Interlocked Bracket And Support Patents (Class 248/73)
  • Patent number: 11953212
    Abstract: A hydronic apparatus support system for supporting a component of a hydronic fluid handling apparatus may comprise a base mounting assembly with a base rail for mounting on a support and forming a ledge, and a base panel supportable on the base rail and having an outer surface with a plurality of mounting apertures being formed in the outer surface. The system may further include at least one component mounting bracket mountable on the base panel to support the component on the base mounting assembly. The component mounting bracket may have at least two holes simultaneously alignable with at least two of the mounting apertures of the plurality of mounting apertures in the base panel to permit a fastener to pass through a hole of the mounting bracket and a mounting aperture of the base panel aligned with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Innovative Hydronic Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Darnell, David Austerman
  • Patent number: 11873048
    Abstract: A saddle riding vehicle includes a body frame and a cable. The body frame includes a main frame extending rearward from a head pipe, a seat frame extending rearward from the main frame, and a rear frame extending rearward from the main frame and connected to the seat frame. The cable is routed so as to run along the body frame. A concave portion depressed in a vehicle width direction is disposed in a connecting portion. The connecting portion connects the main frame with a front end portion of the rear frame. A plate-shaped member that covers the concave portion is disposed. The cable is routed between the concave portion and the plate-shaped member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Haruki Horikawa, Jumpei Yasuda
  • Patent number: 11611173
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a mounting seat for an electronic device and an electronic apparatus. The mounting seat mounting seat for an electronic device, comprising a seat body and at least one wire limiting structure, a mounting region for mounting a wire weld portion of the electronic device is on the seat body, the wire limiting structure is on the seat body near the mounting region, and a limiting passage is on the mounting seat, wherein the limiting passage is at one of the following positions: a position between the wire limiting structure and the seat body; and a position on the wire limiting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignees: K-TRONICS (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jiahong Jiang
  • Patent number: 11565640
    Abstract: A bracket for a hose of a vehicle system. The bracket having a hook and a mounting segment. The hook allows free movement of the hose while cradling the hose to prevent the hose from rubbing against abrasive or high temperature surfaces. The mounting segment includes an anti-rotation segment which abuts a mounting point to prevent rotation of the bracket. The bracket also includes gussets which reinforce the bending resistance of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Karma Automotive LLC
    Inventors: Rasha Alghusain, Philip McCarroll, Osamu Yamashita, Jerry Kuo, Bradley Moppins
  • Patent number: 11549545
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening arrangement including a profiled strut and a plug-in nut mounted in an aperture of the profile strut, wherein the plug-in nut has a threaded nut held on a clasp, wherein the clasp has a first and a second actuating end, via which the plug-in nut projects out of the aperture, wherein in a locking position of the actuating ends relative to each other an edge of the aperture is received in a receptacle of the clasp. Additionally, a corresponding switch cabinet housing is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: RITTAL GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Daniel Brück
  • Patent number: 11437800
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting cable hangers to a mounting structure includes: a plurality of mounting panels including a mounting hole, the mounting panels attached to each other at edges thereof and being disposed at an angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; two base segments, each attached to the edge of an endmost one of the mounting panels and extending therefrom toward each other, the base segments and the mounting panels defining an interior region of the adapter; and first and second locking arms, each locking arm extending from an end of one of the base segments and including a locking feature, the first locking arm extending generally parallel to the second locking arm and defining a gap therebetween; and a reinforcement unit including a flexible arm and a stop configured to fit within the gap and inhibit deflection of the locking arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman
  • Patent number: 11396932
    Abstract: A linear actuator is described comprising an actuator housing, a driven element moveable at a front end of the linear actuator and a mounting (4) at a rear end of the linear actuator, wherein the mounting (4) comprises two arms (9,10) and an accommodation space (11) between the two arms (9,10). The object underlying the invention is to provide a linear actuator which can easily be mounted with its rear mounting. To this end, at least one arm (9,10) is provided with a lever (12,13) which is rotatable about an axis between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position, an end portion (14,16) of the lever (12,13) at least partly closes an opening (18) between the two arms (9,10) and in the open position makes the opening (18) accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Linak A/S
    Inventors: Martin Kahr Knudsen, Henrik Skovby, René Sørensen
  • Patent number: 11396958
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting cable hangers to a mounting structure includes: a plurality of mounting panels, each mounting panel including a mounting hole, the mounting panels attached to each other at edges thereof, each mounting panel being disposed at an angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; a base attached to the edge of endmost ones of the mounting panels; wherein the mounting panels and the base define an interior of the adapter; the adapter further comprising at least one pair of fingers extending into the interior of the adapter, each pair of fingers being configured to cooperate to grasp a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
  • Patent number: 11394189
    Abstract: A cable fixing device includes: a first arm including a first arm section for holding a cable and a second arm section for fixing the cable to a plate-shaped structure to which the cable fixing device is attached; and a second arm including a third arm section for holding the cable and a fourth arm section for fixing the cable to the plate-shaped structure. The first arm section and the third arm section are configured to cooperatively fix the cable, and the first arm section is connected to the third arm section only through the second arm section and the fourth arm section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignees: ROSENBERGER TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., ROSENBERGER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Linfeng Sheng, Junyang Huang, Youfang Huangfu
  • Patent number: 11293567
    Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base; and first and second opposed arms extending in a first direction from the base; wherein hooks are positioned on free ends of the arms; wherein each of the free ends of the arms has an arcuate cross-section; wherein the arms form a gap configured to receive and grasp a cable; and wherein the cable hanger is a unitary member formed of a polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Ronald A. Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 11287097
    Abstract: A fastener comprising: a fastener body comprising: a connection body that is movable within the fastener body between a locked position and a locking position to connect to assembly parts together and an alignment tab that is separate from and movable relative to the connection body and is movable within the fastener body and is configured to bias the fastener against one or more of the assembly parts so that the fastener is configured to self-align itself relative to the assembly parts, configured to align the assembly parts relative to one another, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Amando Aurellio Gallardo Amaya, Roberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11248722
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting a cable hanger on a mounting structure includes a body having a base and a neck, the base having a hollow cavity and including a mounting hole with an overhanging rim, the neck including a threaded bore, the adapter being formed of a polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Christopher Stockman, Aviral Joshi, Darin W. Piburn
  • Patent number: 11207812
    Abstract: An extruded integrated fastener assembly comprising a plurality of fasteners cut to length from an extruded length of material. Unwanted areas of material are cut away leaving the individual fasteners, which fasteners are also connected together by an expanse of material that remains. The fastener assembly can be single durometer or double durometer. A profile with retention members and/or leg features are formed in the fasteners for connecting to a predetermined component. The process for manufacturing the extruded integrated fastener assembly includes providing fabrication tooling suitable to cut away the unwanted area between the fasteners. The fasteners are thereby able to be cut to any desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Vintech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Schoonover, Robert Rutoski, Kevin J. Weingartz
  • Patent number: 11146049
    Abstract: A cable hanger configured to secure cables to a purlin. The cable hanger includes a first support leg, a second support leg, and a landing compartment positioned between the first support leg and the second support leg. The landing compartment is configured to hold one or more cables. The cable hanger further includes a first securing hook connected to the first support leg, and a second securing hook connected to the second support leg. Wherein, the first securing hook and the second securing hook are configured to secure the cable hanger to the purlin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Devan Emily Johnston, Sarah Jane Parsons
  • Patent number: 11133658
    Abstract: A cable clamp, for mounting at least one cable, includes a clamping base, which has a through hole, at least two supporting arms, wherein each of said supporting arms is extended from said clamping base and at least two holding arms disposed intervally to form a holding cavity therebetween, wherein said holding cavity is between said supporting arms for securing said cable, wherein said holding arms of said cable clamp is adapted to engage with said through hole of said adjacent cable clamp so as to arrange two of said cable clamps overlappedly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignees: Maxdao Limited, Jiangsu Maxdao Communication Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junhua Leng, Gang Li
  • Patent number: 11125357
    Abstract: A pipe clamp includes a linearly extending base portion. The base portion has a channel in which a pipe is positioned when inserted into the pipe clamp. The pipe clamp further includes two walled portions that extend from longitudinal edges of the base portion. The pipe clamp may further include a curved flexible support member that includes a fixed end and a moveable end. The fixed end is rigidly attached to an inner surface of one of the walled portions. Further, the flexible member is such that it extends in a curved manner, initially extending away from the inner surface of the walled portion and then curving inwards toward the walled portion into a recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Ganesh Kumar, Mahantesh S. Gokavi
  • Patent number: 11114833
    Abstract: A wire exterior body and an exterior-covered wire harness in which damage by an attaching member is prevented are provided. A wire exterior body (3) to be mounted on the outer periphery of an electric wire (wire harness) (2), the wire exterior body being formed of a resin sheet that is bent, includes a plurality of wall parts (4) extending along an extending direction of the electric wire and forming an accommodating part (5) that accommodates the electric wire. Among the plurality of the wall parts (4), at least one wall part (upper lid wall part (45)) has a through-hole (47), penetrating in a thickness direction of the resin sheet, into which an attaching member (61) attachable to a vehicle body is inserted, and a groove (a lower surface groove (48) or an upper surface groove (49)) in which a thickness of the resin sheet is reduced is formed on a part around the through-hole (47) on at least one surface of an upper surface (45c) and a lower surface (45d) facing the thickness direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD., FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Kamei, Takashi Oshino, Hideyuki Ikeda, Naoyuki Kojima, Koichi Maeno
  • Patent number: 11021875
    Abstract: A rebar clamp assembly for engaging a rebar rod is provided that includes a clip and a rebar clamp. The clip has a pair of prongs spaced apart from one another, connected by a bridging portion. Each prong of the pair of prongs includes an inner surface. The rebar clamp has a pair of sidewalls hingedly connected at a first end of the rebar clamp. Each sidewall includes a rebar-receiving notch on an inner surface and a plurality of clip-receiving notches disposed proximate a second end of the rebar clamp on an outer surface. The plurality of clip-receiving notches of each sidewall are configured to engage one of the inner surfaces of the pair of prongs of the clip to bring the pair of sidewalls of the rebar clamp together around the rebar rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: Ludovit Dian
  • Patent number: 10939974
    Abstract: A clamping device for objects comprises a flexible support plate that has a first surface suitable to be rested on a supporting surface or on the body of a patient, and a second surface, opposite the first surface, from which at least a pair of clamping members in the form of shaped platelets extend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: KIRMED FORNITURE OSPEDALIERE S.R.L.
    Inventor: Federico Abrami
  • Patent number: 10808745
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an improved slot fastener. The fastener includes a connector adapted for releasably connecting the fastener to an element comprising a T-slot. The fastener also includes an anchor adapted for installing the fastener on a component defining an aperture. This disclosure also provides a method of releasably coupling together a component and an element. The method includes installing the fastener on the component via the anchor and connecting the fastener to the T-slot of the element via the connector, thereby releasably coupling together the component and the element. This disclosure also provides an assembly, which includes a component releasably coupled to an element via the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventors: Kunal Javali, James Matthew Mell
  • Patent number: 10670061
    Abstract: A clamp for clamping an object having an aperture therethrough to a member is disclosed. The clamp passes through the aperture when clamping the object to the member. The clamp has a head portion defining a channel adapted for receiving an edge of the aperture; a body portion extending from the head portion; and a tail portion extending from the body portion. The tail portion has a member contacting surface shaped for wrapping around at least a portion of a perimeter of the member. A vehicle having a windshield clamped to a frame member using at least one such clamp is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Francis Cloutier, Miguel Berthelette, Alexandre Lapointe, Steve Do Rego
  • Patent number: 10663089
    Abstract: A cable tie mount that provides multiple mounting options and accommodates a plurality of cable bundle positions. The cable tie mount includes a body having a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end, a top surface, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The top surface includes a top center opening defined by top inner walls. The bottom surface includes a bottom center opening defined by bottom inner walls. The cable tie mount also includes a center hole extending through the body from the top center opening in the top surface to the bottom center opening in the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: David J. Sylvester
  • Patent number: 10638632
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Pocons Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung Min Park
  • Patent number: 10316874
    Abstract: A clip for securing one or more cover panels within a containment structure includes an annular portion partially-enclosing an internal space and two compressible legs adjoining opposite ends of the central portion. The clip further includes a clasp with first and second securing tabs configured to fixedly secure an object within the internal space and apply an outward force on the compressible legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Raven Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre Alan Harvey
  • Patent number: 10253906
    Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base; and first and second opposed arms extending in a first direction from the base; wherein hooks are positioned on free ends of the arms; wherein each of the free ends of the arms has an arcuate cross-section; wherein the arms form a gap configured to receive and grasp a cable; and wherein the cable hanger is a unitary member formed of a polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Ronald A. Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 10061089
    Abstract: A holding device for holding cylindrical fiber optical components comprising at least one stackable body each having at least one recess adapted to receive cylindrical fiber optical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: ADVA OPTICAL NETWORKING SE
    Inventor: Rodney Bridges
  • Patent number: 9756756
    Abstract: A drive cage can include a base side and a top side that define altitude of the drive cage; a front end and a back end that define longitude of the drive cage; a lateral side disposed between the front end and the back end and between the base side and the top side; drive bays where each drive bay extends longitudinally; a first wire bundle clip fixed to the top side that extends longitudinally to a free end; and a second wire bundle clip fixed to the lateral side that extends altitudinally to a free end. Such an example may further include a wire bundle clipped to the drive cage via the first wire bundle clip and the second wire bundle clip. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: William Fred Martin-Otto, Timothy Samuel Farrow, Albert Vincent Makley, Marc Richard Pamley
  • Patent number: 9746052
    Abstract: A retaining device configured for retaining at least one medical device adjacent to a supporting surface. The retaining device includes a plate shaped holding portion defining a peripheral edge, a slot extending from the peripheral edge defining a loading channel, and communicating with an internal holding area. The internal holding area is dimensioned to accept the largest medical device the retaining device is configured to be used with. An attachment mechanism is connected to the holding portion to secure the retaining device to a supporting surface. A section of medical device may be inserted into and along the loading channel to enter the holding area and be retained within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin D. Taylor
  • Patent number: 9726207
    Abstract: A positioning structure that positions two workpieces includes a one positioning portion that is provided on one of the workpieces and includes one inverted portion and a protruding portion; and a other positioning portion that is provided on the other workpiece and includes another inverted portion and a receiving portion, the two positioning portions positioning the two workpieces, by overlapping an end portion of the one positioning portion face-to-face with an end portion of the other positioning portion. The two inverted portions are each such that alignment of the positioning portion is inverted when the one positioning portion is overlapped with the other positioning portion, the protruding portion is arranged on the end portion side of the one positioning portion and is provided protruding toward an overlapping side, and the receiving portion engages with the protruding portion when the one positioning portion is overlapped with the other positioning portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tomohiko Sekiguchi
  • Patent number: 9702387
    Abstract: A clip for securing one or more cover panels within a containment structure includes an annular portion partially-enclosing an internal space and two compressible legs adjoining opposite ends of the central portion. The clip further includes a clasp with first and second securing tabs configured to fixedly secure an object within the internal space and apply an outward force on the compressible legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Colorado Lining International, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre Alan Harvey
  • Patent number: 9695862
    Abstract: A thread-cleaning tool comprises a partially hollow nut for use with a pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical nut-running power tool. The nut comprises a plurality of brushes mounted in alignment with the outside corners of the nut, and facing inward to the central orifice of the nut, such that the nut abrasively removes corrosion and particulates from the threads of a shaft. In an embodiment, the brushes of the nut are mounted upon brush assemblies comprising rotating cam members, located in recesses spaced to align with the outer corners of the nut, providing a mechanism for the brushes to move back and forth as the nut is rotated up and down the thread. The brush assemblies can be easily removed or substituted as wear and tear accumulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventor: Don K. Clover
  • Patent number: 9623985
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for mounting an object are provided. The apparatus includes a clamp configured to attach to a strut, and a bracket coupled to the clamp. The bracket includes a first arm having a first end disposed proximal to the clamp and a second end disposed distal to the clamp, and a second arm having a first end disposed proximal to the clamp and coupled to the object, and a second end coupled to the second end of the first arm. The second arm is positioned between the first arm and the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ADI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Earl Owen
  • Patent number: 9598030
    Abstract: A wire harness (9) includes an exterior member (16) with a tubular shape which covers a high-voltage conductive path (15), and a drain hole (27) is formed in the exterior member (16). The drain hole (27) is covered with a clamp (20), that is, a post-installed member in a state that the function of the drain hole is ensured. The clamp (20) includes a tube attachment portion (32), and the tube attachment portion (32) includes a drain function ensuring portion (34). A gap (35) is formed between the drain hole (27) and the clamp (20). A foreign substance entry preventing portion (36) is formed in a side of the gap (35) in a vehicle progress direction P. An outside communication hole (37) is formed in an opposite side in the vehicle progress direction P.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichi Inao, Tatsuya Oga, Hideomi Adachi
  • Patent number: 9551436
    Abstract: A protective guide internally holds long members including at least one of flexible cable and duct to move in harmonization with the movement needed by the long members. The guide includes a flexible long plate-shaped base made of a synthetic resin and having a longitudinal direction, flexible sectioning members made of a synthetic resin, and two brackets. The sectioning members uprise from ends of the base, spaced apart from each other by gaps in the longitudinal direction, the ends facing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and cooperatively define a space for accommodating the long members along the base. The brackets detachably connect ends of the base to fixed and movable members of a machine installing the guide. Each bracket has a first engaging means detachably engaging the bracket with the gaps and a second engaging means detachably connecting the bracket to the fixed or movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignees: DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
    Inventors: Kouichi Kaihotsu, Hiroshi Matsuoka
  • Patent number: 9533808
    Abstract: A cable tie with means to form a loop in order to mount cables against a panel or a marking badge. The cable tie has an integrated panel anchor having an elongated body in an area where the cable tie has an elongated cross-section and changes direction at least one time. The cable tie is intended to be mounted in a panel that has an opening with a shape that is a combination of a circular hole and a elongated opening. The mounting starts with a bending around the panel anchor which is then mounted into the openings elongated part. Then the cable tie is rotated typically 90° around the axis of the circular part of the opening. Then by releasing the bending, the band on each side of the panel anchor is fixed in the elongated part of the opening and the panel anchor is fixed towards the back-side of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: One Inventor Sweden AB
    Inventor: Jan Berglund
  • Patent number: 9484723
    Abstract: A wire harness (11) includes a one-sided self-adhesive sheet (28) which has a special adhesive layer (23) and is formed with a sheet hole (21), and which is folded at a folded part (25) so that two parts of the adhesive surface (23) are adhered and fixed, electric wires (15) which are sandwiched between the two parts of the special adhesive layer (23) along the folded part (25), and which have two end parts which are derived from the one-sided self-adhesive sheet (28), and a clip (17) which has a base plate (37), from which an elastic locking leg (43) which is inserted into the sheet hole (21) is raised, and which is formed with a regulating edge portion (45) which is sandwiched by the one-sided adhesive sheet (28) along the folded part (25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenichi Doshita
  • Patent number: 9383041
    Abstract: A fastener for holding tubes, fluid lines and the like is provided with a barb for deforming material on the surface of tubular fluid line held in the fastener, and a hollow adjacent the barb for receiving the deformed material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Hideki Kanie
  • Patent number: 9316029
    Abstract: An attachment element (1) connecting a locking bar (4) of a lock (2) of a motor vehicle to an actuation lever (5) of a motor vehicle lock (2), wherein the attachment element (1) consists of one part and is C-shaped, and wherein the limbs (11, 12) of the C-shape (10) are connected with each other in a hinge-type connection and are designed so that they can be connected positively and/or frictionally with an opening (6) of a lever (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Kiekert AG
    Inventors: Robert Hunt, Robert S. Pettengill, Keith Julien
  • Patent number: 9288927
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display monitor; a control board which drives the display monitor; a chassis which is provided between the display monitor and the control board. The chassis includes a conductive material, and has a surface on a side of the display monitor. The display device further includes: a wiring line which is provided along the surface of the chassis; and a clamper which fixes the wiring line to the chassis. The clamper includes a clamp section pressing the wiring line, and leg portions fixed to the chassis. The chassis includes a recessed section at a position where the clamper is fixed. The recessed section is indented towards a side of the control board and accommodating the wiring line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Takechi, Takashi Kanda
  • Patent number: 9279521
    Abstract: A wire management clip formed of an elastic material to clip onto a structural element. The clip is formed to include an area for supporting a wire or wire bundle. Preferably, the clip includes holes formed on opposing sides to allow a strap attachment, such as a zip-tie, to hold a conduit or wire outside the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: SunLink Corporation
    Inventors: Jaquelyn Miyatake, Miguel M. L. Praca
  • Patent number: 9267622
    Abstract: An electrical cable holder has a holder body having a fixing device (for example, anchor part) and a fastening part positioned beneath the fixing device (for example, anchor part) for provisionally placing an electrical cable (for example, power transmission cable); and a movable arm movably supported on the holder body for fastening the electrical cable (for example, power transmission cable) provisionally placed in the fastening part, between the movable arm and the fastening part. A lock device for locking the movable arm in a fastening state, in which the electrical cable (for example, power transmission cable) is fastened by the fastening part, is provided between the movable arm and the fastening part. A stationary device for maintaining a non-fastening state is provided between the holder body and the movable arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignees: NIFCO INC., YANEGIKEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shuichi Kobayashi, Yasuhiko Inoue
  • Patent number: 9243808
    Abstract: A universal cooking hob fixing system for the installation of the cooking hob in a worktop is disclosed. The fixing element has a hooking snap element to the cooking hob support and presents elastic means for keeping the hob into the installed position, suitable to prevent its lifting. The configuration of the hooking snap elements allows the release of the hob by acting from the top side of the installed hob, with a specially shaped tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Elio Cabrelle, Miraglia Luca
  • Patent number: 9212777
    Abstract: A quick clamping device, including a semi-circular base and a screw running through the bottom part of the base. One end of the screw extends out of the base and is connected to an eccentric wheel via a conical shaft pin. The eccentric wheel is provided with a handle. On the screw, a fixture block and a wedged sliding block are provided, with the wedged sliding block being adjacent to the eccentric wheel and the fixture block being adjacent to the wedged sliding block. The top part of one end of the base is connected to a buckle via two connecting blocks and the top part of the other end of the base is connected to a top cover. A protruding block is provided on the top of the top cover. The free end of the buckle is provided with a groove that matches the protruding block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Chuanwen Shi
  • Patent number: 9193063
    Abstract: A tool positioning pad has a base pad, at least one securing member and at least one holder member. The base pad is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, the securing member includes at least one connecting rod acceptable within the plurality of positioning holes. The tool positioning pad comprises the securing member and the holder member capable of providing adjustable holding space. When a hand tool is placed on the base pad, the holder member and the securing member together clamping the hand tool on the base pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin Huang
  • Patent number: 9133964
    Abstract: A vibration-proof clamp includes a clamp main body with a holding portion for holding a pipe material, and having a mounting hole therein; a vibration-proof member mounted in the mounting hole, and having therein a fitting hole with a hole shaft corresponding to the mounting hole, and a concave groove provided by notching a peripheral edge of the fitting hole; and a clip including a cylindrical neck portion inserted into the fitting hole, a fixation rib inserted through the concave groove, and an elastic claw projected on an outer peripheral face of the neck portion and retractable inward in a radial direction. The neck portion is inserted into the fitting hole, the elastic claw retracts in a radial direction, and the fixation rib passes through the concave groove, then, the clip is relatively rotated relative to the vibration-proof member, so that the elastic claw fits into the concave groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Taku Hirama
  • Patent number: 9080697
    Abstract: A vibration-proof clamp includes a clamp main body with a holding portion for holding a pipe material, and having a mounting hole therein; a vibration-proof member mounted in the mounting hole, and having therein a fitting hole with a hole shaft corresponding to the mounting hole, and a concave groove provided by notching a peripheral edge of the fitting hole; and a clip including a cylindrical neck portion inserted into the fitting hole, a fixation rib inserted through the concave groove, and an elastic claw projected on an outer peripheral face of the neck portion and retractable inward in a radial direction. The neck portion is inserted into the fitting hole, the elastic claw retracts in a radial direction, and the fixation rib passes through the concave groove, then, the clip is relatively rotated relative to the vibration-proof member, so that the elastic claw fits into the concave groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Taku Hirama
  • Patent number: 9038968
    Abstract: A plastic, polymeric or silicone grommet used as a dampener or insulator for round and/or hex style tube, pipe and conduit hangers, and particularly to a grommet having a channel portion and a rounded edge portion which directly surrounds the edges of hanger brackets used as pipe supports. Each flat surface of the grommet is substantially rounded to prevent the collection of liquids, dirt or debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: John Hennon
  • Patent number: 9033288
    Abstract: A cable tie for mounting a wire harness within a vehicle interior includes a mounting portion having an opening configured to receive a fastener for securing the cable tie to a support structure. The cable tie also includes a tie portion extending from the mounting portion. The tie portion is configured to wrap around the wire harness to secure the wire harness to the cable tie, and the tie portion is laterally offset from the opening along a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tie portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hebda, Steven E. White
  • Patent number: 9033289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to block style tube and pipe hangers which include polymeric grommets that are used as a dampener or insulator for hanging tubes and pipes and particularly to a post and port arrangement for securing and aligning the silicone grommets during initial mounting and placement. The grommets are typically two opposing symmetrical parts that together define a passage having an inner diameter which directly surrounds and supports the pipe or tube, the post and port arrangement provides a structure and method for connecting the polymeric grommet parts and supporting the grommets on the pipe or tube during installation of the frame and support structure. Each flat surface of the grommet parts is substantially sloped to prevent the collection of liquids, dirt or debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: John Hennon
  • Patent number: 9022326
    Abstract: A support for pipes uses a telescoping strut slidably holding an elongated insert with a threaded post extending outward from the insert, through a slot in the C-shaped cross-section of the struts. A bracket fits over the post and abuts supports opposing edges of the strut. A nut on the post clamps the parts immovably together. The bracket has a depending portion extending below the strut with an opening through which a pipe passes. Two threaded couplers with opposing ramped surfaces encircle the pipe and deform when tightened to clamp the pipe while also clamping opposing sides of the depending portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Securus, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Brown, Virgil O'Neil, Dennis L. Hart