Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357362 | Bracket positioning structure for a slide A bracket positioning structure for a slide includes a bracket having an end plate at one end and a fastening seat close to the end plate. The fastening seat is pivotally connected with a connecting element. The connecting element comprises an arm having at least on... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350628 | High force locking spring A spring system for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the spring system. The spring system includes a housing having an axis, an internal chamber, and axially opposite bottom and top ends, a spring rod coaxial with the axis and positioned with... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7320452 | Adjustable rail-hanging apparatus An adjustable rail-hanging apparatus comprises a main body and a limit device, wherein a hooking part for hooking an aluminum extrusion hanging board is mounted on the upper end of the main body. First screw holes to be inserted by first locking devices are formed o... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318243 | Lid support and forming system for pool cover box A system is provided herein for supporting a lid for a pool cover box that includes (a) an elongated mounting element extending along substantially at least one wall of the pool cover box, and (b) a plurality of bracket assemblies, each adapted for connecting to the... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314143 | Adjustable shelving system An adjustable shelving storage system having support arms with a unique bracket for releasable attachment to side rail uprights. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309051 | Height adjustable supports for table tops and like fixtures The invention provides a height adjustable support or leg assembly for a table or similar object, said assembly having two components, an L-shaped inner leg and a square outer leg constructed to create a perfect fit between them using means for adjusting the height ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7293667 | Height adjustable shelf clamp A modular shelf assembly has a vertical support having a channel in one face thereof and an adjustable bracket having a rear portion cooperatively configured and slidable in the channel. The bracket includes top and lower clamps each having a body portion with oppos... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7281301 | Fixing structure for a door handle A fixing structure for a door handle includes a grip portion, a first fixing portion connected to a first end of the grip portion and fixed to a side of a door, and a second fixing portion connected to a second end of the grip portion and fixed to the side of a door... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267310 | Quick adjust support system with trapped or integral wedge A support system includes a support post and support means for adjustably supporting a member to the support post. The support means includes a locking mechanism movable between a first position for press-fitting the support means, directly or indirectly, against th... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7240803 | Shelf mounting bracket for adjustable organizer system A shelf mounting bracket has a bracket body with a forward end, a rear end, an upper side, and a lower side. One or more connectors extend from the rear end for mounting the bracket to a support. At least one forward shelf support is provided near the forward end an... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7165690 | Post structure A post structure is axially formed with a plurality of elongated grooves which are not in communication with one another, and a plurality of accessories can be inserted directly into the elongated grooves in the lateral direction. And the accessories are assembled o... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147114 | Merchandise shelving assembly A shelf assembly for use with a display rack is provided. The display rack has two lateral posts, each of which has a plurality of vertically spaced openings. The shelf assembly includes a shelf, a pair of braces and a clip corresponding to each brace. The braces an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7128223 | Merchandise shelving assembly A shelf assembly for use with a display rack is provided. The display rack has two lateral posts, each of which has a plurality of vertically spaced openings. The shelf assembly includes a shelf, a pair of braces and a clip corresponding to each brace. The braces an... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7108100 | Work stage A work stage includes a work platform having first and second sides and a cross-beam, a first support part supporting the work platform and a counter-support disposed at the first side. In addition, the work stage includes a first holder including a bolt and attachi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086502 | Transport apparatus and method having conformable gripping capability A transport apparatus for transporting materials or objects on substantially vertical structures for installation, deployment, inspection and repair purposes includes gripping mechanisms having a conformable gripping portion. The gripping mechanisms are separated by... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086633 | Quick adjust support system with trapped or integral wedge A support system includes a support post and support means for adjustably supporting a member to the support post. The support means includes a locking mechanism movable between a first position for press-fitting the support means, directly or indirectly, against th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7066435 | Universal wall mounting bracket A wall mount assembly is provided for attaching an electronic device to a slat wall. The wall mount assembly includes a main body, a mount and a pair of clip assemblies to connect to the slat wall. The mount has a central opening to receive a support arm that holds ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063096 | Side cover for a collapsible tent A side cover structure for a collapsible tent includes a fabric side cover that is vertically suspended between two post. Each post has inner and outer pole sections that are telescopically engaged. Each pole section has exterior longitudinal grooves. The fabric sid... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7021814 | Support extension for stage apparatus There is disclosed a support extension for mounting stage equipment. The support extension may be attached to a rail. The support extension may include a body and a bolt. The bolt fits into a channel in the rail. The support extension may be quickly easily attached ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6978975 | Lockable shelf bracket A shelf system for releasable mounting of shelves in a supporting element which is essentially vertically positioned and has slots or grooves. Plate-shaped shelf brackets are adapted to support the shelves and are by means of hook-shaped portions adapted to be inser... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6918341 | Support for securing cantilevered shelving to an insulated unit A support adapted for use between first and second panels at a joint includes a distal end including a flange, an anchoring end including a flange and an anchor, and an intermediate section connecting the distal end and the anchoring end. The intermediate section is... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6857814 | Method and apparatus for repairing a riser brace in nuclear reactor A clamp apparatus is provided which is designed to structurally replace a weld that attaches a riser brace assembly to a reactor vessel wall, and to stiffen the entire riser brace assembly, thereby increasing the natural vibration frequency of the riser brace assemb... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6827320 | Track assembly having solidly secured brackets A track device includes a track member having a longitudinal channel and a longitudinal opening communicated with each other, and one or more longitudinal juts extended into the longitudinal channel of the track member. One or more brackets are slidably received in ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6702128 | Storage system A storage system including a shelf and bracket item holder where the item holder is supported upon a planar panel. The shelf has two end edges and two shelf-brackets which include a substantially circumferential flange, a receptacle portion for receiving ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6581788 | Shelf and bracket assembly A shelf and bracket item holder where the item holder is supported upon a planar panel. The shelf has two end edges and two shelf-brackets which include a substantially circumferential flange, a receptacle portion for receiving one of the end edges of the... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6474327 | Barbecue cart assembly A cart configured for receiving a kettle-type barbecue having a lid and a kettle portion, the cart including a lower bracket having at least three corners, each corner having a first female frusto-conical section shape and being configured to receive and ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6442909 | Knock-down portable partition system A knock-down portable partition includes a rigid panel frame having a central portion. The partition includes at least one cover panel covering at least a portion of the central portion of the rigid panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6425563 | Clamp for a retail display apparatus A clamp for use on a retail or commercial display device wherein a rod is slidingly received in a channel and selectively positionable therein by an position locking member. A hook plate attached to a display element, such as shelving, hanger rods, etc. h... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6364139 | Two-part shelf-holder for sectional rack A two-part shelf-holder for supporting shelves on connecting members fixed around vertical posts of a sectional rack. The shelf-holder includes a fixed part fixedly connected at one end to a corner of the shelf and a movable part pivotally connected at on... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6105794 | Adjustable support bracket that slides and adjusts within a channel An adjustable support bracket having a unitary or multi-member bracket assembly can be used with a vertical channel (2) and rail (6) construction. Each bracket assembly can be positioned and secured at any location along the rail (6) and can accommodate a... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6079173 | Knock-down portable partition system A knock-down portable partition includes a rigid panel frame having a central portion. The partition includes at least one cover panel covering at least a portion of the central portion of the rigid panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6017009 | Support system with quick-adjust support assembly A shelf support system includes at least one support post (12), a tapered wedge member (20) located on the support post (12) and a supporting assembly (14). The supporting assembly (14) is structurally secured to a shelf frame (10) and includes a locking ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5950974 | Arrangement for fastening and wiring of a plurality of electrical units, particularly in a switchgear cabinet An apparatus for fastening and wiring of a plurality of electrical units, particularly in a switchgear cabinet. At least one mounting crosspiece (12-15) accommodating the electrical units on its mounting side can be fastened to at least two bearing rails ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5899035 | Knock-down portable partition system A knock-down portable partition includes a panel frame having a central portion. The partition includes at least one cover panel covering at least a portion of the central portion of the panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel on the pane... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5833190 | Shelf supporting bracket for a scaffold A shelf supporting bracket for a scaffold comprises a pair of spaced apart angle irons connected together by a first cross bar at the rear and a second cross bar located inwardly from the open front end. A diagonal brace bar extends downwardly and forward... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5645257 | Adjustable support apparatus An adjustable support apparatus includes a vertical standard having a rail, a support member having an edge abutting the standard and a surface formed to fit flush with the rail, and a securing device for securing the support member to the standard. Prefe... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5535972 | Adapter for adjustable shelving system An adapter releasably attaches to an existing wall-mounted shelf standard to provide a desired slot configuration for new shelf supports. The adapter includes a body portion having a fixed, rearwardly extending jaw member and further includes a movable re... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5484068 | Framework mounting structure A framework mounting structure is disclosed including a post made from an aluminum profile having at least one longitudinal groove through its length; a connecting frame having a hook member hooked in either of the at least one longitudinal groove, a stop... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5364052 | Shelf support system The system comprises a shelf support arm (2) adapted to be mounted horizontally and a support bar (1) adapted to be disposed vertically and means for mounting the bar (1) to a vertical wall or other support surface, sliding means enabling the arm (2) to s... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5170898 | I-beam fixture system The present invention teaches a modular fixture (also sometimes in the trade referred to as fixture-ware) system, the features of which include and are characterized by the user's ability to set the system up and "knock it" down without the need of tools.... | 12/15/1992 |
