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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157227 | Device for supporting an object on a surface A device for supporting an object on a surface has a body including a first portion attachable to a surface so as to attach the body to the surface and a second part having a receptacle for receiving the object, and an element for simultaneously activating the first... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8128042 | Sucker assembly having a better attachment effect A sucker assembly includes a sucker, a pull bar secured on the sucker, a pressing member mounted on the pull bar and pressing the sucker, an elastic member mounted on the pull bar and biased between the sucker and the pressing member, a control handle pivotally moun... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123181 | Vacuum fixer The vacuum fixer includes a hat-shaped pressing plate made of rigid synthetic resin, a disk-type suction plate made of soft synthetic resin and covered with the pressing plate, a screw shaft mounted on the upper end of the center of the suction plate and perforating... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8087625 | Article holder with suction cup A holder includes a suction cup comprising a circular plate formed of resilient material and a rigid bell wherein the plate includes a central coupling member including outer threads, and the bell includes a hollow cylinder including two opposite openings with the o... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7992831 | Base apparatus for device holder A base apparatus for providing engagement to advice holder is provided, including a connection unit, a fixed unit, and at least a weight unit. The connection unit is for connecting a clapper or holder of electronic device, and the fixed unit is engaged to the bottom... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7975972 | Convertible apparatus for attaching an article to a wall An attachment device for attaching an article to a wall surface includes a bracket with an outwardly extending plate having a hole through which an elongated portion of the article can be placed and an attachment plate, perpendicular to the outwardly extending plate... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7975971 | Suction cup device A suction cup holding device that effectively conforms to soft surfaces and complex curves which may be present in the target surfaces such as a dash board of a modern automobile. The suction cup device includes a housing having a recess therein with an opening form... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7967262 | Portable electronic device mount A portable electronic device mount provides a secure attachment point for a personal navigation device, or other electronic device. The mount provides access to the device electronics through interface ports and feature connectors. The mount connects to an attachmen... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967263 | Fixing device A fixing device is provided. The fixing device is fixed to a surface, comprising a sucker, a rack, a gear, a transforming unit and a limiting unit. The rack is connected to the sucker. The gear is engaged to the rack. The transforming unit is connected to the gear. ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7913962 | Suction cup Herein disclosed a suction cup including: a suction cup body having at least one surface having a gel, the surface being a suction surface; and an elastically deformable spring element provided in or on the suction cup body, having a concave shape so as to make the ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913963 | Device stand with suction base A device stand includes a suction base and a load-supporting module mounted on the suction base. The suction base includes a suction piece, a fixing structure, a face cam, pins, and a fixing cap. The fixing structure, configured for fitting over the suction piece, i... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7850133 | Suction cup having compact axial installation and release mechanism A novel suction cup mounting apparatus having a novel compact axial suction cup installation and release mechanism and method for assembling such a suction cup apparatus. The suction cup device includes a suction cup portion of a plunger assembly fit within a concav... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7837162 | Suction cup with solar cell A suction cup has a cup portion and a head attached to the cup portion. A solar cell is positioned within the head or the cup portion. The solar cell can be placed in a cavity in the head or cup portion or may be molded or formed into the suction cup. The contacts o... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7815155 | Suction device and supporting device having the same A suction device includes a sucking disc disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting seat disposed in the sleeve and connected to the sucking disc, and an elongate operating block mounted slidably on the sleeve. The operating block is formed with a cam surface bi... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7775490 | Suction cup and fabrication method therefor A suction cup, includes: a suction cup body made of a synthetic resin material having elasticity; and a gel layer bonded to the suction cup body and having a surface serving as a suction face; the suction cup body being made of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7735791 | Supporting arm with a suction cup and a holder for attaching various equipment within a mechanical linkage A supporting arm with a suction cup and a handle for attaching various equipment within a mechanical vehicle. The arm is composed of a suction cup, a push button, which slides within a housing, a rigid part, connected with the housing, and a hinging part, connected ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7731139 | Suction device and supporting device having the same A suction device includes a sucking member having a connecting body connected integrally to a flexible disc body that is disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting member disposed in the sleeve and connected to the connecting body, and an operating rod connected... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7690609 | Suction cup A suction cup having an adsorption surface is provided wherein the suction cup has a disk-like main suction cup unit composed of an elastically-deformable material and has an attachment surface. The attachment surface has a gel layer composed of a gel, bonded theret... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7658354 | Suction device and supporting device having the same A suction device includes a sucking member having a connecting body connected integrally to a flexible disc body that is disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting member disposed in the sleeve and connected to the connecting body, an operating member connected ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7648109 | Sucker that is removed easily and quickly A sucker includes a fixing seat, a sucker body, a control handle and a control valve. The sucker body has a first side provided with a recess and a second side provided with a connecting hole connected to the recess. The control valve includes a valve stem movably m... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7527230 | Anchor dock equipped with a bracing rack An anchor dock includes an anchor body, an adsorption portion and a bracing rack. The anchor body has a lower shell and an upper shell. The lower shell has a conical side surface formed at a sloped angle. The upper shell is located on an upper surface of the lower s... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7516926 | Suction disc unit A suction disc unit, especially a suction disc unit that can be adsorbed on a smooth surface to support a hung article, it comprises a pressing lid, a suction disc, a link and a pressing rod; wherein the pressing rod at least has a first eccentric protruding portion... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7441734 | Vehicle-used suction disk retainer A vehicle-used suction disk retainer has a seat. The seat is installed with a suction disk and a buckling seat which are connected as an integral body. An adjusting sheet is installed in an embedding groove of the seat. As the retainer is used in a car, when the adj... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431250 | Fixture for a communication device A fixture for holding a communication device includes a conical base having an axle, a disk movably connected to the conical base, a disk lifting assembly mounted at a joint between the conical base and the hollow axle to lift the center of the disk so as to create ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7406758 | Apparatus and methods for manufacturing operations Apparatus and methods for manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vacuum cup assembly includes a housing having a vacuum generator formed therein, and a compliant sealing member coupled to the housing. The vacuum generator is coupleable to a sou... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404536 | Suction cup assembly including a quick release venturi A suction cup removably attached to a housing lifts and moves an object. A venturi removably attached to the housing provides a vacuum effect to secure the suction cup to the object. The venturi includes a pair of opposing ears. When the venturi is inserted into a v... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7387284 | Mechanism for fastening a pivotal support in any direction A fastening mechanism is mounted on a suction cup including a pivotal ball in a receptacle and having surface recesses, a leg secured to the ball, and a channel open to both the external and the receptacle, the channel having an intermediate enlargement. The mechani... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367129 | Hand-held laser level with retractable adhesive-type retention feature A leveling or plumbing device for indicating a line or a plane on a surface, such as wall or floor. The device includes a light beam generator that emits a light beam exteriorly of a body or housing. Level and/or plumb indicators, such as vials, are mounted to the h... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363148 | Navigational device for installation in a vehicle and a method for doing same A navigation assembly (5l) for mounting a navigational device (10l) in an open port (12l) of a vehicle resulting from removal of a non-navigational component is provided. The navigation assembly (5l) broadly co... | 04/22/2008 |
| RE40244 | Vacuum actuated display ornaments Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357361 | Hands-free device capable of adjusting an angle of its mounting seat in any direction and positioning same A hands-free device capable of adjusting an angle thereof toward any direction and positioning same includes a suction cup including a central, threaded bolt; a swivel mount rotatably mounted on the suction cup; a first turning assembly rotatably mounted on the swiv... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344114 | Apparatus support device with suction retaining structure In an apparatus support device with a suction retaining structure for supporting minicomputers, navigation devices or mobile telephones, comprising a suction foot, a hollow column connected with one end to the suction foot and enclosing an operating mechanism for th... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338020 | Attachment device for non-porous surfaces An attachment device for mounting an object to non-porous surface comprises a spring-loaded suction pad assembly, a rigid cover formed to fit upon the pad assembly, and an articulated actuator arm pivotally coupled to the pad assembly and movable upon the cover to s... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7332225 | Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethanes adhesive A bonded vehicular glass assembly utilizes a two-component urethane adhesive to attach an attachment member at a glass panel to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle. The attachment member may be a hinge, or a latch, or the like. Related methods of forming and ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322625 | Detachable clearance wands The Detachable Clearance Wands provide a driver of a large vehicle having slideout compartments with a clear dimension for the extension length of the slideout. The wands are attachable to the vehicle's side prior to parking it to provide the extension length withou... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322116 | Laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7313477 | Vehicle dash-mounted navigation device A GPS system (10) which may be mounted on a dashboard (12) of any vehicle (14) after the vehicle has been manufactured yet appears to be integral with the dashboard. The GPS system (10) includes a GPS device (16), a hood (18... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311674 | End effector assembly cap and tissue removal device and related methods Embodiments of the invention include a cap for a medical device. The cap includes a body defining a cavity configured to accommodate at least a portion of an end effector assembly of the medical device, and a tissue removal portion attached to the body and configure... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302715 | Bath accessory holder and scoop A bath accessory collection, holder, and storage device includes a base, and a scoop, removably couplable to the base, having a drain for draining liquid therefrom. A handle is attached to the scoop, which is used to wield the scoop. A hanger is carried by one of th... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296771 | Separable ball and socket assembly for electronic device mounts Embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting assembly (100) for mounting an electronic device (D) to a surface (S). The mounting assembly (100) generally includes a base (102) including a mounting ball (110) and a socket assemb... | 11/20/2007 |