Pivoted Standard Patents (Class 248/81)
  • Patent number: 11781677
    Abstract: A bracket holds a rigid or flexible tube during the pouring of a concrete slab. The bracket has a base and a housing connected to the base. The tube curves around a first tube support on the housing before passing through an opening in the bottom of the housing. The tube and any members inside the tube are cut off so they end inside the housing and are then covered by a housing cap. The base is fastened to a form for the concrete slab. The height of the housing relative to the base is adjusted to place the cap at the planned surface of the concrete slab. After the concrete slab is formed the cap is removed and the cut members inside the housing are connected to other members or devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: RELIANCE WORLDWIDE CORPORATION
    Inventors: James W. Cosley, Dennis L. Hart, Virgil O'Neil
  • Patent number: 10989334
    Abstract: A bracket holds a rigid or flexible tube during the pouring of a concrete slab. The bracket has a base and a housing connected to the base. The tube curves around a first tube support on the housing before passing through an opening in the bottom of the housing. The tube and any members inside the tube are cut off so they end inside the housing and are then covered by a housing cap. The base is fastened to a form for the concrete slab. The height of the housing relative to the base is adjusted to place the cap at the planned surface of the concrete slab. After the concrete slab is formed the cap is removed and the cut members inside the housing are connected to other members or devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Reliance Worldwide Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Cosley, Dennis L. Hart, Virgil O'Neil
  • Patent number: 9488294
    Abstract: A water hose support device for standing up the nozzle of the water hose for easy accessibility. The water hose support device includes a base assembly, and a hose support assembly including an rigid elongate tubular member having open top and bottom ends and a bore extending therethrough with the elongate tubular member rotatably mounted upon the base assembly and adapted to removably receive and support a water hose therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventors: Randall Curtis Dale, Brenda Lee Dale, Nathaniel Curtis Dale
  • Patent number: 9446419
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a rotary switch outlet mechanism, it comprises a fixed unit, a switch unit and two outlet terminals, the fixed unit is provided with an inlet that is communicated with the water resource ever-lasting and a second outlet, the first outlet terminal is connected to the fixed unit in a rotating manner and is provided with a first outlet, and the second outlet terminal is communicated with the second outlet, and the first outlet terminal is linked to the switch unit and is provided with two locating position with the fixed unit, water comes out of the first outlet terminal when it is at the first position, water comes out of the second outlet terminal when it is at the second position. The present rotary switch outlet mechanism achieves simple structure, bigger operating surface, easier assembly, multiple functions and more convenient and faster switching process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignees: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huasong Zhou, Fuli Guo, Haisong Peng, Jianmin Chen
  • Patent number: 9175790
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a combined protector and hose support device for a containment berm including an elongate bracket configured to be removably attached to the rim of the containment berm, and a saddle pivotally mounted to the bracket to engage the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Robert Schiller
  • Patent number: 8953307
    Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a front panel forming a front exterior of the display device and transmitting images therethrough, a back cover forming a rear exterior of the display device and comprising an edge portion making contact with a backside of the front panel, and a display module accommodated in a space formed by the front panel and the back cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Dae-Sung Oh
  • Patent number: 8947870
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sliding and rotating apparatus for connecting two components of a device, such as a portable electronic media player, and a device having the same. The apparatus provides has a base member, a sliding member, and a rotating member. The sliding member is coupled to the base member so as to permit sliding thereon in a first linear direction and between first and second positions, and the rotating member rotationally coupled to the sliding member. The rotating member and base member are configured such that when the sliding member is forced into the second position the rotating member is rotated in a first angular direction. The apparatus also may contain a sliding mechanism that biases the apparatus in either the first or second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: CBY Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: YouQing Li, Jun Huang
  • Patent number: 8941978
    Abstract: A flat panel display remote-controlled viewing angle adjustment system (1) comprising a support assembly (2) for supporting a flat panel display (9), an electrical driving assembly for driving the support assembly (2), and an angular control assembly attached to the support assembly (2). The adjustable system (1) is configured such that when the electrical driving assembly is started, the flat panel display (9) is rotated about a vertical axis that passes through one of the left side and the right side of the flat panel display (9) and only when the flat panel display (9) returns to zero angle position can it rotate about a vertical axis that passes through the other of the left side and the right side of the flat panel display (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Jin Fang, Andrew H. Lew
  • Patent number: 8596597
    Abstract: There is disclosed a paint roller support device attachable or integrally mounted to a roller frame handle or extension handle. The support device comprises a pair of legs that are pivotable with respect to each other, thereby defining open and closed positions, and further pivotable away from the roller frame handle or extension handle. When the legs are in the open position and oriented away from the long axis of the roller frame/extension handle, the support device provides a generally planar support surface by which the roller frame/extension handle can be placed on the floor, on a table or against a wall such that a nap of a roller cover is spaced apart from the resting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Simone Spicer
  • Patent number: 8540196
    Abstract: A breathing hose support system for efficiently supporting a supply hose and mask in a proper position while being worn by an individual. The breathing hose support system generally includes a base, wherein the base may be partially supported by a bed frame or comprised of a self supported configuration. A vertical support extends from the base and a rotator assembly extends from the vertical support opposite the base. A horizontal support extends from the rotator assembly and is able to rotate a predetermined amount along a substantially horizontal plane via the rotator assembly. The horizontal support may also include a plurality of carrier assemblies movably connected to the horizontal support, wherein the carrier assemblies travel along a longitudinal axis of the horizontal support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Ernest F. Hodson
  • Publication number: 20130068166
    Abstract: A milking hose support comprising a frame adapted for supporting a milking hose, the frame having a hose coupler located on a side and adapted for supporting a milking hose; a hinge assembly, wherein the hinge assembly includes a hinge and connects the frame to the hinge; and a first flat bar, wherein the first flat bar is coupled to the hinge assembly, and extends away from the frame, wherein the hinge permits a variable angle of rotation between the frame and the first flat bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: CMA LIVESTOCK, A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Mark K. Ahlem, Francisco M. Dinis, Michael A. Kindberg
  • Patent number: 8376288
    Abstract: A system including an overhead cable pathway structure and a cable storage device that mounts overhead to the cable pathway structure. The cable storage device including a storage spool and a cable pathway exit having a curved surface that guides excess cable exiting from the overhead cable pathway structure to the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Smrha, Hutch Coburn, Chad J. Sjodin, John Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8181918
    Abstract: A device for supporting a flexible hose extending between an individual and a stationary base unit nearby, is disclosed. The support device flexibly supports the hose generally above the individual yet readily accommodates movement by the individual while maintaining communication between the individual and the base unit through the hose. The device is particularly adapted for use by individuals suffering from sleep apnea and who use units to assist in breathing while sleeping or resting. The device can be easily placed into one or more configurations so that it is hidden from view or transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud
  • Patent number: 8152480
    Abstract: A water pump assembly includes a frame having a mount for mounting the frame to a vehicle. A water pump is mounted within a bottom bowl on the frame and is substantially surround by an encircling U-shaped foot to protect the water pump from damage. A pivotal arch is carried on the frame and a water discharge nozzle is carried on the arch. A flexible conduit connects the nozzle to an outlet of the water pump. Pivoting of the arch flexes the conduit in a fore and aft direction to raise or lower the trajectory of the water stream being thrown from the nozzle. In addition, pivoting of the nozzle about a vertical axis on the arch laterally changes the direction of throw of the water stream by flexing or twisting the conduit in a side to side manner. The nozzle is carried on the arch using a nozzle support sleeve in which the nozzle is free to slide back and forth to accommodate changes in the orientation of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: Joseph P. Thelen, Andrew J. Kjolhaug, Cal N. Kosieracki
  • Patent number: 8070112
    Abstract: A system including an overhead cable pathway structure and a cable storage device that mounts overhead to the cable pathway structure. The cable storage device including a storage spool and a cable pathway exit having a curved surface that guides excess cable exiting from the overhead cable pathway structure to the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Smrha, Hutch Coburn, Chad J. Sjodin, John Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7866570
    Abstract: A sprinkler stand for holding an oscillating sprinkler in an elevated and generally vertical orientation to provide a desired sprinkler coverage pattern, wherein a sprinkler holder holds a sprinkler, a frame elevates and supports the sprinkler holder, and a base supports the frame. Preferably, the sprinkler holder includes two tracks for engaging base members of a sprinkler, wherein the tracks allow for the repositioning of the sprinkler so as to vary the sprinkler elevation, the height of the sprinkler holder is adjustable by moving the holder along the frame, or by adding a frame extender to the frame, and the sprinkler holder may be rotated, or the frame rotatably or angularly adjusted to achieve a desired sprinkler orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Randall Griffin
  • Patent number: 7434771
    Abstract: The supports of the present invention further comprise a frame strut extending across a lower portion of the support frame. Two openings are defined in the frame strut which are adapted to receive ends of an expansion limiter piece. This limiter piece is generally V-shaped and has connection means at the end of each of the V legs for connection to frame struts of adjacent hose supports. The vertex of the limiter piece is located proximal to a vertex formed by the hinge of adjacent hose supports. At the vertex of the limiter piece and at locations near the connection means, living hinges are formed so that a user will experience relatively little resistance to opening, accordion-style, the invention hose supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Double Color Industrial Ltd.
    Inventor: Lo Yun Tai
  • Patent number: 7407116
    Abstract: A spray washer structure used for attaching to an aircraft and washing insulators on high-voltage transmission lines includes a pivot seat, a core tube, an inner tube, and a nozzle. The pivot seat is supported by a plurality of legs and a rear leg that are attached at the aircraft. The mid-section of the core tube is pivotally connected to the pivot seat by the use of a pivot, and an end portion of the core tube is connected to at least an inclined resilient buffer link at another end portion of the pivot. The innertube is passed through and pivoting within the core tube. The nozzle is secured at the front end of the inner tube by an adjustable joint. Moreover, the nozzle is also connected to a hose connected to a water source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Emerald Pacific Airlines
    Inventor: James Lee
  • Patent number: 7121294
    Abstract: A core has ends with an exterior surface. The core is adapted to receive a hose. End plates are mounted with respect to the ends of the core for constraining a hose on the core. A crank is coupled to the core. The crank is adapted to be grasped by a user and rotated for coiling a hose onto the core. A squeezing assembly is formed of an upper roller and a lower roller. The squeezing assembly is mounted for vertical movement with springs. The springs urge the rollers toward each other. In this manner a hose passes between the rollers while being coiled up on the core and will have liquid removed there from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas G. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20030010843
    Abstract: A spraying gun stand in which the spraying gun has a head section integrally having a pivot seat. A leg support is pivotally inserted in the pivot seat. The leg support by means of its own resilient force clamps the pivot seat. At least one end face of the pivot seat is formed with a lower locating recesses in which the free ends of the leg support are stopped and located when the leg support is downward pivotally rotated to support the spraying gun in a standing state. The end face is further formed with an upper locating recess in which the free ends of the leg support are stopped and located when the leg support is upward pivotally rotated and folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Hsing-Mei Liao
  • Patent number: 6186449
    Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a fluent material conduit includes a plurality of support units having different sizes. Each support unit includes two support members pivotally attached to one another at one end thereof and having a concavity at the other end thereof for receiving a conduit. The apparatus also includes a lock for locking the support members against relative pivotal movement to retain the upper ends of the support members a desired distance from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: Robert A. Chrestenson
  • Patent number: 5452872
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a stabilizer system for portable irrigation equipment are shown and described. Each embodiment includes a stabilizer which attaches to a vertical riser and has two legs that pivot independently to opposite sides of the main pipe of the irrigation line to be firmly planted on the ground for holding the riser upright to achieve optimum irrigation sprinkling. Preferably, the stabilizer attaches to the riser by means of a horizontal spring clip that frictionally engages the riser. Preferably, the two legs pivot about 180 degrees for making easier the installation and storage of the stabilizer and for making easier the moving of the irrigation lines. Optionally, the stabilizer system may include a retainer for holding the legs in a collapsed position close to the riser to make easier the moving and storing of the irrigation lines with the stabilizer remaining attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventors: Hersel E. Barnes, Mitchell D. Barnes
  • Patent number: 5125911
    Abstract: For use in preventing spillage in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis apparatus, a two-part spike holder which automatically occludes a flexible tubing connected to the hollow spike as the spike is mounted in the holder, the two parts of the spike holder being pivotally interconnected and biased toward one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Inventors: Richard W. Grabenkort, William L. Rudzena
  • Patent number: 5090647
    Abstract: A supporting device to elevate and facilitate pulling a garden hose is disclosed. The device is composed of a support and a hose holder which is affixed to the top of the support. The hose holder includes a channel defined by one or more rotary members, such as rollers or pulleys. The channel is dimensioned to relatively snugly receive a hose. When a hose is dragged through the channel, it leans against one or more of the rotary members and causes the latter to turn. As a result, the hose can be pulled along by the user easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventor: Samuel T. Clarke
  • Patent number: 4759503
    Abstract: Compressed air and water are mixed, and are accelerated to a jet of high velocity within a cylindrical, non obstructive device; the explosive decompression of compressed air to atmospheric pressure within a diverging exit nozzle disintegrates the jet of water into a jet of tiny droplets which freeze in contact with colder atmospheric air to ice crystals of snow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Inventors: Edmund J. Kraus, Robert A. Kraus
  • Patent number: 4173325
    Abstract: A sprayer has a hollow housing with an inlet port and an outlet opening. A cap assembly closes the outlet opening and includes a plurality of sets of discharge orifices with each set exhibiting an individually different characteristic of orifice flow of fluid from the housing interior. The orifice sets are selectively opened to the passage of flow out of the housing and that flow is valved. Different sets of the orifices provide for a fine-spray cone, larger streams and a swirling jet. A porting seal cooperates with a selector plate to enable fluid communication to different sets of orifices and an overall valving assembly also is included. Still further is a stand for the sprayer which supports it, when desired, above a holder or in a manner which enables convenient storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1979
    Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Petrovic