Vertical Staff Patents (Class 248/539)
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Publication number: 20120168598Abstract: The device is a portable umbrella attachment used to mount on the frame of any glass embedded automobile door. It is equipped to support the weight and torque of an umbrella during adverse weather conditions. The device extends the functionality of an umbrella to allow it to serve as a shield and limit weather elements like rain, hail, and snow from entering the user's open automobile door. It also protects the driver or passengers from bad weather elements while they enter, exit or stand by the automobile. The affixing mechanism is designed to apply enough forceful pressure such as a squeezing/gripping motion to secure the umbrella's handle into the device or securely attach the device to a glass embedded automobile door frame. Thus, the user can singlehandedly maneuver this motion. The device has an adjustable shaft; thus, the user can change the direction of the umbrella depending on the situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Michael D. Walker, Leonard Lay, Clinton Ages, Odis Richardson
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Patent number: 8177185Abstract: A knock down flag pole assembly is provided including a base, a ferrule, and an elongate post. The base may include a coupling with a pocket having a coupling member or portion configured to removably couple to the ferrule. The coupling secures the ferrule to the base, but also permits the flag pole to be knocked out from the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Wind Gear Direct, LLCInventor: Jack C. Priegel
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Publication number: 20120043450Abstract: An attachment arrangement comprising—two resilient arms (1a, 1b) connected to a device to be attached, the other ends of the resilient arms (1a, 1b) pointing away from each other; —one locking part (7a, 7b) on each resilient arm (1a, 1b), said locking parts (7a, 7b) being T-shaped and adapted to together fit into a T-groove by forcing the resilient arms (1a, 1b) towards each other and twist the attachment arrangement during insertion into the T-groove. Said attachment arrangement is secured in the T-groove when the attachment arrangement is twisted back again and the pressure on the resilient arms (1a, 1b) is released. A column holder provided with an attachment arrangement according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES ABInventor: Mats Lundkvist
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Publication number: 20110290979Abstract: Provided are holders for compactly storing infusion management systems to surfaces. In an embodiment the holder apparatus has a head portion for receiving and infusion management system trunk portion and a foot for receiving an apex portion of the infusion management system. The holder apparatus may be mounted to a wall so that the infusion management system is compactly stored and then mounted against the wall, thereby dramatically decreasing the storage footprint of the systems when not in use, without sacrificing the ability to conveniently and rapidly deploy the system when needed. Also provided are infusion management systems configured for use with the holder apparatus and related methods of storing the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Mark HENAULT, James KOLOZS, Sean COLE, Chad McKONLY, Charles COOPER
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Patent number: 8037637Abstract: A stand for a tree comprises a base for receiving a trunk of the tree, wherein the base provides a top portion, and a plurality of attachment points positioned along a periphery of the top portion. The stand further comprises a plurality of bracing supports. Each bracing support comprises a first end, wherein said first end is coupled to one of the plurality of attachment points, and a second end, wherein said second end is equipped to engage the trunk of the tree.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Inventor: Harold A. Odom, Jr.
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Patent number: 7980521Abstract: A medical device safety support apparatus features a clamp member configured to be attached to an IV pole, a bed rail, or other support structure. A medical device support member extends from the clamp member and is configured to support a cooperatively configured medical device. The medical device support member may include a socket which receives a post that extends from the medical device, and a lockdown member having a set-screw portion and a handle is provided to secure the post within the socket. The post has a circumferential channel in which the set-screw portion seats, thereby allowing the post to be retained within the socket when the lockdown member is loosened so as to prevent the medical device from being removed from the support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: James Harr, Glenn Fournie, Joel D. Wiesner, Scott Kimsey, Ricky A. Sisk
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Patent number: 7934690Abstract: The flag holder includes a plate surrounded by an edge flange. Raised letters and symbols are integral with a plate face side. Letters, symbols and edge flange have flat surfaces in a front plane. The plate has a rear side and three mounting bosses with rear surfaces and threaded bores. Surfaces of the edge flange and the bosses are in a rear plane parallel to the front plane and the plate front side. Two vertically spaced tongue members extend from an outside surface of the edge flange. A U-shaped flag pole recess in each tongue has an open end that faces rearward. Three threaded pins are received in the threaded bores. Epoxy holds the pins in gravestone bores. Flag pole recesses are closed by the gravestone. A pole support surface is on the edge flange.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Frankenmuth Post 150 American Legion Department of MichiganInventor: Daniel F. Walter
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Patent number: 7926774Abstract: A universal clamp allows a camera to be positioned at a variety of angles and then secured for a steady shot. A docking member supports the camera through its universal docking port. A positioning member is connected to the docking member at 90°. The position member engages an attachment member that is used to affix the clamp to an environmental support. A securing member locks all parts once the camera is in position.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: Lyndon E. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110068248Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a top mount mast antenna includes a secondary mounting bracket positioned below the fender panel to stabilize the antenna attachment screws extending through the antenna base into the fender panel of the automotive vehicle on which the antenna is mounted. The secondary mounting bracket is formed with a generally circular reinforcement collar that projects upwardly through the opening in the fender panel. The reinforcement collar has opposing retention tabs that pass through recesses formed in the opening. A rotation of the secondary mounting bracket within the opening rotates the retention tabs to a position overlying the fender panel, and moves deformable bosses into alignment with the screw holes in the fender panel. The rotation of the secondary mounting bracket is halted by the engagement of a closed side of the bosses with a flange of material created by the piercing of the screw holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Nathan Miller, Brian Kubacki, Nikia M. Williams, Mark Courtright, Rob J. Scollard, JR.
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Patent number: 7905677Abstract: A flagpole having a plurality of linear tubular members with ends of adjacent tubular members connected with coupling members including arcuate segments retained in tight surface engagement with inside surfaces of the tubular members with fasteners and a coupling assembly having a cone-shaped body and a sleeve connecting tubular members.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Uncommon USA, Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Erickson
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Publication number: 20110030284Abstract: The invention provides a high-visibility roof-drain cover comprising a roof-drain cover, a marked, reversible, elongated flag, and coupler means for mounting the flag to the roof-drain cover, wherein the flag extends upwardly from the roof-drain cover a sufficient distance that a top portion of the flag will remain visible above an accumulation of wind-blown debris and snow. The invention provides a first group of high-visibility roof-drain cover embodiments, each of which includes a novel roof-drain cover. The invention provides a second group of high-visibility roof-drain cover embodiments for retrofit, each of which includes a prior art roof-drain cover. The invention provides a third group of sub-assemblies for retrofit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Scott Arthur May May, Linda May
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Patent number: 7854564Abstract: A flagpole having a plurality of linear tubular members with ends of adjacent tubular members connected with coupling members including arcuate segments retained in tight surface engagement with inside surfaces of the tubular members with fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Uncommon USA, Inc.Inventor: Mark T. Erickson
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Publication number: 20100257791Abstract: The invention provides a high-visibility roof-drain cover comprising a roof-drain cover, a marked, reversible, elongated flag, and coupler means for mounting the flag to the roof-drain cover, wherein the flag extends upwardly from the roof-drain cover a sufficient distance that a top portion of the flag will remain visible above an accumulation of wind-blown debris and snow. The invention provides a first group of high-visibility roof-drain cover embodiments, each of which includes a novel roof-drain cover. The invention provides a second group of high-visibility roof-drain cover embodiments for retrofit, each of which includes a prior art roof-drain cover. The invention provides a third group of sub-assemblies for retrofit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Scott Arthur May, Linda May
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Publication number: 20100252711Abstract: A pole mounting device has a rod with a ball at one end and a clamp at the opposite end, and a holder tube with a ball socket that forms a ball joint with the ball on the end of the rod. The holder tube rotates relative to the rod about two transverse axes. A pole is held in one end of the tube and a set screw in the other end adjusts rotational resistance of the ball joint. The mounting device can mount flag poles, and with an adapter, mobile electronic devices or other articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Michael R. Buchner
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Patent number: 7694641Abstract: The invention provides marking apparatus for a fire hydrant or other utilities fixtures comprising a mast-holding bracket comprising a hollow pipe, means for removably securing the pipe to the fire hydrant or other utilities fixtures and an elongated mast removably received in the hollow pipe, the mast comprising a solid cylindrical flexible core and a flexible outer shell for mounting on the core, further comprising fastening means for securing the mast to the pipe. The apparatus can be attached to the outlet of a fire hydrant, the hole for the lifting bolt of a transformer or to a junction box, or as part of a concrete pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: Earl Robert Lockhart
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Patent number: 7677000Abstract: A post system for a railing, the post system including a railing post, an insert and a post base. The railing post includes an elongated tubular body with first and second ends. The insert may snugly be insertable within the first end of the railing post. The post base may be connectable to the first end of the railing post and may have an inner member and an outer member substantially encasing the inner member. The inner member may be constructed from a first material, while the outer member may be constructed of a second material. The post base may include a base member and a housing member connected to and extending from the base member. The housing member may be adapted to engage the railing post.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Peak Innovations Inc.Inventor: Simon Walker
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Publication number: 20090308767Abstract: An umbrella holder for a golf bag includes an elongate tube positionable within the golf bag and having an open top end and a bottom end. The elongate tube is substantially hollow from the bottom end to the top end. The top end of the elongate tube is configured for releasably retaining an umbrella in a generally upright orientation above the golf bag. A securement device is adapted for releasably connecting the elongate tube to the golf bag with the top end of the elongate tube accessible from exterior of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Thomas Edward Brydon
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Patent number: 7600734Abstract: An locking assembly structured to removably and automatically secure an umbrella mast or other stanchion to a supporting base including a mounting structure secured to the base in interconnecting relation between the stanchion and the base. The locking assembly is connected to the mounting structure and includes a movable locking member positionable between a locked orientation and a released orientation. The locked and released orientations are respectively and at least partially defined by the locking member disposed into and out of interruptive engagement with a predetermined exterior surface portion of the stanchion on an interior of the mounting structure. Automatic disposition of the locking member between the released and locked orientations is facilitated by an end portion of the locking member configured and structured to both slidingly and interruptively engage the stanchion.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: TUUCI Engineering and Design, Inc.Inventor: Dougan Clarke
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Patent number: 7594637Abstract: A holder is disclosed which provides for the storage of a piece of stemware, in a boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, in a manner which permits convenient access to such stemware, and at the same time, safeguards against damage when the boat trailer or recreational vehicle is in transit. The holder comprises a mounting bracket and a clip. The clip is connected to the mounting bracket and is adapted to releasably receive the piece of stemware. The clip includes opposed first and second gripping fingers which, when the clip is in the releasable receipt of the piece, grip there between the stem of the piece to stably hold the piece at a storage position. The clip can also be formed integrally with the boat, trailer or recreational vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Inventor: Werner Krueger
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Patent number: 7594353Abstract: A fishing rod holder comprises a bucket having an open top end, a bottom wall and a side wall collectively forming a hollow interior which receives a number of tubes each secured at an upper end to a lid mounted to the open top of the bucket and at a lower end by a bolt or other fastener which extends from the side wall into each tube. The bottom wall of the bucket is formed with a drain hole, and mounts a number of rubber feet for stability which may be enhanced by the addition of a weight to the bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Fishing Rod Holder, LLCInventor: Dan Lucky
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Publication number: 20090236489Abstract: A pole caddy (10) has a planar table portion (12), a shaft-engaging portion in the form of a tubular projection (32) and a lateral surround (14) orthogonal to the planar portion (12), the lateral surround (14) including an indicia display area (15) and including a rim (14a) that extends above the planar table portion (12.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Raymond Gambill
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Patent number: 7575215Abstract: An anchoring device will cooperate with a slotted aperture in a planked surface, such as a deck or boat dock, is disclosed. An example of the invention includes an internal tube that is telescopically mounted within a hollow cylindrical external tube. A support flange that is mounted to the bottom of the internal tube at one end and to a support flange at the other end extends through the bottom of the external tube. A spring is mounted between the bottom of the internal tube and the bottom of the external tube, so that the spring may be compressed by sliding the internal tube into the external tube. The sliding of the internal tube into the external tube causes the support flange to extend, so that the planked surface may be gripped between the support flange and the bottom of the external tube.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Inventors: Dean Clark, Mark Johnston
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Patent number: 7575209Abstract: A flagpole top support bracket assembly for a top end of a flagpole is disclosed, and includes a cap for mounting on the upper end of the flagpole. The cap defines a cavity for receiving an upper portion of the flagpole, and the cavity extends inwardly from an opening in a lower end of the cap. The cap has an outer surface and an annular groove formed in the outer surface. The bracket assembly further includes a support mounted on the cap, and the support is rotatable with respect to the cap. The support includes a mounting lip for resisting sliding of the support off of the cap, and the mounting lip extends inwardly toward the cap and is configured to be at least partially positioned in the annular groove of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Inventor: Michael J. Wiese
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Patent number: 7551434Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided to readily fix a data storage device defining at least one hole in place. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket holding the storage device, a securing plate, and a pole coupled to the securing plate. The bracket defines at least one through hole corresponding to the hole of the storage device, and a positioning plate defining a sliding groove extends perpendicularly from the bracket. At least one post extends from the securing plate, and engages in the corresponding hole of the storage device to fasten the storage device. One end of the pole is pivotably mounted on the bracket, and the other end of the pole extends though the sliding groove of the positioning plate, and is slidable in the sliding groove to control the post of the securing plate to engage or disengage the hole of the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Qiang Zhu, Jin-Man Chen
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Patent number: 7448590Abstract: This is a versatile flag mounting system, which allows the flagpole bracket and related entities to be secured onto structures such as ladder tubing or railing on a variety of recreational vehicles. This device also allows for rotation of the flag relative to the horizon. The flagpole is secured within this device using a means of securement such as a thumbscrew. This device can also be mounted or secured on a variety of surfaces or structures such as, most flat or round surfaces, homes, corners, fences, and more similarly situated examples.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: Frank Holton
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Patent number: 7440272Abstract: A mounting apparatus for data storage device (50) with securing holes (52) defined therein, includes a base (20) and a pivot member (30) with one end pivotally attached to the base. The base includes at least a securing piece (241) corresponding to the securing hole of the data storage device and a clip (2231) protruded therefrom. The pivot member includes at least a securing piece (321) corresponding to the securing hole of the data storage device and an opening (343) corresponding to the clip. The clip of the base engages into the opening of the pivot member for mounting the data storage device when the pivot member rotates to a locked position. The clip of the base disengages from the opening of the flange panel of the pivot member when the pivot member rotates to an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Qing-Hao Wu
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Patent number: 7440271Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for securing a data storage device. The data storage device has two opposite side walls. Each side wall forms a pair of posts. The mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a bracket mounted in the chassis for accommodating the data storage device, and a latch member pivotally mounted to the bracket. A plurality of slots is defined in one side wall of the bracket for receiving the posts of the data storage device. The latch member includes a base. An elastic arm and a hook extend from the base. The elastic arm resists against the chassis to urge the hook partially covering one of the mounting slots for preventing a corresponding post received in the mounting slot disengaging therefrom. The latch member is being pressable to depress the elastic arm and remove the hook away from the mounting slot thereby release the corresponding post.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Yu-Ming Xiao
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Publication number: 20080224017Abstract: An umbrella holder includes a clamp. The clamp is attached to a frame member, in an exemplary form, a frame member of a golf cart. The clamp is held on the frame member through a Velcro strap which wraps around the frame member. A telescoping rod extends from the clamp to hold an umbrella shaft holder which includes a slot through which an umbrella shaft can be passed. When the umbrella shaft is received within the holder, it is held securely therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Wayne Gary Woller
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Patent number: 7422189Abstract: A device for securing a vehicle antenna to a vehicle body is described, to prevent the vehicle antenna from tilting out of the vehicle body in the mounting operation. The device includes projections which engage behind an orifice in the vehicle body for introducing the device on the side of the vehicle body facing away from the vehicle antenna.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Uwe Militz, Christian Schmidt
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Publication number: 20080029137Abstract: A height-adjustable tubular holder for an elongated rod, such as an umbrella or fishing rod, and a bracket dimensioned for attachment to preexisting bolts, such as on a boat seat, wherein the bracket supports the tubular holder in such a manner as to facilitate angular adjustment of the supported rod, and wherein the holder can be rotated out of position during periods of non-use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: Randy Walter McInville
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Publication number: 20080017778Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device (50) includes a bracket (30) for receiving the data storage device, a case (10) for receiving the bracket, and at least one gasket (19) attached on the case and extending therein. When the bracket is slid into the case, the at least one gasket abuts against the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN, CHIEH YANG
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Patent number: 7278616Abstract: A flexible, multi-gauge attachment device for mounting pinwheels, flags and other objects supported by posts onto various parts of the frames of bicycles, bicycle trailers, scooters, strollers, wheelchairs and other vehicles and products with tubular components.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventor: Thomas E. Kahan
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Patent number: 7226126Abstract: An accessory holder for a chair comprising of a support arm having a first end and second end, the first end is adapted for connection to an accessory such as an umbrella or tray, at least one locking member extending from the support arm second end, at least one locking member comprising a pair of cooperating sleeve members adapted to be slidingly engaged in a concentric manner, one of the cooperating sleeves is adapted to be disposed around a leg of a chair whereby when the other cooperating sleeve members is slidingly engaged in a concentric manner with one of the pair of cooperating sleeves, the support arm is secured to the chair.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Inventor: Joseph P. Spanovich
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Patent number: 7200968Abstract: A holder, a method of using the holder and a method of making the holder, for securely retaining a tool, pole or fishing rod without damaging the support, such holder comprises a main body and a clip. The main body has a hollow cylinder section (10); an ell-shaped tang section (20) at the top of the cylinder, ridge steps (22) on the tang section; and a rail section (30) formed on the exterior cylinder wall. The clip (70) has a snap (71) on one end and channel guides (72) at the other end to fit within the rail section (30). The clip slidably engages the rail section (30) and tang section (20) and is secured in place by closing the snap (71) on the ridge steps (22). The holder is made by an injection molding process using commercially available plastic resins.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Inventor: Lonnie Jaworski
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Patent number: 7200967Abstract: A device for insertion into an existing beverage holder opening in a boat and receiving and supporting a handle of any length of a fishing rod. The device includes a cup and a tube. The cup is inserted into the existing beverage holder opening in the boat. The tube extends into, and upwardly, at an angle from, the cup, receives and supports the handle of the fishing rod, and has a bottom that is open so as to allow the handle of any length of the fishing rod to pass therethrough and be received and supported by the tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Inventors: Janice Seaman, Allen Seaman
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Patent number: 7201442Abstract: A device allowing its user to securely attach a large beach umbrella to the frame of a portable chair or chairs. The device has two mounting plates, which may be easily attached and removed from the frames of either one or two chairs. The umbrella pole will be inserted through a pair of compression fitting mechanisms, which are secured to the mounting plates. When not in use, the device may be easily dismantled, stored and carried in the same bag as the chair.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Inventor: Albert Decosta, Jr.
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Patent number: 7086207Abstract: An antenna sector frame that can collapse for easy transport and storage. The antenna frame can be packaged with all of its loose parts in a single container on a relatively flat single skid capable of being stacked in storage. The antenna frame can include a pair of face frames configured to support one or more antennas, the face frames being joined to articulate on a face frame pivot axis such that the face frames can be folded together for compact shipment and storage and opened for use.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Andrew CorporationInventors: Darin Piburn, Dale Heath, Kevin Paswalk, Kevin Rovell
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Patent number: 7030822Abstract: A robust antenna mounting bracket suitable for mounting a variety of high-frequency, very-high-frequency, and ultra-high frequency communications antennas to the bed of a pickup truck. The bracket, which is made from a single piece of metal, consists of a horizontal platform, which accepts a wide variety of antenna bases, a vertical panel, which transfers the force due to the weight of the antenna to a stake pocket housing, and a leg, which connects the platform to the foot and causes the platform to be located behind the rear fender of a pickup truck.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventor: Eric John Grabowski
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Patent number: 6948507Abstract: A deck support member for locking engagement with an umbrella pole utilized in combination with a table so as to firmly secure the lower end of the umbrella pole, the support member having a cylindrical cross section slightly less than the inner diameter of the umbrella pole, the support member being closed at its upper end and open at its lower end with an annular deck engaging flange, the upper end having an aperture therethrough for receipt of a deck engaging securing means, there being disposed within the cylindrical support member, a biasing means having an aperture coincidental with the aperture in the closed end of the cylindrical support member, there being disposed on the biasing means, a locking finger cooperable with an aperture formed in the side wall of the cylindrical support means, the locking finger movable to a recessed position within the cylindrical support member by foot pressure or by pressure from the slidable receipt of the umbrella pole over the cylindrical support member, the lockingType: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Thomas Hanson
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Patent number: 6938871Abstract: A novel support pole design that is both stable and easily removable in an outdoor environment. The support pole is universally adaptable for use with flags, umbrellas, or other objects requiring support to an elevated position relative to the ground. A key feature of the present invention is the means that anchors the present invention to the ground. This means includes a small locking pin that maintains a large flat base in close coupling with the ground.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Inventor: Warren Merrill Carlson
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Patent number: 6936030Abstract: An injector system for use in delivering a fluid to a patient in a medical procedure includes an injection head unit having at least one pressurizing member. The pressurizing member is in communicative connection with a remote power source via at least one non-rigid drive connection. A connecting member is attached to the injection head unit. The injector system further includes a base unit having a base member that is attachable to a surface and a support member to which the connecting member is attachable.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Medrad, Inc.Inventors: P. Eric Pavlik, Edward J. Ramsey
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Patent number: 6913233Abstract: A pennant holder for attaching a pennant to a small pole, comprising: a pole holder made out of a plastic material in the shape of a cylinder having a closed end, the closed end being slit to form flaps that permit the pole to pass through the closed end of the cylinder while displacing the flaps and causing the flaps to grasp and hold the pole, the pole holder having an integral receiving U-shaped clip; and a pennant attachment having two mating halves that grasp the attachment end of the pennant and hold it along the length of the attached end, the pennant attachment adapted to fit into the receiving clip in the pole holder.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventors: Ralph Thomas Puett III, Ralph Thomas Puett IV
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Patent number: 6889953Abstract: An umbrella stand includes means defining a cavity, a mast receiving means operatively associated with the cavity-defining means, a bladder received within the cavity and comprised of a material which will retain ballast, and ballast contained within the bladder. When an umbrella mast is inserted into the mast receiving means and the umbrella is raised, the ballast weighs down the cavity-defining means so as to maintain the umbrella in a generally upright condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth A. Harbaugh
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Publication number: 20040135055Abstract: A mobile patio umbrella support which has an upper module comprising a pair of wheels that roll over the railing much as wheels of a train roll over a railroad track and, to keep the support upright and balanced, a lower module, comprising an arrangement of casters, to block sideway motion by special fitting across the lower horizontal part of the railing. A pole, similar in size and type to the pole of a typical umbrella, and on top of which an umbrella is planted, joins the two modules of the mobile umbrella support together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Benoit Rizk
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Patent number: 6681519Abstract: A self-clamping Christmas tree stand provides a stable platform for a Christmas tree that allows simple installation and adjustment of the tree angle without having to be positioned under the tree to perform the adjustments. The tree stand uses the weight of the tree to firmly clamp the tree's trunk. A clamping mechanism provides a constant grip that will not loosen unless an upward force is provided by the user. The adjustment range of the tree trunk angle with respect to the vertical plane may be varied to accommodate tree trunks of different shapes. Lastly, the tree stand includes a large liquid reservoir to maintain the tree's moisture content.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Richard E. Cone
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Patent number: 6676094Abstract: A deck appurtenance includes an item to be supported, a support pole supporting the item, and a support bracket. The support bracket includes a first end detachably coupled to a midline portion of the support pole, a second end detachably coupled to a component of a deck rail, and a body connecting the first end to the second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Inventor: Richard W. Brown
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Patent number: 6637718Abstract: A flagstaff holder is provided for removable attachment to a vehicle through use of a standard trailer hitch coupling. The flagstaff holder is mounted at the distal end of an adjustable length vertical support which may be raised to provide flag visibility or lowered to a storage position. Illumination means for the flag or banner is provided. A hitch ball may also be provided so that the standard trailer hitch coupling can be used without removal of the flag or the flagstaff holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Larry Wilson
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Patent number: 6626409Abstract: The fishing rod holder is adapted to hold fly rods in flush mounts. The rod holder has a first pipe section formed with an insertion opening. An inner diameter of the first pipe section enables an insertion of a fishing rod handle through the insertion opening and into the first pipe section. A second pipe section is rigidly connected to the first pipe section and projects away from the first pipe section distally of the insertion opening. A slot is formed in the first pipe section extending in the insertion direction away from the insertion opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1999Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Inventor: David Thompson
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Publication number: 20030164437Abstract: A flagstaff holder is provided for removable attachment to a vehicle through use of a standard trailer hitch coupling. The flagstaff holder is mounted at the distal end of an adjustable length vertical support which may be raised to provide flag visibility or lowered to a storage position. Illumination means for the flag or banner is provided. A hitch ball may also be provided so that the standard trailer hitch coupling can be used without removal of the flag or flagstaff holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventor: Larry Wilson
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Patent number: 6581897Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for coupling a fracture frame to a patient-support apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Ruschke