Article Holding Means Patents (Class 248/309.1)
  • Publication number: 20120068033
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing personal accessories that are selectively and interchangeably used. A personal accessory system is provided having a base member for receiving an accessory item, the accessory item being coupled to the base member via a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Melanie Uffens
  • Patent number: 8136777
    Abstract: It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a mounting bracket for securing a video system behind a headrest including parallel support arms. The mounting bracket includes a rear support plate adapted for substantial vertical orientation for orienting a video system secured thereto in an orientation facing the passengers seated within the rear seat of a vehicle. The rear support plate includes a front surface to which the video system is secured, a rear surface which ultimately faces the rear surface of the headrest, a top edge, a bottom edge and first and second lateral side edges. First and second attachment members extend rearwardly from the rear support plate. The first attachment member includes a top horizontal plate connected to a bottom horizontal plate. The second attachment member includes a top horizontal plate connected to a bottom horizontal plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Brawner
  • Patent number: 8136778
    Abstract: A display device and method for displaying objects in association with a front or rear face of a screen display or screen display frame of a computer or video monitor or laptop or other framed structure is in one embodiment a flexible, lengthwise deformable band with at least two, usually four, spaced-apart corner-engaging loops. In a second embodiment, the device has at least first, second and third flexible lengthwise deformable bands that each wrap around a screen display or screen display frame. The at least three bands optionally are joined together at portions that overlap one another, or an integral band assembly is formed that has corner-engaging loops between points of overlap or cross-over of said bands. In another embodiment, one or more flexible bands are joined at each end to the screen display frame of a computer or video monitor or laptop, leaving a central portion of each flexible band movably deformable with relation to the front surface or rear surface of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: John Wagenhoffer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120064503
    Abstract: Mounting systems can releasably secure display devices to preexisting surfaces for convenient installation and removal without external tools. A mounting system can comprise lower magnetic assemblies, upper magnetic assemblies, and a mounting sheet. The lower magnetic assemblies can be secured to a rear surface of a display device, for releasably attaching the display device to a preexisting surface. A bottom portion of the mounting sheet can be secured to the rear surface of the display device, while a top portion of the mounting sheet can remain loose from the rear surface. The upper magnetic assemblies can be provided along the loose top portion of the mounting sheet, for releasably attaching the display device to the preexisting surface. The upper magnetic assemblies can retain their connection to the preexisting surface as the display device is pulled away from the preexisting surface, until a threshold condition is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Polyvision Corporation
    Inventors: John Helton, Peter W. Hildebrant, Michael Boyle, Douglas MacDonald, Paul A. Balogh, Dale Miller, Robert Bergman
  • Publication number: 20120056060
    Abstract: An antler rack assembly that may be used to attach and mount antlers onto a tree or other stationary object in an easy and quick manner. The antler rack assembly according to the present invention allows for the insertion of antlers into spring clips that extend from tubing. The spring clips allow for the insertion of the antlers and therefore places the antlers in a stable vertical position. Another tube is used to insert the antler rack into the tree or other stationary object and therefore creates the antler rack assembly in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Greg Parton
  • Publication number: 20120056061
    Abstract: A first connecting element is used in combination with a second connecting element and comprises mounting equipment for mounting the first connecting element in an environment, a base body, two opposite hook members, each provided with a hook edge for engagement behind two respective directly opposed second hook edges forming part of the second connecting element, which two hook edges are positioned directly opposite each other, facing away from each other. The hook members are movable towards each other against a first spring force and, on account of the first spring force, away from each other between a connecting position and a disconnecting position. The connecting element further comprises a stop surface for abutment, in the connecting position, under a second spring force against a second stop surface which forms part of the second connecting element and which is directed towards the second hook edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: VOGEL'S HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Ewald VAN KUIJK, Suzanne Daniëlle Landwehr Johan
  • Publication number: 20120049018
    Abstract: The mounting system may be used to support a display on a support surface. The mounting system may include a top rail secured to the support surface. The mounting system may also include a mounting arm hung from the top rail and a support rail attached to the mounting arm that supports the whiteboard. The mounting system may provide permanent or removable attachment to the support surface that may interchangeably accommodate a variety of displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Tequipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Rob Sugarman
  • Publication number: 20120049029
    Abstract: A bracket for auxiliary equipment of a device, such as cables or pipes, includes a single metal plate that has been cut and then folded, forming elbow connections between the console, a support for attaching equipment, a flange for fastening to the device, and two intermediate ribs. The closed, or nearly closed, outline of the bracket and the parallel or convergent ribs form a trapezium and provide satisfactory transmission and satisfactory distribution of the efforts: the bracket is robust although it has been manufactured from quite a thin plate. The bracket, for example, finds application to aeronautics, to support, for example, a supply of electricity and fluids to engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: SNECMA
    Inventor: Michel Henri Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20120049030
    Abstract: A holding device comprising a holder designed to hold an object such as a beverage container, a tray extending laterally outward from the bottom of holder, and a stabilizing member extending downward from the holder and tray. In various exemplary embodiments, the beverage container is a mug with a handle, a soda can, or any other form of beverage container. In one embodiment the stabilizing member extends downward perpendicular to the plane of the bottom of the holder, and the surface of said stabilizing member may be textured. The stabilizing member may have removable extensions, and may extend downward from the middle of the holder or from one edge of the holder. The tray may be completely or partially removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin Alan Tussy
  • Publication number: 20120049038
    Abstract: A mount for mounting a second structure on a first structure is provided. The mount (100) comprises a housing (10) having a first attachment surface for attachment to the first structure. The mount (100) also includes a biasing member (60) having a first end (62) located within the housing (10). A cupshaped retaining member (22) has a second attachment surface (29) for attaching the retaining member (22) to the second structure, wherein the retaining member (22) is adapted to receive a second end (64) of the biasing member (60) and at least partially locate within the housing (10) such that the biasing member (60) is constrained by the retaining member (22) and the housing (10). A cap (40) surrounds the retaining member (22) and provides a seal between the exterior of the retaining member (22) and the interior of the housing (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Paul J. Bachmeyer, Claudio Oliosi, Karl-Werner Kaufmann
  • Publication number: 20120049028
    Abstract: The support bracket for rigid panels is used for the support and/or carriage of large, heavy, rigid panels of construction materials (e.g., drywall, plywood or other processed wood panels, glass, etc.) to elevated levels in building construction or the like. The bracket has a plate having upper and lower grips extending from the back of the plate. The grips are open on opposite sides, and are spaced apart to allow the bracket to pass over a support column such as an upright for a guardrail on a personnel lift. The bracket is then rotated so that both grips grasp the upright, and is then secured in place. The opposite side of the plate has a panel support flange extending therefrom for supporting and carrying a panel during transport on the lift. Two such brackets are preferably used, the panel being placed across both brackets for greater stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: MARK W. BLEVINS
  • Publication number: 20120049026
    Abstract: A mount for a mountable element includes a frame, and a plurality of flexures supported by the frame. The plurality of flexures are configured to be outwardly extended against a restorative bias, so that the element can be inserted therebetween. The mount further includes a plurality of intermediate bonds that may be inserted between the plurality of flexures and the element while the plurality of flexures are outwardly extended. Among other things, a system and method mounting the element are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Anjali RANGASWAMY, Geoffrey A. LONG, Kelly L. JUNG, Gregory L. KLOTZ
  • Publication number: 20120049027
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis including a rear plate and a mounting member, a through hole defined in the rear plate, a maintaining piece located on the rear plate at a first side of the through hole, and a securing portion located on the rear plate at a second side. The mounting member includes a connecting portion, a rotating portion, and a pressing plate. The rotating portion and the pressing plate extend from opposite edges of the connecting portion. The rotating portion is rotatably engaged with the securing portion, and the pressing plate is configured for securing an expansion card on the maintaining piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LI-PING CHEN
  • Patent number: 8123182
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting system for securely mounting display equipment, such as a monitor or a display screen. The mounting system comprises: a support structure (5) to which the display equipment (D) is to be mounted to thereby support the display equipment (D); and a mounting component (1) adapted to be rigidly attached to the display equipment, the mounting component (1) comprising mounting means (4) for mounting the display equipment to the support structure (5). The support structure (5) comprises a first support frame (10), the first support frame having a plurality of connection means (12) for secure connection with the mounting means (4) of the mounting component (1). In one aspect of the invention, the plurality of connection means (12) are arranged and adapted for selective connection with the mounting means (4) thereby to select and/or adjust the position of the display equipment (D) in two dimensions relative to the support structure (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Ondal Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer Sonntag, Carsten Hüge, Gottfried Wolf
  • Patent number: 8118272
    Abstract: A link rod type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device, having at least one pair of distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and an upper frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one contractible device, formed by pivotally coupling link rods, and installed in the operating slot, and a side of the contractible device being pivotally coupled to the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plate of the distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Jen-Jia Liou
  • Publication number: 20120037778
    Abstract: The present invention provides an elongated segmented binding cord (SBC) for reversibly housing and securing goods to their predetermined location; said SBC is characterized by a main longitudinal axis (MLA), comprising: a. a plurality of N interlockable segments; b. abutments provided at least one first end, and at least one second opposite end of the SBC; each of said abutments is adapted to at least reversibly attach said predetermined location; wherein by attaching said at least two abutments to their location, said SBC is reversibly transformed from at least two opposite states: LOOSE (non-arched) configuration and a TIGHTENED (arched) configuration, such that said goods are at least partially housed in a secured manner within the arched SBC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: ASPECT MAGNET TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • Publication number: 20120038577
    Abstract: A touch input device and method for manufacturing a touch input device are described. Each embodiment includes a touch surface, a mounting fixture, a sensing-suspension system, and a locating system. The touch surface may be an integral component of a host system, such as a display, which would result in a touch screen, or a touchpad input device. The touch surface is a floating plane, where the suspension positions, attaches and motion-enables the touch surface within the host system, and where the force exerted on the touch surface causes displacement of the touch surface, which motion is interpreted to calculate a touch location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: FLOATINGTOUCH, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel BROWN, Krystyna MALINIAK, Frank N. CAPONE
  • Publication number: 20120032040
    Abstract: A support device for a flat appliance is disclosed. The support device includes a mounting plate having at least one hole defined therein. The mounting plate is adapted for attachment to a side of the flat appliance with a fastener extending through the at least one hole and into at least one corresponding receiving hole in the flat appliance. The device further includes a mounting bracket that is adapted for attachment to a stand structure. The device also includes a brace disposed between the mounting plate and the mounting bracket. The at least one hole in the mounting plate is adapted for accommodating the receiving hole of a variety of different flat appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Bush Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Green
  • Publication number: 20120032050
    Abstract: A display mounting kit, system, and method are disclosed utilizing first and second primary releasable attachment elements that are secured about the periphery of a display panel and in a substantially corresponding relationship on a mounting surface, respectively. At least one supplementary fastening element having two interlocking component pieces for selective engagement with each other provides secure mounting between the display panel and the mounting surface. The at least one supplementary fastening element can also be utilized as a stand-alone primary fastening element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Rod HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20120032048
    Abstract: An adjustable and lockable bushing assembly includes a locking plate and a bushing. The locking plate has a bushing engagement opening that is defined by a plurality of first serrations, and a boss that extends axially therefrom. The bushing engages the locking plate and includes a concentric section, an eccentric section, a lock interface section, and an opening. The opening has a fixed diameter and extends along a longitudinal axis through the bushing. The concentric section has an outer surface that has a circumference that is concentric with the longitudinal axis. The eccentric section extends from the concentric section has an outer surface that has a circumference that is eccentric with the longitudinal axis. The lock interface section extends from the concentric section and includes an outer surface defined by a plurality of second serrations that engage the first serrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Adam Kowal, Rob Robbins, Laurence Liston, Jeffrey Hein, Vincent Doras
  • Publication number: 20120032049
    Abstract: A bracket system for forming gate assemblies comprising at least two brace members that are rigidly attached to hinge assemblies. The brace members are adapted to be attached to support members to form two corners of a gate box functioning as the structural portion of the gate assembly. The hinge assemblies are adapted to be rigidly attached to a fence post to allow the gate assembly to pivot relative to the fence post. Gate assemblies of arbitrary height and width can be formed using the bracket system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Boroviak
  • Publication number: 20120025038
    Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for attaching a support beam to a vertical support post at a pre-determined angle. The mounting bracket has a cavity for receiving the vertical support post, the cavity being attached to a side of a support plate at the pre-determined angle. The support plate is attached to the support beam, such that the support beam is supported from the ground at the desired angle. The mounting bracket is used in installations requiring a consistent angular relationship between the vertical support post and the support beam, such as solar panel arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: VANGUARD ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Charles Seelman, Peter J. Osowski
  • Publication number: 20120017383
    Abstract: A bearing retainer plate for fall restraint equipment made from a single, continuous piece of sheet metal, where the metal is lasered, cut, and/or butterflied to define a plurality of apertures. A bearing, preferably possessing a self-centering characteristic, is inserted into one of the apertures, while an adapter or bracket for an over-travel stop is inserted into another. A foot lock stud is inserted into another aperture defined by the bearing retainer plate and welded into place. The piece of metal may also define apertures configured to receive fasteners for attaching the plate to the fall restraint equipment, such as to a support structure of a gangway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: SAFE RACK LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Honeycutt
  • Publication number: 20120018606
    Abstract: A mounting device for data storage devices includes a mounting bracket, a first tray mounted to the mounting bracket, a second tray mounted to the mounting bracket, a first cable, and a cable retainer. The first cable is located on the first tray. The first cable extends through the first tray and toward the second tray. The cable retainer is mounted to the first tray adjacent the second tray for retaining the first cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-RUEI TU, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120018604
    Abstract: A bracket for supporting a load from a mounting assembly. The bracket includes an upper portion having a support element and a lower portion having a mount for coupling the load to the bracket. The bracket also includes at least two side supports coupled to the support element and the mount located on sides of the mounting assembly. The upper portion, lower portion and side supports of the bracket are sized and shaped to fit over a perimeter of the support element. In one embodiment, the support arms are two support arms spaced across a length of the bracket to spread a load on the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Jack Kerr, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120012713
    Abstract: A drawer slide having first and second rails interconnected by a center rail. The center rail includes a spool configured to provide half-speed travel of the center rail relative to the travel of the first rail. The drawer slide is configured for use with a drawer assembly having a drawer and a chassis. The drawer assembly further includes a radius limiter secured to the center rail. The radius limiter travels at half-speed relative to the drawer. The radius limiter also automatically rotates relative to the travel of the drawer. The chassis includes sides including threaded backing plates, and mounting brackets. The mounting brackets include tri-lobed holes for receipt of a reciprocally shaped washer and a fastener for mounting the brackets to the chassis sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Barnes, Justin R. Horton, Thomas C. Tinucci, Thomas L. Barnes
  • Publication number: 20120012730
    Abstract: One implementation of the present invention may take the form of a system for a hard disc drive counter-vibration device that may absorb rotational vibration or gyration of the hard disc drive module. This mounting device may incorporate at least one soft, plastic sphere and a pair of concave dished surfaces, configured to face each other and maintain the sphere between them. The sphere of the counter-vibration assembly may support the hard disc drive (HDD) while the weight of the HDD may align the dishes with each other and over the sphere. In this manner, the sphere may act as a spring and allow the HDD to vibrate or gyrate without transmitting the mechanical movement to the rest of the HDD assembly or electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Eldon Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stewart P. Marlow, Christopher Lockwood
  • Publication number: 20120012720
    Abstract: The mounting device includes a mounting frame (6) on which there is set a front cladding (2). Through the front cladding (2) there pass securing means (4) anchored to a cross piece (5) of the mounting frame (6), for securing a sanitary element (3). The front cladding (2) comprises at least an upper part (8) and a lower part (9) which are plate-shaped. Between the two parts (8, 9) there is a gap (16) in which there is arranged a securing rail (25) through which the said securing means (4) pass. The two parts (8, 9) can be aligned on the securing rail (4) during mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventor: Tom STÄUBLI
  • Patent number: 8099138
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device comprising a receiving system for receiving a mobile telephone (30, 30?) provided with a device fort the wireless transmission of data and voice signals. Said holding device comprises a housing (1), an interface for a handsfree device, and a device for controlling the charging of a battery of the mobile telephone (30, 30?). The aim of the invention is to provide a holding device which enables different mobile telephones (30, 30?) to be held and operated. To this end, the receiving system can be adjusted in such a way as to receive different-sized mobile telephones (30, 30?), the holding device has an electrical output with an electrical power that can be used for charging the battery, and the device for controlling the charging is arranged in a cable (9) which is used specifically for the mobile telephone (30, 30?) and can be connected to the output on one end thereof and to the mobile telephone (30, 30?) on the other end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bury Sp.z.o.o.
    Inventor: Roman Piekarz
  • Publication number: 20120006955
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket and a securing element. The mounting bracket is configured to receive a disk drive. The securing element is slidably mounted to the mounting bracket. The securing element includes a stopping portion. The securing element is configured to slide, along a first direction to engage the disk drive to prevent the disk drive from moving along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The stopping portion is configured to block the mounting bracket to prevent the securing element from sliding out of the mounting bracket along a third direction that is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: Kun-Chi Hsieh, Cheng-Yu Jiang, Li Tong
  • Publication number: 20120006960
    Abstract: This invention is directed towards a patient single surface system, PS3, which is a next generation system solution for patient accommodation, diagnosis, treatment, transfer and transport. PS3 provides a single surface for the patient to remain on from the trauma site through diagnosis, treatment and convalescence. Needs addressed by the PS3 system include improved patient treatment through reduction in time to treatment, reduced or eliminated unnecessary patient movement and injury, as well as improved comfort throughout treatment and convalescence. In addition, the PS3 system solves significant economic considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Scott M. Ahlman
  • Publication number: 20120006959
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device (1) with one metallic base plate (2), from which a plurality of mounting eyelets (3) protrude. The mounting device (1) is obtainable by incising a plurality of arc-shaped eyelet blanks (4) while leaving two connection sections (5) per eyelet blank (4) into the surface of the base plate (2) and production of the mounting eyelets (3) by bending the eyelet blanks (4) out of the base plate (2) around a bending edge (6) in the area of the connection sections (5). At least part of the eyelet blanks (4) are arranged as groups (7) of eyelet blanks (4) with the latter being nested to each other. Preferably, the group (7) of eyelet blanks (4) are arranged rotated relative to each other. The invention further relates to a method for the production of the mounting device (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicants: Hoelzel Stanz-Und Feinwerktechnik Gmbh & Co. Kg, Reinz-Dichtungs-Gmbh
    Inventors: Klaus Braun, Gabi Carle, Kurt Hoehe, Bernd Ruess, Matthias Laske
  • Patent number: 8091847
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connectable profiled mounting rail, comprising longitudinal webs (3) for connecting the elements to be mounted, wherein the basic profile has a discontinuous, essentially rectangular surface line (4). On the one side, a connection profile (5) for attachment of the profiled mounting rail (1) is provided. The connection profiles (6, 7) located on the opposite side are arranged in such a structural manner that a second profiled mounting rail (2) which has the same profile cross-section and is rotated by 180° can be connected in a positive fit to the first profiled mounting rail (1) by inserting the connection profiles (6, 7) into each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Mounting Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Sandy Schnitzer
  • Patent number: 8091838
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism for assembling a storage device includes a fixing member, a rotary member rotatably connected to the fixing member, and a pair of brackets extending from the fixing member. A resisting face is formed at a lateral side of the rotary member for engaging with the storage device. The pair of brackets are parallel to each other. A space is defined between the brackets for accommodating the storage device. A sliding groove is defined in each of the brackets. The sliding groove includes a split and an opening intercommunicating the split and on a side. The opening is closer to the fixing member relative to the split.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Publication number: 20110315840
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to mounting devices, and in particular to a universal tool-less cam lock mount for releasably mounting an object on a structure, including structures of the type commonly referred to as a “slatwall”. The present mount comprises a mount housing, first and second engagement members, and a cam lock assembly. The cam lock assembly comprises a cam mechanism having a cam for moving at least one of the engagement members between at least a locked position and an unlocked position as the cam is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: DAN CONNOLLY, Carlos Renderos, Shannon Lundrigan, Matko Papic
  • Patent number: 8083197
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket to receive the data storage device, and a holder attached to bracket. The holder abuts against the front end of the data storage device, thereby retaining the data storage device in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Yi Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Jian Fu
  • Publication number: 20110310544
    Abstract: Coupling systems for removably coupling a support beam to an electronic device (e.g., cellular phone) are disclosed. Methods of making and using coupling systems for removably coupling a support beam to an electronic device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Arthur Larsen
  • Publication number: 20110303813
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to a connector that connects a first flat member and a second flat member. The connector can include a support portion, a first arm, connected to the support portion, and defining a first arm channel. The connector can also include a second arm, connected to the support portion, and defining a second arm channel, the second arm being apart from the first arm. An opening is defined, in part, by an edge of the support portion, and edge of the first arm and an edge of the second arm. Also, the first arm channel an the second arm channel and the support portion are shaped and configured such that the first flat member can be positioned, in part, within the first arm channel, and extend through the opening, and the second flat member can be positioned, in part, in the second arm channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Mladen LIJESNIC
  • Publication number: 20110303814
    Abstract: An interchangeable object mounting system is disclosed. The object mounting system comprises an object receptacle and an object. The object receptacle may be a front-, top-, or side-loading frame. The object has a flange portion adapted to fit into and be secured by the object receptacle, and a forward portion that, when the object is installed, is exposed by a central opening in the object receptacle and typically extends forwardly of the object receptacle. The object may be, for example, a working surface, such as a cork board or dry erase white board, a container, or an amusement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Erich Schultz
  • Patent number: 8070116
    Abstract: A cookware underliner as some having a top and bottom layer encapsulating at least a portion of a rigid frame. The top layer provides a base with upwardly extending sidewalls which receive a cooking article therein. The top and bottom layers are preferably constructed of silicon rubber or thermoplastic rubber and provide an attractive alternative to planar birchwood underliners currently available in the marketplace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Lodge Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bri Malaspino, Jeanne Mynatt Scholze
  • Publication number: 20110290972
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting tray configured for securing an expansion card, a first securing member, a second securing member, a first rotating member and a second rotating member. The first securing member is attached to a first edge of the mounting tray, and a first stopper portion is disposed on the first securing member. The second securing member is attached to a second opposite edge of the mounting tray, and a second stopper portion is disposed on the second securing member. The first and second rotating members are rotatably secured to the mounting tray. A first and second hooks respectively extend from the first and second rotating members. The first hook is engaged with the first stopper portion, and the second hook engaged with the second stopper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO.,LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, DA-LONG SUN, SHENG-HE LI
  • Publication number: 20110290952
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting one or more elongated members are provided. A support member for supporting one or more elongated members can include a body; at least four support arms extending from the body, and at least one curved surface disposed between the support arms. Each curved surface can be concave relative to a centerline of the body. At least one curved surface can have a length that is at least twice as long as at least one other curved surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: AIMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Blake R. Masters, Billy L. Griffith
  • Publication number: 20110290979
    Abstract: Provided are holders for compactly storing infusion management systems to surfaces. In an embodiment the holder apparatus has a head portion for receiving and infusion management system trunk portion and a foot for receiving an apex portion of the infusion management system. The holder apparatus may be mounted to a wall so that the infusion management system is compactly stored and then mounted against the wall, thereby dramatically decreasing the storage footprint of the systems when not in use, without sacrificing the ability to conveniently and rapidly deploy the system when needed. Also provided are infusion management systems configured for use with the holder apparatus and related methods of storing the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Mark HENAULT, James KOLOZS, Sean COLE, Chad McKONLY, Charles COOPER
  • Publication number: 20110290971
    Abstract: A rotatably adjustable mounting bracket for attachment to a display device and a mounting system affixable to mount surface and providing rotational adjustability of the attached display about an axis substantially perpendicular to the principal plane of the display device. The device mounting bracket including at least one set of openings comprising a plurality of openings located in the plate to substantially align with mounting holes located on the display device. Each of the openings having an adjustment portion adapted to receive a portion of the display device fastener attached to the display device and moveable within the adjustment portion to permit rotational movement of the display device relative to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel E. Molter
  • Publication number: 20110292666
    Abstract: The present invention concerns itself with a floor top holder for a device such as a tablet computer, comprising a floor base, a post, and one, two or more flexible tubes as a support and as a position adjustment mechanism. A wall version of the device holder is also the object of the present invention. Furthermore, the device holder invented can be easily converted from a floor base version to a wall, desk, or table top version.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth John GALLAGHER
  • Publication number: 20110287231
    Abstract: A load-bearing engine mounting bracket has a main region, which carries the loads and stresses, and a separate region which is load-free and which is exposed to heat from a heat source, e.g., an exhaust pipe. The region is in the form of a heat shield, integrally connected with region by elements, but otherwise separated from region by an air gap. The bracket is of a composite plastics material and may have a heat reflective coating. The air gap can be omitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Phillip TAYLOR, Max-Rudolf BERLINGER, Alfred SCHAAD
  • Publication number: 20110284709
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for pre-assembly of an electrically connected array of solar panels for a solar canopy including a substantially planar base member for resting on a horizontal surface; a substantially planar support member; a track member disposed proximate a bottom portion of the support member attached to or integral with the support member or base member for vertically aligning side-by-side and vertically supporting a plurality of solar panels when a side edge portion of the solar panels rests on the track member; and at least two arm members, each having a free end and an attached end, the attached ends pivotally attached proximate to opposing ends of the base member or support member, the arm members being configured and adapted for removably attaching at least two solar panel support channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: CHEVRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY, a division of CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventor: David S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20110283482
    Abstract: A guide track system and a bracket assembly thereof for supporting guide tracks thereof are provided. The guide track system comprises a first guide track piece, a second guide track piece, and a bracket assembly configured to support the first and second guide track pieces. The bracket assembly comprises a mounting feature configured to be mounted to a support structure, and a guide track supporting feature connected to the mounting feature and configured to support a portion of the guide track mounted thereon. The guide track supporting feature, in turn, comprises a body having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, wherein the first end is configured to be coupled with an end of the first guide track piece, and the second end is configured to be coupled with an end of the second guide track piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: James F. KERR
  • Patent number: 8064625
    Abstract: A portable entertainment system for use with a vehicle, such as a bicycle, that amplifies a signal from a portable media device docked therein, and includes a substantially cylindrical housing unit having a speaker and a portable media device docking unit, the speaker being communicably coupled with the docking unit and outputting the amplified signal, a remote control unit controlling a level of the amplified signal output by the speaker and controlling functions of the portable media device docked in the docking unit, and an impact resistant suspension mounting bracket stably securing the housing unit to a frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: SDI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Skurdal, Shannon Robert Gaudio
  • Patent number: 8061670
    Abstract: A cup holder adapter for mounting portable electronic devices supported by a mounting member having a windshield or dashboard mounting base in a conventional cup holder in a vehicle. The cup holder adapter apparatus includes a generally cup-shaped cup holder adapter receptacle that fits into an existing cup holder in the vehicle, and either or both of a flat disk or generally cylindrical height adapter support member removably supported in the adapter receptacle having a flat mounting surface facing the open top end of the adapter receptacle for mounting thereon the base of the mounting member supporting the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: James E. White