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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8403282 | Clamp device A clamp device includes a frame including a supporting portion formed on one end thereof. The supporting portion is adapted for abutting against a handle tube. A clamping unit includes two clamping elements. Each clamping element has a connecting portion on one end,... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8313070 | Base-clamp assembly A base-clamp assembly for supporting an instrument relative to a patient position adjacent to an instrument-support rail. The base-clamp assembly may comprise a base, a rail clamp, and an actuator assembly. The rail clamp may attach the base to the rail. A shank cla... | 11/20/2012 |
| 7624958 | Fastening block for mounting objects on a profiled rail The invention relates to a fastening block for mounting objects on a profiled rail (12) having an at least approximately rectangular cross-section. The fastening block comprises a housing part (14) with at least one claw (26), which is fixed to ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7431253 | Support device for computer peripheral equipment A supporting device for computer peripheral equipments, such as a Webcam, includes a base for holding the Webcam. The base has a housing compartment to hold a moving member. The housing compartment has two sides, each having a sliding member. The moving member has t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7413151 | Reconfigurable holding device The present invention relates to a reconfigurable holding device comprising a first plate, a second plate and a joint piece. The first plate includes a first arm and a second arm to rest an electronic device on the first arm. The second plate includes a third arm an... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7341363 | Retractable clamping device for light fixtures A clamping device to hang lighting fixtures includes a hinge mechanism that enables the device to be folded out of the way for storage or for floor or ground use. The clamping device may include foot pads to add stability to the support of the lighting fixture. A cu... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7254895 | Target holder A device for holding a target adjacent first and second intersecting surfaces of a structure to assist in measuring a distance from an instrument to the target. The device has first and second levers that are joined by a pin that has a section that extends above the... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254434 | Variable pressure reusable sensor A variable pressure reusable sensor has a first jaw having a first hinge and an emitter and an opposing second jaw having a second hinge and a detector. A pin is disposed through the first and second hinges so as to rotatably attach the first and second jaws. The ja... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7175143 | Portable accessory hook A portable accessory hook includes a C-shaped clamp formed of a pair of jaws one of which is movable for tightly securing about a support surface. A J-shaped hook member is removably attachable to the clamp for retaining accessory items such as a purse or coat. The ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159832 | Surgical table top and accessory clamp used thereon A medical accessory clamping system includes a table and an accessory clamp. The table has an upper surface and a lower surface, a first ridge positioned on the upper surface and a second ridge positioned on the lower surface of the table. The accessory clamp has a ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156806 | Stabilized table rail clamp A clamping device which secures a retractor support apparatus to an operating table having a side rail. The clamping device has a first clamping member disposed between a side of the operating table and the side rail. The clamping device also includes a second clamp... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148838 | Method for attaching radar for vehicle, radar for vehicle, and monitoring method An attachment method attaches a bracket to a vehicle, and attaches a radar to the bracket so that an axis of a directivity pattern of an antenna directs upward with respect to a horizontal direction. The antenna of the radar has an asymmetric vertical directivity pa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134525 | Ladder stabilization apparatus and system A ladder stabilization apparatus and system. The apparatus includes a main clamp body, a first slotted arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally connected to the main clamp body, and a second slotted arm having a first end and a second e... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7124470 | Tool lanyard A tool having a lanyard, a tool member and structures for attaching the lanyard and the tool member. The attaching structures includes a pin that is engaged with the lanyard and the tool member. The tool defines an opening having a bore contiguous with the opening f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7069680 | Barrier or wall mounting apparatus There is disclosed a mounting apparatus which comprises a vertically extending rigid member having an upper end, a lower end and an intermediate portion, a clamping arm member having a generally horizontal arm have an end and a generally vertical arm having an end, ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7011639 | Back massaging device A the back massaging device for allowing a user to massage their back. The back massaging device includes a body member being designed for being coupled to the wall. A plurality of massaging members are coupled to the body member whereby the massaging members are de... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6978972 | Support systems and associated wire carriers using coil springs in association with supported objects In one embodiment, a wire carrier structured to support at least a portion of at least one supported object is provided. The wire carrier includes an elongated bar having a thickness and having at least one coil spring portion formed therein having a diameter; a fir... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6964400 | Hanging device for suitcase A hanging device for a suitcase includes a main body, a clamping plate pivotally mounted on the main body, a receiving chamber formed between the main body and the clamping plate, and a press plate pivotally mounted on the main body and locked on the clamping plate ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957795 | Fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument The fast-acting clamp for a musical instrument is selectively attached to an extending support and has a bracket, a connector, a threaded rod and a positioning assembly. The bracket is U-shaped. The connector is attached to the bracket. The threaded rod extends thro... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6944897 | Arrangement for holding accessory parts to a patient support surface The invention relates to a system for supporting accessories on a patent resting surface of an operation or examination table (10) comprising an accessory adapter (24) that can be slipped on the profile of the patient resting surface (14). Suppo... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926242 | Fixing apparatus With an aim to provide a fixing apparatus capable of maintaining strong fixation with a simplified mechanism in a stable manner for a long time, a fixing apparatus fixing a headlamp to an object includes a plurality of arms having one end connected to each other, ha... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6896226 | Sway brace clamp and connector assembly It is one advantage of the invention to provide an interlocking swivel connector for attachment to an existing system supporting a suspended load below a ceiling, beam or floor without the need to disassemble or disconnect any components of the system. The connector... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6779919 | Pipe probe A probe for measuring the surface temperature of a pipe includes an active clamp assembly and a passive clamp assembly, with the first end of the passive clamp assembly pivotally mounted to the first end of the active clamp assembly. The active clamp assembly has a ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6691378 | Buckle device for a pair of swimming/diving goggles A buckle includes a body having a pressing portion, a clamping portion, and a bendable connecting portion between the pressing portion and the clamping portion. The pressing portion includes two sidewalls and a post fixed between the sidewalls. The clampi... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6622980 | Socket and rail clamp apparatus An apparatus for securing a surgical accessory to a rail of a patient support device includes a clamp and a socket assembly. The clamp includes a first jaw and a second jaw coupled to the first jaw for movement between a first position in which the appara... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6588966 | End of train coupler mounting device A mount base has two movable arms with jaws mounted thereon for engaging the coupler head surface adjacent and interior of the relief or core holes formed in the head. The arms are operated upwardly and downwardly via a pair of scissor links that are open... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6421948 | Fishing rod holder with signaling device A rod holder and signaling device for holding a fishing pole and signaling when a fish strikes a bait or lure is compact and is adaptable to secure the fishing rod to various structures. The fishing rod may then be temporarily abandoned or remotely monito... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6390431 | Beverage cup holder for attachment to a wheeled suitcase A device for removably holding a beverage container in upright position upon a telescoping upright handle of a wheeled luggage unit includes a confining structure configured to slidably receive, and secure by gravity effect a beverage container having a s... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6357710 | Item holding device An item holding device, having a multi-segmented arm wherein each segment is connected to each adjacent segment by a swivel joint having a substantial fictional resistance to motion, wherein a first quick release clamp is provided on one end of the arm, w... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6338520 | Tonneau cover and attachment assembly A clamp assembly for mounting a tonneau cover on a motor vehicle having a cargo area defined by first and second side walls, an end wall and a tailgate, the side walls having an inner panel and an outer panel includes a fastener, a first coupler plate and... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6283425 | Mounting bracket A mounting bracket useful for securing a base, such as an antenna to a pole, a tube or a post, or a similar anchor support, and including a first clamp part, being a base clamp, to be secured to the base (the antenna) adapted to be locked against the pole... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6196507 | Clamp assembly for pick-up truck topper A clamp assembly for releasably securing a cab or other truck toppers to a pick-up truck box includes master and slave assemblies mounted to a transverse section of the sidewall of the cab and spaced-apart from each other. Each assembly has an engagement ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6196503 | Cable-tubing organizer system for medical care environments A cable-tubing organizer system is provided for storing and organizing wire leads and tubing extending from monitoring equipment used in an operating room or other patient care environment. The organizer system includes a monitoring lead assembly, a trans... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6149114 | Mounting device for attaching a microphone to a musical instrument The invention proposes a mounting device for attaching a microphone or a microphone inset to a musical instrument, comprising two clamping sections between which a section of a musical instrument can be gripped by spring force, a connecting section, which... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6024332 | Support carrier for fishing weights A basket that can be clamped to a boat's gunwale is used to hold the gear when it is not in use. The basket is large enough to hold the fishing weights and line while a hook is baited, or while the boat is moved. A large spring clip is used to secure the ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5940980 | Hands-free hair dryer A hands-free hair dryer is described which includes (a) a hair dryer body including heating element and fan, (b) an elongated bendable tubing connected at one end to the hair dryer body, and preferably (c) a spring clamp secured to the other end of the tu... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5941487 | Retainer for holding eyeglasses A retainer for holding eyeglasses that includes a retainer ring rotatably mounted to the clamping means. The clamping means includes a first clamp member pivotally attached to a second clamp member, and a means for biasing together a first end of each of ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5863021 | Multiple fastener A holding device has a first arm with a first and a second end and an intermediate portion extending between the first and second ends with and an attachment portion disposed in the intermediate portion. A second arm also has first and second ends, an int... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5853156 | Rail clamp A rail clamp is provided for attachment to a vertical rail such as a side rail of a ladder as are used on the rear of recreational vehicles. The rail clamp is molded from plastic and includes threaded members with knobs which allow the clamp to be tighten... | 12/29/1998 |
