Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248231810 | By resilient clip | 41 |
20080203256 | Retention apparatus for stabilizing a merchandise display assembly on a shelf - A retention member for restricting movement of a merchandise display assembly relative to a shelf. The shelf is provided with a substantially planar support surface, a curved front portion shaped for receiving flexible inserts, and a rear portion extending angularly from the planar support surface in a downward direction. The retention member includes an engaging portion and an attachment portion. The engaging portion is shaped to engage at least a portion of at least one of the curved front portion or the rear portion of the shelf. The attachment portion is adapted to engage a portion of the merchandise display so as to substantially restrict movement of the merchandise display assembly relative to the shelf in at least one of a horizontal or vertical direction. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a retention apparatus which includes at least one front retention member and at least one rear retention member. The engaging portion of the front retention member is shaped to engage at least a portion of the curved front portion of the shelf. The engaging portion of the rear retention member is shaped to engage at least a portion of the rear portion of the shelf. The front retention member and the rear retention member cooperate to restrict the merchandise assembly relative to the shelf. | 08-28-2008 |
20080224007 | Quick release vent mounting clip - A clip for an air vent louver attachment apparatus for portable electronic devices and the like, wherein the clip has an upper leg and a lower leg and a quick release lever attached to the lower leg for opening and closing the clip for insertion and removal onto a fin of the air vent louver. | 09-18-2008 |
20090095862 | Mounting System, Especially for Lamps - The invention relates to a mounting system, especially for a lamp, with a mounting unit ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090189039 | Portable Electronic Holder - A holder for a portable electronic device comprises a mountable housing a latching mechanism. The portable electronic device has a bottom surface defining a slot and a front edge The mountable housing has a first end and a second end. The latching mechanism is movably disposed on the first end and includes a biasing element exerting a force on the latching mechanism in a direction towards the second end. When the portable electronic device is properly inserted within the holder the latching mechanism engages the slot for securing the portable electronic device | 07-30-2009 |
20090242715 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING CLIP ASSEMBLY TO A STRUCTURE - A system for securing a structure to a panel includes a clip assembly. The clip assembly includes an engagement plate secured to at least one strap through at least one curved portion. A central opening is formed through the engagement plate, and at least one strap cavity is formed through the strap(s). At least one extension beam integrally connects to and extends from the strap(s). The extension beam(s) is perpendicular to the strap(s) and the engagement plate in an at-rest position. At least one beam cavity is formed through the extension beam(s). At least one tab is integrally connected to the extension beam(s) through at least one intermediate portion. The tab(s) includes at least one removal hole formed therethrough that is aligned with the strap cavity and a portion of the central opening when the clip assembly is in the at-rest position. The tab is configured to pass into the beam cavity when the clip assembly is urged into a panel hole. | 10-01-2009 |
20100001155 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A support assembly includes a support member, the support member having a generally rigid and planar body portion, a first extension extending generally parallel to and offset to a first side of the body portion, and a second extension extending generally parallel to and offset to the first side of the body portion, and an accessory holder coupled to the support member at a first location and configured to support an accessory. The body portion may be configured to be selectively coupled to the accessory holder at a second location. | 01-07-2010 |
20100012804 | Apparatus for securing a hanging objection to a fixed object - An object securing apparatus includes at least two clips detachable from each other and a fastener for coupling the two clips together. The fastener is temporary and configured to allow the first clip and the second clip to rotate independently of each other and to secure a hanging or non-fixed object to a fixed object at any angle. One of the clips is also capable of fitting within the other of the clips for ease of transportation and storage. The clips are also detachable to allow one of the clips to secure the hanging or non-fixed object to another non-fixed, movable object such as a person's wrist for hands-free activity. | 01-21-2010 |
20100096526 | Tree Top Decoration Holder - Taught herein is an adjustable holder for a tree top decoration for use on a Christmas tree. The holder features interchangeable attachments so it can accommodate a wide range of tree top decorations. | 04-22-2010 |
20100219312 | ITEM HOLDER - An item holder includes a hanger and a holder. The hanger includes a hanger body, a protrusion and one or more apertures. The holder includes a holder body, a receiving slot, a securing mechanism, tabs, a holder member and an end-piece. The holder is configured to detachably couple to the hanger. In some embodiments, the securing mechanism includes fingers/wedges which secure the protrusion in place and are released using the tabs. The holder, specifically the holder member, is also configured to hold an item. | 09-02-2010 |
20100219313 | CLIPS - One aspect according to the present invention includes a base portion and a clamp portion. The base portion can be joined to a first member of a vehicle. The clamp portion is formed integrally with the base portion and can joined to a second member of the vehicle. The clamp portion includes a first jaw and a second jaw defining a receiving space therebetween. The receiving space can receive a part of the second member. A support portion is formed on one of the first and second jaws and is positioned within the receiving space. The support portion is resiliently deformable and can apply a pressing force against the part of the second member in a direction toward the other of the first and second jaws during and after insertion of the part of the second member into the receiving space. | 09-02-2010 |
20100243836 | VIAL HOLDER WITH SIDE GRIPPING AND CLAMPING HOLDING - The invention relates to a holder for one or more vials that comprises a rear attachment platen ( | 09-30-2010 |
20110049318 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING COMPONENTS IN TELECOMMUNICATION AND DATA TECHNOLOGY - The invention relates to a mount system ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110073731 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall defines a bottom wall slot. The second bracket is configured for securing a fan on the side wall of the first bracket and includes a resiliently deformable latching member. A clipping portion is located on the latching member and engageable in the bottom wall slot so as to secure the second bracket on the bottom wall of the first bracket. | 03-31-2011 |
20110139950 | Retention Clip with Two Points of Contact - A clip for holding a portable electronic device comprises a retaining structure adapted to receive and retain the portable electronic device and a clip structure coupled to the retaining structure for clipping the retaining structure to something. The clip structure applies forces at two, spaced apart locations, thereby to resist rotation of the clip in use. | 06-16-2011 |
20110180676 | CLIPPING STRUCTURE FOR WRITING INSTRUMENT - A clipping structure includes a main body, a clip member, and an urging member for urging the clip member. The main body has a connecting protrusion, whereas the clip member has two lateral parts, between which the connecting protrusion is arranged. Further, the connecting protrusion has receptacles on its outer surfaces, whereas the lateral parts have shaft projections on its inner surfaces respectively. Fitting of the shaft projections into the respective receptacles connects the clipping member swingably to the main body. The connecting protrusion, where the receptacles are formed, has tapered portions formed on its outer surfaces respectively. Gradual opening of a gap between the lateral parts with distal ends of the shaft projections brought into contact with the respective tapered portions fits the shaft projections in the respective receptacles. | 07-28-2011 |
20110233359 | ASSEMBLING DEVICE FOR CABIN INTERIOR COMPONENTS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting bracket for use in connection with a rail, for assembling cabin interior components into an aircraft. | 09-29-2011 |
20110260025 | CARPET CLAMP - The tang portion of a clamp member of the carpet clamp deforms elastically, and thus the portion which holds a wire harness can be moved. Further, the tang portion is pressed (deformed) in the direction of a bottom wall by a groove portion. Thus the tang portion fits to the wire harnesses having different diameters. Further, in the case where the wire harness has a small diameter, the tang portion of the clamp member deforms elastically, and thus the portion which holds the wire harness is moved, and thus the outside dimension of the carpet clamp becomes substantially small in accordance with the wire harness having a small diameter. The carpet clamp has a height which is smaller by a dimension than in the case where the wire harness has a large diameter. | 10-27-2011 |
20110272548 | VIDEO BEZEL SEAT ATTACHMENT - A bezel assembly includes a bezel including an outer surface in which a recess is formed for receiving a video monitor, an inner side contoured to engage a seat back frame opposite the outer surface, a retaining lip extending outwardly from the inner side, and an internal rib connected to the inner side. At least one spring clip attaches the retaining lip to the seat back frame, and at least one spring-loaded connector attaches the internal rib to the seat back frame. | 11-10-2011 |
20110290969 | INTEGRAL CLIP OF PLASTIC MATERIAL - A plastic, integral clip to affix door seals in automotive door frames, comprising a head, further a resilient flange connected by a first shank segment to said head, a comparatively flat second shank segment which extends from the flange on the side opposite the head and tapers toward the free end and is fitted with a rounded end, further two spring elements connected at opposite sides to the free end of the second shank segment and running obliquely in the direction of the flange, the spring elements being fitted with a snap-in shoulder near the flange, characterized in that at least one securing element each near an external surface element of the second shank segment and near the flange is connected to the second shank segment and runs in the direction of the facing spring element, the outside diameter of the securing element approximately corresponding to the outside diameter of the external surface element. | 12-01-2011 |
20120074283 | CLIP - A clip, which retains and fixes an attaching member and an attached member while being provided between the attaching member and the attached member, includes a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, and a coupling device for coupling the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. In the first engaging portion, plural first engagement devices are provided in order to attach the clip to the attached member. For example, a second engagement device is provided in the second engaging portion. In the second engagement device, an engagement direction of a plane differs from that of the first engaging portion, and an axis-line direction of the second engagement device differs from that of the first engaging portion. The attaching member and the attached member are simultaneously attached to the second engagement device. The coupling device couples the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion so as to be able to be bent and twisted between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. | 03-29-2012 |
20120112024 | CLAMP HOLDER FOR ATTACHING A DISPLAY MEANS TO A BASE - The invention relates to a clamp holder for attaching a display means to a base. The clamp holder comprises a holding element. The holding element is provided at one end with a first clamp member for fitting the display means and at a second end with a second clamp member for attaching the holding element to the base. The clamp members are spaced apart from each other by a fixed member. The first clamp member defines a first clamp plane, which is offset by an angle (α) to a second clamp plane defined by the second clamp member. | 05-10-2012 |
20120145858 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting member, a mounting tray and a securing member. The mounting member secures an expansion card and includes a flange. The mounting tray is received in the chassis and includes a top panel, a front panel and a retaining panel connected to the front panel. The securing tab extends from the top panel. The securing member includes a base engaged with the front panel and a securing plate substantially perpendicular to the base. The resilient arm extends from the securing plate along a direction substantially parallel to a surface of the base. A clasping portion is located on the resilient arm. The flange is located between the retaining panel and the securing member, the clasping portion is engaged with the securing tab, and the resilient arm is deformable in the direction to disengage the clasping portion from the securing tab. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145859 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus for expansion card comprising a chassis, a mounting frame secured to the chassis and located in a first portion of the chassis, a hull secured to the chassis and located in a second portion of the chassis opposite to the first portion, and a mounting member. The mounting member comprises an elastically deformable latching portion. The hull comprises two limiting portions and defines a positioning opening, and the mounting member is engaged in the two limiting portions and is slidable relative to the hull. The mounting member is slid to a side edge of the hull towards to the mounting frame when the elastically deformable latching portion is engaged in the positioning opening. | 06-14-2012 |
20120205508 | SPRING CLIP - A panel array support assembly has lower support joists supporting varied panel rails, to which are connected panel holding device or clips. The panel clips are spring-based and configured so that the length of each clip extends in a direction along the length of the panel rails. The panels are supported well inside of the edges extending in the same direction as the panel rails. | 08-16-2012 |
20120211618 | Clip for Providing Light to a WaterJet - A clip and system for providing light to a spa, having a clip for holding a light emitting device and a waterjet housing structure manufactured at least in part from a clear material and having a connector allowing the attachment of the clip to the housing structure, the clip having a support structure for containing and/or supporting the light emitting device and a clip connector for attaching the clip to the housing. | 08-23-2012 |
20120241574 | EXTERNAL MATERIAL CLAMP AND EXTERNAL MATERIAL CLAMPING STRUCTURE - The external material clamp comprises the fixed plate fixed to the foundation of the wall of the building, the horizontal plate extending forwardly from the center of the fixed plate, the upper support plate projected upwardly from the front end of the horizontal plate to support the upper side external wall with engagement, the lower support plate supporting the upper end of the external material | 09-27-2012 |
20120241575 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING AN EVAPORABLE GETTER OR VACUUM GAUGE - System for supporting an evaporable getter, which can be installed in any type of solar power receiving tube and which is mounted using a method that is much more automated than that used until now. Unlike the known prior art, this system consists of a clip-type supporting element having a substantially thin profile and an S-shaped base, the upper part thereof including a ring in which the pellet of evaporable getter is housed. Said pellet is supported by the pins of the supporting element, dispensing with the need for an additional contact part in order to secure the pellet. The clip is secured to the bellows-type expansion compensator, such that it remains inside the vacuum zone of the solar power receiving tube. | 09-27-2012 |
20120305724 | QUICK FASTENING CLIP - Quick fastening clip, such as those used in the motor vehicle industry, having formed therein, extending from a vault-like surface, legs which by means of a fold are folded in the form of an internal extension, forming, when both of them on each side are joined together, the contact point for a retaining sill; having flanges inclined so as to be directed approximately towards the centre of said bottom surface; flexible wings are provided, being formed by means of a fold which creates a surface, and, by means of another fold which extends into a descending vertical zone, a through-opening with approximately vertical access is created by means of a band which protrudes transversely from said descending surface. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305725 | LEASH ANCHOR AND BOARD INCORPORATING THE SAME - A recreational board comprises a first anchor for receiving a first portion of a support strap or leash having a free end for attachment to a user, and a second anchor spaced from the first anchor and adapted for attachment to a portion of the support strap or leash, to transform the support strap or leash into a transport or storage strap. | 12-06-2012 |
20130140417 | THERMAL SWITCH MOUNTING CLIP - Techniques disclosed herein include a mounting clip for use with large body thermal switches, which have can a length substantially longer than a diameter of refrigeration tubing. The mounting clip snaps onto the thermal switch, and then snaps or locks onto the refrigeration tubing as well. Embodiments can include a one-piece or two-piece mounting clip that removable presses and holds the thermal switch against a refrigeration tube by encompassing both the refrigeration tube and the thermal switch. The mounting clip can be sized small enough to fit within relatively small space constraints of evaporator units. | 06-06-2013 |
20130168515 | GARNISH MOUNTING APPARATUS - A garnish mounting apparatus includes a rack formed at a back surface of the garnish and a tether clip for mounting the garnish to the body member at the rack. A slit is formed at the rack, and the tether of the clip extends through the slit. The tether and the slit-defining edge of the rack are movable relative to each other in a longitudinal direction of the slit and can be brought into engagement with each other in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the slit. The clip has an engagement span for suppressing a rotational play of the garnish about a longitudinal axis of the garnish between a slit-penetrating portion of the tether and a contact portion of the clip with a bottom wall of the rack. A contact seat plane of the clip with the body member has a width for suppressing rotational play. | 07-04-2013 |
20130233989 | ELASTOMERIC COMPONENT CRADLE FOR AIRCRAFT AND OTHER VEHICLES - An elastomeric cradle forms an enclosure in which devices or instruments can be secured to an exterior surface of an aircraft or other vehicle. The elastomeric cradle is secured to an exterior of the aircraft with an adhesive. Elastomeric walls on the cradle are stretched to allow insertion and removal of a device from an enclosure in the cradle. | 09-12-2013 |
20130277516 | RETENTION CLIP FOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP - A retention clip for attaching an outer belt weatherstrip to a flange includes a backing plate and an anti-rotation feature attached thereto. The anti-rotation feature biases against the flange to draw the backing plate against the flange to remove lash from between the flange and the backing plate in a lateral direction relative to a first primary axis of the retention clip. An axial biasing member biases against the top edge of the flange to remove lash from between a lower edge of the flange and a latch of the retention clip in an axial direction along the first primary axis. A spacing element engages an interior surface of the outer belt weatherstrip in abutting engagement to resist movement of the outer belt weatherstrip relative to the retention clip along the first primary axis. A release mechanism allows the retention clip to disengage from the flange. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277517 | HAIR DRYER HOLDER - A hair dryer consists of a nozzle engaging frame that is composed of an upper nozzle engaging member and a lower nozzle engaging member, each of which is formed from steel wire bent into a horizontal generally planar hollow geometric shape, such as a hollow square. The nozzle engaging frame is supported by a substantially L-shaped arm member attached at one end to the vertical support of the nozzle engaging frame. The opposite end of the L-shaped arm member is attached to a spring clamp which, in turn, is clamped to the edge of a counter top or other edge to support the complete hair dryer holder assembly and hair dryer. The L-shaped arm may be formed with an included angle less than 90° so that when the hair dryer is inserted into the nozzle engaging frame, the nozzle of the hair dryer is directed slightly toward the countertop and away from the user. | 10-24-2013 |
20140034797 | TOWEL HOLDER - An improved towel holder, which can be used with any towel, is easily releasable, can be easily attached to a users clothing, backpack, etc., and can also be easily mounted onto a wall or other stationary object. A towel holder according to preferred embodiments of the present invention is generally a hollow, cylindrical tube having a plurality of flexible “teeth” in the center of its front face, with an attached clip on its back face suitable for attachment to a belt or clothing. The clip can also easily be used with a wall mounting bracket, allowing the towel holder to be clipped to the wall bracket for storage or for stationary use. The teeth are preferably flexible so that a portion of a towel or cloth can be pushed between the teeth, which will then grip and hold the towel in place. The towel can then be easily disengaged with a simple one hand manual pulling action. | 02-06-2014 |
20150076304 | CLIP AND CLIP DEVICE - A clip device is configured from a clip and a member to be mounted. The clip has: a first member which has a free end; a second member which faces the first member and which has a free end; clamping claws which are respectively formed on the first member and the second member; and a protrusion section which is formed on the first member and/or the second member, is located closer to the free end than the clamping claw, and protrudes between the first member and the second member. The member to be mounted has a guide wall which is formed along a predetermined insertion direction of the clip and which faces a side of the protrusion section and limits the movement of the protrusion section in the width direction. | 03-19-2015 |
20150108307 | Touch Entry Display Mount - A display mount is attached to a slatwall using an improved slatwall hanger. The display mount includes vertically pivoting arms providing forward and rearward movement of the display with only slight vertical movement. The slatwall hanger is attached to the slatwall by sandwiching at least one vertical face of a slat between a cover and a clamping member. The cover includes at least one outer lip residing against the front of the vertical face and the clamping member includes at least one inner lip residing against the rear of the vertical face. The clamping member is biased away from the cover by a spring to facilitate insertion of the inner lips between open spaces between consecutive slats. Screws connect the clamping member to the cover and are tightened to grasp the vertical slat face between the lips. | 04-23-2015 |
20150144755 | HOLDER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC - A holder includes a holding member, an attaching member, and a connecting structure. The holding member is configured to hold the portable electronic device thereon. The mounting member can be attached to an object, such as a user's arm or wrist. The connecting structure includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member rotatably coupled to the first connecting member. The first connecting member is coupled to the attaching member; the second connecting member is coupled to the holding member. | 05-28-2015 |
20150306447 | MOUNTABLE BAND CONNECTOR FITNESS DEVICE - An apparatus for anchoring an exercise band comprises a base panel having front and rear surfaces extending between first and second ends, wherein said rear surface is securable to an object. The apparatus further includes an arcuate panel extending from said second end to a free distal end with an intermediate portion therebetween and a slot formed through said arcuate panel sized to receive an exercise band therethrough. The arcuate panel curves away from said base panel to said front surface of said base panel. | 10-29-2015 |
20160109060 | ELECTRONIC TABLET MOUNT - A tablet support mount has a main body portion, which when installed is inclined. The upper surface of the inclined main body is adapted for contacting and supporting the tablet. A lower lip is positioned at an angle at the lower end of the main body so as to form an upwardly open V shape. This lip keeps the tablet from sliding off the mount. An upper attachment edge is positioned at an angle at the upper end of the main body. This upper attachment edge is releasably and directly secured to a lower portion of the frame of a cabinet. The main body, lower lip and at least a portion of the attachment edge form a unitary, one piece rigid structure. | 04-21-2016 |
20160121804 | HOLDER - A holder is provided which includes a first connection member having at least one coupling member, a mobile device holding member rotatably attached to the first connection member and configured to accommodate a mobile device therein, a second connection member including at least one receiving member configured to receive the at least one coupling member, and an attachment member configured to be attached to an external device. The first connection member is interposed between the mobile device holding member and the second connection member. The at least one coupling member is detachably attached to the at least one receiving member. | 05-05-2016 |