Brackets Patents (Class 248/65)
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Patent number: 8851428Abstract: A cable fixing bracket includes: a fixed section fixed to a supporting body; a connection section integrally extended from one surface of the fixed section; and a cable supporting section folded from the end section of the connection section to be integrally extended towards the other surface of the fixed section and supporting a cable. The cable fixing bracket is manufactured integrally in a single process, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process, reducing the manufacturing cost and improving productivity.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Seung Moon
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Patent number: 8851430Abstract: The invention relates to a fixture for objects for providing a secure, space-saving, individually customizable and clearly arranged retaining system for the objects, such as vials and the like, such as for storage and/or transport of the same, wherein at least the holding device for holding at least one object can be attached to the fixture and wherein furthermore fastening means are designed on the fixture in order to fasten the fixture to a frame or the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Stephan Mulzer
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Publication number: 20140293516Abstract: A power feed assembly for an electrical busway includes a housing and a fuse support coupled to the housing. The fuse support includes a non-conductive support member having a number of first conductive members and a number of second conductive members coupled thereto. Each of the first members are structured to couple a line voltage conductor passing through an opening in the housing to the support member and each of the second members are structured to be in electrical communication with a respective busbar of a section of electrical busway coupled to the housing. The support member is structured to have a number of fuses coupled thereto such that each fuse forms a portion of an electrical pathway between a respective one of the number of first conductive members and a respective one of the number of second conductive members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: MARK A. SWIFT, JAY W. LEWIS, JR., JUSTIN E. ROSS
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Patent number: 8840071Abstract: A J-hook cable support includes a semicircular saddle, a stem at one side of the saddle, and a tip at the other side of the saddle. The stem includes protruding tabs able to engage snap-on brackets in order to engage structural parts, or to couple multiple cable supports together. The stem may have two pairs of tabs at different heights along the stem away from the saddle. The tabs may be bent pieces of the metal of the stem, bent toward the back of the stem, away from the cable-receiving area defined by the saddle. The snap-on brackets may include one or more pairs of notches for engaging the tabs of one or more of the cable supports. A wire retainer may be used to close off the cable-receiving area, with the wire coupled to both the tip and the stem.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventors: Michael H.-S. Oh, Raymond S. Laughlin
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Publication number: 20140263867Abstract: A support for pipes uses a telescoping strut slidably holding an elongated insert with a threaded post extending outward from the insert, through a slot in the C-shaped cross-section of the struts. A bracket fits over the post and abuts supports opposing edges of the strut. A nut on the post clamps the parts immovably together. The bracket has a depending portion extending below the strut with an opening through which a pipe passes. Two threaded couplers with opposing ramped surfaces encircle the pipe and deform when tightened to clamp the pipe while also clamping opposing sides of the depending portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Larry D. Brown, Virgil O'Neil, Dennis L. Hart
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Publication number: 20140263868Abstract: A telecommunications infrastructure includes first and second trough members for routing signal-carrying fibers. Latching members may be used to adjustably couple coupling members adjustably coupled with a trough members. Support members may also be used to adjustably couple trough members together with coupling members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: TELECT INC.Inventors: Greg Hilbert, Steven W. Ellison
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Publication number: 20140263871Abstract: A conduit hanger assembly that supports at least one conduit is disclosed. The conduit hanger assembly includes a first member and a second member extending from the first member. The first member has a U-shaped clamp that engages a building structure to support the hanger assembly. The second member has a base with arms extending therefrom. The U-shaped clamp, base and arms define a channel to support the conduit therein. The conduit hanger assembly may include gangable add-on conduit hangers that connect to the conduit hanger assembly to support additional conduits in the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Rodney Rouleau, James Banaszak
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Publication number: 20140263869Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and components for covering charger assemblies. In one embodiment, a casing system comprises a colored or decorative cover for an AC adapter (also known as an AC/DC converter, adapter block, or transformer block) and an extension for fastening the cable portion of the charger assembly to the AC adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Necia Clark-Mantle
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Patent number: 8833705Abstract: A conduit hanger with at least one bracket element to receive a pipe, with a load-distribution plate that is placed into the bracket element, and with a fastening device for fastening the load-distribution plate to the bracket element. The fastening device has at least one catching element to grip the bracket element as well as a counter-bearing element, which are arranged offset on the load-distribution plate in the lengthwise direction of the plate, and between which a holding space is formed for the bracket element, and that the front of the bracket element has at least one recess that corresponds to the catching element so that the bracket element can be placed into the holding space.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Elio Bragagna, Christoph Wiedner, Ralph Lippuner, Marc Nutzmann
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Patent number: 8829353Abstract: Cable-support arrangement with cable-supporting units 3, 5, which can be arranged above one another. The cable-supporting units can be aligned to different rotation positions with reference to axis A. The cable-support arrangement 1, comprises at least one cable-supporting unit consisting of a base part 3B, 5B and at least one cable support 3K1, 3K2, 5K1, permanently attached to this base part, a stand part 2, optional spacers 4, and a securing pin 6, common to the base part, the stand part and the spacer. These superimposed units (stand part, base part and spacer) are connected by a detachable and lockable plug-in connector 7. In their unlocked position, the superimposed units can be rotated in relation to one another around the axis A and positioned in a selectable axis-related rotation locking position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: S-Fasteners GmbHInventors: Bernhard Homner, Dimitri Svyrsky
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Publication number: 20140246546Abstract: A cable holder for a cable includes a guide section for guiding the cable that can be pivoted in sections for a change in direction of a run of the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Franz Aninger, Dieter Hotz, Cengiz Kücük, Christian Mesarosch, Pedro Sancho, Sebastian Wagner
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Patent number: 8820686Abstract: A mounting apparatus for automatic fire sprinkler systems and other objects to be securely attached to the structure of a ceiling of a building, and additionally relates to a mounting clamp for securely gripping the tee of a suspended ceiling in order to mount an object to be held in proximity to the ceiling and a mounting clamp for mounting the sprinkler head of a fire protection system or other type of water system. The system provides means for more rigidly mounting various components of the system to the existing piping and ceiling structure found at an installation location.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventors: William E. Hickle, Mark D. Hickle
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Patent number: 8816525Abstract: A power supply apparatus (30) for sliding door includes a flat cable (4), a vehicle body side attachment (1) that supports the flat cable (4) in the vehicle body (19) side, and a door side attachment (2) that supports the flat cable (4) in the sliding door (20) side. The vehicle body side attachment (1) supports the flat cable (4) such that a longitudinal direction of the flat cable (4) has a predetermined first inclination angle relative to a horizontal plane. The door side attachment (2) supports the flat cable (4) such that the longitudinal direction of the flat cable (4) has a predetermined second inclination angle relative to the horizontal plane. The vehicle body side attachment (1) and the door side attachment (2) support the flat cable (4) such that a thickness direction of the flat cable (4) is substantially in parallel with the horizontal plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignees: Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd, Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc.Inventor: Masahiro Okumura
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Patent number: 8807492Abstract: A pipe crib-block for supporting a portion of hose or pipe in an elevated disposition. The pipe crib-block comprises a body portion causing a generally flat lower support surface and an upper surface defining a generally wedge-shaped trough in a central portion thereof. A pair of engagement keys project upwardly from the upper surface on opposed sides of the trough and a pair of key receiving apertures are disposed in the lower surface of the body portion. The apertures are axially aligned with the engagement keys and configured to receive therein and cooperate with the engagement keys on a second pipe crib-block such that two or more pipe crib-blocks can be stacked in interlocked parallel or perpendicular orientations so as to define a supporting structure for the pipe or hose at variable elevations.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Western Oilfields Supply CompanyInventor: John W. Lake
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Patent number: 8804315Abstract: A cable positioning mechanism includes a main body and first and second positioning members arranged on the main body. The first positioning member includes a first surface and a second surface connecting with the first surface. The second positioning member includes a first end parallel to the second surface and a second end parallel to the first surface. The second end cooperates with the second surface to define a first holding space for allowing a cable being placed thereinto. The first end cooperates with the first surface to define a second holding space communicating with the first holding space. The second positioning member further includes a hook. The hook extends into the second holding space and clamps the cable to the main body when the cable is rotated to be received in the second holding space. An electronic device using the cable positioning mechanism is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiao-Hui Zhou, Wei Liu, Yuan-Ming Wang, Rui Li
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Patent number: 8800938Abstract: A pipe brace assembly includes a main clamp body that can be secured to a brace pipe. A cable, or other flexible tensioning member, can be wrapped around a braced pipe and secured to the main clamp body. The pipe brace assembly includes a method or mechanism for tensioning the cable or flexible tensioning member around the braced pipe. In some embodiments, the tensioning method or mechanism involves moving, such as rotating, the main clamp body to tension the cable or tensioning member. The clamping of the main clamp body and tensioning of the cable or tensioning member can occur simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Cooper B-Line, Inc.Inventor: Richard W. Heath
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Patent number: 8800937Abstract: A laptop stand configured to support a laptop computer on a surface at a plurality of angles includes a platen configured to support the laptop computer. A leg is pivotally coupled to the platen. A support arm is slide coupled to the platen and pivotally coupled to the leg. A latch is coupled to the support arm and is configured to latch and to unlatch from the platen at a plurality of latch points. The latch at the plurality of latch points positions the support arm at a first plurality of angles with respect to the platen and the leg. The latch at the plurality of latch points also positions the platen and the leg at a second plurality of angles with respect to one another. The latch is configured to slide with respect to the platen to move the support arm to rotate the leg with respect to the platen.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Chia Feng Lee, Hsin-Hao Hsu, Li-Jen Chien, Simone Chevalley, Sylvain Sauvage, Alain Tabasso, Cathal Loughnane
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Publication number: 20140209764Abstract: A wire management system and, more particularly, a wire management system including a least one wire track unit having mount rotatably positioned on the wire track unit along with an integrally formed tension tang for holding wires in the wire track assembly during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Nicholas Jackson, JR.
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Patent number: 8789799Abstract: A cable holder for a cable includes a guide section for guiding the cable that can be pivoted in sections for a change in direction of a run of the cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Franz Aninger, Dieter Hotz, Cengiz Kücük, Christian Mesarosch, Pedro Sancho, Sebastian Wagner
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Patent number: 8770525Abstract: A bracket for routing cables in a cable management system that has a mounting portion which is used to mount the bracket to the cable management system and is provided on a mounting end of the bracket. The bracket also has a holding portion that has a plurality of apertures which are to hold the cables. Each of the apertures are provided at a different distance from the mounting end of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Christopher Donaldson, Ted Lichoulas, Lou Guzzo
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Publication number: 20140183305Abstract: A bracket includes a side plate and a retaining member. The retaining member is located on the side plate. A receiving space is defined in the retaining member for receiving a cable. The retaining member includes a bent portion and a retaining portion. The bend portion is substantially parallel to the side plate. The retaining portion is located at an end of the bent portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: YUN-LUNG CHEN
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Patent number: 8763960Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. Rounded corners on the saddles facilitate comfortably introducing and placing the saddles into hangers as well as improving use. Certain embodiments of the present invention involve methods of manufacturing arcuate saddles with rounded corners.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Buckaroos, Inc.Inventors: Randy Lee Moore, Jeff Rebholz, Kevin Romsey, Carl Schmalzried, Mark Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20140174582Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air cooling (HVAC) assembly including a blower subassembly and an HVAC subassembly. The blower subassembly includes a first heater core pipe retention member. The HVAC subassembly includes a second heater core pipe retention member. The first and the second heater core pipe retention members are configured to secure at least one heater core pipe therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Simon Kehimkar, Thomas Peard
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Patent number: 8757561Abstract: The invention relates to a stop, or hanger, for a brake cable of a bicycle. The lever and caliper of a bicycle brake are connected by a Bowden-type cable, with an inner wire and an outer housing. The invention describes a stop for the outer cable housing that mounts underneath the crown race component of a bicycle's headset bearings. A washer-shaped piece sits under the crown race, with a forward section connected to the front of the washer section that extends upward. The top of the forward section includes a hole or slot that serves as a stop for a brake cable housing. A reinforcing web of material may wrap laterally from the outside of the washer portion to the forward section to prevent unwanted flex of the stop under high braking loads. An alternate version integrates the hanger and crown race into one piece.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Alan Cote
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Patent number: 8757560Abstract: A cable retention device is disclosed. The device may be used to restrain electrical cables routed along a cable support structure. These support structures are used in both internal and external settings, and the structures provide some physical support and protection to the electrical cables. In some high-power settings, these cables run from substations or electrical generators to a point within a facility. The support structures typically used in these settings do not fully restrain the cables. External forces, such as those that may occur during short circuit conditions, may result in movement of the electrical cables, which can lead to damage. Cable retention devices, referred to at times as cleats or clamps, are needed to restrain the cables. The cable retention device disclosed herein simultaneously restrains the cables and secures the cables to the cable support structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Wanaka Holdings, LLCInventor: Charles A Darnell
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Patent number: 8746633Abstract: A cable positioning bracket is provided for mounting to a building component, e.g. a wall stud. The bracket has an anchor plate for being connected to the broad surface of the building component and a pair of side plates for being connected to the narrow surface of the building component. A pair of platforms are positioned adjacent to a slot for supporting one or more cables. A series of opposed tabs are provided in several embodiments, the tabs oriented to engage and support one or more cables. One side plate pivots away from the building component by means of a hinge plate to insert the cable or cables. The tabs may be formed with side strips surrounding a window, the strips allowing arcuate bending of the tabs to control tab flexure. A score line may be provided to enable bending to fit a building component of a different width.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Lewis B. Medlin, Jr.
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Patent number: 8740157Abstract: A fastening device (10) for a lead has a fastening portion (14) for mounting the fastening device (10) on a support, and a support portion (12) for the lead. The fastening device (10) further has at least one additional holding portion (16) extending from the support portion (12) for pre-fixing the fastening device (10) on the lead.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventor: Stefan Jatzke
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Publication number: 20140145041Abstract: A dielectric fitting assembly for mounting on a support includes a mounting bracket including an hollow body defining a central cavity therein and extending along a longitudinal axis; and a tubular component received within the cavity, wherein the hollow body includes an internal wall surface defining a gap between the hollow body and the tubular component, wherein the bracket includes at least one port along the hollow body, fluidly connecting with the gap, and through which adhesive can be directed into the gap between the bracket and tubular component for fixing the component to the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Aaron Joseph Buchok, Andrew Eric Mau
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Patent number: 8733709Abstract: A tube retention fastener includes a polymeric material body having first and second walls and a semi-circular sleeve defining a longitudinal cavity. First and second deflecting wings individually connected to one of the first or second walls are directed toward a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal cavity in a non-deflected condition. An elastically resilient material isolation member includes a first portion fixed to the semi-circular sleeve, and first and second contact ends fixed to the first and second deflecting wings. Isolation member free extending portions are positioned and freely extend between the first portion and the contact ends. First and second wing receiving cavities are created between the deflecting wings and the first and second walls in the non-deflected condition. The deflecting wings, the contact ends and the free extending portions elastically deflect into one of the wing receiving cavities when a tube is positioned between the deflecting wings.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Meyers, Roger E. Pilon, Sean A. Tomaselli
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Patent number: 8736450Abstract: An apparatus to deter theft of a movable product is provided. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a housing, a plug connected to the housing to insert into an electrical socket to receive power, a bracket connected to the housing and having an opening to receive a locking cable while the opening of the bracket protrudes from the housing. A switch, within the housing, responsive to protrusion of the opening of the bracket from the housing to receive the locking cable. An electrical circuitry, within the housing, responsive to the switch being in a first state, and absence of power at the plug to sound an alarm, and responsive to the switch being in a second state or the presence of power at the plug to prevent sounding of the alarm.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas S. Brown, John F. Kelley, Todd Seager
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Patent number: 8727288Abstract: A bracket includes a base having a first face and a second face and at least one side edge between the first face and the second face and a connector configured to support a cable projecting from the base. At least one opening extends through the base, and the base includes a wall portion adjacent to the at least one opening. A clip includes a body and first and second legs projecting from the body, each of the first and second legs including a tab, the tab of the first leg projecting away from the tab of the second leg. The clip is mounted to the base with the first leg projecting through the at least one opening and the body overlying the wall portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North CarolinaInventors: Gil Ruiz, Larry D. Ross, Craig B. Wilson
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Patent number: 8724298Abstract: A panel display suspension system comprising a first mounting part and a second mounting part. In order to be able to easily adjust the horizontal position of a suspended panel display (7) the first mounting part is provided with a supporting rail-shaped body (1) and the second mounting part is provided with supporting movers (3) for cooperation with the rail-shaped body. One of the mounting parts is configured for securing to the panel display and the other mounting part is configured for securing to a wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: TP Vision Holding B.V.Inventors: Pieter Jan Delva, Maxime Leon Marie Joseph Verdin
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Patent number: 8714496Abstract: A conduit harness has an inner part and an outer part which are snap-fitted together to provide redundancy in the event of failure of either part.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventors: Jack Blanchard, David Routledge
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Publication number: 20140117170Abstract: A removable cord and tube organizer having a rigid body and an elastic member is described herein. The rigid body has attachment points and channels for attachment of the elastic member when the elastic member is wrapped around an IV pole or other body to affix the organizer thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Brian Dutro
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Publication number: 20140117172Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a device for maintaining a cable in place or otherwise securing, capping, shielding, or guarding a cable. In one embodiment, the cable retention unit is used to secure or guard a cable in place in a seat actuator or other cable-containing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: ZODIAC SEATS US LLCInventor: Clifton Ellis
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Publication number: 20140109592Abstract: A hanger assembly for use between a first duct and a second duct has a flexible leaf spring having a body and a leg, a locking member for attaching the leg to the first duct, and a mounting member for attaching the body to the second duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Paul R. Senofonte
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Patent number: 8702044Abstract: A bracket stores and separates conduits. The bracket includes two interchangeable halves having an engagement extrusion extending from an inner face. Each half has a corresponding receptive slot disposed in the inner face. The bracket half includes at least one conduit receptive channel defined in the inner face. The halves align and engage when each half's extrusion is inserted into the other half's slot. The channels align to secure a conduit therein. The engagement portions may comprise a dovetail and socket engagement. At least two stages of securement are provided. Securement may comprise snap fit, sliding or other methods. A first, temporary stage of engagement initially joins the halves, adjustably and releasably retaining the halves and the conduits together. The second and subsequent stages of engagement are tighter engagements between the tail and socket, achieved by applying more pressing force to the halves or inserting a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: The Gates CorporationInventors: Layne Railsback, Walker Bolger, Donald R. Gilbreath, Jeffrey David Payne
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Publication number: 20140103170Abstract: Bracket for mounting a pipe away from a vertical wall having a linear support to be secured to a vertical wall and a pipe receptacle for receiving and supporting the pipe. The pipe receptacle includes a segment of a circle configuration, and an extension is connected between the linear support and the pipe receptacle, wherein the extension extends upward, non-horizontally, non-vertically, and away from the pipe receptacle toward the linear support so as to position a pipe within the pipe receptacle a distance away from the linear support. A brace is connected between the linear support and a lower portion of the pipe receptacle to provide additional support to position the pipe receptacle a distance away from a wall to which the linear support is to be secured.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Radim Zvak
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Publication number: 20140103169Abstract: A magnetic clamp for attaching to a ferromagnetic mounting surface to provide a securement location on the mounting surface is disclosed. The magnetic clamp includes a base member formed of substantially non-ferrous material, wherein the base member is operable to flex to accommodate for changes in curvature or irregularities of the mounting surface and at least one of magnet element arranged on the flexible base member for attaching the base member to the mounting surface. The magnetic clamp further includes a securement means as well as manually actuated release means to remove the magnetic clamp from the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Serpent and Dove - Applied Magnetics Pty LtdInventors: Ian Godfrey Heard, Adrian Edward Heard
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Patent number: 8690115Abstract: A system for mounting a catalytic converter of an exhaust system to an internal combustion engine includes a bracket adapted to fix the catalytic converter to the engine. A strap is adapted to circumferentially extend about a portion of the catalytic converter and clamp the catalytic converter to the bracket. The bracket includes a seat, a mounting pad and a compliant portion interconnecting the seat and the mounting pad. The seat supports a portion of the catalytic converter opposite the strap. The compliant portion includes a slot extending adjacent to the seat to reduce the stiffness of the bracket and allow the bracket to deflect during thermal expansion of the catalytic converter.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Troy P. Rodecker, Jason R. Porter
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Publication number: 20140069717Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for temporarily supporting an elongate conductor includes a rigid member such as a beam or beam assembly adapted for mounting onto the upper end of a boom for example using a boom adaptor, at least one electrically insulated support post mounted to the rigid member, where each post temporarily supports an elongate electrical conductor, and at least two rotation devices for selectively controllable rotation of the rigid member and the electrically insulated support posts about at least two corresponding axes of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventors: CLIFFORD WILLIAM DEVINE, DANIEL NEIL O'CONNELL
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Publication number: 20140070058Abstract: A tube holder for use in turbomachinery includes a housing having a passage for receiving a tube, the housing adapted for attachment to a turbomachinery component; and a metal foam component located within the housing and arranged to engage a length portion of the tube to thereby hold the tube within the housing and reduce undesirable vibrations in the tube during operation of the turbomachinery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Bradley James MILLER, Donald Earl FLOYD, II
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Patent number: 8668172Abstract: A holding device (1) for a sprinkler nozzle (17) of a sprinkler system is provided, wherein the holding device has a first bracket (2) and a second bracket (3) that are connected to each other at one of their ends and that extend parallel to each other at least in an assembled state of the holding device (1). Each bracket has a structure (10, 11) for receiving a sprinkler nozzle (17), and the receiving structures (10, 11) are formed for receiving the sprinkler nozzle (17) oriented perpendicular to the two brackets (2, 3). The two brackets (2, 3) have, at their free ends opposite the one end, complementary catch structures (5, 6) by which the two brackets (2, 3) can be locked with each other in the assembled state.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Witzenmann GmbHInventors: Gerd Paulig, Jochen Schmitt
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Publication number: 20140061398Abstract: A holding structure is provided for an option connector that is mounted at an end of a branch line of a wire harness of a vehicle. A fixing part is defined at an area of the branch line separated from the option connector by a predetermined distance. A holding part is provided on a peripheral component of the vehicle that is in a vicinity of the wire harness. The holding part is configured for releasably holding the fixing part of the branch line so that a tip area of the branch line that begins at the fixing part and includes the option connector extends out from the holding part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Kazuhiro Kitamura
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Publication number: 20140048166Abstract: A hanger for suspending a liner within an exhaust duct of a gas turbine engine comprises a bracket, a disk and a rod. The bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The disk is slidably engaged with the bracket. The rod is for connecting to an exhaust duct of the gas turbine engine. The rod is pivotably connected to the disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: George J. Kramer, Stephen K. Kramer
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Patent number: 8651436Abstract: A holding device has an elastic locking piece having an extending part extending to the outside from a locking claw part. The contact part of an unlocking operating piece contacts the outside of the extending part to reduce the unlocking force of the unlocking operating piece. A sawtooth-form part is in a locked state when a locking piece of an elastic locking piece enters the sawtooth-form part. The elastic locking piece has the extending part extending outside from the locking claw part. The unlocking operating piece has a contact part for contacting with the extending part. The contact part contacts the outside of the extending part when the unlocking operating piece is pressed, the locking claw part of the elastic locking piece is ejected from the indented part of the sawtooth-form part by the contact, and the locked state between the sawtooth-form part and the locking claw part is unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Nifco Inc.Inventor: Yasuhiko Inoue
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Publication number: 20140041898Abstract: An article for securing and ordering cables leading away from a key switch comprises an annular fastening section with an opening, wherein a lock cylinder of the key switch extends through the opening. The article further comprises a plastically deformable cable receiving section which is connected with the fastening section and which can be bent around the cable and thus encircle the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Ho Cheung, Larry Fetter
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Patent number: 8647080Abstract: The motor-driven compressor is mounted on a first mounting of a vehicle. The motor-driven compressor includes a compressor body, a second mounting, a first spacer, a flexible conductor and a fastener. The compressor body is electrically powered to draw in fluid for compression and to discharge the compressed fluid. The second mounting is formed on the compressor body and has a mounting hole. The first spacer is made of a resin and interposed between the first mounting and the second mounting. The conductor is formed integrally with the first spacer for electrically connecting the first mounting and the second mounting. The fastener is made of a resin and inserted through the mounting hole of the second mounting for joining the first mounting and the second mounting.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota JidoshokkiInventors: Shinji Tsubai, Ken Suitou, Kosaku Tozawa
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Patent number: 8640997Abstract: A harness clamp to hold, position and mount multiple thermocouple wire sensors in a continuous casting mold tube. The harness clamp has longitudinally spaced wire sensor openings with multiple apertured mounting tabs extending from a in use folded wire chase enclosure body member portion with overlying engagement retainment flanges to secure the wire retainment flange portion over the wire sensors positioned therewithin.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: Robert Caskey
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Publication number: 20140026393Abstract: A cable rack arm and support system suitable for underground power and communication service is made from a non-metallic polymer that will not rust or corrode. The cable rack arm is adapted for mounting to existing underground stanchions or for stanchions of a more modern design. Each cable rack arm is securely mounted to the stanchion. Each cable rack arm then supports one or more cables in cable rests or saddles molded atop the arm, thus keeping the cables accessibly organized in a manhole, tunnel or vault. Plastic cable ties may be used to secure the cables to the cable rack arms. Nonmetallic pins may also be used to secure the cable rack arms to the stanchions. The stanchions may be made of nonmetallic composite material that includes a fiberglass cross-layered knitted apertured mat for increased strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: UNDERGROUND DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Donald P. McCoy