And Means To Prevent Moving Patents (Class 312/351.13)
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Patent number: 10780739Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a cabinet having an internal frame and a pair of retractable wheel assemblies mechanically coupled to the internal frame. Each retractable wheel assembly includes a first retractable wheel, and a second retractable wheel. The first retractable wheel and the second retractable wheel are movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The first and second retractable wheels of each of the pair of retractable wheel assemblies support the cabinet above an external surface when each are in the extended position, thereby facilitating movement of the cabinet across the external surface. Further, the first and second retractable wheels of each of the pair of retractable wheel assemblies allow the cabinet to contact the external surface when each are in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Linn Anthony McKay, Dominic S. Biondo, James Joseph McNierney, Donald Wayne Bauer, Timothy Francis Barbour
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Patent number: 8925893Abstract: A lockdown device for a display case includes a platform configured to couple the lockdown device to a surface, and a lockdown bracket coupled to the platform and configured to attach to the display case. The lockdown bracket includes a first connecting portion having a substantially horizontal plate coupled to the platform, and a second receiving portion. The second receiving portion includes a substantially vertical plate, a first side plate having a first set of slots, the first side plate coupled to the vertical plate and forming a non-right angle with the vertical plate. The second receiving portion also includes a second side plate having a second set of slots, the second side plate coupled to the vertical plate and forming a non-right angle with the vertical plate. Both sets of slots are configured to attach to the display case, and the side plates are configured to reduce the movement of the lockdown bracket relative to the display case.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Hill Phoenix, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Biedenweg, Lawrence W. Eget, Kevin A. Kistner, Nelson Montanez, Terrell D. Tucker, John C. Turner, III
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Patent number: 8684145Abstract: In various embodiments, a braking system may include an actuator, a pawl gear coupled to the actuator, and a wheel gear plate. The braking system may further include a brake pad, an outer wheel coupled to the brake pad, and a spring washer plate configured to press the wheel gear plate against the brake pad such that the wheel gear plate is configured to inhibit rotation of the outer wheel through friction between the wheel gear plate and the brake pad when the pawl gear inhibits rotation of the wheel gear plate. In some embodiments, the braking system may further include a sensor and the actuator may be triggered to actuate the pawl gear in response to signals from the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Mikhail Boukhny, David A. Thoe, John Koontz, Long Q. Nguyen, Scott B. Newton, Daniel Bauen, Cassilyn Bair, Lawrence E. Davis
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Patent number: 8141967Abstract: An exemplary display device (2) includes a display body (22) and a support body (23) configured for supporting and moving the display body. The support body includes at least one trolley wheel assembly (28) capable of moving horizontally, and at least one stopper (380) corresponding to the trolley wheel assembly, which is capable of braking the trolley wheel assembly. The display body is moved horizontally when the trolley wheel assembly is moved horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Chimei Innolux CorporationInventor: Shuo-Ting Yan
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Patent number: 8083191Abstract: A stabilizing apparatus for preventing a server cabinet from moving, includes two mounting members oppositely mounted to the server cabinet, two support members slidably mounted to the mounting members respectively, an operating member, and two locating assemblies. Each locating assembly is mounted to a corresponding support member, the operating member, and a corresponding mounting member respectively. The operating member moves down to drive the corresponding locating assemblies respectively to move the corresponding support members down, until the support members stand on a supporting plane.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsiu-Chang Lai, Ke Sun, Zhen-Xing Ye
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Publication number: 20080284297Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Patent number: 6408482Abstract: A bracket for a furniture unit including an upper mounting plate and a lower mounting plate, one of the upper and lower mounting plates providing a mount for a caster, the other of the upper and lower mounting plates providing a mount for a leveler. A bracket for a furniture unit including a substantially horizontal mounting plate provided with a substantially vertical aperture through which a leveler extends, the leveler having means for adjusting the leveler from a location above the bracket. A bracket for a furniture unit including an upper mounting plate and at least one sidewall depending therefrom which define a chamber open from below in which a caster is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1998Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Kimball International, Inc.Inventors: Jay M. Henriott, Grover L. Miller, Chad M. Schnell
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Patent number: 6378963Abstract: A modular drawer system provides a system of interchangeable components that are easy to assemble. The system requires few fasteners because most of the parts are slidably interconnected. Many parts perform dual functions. A removable lock tray and a tracking mechanism to provide easier steering of a rolling cart are provided. A lock bar assembly with few moving parts is easily assembled. In addition, an accessory track provides two types of attachment means for accessories, a more flexible, snap-on attachment and a more permanent, bolted attachment.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1996Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Drustar, Inc.Inventors: Christopher M. Relyea, Michael S. Relyea, Mark A. Relyea, Kristen K. Hestrom, Frank R. Wilgus, Donald J. Staufenberg, Gary L. Claypoole