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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7628365 | Monitor stand Provided is a monitor stand, capable of preventing an “auto-lift” phenomenon that occurs when a monitor installed thereon is tilted past a predetermined angle, due to a shift in the monitor's weight. The monitor stand includes a base, a stand body, a stand top a... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7367610 | Method and apparatus for assembling a component to a panel A component is adapted for assembly to a panel at a desired location. The component includes a body and at least one fastener threadingly received in the body, the fastener having a head and a threaded shaft, the head extending outwardly from the body a predetermine... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7293747 | Display moveable in two dimensions A display movable in two dimensions is disclosed, comprising a base having a track, a sliding member having a frame for supporting a display panel, a sliding bump disposed slidably in said track and on which said frame is connected pivotally and swings in a directio... | 11/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7226101 | Adjustable boss An adjustable boss for securing an article carrier or rack assembly to a vehicle outer surface is disclosed. The adjustable boss is disposed between the rack assembly and the vehicle outer surface is employed having a body including an upper surface and a lower surf... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7172138 | Powder spray gun mount and cleaning arrangements A gun mount for a spray gun includes a rigid bracket that is installed on a rigid vertical support such as a gun mover. The bracket securely mounts the guns so as to reduce vibration and swaying during a spraying operation, even when the guns are being vertically mo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7137768 | Fastener assembly A fastener assembly including a stud and plate combination is disclosed for fastening a first member to a second member. The assembly comprises a stud which includes a shank having a first and a second end. A head extends from the first end of the shank, the head de... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6943691 | Tamper indicator for a smoke detector The present invention is a tamper indicating kit for use with a smoke detector having a base plate for mounting to a mounting surface such as a ceiling or wall, and the smoke detector also including an openable cover connected to the base plate; the tamper indicatin... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6837389 | Profile-section support system for industrial-fair and exhibition construction A profile-section support system, in particular, for industrial-fair and exhibition construction, has hollow profile-section supports (10) of polygonal cross section, which on at least one of their outer sides (14, 15, 16, 17), along the edges with rib... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6726034 | Furniture system A modular furniture system having at least one rail that has a grooved surface, at least one clip adapted to cooperatively engage the grooved surface of the rail(s), a fastener for securing the clip(s) to the rail(s), and at least one fixture mounted over the clip(s... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6691963 | Pivoted cam-locking sign mount A system for mounting a sign to a structure includes a pivoted cam-locking arrangement for retaining the sign in certain orientations relative to the structure, while allowing the sign to be rotated from one to another of those orientations.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6648152 | Chain saw holder A chain saw holder for supporting and selectively locking a chain saw to a vehicle such as a trailer, truck, van, etc. The holder includes a cutter bar retaining portion for frictionally engaging the chain saw cutter bar and a handle retaining portion for... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6578335 | Metal wall framework and clip A wall framework includes top and bottom tracks, a horizontal channel and vertical studs. A first vertical stud is secured to the top track and the bottom track and has a first opening sized and shaped to permit the horizontal channel to extend therethrou... | 06/17/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6416025 | Part retainer A part retention system for mating parts comprises a pair of flexible guide ribs, integrated into a cap which is to be attached or interlocked. Each of the guide ribs incorporates one or more detents, which force the guide ribs apart as a tab on the matin... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6409029 | Trimmer rack A trimmer rack for selectively supporting grass trimmers on a trailer. The trimmer rack includes two support members. Bracket members are attached to one of the support members so as to retain and support one end of the trimmers. Trimmer rack mechanisms a... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6402111 | CPU mounting unit A computer unit mounting holder for holding a computer under a desk top surface. The mounting holder is linearly translatable and also rotatable about an axis. The mounting unit includes vertical and horizontal adjustments for adjusting the size of a hold... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6382436 | Display rack A display rack includes an upright support, a sliding block moved along a longitudinal sliding groove at the upright support, two clamping blocks coupled to the sliding block by a screw rod, and a holder frame fixedly fastened to the screw rod and turned ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6322030 | Marine bilge pump mount A mount to locate a marine bilge pump to increase serviceability, including an upper section which removably fastens to the bulkhead, stringer bed or deck brace of the boat, hinged to a center section which allows for angular orientation to be achieved wi... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6302280 | Holder for backpack type blower A blower holder for supporting and storing backpack type blowers on trailers and other vehicles. A shelf is mounted on a support post whereon the blower may rest. A bracket is attached to the post vertically above the shelf and includes hook members at op... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6296218 | Marine bilge pump mounting assembly A mount to locate a marine bilge pump to increase serviceability, including an upper section which removably fastens to the bulkhead, stringer bed or deck brace of the boat, hinged to a center section which allows for angular orientation to be achieved wi... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6234187 | Adjustable beach chair umbrella An adjustable umbrella apparatus is disclosed comprising an umbrella with a canopy and a rod. A connector is attached to the rod and has a pair of prongs extending therefrom. The connector is disposed within a channel formed in an umbrella base. The conne... | 05/22/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5960599 | Support system for workplace furniture This invention relates to a support system for workplace furniture, particularly workshop furniture, with vertical girders, horizontal girders and transverse girders. In order to create a support system for workplace furniture, particularly workshop furni... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5941399 | Upright post and board holder arrangement for racks An upright post and board holder arrangement includes two clamp blocks threaded onto a double-thread screw rod and moved with a slide block in longitudinal sliding grooves on an upright post. A board holder is fixedly connected to the double-thread screw ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5933992 | Cam locking sign mounting system A sign mounting system for adjustably mounting a sign such as a sheet or panel to an associated structure includes an elongated frame portion mountable to the sign and a mounting element for mounting the frame to the structure. The frame portion includes ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5901523 | Assembly unit of frame structure The present invention provides an assembly unit of frame structure which comprises a column body, a cover body, and a fastening element. By assembling a predetermined number of the assembly units to incorporate with a plurality of supporting frame through... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5876006 | Stud mounting clip An improved stud mounting clip has a first bracket component and a second bracket component. The second bracket component is used to support outer wall components or panels and is fixed with respect to the position thereof. The second bracket component is... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5860628 | Hanger for supporting light fixtures on a wall-mounted power track A hanger for holding light fixtures on a power track has a rubber block with appropriate size, shape, and material to create sufficient frictional force relative to a wall to prevent the hanger from sliding under the combined weight of the hanger and the ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5850998 | Method and apparatus for mounting an accessory on an appliance An integrated mounting solution provides a plurality of mounting connections in close proximity to the appliance, and one or more appliances with a compatible, mating mounting connection. In a preferred form, the mounting connections are integrated with t... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5720460 | Fixing clip A fixing clip for mounting a furring channel onto a support structure. The clip has a base portion through which the clip is attached to the support structure. A connection portion extends from the base portion so as to outstand from the support structure... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5660442 | Adjusment device for chair arms An adjustment device for chair arms and the like allows releasable adjustment by the user without the necessity of tools or levers. A mounting member is provided with an elongated slot for engaging and limiting the travel of guide posts which are affixed ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5617958 | Vertical sports rack A slanted main strut about six feet long is supported by a base having rollers. The top of the slanted main strut allows the base to be rocked back on its rollers for ground transport. Vertical grooves in the slanted main strut support slidable braces. Ea... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5520292 | Percussion instrument mounting apparatus An articulated support apparatus for percussion instruments comprising first, second and third upright legs, a primary elongated bar structure extending generally horizontally between and supported by the first and second legs, and a secondary elongated b... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5503276 | Space-saver handgun stand A stand for storing multiple handguns that includes a base and a vertical panel perpendicular to the base. The vertical panel contains a number of slots with a follower behind the panel and studs extending through the panel to engage a threaded cavity in ... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5398709 | Sunshade A sunshade includes an upright post with a runner sleeved slidably thereon so as to be movable to a stretching position for operating a rib assembly in order to stretch collapsibly a top cloth above the upright post. The upright post has a spring-loaded s... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5154385 | Support systems with improved channel nuts Systems for supporting loads which includes an elongated strut (or channel). A load-supporting component is fixed to the channel at a selected location therealong by a faster threaded into an associated channel nut. The channel nut is easily and quickly i... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5149038 | Mounting device for smoke alarm A mounting assembly for a smoke alarm, which avoids rendering the smoke alarm inoperable, includes an alarm supporting member having an alarm secured to one end thereof, with the alarm supporting member being fixably and slidably mounted in a wall mount.... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5133393 | Water dispensing system A water dispensing apparatus has a locator for retaining a container in vertical alignment with a discharge tube to allow water to be directed into the container. The locator has a movable carriage which is vertically guided by an upright track. The carri... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5108064 | Appliance support An appliance support as used in particular in intensive care stations of hospitals comprises a support arm for receiving support members for the appliances and supply connections for operating the same. Such an appliance support shall be modified to allow... | 04/28/1992 |
