Plural Pipe Or Cable Patents (Class 248/68.1)
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Patent number: 11453328Abstract: The present invention discloses a load securing system for flat-deck vehicles. The system includes a first member configured to provide a stable resting surface to load mounted over a flat-deck of the vehicle. The system further includes a second member having an elongated flat body, and two lugs fixedly configured underside in proximity to its two ends and extending downward. The second member is configured to act as a divider to separate rows of loads mounted over the flat-deck of the vehicle. The system further includes a third member having an elongated body embodying a track system, and a pair of slidable members each slidably configured over the track system of the elongated body and slide in opposing direction. The third member acts as a divider to separate rows of loads mounted over the flat-deck of the vehicle and retain the load mounted between the pair of slidable members.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Inventor: Robin Kelly Wilkerson
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Patent number: 11448247Abstract: The invention relates to a modular clamping system for fixing a plurality of supply lines, for example, for tension relief in energy chains, and to a clamping part therefor. A plurality of identical clamping parts are stackable one atop the other and hold to each other, wherein each clamping part has a first clamping jaw having a clamping surface and a second opposite clamping jaw facing away, having a clamping surface. A receiving channel for a line that is to be fixed is delimited between the clamping surfaces of facing clamping jaws. According to the invention, in each clamping part, at least the first clamping jaw forms at least one recess, in which a second clamping jaw of a following, identical clamping part can penetrate, crosswise to the lead-through direction of the lines, wherein the free cross-section of the receiving channel is reduced further compared to a non-penetrating position.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: IGUS GMBHInventor: Georg Theiss
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Patent number: 11444441Abstract: Cable trays which can be pushed inside one another and can be clicked onto one another. Assemblies include cable trays, barbs for cable trays and related methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Inventors: Luc Aelvoet, Joseph Servatius van Eeghem, Berten Vandenborre, Tony Nieuwenhuysen
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Patent number: 11433830Abstract: A wire harness tray assembly comprising a first tray base comprising a first plurality of wire egress openings, a wire connector feature, an engine mount feature configured to removably engage a fastener, a first tray cover comprising a connector mounting clip, a second plurality of wire egress openings, where each of the second plurality of wire egress openings corresponds to the first plurality of wire egress openings, wherein the first tray base couples with the first tray cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventor: Eric J. Schmadeke
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Patent number: 11428293Abstract: A clamp, and cable management system including the clamp, includes a bolster with a first clamping surface, and a keeper that is to be coupled to the bolster. The keeper is adjustable relative to the bolster to establish a first separation of the keeper from the first clamping surface of the bolster, and a second separation of the keeper from the first clamping surface of the bolster. The first separation is different from the second separation. The keeper includes a second clamping surface configured to cooperate with a first object having a first exterior dimension, and a third clamping surface, different from the second clamping surface, that is configured to cooperate with a second object having a second exterior dimension.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Ashley Elizabeth Briskey, Daniel J. Levac, Darnell Johnson, John Lee Jones, Micheal Ma, Matthew Becker
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Patent number: 11421803Abstract: An improved fastener for securing cables to metal studs has two main components: a cable clip assembly and a dual spacer. The cable clip assembly supports a plurality of cable clips with three mutually perpendicular planar structures for sturdiness. The cable clip assembly can be mounted directly to the flat side of a metal stud. Mount holes are provided non-coplanar with the cables, to provide easy access for screw mounting. The dual spacer attaches to the cable clip assembly. The dual spacer adapts the fastener for secure mounting to the open side of a metal stud.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventor: Stanley Eugene Arnold
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Patent number: 11415243Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a shroud for a cable hanger which may isolate the metal interfaces between cable hangers and their supporting structures. The present disclosure is also directed to an interference mechanism of the shroud which may minimize or eliminate accidental escape of the hanger from a supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman, Aviral Joshi
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Patent number: 11411377Abstract: A connection interface includes a base bracket and a cable connection carrier (e.g., module, panel, etc.). The cable connection carrier has a front wall to which one or more cable connection components (e.g., optical components, electrical components, and/or hybrid components) are mounted. The cable connection carrier may angle the cable connection components relative to an open front of the base bracket. Some cable connection carriers may be snap-fit to the base bracket for easy installation. Other cable connection carriers are movable (e.g., pivotal) relative to the base bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Oscar Fernando Bran De León, Thomas Marcouiller, Peter C. Augdahl
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Patent number: 11408538Abstract: A support assembly for hydraulic lines is disclosed. The support assembly includes a frame designed to retain at least one ring within its opening. Each ring is configured to be secured about a single hydraulic hose, thus simultaneously securing it within the frame. Each ring can rotate with respect to the frame about their longitudinal axis, reducing the stress exerted directly on the hydraulic line. The support assembly further includes a second frame in which the frame is attached. The frame can rotate about an axis that is perpendicular to the rotation of the rings to further lessen the stress on the hydraulic lines. The support assembly is attached to a hydraulically operated machine by a base plate or bracket onto which the second frame is fixedly attached.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: TAIMI R&D INC.Inventor: Michel Taillon
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Patent number: 11402036Abstract: A cable routing system is disclosed including a routing fixture and an exit fitting. The routing fixture defines a channel for a cable. The channel is engaged by the exit fitting and a cable in the channels exits through an exit channel defined by the exit fitting. The exit channel is directed away from the channel in the routing fixture. The resulting assembly allows low profile cable runs that can conform to a structural surface and in which cables can be broken out easily, without a requirement to cut the cable. A clamp may be provided to further secure the exit fitting to the routing fixture. A method of installation involves installing a cable into a routing channel before installing the exit fitting. The cable routing system can be used in an aircraft, including space constrained areas such as within an aircraft wing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Anthony Bryant, Paul O'Shaughnessy, Christopher Bills
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Patent number: 11384869Abstract: Tube retainers, tube retainer sets, and tube management systems comprising blocks with male and female block connectors, and methods of assembling and using the tube retainers, sets, and systems, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Pall CorporationInventors: Daniel Kesselaar, Thomas J. Hartridge
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Patent number: 11363736Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cable management arm and a rack applying the cable management arm. The cable management arm includes: a left cable management assembly, a right cable management assembly, a connection assembly, and an elastic assembly. When a chassis in the rack is pulled out of the rack, the elastic assembly causes the left cable management assembly and the right cable management assembly to move following the movement of the controller at the rear of the chassis in the pulling out direction, and causes the left cable management assembly and the right cable management assembly to reset due to elastic force. The connection assembly and the elastic assembly assist the movement of the left cable management assembly and the right cable management assembly to cause their resetting, and ensure them to move in an approximately horizontal space.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Celestica Technology Consultancy (Shanghai) Co. LtdInventor: Wenjin Li
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Patent number: 11362502Abstract: An adapter for a plurality of cable hangers includes: first, second and third mounting panels, each mounting panel including a round mounting hole, the mounting panels serially attached to each other at edges thereof, each mounting panel being disposed at an oblique angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; a base attached with the first and third mounting panels; wherein the base includes features for mounting the adapter to a mounting structure; and wherein the adapter is a monolithic structure formed of a polymeric material; and further comprising projections on the mounting panels located and configured to limit rotation of a cable hanger mounted in one of the mounting holes.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Ronald A. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 11346491Abstract: A securing device includes at least one rigid ring configured to encircle the pipe, and at least one securing system, rigid and distinct from the ring, including a body which has a first contact face configured to be pressed firmly against and secured to a surface of a structure, and at least one groove in which the ring is housed, the groove being configured to allow the securing system to slide with respect to the ring in a direction of sliding along the ring, while being immobile or near-immobile relative to the ring in a plane perpendicular to the direction of sliding.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventor: José Lopez
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Patent number: 11346505Abstract: A fluid supply system includes: fluid lines, fluid controllers and joints, in which each of the fluid lines linearly extends in an extension direction that substantially perpendicularly intersects an alignment direction of the fluid lines, each of the fluid controllers is disposed in an aligned manner in the alignment direction with connection surfaces directed to the same direction, a diameter of the pipings is equal to or less than a surface width of the connection surfaces in the alignment direction, and diameters of the joints are equal to or greater than the surface width, and the pipings that are adjacent to each other in the alignment direction are positioned with the joints displaced from each other in the extension direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: FUJIKIN INCORPORATEDInventors: Haruhiko Kuriki, Hajime Nakagawa, Kenji Aikawa
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Patent number: 11316330Abstract: The invention relates to a wall duct for cables, comprising a housing component which can be mounted on a housing wall in the region of a wall opening and has a recess for guiding cables through the housing component; separators which are integrally formed on the housing component and with which multiple openings separated by the separators are formed in the recess, wherein the openings are configured to accommodate one or more respective sealing elements, with which a cable duct for at least one of the cables is produced; and a closure component which closes at least one of the openings and is arranged on the housing component and/or the separators by means of one or more target breaking points. The invention also relates to an assembly for a wall duct for cables.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: CONTA-CLIP VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBHInventor: Jörg Nowastowski-Stock
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Patent number: 11299007Abstract: A support device secures first tubes and second tubes to a vehicle body. The first tubes and the second tubes extend outward from an air conditioning case of a vehicle air conditioning system. The support device is outside the air conditioning case. The support device includes a first bracket in contact with the first tubes, and a second bracket in contact with the second tubes. The support device includes a common bracket coupled to both of the first bracket and the second bracket. The common bracket and the first bracket are in contact with the first tubes from opposite sides, holding the first tubes therebetween. The common bracket and the second bracket are in contact with the refrigerant tubes from opposite sides, holding the refrigerant tubes therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Taisuke Sakaguchi
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Patent number: 11297944Abstract: A wine rack includes a first support frame configured to be mounted to a support surface. The first support frame includes a base and at least one arm extending from the base, with the at least one arm being configured to support a first portion of a bottle. The wine rack further includes a second support frame configured to be mounted to the support surface in spaced relation to the first support frame. The second support frame includes a base and at least one arm extending from the base, with the at least one arm being configured to support a second portion of the bottle. The at least one arm of the first and second support frames includes one or more bottle contoured gravity stops. The at least one arm of the first and second support frames may also be inclined. A method of making a wine rack is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Wine Cellar Innovations, LLCInventors: James L. Deckebach, Anthony J. Wilke
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Patent number: 11280065Abstract: An improved arrangement for multi-position attachment points for hydraulic implement coupling. Hydraulic hoses associated with an implement attachment assembly may be removably coupled to a lift arm when in a non-operating configuration, and removably coupled to the attachment assembly when in an operating configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: MANITOU EQUIPMENT AMERICA, LLCInventors: Thomas Joseph Loehr, Kyle David Rate
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Patent number: 11273773Abstract: A conduction path includes: a wire that has a circular cross section and includes a conductive body having an outer periphery covered by an insulating cover; a routing member that includes a routing groove in which the wire is routed; and a cover that is configured to be attached to the routing member and to cover the routing groove, wherein a curved surface having a curvature radius that is larger than the radius of the wire is formed in an inner surface of the routing groove, and in a state in which the cover is attached to the routing member, a distance between the cover and the inner surface of the routing groove in a direction that is perpendicular to an inward surface of the cover is the same length as the diameter of the wire.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES. LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventors: Yuki Fujimura, Ryoya Okamoto, Hiroshi Shimizu
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Patent number: 11264786Abstract: An apparatus used in securing together a bundle of conductors has a support structure with an edge surface having a plurality of notches provided in the edge surface. Each notch of the plurality of notches has an open space dimensioned for receiving a bundle of conductors in the open space. A plurality of clamps are provided that are attachable to the edge surface with each clamp extending over a notch of the plurality of notches and over a bundle of conductors positioned in the open space of the notch. The clamps attached to the edge surface of the support structure over the bundle of conductors positioned in the notch in the edge surface secures the bundle of conductors in the open space of the notch.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel Thomas, Jeffrey R. Dempsey, Jonathan Marsh
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Patent number: 11248721Abstract: A support device can have an opening to receive electrical cable or conduit and a gate that is configured to bend between an open configuration and a closed configuration relative to the opening. A locking tab can be provided configured to be selectively engaged with the gate to secure the gate in the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: ERICO International CorporationInventor: Michael Hung-Sun Oh
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Patent number: 11245252Abstract: A cable management device includes a first arm and a first connection element. The first arm has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first connection element is pivotally connected to the second end portion of the first arm. One of the first arm and the first connection element is arranged with an engaging feature, and the other one of the first arm and the first connection element is arranged with a corresponding feature. When the first arm pivots relative to the first connection element from a first position to a second position by a predetermined angle, the first arm is capable of being kept at the second position relative to the first connection element by cooperation between the engaging feature and the corresponding feature.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Wei-Chen Chang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 11236509Abstract: A permanent spacing beam for the rapid deployment of roofing trusses on site. Such permanent spacing beams and truss ties as described may utilize a mount end, a retention end, and an elongate portion which spans the distance between the mount end and the retention end. The mount end may have a mount slot and the retention end may have a retention slot. The mount slot and the retention slot may be configured to permanently couple and mount to a first truss timber stud and an adjacent truss timber stud used in residential and commercial roof construction. Such a configuration results in a permanent truss tie being spanned between two roofing trusses thereby creating a more robust and sturdy roof construction.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Steve Kerns
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Patent number: 11230866Abstract: A journal-coupler includes a first portion including a first pair of flanges and a first coupler portion and a second portion that is removably connected to the first portion. The second portion includes a second pair of flanges and a second coupler portion. The first coupler portion and the second coupler portion combine to form an enclosed torque tube portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Sun and Steel Solar LLCInventor: Robert B. Dally
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Patent number: 11228165Abstract: A cable twisting protection device, a method of use of the cable twisting protection device and a wind turbine are provided according to the present application. The cable twisting protection device includes: a cable clamping block, including a first clamping block and a second clamping block, wherein the first clamping block and the second clamping block are connected to form a tubular structure having a through hole at a middle and the through hole is configured to clamp a cable; and a cable partition plate, formed by splicing two or more separation plates, wherein grooves are provided in butting faces of each of the separation plates. The cable clamping blocks are fixedly connected to the cable partition plate, and the tubular structures of the cable clamping blocks are vertically aligned with the separation holes of the cable partition plate respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: BEIJING GOLDWIN SCIENCE & CREATION WINDPOWER EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Dadong Guo, Yong Xu
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Patent number: 11217973Abstract: A guide device for a cable, in particular for an energy chain, consisting, at least in one region, of laterally opposing wall elements integrally formed from plastic, wherein at least two directly adjacent wall elements have securing means integrally formed on their facing front-side end regions, which securing means cooperate with one another in such a way that a movement of the two directly adjacent wall elements relative to one another in their longitudinal direction can occur over a predetermined limited path.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: IGUS GMBHInventors: Thilo-Alexander Jaeker, Frank Blase, Jan Hoffman
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Patent number: 11219136Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing that includes a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding at least a portion of a space between the first surface and the second surface, a first printed circuit board seated inside the housing, a second printed circuit board seated inside the housing, a plurality of cables configured to electrically connect the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, and at least one cable fixing apparatus coupled to the first printed circuit board or the second printed circuit board to accommodate and fix the plurality of cables. In addition, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., POCONS Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jung Min Park
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Patent number: 11199278Abstract: A cable management assembly includes a cleat assembly and a bracket assembly insertable through the cleat assembly to secure the cleat assembly to a ladder rung. The cleat assembly has an upper shell, a lower shell rotatably coupled to the upper shell, and a first fastener to secure the upper and lower shells. The bracket assembly has a C-shaped bracket having a first leg and a second leg extending parallel to the first leg. The first leg includes a longitudinal slot and the second leg includes a flange and a longitudinal slot extending through the second leg and the flange. A second fastener extends through the slot in the second leg and is movable between an open position in which the fastener is spaced apart from the first leg and a closed position in which the fastener is positioned within the slot in the first leg.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Shaun P. Brouwer, Surendra C. Babu, Mateusz Kruzel, Rodney G. Rouleau
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Patent number: 11189997Abstract: A cable fixing device may include: a first bracket fixed to a housing of an in-wheel driving device, and installed in a shape to cover one side of a cable; a second bracket positioned on the other side of the cable, and fixed to the first bracket; and a buffer installed on at least any one of the first and second brackets, and made of an elastic material to distribute stress transferred to the cable.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventor: Hae Jun Yang
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Patent number: 11160177Abstract: An electronic control unit for controlling a vehicle part is provided herein. The electronic control unit comprises a housing. The housing has an exterior surface and mounting elements on the exterior surface. The mounting elements are adapted for fastening the housing to a structure of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: WABCO EUROPE BVBAInventors: Pawel Bocan, Dominik Szczerba, Michal Wolanski
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Patent number: 11139646Abstract: A conduction system includes a laminated busbar including a plurality of busbars forming a conduction path in a vehicle and are stacked each other; and a distribution mechanism configured to distribute an electric power or electric signal by bending a part of the busbars forming the laminated busbar with respect to other busbars and by branching off the part of the busbars and the other busbars branch off from each other. As a result, the conduction system can provide an effect that the conduction path can be properly provided by combining the laminated busbar and the distribution mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Koji Koizumi, Masahiro Takamatsu, Yoshiaki Ichikawa
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Patent number: 11104466Abstract: Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. Sensors are used to verify that the pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired pharmaceutical locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. A pharmacist places pharmaceutical products within dispensing trays or canisters to present the pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. Once the canister or tray is located adjacent the pick-and-place device, a sensor or imaging unit associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the pharmaceutical product, the size, shape, and/or color of an expected pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data stored by a computer associated with the system.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: MTS Medication Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Sweet, Edward D. Kames, Heather Gileta, Robert Barrett, Alan Kraemer
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Patent number: 11092261Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a plurality of conduits includes a base including at least one recess, the recess defined by a bottom surface and a pair of side surfaces and a securing member configured to mate with the base and extend across the recess to form a conduit-receiving area. The bracket assembly also includes at least one adapter coupled to the recess to reduce the size of the conduit-receiving area.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian Bickert, Sylvain Errant, Romain Mezouri
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Patent number: 11085555Abstract: A multi-component hose and cable support device that provides vertical support to the hoses and cables extending from a tractor to its trailer to prevent such hoses and cables from coming into contact with the tractor, trailer, or any frame components and thereby avoiding damage to such hoses and cables. The present invention comprising first and second elongated support members designed and adapted to be longitudinally coupled to one another via trapezoidal fastener plates and a support member connector plate, a universal head mount, a base mounting assembly having a base mounting member and a vertical base support member, a plurality of anchor fasteners to secure the present invention to the tractor frame, and a plurality of aperture fasteners to connect the various invention components to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventor: Thomas James Getts
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Patent number: 11067201Abstract: A pole collar for mounting cables to a tubular supporting element includes at least one bracket having at least one pass-through hole defined therein, in combination with an insert or adapter having a threaded pass-through hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Inventor: Alberto Varale
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Patent number: 11060638Abstract: Example aspects of a fitting for engaging a brace member and a method for attaching a brace member to a mounting bracket are disclosed. The fitting for engaging a brace member can comprise a fitting body; a first jaw extending from the fitting body; a second jaw extending from the fitting body, the first jaw and second jaw defining a slot therebetween; and a continuous contact surface defining a top contact surface, a bottom contact surface, a left contact surface, and a right contact surface, the continuous contact surface configured to continuously engage a peripheral edge of the brace member.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
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Patent number: 11022251Abstract: A rigging system comprising a plurality of members including: a first hexagonal support piece comprising: six side members, six rod clamps, each one of the rod clamps being configured to receive and hold a rod piece and positioned between and connecting two neighboring ones of the side members, the each one of the rod clamps comprising: a gap open to outward from a center of the first hexagonal support piece, a latch configured to close the gap at least in part to hold the rod piece within the gap, a set screw hole configured for a set screw to be inserted to tighten the latch, and a rear hole configured for a screw or a bolt to be inserted toward the center of the first hexagonal support piece, and at least one side hole; a first set screw having a cross-section of size and shape configured to fit closely within a cross-section of the set screw hole; and a first connection bolt having a cross-section of size and shape configured to fit closely within a cross-section of the at least one side hole, wherein theType: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Furious PeopleInventor: Hoyte van Hoytema
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Patent number: 11019748Abstract: A system includes a drawer and a fan assembly. The drawer includes a mounting structure with a support surface and an aperture. The fan assembly extends through the aperture and includes a fan module and a top cover. The top cover is coupled to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Vivekananda Avvaru, Shankar Gopalakrishna, Saju Cheeran Verghese Francis, Odie Killen
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Patent number: 10968623Abstract: The present invention provides a system which allows users to mount multiple pieces of equipment to a tower and it has the unique capability to adjust a steel frame to level without additional equipment. In accordance with a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a duel locking system that includes a taper adjusting bolt to adjustably position the frame level with the earth. Further, the dual locking system of the present invention preferably further includes the use of retaining bolts to keep the assembly positioned correctly. According to a further aspect of the present invention, once the taper adjusting bolt is in its desired position, the retaining bolts are preferably tightened to lock the frame in place, with the taper adjusting bolt acting as a redundant measure to help maintain the level state.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.Inventor: Brandon M. Chapman
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Patent number: 10955070Abstract: A receiving device is provided for receiving a line-shaped component. The receiving device has an arrangement region which extends in the longitudinal direction and a receiving opening which extends in the longitudinal direction for introducing the line-shaped component into the arrangement region. The receiving opening has a first opening width in a central region extending in the longitudinal direction. The first opening width is constant in the entire central region. A second opening width in at least one end region is larger than the first opening width.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bernhard Bernstetter, Gunnar Eichmann
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Patent number: 10944355Abstract: A cable management system includes a cable-retaining spacer block defining a plurality of cylindrical passages arranged to define a rectangular array. Each cylindrical passage is configured to receive a transmission cable. Brackets are configured to support ends of the cable-retaining spacer block and enable suspension from a support cable. Another cable management system includes a center base, first and second intermediate wings configured to operably couple to the center base to define a first plurality of cylindrical passages configured to retain transmission cables therein, and first and second outer wings configured to operably couple to the first and second intermediate wings to define a second plurality of cylindrical passages configured to retain transmission cables therein. These cable management systems enable snap-together engagement without the use of tools, thus facilitating assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Cable Management Solutions Inc.Inventor: Roger Jette
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Patent number: 10941883Abstract: A low-PIM, stackable polymeric cable hanger spacer that includes a polymeric base forming a rim that defines a latch surface for capturing locking metal barbs of interface brackets of a metal snap-in cable hanger. The spacer also includes polymeric legs extending from the polymeric base with polymeric barbs for latching to an adjacent snap-in cable hanger or other support member. The base allows the metal barbs to pass through the base when the metal barbs are deflected or compressed toward each other. and then allows the metal barbs to spring back to engage the latch surface and become captured by the polymeric spacer once the metal barbs clear of the rim. The base may have a round toroidal shape with rounded edges allowing the metal snap-in cable hanger to rotate with respect to the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ConcealFab CorporationInventors: Thomas Bell, Steve Rogers
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Patent number: 10857331Abstract: Embodiments are directed toward a medical line holder system. The system preferably includes a tray and a secure line holder. The tray preferably has a holder receptacle. The tray preferably couples to a head of a surgery bed. The holder receptacle preferably receives and separably secures the secure line holder. The secure line holder preferably securely holds multiple medical lines both while being secured in the receptacle and while being separated from the tray. The secure line holder preferably separably couples to a bed rail of a hospital transportation bed or a hospital recovery bed after being separated from the tray.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: CREATIVE MEDICAL DEVICES LLCInventor: Joanne Moudy
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Patent number: 10830424Abstract: A bracket for live broadcasting comprising a base, a clip body for holding a terminal device is detachably connected to the base, a mirror detachably connected to the base and a fill light detachably connected to the base. The effect of live broadcasting can be improved by using the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventor: Dinglan Li
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Patent number: 10823209Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a housing having an attachment surface defining a keyed slot. The keyed slot includes a first pair of recesses extending in a first direction and a second pair of recesses extending in a second direction. The attachment surface includes an outwardly extending protrusion. The assembly includes a clamp having a main body including an intermediate portion positioned between distal and proximate end portions, and a connection portion extending outwardly from the intermediate portion. The connection portion is configured to be inserted within the keyed slot in an insertion direction. The clamp is configured to be received within the keyed slot and rotatable between an engaged and disengaged position. In the engaged position the connection portion engages the first pair of recesses to inhibit movement in an extraction direction and the proximate end portion abuts the protrusion to inhibit rotation of the clamp to the disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Mingher F. Shen, Braden Cuss, Andrew V. Manzanero, Nora Arellano
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Patent number: 10823312Abstract: A cable hanger for securing cables to a supporting structure includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms; a pair of gripping members, each gripping member attached with a respective arm or to the base panel, wherein the arms and locking projections are spread apart to enable insertion of a first cable between the arms, wherein the gripping members engage and grip the first cable, and wherein the locking projections are inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure; and at least one finger attached to and extending from one of the arms or the base panel, the finger configured to deflect and grasp a second cable against the arm or base panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
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Patent number: 10819095Abstract: An ice bridge system for a cellular transmissions site assembled with a ladder frame section to support cabling laid on top of the and a ladder support with a preformed base for resting on a ground surface, a preformed set of mounting points for securing one or more sections of the ladder frame, such that the ladder frames mate end to end with each other and a structural support section between the base and mounting points to support the weight of the ladder frame and supported cables.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventor: Mike Powell
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Patent number: 10797477Abstract: A clip includes first and second portions that are joined to one another by a living hinge. A snap includes first and second coupling elements that are respectively provided on the first and second portions. The first and second coupling elements are decoupled from one another in a closed clip position and are coupled to one another in an open clip position. Each of the first and second portions define an elongated slot that extends through a width of the clip that has an open end and a closed end. The open ends face a same direction. Each of the first and second portions include a first and second spring respectively. The first and second springs face one another. The first and second springs are configured to clamp about a wiring in the closed clip position.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: David R. Peterson, Joseph Sudik, Jr.
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Patent number: 10758065Abstract: A room and shop organizer comprising a wall-mounted horizontal track with attachable, adjustable rings for holding stored items structured and arranged for storing and organizing elongated, bulky items on a wall, instead of keeping such items lying around on the floor to provide both homeowners and trades workers with a simple and effective means of keeping these items neatly stored above floor surfaces, keeping small living and work spaces free of clutter while avoiding dangerous tripping hazards.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventor: John Penalver, Jr.