| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 248544000 | WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE INSTALLATION, REPAIR, OR TRANSPORTATION, OR BROKEN PARTS RETAINER | 36 |
| 20090127424 | Portable davit mounting base - A portable davit base for removable attachment to a rooftop davit pedestal having a mounting plate includes two opposed side plates and two metal transverse supporting members for mounting on the mounting plate and secured thereto with connector pins that extend underneath edges of the mounting plate on opposite sides of the davit pedestal. The opposed side plates have vertically spaced apertures for inserting davit mast supporting pins for pivotal mounting of a mast on the assembly. A davit arm connected to the mast is rigidly attached to the portable davit mounting assembly for use in suspending scaffolding over the side of a building. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090194662 | STRING LIGHT HANGING KIT - The present invention features a kit for hanging string lights. The kit comprises a bracket and a mounting tool. In some embodiments, the bracket comprises a first plate having a first edge and a second edge, a second plate extending upwardly and along the first edge of the first plate, a third plate extending upwardly and along the second edge of the first plate, and a hook disposed on a surface of the third plate that extends in a direction away from the second plate. In some embodiments, a mounting tool comprises cup member attached to a pole. The cup member comprises a base member having a first end and a second end, a first arm attached to and extending outwardly from the first end of the base member, a second arm attached to and extending outwardly from the second end of the base member, the first and second arm extending outwardly in the same direction relative to the base member, and a pole attaching to and extending downwardly from the base member. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20080290244 | Window Air Filter Apparatus and Method - A device and method for holding an air filter comprising a support frame adapted to fit an air filter; one or more anchor tabs operatively engaging the support frame and capable of being secured over a window; and one or more securing members on the support frame for securing the air filter on the support frame. The device may further comprise one or more anchor tabs are flexibly secured to the support frame; fasteners for securing the device over a window; flexibly securing the one or more securing members to the support frame; securing the securing members to the the support frame through one or more fasteners; and using an adhesive or Velcro-type attachment for securing the device over a window. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20110192953 | LATCHING MECHANISM FOR HOLDING A REMOVABLE COMPONENT IN A MOUNT - Disclosed are apparatus and methods for holding a removable component in a rack or similar mount, and more particularly a latching mechanism for holding a radio transceiver in a shock-absorbing mounting rack such as in a vehicle. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130032687 | LINKAGE DEVICE - A linkage device includes a shell, an active arm, a linkage lever, a random arm and at least two fixed poles. The shell includes two side plates and an upper plate interconnecting the two side plates. The active arm and random arm are both arranged horizontally under the upper plate and between the two side plates. The active arm and random arm each comprise a slide rail inclined to a horizontal surface. The slide rail of the random arm has an inclined direction opposite to that of the slide rail of the active arm. The linkage lever is arranged outside the shell. The linkage lever comprises a central portion pivoted to one of the side plates and two ends respectively pivoted to the active arm and random arm. Two of the at least two fixed poles respectively slide into the slide rails of the active arm and random arm. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20080296467 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM - An improved hanger is provided that has a mounting block through which a shaft is threaded. One or more hooks are threaded onto with one or more mount receiving slots inline with the shaft. Inverted mount receiving slots are provided. The mounting block may be mounted directly to a wall or using a bracket on which the mounting block may be adjusted laterally. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080315063 | Keyhole mounting system - There is provided a wall mounting kit including a pair of fasteners that are cooperatively engageable with a wall. The wall mounting kit further includes a wall fixture having a reference edge and a contact surface. The contact surface is adjacent to the wall when the wall fixture is secured thereto. A pair of keyhole openings is disposed within the contact surface. The spatial separation the keyhole openings and the reference edge defines a first distance. Each keyhole opening includes an aperture portion. The spatial separation between the centers of the keyhole aperture portions defines a second distance. The keyhole openings are operative to receive a respective one of the pair of fasteners such that the wall fixture is secured to the wall. The wall mounting kit additionally includes a template having a marking guide operative to illustrate the second distance. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090206227 | DELINEATOR EXTRACTION SYSTEM - A system and method for extracting broken delineators severed adjacent to a ground surface where the delineator was installed. A distal end of a delineator extractor may be positionable in a delineator conduit. At least a portion of the distal end of the delineator extractor may be configured to engage an interior surface of the delineator conduit when the delineator extractor is activated. Upon the delineator extractor engaging the delineator conduit, a user may activate a slide hammer of the delineator extractor to amplify a force applied by the user to assist in extracting the delineator conduit. A delineator extraction system may include an installer couplable to a distal end of an outer conduit of a delineator extractor. The installer may function to install or extract a delineator system. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090206228 | Method and apparatus for installing an advertising sign - An apparatus for installing an advertising sign is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support structure; a lifting system fixed to the support structure; a top rail supported on the lifting system such that the top rail can be raised and lowered between a lowered mounting position and a raised display position; and a bottom rail fixed to the support structure. The lifting system comprises a cord operable to raise the top rail to the upper display position. The top rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a top periphery of an advertising sign, and the bottom rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a bottom periphery of an advertising sign. A method for installing an advertising sign is also disclosed. A system and a method of retaining a flexible sheet are also disclosed. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20080308705 | Clamping Assemblies - A clamping assembly ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080308706 | Imaging device mounting apparatus - An imaging device mounting apparatus providing three-point stabilization is described. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090140121 | Sheet metal member, information display apparatus, and panel unit manufacturing method - A sheet metal member has a first through hole formed at such a position as to be in communication with a screw hole formed in a side surface of a panel, and is fixed to the panel by being screwed using the first through hole and the screw hole. The sheet metal member further has hole a bending piece in which a second penetration is formed and on which a bending processing is performed at such an overlapping position that the second through hole overlaps with the first through hole, and is screwed to the panel in either of, according to a type of the panel, an open state in which the bending processing has not yet been performed on the bending piece or a bent state in which the bending processing has been performed on the bending piece at the overlapping position. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090230276 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, and an operating device. The bracket includes a first fixing arm, and a second fixing arm each forming a latching portion, for engaging a storage device. The first fixing arm forms a receiving arm perpendicularly extending from an end thereof. A sliding arm perpendicularly extends from the second fixing arm and slidably received in the receiving arm. A locking portion and a pole are formed on the sliding arm. The operating device is rotatably attached to the received arm. The operating device includes an operating portion exposed out of the bracket, an engaging surface, and a pushing wall. The operating portion is manipulated to allow the engaging surface to engage and disengage the locking portion of the sliding arm, and the pushing wall to push the pole and drive the second fixing arm to move away from the first fixing arm. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090230277 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus is provided for a storage device. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket, and an operating device. The bracket includes a first fixing arm, and a second fixing arm each forming a latching portion on an inside surface thereof, for engaging the storage device. The first fixing arm forms a receiving arm perpendicularly extending out from an end thereof. A sliding arm perpendicularly extends out from the second fixing arm and slidably received in the receiving arm. A locking portion is formed on the sliding arm. The operating device is rotatably attached to the received arm. The operating device includes an operating portion exposed out of the bracket, and an engaging surface. The operating portion is manipulated to allow the engaging surface to engage and disengage a side of the locking portion facing the second fixing arm. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20110042545 | Anti-Tip Stability System Integral to an Imaging Apparatus - An imaging apparatus having a printer frame, a media tray frame module disposed below the printer frame, and an anti-tip stability system including two alignment posts mounted substantially diagonally on the media tray frame module. The alignment posts have first surfaces and second surfaces where each second surface makes an acute angle ranging from about 10 degrees to about 20 degrees with a horizontal plane. The alignment posts provide anti-tip stability to the imaging apparatus by engaging with the printer frame when the printer frame is tilted at a first contact angle with respect to the alignment posts due to the application of an external force. The alignment posts also facilitate relatively easy separation of the printer frame from the media tray frame module. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110084191 | HOLDER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE ADD-ON PART AND DEVICE FOR HOLDING A MOTOR VEHICLE ADD-ON PART - The invention comprises a holder ( | 04-14-2011 |
| 20090032672 | Suspension system for product mounted racing computer - A suspension system for a measuring instrument maintains contact with an object to be imaged or measured under circumstances that include a high degree of vibration by providing damping in only one direction. The system includes a rotating shaft with a friction damper that engages the outer surface of the shaft, but relative rotation with respect to the shaft occurs only for rotational motion in one direction. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100193659 | DELINEATOR EXTRACTION SYSTEM - A system and method for extracting broken delineators severed adjacent to a ground surface where the delineator was installed. A distal end of a delineator extractor may be positionable in a delineator conduit. At least a portion of the distal end of the delineator extractor may be configured to engage an interior surface of the delineator conduit when the delineator extractor is activated. Upon the delineator extractor engaging the delineator conduit, a user may activate a slide hammer of the delineator extractor to amplify a force applied by the user to assist in extracting the delineator conduit. A delineator extraction system may include an installer couplable to a distal end of an outer conduit of a delineator extractor. The installer may function to install or extract a delineator system. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110210228 | Apparatus and Method for Repairing a Core Spray Line Pipe Weld Joint - A clamping device supports or structurally replaces a weld joint between connected pipes. The clamping device includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the connected pipes in facing relation, and at least one clamp bolt connecting the upper and lower clamp bodies and extendable through the connected pipes. One of the upper and lower clamp bodies has at least one shaped depression, which receives a complementary shaped clamp bolt nut engageable with the clamp bolt. The shaped depression prevents rotation of the clamp bolt nut. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20100065710 | Apparatus to retain and position tubing of media bags - An apparatus to retain and position tubing of media bags with a bottom gate made of a single piece, with features to hold and retain media bag tubing, a recessed structure where the bottom gate is positioned when installed that places the top of the gate flush with the inside surface of the media bag holder, and locking tabs on the inside surface of the media bag holder that prevent the bottom gate from lifting and allow it to be installed in only the correct orientation. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100038516 | Roof block - The roof block is highly versatile in its applications, and includes recess-forming structure that segregates and cradles a multiplicity of transversely extending conduits and other elongate members; channel-forming and passage-defining structure that facilitates the assembly and stable support of threaded rods for the attachment of accessories; structure for securing, and facilitating affixation of, hold-down means for supported members; and elements that facilitate the unified, compact assembly of a multiplicity of like blocks. The roof block is of lightweight and strong construction, is convenient to use, and is practical and economical to manufacture in bulk. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20080203267 | Mounting frame for portable equipment - The present invention includes a frame that is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. The frame may be used for supporting a portable forced air heater, or other similar equipment. Handles, supports, and optionally a wheel assembly is assembled to two core members using snap lock buttons. In a preferred embodiment, the portable forced air heater includes a maintenance clock for measuring and recording operational parameters of a portable forced air heater, and for notifying a user that maintenance is required. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20120001053 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING - The invention includes an adjusting tool that may have a guide member, a support member, a connector and attaching members. The guide member may be a relatively flat piece attachable to a frame. The support member may have a first portion orthogonal with a second portion and the first portion may be attached to an object (or integral with an object) which is to be inserted into the frame. The second portion may have a connector portion for receiving a connector. The connector may also engage a slot or hole of the guide member. The adjusting tool may allow for desired alignment of an object within a frame by transferring rotational movement to linear movement. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120211636 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The invention includes an alignment device and system having a guide member, a support member and a connector which engages the guide member and the support member. The guide member may be a relatively flat piece attachable to and edge of a frame. In one aspect the guide member includes a perimeter slot. The support member may have a first portion generally perpendicular with a second portion and the first portion may be attached to an object (or integral with an object such as a window or door casing) which is to be aligned with a frame. The second portion may have a connector portion or threaded hole for receiving a connector. The connector may also engage the slot of the guide member. The device allows for desired alignment of an object within a frame by transferring rotational movement to linear movement. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20090057522 | HITCHING POST - A hitching post system includes a receiver including a plate sized for spanning spaced apart studs in a wall. The plate includes a plurality of holes to enable anchor bolts to secure the plate to the studs. In addition, the plate includes a tongue receiving hitch and the system includes a fixture having a tongue receivable by the hitch. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20120187270 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR DISHWASHERS - A mounting device for mounting a dishwasher or similar appliance into a space, comprising a base permanently fastened or affixed to a flat surface, such as the underside of a countertop, and means for removably and securely attaching a mounting bracket, tongue or strip on the dishwasher or other appliance to the mounting device. The base may be any suitable shape, including, but not limited to, a circle, oval, square, rectangle, triangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, or any similar polygon. The means for attachment may comprise a post, stud or rod extending outward from the base. Alternatively, the means for attachment may comprise one or more receiving holes, adapted to receive a screw or bolt. The mounting device may be affixed to the flat surface by means of adhesive. | 07-26-2012 |
| 248545000 | For ground insertion | 7 |
| 20080230674 | Secure post - A device that is installed at the base of a sign post used to hold an existing sign post in an upright, vertical and plumb condition after being returned to this position from a leaning or slanting position. The said device is comprised of a flat molded base made of plastic or metal and is typically round or square in shape ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090236490 | Irrigation Emitter Stake - A stake for holding an irrigation pipe near a plant. The pipe comprising a first end portion and a second portion bendable relative to the first end portion. The stake comprising a distal retaining portion for holding the first portion of the pipe and first and second proximal retaining portions for optionally accommodating the second portion of the pipe. The stake is designed to allow the second portion of the pipe to be optionally moved from the first proximal retaining portion to the second proximal retaining portion without removing the first portion of the pipe from the distal retaining portion. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20130119223 | GARBAGE CAN HOLDER - The garbage can holder has an elongate, telescoping rod that is staked into the ground. The rod has a sharp, pointed end for penetration into the ground, and a top portion forming at least one eye or aperture through which one or more steel or plastic hoops are looped. The hoops, which have locking ends, can be wrapped around garbage containers and then secured around the containers via the locking ends in order to stabilize the containers in an upright position, thereby tethering the containers to the stake so that the containers do not tip over or blow away in windy or inclement weather. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20090278020 | Campfire tool holding apparatus - A campfire tool holding apparatus for inserting into the ground includes a top fork connected through an upper portion to a slide hammer shaft inserted slidingly through a slide hammer having an internal passage, said slide hammer traveling along said slide hammer shaft between an upper terminus and a lower terminus, and said top fork having a plurality of curved hooks, a lamp extension, and a threaded ground stake mating nut, a lower portion connecting said lower terminus to a ground stake connector, said lower portion having a bottom fork with a plurality of curved hooks for holding campfire tools and having a hooked ground stake end holder, and a ground stake threadably mateable to said lower portion when in use and threadably mateable to said threaded ground stake mating nut when in transport or in storage and having a sharpened end for insertion into the ground. The campfire tool holding apparatus when configured is a long column that inserts into the ground using the force assisting slide hammer and removes from the ground using the force assisting slide hammer. A campfire tool holding apparatus for attaching to the edge of a table and holding campfire tools and a lamp includes a top fork on a rod, said fork having a plurality of curved hooks and a lamp extension, and said rod having a connector nut; and a table clamp threadably connectable to said rod through said connector nut, said table clamp provided with hooked extensions for holding campfire tools. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090309004 | BEACH UMBRELLA STAND INCLUDING FOOT OPERATED DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR ANCHORING AND METHOD OF USE - A beach umbrella stand is provided including a foot operated drive assembly. A pole of a beach umbrella stand has a hollow interior portion housing the foot operated drive assembly. The foot operated drive assembly includes a ratchet assembly operated by a foot pedal. The ratchet assembly further includes an auger mounted at least partially within the pole, for driving into the sand. The ratchet assembly is positioned for operation of a pedal by a user's foot. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090050778 | Easy in Sand-Brella - A device to make the insertion of a beach sun umbrella into the sand easier and faster, by adding a second piece of metal tube, of slightly larger diameter than main stem A, about 25 inches in length and placed over the lower part of the main stem A, like a sleeve. The bottom of this tube B is cut, to form teeth that will cut the sand, when this tube B is rotated by a hand held cordless electric motor and secured in place by the brackets, which also hold tube B secure and cushion (i) of stem A support A conical gear ring (d) is secured at the top of tube B and a ring (f) also secured in main stem A, which with the brackets (h), (j) and (k) hold all the parts in place, for good operation. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110036964 | Drilling/Clamping Device - The invention relates to a drilling/clamping device including a base body which can be extracted from the shaft or rod, provided at one end with a drilling head actuated by means of an electric motor housed inside the base body. The base body also includes means for coupling to the shaft or rod, provided with means for actuating an electrical contactor element in order to actuate the electric motor. In addition, a rising/falling pivoted connection is provided between the coupling means and the base body, such that, when pressure is applied to the rod or shank the coupling means move axially and abut against the contactor element associated with the electric motor, thereby starting the electric motor. | 02-17-2011 |
| 248546000 | For support cutting or piercing | 3 |
| 20090294623 | System, Method and Apparatus for Attaching Items to a Wall - A tool-less system for securing items to a wall or other support structure includes a first part and a second part. The first part includes an elongate hand-holdable plate with a rear portion extending rearward from said plate. The rear portion has a helical threaded interface for screwing into the wall or other support structure by hand manipulation of the plate. The second part includes a support portion and a rear-facing track. The support portion mechanically supports at least one article during use. The track has a slot for receiving the plate of the first part and a narrow opening extending lengthwise along the slot to allow passage of the rear portion of the first part therethrough during use. Hand manipulation is used to secure the first part to the wall, and the first part is used as an anchor to mechanically support the second part as the track slidably receives the elongate plate of first part. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20080265123 | Locking wall hanger - The invention provides a locking wall hanger having a pointed end, which is designed to create the hole in the wall as the hanger is inserted therethrough. Whereas a self-boring tip penetrates the wall and embeds itself in the rear wall surface a mid-parabolic portion of the hanger is adjusted to provide a spring force for locking the hanger to the wall. In order to provide a maximum holding force, the hanger comprises reinforcement means. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080251682 | Wall Hanger - The invention provides a fastening element for fastening objects to a wall comprising a body ( | 10-16-2008 |
