Mounted By Clamping Means Patents (Class 248/689)
  • Patent number: 10523892
    Abstract: A display device system including a display screen, adapted to display digital content, a structural assembly, secured to the rear face of the display screen, configured to mount the display screen on a vertical surface, and a case for the display screen including a main body, one or more handles connected to the main body, and a locking mechanism, configured to releasably secure to the display screen. The main body is configured to couple and decouple from the display screen to provide structural rigidity during transportation, and is configured to surround at least the perimeter of the display screen. The rear side of said structural assembly includes a recessed mounting mechanism configured to mate with a mounting device on a vertical surface, and the handles of the case are configured to position the display screen on the mounting device and be decoupled from the display screen thereafter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Videri Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Trachtenberg, Francois Gariepy
  • Patent number: 10128891
    Abstract: A mobile phone/tablet case with finger grasping ring comprises a box for receiving a body of the mobile phone or tablet, a finger grasping ring is provided on the box bottom; the finger grasping ring is provided a multiple of finger holes which are enterable by fingers. Another embodiment the finger grasping ring has an elastic valve and an elastic belt; the elastic valve has one side connected with the elastic bottom together and other sides are separated from the bottom; the elastic belt has two opposite ends connected with the elastic valve together and other two opposite sides separated from the elastic valve, the elastic belt is parallel to long sides of the box. When the middle finger of user enter the gap between the belt and valve, the case with a mobile phone/tablet is grasped without thumb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Davy Zide Qian, Benyu Qian, Lequn Lu
  • Patent number: 9312907
    Abstract: An apparatus for enclosing a tablet computer and for simplifying operation of the computer by senior citizens is described. The enclosure receives and supports a conventional table computer but purposefully occludes or blocks access to selected user-activated controls on the tablet such as the on-off switch, and control zone regions of the touch screen regions of the display. The enclosure is supported in a stand and includes speakers to amplify sound played through the tablet, and rechargeable batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Claris Healthcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Geof Auchinleck, Paul Sharman
  • Patent number: 9307855
    Abstract: The cane clamp is a device for securely clamping a walking cane to a table, chair or any conventional, sturdy surface that is up to five inches thick. The cane clamp consists of a body configured to securely hold a tubular device such as a walking cane, a bracket which provides two planar contacts to a projecting surface, and a constant force spring which provides a third planar contact to a projecting surface. The end of the constant force spring is attached between the body and the bracket, and may be opened easily by a user, preferably with a single finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Jim Widess
  • Patent number: 9038974
    Abstract: A connecting structure received in a main device for connecting an auxiliary apparatus. The connecting structure includes a retracting part formed on a bottom board of the main device and close to a sidewall of the main device and a clamping part. The clamping part is pivotablly mounted on the bottom board and pivotally connected to the retracting part. The retracting part drives the clamping part to extend out of the main device via an opening defined on the sidewall for connecting the auxiliary apparatus when the auxiliary apparatus needs to be mounted on the main device. The retracting part retracts the clamping part into the main device when the auxiliary apparatus is unmounted from the main device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Che-Yu Chou, Qun Huang, Tai-Shan Zhu, Tao Jiang, Wen-Chih Lan, Jun-Liang Zhang, Ji-Bing Guo, Hua-Yong Wang, Zhou Chen, Hai-Qian Ge, Wei-Wei Yu, Zhi-Jun Shi
  • Patent number: 9022214
    Abstract: A clamp is provided. The clamp comprises a frame and a movable structure. The movable structure is detachably connected with the frame to define a receiving space for receiving at least one substrate. After sliding along a surface of the frame to a suitable position, the movable structure is adapted to be fastened together with the frame to fix the at least one substrate in the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignees: Preoptix (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tu-Fu Lai, Zhon Gren Zhu, Mok Mei, Chun-Chieh Hung
  • Patent number: 9016148
    Abstract: In a holding device for a sensor, in particular for a rain/light sensor, for mounting on the inner side of a window pane, such as a vehicle pane or suchlike, with at least one holder able to be fastened on the window pane, which holder has a mount for the sensor, and with at least one spring component for fixing the sensor in the mount of the holder, the spring component has detent means for at least a partially detachable connection to the holder. The spring component comprises a spring section with a snap function, which is constructed such that the spring section is in one of two stable spring positions, wherein in one spring position a spring force acts on the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
    Inventors: Thomas Niemann, Jürgen Palloks, Uwe Röben
  • Publication number: 20150097103
    Abstract: Fuel testing gauges used in preflight checks of an aircraft are typically straw-shaped cylindrical elements which tend to accidentally slip through a fuel tank opening and become lost in the tank. A fuel gauge holder which resiliently engages the outer surface of the gauge and extends laterally from a central axis of the cylindrical gauge serves to prevent accidental loss of the gauge and simplifies handling by the pilot or other user of the fuel gauge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Warren Sweeten, James Farrell Holler
  • Patent number: 8991779
    Abstract: The invention concerns a power tool holder which includes at least two clamping parts mutually movably connected to each other by at least one adjustable connection part, the at least two clamping parts each having a clamping surface which face each other and have a clamping space formed between them, wherein a power tool can be clamped by an adjustment of the connection part to move the clamping parts together. At least one clamping part includes at least one through hole located adjacent to the clamping surface of said clamping part, such that the clamping surface will flex when subjected to pressure on clamping a power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB
    Inventor: Robin McGougan
  • Patent number: 8973875
    Abstract: The universal heavy bag hanger is used to secure a heavy bag to an overhead horizontal support member. The bag hanger includes a flat pad that has a length along a length direction to wrap around a support member. The pad includes a slip resistant material that engages the support member when mounted thereon. A strap is secured to the outside surface and extends beyond the longitudinal ends of the flat pad. A D-shaped ring is attached to one free end of the strap suitable for attachment to a heavy bag or the like. The other end of the strap is provided with a rectangular closed ring dimensioned to allow the D-shaped ring to pass through it to form a slip joint for tightening the strap about the pad, when increased load is applied to prevent or inhibit relative sliding movements between the hanger and the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Everlast Worlds Boxing Headquarters Corporation
    Inventors: Xavier A. Cuadrado, Jason Whitworth
  • Patent number: 8967423
    Abstract: A system for providing correct delivery of pharmaceuticals or the like to a patient location has a mounting body, a matching plate, a storage box and elements for associating a particular matching plate, affixed to a surface of the mounting body, with a particular storage box. The mounting body should be adapted to be fixed in place at the patient location, thereby fixing in place a storage body engaged in it. The storage box has a unitarily-formed storage body, with an open face hingedly fitted with a door for closing the open face. Proper association of the matching plate with the particular occurs when the associating elements of the storage box and the matching plate register with each other, allowing an element of the mounting body to engage the storage box. Disengagement of the element can be effected only through access to the interior of the storage body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Doug Clouser
  • Publication number: 20140347814
    Abstract: Mechanisms for the integration of the form and function of a drafting and note-taking tablet, a laptop computer, and a desktop computer with added enhancements for drop protection, portability, functionality, and ergonomics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph A. Zaloom
  • Patent number: 8821044
    Abstract: The invention is a clamping device for securing photographic equipment, which includes a mounting plate to a supporting structure, such as a tripod and or to a strap. The device includes a pair of opposed sliding clamps operably attached to a base. The clamp engages opposite sides of the base and may each be moved independently of one another to secure the supporting structure and to provide the capability to adjust to small variations in mounting plate sizes between equipment brands. The device has a loop to connect a strap or a strap connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Scott Dordick
  • Patent number: 8813412
    Abstract: Improvements in a quick detachable firearm accessory mount. That uses a dovetail lock that is wedged with a spring to increase the locking force on the dovetail. The quick detachable firearm accessory mount is quickly installed and removed by pressing onto a button, tilting and lifting the quick detachable firearm accessory mount with the accessory such as a scope, flashlight or laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Steven M. Rorick
  • Patent number: 8814118
    Abstract: A microphone holder is provided that allows a microphone to be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A first and a second magnet 77a and 72b are provided at positions where a holding frame 5 and a clamp arm 6 overlap with each other such that different poles are opposed to each other. The magnets are magnetically attached to each other to lock the movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Audio-Technica
    Inventors: Shioto Okita, Hiroshi Akino
  • Patent number: 8814107
    Abstract: A fastening device (3) for detachably fastening a medical instrument (2A-2E) to a holding structure (1) includes two crossbeams (4A, 4B), two longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) with a claw (6) for extending behind a holding surface (1A) of the holding structure. A guide (7-9) is provided, by which the crossbeams (4A, 4B) are moved in the direction of the claws (6) of the longitudinal beams during a motion of the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another. A clamping structure (12) is provided for moving the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Dräger Medical GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Hampe, Holger Stegmann
  • Patent number: 8783636
    Abstract: In a microphone holder, a microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A microphone grip is pressed into between clamp arms in a state where front ends are opened. This causes the microphone grip to press rear ends of the clamp arms to swing the front ends in closing directions. Thus, the microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation without causing collision noise and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Audio-Technica
    Inventor: Shioto Okita
  • Patent number: 8770539
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device, such as a smartphone or GPS device, is configured to secure the device within and without an automobile. The apparatus includes a handle grip assembly and a detachable clamp assembly. The clamp assembly may be configured with removable vent connectors to facilitate attachment of the clamp assembly to a standard air conditioning vent of the automobile. With the vent connectors removed, the clamp assembly may be coupled to a grip backing plate to form a tripod structure. A pair of legs swivel in and out of cradles formed in a handle assembly where an ergonomic handle serves as the third leg of the tripod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 8763979
    Abstract: The vehicle seat latch (16) disclosed includes an elongate pivot plate (32) pivotally mounted by a first pivotal connection (36) on a seat frame (28) by a mounting plate (26). A second pivotal connection (42) mounts a latch assembly (40) on the pivot plate (32). The latch assembly (40) includes a throat plate (46) having a throat (48) for receiving a vehicle body mounted striker (24), and the latch assembly (40) also includes at least one latch member (50, 52) movable between latched and unlatched positions for securing the latch to the striker (24). Pivoting of the pivot plate (32) about the first pivotal connection (36) and pivoting of the throat plate (46) about the second pivotal connection (42) provide the latch assembly with compliance that accommodates for striker position variation along transverse directions, which are vertical and horizontal when the seat is latched to the vehicle floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Porter Group, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Blake, Sobieslaw W. Derbis
  • Publication number: 20140158856
    Abstract: There is disclosed a tool safety accessory configured to be securely attached to a handheld tool to provide an attachment point. In an embodiment, the tool safety accessory comprises a clamp configured to be adjustably secured to a handheld tool by means of one or more fasteners, wherein: the clamp includes an inner surface suitably shaped and sized to receive a body or handle of a handheld tool; the clamp is configured such that a first portion and a second portion of the clamp when fastened together by one or more fasteners form a gap when the clamp is fully fastened to the body or handle of the handheld tool; and the clamp includes an opening or hole for receiving a retaining means. The tool safety attachment may comprise a two-part clamp or one-part clamp made of a flexibly resilient reinforced plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: TOOL SAFE PRODUCTS LTD.
    Inventor: Michael Dudey
  • Patent number: 8720841
    Abstract: A clamp assembly including a base member, wherein the base member includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and wherein at least one of the top and bottom surfaces is adapted for fixed or releasable association with a substrate; a first support arm, wherein the first support arm includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and wherein the first support arm is displaceable along a first axis, a second support arm, wherein the second support arm includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and wherein the second support arm is displaceable along the first axis, and wherein the first and second support arms are biased such that the inner surfaces of the support members contact each other at a first contact point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Morren, James Knott, Donald Morren, James Morren
  • Publication number: 20140111334
    Abstract: A sensor pod includes a housing defining an interior cavity; a fixture configured to attach the housing to a surface; an infrared sensor in the cavity configured to monitor infrared light through a first port in the housing; and a monitoring system disposed in the interior cavity and configured to receive a signal from the infrared sensor and determine whether the housing has been detached from the surface based on the signal, and to generate an alert signal when the housing is determined to have been detached from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Ryan Scott Luong Carpenter, Nicholas D. Cova
  • Patent number: 8702055
    Abstract: In some cases, a portable electronic device holder may include a holding member, a first arm attached to the holding member, a second arm attached to the holding member, a first mounting member attached to the first arm, and a second mounting member attached to the second arm. In other cases, a portable electronic device holder may include a holding member attached to a support member, and one or more mounting member attached to the support member. The one or more mounting members may be for mounting a portable electronic device. The holding member may include a slot and finger grooves for permitting a user to hold the portable electronic device holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Ali Reza Alemozafar, Edo Royker
  • Patent number: 8668182
    Abstract: A holding device for fastening a laser instrument, in particular to a magnetic construction, a pipe, a wall rail and/or ceiling rail, and/or a wall, is disclosed. The holding device includes a basic frame, a receptacle device connected to the basic frame to accommodate the laser instrument and a fastening apparatus connected to the basic frame with a first fastening device. The first fastening device is configured to be rotatable around an axis of rotation relative to the basic frame from a first position into a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Roman Steffen, Christian Haefele
  • Patent number: 8651440
    Abstract: A portable mast capable of supporting a payload that can be fastened to and detached from an unsteady, inclined or irregular surface of attachment. The improvements include a tensioning cable which exerts pressure on the base of the mast in opposition to the surface of attachment, a guide protecting the cable from abrasion, means for adjusting and retaining tension in the cable when the mast is fastened to the surface of attachment, a base capable of housing the fastener to protect the fastener from corrosion and tampering, a base allowing attachment to and pass-through of existing cords crossing the surface of attachment, and a base having resilient compression to conform to an irregular surface of attachment while maintaining pressure between the base and surface of attachment created by tensioning of the cable. Also disclosed is a mast with mechanical means for increasing cable tension in order to secure its tripod base to a surface of attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Steven J. Hollinger
  • Publication number: 20140034645
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a wind-resistant container system includes a container including a receiving space and an opening that provides access to the receiving space. The system also includes a lid connected to the container that is movable between an open position, and a closed portion, wherein the lid substantially covers the opening. One or more closure elements are configured to selectively secure the lid in the closed portion such that the receiving space is protected from wind. The system further includes an anchoring system operably connected to the container and configured to anchor the container on a wall structure without forming a permanent hole in the wall structure. The anchoring system includes a front portion positionable on a first surface of the wall structure and a back portion positionable on a second surface of the wall structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Randy W. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20140027605
    Abstract: The support for a ladder has a frame which may be attached at various points on a ladder so that when the ladder is standing for use, the elevation of the frame is adjustable. The frame has an outer arm which extends parallel to the transverse axis of the ladder and outwardly from both of its sides. The arm is provided with two or more contacting surfaces which make with the stationary object which supports the ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: James T. Chow
  • Publication number: 20130299670
    Abstract: A tubesheet anchor for suspending a tool from the underside of a heat exchanger tubesheet that inserts one end of two fingers into corresponding openings in the tubesheet and leverages one finger off the other to apply a frictional force to the sides of the tubesheet openings in which the fingers are inserted to clamp the fingers to the tubesheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventor: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
  • Patent number: 8573225
    Abstract: The subject devices and methods retain surgical instruments and sterile portions of any accompanying cables within sterile surgical fields. One such surgical device includes a surgical instrument for performing surgical procedures within a sterile field. A cable is attached to the surgical instrument for connecting the surgical instrument located within the sterile field to support equipment located outside the sterile field. A self-retracting coil is operatively connected to the surgical instrument. The self-retracting coil is adapted and configured to be anchored within the sterile field to ensure that the surgical instrument and the sterile portion of the cable remain within the sterile field during performance of the surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Tenzin, LLC
    Inventors: Paul A. Glazer, John Finkenberg
  • Patent number: 8511635
    Abstract: A holding device for fastening a laser instrument, in particular to a magnetic construction, a pipe, a wall rail or ceiling rail, and/or a wall, is disclosed. The holding device includes a basic frame, a receptacle device connected to the basic frame to accommodate the laser instrument, a first fastening device connected to the basic frame and a second fastening device connected to the basic frame. At least the first or second fastening device is configured to be adjustable in a vertical direction relative to the basic frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Roman Steffen
  • Publication number: 20130181584
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: ROKFORM LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 8448914
    Abstract: A sensor arrangement for a vehicle window includes a mounting frame having an engagement portion, a sensor housing attachable to the mounting frame, a spring-loaded bracket connected to the sensor housing, and a two-arm lever. The lever is pivotably mounted to the bracket, wherein pivoting of the lever causes the bracket to compress and press the sensor housing against the mounting frame. The second lever arm engages the engagement portion of the mounting frame after the lever is further pivoted to a final assembly position to thereby hold the sensor housing in place against the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Roehr, Frank Hagen
  • Publication number: 20130119227
    Abstract: A hand-held support is adapted for supporting a portable electronic product. The hand-held support includes a grip, a clamping seat for clamping the electronic product, and a connecting mechanism for interconnecting the grip and the clamping seat in such a manner to allow for adjustment of a relative angle between the grip and the clamping seat. The clamping seat includes a clamping wall having two clamping portions that are opposite to each other and that are adapted to contact respectively two opposite sides of the electronic product for clamping the electronic product therebetween, and a base portion interconnecting the clamping portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Paul LIN
  • Publication number: 20130112846
    Abstract: A broom holder, which includes a base portion and a receiving portion having a groove therein, which receives a handle of a broom and/or the like within the groove. The base portion includes a base plate having a generally flat and/or planar surface, which provides a surface upon which the broom holder rests against a vertical surface and/or wall, and wherein the base plate has a curvature thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Stephanie JAMES
  • Publication number: 20130105662
    Abstract: An elastically deformable base is configured to seat against the back of a tablet computer. Four arms extend diagonally outwardly from a central portion of the base around and against the sides of the computer and toward its corners. The arms each have an inwardly directed flange extending onto the edge of the face of the computer for retaining the computer against the base. The base also has a plurality of releasable, base mounted strap connectors at spaced-apart attachment points on the base. A pair of straps is connected to the base. Each strap has at least two, strap mounted connectors that mate with the base mounted strap connectors and detachably attach the strap to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: THE GRABLET, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan E. Cote
  • Patent number: 8424826
    Abstract: An attachment apparatus is described herein. The attachment apparatus includes a band and a mounting member that extends from the band. The mounting member is adapted to couple an external power supply to the attachment apparatus. The attachment apparatus further includes a fastener member that extends from the band. The fastener member is adapted to couple the attachment apparatus to an exterior panel of an electronic device that is powered by the external power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David L. Santos, Robert Todd Wells
  • Patent number: 8359764
    Abstract: A holding device for a scale including a support body, a first solid body link and a second body link. The first solid body link acts as a connection between a first longitudinal side of a scale and the support body, via which the scale can be seated, shiftable in a measuring direction, on the support body. The second solid body link acts as a connection between a second longitudinal side of the scale and the support body, via which the scale can be seated, shiftable in the measuring direction, on the support body, wherein the second longitudinal side and the first longitudinal side are arranged opposite each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Pucher, Ernst Thielicke, Reinhard Mayer, Kilian Bauer, Karl Fiedler
  • Patent number: 8348219
    Abstract: A machine with a holder for mounting a motor to the device, which may be a printer, includes a support structure, a motor including a drive shaft with a drive shaft axis aligned with an opening in the support structure, and a holder including a base portion positioned adjacent to the motor, a first spring tab integrally formed with the base portion and operably contacting the motor to bias the motor toward the support structure, and a first latch arm integrally formed with the base portion and coupled with the support structure, the first latch arm resiliently deformed by the support structure in a direction away from the drive shaft axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Jamie Kelso, David Martenson
  • Patent number: 8323492
    Abstract: A hemodialysis system including (i) an instrument; (ii) first and second peristaltic dialysate pumps operated by the instrument; (iii) a cassette including a rigid structure and first and second dialysate pumping tubes carried by the rigid structure; and (iv) a mechanism configured to initially allow the cassette to be accepted by the dialysis instrument after which the mechanism engages the first and second dialysate pumping tubes for operation with the first and second peristaltic dialysate pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Robert W. Childers, Thomas D. Kelly, Rodolfo Roger
  • Patent number: 8297562
    Abstract: A mounting platform for removable attachment between tunnel segments of parallel webbing, including at least one accessory attachment portion; at least one primary coupling portion extending from the accessory attachment portion; a hook extending from a portion of the primary coupling portion, wherein the hook allows the primary coupling portion of the primary coupling portion to be removably secured to a portion of webbing when the primary coupling portion has been positioned within a tunnel segment of the parallel webbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Yeates, Birten L. Todd, Thomas M. Gregory, Robert A. Kincaid, Clifton L. Cook, Thomas A. Marx
  • Patent number: 8267369
    Abstract: A fan-fixing device for fixing a fan on an installation panel which has a plurality of holes includes a body, a driving part and an elastic assembly. The body has a fixing portion for fixing the fan, at least one track is formed on a side thereof, and at least one first combined part is disposed on an opposite side thereof, wherein the combined part penetrates at least one of the holes. The driving part slidably disposed on the track. The driving part further has at least one second combined part, which penetrates at least another one of the holes. The elastic assembly is arranged between the body and the driving part. As a result, the first combined part and the second combined part can be fixed in the holes via force pushing the driving part, and can be departed from the holes via releasing the force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cooler Master Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Miao-Hung Ling
  • Patent number: 8248468
    Abstract: A support stand includes a support member, and a connecting module assembled on the support member. The connecting module includes a first adjustment member, a first connection member rotatably connected to the first adjustment member, a second adjustment member assembled on the support member, a second connection member rotatably connected to the second adjustment member, and a fixing member connecting the first adjustment member and the second connection member. The connecting module further includes two first clamping members assembled on the first adjustment member to clamp the first connection member, and two second clamping members assembled on the second adjustment member to clamp the second connection member. The first and second clamping members are capable of adjusting the rotating angle of the first and second connection member around a first and second axis, respectively. An imaging measurement device utilizing the support stand is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shang-Xuan Song
  • Patent number: 8220764
    Abstract: A tank holding bracket mechanism positionable within a seat back of an emergency vehicle for holding therein of an air tank usable for emergency breathing situations which is attachable to the back of emergency personnel such as firefighters while sitting on the vehicle seats during transport. The holding bracket includes a pivoting head movable between an opened position allow entry of removal of a tank from the bracket mechanism and a closed position retaining a tank with respect to the bracket mechanism. A locking mechanism is adapted to selectively lock the head in the closed position to prevent release of the tank responsive to certain vehicle parameters, such as disengagement of an emergency brake or movement of the vehicle transmission from the park mode. The locking mechanism can be externally activated manually or electrically such as with a powered solenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Michael P. Ziaylek
  • Patent number: 8186643
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a device to a circular structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a clamp body attached to the outer surface of the circular structure using a strap, which can be attached to the clamp body using a spring that maintains an attachment force to prevent movement of the clamp body over a wide range of temperatures and temperature cycling of the circular structure and the strap. In one embodiment, the device can be installed in the clamp body and coupled to the outer surface of the circular structure using one or more spring washers that maintain an attachment force between the device and the outer surface of the circular structure to prevent detachment of the device from the outer surface of the circular structure over a wide range of temperatures and temperature cycling of the circular structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wei Luo, Tounine Mayer, Jae Choi
  • Patent number: 8184431
    Abstract: A method of producing a housing of a portable electronic device comprising at least two portions is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a first housing portion layer made from sheet metal, providing a second housing portion layer made from a plastic material, forming a first housing portion from the first housing portion layer using a high speed forming process, and joining the first housing portion layer with the second housing portion layer. A housing of a portable electronic device manufactured in accordance with the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: Marten Carl Ingvar Persson, Peter Hans Wilhelm Estlander
  • Patent number: 8157236
    Abstract: A combinational transverse strut for a two-in-one arc-shaped or linear advertisement display frame, comprising a base body and a bendable overlay plate. Support members are provided at both ends of base body and overlay plate, respectively, each comprising a support seat, a support cap, a crankpin, and a magnetic steel. The crankpin is operatively connected between, and the magnetic steel is fixed between, the support seat and the support cap. The support member is connected to the base body by a straight pin shaft, and connected to the overlay plate by the crankpin. The two ends of the overlay plate are set up via support members to form an arc shape, so as to achieve applications as a linear member and as an arc-shaped member. The combinational transverse struts are attracted to each other by the magnetism of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Xiaoqiu Sun
  • Patent number: 8146879
    Abstract: An umbrella holder includes a hollow tube for placing an umbrella handle. A fixing mechanism assembled is on the hollow tube and has a rotary button with a threaded rod screwed with a fixing block in the tube for tightening or releasing the umbrella handle, with a stop plate positioning the threaded rod of the rotary button. A first angle-adjusting mechanism is positioned under the hollow tube and has an immovable geared disk and a movable geared disk mounted on a rotary base and has an eccentric actuating member to engage or disengage the immovable and the movable geared disks. The holder also has a second angle-adjusting mechanism assembled under the first angle-adjusting mechanism and having an immovable geared disk with a fixed shaft and a movable geared disk disposed on a base having an eccentric actuating member for engaging or disengaging the immovable and the movable geared disks of the second angle-adjusting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20120055005
    Abstract: A quick release device holder for portable electronics devices that protects soft and impressionable housing materials from damage during insertion and removal. The quick release device holder includes a backing plane formed with a substantially rigid spine portion and a receiver pocket adjacent to a first end thereof. One or more latching arms extend from the backing plane spaced away from the receiver pocket, each of the one or more latching arms further including a resiliently flexible stem portion coupled to the backing plane and having a head portion spaced away from the backing plane. The head portion further includes one or more rollers coupled thereto in a position spaced away from an interior surface of the backing plane, and a retention tongue between the one or more rollers and the interior surface of the backing plane and being set back from a circumference of the one or more rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Publication number: 20120042561
    Abstract: A turkey decoy for receiving and supporting a real or artificial turkey tail fan is disclosed herein. The turkey decoy can be configured in a stake-supported configuration where the turkey tail fan is supported on a stake and remotely movable by a hunter operating the turkey decoy. Alternatively, the turkey decoy can be configured in a clamp-supported configuration where the turkey tail fan is supported on a clamp that a hunter can hold or attach to a variety of structures in the hunting environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew R. Bain
  • Publication number: 20120012734
    Abstract: ‘Support with spacer for plain, double face display, with arrangement in sliding system for automatic folding and opening’, presenting support (1) with version in expansive system, with two facing and joint portions (2) and (3), foldable in buds (5) by means of creases (4), joined through the overlying of their common flaps (6) with cuttings, forming extreme hooks (7) through which elastic bands (8) are applied for strong tensioning of the arming hinges (9), equipped with creased swinging walls (10), which join, closing or expanding, for automatic opening of the support (1). In the second version, in pulling system, both joint facing portions (2a) and (3a) are joined by two joint flaps (21) which receive, through their cuttings (22) in the shape of hooks, the application of elastic band (8) whose opposite end is anchored in cutting (23) of one internal structural insert (24), through which the support (Ia) shall be activated, through pulling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Chung Kwo Tzuo