Of Sheet Material Patents (Class 248/300)
  • Patent number: 10214191
    Abstract: A valve unit (1, 1?) for modulating the pressure in a pneumatic brake system, has a brake pressure inlet (3), a brake pressure outlet (4) and a venting outlet (5), a pneumatically controllable main valve (6, 7) and a pilot valve (8, 9), embodied as a solenoid valve and assigned to the main valve (6, 7), which are arranged in a valve housing (2, 2?) subdivided by a plane of division (10), into a main housing (11, 11?) and a housing cover (12). For fixing the housing cover (12) on the main housing (11, 11?) a bracket element (62.1) is fixed to the main housing (11, 11?) and bears with a largely planar pressure plate (63) generating an elastic prestressing force on a planar outside wall (64) of the housing cover (12) oriented parallel to the plane of division (10) of the valve housing (2, 2?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: WABCO GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Dreyer, Karsten Runge, Andreas Teichmann
  • Patent number: 10214160
    Abstract: A wire module includes multiple wires and a wire protection member including a supporting plate portion with a main surface on which the multiple wires can be arranged. A partitioning portion that partitions the plurality of wires in a width direction of the supporting plate portion is formed due to the supporting plate portion being partially cut and raised. A partitioning plate portion includes a first partitioning portion and a second partitioning portion that are cut and raised from mutually opposite sides in the width direction of the supporting plate portion and come into contact with each other in directions of supporting each other in their upright states, in a state of being mutually upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Housei Mizuno, Yasuyuki Yamamoto, Shinya Sadohara
  • Patent number: 10207760
    Abstract: An elongated, plate-like structure on which bicycle accessories can be mounted, that is held in place at one end of a bicycle's rear wheel axle or, alternately, ids axial skewer. The latter, like the rear wheel axle, includes bolt threads for threadedly engaging a nut at said end. Supported on either the bike's right or left side, the structure, which extends both perpendicularly to and rearwardly from the rear wheel's rotational axis, defines multiple through openings. Among them is a round aperture sized to slideably receive the rear wheel axle or, alternately, just a part of the skewer-engageable nut at the same time the nut's annular shoulder abuts the structure's outer face. Distal from the round aperture, the structure's generally flat inner face defines a small protuberance which, in use, restrains, from sideways slippage, a bicycle tow leash clamped onto an opening-free portion of the structure's midsection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Inventor: Michael A. Leon
  • Patent number: 10184242
    Abstract: A hanger for connecting a structural component to a wall that can have sheathing mounted thereon either before or after the hanger is connected to the wall. The hanger includes a channel-shaped portion configured to receive the structural component. An extension portion extends from the channel-shaped portion and is configured to extend through the sheathing to engage the wall at a first location. A connection portion is configured for attachment to the wall at a second location spaced from the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Steven Brekke, Mark R. Rolf
  • Patent number: 10174984
    Abstract: An ice making apparatus includes an ice machine for making ice with internal surfaces that come in contact with water and ice during normal operation. A cleaning container provides receiving cleaning solution to clean and disinfect the internal surfaces of the ice machine. A programmable control system controls the cleaning operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Follett Corporation
    Inventors: James Vorosmarti, III, Mats Erninger, Leroy Kramer, Michael Purcell, Stephen E. Rottloff
  • Patent number: 10143097
    Abstract: A housing for an industrial sensor comprises integral U-shaped pockets configured to engage with attachment features of a complementary mounting bracket. The bracket comprises an overhang feature on a second end and a snap feature on an opposing first end. The housing can be mounted to the bracket by inserting a mounting boss formed within one of the U-shaped pockets underneath the overhang feature of the bracket, and pressing the housing against the bracket to cause the snap feature to engage with another mounting boss formed in the other U-shaped pocket. These mounting features allow the housing to be mounted easily and quickly without the use for additional tools. The housing can also be quickly removed from the bracket by pressing an extended tab near the snap feature to facilitate disengagement of the housing from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto S. Santos, Steven R. Tambeau, Brian J. Taylor, Burt Sacherski, Elik I. Fooks, Suresh R. Nair, Michael Flannery, Scott Wakefield
  • Patent number: 10093449
    Abstract: A double-surface contact tray loading base comprises a loading surface (4) and a hook (1) arranged on an outer end of the loading surface (4), the hook (1) comprises a hook lug (1-2) and a support plate (6), the hook lug (1-2) is arranged on an upper side of the outer end of the loading surface (4), and the support plate (6) is arranged on a lower side of the outer end of the loading surface (4), thus forming the double-surface contact tray loading base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: CRRC MEISHAN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jingang Han, Ping Zheng, Shiwei Yang, Yi Wang, Aimin Wang, Dong Li, Jianchao Li, Liao Peng, Pu Wang
  • Patent number: 10024049
    Abstract: A hanger for connecting a structural component to a wall that can have sheathing mounted thereon either before or after the hanger is connected to the wall. The hanger includes a channel-shaped portion configured to receive the structural component. An extension portion extends from the channel-shaped portion and is configured to extend through the sheathing to engage the wall at a first location. A connection portion is configured for attachment to the wall at a second location spaced from the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Steven Brekke, Mark R. Rolf
  • Patent number: 10017134
    Abstract: A locking retainer system configured to secure an automotive component within a motor vehicle includes a panel defining a T-shaped aperture and a retainer. The T-shaped aperture has a vertical aperture portion and a longitudinal aperture portion. The vertical aperture portion is defined by a first planar portion of the panel and the longitudinal aperture portion is defined by a second planar portion of the panel. The first planar portion is laterally offset from the second planar portion. The retainer has a vertical retainer portion and a longitudinal retainer portion and is attached to the automotive component by an elongated strut intermediate the vertical retainer portion and the automotive component. The panel is configured to receive the retainer within the aperture, thereby securing the automotive component to the panel and limiting motion of the automotive component relative to the panel along vertical, longitudinal, and lateral axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Pickens, Jesus R. Morales
  • Patent number: 9964042
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a bracket base with a separation between a first bended feature and a second bended feature. A doubler is mechanically fastened adjacent to the separation. Another bracket assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a bracket base with a separation between a first bended feature and a second bended feature. A cushioned tube support is welded to the bracket base. A doubler is mechanically fastened adjacent to the separation. A method of assembling a bracket assembly for a gas turbine engine includes mechanically fastening a doubler to a bracket base adjacent to a separation between a first bended feature and a second bended feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Derek W. Anderson, Ron I. Prihar, William Bogue
  • Patent number: 9821854
    Abstract: A vehicle frame structure includes an elongated side sill having an internal space defined by an upper wall, a lower wall, an outer lateral side wall, and an inner lateral side wall. The internal space is partitioned by a vertical rib and a horizontal rib, the perpendicularly crossed vertical and horizontal ribs connecting inside faces of the upper, lower, outer and inner walls. The vertical rib separates the side sill into an outer lateral portion and an inner lateral portion. The outer lateral portion is defined by an outer lateral section of each of the upper and lower wall and the outer side wall. The inner lateral portion is defined by an inner lateral section of each of the upper and lower wall and the inner side wall. The outer lateral portion of the side sill is thicker than the inner lateral portion of the side sill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Edward W. Bach
  • Patent number: 9810369
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting a device to support structure has (i) a first side and (ii) second and third sides that extend perpendicularly from opposite edges of the first side in the same direction, such that the second and third sides are parallel to each other. The bracket supports a first mounting configuration in which the first side is attached to a face of the device and the second side is attached to a plane of the support structure such that the side of the device is perpendicular to the plane of the support structure. The bracket also supports a second mounting configuration in which the third side is attached to the face of the device and the second side is attached to the plane of the support structure such that the face of the device is parallel to the plane of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: CommScope Italy S.R.L.
    Inventors: Erik William Lilieholm, Juan Jose Irola Borja
  • Patent number: 9791096
    Abstract: An assembly includes a mounting component having a first surface and a second surface with a hole extending between the first surface and the second surface. The assembly includes a flange extending generally perpendicularly in a first direction from a first end of the mounting component, and a first tab and a second tab extending generally perpendicularly in a second direction from a second end of the mounting component, wherein the first tab and the second tab are spaced apart from each other. The assembly includes a boss extending from a base plate, a fastener extending through the hole of the mounting component and into the boss, and an anti-rotation projection fixed to the boss and positioned between the first tab and the second tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventor: Harold R. Mahoney
  • Patent number: 9791118
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mobile light tower that utilizes multiple sources of energy to provide a highly energy efficient source of illumination. The lights of the light tower draw power from the energy stored in the batteries. During the day, solar energy can captured and stored in batteries. In times of cloud cover, or at night, wind energy can be captured and stored in the batteries. Additional alternative energy sources can also be incorporated. In the event that neither of these sources are sufficient, a fuel powered generator can be utilized to generate energy to be stored in the batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Sirius Light Towers, LLC
    Inventor: Jeff Carpoff
  • Patent number: 9775260
    Abstract: A pair of brackets to allow a component with a chassis of width W to be installed in one of three standardized racks, a wide gap rack, a narrow gap rack, or an intermediate gap rack. Each bracket having a corner between a short leg and a long leg, longer than the short leg. The brackets may also be used to mount the component to a wall instead of installed in a standardized rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: ADVA OPTICAL NETWORKING SE
    Inventors: Charles Philip Warlick, Gregory William Goodchild
  • Patent number: 9765519
    Abstract: A ceiling system including vertically oriented panel structures. The ceiling system may include a panel structure having first and second exposed major surfaces and a peripheral edge. A first mounting element may be coupled to the panel structure. The first mounting element may include a first portion embedded between the first and second exposed major surfaces of the panel structure and a second portion protruding from the peripheral edge of the panel structure. The second portion of the first mounting element may include a connection feature for attaching to an overhead support member. Each panel structure may have two of the mounting elements coupled thereto, and each of the mounting elements may be configured for attachment to a different overhead support member. A plurality of the panel structures may be vertically suspended from the overhead support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventor: Todd M. Bergman
  • Patent number: 9689853
    Abstract: A hazard detector includes a chassis configured to house components of the hazard detector. The chassis includes a front defining a central aperture. The front has a domed contour such that an outer edge of an inner portion extends beyond an outer periphery of the front. The inner surface tapers from the outer edge toward the inner portion. The detector includes a mesh formed to the contour of the front so the mesh is flat against the front. The mesh defines an aperture corresponding to the central aperture. The detector includes a grille secured to the chassis that defines an aperture corresponding to the central aperture and defines openings positioned along the grille. An inner surface of the grille includes a contour corresponding to the contour of the front so the mesh is flat against the inner surface. The mesh is positioned between the grille and the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Mittleman, Mathias Schmidt, Poll Shih, William Dong, Nicholas Webb
  • Patent number: 9663938
    Abstract: A hanger for connecting a bracing panel to a truss having a chord member includes a first portion having opposite upper and lower edge margins. The first portion is configured to be positioned between the chord member and the bracing panel. A second portion extends from the upper edge margin of the first portion in a first direction. The second portion is configured to overlie and engage a portion of the chord member. A third portion extends from the lower edge margin of the first portion in a second direction opposite the first direction. The third portion is configured to underlie and support a portion of the bracing panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: David C. Wert, Gary Gannon, Philip O'Regan, Levi Sorrill, John Galinski
  • Patent number: 9579781
    Abstract: A chuck key handle assembly for insertably receiving the chuck key wherein a user may apply an increased amount of rotational torque to a chuck on a tool includes a handle that may insertably receive the chuck key. The chuck key may engage a chuck on a tool. A rod is operationally coupled to the handle. The rod is gripped by a user. The user may rotate the handle after the chuck key engages the chuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Paul E. Hicks
  • Patent number: 9556606
    Abstract: A system and method for supporting and positioning stay in place metal decking between support girders which have a substantially horizontal top surface with opposite side edges defining a width of the substantially horizontal top surface, includes a plurality of straps for placement on the substantially horizontal top surface of the support girder and having substantially vertical end portions at the ends thereof substantially aligned with the opposite edges of the substantially horizontal top surface, and a pair of angle irons, one side of each angle iron forming the height of the angle iron adapted to be adjustably attached to and to be adjustably vertically positioned with respect to the vertical end portions of the strap, and the width of the angle iron being sufficient for holding the edge of a metal decking pan. Wind clips can be installed to hold the assembly in position in high wind conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: Travis Miller
  • Patent number: 9518848
    Abstract: A sensor housing (1) includes a basic body (2) and two tube sections (4, 9) projecting from the basic body (2). At least a first one (4; 9) of the tube sections has an outside thread which is interrupted in circumferential direction by at least one recessed facet (15, 17; 19, 20). The facet (15, 17; 19, 20) extends—from a center plane of the first tube section (4; 9) being parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second tube section (9; 4)—on at least one side of this center plane essentially perpendicularly to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: IFM ELECTRONIC GMBH
    Inventors: Yevgeniy Vinshtok, Michael J. McGowan, Peter Breh, Ralf Siegler, Michael Becker
  • Patent number: 9476194
    Abstract: A clip for attaching an extruded decorative trim strip of the type having a clip receiving track formed on the rear face of the strip to support structure, comprising a stamped one piece sheet metal body, the body being generally flat and generally rectangular in plan view, an attachment tab within a perimeter of the body, and partially separated from the body by slots at respective edges of the tab, the tab being foldable out of a plane of the body by application of a manually developed force, said tab being constructed when folded to assume an orientation in a plane outside of a plane of the body, the tab including a locking portion adapted to project from the plane of the body of the clip on a side of the clip opposite a side on which a major portion of the tab lies when folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: USG INTERIORS, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel D. Hulka, Peder J. Gulbrandsen
  • Patent number: 9399855
    Abstract: The construction machine includes a floor plate, a seat and a control box provided on the floor plate, a support plate having an end portion, in a left-right direction, configuring a supporting end portion, on which the control box is mounted, a second slide rail that extends in a front-rear direction and is attached to a lower surface side of the support plate, and a reinforcing block that extends in a direction crossing the second slide rail in a plan view. The reinforcing block has a portion extending toward an end surface of a supporting end portion from a position in an area of the second slide rail in a plan view, and the portion being attached to the supporting end portion of the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignees: Kobe Steel, Ltd., KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshimune Mori, Kouji Fujikawa, Yasumitsu Fujii
  • Patent number: 9370131
    Abstract: A surface mount clip includes: a bottom portion having a flat surface; clip spring portions which extend from parts of the bottom portion and are provided in a standing manner, in a pair facing each other so as to form a gap therebetween, and which are configured to clip a plate material inserted into the gap by a resilient repulsive force; and a bottom spring portion which is formed by cutting and raising a part of the bottom portion or the clip spring portions, and which has an upper surface to be pressed by a lower end of the plate material inserted between the pair of the clip spring portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kenji Konda
  • Patent number: 9334981
    Abstract: The hanger member for supporting a conduit or bundle of wires is provided as a one piece unitary member. The hanger member has a planar first leg with an open recess extending inwardly from a first side edge of the first leg and a second leg coupled to the first leg along adjoining top edges defined by a fold line. The second leg has an open recess from a second side edge where the open recess is aligned with the open recess in the first leg to define a conduit passage. The bottom portion of the first leg and the bottom portion of the second leg are spaced apart a distance for connecting to the conduit. The top portions of the first leg and second leg are superimposed and continuous with each other for attaching directly to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Steven J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9226418
    Abstract: An equipment enclosure includes a first compartment; a second compartment, the first compartment including a first element to guide a conduit from the first compartment to the second compartment, wherein the first element creates a first drip point with respect to the conduit that prevents a liquid from entering the second compartment; and a third compartment including a second element to guide another conduit from the third compartment toward the second compartment, wherein the second element creates a second drip point with respect to the other conduit that prevents a liquid from reaching the second compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, LLC
    Inventors: Joey D. Magno, Jr., Michael Devin O'Neil
  • Patent number: 9097265
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods of 50/60 CFM exhaust and ventilation fans for bathrooms with flaps/ears that allow the housings to mount directly to joists and/or other structural members inside of a ceiling or inside of a wall. The housing can include a mounting plate having a motor with attached impeller thereon, wherein the mounting plate with motor and attached impeller can be removed as a single unit from the housing for accessing and inspecting interior wire connections during inspection and for ease in replacing parts such as burned out motors overtime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Tom
  • Patent number: 9033297
    Abstract: A support bracket for a cabin air compressor (CAC) assembly includes a CAC mounting portion with a plurality of CAC mounting holes distributed in an arc configuration along a CAC mounting hole circle radius. A support portion includes a ramped face that transitions to an upper lug portion and a substantially perpendicular face relative to the CAC mounting portion. An upper lug extends from the upper lug portion. The upper lug includes a coupling hole that is offset from a first CAC mounting hole of the CAC mounting holes at a length in a first direction and a length in a second direction. A ratio of the CAC mounting hole circle radius to the length in the first direction is between 2.14 and 2.20, and a ratio of the CAC mounting hole circle radius to the length in the second direction is between 1.16 and 1.19.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Vignali, Luke J. Mayo
  • Publication number: 20150121781
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a device and a method to protect building openings with plywood panels during storm. The device and method is also provided to protect inside of buildings when windows or doors are broken. The bracket of this disclosure is simple and easy to make, and it allows attachment of plywood panels without shaping to cover windows and other building openings of any shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Todd Nugent
  • Patent number: 9021767
    Abstract: A kit for securing stone veneer panels to a structure, the kit comprising a plurality of stone veneer panels with upper and lower flanges, a plurality of brackets for securing the panels to the structure and a filler panel for placement between adjacent vertically disposed stone veneer panels to fill the gap between the panels. The brackets are secured to the structure through a bracket center mount and also utilize upper and lower wing walls to form a channel for receipt of the flange of the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Barrett, Jr., John M. Wade, Derek Zimmerman, Alan F. Hoying
  • Publication number: 20150108300
    Abstract: A passive, metal mount, UHF RFID tag with a high antenna efficiency is provided. The passive, metal mount, UHF RFID tag has a first securing surface and second securing surface which are both hinged at sides of a main body of the tag and which allow the tag to be secured to flat objects, round objects having various circumferences or to objects having unusual exterior surfaces. A pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape secures the tag to the object. The tag allows the main body (or “form factor”) to be offset from a metallic asset which is tracked without the metallic object negatively interfering with the RFID. The metallic surface of the asset being tracked is used to activate the Patch antenna duality of the custom design inlay, thus increasing the radiation efficiency of the driven element (integrated circuit) and ultimately the read range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: WILLIAM FRICK AND COMPANY
    Inventors: John Poplawski, Benn Stutrud
  • Patent number: 9010696
    Abstract: A support assembly connected with a stud for securing and guiding conduit and/or cable is provided. The support assembly includes, but is not limited to, a securing arm for securing and guiding the conduit and/or cable and an engaging tab coupled with an end of the securing arm. The engaging tab includes a first engagement member facing a second engagement member, a side engagement member connecting the first and second engagement members together, and a first compressible member extending in a first direction D1 either from the first engagement member towards the second engagement member or from the second engagement member towards the first engagement member. The first compressible member is compressible in a second direction D2 opposite that of the first direction D1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Asim Siddiqui, Anthony Caringella, Tom Colangelo, Justin McMath
  • Patent number: 9010698
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a device for holding an article, wherein the device includes a front panel including a first aperture positioned above a second aperture. The first aperture is dimensioned to receive a display hook; and, the second aperture is dimensioned to receive and retain the article. A rear panel is hingedly connected to the front panel, wherein the rear panel includes a third aperture positioned above at least one fourth aperture. The third aperture is dimensioned to receive the display hook; and, the fourth aperture is dimensioned to receive and retain a second article. The device further includes a card removably connected to the rear panel via perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Lindy Bowman Company
    Inventor: Linden H. Bowman
  • Patent number: 9004433
    Abstract: A folding support device and methods for constructing and using the same are provided by the present invention. A foldable support member contains a series of hinge sections and support and stress limiting members. Construction is provided enabling the device to safely collapse and stow while traveling, but to unfold and provide a gripping tension on both a support member and a support device in a reliable manner. Force analysis is provided securing the item in an upright way via a force transfer generated by the supported weight itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: John A. Krieger
  • Patent number: 8985539
    Abstract: A modular assembly for mounting electronic control modules is disclosed. The modular assembly comprises a generally planar bracket having a main portion having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, and at least mounting three feet extending from said main portion. At least four mounting points are located near a perimeter of each of the first and second surfaces. At least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the first surface and at least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, Kevin Urquhart
  • Patent number: 8979056
    Abstract: A support bracket for a cabin air compressor (CAC) assembly includes a CAC mounting portion formed substantially orthogonal to an access portion and a structural support portion. A cross-support bracket mounting portion is formed at an angle relative to the access portion. An upper lug portion is formed at an angle relative to the access portion and substantially orthogonal to an upper lug. A plurality of CAC mounting holes is formed in the CAC mounting portion. A plurality of lower slotted holes and an upper slotted hole are formed in the cross-support bracket mounting portion. A ratio of a length of longitudinal offset defined between the lower slotted holes and the upper slotted hole to a length of lateral offset between a center of at least one of the lower slotted holes and the upper slotted hole is between 2.47 and 2.91.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Luke J. Mayo, Alpesh Patel
  • Patent number: 8979043
    Abstract: This application discloses a bracket device used for mounting outdoor solar lighting on various types of surfaces, including but not limited to block walls, chain link fences, wooden fences and flat walls or for holding outdoor solar lighting devices as stand-alone fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Florman
  • Patent number: 8979052
    Abstract: The external material clamp comprises the fixed plate fixed to the foundation of the wall of the building, the horizontal plate extending forwardly from the center of the fixed plate, the upper support plate projected upwardly from the front end of the horizontal plate to support the upper side external wall with engagement, the lower support plate supporting the upper end of the external material 50 in the lower side with engagement, and the receiving plate at least a part of which is located above the horizontal plate to contact with the external material in the upper side with receiving a part of the load thereof. With this configuration, the load of the upper side external material is shared by the lower side external material and the receiving plate of the external material clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Kmew Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaki Uota, Kouichi Tominaga
  • Patent number: 8973330
    Abstract: An expansion bracket absorbs movement of a wall stud to prevent damage to a wall covering attached to the wall stud. The expansion bracket can include a main body having a main body flange, formed of a deformable material, and having a wall stud attachment end configured to attach to the wall stud via a wall stud attachment element. The main body can also have a furring attachment element configured to attach a furring to the main body. When the main body is attached to the wall stud and the furring, and the wall covering is attached to the furring via a wall covering attachment element, the main body flange is configured to absorb, via deformation, at least a portion of the movement of the wall stud due to heat-based expansion of the wall stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: John David Egri, II
  • Patent number: 8975519
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly includes an electrical box and a primary bracket. The primary bracket includes a first end panel for securing to a first surface of a stud; a second end panel for securing to a second surface of the stud and in a substantially parallel orientation to the first end panel; and mounting panel, joined to a first surface of the electrical box and located between the first end panel and the second end panel, the mounting panel having a length corresponding to a first stud depth. The primary bracket also includes an adaptation panel, between the mounting panel and the rear panel, having a length corresponding to a difference between the first stud depth and a second larger stud depth. The adaptation panel is selectively manipulated to position the front panel and the rear panel to accommodate either the first stud depth or the second stud depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Marc-Antoine Veillette, Yves Boucher
  • Patent number: 8959809
    Abstract: A pre-measured license plate frame spacer unit used in conjunction with a license plate frame will prevent the license plate frame from coming into contact with the vehicle mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: MacNeil IP LLC
    Inventors: David F. MacNeil, David S. Iverson
  • Patent number: 8955811
    Abstract: An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections. The linked sections include a plurality of individual sections linked end to end. As the linked sections are extended, each of the individual sections of the linked chains engage individual sections of adjacent linked chains to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual sections of the linked chains disengage from the individual section of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up for compact storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Tower Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Colman, John Norris
  • Patent number: 8955286
    Abstract: A bracket system kit for assembling playground equipment may include some or all of a plurality of deck support brackets, at least two vertical frame brackets, at least two horizontal frame brackets, a swing bracket, and at least two ladder brackets. The deck support brackets can secure horizontal deck support beams to vertical frame beams at first points along the vertical frame beams. The vertical frame brackets can attach to at least two adjacent vertical frame beams at second points above the first points. Horizontal frame brackets can interconnect with vertical frame brackets. Swing brackets can fastens a swing support beam to the at least one horizontal frame beam at a third point along the at least one horizontal frame beam. The two ladder brackets can connect a ladder to one of the horizontal deck support beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Backyard Swing-N-Slide Play Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Gadd, Giovanni Piccione
  • Publication number: 20150034786
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a securing element for securing objects, such as vehicle seats, or for clamping loads, such as luggage, to a bodywork component and a securing system having a securing element. In order to confer increased strength on the securing element and furthermore to be able to secure it to the bodywork component in an inexpensive manner with a connection of high strength being produced, it is proposed that it has a composition comprising a sheet metal component and an elongate reinforcement element, the reinforcement element being surrounded with respect to the longitudinal direction thereof at least in a region at least in a partially peripheral manner by the sheet metal component so as to be able to transmit force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Henrik Martin Huhn
  • Patent number: 8944402
    Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a fan having two opposite boards includes a base board and two fixing members. The base board forms two rods. Each fixing member includes a connecting portion and two tabs perpendicularly extending up from the connecting portion. The connecting portion defines a fixing hole in which a corresponding rod engages. Four fasteners respectively extend through the tabs and then engage in the opposite boards of the fan, to fix the fixing members to the boards of the fan, respectively. A resilient member is mounted to a bottom of each fixing member for absorbing vibrations of the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: ScienBiziP Consulting(Shenzhen)Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Patent number: 8936228
    Abstract: A load isolating device may be defined by a plate-style bracket having a planar body and a plurality of tabs arranged about the body. Each tab may define a peripheral extremity of the body, extending outwardly thereof and situated substantially within the same plane as the body. Each tab may have a particular width, and may include a neck defined by a fillet having a predetermined radius, both tab width and fillet radius being sized and configured to absorb load forces through elastic deformation. As such, the tabs may elastically deform under load to minimize any deformation of the planar body of the device, which in the disclosed embodiment may be formed of an elastic metal plate. Each tab may have the same thickness as the planar body, and both the tabs and the planar body of the device may comprise the same material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Sayre, Shrikrishna Madhav Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 8925880
    Abstract: The invention relates to an L-shaped fitting obtained after molding a composite material, including two portions defining an angle therebetween and having holes formed therein for connecting the two portions using an attachment device, and having side reinforcements in the form of brackets. At least one portion has a concave curved profile on the inner side of the fitting, and the hole(s), formed in the portion having a concave curved profile on the inner side are each formed along an axis radial to the curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: SKF Aerospace France
    Inventor: Guy Valembois
  • Patent number: 8905364
    Abstract: A reinforcement assembly for a spacer fitting for a utility pole comprising a front plate and back plate assembly having a connection aperture located at a top portion of both the front and back plates. The connection apertures may be configured to have substantially the same diameter as an insulator aperture located on the spacer fitting. The connection apertures provide an attachment area for the reinforcement assembly to be attached to the spacer fitting. The reinforcement assembly may be attached to the spacer fitting at an insulator aperture for supporting a strand of insulators and/or transmission lines. The front and back plates also may each include a receiving aperture located at a bottom portion of both plates. The receiving apertures may be used to support insulators and/or transmission wires on a transmission or utility support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: MDU Resources Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas U. Crary, II, Jerome A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8888058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for a stand for portable electronic devices, including electronic devices with built in displays, such as mobile telephones, media players and tablet computers and e-readers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Konstandinos Zaharakis, Steven Zaharakis
  • Patent number: 8882068
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a transducer on a boat includes a v-shaped body having a transducer mounting portion defined in one leg and a mounting opening defined in a second leg. The apparatus can be mounted on a boat by positioning the apparatus close to the boat and connecting the apparatus to the boat using the mounting opening and a conventional nut, bolt, and washer assembly. A transducer can be mounted to the apparatus either before or after it is mounted to the boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Troy A. McGee