Single Lock For Plural Means Patents (Class 269/72)
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Patent number: 11592141Abstract: An adjustable mounting apparatus for electronic devices is configured to be adaptable to various support structures, and to facilitate a customized mount orientation for the electronic devices through several degrees of pivot freedom. The mounting apparatus is particularly adaptable to outdoor or industrial environments in which standard support structure modalities may not be available.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Havis, Inc.Inventor: Jamie Brandt
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Patent number: 8870170Abstract: A slide positioning device includes a main body and a slide member slidable relative to the main body along a axis. The main body defines a plurality of positioning holes along the axis, and the slide member defines a plurality of positioning grooves along the axis. A rough positioning member is selectively received in one positioning hole to roughly position the sliding member. A fine positioning assembly includes a latch member selectively received in one positioning groove to precisely position the sliding member. A biasing member biases the latch member toward the sliding member.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Sheng Chen, Zhi-Ming Zhao
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Patent number: 8789801Abstract: A symmetrical, balanced receptacle for storing, displaying or transporting goods, materials, people, plants or animals is suspended from a double-axis gimbal mounted on a framework. The receptacle is attached to the gimbal by adjustable bearings and a locking mechanism holds the receptacle in various positions, tilted forward or back, and swiveled to one side or the other. When the receptacle is unlocked, gravity holds it level, which is especially useful when the device is used to hold or transport cargo on sloping ground, turbulent water or shifting air currents. The framework may be stationary or attached to a wheeled vehicle, water craft, aircraft or other means of transport.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventor: Alfred Thomas Newman
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Patent number: 8177208Abstract: There is provided a positioning jig capable of reliably adjusting the position The positioning jig includes a shaft including handle attaching portions at one end, a circular support portion at an intermediate portion, the support portion being at right angles to respective threaded holes of the handle attaching portions and including a larger diameter than that of another portion, and an applying portion at the other end; operation handles screwed to the handle attaching portions; and a base member including pins to be fixed to a mounting member, a support hole fitting around the entire periphery of the support portion, and handle fixing portions for regulating movement of the operation handles, wherein the shaft pivots about the support portion as a fulcrum in accordance with screwed amounts of the operation handles to dispose the applying portion at any position in a predetermined plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: NEC Embedded Products, Ltd.Inventor: Kazushi Sato
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Patent number: 8167290Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. An alignment mechanism on each base allows for rotational alignment of the support element relative to the pallet.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Nicolas Lauzier, Robin Stevenson, Dalong Gao, Robert Jacob Scheuerman, Chi-Hung Shen
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Patent number: 6705372Abstract: A buckle pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 12 of a first tube holder 1 is attached with play to a buckle 120 pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 82 of a second tube holder 2. When tubes are held in the first and second tube holders 1 and 2, release of the tubes from the holders 1 and 2 is prevented by a movement of a plunger 203 in correspondence of excitation and demagnetization of a solenoid 202 for a predetermined period of operation of the apparatus after holding the tubes (i.e., for a period required from the locking of the buckle 120 until the completion of moving-down of a wafer holder).Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Terumo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroaki Sano, Narukuni Nakada, Akihiko Iguchi, Yoshiyuki Yamada, Masashi Yanagawa, Takeshi Minatani
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Patent number: 6505825Abstract: A work holder support arm for supporting a work article at a desired orientation with respect to a support structure is provided with a first clamp (12) having clamped and unclamped states for coupling with the support structure. The first clamp (12) has an opening therethrough for accommodating the support structure, and there may be provided a through-hole arranged transverse to the opening. A shaft portion (27) is coupled to the first clamp (12), the shaft portion (27) having a longitudinal bore therethrough arranged to be axial in registration with the through-hole of the first clamp. Additionally, a second clamp (11) couples with the work article and has clamped and unclamped states. A tube portion (14) is coupled to the second clamp (11) for accommodating telescopically therewithin the first shaft portion (27). An expansion portion (30) is arranged coaxially with the shaft portion (27) within the tube portion (14) and is provided with a threaded section.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Erie Automation CompanyInventors: Richard E. Hurst, Mark A. Crongeyer
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Patent number: 6463979Abstract: A buckle pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 12 of a first tube holder 1 is attached with play to a buckle 120 pivotally arranged in a movable clamp 82 of a second tube holder 2. When tubes are held in the first and second tube holders 1 and 2, release of the tubes from the holders 1 and 2 is prevented by a movement of a plunger 203 in correspondence of excitation and demagnetization of a solenoid 202 for a predetermined period of operation of the apparatus after holding the tubes (i.e., for a period required from the locking of the buckle 120 until the completion of moving-down of a wafer holder).Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Terumo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroaki Sano, Narukuni Nakada, Akihiko Iguchi, Yoshiyuki Yamada, Masashi Yanagawa, Takeshi Minatani
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Patent number: 6402130Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved clamping apparatus is employed. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp body having a first and a second end, an attachment member having a first and second end, the first end of the attachment member connected to the first end of the clamp body, a clamping member having a first end and a second end, the clamping member slidably connected to the second end of the clamp body, a locking mechanism for locking the clamping member, and a spring biasing the locking mechanism towards a locking position. Preferably, the clamping member includes a pad disposed at the second end of the clamping member. Further, the clamping member may include a knob disposed at the first end of the clamping member. The clamping member may be a threaded rod. In addition, the locking mechanism may include a locking button that engages the threaded rod. This locking button has an upper surface. This upper surface may abut the clamp body upon rotation of the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Price, William R. Stumpf, Scott M. Livingston
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Patent number: 6139000Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved clamping apparatus is employed. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp body having a first and a second end, an attachment member having a first and second end, the first end of the attachment member connected to the first end of the clamp body, a clamping member having a first end and a second end, the clamping member slidably connected to the second end of the clamp body, a locking mechanism for locking the clamping member, and a spring biasing the locking mechanism towards a locking position. Preferably, the clamping member includes a pad disposed at the second end of the clamping member. Further, the clamping member may include a knob disposed at the first end of the clamping member. The clamping member may be a threaded rod. In addition, the locking mechanism may include a locking button that engages the threaded rod. This locking button has an upper surface. This upper surface may abut the clamp body upon rotation of the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Price, William R. Stumpf, Scott M. Livingston
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Patent number: 6059278Abstract: A work holder support arm for supporting a work article at a desired orientation with respect to a support structure is provided with a first clamp having clamped and unclamped states for coupling with the support structure. The first clamp has an opening therethrough for accommodating the support structure, and there may be provided a through-hole arranged transverse to the opening. A shaft portion is coupled to the first clamp, the shaft portion having a longitudinal bore therethrough arranged to be axially in registration with the through-hole of the first clamp. Additionally, a second clamp couples with the work article and has clamped and unclamped states. A tube portion is coupled to the second clamp for accommodating telescopically therewithin the first shaft portion. An expansion portion is arranged coaxially with the shaft portion within the tube portion, and is provided with a threaded section.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Erie Automation CompanyInventors: Richard E. Hurst, Mark A. Crongeyor
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Patent number: 6024350Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved clamping apparatus is employed. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp body having a first and a second end, an attachment member having a first and second end, the first end of the attachment member connected to the first end of the clamp body, a clamping member having a first end and a second end, the clamping member slidably connected to the second end of the clamp body, a locking mechanism for locking the clamping member, and a spring biasing the locking mechanism towards a locking position. Preferably, the clamping member includes a pad disposed at the second end of the clamping member. Further, the clamping member may include a knob disposed at the first end of the clamping member. The clamping member may be a threaded rod. In addition, the locking mechanism may include a locking button that engages the threaded rod. This locking button has an upper surface. This upper surface may abut the clamp body upon rotation of the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1997Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Price, William R. Stumpf, Scott M. Livingston
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Patent number: 5913509Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved clamping apparatus is employed. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp body having a first and a second and, an attachment member having a first and second end, the first end of the attachment member connected to the first end of the clamp body, a clamping member having a first end and a second end, the clamping member slidably connected to the second end of the clamp body, a locking mechanism for locking the clamping member, and a spring biasing the locking mechanism towards a locking position. Preferably, the clamping member includes a pad disposed at the second end of the clamping member. Further, the clamping member may include a knob disposed at the first end of the clamping member. The clamping member may be a threaded rod. In addition, the locking mechanism may include a locking button that engages the threaded rod. This locking button has an upper surface. This upper surface may abut the clamp body upon rotation of the threaded rod.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Price, William R. Stumpf, Scott M. Livingston
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Patent number: 5292041Abstract: An adjustable elastic band inspecting apparatus comprising a supporting frame attached to a bench by a C-clamp, and an inspection holder connected to the support frame by a pivoting axle that enables the height and inclination of the inspection holder to be adjusted. The inspection holder further contains adjustable brackets symmetrically disposed and adaptable for elastic bands of various sizes. The brackets can be rotated by manipulating a locating bar to facilitate the inspection of two sides of elastic bands.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1993Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: China Textile T & R InstituteInventor: Shin-Chuan Yao
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Patent number: 4836522Abstract: An adjustment apparatus which is capable of selectively securing to elongated members in a predetermined positional relationship includes a housing member having an eyebolt slidably positioned within a through aperture disposed longitudinally within a housing member; the eye portion of the eyebolt has a pivotal pin disposed therein affixing it to a T-bracket disposed proximate one end of the housing member. A sensing rod is disposed in a through aperture provided proximate the other end of the housing member which is permitted to flex. The eyebolt extending through the housing member is adapted to receive a threaded knob thereon and tightening the threaded knob simultaneously secures the housing member and sensing rod in a fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1987Date of Patent: June 6, 1989Inventor: Thomas J. Smith
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Patent number: 4787613Abstract: The present invention in its preferred embodiment comprises a camera repair and support device having a conventional clamp which is adaptable to be secured to any appropriate surface, such as a work table or any suitable horizontal or vertical surface. Integrally formed with the clamp is a first member that is usually tubular in design and extends out from the surface of one end of the clamp and even further by its telescoping feature. Fixed to one end of the first member is a second columnar shaped member that is rotatably connected to the first member and adapted to swivel 360.degree. relative to the first member about the horizontal axis that lays between the two members. A third member is connected to the second member by a ball and socket joint which allows the third member to rotate 360.degree. relative to the second member about the horizontal axis that lays between the two. A locking bolt is inserted into the side wall of the second member.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1987Date of Patent: November 29, 1988Inventor: Michael Hayes
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Patent number: 4558853Abstract: An adjustable clamp for holding objects securely in position comprising at least one arm (1) which exhibits one articulated arrangement (4, 5) arranged at each of the two ends of the arm. The articulated arrangement exhibits two pivot pins (6, 8, 7, 9) arranged at an angle to each other. The object (36) is held securely by a clamping arrangement attached to the articulated arrangement. Each articulated device (4, 5) exhibits, free to move in relation to the arm (1), an articulated body (15) with a curved articulated surface (16) which is in contact with and is so arranged as to move relative to a corresponding curved articulated surface (17) in an articulated component (12) attached to the ends (2, 3) of the arm. The articulated body also exhibits a flat articulated surface (18) which is contact with and may be turned relative to a corresponding flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1983Date of Patent: December 17, 1985Assignee: Partille Tool AktiebolagInventors: Tommy Janerstal, Sven H. Yngvesson
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Patent number: 4275872Abstract: A clamping apparatus is provided which is adapted to selectively secure two elongate members in a predetermined positional relationship. The apparatus includes a U-shaped clamping block, with an opening receiving a mounting post therethrough. A second opening extends through the arms of the clamping block, and a bolt-like clamping member is disposed through the second opening and has a knob threadedly positioned thereon. The head of the clamping member is slotted and includes a third opening receiving a stop rod therethrough. Also, cooperating frusto-conical surfaces are provided in the second opening of the clamping block and adjacent the head of the clamping member, whereby the tightening of the knob on the clamping member serves to concurrently clamp the post in the opening of the clamping block and the rod in the opening in the head of the clamping member.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1979Date of Patent: June 30, 1981Inventor: Charles Mullis