unit freely and variably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Tsung-Yao Yu
  • Publication number: 20130153725
    Abstract: A glass run installation tool for attaching a glass run to a door frame includes at least one lower abutment member and an upper abutment member. The tool also includes a base with a first arm and a second arm. The lower abutment member is coupled to the first arm, and the upper abutment member is coupled to the second arm. The second arm is moveable relative to the first arm between a clamped position and an unclamped position. The upper abutment member and the lower abutment member clamp the glass run and the door frame together to thereby attach the glass run to the door frame when the second arm is in the clamped position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Trudelle, Paul Leal, Kurt M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20130134274
    Abstract: A structure of support frame featuring fast warping up and closing is mountable to a back surface of an electronic device and includes a cover and at least one bendable mechanism. The cover is mounted to the back surface of the electronic device. The bendable mechanism is mounted to the back surface of the cover and includes at least one deformable plate that is curved and shows a circular arc form. The deformable plate is provided with a depression spot. As such, pressing down the depression spot causes the deformable plate that is of a circular arc form to undergo flattening deformation, making ends of the deformable plate fast warping up in an outward direction. With the warping portions of the deformable plate, a function of supporting or clamping can be realized to hold the electronic device on an object or be worn on a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Ko-An CHEN, Hyun Jong KIM
  • Publication number: 20130114189
    Abstract: A fixing structure is disposed on a surface of a case. An opening is disposed on the surface of the case. The fixing structure comprises a suspension arm and a hook portion. The suspension arm is extended from the surface of the case. The suspension arm has an engaging end and a suspending end. The engaging end is connected to the surface of the case. The suspending end is suspended at the opening. The hook portion is extended from the suspending end and reaches inside the opening. The disclosure further discloses an electronic device applying the fixing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yun-Tang LIN
  • Patent number: 8403282
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Tien Hsin Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Iñigo Gisbert Aguirrezabal
  • Publication number: 20130043359
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism includes: a support member; a rail attached to the support member; and a fastener affixed to the second side of the rail. The rail includes: a plurality of rail holes for stud engagement; a first side facing a device to be engaged to the mounting mechanism; and a second side. The fastener includes: a clamping arm; a clamp lever pivotally associated with the clamping arm; and a moveable locking latch securing the clamp lever in one of two positions: open and closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: GABLES ENGINEERING, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Kirsch, Daniel Kinard
  • Patent number: 8356784
    Abstract: A method and fixtures for holding natural or artificial material which can be used by hunters or other nature observers to construct a camouflage screen. The fixture may include a clamp which can be attached to any existing stand, support structure or other tree branch as necessary to obtain optimal concealment, or a stake which can be anchored in the ground. Each clamp has two branch holders, which may be arranged at alternating angles or rotatably connected to the clamp. Each stake may have one or more branch holders, which may be fixed or rotatable. The branch holders may have set screws with knobs permitting branches to be secured at the optimal angle and position to conceal the hunter or nature observer and to resemble the growth pattern of natural foliage. The branch holders may also be rotatable to allow the user to further customize the camouflage screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Carnivore Hunting Products, LLC
    Inventors: Corey J. Doll, John E. Schindlbeck
  • Patent number: 8313069
    Abstract: A speaker system with a mount pivotally secured to a speaker frame for detachably securing the speaker system to a display monitor is disclosed. The mount pivots relative to the frame so as to allow the display monitor to be operably received between the mount and frame thereby holding the speaker system in place. A securing structure is preferably provided to hold the mount at a desired position, and resilient padding is preferably provided between the frame, mount and display monitor. The mount can also have a substantially planar bottom surface which allows the speaker system to rest on a desktop simply by positioning the substantially planar bottom surface of the mount on the desktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: David Yim, Timothy Leehane, Jeffrey Anderson
  • Patent number: 8313070
    Abstract: A base-clamp assembly for supporting an instrument relative to a patient position adjacent to an instrument-support rail. The base-clamp assembly may comprise a base, a rail clamp, and an actuator assembly. The rail clamp may attach the base to the rail. A shank clamp may attach a shank to the base. The actuator assembly may be operable for opening and/or closing the rail clamp. A drive assembly may provide for moving a force-applying element relative to the base and a movable rail jaw for closing the rail clamp. The drive assembly may also be operable for opening and closing the shank clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventors: Richard F. Kronner, David D. Kronner
  • Publication number: 20120248272
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are purse hanger comprising a housing (1) having a bottom surface (14) and a locking cavity (20), wherein the bottom surface being adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage a flat surface; a first link (3) and a second link (2) pivotally linked to each other; a connection pin (10) extending from a terminal end of the first link (3), wherein the connection pin (10) is rotatably attached to the housing (1) around an axis (15); a locking pin (5) extending from a terminal end of the second link (2); and a frictional element (4) in the housing (1); wherein the frictional element (4) is adapted to frictionally engage with the locking pin (5). In some embodiments, the axis (15) passes through the housing at an angle to the bottom surface (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Yat Hung Ho
  • Publication number: 20120241571
    Abstract: A connector system for connecting a medical device to a patient support device having first and second support members with a patient support panel disposed therebetween, wherein the connector system includes an anti-rotation arm connectably linked between the medical device and a support member connector connectable to the second support member. The anti-rotation arm is connected to the medical device in a manner that rotationally fixes the anti-rotation arm with the medical device with respect to rotation about the first support member for fixed rotational displacement with the medical device. In use, the anti-rotation arm rotationally fixes the medical device about the first support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: THORNHILL SCIENTIFIC INC.
    Inventors: Edward Masionis, Veso Tijanic
  • Patent number: 8272612
    Abstract: A clip for holding an object on a supporting member comprises a holding clamp and an attaching clamp. The holding clamp has a pair of clamping members with oppositely bowed gripping portions and inwardly arched handles. The oppositely bowed gripping portions form together, when engaged, jaws for holding an object such as a cigar. The jaws are connected together for pivotal movement to cooperate with each other for clamping action upon actuation of their handles. At the juncture point of the jaws with the handles, the clamping members are provided with aligned, apertured supports for receipt of an axial binding post or rivet that extends through the apertures and for holding the clamping members together and in axial alignment. A spring, normally biasing the clamping members towards a closed position is looped around the post with its ends locked against the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Edward Brian Thorpe
  • Patent number: 8152120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Barwall Limited
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Sean Doherty
  • Patent number: 8113475
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Zipwall, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Whittemore, Michael D. Cattafe, Joshua A. Rose