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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7419325 | Tube assembling device A tube assembling device consisting of hub-carriers and hubs for erecting three-dimensional structures. The hub-carriers consist of two pairs of half-rings, bearing tongues offset by 90° along an antero-posterior axis and linked by four connecting lugs, they suppor... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7409963 | Corner molding and stop assembly for collapsible shelter A collapsible shelter of the type having a canopy and a frame, the frame having mounting members with a stabilizer, reduced friction pivot shafts and an adjustable locking member having a spring providing for easy adjustment of the height and breadth of the canopy. | 08/12/2008 |
| 7389785 | Structural support assembly A frame tent system having a plurality of upright columns, a plurality of eave members, and a plurality of rafters. The plurality of members are inter-connected by a system of novel eave weldments. The eave weldment is preferably a four-way connector unit interconne... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7367740 | Mechanically lockable universal joint and structures employing such joint An adjustable support stand for an article such as a camera employs a plurality of elongated links connected to one another at their ends by lockable universal joints. Each joint consists of a pair of complementary knuckles, each joined to a link end by a splined co... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363933 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The quickly erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. The roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs so as to extend across the shelte... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7318444 | Hub assembly for an umbrella frame An umbrella frame provides a stable and enduring support for an umbrella canopy while also allowing canopies of varying shapes and sizes to be mounted thereto. The umbrella frame includes a hub assembly, namely, a main hub member mounted about a central pole member ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7266932 | Furniture framing assembly and method of use The present invention provides a furniture assembly that includes rods and connection members, and that can be fully assembled without using tools or additional hardware. In one embodiment, the rods include a threaded end and an unthreaded end, and the connection me... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7240460 | Molding for drywall ceiling grid A wall molding for a drywall ceiling grid having a vertical leg that is attached to a wall, and a horizontal ledge that supports a beam extending outwardly from the wall, with the ledge having a pair of tabs and a ratchet tooth at regular intervals along the ledge t... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235019 | Stabilizing brackets for designing and constructing a swing set/play set system A customized swing set/play set system, and kit of components containing a pair of assembly brackets, where the assembly may be readily erected by a do-it-yourself handyman. The system, is for use in conjunction with a supply of wooden lumber products, which include... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231745 | Truss structure, structural members thereof, and a method of manufacture therefor A joint having an improved rigidity realized by a shortened inter-joint distance and suitable for use in a truss structure is provided. A connection part is formed on the end of a pipe member to be used as a chord member. The connection part of the pipe for connecti... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7220218 | Modified trampoline holder structure A modified trampoline holder structure comprises a plurality of transverse tubes, six connection sleeves, and three supporting tubes. The transverse tubes are connected together into a ring shape. Each connection sleeve firmly clamps the joint of two adjacent transv... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217058 | Connection device for connecting mounting rails A connection device for connecting mounting rails (2,3,4) in a double-T joint includes an intermediate member (11) having two, extending substantially parallel to each other, legs (12) and a connection section (13), connecting the two leg... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210872 | Connection element A connection element of the present invention has several jaw sidewalls that are oriented in different directions, whereby two jaw sidewalls at a time can be braced against each other to receive a component part. At least one jaw sidewall can be set so that it is ad... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7198284 | Adjustable personal mobility aid A mobility aid, such as a wheelchair or walker, includes first and second structural members and a fastener for connecting the members together. A washer has first and second portions connected by a bridge portion, each with a fastener opening for receiving the fast... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195418 | Device for joining composite structure elements with metallic structure elements A device for joining, in particular, composite structure elements with metallic structure elements of an aircraft. The device includes a junction element, provided with a first longitudinal partition wall fastened to a metallic panel, integral with a stiffener compr... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7191565 | Connecting structure of an assembled type screen An assembled type screen includes screen boards, locating elements secured to vertical edges of the screen boards, and several elongate connecting members connected to the vertical edge portions of the screen boards; the locating elements are outwardly folded at the... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7178542 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The lightweight erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. In one embodiment, the roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs so as to e... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7178541 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The quickly erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. The roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs so as to extend across the shelte... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175204 | Method of hydroforming articles and the articles formed thereby A hydroformable frame element is formed from the combination of at least two elements. The at least two elements are designed with a partially overlapping region, with an annular space defined within the overlapping region. The annular space is filled with adhesive,... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171709 | Accessories for a patient support apparatus A patient support with a removable foot section is provided. ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7154051 | Skirting duct angle connection accessory including a branching compartment An angle connection accessory is to be disposed at the junction between at least two skirting ducts extending in different directions. The angle connection accessory includes a plate having: a web; an inlet side face and an outlet side face that extend perpendicular... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147086 | Guide rail arrangement for elevators A guide rail arrangement for avoiding the costly and time-consuming aligning of the guide rails for a counterweight and an elevator car includes guide rails fastened to a mounting bracket connected with the shaft wall at the door side. The guide rails of two counter... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143562 | Suspension system and structure for securing border ceiling panels An apparatus and system to secure a panel to suspended ceiling system which includes a plurality of suspension elements. The apparatus is a border structure that enables attachment of the panel to the suspension element. The border structure includes a plurality of ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137617 | Composite tensioning members and method for manufacturing same A composite tension member. The composite tension member is assembled from a number of composite rods, each having two ends. A wedge plug is formed around the ends of the composite rods. The wedge plugs are inserted into termination fitting having a termination fitt... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7065932 | Top flange stud to plate tie A connection in wood frame construction such as in frame walls of homes, wood framed apartment buildings and light wood framed commercial buildings. Specifically, the disclosure describes a pair of connectors for joining wall studs to a base plate and to a top plate... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065927 | Seismic braces including pin and collar connection apparatus A connection apparatus includes a frame-side member securable to a steel structural frame, a brace-side member securable to a seismic brace, and a coupling element that secures frame-side and brace-side members to each other. By way of example, the connection elemen... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063481 | Connector block for modular construction and object fabricated therefrom A polymeric connector block for interconnecting a plurality of elongate tubular members into a structure has five-sided front and back sides with an orthogonal pattern of three parallel through-apertures therethrough. A fourth through-aperture passes from the left s... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7021686 | Tubular energy management system for absorbing impact energy An energy-absorbing system includes a tube made of a continuous material, such as heat-treatable steel. The tube has first and second ring sections connected by an intermediate section. In one aspect, the intermediate section is flared and/or pinched to cause one tu... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6966813 | Modular construction system and method of constructing toy structures A construction system and method of constructing is disclosed. The construction system includes a substantially spherical hub and linear member attached to the substantially spherical hub to construct a variety of structures. The method of constructing a structure u... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6965075 | Frame for electrical and electronic equipment housing cabinets and a frame joining structure A frame joining structure for electrical and electronic equipment housing cabinets, in which ends of frames are simplified in shape to dispense with complex cutting and which possesses excellent strength and waterproof property. Ends of outer side surfaces (4... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6960044 | Support frame kit for canopies, display racks and the like A support frame kit for canopies and display racks includes vertical posts and horizontal rails which are coupled to one another by square sockets mounted on the posts which receive square pintles projecting from the ends of the rails. In accordance with one embodim... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6948202 | Accessories for a patient support apparatus A foot section is provided for use with a patient support. The foot section includes a body and at least one support coupled to the body. ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6928711 | Compact space organizational system Organizational system for compact spaces. A sheet version has pre-perforations formed thereon, for allowing different sized walls and/or floors to be separated therefrom. The sheet can have side indentations along its edges. Corner connectors can be originally suppl... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926613 | Pool table assembly A pool table (10) having a plurality of corner assemblies (12, 14, 16, and 18) which allow the pool table (10) to be easily disassembled while concomitantly allowing the pool table (10) to be sturdy. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6892502 | Space frame support structure employing weld-free, single-cast structural connectors for highway signs A space frame support structure for highway signs comprises upper and lower chord members; a plurality of weld-free, single-cast connectors attached to and spaced along the respective length of the chord members; a plurality of diagonal members disposed between the ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6874520 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The quickly erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. The roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs so as to extend across the shelte... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6869246 | Internodal connector architecture system A universally compliant and restorative internodal connector architecture system wherein a plurality of nodal members are interconnected by a spring and strut assembly in a manner that permits manual or actuated relocation of the nodal spacial definition using stand... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6857246 | Tubular structure arrangement A customizable enclosable frame assembly for providing a housing structure comprising an arrangement of elongated members connected by a plurality of connectors to define the frame assembly. The connectors include a plurality of knuckle joint assemblies for articula... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6840698 | Connection device for the realization of a tubular-frame structure for supporting surfaces A connection device for the realization of a tubular-frame structure for supporting surfaces constituted by a body (18) from which projects at least one socket (19) for connecting to tubular profiles (15) and possibly, in a generic perpendicular... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6840699 | Connections for geometric modeling kit A kit and structures that may be assembled using components of the kit are disclosed. The kit includes structural nodes and structural connections adapted for connecting the structural nodes. Each structural node has a polygonal openings from a central cavity to the... | 01/11/2005 |
