Adjustable Size Patents (Class 248/670)
  • Patent number: 11181452
    Abstract: A folding test device includes a jig including a first support plate and a second support plate rotatably connected to the first support plate, a first rotary plate supporting the first support plate, a second rotary plate supporting the second support plate and separated from the first rotary plate, a first frame separated from the second rotary plate and rotatably connected to the first rotary plate, and a second frame separated from the first rotary plate and rotatably connected to the second rotary plate, wherein the first frame and the second frame are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Wol Lee, Jin Su Song, Jae Bong Lee, Chang Min Park, Kyung Min Choi
  • Patent number: 9527539
    Abstract: A swather header transport trailer which is configured to transport swather headers having different sizes and shapes. The trailer includes header support members which are horizontally adjustable mounted on the trailer. The trailer also includes at least two header supports which have structure thereon which may be attached to brackets on the underside or back side of the header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: DUO LIFT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
  • Patent number: 9249565
    Abstract: A deployable truss with modified primary orthogonal joints. The construction of these joints causes the center-hinged primary chords on opposite sides of a truss bay to fold inward in a plane orthogonal to the folding planes of the side diagonals while the two secondary chords fold in planes orthogonal to the plane of the in-folding primary chords. This provides for stiffness and stability during deploy and retract. The unique joint configuration permits the truss to deploy one bay at a time in a stable manner while having lateral bending stiffness, and the truss thus can extend and retract in a sequential manner. It can deploy integral flat panels nested between the secondary folding chords, or use cross bracing in lieu of panels. The truss can be triangular, square or rectangular in cross-section. A powered support frame may be used in conjunction with the truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Donald V. Merrifield
  • Patent number: 9097381
    Abstract: A leg unit includes a positioning pin projecting from an upper surface of a seat plate thereof, and an image forming unit includes a positioning hole formed on a mounting surface thereof. Delimiting portions project downward from the lower ends of left and right lateral faces of the image forming unit. The delimiting portions oppose respective outer lateral faces of the seat plate so as to restrict a relative movement of the image forming unit. A projecting portion is provided on the outer lateral face of the seat plate. The positioning pin can be fitted in the positioning hole by engaging the projecting portion with a recess of the delimiting portion. The delimiting portion includes a stopper formed on the respective sides of the recess in the longitudinal direction thereof, for restricting the sliding motion of the projecting portion along the lower end face of the delimiting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Naohiro Ueyama, Hiroaki Fukumoto
  • Publication number: 20150060636
    Abstract: A modular weighted base bicycle stand having cross over and adjustable application. Said bicycle stand is comprised of light weight weather enduring durable material. The device of this invention having a removably attachable weighted planar base and several removably attachable extendable arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: GLENN ERICKSON
  • Publication number: 20140312200
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to shelving systems and methods that are adaptable to a number of applications, including building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems, shelving units for holding children's games and toys, closet organizers with hangers and shelves, storage systems in a garage or workshop, storage shelves over a garage door, and as a shelving unit for audio and visual equipment. The shelving unit includes a means for attachment to an overhead member, such as a steel beam, wood rafter, wood joist, wood beam, or ceiling, a generally J or L shaped bar, the ability to raise or lower the J or L shaped bar to provide for storage at different heights, an extension member removably coupled to the J or L bar, and wherein the extension member has a length that provides for storage space of different widths. In another aspect, an inverted shelving stand is provided. In still a further aspect, a U shaped swiveling hanging unit is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: William J. Crowley
  • Patent number: 8827232
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to shelving systems and methods that are adaptable to a number of applications, including building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems, shelving units for holding children's games and toys, closet organizers with hangers and shelves, storage systems in a garage or workshop, storage shelves over a garage door, and as a shelving unit for audio and visual equipment. The shelving unit includes a means for attachment to an overhead member, such as a steel beam, wood rafter, wood joist, wood beam, or ceiling, a generally J or L shaped bar, the ability to raise or lower the J or L shaped bar to provide for storage at different heights, an extension member removably coupled to the J or L bar, and wherein the extension member has a length that provides for storage space of different widths. In another aspect, an inverted shelving stand is provided. In still a further aspect, a U shaped swiveling hanging unit is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Quick-Sling, LLC
    Inventor: William J. Crowley
  • Publication number: 20140166845
    Abstract: An adjustable chock (100) of a modular design comprises a first element (102), a second element (108), a center element (104), and a center stud (106). In operational use of the chock, the first element engages with a piece of machinery (101) and the second element engages with a support (103). The first element (102) and the center element (106) have complementarily shaped contact surfaces to allow for lateral adjustment of the first element relative to the second element. The center stud (106) is connected to the center element (104) through a screwed connection. The center stud (106) is connected to the second element (108) through another screwed connection. The modular design allows using the same first element (102), the same second element (108) and the same center element (104) with center studs of different lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Bam Hooghart, Rene Vermeulen, Dick Vogelaar
  • Publication number: 20140078670
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a sidewall and a fan mounting apparatus. The sidewall defines a ventilation area and four slide slots around the ventilation area. The fan mounting apparatus includes two opposite first position member, and two opposite second position members alternately arranged with the first position members. The first and second position members are slidably connected end to end and cooperatively define a ring. The first and second position plates are moved toward or away from each other. The first and second position members are slidably and respectively connected to the slide slots, to decrease or increase a diameter of the ring for selectively mounting different sized fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: XIAN-XIU TANG, NING LI, CHIA-SHIN CHOU
  • Publication number: 20130341485
    Abstract: An adjustable equipment curb has a lower frame having opposed first and second length-adjustable sides and opposed length-adjustable first and second ends interconnectable to form a rigid frame and height-adjustable mounting legs. The lower frame may be used alone, or may support an upper frame through a shock mount system having mounts affixed to both the upper and lower frames and shock absorbing springs between the mounts. The frames may be formed of interconnecting channel members, and the lower frame channel members may be of a perforated construction that, in conjunction with applied sheathing, provides acoustic damping. Seismic brackets may be affixed to the frame to provide increased resistance to seismic shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: John Wilson, JR., Richard C. Berger, John P. Giuliano, Thomas C. Steele
  • Publication number: 20130153744
    Abstract: It is disclosed an mounting bracket for air conditioner including a supporting bottom bracket and a mounting standing bracket; wherein the mounting standing bracket includes a standing bracket fixing portion and a standing bracket sliding portion which are slidably connected with each other to form a frame structure, and the supporting bottom bracket is hinged with the standing bracket fixing portion. The mounting bracket further includes a connecting rod which is a telescopic rod with one end thereof connecting to the standing bracket fixing portion and the other end thereof connecting to the supporting bottom bracket. The air conditioner is supported by the supporting bottom bracket and is fixed by the mounting standing bracket into the mounting bracket, and then the mounting bracket is fixed on the window to support and fix the air conditioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Electrolux (Hangzhou) Domestic Appliances Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Haibing Jin, Zhigang Gu, Jianjun Cao, Xudong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130056611
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus and method that can be used to secure a component to be tested to a testing device when the mounting holes of the component are offset from each other in one or more axes in relation to the axis of the component to be tested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Service Solutions U S LLC
    Inventors: John Kleifgen, Chad Samp, Lee Jardine, Garret Miller
  • Patent number: 8356787
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for vertically lifting and supporting a main wedge of a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) jet pump restrainer assembly, to ensure that the wedge is no longer contacting a restrainer bracket of the restrainer assembly. A main wedge clamp with an upper and lower clamp jaw is used to attach to the upper support of the restrainer assembly, the lower clamp jaw being fashioned with a prong or prongs that fit underneath the crown of the main wedge and provide the vertical lift for the main wedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Michael S. Defilippis
  • Publication number: 20120137499
    Abstract: An apparatus for a universal bracket support including an L frame including a short arm coupled at a substantially right angle to a long arm with each having a plurality of spaced holes extending along each corresponding length; and a slider arm including an extension leg having a slide guide coupled on one end of the extension leg, wherein the slide guide includes a plurality of spaced holes and an opening sized to slide over and be secured to the L frame, and a shoe coupled via a pivot coupling to another end of the extension leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Pawan Agnihotri
  • Publication number: 20120018612
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for vertically lifting and supporting a main wedge of a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) jet pump restrainer assembly, to ensure that the wedge is no longer contacting a restrainer bracket of the restrainer assembly. A main wedge clamp with an upper and lower clamp jaw is used to attach to the upper support of the restrainer assembly, the lower clamp jaw being fashioned with a prong or prongs that fit underneath the crown of the main wedge and provide the vertical lift for the main wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Michael S. DEFILIPPIS
  • Publication number: 20110198478
    Abstract: A multistage adjustable support assembly includes a connecting sleeve axially formed with an axial hole, which is formed with at least one internal threaded portion, an adjustable threaded post received in the axial hole, peripherally formed with at least one first threaded portion for being screwedly coupled with the internal threaded portion, and axially formed with a through hole that is provided therein with at least one second threaded portion, and a support axially extended upward with a rotatable threaded post that is peripherally formed with at least one external threaded portion for being screwedly coupled with and movable along the through hole. The first threaded portion has a thread pitch greater than a thread pitch of the second threaded portion. The multistage adjustable support assembly allows both fine and coarse altitude adjustments an external article it supports with respect to the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Wei-Lin Chang, Sung-Ying Lin
  • Publication number: 20110115278
    Abstract: In a milling drum (2) for a construction machine, in particular a road milling machine (1) or a recycler, with an interchangeable milling tube (4) arranged coaxially to the axis (20) of the milling drum, where the milling tube (4) is supported, by means of a support ring (8), on a support ring mount (12) of a rotating body coupled to a milling drum drive (16), it is provided that the support ring (8) and the support ring mount (12) of the rotating body display several complementary supporting surfaces (22, 24) arranged coaxially to the axis (20) of the milling drum, where the said supporting surfaces (22, 24) have different supporting circle diameters and are arranged behind one another axially with their diameters decreasing incrementally in the pulling direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: WIRTGEN GMBH
    Inventors: Bernd Holl, Stefan Abresch, Thomas Lehnert
  • Publication number: 20100065713
    Abstract: A support has first and second members positioning between a machine and a foundation to support an axial load therebetween. Each member has one face bearing an axial force and has a spherical face on the other end. The two spherical face mate with one another to oppose the axial forces between the machine and the foundation. A shim holder positions between the support and the foundation and affixes to the foundation to hold one or more shims. One of the members can have two components with intermediate faces mating one another. The faces have spiraling surfaces so that the two components can be rotated relative to one another to change the axial dimension of the member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: ROBERT L. ROWAN & ASSOCIATES
    Inventors: Robert L. Rowan, JR., Charles L. Rowan
  • Publication number: 20090194664
    Abstract: An extendable leg assembly for a measuring machine, such as a co-ordinate measuring machine, is described. The extendable leg assembly has a first end and a second end and comprises metrology apparatus for measuring the separation between the first end and the second end. The metrology apparatus comprises one or more elongate metrology members having a low coefficient of thermal expansion. The extendable leg assembly may be attached to one or more platforms by a pivot joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Renishaw PLC
    Inventors: Finlay Jonathan Evans, David Roberts McMurtry
  • Publication number: 20080265124
    Abstract: A support method and system includes a main tubular member and, alternatively, an auxiliary tubular member positioned on and in substantially transverse relation to the main tubular member. A plurality of moveable base support members are located along one or more of the main tubular member and the auxiliary tubular member to selectively position the base support members on one or more of the main tubular member or the auxiliary tubular member to support the support system on a structure. A plurality of hook support members are located on and are selectively moveable along one or more of the main tubular member or the auxiliary tubular members to selectively position the hook support members on one or more of the main tubular member or the auxiliary tubular member to communicatively engage with a load associated with the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: John Nicholas Lindberg, Timothy M. Firzlaff, Scott Peder Opsahl, Eris Donald Adamson
  • Patent number: 7089705
    Abstract: A portable surveillance system having an easily transportable skid-type base structure that forms a support for a portable tower apparatus. Stabilizers are extendably mounted to the base structure. The tower components include a base member affixed to the base plate, a pivot bracket affixed to an upper end of the base member, a tower member pivotally mounted to the pivot bracket on the base member and one or more removable tower members that may be installed to achieve a desired height for the tower once it is pivoted to an upright orientation by manipulating a cable and pulley system. Various equipment mounts are provided on the tower to mount equipment such as an aerometer, a tower light, a wind direction vane, a video camera, a microwave telecom dish, or other equipment thereon. The ability to rapidly deploy the tower of invention enables rapid deployment for surveillance and other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Mobile Equipment International, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip L. Lieberman
  • Patent number: 6715391
    Abstract: A table saw securing device includes a post extended from a work table, a cantilever beam attached to the post, a housing rotatably and slidably attached to the cantilever beam, and a saw device selectively secured to the housing. One or more seats are secured on a bottom board of the housing and each includes a channel for adjustably securing a bolt. One or more bars each has one end secured to the bolts, and one or more fasteners threaded to the other end and engaged with the saw device, for detachably securing various kinds of saw device to the bottom board of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Tian Wang Wang
  • Patent number: 6488256
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket includes two frames juxtaposed to slide on each other and attached by nuts and bolts. Each of the two frames is essentially U-shaped with an internal T-shaped opening. The T-shaped opening is formed by a shoe plate formed between the end plate and two side plates. Slots and holes in the shoe plate are used to connect the two frames together and adjust the central working space for use with either a circular saw or a router. Slots in the shoe plate in conjunction with locking pieces are used to attach the power hand tool to the mounting bracket. The length of the mounting bracket is adjustable to be suitable for power hand tools such as a circular saw or a router that have different sizes. Consequently, the user only needs to use a single mounting bracket so material and cost are saved. Furthermore, the two frames of the present invention are identical so that the frames are easy to be manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 6260815
    Abstract: Two telescopically interconnected support members of an adjustable furnace support are secured together by mechanical fasteners. The mechanical fasteners maintain the top end of one of the support members a fixed predetermined distance from the bottom of the other support member. A furnace support ledge extends inwardly from the sides of one of the support members. The furnace support ledge also supports a furnace filter below the furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventor: Robert Allen
  • Patent number: 6214074
    Abstract: An air purifier unit having a mounting assembly that allows the mounting of the unit underneath a cabinet or on any like flat surface. A cartridge filter is provided and easily ejected or replaced through a filter door in the face of the enclosure. A motor speed indicator circuit enables the user to visually monitor the speed of the motor and blower. Air is drawn into the housing of the unit through an intake opening on the bottom surface of the housing, forced through a cartridge filter, and expelled out an air exhaust opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: The Holmes Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Silviera, Anatoly Ratsimor, Johnson Hsu, Robert Sherwood
  • Patent number: 6003830
    Abstract: A portable engine stand for a motorcycle engine that is particularly adapted for Harley Davidson V-twin engines. The stand includes a frame to support the engine. The frame is mounted on wheels and includes a pull handle for easy portability. A starter mechanism and a battery compartment are also supplied on the stand. Fuel and oil supplies are also provided, so that the engine can be started and operated under normal conditions while mounted on the engine stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: Roger Egan
  • Patent number: 5884681
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for mounting, securing or connecting a power tool with respect to a work surface. Apparatus is disclosed in the form of a frame member with cross-rails which may be mounted to a work surface such as a table top or portable work bench. Means to mount a power tool to the apparatus are disclosed, as are means to mount a cross bar to the cross-rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Steven R. Nickles
  • Patent number: 5785293
    Abstract: A machinery base for supporting woodworking, metalworking and other machinery and which may be configured to a predetermined shape and dimensions by providing beam members of a predetermined length to connect individual corner brackets that define the corners of the machinery base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Delta International Machinery Corp.
    Inventors: Jerry W. Ford, Delwyn N. Pounders, Kim D. Stanford
  • Patent number: 5678801
    Abstract: A post hole digger stand for supporting a post hole digger in a manner such that one person can secure a post hole digger to or remove a post hole digger from an appropriately equipped tractor like vehicle. The post hole digger stand includes a base which includes a main rail, a front cross rail and a rear cross rail and two support arms extending upward from the front cross rail. The support arms carry receiving assemblies for supporting the arms of main shaft support of the post hole digger. The support arms are adjustable in length. A driveline pin carried by the first end of the main rail receives the driveline of the post hole digger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: William E. Billingsley
  • Patent number: 5675881
    Abstract: In a method of exchanging a machine part of a machine plant, the machine part to be replaced being one of multiple machine parts of the machine plant, the multiple machine parts being coupled to one another and being arranged on a common table plate which is anchored, via individual supports, in the ground, and which has recesses for accommodating the machine parts, a metal frame is set up. Bearings are provided on a new machine part, and the machine part is assembled, oriented, and tested on the metal frame. A machine part to be replaced is uncoupled from the multiple machine parts. The machine part to be replaced is removed from a recess in the table plate. Ground supports for the new machine part on the metal frame are installed and anchored to the ground in the area of the recess. The new machine part is positioned on the metal frame on the metal supports. The new machine part on the metal frame is connected to the metal supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Asea Brown Boveri AG
    Inventor: Peter W. Stadelmann
  • Patent number: 5556064
    Abstract: A golf-bag cradle that consists of two rounded end brackets spaced several feet apart and conforming to the shape of a golf bag, so that the bag may be laid to rest between them. Each bracket is attached to a vertical support anchored to a common base with horizontal transverse extensions to provide stability in the trunk of a vehicle. The vertical supports may be vertically extendable to adjust the height of the brackets, and the base may be horizontally extendable to adjust the distance between the vertical supports, such that different-size bags may be accommodated. In another embodiment, the cradle comprises two sets of brackets stacked vertically to stow two golf bags. Finally, a side pocket may be provided with compartments for storing golf shoes, balls, and other articles of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventor: Alexis M. Cowe
  • Patent number: 5513829
    Abstract: A cradle support handler is disclosed herein interfacing between a conventional telescoping lifting device and an automotive component which includes a box-like construction or support having a central opening and outwardly extending arms terminating with support pads and location point registration or indexing pins. The arms are pivotal carried on the box-like support and the pads provide at least three or four point support of the automotive component. The extendable arms provide a wide area of applied load distribution and adaptors may be disposed on the box-like support for accommodating straps, hold-down devices and transmission plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Inventor: Douglas Hodges
  • Patent number: 5505425
    Abstract: A vehicle support has two separate support members that can be connected by a center member of variable length. Each of the support members has casters for easy rolling, and a vertically adjustable beam for varying the height of the support. When two support members are connected by the center member, a stable vehicle support is formed. Cradles on the supports receive the axle or other part of a vehicle, and a chain can be passed over the axle and fixed to the support for fixing the vehicle to the vehicle support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Thomas K. Hamilton
    Inventor: Louis C. Shelton
  • Patent number: 5464188
    Abstract: A sucker rod well pump base that is readily movable and universally adjustable comprising at least two spaced apart footing members which carry, but are not connected to at least two spaced apart transverse support members. A plurality of spaced apart hold down members are carried along the length of the support members in an unconnected manner, but yet are restrained from movement away from the footing members by abutment of the hold down members against the support member. Each hold down member carries at least one tie down member for securing the base to a well pump unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: W. F. Priebe, Ricky L. Foster, Michael C. Pierce
  • Patent number: 5407171
    Abstract: A base assembly for air handlers for air conditioning systems to support them at a spaced apart relationship from the floor to permit air in. The base assembly has two supporting assemblies that are separate, parallel to each other and being connected by horizontally disposed extending members that telescopically adjust that separation to cooperate with the dimensions of the air handler. The supporting assemblies include supporting sub-assemblies that have substantially a rectangular shape framed with elongated member to which legs have been rigidly mounted at the ends and the other ends of the legs are connected by bracing members. Arm members can be swung to align the arms with the supporting assemblies, thereby providing a volumetrically efficient base when in storage and sturdy enough to support heavy air handlers. A guide for the air handler's filter is provided at the upper plane of the supporting assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: Isidro Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 5362025
    Abstract: The present invention provides a apparatus for supporting portable personal computers atop tripods, pedestals, legs, stands, and similar devices comprising a base (10) having a fastener element (11) for securing said base to a support surface, and a plurality of support arm assemblies (14). Said means allows the computer to be operated atop tripods, pedestals, legs, stands, and similar devices, providing a stable, transportable, adjustable work station for using portable personal computers in non-traditional, remote and/or rugged environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventors: Michael Trom, Gregory Trom
  • Patent number: 5308037
    Abstract: A base for air handlers for air conditioning systems to support them at a spaced apart relationship from the floor to permit air in. The handler has two supporting assemblies that are separate, parallel to each other and being connected by horizontally disposed extending members that telescopically adjust that separation to cooperate with the dimensions of the air handler. The supporting assemblies include pivotally mounted L-shaped members that have a horizontally disposed arm and a perpendicularly and vertically disposed leg. L-shaped members can be swung to align the arms with the plane define by the supporting assemblies, thereby providing a volumetrically efficient base when in storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Inventor: Isidro Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 5169114
    Abstract: A supporting or supporting and security device is provided for mounting an appliance on a support surface, or for hanging an appliance from a wall or ceiling. The device includes a base having upper and lower portions, and pads that adhere the sides of the appliance. Generally L-shaped side brackets are adjustably connected to the base by use of threaded fastener means. The appliance is placed on the base and clamped between the side brackets. The side brackets include a generally vertical portion for retaining the pads, and a generally horizontal portion for sliding within the base assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Inventor: Edward O'Neill
  • Patent number: 5080320
    Abstract: An adjustable computer printer stand, which is comprised of a rectangular loading frame supported by four supports at four corners with a paper tray assembly mounted thereon. The loading frame is comprised of four L-shaped members partly sliding one inside another so that it can be adjusted transversely as well as longitudinally according to the size of an office machine to support. The paper tray assembly can be adjusted to a desired position and angle for orderly gathering continuous paper let off from a printer mounted on the loading frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Inventor: Walter Chieng
  • Patent number: 5040766
    Abstract: A printer stand for support of a printer having a pair of spaced apart parallel bars which are supported by stanchions. A pair of spaced apart cantilever support arms having cross members for bracing are detachably secured to the stanchions. A paper catch tray is detachably mounted on and supported by the cantilever support arms. The height and width of the printer stand are adjustable to accommodate different sizes of printers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Robert A. Egly
    Inventors: Robert A. Egly, Patrick Sullivan
  • Patent number: 5040760
    Abstract: A support for a keyboard for a computer resting on spaced apart feet on a narrow support surface includes two articulated elongated members which are spaced apart laterally the distance between the feet on the computer by cross-braces. The first end sections of the elongated members are placed on the support surface under the spaced apart feet of the computer to cantilever the middle sections and second end sections out over the edge of the support surface with the middle sections extending generally downward adjacent the edge of the support surface and the second end sections extending generally laterally outward from the middle sections to form spaced part supports for the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Andray Mining Company
    Inventor: Samuel Singer
  • Patent number: 5014961
    Abstract: A snow plow support stand provides for the storage of a vehicle attachable snow plow assembly when the plow assembly is not in use. The support stand may be adjusted to support the arms of the plow assembly at the proper height to allow the vehicle operator to position the vehicle for the attachment of the plow assembly without additional assistance. A guide rod may also be adjusted, enabling a single operator to precisely position the vehicle for the attachment or detachment of the plow to or from the vehicle. The support stand provides for adjustment to compensate for different vehicle and plow combinations, and is sufficiently small and light that a single person may place the stand in the bed of a pickup truck or the like which may be used as a snow plow vehicle, and transport the stand to another location at which it may be desired to leave the plow assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventor: William H. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 4938447
    Abstract: An integrated, demountable stand for a printer, plotter or other graphic output device that discharges an output of paper, the stand comprising: a pair of load-bearing platforms, one on each side of a paper supply access to the device, a catcher for the paper output from the device, adjustable means for stabilizing the space between the platforms at a magnitude effective for maintaining the device steady; and adjustable means for stabilizing the distance between the catcher and the platforms at a magnitude effective for maintaining an orderly paper flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: 4932628
    Abstract: A portable engine test stand incorporates the engine test monitoring devices to support and monitor the performance of a running engine in a single, relatively small and lightweight portable unit. The portable engine test stand has a plurality of engine support columns that are adjustable up and down, side to side and front to back to accommodate almost any size engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Inventor: Orlando D. Pacheco
  • Patent number: 4863140
    Abstract: This invention relates to an elongated support unit for use in cooperating sets such as matched pairs. The unit has a frame having one or more substantially horizontal stages, one above the other, below its top. Each stage is equipped with a movable platform that can be drawn forward and retracted. The platform is disposed to share a load with at least one corresponding platform of another unit of the set. A set of the units can be adapted particularly well to carrying a CRT, computer, and/or printer across their tops and a keyboard borne on cooperating movable platforms therebelow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: Microvision, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: 4848717
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine may be tested by connecting a flexible inlet conduit leading from a coolant supply source to a coolant inlet provided on the engine. A flexible outlet conduit is connected to lead from a drain to a coolant outlet provided on the engine. A pressure gauge is mounted in fluid communication with a heater hose port provided on the engine. Coolant continuously flows from the coolant supply source through the inlet conduit, engine and outlet conduit to the drain. A pressure regulating valve in the inlet conduit is adjusted to provide the correct coolant pressure into the engine. The exterior of the engine is inspected for coolant leaks. A stand may be used to support an internal combustion during the test. The stand embodies a generally T-shaped frame that is rollingly supported above a support surface and supports a muffler to deaden the noise of the engine after it has been started.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Fred Bevill
  • Patent number: 4836497
    Abstract: A valve actuator mechanism for supplying a selectively adjustable close-off force to an associated valve. The mechanism comprises a means for urging the valve plunger into engagement with the valve seat with a predetermined initial force and resistive means for generating a resistive force such that the close-off force is less than the initial by a predetermined amount. The resistive force can be selectively adjusted also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Johnson Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles F. Beeson
  • Patent number: 4735310
    Abstract: A shipping container for transporting a variety of aircraft engines includes a base, a cover and a plurality of engine-engageable support portions carried on the base which are at least one of vertically, horizontally and angularly displaceable with respect to the base of the container. The cover is disposable over the base so as to contain the engine therebetween. The support portions are preferably formed on the surface of swing brackets pivotally mounted to vertically adjustable riser brakets, which are telescopically received in corresponding riser support brackets, which are in turn horizontally slidably affixed to base brackets on the container base. The cover and base are externally dimensioned so that one container can be stacked atop another container, or moved by a forklift, and so that individual bases are stackable as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond E. Lemery, Thomas V. Blyzka, Maurice Chartier
  • Patent number: 4666122
    Abstract: A mounting assembly particularly adapted for mounting a replacement alternator of the type having a pair of lower mounting lugs onto a pair of spaced mounting lugs of an engine block. The mounting assembly comprises two portions one adapted for connection to the alternator, and the other having a pair of brackets to provide fixture to the mounting lugs of the engine. The spacing between the brackets is adjustable by means of slidable arms to facilitate attachment of the assembly to various spacings of mounting lugs. The assembly can also provide pivotal movement between the alternator and engine by adjustment of the one portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Ayr Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Earl F. Goodard
  • Patent number: RE35677
    Abstract: A supporting or supporting and security device is provided for mounting an appliance on a support surface, or for hanging an appliance from a wall or ceiling. The device includes a base having upper and lower portions, and pads that adhere the sides of the appliance. Generally L-shape brackets are adjustably connected to the base by use of threaded fastener means. The appliance is placed on the base and clamped between the side brackets. The side brackets include a generally vertical portion for retaining the pads, and a generally horizontal portion for sliding within the base assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Lucasey Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Edward O'Neill