Suspended Supports Patents (Class 248/317)
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Patent number: 12006684Abstract: A grid hanger assembly for mounting a ceiling system to an overhead support structure. The grid hanger assembly may include a mounting bracket having a mounting element and being configured for attachment to the overhead support structure and a hanger member. The hanger member may include an adjustment plate and a coupling member extending from the adjustment plate. The adjustment plate may include a plurality of mounting elements arranged in an axially spaced apart manner. The hanger may be mounted to the mounting bracket in a selected mounting position of a plurality of selectable mounting positions determined by sliding the hanger member relative to the mounting bracket in a direction of the vertical axis until a selected one of the plurality of mounting elements of the hanger member is aligned with the mounting element of the mounting bracket. A fastener may lock the hanger member to the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: AWI Licensing LLCInventors: Kain A. Place, Scott D. Harnish, Jeffrey T. Markley, Ian V. White, Ian McDermott, James F. Hooper, Jr., Todd M. Bergman, David E. Rice
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Patent number: 11744391Abstract: A hook for hanging a basket. A hook includes a wing member which helps in pressing two arms for easy removal of the basket. The hook includes a one way hook for holding a metal loop firmly therein. The hook is inserted into the metal loop and upon insertion of the hook, the metal loop stays firmly in a place thereof held by the one way hook that restricts the metal loop coming out of the hook. The hook provides the combined benefits of both metal hanger and convenience of plastic hanger. The hook is easy and fast to attach and remove if necessary.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Concept Plastics LimitedInventor: Arun Kulkarni
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Patent number: 11739767Abstract: A fan mounting system with a fan assembly configured to mount on a mounting tube. The fan assembly has a mounting plate supporting a rotating hub on one side and supporting a motor having a shaft on the opposite side. The mounting plate has a hook for supporting the mounting plate on the mounting tube during installation.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Seneca Dairy Systems LLCInventor: Earl M. Martin
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Patent number: 11445844Abstract: A prosthetic locking liner drying hook includes a bottom grip lever extending in a generally horizontal direction; a top grip lever connected to the bottom grip lever by a first curved connecting member extending from an edge of the top grip lever to an edge of the bottom grip lever; and at least one hole extending through each of the top grip lever and the bottom grip lever. A second curved connecting member connects the top grip member to the bottom grip lever. A vertically extending plate extends upwardly from the second curved member, and at least one curtain rod hook or shower door hook projecting from the vertically extending plate; wherein the prosthetic locking liner drying hook is configured to receive a prosthetic locking liner through a prosthetic liner pin extending through the top and bottom grip levers.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventors: Claus Peter Rodenbostel, Deborah Diana Rodenbostel
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Patent number: 11384927Abstract: A linear light fixture assembly comprises a linear housing structure with a linear mounting region, the linear mounting region including an exposed passage having a first lateral dimension and configured to be secured to a ceiling mounting structure on a ceiling, the ceiling mounting structure having a second lateral dimension, and a linear conduit structure having opposed surfaces which are spaced by a third lateral dimension, wherein the linear housing structure and/or the linear conduit structure are configured so that the first, second/or and third lateral dimensions enable the linear conduit structure to extend past the ceiling mounting structure into the exposed passage to deliver power to one or more light sources to be located in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Stephane BĂ©land, Jamie Katz, Andrew Miles, Howard Yaphe
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Patent number: 11304503Abstract: A tool attachment system is provided. The tool attachment system includes a tool attachment device and a receiver that cooperate to lock or secure, for example, a bag or pouch. When the tool attachment device is coupled to the receiver, a locking mechanism locks the tool attachment device to the receiver in a locked position. To remove the tool attachment device, a user applies a force to a button to cause the tool attachment device to disengage from the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Aaron S. Blumenthal, Jason D. Thurner, Christopher S. Hoppe
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Patent number: 11221024Abstract: A ceiling fan brace includes a brace having a first segment and a second segment moveable relative to the first segment. A case is removably coupled to the brace. The case has a lower wall, an opening positioned opposite the lower wall, an inner wall extending from the lower wall away from the opening, and an internal cavity at least partially defined by the inner wall. The internal cavity is sized to receive at least one electrical conductor. A passage extends adjacent to the inner wall to receive the brace.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Steven Johnson
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Patent number: 11192760Abstract: An assembly for rotating a workpiece including a locking side pull hoist ring removably attachable to a side surface of the workpiece. The locking side pull hoist ring comprises a load bearing structure, a rotation mechanism attached to the side surface of the workpiece that rotates about a rotation axis extending through the rotation mechanism, a locking mechanism configured to transition between a locked state and an unlocked state, and a support member connecting the load bearing structure and the rotation mechanism. The support member rotatably supports the rotation mechanism for rotation about the rotation axis and rotatably supports the load bearing structure for rotation about a second axis. In the locked state, the locking mechanism prevents rotation of the rotation mechanism by securing the rotation mechanism to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Irfan Nadiadi, John Monson
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Patent number: 11147362Abstract: A retention device includes a body having a channel disposed in the body, the channel including a substantially linear axis and having at least one arcuate-shaped cross section beginning at a first distal end of the channel. A receiving socket is disposed in the body at a second distal end of the channel, the receiving socket including at least one recessed spherical-shaped section. A continuous slot extends through the body to the channel and defining a substantially linear section from the first distal end of the channel along the substantially linear axis of the channel to the second distal end of the channel. The continuous slot extends through the body to the receiving socket and defines a substantially 90-degree arcuate section from a first point orthogonal to the substantially linear axis at the second distal end of the channel to a second point on the substantially linear axis of the channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: SPIDER GEAR, LLCInventor: Shai Eynav
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Patent number: 11092298Abstract: A ceiling suspension, including a first member, including physical and electrical connectors for being physically and electrically fixed to the ceiling, a second member, including physical and electrical connectors, for being physically and electrically connected to an electrical appliance, where the first and second members include complementary electrical connectors, being configured for electrically connecting one another upon completing horizontal sliding of the second member in relation to the first member being fixed to the ceiling, and where the first and second members include complementary physical connectors, being configured for supporting the second member by the first member upon completing the horizontal sliding of the second member.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventor: Shimshon Barak
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Patent number: 11066830Abstract: A deck framing system includes a perimeter support member that has a joist support wall and a web wall extending perpendicularly from the joist support wall. Each of a plurality of joist support brackets comprising an attachment portion configured to be attached to the web wall of the perimeter support member and a joist support portion. The joist support portion includes a pair of opposed lateral walls with each lateral wall configured to be attached to a corresponding lateral wall of a joist supported by the joist support wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Fortress Iron, LPInventors: Kevin T. Burt, Matthew Carlyle Sherstad, Kevin B. Flatt, Aaron Jesiolowski, Geoff T. Luczycki
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Patent number: 11034496Abstract: A hanging tag for tools includes a main body and a set of stopping members provided on the front side of the main body. The main body includes a vertical plate and two side plates. Each of the side plates forms a stopper, and the set of stopping members includes a middle plate, two connecting plates and two baffles. The middle plate is opposite to the vertical plate, and a tool is arranged between the vertical and middle plates, and each of the connecting plates is elastically hooked with each of the side plates. Each of the baffles is opposite to the outside of each of the connecting plates. The hanging tag can avoid theft of the tool. After removing the tool from the hanging tag, the tool can be set back again by using the hanging tag, thereby improving the convenience of storing the tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
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Patent number: 10984627Abstract: An overhead display configured to be mounted over one or more electronic gaming machines includes a plurality of display segments, where each display segment of the plurality of display segments is configured to mate with at least one other display segment. Each display segment includes an inner display panel, and an outer display panel, where the outer display panel is spaced apart from and outward of the inner display panel. Each display segment may further mate with one or more other display segments to form the overhead display in a variety of shapes, such as a ring or circular shape, an oval shape, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, or a square shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Reginna Eatman, Rena M. Schoonmaker
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Patent number: 10961704Abstract: A connection between supporting and supported structural members, particularly between curtain walls and interior support structures, wherein the connector is a member having first portion and a second portion joined at a junction and the second portion is formed with a plurality of elongated slots and the connector rides in a track attached to the first structural member.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Inventor: Larry Randall Daudet
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Patent number: 10867530Abstract: A system and method for mounting a display or sign includes an elongated channel having magnets that are affixed to a ceiling grid and mounting hooks or the like to suspend the sign or display from the channel. The channel includes high friction strips on a neck for engagement by a pole end gripper on a pole for mounting the channel on the ceiling while the user stands on the floor. End caps may be mounted on the channel. Mounting plates may be affixed to the ceiling or wall for magnetically engaging the channel. A wall mount channel includes an offset neck for gripping by the pole end gripper. A magnetic clip including a string for suspending a display may be mounted with the pole end gripper. An embodiment of the channel includes hooks for engaging an open girder ceiling, horizontal member, or other structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: K-International, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. White
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Patent number: 10853018Abstract: A multi-display apparatus including a main frame, a plurality of display modules arranged on the main frame, and a sub-frame coupled to each of the plurality of display modules. The sub-frame includes a rail portion and a hinge portion hingedly-coupled to the main frame. Each of the plurality of display modules includes a display panel, a back cover coupled to a rear surface of the display panel, and a movement guide fixed to the back cover and coupled to the rail portion a sliding manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yongjoon Kim, DuckSu Kim
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Patent number: 10753384Abstract: A suction cup is provided, including: a suction member, a first check valve and a second check valve. The suction member includes a seat body, a control member movably disposed on the seat body, a first flow channel and a second flow channel. The seat body includes a seat portion and a cup portion which is elastically deformable and disposed on the seat portion. The seat body has a first gas chamber, and a second gas chamber is defined between the control member and the seat body. The first flow channel is communicated with first gas chamber and the second gas chamber. The first check valve is disposed within the first flow channel and openably closes the first flow channel. The second check valve is disposed within the second flow channel, openably closes the second flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: TEN SHENG ASSORTED HOUSEWARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Tsung-Chih Chang, Yuan-Po Chang
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Patent number: 10619808Abstract: Apparatus, method and system of lighting device including a lighting apparatus and a shade cover removably mounted to the lighting apparatus. The system comprises a light-emitting diode flat-panel ceiling light having a base frame, at least one light-emitting diode, and a light guide panel; and a shade cover. The base frame includes a quick-connect adapter through which the shade cover is removably mounted to the base frame without changing the light-emitting diode flat-panel ceiling light.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Good Earth Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Serak, Brian A. Calderon
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Patent number: 10619765Abstract: Provided herein is a fire sprinkler support assembly for use with a fire suppression device. The fire sprinkler support assembly can comprise a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to at least one end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly including: a first plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the second plate extends through a first opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, the fastener extending through corresponding fastener openings in the first plate and the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
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Patent number: 10590570Abstract: A woven fabric that is advantageously used for sportswear, and has a high tear strength, maintains a low air-permeability, and has a good abrasion resistance while the fabric is lightweight and thin. The woven fabric comprises a synthetic multifilament comprising a modified monofilament having a filament transverse cross-section of a substantially quadrilateral shape, wherein: the synthetic multifilament has a total fineness 5 to 60 dtex; the modified monofilament has a single yarn fineness of 1.0 to 7.5 dtex; the woven fabric includes the synthetic multifilament in an amount of 45% or more by mass relative to 100% by mass of the woven fabric; and an average contact length where the modified monofilament touches a modified monofilament adjacent thereto is 8 to 40 ?m on a cross-section in a direction perpendicular to the synthetic multifilament.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: TOYOBO STC CO., LTD.Inventors: Hajime Tone, Hideki Kawabata
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Patent number: 10561873Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly is provided. In some approaches, the fire sprinkler support assembly may include a bracket bar extending transverse to a beam, and a bracket assembly coupled to the bracket bar. The bracket assembly may include an upper wall and a set of plates extending from the upper wall, wherein the set of plates have a first end coupled to the bracket bar. An interior angle between the set of plates and the bracket bar is less than 90 degrees (e.g., 80-85°). The bracket assembly may further include a seating frame extending from a second end of the set of plates, the seating frame including a first member and a second member disposed on opposite sides of the beam. The fire sprinkler support assembly may further include a fastener extending through an opening of the upper wall to couple the set of plates to the bracket bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
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Patent number: 10533703Abstract: An example mounting system for attaching an electronic device, such as a wireless access point, to a structure, such as a drop ceiling rail. The mounting system includes a bracket assembly and a device brace. The bracket assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket that are separate from one another, each including a bottom flange and a top flange that forms a groove, the first bracket including a retention clip. The device brace is attachable to the electronic device and includes two grooves. The mounting system is tool-lessly attachable to the rail by: sliding the grooves of the first and second brackets onto flanges of the rail, sliding the second bracket into engagement with the retention clip such that the retention clip holds the first and second brackets together on the rail, and sliding the grooves of the device brace onto the bottom flanges of the first and second brackets such that the bracket assembly supports the device brace.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventor: Tri Luong Nguyen
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Patent number: 10487500Abstract: Disclosed is a clip and method of mounting a furring channel to a load bearing member of a drywall grid system. The load bearing member includes an elongated web having an enlarged upper portion and a lower portion from which a pair of coplanar flanges projecting outward. The clip includes a bottom wall and an end wall from which two hanger hooks project upward. Each hanger hook includes a folded over portion configured to snap-fit and entrap a portion of the enlarged upper portion of the load bearing member, with the bottom wall being disposed on one of flanges of the load bearing member. A second clip is mounted on the load bearing member in a similar manner so that its bottom wall is disposed on the other of the flanges of the load bearing member, and with the hanger hooks of the two clips being interposed. A respective furring channel is mounted on each of the clip to be supported thereby.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Inventors: Brandon C. Winn, Ken Huber
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Patent number: 10463916Abstract: A larger active camming device including a plurality of opposed camming lobes, a cam head, a retraction system, and a connection system. The cam head includes a stem end and two parallel axles coupled to the stem end. The retraction system is a unique system comprised of a trigger, flexible trigger wires, control horns, and torsion springs. The control horns couple the trigger to the camming lobes and are configured to reduce buckling and allow greater camming range. The retraction system can also include a retraction locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is used to store the cam in a retracted and locked position until it is needed by the climber. When needed, the climber can easily unlock and extend the camming lobes with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: Erick Matthew Davidson
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Patent number: 10443823Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a light fixture comprises a plurality of anchor structures attachable to a ceiling at designated locations thereon to form an anchor array to be patterned so as to be complementary with a target location array of a plurality of target locations on the light fixture. A plurality of elongate flexible structures is provided according to the anchor array, each configured to extend from a corresponding anchor structure so as to be orientable to align with a corresponding target location in the target location array when the target location array is unaligned with the anchor array. A plurality of retainers is provided according to the anchor array, each configured to be positionable at a distal location on the corresponding elongate flexible structure, thereby to suspend the light fixture below the ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Stephane BĂ©land, Jamie Katz, Andrew Miles, Howard Yaphe
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Patent number: 10398058Abstract: An assembly for suspending an electronic display between a first structure located above the electronic display and a second structure located below the electronic display includes a housing for the electronic display. A plurality of elongate members each extend through the housing and are configured to extend from the first structure to the second structure. A substantially sealed compartment for circulating gas is positioned within the housing. A channel extends through the housing, is in thermal communication with the substantially sealed compartment, and is configured to receive ambient air. Clamps are provided which are each sized to accept one of the elongate members.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventor: Marcos Diaz
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Patent number: 10287772Abstract: Disclosed is a clip and method of mounting a furring channel to a load bearing member of a drywall grid system. The load bearing member includes an elongated web having an enlarged upper portion and a lower portion from which a pair of coplanar flanges projecting outward. The clip includes a bottom wall and an end wall from which two hanger hooks project upward. Each hanger hook includes a folded over portion configured to snap-fit and entrap a portion of the enlarged upper portion of the load bearing member, with the bottom wall being disposed on one of flanges of the load bearing member. A second clip is mounted on the load bearing member in a similar manner so that its bottom wall is disposed on the other of the flanges of the load bearing member, and with the hanger hooks of the two clips being interposed. A respective furring channel is mounted on each of the clip to be supported thereby.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Inventor: Brandon C. Winn
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Patent number: 10269271Abstract: A system and method for mounting a display or sign to a ceiling, wall or window frame includes an elongated channel having magnets that are affixed to a ceiling grid and mounting hooks or the like to suspend the sign or display from the channel. The channel includes high friction strips on a neck for engagement by a pole end gripper on a pole for mounting the channel on the ceiling while the user stands on the floor. End caps may be mounted on the channel. Mounting plates may be affixed to the ceiling or wall for magnetically engaging the channel. A wall mount channel includes an offset neck for gripping by the pole end gripper. A magnetic clip including a string for suspending a display may be mounted with the pole end gripper. An embodiment of the channel includes hooks for engaging an open girder ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: K-International, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. White
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Patent number: 10241167Abstract: A tensioning apparatus for supporting a low-temperature apparatus in a vacuum vessel of a superconducting magnet of a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, has a main body that has a fixed end for fixing the main body, and a free end, a locating piece, situated between the fixed end and the free end; and an adjusting piece having a supporting part, supported between the free end and the locating piece, and an operating part, connected to the supporting part, and operable for adjusting the length of the supporting part in the direction of extension of the main body and thereby tensioning the main body.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Siemens Healthcare LimitedInventors: Edward Wedderburn Kershaw, Nicholas Mann, Bu Qing Zhang, Shao Kun Zhao
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Patent number: 10221990Abstract: A system of mitigating force in a mechanical system, the system comprising a frame member, a first rail connected to the frame member, a second rail connected to the frame member and extending along the frame member in parallel to the first rail, an assembly movably engaging the first and second rails, and a first bracket located between the first and second rails, with at least one first bracket attachment secured to the frame member, the first bracket sharing an upper edge with a lower edge of the first rail, such that a downward force applied on the first rail is distributed to the first bracket and the frame member via the at least one first bracket attachment.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Dongliang Yang, Matthew G. Good, Leung M. Shiu
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Patent number: 10196816Abstract: A ceiling system including: a ceiling structure suspended in an interior space. The ceiling structure includes: a perimeter frame defining a central opening, the perimeter frame comprising a fabric gripping member; a support grid comprising a plurality of intersecting struts defining a plurality of grid openings, the support grid disposed within the central opening and coupled to the perimeter frame; a plurality of acoustic ceiling panels, each of the acoustic ceiling panels mounted to the support grid and disposed in one of the grid openings; and a tensioned fabric sheet having a perimeter portion that is engaged by the fabric gripping member of the perimeter frame, the tensioned fabric sheet located below the acoustic ceiling panels and covering the central opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: AWI Licensing LLCInventor: Todd M. Bergman
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Patent number: 10174892Abstract: The present invention shows a system for hanging lights and cable hooks from an I-beam overhead girder in a construction site for the purpose of getting lights and cables off the floor in order to meet construction regulations.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Inventor: Jonathan E. Freeman
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Patent number: 10145104Abstract: Disclosed is a clip and method of mounting a furring channel to a load bearing member of a drywall grid system. The load bearing member includes an elongated web having an enlarged upper portion and a lower portion from which a pair of coplanar flanges projecting outward. The clip includes a bottom wall and an end wall from which two hanger hooks project upward. Each hanger hook includes a folded over portion configured to snap-fit and entrap a portion of the enlarged upper portion of the load bearing member, with the bottom wall being disposed on one of flanges of the load bearing member. A second clip is mounted on the load bearing member in a similar manner so that its bottom wall is disposed on the other of the flanges of the load bearing member, and with the hanger hooks of the two clips being interposed. A respective furring channel is mounted on each of the clip to be supported thereby.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Inventor: Brandon C. Winn
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Patent number: 10143892Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an improved camming stem system including a head member, a plurality of cam lobes, a connection system, and a retraction system. The cam lobes may be selectively rotatable between an extended state and a retracted state with respect to at least one axle of the head member. The connection system may create an elongated, substantially rigid region by intercoupling the head member with a loop. The connection system includes a cord continuously wrapped around the head member and loop. The continuous configuration of the cord around both the head member and the loop creates the necessary minimum tensile strength for operation of the camming system. The cord may be wrapped around a rivet or one or more axles of the head member. Independent regions of the cord may be spliced together to form the continuous configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.Inventors: Alex Baker, Pete Gompert, Bill Belcourt
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Patent number: 10143106Abstract: An electronic display assembly for suspending an electronic display from one or more elongate members is disclosed. A closed loop of circulating fluid, such as air, may be placed within a sealed electronics compartment. An open loop channel may permit fluid, such as ambient air, to pass through the assembly via a channel defined by the space between the back pan and the electronic display. A pair of passageways preferably extend vertically along the assembly and are configured to accommodate the passage of an elongate member. Clamps may be utilized within these passageways to secure the assembly to the elongate members.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventor: Marcos Diaz
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Patent number: 10077868Abstract: Devices for mounting objects on space frame truss or other structural members are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Entertainment Structural Products, Inc.Inventor: Michael P. A. Chouinard
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Patent number: 9868006Abstract: Assemblies, systems, devices, and methods for attaching a pull up and cross pull up bars to a clamp assembly which is equally clamped to both sides of a door frame above a doorway, with or without additional straps and cords supporting a suspended bar for the performance of exercises; and stand-alone racks with straps and cords supporting a suspended bar used for the performance of exercises; and existing bars or structural members with straps and cords supporting a suspended bar used for the performance of exercises.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Inventor: Chris Epler
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Patent number: 9797411Abstract: A ceiling fan includes an annular nozzle having an inner wall, an outer wall extending about the inner wall, an air inlet for receiving an air flow, an air outlet for emitting the air flow, and an interior passage located between the inner and outer wall for conveying the air flow to the air outlet. The inner wall defines a bore through which air from outside the nozzle is drawn by the air flow emitted from the air outlet. A support assembly supports the nozzle on a ceiling and includes a ceiling mount for mounting the ceiling fan on a ceiling, an arm having a first end connected to the ceiling mount, and a body connected to a second end of the arm and the annular nozzle. The body is pivotable relative to the arm about a pivot axis to move the annular nozzle between a raised and lowered position.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: James Dyson, Neil Andrew Stewart, Rodney James Brown
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Patent number: 9686874Abstract: Provided is a display device that includes a middle cabinet in which two display panels of which two rear sides are leaning on each other are safely held, and an incision is formed in at least a portion of a rim of the middle cabinet; a back cover is interposed between the two display panels and has an extension portion that is inserted through the incision and extends to an outside, and a fixing member in which control printed circuit boards that are coupled to the extension portion of the back cover and are connected to the two display panels respectively are embedded.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yongjoon Jeon, SeokHyo Cho
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Patent number: 9625064Abstract: A pipe comprises a pipe wall formed of a composite material of at a matrix and a plurality of reinforcing fibers embedded within the matrix, wherein at least one circumferential segment of the pipe wall comprises or defines a local variation in construction to provide a local variation in a property of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Magma Global LimitedInventors: Martin Peter William Jones, Charles Alexander Tavner, Richard Damon Goodman Roberts
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Patent number: 9624122Abstract: Provided is a glass base material hanging mechanism that, when hanging a starting member or a glass base material, can tightly (solidly) connect the hanging shaft tube and the hanging component and can vertically align the hanging component and the center of the glass base material.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tetsuya Otosaka
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Patent number: 9628707Abstract: Camera systems and methods configured to receive power wirelessly are described. A wireless energy transfer system according to some examples includes a transmitter of wireless energy located within a communication device, such as a mobile phone, or attached to the communication device and a distance separated receiver located within an electronic wearable device other than the communication device, such as a wearable camera.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: PogoTec, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Amitava Gupta, William Kokonaski, Richard Clompus, Massimo Pinazza, Claudio Dalla Longa, Stefan Bauer, Jean-Noel Fehr, Walter Dannhardt
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Patent number: 9625063Abstract: A pipe comprises a pipe wall formed of a composite material of a matrix and a plurality of reinforcing fibers embedded within the matrix. At least one longitudinal portion of the pipe wall comprises or defines a local variation in construction to provide a variation in a property of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Magma Global LimitedInventors: Martin Peter William Jones, Charles Alexander Tavner, Richard Damon Goodman Roberts
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Patent number: 9500216Abstract: Fixing apparatus includes a pressing cover, a base facing to the pressing cover, a movable arm coupled between the pressing cover and the base, a chassis, an elastic element located between the pressing cover and the base, and a positioning shaft extending through the chassis, the base, and the elastic element to insert to the pressing cover. The positioning shaft forms a supporting portion away from the pressing cover. The chassis defines a first slot. When the chassis moves towards the pressing cover, the movable arm is pressed to open outwardly, the elastic element is compressed to press the chassis away from the pressing cover, the positioning portion moves towards the first slot until locks in the first slot. The fixing apparatus can press the device to the plank to fix the device on the plank.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Chia-Shih Lin
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Patent number: 9386258Abstract: Provided are a mounting member which may be fixed to a substrate with a simple structure without using a solder, and easily mount the substrate to another member having a simple structure, while maintaining stable fixation to the substrate, a display device including the mounting member, and a television receiver including the display device. The mounting member includes a first abutting plate part formed in a square flat shape, a side abutting plate part connected to the first abutting plate part at a right angle, and a second abutting plate part connected to the side abutting plate part at a right angle. The mounting member is mounted so as to pinch a portion of an edge part of the substrate. The other member abuts the first abutting plate part, and a screw is inserted into a screw insertion hole of the other member, the screw insertion hole of the first abutting plate part, and the screw insertion hole of the substrate, and screwed to a female thread such that the substrate is mounted to the other member.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kentaroh Ohki, Tsuyoshi Ohshima
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Patent number: 9303665Abstract: A fastening assembly is configured to secure a first component to a second component through a range of connection angles. The fastening assembly may include a female fastening member having at least one retention stud, and a male fastening member having an internal opening configured to pivotally retain the at least one retention stud. The retention stud(s) is configured to be pivotally adjusted within the internal opening in order to securely connect the female fastening member to the male fastening member through the range of connection angles.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Steltz, Mark T. Leuthe
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Patent number: 9174077Abstract: Provided is a bracket for fixing a fire-fighting sprinkler, which is equipped with a locking part including a cam protrusion having an eccentric axis and configured to securely fix a support frame and a sprinkler by pivotal movement, thereby enabling a technician to easily mount or demount the bracket at a desired position without any interruption.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Inventor: Young Sun Lim
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Patent number: 9133981Abstract: A hanger system for the secured attachment of an illuminated fixture to a load bearing element is presented. The hanger system includes a crossbar, a canopy, and at least two cables. The crossbar further includes at least two sockets each having a first slot. The canopy is disposed along and contacts one side of the crossbar. The canopy further includes at least two second slots. Each first slot is separately aligned with one second slot. Each cable includes an anchor at a first end. Each anchor is rotatably disposed within one socket so that the cable extends through the first and second slots. The cable is rotatably disposed within the paired arrangement of slots. Each cable also has a second end attachable to the illuminated fixture. The hanger system could further include optional features such as a power cord or a stem. The stem may be configured in a fixed or rotational arrangement between crossbar and illuminated fixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Pendant Systems Manufacturing Co.Inventor: Michael C. Lenherr
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Patent number: 9109745Abstract: A hanger system capable of securing an illuminated fixture to a load bearing element is presented. The hanger system includes a cap, a base, a gripper, and at least two cables. The cap includes a top wall with a first hole and a first side wall with at least one ridge. The base includes a bottom wall and a second side wall. A sleeve extends from the bottom wall toward the top wall and is aligned with the first hole. At least two channels extend from the bottom wall and contact the second side wall. A slot is disposed along the contact between each channel and the second side wall. The slot at least partially traverses the bottom wall within each channel. The base is slidably disposed within the cap with the ridges slidably engaged along the slots. The gripper secures the cap to the base via a lower stem and is removably attachable to an upper cable via an upper stem. The lower cables are removably attachable at one end to the illuminated fixture and at another end to the channels.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Pendant Systems Manufacturing Co.Inventor: Michael C. Lenherr
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Patent number: 9057510Abstract: A suspension device (101) for suspending objects (102), such as light fittings, at a distance from a ceiling (103). The suspension device comprises at least one rod member (104) and one flexible suspension line (105), wherein the rod member (104) is longer than 250 mm. The rod member has at least one attachment means (106) for at least one magnetic fastener (107, 108), and at least one alignment means (109) for slidably suspending (Z1) an upper portion (105?) of the suspension line relative to the longitudinal direction of the rod member. The suspension device further comprises at least one suspension means (110) for connection to both the suspension line (105) and the object (102), and a length-adjusting device (111) for adjusting the length (L1) of the suspension line between the rod member (104) and the suspension means (110).Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Bo Fastening ABInventors: Bo Karlsson, Niclas Hedell