Vertically Sliding (e.g., Shoring, Formwork, Or Scaffold Brackets) Patents (Class 248/295.11)
  • Patent number: 11865302
    Abstract: An extracorporeal blood filtering machine can include a blood circuit, an effluent circuit, and a source fluid circuit and can be controlled by a controller. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can also include access ports for connecting the source fluid circuit to the blood circuit, as well as blood sensors to detect possible issues with the extracorporeal blood filtering machine. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can include density sensors and flow sensors that enable it to be more accurate and to operate while being transported. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can further include a user interface and can display fluid inflow/outflow information. A medical fluid container can automatically empty after being filled. An apparatus for supporting a medical fluid container can include a hanger and an attachment member with the apparatus able to adjust to ensure the medical fluid container remains properly oriented directly under a medical fluid container scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: NUWELLIS, INC.
    Inventors: Vitaliy Gennad'yevich Epshteyn, Steven Daniel Sandoval, Kalley Francis Berg, Franz Willems Ulrich, Travis Ernest Yoch, Robert Russell Roberts, III
  • Patent number: 11866310
    Abstract: A work assist system is provided for an industrial vehicle. The work assist system includes a support structure having a portion including a predefined cross-sectional shape. The work assist system further includes a clamp member having coupling structure for removably coupling the clamp member to the support structure portion, and mounting structure that removably supports a work assist item that is usable by an operator located in an operator compartment of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Jacob Otto, Adam M. Ruppert, Kyle Gigandet, Craig J. Rekow, Megan Wenning
  • Patent number: 11796355
    Abstract: A device for fixing a measuring instrument for inspecting a display includes a fixed frame unit detachably mounted on the top end of a display, a moving frame extending upward and downward and mounted to be liftable on the fixed frame unit, and an elevating unit which is mounted to be liftable on the moving frame and on which a measuring instrument for inspecting a display is detachably mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Yong Jin Park
  • Patent number: 11788307
    Abstract: A method for displacing a ceiling formwork for a nearest concreting section, wherein first and second supporting devices for supporting the ceiling formwork are arranged below the nearest concreting section. Said supporting devices each have a shuttering position and a stripping position, wherein the ceiling formwork is raised to a concreting level in the shuttering position and lowered relative to the concreting level in the stripping position. The first supporting device is moved into the stripping position and the second supporting device is moved into the shuttering position, and a collision protection element is arranged between the second supporting device and an end face of the ceiling formwork when the end face of the ceiling formwork strikes the second supporting device after passing over the first supporting device, so the collision protection element forms a flank rising in the displacement direction for guiding the ceiling formwork in the displacement direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: PERI SE
    Inventor: Florian Sturm
  • Patent number: 11673502
    Abstract: A lock mechanism is disclosed herein that can be used to lockingly secure and release sections of an apparatus relative to one another. The lock mechanism can lockingly secure the sections of the apparatus relative to one another in a plurality of different positions and, when released or unlocked, can allow the sections of the apparatus to rotate relative to one another and to different ones of the plurality of different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: T.C. Development & Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Teffy R. Chamoun
  • Patent number: 11473722
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a wall bracket, a first intermediate bracket, a second intermediate bracket, a first rail, and a second rail. Each intermediate bracket affixes to the wall bracket and includes a connection mechanism to affix the intermediate bracket to the wall bracket, a first side including a first plurality of mounting screw holes, a second side including a first set of threaded fasteners, and a third side including a second set of threaded fasteners. The first rail is removably coupled to the first intermediate bracket and the second rail is removably coupled to the second intermediate bracket. Each rail includes a front segment including a second plurality of mounting screw holes, a first side segment including a first set of attachment screw holes, and a second side segment including a second set of attachment screw holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony Amidei
  • Patent number: 10883656
    Abstract: An apparatus to enable people who are handicapped, especially those who are wheelchair bound, to be able to install and replace objects that are affixed near the ceiling. The apparatus includes a lower level affixed at a location within reach of a seated person and including a vertical height adjustment pole movably retained by plate at the lower level. A top plate retains a device which is positioned adjacent a ceiling. The top plate is affixed adjacent a top end of the vertical height adjustment pole. The vertical height adjustment pole is lowered to be in reach of the seated person to enable the seated person to work on the device retained on the top plate. After work on the device is completed, the vertical height adjustment pole is retained so that the top plate is adjacent a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventor: Grant Follis
  • Patent number: 10174496
    Abstract: A deck board support bracket includes a drainage channel in a top surface of the bracket and deck boards are secured in an end to end manner with a space between two deck board ends centered over the drainage channel. Water presented on the deck surface at two deck board ends passes therebetween and to one side of a supporting joist. The deck board support bracket can be used with various deck board fastening arrangements and preferably is made of an injection molded plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Liv Building Products Inc.
    Inventor: Maurizio Bertato
  • Patent number: 9913464
    Abstract: A removably attachable accessory bracket for a cooler, comprising: an upper portion configured with a low profile to fit wholly within a recess located on an upper rim of the cooler; a pin connected to the upper portion configured as an insertable counterpart to a cooler tie down slot located on the upper rim of the cooler; an offset bracket with a tie down slot connected to the upper portion and configured for passing a tie down strap therethrough; and, at least one accessory connected to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Stokes
  • Patent number: 9806667
    Abstract: A system for mounting a solar panel(s) may include a panel mounting bracket(s) having a base to be positioned on a building and a vertical extension including spaced apart vertical sidewalls extending vertically upward from the base and defining a cavity therebetween with a cross-support member extending laterally between the vertical sidewalls across the cavity. An adjustable height extension device is also provided which may include a lower portion carried within the cavity of the vertical extension and vertically slidable within the cavity, an upper portion carried by the lower portion to be connected with the solar panel(s), and a vertical height adjustment member including a head carried by the upper portion and a shaft threadably received by the cross support member to cause the lower portion to slide vertically within the cavity to adjust a vertical height of the upper portion as the vertical height adjustment member is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin Stapleton
  • Patent number: 9595911
    Abstract: Tile roof mounting systems are disclosed for installing solar panels on a tile roof. The systems may include a base member that can be installed under a tile of the tile roof having two parallel tracks. A first track may include a channel for receiving an end of a tile hook; and the second track may be used to fasten the tile hook to the base member. The tile hook can include a latching region for latching onto the channel, a fastening region that can be fastened to the fastening track, and a supporting region used to support one or more components of a solar panel installation above the roof tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Sunrun South LLC
    Inventor: Greg McPheeters
  • Patent number: 9382699
    Abstract: A handshower slide comprising a bar with a passageway and a slide mechanism positioned along a length of the bar. The slide mechanism comprises a handle, a cam, and a shower holder. The cam is positioned within the passageway and is rotatable between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the bar. The slide mechanism is secured along the length of the bar while the cam is in the first orientation and movable along the length of the bar while the cam is in the second orientation. An orientation of the cam is controlled by a spring and is biased toward the first orientation. The handle is coupled the slide mechanism through the spring and an orientation of the cam is correlated to a position of the handle. The cam is movable from the first orientation to the second orientation by an external force on the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Terrence J. Andersen, William C. McKeone
  • Patent number: 9200729
    Abstract: A hanger bracket for supporting duct having an extended plate portion configured to support a surface of a duct and configured to accommodate coupling of the hanger bracket to the bottom surface of the duct; a vertical back plate portion attached to the extended plate portion and configured to couple the hanger bracket to a side surface of the duct; a top plate portion attached to the vertical back plate portion and in parallel arrangement with the extended plate portion and configured to accommodate a hanger element passed at a side of the duct above the bottom surface of the duct in an offset hanger attachment; and at least one gusset portions attached to a back side of the vertical back plate portion and an underside of the top plate portion to provide structural support to the top plate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Paul E. Hobbs
  • Patent number: 9169961
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus of surgery comprises a vertical post, a horizontal arm, a rack slider and a vertical rack. One end of vertical post is mounted on a surgical table; and the other end is to be slid on and pivoted by the horizontal arm. The horizontal arm includes a hole to slide and pivot on vertical post, a shaft to be slid on by rack slider and a fastening means to secure horizontal arm on vertical post. The rack slider includes a hole to slide on a shaft of horizontal arm, and a lifting mechanism to engage with vertical rack. The vertical rack includes a rack to engage with lifting mechanism of rack slider and an adaptor to couple with a distension instrument. First clamp vertical post on a surgical table. Then slide and secure horizontal arm on vertical post to desired position. Following slide rack slider on horizontal arm to desired position such as above patient's abdominal wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Inventors: Jeng-Kai Jiang, Shyh-Jen Wang
  • Patent number: 9010707
    Abstract: A wall mount for a display apparatus to vertically move an apparatus body of the display apparatus in an electromotive manner and a display apparatus having the same are provided. A wire is mounted at the rear of the apparatus body. The wall mount includes a plurality of wire hanging members fixed to a rear of the apparatus; a wire connected between the wire hanging members; a guide member which is configure to move vertically while supporting the wire, to thereby move the apparatus vertically, the guide member not being exposed when the apparatus is viewed from a front of the apparatus; and a base member which is configured to be fixed to the wall to vertically move the guide member in an electromotive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo Sung In, Jae Hoo Park, Jin Sung Kim
  • Patent number: 8991781
    Abstract: A display fixture includes a fixed component including a product receiving portion and an elongated spine portion, a first adjustable component insertably engaged with the elongated spine portion and including a product receiving portion and an adjustment portion, a second adjustable component insertably engaged with the elongated spine portion and including a product receiving portion and an adjustment portion, a third adjustable component insertably engaged with the elongated spine portion and including a product receiving portion and an adjustment portion. The first adjustable component operates to slidably adjust a distance between the product receiving portion of the fixed component and the product receiving portion of the first adjustable component, while the second adjustable component and the third adjustable component operate to slidably adjust a distance between the product receiving portion of the second adjustable component and the product receiving portion of the third adjustable component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Erin L. Zobel
  • Publication number: 20150073211
    Abstract: A support system including a rail, a lower support, and an instrument support. The lower support is configured to receive a portion of a bronchoscope and to selectively fix the bronchoscope relative to the rail. The instrument support is slidably disposed on the rail and is selectively lockable to the rail. The instrument support is configured to releasably couple to a surgical instrument inserted through the bronchoscope to fix the position of a portion of the surgical instrument relative to the bronchoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: WILLIAM J. DICKHANS, CAROL L. SHAFFER, ALEX A. PETERSON, ARLEN J. RESCHKE
  • Publication number: 20150053832
    Abstract: An adjustable wreath hanger includes an upper component that hooks over the upper edge of a door, a lower component that supports a decorative wreath, and a flexible elongation member that spans the upper and lower components. The components each include a plurality of slots through which the elongation member is threaded, with the slots including retention surfaces with frictional teeth to prevent inadvertent slippage of the elongation member through the slots. The lower component can be raised or lowered by adjusting the length of the flexible elongation member, thereby allowing a wreath to be hung high on a door, or low on a door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Scott G. Williams
  • Patent number: 8939416
    Abstract: A front adjustable wall panel mounting device that is adjustable from the front of a wall is disclosed. The front adjustable wall panel mounting device has a fixed channel configured to be coupled with a wall frame and a moving channel configured to be coupled with wall panel mounting hardware. The fixed channel and the moving channel are configured to be nested together. The tilt of the wall panel is adjusted by turning first or second adjustment bolts. The depth of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning both the first and second adjustment bolts in the same direction, by the same amount. The vertical height of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning the third adjustment bolt. A thin wrench can be inserted into the wall panel gap, engage and turn the adjustment bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Andre Duranleau
  • Patent number: 8918925
    Abstract: A lifting rod assembly is connected to the support arm and has a body unit, a lifting rod and a friction piece. The body unit has a sleeving hole penetrating from front to back and a connecting hole penetrating the sleeving hole from inside to outside, the sleeving hole is sleeved out of the support arm; the thread of the upper end part of the lifting rod is mounted in the connecting hole of the body; and the friction piece is mounted in the upper end part of the lifting rod and adaptive to the support arm, the compressing level between the friction piece and the support arm can be controlled though the screwing level between the lifting rod and the connecting hole of the body unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignees: Xiamen Solex High-Tech Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Huasong Zhou, Huasheng Peng, Hua Yao, Renzhong Li
  • Patent number: 8905496
    Abstract: A work station comprises a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface. An upper arm and a lower arm are mounted to the mounting bracket for pivoting motion about a first vertical axis. A track is pivoted to the upper arm and the lower arm about a second vertical axis where the track supports a vertically displaceable carriage. The carriage may support a monitor and work platform where the work platform supports a key board tray. A lift system supports the carriage for vertical movement. Work station mounting systems are also provided for movably supporting a work platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Patent number: 8899541
    Abstract: An adjustable fastener includes a base having a first surface and an opposing second surface. At least two flanges extend outwardly from the second surface. The flanges are spaced-apart along a longitudinal axis of the base. At least one tab is movably attached to the base. The tab is positioned between the two flanges and includes at least one rib extending outwardly therefrom. A carriage is movably attachable to the base. The carriage is directly attachable to at least a portion of an object. The carriage includes at least one elongated extension having a plurality of complementary spaced-apart ribs for engaging the rib of the tab of the base to locate and retain the elongated extension on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: Joshua E. Bixler
  • Patent number: 8839575
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tile roof equipment-mounting device for mounting solar panels and other equipment to tile roofs. The tile roof mount includes a base and an angled bracket. The base can include a base portion channel projecting upward from the base, with stepped grooves, as well as first and second slots running along opposing sides of the base portion channel in a direction parallel to the base. The angled bracket can include complementary stepped grooves that engage the base portion channel. The angled bracket can include a third slot that is perpendicular to the vertex between angled portions of the angled bracket. A threaded fastener can adjustably engage first, second, and third slots. This combination allows the tile roof mount so that the height is vertically discreetly adjustable and horizontally continuously adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Sunmodo Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Liu, Clifford Schrock
  • Publication number: 20140245592
    Abstract: A graphic panel assembly includes a graphic holder. The graphic holder includes a base having an upper support portion for coupling to a graphic and a lower support portion including an aperture. The graphic holder also includes a hardware assembly. The hardware assembly includes a bored rod having a threaded exterior and a threaded interior and a magnetic foot fixedly mated to the threaded interior of the bored rod. The threaded exterior is positioned within the aperture located in the lower support portion of the base. The bored rod is rotatable within the aperture to adjust a distance between the base and the magnetic foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Nicole R. Burkhart, Tracy M. Cogan
  • Patent number: 8820691
    Abstract: An adjustable support structure for an after-treatment component is disclosed. The adjustable support structure may have a housing wall. The adjustable support structure may also have a plate. The plate may have a base edge fixedly connected to the housing wall. The plate may also have a distal edge. The adjustable support structure may also have a bracket connected to the plate at the distal edge. The bracket may be configured to engage the after-treatment component. The adjustable support structure may also have first and second legs extending from the bracket toward the housing wall. The first and second legs may be spaced apart from each other to receive the distal edge of the plate therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Bednarz, Satyajit Gowda
  • Patent number: 8807502
    Abstract: An adjustable fastener includes a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure. The base defines a longitudinally extending channel therein. At least a portion of the channel has a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel. A carriage is movably attached to the base. The carriage is directly attachable to at least a portion of an object. The carriage includes at least two laterally spaced-apart elongated extensions. Each extension has a plurality of complimentary spaced-apart ribs or teeth for engaging the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base to locate and retain the elongated extensions within the channel of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Joshua E. Bixler
  • Patent number: 8806815
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tile roof equipment-mounting device for mounting solar panels and other equipment to tile roofs. The tile roof mount includes a base, a vertical bracket, and a hook arm. The base includes a vertical channel with stepped grooves and a horizontal slot. The vertical bracket has complementary stepped grooves and a vertical slot that engage the vertical channel and horizontal slot of the vertical channel. This combination allows the tile roof mount so that the height is vertically discreetly adjustable and horizontally continuously adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Sunmodo Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Liu, Clifford Schrock
  • Patent number: 8783633
    Abstract: A shelf bracket for a wall mount includes a connecting member including a main body secured to the wall mount and a support member coupled to the connecting member, the support member including a generally “L” shaped main body to support a shelf, wherein at least one of the connecting member and the support member has a generally “U” shape cross section with an open side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Truckor
  • Publication number: 20140138506
    Abstract: A support system with a locking mechanism for positioning and securing electronic equipment. The support system includes a base, a riser coupled to the base, a support coupled to the riser and a locking mechanism positioned at a distal end of the riser. The locking mechanism includes a first block, a second block and a fastener. The first block has a first aperture, a first inclined surface and distal surface including a lip. The second block comprising a second aperture and a second inclined surface, wherein tightening the fastener slides the first block with respect to the second block, such that the first inclined surface wedges against the second inclined surface. Methods of locking a support to a riser using the locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Dahl, Scott Trish, Saeb Asamarai
  • Publication number: 20140131537
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for fixing one or two displays includes a base, an extension bar, a cantilever bar, and a fixing bar mounted to the base. A number of fixing pins extend from each of opposite sides of the fixing bar. The extension bar and the cantilever bar each define a number of through holes to be fitted around the corresponding fixing pins. A fixing member is formed at each of a side of the extension bar, a side of the cantilever bar, an end of the fixing bar, and an end of the extension bar, to be fixed to a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MING-LIANG ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20140084121
    Abstract: A clamping mechanism includes a clamping member, a first fixing member, a second fixing member, a shaft, a first adjusting member, a second adjusting member and a handle. The clamping member encloses a supporting tube. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are connected to the clamping member, respectively. The shaft is disposed through the first fixing member and the second fixing member. The first adjusting member, connected to the shaft, abuts against the first fixing member. The second adjusting member, connected to the shaft, cooperates with the first adjusting member for driving the second fixing member to move relative to the first fixing member along the shaft. The handle, pivoted to the second fixing member, abuts against the second fixing member for pressing the second fixing member to approach the first fixing member, so as to force the clamping member to clamp the supporting tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Chan Lee, Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin, Yu-Fu Ku
  • Publication number: 20140054430
    Abstract: This disclosure of the previously presented invention describes a small sized collapsible frame for use in certain embodiments of said apparatus for adjustably mounting a tablet PC or other personal electronic device, including additional examples of its many adjustment and attachment features. A mounting means, such as a suction cup assembly, is attachable to various surfaces and is connected to a hanger from which cordage or straps descend to the suspended frame. The miniaturized frame features a crossover arrangement of two slats enabling expansion and contraction of either a width or a height dimension of said frame. The invention comprises various swappable stabilizer elements to separately regulate the orientation and attachment of the mounted device(s) to any surface; and herein, the threadable stabilizer cleats that attach to the cordage are described in particular detail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen R. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20140053918
    Abstract: A mounting foot for mounting an after-treatment component to a frame is disclosed. The mounting foot may have a pad connectable to the frame. The mounting foot may also have a slider slidably connected to the pad. In addition, the mounting foot may have a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may have a first end connectable to the after-treatment component and a second end connected to the slider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen M. BEDNARZ, Satyajit GOWDA
  • Publication number: 20140034798
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a wall-mounted aiding mechanism for firmly attaching an object to a vertical wall and which is proofed against external impacts includes a casing, a sliding plate and an adjusting screw. The casing defines a first receiving space to receive the sliding block which performs a collaring or shearing action on a fastener such as a screw. The adjusting screw passes into the receiving space of the casing. The adjusting screw engages with the sliding block to lift the sliding block to a topmost position of the receiving space or disengages with sliding block to let the sliding block drop onto the neck of the fastener and hold it secure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIEN-HUNG LEE
  • Patent number: 8628050
    Abstract: A shelf bracket for a wall mount includes a connecting member including a main body secured to the wall mount and a support member coupled to the connecting member, the support member including a generally “L” shaped main body to support a shelf, wherein at least one of the connecting member and the support member has a generally “U” shape cross section with an open side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Truckor
  • Publication number: 20130341476
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20130341477
    Abstract: An adjustable fastener includes a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure. The base defines a longitudinally extending channel therein. At least a portion of the channel has a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel. A carriage is movably attached to the base. The carriage is directly attachable to at least a portion of an object. The carriage includes at least two laterally spaced-apart elongated extensions. Each extension has a plurality of complimentary spaced-apart ribs or teeth for engaging the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base to locate and retain the elongated extensions within the channel of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Joshua E. BIXLER
  • Publication number: 20130299655
    Abstract: An anchor for anchoring at least a portion of a self-aligning mounting system for photovoltaic modules to a surface including: a ridged supporter having a predetermined length structured and arranged to permit vertical height attachment and adjustment of at least a portion of a photovoltaic anchoring rack; and a base, coupled to the ridged supporter, the base structured and arranged to affix the base to a surface with a fastener, the base having an underside having a water sealing material disposed thereon and structured and arranged to form a generally waterproof seal when the base is affixed by the fastener to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Jon Dennis Sader
  • Publication number: 20130269586
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus for devices used for detection, observation, air intake or communication on a submarine comprises a first movable mounting unit and a second movable mounting unit equipped at the top of them with at least one detection or communication device and at least one actuator associated with the first movable mounting unit and/or with the second movable mounting unit to move them along a main direction of movement. The apparatus further comprises a supporting member extending along the main direction and interposed between the first movable mounting unit and the second movable mounting unit and also having a pair of guides, each extending along the main direction and slidably coupled to a respective movable mounting unit to guide its movement along the selfsame main direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: CALZONI S.R.L.
    Inventor: Vittorio STELLA
  • Publication number: 20130248670
    Abstract: The invention provides mechanisms useful for adjusting the positioning of an attached device, such as a display or input device. In one embodiment, the mechanism is a front end height adjustment mechanism comprising a track apparatus, a display mounting bracket, a sliding bracket, and a motion regulating device. In another embodiment, the mechanism comprises a device support arm, such as a monitor arm. The invention further provides a method for adjusting the positioning of a display or input device, such as a flat screen monitor, wherein the method comprises providing a mechanism of the invention, attaching the mechanism to a support, attaching a display or input device to the mechanism, and positionally adjusting the display or input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventor: Manuel Saez
  • Publication number: 20130240701
    Abstract: An adjustable support means 100 for a bathroom fitting or the like comprises a first member 1 threadably engaged with a second member 4. A third member 5 is also threadably engaged with the second member 4. The first and third members 1, 5 are arranged in a non-rotating relationship, wherein rotation of the second member 4 in a first rotational direction relative to the first and third members 1, 5 causes relative movement between the first and third members 1, 5. The second member 4 is provided with reel means 15 for receiving a flexible member 17 which can be used to rotate the second member 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: MARKON HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Kipley Roydon Marks
  • Publication number: 20130240702
    Abstract: An adjustable suspension apparatus and method. One embodiment provides a substrate mounting apparatus that provides the ability to mount the apparatus on a substrate and move the location of a suspended object in at least a substantial two-dimensional planar area. One embodiment allows the suspended object to be moved vertically, laterally, and tilted or leveled with respect to the substrate by merely sliding one or more components of the apparatus from one place to another on the apparatus, without moving the components of the apparatus mounted on the substrate. One embodiment includes a laterally extending element, a peaked or inverted-peaked structure, and interconnecting supports providing for mounting of the laterally extending element to the substrate and sliding support for laterally slidable members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: NTI Products, LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Wheeler, Brian D. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20130233991
    Abstract: An adjusting device for adjusting a height of an object, includes a support base, an adjusting portion movably secured to the support base and adapted for holding the object, a driving portion engaging with the adjusting portion, and a limiting mechanism. The adjusting portion is capable of rotating to drive the adjusting portion to move relative to the support base to adjust the height of the object. The limiting mechanism is adapted to prevent the adjusting portion from rotating when the adjusting portion is driven to move relative to the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEI LIU, XUE-DONG TANG
  • Patent number: 8482925
    Abstract: A high-density computer system comprises: a chassis, having a main backplane, and a main control circuit and a plurality of main backplane slots installed and formed on the main backplane respectively; at least one expansion card module inserted and installed in the chassis, and the expansion card module includes a sub-backplane having a sub-control circuit and a plurality of second sub-backplane slots, and an end of the sub-backplane has a first sub-backplane slot corresponding to the main backplane slot, and the first sub-backplane slot and the sub-control circuit and the second sub-backplane slots being electrically coupled; a plurality of CPU cards installed on the expansion card module, each being inserted to the second sub-backplane slot, and the CPU card having a CPU, such that the computer system can have a powerful modular assembling function to enhance the economic benefits and product competitiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Caswell Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Yang, Shin-Jau Li, Shih-Hua Huang
  • Patent number: 8453387
    Abstract: A display arrangement includes at least one profile, at least one essentially horizontally oriented planar rack element and at least one bracket element. The profile has at least one central web having two parallel inner flanges. The at least one profile can be oriented vertically, and the bracket element may be formed from a top part and a bottom part which can be drawn against one another by at least one tensioning screw. The top part and/or the bottom part are/is provided with clamping rails and/or clamping-rail segments which can be connected in a force fitting and releasable manner to the inner flanges by being plugged thereon, it being possible for each of the at least one rack element to be fixed in a force-fitting manner between the tensioning surfaces of a bracket element by the tensioning screw or of the tensioning screws being tightened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventors: Christin Goepfert, Janine Goepfert, Joachim Goepfert
  • Publication number: 20130114048
    Abstract: A projector screen support (2) is described comprising a support structure (5) with at least one guide means (6, 7) defining a length axis {8, 9) which is to be arranged essentially vertically and a screen holding support (10) for holding a projector screen (3). The screen holding support (10) is arranged movable along the length axis (8, 9), defined by said at least one guide means (6, 7). The projector screen support (2) also comprises counterbalancing means arranged to apply a force directed upwards on the screen holding support (10) in relation to the support structure (5). The counterbalancing means comprises at least two constant force springs (13) each producing a predetermined force, wherein the springs (13) are attachable/detachable in at least one end without using any tools, so that the total force from the counterbalancing means may be easily varied by attaching or detaching springs (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: SMS SMART MEDIA SOLUTIONS AB
    Inventors: Slobodan Konjhodzic, Jonas Håkansson, Ali Nekzada
  • Publication number: 20130105651
    Abstract: A support bracket includes a sliding assembly including a mounting board, two guiding elements, a fixing board, a sliding rod and an elastic member. The guiding elements are oppositely fixed to the mounting board, the sliding rod includes two sliding blocks. An arched guiding groove is defined in the longitudinal length of each guiding element, in which one of the sliding blocks is slidably located. The sliding rod and the guiding elements tilt the mounting board at different angles relative to the fixing board when the sliding rod slides relative to the mounting board along the guiding grooves. The elastic member provides an elastic force opposite to a gravity of the mounting board and the guiding elements to position the mounting board at the different angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIN-MING CHANG, CHING-JOU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130056592
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for temporarily supporting one end portion of a building element includes a primary support rail and a support member. The support member is adjustably and movably coupled to the primary support rail. The support member is configured to temporarily support an end portion of a building member and is coupled to the primary support rail via an adjustment mechanism. Actuation of the adjustment mechanism is effective to adjust a relative position of the support member along the primary support rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Jason Greenhalgh
  • Publication number: 20130048809
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for adjustably mounting a tablet PC, portable personal computer, or flat panel video display, which is particularly suited for use during travel and in rugged conditions. The apparatus enables stable and versatile emplacement of a tablet PC by incorporating multiple independent adjustment and attachment elements. A mounting means, such as a suction cup assembly, is attachable to various surfaces and is connected to a hanger from which cordage or straps descend to a suspended frame. The frame features clips, resilient spacers, and adjustable dimensions to securely hold any commercially available tablet PC therein. The frame may further comprise various swappable stabilizer elements to separately regulate the orientation and attachment of the tablet PC to a surface. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is mounted to a windshield and the frame positions the tablet PC over the center console in an automobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen R. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 8382056
    Abstract: A safety device, comprising: a mounting arrangement operable to receive and support a lower portion of a ladder; and a support assembly upon which the device may rest, the support assembly comprising a plurality of elongate support members, each of which has a pair of ground contacting locations on which the device may rest and is independently pivotable with respect to the mounting arrangement around a point located between the ground contacting locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Le Masurier, John Phillips