Instrument In Panel Patents (Class 248/27.1)
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Patent number: 11865975Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting and dismounting a telematics unit (1) in relation to a vehicle body (101), the telematics unit (1) comprising a telematics box (2) and a holding frame (3), according to which the telematics box (2) is inserted into an opening of the holding frame (3), in a pre-mounting step, and locked to the holding frame (3), and for mounting from the outside, the telematics unit (1) formed from the holding frame (3) and the telematics box (2) is inserted into a recess (102) of the vehicle body (101), adapted to the holding frame (3), and locked to the vehicle body (101). For dismounting out of the interior (106) of the vehicle body (101), the telematics box (2) is unlocked from the holding frame (3) and removed from the holding frame (3) in the interior (106).Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PEIKER acustic GmbHInventors: Torsten Hintz, Walter Reichert
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Patent number: 11705705Abstract: A mounting sleeve for mounting in a recess in a wall having a first sleeve with a longitudinal axis, wherein a flange is arranged in the region of a first free end of the first sleeve, the flange projects radially outwards beyond the circumference of the sleeve-shaped body as a result that can abut against an outside of the wall, wherein the mounting sleeve has a second sleeve that is arranged displaceably along the longitudinal axis in the first sleeve and the mounting sleeve has a tensioning element which the two sleeves can be brought from a non-tensioned position into a tensioned position, wherein the first sleeve and/or the second sleeve has at least one clamping element which, in the tensioned position, projects radially outwards beyond the circumference of the body of the first sleeve, as a result of tensioning of the mounting sleeve with the wall can be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: OBLAMATIK AGInventors: Roland Obrist, Daniel Knupfer, Thomas Knupfer
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Patent number: 11685318Abstract: A fixing assembly has a support element adapted to be fixed to a component of a vehicle, and a frame adapted to support an accessory in a fixed relative position and connected to the support element in a fixed position; the support element has two openings which are engaged by respective protruding pins of the frame so as to allow a rotation of the frame towards the support element during a mounting step in which the protruding pins are inserted in the openings; a snap fitting prevents the displacement of the frame at the end of the aforementioned rotation, and then blocking devices, of the screw type, secure the frame in a stable position; the snap fitting has an elastically deformable element which is snap-fitted to a retention shoulder and forms part of a portion made of polymeric or elastomeric material of one between the support element and the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: MARELLI EUROPE S.p.A.Inventors: Ruggero Giusti, Pietro Elia
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Patent number: 11447215Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a marine electronics unit to a boat console panel may include a base to be connected to the boat console panel and aligned with a mounting hole in the boat console panel, an actuator connected to the base, a mounting plate connected to the actuator, and at least one pivot mount connected to the mounting plate to be connected to the marine electronics unit. The actuator may be configured to move the mounting plate between a first position where the marine electronics unit is flush with a front side of the boat console panel, and a second position in which the marine electronics unit is spaced apart from the front side of the boat console panel and pivotable using the at least one pivot mount.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: ISLA MAPPING LLCInventors: Glenn D. Housman, Christopher D. Wolfe
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Patent number: 11421912Abstract: Provided is a packing material which packs at least a unit main body of an air conditioner to be installed in a ceiling, the packing material including: a cover part for covering an opening part through which components inside the unit main body are exposed; and a cut and bent up part which has a slit part for inserting a protruding portion of the unit main body and fixes the cover part on the unit main body. The packing material can eliminate the need for a curing sheet and a tape for fixing the curing sheet while keeping out dust etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Masaaki Maruyama, Takaaki Takishita, Tatsuo Furuta, Hiroyuki Hatakeyama, Naoya Matsunaga, Takahiro Komatsu
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Patent number: 11411379Abstract: A mounting box for mounting an electrical device into a cavity of a wall has an outer body having an expansion element arranged in a side wall that extends in a depth direction, wherein, in use, the expansion element is pressed against the cavity, the mounting box having a first expansion control element arranged for pressing the expansion element against the cavity from a resting state to a securing state, and wherein the mounting box further includes an inner body, arranged to be mounted into the outer body and arranged for receiving the electrical device, wherein the inner body has adjustment means for moving the inner body in the depth direction inside the outer body regardless of the condition of the expansion element.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventor: Bart De Backer
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Patent number: 11304325Abstract: A case structure includes: a case having an opening at one end side; a cover configured to close the opening; and a pressing and holding portion configured to press and hold a board against the case when the cover applies a force to the board in a state where the board is accommodated in the case and the cover is closed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: AISIN CORPORATIONInventors: Naoki Matsumura, Hidetoshi Yata, Masanori Minoshima
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Patent number: 11228167Abstract: A wall-mounted enclosure assembly utilizes insertable door mounting components that allow the enclosure door to be easily mounted to the enclosure main housing without the use of tools and in a manner that easily sets the door installation depth to match the depth of the surrounding drywall. After the enclosure main housing is mounted in the wall, insertable mounting components that serve as hinges and latches for the door are inserted into slots formed on the vertical sides of the main housing. The insertable mounting components can be inserted to a desired depth but cannot be withdrawn from the slots until a release tab is pressed. The installation depth of the hinges and latches is correctly set to match the thickness of the drywall merely by inserting the insertable mounting components until a stopping surface on the components abuts the drywall.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Anthony Charles Peto, Ryan Moore, Dean Lipke, John Seger
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Patent number: 11228084Abstract: An antenna mounting apparatus, including a bracket that holds at least a part of electronic components constituting an antenna device including an antenna element, the bracket being fixed by a bolt fixed to a frame; and a holder provided on a first surface of the bracket facing the frame, the holder temporarily fixing the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: YOKOWO CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji Hayakawa, Masayuki Takano
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Patent number: 11006195Abstract: Small-scale audio speakers of various shapes are installed in parent devices. Inner casings, and the surrounding vibration-damping zone often required between such casings and the surrounding parent-device walls, are omitted from the assembly. During integration with the parent device, each un-encased speaker and its signal lines are sealed into a single-walled enclosure that incorporates a parent-device wall as at least one side. The entire interior of the single-walled enclosure becomes a back volume for the speaker. The single-walled enclosure may incorporate seals at the speaker's audio-output aperture, at the pass-through for the signal lines, and at the interface between the parent-device wall(s) and the added side(s) constituting the single-walled enclosure. Optional adhesive-free sealing options include sliding tabs held by a snap-lock latch.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Devon Worrell, David A. Rittenhouse
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Patent number: 10963005Abstract: A mounting bracket and a display device are provided. The display screen is provided with a mounting portion protruding from a back surface of the display screen, and the mounting bracket is used for mounting a display screen, which includes a bracket body which is provided with an opening for mounting the mounting portion; the opening has a first side and a second side, the first side is provided with a first buckle, and the second side is provided with a second buckle; wherein the first side is adjacent to the second side.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Yan Ren, Lei Cao, Zifeng Wang, Junmin Sun, Jinggang Wei, Yunpeng Wu
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Patent number: 10950393Abstract: A switch assembly includes a panel defining an aperture therethrough and a switch subassembly having a switch housing. At least one tab extends from the housing, the tab having a first portion extending away from the housing and toward the back side of the panel to a projection, the projection spaced in a longitudinal direction from the back side of the panel and laterally outward of the aperture when the tab is in a relaxed state, and a second portion that extends from the projection in the longitudinal direction and terminates in a tab end disposed within the aperture. The tab end is accessible from the front side of the panel and the tab is sufficiently flexible such that flexing the tab end inwardly from the front side causes the projection to flex inwardly from the relaxed state to a point where the projection can pass through the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Carling Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Adam Charles Lydecker
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Patent number: 10868413Abstract: The depth-adjusting electrical box comprises an electrical box and one or more mounting brackets. The electrical box may be mounted to a stud via an individual mounting bracket selected from the one or more mounting brackets. The electrical box may be mounted at a mounting depth that is selected from a plurality of mounting depths. The mounting depth may be established by the selection of the individual mounting bracket, by the orientation of the individual mounting bracket, by the selection of which of a plurality of mounting apertures on the electrical box are used to couple the electrical box to the individual mounting bracket, or by combinations thereof. The mounting depth may be selected to compensate for the thickness of coverings placed over the studs.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Inventor: Tilahun Anshu
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Patent number: 10866008Abstract: The HVAC register boot-mounting system is a register boot comprising a left clamp and a right clamp. The left and right clamps may be moved to a first position where they do not extend outside of the envelope of the boot so that the boot may be installed into a hole. A plurality of flanges limit the depth of the insertion. The left and right clamps may then be pivoted to a second position where each clamp extends outside of the boot, clamping drywall around the hole between the plurality of flanges and the clamps. An HVAC duct may be coupled to a duct connector on the top of the boot and a vent may be inserted into an aperture on the bottom of the boot. The presence of the vent prevents the clamps from pivoting back to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Inventor: Vincent Notarianni
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Patent number: 10856435Abstract: A fan attachment structure for attaching a fan to a casing is provided. The casing includes an accommodation portion configured to accommodate the fan, and an engaged portion formed on a side surface of the accommodation portion. The fan includes an engagement portion formed in a housing, and configured to engage with the engaged portion to restrict movement of the fan in a direction from an interior of the accommodation portion to an opening portion, and a rattling suppressing mechanism formed on a surface of the housing facing toward the side surface of the accommodation portion and configured to bias the fan in a direction apart from the side surface of the accommodation portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Kazuyuki Sasaki
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Patent number: 10596980Abstract: A bracket for an on-vehicle camera includes: a camera fixing portion to which the on-vehicle camera is fixed; at least one vehicle-mount fixing portion provided integrally with the camera fixing portion and configured to be fixed to a vehicle body; and at least one weak portion arranged at a position at which the camera fixing portion is separable from the at least one vehicle-mount fixing portion by breakage of the at least one weak portion, the at least one weak portion being breakable more easily than another part of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: FALTEC Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenichi Uchiyama, Masanori Shiratsuchi
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Patent number: 10551040Abstract: A trim system includes a trim housing defining a top trim housing end and a bottom trim housing end, the trim housing defining an inner trim housing surface, the inner trim housing surface defining a trim housing bore extending into the trim housing from the bottom trim housing end towards the top trim housing end, the trim housing bore defining an axis; and a trim piece defining a top trim piece end and a bottom trim piece end, the top trim piece end inserted into the trim housing bore, the trim piece including a retention clip defining a first end and a second end, the first end secured to a base of the trim piece, the second end defining at least one tooth, the at least one tooth cutting into the inner trim housing surface and axially securing the trim piece to the trim housing relative to the axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashok Deepak Shah, Frederic Perry Phillips
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Patent number: 10483669Abstract: The present invention relates to a unitary RF connector (1), intended in particular to link two printed circuit boards (PCB1, PCB2), comprising: —a central rigid RF line (A) comprising a conductive element (30, 40, 50) retained within an electrical insulating body (2) which is rigid; —at least one flexible RF line (B1, B2) comprising a conductive element (31, 32; 41, 42; 51, 52) linked to the conductive element (30, 40, 50) of the central rigid line (A) and being able to flex toward one of the end face (21, 22) of the insulating body taking any closer position when acted upon by the pressure force of a complementary connection element (PCB1, PCB2).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: RADIALLInventors: Laurent Petit, Shan Qin, Gong Chen
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Patent number: 10477289Abstract: A sound generating device is provided on a vehicle to reduce or generate engine sound, and is used in particular for an exhaust system of a combustion engine of the vehicle. The sound generating device has a housing into which a loudspeaker is positioned to divide an inner space of the housing into two sub-spaces separated in a gas-tight manner. A seal rim provides the gas-tight sealing of the loudspeaker towards the housing. An abutment rim positions the loudspeaker in the inner space of the housing. The abutment rim and the seal rim are spaced apart from each other in a direction of a central axis of the loudspeaker. There is also described an exhaust system of a combustion engine of a vehicle with a sound generating device.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Germany GmbHInventors: Hannes Steinkilberg, Juergen Klement
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Patent number: 10428864Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base, an armrest configured to move relative to the base from a retracted position to an extended position, a roller coupled to the armrest configured to allow movement of the armrest relative to the base and a rail coupled to the base. The rail may be configured to allow movement of the armrest relative to the base along a non-linear path. The rail may comprise a curved rail, a curved guide, or a curved track. The non-linear path may be aligned with a contour of the base. The non-linear path may reduce a gap between the armrest and the base or provide improved comfort. The roller may comprise a first rolling bearing, a second roller bearing and a third roller bearing. The component may comprise a door configured to selectively cover and uncover a storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventor: Ronald A Bozio
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Patent number: 10397675Abstract: An externally coupled speaker assembly having a horizontal ledge extending along a top side of a housing having an opening therein. A screen is positioned at the opening of the housing. A horizontal portion of the screen is retained between a bottom surface of a speaker and the horizontal ledge of the housing. A vertical portion of the screen is retained in a channel approximate to the opening of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Henry Xiang, Quentine Ruan, Sum Zhang
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Patent number: 10391950Abstract: A stowable docking module includes a translation housing received within a housing sub-assembly for translation between a first, stowed position and a second, deployed position. A docking station sub-assembly is mounted to the translation housing and is pivotably mounted to the translation housing to pivot between a stowed position and a deployed position. The docking station sub-assembly includes a first hook member having a first gripping position and a second gripping position. The first hook member is moveable on the docking station between the first gripping position and the second gripping position. A second hook member is secured to the docking station and arranged to oppose the first hook member. An electronic device may be docked in the stowable docking module by securing the device between the first hook member and the second hook member.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Daniel Vander Sluis, Erin Laurain
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Patent number: 10386028Abstract: A fast-mounted ceiling lamp convenient in wiring comprises a mounting frame, a base, a light source assembly and a lampshade, wherein a hook is arranged at one end of the mounting frame, a clamping ring is arranged on an outside wall of the base, the hook is hooked into the clamping ring, and a vertical beam of the mounting frame is fixedly connected to the base; a plurality of mounting parts are arranged on the outside wall of the base, and a plurality of elastic clamping sheets are arranged on an inside surface of the lampshade and are clamped onto the mounting parts. According to the fast-mounted ceiling lamp disclosed by the present invention, by arranging the hook on the mounting frame, the base can be directly hooked to the mounting frame when a wire on the base is connected to or disconnected from an external wire, without manual lifting.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: DONGGUAN YINGHUI LIGHTING CO., LTD.Inventor: Shuisheng Xu
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Patent number: 10364951Abstract: A light-mounting system includes an outer bezel configured for being secured to a ceiling, a light-emitting device configured for being received in a recess in the ceiling above the outer bezel, and an inner bezel configured for being secured to the light-emitting device below and through at least a portion of the outer bezel such that the outer bezel is retained between the light emitting device and the inner bezel. A method of installing a light-mounting system includes placing a light-emitting device into engagement with a back portion of an outer bezel, placing an inner bezel into engagement with a front portion of the outer bezel, and fastening the light-emitting device into engagement with the inner bezel to thereby sandwich the outer bezel.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Inventor: George Erik McMillan
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Patent number: 10298229Abstract: A switch adapter can include a base having one or more openings, a support coupled to the base, and one or more retainers for coupling a switch to the adapter. The support can have one or more openings between its interior and exterior. The retainer can be adapted to couple to at least one of the base, the support, and a combination thereof. The switch adapter can include one or more switches, such as a replacement switch, and can be adapted for replacing a limit switch with a proximity switch. A proximity switch can be coupled to a switch adapter in one or more positions, and a switch adapter can be adapted to couple with a plurality of different switch mounts. A switch adapter can include a mass compensator for adjusting its center of gravity.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: General Equipment and Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. LaFountain, Gregory C. Merrifield, Michael Simmons
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Patent number: 10274128Abstract: An adapter assembly is used to secure a base unit and a display unit to a panel, with the base unit including a housing, the panel including an opening formed in the panel, and the display unit including a body. The adapter assembly includes an adapter disposed between the base unit and the panel. The adapter includes a primary wall. One of the display unit and the adapter includes a formation that extends from the body of the display unit or the primary wall of the adapter, and the other of the display unit and the adapter includes a mechanism configured to engage and secure the display unit to the panel without disturbing a securement of the base unit to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.Inventors: Marc Alan Ricci, Stewart John Harding
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Patent number: 10261551Abstract: The disclosure provides a casing configured to accommodate an electronic device. The casing includes a case body, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The case body has an insertion hole which is adaptive for the electronic device to pass through. The first mounting plate is pivotally connected to the case body and located at a side of the insertion hole so as to be pivotable between a first covering position and a first mounting position. The second mounting plate is disposed in the case body and located at another side of the insertion hole. When the first mounting plate is in the first mounting position, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are configured to hold the electronic device together. When the first mounting plate is in the first covering position, the first mounting plate covers the insertion hole.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: WISTRON CORP.Inventor: Fong Shan Lin
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Patent number: 10184644Abstract: A bracket for use with a recessed light fixture includes a side wall. A first bendable tab is positioned in the side wall. A second bendable tab is positioned in the side wall, the second tab being offset from the first tab. A retainer extends from the side wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Nancy R. Stathes, Federico Collado, Ramesh Raghavan, Shailesh Naik, Michael Swern
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Patent number: 10156071Abstract: An adaptor for installing a camera or lighting fixture includes a housing. The housing includes a wall that define a slot that extends vertically between top and bottom ends of the slot. A spring steel strip is adapted to be received in the slot. The spring steel strip includes first and second sections separated by a sharp bend. A distal end of the first section is adapted to be brought into a first position in the slot. A distal end of the second section has a catch clip thereon adapted to be brought into a second position in the slot which is higher than the first position. The catch clip includes at least two resilient fingers adapted to permit the catch clip to be fitted into the slot when the two resilient fingers are laterally compressed towards each other, and then keep the distal end of the second section connected to the housing once the fingers are released.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Avigilon CorporationInventors: Eric Little, Nigel Geoffrey Taylor
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Patent number: 10047891Abstract: A multi-coupling includes a fixed plate and a free plate, and a primary locking mechanism for locking the free plate to the fixed plate aligned to form multiple fluid passages through the multi-coupling. The primary locking mechanism may include a drive screw secured to the fixed plate engaged with a drive nut secured to the free plate, and a clam shell securing mechanism that secures the drive screw to the fixed plate. The clam shell halves are moveable to release the drive screw from the fixed plate independently of releasing drive screw from the drive nut. The multi-coupling further may include satellite locking mechanisms in combination with the primary locking mechanism. The satellite locking mechanisms may include satellite securing mechanisms that are moveable to release the satellite locking mechanism from the fixed plate. The locking mechanisms are removable while retaining the fixed plate fixed to base equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Jason Mikulski, Leonard Nick, Andrew Holst, Timothy Marquis, Jason Richard Koller
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Patent number: 9956908Abstract: The present application discloses a vehicle display device including an image display device with a display surface on which images are displayed; and a ring member configured to surround a first region, which overlaps the display surface, and a second region, which protrudes from the display surface. The image display device displays an indicator indicating a physical quantity along the ring member in the first region.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Seiji Hisada, Shigeyuki Sato, Yo Kitamura, Hado Morokawa, Hidehiko Soda
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Patent number: 9908414Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer (1) for a display device (3), which display device is to be retained in a motor vehicle, in particular in a motor-vehicle-side fitting, and in particular forms a part of a head-up display. The retainer comprises at least one support (5, 6) having at least one bearing device (8) for supporting the display device (3). The bearing device (8) can be positionally adjusted in relation to the support (5, 6) by means of an adjusting device (11) arranged on the support side. The adjusting device (11) has a setting element (12) that can be positionally adjusted in relation to the support (5, 6).Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: AUDI AGInventors: Klaus Nonnenbroich, Robert Haumer
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Patent number: 9888306Abstract: Small-scale audio speakers of various shapes are installed in parent devices. Inner casings, and the surrounding vibration-damping zone often required between such casings and the surrounding parent-device walls, are omitted from the assembly. During integration with the parent device, each un-encased speaker and its signal lines are sealed into a single-walled enclosure that incorporates a parent-device wall as at least one side. The entire interior of the single-walled enclosure becomes a back volume for the speaker. The single-walled enclosure may incorporate seals at the speaker's audio-output aperture, at the pass-through for the signal lines, and at the interface between the parent-device wall(s) and the added side(s) constituting the single-walled enclosure. Optional adhesive-free sealing options include sliding tabs held by a snap-lock latch.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Devon Worrell, David A. Rittenhouse
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Patent number: 9877095Abstract: A member-fastening structure permits three members to be fastened and fixed such that a first member and a second member holds a third member therebetween. The fastening of three members is accomplished with a meter visor that has a first through-hole formed therein. A speaker ring has a projecting part formed thereon which is inserted into the first through-hole. The projecting part has a second through-hole formed therein in a direction perpendicular to a projecting direction of the projecting part. A speaker grille is positioned on the meter visor, and the projecting part of the speaker ring is then caused to project downward through the first through-hole of the meter visor. A clip is inserted into the second through-hole of the projecting part projecting from an underside of the meter visor, and is engaged with the second through-hole of the projecting part and the underside of the meter visor.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shota Suzuki
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Patent number: 9797744Abstract: An electronic display instrument configured to secure in a desired position over multiple pre-existing instrument holes in a dashboard of an aircraft in place of multiple conventional display instruments, each conventional instrument having a conventional readout. The instrument comprises a display screen having a plurality of readouts corresponding to the conventional readouts of the multiple conventional instruments that the electronic display instrument replaces. The instrument further includes a body having a front and a back opposite the front and a top and a bottom opposite the top. The body is positioned adjacent and connected to the display screen. The instrument also includes an electronics module protruding from the back of the body to position in one of the pre-existing instrument holes in the dashboard panel of the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Aspen Avionics, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Bethel
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Patent number: 9758349Abstract: An elevator ventilation fan assembly for hazardous operating environments and comprising a fan disposed within an enclosure to be carried on an elevator cab roof. The fan may be suspended by a fan support framework from at least three non-co-linear suspension locations of the enclosure lid. The assembly may include a vibration isolation element disposed between the fan motor and the enclosure lid, a cover panel supported by a cover support framework on the enclosure lid, a fan guard screen carried by the enclosure lid, a fan motor junction box carried within the enclosure by the lid and accessible via a removable side panel of the enclosure, and/or a fan duct surrounding the fan.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Man-D-Tec, Inc.Inventors: Dalton J. Mandy, Terry R. Mandy, Brandon R. Mandy, Tyler Flake
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Patent number: 9743729Abstract: An attaching and detaching device of a protection cover for protecting an electronic device is provided. The attaching and detaching device includes one or more hook units provided on the protection cover; and one or more attaching and detaching units which are provided at positions corresponding to the hook units on a rear surface of the electronic device, and are latched and fixed to or released from the hook units.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Jung-Min Yeo, Kuk-Hwan Kim, In-Young Yeo, Jae-Ho Baik, Min-Hyouk Lee
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Patent number: 9708062Abstract: An aircraft lavatory includes first and third walls extending inwardly from a second wall and a fourth wall connecting the first wall to the third wall. A countertop extends along a portion of the first wall. A sink is disposed in the countertop. The countertop defines an under-countertop recess free from obstructions. A toilet is disposed adjacent to both the second wall and the third wall and defines a toilet axis bisecting the toilet. A door extends along at least a portion of the third wall. An access axis is defined that is disposed at an access angle with respect to the toilet axis. When a person in a wheelchair enters the lavatory area along the access axis, the countertop recess accommodates at least a portion of the person's body.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: C SERIES AIRCRAFT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Robert Grant, Mark Mathieu
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Patent number: 9648771Abstract: A multi-piece shelf for an electronics rack, the electronics rack having a base and at least two vertical posts. The multi-piece shelf includes at least two side brackets and a removable shelf, the side brackets being separate components from the shelf. Each side bracket includes a vertical wall and a shelf mounting flange that is integral to and extends laterally from the vertical wall. A post mounting flange is integrally attached to at least a portion of the vertical wall for attaching to a vertical post. The removable shelf includes a flat bottom portion with at least two shovel lances formed on and extending downward and rearward from a lower surface of the bottom portion. Each shovel lance having a locking section that is spaced apart from the bottom portion and configured to it into an aperture in the shelf mounting flange.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.Inventors: Leszek Markowski, John Franetovich, Nico Corbo
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Patent number: 9564741Abstract: Apparatus for substantially eliminating exposure to live parts in a load center includes a bus assembly with male-terminal stabs which are capped with nonconductive material. A nonconductive structure covers the bus assembly and allows only the stabs to pass into the interior of circuit breaker compartments. A shutter assembly in each circuit breaker compartment has a nonconductive shutter plate that moves only in the Z axis to provide access to the stabs when a circuit breaker is inserted with a Z axis motion. Inserting the circuit breaker in the load center causes a shutter plate latch to open and depress the shutter. When the circuit breaker is removed from the load center, the shutter plate is biased upward and latched in a position over the stabs. No live touch points are available in the load center.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventor: Chad R. Mittelstadt
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Patent number: 9481247Abstract: A vehicular display apparatus includes a meter main body, and a translucent window held in the meter main body. The translucent window has a translucent glass main body portion, a first extension portion extending in a display direction from an outer edge portion of the main body portion, a second extension portion extending in a backward direction from a leading end portion of the first extension portion, and an engaging tab extending in the backward direction from the second extension portion to be engaged with a catch portion. In the configuration, a warp length that is required for the engaging tab can be ensured by cooperation between the engaging tab and the second extension portion. Therefore, even when the position of the engaging tab is moved in the display direction to ensure a space between a vehicle component and an attachment structure, the attachment structure can be implemented.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Minoru Sumiya
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Patent number: 9470849Abstract: A mount plate for an optical adaptor includes two bases bridged by a bar and a locking claw stemming out of each of the two bases. Each of the two bases has a folded structure erected at the back end of the base to fill up the gap between the optical adaptor and the hole of the panel and to reduce rattling. Supporting tips are provided at the base of the folded structure to support the folded structure and to keep the base securely attached to the optical adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: SENKO Advanced Components (HK) Ltd.Inventors: Man Kit Joe Wong, Kim Man Wong
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Patent number: 9456531Abstract: A lightweight audio player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a fold-up case formed of polymer based material molded to provide details to accept audio devices, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case is of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen. The wire mesh provides shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. Side wall closure members define self-engaging attachment features for affixing to the case, providing electrical self-grounding with the wire screen and thermal grounding with internal power devices. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Chris R. Snider, Mark A. Jackson
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Patent number: 9365165Abstract: An onboard equipment fixing structure for an onboard equipment which is mounted in a vehicle includes a bracket which fixes the onboard equipment to a vehicle body part of the vehicle. The bracket includes a vehicle body attaching portion which is attached to the vehicle body part, an equipment attaching portion which is attached to a side surface of the onboard equipment which extends in a vertical direction of a vehicle body, a connecting portion which connects the vehicle body attaching portion and the equipment attaching portion, and an opening portion which is formed in an area surrounded by the vehicle body attaching portion, the equipment attaching portion and the connecting portion. The vehicle body attaching portion is fixed to the vehicle body part so as to be disposed closer to the outside of the vehicle body than the equipment attaching portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: MITSUBISHI JIDOSHA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kenta Koyama, Hirotaka Shuto, Makoto Kamachi, Tatsuya Yasukochi
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Patent number: 9362730Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a bracket and electrical assembly including such bracket for mounting or securing to a concrete masonry unit (CMU).Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: CABLOFIL, INC.Inventor: Randy William Petak
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Patent number: 9353552Abstract: The anti-theft device for merchandise displays. An electronic sensor fixedly attaches to a merchandise item. A sensor receptacle adapted to receive the electronic sensor is integrated into a base of the device. The sensor receptacle contains apertures and the sensor contains slots that align when the sensor is placed within the receptacle. A clip is in a sliding engagement with the base. The clip slides between a locked and an unlocked positions. The clip includes one or more outwardly extending fingers that protrude through the slots of the sensor receptacle and engage the slots of the sensor when the clip is in the locked position. A locking member engages the clip preventing the clip from retracting into the unlocked position. A magnet key is used for disengaging the locking member from the clip allowing the clip to slide into its unlocked position, thereby releasing the sensor from the sensor receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Vanguard Products Group, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Kelsch, John N. Figh, Jr., Lucas P. Swartwood, Bruno M. L. Telles
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Patent number: 9343884Abstract: A mounting unit (10) for mounting an electrical component (16) to a panel has a first member (12) arranged to engage a first side of said panel and a second member (14) arranged to engage the first member and a second, opposite side of said panel, so as to secure the first and second members to opposite sides of the panel through a hole in the panel. The first and second members define a space for receiving the electrical component. The mounting unit is particularly suitable for mounting the electrical component to a ceiling tile.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBHInventors: Faruk Meah, Steven Ian Bennett, Josef Prokop, Paul Jon Taylor
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Patent number: 9323082Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a flat panel display includes a bracket including fastener elements for mounting the bracket to a control panel having a panel opening therein, and a bezel for securing the display to the bracket such that the display covers the opening and the fasteners used to mount the bracket to the control panel. During use, the bracket is mounted to the control panel over the opening, and the display is secured to the bracket such that the display covers the opening and fasteners. The apparatus may be used for retrofitting an existing display with a flat panel display, with the existing display being removed before the bracket is mounted to the control panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventor: Lawrence E. Tannas, Jr.
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Patent number: 9315162Abstract: A conduit is mountable to a mounting, such as the engine block of an automobile, and includes a body defining an area for receiving elongate elements, such as cables. A first locking member is stationary relative to the body, and a second locking member is mobile relative to the body. The movable locking member is capable of assuming an intermediate position, in which it defines, together with the body, a preliminary support space for the mounting. The conduit includes a locking feature capable of moving the movable locking member from the intermediate position to a locking position.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventors: Jean-François Albaran, Ridha Bhiri
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Patent number: 9300173Abstract: Stator of an electrical machine includes a stator lamination stack, having coil forms fastened thereto which each include an electrical coil. The coil forms are each pressed onto a tooth of the stator lamination stack. For the fastening of the coil forms to the teeth of the stator lamination stack, at least one fastening element is provided at the two end faces of the stator lamination stack, which fastening element includes a fastening arrangement which cooperate in a form-locking manner and/or force-locking with coil forms.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventor: Peter Marschall