Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248323000 | Adjustable | 80 |
20080217500 | Hangar Bar for Recessed Luminaires with Integral Nail - A hangar bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hangar bar assembly includes a first hangar bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hangar bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof the second hangar bar member being adjacent to the first hangar bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis. | 09-11-2008 |
20080237427 | Combination Slant or Cathedral Ceiling Fan or Fixture Mounting Apparatus - Mounting apparatus for fixtures and fans adapted for mounting on a slant ceiling or peak of a cathedral ceiling. Apparatus provides an enclosure for suspending an electrical box in a horizontal disposition so a fixture or fan can be suspended from the apparatus with the weight of the fixture transferred to a joist/beam. Apparatus includes a first enclosure having a bottom opening, a second enclosure adapted for attachment to the first enclosure, providing for extension of a vertical height of the mounting device, a junction box adapted for location within the bottom opening, and a mounting plate adapted for attachment to the junction box, the first enclosure, and the joist/beam. The fixture hangs from the joist/beam by attachment of the fixture to the junction box, attachment of the junction box to the mounting plate, and attachment of the mounting plate to the joist/beam. | 10-02-2008 |
20080251671 | CAR-LADEN BIKE AUXILIARY SUPPORT - A car-laden bike auxiliary support includes a locating rod having its both ends respectively fixed with a fastening unit; a fastening belt extending from each fastening unit and provided with a toothed outer surface; a latching portion being disposed to each fastening unit; a one-way ratchet-locking block being disposed on the latching portion to engage with the toothed outer surface of the fastening belt so as to firmly secure the locating rod at where between a head tube and a seat post of a bike onto a car to facilitate transportation of the bike before reaching a destination. | 10-16-2008 |
20080251672 | Support Arrangement - The invention is not A support arrangement ( | 10-16-2008 |
20090008526 | Monitor for vehicles - Disclosed herein is a foldable monitor for vehicles. The monitor includes a base, a rotating shaft having external threads and connected to a reversible motor, and a moving bar having a screw hole through which the rotating shaft is inserted. The moving bar is reciprocated along the rotating shaft as the rotating shaft rotates. The monitor further includes a display panel and a support arm which connects the display panel to the base. A front end portion of the display panel is pivotably coupled to the base by the medium of the moving bar acting as hinge shaft, and reciprocated together with the moving bar. A first end of the support arm is pivotably connected to a side portion of the display panel and a second end of the support arm is pivotably connected to the base. The folding structure of the monitor is simple. | 01-08-2009 |
20090159773 | SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT FOR A REMOVABLE FIXED LOAD SLING GEAR - A suspension device for a detachably secured load-attachment means and being fixable to a supporting structure is comprised of a bearing bolt mounted to the supporting structure and defining a bearing bolt axis, at least one attachment member mounted concentrically to the bearing bolt axis, at least two adjacent arms extending radially between the bearing bolt and the at least one attachment member and connecting the bearing bolt to a first attachment member, and a cutout disposed between each of the at least two adjacent arms. | 06-25-2009 |
20090212188 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A CEILING MOUNT OF A SURGICAL MICROSCOPE - A suspension system for a ceiling mount of a medical device is suggested, comprising an attachment device provided at a ceiling and a console arranged between the attachment device and the ceiling mount for movement of the ceiling mount parallel to the ceiling. Said console comprises a support plate connected to the attachment device and a carriage that is movable with respect to the support plate and is connected to the ceiling mount. This allows movement of the medical device to the greatest extent possible to all positions in the surgical area without colliding with alternately usable operating lights. | 08-27-2009 |
20090266964 | RETAINING FRAME OF DISPLAY - A retaining frame of a display comprises a retaining seat fixed to a wall; a supporting seat combined to the retaining seat; a swingable sheet punched with a cambered connecting portion; a front surface of the connecting portion having a concave cambered surface and a back surface thereof having a convex cambered surface; a center of the connecting portion having a penetrating long hole; and the swingable sheet having a plurality of retaining holes for locking a display; a tighten sheet having a convex portion and a contact portion; and an adjusting set having a stud, a pad, an adjusting nut; the stud having a head and a threaded post; the threaded post penetrating through the through hole of the tighten sheet, the long hole of the swingable sheet, the penetrating hole of the supporting seat and the via hole of the stand rod. | 10-29-2009 |
20090278014 | Overhead track system for roadways - Equipment for collecting information from vehicles moving through a lane on a roadway is positioned over the roadway using a track structure and a transfer device. The transfer device is adapted to mount and move the equipment between a first location and a second location along the track structure. A mounting structure, such as a gantry, may be used to support the track structure and/or equipment over the lanes on the roadway. A pulley system may be disposed in the track structure to move the transfer device. Also, a displacing device to raise the equipment relative to the track structure when the equipment is being moved along the track may be used. Alternatively, the transfer device may be mounted in an offset configuration to move the equipment between locations without the use of a displacing device. | 11-12-2009 |
20100123065 | Foldable Detachable Curtain Rods - The set of foldable rods (or pipes) can be used for shower or window curtains. Most of the existing curtains are attached to one long fixed rod through many contacting devices, causing lots of friction and potential damages to the system and also to the human body. The new foldable system is composed of many shorter rods or pipes. Each rod or pipe is slightly smaller in diameter to fit into the previous section (rod or pipe). One hook (for window curtain) or two hooks (for shower curtain) are attached to each section (rod or pipe). There is only one wheel connecting the original long rod (fixed to the wall). So the friction between the foldable rods and the original long rod is minimized (but more wheels can be attached to the multiple pipes). One end of the rods is attached to the long fixed original rod through a clinching device. The other end of the rods is attached to the single wheel. | 05-20-2010 |
20100140434 | SUSPENSION DEVICE - A suspension device has a first body and a second body which, when secured together, define a channel in between to accommodate an elongated horizontal member. Each of the first body and the second body includes a suspension plate having a suspension plate aperture positioned intermediate the upper end and lower end; a lower mounting plate extending perpendicularly from the inside face at the lower end of the suspension plate; and an upper mounting plate extending perpendicularly from the inside face at the upper end of the suspension plate. The first body and the second body are secured together around an elongated horizontal member by overlapping the lower mounting plates and extending a first fastener though a lower mounting plate aperture of both the first and second bodies, and by extending a second fastener through the suspension plate aperture of the first and second bodies. | 06-10-2010 |
20110079697 | SUSPENSION DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR MOUNTING SAME - A suspension device ( | 04-07-2011 |
20110139953 | Hanger System and Method - Embodiments of the invention provide a hanger system and method. The hanger system can include a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member can be capable of being moved with respect to each other in order to adjust a first length of the hanger system. In some embodiments, the first member can include at least one aperture and a fastener can be substantially positioned through the second member with the fastener capable of at least partially fixing a position of the first member with respect to the second member. A slot can be included through a portion of the second member and the slot can be capable of enabling a support structure to be coupled to the at least one aperture. | 06-16-2011 |
20110204196 | Aerial Movement System with Reactive Line - An aerial movement system for supporting an object that includes main reels with associated motors and support lines and an auxiliary reel with an associated motor and auxiliary line wherein upon failure of the main reels, the auxiliary reel switches from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation. The auxiliary line may also be capable of transmitting data from the object to a computer. | 08-25-2011 |
20110204197 | Apparatus and Method for Calibrating an Aerial Movement System - An aerial movement system and method for calibrating same includes, generally, registration points and wireless position transceivers proximate the registration points and the object that communicate with a computer and allow for the computer to determine the appropriate amount of support lines to draw in or release. | 08-25-2011 |
20110315846 | ALIGNMENT MECHANISM - The present disclosure relates to an adjustment mechanism for aligning a hanging structure, such as a door panel, window, art work, ladder, curtain, or decorative element. | 12-29-2011 |
20120256071 | UNIVERSAL PROJECTOR INTERFACE HAVING AT LEAST ONE ARM ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN ELONGATE ARM MEMBER AND A SHIFTABLE COUPLING PORTION WITH SUSTAINABLE ALIGNMENT - A universal projector interface including a mount interface portion with a plurality of elongate arm assemblies coupled thereto. Each arm assembly is selectively rotatable and translatable relative to the mount interface, and includes a coupling portion. The coupling portion of each arm assembly is selectively shiftable between a first position in which the coupling portion is securely engaged with a projector attachment member on the projector and a second position in which the coupling portion is freely disengageable from the projector attachment member. | 10-11-2012 |
20120292475 | Hanger Bar for Recessed Luminaires with Integral Nail - A hanger bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hanger bar assembly includes a first hanger bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hanger bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hanger bar member being adjacent to the first hanger bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298825 | SUSPENDED FLYING RIG SYSTEM - A suspended flying rig system including a plurality of cables attached to a load support. In response to retraction and/or deployment of at least one of the plurality of cables, motion is provided generally within a three-dimensional working space to the load support. The motion includes at least six degrees of freedom. | 11-29-2012 |
20140339390 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AND LEVELING A LIGHT FIXTURE - A system for supporting and leveling a light fixture having a fixture body supporting one or more light sources, and connectors on the fixture body, and a pair of V-shaped hanger rods, where each hanger rod has an apex area and first and second ends, and the first and second ends are each configured to be coupled to one of the connectors. A pair of suspension rods are each configured to engage an overhead structure. A pair of spring clip brackets each having a slot and an aperture are releasably and adjustably secured along the length of one of the suspension rods, and also have a receptacle with a locking tab that receives and retains the apex area of one of the hanger rods. | 11-20-2014 |
20150122963 | MOVEMENT UNIT - Provided is a moving unit that enables a movable body to be smoothly moved along guide tracks for guiding the movable body across joints between a plurality of track rails arranged in series so as to serve as the guide tracks. The moving unit includes: the pair of guide tracks laid in parallel to each other; a plurality of moving blocks being two or more moving blocks assembled to each of the guide tracks and being freely movable along the guide tracks; and the movable body fixed to the moving blocks. The track rails arranged in series serve as the guide tracks, and each have a guide surface formed along a longitudinal direction of each of the track rails. The moving blocks each include contact elements configured to travel on the guide surface while passing across joint clearances each being formed between the track rails arranged in series. | 05-07-2015 |
20160156815 | Suspension system for supporting and moving equipment | 06-02-2016 |
20160377225 | PORTABLE LINE-DRIVEN MOBILE PLATFORM AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A movable platform includes a housing having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side having a first port and the second side having a second port. The first and second ports are configured to receive a drive line that has at least one flat side in a twist resistant manner. The movable platform also includes a drive mechanism disposed between the first port and the second port for engaging the drive line, and a support member disposed adjacent to the drive mechanism for guiding the drive line toward or away from the drive mechanism. The movable platform further includes a motor operatively connected to the drive mechanism. The motor provides power to the drive mechanism and causes the drive mechanism to rotate. | 12-29-2016 |
248324000 | Pivoted parts | 24 |
20080197259 | ROTATABLE DISPLAYING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SETTING ROTATING ANGLE THEREOF - A rotatable displaying device is provided. The rotatable displaying device includes a body, a fixing element assembled to the body, a movable element detachably assembled with the fixing element, and a displaying component pivotally mounted on the body and detachably assembled with the movable element via a retaining element. | 08-21-2008 |
20080203261 | BARN DOOR ROLLER/ADJUSTMENT - An adjustable door hanger bolt assembly for tubular tracks that uses a wheel trolley truck assembly that has a pair of rollers in a wheel trolley frame and a hanger bolt assembly hanging down from the trolley frame within an adjustment device. Preferably, the adjustment device is an adjustment bolt from the front to move the hanger bolt towards or away from the building to accommodate for variability in building framing so that a hung door, for example a barn door, can close tightly and be bird and critter proof. | 08-28-2008 |
20080315056 | Connecting Device for Pendent Lamp - A connecting device for a pendent lamp includes a first connector and a second connector rotatably mounted on the first connector. Thus, the first connector is rotatable relative to the second connector to adjust the angle and direction of the pendent lamp so that the pendent lamp is adjustable to have the optimum angle and direction. In addition, the rotation ring of the second connector is limited between the first threaded connecting member and the second threaded connecting member of the first connector after the first threaded connecting member and the second threaded connecting member of the first connector are combined together so that the connecting device is assembled easily and quickly. | 12-25-2008 |
20090127422 | Method and apparatus for mounting overhead display unit - A method and apparatus enables a user to easily mount an overhead display unit on a pair of mounting rails formed on the ceiling of a vehicle. The display screen can be rotated and retracted into a receptacle formed between the mounting rails so that the elongated side of the display unit is stored therein in parallel with the mounting rails. The longer side of the display unit is stored in the receptacle in parallel with the pair of mounting rails. One embodiment uses a turntable for rotatably mounting the display screen where the display screen is attached to the turntable substantially apart from a center of the turntable. Another embodiment has a rotary disk at the back of a display screen to turn the display screen after the display is pulled out from the receptacle. | 05-21-2009 |
20090218465 | DELIVERY DEVICE CONFIGURED TO BE HUNG FROM A DOOR - A delivery device comprises a base member configured to hang from a door knob, the base member having a front surface and a back surface. The base member includes an upper hanging portion and a lower carrying portion. The upper hanging portion is configured to hang from the stem of a doorknob. The device further includes a holder engaged with and extending out from the front surface. The holder is positioned at the lower carrying portion. Additionally, the holder is substantially rigid and is configured to hold an article intended for a recipient, the holder defining a top opening for insertion and removal of the article. | 09-03-2009 |
20090294619 | PROJECTOR MOUNT WITH PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT - Improvements in a mount for attaching a television of projector to an overhead or ground structure is disclosed. The mount allows for spin, side to side and front to back angle adjustment. The adjustment components are formed from the present projector mount uses metal component having a rack comprising a plurality of formed teeth that are engageable in the recessed side of a crosshead screwdriver that is trademarked as a Phillips screwdriver. The recesses of the crosshead screwdriver act as a pinion gear in the rack to adjust the mounted angle of a projector on the projector mount. This configuration reduces parts count, size and cost without compromising functionality. The axis of rotation of both the side-to-side and front-to-back pass through the projector mount. | 12-03-2009 |
20100140435 | Lift System for a Panel and Method for Releasing and Retracing a Panel - A lift system for a panel, provided with a chain, a drive and a housing, wherein the housing is arranged to attach the system to a frame, wall and/or ceiling, wherein, near an end, the chain is arranged to attach a panel, wherein the drive is arranged to retract at least the end of the chain into the housing and to release it from the housing for storing and releasing the panel, respectively, wherein at least a number of successive links of the chain are pivotable relative to one another as far as a stop under the influence of gravity, so that, in use, back parts of the links, of at least a released part of the chain, form an arc. | 06-10-2010 |
20100219317 | Anchor assembly with large range of motion suspension members, and restraint systems for suspended components - An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
20100237213 | Hanger Means - A hanger means comprises a body member including two hanging ends, a pivoted portion between the hanging ends and two slide rails provided between the pivoted portion and hanging ends respectively; a fastener unit coupled to the pivoted portion for positioning the body member in a horizontal direction; two slide members respectively slideably disposed on the slide rails, with each slide member including a first receiving groove inserted by the related slide rail and a second receiving groove; and two hook members pivotally coupled to the slide members respectively, with a longitudinal direction of each hook member being perpendicular to the ground. | 09-23-2010 |
20110272551 | MOVABLE ASSEMBLY AND APPLICATION TO MOVABLE DEVICES - Movable device comprising at least one assembly, said assembly comprising: an equilateral tri-angle, said triangle connected at first vertex to top a fixed reference point by means of a pivot, said pivot is stationary; a stationary pivot, said stationary pivots connects said triangle to said fixed reference point; a pair of arms, wherein first arm is connected at one end to said triangle at second vertex and wherein second arm is connected at one end to said triangle at third vertex, wherein the connection between said arms to the vertices of said triangle is by means of a pivot, said pivot is mobile. | 11-10-2011 |
20120175482 | Hanger Assemblies and Cabling Management Systems and Methods Including the Same - A hanger assembly for mounting an enclosure on an elongate support includes a body, first and second arms, and first and second attachment devices. The body is configured to be secured to the enclosure. The first and second arms each have opposed upper and lower ends. The lower ends are each pivotally secured to the body. The first and second attachment devices are located on the upper ends of the first and second arms, respectively, and are configured to secure the first and second arms, respectively, to the elongate support. The first and second arms can be pivoted about their lower ends to selectively adjust a spacing between the body and the elongate support to thereby selectively adjust a distance between the enclosure and the elongate support. | 07-12-2012 |
20130146731 | Drywall Construction Material Mounting Tool - The invention describes a mounting system which is used for lifting, shifting, altering, and final placement of construction material, such as dry wall, sheetrock, Durock, wood paneling, and ceiling panels, to overhead to ceiling joists and\or stud wall(s) by a single individual without any assistance. The device is portable, light-weight, and has multiple use when attaching construction material to ceiling joist and\or wall studs. The mounting system consists of two (2) swing arm support braces and two (2) support braces are made of, high-density polyethylene (further known as HDPE cross) and a swing arm assembly which consists light-weight metal and a re-enforced plastic bar. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153730 | ARRANGEMENT OF A SUSPENSION AND A RAIL - An arrangement of a suspension and of a rail is provided, in particular for suspending a travel and/or carrier rail or a lifting gear on a chassis or frame, having a tension element supporting the rail at one end thereof in the region of a profile head by a mounting element, with the head being substantially C-shaped in cross section, and forming a gap running at the top along a longitudinal center plane of the rail. The mounting element comprises a pivotable part that can be pivoted with respect to the tension element, the profile head and the pivotable part being designed such that the pivotable part can be guided through the gap from outside into the profile head in a loading position, and can be pivoted into a mounting position in which the pivotable part contacts the profile head from the inside, bridging the gap. | 06-20-2013 |
20140042287 | COMBINATION PURSE HANGER AND OBJECT RETAINER - An apparatus comprising first and second elements and a connecting element is provided. The first element comprises a first terminal member, an intermediate member having first and second ends, and a second terminal member having a closed form channel. The connecting element goes through the channel thereby engaging the first and second elements. An axis connects the first terminal member and the intermediate member first end permitting a closed position, in which the first terminal member adjoins the intermediate member, and an open position, in which the first terminal member is away from the intermediate member. Another axis connects the second terminal member and the intermediate member second end permitting a closed position, in which the second terminal member adjoins the intermediate member, and an open position, in which the second terminal member is away from the intermediate member. The second element retains an object. | 02-13-2014 |
20140054431 | Display Supporting Apparatus - A display supporting apparatus is connected to a display, and includes: a mounting member formed with a through hole extending through inner and outer side surfaces thereof along an axis; a pivoting member having a pivot portion abutting against the outer side surface of the mounting member and aligned with the through hole; a connecting unit including a positioning ring abutting against the inner side surface of the mounting member and aligned with the through hole, and a plurality of connecting members extending through the through hole to interconnect the positioning ring and the pivot portion, such that the mounting member is rotatable relative to the pivoting member about the axis; and a supporting member connected to and supporting the pivoting member. | 02-27-2014 |
20140077052 | PROJECTOR LIFT - According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts. | 03-20-2014 |
20140097315 | SWIVEL COVER ASSEMBLY - A swivel cover assembly includes a mounting plate with an opening and a door closing the opening for supporting a swivel hanger. The mounting plate forms a socket for suspending the swivel hanger. The door is hinged to the mounting plate to pivot downwardly from the mounting plate about an axis parallel to the plane of the mounting plate. A hinge member is integrally formed with the mounting plate and door. A fastening member latches the door in the closed position. The fastener can be a screw or a bendable tab that is manually bent to hold the door closed. | 04-10-2014 |
20150060625 | PROJECTOR ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - In one example, a device for mounting and adjusting an electronic device is described. The device can include a mounting frame, an elongated shaft connected to the mounting frame, a curved arm for operatively connecting to an electronic device and slidably engaging with the shaft, and a threaded knob configured for threadable engagement with the curved arm. | 03-05-2015 |
20150129733 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A FLAT SCREEN ON A SURFACE - The invention regards an apparatus for mounting a flat screen on a surface wherein the flat screen comprises at least two fixtures. The apparatus comprises, two mounting members adapted to be attached to the fixtures on the flat screen and a wire with one end connected to one of the mounting members and the other end connected to the other mounting member. The mounting members comprise an axle adapted for the wire to be coiled around for changing the length of free wire between the mounting members and retaining means at a radially greater distance from the wire coiled around the axle, adapted to retain the wire hereby preventing uncoiling of the wire. | 05-14-2015 |
20150367152 | Concrete Deck Tie-Off Anchor Point and System - A ceiling anchor point and anchor point system for a concrete deck. The anchor point includes a receiver box attached to the form used to construct a concrete deck that becomes embedded the concrete deck. The receiver box is a partially enclosed structure with a lower slot opening that communicates with an interior cavity. The receiver box includes flange surfaces that attached to the inside surface of a form used to construct the concrete deck. Extending transversely through the interior cavity is a rod with its opposite ends that extend laterally from the sides of the receiver box and become covered with concrete. Attached to the portion of the rod located inside the interior cavity is an elongated connector plate. The connector plate is assembled on the rod and is configured to rotate around the rod and nests entirely inside the receive box or extend downward through the slot opening. Formed on the lower end of the connector plate is a second hole that connects to a suitable snap hook or clip used by a construction worker when working near a leading edge fall hazard. | 12-24-2015 |
20160047413 | Ball-Bearing-Supported Attachment Point - The invention relates to an attachment point ( | 02-18-2016 |
20160097484 | THREE-BEAM CONSTRUCTION APPARATUS - A construction apparatus is provided and span members connected together at a first end by a first connector, the span members having a first end, a second end and a length. Sill brackets are connected to the first end of the span members and are configured to seat against an entrance sill. A second connector connects the span members together at a second end and is configured to seat against a hoistway structure. A plurality of apertures is arranged on the span members and configured to allow a connection to hoist devices. The span members rotate about the sill brackets and the lengths of the span members are longer than a horizontal distance from the entrance sill to the hoistway structure such that when the apparatus is in a seated orientation, the construction apparatus rests in an inclined orientation with respect to a substantially horizontal axis. | 04-07-2016 |
248326000 | With telescoping tubes | 2 |
20080210838 | Carrier for Telescopic Poles - A carrier for a telescopic pole includes a support assembly that is fastenable to a vehicle. A displacement mechanism is arranged on the support assembly. A holder is pivotally mounted on the displacement mechanism and is engageable with the telescopic pole. The holder is pivotal between an operative position in which the telescopic pole is in a substantially upright position and an inoperative position in which the pole is in a prone position. The displacement mechanism is configured to displace the holder into a position spaced from the vehicle to facilitate pivotal movement of the pole between the substantially upright and prone positions. | 09-04-2008 |
20080308700 | Hanger of Overhead Projector - A hanger of an overhead projector as described. The hanger comprises a top pedestal, a suspension shaft disposed between first side plates of the top pedestal, a rotation pedestal connected to a lower end of the suspension shaft, a rotation pillar set in a circular hole of the rotation pedestal and a lower end of the suspension shaft, a universal joint shaft set between side plates of the rotation pedestal, and a bottom pedestal comprising two opposite side plates, wherein a lower end of the universal joint shaft is disposed between the side plates of the bottom pedestal. In the hanger, quick release devices are used to replace conventional fixing combinations each of which consists of a screw bolt and a screw nut to fix the top pedestal and the suspension shaft, the rotation pillar and the universal joint shaft, and the universal joint shaft and the bottom pedestal. | 12-18-2008 |
248327000 | Vertically | 33 |
20100213337 | Mounting assembly - A mounting assembly is provided for attachment to a structural member to enable suspension of an object from the structural member. The mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket for attachment to the structural member, and a suspension bracket defining a cavity for positioning of at least a portion of the object therein. The suspension bracket is operably coupled to the mounting bracket so as to enable adjustable positioning of the suspension bracket with respect to the mounting bracket. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213338 | PROJECTOR LIFT - According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts. | 08-26-2010 |
20130099083 | RESILIENT CEILING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A ceiling fixture support arm includes a rotational mechanism for interfacing the arm with ceiling support system structure. An extended member of the support arm and a member perpendicular thereto may include a rotational mechanism integral thereto as a hinged portion, or tab, thereof. One or more channels of the ceiling support structure may contain a plurality of flexible sections spaced at intervals along the length of two upper flanges that are separated by a channel width. Each section comprises a cantilevered tab formed in the flange material. | 04-25-2013 |
20130168520 | TESTING APPARATUS - A testing apparatus includes a supporting device and a mounting device. The mounting device includes a clamping member. The clamping member includes a first clamping post, a second clamping post, and a screw post located between the first clamping post and the second clamping post. The first clamping post includes a clamping portion for positioning an electronic device. The screw post is moveable relative to the first clamping post and the second clamping post in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a plane of the supporting device located, so that a distance between the clamping portion and the supporting device is adjusted. | 07-04-2013 |
20130248673 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL ASSEMBLY - Methods and apparatuses are provided for improved traffic control devices including a continuous central hanger support system that is integral to the traffic control device and provides a central load path. In an embodiment of the invention, the terminal housing and traffic signal housing of the traffic control device can be included in a single unit housing. A single unit housing can also include an integral backplate. Embodiments with an integral backplate can provide a solar energy generation system that utilizes a traffic signal's exterior surface as a substratum to secure thin-film photo cell laminates (TFPVL). The continuous central hanger integrated with the single unit housing can provide the traffic control device with improved securement of electrical components and structural stability for survivability during high wind events as compared to conventional traffic signal devices. | 09-26-2013 |
20140061417 | COMPONENT ASSEMBLY AND SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING RAILS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A component assembly and a suspension device for supporting rails, in particular for suspended ceilings or the like, and a method for manufacturing the component assembly and the suspension device are described. The component assembly includes first and second components that are generally flat-shaped and fastened to each other, where at least two guide slots extending substantially parallel are formed both in the first component and in the second component. The regions of the first and of the second component that are arranged between the guide slots each form retaining portions. The first component and the second component are plugged together in the longitudinal direction of the guide slots in overlapping relation to each other. | 03-06-2014 |
20140158850 | ROD HANGER FOR SECURING A ROD TO A SUBSTRATE - A rod hanger for securing a rod to a substrate includes a mounting portion configured for engaging the substrate, a rod receiving portion configured for receiving the rod and a connecting element configured for vertically displacing the mounting portion and the rod receiving portion. In addition, at least one anti-rotation element configured for engaging the substrate is provided on the mounting portion. | 06-12-2014 |
20140191100 | ADJUSTABLE EQUIPMENT MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR AN OVERHEAD SUPPORT MODULE - An adjustable equipment mount assembly is configured to be adjustably secured within an overhead support module that is configured to be secured to a structure, such as a ceiling of an enclosed room. The overhead support module is configured to deliver air to the structure. The assembly may include an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to equipment, one or more first adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction, and one or more second adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction. | 07-10-2014 |
20140263911 | Rotary Actuator Driven Vibration Isolation - An active vibration isolation system for isolating a suspended platform from vibration input to the vibration isolation system base includes an exoskeleton which supports the suspended platform relative to the base. The exoskeleton includes first and second scissors mechanisms with main links of unequal length. The main links pass through a parallel condition as the suspended platform moves over its intended range of travel relative to the base. The vibration isolation system may include a rotary actuator and a drive mechanism separate from the exoskeleton for providing force output from the rotary actuator to the suspended platform. The rotary actuator may include inner and outer rotors which rotate relative to each other and may be free to rotate relative to the exoskeleton. The rotary actuator may be free to translate relative to the vibration isolation system base and the suspended platform. | 09-18-2014 |
20150367507 | Remotely Operated Manipulator - Provided is a remotely operated manipulator which can be applied to a space which is wider on a back side than at an opening part, which has a simple structure, high stiffness, and high reliability. The remotely operated manipulator of the present invention includes: a circular base fixed to a wall surface; a beam which rotates on the circular base; a trolley which moves on the beam; and a mast which is raised and lowered with respect to the trolley and is mounted with a tool unit at a tip. Stiffness is improved by directly fixing the beam to the wall surface by a beam fixing device. Further, a work region is expanded by mounting a bending mast on the tip of the mast. | 12-24-2015 |
20160033116 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL ASSEMBLY - Methods and apparatuses are provided for improved traffic control devices including a continuous central hanger support system that is integral to the traffic control device and provides a central load path. In an embodiment of the invention, the terminal housing and traffic signal housing of the traffic control device can be included in a single unit housing. A single unit housing can also include an integral backplate. Embodiments with an integral backplate can provide a solar energy generation system that utilizes a traffic signal's exterior surface as a substratum to secure thin-film photo cell laminates (TFPVL). The continuous central hanger integrated with the single unit housing can provide the traffic control device with improved securement of electrical components and structural stability for survivability during high wind events as compared to conventional traffic signal devices. | 02-04-2016 |
20160178120 | System and Apparatus for Hanging Heavy Objects | 06-23-2016 |
248328000 | Cord supported | 19 |
20100230572 | Adjustable Length Lanyard - An adjustment assembly to quickly and efficiently adjust the length of a lanyard used in conjunction with aircraft umbilical connector release mechanisms. The lanyard cable includes at least two retaining mechanisms spaced apart thereon. The adjustment assembly includes a cam portion that retains one of the retaining mechanisms when in the locked position, and allows movement of the retaining mechanisms through the adjustment assembly when in the released position. The cable length can be adjusted when in the released position. | 09-16-2010 |
20130146732 | Vehicle Hood Opening and Closing Devices and Methods for Opening Vehicle Hoods - A vehicle hood opening and closing device including a slideable assembly with a linear separator bar that has a first end affixed to a first end support and a second end affixed to a second end support, a first intermediate carriage between the end supports, a second intermediate carriage between the second end support and first intermediate carriage, a first pneumatic cylinder with piston affixed to the first end support and cylinder affixed to the first intermediate carriage, a second pneumatic cylinder with cylinder affixed to the first and second intermediate carriages and piston affixed to a flexible element, wherein the flexible element slideably passes through a pulley assembly affixed to the second end support and attaches to a lift assembly that has a lift plate and at least two vacuum cups, and pneumatic control system pneumatically connected to the two pneumatic cylinders. | 06-13-2013 |
248329000 | Reel | 10 |
20090200444 | Wire-Twisting Prevention Device of Lifting Reel With Four-Line Wire Structure and Lifting Reel Having the Same - A lifting reel with a four-line wire structure includes a fixed body fixed to a ceiling of a structure, first and second drums installed to the body at a predetermined interval and rotated by a driving motor, wires respectively connected to the first and second drums, and first, second, third and fourth guide rollers arranged on a top of a lifting body at regular intervals and suspended on the wires to form a four-line wire. A wire-twisting prevention device is installed between an end of the wire connected to the first drum and an end of the wire connected to the second drum so as to connect both wires with each other. The wire-twisting prevention device includes bearings installed to the ends of the wires to be rotatable, respectively. The bearings prevent the wires from being twisted while the wires are wound around or unwound from the drums. | 08-13-2009 |
20120061544 | Ratcheted Lift Mechanism - The present invention is related generally to hoists, and more particularly to a hoist system for safely raising, storing, and lowering loads. | 03-15-2012 |
20120211628 | EQUIPMENT MOVEMENT SYSTEM, PROCESS, AND ARTICLE - An equipment positioning system includes a reel apparatus, equipment and a control system. An equipment positioning apparatus is secured to cables forming at least three angled parallelograms extending between the reel apparatus and the equipment positioning apparatus. The cables are for positioning the equipment positioning apparatus and the equipment based upon signals from the control system. The cables are cooperatively extended or retracted by the reel apparatus thereby positioning one or more of the equipment positioning apparatus and the equipment. The cables forming the at least three angled parallelograms maintain the equipment positioning apparatus and the equipment in a stable orientation during operation of the equipment positioning system. | 08-23-2012 |
20120305731 | FIXTURE HOIST AND RETRACTABLE CEILING FIXTURE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A fixture hoist comprising a base assembly and a shuttle assembly. The base assembly is attachable to an overhead structure and includes a base with a motor disposed thereon. The motor includes a shaft rotatable in first and second directions and at least one drum coupled to the shaft. A cable is disposed about the drum, whereby the cable is selectively extended or retracted by rotating the shaft in one of the first and second directions. The base assembly includes at least one first datum fitting disposed on the base. The shuttle assembly is capable of supporting a fixture and is movable between a docked state and a deployed state. The shuttle assembly includes at least one second datum fitting configured to mate with the first datum fitting when the shuttle assembly is in the docked state. | 12-06-2012 |
20130306822 | DISPLAY SYSTEM - In an example embodiment, a system of lifting, lowering and rotating a display may include a housing, a rotator, and a hoist. The rotator may be configured to selectively rotate the housing such that a display functionally coupled to the housing is rotated. The rotator may include an anchor and a rotating portion. The anchor may be configured to be attached to an elevated surface. The rotating portion may be configured to be functionally coupled to the housing, and configured to rotate relative to the anchor. The hoist may include a member and a hoist motor. The hoist motor may be configured to selectively rotate the member such that a cable functionally coupled to the member is wound about the member when the member is rotated in a first direction, and the cable is unwound from the member when the member is rotated in a second direction. | 11-21-2013 |
20140110550 | LIFT ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lift system configured to lift an article, the lift system includes a drum that rotates about an axis, a first cable that winds around the drum when the drum rotates about the axis in a first direction to raise the article and the first cable unwinds from the drum when the drum rotates about the axis in a second direction to lower the article. The lift system further includes a motor operable to rotate the drum about the axis in the first direction, an electrical cable configured to supply power from a power source to the article, and a second cable that is coupled to the electrical cable and the second cable pulls at least a portion of the electrical cable from a substantially vertical position to a substantially horizontal position. | 04-24-2014 |
20140239139 | VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING - A video display system having a plurality of portable video support structures. Each of the portable video support structures includes at least one base support assembly and at least one lift support assembly having a lifting device configured to lift a plurality of video display subcomponents and a retention device receiving and supporting the plurality of video display subcomponents. One or both of the lifting device and the retention device is capable of movement to position the plurality of video display subcomponents and the video display subcomponents detachably engaged with one another to form a substantially continuous display surface. A method of assembling a video display system and a video support structure are also disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
20160045837 | Variable Speed System to Motorize Counterweight Line Sets - A manual theatrical rigging system is motorized to achieve greater control of speed and accuracy, avoiding need to load counterweights, and without sacrifice of standard line-set spacing. Each line set has a wire-reinforced drive belt connected with the associated hand line, and is operated by a geared or gearless motorized winch. A winch support frame supports the motorized winches in a number of rows, with the winches in positions staggered from row to row. The counterweight arbor holds a fixed counterweight. A computerized control panel permits a single operator to manage the entire system of line sets. An overspeed safety brake brakes the line set if the movement exceeds a safe speed. | 02-18-2016 |
20160116110 | Suspended Load Carrying System - Various embodiments of load carrying systems comprise a load supporting frame comprising three or more connection points and an associated set of lifts configured which define six separate triangles defining separate planes configured to brace against surge, sway and yaw with respect to a support frame, such as unintended or unwanted surge, sway and yaw, while allowing intended and/or desired surge, sway and yaw. | 04-28-2016 |
248330100 | Spring | 1 |
20100148028 | Adjustable, retractable ceiling and wall hanging system - An, adjustable, retractable hanging system that enables hangers to be easily attached, moved, and removed from a suspended ceiling or unique wall rail. The hanger, which houses a take-up reel and a retractable cable, is backed with a pressure-clip or in an alternate embodiment, an adhesive or magnetic back. The hanger affixes to a suspended ceiling member or unique wall rail by means of a specially devised cup. Once attached to ceiling or wall, the retractable cable within the hanger extends or retracts to receive the object to be hung. The cable is reached by means of a hook on the telescoping pole and is retracted to within arm's reach. A movable device referred to here as a cable-stop, which is also attached to the cable, allows individuals the ability to adjust the suspending height of the material to be hung. | 06-17-2010 |
248331000 | With counterweight | 4 |
20100258699 | ARBOR APPARATUS FOR COUNTERWEIGHT RIGGING SYSTEM - An arbor apparatus for use in a counterweight rigging system includes a support structure for supporting counterweight bricks in stacked arrangement. The arbor apparatus can be front-loading with left side, back and right side supports. The arbor apparatus can include a plurality of shelf members spaced apart in a longitudinal direction between the top and bottom ends. The arbor apparatus can also include a gate mechanism. The arbor apparatus can be implemented as a retrofit to existing manual counterweight rigging systems. | 10-14-2010 |
20140191101 | RECUMBENT TRIKE LIFT AND STORAGE MECHANISM - A lifting and storage mechanism for storing a recumbent trike in a garage using the energy of a counterweight or motor is disclosed. The lifting and storage mechanism includes a pulley system that securely holds the trike in a horizontal balanced position while lifting and lowering the trike and while in a stored position. Counterweight reduces the pulling force required to manually lift the trike with pulley system; A motor can be used in place of counterweight to eliminate manual intervention. | 07-10-2014 |
20150041606 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR MANUAL HAIR DRYERS IN SUSPENDED POSITION - Support device for manual hair dryers in suspended position, based on a “balance” mounted up high, equipped with a thread-like element, from which the dryer is hung, in order to be able to place it at the desired height, the joining device used to join the dryer ( | 02-12-2015 |
20150316240 | Chandelier with Counterweight Height Adjustment System - The present invention is a chandelier with a height adjustment system comprising a counterweight located within a pair of vertically positioned rails connected to a chandelier by two wires corrected to the top of the counterweight on one end and to the chandelier at the other. The counterweight is configured (weighted) such that it is close in weight to the chandelier such that the chandelier can be easily raised or lowered by moving the counterweight by hand down or up within the vertical rails. The pair of wires traverse up between the vertical rails over a first pair of pivoting pulleys located above the counterweight. The pair of wires further traverse over a second pair of pivoting pulleys located above the chandelier and then down to the top of the chandelier where each of the wires are connected. A spring loaded power cord reel capable of retracting and unrolling a power cord connected to the electrical wiring on the chandelier and to an electrical junction box above is positioned in between the second pair of pulleys. | 11-05-2015 |
248332000 | Pulley brackets | 3 |
20150083879 | LOFT BLOCK WITH ALIGNED SHEAVES - A lift system configured to lift an article (e.g., a batten). The lift system includes a first cable configured to be coupled to the article, a second cable configured to be coupled to the article, a drive mechanism coupled to the first cable and the second cable and operable to raise and lower the article, a first loft block including a first loft sheave to redirect the first cable from a first substantially horizontal axis to a first substantially vertical axis, and an idler sheave to direct the second cable along a second substantially horizontal axis. The lift system further includes a second loft block including a second loft sheave to redirect the second cable from the second substantially horizontal axis block to a second substantially vertical axis. | 03-26-2015 |
20160066653 | CLAMPING DEVICE FOR A CABLE CLOSURE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a clamping device for a cable closure system. The clamping device ( | 03-10-2016 |
20160096119 | LOFT BLOCK WITH ALIGNED SHEAVES - A lift system configured to lift an article (e.g., a batten). The lift system includes a first cable configured to be coupled to the article, a second cable configured to be coupled to the article, a drive mechanism coupled to the first cable and the second cable and operable to raise and lower the article, a first loft block including a first loft sheave to redirect the first cable from a first substantially horizontal axis to a first substantially vertical axis, and a guide member to direct the second cable along a second substantially horizontal axis. The lift system further includes a second loft block including a second loft sheave to redirect the second cable from the second substantially horizontal axis block to a second substantially vertical axis. | 04-07-2016 |
248333000 | Telescoping tubes | 2 |
20110240817 | TELESCOPIC TUBE SET FOR BRIDGE TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A telescopic tube set for a bridge transport system is disclosed. The telescopic tube set includes cylindrical tubes each having an upper end, at which an upper ring is mounted, and a lower end, at which a lower ring is mounted, the cylindrical tubes having different diameters, pulleys mounted to respective inner wall surfaces of a part of the tubes, and extension/retraction lines each having an end connected to the upper ring of a corresponding one of the tubes, and an opposite end connected to the upper ring of another corresponding one of the tubes while extending around the pulley mounted to the tube interposed between the corresponding tubes. A plurality of bearings are installed at the lower ring to guide the tube, at which the lower ring is mounted, such that the tube extends or retracts straight in a longitudinal direction. | 10-06-2011 |
20140027596 | EXTENSION ROD WORKING WITH FIXER FOR HANDHELD, PORTABLE, MOBILE DEVICES - An extension rod working with a fixer for handheld, portable, mobile devices includes a rod body whose two ends are detachably attached with a positioning frame and a securing member that are both of an external fixer, respectively. The positioning frame holds an external mobile device, and the securing member secures the rod body and the positioning frame onto an external article, so as to suspend the mobile device. The rod body its one end coupled with a second linking portion of the positioning frame and has the other end provided with a first linking portion that is configured to engage with the securing member. The extension rod can be easily and quickly mounted on or dismounted from any nearby handrail. When the positioning frame and the securing member are detached from the two ends of the rod body, the rod body can function as an umbrella or the like. | 01-30-2014 |