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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066252 | Methods and systems for lifting a vehicle In one embodiment, a system for lifting and supporting a vehicle is described. The system includes at least one vehicle hoist fitting configured to distribute the weight of the vehicle along a skin of the vehicle, at least one removable bearing cup assembly configur... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8028967 | Device and method for mounting a turbine engine A device and a method for mounting a turbine engine, e.g., a gas turbine system, are described, in which a rotor unit is mounted to rotate inside a stationary external housing, having at least two supports for taking up the weight of the turbine engine, these suppor... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7413379 | Boat storage stand A boat support stands. A pair of aligned and mutually opposed beds is pivotally mounted by risers atop a base plate. A cable and spring urge the beds to move together. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7357399 | Post hole digger stand A post hole digger stand for supporting a post hole digger assembly. The stand has a planar base mounted on surface engaging members such as steerable casters. A pair of vertical support arms are mounted on the base with a transverse movable support bar mounted on t... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7311338 | Remotely operated equipment coupler A modular chemical handling apparatus has a first component coupled to a second component. The first component is retained proximate to the second component by a locking mechanism. Fluid conduit connection devices and/or electrical connection devices in the first co... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7267308 | Kitchen utensil and pot lid holder An apparatus includes a base member formed from wire strands conjoined to each other, defining outwardly flanging sides and a bottom surface. One wire has a unitary body provided with ends disposed along sides of the base, support pegs monolithically formed therewit... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249738 | Rolling bracket assembly A rolling bracket assembly for use in transporting loads of various size and shape. The rolling bracket assembly comprises at least one base assembly. The base assembly is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of an underside of a skid and comprises a wheel... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7239942 | Cradle for on-vehicle navigation system A cradle for an on-vehicle navigation system using a portable terminal includes directional sensors, such as a gyro-sensor and an acceleration sensor, and a plate-shaped fixing unit for fixing the on-vehicle navigation system onto a desired surface inside a vehicle.... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207875 | Sanding frame and stand for a belt sander A frame for a portable power sander, the frame convertible into a stand for supporting the power sander in a stationary orientation wherein the abrasive belt is accessible, said frame comprising: a base; a leg connectable to the base, and a fence assembly connectabl... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195217 | Bracket assembly for removable mounting of a vibrator onto a railroad car A bracket assembly for a car shaker vibrator that includes a vibrator mounting member that is pivotally connected by a pivot pin, in a hinged or clevis arrangement, to a wedge member. The wedge member includes the male portion of a Gardner type bracket that is adapt... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186095 | Compressor mounting bracket and method of making A mounting bracket for a compressor. The mounting bracket includes a mounting member and an elongate bracing member. The mounting member is secured to the housing of the compressor has a central support section in substantial registry with the housing. The mounting ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7167360 | Hard disk drive housing apparatus and electronic apparatus In a hard disk drive (HDD) or an electronic apparatus in which the HDD is wrapped with a foam resin sheet with a noise absorption effect and a metal outer casing to thereby damp noise, a sub-assembly wrapping body incorporating therein the HDD wrapped with a wrappin... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7124992 | Tool support unit A tool support unit includes a first portion that is attached to a tool, such as a power saw or the like, and a second portion that is attached to a support, such as a table or the like. A telescoping connection between the two portions of tool support unit permits ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7083453 | Floating connector spring and assembly A floating connector spring capable of movement in multiple degrees of freedom to enable the mating of at least two connectors that may be misaligned relative to one another. The connector spring includes first and second arms spaced form one another and extending s... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070155 | Power seat drive motor mounting arrangement and assembly method A mounting arrangement and method for a drive motor for power seat slider rail assemblies, in which a bracket extends between a pair of right angle gear units secured to one end of a respective slider rail. The bracket has a longitudinal slot at one end engaging a h... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6854701 | Belt sander support and orientation apparatus A portable power tool support and orientation apparatus includes a power tool holder member for attachment to a portable powered belt sander. A holder support supports the tool holder member. The holder support includes a first workpiece support table, riser members... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6793458 | Turbine frame, turbine assembling method and turbine assembling and transporting method A turbine frame having a casing supporter supporting a casing of a turbine, a casing height adjuster adjusting a height of the casing supporter, a rotor supporter supporting a rotor of the turbine, a rotor position adjuster adjusting a supporting position of the rot... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6732557 | Electrified mortise lock having a solenoid cradle An electrified mortise lock where the same method and articles can be used for electrifying the mortise locks of many manufacturers and styles. The electrified mortise lock includes a solenoid and a cradle. The cradle includes a frame for embracing the solenoid and ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6729598 | Motor-driven support device for adjusting a vehicle seat having viscoelastic sleeve A motor-driven adjustment device for a vehicle seat is disclosed which may comprise a motor provided with a casing having two projecting endpieces in a support to which the casing is fixed. The two endpieces of the casing are received in viscoelastic sleeves which a... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6471180 | Free standing storage stand for an outdrive A free standing storage stand for an outdrive that includes a frame that rests on a horizontal surface and supports the outdrive in an upright position. The frame includes a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of runners. The front wall has an uppermost e... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6446744 | Engine cradle for a vehicle An engine cradle adapted for receiving an engine includes a left side wall defining a C-shaped opening therein. The engine cradle also includes a right side wall, which is essentially a solid wall that provides a reflective surface for reflecting heat to ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6282975 | Mounting bracket for automatic transmission shift control A one-piece mounting bracket (30) for mounting an automatic transmission shift control in the cab of a truck has a top wall (34) and laterally spaced apart side walls (36, 38) depending from the top wall and extending rearward into covering relation to la... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6257543 | Vibrator bracket A vibrator bracket for securing a vibrator to an object to be vibrated. The vibrator includes a first platform adapted for receiving a vibrator, and a second platform for attaching the vibrator bracket to a standard receptacle located on the object to be ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6247383 | Two-part torque-compensating suspension A two-part torque-compensating suspension for a transmission 2 mounted around the shaft 1 of a machine. The suspension includes a rocking plate 3. The rocking plate is preferably symmetrical with respect to a plane extending through the shaft. The plate i... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6176461 | Enclosure apparatus with removable base A method and implementing computer system enclosure is provided which includes a selectively removable base support unit which is designed to stabilize vertical mounting capabilities when the base unit is attached to the enclosure and to allow horizontal ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6092768 | Rectangular support frame for supporting and transporting components of a cleaning device A new support frame for supporting a cleaning device. The inventive device includes a base having a pair of spaced apart elongate side bars and spaced apart elongate first and second end bars. The end bars of the base are extended between the side bars of... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6065733 | Motor mount for an air conditioner A motor mount for an electric motor includes a single piece pedestal-like support structure having a pair of quick disconnect mounting clips, which attach the electric motor thereto. Specifically, the motor mount includes a pair of spaced apart substantia... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6053563 | Enclosure having integrally molded protrusions for securing system components An enclosure for holding a machine includes a lower body made of polymer materials, such as polyolafins and/or nylon. The lower body includes an interior region having a surface with one or more features integrally molded therein and an upper body overlyi... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6003830 | Portable engine stand for motorcycle engines A portable engine stand for a motorcycle engine that is particularly adapted for Harley Davidson V-twin engines. The stand includes a frame to support the engine. The frame is mounted on wheels and includes a pull handle for easy portability. A starter me... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5954208 | Holder for remote control units A holder for multiple remote control units includes a plurality of generally planar tiers pivotally coupled to a cylindrical support at one end. The tiers are pivotable to separate at angular positions and secured by an elongated fastener or the like. Emb... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5927680 | Rate gyro isolation assembly A gyro isolation assembly (10) is provided including a cradle (24) having a base (26) and a plurality of reinforcement wall portions extending therefrom (28, 30). A first bracket (50) is provided for supporting a first end of the cradle (24) in a suspende... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5881992 | Motor shell with mounting tabs An apparatus and method are disclosed for attaching a capacitor cover or other enclosure to a motor shell without welding studs to the motor shell or drilling holes in the motor shell. The apparatus includes a motor shell having mounting tabs integrally f... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5872702 | Remote control holder A remote control holder having a mounting face to which several remote control units are attached using releasable fastening strips. The mounting face terminates in a curved frontal section enabling the holder to be hung on a television or other piece of ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5833205 | Vibrator mounting arrangement A mounting arrangement is provided for removably mounting a vibrator to a structure to be vibrated. The mounting arrangement includes a bracket, adapted to be attached to the vibrator, having a front surface and rear surface. A mounting sleeve formed from... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5586743 | Auger stand An auger stand is provided which makes it possible to safely and quickly connect and disconnect the auger assembly to or from a tractor or other vehicle. The stand includes a coupling assembly having a support member and vertical members, each of which is... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5573222 | Method of manufacturing engine cradles A method for forming a structural member, the method comprising the steps of placing a first sheet member having a length dimension greater than a width dimension in a press, placing a second sheet member having a length dimension greater than a width dim... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5290005 | Supporting device for miniature motors A supporting device for miniature motors comprising a first member having a notched portion for supporting one miniature motor bearing convex part and a protruded portion for inserting into a hole provided on a miniature motor housing, a second member hav... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5287029 | Casing with integral mounting for an electric motor An electric motor and motor cradle apparatus for holding the motor. The electric motor includes opposed slots on opposite surfaces thereof. The opposed slots are engaged by opposed ribs in the cradle assembly to hold the motor. The ribs may be coplanar an... | 02/15/1994 |
| 4971275 | Lightweight, flexible holder for scuba tanks and the like A holder for SCUBA tanks or other similar cylindrical articles for storing such tanks along the deck of a boat or the like is molded from a unitary sheet having at least one concavity extending from the upper surface interiorly between the lateral sides, ... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4932628 | Portable engine test stand A portable engine test stand incorporates the engine test monitoring devices to support and monitor the performance of a running engine in a single, relatively small and lightweight portable unit. The portable engine test stand has a plurality of engine s... | 06/12/1990 |
