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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070121 | Mounting device for a flat screen display panel A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface whi... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7810774 | Goods display hook A goods display hook which enables salespersons to quickly and easily get information on the empty state of the goods display hooks. In a goods display hook comprising a main body engageable with a horizontally extending bar assembled in a goods display furniture an... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7669821 | Retractable accessory hook for a vehicle A retractable accessory hook assembly for a vehicle. A housing has a cavity with an opening. A hook is pivotably coupled to the housing and is movable between a stowed position substantially within the cavity and a deployed position at least partially extending from... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7624959 | Mounting device for a flat screen display panel A mount and methods for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7441739 | Supporting device for supporting an article thereon A supporting device includes: a first part that is formed with upper and lower retaining grooves; a second part that is formed with an upper hook extending into the upper retaining groove in such a manner that the second part is pivotable relative to the first part ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7318572 | Mounting device for a flat screen display panel A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface whi... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316379 | Adjustable mounting bracket for flat panel display A mounting bracket apparatus for adjustably supporting a flat panel display from a wall. The mounting bracket includes a wall bracket, a display bracket and two traversing mounts. The traversing mounts are supportively disposed between the wall bracket and the displ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7234672 | Retractable hanger A retractable hanger comprising a base member which has recessed mounted therein a hook. The base member is adapted to be securely mounted on the exterior structure with the base member being recessed within the exterior structure. The hook is capable of pivotable m... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7219868 | Hook device for attachment to tables and the like A hook device for securement to the substantially horizontal, bottom surface of a table top, bar top, or the like for supporting personal items. The hook device includes a base, a hook, and an attachment mechanism pivotally securing the hook to the base. The attachm... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7195220 | Support arm for stored devices A support arm for stored devices, which is pivotably seated in a holder fastened to a fastening surface and can be horizontally adjusted into a pivoted-in position and a pivoted-out position. In the pivoted-in position the support arm extends approximately parallel ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185866 | Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a display body having a display part, a supporting bracket attached to a wall and a angle control part connected to the supporting bracket to adjust a tilting angle of the display body. The display apparatus also includes a driving part ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182374 | Locking device with releasable latching means A locking device of a cover for closing an opening in a wall of a storing compartment. The locking device comprises a casing disposed within said cover, a handle pivotally mounted in said casing so as to be manually pivotal between an extended position and a retract... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178775 | Adjustable tilt mount A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is conne... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175061 | Belt supported carrier A hook-like carrier adapted for attachment to and support by the belt of a user includes an attachment member having a pair of generally vertical, spaced slots which are adapted to receive the user's belt. Attached to an outer portion of the attachment member is a f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7152838 | Recreational vehicle awning hook hanger An RV hook hanger to be used to display items from an awning roller rail. The RV hook hanger includes a top portion that has a substantially cylindrical cross section, mounted on a planar body. The top portion is provided to be accepted by the retainer channel on an... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7118082 | Retractable hook assembly for mounting on a surface A retractable hook assembly for mounting on a surface including a bracket member having front side with a retracting groove and at least one positioning channel. The assembly also includes a back side adapted for mounting on the surface, and a hook member having a p... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7070156 | Adjustable securing rack for plasma TV An adjustable securing rack for plasma TV is disclosed. The securing rack is conveniently used for mount a plasma TV, allowing the TV to be adjusted in various positions and angle. The rack comprises a base seat, an adjusting plate and a suspension plate. The base s... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6968601 | Coat hook system with integral damper and latch A retractable coat hook system that may be used within automobile interiors includes an integral damper and latch mechanisms. The coat hook of the coat hook system may be opened or closed by pushing on the hook. The integral damper gives the coat hook a slow, smooth... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6935601 | Hook device A hook device includes a case member for supporting a hook main portion to be rotatable between a store position and a use position; a stopping portion attached to the case member for regulating the hook main portion at the use position with a predetermined opening ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923413 | Mounting device for a flat screen display panel A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface whi... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6663067 | Retractable coat hook A coat hook assembly (10) includes a hook member (80) for connection with a structure (12). The hook member (80) is supported for pivotal movement from an opening (40) and from a stored position to an operative position. The hook member (80) has a hook po... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6474609 | Drapery hanging device A drapery hanging device which has first and second members, the members being formed of an elongated rod material, the first and second members being pivotably connected with a drapery receiving section therebetween. The arrangement permits easy mounting... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6457690 | Vehicle accessory combined hook and clip A combined hook and clip includes a mounting housing which can be integrated into a vehicle panel or separately provided and which includes a recess for receiving a pivoted combined hook and clip. The hook and clip includes a mounting collar, which is piv... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6109579 | Hidden type hook device A hook device includes a panel having a compartment defined therein. A hook includes a first section pivotally connected to the panel and a second hooked section removably received in the compartment. An elastic member is provided for moving the second ho... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5984250 | Latch hook A new latch hook for permitting secure hanging of strapped bags, such as purses and backpacks, to help prevent easy removal by thieves. The inventive device includes a mounting plate, a hook body, and a latch member. The root of the hook body is coupled t... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5975594 | Glove box door latch assembly with utility hook A vehicle glove box door latch assembly includes a housing with a central opening formed therein and a latch handle positioned substantially within the central opening. The latch handle is operative to actuate unlatching of the latch assembly. A utility h... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5967474 | Holding device Holding device having a baseplate, which for bonding with an adhesive strip which releases on pulling is designed such that a grip tab of the adhesive strip projects beyond the baseplate, and having a front functional part which covers the baseplate and a... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5950845 | Flush mounted valet A flush, mountable valet having a hanger arm and a support arm. The hanger arm and support arm are retained within a longitudinal channel extending the length of the valet housing. A flat or flush profile is achieved.... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5782447 | Pool hook A detachable support attachable to a swimming pool having a clamp, and a hook assembly attached to the clamp, wherein the hook assembly disengages from the clamp when the load force exerted on the hook exceeds a predetermined level.... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5769294 | Recessed accessory hook for an automobile A stowable accessory hook for an automobile is supported in a surrounding wall structure having an opening defined by a peripheral rim. The distal tips of the hooks are recessed behind the peripheral rim of the surrounding wall structure to protect agains... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5372346 | Cushioned swivel hook for stringed instruments A wall-mounted hook for hanging a string instrument from a neck proximate a head having pegs for tuning strings comprising a wall-mounting plate having a protruding base, a yoke having a shaft and two prongs extending from said shaft, said prongs being sp... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5330084 | Bicycle rack apparatus A rack structure mounted to a vehicular hitch socket is provided to include a first support tube received within the hitch socket, with a second support tube pivotally mounted in a selective latching arrangement relative to the first support tube, with a ... | 07/19/1994 |
| 4974799 | Bag stands A bag support to be mounted on a shopping trolley, so that the bag support will receive and retain the handle of a shopping bag so as to retain the shopping bag in an open configuration to facilitate filling of the shopping bag. The bag support includes a... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4740043 | Tray arresting device A device for preventing a food tray from falling into a waste can is mounted to a can housing and presents one or more hook arms which arrest the tray as it is being inserted into the housing for emptying into the can. The tray is retained in a position s... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4357044 | Keeper device for portable electric hand-drills Disclosed are keepers for carrying and suspendably storing portable electric hand-drills. The keeper device includes: an upright shank insertable into and removably secureable to the adjustably tightenable chuck of the hand-drill; a cord rack for draping ... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4146204 | Foldable display hook for merchandise display racks and the like The disclosure relates to a foldable display hook, for use in connection with perforated panel board and other types of merchandise display racks. The display hook includes a mounting bracket, typically of formed sheet metal, which is adapted to be perman... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4111308 | Cassette tape cartridge holder A holder for cassette tape cartridges includes a pair of parallel spaced-apart fingers for receiving a pair of spaced-apart openings in the cassette cartridges, and a member connecting the rear end portions of the fingers to the base. In one embodiment of... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4081166 | Securing swing hook A securing or latching supporting hook comprises a U-shaped hook member adapted for rotation about a horizontal axis and having an elongated distal leg portion which cooperates with a generally horizontally extending member to provide a latching effect. T... | 03/28/1978 |
| 4044983 | Retractable plasma container holder A holder for a plasma container has a bracket designed to be fastened to the ceiling of an ambulance. The bracket comprises a ceiling plate having an elongated slot, a support prism extending across the slot, and spring clip means resiliently urging the p... | 08/30/1977 |
| 4003315 | Conveyor carriage and lading supporting rack A support rack for handling packaged goods in conjunction with an overhead conveyor, such as a suspended monorail conveyor. An upright member has spaced apart, outstanding bars hingeable and detachably connected thereto to receive the goods to be moved, p... | 01/18/1977 |
