By Pivoted Jaw Patents (Class 248/231.51)
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Patent number: 12123558Abstract: A capacitance type rotation angle detection stage light includes a pivoting member and a supporting member for supporting the pivoting member. A reflecting grating is attached on the pivoting member, and the reflecting grating rotates along with the pivoting member. A signal grating is attached on the supporting member. The signal grating and the reflecting grating are arranged oppositely. The signal grating comprises capacitance emitting pieces, a capacitance receiving piece and shielding pieces. The reflecting grating comprises capacitance reflecting pieces that reflect signals sent from the capacitance emitting pieces to the capacitance receiving piece. Periodic excitation signals applied to the capacitance emitting pieces finally form a composite signal on the capacitance receiving piece through coupling of two pairs of capacitors that the capacitance emitting pieces and the capacitance reflecting pieces, and the capacitance reflecting pieces and the capacitance receiving piece.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: GUANGZHOU HAOYANG ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Weikai Jiang
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Patent number: 12044268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Tamarack Solar Products, Inc.Inventor: David Katz
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Patent number: 11940133Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: First-Light USA, LLCInventors: Jeremy B. Ross, Blake S. Good, Jacob A. Flagle
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Patent number: 11785367Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Biamp Systems, LLCInventor: Michael Alan Brody
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Patent number: 11766161Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Martin Held, Christian Jakob, Martin Siddiqui-Baeumert
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Patent number: 11668333Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: QUIPT, LLCInventors: John A. Cupit, Dexter L. Stoltz
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Patent number: 11619257Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Wei-Chih Hsu, Pen-Uei Lu, Mao-Hsiang Huang
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Patent number: 11592660Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Bushnell Inc.Inventors: Travis C. Overfelt, Chad N. Van Brunt
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Patent number: 11498187Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Tsu-Hsuan Huang, Chun-Liang Yeh, Kuo-Jung Hsu
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Patent number: 11391412Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Jignesh Patel
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Patent number: 11384780Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: TAMARACK SOLAR PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: David Katz
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Patent number: 11262167Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Leapers, Inc.Inventors: Tai-lai Ding, Tat Shing Yu
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Patent number: 11224303Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Inventor: Ling Yung Lin
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Patent number: 10691167Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventors: Yugui Lin, Jiao Cheng
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Patent number: 10461565Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) LimitedInventors: Bing Xie, Guangbin Li, Dongyang Wang, Xuhui Zhang
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Patent number: 10436648Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: SHIBAURA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Takamasa Yoshihara, Michiru Takemura
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Patent number: 10295161Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Dongguan Zhao He Lighting Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming Feng Shih
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Patent number: 9615636Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Always Shady, LLCInventors: Dewitt Gary Harrison, William Greg Harrison
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Patent number: 9573686Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Inventor: Gary Alfred Barth
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Patent number: 9482368Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Cheng-Ching Hung
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Patent number: 9433146Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Inventor: Vernon Dwain Hutchins
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Patent number: 9283900Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jonathan E. DeLine, Niall R. Lynam, Ralph A. Spooner, Phillip A. March
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Publication number: 20150108306Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: EHOMA INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONInventor: Chun-Huan CHUANG
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Publication number: 20150014503Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Richard Earl Owen
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Patent number: 8839501Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Inventors: Bryan Ulrich McClain, Demetrius Madrigal, Anthony Printis
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Patent number: 8840076Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher L. Zuber, Timothy R. West, Kevin S. Bockstanz
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Patent number: 8833707Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Sarah M. Steinberg, Paul J. Skavicus, Jesse S. Drake, Mark A. Sutherland, Thomas K. Skripps
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Patent number: 8814118Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Audio-TechnicaInventors: Shioto Okita, Hiroshi Akino
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Patent number: 8800941Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Unique Tools, Inc.Inventor: Peter Kahn
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Patent number: 8783636Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Audio-TechnicaInventor: Shioto Okita
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Patent number: 8757573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Drink Clip, LLCInventor: John M. Barnes, Jr.
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Patent number: 8740162Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Mitchell Glenn Morgan
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Patent number: 8684328Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: RM Industries, Inc.Inventor: Richard J. Mynster
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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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Publication number: 20140001326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: CHI-JUNG TSAI
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Patent number: 8602662Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: John Mans
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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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Publication number: 20130193289Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Goffman
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Patent number: 8469325Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Tsung-Yao Yu
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Publication number: 20130153725Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLCInventors: Kenneth R. Trudelle, Paul Leal, Kurt M. Miller
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Publication number: 20130134274Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventors: Ko-An CHEN, Hyun Jong KIM
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Publication number: 20130114189Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventor: Yun-Tang LIN
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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: 20130043359Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: GABLES ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Craig Kirsch, Daniel Kinard
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Patent number: 8356784Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Carnivore Hunting Products, LLCInventors: Corey J. Doll, John E. Schindlbeck
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Patent number: 8313070Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventors: Richard F. Kronner, David D. Kronner
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Patent number: 8313069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: David Yim, Timothy Leehane, Jeffrey Anderson
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Publication number: 20120248272Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Yat Hung Ho
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Publication number: 20120241571Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: THORNHILL SCIENTIFIC INC.Inventors: Edward Masionis, Veso Tijanic
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Patent number: 8272612Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Edward Brian Thorpe