Selective Assembly Patents (Class 248/558)
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Patent number: 6663059Abstract: An archery bow holder is disclosed which may be attached to a tree stand or which may be implanted into the ground. The bow holder includes a elongated support having upper and lower ends with an externally threaded portion positioned thereon above the lower end thereof. If the bow holder is going to be used on the ground, a leg assembly is threaded onto the externally threaded portion of the support. If the bow holder is going to be used in conjunction with a tree stand, an attachment bracket assembly is threaded onto the externally threaded portion of the support with the attachment bracket assembly being secured to the tree stand.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Brian L. Warren
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Publication number: 20030057347Abstract: An apparatus and method for safely cannulating a retinal blood vessel is described. The apparatus consists of a micropipette/microcannula, micromanipulator and positioner mounted to a base, which is attached to a wrist rest commonly used in eye surgery. The micropipette/microcannula is connected to tubing such that a medication may be injected through the micropipette/microcannula into the blood vessel or conversely, a small quantity of material may be removed from a blood vessel. Alternatively, a catheter, wire or stent may be placed through the micropipette/microcannula to treat or diagnose an area remote from the insertion site. The ability to cannulate a retinal blood vessel should be efficacious in the treatment of vein and artery occlusion, ocular tumors and other retinal, vascular and optic nerve disorders that would benefit from diagnosis and/or treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: Jeffrey N. Weiss
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Patent number: 6488621Abstract: A first embodiment of a support system for a surgical retractor device includes a pair of vertically extending support members, releasably attachable to a patient support platform, at least one horizontally extending cross bar attached to and supported by the pair of vertically extending support members, and at least one lifting device disposed on the at least one cross bar and attached for retraction to a retractor assembly. The first embodiment may further include a horizontal extension, upon which may be mounted a lifting device. The first embodiment may further include a second cross bar, upon which a second lifting device may be mounted.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Rultract, Inc.Inventors: Janice Lee Rullo, William John Koteles
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Patent number: 6349905Abstract: A portable support for cameras, spotting scopes, and other devices is shown secured to a collateral support object (tree). A rope or strap encircles a collateral support member and the collateral support object (FIG. 1) one or more times, and is then tightly placed in rope gripping clamps. An adjustable arm extends from the collateral support and includes an optical device mounting head, which in turn receives an optical device. Adjustable support is thereby provided for the optical device. The collateral support member interconnects with adjustable legs imparting the capability to configure the apparatus in a free standing mode.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Inventor: James Everett Mills
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Publication number: 20010028022Abstract: An article support adapted for adhering to a substrate is described. The article support preferably includes a base member, a stretch release adhesive tape adhered to that base member, and some mechanism for gripping the stretch release adhesive tape. These items are arranged so that when the base member is adhered to the substrate by the stretch release adhesive tape, the base member can be removed by pulling on the gripping means at an acute angle from the surface of the substrate. Gripping means which resist disassociation from the stretch release adhesive tape during the removal of the base from the substrate are disclosed, including handle types. The base member can be generic, suitable for attaching various types of support members via, for example, complimentary dovetail slides. In such cases, provision such as a latch can be made to temporarily lock the support member to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Inventors: Michael D. Hamerski, James L. Bries, Alex Rodriquez, Bruce W. Carlson
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Patent number: 6202008Abstract: A vehicle computer system has a housing sized to be mounted in a vehicle dashboard or other appropriate location. A computer is mounted within the housing and executes an open platform, multi-tasking operating system. The computer runs multiple applications on the operating system, including both vehicle-related applications (e.g., vehicle security application, vehicle diagnostics application, communications application, etc.) and non-vehicle-related applications (e.g., entertainment application, word processing, etc.). The computer system has an Internet wireless link to provide access to the Internet. One or more of the applications may utilize the link to access content on the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Richard D. Beckert, Mark M. Moeller, William S. Wong
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Patent number: 6012693Abstract: Lift/suspension system for vertical and azimuthal support for display or use of computer monitors, keyboards or other equipment, which can be economically manufactured and assembled from common component parts for utilization in either a lift mode or a suspension mode. A gas spring provides for support of the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1998Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Donald M. Voeller, Harry C. Sweere
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Patent number: 5978028Abstract: A TV camera unit is supported by a camera support member having an arm-receiving hole into which an arm is inserted. When a camera support shaft protruded upward from a camera base of the camera support member is fitted into a downward attitude holding aperture that is formed in the front face of the TV camera unit to be parallel to the optical axis of a lens of the TV camera unit, the TV camera unit is supported by the camera base and set at a downward shooting position where the lens faces downward. When the camera support shaft is fitted into a horizontal attitude holding aperture that is formed in the bottom face of the TV camera unit to be perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, the TV camera unit is set at a horizontal shooting position where the lens faces in the horizontal direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1997Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Elmo Company, LimitedInventor: Akira Yamane
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Patent number: 5957414Abstract: A support system for devices, in particular electrical devices, to be attached transversely to a trunking body between two longitudinal walls of the latter comprises two crossmembers each engaged with one of the longitudinal walls at each end and each equipped with fixing arrangements for local fastening of the device. These fixing arrangements are mounted on the crossmember so that their position can be adjusted along its length.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1996Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignees: Legrand, Legrand SNCInventors: Fran.cedilla.ois Perrignon de Troyes, Bertrand Decore
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Patent number: 5913477Abstract: A plant support and irrigation system for domestic and commercial use is assembled without tools from two principal interlocking components, i.e., tubular members and hubs, to form modules. Modules are joined in mating relation vertically, horizontally and/or at varying angles to construct a variety of useful plant support structures including, for example, A-frames, trellises, arbors and fences and other forms of enclosures. The horizontal and/or vertical components of the modules are optionally perforated tubing making the structures capable of providing low-pressure drip or spray irrigation for the supported plants. The assembly can include connecting members of varying angles, plugs and valved hose connections configured to securely mate with one or both ends of the tubular members.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignees: Anthony A. Dean, Rebecca Whitney DeanInventor: Frederic Max Dean
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Patent number: 5906064Abstract: A universal merchandise signage system for use with a plurality of different types of sign posts, each different type of sign post having a differently configured pin portion. The system includes a sign holder with an attachment member having different adapters configured to receive the different pin portions of the sign posts. The adapters are preferably inserts of various cross-sections, spaced apart within the attachment member. The attachment member preferably further includes a pair of upstanding ribs between which is held a pair of transparent panels. The signage system of the present invention provides that the sign holder is interchangeable among a plurality of sign posts commonly used by merchants, thereby reducing the inventory of sign holders that must be kept on hand.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Inventor: Steven V. Field
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Patent number: 5884889Abstract: A book support for supporting a book for a reader that includes an arm clearance panel including right and left arm clearance side edges each having a curved arm clearance recess; a book support panel constructed from a transparent material and including two book support ledges extending outwardly from a book support front surface and an elastic book retaining strap secured across the book support front surface; a base panel; a head clearance panel including a curved head clearance recess; a first hinge connected between a book support back surface of the book support panel and a top arm clearance side edge of the arm clearance panel; a second hinge connected between a top book support side edge of the book support panel and a top base side edge of the base panel; and a third hinge connected between the base back surface of the base panel and the top head clearance side edge of the head clearance panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Inventor: Tom Crosby
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Patent number: 5813549Abstract: A storage rack which may be attached to a supporting surface, such as a wall, so that one or more objects may be placed upon the rack to be stored upon the wall. The storage rack has a compact base with two or more pairs of peg holes, and two or more pegs that may be inserted into any selected pair of the holes. Objects to be stored are placed on and between the inserted pegs. The pairs of holes are separated by different distances. The distance between inserted pegs can be adjusted to accommodate the object to be stored by choosing one or the other of the pairs of holes and then attaching the base to the wall with the chosen pair of holes in position to receive the pegs for use.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1996Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Inventors: Michael P. Sheehan, Martin D. Gaeth
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Patent number: 5735493Abstract: This universal adaptor mounting bracket is used for mounting clocks to a wall panel. The bracket includes multiple mounting portions provided by offset bracket portions and/or slots, break away portions and auxiliary bracket portions suitable for mounting a variety of different clocks to the wall panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1995Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: American Trading and Production CorporationInventor: Kevin J. Ditch
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Patent number: 5667188Abstract: A mounting structure for lamps, street lamps and the like comprises a lamp supporting arm, an attachment device for connection of the arm to the structure and means for removably engaging the arm to the attachment device, which attachment device is selectable from a plurality of attachment devices comprising at least one type (3a) for wall fitting (3a) and at least one type (3b) for connection to a columnar post.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1994Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: Garden Light, S.R.L.Inventor: Emidio Bettinsoli
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Patent number: 5634620Abstract: A universal clamp assembly for remotely placing a motor flushing device over the water inlet ports of an outdrive of a marine motor from either above (twelve o'clock position), below (six o'clock position), to the right (three o'clock position), or to the left (nine o'clock position) of the motor to direct clean, fresh, water through the inlet ports to flush the interior of the motor. In a second embodiment of the universal clamp assembly as depicted in FIG. 3, the universal clamp assembly comprises a first, generally T-shaped, clamp member including a foundation for securing a motor flushing device thereto in a first orientation; and a second, generally Y-shaped, clamp member including a foundation for alternatively securing a motor flushing device thereto in a second orientation. When assembled, the foundation of the first clamp member is in a plane generally perpendicular with the foundation of the second clamp member.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1994Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Inventor: Thierry R. E. Verot
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Patent number: 5622342Abstract: A versatile portable support for cameras, spotting scopes, and other devices is shown secured to a collateral support object (tree). A rope or the like is attached to a central hub member (FIG. 4), and encircled about a collateral support object one or more times, and then tightly placed in rope gripping clamps (FIG. 9). An optical device attachment assembly (FIG. 14), is removably coupled to an arm member (FIG. 10), which rotably and extendably supports cameras, spotting scopes, and other devices. My support is also shown configured so as to stand, tripod-like, on a generally horizontal surface. A central hub member (FIG. 4), houses an arm member hub (FIG. 11) and an elongated leg hub member (FIG. 7). Rotation of cam lock knob (FIG. 5) , disengages central hub member (FIG. 4), enabling rotational adjustment of tree leg assembly (FIG. 8), plural elongated leg assembly (FIG. 6), and arm member (FIG. 10), about central rotational axis 69 of central hub member (FIG. 4).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1994Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Inventor: James E. Mills
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Patent number: 5611165Abstract: A holder for holding an absorbent material carrying an animal attractant scent includes top and bottom portions that are movable relative to each other between enclosed positions and use positions. In the enclosed position, the interior of the pod containing the absorbent material is sealed. In the use position, ambient air can reach the interior such that the scent can escape. The pod is provided with an O-ring to seal the two members in the enclosed position. In addition, a stand is associated with the bottom portion to be inserted into the ground and position the pod above the ground. In a preferred embodiment, there are two stands with a first stand being used for positioning the pod at a first relatively high distance above the ground and a second stand for positioning the pod at a relatively lower distance above the ground. Both of the stands preferably pivot relative to the pod.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Inventor: Roger N. Blaha
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Patent number: 5609322Abstract: This invention pertains to a portable utility jack for use on an inclined roof or a flat roof. The utility jack is constructed from a mainframe which has at least one support frame which is adjustable to several positions to accommodate, for example, various roof pitches and which provides, in conjunction with a platform tray, for the level support of various construction or paint tools, materials and supplies and/or for the fixed level support of a paint tray. The utility jack is also capable of storing and transporting the various construction or paint tools, materials and supplies. The utility jack is constructed to be collapsable and portable. In one application thereof, the utility jack has a large area, non-skid, elastomeric element on one side thereof for enhanced traction and added safety for use on an inclined roof. In another application, the utility jack has four caster wheels attached thereto for use on a flat roof.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1995Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Inventor: William R. Bond
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Patent number: 5573214Abstract: A cup holding assembly for use in vehicles includes a strap having upper and lower ends, a cup holder, a support means for supporting the cup holder on the strap, at least one mounting means for mounting the assembly to any of a number of interior vehicle structures, and a leveling means for adjusting the orientation of the cup holder with respect to the vehicle. A first mounting means is provided adjacent the upper end of the strap, and includes a tongue protruding downward from the upper end, the strap and the tongue defining a hook, a suction cup, and a clip means for clipping the suction cup to the upper end. The first mounting means allows the assembly to be mounted to a door of the vehicle having a shiftable window and space for receiving the shiftable window. A second mounting means may be provided adjacent the lower end, and includes a mounting clip which engages a headrest support for mounting the assembly on the headrest support.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1994Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Jasco, Inc.Inventors: Stephen W. Jones, Don G. Sneed, David D. McCormick, Donald L. Rohrs
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Patent number: 5568775Abstract: An articulating table connection or arrangement includes an in-fill piece occupying a gap between spaced tables and remaining in abutment with the tables as the tables are relatively aligned at any angle around a center defined by a curved arc segment at an edge of at least one of the table tops. At least one of the tables when viewed as a whole in plan is non-circular and preferably C-shaped or kidney shaped, but has a portion of an edge that defines a circularly curved arc segment along a limited distance. The in-fill piece has a complementary shaped edge abutting the arc segment. The in-fill piece carries brackets which stabilize the in-fill piece and tables in such relative positions that the upper surfaces of the tables and in-fill piece occupy a common plane. The brackets further couple the tables and in-fill piece together for relative movement at least so that the complementary edge of the in-fill piece is pivotable relative to the arc segment of the table.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: John J. Rizzi, Walter C. Mrotz, III
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Patent number: 5564575Abstract: A balloon sculpturing apparatus is described which includes a support and a plurality of inverted receptacles with balloon receiving cavities disposed about the support. Balloons filled with lighter than air gas are retained by buoyancy in the balloon receiving cavities of the inverted receptacles. The balloon sculpturing apparatus produces a consistent bouquet in a time efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1994Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Inventor: Lane Casement
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Patent number: 5507464Abstract: An article support adapted for adhering to a substrate is described. The article support preferably includes a base member, a stretch release adhesive tape adhered to that base member, and some mechanism for gripping the stretch release adhesive tape. These items are arranged so that when the base member is adhered to the substrate by the stretch release adhesive tape, the base member can be removed by pulling on the gripping means at an acute angle from the surface of the substrate. Gripping means which resist disassociation from the stretch release adhesive tape during the removal of the base from the substrate are disclosed, including handle types. The base member can be generic, suitable for attaching various types of support members via, for example, complimentary dovetail slides. In such cases, provision such as a latch can be made to temporarily lock the support member to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1994Date of Patent: April 16, 1996Assignee: Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael D. Hamerski, James L. Bries, Alex Rodriguez, Jr., Bruce W. Carlson
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Patent number: 5503360Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device which enables adjustments and positioning in three dimensions for racks and other bulk stowage structures. A friction surface provides a sliding adjustment for stowage structures having surfaces in contact therewith. Further, a pin connected to a spacer is slidably inserted into a button base to enable vertical adjustments for raising and lowering the stowage structure, as needed, by adding or removing shims thereon.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1994Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: FMC Corp.Inventors: Keith A. Zimmerman, John F. Smith, John D. Stein
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Patent number: 5493880Abstract: The improved structure of a lock mounting rack includes a receiving seat for receiving a lock, a plurality of connecting rods and position limiting rods; and further includes a card insertion type lock for an automatic or a manual shift lever, the lock further has a housing, a lock seat, a locking mechanism, a latching mechanism and an insertion type locking card; insert the locking card into the housing, the lock can be unlocked thereby, such locking card can increase the safety in duplicating-proofing and is easier for carrying in a pocket than a conventional key; the rack can suit various types of the seats for the shift levers in various types of cars, the cost of moulding thus is largely reduced.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Inventor: Jaw-Jia Jang
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Patent number: 5478036Abstract: A connecting device for a screen panel and a table includes a trim body which can be readily attached to the hollow portion of the edge of the screen panel. A connecting block is attached to the end portion of the trim body. A connecting bracket is attached to a connecting block. A plurality of screws can be applied to fasten the connecting bracket and the connecting block. The connecting bracket includes a pair of horizontal supporting plates to support a table thereon. A band cover is attached to the top of the trim body and the connecting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1994Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Inventor: Ming-Hsin Wu
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Patent number: 5467947Abstract: A mounting kit for mounting one of various types of radios or the like to support brackets in a vehicle. The kit includes a radio housing, mounting brackets and shaft supports. The mounting brackets can be used with the radio housing to mount an ISO-DIN radio. The shaft supports can be used with the housing to mount a two-shaft radio. Only the radio housing need be used when installing a DIN radio with a DIN cage.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1994Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Assignee: Metra Electronics CorporationInventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
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Patent number: 5454178Abstract: A plaque or medallion marker which is serially stackable and rotatably mountable onto a stake, rod or post for insertion into the ground or other base material. A second medallion and subsequently additional medallions may be stackably mounted onto stacking rods. The additional medallions may stackably mount at angles such as 30.degree., 45.degree., 60.degree. etc. from the vertical direction as measured from the top of the medallion. The medallion/markers may be used typically at grave sites or may be used to identify any region or site. The material is of such composition and finish so as to withstand weathering and to substantially retain the original aesthetic. More particularly the medallion is circular with defined regions or zones. There is an innermost zone representing the existence within the individual of the most fundamental interests of the individual during his/her lifetime and in which there may be placed appropriate indicia signifying such values and interests.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1994Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: D. D. Bean Co.Inventor: Peter A. Rivard
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Patent number: 5449140Abstract: A mobile motor device is provided to be used interchangeably with motorless equipment shells. The mobile motor device includes a carrying handle, an universal motor, a support plate, and a latch for attaching to a motorless equipment shell. The motorless equipment shell is provided with a device to receive the latch and to prove stability to the mobile motor device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1993Date of Patent: September 12, 1995Inventor: Stanley M. Lastowski
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Patent number: 5421550Abstract: It is common in the design of modern day construction equipment to utilize one or more hydraulic systems that may require the use of a pressurized accumulator. Since the rating requirements for the respective systems can vary from country to country, it is necessary to provide mountings for various sizes of accumulators. In some instances an entire mounting apparatus has been required for each size adding needlessly to the expense and complexity of the mounting design, In the subject invention, a mounting apparatus is provided for accumulators that utilizes a pair of vertically spaced brackets. Mounting fasteners are provided that are centered on an axis that is spaced from a wall of the machine a distance greater than the radius of the largest accumulator that will be utilized. Being so positioned, the same mounting fasteners may be utilized to mount accumulators of various diameters.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1994Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Marvin K. Palmer
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Patent number: 5393114Abstract: The present invention is a reversible utility or mounting rail for pickup truck cargo beds. The rail is an elongated member having a generally L-shaped cross section with two legs 90 degrees opposed which are of equal or unequal length, each rail having an inside and an outside wall; at least one elongated holding slot running along at least a portion of the outside first wall; provision located on the outside first wall for mounting the elongated member to a structure with a plurality of attachment devices; at least one elongated holding slot running along at least a portion of the outside second wall; and provision on the outside second wall for mounting said elongated member to a structure with a plurality of attachment devices; thereby creating attaching capability for the rail by attachment through its first or its second walls or both and thereby creating a rail which may be mounted on a structure with either of its walls in the horizontal position.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Inventor: David Christensen
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Patent number: 5379548Abstract: A system (36) for supporting and watering plant pots comprises a plurality of panels (10), a container (36), and a wick (46). The panel (10) is planar in shape and has a rectangular boundary (16) which includes a first linear edge (18) and a second linear edge (20) which is parallel to the first linear edge (18). A first notch (26) extends inward from the first linear edge (18), and second and third notches (28) and (30) respectively extend inward from the second linear edge (20). The notches (26, 28 and 30) are substantially uniformly sized such that notches from the panel (10) may be interfitted with notches from a like panel. The interfitting of a plurality of panels in any number of different desired configurations results in the formation of a free-standing support (32) having interstices (34) therebetween. The support (32) is placed between the container (36) and a plant pot (44).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Inventor: Mary K. Peterson
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Patent number: 5366191Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a patient infusion device, such as an intravenous-fluid-containing bag or infusion pump. The apparatus includes an infusion device carrier that has a support connector from which a coupling rod extends. The support connector and coupling rod are releasably received in a support receptacle that is carried by a mobile stretcher, an infusion device support stand, a wheelchair, a bed, or a wall mount. The coupling rod includes a throughbore to receive a transversely slidable detent carried by the support receptacle, and alignment indicia are carried on each of the support connector and the support receptacle for properly aligning the two elements to permit them to be securely connected together. The releasable support connector permits the infusion device to be transferred from one mode of carrier to another, thereby eliminating the need for a separate person to guide an infusion device support stand to accompany a patient being transported.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1992Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Inventor: Joseph Bekanich
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Patent number: 5360194Abstract: An assembly having a plurality of elongate feet for supporting optical equipment. The feet are attached to the optical equipment by a fastener. A plurality of alternate carrier holes or an H-shaped aperture are provided in each foot so that, with the fastener disposed through any one such hole or at any one position in said H-shaped aperture, the fastener may be screwed into the adapter hole of the optical equipment. The feet are adapted to rotate about the fastener in respective planes parallel to the bottom of the optical equipment. Each foot has a plurality of alternate leg holes for receiving objects which function as legs supporting the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1992Date of Patent: November 1, 1994Inventor: Kenneth R. Jacobson
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Patent number: 5329712Abstract: A picture frame has a plastic rear wall wherein a bearing member is mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis orthogonal to the rear wall between a first and a second end position spaced by 90.degree.. A prop is hinged to the bearing member so as to be unfoldable from a recess of the rear wall into a first spread-apart position when the bearing member assumes the first end position and into a second spread-apart position when the bearing member is in its other end position. In either spread-apart position, the prop defines a different angle with the rear wall, said angles being determined by stops on the rear wall cooperating with stops on the prop.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1992Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: Licinvest AGInventor: Heinz Keller
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Patent number: 5299769Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly for mounting a bird bath bowl or other object to a wide variety of base types, shapes and sizes. The adjustable bracket assembly includes components that can be assembled to one another so as to create a variety of embodiments, enabling a bird bath bowl, for example, to be mounted to a wide variety of base types, base shapes and base sizes. Bracket members which attach to a base may be adjustably secured to a center mounting plate, whereby the bracket members may be adjustably extended to various radial lengths. The adjustable bracket members may also be connected together without use of the plate so as to accommodate a variety of other base types, including railings.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1992Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Donald W. Reusche, Donald B. Owen
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Patent number: 5243494Abstract: A reconfigurable control system (10) enabling a designer to layout, configure and test control panel designs includes an enclosure base (12), a matrix panel (14) and a plurality of modules (34) which are adapted to receive at least one control panel element. The base (44) of each module (34) has a plurality of holes (46) which align with corresponding apertures (22) provided in the matrix panel (14). A fastener (24) is passed through the aligning apertures (22, 46) of the matrix panel (14) and module (34), respectively, to provide removable mounting.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1992Date of Patent: September 7, 1993Assignee: Hughes Training, Inc.Inventors: Holly Cotner, Dan Miles, Tom Halvorsen
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Patent number: 5240217Abstract: An assembly which facilitate the capability of utilizing a plurality of horizontal panels with attachment brackets at end portions thereof for assembling standard types of barricades. A set of brackets includes one rectangular block bracket and two L-shaped angle iron brackets which are attached to each end portion of a horizontal panel. The rectangular block bracket is arranged between the two angled iron brackets such that two elongated grooves of a different width is defined therebetween so as to facilitate attachment of the horizontal panels to standards of different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Inventor: Allen J. Lizakowski
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Patent number: 5240220Abstract: A TV camera supporting device to be used in a surveillance system in a building or the like includes a first supporting member receiving a TV camera fixed thereto, a second supporting member rotationally-adjustable relative to the first supporting member and connectable thereto, and a third supporting member which has an axis of rotation intersecting the axes of rotation of the first and second supporting members and is angularly rotatable about its axis of rotation to adjust a relative position between the third supporting member and the second supporting member to which the supporting member is secured after the adjustment. By adjusting the relative positions of the three supporting members, the direction of the optical axis of the TV camera can be adjusted as desired.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1991Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: Elbex Video Ltd.Inventor: David Elberbaum
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Patent number: 5240216Abstract: Novel angled flag brackets for use with tracks for sectional overhead garage doors are disclosed. The novel angled flag brackets of the present invention are uniquely designed to permit the vertical and horizontal tracks to be uniquely adjusted in both vertical and horizontal directions at the time of assembly and installation so that the assembled and installed tracks will be plumb, level or square. The novel angled flag brackets further permit end bearing plates of torsion spring systems to be directly mounted thereto when door jambs are too short so that the end bearing plates will not remain free-standing following installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1991Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: Clopay CorporationInventors: Tony Y. Lin, James R. York, Mark W. Westerfield
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Patent number: 5233502Abstract: The invention relates to a portable, note-book, hand held or clam shell type of computer operable in multiple configurations. A modular, removable, and reversible display device with a touch screen feature is provided. With the display device disposed in a first configuration, the computer is operable in a first or open housing configuration. With the display device disposed in a second configuration, the computer is operable in a second or closed housing configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1992Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: International Business Machines Corp.Inventors: Brent A. Beatty, Gerard D. Wisgo
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Patent number: 5209477Abstract: A reel mounting assembly for a slot machine is disclosed. The reel mounting assembly includes a frame for supporting a reel. An actuator is provided to adjust the position of the reel when the reel is inserted into the slot machine. The reel mounting assembly includes a base plate having two rows of slots for engagement with at least one finger on the frame. Furthermore, a control means is provided to control the rotation of said reel. Means connecting the control means to said reel mounting assembly provide additional means to secure the reel mounting assembly to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1991Date of Patent: May 11, 1993Assignee: Bally Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Raymond Heidel, Walerian Kojro, Herbert Hausmann, Kenneth B. Turnbaugh
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Patent number: 5194019Abstract: A multiply orientable mounting arrangement wherein intersecting channels are formed in a block (14) by molding the block with a cavity (24) comprising first and second portions (26, 28). Each cavity portion is formed with angularly displaced sides (pb 42, 44; 46, 48) which each partially defines one of the channels. The sides of one of the cavity portions, when taken in conjunction with the sides of the other cavity portion, complete the definition of the sides of the channels. A mold core pin (50) for forming the cavity portions is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1992Date of Patent: March 16, 1993Assignee: AMP IncorporatedInventor: Howard W. Rose
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Patent number: 5174539Abstract: A bracket for mounting components in a housing in which a first set of two legs extend from and substantially perpendicular to one surface of a plate and a second set of at least two legs extend from and perpendicular to the opposite surface of the plate. The bracket is connectable to the floor of the housing to support a first component at a predetermined height in said housing and is reversible to support a component of a greater height than the first component.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1991Date of Patent: December 29, 1992Assignee: Tandy CorporationInventor: John P. Leonard
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Patent number: 5175542Abstract: A customer interactive promotional device comprising housing means including snap together front cover and back cover, mounting means with snap together means for attachment to said housing means, and interactive means comprising a keypad, microprocessor and signal means wherein assembly of the device requires no tools or hardware.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1990Date of Patent: December 29, 1992Assignee: Intermark CorporationInventor: Frank A. Trotta
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Patent number: 5170983Abstract: A bookholder with a base member having a longitudinally extending base portion forward from a U-shaped rod defining a first planar surface; a support member having a longitudinally extending support portion formed from another U-shaped rod defining a second planar surface; a book carrier mounted on the support member having book-supporting ledges; and a transverse coupling member with pairs of holes arranged to receive and hold both the base portion rod and the support portion rod so the first and second planar surfaces intersect at a preselected included angle. The book carrier is movable along the support member to adjust the height of the book carrier with respect to the coupling member. The base member rod is movable with respect to the coupling member between a first "suspending mode" position when the selected included angle is approximately between 90.degree. and 130.degree., into a second "table supporting mode" position when the selected included angle is between 90.degree. and 50.degree..Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1992Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Inventor: Richard M. Stewart
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Patent number: 5158259Abstract: An assembly for mounting a shift lever and a transfer lever, which has a shift-lever mounting portion provided at the center of the body of a manipulation-lever mounting device with the transfer lever selectively mountable on the right or left of the shift-lever mounting portion. The use of the present invention can assure the optimal lever arrangement in a right steering wheel vehicle or left steering wheel vehicle while using a single manipulation-lever mounting device, thus preventing the cost from increasing due to designing of a special mounting assembly otherwise required.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1991Date of Patent: October 27, 1992Assignee: Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Mutsumi Fujisawa
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Patent number: 5154391Abstract: A multi-purpose document support stand for removably mounting a document holder on the stand includes a planar, plate-like body having a front viewing side and a rear side opposite the front side. The plate-like body is formed in a plurality of sections, including a main section and first and second side sections. The first and second side sections are respectively mounted on opposite lateral sides of the main section and are rotatable with respect to the main section. Each of the side sections includes different types of document holder mounting devices which may be selectively disposed on the front viewing side of the document support stand by rotating one or the other of the side sections.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Inventor: David Hegarty
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Patent number: 5154392Abstract: Promotional card with easel and standard-holder on reverse. The display unit can be used as a header assembly with a standard (or pre-scored piece of corrugated material) or as a counter-card by folding out the easel wings and locking them into place with the included lock, or as a frame-card in a frame-card holder. The pre-scored piece of corrugated material serves as a standard, but can be folded lengthwise to reduce its length for convenient mailing.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Ashland Oil, Inc.Inventor: John K. Voight
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Patent number: 5147090Abstract: Apparatus for supporting and resting the wrists and forearms of an operator of a keyboard such as associated with a computer or word processor or the like so as to reduce wrist and arm fatigue and cumulative trauma due to extended operation of the keyboard. An operator's wrists are supported in a position whereby the hands are comfortably free for operating the keyboard and rest on a wrist rest. The operator's forearms rest on forearm rests which overhang a work surface, with said forearm rests being adjustably positioned for the convenience of the operator.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1991Date of Patent: September 15, 1992Inventors: Sandra Mandell, Madge W. Weiss