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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861997 | Releasable deck mount for shipboard printers A releasable deck mount used to tie printers to the deck of vessels includes a metal plate for welding to the vessel's deck that incorporates a profile of a clip that is connected to a strap and inserted into the deck mount for capture purposes. The plate is very lo... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7616437 | Vibration damping mechanism and electronic device having the damping mechanism A vibration damping mechanism includes a frame, cushioning members, a heat sink, and fastening members. The frame has a base plate and supporting arms disposed on the base plate. Each cushioning member is disposed on a respective one of the supporting arms, and has ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7401757 | Fixing arrangement for vehicle roof mounting of an air conditioning module Described is a fixing arrangement for releasably fixing an air conditioning module to the roof of a vehicle such as a rail vehicle. The module has opposite side surfaces from which first fixing projections project. The vehicle roof supports positioning rail members ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7349211 | Mounting apparatus for fan A mounting apparatus for mounting a fan in a computer enclosure includes a panel configured to mount the fan thereon, and a plurality of restricting members. The panel defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan for air ventilation between an inside and an o... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7284729 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, an... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284734 | Hanger A hanger comprising a base having a supported surface adapted to be positioned along a generally vertical surface, and an elongate peg having one end mounted on the base with a portion of the peg projecting from an outer surface of the base opposite its supported su... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284730 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7267315 | Assembled type of display apparatus An assembled type of display apparatus has a base and a display body. The base has a plurality of positioning posts and a resilient latching member. The display body has an outer casing. The outer casing forms a plurality of first positioning and guiding holes and a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7229058 | Cargo support device The present invention relates to an arrangement (1) to support the front end (2A) of a trailer (2) when the aforementioned trailer is parked on board vessels (3) and other vehicles, comprising connecting means (4, 5) for the detach... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229061 | Device for fastening a turbocharger A device for fastening a turbocharger to a base, with a fastening foot (12) which is integrally formed in one piece on a gas outlet casing (10) of the turbocharger and which has long holes (16) spaced from one another and preferably arranged in ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229008 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine with leveling leg An automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. T... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222767 | Nail gun with an adjustable clip assembly A pneumatic tool has a body, a handle, a clip, a biasing member and a cap. The handle is formed on and extends from the body and has a free end and an annular shank extending from the free end. The clip is rotatably and slidably mounted on the shank and has a collar... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7198242 | Vent cover bracket and process therewith The invention concerns a bracket, e.g., for securing a vent cover to a vent. The bracket includes a plate having a front face, a back face, a length, a width, and opposing side edges extending in respective length and width directions. The plate includes at least tw... | 04/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7083056 | Wall mounted storage organiser system A storage organizer system comprises a horizontal rail adapted to be securely mounted to a wall and a number of storage units adapted to be hung from the rail. Each unit includes at least one metal hook extending rearwardly from the unit for engaging the rail and a ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077373 | Mount for TV monitor A mount for an appliance such as a TV monitor which includes a box-like frame having a catch part at the top of the frame. A swivel part which may be attached to either the ceiling or the wall is provided. The catch part has a slot into which the swivel part is fitt... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7046511 | Computer having configurable expansion card slot locations A computer includes a motherboard having first and second sets of expansion card slots, an expansion card bulkhead defining expansion card openings, and a configurable alignment mechanism operable to place the motherboard and the expansion card openings into first a... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044428 | Mounting system comprising a mounting device A mounting arrangement for mounting a component on a mounting plate has an elastic ring whose inside comprises a circumferential surface structure. The ring has two axial holes for fastening the ring on the mounting plate, and the ring has a radial slot that separat... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7025321 | Anti-falling device for refrigerators An anti-falling device for refrigerators has an improved structure capable of effectively preventing a refrigerator from falling flat on a front thereof despite a heavy door and allowing the cabinet of the refrigerator to move from a wall of a building easily when t... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021599 | Universal motor bracket for motor operators A mounting bracket for the motor within a motor operator for a circuit breaker may be secured within the motor operator's housing a first orientation, thereby permitting it to support a first type of motor. Placing the mounting bracket within the housing in a second... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6971623 | Fitting for building structures and the like A fitting to prevent movement during seismic activity between a building structure or the like and a rod and channel support or the like connected to said building which may include anti-torque means between the anchor and the channel for preventing rotation of the ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6932297 | Self-locating fastening assembly and method for integrating a monument within an aircraft One advantageous embodiment of the present invention is a self-locating fastening assembly (14) for aligning and securing a monument (12) to an airframe (16) of an aircraft (10). This self-locating fastening assembly (14) includes ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926244 | Slim profile appliance mount An apparatus for securing an appliance to a support surface comprises a first base and a second base. The first and second bases are sized to allow the first base to be nestable within the second base. The first base is movable between first and second positions wit... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6880657 | Adjustable reinforced structural assembly and method of use therefor There is disclosed a reinforced structural assembly and a method of using the assembly for reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a first member and a second member with a reinforcement material intermediate the first and se... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6877710 | Power unit mount structure vehicles A vehicular power unit mount structure (33) having a first mounting member (51) for attachment to a power unit and a second mounting member (52) elastically connected to the first mounting member for attachment to a vehicle body includes at leas... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6740851 | Quick connect hot melt unit A device for removably attaching a dispensing unit of a hot melt adhesive system to a support surface. The device generally includes a mounting plate having a mounting surface that is capable of being secured to a support surface, one or more engaging members, and o... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6729425 | Adjustable reinforced structural assembly and method of use therefor A reinforced structural assembly and a method of using the assembly for reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a first member and a second member with a reinforcement material intermediate the first and second member. Accord... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6722549 | Arm member for fastener driving tool An arm member is provided for protection of a power source and for facilitating storage of a power tool. In a closed position, the arm member is configured for partially encircling a portion of the power source and re-directing an impact directed towards that portio... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6715391 | Device for securing various table saws to work table A table saw securing device includes a post extended from a work table, a cantilever beam attached to the post, a housing rotatably and slidably attached to the cantilever beam, and a saw device selectively secured to the housing. One or more seats are secured on a ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6650545 | Cabinet of electronic device for housing electronic components and electronic device having the cabinet It is an object of the preset invention to provide a cabinet for the electronic device which ensures sufficient rigidity of the device even if made thin. The cabinet (3) according to the present invention has central chassis (4) in which a device main bod... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6604725 | Device for securing a hydraulic modulator to a vehicle A device for securing a hydraulic modulator to a vehicle includes a base for receiving a portion of the hydraulic modulator and a clamp movably connected to the base and movable between a first position, wherein the portion of the hydraulic modulator can ... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6546686 | Balanced stabilization system The stabilization system includes a foundation platform (16) that supports a pier (18), with the pier in turn supporting the joists (12) of a premanufactured building structure (10). Cleat walls (25-28) at the edges of the central body portion of the foun... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6533238 | Versatile anti-tip bracket for an appliance A bracket for properly positioning and preferably preventing the tipping of an appliance includes first and second, generally perpendicular legs extending from a central bracket portion, with the first leg being longer than the second leg. Each of the leg... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6488256 | Adjustable mounting bracket for a power hand tool An adjustable mounting bracket includes two frames juxtaposed to slide on each other and attached by nuts and bolts. Each of the two frames is essentially U-shaped with an internal T-shaped opening. The T-shaped opening is formed by a shoe plate formed be... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6488255 | Apparatus for tilting a lawnmower A device for positioning a lawnmower such that the undercarriage may be accessed for maintenance and/or repair includes a stabilizer for insertion into the ground and a retainer connected to the stabilizer for holding the lawnmower handle adjacent the gro... | 12/03/2002 |
