Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181917 | Apparatus and method for repairing a core spray line pipe weld joint A clamping device supports or structurally replaces a weld joint between connected pipes. The clamping device includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the connected pipes in facing relation, and at least one clamp bolt conne... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8157222 | Wire harness clamp A wire harness clamp with at least a pair of tension members that afford for harnesses having different sizes to be held securely by the clamp is provided. In addition, the wire harness clamp can have a length that can protect wire harnesses held within the clamp fr... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8136771 | Modular clamping system Disclosed are modular clamping systems and methods for use. A modular clamping system may be configured to mount a variety of accessories to a portion of tubing. The modular clamping system may utilize multiple strap clamp portions having different clamping diameter... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7997541 | Systems and methods for supporting a pipe Systems and methods for supporting a pipe are provided. An insulated pipe system can include a pipe, a first isolator disposed about at least a portion of the pipe, wherein the first isolator comprises aerogel, and a second isolator disposed about at least a portion... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7963487 | Plastic clamp A synthetic material clamp includes a band bent ring-shaped, having band ends with toothed coupling sections together forming a latching coupling. Each coupling section has a first latching element with a latching tooth directed toward a band inner side and a second... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7861982 | Subsea clamp for hoses and control lines A clamp for a tubular hose or cable is disclosed. The clamp comprises a first clamp half, a second clamp half, and a hinge pin. The first clamp half has a first end and a second end and defines a first concave semi-cylindrical face. The first end of the first clamp ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7810763 | Vehicle lamp A vehicle lamp can include a wiring harness, a wiring clip for fixing the wiring harness in the lamp, and a casing for fixing the wiring clip. A force needed for fixing the wiring clip to a rib in the casing can be adjustable. The wiring clip can include both a clip... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7810762 | Bi-dimensional folding insulator An insulator comprises at least three sections hingedly connected to one another, including a center section and a pair of outer sections. The sections are shaped so that if the outer sections are folded in a first direction relative to the center section, the insul... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7648107 | Brace or pipe clamp Brace or pipe clamp with a deformable, essentially cylindrical housing, which has at least one longitudinal slot. The regions of the housing that are situated opposite one another at the longitudinal slot are formed as bent over lugs. The lugs are used to accommodat... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7607619 | Slotted conduit support block system A system and device for installing and mounting conduit upon a surface such as a roof The system made up of at least one support block having a body with a base and an upper portion, the upper portion having a channel defined by two upright portions each of these up... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7600725 | Clamp for elongated member such as pipe A clamp 10 for an elongated member comprises a receiving portion 22 and a resilient retaining wing 27 which has a connection end 33 connected to an upper edge of a side wall 25 of the receiving portion 22. The resilient reta... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7533853 | Clip structure and wire-like member fixing method There are disclosed a clip structure for installing a wire-like member and a tubular member on a mounting member and a wire-like member fixing method. The structure includes a base portion 11, a wire-like member fixing portion 12 which is formed on one... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7478783 | Frame mounted hose clamp A hose clamp retainer assembly for an implement includes a retainer welded to the implement and having an apertured wall leading into a cavity. A bolt having a headed end is slidably received within through the apertured wall for support within the cavity. A hose cl... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7467767 | Lightweight clamp blocks A clamp for securing an element to a structure comprises, a first part and a second part, engageable into a assembled state about the element to be secured. A flexible element is attached to the first part and the second part, which flexible element allows independe... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7455268 | Hanger for fire sprinkler pipe A one-piece hanger is formed with a pair of spaced segments or legs joined by an end wall. Each segment has a recess formed in an edge which is open towards the recess on an edge of the opposite segment. The two recesses are aligned so as to create a substantially f... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7441732 | Supporting collar Supporting collar (10) for an element (8) such as a cable or a pipe, comprising a strap (18) capable of being fixed to a support (12), an outer sleeve (16) encircled by this strap (18), an inner sleeve (14) through wh... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441731 | Support block system A system and device for installing and mounting conduit upon a surface such as a roof. The system made up of at least one support block having a base and an upper portion, a support rail and a variety of attachments for holding conduit to the rail. Each of the vario... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7422181 | Joining assembly for fixing a tube at a holder A joining assembly for fixing a flexible tube at a plate shaped holder. The joining assembly comprises first and second sleeve members made of plastic material and adapted to be joined by snap-lock means so as to form a closed sleeve clampingly receiving the flexibl... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419121 | Integrated mount duct for use with airborne auxiliary power units and other turbomachines An integrated mount duct includes a load ring for mounting a turbomachine to a flight vehicle, wherein the load ring has a cylindrical shape with a flange edge and a stepped edge, and comprises one or more mechanical attachment members disposed on an outside surface... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7413153 | Removable fastening system A removable fastening system comprising a first flexible flat metal spiral for wrapping around a first object and a second flexible flat metal spiral for wrapping around a second object. A non-removable rotating pin engages the first flexible flat metal spiral on a ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7401753 | Exhaust clamp for a motorcycle The invention recites an exhaust pipe clamp for clamping at least two pipes. The clamp includes a band formed to at least partially surround each of the two pipes, the band defining an internal volume. A reaction block is interconnected with the band and disposed su... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399922 | Wiring fixing member A wiring fixing member for fixing a receiving member, receiving wiring therein, to a mating member includes a base portion, a pair of holdingwalls which are formed on and project upwardly from the base portion, and can hold the receiving member therebetween in a man... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7387282 | Hinged clip having a retainer A clip retention system includes first and second body members. A first body member pin is joined by a living hinge to the second body member which permits an angular range of body member rotation. Retention elements partially enclose the pin. Upon living hinge fail... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7384018 | Device for fixing pipes to supporting structures A device for fixing pipes to supporting structures, comprising two C-shaped circular strips mutually oppositely coupled so as to surround mutually opposite portions of a pipe to be fixed to the supporting structure, and a fixing bracket, which is provided with two m... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377472 | Pipe and cable holder A clamp assembly releasably secures a plumbing pipe to a support. The assembly has a clamp base releasably connected to a clamping block by pawls that releasably engage a pair of ratchet arms extending from the base. Each of the base and clamping block has two incli... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367363 | Sanitary conduit support systems Apparatus for supporting conduits within a sanitary environment. Some supports are configured so as to avoid the formation of surfaces that might collect dust, debris, cleaning fluids, etc. when installed. In one embodiment, the support includes a pair of opposing s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367541 | Automatic flush valve actuation apparatus A flexible drive mechanism for a flushing apparatus actuated by movement of a flush handle via an actuation element is disclosed. The drive mechanism includes a housing and flexible drive system in the housing, the flexible drive system including an actuating elemen... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367534 | Drop wire clamp A compression-type drop wire clamp that avoids damaging a signal carrying portion of a cable by applying a compressive force primarily to a support portion of a cable is disclosed herein. A plurality of holes may be included in a compression portion of the clamp to ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364323 | Pool light mounting system A pool light mounting system includes a circular band formed of resilient material. The band has first and second adjusting brackets at either end. The brackets have substantially planar surfaces located orthogonally to the band. The planar surfaces have first and s... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360744 | Tie strap assembly A tie strap assembly includes a strap, a fastener rail or beam and a fastener. The strap is connected to a lock housing, wherein a distal end of the strap is configured to pass into a lock passage of the lock housing to form a loop. The fastener rail is offset from ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357227 | Brake caliper assembly An abutment block for mounting between ends of a brake pad and a caliper housing is formed as a monolithic structure to prevent relative movement between the block and the caliper housing. The abutment block has a front face directed toward the end of the associated... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350327 | Mounting devices for exit signs and other fixtures Canopy mounting devices that cover junction boxes of various configurations and provide a pleasing, finished appearance to a resulting installation are disclosed. Certain embodiments of a canopy mounting device include a universal mounting plate integrally formed wi... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341232 | Methods and apparatus for suspending fixtures Various systems including brackets and associated wires are disclosed for suspending fixtures from ceilings and the like. The systems improve over the prior art in several ways. Attachment of the wire to the bracket is faster and easier. The attachment can be made m... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337934 | Gripping device A gripping device having a body with at least one moveable arm. The moveable arm may be selectably positionable and secured at a position by a locking pin. The gripping device may have a body selectably attached to a base having a release. Actuating the release allo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328874 | Supporting device for non-averaged force A supporting device for non-averaged force in a pipeline comprised of a frame that is fixed to a supporting portion and a fixing mechanism for fixing a pipe body to the frame, wherein wedge bodies capable of blocking movements of the pipe body in a pipe axial direct... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328873 | Pipe clamp A pipe clamp for attaching a pipe to a fixing member includes a connecting portion formed of a hard material, a pipe holding portion formed of a hard material, and a vibration-proof member formed of a soft material and disposed between the connecting portion and the... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325776 | Suspensory fastener for piping This invention's suspensory fastener for piping is characterized in that the fastener is arranged from the two members of a long band and short band, a coupled state maintaining means, which maintains a state wherein a bolt of a bolt-and-nut set that is provided at ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322258 | Industrial robot There is provided an industrial robot having no interference of a cable for an end effector or the like with a peripheral apparatus. An end effector 5 is fixed to a wrist flange 4 through an intermediate member 6. The intermediate member ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320448 | Pipe clip The invention relates to a pipe clip 1 for mounting pipes and the like, comprising a suspendable upper part 2 and a U-shaped lower part 3, the ends of which can be connected to upper part 2 by means of fastening elements and in which a pi... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318571 | Fixation member consisting of elastic material A fixation member, made of a single piece of elastic material, used for mounting an object to a frame, and in particular for mounting an automotive lamp in a reflector housing, includes a first portion and a second portion interconnected by first spring means. The f... | 01/15/2008 |
