Vertically Patents (Class 248/327)
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Patent number: 8016686Abstract: A retractable challenge course having a support beam (15); an overhead tracking member (120) secured with respect to the support beam (15); a vertical support member (125) pivotally connected via a pivot aperture (220) to the support beam (15), the vertical support member (125) extending downwardly from the support beam (15) to support an element (40) disposed below the support beam (15).Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventors: James A. Liggett, Troy Garland
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Patent number: 7963495Abstract: A ceiling mounted lift for a multimedia projector that can be installed into a hollow ceiling. The same is equipped with a frame-shaped base plate (2) that can be fitted to an original ceiling, and with a platform (5) receiving the projector that can be lowered in relation to the base plate (2) from a non-usage position into a usage position. For lowering and lifting the platform (5) lifting spindles (3) that can be driven equally in both rotation directions and co-operatively connected with spindle nuts (4) are provided. The lifting spindles (3) as well as the spindle nuts (4) are equipped with a circular thread, whereby the spindle nuts (4) consist of Nylon thread nuts.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Hans Weibel
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Patent number: 7922145Abstract: An adjustable support stand is mounted on a pre-cast concrete wall panel form to facilitate the leveling of the form and the support of the form about the production plant floor. The adjustable support stand includes a frame portion that houses a threaded rod positional fixed for rotation within the frame portion to drive a vertical movement of the leg member in response to rotation of the threaded rod. The adjustable support stand further includes a clamping apparatus that detachably mounts the frame portion to the flanges of a steel beam frame member. The actuator member can be a nut welded to the top of the threaded rod to affect movement of the engaged leg member in response to manipulation with a powered or manually operated hand tool, or a gear set and an orthogonal drive shaft that transfers rotation from a hand tool to the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: SWA Holding Company, Inc.Inventor: Steven L. Martin
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Publication number: 20100314502Abstract: An adjustable hanger has a receiver having a hole arranged to allow mounting of the receiver on a fixed element, and a body opening in the receiver arranged to accept a connector. An adjustable hanger has a mounting having a hole arranged to allow the mounting to be mounted to a fixed element, and a shaft opening, a receiver having a shaft opening, a shaft having a portion insertable into the shaft opening on the mounting such that shaft can move relative to the mounting, and a portion insertable into the shaft opening on the receiver, and a connector arranged to be insertable into a connector opening on the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: HAMMER, LLCInventors: KEVIN JAMES MILES, KIM PAUL RAMSAY
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Patent number: 7818943Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjustably mounting tracks that suspend horizontal sliding doors at a freight elevator landing. The apparatus comprises a plurality of brackets adapted to be mounted in the shaft on the header above the landing opening. The brackets are each secured to the header with anchor bolts. Each anchor bolt is set in the header but initially allows vertical movement of the bracket. An adjusting screw, carried on each bracket, is arranged to easily and precisely move the bracket up or down relative to the anchor bolt as needed to position the tracks and, therefore, the door panels at a proper height. Once adjusted such that a specified gap is established between the lower edges of the door panels and the threshold, each anchor bolt can be tightened to fix its respective bracket in its adjusted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: The Peelle Company Ltd.Inventor: Zygmunt Dziwak
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Patent number: 7819371Abstract: A universal suspended anchor system is configured for attaching to a frame having a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall having first and second bearing surfaces, respectively adjacent to and aligned with one another and defining a gap formed between the adjacent bearing surfaces. The universal suspended anchor system includes a bracket and a threaded block affixed to the bracket. The anchor is inserted into the gap and rests on the bearing surfaces. The anchor enables suspension of building service lines including water, HVAC and electrical services.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Cheryl L. Panasik, Norbert K. Kolodziej, Andrea M. Basalay, Martin J. Nilsen
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Patent number: 7810655Abstract: A hanging organizer includes a top panel having vertical slots, storage boxes arranged at different elevations below the top panel, hanging straps for hanging the top panel on a hanging rod directly or on a door panel by means of hanging hooks, each hanging strap having one end affixed to one front vertical slot of the top panel and an opposite end inserted through one rear vertical slot of the top panel and folded portions respectively inserted through respective horizontal slots on the storage boxes, first pins inserted through respective transverse through holes on the hanging strap and stopped at the bottom side of the top panel, suspension straps inserted through respective vertical slots of the top panel, and second pins respectively inserted through a through hole at the top end of each suspension strap to secure each suspension strap to the top panel and set in folded portions of the suspension straps and stopped at the inside of the storage boxes to secure the storage boxes to the suspension straps.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Publication number: 20100230570Abstract: A height adjustable container system which includes a container through which at least one elongated, inner supporting member extends. The supporting member is secured at one end to a mounting system consisting of a ceiling mount and corresponding U-bracket/bolt combination. In one embodiment of the invention, an elongated inner supporting member is telescopically located within an elongated outer supporting member. A spring biased press button or mechanical stop component extending from the inner supporting member allows the outer supporting member on which the container is mounted to be vertically lowered, so that when the container is used as a planter, the plants in the container can be watered and when the container is a bird feeder, bird food can be added to the feeder. By simply pushing the container upward along the supporting member, the container is again elevated and locked in its elevated, suspended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Peter S. Vosbikian, Robert Petner
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Publication number: 20100213338Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Draper, Inc.Inventor: Steven E. Enochs
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Publication number: 20100213337Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for attachment to a structural member to enable suspension of an object from the structural member. The mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket for attachment to the structural member, and a suspension bracket defining a cavity for positioning of at least a portion of the object therein. The suspension bracket is operably coupled to the mounting bracket so as to enable adjustable positioning of the suspension bracket with respect to the mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Earl G. Fergin, Glenn E. Fergin
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Patent number: 7766295Abstract: A support hanger system adapted to hang away from a top chord of a truss assembly using the upwardly facing planar surface of the top chord as the support surface for the downwardly extending support hanger. The support hanger assembly utilizes an elongated threaded member extending away from an operatively connected cross member. The cross member is oriented in transverse relation to the axis running along the length of the elongated threaded member. The cross member is adapted to fit through an acceptance slot extending through an upper base plate structure of the top chord such that the operatively connected threaded member extends downwardly from the upper base plate structure between downwardly projecting leg elements on either side of the acceptance slot. A channel support member adapted to reside between the leg elements may be disposed at a position below the cross member.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Martin J. Nilsen
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Patent number: 7673409Abstract: A sign holder arrangement for the support of a sign from an overhead support. The holder arrangement comprises an upper sign holder assembly clamped upon an upper edge of the sign and a lower sign holder assembly clamped upon a lower edge of the sign. At least one outer support clip is disposed peripherally around the upper sign holder. The clip has a cable attached thereto and to the overhead support to hold the sign therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Rose Displays, Ltd.Inventors: David E. Pitcher, Rebecca Suciu, Thomas P. Burrous, Alan L. Stenfors, Sidney Rose
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Publication number: 20100033943Abstract: A display suspending frame device includes a suspending seat and at least one suspending frame. The suspending seat includes an upright mounting plate, a rear slide rail set disposed forwardly of the mounting plate and connected to the mounting plate, and a front slide rail set disposed forwardly of the rear slide rail set and connected to the rear slide rail set. The at least one suspending frame is for mounting to a rear face of a display and is mounted slidably on the front slide rail set. By arranging the rear slide rail set between the mounting plate of the suspending seat and the front slide rail set, a space is provided for accommodating an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: AOPEN INC.Inventors: Wen-Hsi Tsai, Chih-Hsiung Chen, Shuang-Ji Jiang, Yao-Wen Hsu, Hong-Chang Liu
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Patent number: 7631848Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2002Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Draper, Inc.Inventor: Steven E. Enochs
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Patent number: 7611116Abstract: Provided herein is a novel decorative cover that is used for camouflaging a hook concealed therein. The decorative cover is aesthetically pleasing and truly accentuates the beauty of the plant as opposed to being an unsightly distraction. The cover can be easily used with various types of fastening members and each can be interchanged according to the users wishes. Furthermore, the preferred fastening member is adjustable in height and also is interconnected onto a swivel. Whereby, the user can manually rotate the plant to promote overall even growth resultant from regulated exposure to the sunlight.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin
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Patent number: 7588226Abstract: A battery-operated bulb 10 projected into a base 14 urged into a pivotal traverse 24 to be held in place to supplement ambient light at a site of use having minimal light.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Inventor: Sanjeev Tuli
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Patent number: 7568678Abstract: An apparatus for removing and reinstalling the detachable hardtop of an automobile; the hardtop comprising a pair of opposite side panels, each panel comprising a downwardly extending pin at its bottom. The apparatus comprises a bracket for engaging the pins, an overhead winch for elevating and lowering the hardtop about the bracket, and adjustable straps for balancing the hardtop such that the hardtop is maintained in the same horizontal position as on the automobile when elevated and/or lowered.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Inventor: Larry Hammond
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Patent number: 7523919Abstract: A ceiling mounted lift (200), of the type having a support frame (210) housing a drive mechanism (240) that operates to raise and lower a lifting platen (22) using a fabric drive roller (244), has a stabilizer (230), and is small enough to fit between standard ceiling joists. Preferred stabilizers have free movement in substantially only one plane and such arrangement is aided by the use of a bearing and hardened washers. Lifts according to the present invention can safely have a travel distance of up to 50 feet, and can manage payloads up to 1000 pounds.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Inventor: Mark Hanlon
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Publication number: 20090069104Abstract: A retractable challenge course having a support beam (15); an overhead tracking member (120) secured with respect to the support beam (15); a vertical support member (125) pivotally connected via a pivot aperture (220) to the support beam (15), the vertical support member (125) extending downwardly from the support beam (15) to support an element (40) disposed below the support beam (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: James A. Liggett, Troy Garland
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Patent number: 7448800Abstract: The invention relates to a ceiling support for a medico-technical radiation source. The inventive support comprises a telescopic element (2) consisting of several tubes (3) which fit in each other and are connected to a compensation weight device of the radiation source connected to the free end (E) of said telescopic element (2) with the aid of a first cable (12). The inventive weight compensation device comprises a cable drum (11) for winding and unwinding said first cable (12), a helical winch (15) associated thereto and connected to a sliding element (8) by means a second cable, said sliding element being displaceable against a pressure spring (6). The radius of said helical winch (15) gradually reduces according to the increasing force of the pressure spring (6) in such a way that the compensation couple of the weight remains identical aside from the respective length of the telescopic element (2).Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Hans Pausch GmbH & Co.Inventors: Rainer Steger, Michael Brill
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Patent number: 7437843Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventor: Hugues Y. Lefebvre
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Patent number: 7431252Abstract: A rod hanger uses a spring insert clip horizontally insertable into a sheet metal housing to embrace and grip the threads of a vertical rod. The hanger has a sheet metal housing with parallel slots in opposite walls parallel to the rod. The clip has spring thread-form legs which are guided into the slots and held embracing the rod. The clip is U-shape with parallel legs which project from and snap behind one of the walls of the housing. The hanger may be in the form of a beam clamp or flange clip.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Mary Ellen Birli, Raymond Scott Laughlin
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Patent number: 7407039Abstract: A portable hoist lifting frame kit has a cross beam 12 that can support an electrically, mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically operated hoist. The cross beam is secured to or supported by cantilever arms 9 which in turn locate into extension arms 4. The cross beam can move laterally along the length of the cantilever arms. The extension arms locate into protrusion blocks which in turn locate into a wall mounted bracket support system designed to support the load to be raised. The bracket support system is of the mild steel channel type with return lip such as “unistrut”. The portable hoist lifting frame kit can be assembled in various configurations i.e. it can be used with or without the protrusion blocks and extension arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Inventor: Michael Bailey
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Patent number: 7387212Abstract: An adjustable wall mounting apparatus and method of installing the same includes a plurality of vertical uprights and a top rail assembly. The top rail assembly is configured to be mounted to a surface to achieve a selected top rail width. A plurality of covers having a predetermined length are provided. Each cover is adapted to mount to and hide exposed portions of the installed support rail segments. Each cover can be positioned between and act as a spacer to set a predefined distance between adjacent ones of the plurality of vertical uprights hung from the support rail segments. The method includes installing the top rail, hanging an upright, and then using covers to correctly space additional uprights hung from the top rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Frazer Costa, Anthony Marchetta, David M. Stitchick
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Patent number: 7387287Abstract: A fixing device which can be fixed to a surface such as a ceiling and receive a perforated section comprises a plate for fixing it to the surface and a support for receiving the perforated section. The support has a wall substantially perpendicular to the plate and at least two claws with the same orientation which cooperate with corresponding perforations of the perforated section. The wall includes a precut locking lug which can be bent into another perforation and cooperate with an edge of that perforation to immobilize the perforated section against movement in translation.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: I.C.M. GroupInventors: Roland Boltz, Stéphane Quertelet
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Publication number: 20080135710Abstract: Provided herein is a novel decorative cover that is used for camouflaging a hook concealed therein. The decorative cover is aesthetically pleasing and truly accentuates the beauty of the plant as opposed to being an unsightly distraction. The cover can be easily used with various types of fastening members and each can be interchanged according to the users wishes. Furthermore, the preferred fastening member is adjustable in height and also is interconnected onto a swivel. Whereby, the user can manually rotate the plant to promote overall even growth resultant from regulated exposure to the sunlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Edward A. Carwin
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Patent number: 7367538Abstract: A system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to a top support member, one or more channels connected to the top of the HVAC unit, one or more bottom lock plates slidably connected to the one or more channels, and one or more suspension chains connected between the top lock plates and the bottom lock plates to adjustably suspend the HVAC unit at the desired height and pitch. The suspension system provides a system for suspending HVAC equipment in residential and light commercial applications that is safer, quicker, cheaper, more reliable and more accurate than systems currently in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Mad Metals, Inc.Inventor: Dan E Berlyn
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Patent number: 7325778Abstract: A fastening device (1) for attaching utensils hanging on a suspension system in such a way that they do not fall off. The device includes a fastening loop (5) which can be looped around a rod (3) pertaining to the suspension system in order to be connected to the suspension system. The fastening loop (5) is wider (22) at the ends thereof (21), the widened ends penetrating openings (19) formed in a retaining body (6). The fastening device (1) also includes a main body (9) which can be connected to a fastening rod (17) of a connection element (10) by a fastening pin (12), with the connection element being fixed to the utensils.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2001Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: MAVID GmbHInventor: Peter Kuhn
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Patent number: 7322555Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjustably mounting tracks that suspend horizontal sliding doors at a freight elevator landing. The apparatus comprises a plurality of brackets adapted to be mounted in the shaft on the header above the landing opening. The brackets are each secured to the header with anchor bolts. Each anchor bolt is set in the header but initially allows vertical movement of the bracket. An adjusting screw, carried on each bracket, is arranged to easily and precisely move the bracket up or down relative to the anchor bolt as needed to position the tracks and, therefore, the door panels at a proper height. Once adjusted such that a specified gap is established between the lower edges of the door panels and the threshold, each anchor bolt can be tightened to fix its respective bracket in its adjusted position.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: The Peelle Company Ltd.Inventor: Zygmunt Dziwak
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Patent number: 7314202Abstract: A hanging assembly for suspending a decorative tree, such as a Christmas tree, from an overhead support and a method of suspending a decorative tree from an overhead support are provided. An anchor is installed into the overhead support structure. A suspension member extends downwardly from the anchor. A tree engaging member is attached to a structural member of the tree and is engaged to the lower end of the suspension member in a manner that facilitates easy positioning and adjustment of the suspension height of the tree. In this manner the tree is displayed in a structurally secure and balanced way virtually eliminating the possibility that the tree be overturned.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Inventors: Franklin C. Everett, Russell H. Everett
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Publication number: 20070235615Abstract: A hanging storage frame is provided for supporting a variety of items between a pair of parallel structural supports, such as ceiling joists, or roof truss chords. The present invention is particularly suitable for use in residential garages. Preferably constructed of tubular or angular material the storage frame consists of two pairs of slidably coupled vertical members positioned between two pairs of slidably adjustable horizontal members. The lower set of horizontal members being substantially longer than the upper members and include a plurality of fasteners to hang items such as shovels, rakes and the like. The height and width of the frame is adjustable to accommodate variety of building frame configurations. The frame is mounted using a pair of pivoting mounts which can adjust to accommodate placement on bottom truss chords or within diagonal web members. Used in tandem the frames can store items such as canoes and lumber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Andrew Miroslav Tkachenko, Steven D. Meeks
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Patent number: 7278615Abstract: A coupling mechanism for selectively coupling an equipment rack to a stationary receptacle unit and to a mobile equipment cart, the coupling mechanism includes a suspension mount disposed on the equipment rack, a first receptacle element, and a second receptacle element. The first receptacle element is disposed on the stationary receptacle unit and configured to receive the suspension mount of the equipment rack to support the equipment rack on the stationary receptacle unit. The second receptacle element disposed on the mobile equipment cart and configured to receive the suspension mount of the equipment rack to support the equipment rack on the equipment cart. The second receptacle element is movable along a column of the equipment cart.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Trumpf Kreuzer Medizin Systeme GmbH + Co. KGInventors: Werner Schubert, Rudolf Marka, Peter Mueller
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Patent number: 7255237Abstract: A height adjustable upright for an adjustable organizer system has at least one first segment with a upper end configured to hang from a mounting rail and has a lower end. The upright also has at least one second segment with a pair of opposed ends, at least one of which being configured to connect end-to-end with the lower end of the first segment. A clip has a pair of opposed ends each configured to connect to the lower end of the first segment and to the one end of the at least one second segment to hang the second segment from the first segment.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: David M. Stitchick, Anthony Marchetta, Frazer Costa, Sean M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 7228669Abstract: A suspended table assembly includes a first support and a second support that are vertically spaced from each other. A plurality of legs is provided. Each of the legs has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of first brackets is pivotally coupled to one of the first ends. The first brackets are attached to the first support. A plurality of second brackets is also provided. Each of the second brackets is pivotally coupled to one of the second ends and each of the second brackets is attached to the second support.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Inventor: Steven M. Yaraschefski
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Patent number: 7222831Abstract: A display arm having an elongated outer housing, an elongated inner housing telescopically engaged within the outer housing, a biasing member coupled with the outer housing and operative to counter-balance the inner housing within the outer housing, and a locking mechanism for locking the position of the inner housing relative to the outer housing. The locking mechanism may include a first locking vane and a second locking vane, each locking vane having a sloped surface abutting an edge of the inner housing and a second surface abutting an interior surface of the outer housing, wherein the sloped surfaces initiate spreading of the locking vanes when the locking vanes are pulled into an extended position by the locking mechanism such that the second surfaces engage the interior surface of the outer housing with sufficient force to prevent movement of the inner housing relative to the outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Howard M. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 7117650Abstract: An improved ceiling hanger system includes an anchor that is secured to a support structure. A hanger wire is mounted to the anchor. A spring clip is mounted to the hanger wire. A hanger hook is mounted to or integral with the spring clip and engages a support rail for a drop or suspended ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: Forrest Dockery
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Patent number: 7093813Abstract: Apparatuses for supporting medical equipment are provided. Some apparatuses provide a support arm comprising a resilient assembly. The resilient assembly preferably comprises a detent and receives force imparted upon the support arm. Essentially, the assembly limits stress imparted upon the support arm and any other structure that the support arm is operatively connected to thereby making the apparatuses more durable. Another apparatus provides a collet for preventing a support arm from sliding from a housing. Yet another apparatus provides spacers than can be used to virtually extend the length of a support arm. Methods of adjusting a support arm are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: MEDRAD, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Zirps, Andrew W. Marsella, Salvatore J. Dedola
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Patent number: 7090186Abstract: An automotive video display console assembly 18 for installation in a vehicle 10 is provided. The automotive video display console assembly 18 includes a console housing 20. The automotive video display console assembly 18 further includes a horizontal support element 34 including a first end 36 engaging the console housing 20 and a second end 38. The second end 38 is movable between a support stowage position 42 and a horizontally extended position 44 horizontally distanced from the support stowage position 42. A video display element 26 is pivotably mounted to the second end 38 such that the video display 26 can be moved between a display stowage position 28 and a display active position 30 when the second end 38 is in the support stowage position 42. The video display 26 can be further moved to a display extended position 32 when the second end 38 is positioned in the horizontally extended position 44.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: James Quinno, Jeff Donovan, Brian Sutcliffe, James B. Cook
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Patent number: 7017868Abstract: A fire sprinkler mount including a base (26), a bracket (46) and a rod (60) mounting the bracket (46) to the base (26). The base (26) includes a body (28) attachable to a beam (10) with two arms (38, 40) extending therefrom. Support holes (42, 44) extend through the arms (38, 40). The bracket (46) includes a plate (48) with a retaining hole (58) to receive a standard sprinkler fitting (16, 20). The rod (60) is able to rotate within the support holes (42, 44) and is threaded to a mounting hole (56) in the bracket (46) for vertical adjustment of the bracket (46) retaining the sprinkler fitting (16, 20). The base (26) also includes a support having a body (28) and attachment wings (30, 32). The body (28) can be in a displaced parallel plane to that of the attachment wings (30, 32).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Automatic Fire Control IncorporatedInventor: Kraig A. Kirschner
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Patent number: 6959918Abstract: A truck cap lifting assembly includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member each having a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, and a pair of lateral side edges. A lifting assembly is attached to each of the first and second elongated members such that the first and second elongated members may be selectively lifted or lowered. The lifting assembly supports the first and second elongated members such that the elongated members are spaced from each other and are orientated parallel to each other. Wherein a truck cap may be positioned on the elongated members and selectively raised or lowered by the lifting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Inventor: Jeffrey L. Samuels
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Patent number: 6941698Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a hanger adapted for retaining and hanging objects, the hanger including a ring, at least two upper flexible members having first and second ends, wherein each member is received through an aperture of the ring, the flexible members defining an upper portion of the hanger. A lower hanger portion, the lower hanger portion including of at least two lower flexible members having first and second ends, wherein each of the two members are fixedly attached to each other at a mid point, the first and second ends including an adjustment device configured to receive the second ends of the upper flexible members; and a flexible retaining ring, the flexible retaining ring configured to receive the first and second ends of the lower flexible members, wherein the retaining ring is configured to retain the ends of the lower flexible members at a distance from one another and to securely retain an object such as a potted plant in the lower assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Inventor: Matthew Telles
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Publication number: 20040245424Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device (1) for attaching objects of daily use hanging on a suspension system in such a way that they do not fall off. Said device comprises a fastening loop (5) which can be looped around a rod (3) pertaining to the suspension system in order to be connected to said suspension system. The fastening loop (5) is wider (22) at the ends thereof (21), said widened ends penetrating openings (19) formed in a retaining body (6). The fastening device (1) also comprises a main body (9) which can be connected to a fastening rod (17) of a connection element (10) by means of a fastening pin (12), said connection element being fixed to the object of daily use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: Peter Kuhn
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Patent number: 6739096Abstract: A movable support system for at least one display device is disclosed having a track system and a base movably mounted at a first section to the track system. A display support assembly adapted for coupling of the display device is pivotally mounted at a second section of the base. The display device installed on the display support assembly may be selectively positioned for use in a variety of locations relative to the track system. An apparatus is also disclosed providing a movable support for a display device, including a track system providing at least one track and a support movably coupled at a first section to the track system. The apparatus also includes a display support movably coupled to a second section of the support and configured for coupling at least two display panels. Each of the display panels may be positioned for use in a variety of locations relative to the track.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Thomas G. Feldpausch, Carl V. Forslund, III, Mark A. Baloga
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Patent number: 6736372Abstract: A lift, a system and a method for elevating a trailer are provided. The lift may have an “A” frame for supporting the trailer. The trailer may be placed on the lift and secured to the lift. A cable attached to the lift is used to pull the lift and the trailer towards a wall. The cable, with the use of a pulley system, pulls the trailer in an upward direction towards the wall such that the lift and the trailer may be elevated in a vertical direction. The lift with the trailer may be attached to the bracket on the wall and locked into place. The lift and the trailer may be removed from the wall by releasing a lock.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventors: Craig A. Earsley, Susan E. Earsley, Kent E. Erickson, Renee Erickson
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Publication number: 20040079851Abstract: There is disclosed a support mount for stage equipment. The support mount may be attached to a rail. The support mount may include a mount device, a base plate and a knob assembly. The knob assembly may include a knob, a stem and a bolt. The bolt fits into a channel in the rail. The support mount may be quickly easily attached to and removed from the rail by rotating or otherwise engaging the knob assembly. Lighting and other stage equipment may be attached to the mount device when the support mount is coupled to a rail that is secured to a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Philip Berardi
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Patent number: 6719255Abstract: A suspending device for suspending an item such as a speaker onto a bar has a plate, a body and a retaining member. The plate is pivotally connected to an end of the body and the retaining member is connected to the other end of the body by screws. A first recessed end and a second recessed end are respectively formed on the body and the retaining member so as to firmly sandwich the bar between the first and second recessed ends. The item is connected to the plate so that the item can be securely suspended on the bar. Moreover, the item can be rotated with respect to the body so as to adjust its facing direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventor: Ting-Pang Chen
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Patent number: 6688568Abstract: The invention concerns a fixing device comprising a vertical rod (10) used for fixing an object in front of a wall (2) hanging from a horizontal rail (1) by it top end zone (12) which is deformed so as to co-operate with the rail to maintain the rod stable by the effect of its own weight.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Groupe SMSInventor: Claude Moufflet
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Patent number: 6659415Abstract: A ceiling mount for a medical light shall positions a light body at different points of a treatment table in a simple manner. A bracket system is fastened to a lifting arm that can be actuated by a motor and which has at its free end a bracket guided in parallel for the mounting flange of the bracket system.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Ryszard Kummerfeld, Lothar Petermann
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Patent number: 6637711Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Draper, Inc.Inventor: Steve E. Enochs
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Patent number: 6604320Abstract: A support for branches and vines consisting of a base which has a hole, a stem which has many holes at different levels and facing in various directions, many rods which may have many holes, many branch support assemblies each of which consist of a string which has at least two hooks, and a holder which may have many holes; the stem penetrating through the hole of the base; the rods being able to penetrate the stem through its holes; one of the hook of a branch support assembly being able to hook on a hole of a rod; another hook of the branch support assembly being able to hook on the holes of the holder of the branch support assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Chih-Yu Hsia