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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152125 | Methods and apparatus for mounting devices A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounti... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8136787 | Methods and apparatus for mounting devices A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounti... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8096520 | Connector system An array of U-shaped flanged brackets and flange tipped posts attached to a supporting surface providing a mechanical connection with an object that is provided with corresponding posts and brackets. The brackets and posts can include electrical contacts or fiber op... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8042785 | Display stand Display stand for displaying products, which comprises a support structure (2) which extends from a support base (3) with one or more columns (4), each of which is formed by at least two modular profiles (6) which can be assembled togethe... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7963497 | Methods and apparatus for mounting devices A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounti... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7918430 | Methods and apparatus for mounting devices A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounti... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7735800 | Adaptable planter mounting system An adaptable planter mounting system includes a holder having a platform and at least one pair of arms configured to support a planter. The platform and at least one of the arms are provided with apertures. At least one pair of brackets are adjustably and removably ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7669828 | Universal accessory mounting system for golf cars and utility vehicles An accessory mounting system is for attaching at least first and second accessories to a vehicle. A first bracket is configured to connectably receive the first accessory and a second bracket is configured to connectably receive the second accessory. The second brac... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7438268 | Display bar assembly for merchandising displays A display bar assembly for mounting on spaced apart slotted uprights on a merchandising gondola or the like. A tubular display bar of polygonal cross section is fitted with a pair of mounting brackets, which are slideable along the bar to enable spacing of the mount... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7404533 | Display bar assembly for merchandising displays A display bar assembly for mounting on spaced apart slotted uprights on a merchandising gondola or the like. A tubular display bar of polygonal cross section is fitted with a pair of mounting brackets, which are slidable along the bar to enable spacing of the mounti... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7338400 | Motor belt tensioning construction for an air handling unit A belt tensioning system for a motor and a belt-driven blower each secured inside an air handling unit. The blower rotatably carries a first shaft, a first sheave and a bladed arrangement being secured to the first shaft. A second sheave secured to a second shaft is... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7314200 | Support and transport system for medical apparatus A support and transport system for a patient care apparatus comprised of a first arm assembly connected to a stationary support and a second arm assembly connected to a patient transfer vehicle. An end cap for supporting a patient care apparatus is selectively attac... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7301253 | Vehicle electric fan motor with universal mount A vehicle fan motor for an electric fan assembly includes a motor housing, a motor assembly enclosed in the motor housing, and a universal mounting arrangement radially and outwardly extended from the motor housing for securely mounting the motor housing to the elec... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278621 | Adaptive easel An adaptive easel accommodating multiple orientations, the easel comprising a plurality of legs, at least two of the legs connected to define a first side upon which the easel sits, and at least two of the legs connected to define a second side upon which the easel ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273153 | Baseball bat and helmet rack Apparatus 10 discloses a device having means for mounting to a structure, such as a chain link fence, providing means for hanging a baseball bat 12 and a baseball helmet 14 therefrom. The support 10 has a general planar N-shape providing ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267254 | Mr. plumber's holder by clasp A holder device designed for clasping containers of glue and primer used by plumbers for installing and repairing pipes. The main frame of the holder device is a unit member made of flexible material and further comprising a vertical arm and a horizontal member. The... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267315 | Assembled type of display apparatus An assembled type of display apparatus has a base and a display body. The base has a plurality of positioning posts and a resilient latching member. The display body has an outer casing. The outer casing forms a plurality of first positioning and guiding holes and a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255318 | Stud mounting system A housing for a motor is described. The housing extends between a pair of endshields and includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one raised projection extending outwardly from at least one of the housing inner and outer surfaces. The projection inc... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255588 | Power cord hanger outlet faceplate An outlet faceplate includes a body dimensioned to cover an outlet and at least one member integral at an upper portion of the body. The body includes an opening for allowing access to the outlet and an outwardly facing planar surface. The member extends generally f... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252276 | Plinth for automated teller machine A plinth comprises a base (6), a support plate (2) and support legs (4) supporting the plate (2) above the base (6). The support leg (4) includes a collar (20) which is attachable to the base (6), an extension ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243886 | Arrangements, braces, and methods for supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture Arrangements, braces, and methods for supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture, for example, chandeliers, are provided. The arrangements and braces include elongated elements having first ends adapted to be mounted to a support, a second free end, and a platform l... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7219864 | Carrier system for a medical apparatus A carrier system (10) for a medical apparatus (11) is disclosed. The carrier system includes rotation joints (17, 18, 20). A supply line harness runs in the carrier system (10) and is run so that it is covered. The rotation joint (18 | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204465 | Structure of an article holder An article holder includes a holding member, and hooking members; the holding member has several gaps, and a connecting protrusion in each of the gaps; each of the connecting protrusions has a downwards-projecting edge at an outward end; each hooking member has a st... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7172216 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles A stabilizer pad apparatus including a metal frame for attachment to a stabilizer arm and a resilient pad supported in the pocket of the frame and including a clamping plate to hold the resilient pad in the pocket. The metal frame has sidewalls forming a pocket for ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168212 | Cable support apparatus for a raised floor system A cable support apparatus for a raised floor system comprising at least one support member. The at least one support member is configured to be mounted to a pedestal of the raised floor system and connect with portions of cable trays. The support member, in one pref... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159254 | Motorized hammock swinging assembly A motorized hammock swinging assembly automatically swings a hammock back and forth. A housing has a motor operationally connected with a crankshaft assembly. A cable is attached to a crankshaft of the crankshaft assembly and to the hammock such that when the motor ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7121514 | Best mode for carrying out the invention A mount is fixed to the floor of a vehicle, and supports a computer/display unit by means of an indexing cylinder assembly. The computer/display unit can be rotated horizontally in steps about the indexing cylinder assembly so that it can be easily positioned for us... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121412 | Hinged swing bracket assembly for a rack system A hinged swing bracket assembly for a telecommunications rack system has first, second and third arms. The first arm has a first end and a second end and is adapted to be connected to a support. The second arm has first and second ends. The first end of the second a... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104516 | Electronic equipment mounting angle varying apparatus An electronic equipment mounting angle varying apparatus comprises a base member mounted at a place where electronic equipment is installed; a mounting member on which the electronic equipment is mounted, and which is supported by the base member so as to freely swi... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100883 | Document holder for computer workstation A document holder, adapted for use at a computer workstation or word processor, includes an easel supported by spaced apart support arms. The easel and the support arms are connected to each other at respective pivot connections to provide for angular adjustment of ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096560 | Method of making a configurable mount A method of assembling a bracket from a plurality of components adapted for mounting a device for a supporting surface. A plurality of components are provided which can be assembled into a plurality of brackets each of a different configuration. At least one of the ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093807 | Device and method for grouping, organizing and separating multiple cables and other control lines A device for holding a plurality of associated cables in a defined orientation relative to each other is disclosed. The device includes a support structure that defines a plurality of cable retaining locations each adapted to receive and releasably retain an associa... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7088525 | Universal security camera A security camera has an adjustable turret that holds a lens assembly which can be aimed in various directions. The camera also has a compact housing which, in combination with the adjustable directionality of the turret, enables universal mounting to various struct... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077366 | Camera stand An upper section having a platform for supporting a camera, a lower section having an anchor for mounting into the ground, and an adjustment mechanism for vertically and rotationally adjusting the upper section to selectively aim the camera. In an exemplary embodime... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073821 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles A stabilizer for a heavy equipment machine includes a pair of resilient pad assemblies each having opposed surfaces either of which can be positioned as a ground engaging surface, and a support pin that extends in opposed directions from a stabilizer arm of the mach... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066450 | WYSE mid-span winch kit A portable mounting system for a winch, which enables a standard winch to function to pull two objects closer together, without requiring the winch to be mounted to a vehicle. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056281 | Phallic device mount and method of use A phallic device mount for operably securing a phallic device thereto and a method of use are disclosed. The mount is positioned adjacent to and supported by a bed. A substantially planar bed-engaging portion is positioned below the mattress of the bed and extends t... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044425 | Integrated keyboard platform and document support An integrated keyboard platform and document support includes a base and a keyboard support member having an upper surface. The keyboard support member is movably mounted to the base to provide adjustment through a plurality of positions of the keyboard support memb... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028970 | Adjustable position mounting device A skid has a pair of laterally disposed base members and a first and a second support member for mounting a first and second piece of equipment requiring horizontal axial alignment, for example, a pump and a motor. At least one of the first and second support member... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017869 | Tilting support device having damping device A tilting support device includes a base rotatably secured to the lower portion of the golf bag, one or more legs rotatably secured to the upper portion of the golf bag and rotatable between an open position and a folding position, and a spring member coupled betwee... | 03/28/2006 |
