Pin Or Spindle Patents (Class 248/309.2)
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Patent number: 12181208Abstract: A refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet, an anchor, a subcomponent, and a fastener. The cabinet has walls that define an internal storage chamber. A first of the walls defines a pocket that extends outward from and is open to the internal storage chamber. The anchor is disposed within the pocket and engages the first of the walls such that the anchor is secured to the first of the walls. The subcomponent is disposed within the internal storage chamber. The fastener secures the subcomponent to the anchor.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Tomaz Ferreira Krieger, Marco Aurélio Dellabruna Maccarini
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Patent number: 12064862Abstract: A socket holder is provided, including: a base; a post, including a top wall, a circumferential wall, at least one first convexity and at least one second convexity, the circumferential wall being connected laterally to and between the base and the top wall, the at least one first convexity and the at least one second convexity being radially protrusive on the circumferential wall, the at least one first convexity being configured to be engaged in a socket, the at least one second convexity being configured to be abutted against an inner wall of the socket; wherein the at least one first convexity defines a first centerline extending circumferentially, the at least one second convexity defines a second centerline extending circumferentially, and the first centerline and the second centerline are axially offset.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: CHUN NIEN PLASTIC LTD.Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
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Patent number: 12017876Abstract: A packaging material holder comprising a bent shaft including a first arm, a base portion, and a second arm, and a plurality of magnets attached to the second arm is provided. The first arm includes an end which permits a roll of packaging material having an opening larger than a diameter of the end of the first arm to be placed over the end of the first arm and contact the base portion. The plurality of magnets magnetically couple to a magnetic surface and support a mass of the packaging material holder and a mass of the roll of packaging material.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: ENCORE PACKAGING LLCInventors: Timothy H. Nelson, Stephenson Nelson
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Patent number: 11813730Abstract: A socket holder is provided, including: a first member, including a base and a post, the post being connected to the base and extending in an axial direction; a second member, configured for assembling of a socket including a positioning hole, sleeved on the post and movable between a release position and a lock position relative to the first member in the axial direction; and a detent member, disposed between the first member and the second member; wherein when the second member is located in release position, the socket is movable relative to the second member in the axial direction; when the socket is sleeved on the second member and the second member is located in lock position, the detent member is protrusive beyond the second member and at least partially engaged within the positioning hole so that the socket is positioned to the second member.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: CHUN NIEN PLASTIC LTD.Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
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Patent number: 11583749Abstract: The presently claimed invention contemplates a weight rack system comprising a weight rack having a flexible, resilient weight platform configured to receive a weight, a first side wall configured to elevate the weight platform above a surface, a second side wall configured to elevate the weight platform above a surface. The weight platform includes a bump that helps guide a weight being placed onto the platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventor: Marc Leclerc
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Patent number: 11486424Abstract: Valve assemblies, clips adapted for use in valve assemblies, and methods of assembling valve assemblies are disclosed herein. A valve assembly includes a solenoid, a valve body, and a clip. The valve body is coupled to the solenoid and extends along a valve body axis. The valve body includes a first inner surface that defines an interior passage, a second inner surface that defines a groove in fluid communication with the interior passage, and a shoulder defined at an interface between the first inner surface and the second inner surface. The clip is coupled to the solenoid and the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: ALLISON TRANSMISSION, INC.Inventor: Mickey Hunt
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Patent number: 11389945Abstract: A tool holding frame has a track base and at least one protective pad. The track base is made of metal and has a lower portion having two engaging tabs. The at least one protective pad is made of plastic and is engaged with the two engaging tabs of the lower portion. Each of the at least one protective pad has two engaging portions respectively engaged with the two engaging tabs. Each of the two engaging portions has a bottom segment abutting against a bottom of a corresponding one of the two engaging tabs and at least one hook engaged with the corresponding one of the two engaging tabs. Each of the at least one hook has a connection segment and a hooking protrusion spaced from the bottom segment to form an engaging groove therebetween and abutting against a top of the corresponding one of the two engaging tabs.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Inventor: Jui Chien Kao
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Patent number: 10453817Abstract: A microelectronic device has bump bond structures on input/output (I/O) pads. The bump bond structures include copper-containing pillars, a barrier layer including cobalt and zinc on the copper-containing pillars, and tin-containing solder on the barrier layer. The barrier layer includes 0.1 weight percent to 50 weight percent cobalt and an amount of zinc equivalent to a layer of pure zinc 0.05 microns to 0.5 microns thick. A lead frame has a copper-containing member with a similar barrier layer in an area for a solder joint. Methods of forming the microelectronic device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Nazila Dadvand, Christopher Daniel Manack, Salvatore Frank Pavone
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Patent number: 9016649Abstract: A device is provided that is adapted for mounting on a vertical support, such as a stud at a construction job site, to hold a spool of wire off the floor, allowing the wire to be dispensed easily, yet providing sufficient drag on the reel to avoid excess unspooling of the wire. The device is adapted for mounting on a stud or comparable vertical support without the use of tools or fasteners so it can be moved quickly from location to location. The device is conveniently disassembled into two smaller assemblies for storage and transport to the job site.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventor: Jon S. Nolle
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Patent number: 9003630Abstract: An assembly plate and a method for arranging at least one module in a housing body, including an assembly side for assembly in the housing body and an opposing module housing side for housing the module. According to the invention, the assembly plate has clip pins by means of which the module can be locked in a position on the assembly side as defined by the clip pins.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Dorma GmbH + Co. KGInventor: Michael Hufen
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Publication number: 20150060623Abstract: A removable accessory mount that includes and outside support on the outside of an item that is secured to an inside support located on an inner surface of the item. The inside and outside supports are secured to one another via a support post that can be a threaded post, a pin, etc. The outer surface of the outside support attaches to accessories that can be removed from the outside support and replaced with other items. Likewise, the accessories can be moved to other accessory mounts. In addition, the accessory mount can also be moved from one item to another without substantial damage due to the small nature of the support post that secures the inside and outside supports together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Ronald P. Nigro
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Patent number: 8899288Abstract: A coupling capable of adjustably cantilever-mounting a machine such as a labeling machine to a mounting structure, wherein the attitude or inclination of the machine to other machinery such as a conveyor can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a method a mounting a machine to mounting structure with the capability to adjust the inclination of the machine that requires only one person.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Avery Dennison CorporationInventor: Johannes Lenkl
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Patent number: 8894030Abstract: A drink container holding apparatus includes an object attachment device (40) including a holder engagement element (5), and a drink container holder (31) including attachment device engagement member (30) to engage with the holder engagement element (5). The holder engagement element (5) and the attachment device engagement member (30) allow relative angular movement between the object attachment device (40) and the holder (31) in a selected plane. The holder (31) and the object attachment device (40) can be engaged or disengaged by orientating the holder engagement element (5) and the attachment device engagement member (30) in a pre-determined relative angular disposition in the selected plane, and moving the attachment device engagement member (30) and holder engagement element (5) relative to each other in a direction perpendicular to the selected plane.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: Kent Aaron Nixon, Carissa Ronelle Gordon
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Patent number: 8823883Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sang Hak Kim, Eun Serb An, Hyun Jun Jung, Seung Hoon Oh, Sang Bong Jeon
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Publication number: 20140053893Abstract: A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a pedestal having a surface adaptable to receive a flat side of a photovoltaic module laminate. A hole is disposed in the pedestal, the hole adaptable to receive a bolt or a pin used to couple the pedestal to the flat side of the photovoltaic module laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Jason Wexler, Jonathan Botkin, Matthew Culligan, Adam Detrick
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Patent number: 8636328Abstract: A retention device includes a first holder and a second holder. Two locking members downwardly extend from front and rear ends of the first holder. Each of the locking members and the first holder defines a guideway. An engaging portion extends from a side of the first holder. The second holder includes a handle to lock the engaging portion of the first holder. A number of latch portions extend from two ends of the second holder. The second holder can be arranged under the first holder via the latch portions of the second holder received in the guideway of the first holder, or the second holder can be juxtaposed with the first holder via the handle of the second holder locking the engaging portion of first holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhen-Xing Ye
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Patent number: 8534491Abstract: A support base fabricated of a rigid material has cylindrical holes oriented at an angle with respect to a central axis. Cylindrical rods are fabricated of a rigid material. Each rod is retained within an associated hole. Each rod has an upper end located above the top surface of the support base.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Earl G. Stocker
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Patent number: 8533876Abstract: A pistol supporting device having a base and a support post. The base is shaped to be disposed between a mattress and a box spring so that the base is maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. The support post is constructed of a material that is softer than the material of the bore of a pistol and is preferably formed of a carbon fiber material. The support post is attached to the base and extends in a direction that crosses, but is not perpendicular to, a plane associated with the base. The support post is constructed to be received in a bore of a pistol and oriented to align a grip of the pistol with a palm of a prone user.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: David L. Bonk
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Publication number: 20130032684Abstract: A fastening system for overhead storage bins on a supporting structure, having at least one pair of suspension eye lugs attached to a supporting structure or the overhead storage bins. The suspension eye lugs are detachably interconnected by a main pin, with receivers for the main pin being in alignment in a mounting position of the overhead storage bin. The main pin is spring-loaded in a main pin guide toward the other suspension eye lug and has, with the overhead storage bin not yet mounted, an end position in which the main pin is deployed from the main pin guide. A portion of the suspension eye lugs has a sloping ramp that allows the main pin to be deployed in the receiver of the other suspension eye lug by action of preload during upward movement of the overhead storage bin and its suspension eye lug into the mounting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: SFS INTEC HOLDING AGInventor: Sascha Costabel
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Patent number: 8220679Abstract: A bicycle battery holder assembly includes a terminal support portion and a pair of seal members. The terminal support portion has a pair of electrical terminals extending therefrom. The pair of electrical terminals are configured to extend into corresponding terminal receiving portions of a battery. The seal members extend around respective ones of the electrical terminals.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Fumiaki Yoshida, Kazuhiro Fujii
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Patent number: 8132991Abstract: The invention relates to a protection device for a motor spindle (1) arranged in a housing (2), particularly of a machine tool, having an inner ring (6) fixedly joined to the motor spindle (1) and an outer ring joined to the housing (2). The inner ring (6) is arranged in the outer ring (7) in a way permitting axial motion and a tilting motion, and is placed under elastically resilient preload against the outer ring (7) by means of preloading members (8).Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Jakob Antriebstechnik GmbHInventor: Ludwig Jakob
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Publication number: 20110187945Abstract: A support unit (11) includes a support pin (12) passing through both a sheet opening (21H) and a chassis opening (63H) which are superposed on each other and making contact with a diffusion plate (64), a shield section (13) for covering the sheet opening (21H), and members, such as a latch body (14) and the shield section (13), making the support unit (11) unmovable relative to a backlight chassis (63).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yasumori Kuromizu
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Patent number: 7984691Abstract: A method of cleaning and coating a used organic photoconductive drum is disclosed. Using this method remanufacturers can reliably reuse certain used organic photoconductive drums which could not be reused without this method. The method comprises providing a used organic photoconductive drum, cleaning the surface of the used organic photoconductive drum, applying a new surface layer comprising a non-volatile non-polar dielectric fluid such as a silicone oil with a viscosity of less than 200 cSt at 40 degrees Celsius. The resulting liquid surface on the used organic photoconductive drum provides wear resistance, and improved electrical characteristics allowing the used organic photoconductive drum to be used at least a second time.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Edwin H. Swartz, Roderick Craig Boone, John Edward Pickett, Lawrence Dale Lewis
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Publication number: 20110121696Abstract: A cabinet includes four pillars, a bracket mounted on the pillars, and an electronic device placed on the wheels. The bracket includes a mounting frame, shafts secured to the mounting frame and wheels on the shafts. When the electronic device is pushed or pulled, the wheels rotate on the shafts, thereby the electronic device easily moves relative to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hai-Qing Zhou
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Publication number: 20110048626Abstract: A next processing pin is applied as a follow-on pin to a stone, wherein the stone is held by a preceding pin and fixed to the stone by way of a first adhesive bonding location. The preceding pin is separated from the stone. The follow-on pin is fixed to the stone by way of a second adhesive bonding location spaced from the first adhesive bonding location. The follow-on pin frontally receives a fluid adhesive at a spacing from the stone and the spacing between the adhesive-coated front end and the stone is reduced until the adhesive front end contacts the stone. The adhesive is hardened at the contact location as the second adhesive bonding location and heat is transferred by way of the preceding pin to the first adhesive bonding location A force component is exerted on the preceding pin to release the pin from the stone and to hold the stone with the next pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Markus Paul Wild, Stefan Koehler
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Publication number: 20110049320Abstract: A rack is disclosed for holding and displaying wine glass marker/charms and other loop type ornaments and to prevent the charms from entanglement. The Rack is consisting of one or more horizontal rod(s) and one or more base bracket(s) for securing the rod to existing supporting horizontal or vertical surfaces. The base brackets are modified to support the rod a predetermined distance from the supporting surface. One or many wine glass marker/charms may be stored on the Rack which is effective by the user manipulating the wine glass marker/charm to clasp the charm onto the rod and the Rack thereby holding the charm in an orderly and secure fashion. The charm is removed by unclasping it from the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Diane M. Rivard
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Publication number: 20100243843Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: TAIT TOWERS INC.Inventors: Michael TAIT, Adam DAVIS, James FAIRORTH
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Publication number: 20100102184Abstract: A device for holding archery bows and/or other hunting accessories is provided. The hunting accessory holding device includes a base member that attaches to a mounting substrate such as a tree, an arm assembly that is configured to hold the archery bow, and a lift mechanism that connects the arm assembly to the base member. The lift mechanism automatically retracts the arm assembly upwardly, from an extended position to a retracted position, when the bow is removed from the arm assembly, thereby removing the arm assembly from the hunter's view and way. The lift mechanism can include a spring that provides a retracting force for moving the arm assembly. As desired, the lift mechanism can also provide an adjustable or variable braking force that opposes the retracting force and enables the hunter to determine a rate of arm retraction, as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Timothy M. Gorsuch, James A. Buckley
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Patent number: 7694447Abstract: A storage device for storing rolled documents includes a tube pivotally mounted to a housing and advanceable between retracted and extended positions relative to a roof of the housing. The roof covers an open end of the tube in the retracted position. In the extended position, the open end of the tube is advanced away from the roof to permit rolled construction drawings to be inserted into and removed from the tube. A floor extends across at least a portion of the tube to prevent the rolled documents from falling out of the tube. Clamps mounted on the housing enable mounting of the storage device on a post, such as a T-post. The storage device may include a display panel having a pocket formed by a sheet of transparent flexible plastic into which a building permit may be positioned and displayed.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Pro-Vent, Inc.Inventors: Jay B. Rutler, Spencer B. Hawerlander, Tony Robert Plunkett
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Publication number: 20090296358Abstract: A fixing module for fixing a card module and a case having the fixing module are provided. The fixing module includes a base and a sliding element. The base is disposed on a bracket and includes a carrying portion, a cantilever hook, and a constraining structure. The sliding element includes a resilient portion and a body. The body is movably disposed on the carrying portion of the base. The constraining structure is adapted to contact the body and constrain a movement of the body when the sliding element is in a locked position, and the resilient portion constrains the locking bracket of the card module on the bracket. When a force is exerted on the cantilever hook to disengage the constraining structure from the body, the sliding element is moved to an unlocked position under the influence of an elastic restoring force of the resilient portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventor: Wen-Cheng Tsai
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Publication number: 20090250581Abstract: A through pin assembly for securing an axle into a pair of mounting cheeks and to stabilize a machine member is disclosed. The pin assembly has an axle having a pair of end members formed on each end of the axle. A channel is formed through the axle and runs a length of the axle. The channel consists of a threaded area of the channel at the first end for use when removing the assembly; a hexagon, octagon or otherwise shaped area at the second end to interlock with the threaded part of the locking end member; two grooves in the channel, one at each end, as a seat for gaskets to seal off a grease or oil chamber for distribution to the bearing. A bearing is mounted on a central section of the axle. A pair of expansion sleeves is provided wherein one of the pair of expansion sleeves is positioned over each of the end member of the axle. A locking device is inserted into the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Roger Svensson, Anders Carlsson, Everth Svensson
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Publication number: 20090114788Abstract: A motor vehicle transmission includes a housing, a parking gear and a retainer. The housing has a support wall. The parking gear is pivotally coupled to the support wall of the housing by a pivot pin. The pivot pin has an end that protrudes outwardly from the support wall. The retainer has a proximal end fixedly secured to the support wall and a distal end contacting the end of the pivot pin to retain the pivot pin in the support wall. The retainer is elastically deformed upon securing the proximal end to the support wall and continuously axially biasing the pivot pin toward the housing. Additionally, the distal end is shaped to retain the end of the pivot pin, thereby axially constraining the pivot pin relative to the housing and, at the same time, preventing rotation of the retainer about the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc.Inventor: Mark Gilley
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Publication number: 20090064460Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure of supporting rotation shaft, comprises a retaining member, a surface of a retaining sheet of the retaining member is protrudingly provided with a pair of sheet flanks that allow a retaining shaft rod pass through, two ends of the retaining shaft rod are respectively provided with a resilient supporting unit, two ends of each of the resilient supporting units are respectively connected to the retaining member and a mobile supporting member; the mobile supporting member mention above, two lugs adjacently to the corresponding resilient supporting units are protrudingly provided on two top ends of two supporting racks of the mobile supporting member, each of the lugs is passed through by the retaining shaft rod, two ends of the retaining shaft rod are respectively provided with a latching unit, each of the latching units is composed by a mobile buckling sheet provided at the outer side of each of the lugs and a retaining buckling sheet that allows the retaining shaftType: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Chung-Hsun TANG, Kang Han Cheng
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Publication number: 20090065373Abstract: A jewelry holder and display includes an upstanding elongated stem or post the lower end of which is secured to a circular base which, in turn, is rotatably supported on a larger diameter primary base such that the upstanding stem can readily rotate about its longitudinal axis. The stem supports radially located extending pegs and also supports at its upper end a generally cylindrical cup-shaped receptacle member having a plurality of radially located extending pegs selectively secured to its outer circumference for supporting jewelry items such as necklaces, bracelets, watches and the like. The receptacle member has an internal chamber to receive small items of jewelry, such as rings and cuff links. A cover is provided to releasably cover an upper opening in the receptacle chamber which may be lined with a soft felt and can receive a ring support cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Georgica Kornowski
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Publication number: 20090057516Abstract: A towed, PTO-driven implement is equipped with a jack that can be selectively coupled to the draft tongue either in a working position at a forward region of the tongue, or in a stored position at a rearward region of the tongue. A PTO drive shaft assembly extends over the draft tongue and a pin for releasably connecting the jack to the tongue incorporates a PTO drive shaft assembly support which is positioned so as to support the PTO drive shaft assembly when the jack is in either of its working or stored positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Walter Mark Schlesser, Todd Aeschliman
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Publication number: 20090026347Abstract: A taxidermy mounting tool an apparatus for performing a taxidermy procedure is disclosed, wherein the taxidermy mounting tool includes a plug adapted to be disposed in an aperture formed in the mannikin and formed on an end of a means for posing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Michael A. Noon
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Patent number: 7431245Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a system for removably mounting a signal testing unit to a suitable vehicle surface, and optionally providing for an electrical connector to a power source, GPS antenna, and cellular antennas such that moving a signal testing unit from one vehicle to another can be accomplished more easily. The mounting system includes a connector plate that is attachable to a vehicle surface and includes a plurality of guide pins extending perpendicularly from the connector plate. Guide pin receivers are attached to at least two faces of a signal testing unit and, when each guide pin receiver slidably engages each of the guide pins, movement of the signal testing unit relative to the connector plate is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Smith, Chris R. Radosta, Mark Horton, Daniel Silvernale, Christopher T. Schenken
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Publication number: 20080179479Abstract: An idler roller retainer clip includes a generally U-shaped member having a first end and a second opposite end, a base wall and opposing side walls extending from the base wall in a first direction. The base wall comprises an elevated tab extending from the base wall in a direction generally opposite the first direction. The side walls each comprise an edge spaced from the base wall. The edge of each side wall has a first portion, centered between the first and second ends, that is generally parallel to the base wall. Each edge further has a second portion between the first portion and the respective first and second end of the U-shaped member. The second portion of each lower edge extends at an angle from the first portion toward the base wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Michael Petron
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Publication number: 20080155982Abstract: A hydraulic brake master cylinder is provided that is compact and light in weight. The master cylinder has a reservoir shape that provides increased reservoir expansion volume. The master cylinder also provides gear shifter operation clearance and a comfortable lever that allows easy adjustment without the use of tools. The lever has defined increments of adjustment which make it easy to use. The invention also includes a method of bleeding air from the system without requiring reorientation of the master cylinder. The retention methods for the various lever embodiments shown allow for easy and inexpensive retention of the lever and also provide for reduced overall weight and cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Jason Schuelke, John L. Thomas, Richard Travis
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Publication number: 20080099647Abstract: A glass holder, used when a window glass is attached to a connection portion, includes a first supporting plate portion; a second supporting plate portion; and a hinge portion disposed between the first and second supporting plate portions so that the first and second supporting plate portions face each other. Through-bores are disposed at the first and second supporting plate portions. A temporary locking device projects from one of the two supporting plate portions to be able to lock with the window glass by being inserted into the mounting bore in a non-clamped condition where the supporting plate portions open through the hinge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: NIFCO INC.Inventor: Kei SHIMOZAKI
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Patent number: 7322551Abstract: An apparatus with a first and second loaf spring portions extending from a bridge portion, the second leaf spring portion provides an article support mounting aperture for attachment of an article support to the second leaf spring portion by structure for attaching said article support, and additional structure for securing the article support to the second leaf spring portion is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the article support is a towel ring, the structure for attaching the towel ring to the second leaf spring portion includes a shaft extending from a distal end of a post, and a retention groove formed at a distal end of the shaft. The additional structure for securing the shaft to the second leaf spring portion includes: a compression spring enclosing the shaft and interposed between the second leaf spring portion and the post; and a fastener affixed to the retention groove.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Inventor: Joseph M. Simonsen
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Patent number: 7243888Abstract: A system for mounting taxidermy animal trophies on mounting devices comprises a support platform having a rod protruding therefrom. The rod is a ribbed member having a large plurality of features for securing an animal mount, such as a skull, thereto. For example, the ribbed member may comprise a concrete reinforcement bar that may be sized in diameter and length according to the size of the mount. The rod uses the natural occurring or existing hole or holes in the back of the skull for support thereof. The rod may extend straight from the support platform, such as for wall mounting purposes, or may comprise a bent portion at a distal end thereof for surface display of the mount.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Inventor: Russell Van Peek
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Patent number: 7207535Abstract: A device for mounting taxidermy mounts, especially waterfowl and other birds. The mounting device prevents the mounted object from twisting or slipping on the mount and the mounted object can be prevented from sagging. The mounting device allows for the mounting of a mounting object in any position that is desired.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventor: Nicholas P. Giuliani
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Patent number: 7195117Abstract: A soap holding device, besides fixedly holding a cake of soap, allows it to dry rapidly by draining off the water, thus obviating the possibility of a portion of the soap cake getting soft due to contact with moisture.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventor: Jean Vitye
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Patent number: 7107672Abstract: A plurality of flexible printed circuit boards are held on a transfer carrier, which is formed by a base plate and a resin layer formed on an upper surface of the base plate. Reference pins are positioned at reference pin openings of the carrier base plate and reference holes of the flexible printed circuit boards are positioned at the reference pins in order to adhere the board to the carrier resin layer. Electronic parts are mounted on the flexible printed circuit board by bonding the electronic parts to bonding portions of the flexible printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuto Onitsuka, Teruaki Nishinaka
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Patent number: 6923411Abstract: An attachment device for attaching office products or equipment to a panel wall that includes generally two elements: a locking member and at least one, and generally two, prong members. The locking member includes a base. Extended outward from the front face of the base is a key member for interaction with a keyhole on an office supply product. The key includes a stem portion and a knob portion and the stem portion is truncated so that the vertical dimension is smaller than the horizontal dimension. The key is inserted into the circular opening of a keyhole on an office supply product, is slid up into the slot portion of the keyhole and is then rotated 90° thereby locking the attachment device to the office product. The pins can be inserted into a panel wall thereby removeably attaching the office supply product to the panel wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Officemate International Corp.Inventors: Peter Chen, Kevin Hui-Lien Lee, Jungkun Lee
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Patent number: 6789771Abstract: A holster for storing a video game controller has upward, downward, left and right projections forming a cross. A mounting bracket can be connected to either the upward or downward projection so that the holster can be suspended from or supported by the video box or held upright in a free-standing arrangement. The holsters are modular and can be stacked vertically or connected laterally using back-to-back collars to achieve an assembly to store any desired number of controllers. The distance between rods extending from the left and right projections to support a controller can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of differently structured controllers.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Hody Products, Inc.Inventors: Kevin S. Shick, Michael J. Hronas, Lawrence W. Palaszynski, Bruce L. Brandow, Ernest J. Rammelt
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Publication number: 20040089780Abstract: Hollow tubular pegs having bases and stems, and pegs without bases having only stems, with distensible portions on their stems which are caused to bulge to assist in anchoring the pegs into a medium in which they are inserted and method and means for forming the bulges by distending portions of the stems after insertion into a medium; and means to anchor pegs carrying data instruments into a position within a medium by causing distensible portions of pegs to bulge within the medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Brenda Erdoes, Jeff Erdoes
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Publication number: 20040084589Abstract: There is disclosed a support extension for mounting stage equipment. The support extension may be attached to a rail. The support extension may include a body and a bolt. The bolt fits into a channel in the rail. The support extension may be quickly easily attached to and removed from the rail by rotating or otherwise engaging the support extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Philip Berardi
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Patent number: 6682035Abstract: A hair band storage stand having a post and a support, offset from one another, projecting upwardly from a base and a flip-up lid hingedly attached to the support. The lid is notched at an edge opposite to the hinge to receive the post. The post below the lid is a primary storage magazine and above the lid serves as a temporary storage for a limited number of bands.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Virginia R. Hart