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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186643 | Apparatus for attaching a device to a circular structure An apparatus for attaching a device to a circular structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a clamp body attached to the outer surface of the circular structure using a strap, which can be attached to the clamp body using a spring that mainta... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8184431 | Methods of producing a housing of a portable electronic device and a housing portion of a portable electronic device A method of producing a housing of a portable electronic device comprising at least two portions is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a first housing portion layer made from sheet metal, providing a second housing portion layer made from a plasti... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8050022 | System and method for covering a monitor screen A screen cover temporarily protects the screen of flat panel monitors. The screen cover generally includes a planar screen shield, which may be positioned in front of the monitor screen, and a plurality of elongated retention arms that are moveable between releasing... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7850140 | Clamping member An improved clamping mechanism for clamping a dock support frame having a hollow recess and a U-shaped cut-out to a vertical support member has an anvil clamping member comprised of extruded aluminum. The anvil clamping member has an arc-shaped clamping surface and ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7411307 | Apparatus for providing electrical signals to bicycle components An electrical power distribution apparatus for a bicycle comprises a housing adapted to be mounted to the bicycle, a regulator supported by the housing to receive power from a power supply, and an output disposed on the housing to supply regulated power provided by ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7341767 | System and method for displaying pom pons A system for storing and displaying pom pons is provided with a frame and a plurality of securement members positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with one another along opposite side portions of the frame. The securement members releasably secure the gripping po... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7216404 | Pouch mounting system A fastener system mounts a pouch onto a shirt or other clothing article, wherein the pouch provides a receptacle aperture into which a fastener is placed with its flanges positioned on opposing sides of the aperture. The cloth to which the fastener is mounted is gri... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7202903 | Clipping dock for network video cameras A clipping dock for network video cameras includes a primary clip rod, a secondary clip rod, a torsional spring, an actuating button and a cap. The secondary clip rod is stacked on the primary clip rod. The torsional spring is mounted onto the stacked location to en... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175151 | Hand tool suspension device An anti-theft suspension device for screwdrivers or the alike is provided. The suspension device has a clamping member at the bottom of a suspension board. The clamping member has a hollow body with a tilted fixing plate installed inside. Both the hollow body and th... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7104262 | Versatile hook for hanging and storing airguns A versatile book is disclosed for hanging pneumatically actuated devices (e.g., airguns or spray guns). In the preferred embodiment, the versatile hook comprises: a hook body having a base with an annular section that defines a through-space corresponding to the sha... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7021084 | Insulation shielding for glass fiber making equipment An energy-efficient inductive heater operable to heat a rotary glass fiber discharging spinner. The heater includes shielding disposed between the induction coil and the metal guard plates of the heater. The shielding may comprise any electrically insulative or diel... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6986494 | Self-aligning mounting bracket and system for mounting a planar structure to a fixed structure A self-aligning bracket for use in mounting a planar surface such as a roof to a fixed structure such as a bank of fuel cylinders mounted to the roof of a vehicle frame. The bracket provides a locating block on a saddle mount which co-operates with a depression form... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6976688 | Mounting assembly for a vehicle suspension arm A mounting assembly for use with a mounting surface includes an arm, a pin, a pair of clamping blocks and a fastener. The arm has a cylindrical bore at one end. The pin extends through the bore. Each block of the pair of clamping blocks includes a central opening an... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964358 | EM-actuated liquid dispenser A liquid dispenser that dispenses liquid via the action of a collapsing tube. The illustrative dispenser includes a liquid-carrying tube, a wire, and a magnet. The magnet is shaped to receive the tube and the wire between an elongated North pole and an elongated Sou... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6905178 | Spacer for a boost unit A spacer for positioned a boost unit in an engine compartment of a vehicle. The spacer is defined by a wall located between a front face and a rear face, bearing surfaces, an axial opening with a flange thereon, ribs that extend from the flange to define a plurality... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6883270 | Christmas tree stand The Christmas tree stand of this invention includes an annular ring base supporting a central upright post having a tree trunk set pin at its bottom end and a transverse opening adjacent its top end for receiving the screw thread end of a screw crank for threading i... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6848662 | Secure latching system The disclosed system for securely latching a device in a support frame employs a pair of latching members each adapted to pivot about a latch pivot axis defined on an exterior side of the support frame and are adapted to engage a corresponding latch recess on the de... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6837472 | Releasable bottle holder A water bottle holder has a body joined to convex curved legs that are releasably latched together to embrace the neck of the bottle. A clasp joined to the body has an arm, head, ear and lip surrounding an eye accommodating a belt clip. An enlarged member joined to ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6676769 | Apparatus and method for cleaning a furnace torch An apparatus and a method for cleaning a torch for a vertical furnace used in semiconductor processing are disclosed. The apparatus is constructed by two main components of a basket-shaped fixture body and a cleaning bath. The fixture body is formed of cy... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6425735 | Clamp for a horizontal skid which allows axial movement of pump A system for accommodating thermal expansion of a pump housing. The system includes a pump having an external housing, and a mounting structure for mounting the pump. Contacting members are disposed intermediate the mounting structure and the pump for all... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6357719 | Microtool mount A microtool mount includes an elongated finger terminating in a tip. The finger has a pair of valley edges from which valley walls descend to terminate in a valley floor, thereby defining a valley between the valley walls and floor. The valley extends fro... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6342138 | Clamp for electroplating articles An electroplating rack includes a cathode flight bar from which depends an insulated rack bar over an acid bath. A clamp is fixed to the rack bar, and has a bridge electrically connected to the flight bar through a conducting core inside the insulated rac... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6283875 | Method of golf club support and alignment A support and alignment implement for supporting an article such as a golf club in an upright or elevated position comprises a pair of leg members, each leg member having a stretched "C" shaped proximal end and a ground engaging distal end, a spring eleme... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6279861 | Elevator clips for portable computer A pair of elevator clamps are used with a portable computer for tilting the main body and keyboard unit. The elevator clips fit onto rearward parts of the sides of portable computer body unit. The clips have an upper plate and a lower plate with riser joi... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6264055 | Containment canister for capturing hazardous waste debris during piping modifications The present invention relates to a capture and containment canister which reduces the risk of radiation and other biohazard exposure to workers, the need for a costly containment hut and the need for the extra manpower associated with the hut. The present... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6260971 | Motion picture camera head tie-down device A motion picture camera head tie-down device and method for securing a motion picture camera head to a camera mount, such as the Mitchell mount. The camera head tie-down device includes a first disk concentrically attached to a second disk. The first disk... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6250400 | Jackhammer carrier A carrier for a jackhammer which may be mounted to the tongue of an air compressor is disclosed. The carrier includes a support column, an adjustable bracket slideably mounted to the support column, and a pocket secured to the lower end of the support col... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6241208 | Structure for mounting a hand tool in a hanging package A structure for mounting a hand tool in a hanging package includes a base plate, a semi-circular member having a neck connecting the base plate to the semi-circular member, the semi-circular member being provided with two tubular members at two ends each ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6135409 | Spectacle holder This invention provides a spectacle holder for containment of a pair of spectacles, the holder being attachable to any convenient surface, wherein the holder comprises: (a) a body (10) having a substantially flat surface (11) for attachment of the holder ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6105923 | Belt clip aperture for use in a two-way radio housing and method of using same A housing (101) for a portable two-way radio (100) includes a first aperture (107) located substantially at one end of the housing (101) for engaging an first attachment apparatus such as a belt clip (201). A second aperture (111) is located substantially... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6007035 | Clip-on bracket assembly using spring washers for attaching to fixtures There is disclosed a clip-on bracket assembly for detachably coupling to a first fixture comprising a first bracket member having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface including a first planar surface portion and a second arcuate portio... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5983883 | Mounting apparatus for portable stoves The present invention relates to a portable stove mounting apparatus used to securely mount a removable portable stove to a planar supporting structure without the use of hand tools. The portable stove mounting apparatus includes a planer base supporting ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5941012 | Power rod extension A rest for a fishing pole which will not only add additional support for a fishing pole, but will also transfer some of the shock to a user's arm, thereby protecting the user's wrist. It comprises a rest which is attached to the fishing pole and has an ar... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5788197 | Golf assembly with cigar holding features A golf accessory is provided for supporting a cigar in spaced relationship to the turf for preventing the cigar from contacting chemicals applied to the turf. The accessory includes a bottom supporting surface for placement on the turf. The accessory furt... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5782449 | Backpack stove stand A lightweight stove stand for a portable backpack stove is provided with a thin base plate constructed from a thin sheet of polycarbonate resin with anchor clips on one end for attaching a stove base and hold-down means on the other end for attaching a fu... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5702080 | Combination end cap and clip for biopsy forceps instrument An end cap is provided for an endoscopic biopsy forceps instrument having a long coil and a jaw assembly. The end cap is provided with a cup portion, an attachment clip, and preferably a suction cup. The cup portion fits over the closed jaws of the biopsy... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5573025 | Cane with engaging member A cane has an engaging member for securing the cane to downwardly facing surfaces. The engaging member is attached to the shaft of the cane and is movable axially with respect to the shaft. Urging means is provided for urging the engaging member toward a ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5553345 | Clip-on towel A clip-on towel is disclosed for use in sports and other activities where a readily accessible towel is advantageous. A first embodiment of the clip-on towel includes a clip portion that fits through an aperture in a towel portion and is adapted to engage... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5429335 | Article-holding strap assembly for automobile sun visor A strap assembly for holding articles such as road maps against a surface such as an automobile sun visor is held in position by end mounts, each including a looped connector having a flat loop engaged by a loop of the strap end and an eye swiveled on a p... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5404599 | Attachment plate on a supporting frame The attachment plate has laterally several openings (4) which each extend along an edge (9) and around it. The openings (4) serve in each instance the purpose of inserting a rotary snap-in connector (15) which has a handle (17) and a head (16) formed on i... | 04/11/1995 |
