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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7963495 | Ceiling mounted lift for a multi-purpose projector A ceiling mounted lift for a multimedia projector that can be installed into a hollow ceiling. The same is equipped with a frame-shaped base plate (2) that can be fitted to an original ceiling, and with a platform (5) receiving the projector that can b... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7819371 | Universal suspended anchor system A universal suspended anchor system is configured for attaching to a frame having a first vertical wall and a second vertical wall having first and second bearing surfaces, respectively adjacent to and aligned with one another and defining a gap formed between the a... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7631848 | Projector lift According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lo... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7437843 | Banner mounting system Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431252 | Threaded rod hanger A rod hanger uses a spring insert clip horizontally insertable into a sheet metal housing to embrace and grip the threads of a vertical rod. The hanger has a sheet metal housing with parallel slots in opposite walls parallel to the rod. The clip has spring thread-fo... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7407039 | Portable hoist lifting frame kit A portable hoist lifting frame kit has a cross beam 12 that can support an electrically, mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically operated hoist. The cross beam is secured to or supported by cantilever arms 9 which in turn locate into extension arm... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7387287 | Perforated section supporting device adapted to be fixed to a surface such as a ceiling A fixing device which can be fixed to a surface such as a ceiling and receive a perforated section comprises a plate for fixing it to the surface and a support for receiving the perforated section. The support has a wall substantially perpendicular to the plate and ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7387212 | Top rail assembly for adjustable organizer system An adjustable wall mounting apparatus and method of installing the same includes a plurality of vertical uprights and a top rail assembly. The top rail assembly is configured to be mounted to a surface to achieve a selected top rail width. A plurality of covers havi... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367538 | Suspension system for HVAC equipment A system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to a top support member, one or more channels connected to the top of the HVAC unit, one or more bottom lock plates slidably connected t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7325778 | Catching device for a suspension system A fastening device (1) for attaching utensils hanging on a suspension system in such a way that they do not fall off. The device includes a fastening loop (5) which can be looped around a rod (3) pertaining to the suspension system in order to b... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322555 | Track jack system A method and apparatus for adjustably mounting tracks that suspend horizontal sliding doors at a freight elevator landing. The apparatus comprises a plurality of brackets adapted to be mounted in the shaft on the header above the landing opening. The brackets are ea... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314202 | System for suspending decorative trees A hanging assembly for suspending a decorative tree, such as a Christmas tree, from an overhead support and a method of suspending a decorative tree from an overhead support are provided. An anchor is installed into the overhead support structure. A suspension membe... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7278615 | Coupling mechanism with a mobile infusion unit A coupling mechanism for selectively coupling an equipment rack to a stationary receptacle unit and to a mobile equipment cart, the coupling mechanism includes a suspension mount disposed on the equipment rack, a first receptacle element, and a second receptacle ele... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255237 | Mounting upright and clip for adjustable organizer system A height adjustable upright for an adjustable organizer system has at least one first segment with a upper end configured to hang from a mounting rail and has a lower end. The upright also has at least one second segment with a pair of opposed ends, at least one of ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7233254 | Lowerable smoke detector A lowered smoke detector is disclosed. It comprises a sensor and a mounting system. The mounting system includes a frame, a securing device, a reel, a flexible member, a mounting adaptor, an activator, and a cover. The frame is mounted to the wall with the securing ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228669 | Suspended table assembly A suspended table assembly includes a first support and a second support that are vertically spaced from each other. A plurality of legs is provided. Each of the legs has a first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of first brackets is pivotally coupled to one... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222831 | Adjustable display arm for electronic components A display arm having an elongated outer housing, an elongated inner housing telescopically engaged within the outer housing, a biasing member coupled with the outer housing and operative to counter-balance the inner housing within the outer housing, and a locking me... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204619 | Battery operated sconces and chandeliers Battery operated sconces, battery operated chandeliers, battery operated candles and candles with unique shapes are disclosed. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178776 | Mounting device for sensors A mounting device for contactlessly-operating proximity switches includes a continuous cylindrical or cuboidal recess for holding the proximity switch which is formed by at least two legs. The mounting device can also include at least one through pocket, connected t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7117650 | Hanger system An improved ceiling hanger system includes an anchor that is secured to a support structure. A hanger wire is mounted to the anchor. A spring clip is mounted to the hanger wire. A hanger hook is mounted to or integral with the spring clip and engages a support rail ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7093813 | Apparatuses for supporting medical equipment and methods of adjusting support devices Apparatuses for supporting medical equipment are provided. Some apparatuses provide a support arm comprising a resilient assembly. The resilient assembly preferably comprises a detent and receives force imparted upon the support arm. Essentially, the assembly limits... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090186 | Extendable automotive video display console assembly An automotive video display console assembly 18 for installation in a vehicle 10 is provided. The automotive video display console assembly 18 includes a console housing 20. The automotive video display console assembly 18 further ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7073761 | Communication cable support An apparatus is disclosed for routing a communication cable within a crawlspace. The apparatus has a chain dangling from a means for supporting the apparatus. A generally hook-shaped saddle supports a communications cable thereacross. The saddle has a crown, a stem ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7065811 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065812 | Patient care equipment management system An equipment management system provides an equipment support for supporting patient care equipment. The equipment support may be mountable on an arm that extends from a wall, on a column depending from the arm, on a wall mount, on a stand, or on a patient support. V... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7025317 | Methods and apparatus for suspending fixtures The invention includes an angle bracket with a hole for a fastener and a flange for coupling a wire to the angle bracket. The flange is lanced and it is coupled to the wire by crimping. According to a first embodiment of the invention, the flange is provided with tw... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017868 | Fire sprinkler mount A fire sprinkler mount including a base (26), a bracket (46) and a rod (60) mounting the bracket (46) to the base (26). The base (26) includes a body (28) attachable to a beam (10) with two arms (38, 40)... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6959918 | Truck canopy lifting assembly A truck cap lifting assembly includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member each having a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, and a pair of lateral side edges. A lifting assembly is attached to each of the first and second elongated ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6941698 | Object hanger In accordance with the present invention there is provided a hanger adapted for retaining and hanging objects, the hanger including a ring, at least two upper flexible members having first and second ends, wherein each member is received through an aperture of the r... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6739096 | Movable office support system A movable support system for at least one display device is disclosed having a track system and a base movably mounted at a first section to the track system. A display support assembly adapted for coupling of the display device is pivotally mounted at a second sect... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6736372 | Apparatus and a system for lifting a trailer and a method for lifting and storing the trailer A lift, a system and a method for elevating a trailer are provided. The lift may have an “A” frame for supporting the trailer. The trailer may be placed on the lift and secured to the lift. A cable attached to the lift is used to pull the lift and the trailer to... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6719255 | Suspending device A suspending device for suspending an item such as a speaker onto a bar has a plate, a body and a retaining member. The plate is pivotally connected to an end of the body and the retaining member is connected to the other end of the body by screws. A first recessed ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6688568 | Fixing device comprising a rod hooked on a wall The invention concerns a fixing device comprising a vertical rod (10) used for fixing an object in front of a wall (2) hanging from a horizontal rail (1) by it top end zone (12) which is deformed so as to co-operate with the rail to maintain the rod stabl... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6659415 | Ceiling mount for a medical light A ceiling mount for a medical light shall positions a light body at different points of a treatment table in a simple manner. A bracket system is fastened to a lifting arm that can be actuated by a motor and which has at its free end a bracket guided in p... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6637711 | Projector lift According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to r... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6604320 | Supports for branches and vines A support for branches and vines consisting of a base which has a hole, a stem which has many holes at different levels and facing in various directions, many rods which may have many holes, many branch support assemblies each of which consist of a string... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6575416 | Adjustable length over-the door hanger An adjustable length over-the-door hanger for hanging a wreath or other hanging objects on a door whose length can be adjusted to position the hanging object at the desired height. The hanger is made of two vertical supports that are held together and whe... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6464190 | Self-winding-type fixture-lifting/lowering device A self-winding-type fixture-lifting/lowering device comprising a secure block fitted at an elevated position, and a lifting/lowering block that carries a fixture to be installed at an elevated position and that hangs from the secure block by a pair of wir... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6367757 | Hanging device A hanging device is characterized, by comprising a base frame to be mounted to a ceiling beam, a second frame to be lifted to the base frame, a base body hung from the second frame, a means for lifting up the second frame together with the device body to ... | 04/09/2002 |
