In Aperture Of Support Patents (Class 248/231.9)
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Publication number: 20130256485Abstract: The present invention provides for a television mounting device comprising an elongated body which is bent to form two opposing ends, at least a portion of a first end is threaded and at least a portion of a second end is smooth, and the bent body forms an angle from about twenty degrees to about seventy degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: James Burghoffer
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Patent number: 8540198Abstract: A support arm system (10) includes a socket (16) for attachment to a surface (18) and a support arm (14), for removable insertion in the socket (16). The support arm (14) has at least one formation (22). The socket (16) includes a housing (28) having an insertion opening (30) leading to a passage (32) for insertion of the support arm (14). At least one formation (34) in the passage (32) complementary to the at least one formation (22) on the support arm (14) is provided to engage the support arm (14) when the support arm (14) is in the socket (16). A gate element (36) in the passage (32) is biased to a position at or in front of said at least one formation (34) in the passage. To insert the support arm (14), the gate element (36) must be pushed against its bias to expose the formation in the passage for engagement by the support arm (14) to retain the support arm in the socket, the gate element (36) providing a positive force between the support arm (14) and socket (16) while it is so retained.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Aydin Keyvanloo
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Patent number: 8540200Abstract: A soft padeye is shown and disclosed. The soft padeye has a spindle that runs through the deck of the ship or boat or other surface. The fastener is then screwed on the shaft and secured against the deck securing the fastener and the spindle to the deck. The spindle has a hole through it allowing the passage of a loop of line. The loop remains above deck while the two ends of the loop are fed through the shaft and tied in a knot that will not pull through the shaft. This allows the user to secure line or other hardware to the loop.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: John E. Franta
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Publication number: 20130206939Abstract: A device, kit, and method are provided for anchoring an element on an exterior face of a wall of a building. The method includes, from the inside of the wall, running a line into a hole passing through the wall and fixing said line to an element anchoring device. The device comprising a fastener of said element, a bearing means, a first fixing means and a guide able to guide a second fixing means that collaborates with said first means. The method includes, from the inside, pulling said line in order to introduce the guide into said hole and, from the inside and using the guide, fixing the two fixing means together to press the bearing means firmly against the exterior face of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: France TelecomInventor: Jean-Pierre Kuhn
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Patent number: 8490938Abstract: An installer is installed in a hole in a ceiling or a wall and includes a speaker frame and two connective units. The speaker frame may fix down a speaker and has a circumferential edge. The two connective units are provided on the speaker frame and either connective unit has a connective flexible strip, which may contract or expand laterally by moving in the longitudinal direction. First, as the two connective flexible strips contract inwardly in the radial direction, the speaker may be allowed to pass and then be placed in the hole. Then, as the two connective flexible strips expand outwardly in the radial direction, the diameter formed by the two connective units is larger than that of the hole. Now, the outer layer of a wall or a ceiling is sandwiched in between the circumferential edge and the two connective flexible strips.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Meiloon Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jack Peng
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Publication number: 20130168514Abstract: An adapter apparatus interfaces an accessory including a portable handheld device and a mounting product for a physically secure and stabilized assembly for stabilized, hands-free functionality. The adapter apparatus is ergonomically designed to enable optimal viewing angles of a portable handheld device as well as facilitate neutral postures of a user through elevation of the portable handheld device to improve head and neck posture of a user thereby increasing comfort and minimizing neck pain of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Kurt A. Woolford
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Publication number: 20130167456Abstract: A building module. The building module has a rigid inner construction panel defining a planar surface thereon; one or more rigid brackets each affixed by one or more mechanical fasteners to the planar surface of the construction panel; a rigid, closed-cell, spray foam or an adhesive matrix contiguous to and substantially covering the planar surface of the construction panel and contacting and embedding at least a major portion of the one or more brackets. Each of the one or more brackets bears a planar surface facing substantially away from the planar surface of the construction panel. The surface area of the planar surface of each of the one or more brackets is substantially smaller than the surface area of the planar surface of the construction panel to which it is affixed. There are also other embodiments of building modules. There are also other embodiments of brackets useful in building modules. There are also other embodiments for making building modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Darek SHAPIRO
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Publication number: 20130114141Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for implementing an optical dome bezel to interface an optical dome/window and a housing of differing coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs), In some embodiments, the bezel may comprise a material (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V) that is CTE-matched to the optical dome material (e.g., silicon, germanium, sapphire, ALON), thereby mitigating temperature effects on system performance. In some embodiments, the bezel may include a radially compliant flexure feature (e.g., flexure blades, spring-form S-channels), which mitigates physical stress effects (e.g., vibration, thermal expansion/contraction, etc.) on system performance. In some embodiments, the bezel may include an integral environmental sealing feature (e.g., O-ring gaskets), which protects internal optics/electronics from external environmental hazards (e.g., moisture, corrosive substances, particulates, debris).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronics Systems Integrations Inc.Inventors: Glenn Sindledecker, Gerard A. Esposito, Sixing She
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Publication number: 20130099079Abstract: A clip for a construction machine is provided, which prevents the damage of a fastening structure of a connector and facilitates the release of the connector when the connector is fastened to the clip using a connector fastening structure having the same shape in upper, lower, left, and right directions and a moving latch provided in the clip, in the case where the connector that is included in various kinds of wires and signal cables is mounted using the clip that is fixed to a structure of a vehicle of the construction machine. In addition, the clip has a structure whereby two connectors can be simultaneously fastened to one click using the fastening structure having the same shape, and the connector can be fixed to the clip in a desired direction without twisting of the wires using the fastening structure having the same shape in left and right directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ABInventor: Young-Chul Jo
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Publication number: 20130061569Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new and simplified device for controlling residual agricultural products. In particular, the device is useful for folding over corn stalk stubble or other stubble which may be protruding from the surface of the earth. The end of the flattening shoe which contacts the corn stubble is provided with an angled or radius section which insures that the flattening shoe will not dig into the earth as it is advanced by the vehicle and, if the device should become unattached, it will not damage tires that are immediately following.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Dean J. McClenathen
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Patent number: 8385076Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a case, an inner body and a pivotable arm pivotally connected on the inner body by a pivot. The case defines an opening at a first lateral side thereof and a latching hole at a second lateral side thereof adjacent to the opening. The inner body is inserted in the case through the opening. The pivotable arm includes a frame engaged in the latching hole of the case, a latching member pivotally connected to the frame by the pivot, and a resilient member. The latching member includes an inner end and an outer end at opposite sides of the pivot. The outer end of the latching member is engaged in the latching hole. The resilient member abuts against the inner end of the latching member such that the inner end of the latching member biases the inner body.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Hai-Chen Zhou
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Patent number: 8348220Abstract: A portable ceiling fan mounting assembly adapted for use on the exterior of a parked motorized recreational vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes an arm to which the ceiling fan and bracket for the fan is mounted. The arm has an electrical plug disposed on one end that connects the ceiling fan assembly electrically to the available power in the recreational vehicle. A mounting plate is attached to the recreational vehicle wall which receives the arm and contains an electrical receptacle for receipt of the electrical plug. The device is thus easy to handle and install and is user friendly.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Lee Carter
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Patent number: 8317145Abstract: A spring loaded camming device and a trigger mechanism therefor. The trigger mechanism may include an axle, an inner and outer cam, a flexible stem, a trigger handle, and a trigger wire passing through the trigger wire and coupling in an efficient and effective manner, the inner and outer cams to each other and to the trigger handle. A bias member may be associated with the trigger wire, particularly in asymmetric type camming devices. Various embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: Max William Reed
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Patent number: 8313273Abstract: A hook assembly comprises a body, a securing portion, a hanging portion, a connection portion and a pair of arc-shaped wings. The securing portion and the hanging portion are respectively extending from two opposite sides of the body. The securing portion comprises an extending portion and a hook portion parallel with the body. The extending portion is extending between the body and the hook portion. The connection portion is extending from the body, the wings are respectively extending from two opposite sides of the connection portion. Junction portions between the connection portion and the body and between the wings and the connection portion are cut, and the connection portion and the pair of the wings are respectively folded along corresponding junction portions resulting in the connection portion with the pair of wings together defining a receiving space to receive the body and the securing portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chung-Jun Chu
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Patent number: 8267369Abstract: A fan-fixing device for fixing a fan on an installation panel which has a plurality of holes includes a body, a driving part and an elastic assembly. The body has a fixing portion for fixing the fan, at least one track is formed on a side thereof, and at least one first combined part is disposed on an opposite side thereof, wherein the combined part penetrates at least one of the holes. The driving part slidably disposed on the track. The driving part further has at least one second combined part, which penetrates at least another one of the holes. The elastic assembly is arranged between the body and the driving part. As a result, the first combined part and the second combined part can be fixed in the holes via force pushing the driving part, and can be departed from the holes via releasing the force.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Cooler Master Co., Ltd.Inventor: Miao-Hung Ling
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Patent number: 8245816Abstract: This system includes support pieces (1, 1a) intended to be permanently fixed to the structure of the construction, interchangeable supports (30) fitted with a fixing device (4) for attachment to any of the support pieces (1, 1a) and with means of attachment for safety devices or load-bearing devices, intermediate supports (5, 14, 18) that can be coupled to the interchangeable supports and safety elements that can be coupled to the intermediate supports and/or the interchangeable supports. These protective elements include: head pieces (6) of lifelines, modular masts, angled brackets for attaching safety nets (9), protective canopies, safety guard masts (15), telescopic baseboards (16), extendible railings (17) and auxiliary railings (19).Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Jose Ramon Guinart Pallares
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Patent number: 8240625Abstract: According to one embodiment, a functional component mounting structure includes: a functional component having: a base body; a functional portion formed on a front surface of the base body; and a latching portion extending from a back surface of the base body; a component receiver having: a base portion having an opening into which the latching portion is inserted from a front surface side to a back surface side thereof; and a latch receiving portion on which the latching portion is latched; and a cover member pivotally fitted to the component receiver to open and close the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Piolax Inc.Inventor: Kouichi Kato
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Patent number: 8226059Abstract: An assembly for supporting an item has a housing (11) has a first surface (23), a second surface (25) opposite to the first surface, and a periphery (27) between the first and second surface. An opening (33) is provided in the first surface of the housing and a cavity (35) extends inwardly from the opening. At least one engagement surface (43) is present in the cavity and positioned toward the second surface, and configured to provide a first region of support. A support component (7) for supporting the item is configured to engage with the engagement surface(s) (43) of the housing with a portion of the support component extending from the opening (33) of the housing and supported by a second region of support at or toward the fkst surface of the housing, to support the item. A base unit and support component are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Hiddenhook LimitedInventor: Peter Anthony Marshall
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Patent number: 8220762Abstract: A mounting clip for mounting a component on a supporting part having an aperture includes a head section for attaching the component. A shank section is insertable in the aperture. At least two latching fingers are resiliently held apart from the head section on opposite shank section sides which spread outward toward the head section. At free ends the latching fingers have latching surfaces that rest against a supporting part underside when the mounting clip is inserted in the aperture. The shank section has on one side which extends perpendicular to the sides having the latching fingers, a contact surface that is supported on the aperture inner edge, and has on the side opposite the contact surface an elastically resilient rib or tongue that is supported with a preload against the aperture inner edge after the mounting clip is placed in the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Mario Stigler, Hans Peter Seng
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Patent number: 8201549Abstract: A heating device for a gas bottle includes a conduction heat shaft having a first end adjacent to a heat source and a second end, a conduction heat plate including a plate body and a pivoting portion formed on the plate body and pivotally connected to the second end of the conduction heat shaft, and a connector provided with the conduction heat plate and coupling with the second end of the conduction heat shaft to attach the gas bottle with the plate body of the conduction heat plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Pro-Iroda Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jan-Nan Chen
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Publication number: 20120090666Abstract: A plurality of solar modules are connected to one another to form a solar panel. Each solar module has a frame. A support attached to the frame and a guide attaches to the guide to maintain the guide above the solar panel. A plurality of supports enable guides to traverse the solar panel in any desired configuration. Wires attached to the guides can therefore be placed anywhere about the solar panel in order to carry electricity generated by the solar panel, The supports include linear supports and right angle supports that support two guides that are perpendicular to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Halston R. ROWE
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Patent number: 8128241Abstract: A short-throw projector and Interactive White Board (IWB) mounting system is presented. The mounting system includes a pair of board mounting brackets, such that a section of the board mounting bracket is positionable a predetermined distance from a mounting surface. The mounting system further includes projector mount bracket wherein a portion of the projector mount bracket is also positionable a predetermined distance from a mounting surface such that a desired distance is maintained between the projector and the IWB when the system is installed over an existing structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventor: Les Bishop
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Patent number: 8128043Abstract: The hanging device includes a plug-in sleeve (1), which is held in a through-hole (502) in a supporting structure (5), and a supporting arm (2) which can be inserted into the plug-in sleeve. The plug-in sleeve (1) has a sleeve piece with a front inlet into a channel, a first arresting contour (1150) which borders the channel, and a flange (10) which extends from the sleeve piece. The supporting arm (2) is fitted with a plug-in section (21) and has a first mating contour (23) which interacts with the first arresting contour (1150). A front end (22) is situated opposite the plug-in section (21). The first arresting contour (1150) is situated at a distance from the inlet into the channel. The first mating contour (23) on the plug-in section (21) is situated on the upper face with an offset in relation to the plug-in end (20).Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2006Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Visplay International AGInventor: Herbert Walter
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Publication number: 20110297806Abstract: A supporting device of a display apparatus to prevent a wire from separating from a wire hanger. The supporting device to fix the display apparatus to a wall includes a wire part coupled to the display apparatus, a wire hanger mounted to the wall, the wire hanger to hang the wire part on the wall, and a separation protector provided at the wire hanger, the separation protector serving to prevent the wire part from separating from the wire hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Jae Hoo PARK, Boo Keun Yoon, Sang Hak Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Woo Sung In
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Publication number: 20110297807Abstract: A supporting device of a display apparatus to prevent a wire from separating from a wire hanger. The supporting device to fix the display apparatus to a wall includes a wire part coupled to the display apparatus, a wire hanger mounted to the wall, the wire hanger to hang the wire part on the wall, and a separation protector provided at the wire hanger, the separation protector serving to prevent the wire part from separating from the wire hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Hoo PARK, Boo Keun YOON, Sang Hak KIM, Jin Sung KIM, Woo Sung IN
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Publication number: 20110225793Abstract: The present invention is direct to an ice toggle for establishing a removable anchor in a body of ice during ice climbing activities. One embodiment of the ice toggle is comprised of a flexible stem, a toggle that is pivotally attached to one end of the stem, a trigger mechanism for rotating the toggle relative to the flexible stem, and an engagement surface in the form of a loop that is associated with the other end of the flexible stem and capable of receiving a carabiner or runner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: William Billings Daniels, III
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Patent number: 7959118Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection system for use with an active or passive protection device that minimizes weight. In accordance with the present invention, a single stem connection system for use with an active protection device includes a single bent cable that is attached to the single cable terminal of the active protection device. A stem tube is fitted over a portion of the bent cable giving the appearance and benefits of a single stem. However, a portion of the bent cable is left separated thereby automatically forming a clip-in point for the entire active protection device. Unlike conventional single stem connection systems, the single stem system in accordance with the present invention only requires coupling the cable to the cable terminal thereby reducing manufacturing cost and minimizing overall weight. Alternatively, a similar connection system can be used with a passive protection device to provide many of the same benefits.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.Inventors: Paul Tusting, Jonathan Woodward, Bill Belcourt, Joe Skrivan, Dave Mellon
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Patent number: 7959119Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection system for use with an active or passive protection device that minimizes weight. In accordance with the present invention, a single stem connection system for use with an active protection device includes a single bent cable that is attached to the single cable terminal of the active protection device. A stem tube is fitted over a portion of the bent cable giving the appearance and benefits of a single stem. However, a portion of the bent cable is left separated thereby automatically forming a clip-in point for the entire active protection device. Unlike conventional single stem connection systems, the single stem system in accordance with the present invention only requires coupling the cable to the cable terminal thereby reducing manufacturing cost and minimizing overall weight. Alternatively, a similar connection system can be used with a passive protection device to provide many of the same benefits.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.Inventors: Paul Tusting, Jonathan Woodward, Bill Belcourt, Joe Skrivan, Dave Mellon
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Patent number: 7922144Abstract: In a fixture for a data access device having a hole, the fixture includes a fixing base, a switch and an elastic member, and the fixing base includes a bottom plate, a pair of bent boards extended out from the bottom plate, and a through groove disposed on bottom plate and corresponding to the hole, a switch disposed on a side of the bottom plate and pivotally coupled to the bent board, and a positioning pillar corresponding to the through groove and protruded from a side of the switch that faces the bottom plate, and the elastic member is elastically clamped between the bottom plate and the switch, such that if the switch is pressed, the positioning pillar will be passed into or retracted from the hole, so as to simply the fixation and installation of the data access device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Silverstone Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shu-Chin Lee
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Publication number: 20110049317Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for holding a data storage device. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket to receive the data storage device, and a latching unit. The bracket includes a first side plate. The latching unit includes a fixing tray fixed to the first side plate, a sliding member slidably mounted in the fixing tray, and a pushing member pivotably mounted to the fixing tray. The pushing member includes a pressed portion operable of resisting against the sliding member, and a moving portion to abut against the data storage device. When the sliding member is slid in the fixing tray to move the pressed portion, the pushing member is rotated. Therefore, the moving portion is rotated to eject the data storage device from the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: WEN-TANG PENG, JIA-QI FU
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Publication number: 20100308193Abstract: An bi-directional mounting bracket assembly is utilized in conjunction with exterior siding that covers sheathing of an exterior wall. A base member of the assembly has a mounting flange secured to the sheathing and a wall arrangement that projects outward with respect to the sheathing and from the mounting flange. Preferably, the wall arrangement supports a raised central panel used for mounting of fixtures. The wall arrangement preferably has four walls extending laterally between the mounting flange and the central panel. Spaced radially outward from the two adjacent walls are respective first and second drip ledges, and spaced radially outward from the other two adjacent walls are respective first and second baffle sets. When the assembly is mounted to the sheathing, a selective one of the two drip ledges is disposed substantially horizontally and beneath the wall arrangement for shedding of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: David James Bonshor
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Patent number: 7848088Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a power supply having a first connector on a front side, includes an enclosure, a bracket, and a board. The enclosure includes a rear wall defining an opening for the power supply passing therethrough. The bracket is mounted to the enclosure below the opening, capable of supporting the power supply. A second connector protrudes up from a front end of the bracket, configured for engaging with the first connector of the power supply. The board is attached to a rear side of the power supply, to cover the opening of the rear wall. A plurality of latching slots is defined in the enclosure or the bracket. A plurality of hooks is formed on the board, to engage in the plurality of latching slots.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jen-Yee Liu
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Publication number: 20100294906Abstract: An attachment system for securing conveyor components to a conveyor disposed between a pair of side guards. The side guards are U-shaped and have first and second side guard ends that extend perpendicularly from the opposite ends of a flat wall portion to a distal end. The first side guard end includes a first lip that defines a grooved portion. At least one framing channel extending between flat first and second channel ends is disposed between the first and second side guard ends. The first channel end includes a projection portion that extends from the first channel end to engage to the grooved portion of the side guard to secure the first channel end adjacent the first side guard end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: JERVIS B. WEBB COMPANYInventors: Dan Klepack, Donald LeCroy
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Publication number: 20100288898Abstract: A mounting apparatus receives a data storage device with a plurality of posts. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket, and a latching unit mounted to the bracket. The latching unit includes a fixing tray, a sliding member slidably mounted in the fixing tray, and a resisting member mounted to the sliding member and resisting the post. When the sliding member is slid in the fixing tray along a first direction to resist the resisting member, the resisting member is moved into the fixing tray along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. When the sliding member is slid in the fixing tray along a third direction opposite to the first direction, the resisting member is moved outside the fixing tray along a fourth direction opposite to the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicants: HON FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: WEN-TANG PENG, JIA-QI FU
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Publication number: 20100282938Abstract: A mounting bracket has a sleeve body and at least one fastener. The sleeve body has two clamping portions, a welding extension and an insertion hole and two clamping tabs. The clamping portions are disposed adjacent to each other and each has an end. The ends of the clamping portions are opposite to each other and separated by a gap. The welding extension is formed on and protrudes from a bottom end of one of the clamping portions. The clamping tabs are respectively formed on and protrude from the clamping portions and each clamping tab has at least one mounting hole. The fastener is mounted through corresponding mounting holes. When a support post is inserted into the insertion hole, the clamping portions are drawn together by the fastener to fully contact a surface of the support post and firmly clamp the support post.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Mu-Chuan WU
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Patent number: 7802765Abstract: Retention devices and methods are disclosed that are mounted to the surface of a wall structure such as a wall surface or surfaces or a framing construction. The retention devices and methods may be used or performed in combination with one or more retaining elements, such as storage elements or fastener elements, such as traditional peg board hooks, pegs or hangers and even with other traditional fasteners such as screws, bolts, and nails. The invention comprises in some embodiments retention devices and methods, alone or in combination with or performed with the retaining elements, and retains materials, tools, and other implements. The invention in some embodiments may comprise a retention device having a plurality of perforations, and in some embodiments perforations configured the extent of a rail or panel. In some preferred embodiments, perforations are configured a minimum of two rows and equally spaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: Scott T. Thieman
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Publication number: 20100230565Abstract: Disclosed is a surface attachment device that can be bonded to a surface. The surface attachment device may store, mix and dispense adhesive to form a bond with a surface. Also disclosed are accessories for use with the surface attachment device and a method of attaching accessories to a surface using the surface attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Henkel CorporationInventor: Timothy P. Walsh
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Patent number: 7793911Abstract: The present invention is a novel device for climbing inside corners, outside corners, and a variety of surfaces. The technology presented herein relies on high friction materials, suction devices, adhesive materials, pneumatic devices, etc. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are designed to clamp onto inside or outside corners such that the devices weight, and an optional load, can be supported. Further embodiments allow the device to climb up, down, and across corners. Moreover, embodiments that can scale flat, rough, or jagged surfaces are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: DMR Holding Group, LLCInventors: Richard Fontana, David Reinfeld
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Publication number: 20100213427Abstract: A mounting adapter for mounting a jack to a trailer coupler and/or a trailer frame is described. The mounting adapter may permit the jack to mount to the trailer coupler while retaining both vertical and axial adjustability. The mounting adapter may include a flange and a collar. The flange may include an opening for receiving the jack and at least one mounting aperture for attachment with the trailer frame. The collar may extend outward from the flange and have at least one aperture for attachment with the jack. The collar may also include a rib located for engagement with a slot on the jack. The trailer coupler and frame may include apertures alignable to the mounting apertures, whereby the mounting apertures may permit orientation of the jack to be forward, left, right or rear facing. The mounting adapter may also be vertically adjustable to the jack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Todd Trowbridge, Todd Walstrom, Eric Anderson
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Patent number: 7780135Abstract: A system for mounting a component in an aperture of a supporting surface has a mounting flange surrounding the component to be mounted, and at least two clamp dogs attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange. The component is inserted into a mounting hole cut in a sheet rock surface or ceiling tile, so that the flange abuts the front face of the surface. The clamping assemblies are located on the rear face of the surface. There is a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis. The pivoting system is operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange so that the clamp dogs can be actuated from either side of the sheet rock or ceiling tile.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Bogen Communications Inc.Inventors: Thomas Nelson, Ernest Ketterer
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Publication number: 20100207002Abstract: A climbing cam having opposed asymmetrically sized cam members to eliminate the interference that limits the expansion range of climbing aids of the cam type. An optional cam member provides an opposing force to assist in maintaining the placement of the cam in the rock.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Metolius Mountain Products, Inc.Inventor: John E. Field, JR.
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Publication number: 20100155557Abstract: A mounting apparatus for clamping to a wall so that articles may be supported on the wall by the mounting apparatus is described. Walls suited for use with the invention include wall with a plurality of niches or projecting opposed faces which include rake cavities of a brick wall, each of which include niche or cavity sides, the mounting apparatus including: at least two jaw bodies for engaging with respective niche sides; and a drive apparatus operatively connected to the jaw bodies which includes an expansion drive apparatus for providing at least an expansion drive force to drive the at least two jaw bodies away from one another so as in use to mount the jaw bodies on niche sides which generally face one another, whether or not the niche sides are in the same niche.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Gregory Joseph Carty
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Publication number: 20100155556Abstract: A system for mounting a component in an aperture of a supporting surface has a mounting flange surrounding the component to be mounted, and at least two clamp dogs attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange. The component is inserted into a mounting hole cut in a sheet rock surface or ceiling tile, so that the flange abuts the front face of the surface. The clamping assemblies are located on the rear face of the surface. There is a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis. The pivoting system is operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange so that the clamp dogs can be actuated from either side of the sheet rock or ceiling tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Thomas Nelson, Ernest Ketterer
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Patent number: 7708246Abstract: An actuator device operable to retract the cam elements of a spring-loaded camming device (SLCD) used in the sport of rock climbing. The actuator includes a remote finger and a remote thumb. The remote finger is mounted in a handle to permit translation of the remote finger along an axis, and rotation of the remote finger about that axis. In use, the remote finger can be rotated to present a narrow profile to pass between the trigger bar of a SLCD and a wall of a crack. Subsequent to its insertion behind the trigger bar, the remote finger can be rotated by about 90 degrees to capture the trigger bar. Then, the remote finger and remote thumb can be urged toward each other, effective to squeeze the SLCD and rotate its cam elements, to effect removal of the SLCD from the confines of the crack.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventor: Brian C. Trask
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Publication number: 20100090072Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of sink support systems are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment includes a cross-member having respective first and second cross-member attachment structures attached at respective ends. First and second mount brackets are configured for attachment to a vertical surface of the support structure. Each of the cross-member attachment structures is configured to engage a corresponding mount bracket to vertically support the cross-member. The cross-member has a plurality of leveling devices to support the sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Thomas M. Jones, E. Wayne Lytle
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Patent number: 7694918Abstract: A wire clamp for protecting a wire in a reciprocating machine includes an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member configured for slidably sandwiching the wire therebetween. The upper clamping member or the lower clamping member is pivotably mounted to the reciprocating machine. When the wire bends to travel during reciprocating movement, the upper and lower clamping members are pivoted with the wire to prevent the wire from being sharply bent which leads to stress concentration. Thus, fatigue of the wire will be reduced and a life span of the wire will be prolonged.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bing-Jun Zhang, Lian-Zhong Gong
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Patent number: 7686266Abstract: An article support having a mount section comprising: a first engaging element (18) that has a pillar protruding from a base and a first hook extending from the pillar so that it can be displaced elastically; and a second engaging element that has a pillar protruding from the base and a second hook extending from the pillar so that it can be displaced elastically. The first hook and the second hook can be displaced elastically independently of each other and are disposed on the sides opposite to each other with respect to the pillars and. When the mount section is attached to an object, the pillar of the first engaging element bears a load on the object and the first hook and the second hook are engaged with the object to fixedly hold the article support on the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignees: 3M Innovative Properties Company, Honda Motor Co., LtdInventors: Shinji Torigoe, Kazutomo Osada, Hidetoshi Yoshida, Yukihiro Maeda, Atsushi Kakuta, Isao Nakanuma, Takayoshi Inagaki, Kazuyuki Furubetsupu
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Publication number: 20100065702Abstract: A flat panel display (FPD) support has a supporting bracket, a connecting assembly pivotally connected to the supporting bracket and a pulling assembly mounted between the supporting bracket and the connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is attached to an FPD to allow the supporting bracket to hold the FPD on a plane. The pulling assembly pulls the supporting bracket toward the panel bracket and a weight of the FPD allows the FPD and the supporting bracket leaning to each other to stay in a specific angle. Therefore, a visual angle of the FPD relative to a plane is easily adjusted by the supporting assembly. The FPD with the FPD support is light, simple and portable and is conveniently packaged for sale or transportation and does not occupy a large area when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Chun-Ching Hsu
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Patent number: 7677503Abstract: A bracket for electrical outlet boxes that includes: a first end section, a middle section and a second end section, wherein each section has a substantially planar surface, a first side, a second side, a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the middle section is offset from and substantially parallel to the first and second end sections; first and second offset portions connecting the middle section to the first and second end sections; first and second opposing ends extending upwardly and substantially perpendicular to the first and second end sections; a first tab and a second tab extending in opposing relation to each other from the first side of the first and second ends; a first leg and a second leg extending downwardly from the second side of the first and second end sections; and a bendable member extending from the first side of the middle section.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Alain Michaud, Michael DiLillo
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Patent number: 7669807Abstract: A mounting clip for mounting a component on a supporting part having an aperture includes a head section for attaching the component. A shank section is insertable in the aperture. At least two latching fingers are resiliently held apart from the head section on opposite shank section sides which spread outward toward the head section. At free ends the latching fingers have latching surfaces that rest against a supporting part underside when the mounting clip is inserted in the aperture. The shank section has on one side which extends perpendicular to the sides having the latching fingers, a contact surface that is supported on the aperture inner edge, and has on the side opposite the contact surface an elastically resilient rib or tongue that is supported with a preload against the aperture inner edge after the mounting clip is placed in the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Mario Stigler, Hans Peter Seng