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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7337638 | Anchoring device for temporarily tethering and object An anchoring device positionable within the ground for tethering an object to the ground includes a base portion having a first diameter, and an access aperture having a second diameter. The first diameter of the base portion is greater than the second diameter of t... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7314205 | System and method for mounting a breaker panel to a pole Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system that can comprise one or more brackets adapted to be coupled to a panel. The bracket can define a collar adapted to slideably couple the panel to a pole. The bracket can be adapted to restrain rotational motion of t... | 01/01/2008 |
| 6997511 | Seating device A seating device comprising a connecting element having an end portion dimensioned to be releasably and rotatably inserted into an aperture defined in a ground or floor. The aperture is dimensioned to receive the connecting element so as to support the seating devic... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6986495 | Walkway bracket for use with helical anchor A bracket for connecting to and supporting a beam of a walkway releasably attaches to a helical anchor. The bracket includes a beam restrainer for supporting a beam and a connecting plate releasably attached to a connector assembly. The connector assembly releasably... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6971209 | Stabilization system for an anchor and method of use thereof A stabilization system, including a drive head, stabilization cap and anchor is provided for boring an anchor into the ground and engaging the stabilization cap with the surface of the ground. The drive head engages the head of the anchor and the stabilization cap. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6932297 | Self-locating fastening assembly and method for integrating a monument within an aircraft One advantageous embodiment of the present invention is a self-locating fastening assembly (14) for aligning and securing a monument (12) to an airframe (16) of an aircraft (10). This self-locating fastening assembly (14) includes ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929418 | Adjustable locking mount An adjustable locking mount system permits rotation about at least one of x, y, and z axes. Methods provide for rotating and rocking the mount to obtain the desired position, fixing the mount in the desired position, and mounting an object onto the mount. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6779822 | Method for mounting a vehicle jack on a motor vehicle A vehicle jack for a vehicle includes (a) a load rest for engagement with an underside of the vehicle, (b) a base having a ground engaging surface, and (c) a raising and lowering mechanism. The jack is stored in a jack retaining space which is formed at least in par... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6726159 | Tank support system of gas grill Disclosed herein is a device for attaching a fuel tank to the leg of a gas grill frame to hold the tank on the grill. However, the device can be manipulated to disengage from the tank so that the tank can be removed from the grill and refilled. The device including ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6655097 | Method and apparatus for maintaining a column in an upright position An apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to temporarily support a utility pole is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of structural elements which are hinged together to form an articulated frame. The frame is adapted to be connec... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6634688 | Method for mounting a vehicle jack on a motor vehicle The present application discloses a method for mounting a vehicle jack in a stored position on a motor vehicle. The present application also discloses a combination of a vehicle and a jack stored on the vehicle, and a vehicle jack configured to be stored ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6491272 | Step assembly with a removable step for hollow poles and the like There is provided a pole step assembly with a removable step for hollow poles and the like. The step assembly includes a mounting subassembly with a mounting stud and a mounting plate with inter-engaging flat surfaces that limit relative rotational moveme... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6273390 | Post holder with upright adjustment A post holder is formed by a lower spike portion and an upper bracket portion. The bracket portion is connected to the spike portion at an adjustable connection formed by a curved seat at the upper end of the spike portion and a curved base at the bottom ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6196782 | Push pin A push pin is provided for securing pieces of paper, photographs, postcards, posters and similar items to a support surface without puncturing or otherwise damaging the item. The push pin includes a body portion and a pin. In a preferred embodiment, the b... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6155937 | Telescoping net pole An in situ self storing net pole is described which has a retracted position and a raised position. The net pole comprises a sleeve flush mounted to a surface, a first telescope member being telescopically and completely received within the sleeve when in... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5884439 | Concrete form with integral drain and adjustable stake therefor An adjustable concrete form comprises at least one tube and an adjustable stake having a post and a tube cradle. The tube has at least one drainage aperture providing the form with drainage. The adjustable stake is configured for adjustably supporting the... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5678811 | Stacked lumber clamp A clamp (30) for clamping stacked lumber (72) to prevent twisting and bending of the lumber or theft is disclosed. A horizontal member (36) goes under the lumber and is attached to a vertical member (32) at the back. A pressure bar (42) hinged to the vert... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5674023 | Fastener clip and joint assembly A clip rigidly joins two parts, one part abutting the other. A first part has a hole spaced from the surface of the second part. The clip has two spaced plates connected by a spine. One plate has a hooked or notched tongue which engages the hole. The othe... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5580025 | Dishwasher retaining device A resilient retaining device includes a base member which is adapted to engage and removably attach itself to a dishwasher rack prong and has extending from it a shaft and hook portion. The hook portion releasably engages and retains a cup or article with... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5558308 | Picnic utensil hold down apparatus The invention consists of a ring that surrounds a vertical post or tube extending from a table, at least one, adapter connected to the ring and an extension arm connected to the adapter. At least three arms are rotatably connected to the extension arm pro... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5535978 | Beach umbrella anchoring apparatus The present invention is an apparatus and method for anchoring the central support pole of a beach umbrella in the sand at a beach. The present anchoring apparatus includes a length of tube having a lower edge forming an opening at its lower end and a cla... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5117854 | Stopcock holder A valve holder and a method of use thereof enables convenient securing and releasing of a valve, such as a stopcock valve. The valve holder allows an operator to operate a valve utilizing one hand. The valve holder includes a support block and a chamber f... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5099785 | Tamper proof liquid soap dispenser A tamper proof dispenser containing liquid soap or a liquid detergent including a cylindrical housing having an opening at the top portion thereof and a rotating liquid soap dispensing drum housed within said cylindrical housing with a portion of the disp... | 03/31/1992 |
| 4928917 | Holding fixture, in particular for medical use A holding fixture for medical use, serving to support and fix articles, such as medical instruments, that are to be sterilized, and intended for mounting on a support panel, composed substantially of two parts: a retaining post, provided at least in part ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4923164 | Post support and anchor Four orthagonally oriented rigid blades are fixed together along a side of each and taper to a common pointed bottom with a rigid top plate affixed across the top of the blades and a steel tube extends upwardly from the plate to receive and support a post... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4858878 | Mount for securing protected articles A device for the securing of protected articles such as computers to the side or a top of a desk, which includes a base plate having an adhesive pad secured between the base plate and the desk or other object. A plurality of posts rise from the base and a... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4781255 | Cable conduit system for vehicles A conduit system for cables adapted for mounting in a vehicle including constant cross-sectional elongate conduit elements 1 having one or more channels 3 formed therein and retention and locking members for holding the cables within the or each channel a... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4767956 | Transducer clamp An improved clamping mechanism is used to mount a transducer (11) on a motor housing (12). The motor housing has an inclined surface (18). The clamp (13) has one portion (32) engaging the inclined housing surface, and has another portion (30) engaging the... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4714226 | Method and apparatus for mounting a davit on a roof structure A swivel housing (22) at the lower end of a davit (10) is introduced into an open side of a socket (20). The socket (20) is mobile and it includes hook members (136, 140) at its lower end which fit through openings (60, 62) in a base member (18) which is ... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4695030 | Quick release clamp A quick release clamp for securing components having a recessed base to a support having spaced internally threaded bores, said clamp having a body portion, a head portion at the top thereof and an outwardly extending lip adjacent the bottom of said clamp... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4670963 | Method of retaining molded case circuit breakers Molded case circuit breakers having rear mounted line connectors are provided with retainer clips and plates to prevent easy removal of the breakers from electric panel box load stab connectors. The breakers can be removed for replacement however, without... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4588340 | Method and apparatus for securing wheelchairs A method and apparatus for securing conventional and small-wheel, carriage-type wheelchairs comprising an interconnected structure which in a single motion can simultaneously be released and/or engaged by exerting force on an interconnecting member, the a... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4513938 | Retracting refuse can support A retractable apparatus for holding garbage or refuse cans in an erect position includes a hollow casing implanted in the ground, a telescoping support column contained in the casing, and a head fixture attached to the support column for receiving and sec... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4507033 | Load securing apparatus for a cargo carrying vehicle An apparatus for use with a vehicle having an open-topped cargo carrying compartment with first and second side walls which includes first and second elongated side rails attached to the side walls, respectively, and first and second connectors mounted on... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4473332 | Anchor device bolt A bolt for use in anchor devices in which a flat-sided head portion of the bolt is selectively received and held against rotation in a flat-sided opening of the anchor device, with the head portion of the bolt being outwardly flared with respect to the ax... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4432528 | Easy service motor mount for an automatic washer A means for mounting a motor to a transmission is provided by forming a plurality of pilot studs on the motor housing to engage in resilient bushings in a mounting plate connected to the transmission, and providing tension arms to removably secure the mot... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4390155 | Garbage can and lid holder A garbage can and lid holder made up of a ground inserted post and a weight telescopically received on the port and a lever swingably mounted on the weight approximately at the lever's midpoint. Can lid engaging members are attached to the lever adjacent ... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4347023 | Hold down support system In a system for holding support elements on a body, which elements can be lded or swung out from the held position, such as support elements used with solar generators on space vehicles, a pin is arranged to carry the support elements and a locking bolt r... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4322049 | Barbeque grill mounting bracket A gas fired barbecue grill includes a base to which are attached a pair of positioning and support brackets for the lower ring of a propane gas tank. A vertical support post for the grill body rising from the base carries a two part adjustable stabilizing... | 03/30/1982 |
| 4319733 | Locking spring clip A locking spring clip is disclosed for lockingly securing mating electrical connector members together. The subject clip includes a resilient latching member and a further locking member acting in cooperation therewith.... | 03/16/1982 |
