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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132772 | Linear and/or curvilinear rail mount system One or more linear and/or curvilinear mounting rails are coupled to a structure. Each mounting rail defines a channel and at least one cartridge assembly is engaged in the channel. Each cartridge assembly includes a housing that slides within the channel. The housin... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8052114 | Ramp system A ramp system may include a pallet configured to support a product, a ramp configured to secure the product to the pallet when the ramp is in a first position and to connect to the pallet when the ramp is in a second position and a bracket configured to be removeabl... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7980527 | Fastening spider and method of fastening A fastening spider (1) and a method of fastening a wear-resistant lining element (2) to a support surface (3), over which wear-resistant lining element (2) material in the form of pieces or particles is intended to move. The fastening spi... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7931247 | Apparatus for mounting a jack device An apparatus for mounting a jacking device is provided, which is fixed to a flat surface of a trunk compartment in a vehicle, and can conveniently mount the jacking device through pushing of the jacking device from the front to the rear. The mounted state of the jac... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7896305 | Appliance stabilizing device with quick release attachment An appliance stabilizing device which is useful in securing an appliance in position against a supporting structure surface. The device includes a plurality of brackets which are selectively positionable on an appliance, with a plurality of elongated members, each p... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7850139 | Transportation frame for oversize container and method of installing the frame onto the container The present invention provides a transportation frame for an oversize container or the like and a method of installing the frame onto the container or the like. The transportation frame includes a top frame body comprising two top corner fittings each provided with ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850138 | Battery security device A battery hold-down clamp effective to resist theft of a battery from a vehicle, such as an RV, boat, automobile, and the like. One version includes a metal strap that is bent to form a loop having a cross-section profile substantially in agreement with a held cross... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7758011 | Adjustable mounting assembly for standing seam panels An adjustable mounting assembly (70a/70b) for installing solar cell modules (58) on a building surface (34) is disclosed. The mounting assembly (70a/70b) includes a mounting device (74), a ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7677522 | Support bracket for a column A, support bracket and column for supporting an elevated structure during and after construction. The support bracket includes a connection plate that is attached to and overlapped by the column base so that the support bracket is concealed from view when constructi... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7679905 | Pressing-type pad structure and electronic device using the same A pressing-type pad structure and an electronic device using the same are provided. The pressing-type pad structure includes a pad component, an elastic element and a positioning element. The rotatable pad component is disposed on a housing of the electronic device ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7607632 | Device for fixing a fastening ring to a support member and support including it The fixing device includes a base including elements for pivotal mounting of the ring; a foot carried by the base, including a first pair of lugs extending from the base, a crossmember disposed between the lugs, and a second pair of lugs connected to the base; and a... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7513478 | Concealed deck plate eyelet anchor apparatus An eyebolt anchor apparatus provides a fixture that is preferably mounted flush with the deck of a structure to which vehicles, equipment packages, aircraft or the like are to be supported and maintained in their position with tie down straps, such straps can span b... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7455276 | Seat securing system The invention relates to a seat securing system for securing air passenger seats to a securing rail (10), whereby the system permits a relative motion between a mounting part (24) and a base body (26) that, in the longitudinal direction of said ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7424791 | Cable bracket apparatus The cable bracket mechanism is extendable between a cleat or clamp mounted to a building and a part of a bay or bow window that is remote from the building. The mechanism includes an elongated bracket having a a flange at one end extending about right angles to the ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7407228 | Seat structure for a gaming machine A system for mounting a seat to the front of a gaming machine. A base platform is provided that has a front edge. At least one hole is disposed in the base platform proximate its front edge. A seat is attached to the base platform utilizing a vertical column. The ve... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7399550 | Battery module fixture A battery module fixture applicable to a battery module having a first positioning portion is disclosed. The battery module fixture includes a base and a spring member. The base includes a second positioning portion having a first end for engaging with the first pos... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7370840 | Laptop computer security retainer device A retainer device for securing a displayed electronic device with a hinged member and a base portion to a support includes a grooved track secured to the support. First and second retainers are positionable in the track to define a space for the electronic device an... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7344113 | Tool holder having a clamping hole A tool holder includes a base body having a through hole and a tubular clamp rotatable between first and second positions. The tubular clamp has a plurality of axially extending split parts which extend through the through hole and which define a clamping hole to cl... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341482 | Strain relief for ball grid array connectors Strain relief devices for electrical connectors are disclosed and include an insert for insertion into a housing. The insert may include spring beams that deflect during insertion into the strain relief housing. When the insert is fully received in the housing, a sl... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337590 | Tank retaining system A retaining system in which straps are provided with hooks that remain engaged with retaining loops even when tension on the straps is released and in which the tightening mechanism includes rods which are located partially below a rib surface on which the straps ar... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334764 | Anchoring device for fixing elements of a particular type on a flat surface The invention concerns an anchoring device (1) for fixing elements of a particular type on a flat surface (3), preferably tensioned, such as shrouds, riggings, cable. The device is in the form of two mutually secured plates (3, 4), one (3... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331559 | Support structure of parts for vehicle A support structure of parts for a vehicle including: a tray fixed to a structural member of a vehicle body for mounting a first part thereto; a retainer member for retaining the first part on the tray; and a vertically extending support member for supporting a seco... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7305794 | Flower mounting assembly for a headstone A flower mounting assembly for a headstone includes a block that has a top side, a bottom side, a first end, a second end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side. Each of a plurality of hook members is extended into the block. A plurality of discs is provided. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7305040 | Edit system, edit control device, and edit control method A splicer/transcoder 21 interfaces with a material archiver/server using a stream. The splicer/transcoder 21 interfaces with an editor and switcher 22 using a base band signal. In a predetermined region including at least an edit point, a transc... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301769 | Fan holder A fan holder (1) includes a base (12) for supporting a fan (3) thereon and a pair of locking members (14) pivotally connected to the base. Each of the locking members includes a pivot shaft (142) and a handle (144) extending... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7296777 | Acceleration clamp assist Forces are minimized in an object supported relative to a surface by providing a first, preferably static force sufficient to retain the object is position when at rest, preferably through a clamping arrangement having a first actuator, measuring or predicting an ac... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293668 | Manual boom lift method and apparatus Manual boom lift apparatus and method involve a base having three support legs, a fulcrum configured to fixedly mount the legs, a boom member detachably mounted on the fulcrum, the boom member including on either end a counterbalance arm configured for detachably mo... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7270509 | Fastener assembly A fastener assembly includes a threaded bolt and a locking nut assembly. The threaded bolt includes at least one longitudinal groove. The locking nut assembly includes a nut adapted to threadingly engage the bolt, a locking ring adapted to engage the bolt and the nu... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261262 | Bucket brace and method for use A bucket brace holds a bucket in place while the bucket's contents are mixed or stirred. The bucket brace prevents the bucket from spinning due to the mixing. The bucket brace is an assembly made up of four parts: a base, a foot pressure portion, a front support, an... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258312 | Bucket stabilizing apparatus A two-part bucket stabilizing apparatus for use with cylindrical joint compound buckets or the like during the mixing of the contents thereof includes a horizontal base member containing an opening for receiving the bottom of the bucket, and a support member having ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258249 | Medical item storage cabinet and method The system for controlling and tracking medical items (830) includes a plurality of medical item storage cabinets (878). Each cabinet includes a plurality of doors (888-894). The doors control access to shelves (902, 904) and suppo... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7240890 | Vehicle storm protection assembly An assembly for maintaining a vehicle at a stationary position during inclement weather conditions includes a support surface and a plurality of housings disposed about the vehicle. The housings include an open top end and a lid. A plurality of flexible straps havin... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240889 | Securing bracket for a floor supported laundry appliance A securing bracket for a floor supported laundry appliance, such as a washing machine or a clothes dryer. The securing bracket is connected between the rear legs of the appliance and an adjacent wall to prevent skidding of the appliance on the floor. The securing br... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7185376 | Sink clip A mounting clip for securing a sink within an opening in a countertop having at least one side includes a body portion adapted to be secured to the sink and a flexible sink engagement section. The flexible sink engagement section includes a first and a second sectio... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185872 | Appliance stabilizing device An appliance stabilizing device which is useful in securing an appliance in position against a supporting structure surface. The device includes a plurality of brackets which are selectively positionable on an appliance, with a plurality of elongated members, each p... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185871 | Tie-down for bulky equipment exposed to windstorms A tie down resistive to strong winds for lightweight but bulky equipment. The tie down includes anchors driven into the ground which hold cables that in turn are attached to the base of the equipment. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185874 | Fastening element for fastening a domestic appliance A fixing element is provided for fixing a household appliance to a part of the kitchen cabinetry, which is adjacent to the household appliance. The fixing element is configured as a fixation lug and is disposed between the household appliance and the part substantia... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175149 | Anti-tipover device An anti-tipover device for retaining an object adjacent a structure, the anti-tipover device comprising an elongate flexible link element including opposing first and second end sections, the first and second end sections defining first and second longitudinal axes,... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7160127 | Variable latch Numerous embodiments of variable latch and a method of formation are disclosed. One or more embodiments of the claimed subject matter may comprise a latch with a plurality of contact points formed thereon, and method of fabrication. The plurality of contact points m... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137474 | Support structure of high pressure container A support structure for a container (1) provided with neck portions (47, 49) on both ends of a longitudinal direction thereof which includes; a first support member (5) for supporting one of the neck portions (47, 49) of the container ( | 11/21/2006 |
