Article Holding Means Patents (Class 248/309.1)
  • Publication number: 20140265772
    Abstract: A hanging rack system configured for organizing and storing items in a cabinet. The system includes left and right side wall connection members configured for attachment to left and right cabinet side walls and each having a plurality of upwardly opening notches, a hanging rail with left and right end portions sized to non-rotatably and removably be received in the notches, and an attachment members configured to be non-rotatably and removably attached to the hanging rail and support at least one item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jared Newman
  • Patent number: 8837128
    Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding an apparatus and method for providing an electrical component for a portable computing device. More specifically a method and apparatus are disclosed for mounting the electrical component to machined mounts extending from an interior sidewall of the portable computing device housing. The machined mounts allow the electrical component to be suspended above an inner surface of the portable computing device so that the electrical component does not interfere with audio output or aesthetics of a speaker grill drilled into the portable computing device housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, Brandon S. Smith
  • Patent number: 8837137
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis and a tray installed in the chassis. The tray includes a base plate which defines an opening. A limiting standoff protrudes from an inner surface of the chassis and extends through the opening of the base plate. A locking module includes a pivotable member pivotally attached to the base plate which rotates about an axis perpendicular to the base plate. When the pivotable member is rotated to a first position, the limiting standoff locks the pivotable member to prevent the tray from sliding out from the chassis. When the pivotable member is rotated to a second position, the limiting standoff unlocks the pivotable member to allow the tray sliding out from the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiu-Zhong Yin, Xiu-Quan Hu, Yu-Wei He
  • Patent number: 8833716
    Abstract: A tablet mounting system for mounting a tablet. A tablet mounting system with an interface for attaching the mounted tablet to a support object. A tablet mounting system with edge retaining members to retain the tablet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Funk, Shaun C. Lindblad
  • Patent number: 8827225
    Abstract: A suspension device for suspending a sign or another article from an elongated object, which suspension device (1) comprises:—a base part (4);—a holder (3) connected to the base part;—two gripping shanks (10, 20) which are pivotally mounted to the base part and pivotable in relation to each other to and fro between an open position and a closed position, one of the gripping shanks being pivotable in relation to the base part about a first axis of pivotation and the other gripping shank being pivotable in relation to the base part about a second axis of pivotation, which extends in parallel with and at a distance from the first axis of pivotation;—at least one spring member (5a) acting between the gripping shanks; and—at least one gear mechanism (6a) with a first gear member (15a) rigidly connected to one of the gripping shanks and a second gear member (25a) rigidly connected to the other gripping shank, these gear members being in engagement with each other and arranged to be turned in relation to each other
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Mats Andersson
  • Patent number: 8827223
    Abstract: A universal mounting system includes a mounting rail and plurality of heavy mounting blocks and clip-on mounting blocks to receive utility adaptors. The mounting rail comprises a flange and a bearing rail, an open centerline channel extending the length of the mounting rail, the bearing rail having a first bearing surface distal from the flange and opposed second and third bearing surfaces disposed laterally along the length of the bearing rail, wherein the base width is less than the exterior bearing surface width. The heavy mounting blocks are slidingly couplable over the bearing rail, including a mounting surface to mate to the utility adaptor and a receiving channel having cross section conforming to the bearing rail cross section; a clamping member with a friction clamping member to go against the threaded rod distal end and bearing rail. The system includes a centerline channel depth not greater than the flange depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Michael G. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140246553
    Abstract: A video support structure for supporting video is disclosed. The video support structure includes a first support member, a second support member, a portion of the second support member being receivable by a surface or space formed by the first support member, a pinnable joint having an opening in each of the first support member and the second support member, the openings being alignable to receive one or more pins, and the one or more pins, the one or more pins being configured to secure the first support member to the second support member to form at least a portion of the video support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: TAIT TOWERS MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventors: Michael TAIT, Adam DAVIS, James FAIRORTH
  • Patent number: 8820582
    Abstract: A product dispenser connector comprises a front portion, a rear portion, and a connector portion. The front portion includes a receiving member configured and arranged to releasably connect a product dispenser thereto. The rear portion includes a connecting member and an adjusting member. The connecting member is configured and arranged to releasably connect the rear portion to a mounting member. The adjusting member has an engaging portion. The connector portion interconnects the front portion and the rear portion. The rear portion is rotatably operatively connected to the front portion and the connector portion. The connector portion includes a first notch and a second notch. The engaging portion engages the first notch in a first configuration and engages the second notch in a second configuration. The adjusting member is configured and arranged to deflect to disengage the connector portion to change configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Morey, Brian Philip Carlson, Jay Richard Anderson
  • Patent number: 8823883
    Abstract: A supporting device includes a support, serving to support a main body of the display unit, formed by injection molding using a transparent material. A display unit includes the supporting device. The display unit includes a main body having a screen and a supporting device to support the main body. The supporting device includes a support connected to the main body and a stand connected to the lower part of the support. The support includes a transparent member formed by injection molding using a transparent material. The transparent member is disposed between the main body and the stand to support the display unit, and is formed by insert injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Hak Kim, Eun Serb An, Hyun Jun Jung, Seung Hoon Oh, Sang Bong Jeon
  • Patent number: 8820556
    Abstract: A molded bottle for liquids is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the bottle includes a hollow body portion adapted to store liquids therein, with an opening on a top of the body portion to access an interior of the bottle. In addition, the bottle includes a sidewall that extends outward around a bottom periphery of the body portion, where the bottle is supported by an edge of the sidewall when the bottle is placed on a planar surface. The sidewall is configured to flex when the bottle is pressed down onto the planar surface to form a vacuum between the body portion and the planar surface to prevent the bottle from moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Farhan Khan
  • Publication number: 20140238200
    Abstract: A pair of bicycle tire levers comprising: an outside lever, the outside lever having a main body and a tapered end on one end of the main body, the outside lever comprising: an unthreaded compressed gas cartridge clearance hole located on the main body, and an inside lever, the inside lever having a main body and a tapered end on one end of the main body; the inside lever comprising: a threaded compressed gas cartridge hole located on the main body and configured to allow a compressed gas cartridge to screw into the hole. A compressed gas accessory holder comprising: a main orifice body; a threaded main orifice located in the main orifice body, where the threaded main orifice is configured to allow a compressed gas cartridge to screw into the main orifice; a slotted body attached to the main orifice body, the slotted body comprising: a main slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: David Ellis
  • Patent number: 8807501
    Abstract: A wall mountable holder may include a base portion, a first arm, and a second arm extending outward from the base, where each of the arms may extend to a distal end spaced away from the base. Additionally, the holder may include at least one groove extending downwardly from an upper edge of at least one of the arms. The holder also may include a tab extending inward at a distal end of at least one of the arms, the tab including a leading surface angled inward and rearward from proximate the distal end, and a trailing surface angled outward and rearward from the leading surface. An opening may be formed between the arms, proximate the distal ends, such that the opening may be narrower than a spacing between the arms at each point between the base and the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hyuk Joon Chung, Craig Joseph Zurko
  • Patent number: 8807505
    Abstract: An accessory holder system and related method are disclosed. The invention features an accessory holder system for holding accessory items comprising at least one base plate comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a sidewall portion, a rubber band secured to the at least one base plate adapted to removably hold at least one accessory item inserted between the base plate and the rubber band, and attaching means for attaching the base plate to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Martin W. Lotz, III
  • Patent number: 8807408
    Abstract: A storage area, particularly for vehicles, comprising a frame having opposite legs and a plurality of bars extending from one of the opposite legs of the frame to the other leg. The bars are each implemented as a detented system, so that they can be displaced independently of each other between a starting position and an ending position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH
    Inventor: Raimund Kreis
  • Patent number: 8795867
    Abstract: A battery pack and a vehicle including the same, the battery pack including a battery module including at least one battery cell; a support frame for supporting the battery module; and a support portion including a wire for supporting the battery module with respect to the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Tae-Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20140209770
    Abstract: A supporting device for maintaining the structural configuration and display of shoe (10), that comprises a shaping element (101) positioned in interior of shoe (10), made from a material that allows flexibility for adjusting to the internal shape of the mold of shoe (10) obtaining sufficient rigidity to avoid its deformation, and a suspension element (102) that is attached to shaping element (101) to enable suspending shoe (10) for display on another surface for its sale, without said shoe (10) becoming deformed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Pascual Jesús Amorós Cano
  • Publication number: 20140201976
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosed technology, a tool caddy is removably mountable to a fixed portion of an automobile lift. The tool caddy is generally rigid, having a conical section and a cantilevered section. A U-shaped mounting bracket is adapted to be placed atop and/or around any fixed rectangular/square section of the lift. The conical section is shaped to accommodate an impact gun or other similarly sized and/or shaped tool. The cantilevered section has several portals disposed in a surface thereof for holding smaller tools. The tool caddy will secure in place, when it is A) wedged at least partially through the triangular opening of a truss, B) rested atop a rectangular portion of a beam of a truss, or C) slid along a beam until the top plate of the mounting bracket is wedged into a portion of the truss where the triangular section meets the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Marc Erlenbach
  • Publication number: 20140203589
    Abstract: A tarp deploying apparatus includes radial arm with a proximal arm and a distal arm. The distal arm is formed from a flexible material such as a double-walled hydraulic hose. The distal arm attaches to a tarp roller having a splined end. The distal arm is selectively removable from the distal arm to permit a hand crank with a female splined socket to be attached to the splined end of the tarp roller to permit hand operation of the tarp deploying system when the electric motor is not functional. A mounting bracket including two feet, a pair of legs and a support span allows easy mounting of the tarp deploying apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SIOUX CITY TARP, INC.
    Inventor: Donald William Bremer
  • Publication number: 20140197294
    Abstract: A hanger for hanging an article from a supporting surface is described. The hanger comprises a base body which includes a vertical axis which, when the base body is disposed on the supporting surface, extends substantially perpendicular to the supporting surface; a catch configured to catch a portion of a handbag for hanging therefrom; an arm connected at one end to the base body and at the other end to the catch, the arm operatively connected to the base body so as to swing about the vertical axis between a stowed position wherein the catch is disposed adjacent a perimeter of the base, and a deployed position wherein the catch is spaced from the base so that it hangs downwardly from the base to support the handbag below the supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: GLOBAL SHOPPING NETWORK PTY LTD
    Inventor: Stephane Kljajic
  • Publication number: 20140191099
    Abstract: The first embodiment of the present invention presents a mobile device holder that is comprised of four components: a single finger holder, a single finger tensioner, a base platform; and an adhesive pad. The single finger holder and tensioner are permanently attached to form a first assembly, and the base platform and the adhesive pad are combined to form a second assembly. The adhesive pad has a cover that when removed may be used to attach the second assembly to a mobile handheld device. The first assembly is easily attached to and removed from the second assembly by a user. The first assembly may be rotated 360 degrees relative to the second assembly, and is held snugly in place by the single finger tensioner. Several additional embodiments are presented. One alternate embodiment replaces the single finger holder by a two-finger holder; another embodiment has an accessory that attaches to the handlebars of a stationary bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Anthony Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8770533
    Abstract: An, adjustable, retractable hanging system that enables hangers to be easily attached, moved, and removed from a ceiling or wall rail. The hanger, which houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable, is backed with a pressure-clip or in an alternate embodiment, a raised platform. The hanger affixes to a ceiling or wall rail by means of a pole and cup assembly. Once attached to a ceiling or wall, the retractable cable within the hanger extends to receive the object to be hung. The cable is reached by means of a hook that is affixed to the pole and cup assembly and is lowered to within arm's reach. An adjustable cable-stop, which is also attached to the cable, allows individuals the ability to adjust the suspending height of the object to be hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventors: James Arthur Hand, Sheryl Elaine Hand
  • Publication number: 20140182663
    Abstract: A photovoltaic panel fastening device includes a loading pedestal, a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate. The loading pedestal includes a plurality of side plates and a bottom plate. The side plates are respectively connected to two opposite sides above the bottom plate, and construct a loading recess. The side plates respectively include an opening. The first supporting plate is connected underneath the bottom plate. The second supporting plate is connected underneath the bottom plate and is connected to one of the side plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: AU Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Min-Chien KUO, Chia-Wen TSAI, Hao-Hung KUAN
  • Publication number: 20140175243
    Abstract: A board hanger system includes at least one hanger element defined by a body, including a center receiving hole, enabling the hanger element to be secured to a fixed supporting surface, said hanger element being rotatable about the center receiving hole and including an engagement portion on one side. The engagement portion is defined by a first dimension and a second shorter dimension. A display board includes a channel with a slot sized to receive the engagement portion of the hanger element and in which the hanger element is movable from a first position to a second position as rotated about the center receiving hole. Rotation from the first position to the second position causes the first dimension of the engagement portion to frictionally engage the channel and releasably clamps the hanger element relative to the display board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: W.A. Krapf, Inc.
    Inventors: Artem G. Sivak, John Deats, Christian Q. Krapf
  • Patent number: 8754774
    Abstract: An assembly includes a mount (10) and a sensor (30), in particular a rain/light sensor for a motor vehicle, the mount (10) including at least two abutments (12) for a clamping bracket (50), wherein at least one clamping bracket (50) is hinge-fitted to the sensor (30) at two bearing points, the clamping bracket (50) being adapted to swivel between a mounting position and a clamping position, in which it urges the sensor (30) against the mount (10) with a pretensioning force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbH
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Wohlfahrt, Maxim Wasetzki
  • Patent number: 8752802
    Abstract: A clamping device adapted to electronic product of different dimensions, includes a base unit, a clamping member, two stoppers, a moving unit, a release unit, and two rotation units. The base unit is used for placing an electronic product on it. The clamping member clamps the electronic product by the manner of closing the stoppers. The clamp member is installed on the moving unit. The moving unit adjusts the position of the clamping member by the manner of straight moving. The two stoppers are installed on the corresponding rotation units, respectively. The two rotation units adjust positions of the two stoppers by rotary manner. The release unit may release the state of clamping the electronic product. The clamping device clamps the electronic product of different dimensions through a variety of positions of the clamping member and the two stoppers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Publication number: 20140158846
    Abstract: A support (1) for communication elements in points of sale of products comprising a supporting body (2), which can be anchored to the structure of an exhibitor (3) for products and defines at least one coupling region (4) for at least one electronic tag (5), which has at least one face (5a) for displaying commercial information; the electronic tag (5) supports engagement means (6) for at least one communication element (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Stefano Nicolis
  • Publication number: 20140158845
    Abstract: A mounting plate for securing a photographic and video device to a stabilizing element. The mounting plate is affixed to the device using a fastener and includes a deployable attachment member movable between a retained position and deployed position. In the retained position, the mount is usable and attachable to a stabilizing element. In the deployed position, the mount is attachable to a strap or similar element using the attachment member. The device allows a user to easily and quickly affix the mount to both a strap and a stabilizing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: David Fliger, Lynn Fliger
  • Publication number: 20140145051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal stand, and includes a stand attaching part; a terminal standing part; a plurality of arms connected between the stand attaching part and the terminal standing part, and configured to move to a different direction mutually; and an arm connecting part coupled to a first arm and a second arm adjacent to each other among the plurality of arms, and configured to allow the first arm and the second arm to be arranged in an overlapping manner along a lengthwise direction of the first arm and the second arm or to allow the first arm and the second arm to be swiveled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: ACE-HINGE TECH CO., LTD
    Inventor: SU MAN GWAG
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8727293
    Abstract: A video support structure for supporting video, a video display system, and a method of securing the support structure are disclosed. The video support structure includes a first support member, a second support member, a portion of the second support member being receivable by a surface or space formed by the first support member, a pinnable joint having an opening in each of the first support member and the second support member, the openings being alignable to receive one or more pins, and the one or more pins, the one or more pins being configured to secure the first support member to the second support member to form at least a portion of the video support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Tait, Adam Davis, James Fairorth
  • Publication number: 20140131536
    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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, Kevin Urquhart
  • Publication number: 20140131538
    Abstract: A docking station for an oblong-shaped device is provided. The docking station can include a mounting case and a mounting bracket assembly arranged on the mounting case. The mounting bracket assembly can be configured such that the oblong-shaped device is securable to the mounting case in both a landscape mode and a portrait mode. The mounting bracket assembly can include a base mounting bracket and at least one slidable mounting latch. The at least one slidable mounting latch can be arranged to slide over the oblong-shaped device in both the landscape mode and the portrait mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: INNUEVO, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lewis Marshall, Yenny Paola Moya
  • Patent number: 8714511
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compact portable lightweight strong umbrella stand that can be quickly and easily attached to different metal objects and that is configured to securely hold a relatively heavy umbrella such as a patio umbrella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: Raymond Zoeteman
  • Patent number: 8717754
    Abstract: A mounting device for hard disk drive includes a cage and a frame. The cage defines a receiving space. The receiving space includes a bottom plate. The frame includes a mounting plate and two limiting plates. The hard disk drive is secured between the two limiting plates. A gap is defined between the mounting plate and the bottom plate. A positioning protrusion is located on the bottom plate. A first mounting piece and a second mounting piece extend from the mounting plate. Two positioning pieces extend from the first mounting piece. The second mounting piece abuts the positioning protrusion, the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece are secured to the positioning protrusion, and the two positioning pieces abut the bottom plate, to prevent the second mounting piece from jolting towards the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fu-Kuo Huang
  • Publication number: 20140117182
    Abstract: A simultaneously foldable multi-screen monitor support having separate support arms connected to separate posts extending from a base. The posts are mounted on end sections of the base and are pivotable about a center section. When one post is moved between a first position and a second position, the other post simultaneously moves between a third position and a fourth position. The movement of one post moves the other post and monitors that are supported on the posts are moved in the same manner from a folded position to an operating position or vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Waterloo Furniture Components Limited
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20140117179
    Abstract: The embodiments described and claimed herein are signage devices for reusable plastic containers (“RPC”) of the type that can be used by growers for shipping produce and by grocery stores for displaying and selling said produce. A first embodiment includes a spring-clip that attaches to a side wall of the RPC and a sign holder that can be rotated about a horizontal axis. A second embodiment includes a spring-clip that attaches to a side wall of the RPC and a sign holder that is oriented at a predetermined angle. A third embodiment includes an elongated spring-clip that attaches to a side wall of the RPC and an elongated, angled sign holder that is designed to hold signs that are scored along its length. A fourth embodiment sits in the interior volume of the RPC, divides the interior of the RPC into four compartments for different types of produce, and provides a sign holder for each of the four compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: IFCO SYSTEMS N.A., INC.
    Inventors: William H. VALLS, Zachariah S. SIMMERING
  • Publication number: 20140110546
    Abstract: A mounting frame for a component of a computing system includes first supports and second supports. The first supports are to contact a top surface of the component at a first height relative to the mounting frame, and the second supports are to contact the top surface of the component at a second height relative to the mounting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Mark David Senatori
  • Publication number: 20140111739
    Abstract: A backlight module and a liquid crystal display device are disclosed, and the backlight module which comprises a backboard defining a first sidewall with as first engaging device formed thereon. A plastic frame includes a second sidewall with a second engaging device. An elastic member arranged between the first sidewall of the backboard, and a second sidewall or the plastic frame; and wherein the first engaging device interengages with the second engaging device, and the elastic member deformed when the first and second engaging devices interlocked. By this arrangement, the interengagement between the plastic frame and the backboard become more durable and reliable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gang Yu, Jiaqiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20140110548
    Abstract: This invention is a wall support device for supporting a variety of commercially available flat panel television or video monitor wall mounts with related power and low voltage wiring access in a manner concealed from view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: MARK D. MARTIN, DEAN E. WILSON, JAMES S. JANTOS, JEFFREY T. MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20140106608
    Abstract: A display system may include a retaining puck for retaining a product, the retaining puck including a main body having a side surface and a bracket recess, wherein at least a portion of the side surface is continuous except for the bracket recess, and a bracket having a mounting flange configured to mate with the bracket recess, wherein the mounting flange is received by the bracket recess, and an outer surface of the mounting flange is aligned with the continuous portion of the side surface of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. HOWARTH, Wesley Bryan Hamm, Federico F. Tio, Frank Craig Thaler, Russell John Kaaihue Heirakuji
  • Patent number: 8695934
    Abstract: A detachable magnetic docking system for a handheld device comprises a docking plate having a major surface and a shell for the handheld device having a reverse surface. The major surface and the reverse surface are contoured to mate when adjacent one another to align the shell over the docking plate. Cooperative magnetic elements are located in the docking plate and in the shell to retain the handheld device on the docking plate. The contour of the major surface includes a recessed area. The handheld device having internal battery compartments located adjacent non-recessed areas of the major surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Palm Coast Imports LLC
    Inventor: Bradford B. Jensen
  • Patent number: 8695957
    Abstract: The device utilizes a thruster cylinder driven by a enlarged knob and terminating in a thruster plate to clamp to a support. Provision is made to attach a device to the clamp through a rotating index wheel which can lock the device by receiving a tang from a trigger lever at a selected increment of rotation. A second embodiment has two index wheels so that the attached device can be displaced in one of four directions to avoid conflict with other devices on the same support. The second axis is normally used to return a displaced device to an upright orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Pryor Products
    Inventors: Richard Enoch Quintania, James Mark Cox
  • Publication number: 20140097314
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a component to a substrate. The apparatus includes a backing and a retainer interface. The backing includes a bonding element on a first surface and the retainer interface on an opposing second surface. The first surface of the backing is applied to a substrate to which a component is to be secured. The component is secured on the second surface of the backing so that the backing is positioned between the substrate and the component to be secured. The backing may be rigid or flexible. The first surface of the backing tape includes an adhesive as the bonding element. The backing tape may also include a removable paper interface to enable the installer to move the backing tape into a desired location before removing the paper to expose the adhesive for its attachment to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: KLIPSTIK LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Walsh, Geoff Herguth
  • Publication number: 20140090693
    Abstract: A solar panel mounting system may include a solar panel mounting assembly for mounting to a support structure. The solar panel mounting assembly may include a restraining element, a retaining element and a biasing assembly that supports the restraining and retaining elements. The support structure may include an upper surface and a lower surface spaced from the upper surface. The biasing assembly may further include a biasing element that resiliently urges the retaining element toward a securing element for supporting a solar panel that is positioned between the retaining element and the upper surface of the support structure, and resiliently urges the restraining element toward the lower surface of the support structure. A retention device may resiliently bias the solar panels of a solar panel assembly together on a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Marc M. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8672283
    Abstract: A projection device including a turntable module and a projection module is provided. The turntable module includes a first turntable and a second turntable. The first turntable is disposed on a surface. The second turntable is disposed on the first turntable and connected to the first turntable, and rotates relative to the first turntable by revolving along a rotation axis. The projection module is disposed on the turntable module and fixed to the second turntable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Ju Chen, Chi-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20140070066
    Abstract: Devices and methods tot supporting and displaying a coin, such as a challenge coin on a vertical surface. A device includes a backing member that can be suspended on the vertical surface, and has at least two slots. At least two prongs have bases for supporting the coin. The prongs can be inserted in the slots by an amount that adjusts for the previously unknown diameter of the coin. A letter of promotion can be framed, and the device can be attached to a front glass surface of the frame. This way, a coin can be displayed without occupying table space. Moreover, a challenge coin can be displayed together with the framed letter of promotion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ROHTEK, LLC
    Inventors: Oscar H. Rojas, Todd Klump
  • Publication number: 20140071611
    Abstract: Examples of computing devices and assemblies for mounting computer components to an enclosure or other structure of the computing device are described. In some examples, the mounting assembly may include a compliant member having a plurality of corner portions configured to engage the corners of the component. The mounting assembly may also include a bracket configured to enclose at least a portion of the compliant member. The mounting bracket may be configured to mount the component at an angle relative to the enclosure or other structure, and may include one or more features adapted for improved cooling of the component mounted therein. The compliant member may include a plurality of ribs or other retaining elements for maintaining the component in a spaced apart position relative to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Pham Nguyen, Laura M. DeForest, Michelle Goldberg, Stephen Vincent Jayanathan, Kevin Scott Fetterman, James M. Cuseo, Joshua Ryan Funamara
  • Patent number: 8668178
    Abstract: A bracket construction for fixedly securing a cylindrical tank such as the oxygen tank of an emergency vehicle in a vertically upright position wherein the tank is easily releasable which accommodates various sizes and configurations of upper neck sections having a backing plate with a lower surrounding member for receiving and retaining the tank bottom therewithin and an upper surrounding member including a U-shaped channel for receiving the tank neck therewithin. Two uniquely shaped bracket cams are pivotally mounted relative to the upper surrounding member and resiliently biased with respect thereto such that they can be manually manipulated or directly contacted by the arcuate neck of a tank to move to the opened position to allow exiting or entry of the tank. A lower auxiliary floor surface is pivotally secured relative to the lower surrounding member for varying the vertical dimension for accommodating tanks of various lengths and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventors: Michael P. Ziaylek, W. Brian McGinty
  • Publication number: 20140061415
    Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer for laterally fastening a guide groove for energy supply chains to a structure. The retainer has a support for a bottom area of the guide groove and a position fixer for the guide groove and extends with a vertical section to the side of an intended accommodating space for the guide groove, in which first fastening elements for fastening the retainer at the height of the vertical section laterally to the structure are provided. The retainer has additional fastening elements, which are arranged at a distance from the support in the vertical direction for support and which are designed to engage on the guide groove in a form- and/or force-closed manner. The invention further relates to a retaining system having the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: igus GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Hermey
  • Publication number: 20140060285
    Abstract: A drumstick holder comprising a single continuous one-piece pliable block or slab out of which are formed specialized functional components, such that the single unit forms all elements necessary to create a fully functional drumstick holder, without addition of any other parts. The holder comprises a unit having a main body, at least one stick holding slot therein and at least one mounting wing thereon. It may include additional elements. A hoop ledge may be extended from the central area of the main body for added stability. The invention, due to its pliable nature, inherently provides substantial shock absorbing and vibration damping qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: GRAHAM BRADFIELD, VICTOR BRADFIELD