Brackets Patents (Class 248/65)
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Patent number: 11773617Abstract: An article for securing a line to an external surface, such as a fence post, includes a spiral member having a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be secured to the external surface. The spiral member has a curved portion extending from the first end. The curved portion has an exterior surface. The second end has an outer surface that overlies in spaced relation the exterior surface of the curved portion. The space between the exterior surface of the curved portion and the outer surface of the second end having a distance that is greater than a diameter or thickness of the line. The spiral member has a circular cross-section. The curved portion extends for greater than 360°.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventor: Chris Hanneken
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Patent number: 11725752Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a male connector holder for an automatic chemical supply apparatus, in which as an upper stage that is independently movable in a front-rear direction is provided on a lower stage that is moved in the front-rear direction by a transfer unit, and even when a male connector having a stretched neck region is seated on the holder, the automatic chemical supply apparatus may be smoothly and normally operated.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: STI CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ik Song, Hee Bong Chae, Jin Woo Lee, Hyung Kyu Seo, Jae Won Lee, Hyun Soo Jang
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Patent number: 11661759Abstract: An attachment device for securing a non-structural component of a building to a structural component of the building includes a non-structural component holder defining a receiving space configured to receive the non-structural component to couple the non-structural component to the attachment device. The non-structural component holder applies generally no compressive force against the non-structural component when the non-structural component is disposed in the receiving space so that the non-structural component is free to move relative to the non-structural component holder. A stop is configured to be secured to the non-structural component. The stop is configured to engage the non-structural component holder to inhibit movement of the non-structural component relative to the non-structural component holder when the stop and non-structural component holder are secured to the non-structural component.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Martin Lee Witherbee, Hemraj K. Thorat, Amol Khalkar
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Patent number: 11644623Abstract: An optical fiber connector has a lens component and a fiber component. The lens component has at least one lens and an opening with at least one V-groove therein. The at least one lens is associated with the at least one V-groove. The fiber component is configured to be partially inserted into the lens component and has at least one bare fiber flexible retention feature configured to retain a fiber of a fiber optic cable within the at least one V-groove and also to align the fiber with the lens.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Richard J. Pimpinella, Andrew R. Matcha, Surendra Chitti Babu, Royal O. Jenner
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Patent number: 11602625Abstract: The invention relates to a unit (1) for an apparatus (2) for connecting and disconnecting a tubular fitting (24) to a connector (14), comprising a body (16) having: —a first receptacle (18) and a second receptacle (20), wherein each of said receptacles is configured for holding an end cap (22) of the tubular fitting (24), and —a connector holder (26) configured for accommodating insertion of the connector (14); wherein the unit (1) comprises a capsule (290) that is configured to be connected to said body (16) in a releasable fashion, wherein said capsule (290) comprises said second receptacle (20).Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Peripal AGInventors: Stephan Fox, Mirko Meboldt, Sandra Neumann
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Patent number: 11584504Abstract: A quick attach bracket includes a first portion and a second portion aligned substantially perpendicular with the first portion, a retaining ridge disposed across the first portion and extending in the direction of the second portion, and a hub disposed on the second portion and extending in the direction of the first portion. The retaining ridge is configured to receive a flange of a structure. The hub includes a sidewall that extends from the second portion in the direction of the first portion, a façade aligned with the second portion, and a rounded portion connecting the sidewall and the façade to assist with installation of the hub into a recess or through-hole of the structure. The quick attach bracket is installable by hand via hooking of the retaining ridge on the flange and insertion of the hub into the recess or through-hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventor: Edward Francis Funke
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Patent number: 11525526Abstract: A pipe hanging system for aligned installation of a pipe from a support system without the use of external measuring devices incudes a hanger assembly having one or more hanger members each having a cradle dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the pipe in a supported relation therein. The hanger members include a plurality of alignment marks disposed on and visible along at least a portion of the hanger member to facilitate positioning the hanger member relative to the support members without the use of external measuring devices. A mounting assembly to mount each hanger member to one of the plurality of support members in an aligned orientation, wherein an aligned orientation is at least partially defined by a portion of the cradle disposed a predetermined distance from a preselected portion of the support member onto which the hanger member is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Inventor: Jimmie Hentkowski
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Patent number: 11519230Abstract: A sensor unit for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises a latch bracket and a latch rotatably supported on the latch bracket is mountable on the latch. The sensor unit comprises a sensor configured to sense an adjacent tubular, and a processor that processes the output of the sensor to provide a tubular monitor signal representing the presence or absence of an adjacent tubular A wireless communication unit wirelessly communicates the tubular monitor signal. This allows a wireless sensor unit to be provided that is suitable for operation in remote locations and can verify the presence or absence of tubular to ensure it is securely stored in a fingerboard.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: SALUNDA LIMITEDInventor: Alan Patrick John Finlay
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Patent number: 11509079Abstract: Blind mate connection techniques and associated connectors are disclosed. Blind mate connectors provide connections where visual inspection at time of connection may not be available. Stacking tolerance increases when connectors have a different set of datums (e.g., a different relative orientation) relative to adjacent connectors. Different datums permit twinning two printed circuit boards (“PCBs”) prior to insertion into a slot of a chassis. Each connector may be attached to a respective PCB utilizing a spring and offset feature to provide a standoff on a respective PCB. Control of standoff and rotational movement (e.g., via brackets) allows each individual connector to have a “float” for improved insertion tolerance. Connector pairs may connect through an opening in a midplane while simultaneously connecting to the midplane. Switch trays and node trays may be inserted through opposing sides of a chassis and be connected through the midplane of that chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Pinche Tsai, Minh Nguyen, David A. Selvidge
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Patent number: 11460084Abstract: A system for mounting a signal cable to a disc brake includes a cover plate, an actuator opening in a region of the cover plate configured to allow passage of an actuation device, and a signal cable fixation member (80) for mounting the signal cable to the cover plate, the signal cable fixation member (80) including an attachment part (82) and a signal cable guiding part (84). The attachment part (82) engages with the cover plate and the signal cable guiding part (84) guides the signal cable towards a side edge of the cover plate. A connecting part (86) between the attachment part (82) and the signal cable guiding part (84) spaces apart a signal cable guide axis A of the signal cable guiding part (84) from an engagement axis B of the attachment part (82) by an offset d.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: WABCO Europe BVBAInventor: Wieslaw Strzala
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Patent number: 11442880Abstract: A storage drive adapter may comprise an adapter board, which may include a first and second carrier module interface to removably engage with a first and a second storage drive carrier module, respectively. The adapter board may further include a dual ported storage drive connector to engage with a complementary storage drive bay interface. The dual ported storage drive connector may include a first port to provide a first signal path from the complementary storage drive bay interface to the first carrier module interface. Similarly, the dual ported storage drive connector may also include a second port to provide a second signal path from the complementary storage drive bay interface to the second carrier module interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Andrew Potter, Michael S. Bunker, Timothy A. McCree, Troy Anthony Della Fiora
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Patent number: 11433844Abstract: A bracket for a vehicle pillar includes a panel that has a face that is defined by an upper edge and a lower edge. An attachment tab is coupled to and outwardly extends from the panel. Upper retention features are coupled to the panel. Lower retention features are coupled to the panel and are adjacent to the attachment tab. Each of the upper retention features and each of the lower retention features define an annular recess.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Beatriz Arredondo Dhruna, Alexandra Margaret Rose, Amit Chakravarty, Luis Alberto Durán Hernández
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Patent number: 11436952Abstract: A modular frame for supporting one or more LED panels to form a video wall, a leveling system for the video wall, and a calibration and/or cleaning system for the LED panels of the video wall. The modular frame is a framework comprising at least two support columns, a primary support beam and at least one secondary support beam wherein the at least two support columns are spaced apart with the primary support beam extending substantially laterally thereacross, and a plurality of stiffening elements. The at least one secondary support beam is an articulated support beam for suspending a column of one or more LED panels therefrom and wherein the articulation point of each of the at least one secondary support beams as connected to the primary support beam is substantially centered over the center of mass of the one or more LED panels suspended therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: MOVING IMAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: David Richards
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Patent number: 11383658Abstract: A supporting member is a supporting member for attaching a plurality of electrical wires to an attaching target member. The supporting member includes a plurality of electrical wire holding members each including an electrical wire holding part which can hold at least a part of an electrical wire and a connection part integrally formed with the electrical wire holding part. The plurality of electrical wire holding members are parallelly connected by the connection parts so that the plurality of electrical wires to be held by the electrical wire holding parts are parallel to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Ryuta Takakura, Tetsuya Nishimura, Syo Shiratori, Housei Mizuno
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Patent number: 11387019Abstract: The present disclosure describes grommets formed of a polymeric material and adapted for holding a plurality of discrete cables. A grommet may comprise two halves, each half comprising: a main body having a generally arced outer surface, a plurality of angled cantilevered tines integrally coupled to the main body and extending generally radially inward from the main body; and a slidable interconnection feature integral with the main body, wherein the slidable interconnection feature for each respective half is dimensioned to mate with the slidable interconnection feature of the other half, allowing the two halves to slide into an interlocking position with each other when compressed together.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman
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Patent number: 11339898Abstract: A modular retainer assembly is presented herein. The modular retainer assembly includes a first retainer module defining a flexible first retaining finger and a second retainer module that is distinct from and joined to the first retaining module. The second retainer module defines a flexible second retaining finger. When the first and second retainer modules are mated together, the first retaining finger is arranged opposite the second retaining finger. The first and second retaining fingers are configured to receive and retain an elongate article, such as a wire cable, between them.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Inventors: Sean P. Krompegel, David A. Myers, Jeffrey M. Handel
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Patent number: 11324925Abstract: An elongate shaft management device has an upper plate and a lower plate. The lower plate has at least one groove that is sized to receive the elongate shaft. The at least one groove in the lower plate cooperates with the upper plate to capture the elongate shaft and prevent movement of the elongate shaft. The upper plate is releasably coupled to the lower plate to provide access to the elongate shaft and allow it to be manipulated.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Advanced Bifurcation Systems Inc.Inventors: Ashur Bourang, Henry Bourang
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Patent number: 11262000Abstract: A rack system for supporting conduits, piping, wiring, etc, are provided. The rack has an inverted V shape, and a level top ridge for supporting the conduits, etc. The rack has an opening in the ridge through which a bolt extends and continues through a standoff adapted to securely fit down both sides of the inverted V.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Robroy Industries - Texas, LLCInventor: Ronald Meyer
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Patent number: 11225906Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for maintaining at least one cooling tube (T) outside a turbomachine casing (19), comprising: a support (1), comprising an inner face turned towards the tube (T) and at least one left tab (12) for partially retaining towards the left of the tube (T), located on the side of this inner face and fastened thereto, a support (2), comprising an inner face turned towards the tube (T) and at least one right tab (22) for partially retaining towards the right the tube (T), located on the side of this inner face and fastened thereto, means (13) for fastening the support (1) to a flange (BAM) of the casing (19), means (23) for fastening the support (2) to a flange (BAV) of the casing (19), distinct from the means (13).Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINESInventors: Gael Frederic Claude Cyrille Evain, Franck Robert Drouet, Olivier Arnaud Fabien Lambert, Paul Georges Rodrigues
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Patent number: 11100021Abstract: A storage drive adapter may comprise an adapter board, which may include a first and second carrier module interface to removably engage with a first and a second storage drive carrier module, respectively. The adapter board may further include a dual ported storage drive connector to engage with a complementary storage drive bay interface. The dual ported storage drive connector may include a first port to provide a first signal path from the complementary storage drive bay interface to the first carrier module interface. Similarly, the dual ported storage drive connector may also include a second port to provide a second signal path from the complementary storage drive bay interface to the second carrier module interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Andrew Potter, Michael S. Bunker, Timothy A. McCree, Troy Anthony Della Fiora
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Patent number: 11101625Abstract: The wire grip includes an upper grasping part provided at a base for grasping an electric wire from above; a lower grasping part arranged to face the upper grasping part with the electric wire interposed therebetween and provided to be movable in a vertical direction with respect to the base; an arrow part provided at a bottom part of the lower grasping part integrally with the lower grasping part or as a separate body; a supporting body arranged on a side opposite to the lower grasping part with the arrow part interposed therebetween, wherein the supporting body pushes the arrow part by a screw to be screwed with a lower supporting part provided at a bottom part of the base and extending in a longitudinal direction of the base; and a holding part for holding the lower grasping part to prevent it from being spaced from the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: NAGAKI SEIKI CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazude Fujiwara, Kensuke Mondori, Hideo Nouchi
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Patent number: 11101628Abstract: A cable management system for a cable system of a vehicle. The cable management system including a retainer having rails configured to be attached to a wire harness of the cable system. The wire harness may include cable ties that comprise of a plug configured to attach to a vehicle frame. The wire harness may also include an edge clip to also aid in the fastening of the wire harness to the vehicle. The wire harness may also include component cables attached similarly to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LLCInventors: James L. Jones, Javier Hernandez
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Patent number: 10960755Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a cover assembly for a fuel filler pipe that is disposed adjacent vehicle suspension components. The cover assembly can include a first cover portion that includes a first extension that extends in a first direction and a second extension that extends in a second direction that intersects the first extension at an angle, the first cover portion forming a channel defined by a first cover portion wall that is configured to wrap around a portion of an outer perimeter of the fuel filler pipe so as to leave a section of the outer perimeter of the fuel filler pipe exposed so as to permit movement of the exposed outer perimeter section, the first cover portion being configured to extend more than half a length of the fuel filler pipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Shawn L. Bowers
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Patent number: 10931090Abstract: A mount can include a bracket and a clip. The bracket can include a foot, a riser attached to the foot, and a connecting feature. The clip can include a connection portion for connecting the clip to the bracket, a retention portion with a curved configuration of at least half of a circle, and a tab portion that extends from the retention portion towards the connection portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Kidde Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Stanley Rogers, Dharmendr Len Seebaluck
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Patent number: 10834838Abstract: A data center infrastructure module enables multiple data center infrastructure systems to be simultaneously installed in a data center (as opposed to sequentially installing the respective data center infrastructure systems). The data center infrastructure module includes a collapsible frame and one or more data center infrastructure system components coupled to the collapsible frame. The data center infrastructure module may be pre-assembled remotely from a data center location and may be transported to the data center location in a collapsed state. At the data center location, the pre-assembled data center infrastructure module may be expanded and installed between self-standing frames.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter George Ross, Robert David Wilding
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Patent number: 10697483Abstract: The tension bracket is configured to receive an elongated fastener to provide a connection under tension between a secondary structure and a principal support structure. The bracket has a mounting base with two substantially coplanar base sections having complementary opposed adjacent edges. The sections define a plurality of fastener openings and a profile opening. A guide member integrally extends from the sections and has parallel walls disposed above and extending perpendicular to the base sections. A pair of laterally spaced reinforcement ribs project perpendicularly from the base sections. In one embodiment, the tension bracket is formed from a single sheet of metal.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: OMG, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Belinda, Mark A. Dicaire, Mark J. Guthrie, Timothy F. Gillis, R. Timothy Irwin
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Patent number: 10602636Abstract: An arrangement for mounting and supporting a plurality of cylindrical form or other computer systems, for example Apple Mac Pro cylindrical form computer systems, in a data center so as to optimize cooling air flow, access to cabling, and maximized use of space. A plurality of shelf assemblies is mounted to a computer center rack. Each shelf assembly comprises a tray that supports a pair of slidable sleds. Each sled supports a cylindrical form computer enclosure in an axially horizontal configuration, and includes a sled face that exposes a top surface of a computer enclosure. Air flow perforations in the sled face direct air into the space behind the sled face and across a mounted computer enclosure. The tray and sled provides a convenient arrangement for power and communications cabling, as well as directs a cooling air flow through openings in the trays and sleds upwardly across computer enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: MACSTADIUM, INC.Inventors: Gregory P. McGraw, Michael A. Landreth
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Patent number: 10568408Abstract: A suspension device for hanging seats and hammocks including apertures arranged in a basic body for receiving and guiding a suspension rope. The basic body is realized in at least two parts and is composed of an upper part which receives the suspension rope to be length-adjustable and a lower part which is movably mounted on the upper part and comprises at least one holding body for the fastening of the hanging seat or the hammock. A first aperture enters into the upper part of the basic body approximately at the top for receiving and guiding the suspension rope and exits out of the upper part again from a side outlet opening. A second aperture extends in the upper part of the basic body and exits from the upper body on both sides and comprises an inlet opening below the side outlet opening of the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: LA SIESTA GMBHInventor: Jean-Christophe Meillan
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Patent number: 10411452Abstract: A device for fastening of cables includes two saddles to be joined onto a cable and provided with seats for housing the cable, the seats having a plurality of tongues that elastically deform when the saddles are closed around the cable, each of the seats having a rigid frame to which the plurality of elastically deformable tongues is secured and sides directed longitudinally and sides having a curvilinear profile following the semi-circular cross-section of the cable. A row of tongues is fastened, at one end, to the side of the frame, and the free opposed end is raised, in the rest position, towards the interior of the seat for housing the cable. A row of tongues is further provided that is fastened, at their end, to the side of the frame, and the free opposed end is raised, in the rest position, towards the interior of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Inventor: Alberto Varale
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Patent number: 10327351Abstract: An arrangement for mounting and supporting a plurality of cylindrical form or other computer systems, for example Apple Mac Pro cylindrical form computer systems, in a data center so as to optimize cooling air flow, access to cabling, and maximized use of space. A plurality of shelf assemblies is mounted to a computer center rack. Each shelf assembly comprises a tray that supports a pair of slidable sleds. Each sled supports a cylindrical form computer enclosure in an axially horizontal configuration, and includes a sled face that exposes a top surface of a computer enclosure. Air flow perforations in the sled face direct air into the space behind the sled face and across a mounted computer enclosure. The tray and sled provides a convenient arrangement for power and communications cabling, as well as directs a cooling air flow through openings in the trays and sleds upwardly across computer enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: MACSTADIUM, INC.Inventors: Gregory P. McGraw, Michael A. Landreth
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Patent number: 10288891Abstract: Integrating rod modules are disclosed comprising a plurality of single and/or solid integrating rods that are mated together by straps. Such modules tend to comprise a greater length than the single and/or solid integrating rods and provide good illumination to a modulator that light from a light source is transmitted through the integrating rod module. The straps may comprise a material (e.g., glass) that has substantially same or similar thermal characteristics as the integrating rods. The straps may be glued to the integrating rods by a glue having a substantially different (e.g., lower) index of refraction than the integrating rods, so as not to disturb the internal reflectance of the rods. The straps may be reinforced by braces that may allow the integrating rod module to be set within a projection display system at an angle substantially different from horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventors: Duane Scott Dewald, Nathan Wainwright, Douglas J. Gorny, Martin J. Richards
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Patent number: 10247344Abstract: A fluid passage structure includes a first flow passage and a second flow passage crossing with each other via a crossing portion in a casing, the crossing portion including a pair of arc-shape recessed portions formed to be a pair of arc-shape lines arranged in line symmetrical positions with respect to an axis of the second flow passage in a view along an axis of the first flow passage, each arc-shape line being a part of a cross sectional contour of the first flow passage; and an inside projecting portion formed between the arc-shape recessed portions to project toward an inside of the first flow passage by connecting each end of the arc-shape lines, each end being closer to the axis of the second flow passage than the other end of a corresponding one of the arc-shape lines in the view along the axis of the first flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Sugino Machine LimitedInventor: Sho Sato
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Patent number: 10215308Abstract: A device for securing at least one pipe of a building is provided. The device has a first generally curved clamp which secures a first pipe and a first generally flat surface. The first generally flat surface may be secured directly to a stud of a wall or the device may not be secured to a stud and instead may be merely secured to the first pipe so that additional pipes may be secured to the first pipe. The first generally flat surface has an extended second generally flat surface having openings which may receive additional clamps for securing at least a second and/or a third pipe clamp. The second and/or third clamps may be located on the opposing side of the device as the first generally curved clamp. In an embodiment, the second and/or third generally curved clamps may rotate three hundred and sixty-five degrees so as to secure the second and/or third pipe in, for example, a parallel or perpendicular orientation with respect to the first pipe.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: HAP TECHNOLOGIES CO.Inventor: Tomas Bartos
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Patent number: 9999568Abstract: The present invention is an alignment device for a bag containing one or more ports. The alignment device is attached to either the one or more ports or to the bag adjacent the one or more ports. The plate has an indicator or a unique outer edge shape that is designed to fit into a corresponding unique opening in a holder to ensure proper alignment of the bag and its port(s) in the holder. The plate is has a series of holes equal to and in alignment with the one or more ports of the bag and the port(s) extend through the holes of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: James Hobson, James Austin, Boris Pesakovich, Elias G. Noukas, Thomas Janko, Shaun McMahon
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Patent number: 9927047Abstract: A clamp including a first bracket having a first base plate with a first mating surface and a first curved edge, a first channel and a second channel; a second bracket having a second base plate with a second mating surface and a second curved edge, a third channel and a fourth channel; wherein the first base plate is clamped to the second base plate such that the first and third channels engage the first pipe section and such that the second and fourth channels engage the second pipe section; and wherein the first curved edge aligns with the second curved edge to form a joint line that is configured to extend in continuous abutment with a continuously curved pipe edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Jose Luis Muniz
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Patent number: 9849227Abstract: The present invention relates to an organizer for releasably accommodating components of blood tube sets for different extracorporeal blood treatment options, in particular for dialysis methods, by means of a blood treatment apparatus, as well as methods for manufacturing and preparing an organizer of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbHInventors: Jürgen Klewinghaus, Michael Herrenbauer, Christine Nachbaur-Sturm, Giovanni Di Rienzo, Reinhold Reiter
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Patent number: 9835272Abstract: Each spaced apart support for a cable run in a preferred form includes a hook having a relatively narrower width along the direction of the cable run. A respective extender attached above each hook has a greater length along the cable run than the width of the support in the direction of the cable run, and the extenders thereby provide extended support for cable resting on the extenders along the cable run. Each extender has a slight downward curvature. The opposite ends of each extender have a sharp downward curvature so that the extenders will support resting cable passing over the supports and avoid damage to the cable passing off the extender. A plurality of the supports may be spaced apart at a greater interval such that the longitudinal ends of adjacent extenders are spaced apart defining an acceptable length gap over which the cable run passes.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: MONOSYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Jordan Handler
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Patent number: 9750971Abstract: A pedal activated lift advantage weight lifting bench apparatus that includes a pair of arm assists disposed connected to a pair of strut members disposed laterally adjacent to a weight lifting bench in position appropriate for each arm assist to supportively underlie and contact the dorsal side of each of a user's upper arms, whereby a pedal member, disposed in operational communication with each of a pair of uplift members, effects movement of each of said pair of uplift members between a retracted position and an extended position, to forcibly uplift each arm assist against the dorsal side of each of a user's upper arms and thereby assist a bench press without the need of overhead pulleys or another person standing as spotter.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventor: Damon Joseph Humphrey
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Patent number: 9592768Abstract: A universal mounting for a light bar which is adjustable in a vertical direction as well as pivotable and tiltable along pitch and roll axes, respectively, longitudinal and lateral of the vehicle to enable leveling of the light bar on the roof while attaching the light bar to the vehicle. There are two mountings which are attached to the light bar under opposite ends thereof. Each mounting has a fixed bracket attached to the roof and an adjustable bracket clamped to the fixed bracket with a mounting bolt threadedly engaged in a pivot connection in the adjustable bracket to enable adjustment about the pivot axis. The pivot connection may also be movable vertically (up or down) with respect to the roof. Vertical and pivotal adjustability facilitates alignment of the bolt in a threaded fastener in the pivot connection. The adjustable bracket has upper and lower parts. The upper part is connected to the light bar and is tiltable with respect to the lower part about the roll axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: STAR HEADLIGHT & LANTERN CO., INC.Inventor: Steven W. Neufeglise
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Patent number: 9431802Abstract: A cable protector including a conduit having a top channel having at least one engaging edge and a bottom channel having at least one engaging edge adapted to be removably coupled to the engaging edge of the top channel. The pair of removably coupled engaging edges includes an outer portion having a profile including a projection extending from a step to a tip and an inner portion having a profile including a locking step. When urged against the inner portion, the outer portion is slidingly coupled to the inner portion until the step becomes locked in the locking step to form a cavity within the conduit to accommodate the cables. When pulled from the inner portion, the outer portion is slidingly decoupled from the inner portion after the step becomes dislodged from the locking step to provide access to cables disposed within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Solar Raceway, LLCInventor: Salvatore Anselmo
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Patent number: 9401591Abstract: A wiring structure of electric wire is provided in which the efficiency of wiring electric wires can be improved and the wiring space can be saved. The wiring structure of electric wire includes an electric wire having a U-shaped excessive part provided in its middle part along the relatively-moving direction of two structures, and a longitudinally-appended spring member provided longitudinally along the electric wire. Fixing positions P1 and P2 of opposite ends of the electric wire are set to offset positions which are deviated in position respectively in two directions perpendicular to the relatively-moving direction of the two structures, and an elastic rod member which has a circular or regular polygonal cross section, having a property of non-biased bending in direction, is used as the longitudinally-appended spring member.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Kunihiko Satou, Atsuyoshi Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 9366055Abstract: Various embodiments of an invention regarding universal fence sections are described including a specially shaped fence section connector that may act as an elbow and/or a T-member, a universal fence section kit with parts for assembling a universal fence section including a specially shaped fence section connector, and a universal fence section assembled using a specially shaped fence section connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Wright, Christopher Waites, Craig Kime, Mark DeZolt, Jason Duffy, Krystal Piper
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Patent number: 9062813Abstract: Embodiments include a cushion clamp support and assembly and related method. In one embodiment the cushion clamps support includes a support base and a support bracket for receiving the support base. The support base and the support bracket are substantially flat in selective corresponding areas that align when disposed adjacent to one another to prevent further rotation. The support base and the support bracket each have complementary retention features that correspond to one another such that the retention features engage one another to secure the support base to the support bracket. The support bracket has a plurality of opposing lips for receiving at least a portion of a cushion clamp.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Donald E. Army, Michael A. Jaworski
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Patent number: 9038968Abstract: A plastic, polymeric or silicone grommet used as a dampener or insulator for round and/or hex style tube, pipe and conduit hangers, and particularly to a grommet having a channel portion and a rounded edge portion which directly surrounds the edges of hanger brackets used as pipe supports. Each flat surface of the grommet is substantially rounded to prevent the collection of liquids, dirt or debris.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: John Hennon
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Publication number: 20150136941Abstract: The present embodiments provide for a system of fastening devices, e.g., mounts, brackets, and assemblies for installing roller window shades. In one embodiment, the fastening device system comprises two one-piece, disk-shaped mounting brackets, one for each end of a shade tube, wherein the mounting brackets are configured such that, in use, the outer circumference of the brackets are visible; the mounting means being largely hidden within the bracket or by the shade. In a particular embodiment, the fastening system is designed for use with motorized shades, wherein one mounting bracket is configured to key the shade motor, and one mounting bracket is configured to receive the idler pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Geigtech East Bay LLCInventor: James Geiger
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Patent number: 9033290Abstract: A line retention device configured to releasably retain one or more lines therebetween. The device has a retention bracket with a female detent on a first end portion and having a receiving aperture defined by a primary opening and a keyway. A male detent is on a second end portion and has a proximal portion, a head portion, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion extends through the receiving aperture when the retention bracket is in the closed position with proximal and head portions on one side of the female detent and the intermediate portion on the opposite side of the female detent.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Kirkhill-TA Co.Inventor: Ryan John Shepard
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Patent number: 9033090Abstract: A brake hose guide includes a guide portion constructed of a pair of vertical wall portions with a connecting portion for connecting the vertical wall portions to each other. The brake hose guide is fastened to a support body for allowing a brake hose to pass through the inside of the guide portion. A mounting portion is connected to a specified vertical wall portion that constitutes at least one of the pair of vertical wall portions and is formed such that a portion of the mounting portion projects more toward the inside of the guide portion than the specified vertical wall portion. At least a portion of a fastening hole, that is formed in the mounting portion so as to allow a fastening member to pass therethrough, is arranged inside an outer end portion of the specified vertical wall portion as viewed from the fastening direction toward the support body.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Naoki Kuwabara
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Patent number: 9033289Abstract: The present invention relates to block style tube and pipe hangers which include polymeric grommets that are used as a dampener or insulator for hanging tubes and pipes and particularly to a post and port arrangement for securing and aligning the silicone grommets during initial mounting and placement. The grommets are typically two opposing symmetrical parts that together define a passage having an inner diameter which directly surrounds and supports the pipe or tube, the post and port arrangement provides a structure and method for connecting the polymeric grommet parts and supporting the grommets on the pipe or tube during installation of the frame and support structure. Each flat surface of the grommet parts is substantially sloped to prevent the collection of liquids, dirt or debris.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Inventor: John Hennon
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Publication number: 20150131957Abstract: A cable supporting device includes a first support and a second support. The first and second supports have respective first and second channel members with an inwardly facing opening. The channel members support and retain a cable or fiber optic component, for example a fiber optic cable or drop wire. The supports may be used in an enclosure or suspended from an aerial transmission line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Kyle Bradford Gilbreath, Joseph Forrester, Joshua Charles Wilson
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Publication number: 20150131953Abstract: A cable routing system is described. More specifically, described is a cable routing system that includes a main fiber channel configured to receive a drop fiber to allow it to fit within the main fiber channel, where the channel is surrounded by a discontinuous segmented duct, and the duct comprises a continuous flange structure to provide support for the system as it is installed on or fastened to a wall or other generally flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Donald K. Larson, Wesley A. Raider