| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 248316500 | Pivoted jaw | 25 |
| 20080203260 | Finger grip mounting apparatus - A flexible portable device holding and cradling apparatus that overcomes limitations of the prior art by providing a flexible portable device mounting apparatus provided by a frame that is structured for being coupled to an external mounting device, the frame having a mounting surface and a plurality of first and second passages provided adjacent to each of opposing side edges thereof; a plurality of substantially resiliently flexible clamps each having a leg portion, a finger portion extended from the leg portion, and a substantially resiliently flexible urging portion coupled between the leg portion and the finger portion; and coupling means operating between different ones of the first and second passages of the frame and the leg portion of each of different ones of the clamps for coupling the leg portion relative to the mounting surface. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090166498 | Trailing edge blade clamp - A blade clamp for a helicopter blade having a width and leading and trailing edges includes a first clamping part, a first flexible liner attachable to the first clamping part, a second clamping part, a second flexible liner attachable to the second clamping part, a hinge mechanism to pivot the first clamping part and the first flexible liner with respect to the second clamping part and the second flexible liner and a connector provided opposite to the hinge mechanism. The flexible liners evenly distribute clamping force upon the blade clamp to prevent damage to the blade. The hinge mechanism allows the first and second clamping parts to open wide enough to safely and easily accommodate a helicopter blade during removal and installation of the blade. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20110031366 | Apparatus to keep toilet seat at upright position - An apparatus to keep toilet seat at upright position consists of a toilet seat griper, a lever which is fastened onto toilet seat griper at right angle and a heavy weight which can turn forward or backward on lever. An apparatus to keep toilet seat at upright position can be installed onto a toilet seat to keep it at upright position by the mechanism of seesaw and the toilet seat can be pushed to horizontal position by hand. This apparatus to keep toilet seat at upright position can prevent toilet seat from getting wet by urine when man urinates. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110101190 | CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A clamp assembly including a base member, wherein the base member includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and wherein at least one of the top and bottom surfaces is adapted for fixed or releasable association with a substrate; a first support arm, wherein the first support arm includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and wherein the first support arm is displaceable along a first axis, a second support arm, wherein the second support arm includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and wherein the second support arm is displaceable along the first axis, and wherein the first and second support arms are biased such that the inner surfaces of the support members contact each other at a first contact point. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110266409 | SELF-CENTERING VIAL CLAMP - A self-centering vial clamp ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110315845 | Holding and Attachment Device - A holding device is configured to hold an item. In an embodiment, the device comprises a base member and a first holding member pivotably attached to a first side of the base member so as to be rotatable relative to the base member. A second holding member is pivotably attached to a second side of the base member opposite the first side so as to be rotatable relative to the base member, wherein the first and second holding members can be rotated toward one another. A latch assembly is coupled to the first and second holding members, wherein the latch assembly latches as the first and second holding members are rotated toward one another so as to secure the holding device in closed state. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120091304 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a first fixed member, a second fixed member, a torsion spring, and a positioning member. The first fixed member includes a first bottom plate and a first sidewall. The first bottom plate includes a pair of first convex tabs. The pair of first convex tabs each defines a first pin hole therein. The second fixed member includes a second bottom plate and a second sidewall. The second bottom plate includes a pair of second convex tabs. The pair of second convex tabs each defines a second pin hole therein. The positioning member includes a pin. The pin is passed through the first pin holes of the pair of first convex tabs, the second pin holes of the pair of second convex tabs and a center of the torsion spring. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120112027 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR BICYCLE SEAT PAD AND SEAT TUBE USING THE SAME - The fastening device of the present invention includes a base, two pawl shanks and two positioning rods. The base is formed with two hook portions and two base positioning holes. Each pawl shank is formed with a pawl positioning hole, and each pawl shank includes a pawl section and a hook section. Each positioning rod inserts in one of the base positioning holes and the pawl positioning hole of one of the pawl shanks, such that the pawl shanks are pivotable about the positioning rods respectively. Each hook portion and its corresponding hook section define a pad clamp, and the pawl sections define a tube clamp. The fastening device further includes a means for narrowing the pad clamps and the tube clamp. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120211627 | CLAMP STRUCTURE - A clamp structure is disclosed in the present invention. The clamp structure includes a clamping component for clamping a tube, and at least one bridging component disposed on a lateral surface of the clamping component. A pivoting portion is disposed on the bridging component, and the bridging component pivots with an antenna module via the pivoting portion, so that the antenna module can pivot relative to the clamping component along a radial plane of the clamping component. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120217364 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING SHELL PARTS - Device and method for the mutual positioning of shell parts. Such shell parts can be used for constructing a large cylinder, for example a silo. The shell parts are provided with end flanges which extend at right angles thereto. Once the shell parts have been brought into the correct position, the end flanges are connected to one another in any suitable way. It is proposed to position the shell parts and/or end flanges with respect to one another in the desired position by arranging supporting rollers on the side where there are no end flanges. On the other side, clamping rollers are used which are at an angle to one another. A combination of in each case a supporting roller and a clamping roller provides both the correct mutual positioning of the shell parts with respect to one another and the pressing against one another of the shell parts. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120273640 | ROTARY JOINT ASSEMBLY AND COMBINATION CLIP-HOOK AND JEWELRY PIECE EMPLOYING THE SAME - This invention provides a combination clip and hook (clip) for use generally in suspending articles having shoulder or hand straps, or carrying other accessories, such as keys, which is rotatably movable about a rotary joint between a first position in which two opposing, rotatably joined portions of the overall clip structure are oriented together to form a continuous, enclosed shape that can be secured around another strap or loop on an item or piece of clothing, and a second position in which the two portions of the structure are rotated out of the enclosed shape, and into, for example, a substantially S-shaped hook in which one portion of the structure supports the strap of the item and the other portion can be applied to a clothing hook, chair back, table surface, door top, or other supporting member. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120280102 | CLAMP MECHANISM FOR CLAMPING A HEAT SINK - A clamp mechanism for clamping a heat sink is disclosed in the present invention. The clamp mechanism includes a base. An accommodating space is formed on a side of the base, and the accommodating space is for accommodating the heat sink. The clamp mechanism further includes at least one constraining component pivoted to the base for engaging with an engaging portion of the heat sink, so as to fix the heat sink inside the accommodating space. The clamp mechanism further includes at least one contacting component pivoted to the base for buckling a hook of the heat sink when pivoting relative to the base, so as to rotate the hook relative to a shaft of the heat sink. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120286121 | TEMPLATE HOLDER BRACKET AND SPRING PIN - A template holder bracket and method of assembling and disassembling a template from the bracket. The bracket has a spring pin assembly that is secured to the bracket that holds the template in a locked position. The spring pin assembly includes a pin, a housing and a spring that biases the pin into engagement with the template. The template may be removed by rotating the template against a ramp surface on the pin assembly that disengages the pin from the template against the biasing force of the spring. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120305730 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORT OF A MEMBRANE FILTER IN A MEDICAL INFUSION SYSTEM - A removable clamp, for supporting a membrane filter in a medical infusion system, includes connected and opposing walls. A locking feature, which may be connected to an end of one of the walls, engages and disengages a terminal end of the other wall. The filter may be inserted between the opposing walls of the clamp, and an inner surface of each of the opposing walls may be secured against corresponding major surfaces of the inserted filter, by only pressing at least one of the opposing walls of the clamp toward the other of the opposing walls. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120312950 | Support for Flat Rigid Objects - A drop in receptacle for generally flat and rigid objects that is particularly useful for supporting electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones. The support includes corner catches for at least two corners of the device. The corner catches include rotating latches and cornerpieces. The rotating latches are shaped and configured so that they rotate when the corner of an object is pressed against the top surface of the latch. The cornerpieces are shaped to accept and support the corner of the device. After the devices passes the top surface of the latch, the latch returns to its original state and a spring presses the device against the bottom of the latch, securing the device in place. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120318945 | REMOTE ACTUATED PIVOTING CLAMP MECHANISM FOR HOT ROLLING MILLS SPLIT GUIDES, INCLUDING COOLING SYSTEM WATER BOXES AND EQUALIZATION TROUGHS - Rolling mill split box guide nozzle and equalization trough assemblies are retained by a remote actuated clamping mechanism that includes a central pivoting elongated clamp member having an engagement surface proximal one end that engages the clamped object, and a link pivot proximal the other end. A pivoting link has a first end pivotally coupled to the clamp member link pivot and a second end that is pivotally coupled to an actuator shaft. The actuator shaft is capable of translation to a locked position that maintains engagement between the clamp member and the clamped split box nozzle assembly or equalization trough object, wherein the link blocks clamp member motion. The actuator shaft is also capable of translation to an unlocked position that enables clamp member pivoting motion out of engagement with the clamped object. The actuator shaft may be translated by an actuator controlled by a factory automation system. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130037677 | Clamping Accessory Storage Device - A storage device including a body defining at least one receiver and at least one clamping member. The clamping member includes a first position for receiving an accessory for storage and a second position to apply force to secure an accessory to the receiver for storage. A handle actuator may actuate movement of the clamping member. The clamping member may translate from the first position to the second position to apply force to secure an accessory for storage. The clamping member may be held in the secure position by a releasable braking lever. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130048822 | Bracket - A bracket positioned on one side of a membrane or surface is adjustable from the other side of the surface to permit the position of an item supported by the bracket to be readily adjusted relatively to the surface. The bracket has a base to which an arm is movably attached. The arm moves between an open and a closed position to permit the item to be received by the bracket. In the closed position the item is clamped between the base and the arm. A finger is mounted on the base and is movable into and out of engagement with a contact surface on the arm. When the finger engages the contact surface it secures the arm in the closed position and effects the clamping action which holds the item in position. The finger and arm are readily accessible to permit adjustment. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130105655 | ARTICLE HOLDER | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130153729 | CLIPPING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A clipping apparatus includes a base, a support bracket, a positioning member and a rotating arm. The support bracket is located on the base. The support bracket is oblique relative to the base and defines a sliding slot. The positioning member is slidably engaged in the sliding slot. A first end of the rotating arm is pivotably engaged with the base. A second end of the rotating arm, opposite to the first end, is secured to the positioning member. An angle defined between the base and the support bracket is adjustable when the positioning member is slid relative to the base. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20150041605 | CLAMPING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a clamping device. According to the present invention, a clamping unit fixing a target object can be operated by the foot or knee using an operation unit, the clamping unit can be redirected to the left and right and upward and downward and can be rotated horizontally, and a support unit supporting the clamping unit can be easily folded and unfolded. Accordingly, the present invention can be conveniently used in the event a disabled person fixes an object by moving the foot or knee thereof, and carves or paints the object. The work using the foot or knee can be rendered convenient in the event many manual operations are required even for non-disabled persons. Also, the clamping device according to the present invention can facilitate the adjustment of the length of the support unit according to the environment of the user. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150090851 | SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device for detachably supporting a portable electronic apparatus includes a base body, a support column member standing from one end of the base body, a flap axially supported in the support column member turnably clamp the portable electronic apparatus between the flap and the support face, conical rollers attached to the flap, each conical roller having an outer periphery diameter enlarged from one end portion thereof, and an urging device provided between the support column member and the flap and urging the flap in a direction of approaching the base body. The flap includes an arm portion, and support shafts extending in a right-and-left width direction from a tip of the arm portion. The support shafts incline relative to the base body, and each conical roller is turnably supported on the support shaft such that a small diameter portion is located close to the arm portion. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20160018052 | Bracket Having Pivoting Support Arm - A mountable bracket for supporting an object. The mountable bracket can be secured to various surfaces including a wall or the underside of a piece of furniture in order to provide secure and discrete storage of various objects, such as firearms. The mountable bracket includes a base plate having a planar construction that can be positioned flush against a support surface. A lower end of the mountable bracket includes a support arm pivotally connected thereto via a spring-biased hinge. In a resting configuration, a first section of the support arm extends outward from the base plate at an upward angle, and further includes a second section that is parallel to the base plate. The support arm can be pivoted between the resting configuration and an open configuration, wherein the tension provided by the spring-biased hinge secures an object between the base plate and support arm. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160119458 | CLAMP DEVICE - A clamp device for carrying a communication device comprises a compartment and a clamp. The compartment has a flat surface. The clamp is pivotally connected to the compartment and has a pressing line for contacting a surface edge of the communication device to fix the communication device on the compartment. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160153610 | HURRICANE RESISTANT FABRIC CLAMPS | 06-02-2016 |
