Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182183 | Systems and methods for securing components Systems and methods for securing seats and other components to a seat track that may be implemented to provide flush symmetric and asymmetric seat track fitting assemblies that accommodate variances in the height of seat track extrusions. A component may be secured ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8128326 | Apparatus and methods for removably securing payloads in an aircraft Apparatus and methods for removably securing payloads are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes coupling the payload to a body of a locking assembly, engaging an insertion portion of the body into a channel of a track, translating the insertion portion to ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7988393 | Fastener assembly for transport vehicle This invention relates to a fastener assembly that has a rail (1) and a fastener device (6) that can be installed in a transport vehicle, characterized in that a rail head (2) is coated with a layer (3) of alumina with polytetrafluoroethy... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7976256 | Track slot fastener A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rota... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7857561 | Seat fixing device A seat fixing device for fixing a seat to a floor includes a device body. At least one vertical fixing member extends from the device body, and at least one horizontal fixing member is slidable along the device body and includes at least one actuating unit. The actu... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7785053 | Single tough locking seat fittings and methods Apparatus and methods for removably securing payloads are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes coupling the payload to a body of a locking assembly, engaging an insertion portion of the body into the channel, translating the insertion portion of the body ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7713009 | Apparatus and methods for removably securing payloads in an aircraft Apparatus and methods for removably securing payloads are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes coupling the payload to a body of a locking assembly, engaging an insertion portion of the body into the channel, translating the insertion portion of the body ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7695225 | Fitting systems adapted especially for fixing seat positions Fitting systems and assemblies are detailed. The assemblies are designed principally (although not necessarily exclusively) for use with aircraft seats and supply positive adjustable positioning of a seat or other object, typically actuated with a single turn (or le... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7665939 | Retractor anchor with top release A retractor anchor for releasably engaging a track. The retractor anchor has a body member which is slidably receivable on the track, and a plunger, which is moveably connected to the body member. A release member is connected to the plunger for moving the plunger b... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7641426 | Device for fixing an object to a rail A device for fixing an object to a rail by way of a fitting (P1, P2, P3, P4) that is movable along the rail within a groove together with a sliding member and is provided with a retainer which can be sunk into at least one... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7637705 | Track fitting with visual indicia of engagement A track fitting with a spring loaded plunger for use in securing an anchor to a floor track mounted in a vehicle. The track fitting includes an anchor with at least one engaging lug, preferably on each side of the anchor, and a spring loaded plunger with at least on... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7547170 | Track slot fastener A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rota... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7517181 | Track fitting for a cargo security system A track fitting used to secure a covering to a track extending along an item includes a body and a plunger. The body of the track fitting has at least one foot, adapted to be received in one of a series of openings defined by the track, and the body is also adapted ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7438511 | Device for mounting a seat on a mounting rail The invention relates to a device for mounting a seat on a mounting rail. This device comprises a base that comprises a band operable for linking to a seat, a groove that can receive the sliding nut guide rail, and a longitudinal blocking piston insertable in a suit... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7427049 | Aircraft seat floor track fitting A floor track fitting for securing seating or other equipment to a section of aircraft floor track consists of a pair of substantially U-shaped cleat members and a captive bolt. The cleat members are inserted back-to-back through the holes in the floor track. Once t... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7410127 | Seat track anti-rattle locking device An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a seat assembly; and a wedge lock device for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft without any rattle. In the preferred embodiment, the wedge lock device includes: a selectively adjustable force applicat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7401995 | Channel connector A channel connector comprises a main portion having a connecting portion, a clamping element having at least two opposite ends, and a threaded element threadably connecting the main portion to the clamping element. Each of the two opposite ends are spaced to interfe... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7393167 | Load-limiting and energy-dissipating mount for vehicle seating A passenger seat for a vehicle is mounted by an extendible stud assembly which includes a housing attached to the seat; and a movable plunger carried by the housing and including a locking stud adapted for engaging a locking track. The housing is constructed such th... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7390154 | Track slot fastener A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rota... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7318695 | Cover for a tie-down anchor A cover for use with a tie-down anchor mounted in a locking track in an air pallet, the locking track having a channel which includes spaced upper flanges shaped to define a series of spaced apart enlarged openings separated by relatively smaller slot segments and t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7261369 | Convertible aircraft passenger seat An aircraft passenger convenience apparatus comprising: a seat assembly; a support device attached to the seat assembly; and a platform having a top and bottom, the platform at least partially supported by the support device. In the preferred embodiment, the support... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7232096 | Positive lock seat device An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a seat assembly and a positive lock device for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft. In the preferred embodiment, the positive lock device comprises: an adjustable force applicator for selectively apply... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7214015 | Apparatus for mounting lashing devices in a freight loading system of a transport conveyance, particularly an aircraft A freight lashing channel (18) for a transport conveyance is constructed for mounting a plurality of spaced lashing devices (10) in the channel. Each lashing device (10) has a base (14) and a bail (11) journalled to the base (14... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7182402 | Seat recline control override A seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a passenger seat having a seat frame and a seat back; a recline control device for selectively reclining the seat back; and a seat recline control override for disabling the recline control device. In the preferred emb... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7147417 | Slide mechanism A trailer is configured with a slide mechanism operable to slidably couple a tie-down assembly with the trailer. The trailer includes a trailer frame configured with an axle and a pair of wheels for transporting a load over a distance. The slide mechanism includes a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7114896 | Tie down apparatus and method of use A tie down apparatus for a carrier having a storage compartment to carry a recreational vehicle comprises a cross bar, ends of the cross bar being supported by upstanding legs. The cross bar has one or more members extending therefrom that create a space to receive ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7044345 | Single sided releaseable article carrier using leaf spring A vehicle article carrier incorporating a single sided releasable cross bar. The cross bar has an end support secured at each outermost end thereof. Each end support lockably engages with an associated side rail. Each end support includes an actuating member which c... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029215 | Dual track fitting A track fastener assembly for securing a seat or cargo apparatus to a floor track of a vehicle. The assembly includes a bottom rail with forward and aft ends. Front and rear movable slides carrying locking studs are carried by the bottom rail. A locking rod having a... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021596 | Aircraft seat floor track quick release fitting A quick release fitting for securing seating or other equipment to a section of aircraft floor track channel comprises a lower jaw member, an upper jaw member and multiple T-shaped cam members nested between locating dowels extending from the lower surface of the lo... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017254 | Rail clip for seat bases A monolithic rail clip, formed from a single piece of material, comprising a plurality of integrated hooks spaced along an angled rail body for use in constructing a seat base. A pair of the rail clips are attached to a pair of opposing members of a frame of the sea... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6969219 | Cargo anchor for a truck sidewall top plate A cargo anchor with a cover plate having a peripheral edge is extensive for covering a panel aperture in the upfacing surface of a side wall of a truck. An anchor bar for securing an anchor line is engaged with the cover plate. A locator plate is fastened to the cov... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966734 | Dual purpose track for holding wheel chocks and strap clips to tie down dirt bikes to trailers The dual purpose track comprises a unitary elongated body having a longitudinal axis and a raised center section extending along the axis from one end to the other. The center section includes a flat base with downwardly tapering sides terminating in laterally outwa... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6948895 | Wall mounted cargo securing system A cargo securing system comprising an elongate base member having a front surface and a rear surface with a plurality of attachment holes to facilitate attachment of the base member to a desired surface. An elongate slot is formed in base member and the slot communi... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6935819 | Securing device for cargo restraining apparatus A device for securing cargo restraining apparatus on a wall of a cargo receptacle is comprised of a body member adapted for slidable engagement with an elongated track on the wall; an attachment member for attaching the body member to the cargo restraining apparatus... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926481 | Mounting apparatus for a transportation system Various kinds of apparatus are known for mounting functional units of conveyor systems, in particular latch units, which can be installed on the floor of a cargo hold in an aircraft. They are provided with detachable fixation devices to fix the functional units to r... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918721 | Recessed demountable cargo tie down The invention generally relates to an assembly for securing cargo to a cargo bed. Specifically, the invention relates to a cargo tie-down for mounting in the cargo deck of a vehicle. The recessed cargo tie-down includes a housing recessed within the cargo deck of a ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918722 | Double plunger track fitting A spring loaded double plunger track fitting for use in securing a wheelchair or the like to a floor track mounted in a vehicle. The track fitting includes at least four track engaging lugs on each side thereof and a pair of spring loaded plungers between adjacent p... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6902365 | Quick-release track fastener A track fastener assembly for securing a seat or cargo apparatus to a floor track of a vehicle. The assembly includes a base with a longitudinal slot formed therein, and a ramp disposed in its upper surface near the forward end of the slot. A movable slide carrying ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6846140 | Flexible truck bed tie-down system A flexible cargo bed tie-down system that allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and that interfaces with the rest of the truck in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6799927 | Tie down anchor system A tie down anchor system for a pickup truck includes a rail member mountable to the cargo bed of the pickup truck. The rail member includes a pair of raised attachment sections and a base mounting portion extending between the pair of raised attachment sections. A p... | 10/05/2004 |
