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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079553 | Keyboard supporting tray and arm rests for conventional open arm office chairs A peripheral device support assembly. The peripheral device support assembly includes two detachable armrest and support tray adapted to be attached to each arm of an office chair. The detachable armrest and support tray includes a mount for securing the armrest sup... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7997545 | Pivoting support structure This invention is to an apparatus and method using a pivoting support structure to support mail boxes, newspaper tubes, information signage or decorative materials near a road while being less susceptible to damage from passing vehicles. The invention may be attache... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7784748 | Swing away mailbox post The invention relates to a swing away mail box post which is simple to operate and manufacture. It includes two parts: a stationary base; and, a rotating stem (the latter of which is attached to the mailbox post itself). There is only one moving part, the stem rotat... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7717376 | Bracket devices and systems The present disclosure includes a number of device and system embodiments. One such bracket device embodiment includes a coupling segment having two coupling legs for connecting to a first support member and a mounting segment having two mounting legs for connecting... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7363875 | Overload indicator for a load supporting apparatus An overload indicator for a load supporting apparatus is arranged to bend during overloading of the apparatus, thereby visually indicating the overload to a user or observer. The indicator features a longitudinal member having a U-shaped cross section defining one c... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7353985 | Flexible and protective mailbox mount A mailbox mount which includes a heavy-duty spring connecting the mailbox to post via a mounting element. The spring allows the mailbox to return to its initial position after being contacted by another item, such as a snowplow or the like to prevent permanent damag... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7328483 | Hinge assembly with universally biased cam A hinge assembly (9) includes a shell (1), a coil spring (2), a shaft (3), and two bolts (4). The shell defines a cavity (12) therein, with one end of the shell being closed and the other end being open. Two holes (14... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311291 | Mailbox support post An elongated support post for a mailbox has a mailbox support arm secured to an upper portion of the support post and at least one anchor fin secured to a lower portion of the support post and projectingly outwardly therefrom. In one embodiment of the invention a pa... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7237979 | Security barrier A barrier for stopping the progress of vehicles, comprising a pivoted barrier adapted to pivot about a non-vertical axis from a first position generally alongside a carriageway to a position where it at least partially blocks the carriageway, and adapted to move bet... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207450 | Beverage holder device A drink holder device having a ground support, a leg extending from the ground support, and a plurality of arms extending from the leg. The arms are movable between a raised and a lowered position. At the end of each arm is one or more beverage holders. A lock holds... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207536 | Bias-assisted sign with floating mount system A biased-assisted sign mounting system is for mounting a sign to a structure, that includes a vertical upright post having a face having a plurality of vertically extending, spaced apart openings. The mounting system includes a spine adapted to mount to the vertical... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7178772 | Mailbox post bracket A mailbox bracket comprises a laminar plate that is generally coextensive with a lower surface of the mailbox and has a pair of flanges for securing the mailbox to the plate. A generally cylindrical sleeve is secured to the plate and extends downwardly therefrom. Th... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172163 | Mailbox holder A mailbox holder (10) includes an upper mailbox support (14), a lower ground support (16) that is securely fastened to the upper support, and an attachment bracket (36) to which a mailbox (12) is secured. The upper mailbox support ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168199 | Portable seat and platform support A portable seat and platform support includes a shaft with a base mounted to its lower end to position the shaft to a generally vertical orientation. A removable platform can be attached to the upper end of the shaft, and a seat assembly is supported by a fastener a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163142 | Damage resistant mailbox support structure A damage resistant mailbox assembly to prevent damage to mailboxes and vehicles, persons or equipment which contact same. The mailbox is supported from an upright support post or structure by one or more expandable and bendable spring units. One end of each spring u... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7032811 | Rotatable mailbox with flexible support A mailbox assembly having a rotatable mailbox attached to a flexible support for securing said assembly within the ground. The support includes a rod having a top end and a bottom end. The support also includes a bottom support plate positioned on the ground surface... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6962460 | Apparatus for a protective device for a mailbox or sign A protective device for a mailbox or sign is discussed. The protective device has a main panel coupled to support pipes via a plurality of impact absorption mechanisms. The impact absorption mechanisms are t-bar shaped supports coupled to a back side of the main pan... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6955291 | Adjustable mailbox platform An adjustable mailbox platform is connectable to an existing mailbox post for receiving a mailbox thereon. The platform includes a bracket including a plurality of spaced side members for securing to a mailbox post. A plurality of cross members are secured to the si... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6802481 | Spinning multiple container containment rack The inventors present an improved rotatable multi-receptacle support device. These type devices are commonly used to house up to four circular receptacles that can be rotated about a center post affixed to the ground for the convenience of the user. The improvements... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6685146 | Pinata-manipulating stand A pinata-manipulating stand for more easily maneuvering and controlling a pinata. The pinata-manipulating stand includes an arm assembly for supporting and controlling a pinata. An upright support member is provided for supporting the arm assembly. A coup... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6047933 | Swing arm support for mailbox A moveable support arm for a mailbox which includes a cylindrical cap which is sized to fit over a vertical support post. The cap has an open bottom and a closed top with a horizontal support member being attached to said cap, and containing means to atta... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5941455 | Swiveling mail box stand A mailbox stand is provided including a vertical post with a bottom end mounted within a shoulder of a road. Also included is a horizontal rod mounted on the vertical post and adapted to rotate about a vertical axis. Next provided is a mail box mounted on... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5779202 | Pivoting mailbox post A pivoting mailbx post is provided having a mailbox support arm that can be pivoted 360 degrees and easily returned to its normal resting position. It has an adjustment nut that allows increased tension on mailbox support arm for various weather condition... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5580015 | Multiple receptacle rotating stand A multiple receptacle rotating stand comprising a support post. An assembly is for anchoring a bottom end of the support post into the ground, so that the support post is in an upright position. A collar is placed onto a top end of the support post. An el... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5524853 | Swinging mailbox support A swinging mailbox support including a vertical post having a horizontal arm and brace disposed thereon wherein a mailbox is affixed to an end portion of the horizontal arm and furthermore the vertical post comprises two portions pivotably interconnected ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5305478 | Ecology sink A waste storage and removal assembly for use with a waste chute under a sink wherein a carrier for a waste container is pivoted from positions outside and under the sink as well as raised and lowered in conjunction with a sealing member of the waste chute... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5277146 | Laterally supported flexible sign A flexible sign post for use along roadsides which allows a sign to be deflected when hit by a passing object. The sign post consists of a number of mounting brackets which are spaced apart and secured to a substantially rigid vertical sign post. Each mou... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5215283 | Swing-away mailbox support An improved mailbox support (10) includes a sectional post (12) interconnected by a resilient coupling (20). The coupling (20) includes a cam (22) and an adjustable internal primary spring (24), and an optional external secondary spring (32)... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5167364 | Rotatable mounting assembly for a rural mailbox A rotatable support assembly which may be easily attached directly to an existing regulation-type mailbox and to an existing ground post for the mailbox. The mailbox is attached to the top surface of an inner sleeve which is telescopically inserted in an ... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5083836 | Storable seating unit A storable seating unit for access by an individual in a wheelchair to seating in a stadium or arena. The storable seating unit includes a pedestal, a seat bottom pivotally connected to the pedestal, and a seat back pivotally mounted to one end of the sea... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5020720 | Mailbox holder A device for supporting a mailbox which is moveable to allow the mailbox and support arm to absorb and avoid the full force of contact from vehicles and other external sources. The mailbox is supported by a flexible horizontal member extending from a main... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4995576 | Mounting for roadside mailbox The mailbox support-mounting disclosed has a pivoting arm. If the mounting receives a blow, e.g. from a snow-plow blade or from a vandal, the arm swings aside. After swinging aside, the arm resets itself to a central equilibrium position. The restoring fo... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4971234 | Pivotable storage unit for vehicles A storage unit for mounting in the box of a pickup truck. The storage unit has a base which is anchorable to the bed of the pickup truck box. A substantially vertical support stanchion is mounted to the base. Storage shelves are pivotably mounted to the s... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4955534 | Swivel mail box The present invention relates to a mailbox mounting device that can swing about its support. Which it is mounted, which is less subject to damage due to impact from wet snow being plowed or other motor vehicles moving along the roadway. The device is comp... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4955533 | Support and protective structure for a mail box The support and protective structure for a mailbox or other similar structure comprises a first pipe adapted to be driven into or implanted in the ground and having means at the upper end for rotatably mounting the lower end of a second pipe and a second ... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4919443 | Swing-out backpack for wheelchairs A swing-out backpack for wheelchair use is provided. The backpack comprises a container box with sides, a back, a front, a top, and a bottom. The box has a pivotal door therein to provide access to an interior chamber within the box. A structure releasabl... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4880193 | Less than 360 degree lamp swivel A swing arm lamp has the swing arms thereof connected to each other through a swivel assembly that includes a first swivel element and a second swivel element all disposed and interconnected so as to rotate with respect to each other about an axis of rota... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4852847 | Releasable mailbox mounting apparatus A mailbox post mounting apparatus includes a post bracket and a mailbox bracket affixed respectively to the ground support post and the mailbox respectively. The brackets include abutting plate-like members having aligned openings with the mailbox in the ... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4726552 | Lamp swivel A swing arm lamp has the swing arms thereof connected to each other through a swivel assembly that includes a pair of end swivel elements and a center swivel element all disposed proximate each other and interconnected so as to rotate with respect to each... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4616799 | Automatic recovery swing sign structure A yieldable highway swing sign is described which swings out of the way when struck by farm equipment or other objects such as wet snow from snow plows. The sign has a torsion bar which returns the sign to its original position after being struck. The sig... | 10/14/1986 |
