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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7770855 | Hanging apparatus for fixing a medical device to a substantially horizontal or substantially vertical support structure A hanging apparatus is provided that facilitates the attachment of a medical instrument to a support structure. The mechanism includes a generally longitudinal, telescoping assembly that extends outward from the back of the medical instrument and positions a rotatab... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7387343 | Constricting device for the footrest ring of a chair A constricting device for the footrest ring of a chair includes a constricting unit assembled between the center tube of a chair and the conical sleeve of a footrest ring. The constricting unit consists of a constricting main body and a fixing ring combining the con... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7252019 | High rigid tilt device in a steering column for a vehicle A tilt device is provided to allow a steering column to be tilted so that a driver can adjust the position of a steering wheel to conform to his/her figure in order to more comfortably drive a vehicle. Further, the tilt device is configured to impart a high supporti... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7222831 | Adjustable display arm for electronic components A display arm having an elongated outer housing, an elongated inner housing telescopically engaged within the outer housing, a biasing member coupled with the outer housing and operative to counter-balance the inner housing within the outer housing, and a locking me... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7131688 | Adjustable armchair mouse tray The present invention discloses a multi-functional adjustable mouse tray that mounts on the arm of a chair to provide a comfortably accessible work surface to support and use a computer mouse and other devices. The adjustable tray is easily mounted to either arm of ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7100977 | Detachable support arm A support arm for supporting an item from a tapered member such as a tapered chair arm includes an arm portion having a proximal end and a distal end. At or toward the distal end is an arrangement for mounting an item. At or toward the proximal end is an attachment ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7055910 | Phlebotomy armrest assembly and method of using same An armrest assembly includes an armrest platform with hand and elbow extensions which is mounted to a swivel base unit that tilts, turns and rotates under the control of a single load control knob to permit placement of a patient's arm in several positions as needed... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6719259 | Adjustable board support for easel An easel board support is installed on an easel supporting leg for suspending and supporting objects and the height thereof is adjustable. The easel board support comprises a sleeve and a board support body. The sleeve is capable of being inserted by an easel suppor... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6695407 | Height adjusting device for stool A stool includes a base and a post extending from a top of the base with a seat pivotably connected to a top of the post. A foot rest has a collar through the post extends and a recess is defined in an inner periphery of the collar. A cam member is receiv... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6575316 | Bathroom column hanging holder assembly A bathroom column hanging holder assembly mainly has a plurality of sleeves sleeved on a column with a base seat; the side of the sleeve has a side tube to be fixedly inserted by a hanging holder; a plastic inner tube and an O-shaped ring are installed in... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6517042 | Stand for vertically receiving rod-shaped materials The invention relates to a stand for vertically receiving rod-shaped materials, comprising a base plate (1) that has two diametrically opposite clamping jaws (2) which are disposed on a substantially horizontal plane and are used for receiving a rod. At l... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6425562 | Golf club washer mounting apparatus A bracket for suspending a washing basin from a cart having an upwardly extending frame member. The bracket includes a connector for engaging the frame member. In alternative embodiments, the connector is either a clamp operated by threaded fasteners, or ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6189488 | Waterer for livestock An assembly for adjusting the vertical height of a pipe in an animal waterer includes a bracket for securing the assembly to pen gating and a locking portion for locking the pipe at a particular height. The bracket includes a plurality of retaining loops ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6010017 | Modular dispenser and display system The present invention provides a modular dispenser and display system having a foundational unit. A supporting collar can be mounted to the foundational unit at any position and at any height. The supporting collar also has a plurality of attachment means... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5992804 | Seat pedestal assembly A seat pedestal assembly including a center post having a lower distal end adapted to be slidingly and rotatably received by a boat deck; a support frame including a center sleeve and a plurality of seat members disposed parallel to and in spaced relation... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5967477 | Clamps A clamp comprises a tubular support having a number of axially spaced sets of angularly spaced apertures for receiving spheres engageable with the exterior of a pipe and with tapered surfaces on a clamp body. A spring urges the support down in relation to... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5573215 | Clip assembly for clamping a test-piece with two end portions which form an angle therebetween A clip assembly includes a main block with a tapered internal wall confining a receiving space to receive slidably and engageably a pair of clamps therein. The clamps define a gap therebetween. The clamps further define an elongated engaging groove at its... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5358205 | Device to connect I.V. pole and patient support A connector is disclosed to releasably attach a horizontal tubular element of a mobile patient support and a vertical tubular element of an intravenous infusion apparatus (I.V.) support apparatus having wheels for locomotion. The connector provides a medi... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5308032 | Knuckle bracket The present invention relates to a knuckle bracket for use in mounting a vehicular shock absorber. The knuckle bracket has an outer bracket and an inner bracket, the outer bracket comprising an annular portion and a pair of clamp portions extending in par... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5170973 | Knuckle bracket The present invention relates to a knuckle bracket for use in mounting a vehicular shock absorber. The knuckle bracket has an outer bracket and an inner bracket, the outer bracket comprising an annular portion and a pair of clamp portions extending in par... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5046695 | Device intended for attachment to the outer surface of a cylindrical object A device which is externally fitted to a rod-like object has an inner tubular member and an external, rigid tubular member. Each tubular member has a longitudinally extending opening through which the rod-like object can be inserted. The internal tubular ... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5035384 | Support clip and method of use A clip for supporting a construction guide tube on a stringline rod which is adjustably clamped to a ground stake. The clip has a curved saddle shaped in the form of an approximate semi-circle. The saddle is sized to receive and retain the tube with a rel... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4986505 | Enclosed patio table An enclosed patio table adapted for mounting on a horizontal fence railing has a generally rectangular frame formed by an extruded aluminum member having an overlying flange formed a channel which receives edge portions of a rectangular rigid base sheet. ... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4913393 | Mounting for attachments to a wheelchair, a geriatric chair and the like A mounting, detachably attachable to the frame of a wheelchair, geriatric chair or other tubular member, interchangeably supports arm rests, baskets and the like, through a stanchion extending therefrom.... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4892280 | Clamping devices for use with elongate members A clamping device for clamping on to an elongate member, e.g. for supporting a component on the member or for strengthening the member itself, comprises an annular shell for surrounding the member, the shell being formed by a plurality of generally part a... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4815688 | Mounting for attachments to a wheelchair, a geriatric chair and the like A mounting, detachably attachable to the frame of a wheelchair, geriatric chair or other tubular member, interchangeably supports arm rests, baskets and the like, through a stanchion extending therefrom.... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4753126 | Range of motion limiting device A range of motion limiting device for limiting the range of motion of a rotating input assembly on a trunk extension/flexion test, rehabilitation and exercise machine. The device has a cam lock and a cam lock housing, each of which is one integral piece. ... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4639036 | Sun shade apparatus for a lounge chair The present invention is directed to sun shade apparatus for a chair or similar structure. The apparatus includes adjustment mechanisms for orienting the canopy sheet with respect to the chair for shade, for use as a tray or for stowage. The apparatus is ... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4623195 | Position retaining device for draftsman chair A draftsman's chair having a footrest adjustable vertically along a support column for the chair; the footrest having a sleeve hub slidable on the column wherein a retaining device comprising a pair of interconnected spaced rings receives the sleeve hub t... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4391160 | Support assembly having releasable lever mounting for handle bar A support assembly for a control lever on a cycle handle bar which includes a mounting releasably locked in place by a spring-biased indent-detent mechanism. The mounting is releasable with a jarring force exerted on it to permit displacement circumferent... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4273278 | Adjustable luggage rack An automotive luggage rack has a pair of side rails extending parallel to one another and supported above the vehicle roof in stanchions at opposite ends of the side rails. One or more cross rails is provided between the side rails and cross rail end fitt... | 06/16/1981 |
| 4244235 | Apparatus for attaching a brake lever stay to a handle bar of a bicycle Apparatus for attaching a stay for a brake lever to a handle bar of a bicycle in which a non-ferrous metal or synthetic resin stay pivotably supports a brake lever through a pivot shaft by a fastening band mounted in a cavity portion formed in the bottom ... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4188717 | Apparatus aid A device is disclosed for use with an apparatus comprising a holding device operative to hold the apparatus and a stabilizing device operative to secure the holding device, the stabilizing device comprising a support piece and attaching pieces operative t... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4039064 | Adjustable work support An adjustable work support that is received on an upright post of standard cross-sectional lumber dimensions. The support includes an elongated work supporting arm member. The arm is formed of an elongated channel having longitudinally spaced upright fold... | 08/02/1977 |
