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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091844 | Air conditioner support device An air conditioner support device for supporting an air conditioner in a window unit in a building, said air conditioner support device comprising a platform having a first half and a second half slidably connected via a connecting rod; a lip disposed on the first s... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7424791 | Cable bracket apparatus The cable bracket mechanism is extendable between a cleat or clamp mounted to a building and a part of a bay or bow window that is remote from the building. The mechanism includes an elongated bracket having a a flange at one end extending about right angles to the ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7350759 | Quick release mounting for a room air conditioner A quick release mounting apparatus and method for mounting a room air conditioner in a window opening that utilizes a quick release mounting which supports the weight of the outdoor portion of the air conditioner in a cantilevered condition and, in the event of an e... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7303171 | Adjustable fixing mount An adjustable fixing mount for communication equipment comprises a seat, a horizontal rotary device, a pitch-adjusting device and a swing-adjusting device. The horizontal rotary device is mounted on the seat and is capable of rotating freely to adjust the horizontal... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7278765 | Window candle holder A holding device for supporting electric or battery-operated window candles in an upright vertical position for viewing through a window. The holding device is comprised of a horizontally extending U-shaped support base, and a vertically extending clip for attaching... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7119680 | FSOC/radio intrusion detection system Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method comprising sensing an intruder within a predetermined vicinity of a Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) system; and reducing an emitted power of the FSOC system. Certain exemplary embodiments provide a system compri... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7069681 | Sliding sign A sliding sign is movably mounted on an overhead truss which extends over a roadway. The sliding sign is mounted on rails connected to the top and bottom chords of the truss so that the sign may be moved from a position over the roadway to a position adjacent the sh... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066664 | Three way video camera base A base for supporting a camera or other electronic device includes a body member connected by a hinge mechanism to a support member and configured to rotate about a camera tilt axis. The support member is attachable to the base of a video camera. Two front legs are ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6964606 | Window ducting system A window ducting system includes a window frame that has an inner perimeter as well as an outer surface and an inner surface with respect to a dwelling. Security bars are attached to the window fame and are positioned adjacent to the inner surface. An air cooling as... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6931799 | Anchoring profile, a frame assembly and a method for securing a pane against An anchoring profile (1) for securing a pane (9) mounted in a frame (8) and protected against impact by window film (11). For ease of installation and to reduce costs, the profile (1) comprises two outer strips of substantially rig... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6863249 | Device for hauling garbage bags A device for hanging garbage bags on an exterior of a vehicle such as a car for hauling the garbage bags to a disposal area. The device includes a vehicle attachment member attached to a hook member via a strap. The vehicle attachment member has a base portion and a... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6808096 | Vehicular windshield bag mounting assembly and mounted windshield bag A vehicular windshield bag mounting assembly which permits mounting of a windshield bag having a generally planar structure onto a support bar of a curved windshield of a vehicle while maintaining generally planar structure of the bag so that warping of the bag is s... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6745538 | Mounting structure The present invention relates to a mounting structure which is arranged at two abutting structural panels (1, 2) so that said structural panels are connected with each other, comprising two pairs of clamping plates, with one of said pairs of clamping plates b... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6708457 | Concealed retaining channel for storm shutter attachment Concealed retaining channel for attaching upper edges of storm shutters in front of windows. The concealed retaining channel can be installed within a soffet portion of a roof overhang, and remains unseen with or without a storm shutter attached thereto. The conceal... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6663063 | Device and method for supporting an electronic toll pass assembly against the windshield of a vehicle A mounting device and method for mounting an electronic toll payment pass to the interior of a vehicle's windshield. The device is comprised of a mounting structure having a face surface and a back surface. The face surface of the mounting structure is at... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6609690 | Apparatus for mounting free space optical system equipment to a window An apparatus and method for mounting free-space optical communications system (FSO) equipment to a window. The apparatus includes a substantially rectangular frame member in which a central opening is defined. In one embodiment, the frame member comprises... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6550580 | Fire escape system A fire escape system includes a frame assembly that is for coupling to a window frame. A suspension member is coupled to the frame assembly. The suspension member is suspended from the frame assembly such that the suspension member is for supporting a use... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6543192 | Lintel support brace and method of using same A lintel support brace having a top portion, an opposing bottom portion adjustably coupled to the top portion, and a support arm coupled to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion are configured to be attached to an adjoining he... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6367750 | Portable sign holding apparatus A portable sign holding apparatus for use in single and double-hung windows generally comprising a central housing unit which includes horizontal mounting means for engaging the interior of window jambs, vertical mounting means for engaging the window sil... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6298631 | Window well clip A method for attaching a window well to the outer surface of a window opening. The method includes providing a window well mold, and providing a window well clip for use with the mold, the clip having a first face and a second intersecting face. An openin... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6276080 | Auto emergency warning marker An improved auto emergency warning marker, designed to be hung on an automobile side window, is made of molded plastic and includes a reflective base member and two reflective side members which fold to a compact storage configuration when not in use, but... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6233877 | Portable safety anchor A portable safety anchor for use in an aperture with side jambs such as a door or window as a tie off for a safety line. The anchor has a pair of clamps mounted on a bar longer than the aperture is wide. The clamps are T-shaped with a stem and a cross arm... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6179258 | Decorative light support frame with adjustable length frame members A support frame for decorative lights disposed about a window includes top, bottom, and first and second side members connected together to form a generally rectangular structure. Each frame member includes a pair of elongated, linear members connected le... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6173930 | Window support and method This invention is a telescoping window support which spans the width of the window to provide support for an air conditioner or the like. The support includes first and second halves which each comprise a plurality of fingers which engage one another in a... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6170955 | Vehicle mounted optical assembly An optical assembly for mounting in a vehicle employs a two piece assembly including a bracket having a front surface and a back surface and an optical device having a front surface and a lens element on the front surface. The back surface of the bracket ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6131354 | Hurricane protection for large windows and doors Hurricane shutter hardware for patio doors, picture windows, and other large openings on a house. The hardware consists of mounts that are permanently attached to a house, and brackets that are mounted to a shutter cover. The mounts are composed of unique... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6050533 | Components to stabilize ladders and create localize scaffolds A main structural component (the unit) is disclosed herein which includes having on its front surface two center openings and two clamp like mechanisms, one permanent restraining block and two unique adjustable blocks. The adjustable blocks' length of tra... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5992107 | Apparatus for edge mounting security window film in a window frame An apparatus for mounting security window film to a window frame, includes an elongate tensile loading transfer member having first and second adjacent elongate load bearing flanges and corresponding first and second respective elongate bearing surfaces t... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5967478 | Window shelf for supporting an air conditioner An air conditioner support system is provided including a pair of suspenders each with a horizontally oriented member coupled to a respective side of a window. Coupled to the horizontally oriented member is a truss. Next provided is a support plate assemb... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5890689 | Automobile garment hanger A garment hanger suitable for hanging garments in an automobile. The hanger has a generally triangular open loop body and is adapted to be mounted on a window or an exit handle of an automobile. The garment hanger preferably has a plurality of dividers fo... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5755411 | Rifle mount for vehicle and method of utilizing same An apparatus for assisting in the operation of a firearm by a person from the interior of a vehicle, the vehicle including a door having and interior and exterior surface and a retractable window therebetween. The apparatus includes in a first embodiment,... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5673883 | Bar device for installing a protective sheet over a window A bar device which can be installed in a window opening to which a sheet of covering material can be secured to protect the window from flying debris resulting from a storm such as a hurricane, tornado, etc. The bar device includes a turnbuckle which is t... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5637039 | Compact portable window fan A portable fan including an air director housing for mounting between a sill and sash of an open window and having oppositely directed first and second open ends, spaced apart top and bottom walls extending between the first and second open ends, and spac... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5636816 | Universal air conditioner mounting bracket and method In a preferred embodiment, a mounting bracket for support of a window air conditioner on a window sill installed in a window opening in a wall of a building, the bracket including: a generally horizontal support member for supporting a portion of the wind... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5617963 | Apparatus for mounting an appliance at an opening The present invention provides an apparatus for mounting an appliance at an opening in a wall, particularly for use with openings in the exterior walls of storage tanks and the like. The apparatus allows men and materials to be safely raised and lowered w... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5514432 | Hollow profile for spacer frames for insulating glass panes A hollow profile (1) that can be used as a spacer for insulating glass panes, consists of a metal strip with a U-shaped cross section that forms, with its crosspiece (6), outside wall (2) and, with its side parts (8, 10), folded over inward, side walls (4... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5407164 | Holder for a window sill A holder in the form of a J-shaped clip having an upper supporting portion, an intermediate portion and a lower gripping portion for mounting to window sills of various thicknesses between the upper portion and lower portion. The upper portion defines a p... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5368267 | No-sag flowerbox brackets A flowerbox support bracketing comprising a plurality of similar L-shaped members and a generally Z-shaped member. The L-shaped members each have a first arm and a second arm, each arm formed with elongated longitudinal slots. The generally Z-shaped membe... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5368262 | Adjustable mounting support for a box fan The present invention is a mounting support for mounting a free-standing box fan on a narrow window sill in a manner that allows the box fan to be selectively adjusted, relative the window, into differing directions without interfering with the operation ... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5329784 | Leveling arms for a low profile room air conditioner Leveling arms for a low profile room air conditioner which are pivotally mounted to a side of an air conditioner housing at an inner end and have an arcuate slotted opening adjacent an outer end. A threaded fastener or clamping bolt is threaded into the a... | 07/19/1994 |
