Connectors Patents (Class 312/111)
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Patent number: 12161222Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate glide member, a ball bearing component, and a v-notch socket. The first elongate guide member includes a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: American Woodmark Management CompanyInventors: Bradly Anderson, Edward William Roy Lachman, Jeffrey Scott Hoeft
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Patent number: 12065823Abstract: Systems and methods for providing modular building unit or “pods” are provided. In various embodiments, site-specific conditions and risk factors are evaluated and identified. The conditions and risk factors are used to inform decisions and design requirements for one or more pods and to modify or reinforce a pod prior to installation if needed. Methods and systems of securing the pods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: SUREPODS, LLCInventors: William Seery, Marco Scanu, Mark Jokerst
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Patent number: 11958610Abstract: A system and method for replacing or retrofitting aircraft galley monuments that include standard inserts therein with monuments that include at least some spaces for larger non-standard inserts.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Safran Cabin Inc.Inventor: Scott Savian
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Patent number: 11945650Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a movable box and a method for controlling the same, and a package storage device. The movable box includes a box body, a box door, a security lock and a verification component. The security lock is connected between the box body and the box door, the verification component is disposed on a surface of the box door and is connected to the security lock, and the verification component is configured to acquire verification information, and control the security lock to be unlocked in response to the verification information being preset information, and a first locking member is further disposed in the box body at a bottom thereof, and the first locking member protrudes downward from the bottom of the box body.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Shu Wang, Hui Rao, Zhiguo Zhang, Xin Li
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Patent number: 11737584Abstract: An air curtain guide mounting kit for attaching an air curtain guide to an open-display refrigerator, the kit comprising: an arm adapted to be mounted to the refrigerator; and a bracket comprising an engagement section adapted to be connected to an air curtain guide, and a mounting section connected to the engagement section and adapted to form a hinged connection with the arm.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Aerofoil Energy LimitedInventor: Paul McAndrew
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Patent number: 11369199Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household products, and in particular, relates to an anti-tilt assembly of a cabinet. The anti-tilt assembly includes a first anti-tilt member and a second anti-tilt member that are disposed at an angle of 90 degrees relative to each other. A first connecting surface configured to be connected to a fixing surface is defined outside the first anti-tilt member. A second connecting surface configured to be connected to the cabinet is defined under the second anti-tilt member. With such configuration, a top portion or an upper portion of the cabinet is fixed to the fixing surface, thereby achieving an anti-tilt effect.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventors: Zhen Zhang, Yingfeng Chen
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Patent number: 11339568Abstract: The invention proposes a system for constructing a module of a building, including core construction elements (1) that are surrounded by the surrounding construction elements (2A, 2B). The core construction elements (1) each include, in section, a cross including two main arms (6) of equal length which intersect at mid-length at right angle. Each core construction element (1) has a plane of symmetry about the axes of the arms. The main arms (6) of the cross terminate, at the ends thereof, with transverse portions (7). Each surrounding construction element (2A, 2B) is composed of four partial surrounding parts (2A, 2B, 2A?, 2B?) of a generally triangular shape which are assembled around a core element (1). Construction elements forming junction parts (4A, 4B) allow assembling panels (4A, 4B) to form a module of a building in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped volume comprising four corners.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: UHCS PROPERTY SAInventor: Igor Ustinov
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Patent number: 11311891Abstract: A multi-cyclone separator of a multi-stage fluid filter for cleaning gaseous fluid is provided with a plurality of cyclone cells for separating particles and/or liquid from the gaseous fluid. The cyclone cells each have an inlet for the gaseous fluid to be purified, an outlet for the gaseous fluid freed of particles and liquid, and at least one discharge window discharging the separated particles and liquid. At least one discharge chamber is provided, and the discharge windows of the cyclone cells open into the at least one discharge chamber. At least one discharge opening leads out of the at least one discharge chamber. The at least one discharge chamber tapers in a funnel shape toward the at least one discharge opening. A multi-stage fluid filter is provided with the multi-cyclone separator that is arranged upstream of a main filter of the multi-stage fluid filter.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Klaus-Dieter Ruhland, Michael Kaufmann, Juergen Schmitt
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Patent number: 11044989Abstract: An item of furniture is provided, including lateral elements defining a carcass, at least one of a top element and a bottom element, and at least one securing mechanism having magnetic properties and adapted to secure the item of furniture to a floor element or a wall element.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Erwin Hymer Group SEInventor: Guenter Dorn
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Patent number: 11018785Abstract: Various devices and techniques help to reduce the entry of unwanted radio waves into an enclosure and reduce the reflection of radio waves inside the enclosure. Such devices and techniques enable a test environment inside the enclosure that provides high-quality functionality and performance testing.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Promptlink Communications, Inc.Inventors: Foad Towfiq, Mohammad Ostadkar, Adib Towfiq
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Patent number: 10939754Abstract: A locker has walls made of a solid surface material. The walls include dado cuts and holes in which a web structured reinforcing member is embedded. The reinforcing members provide structural integrity to the walls of the locker. The reinforcing members are flush with the surfaces of the walls of the locker, thereby allowing adjacent lockers to be snugly secured to each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Sam Allen
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Patent number: 10799149Abstract: This document relates to computer-based systems and techniques for analyzing skin coloration using spectral imaging techniques to determine a medical condition of an individual. This document further relates to providing feedback to a rescuer or other medical professional based on the colorimetric properties of the patient's skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Gary A. Freeman, Ulrich Herken
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Patent number: 10767810Abstract: According to one embodiment, a holder attaches a first electronic device and a second electronic device to a display. The holder includes a base structure, a first holder section, and a second holder section. The first holder section at a first portion of the base structure holds the second electronic device and includes a first through hole that receives a first male screw to be screwed into a first female screw of the first electronic device. The second holder section at a second portion of the base structure holds the second electronic device and includes a second through hole that receives a second male screw to be screwed into a second female screw of the first electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Toshiba Client Solutions CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji Yamamori, Masanori Nakano, Brad Chiu, Jonathan Lin, Walter Lin
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Patent number: 10625679Abstract: A plurality of different kits for assembling cabinets or support structures within the sleeper cab of a truck. Some of the kits are designed to support a refrigerator while other kits are designed to also support a microwave oven. At least one of the kits includes drawers for containing items. Other kits include support chests.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventors: Adam J. Wurzer, Terry D. Wurzer, David T. Wurzer
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Patent number: 10473842Abstract: A lighting system uses optics to redirect stray light from unlensed LEDs toward a desired region while avoiding hot spots. The optics involve essentially planar surfaces with both reflective and light transmissive characteristics. The lighting system may be used in display cases.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Q Technology, Inc.Inventor: David Douglas
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Patent number: 10383250Abstract: A network-attachable rack-mountable computing device is housed within a shippable enclosure and is configured to mount in a rack. The device may be initialized (e.g., prepared to receive data, and an updateable electronic shipping display set to a shipping destination) by a service provider and shipped, in accordance with a displayed destination address, as a self-contained shipping unit. The device may be coupled with other devices via coupling mechanisms included in an enclosure of the device and may be mounted in a rack at a destination via mounting brackets included in the enclosure of the device. The device may be installed onto a network at the destination and loaded with data. When the device is received back at the service provider, the data is transferred from the device to a service provider storage facility, wiped of data, and prepared to be sent out again.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Frank Charles Paterra
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Patent number: 10267055Abstract: A fastener-less single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbarium assembly for containing cremated remains has a first single door multi-niche dual locking modular columberiums, a second single door multi-niche dual locking modular columberiums, and a plurality of spacers. The first single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbariums and additional single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbariums have a plurality of solid vertical walls, a plurality of aligned horizontal bases, a top plate, a bottom plate, a first side, a second side, a unitary door, a hinge, and a dual non-identical key locking mechanism. The fastener-less single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbarium assembly is configurable, expandable, and alignable using the plurality of modules.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Inventor: William Edgar Mercer
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Patent number: 10107004Abstract: A single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbarium assembly for containing cremated remains has a first single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbariums, a second single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbariums, and a plurality of spacers. The first single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbariums and additional single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbariums have a plurality of solid vertical walls, a plurality of aligned horizontal bases, a top plate, a bottom plate, a first side, a second side, a unitary door, a hinge, and a dual non-identical key locking mechanism. The single door multi-niche dual locking modular columbarium assembly is configurable, expandable, and alignable using the plurality of modules.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventor: William Edgar Mercer
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Patent number: 10104956Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a table leg to a table leaf having a back-gripping element, which can be disposed on the table leaf and has an engagement hole and a locking device, which can be disposed on the table leg. The locking device has a clamping element having an engagement hook which is designed to engage the engagement hole of the back-gripping element, a spring element, which is supported at least indirectly against the clamping element and at least indirectly against a spring abutment, and an actuating element. The actuating element acts on the spring abutment so that, in a locking position, the spring abutment applies sufficient force to secure the engagement hook of the clamping element in the engagement hole, and in an unlocking position, the spring abutment is in a position in which the spring element is at least partially unloaded in relation to the locking position.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: WALTER KNOLL AG & CO. KGInventors: Martin Bergmann, Gernot Bohmann, Harald Gruendl, Juergen Roehm, Rainer Brinkmann
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Patent number: 10094608Abstract: The bagless event ice system is composed of a housing and a method of shipping and storing large quantities of ice to large events. Since ice bags are not used in the process, the system requires less manpower and no waste disposal issues. The housing is a specialty container on a pallet size format designed to hold and make easily available up to 1500 lbs. of ice at an event. The container serves not only as a shipping container, but an ice dispensing unit as well.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Inventor: Daniel Ouzts
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Patent number: 10021795Abstract: A supporting device includes a modular joint assembly, two fixing members respectively installed on two opposite ends of the modular joint assembly, and a resilient sheet fixed on the outer surface of the modular joint assembly and the fixing members. The modular joint assembly includes a plurality of joints buckled in sequence. Each joint has an arced track groove recessed on a side surface thereof and a buckling portion extended from an opposite side surface thereof. An imaginary datum line is defined by connecting a center of circle of each track groove and is located at one side of the resilient sheet away from the modular joint assembly. When any two buckled joints are rotated with respect to each other, the resilient sheet is compressed and a length of the imaginary datum line is unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: FIRST DOME CORPORATIONInventor: An-Szu Hsu
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Patent number: 9975179Abstract: A method for fabricating a joint designed to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The method may generate joints with variable geometry and fine features which may reduce production costs, reduce production time, and generate joints configured for highly specific applications. The joint may include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 9955781Abstract: A furniture module can include a cupboard, book shelf, chests of drawers and like furniture. The module (1) is formed of two opposite sides (2, 3) and a top (5) and bottom (4) placed at opposite ends of the sides (2, 3), forming a frame. At least two columns of mounting openings (6, 7, 8, 9) are placed on the inside of the sides (2, 3) for attaching shelves, drawers, doors etc. The mounting openings (6, 7, 8, 9) of each column are placed at even spacing, giving an equal distance (M) between adjacent mounting openings (6, 7, 8, 9). The distance between the uppermost mounting opening (6, 7, 8, 9) in each column of mounting openings and the upper side of the module (1) is one and a half (M+½M) of the distance between adjacent mounting openings (6, 7, 8, 9). Also the distance between the lowermost mounting hole in the column of mounting holes and the lower side of the module (1) is one and a half (M+½M) of the distance between adjacent mounting openings (6, 7, 8, 9).Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: IKEA SUPPLY AGInventor: Benny Andersson
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Patent number: 9945405Abstract: A modular furniture system includes a plurality of panel elements having opposing first and second major faces, a perimeter wall defining a minor face therebetween, and at least a boss aperture which passes through the first and second major faces. A panel connector has a bridging element and at least two bosses in spaced apart relationship on the bridging element, each boss being a complementary fit in the boss aperture of a respective panel element, a first fastener recess in a distal free end of each boss, and a second fastener recess opposing the first fastener recess and adjacent to a proximal end of each boss. An oversized fastener associated with each boss has a panel-retaining head and a tail which is interengagable with the panel-retaining head.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Inventor: Ronald Keith Packman
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Patent number: 9895747Abstract: A method for fabricating a joint designed to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The method may generate joints with variable geometry and fine features which may reduce production costs, reduce production time, and generate joints configured for highly specific applications. The joint may include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Divergent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Czinger, William Bradley Balzer, Praveen Varma Penmetsa, Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Matthew M. O'Brien
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Patent number: 9860619Abstract: This invention refers to a loudspeaker box arrangement with at least two loudspeaker boxes, each comprising at least a mid-range loudspeaker device and a high-range loudspeaker unit arranged at a distance therefrom; with a mechanical connecting device for mechanically connecting the loudspeaker boxes; with an electrical connecting device for the electrical supply of the mid-range loudspeaker device and high-range loudspeaker unit, wherein the mechanical connecting device comprises a pair of spaced-apart guide grooves on a top surface of a loudspeaker box and a compatible pair of guide bases on a mating surface of a neighboring loudspeaker box, which in the mounted state engage each other, and that the electrical connecting device comprises a first pair of electrical contacts in the guide grooves, or the guide grooves are designed as contacts, which are contacted in the mounted state of the mechanical connecting device. Furthermore, the invention refers to a loudspeaker box.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Adam Hall GmbHInventor: Alexander Pietschmann
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Patent number: 9810253Abstract: A friction fit clip fastening system that creates a firm and invisible connection between panels or substrates without the use of tools or glue, comprising a fastener and mating rout. The fastener has a clip element that allows it to clip and connect to a mating rout. Different routs are used for different embodiments of the fasteners. The rout is formed directly in the panel face or edge or formed on a substrate by a router bit that has three cutting edges. The connections made by the friction fit clip fastening system are invisible. The fasteners can be installed at the manufacturing site so the user simply clips or slides the fasteners into the appropriate slot or rout when assembling. The friction fit fastening system is easily removable from the panels making assembling and disassembling quick and easy because the fastener is made of one piece. The friction fit clip fastening system can also be permanent if the permanent rout is used.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Lockdowel, Inc.Inventors: Fred Koelling, Bryan Koelling, Daniel Savage
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Patent number: 9777501Abstract: A structure for containing cinerary urns and funerary items in general, which comprises a plurality of modular elements, such modular elements comprising: a plurality of box-like bodies, each one defining, within it, at least one niche for accommodating at least one cinerary urn and/or at least one funerary item and having a front face which is provided with at least one access opening; a plurality of elements for mutually joining such box-like bodies, which have at least one connecting portion adapted to be fixed to the front face of the box-like bodies arranged mutually adjacent; a plurality of profiled finishing elements designed to cover such joining elements at least partially; a plurality of retention bodies designed to be fixed with respect to such box-like bodies and adapted to peripherally engage closing plates, which are respectively intended for closing the openings of such box-like bodies.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: BIONDAN NORTH AMERICA INC.Inventor: Filippo Rossi
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Patent number: 9668593Abstract: A snap-in card top riser is provided having a riser and a display module. The riser has a hook profile that is adapted to be received into a channel on the display module so that the riser is secured to the display module in a manner that restricts removal of the riser from the display module. The channel has one or more tabs that are configured to cause the hook profile to compress while the tabs are engaging with the hook profile. A modular display tower is also provided that includes a base and one or more vertical display portions that are configurable to display different types of cards, items, and merchandise. The vertical display portions may interchangeably include curved display modules that receive one or more risers, or flat display portions, and the vertical display portions may be joined at respective edges with a bridge coupling.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Craig William Cayce, Brian Lee Wegstein, Shaun P. Arness
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Patent number: 9637236Abstract: Provided are larders systems, aircraft equipped with such systems, and methods of operating such systems. A larder system includes at least two larder cases removably disposed in the same compartment of a larder enclosure. The two cases are detachably interlocked with each other such that removal of the outer case from the enclosure advances the inner case closer to the opening. After the removal of the outer case, the inner case may be retained at the opening. The two cases may be interlocked when pushed against each other, such as when the outer case is inserted into the compartment containing the inner case. In some embodiments, a larder case may be interlocked with the larder enclosure or one of its components, such as a door. This enclosure interlocking allows for the larder case to retain its interlocked position when, for example, the enclosure is only partially filed.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Cynthia A. Vandewall, Ming Kwan Esmond Tan, Kai Shen Elston Cheah, Hisham Tarek Bary
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Patent number: 9615466Abstract: A component carrier includes a housing having an open front portion, two partially open sidewalls, and a partial rear wall forming a receiving space. The receiving space is configured to receive at least one storage device. A flange extending from the housing is configured to receive a first insertable connector. The first insertable connector is configured to engage an electronic device, thereby securing the carrier assembly to the electronic device. A front panel is configured to be coupled with the housing by a second insertable connector, thereby enclosing the receiving space. The second insertable connector configured to engage one partially open sidewall. The first insertable connector and the second insertable connector are individually transitionable between a secured configuration and an unsecured configuration without tools.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Chun Chang
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Patent number: 9605793Abstract: There is provided a display device including a jig that is provided with an insertion port into which a tip portion of an eccentric driver having the tip portion on an axis different from a central axis of a grip is inserted, a substrate that is provided with a long hole into which the grip is inserted, the long hole being long and narrow, a position of the substrate relative to the jig being movable within a predetermined movable range by rotation of the eccentric driver, the tip portion and the grip of the eccentric driver being inserted, and a base position fixing unit that fixes the substrate to a predetermined base position within the movable range.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventor: Takahiro Shibata
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Patent number: 9598852Abstract: A construction system comprising an elongate column member, an elongate beam member and at least one connector member. Each of the elongate members comprising an interior engaging portion 3B. The connector member includes a protruding keying portion 12 and mating formation 13. When the elongate column member and elongate beam members are engaged with the connector member in use, the interior engaging portion slidably receives the mating formation therein. The elongate members have a keying portion on an outside of their body to allow connection to a wall frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventor: Murphy Reynolds O'Neal
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Patent number: 9510726Abstract: A method of attaching a dishwasher using a mounting bracket including a bracket body, two attachment points, and at least one anchoring zone with the at least one anchoring zone for corresponding to the attachment of the dishwasher anchoring hardware and a plurality of anchoring holes within the at least one anchoring zone for providing multiple options in anchoring a dishwasher.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Inventor: Michael Peay
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Patent number: 9459658Abstract: A modular electronic device includes a frame and a module disposed in the frame. The frame has a slot and a recess in the slot. The module is disposed in the slot. The module includes a casing, a rail component disposed in casing and having a rail, a push rod slid in the rail, a supporting piece connected to push rod, a magnetic component disposed on supporting piece, and a latching member disposed in casing. Magnetic component includes a first magnet and a second magnet having opposite magnetic directions. Latching member is made of magnetic material. Casing has an opening arranged facing frame. Magnetic component is moved relative to latching member when push rod is slid along rail component. Magnetic component provides a repulsion force to push latching member protruding from opening and engaging with recess or provides an attraction force to restore latching member being contained in casing.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Yu-Yen Lin, Cheng-Chang Hung, Sheng-An Tsai, Lu-Lung Tsao
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Patent number: 9432757Abstract: Opposing strings of pivotally coupled rigid members attach to opposing sides of tapered speaker cabinets in an array of speaker cabinets. Attachment is made near the front cabinet edges and a rear adjustable coupling string of brackets and adjustable couplings connect to the rear of the tapered speaker cabinets. Actuation of the adjustable couplings enables continuous adjustment of the angular relationships of the speaker cabinets while under load. A three-point fly frame coupling is provided. A three-point dolly coupling is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventors: Anthony R. Faranda, Richard P. Chase
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Patent number: 9422961Abstract: A connector element having a body portion formed by a first abutment surface, a second abutment surface, and a corner surface, wherein the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface are formed at substantially 90° relative to one another; wherein a first portion of the first abutment surface extends from a substantially planar bottom surface to a substantially planar deck panel support surface and wherein a second portion of the first abutment surface extends from the bottom surface above the deck panel support surface; wherein a first portion of the second abutment surface extends from the bottom surface to the deck panel support surface and wherein a second portion of the second abutment surface extends from the bottom surface above the deck panel support surface; and one or more substantially dowel-shaped protrusions extend perpendicularly from the first abutment surface and the second abutment surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Oddello Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Roberts, Shawn M. Parella
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Patent number: 9393685Abstract: A toolbox with a stacking function has a body and at least two connecting elements. The body has four positioning segments, four locating segments, at least two mounting recesses and at least two holding recesses. The at least two mounting recesses are formed in two opposite sidewalls of the body adjacent to a bottom face of the body, and each one of the at least two mounting recesses has two pivot holes. The at least two holding recesses are formed in the opposite sidewalls of the body above the at least two mounting recesses, and each one of the at least two holding recesses has two engaging holes. The at least two connecting elements are detachably and pivotally connected to the body in the at least two mounting recesses, and each one of the at least two connecting elements has a connecting rod, a handle and two engaging protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: A-TINA TOOLS CO., LTD.Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
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Patent number: 9335799Abstract: The adaptive computing system described herein may generally include a modular control, switching, and power supply architecture. In particular, the adaptive computing system may provide a platform supporting multiple independent desktop computer modules that occupy less physical space than a standalone commercial computer, provide performance density comparable to current server solutions, and address concerns relating to stability, safety, productivity, performance, assembly, service, and other factors important to diverse desktop computer user communities. Moreover, mechanical, electrical, and functional components associated with the adaptive computing system may have various certifications or otherwise be relied upon to demonstrate compliance with criteria in regulatory, environmental, consumer safety, and other contexts.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: NCS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: An Van Nguyen, M. Dewayne Adams, Nesdon Alexandre' Harris, Dinh Van Nguyen, Binh Kien Thai
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Patent number: 9185974Abstract: A furniture assembly comprising a first frame structure having front and rear portions and including at least a first leg member and a first rail member supported by the at least a first leg member where the first rail member has a first length dimension, second rail member supported by the at least a second leg member spaced apart from the first rail member wherein an assembly space includes the space between the first and second rail members, a first furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, having a first depth dimension and a second furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, a second depth dimension, wherein the combined first and second depth dimensions are less than the first length dimension.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein, Fredric Biddle
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Patent number: 9185975Abstract: A modular storage system and method, a module and a method of making the same include a top panel and a bottom panel, each of the top panel and bottom panel comprising first and second opposed edges, and first and second side members. Each of the first and second side members comprises: a top edge and a bottom edge, the top edges of the first and second side members being attached to the opposed edges of the top panel, and the bottom edges of the first and second side members being attached to the opposed edges of the bottom panel; and a longitudinal attachment feature running along a length of the side member along a longitudinal axis of the side member, longitudinal attachment features of first and second modules enabling coupling together of the first and second modules.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: UltraFrame Holdings, LLCInventor: Barrett W. Franklin
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Patent number: 9139331Abstract: A storage assembly is provided that includes plural bins having registering vertical dovetail slots. Connecting rods having reverse expanding dovetail formations are used to slide into the registering vertical dovetail slots of the side-by-side bins to fix the side-by-side bins together. The same dovetail slots on the bins can be used to mount accessories such as golf bag retainers, baseball bat racks, storage bins or other components.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventor: Mark Tavolino
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Patent number: 9138054Abstract: The invention relates to a household built-in appliance, which is configured to be built into a recess and has an exterior housing, the exterior housing having an exterior width, which has a non-even measurement in inches, its number before the decimal point being 17 or 23 and its portion after the decimal point being smaller than or equal to 0.5. The invention also relates to an apparatus with a recess and a plurality of built-in appliances, as well as a method for fitting built-in appliances into a recess.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBHInventor: Alexander Görz
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Patent number: 9101212Abstract: Storage volume having a cubical housing with an interior space and walls, whereby at least the front wall is provided with an opening, and whereby at least the side walls are provided with a coupling on their outward facing sides, which are made in such a way that they allow such storage volumes to be coupled, either with both their front walls in the same plane, or with the front wall of one of the storage volumes in the same plane as the rear wall of the other storage volume.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: THE CHILLAFISH COMPANY NVInventor: Sebastian De Roeck
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Patent number: 9007517Abstract: An imaging module is provided with: a front case, in which a lens unit is mounted on a side of the subject to be imaged; a back case, which is attached to the front case and seals an imaging substrate in an inside space formed with the front case; and a bracket attached to the back case, and the back case is attached to the front case by case a case fastening screw that is screwed into a screw hole and a case screw-fastening through-hole, and the positioning protrusion 5a is inserted into the case screw-fastening through-hole, so that the back case is positioned on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventor: Yasushi Koshiba
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Patent number: 8976515Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for an optimizable rack solution is presented. The system and method is directed to an optimizable rack that includes a frame. The frame has both a primary portion and a detachable portion. The primary portion may contain a primary enclosure and the detachable portion may container a secondary enclosure. Each of the primary enclosure and secondary enclosure are sized to hold a plurality of computing systems. Detaching the detachable portion of the frame both reduces the size and computing systems capacity of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Ty Schmitt, Mark M. Bailey, Anthony Middleton, Edmond Bailey, Laurent Regimbal, Tyler Duncan
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Patent number: 8967738Abstract: A modular storage system (240, 300) is described. A module (10) includes a back panel (12), a left and a right side panel (14a, 14b), and a top and a bottom panel (16). The side panels (14a, 14b,) have a substantially flat outer side and a ridged inner side comprised of alternating evenly spaced pins (18) and tails (20). Multiple modules (10) are connected to each other through various connector means (35, 37, 40) that slidably insert into the tails (20) of the side panels (14a, 14b). Various storage inserts (201, 209, 212, 219, 230, 252) are slidably insertable into the tails 20 of the side panels (14a, 14b). The configuration of the modules (10) and the inserts (201, 209, 212, 219, 230, 252) are customizable.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: Gaynell Blase
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Patent number: 8955928Abstract: A joining connector is provided which can be fitted by the turning part of the frame bar of the shelf board. The joining connector includes a base plate having inner and outer sides. Recessed joining parts are formed on the outer side and define a vertical and a horizontal wall. The vertical wall and horizontal wall can match the outer edge of the turning part of the frame bar. Limiting projections are formed on the outer side of the base plate in a preset concrete shape, and located on a position between but spaced from the vertical and horizontal walls of the recessed joining part, so that the turning part of the frame bar can be pushed and fitted into the recessed joining part from the direction of the outer side of the base plate, and the limiting projection can correspondingly limit the inner edge of the turning part.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Donido Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kun-Lung Cheng
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Publication number: 20150015128Abstract: The present application provides a system that includes a storage container system, at least one additional element, and one or more connector members for connecting the at least one additional element and the storage container system. The storage container system includes a drawer sleeve and a storage box slideably received in the drawer sleeve. The at least one additional element is selected from the group consisting of a second said storage container system, an exterior panel, or a bottom support panel. Each connector member includes a U-shaped body having spaced-apart first and second members for receiving portions of walls of the at least one additional element and the drawer sleeve of the storage container system therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Tai Hoon Matlin, Shawn Applegate
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Patent number: 8926030Abstract: An electrical switchgear cabinet is includes two side wall parts and a respective cover and base wall part. The wall parts are in each case integrally connected to one another, and form a rectangular frame which can be connected to a rear face and to a front face. Each side wall part and each cover or base wall part is angled along its outer edges so as to form a box-like shape. The angled edges are integrally connected to one another at the abutment points with adjacent angled outer edges and form a corner profile at each frame corner. As a result, it is possible for a connecting profile to be connected to the corner profile in each case. A switchgear cabinet connecting profile of the abovementioned type for connecting at least two switchgear cabinets (e.g., in a force-fitting manner) is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: ABB AGInventor: Michael Roth