Including Attachment Or Holder For Article Patents (Class 248/346.03)
  • Patent number: 8523122
    Abstract: A display apparatus for portable electronic device including a base, a plurality of mounting sleeves, a plurality of mounting posts, a plurality of mounting brackets, and a power supply unit. The base has a lockable panel that conceals an interior space at least partially defined by the base. The mounting sleeves are coupled to the base. The mounting posts are lockingly engaged with the mounting sleeves in the interior space at least partially defined by the base. The mounting brackets are secured to the mounting posts, each of the mounting brackets fixedly retaining a respective portable electronic device of a plurality of portable electronic devices so that the respective portable electronic device is rigidly secured relative to the base. The power supply unit is concealed and has a plurality of power ports shaped to receive automotive accessory power plugs from the portable electronic devices fixedly retained in the mounting brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake M. Johnson, Joseph H. Bowser
  • Patent number: 8511633
    Abstract: A low profile accessory attachment mechanism suitable for attaching an accessory to an electronic device is disclosed. A straight hook and a curved hook are configured to mechanically engage slots in an electronic device, joining the accessory to the electronic device. By moving one of the hooks or altering the configuration of a slot, the accessory and electronic device may be separated. Additionally, the hooks may carry electrical current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Hulick, Russell Zinner
  • Patent number: 8500080
    Abstract: A rod securing device includes a securing plate and a first driving arm. The securing plate is capable of receiving a rod. The first driving arm is located in the securing plate. The first driving arm is capable of moving along a first direction. The first driving arm includes a first engaging portion and is capable of moving from a securing position, where the first engaging portion of the first driving arm is capable of engaging the rod received in the securing plate, to a release position, where the first engaging portion is capable of being disengaged from the rod received in the securing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wang Hu
  • Publication number: 20130181105
    Abstract: The trailer jack support block includes a solid rectangular parallelepiped member having surfaces for supporting the lower end of a trailer jack thereon. Attachment chains are provided for securing the support block to the trailer hitch. Grooves are provided on at least two surfaces for retaining the chains therein, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: CHAD W. SHIREY
  • Patent number: 8485482
    Abstract: A retaining system according to example embodiments of the present invention may include a base plate that includes a cam and alignment guides, where the cam defines both a locked position and an unlocked position, and a support shoe that includes alignment tabs and a locking tab, where the support shoe is configured to be inserted into the alignment guides when the cam member is in the unlocked position. Upon insertion of the support shoe into the alignment guides, the cam may be configured to engage the locking tab of the support shoe and bias at least one of the alignment tabs into engagement with at least one of the alignment guides as the cam advances from the unlocked position to the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.
    Inventors: John Peter Patalak, Donald Eric Krueger, Henry Thomas Fowler
  • Patent number: 8480050
    Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
  • Patent number: 8474775
    Abstract: A foldable and adjustable supporting apparatus is provided, including a base, an adjusting element, a receiving element and a positioning unit. The apparatus provides support to an object, such as, portable electronic device, to stand in various tilt angles. The receiving element is coupled to the base, and can rotate more than 270°. The adjusting element and positioning element located on the base are responsible for maintaining the tilt angle of the rotated receiving element. The apparatus, when not in use, can be folded into a box-like appearance. When in use, the apparatus can be expanded to provide support to portable electronic device to remain in standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 8464991
    Abstract: A fixing device for a planar display panel includes a fastening fixture for fixing the planar display panel on a carrier stage in which a plurality of slide slots are provided. The fastening fixture includes a driving rod capable of being inserted into one of the slide slots, a fixture body and a bottom plate. The driving rod is connected with the fixture body and the bottom plate, which are respectively provided on two sides of the carrier stage in operation, and a spring is wound around the driving rod and capable of driving the bottom plate to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Beijing BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ning Su
  • Publication number: 20130146735
    Abstract: Provided is a lens tray fastening device being capable of fastening a plurality of different types of lens trays. Two locating pins are arranged in each of the lens trays. The lens tray fastening device includes a base. The base is separated into a number of areas. Each area defines a first locating hole and a number of second locating holes. The position of the first locating hole corresponds to that of one of the locating pins, and the position of one of the second locating holes corresponds to that of the other second pin. The first locating hole is in cooperation with one of the second locating holes to engage with the two locating pins to position each of the lens trays onto the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHENG-SHIUN WU
  • Publication number: 20130146484
    Abstract: A stand for a bicycle having a wheel, which stand holds the bicycle in an upright position of use on a horizontal surface. The stand comprises a trough having an upwardly open receptacle which is dimensioned and configured to receive the wheel in close cooperation therewith. One or more feet may be manually coupled to the trough to project laterally therefrom to steady the trough on the horizontal surface. The feet may slide fit to the trough, fasten by threaded fasteners, or may fold for stowage within the trough and swing out into a deployed position. The trough may include a storage compartment for bicycle tools and repair materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Howard Parkins
  • Publication number: 20130140393
    Abstract: A stiffener structured to support a unitary housing component comprised of substantially flat sidewalls is provided. A unitary housing comprised of substantially flat sidewalls, e.g. a housing for a hose reel, is a housing component that is substantially free of support ribs and other contoured surfaces. The stiffener is molded separately from the unitary housing component and coupled thereto. Preferably, the stiffener is a band extending under, or about, the perimeter of the lower side of the unitary housing component. Use of the stiffener allows the unitary housing component to remain free of substantial support ribs and other contoured surfaces thereby allowing for less expensive molds and a reduced failure rate of produced elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. BLASZCZAK, Peter ARCATI
  • Publication number: 20130119220
    Abstract: A fixing structure for electronic device with a display screen, which comprises a base, a supporting plate interposed into the base, a fixing plate connected with the supporting plate via a damping shaft, vertically moveable jaws for locking the supporting plate, and a slide block for pushing the jaws to release the supporting plate. The jaws are arranged in an upper jaw and a lower jaw, whatever the direction the supporting plate are interposed in the base in, there is always one of the upper and lower jaws able to lock the supporting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Yuanzhi SU
  • Patent number: 8434729
    Abstract: A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet within a basket, a trivet that may serve as a lid and a serving tray. The trivet within a basket provides further insulation by use of the basket. The basket has rotatable handles which allows a heated item to be placed within the basket and easily carried to a serving area. The trivet that may serve as a lid may function as a trivet on which a pot or container may be placed or may fit as a lid of a particular pot or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Temp-tations LLC
    Inventor: Tara McConnell
  • Patent number: 8431093
    Abstract: A pipetting aid device includes a support comprising a face, a plurality of light elements mounted in the support forming a two-dimensional array in the plane of the face, and first and second centering structures. The first and second centering structures are mounted to extend from the face of the support. The first centering structure includes a first and second pair of stop walls, wherein a pair of stop walls forms a corner. The second centering structure includes a third and fourth pair of stop walls. The first and third pairs of stop walls form corners of a first positioning zone of a first type of plate. The second and fourth pairs of stop walls form corners of a second positioning zone of a second type of plate. The first centering structure and the second centering structure are positioned outside both the first positioning zone and the second positioning zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Gilson SAS
    Inventor: Pascal Rosselle
  • Publication number: 20130075566
    Abstract: A stand for storing a plurality of USB flash drives, the stand comprising a block having in its surface a plurality of slots each of a configuration to receive the connector of a USB drive whereby the body of the drive extends in an upright manner from the block, and a plurality of posts each of a configuration for fitting into a protective cap for the connector whereby the caps of the associated USB drive can be stored in an upright manner from the block by engagement onto the posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: MACLAW NO. 477 PTY LTD
    Inventor: Stephen Grant
  • Publication number: 20130077319
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide an effector affixing device which facilitates the operation of the effector and, more specifically, which facilitates the replacement of the effector and prevents an operational mistake. [Solution] An effector affixing device comprises: an effector affixing base provided with an effector affixing means; and a separation member. The effector affixing base and the separation member are connected so as to be able to be separated from each other. A separation space having a height which allows shield wires to intersect each other is provided below the effector. The separation member comprises supports formed near the corners thereof and extending downward. Protrusions for binding the effector are provided to both side edges of the effector affixing base. The effector affixing base can be affixed so as to be tilted in the front-rear direction, and the front face of the effector is suitably illuminated by a lighting means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: MIZUHO GOUSEI KOGYOSYO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Toshihiro Goto
  • Patent number: 8403285
    Abstract: A label transport device for transporting indicia-bearing labels for identifying electrical and electronic components, comprising a generally rectangular carrier frame member having a generally planar support surface, a generally rectangular planar indicia-bearing label, and a mounting arrangement for mounting the label on the carrier frame, including at least one positioning tab member connected with one edge of the label, and a positioning lug arranged on one of the frame and tab members for engagement with an opening contained in the other of the tab and frame members, thereby to position the label at a given transport location on the carrier frame member. The frame is injection-molded from a synthetic plastic material and includes a plurality of parallel spaced longitudinal spars that are connected together integrally by a plurality of parallel transverse spars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thorsten Bett, Thorsten Bornefeld, Michael Gockel, Andreas Wieneke, Thorsten Rieke, Ditmar Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20130062306
    Abstract: A petaloid base for a self-standing container has an approximately hemispherical underlying base contour and a plurality of ovoid foot formations that interrupt and project from the underlying base contour to define a corresponding plurality of feet. Its shape resists stress cracking, maximises capacity relative to the height of the container and reduces the surface area of the base and hence material usage in comparison with equivalent known designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Petainer Lidkoeping AB
    Inventor: Petainer Lidkoeping AB
  • Patent number: 8387930
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to stand for a display. One embodiment includes a base, a display, and a mounting arm that includes a first end connected to the base and a second end pivotally connected to the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul L. Drew, Cynthia J. Purvis
  • Patent number: 8382056
    Abstract: A safety device, comprising: a mounting arrangement operable to receive and support a lower portion of a ladder; and a support assembly upon which the device may rest, the support assembly comprising a plurality of elongate support members, each of which has a pair of ground contacting locations on which the device may rest and is independently pivotable with respect to the mounting arrangement around a point located between the ground contacting locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Le Masurier, John Phillips
  • Publication number: 20130043360
    Abstract: A bar soap holder is provided that includes a support base to allow dislodgement of a soap bar without substantial movement of the bar soap holder. The bar soap holder further includes a holder body coupled to the support base. The holder body defines an upper central opening dimensioned for receiving the soap bar. The soap holder body includes a first support surface and an opposing second support surface disposed within an interior region of the soap holder body for supporting the soap bar. The first and the second support surfaces are positioned at a tapered incline angle greater than 25° relative to a horizontal plane. The holder body further defines a drain path from the first and second support surfaces to the reservoir. The bar soap holder further includes a reservoir for collection of soap water that is coupled to the support surfaces by the drain path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: Henry D. PIXLEY
  • Publication number: 20130043366
    Abstract: An apparatus to substantially minimize accidental tipping of a container partially filled with a liquid. The apparatus includes a first portion engageable with at least one of a tray, a coaster, a cup holder disposed in a vehicle and said container and a second portion disposed one of in and on one of the tray, coaster and cup holder the first portion is disposed on the container and on the container when the first portion is disposed one of in and on such one of the tray, coaster and cup holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: MCCASLIN INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Samuel C. McCaslin
  • Patent number: 8365667
    Abstract: An improved, multiple-use fireworks launcher (10) is provided for the launching of fireworks such as an artillery shell (40) having a lower lift charge (42) and an upper effect charge (44). The launcher (10) includes a base (12), with an upstanding, open-top launch tube (14) operably coupled with the base (12). A reinforcing section (16) is positioned about the lower end of launch tube (14), and preferably comprises a tubular sleeve (36) tightly secured to the outer surface (32) of launch tube (14). The combined thickness of the tube (14) and section (16) are sufficient to prevent catastrophic failure of the launcher (10) in the event a shell (40) is improperly placed within the tube (14) in an inverted condition with the lift charge (42) thereof positioned over the effect charge (44).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Jake's Fireworks Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Marietta
  • Patent number: 8360373
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may provide consumers with access to samples of portable electronic devices while maintaining the security of the sample devices. The display apparatus can present the sample devices in a manner that encourages consumers to view and operate the user interface of the samples even though each sample unit cannot be physically moved from the display apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake M. Johnson, Joseph H. Bowser
  • Publication number: 20130021164
    Abstract: A latching mechanism includes a housing defining a slot for receiving a device therein. The housing includes first and second slide blocks disposed on either side of the slot. Each slide block is movable between a retracted position, wherein a pin thereof is disposed within the housing, and an extended position, wherein the pin extends into the slot to engage the device therein. A U-shaped member is disposed within the housing and includes first and second legs interconnected by a base. The U-shaped member is movable relative to the housing between an unlocked position, wherein the legs retain the slide blocks in the retracted position, a locked position, wherein the slide blocks are permitted to move to the extended position, and an eject position, wherein the legs retain the slide blocks in the retracted position and wherein the base extends into the slot to eject the handheld device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: DATAMAX-O'NEIL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Guy M. Heaton
  • Publication number: 20130014342
    Abstract: This invention relates to hovering vacuum cleaners and components therefor. Specifically improvements to the filtering system and air handling capabilities of the vacuum cleaner are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Jeremy Greer
  • Patent number: 8353496
    Abstract: A trophy assembly having a base with an integral lower clip, a column with interior column ribs, in which the lower clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy assembly having a base attached to a lid with an integral clip, and a column with interior column ribs, wherein the clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base, the lid and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy column having an exterior column surface and an interior column surface with a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs. A plastic base for use in a trophy assembly having a base and a column, wherein the base has in integral clip adapted to engage ribs on the interior surface of the column. A figure for use in a trophy assemble having a column with ribs on the interior column surface wherein the figure has an integral clip adapted to engage the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: William Steven Schwartz Revocable Trust
    Inventor: William Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20130009029
    Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
  • Publication number: 20130001392
    Abstract: A pad with sucking discs includes a lower sucking disc and an upper sucking disc. The lower sucking disc is in an arc-shape with a protuberant center, while the upper sucking disc is in an arc-shape with a concave center. The lower sucking disc is adapted to suck on a platform for placing things such as a table, floor, etc. The upper sucking disc is adapted for placing objects such as beverage bottles, bowls, dishes or cups, etc. When an object is placed on the upper sucking disc, the pad is sucked to combine with the object and the platform respectively by a pressure applied, so that the objects placed on the pad do not easily fall off because of impact from an external force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Sheng-Chi Lin, Yuan-Song Tsai
  • Patent number: 8341895
    Abstract: A mounting device for solar modules having a large aspect ratio in a parallel arrangement on a flat horizontal substrate includes mounting rails having through-holes at predetermined locations. Insertion elements are attached to the mounting rails at the through-holes. Each insertion element includes a one-piece shaped element having a contiguous surface interrupted by an insertion slit configured to receive a lengthwise edge area of a solar module, the insertion slit extending at a predetermined insertion angle. A plastic wedge is configured to secure the received lengthwise edge area of the solar module in the insertion slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Solon SE
    Inventors: Sascha Oliver Schwarze, Maik Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20120325997
    Abstract: An antenna bracket includes two substrates having a bottom surface and a supporting surface; a plurality of movable rollers installed on the bottom; two columns, respectively set up on the supporting surface of the substrates; a beam with two ends movably connected with the two columns; two first driving members, fixed on each supporting surface and connected with the beam to drive the beam to slide upward and downward relative to the two columns; an antenna base, movably connected with the beam to install an antenna; a second driving member, fixed on the beam and connected with the antenna base, to drive the antenna base to slide horizontally; two first electromagnetic shield covers and a second electromagnetic shield cover respectively covering the two first driving members and the one second driving member, to attenuate electromagnetic interference (EMI) emanation from openings in the first driving members and the second driving member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventor: XIAO-LIAN HE
  • Publication number: 20120325996
    Abstract: A coil support arrangement for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and method of support are provided. One coil support arrangement includes a main former body having a plurality of channels between end flanges and a splint coupled to the main former body between the end flanges. The coil support arrangement also includes a load spreader coupled to the main former body adjacent one or more of the ends of the splint, and having a gap between the one or more ends of the splint and the load spreader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Derakhshan, Longzhi Jiang, William Einziger, Xiaoxue Diao, Benjamin Gronemeyer, Erman Citirik
  • Patent number: 8322672
    Abstract: A container holder includes a cylindrical opening, having a side wall with a movable section which extends between a raised position, completing a cylindrical support for a container, and a lowered position providing a notch for receiving a handle of a cup. In one embodiment, a pair of adjacent cup holders are provided with a movable section extending between them. In a preferred embodiment, the movable section includes a push-push latch such that it can be pressed downwardly and remain in a retracted position for use with a handle-including container and, upon pushing a second time, is raised to accommodate a cylindrical container. In another embodiment, a damper mechanism is provided to control the motion of the movable section. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a peripheral seal near the movable section is provided to reduce or eliminate the effect of any fluid spilled on the control mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Mclaughlin, Steve Norman Bazinski
  • Publication number: 20120298826
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a smartphone holder for holding a smartphone, comprising a plate body, a first protective strip, a second protective strip, a cylindrical body, and a connector holder. The plate body consists of a back support plate member, a hollowed-out plate member, and a base plate member. The back support plate member, the hollowed-out plate member and the base plate member are formed in one piece or mechanically linked into an S-shape. A cylindrical accommodation space is disposed between the hollowed-out plate member and the base plate member to accommodate the cylindrical body. The first protective strip and the second protective strip are respectively coupled to the left and the right side of the plate body, and each has an annular ring to allow the arrangement of the cylindrical body in the accommodation space inside the plate body. The connector holder is inserted into a hollowed-out socket on the cylindrical body and protrudes out of the hollowed-out plate member of the plate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: EVERCASE TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Yi-Chang Su
  • Patent number: 8317138
    Abstract: An eating utensil holder clip which attaches to a plate without scratching the surface of the plate, provides slots within an upper section formed of dense foam into which various eating utensils are removably disposed, and holds the utensils in a horizontal balanced position relative to the plate to prevent slippage of the utensils from the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Robert E. Johnson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120286122
    Abstract: System for positioning a device for wireless communication in a measurement environment, the system comprises a holding device (2) and a support structure (3) for positioning the holding device (2). The holding device (2) comprises a holding means (4) for holding the device for wireless communication. The outer surface of the holding device (2) surrounds or mostly surrounds the holding means (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Adam Tankielun, Erwin Boehler
  • Patent number: 8308114
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for an electronic flight bag (EFB) includes a frame having a track and a mounting assembly that is having a base and a support that is moveably connected to the base and can be selectively fixed in position on the track. The mounting bracket may allow for singlehanded adjustment of the position of the mounting assembly with respect to track at one of at least two discrete locations along the track, or at any desired position along the track. Further, the mounting bracket may provide a single mechanism for both securing the EFB to the mounting assembly and orienting the support with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Tensolite LLC
    Inventors: Merritte DeBuhr, Jeffrey Bitant, Daniel Richards
  • Publication number: 20120261540
    Abstract: A module unit includes a receiving element formed from an extrusion profile and configured to receive at least one circuit board. The receiving element includes at least two recesses. Two lateral elements are each configured to be received, in a respective one of the at least two recesses so as to fasten the lateral elements to the receiving element by latching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Joerg Soefker
  • Publication number: 20120261539
    Abstract: A cushion pad apparatus according to the present invention comprises a cushion pad having at least a receiving surface and a bottom surface; and an insertion frame selectively is contoured on said receiving surface. The insertion frame has an insertion well, and the insertion frame is disposed at a prescribed angle from said bottom surface, where adjustment of the prescribed angle operates to subject the insertion frame to move into an inclined position. A flat panel electronic device, upon disposition within the insertion frame, is supported at the prescribed angle accordingly as a structural consequence of the insertion well, while benefiting a user with subjecting the flat panel to face a user in a more direct, face-to-face fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Pei-Lin HUANG
  • Publication number: 20120240861
    Abstract: A portable pet bed apparatus is provided that can be selectively side mountable to a bed assembly. The pet bed apparatus includes a carrier device that defines a bedding space thereof sized and dimensioned to accommodate a domestic pet therein. The pet bed apparatus further includes a mounting assembly having a support platform configured to vertically support the of the carrier device thereatop, and a frame assembly coupled to the support platform. The frame assembly can be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, portions of the frame assembly cooperate with the bed assembly for side mounting thereto. The carrier device can be removed from the mounting assembly, which enable independent functionality as a pet carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Barbara Pietra, Ronald G. Wilks
  • Patent number: 8272618
    Abstract: A minimum bond assurance feature for a pi-joint assembly is provided. The pi-joint assembly includes a substructure, a member coupled to the substructure. The substructure includes one or more standoff extending above one of the lower side, the front side and the back side of the substructure. The standoff includes a space location control surface. The member includes a base, a pair of axially elongated leg extending from the base to define a channel therebetween. The channel of the member has a first channel side, a channel floor and a second channel side, wherein the space location control surface may contact the member maintaining a standoff distance between the one of the lower side, the front side and the back side of the substructure and corresponding one of the channel floor, the first channel side and the second channel side of the member. A method of assembling a pi-joint assembly of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Kilwin, Ronald J. Newcomer
  • Patent number: 8262053
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus includes a U-shaped first bracket, a U-shaped second bracket pivotably attached to the first bracket through a connection mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. The connection mechanism includes a first gear mounted to the second bracket, and a second gear pivotably mounted to the first bracket and mating with the first gear. The positioning mechanism includes a positioning member slidably attached to the first bracket, a resilient member arranged between the positioning member and the first bracket, and a positioning gear pivotably attached to the first bracket and linked with the second gear. The positioning member includes a positioning pole. When the second bracket is rotated to a desired position relative to the first bracket, the resilient member biases the positioning member, such that the positioning pole engages in the positioning gear to position the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20120223032
    Abstract: A solar panel mounting system has a plurality of mounting bases which have upper and lower mounting surfaces. In the minimum configuration, four mounting bases are used. A solar panel module is connected to the top portion of two bases and to the bottom portion so that the solar panel module is mounted at a selected angle. Each of the bases has attachment points which hold insert nuts and allows mounting brackets to be secured along the mounting surfaces. The mounting brackets allow the solar panel modules to be clamped utilizing their frames without additional hardware and to be attached from the top without access to the bottom of the panels. The brackets can be industry standard or specific to the system. The bases stack and nest for easy transport. The mounting bases may be secured to a selected surface using ballasts, mechanical attachments or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Elie Rothschild, John Humphrey, George H.F. Schnakenberg, III
  • Publication number: 20120223206
    Abstract: A jack stand for a vehicle includes a plurality of walls joined together to form a body, the body being hollow. A base is formed by lower edges of the walls and a top surface joins top edges of the walls. One of the walls includes a wall opening and the top includes a top opening, the wall opening and the top opening extending towards one another, meeting proximate the top edge of one of the walls, thereby forming a single, continuous opening extending from the top into one of the walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Jackpoint Jackstands LLC
    Inventor: John A. Walton
  • Publication number: 20120223207
    Abstract: A clip can fix a linear member, and is integrally molded by a base body, a bearing portion, and a locking lid. In the base body, the locking lid is integrally molded on one end to be freely rotatable. The bearing portion extends from one side of the base body, and includes an opening portion wherein a rotating shaft rotatably enters. In the locking lid, there are integrally molded a locking portion which can lock in the base body on the other side; the rotating shaft which can freely rotate in the bearing portion including the opening portion on one side; and a planar member covering the holding portion between the locking portion and the rotating shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: NIFCO INC.
    Inventors: Kenji Hattori, Taku Hirama
  • Patent number: 8256731
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises a device for holding a paint bucket and the like on an inclined surface. The device comprises a generally rectilinear and horizontal support surface having four edges with vertical sidewalls extending upward from each edge of the support surface. At the front edge a pair of downward extending feet protrude. At the rear edge of the support surface a rear-leg assembly extends downward from the support surface. The support surface further includes an adjustable armature and two rigidly mounted stops. The armature and two stops cooperate to selectively hold a paint bucket and can be adjusted for varying sized buckets. The armature includes an adjuster for selectively locking the armature. The rear leg assembly pivotally mounts to the support surface allowing the support surface to remain horizontal when the device is resting on an inclined surface such as a sloped roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Tracy A. Wickwire
  • Publication number: 20120217854
    Abstract: A support device includes a base, a fitting portion, a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The fitting portion, to which a portable device is fitted, is provided in the base, the fitting portion includes a support surface that supports the portable device and a side surface continuous with the support surface. The first holding portion is provided at a first distance from the support surface and fixed to the side surface. The second holding portion is provided at a second distance from the support surface and is projected from and retracted into the side surface, the second distance being smaller than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Yoshiharu ISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20120211629
    Abstract: A beverage container holder comprising a base and at least one structure projecting upwardly from the base, wherein the at least one structure projecting upwardly from the base releasably holds a beverage container inserted into engagement with the at least one structure, wherein the base comprises portions projecting horizontally beyond the at least one upwardly projecting structure when the beverage holder is disposed in a resting position on an underlying support surface to provide additional tip-over resistance to the beverage container, and wherein either the base or the at least one structure projecting upwardly includes a visible element that is singularly identifiable by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas J. Shaw
  • Patent number: 8245989
    Abstract: A device support structure is provided. Two corresponding sides of a base of the device support structure extend upwards vertically from the base to form a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The base includes a configuration portion adjacent to the two sidewalls, which includes a front seat and a rear seat. A plurality of hook members are configured on the front seat for hooking a network device disposed on the front seat. Two sides of the network device are supported by the two sidewalls. A stopping member is configured on the front end of the base for abutting against a front end of the network device configured on the front seat. A device latching portion is configured on the rear seat for guiding and fixing a power adapter of the network device to the rear seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Accton Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Pei Ling, Hung-Femg Tai
  • Publication number: 20120205302
    Abstract: A filtration unit for a swimming pool or spa, is disclosed, the filtration unit including a support base (20); a filter housing (30) mounted on top of the support base; and a recess (21) in the support base, the recess adapted to receive a pump (60), at least in part. A multi-port valve (50) is laterally mounted to the filter housing wherein an orbital control arm (54) of the multi-port valve may be moved in a substantially vertical plane to select alternative operations of the filtration unit. The unit may further include a top with space for electronic controls and/or chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: POOLRITE RESEARCH PTY LTD
    Inventor: Ross Leslie Palmer