| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 403205000 | RIGID ANGLE COUPLING, E.G., ELBOW OR U, ETC. | 39 |
| 20080232897 | Tilting Connector - In order to arrest a first profile, which has a groove provided with an undercut, a second profile, which has a location opening, whereby preventing these profiles from rotating, there is provided the invention provides a tilting connector in the form of a body extending along a longitudinal extension for fastening in a groove, which is provided with an undercut, of the first profile. This body comprises: a base; a web, which projects from the base, extends along the longitudinal extension and which serves to laterally fasten the tilting connector in the groove, a base area projecting above the web forming a stop surface for interlocking with the undercut; a first hole for an anchor bolt for inserting into a second profile, and; a second hole for a lever bolt. The stop surface has a first stop area and a second stop area, which are situated with an angle (β) with regard to one another whereby forming a tilting edge between them that is provided for resting and forming a lever projection on a rear side of the undercut. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090003928 | Corner bracket - A corner bracket apparatus for a slidable frame includes a body having first and second arm portions depending therefrom, the first and second arm portions being oriented generally orthogonally relative to each other and adapted for insertion into respective first and second hollow framing members of said slidable frame, the first arm defining an outboard side edge and an inboard side edge generally opposite the outboard side edge, and an internal pocket positioned interiorly of the outboard side edge. The corner bracket apparatus further includes a lifter member movable coupled to the body and generally received in the pocket, the lifter member having a contact portion adapted to bear against a runner along which said slidable frame is configured to slide, the lifter member being movable between an advanced position in which the contact portion is proud of the outboard side edge of the first arm, and a retracted position in which the contact portion is generally shy of the outboard side edge of the first arm. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090129857 | GLASS-PANE SPACER CORNER CONNECTOR - The invention relates to a corner connector for glass pane spacers comprising a first and a second connecting element, on each of which a spacer can be mounted, and a corner element, which joins the two connecting elements at an angle, wherein the corner element has two lateral surfaces facing the glass panes, two end surfaces facing the respective spacer and an outer surface. The corner connector is characterized in that a metal foil is applied to the outer surface and at least partially to the lateral surfaces and the end surfaces, and butyl is provided in the area of the end surfaces, which creates a seal between the metal foil and the inserted spacer. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090148227 | DUCT CORNER ACCESSORY WITH PIVOTING FLAPS - The invention relates to a corner accessory for placing at the junction between at least two ducts that extend in different directions, the accessory comprising two distinct flaps, one of which includes a projecting element and the other of which includes a circular opening receiving said projecting element to allow said flaps to pivot about a pivot axis, the circular edge of said opening opening out locally to a straight slot that extends radially relative to the circular edge of said opening and that opens out into a free edge of said flap. According to the invention, said projecting element is a cylindrical wall presenting firstly an outside diameter equal, ignoring clearance, to the inside diameter of said circular opening so that during pivoting of one flap relative to the other, the outside face of said cylindrical wall slides over the edge face of the circular edge of said opening, and presenting secondly a height that varies around its circumference. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090257821 | DEVICE FOR BRACED FRAME ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A device for braced frame assembly and method of using same in connecting brace members to a beam of a braced frame is presented. The braced frame connectors of the invention have a preferred application in cold formed steel frames in light-framed construction but can also be used effectively in braced frames of heavy-frame construction and can provide sufficient rigidity while adequately resisting lateral loads. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100166497 | MULTIPURPOSE HOLDOWN - A connection made with a multi-purpose connector that can act as a holdown or tension tie and transfer tension, uplift, or lateral load, between a minimum nominal 2×4″ wood framing member and a ½″ diameter anchor. The anchor may be tied to a concrete foundation, another connector of the same type, a wood framing member, or other supporting members. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110020058 | Device for the forced locking of two elements oriented orthogonally to one another - A device for the forced locking of two elements oriented orthogonally to one another, especially suitable for steadily connecting and constraining two tubular elements ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110091271 | ALUMINUM CORNER CASTING IN TARPING SYSTEMS - A bracket is provided for a bow. The bracket connects a header and a jamb. The bracket has a pair of end faces disposed generally orthogonal to one another with one end face abutting the header and the other abutting the jamb; and a pair of tongues extending from said end faces for engagement with end sockets formed in the ends of the header and jamb. The bracket is formed in two pieces arranged face to face along a medial plane extending between the end faces and held together by a fastener extending through a radial web that connects the end faces. Each said tongue is provided with at least one aperture therethrough alignable with similar apertures formed through the end sockets of the headers and jambs whereby a fastener can pass through the aligned apertures in a socket having a tongue inserted therein and fastened, to secure the components to one another. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120269570 | FLOTATION DEVICE CONNECTING KIT AND METHOD OF THEREFOR - A connector system for flotation devices has a plurality of connectors. Each connector allows at least one flotation device to attach together and to attach a plurality of other flotation devices together. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120269571 | CORNER COUPLING - A corner coupling for attaching one or more beams to a support post, the coupling comprises one or more central coupling unit attached or integral with the support post, and one or more beam end couplers each extending at an end of the beam and being detachably attachable to a respective central coupling unit; wherein a each beam end coupler is configured for arresting engagement with an arresting arrangement of a respective central coupling unit composed of at least a wedge-type engagement, surface-to-surface load bearing and one or more auxiliary locking arrangement. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120315081 | CONNECTOR DEVICES AND ASSEMBLIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM - A method and an apparatus for attachment provide enhanced connecting integrity between various structural components. The method and apparatus have particular applicability in connection with connecting a post for a deck. The post is connected directly or indirectly by a connecting device which is secured against the surface of the post and to a surface of a joist loaded in shear. An anchor member may be fastened to the side of a joist and threadably receive a fastener which extends through a bore and, at the opposite end, is secured against the outside surface of a second joist. Connecting devices which employ L-shaped shank members are also employed. Transportable buildings and building kits comprising connecting assemblies of the invention are also included. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130051902 | CORNER JOINT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - Corner joints and methods of forming corner joints are described herein. The corner joints may provide the appearance of a mortise and tenon joint on both the exterior and interior surfaces of the corner joint, but include a mitered connection within the joint. Structures including at least one of the corner joints are also described. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130058707 | MODULAR FURNITURE - A modular furniture has multiple first furniture parts, multiple second furniture parts and multiple assembling devices. The second furniture parts are respectively connected to the first furniture parts and each has a mounting recess. The assembling devices are respectively mounted between the first furniture parts and the second furniture parts, and each assembling device has a holding kit and an engaging frame. The holding kit is connected to one of the first furniture parts and has a positioning rod and a pushing element. The engaging frame is mounted in the mounting recess of one of the second furniture parts, selectively engages the holding kit and has an engaging panel and two engaging recesses formed in the engaging panel. One of the engaging recesses selectively engages the positioning rod in the annular groove and the other engaging recess selectively engages the engaging rod. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130064600 | CORNER KEY AND FRAME ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A corner key includes a first arm portion, a first engaging portion, a second arm portion, and a second engaging portion. The first arm portion has a first outer side-surface. The first engaging portion is disposed on the first outer side-surface. The second arm portion is connected to the first arm portion and has a second outer side-surface. The second outer side-surface is unparallel to the first outer side-surface. The second engaging portion is disposed on the second outer side-surface. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130114997 | CORNER ASSEMBLY FOR TONNEAU COVER SYSTEM OF PICK-UP TRUCK - A corner assembly for a tonneau cover system of a pick-up truck is provided and has a corner member, a lid member and a lengthened cushion member. A connection surface of the corner member is formed with a stepped recess, and the lid member is embedded in the stepped recess to cover ribs and cavities in the stepped recess. The lengthened cushion member is L-shaped and attached to the connection surface of the corner member, the lid member and two surfaces of two adjacent frame members. Thus, the present invention can efficiently maintain the effective buffering thickness of the lengthened cushion member, absorb vibration, and prevent from impact between frame members and a cargo box to thus reduce or eliminate noise. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130209162 | CORRUGATED ANGLE BRACKET CONSISTING OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The invention relates to an angle bracket including a composite material for connecting parts. The angle bracket has two wings forming an angle along a longitudinal folding axis and coupling regions on the outside of the fold. The coupling regions attach to parts to be connected, and is associated with a securing means. At least in the longitudinal direction, the angle bracket has at least one succession of domed sections with a concave or convex profile on the inside and/or outside of the fold, providing the bracket with a corrugated form in the longitudinal direction. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130216300 | CONNECTING ELEMENT AND FASTENING ARRANGEMENT FOR SEAT RAILS IN AN AIRCRAFT - A connecting element includes a first leg, a second leg and a third leg that are connected to each other and are each disposed at an angle to each other. The first leg includes a first fastening section and the second leg includes a second fastening section. A bending edge is disposed between the first leg and the second leg. The first leg includes at least one supporting section adjacent to the first section in a direction parallel to the bending edge, with the supporting section being connected to the second leg. The second leg forms an extension part in the first direction that is adjacent to the second fastening section, has a free end and is longer than the first fastening section of the first leg. The third leg is connected to the first leg and to the second leg. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130272777 | FRAME CONNECTION - Described is a frame connection for connecting members of a frame without visible fixings. The frame connection comprises first and second elongate members, each having first and second channels. First and second connection members are provided, each having a first end portion comprising a first planar member and a second end portion comprising a second planar member. The end portions each include one or more holes therein. The first end portions of the first and second connection members are received in the first and second channels, respectively, of the first elongate member, and the second end portions are received in the first and second channels, respectively, of the second elongate member. Fasteners are received through the holes to secure the first and second connection members to the first and second elongate members and side cover members are then secured across the first and second channels. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130308999 | PANEL CLAMP APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - The current invention comprises a mechanical clamp system to join two or more panel or other structural elements together at different angels for the purpose of constructing furniture, product displays, art, play equipment, and other desirable structural elements. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140044474 | MOUNTING FRAME FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE OR A RACK - The invention relates to a mounting frame for a switchgear cabinet or a rack, comprising mounting pieces which are arranged, as corner pieces, in the four corner sections of a rectangle or square that extends in an x-y plane, said mounting pieces being produced in a respective shaping process and having outer first and second mounting faces which extend in the x direction and in the y direction at a right angle thereto and which extend in a space direction z at a right angle to the x-y plane, and are provided with hollow spaces which are at least partially surrounded by wall parts and/or bores that are oriented in the z direction. The mounting frame further comprises intermediate elements which extend between the mounting pieces in the x direction and in the y direction and the end sections of which are fastened to the mounting pieces. The mounting pieces have wall sections which extend in parallel to the x-y plane, thus making assembly easier. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140044475 | BASE OR MOUNTING FRAME FOR AN ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE OR A RACK - The invention relates to a base or a mounting frame for an electrical enclosure or a rack, comprising mounting pieces which are arranged, as corner pieces, in the corner regions of a rectangle or square that extends in an x-y plane, said mounting pieces being produced in a respective shaping process and comprising first and second mounting faces which lie outside with respect to the rectangle or square, which extend in the x direction and in the y direction at a right angle thereto and which extend in a space direction z at a right angle to the x-y plane, wherein sections of a system of covers are brought into contact with the mounting faces, said covers having lateral covers with cover walls that are flat on the exterior and that have reinforcing ribs extending longitudinally on the interior, and being fastened to receiving structures of the mounting pieces by connecting means. Benefits in the installation process are achieved in that the lateral covers have cover fastening elements formed onto the interior of the lateral covers and are fastened directly or indirectly to the receiving structures of the mounting pieces by means of said cover fastening elements. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140154000 | Joint Mechanism for Connecting Adjacent Components - A joint mechanism is for connecting two adjacent components and has a first joint part with a shaped connector and a first receiver configured to receive a first component. A second joint part has a mating connector that engages the shaped connector fixing the first and second joint parts to one another and has a second receiver configured to receive a second component to be connected to the first component. At least one of the first and second receivers is a channel formed in the respective first or second joint part and has an open side that is covered by a portion of the other of the first and second joint parts when the shaped connector and the mating connector are fully engaged. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140186098 | WORK PIECE HAVING SELF-SUPPORTING GUSSET AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - A powder-derived, non-finished work piece includes a first body section that has a wall that spans in a vertical direction. The wall has a relatively thin thickness with respect to a length and a width of the wall. A second body section is arranged next to, but spaced apart from, the first body section. A gusset connects the first body section and the second body section. The gusset extends obliquely from the wall of the first body section with respect to the vertical direction such that the gusset is self-supporting. The first body section has a geometry that corresponds to an end-use component exclusive of the gusset. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140255085 | STRUCTURAL BRACKETS FOR FLAT PACK FRAMES - A structural bracket, for use with flat pack frames, formed from a single flat sheet of metal that is constructed without the use of welding points so as to simplify the manufacturing process is provided. The flat sheet of metal may have a generally triangular configuration that includes notches at strategic locations in the sheet of metal to create flaps that may be folded over to form the sidewalls of the brackets. The sidewalls of the brackets may be used to secure vertical and/or horizontal rails together when assembling a flat pack equipment rack. Additionally, a pair of structural brackets may be secured together by fasteners forming a single bisected structural bracket. The utilization two separate brackets to form a single bisected structural bracket provides for a flat pack solution for equipment racks while being as structurally strong as a traditional, fully welded frame. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140255086 | COUPLING MEMBER FOR SCAFFOLDINGS - A coupling member includes a hook-shaped coupling part arranged to be hooked into a gripping part of an upright and a locking arrangement switchable between a locking position and a release position. Further, the locking arrangement includes a pivotally attached first clamping part and a wedge-shaped locking part, which is slidable between a locking position and a release position. The wedge-shaped locking part is arranged to push the first clamping part towards the upright and the gripping part by means of wedge action. Moreover, the first clamping part comprises two transversally spaced apart side parts which jointly define a cavity there between. The first clamping part is arranged externally on the hook-shaped coupling part, and is arranged partly within the cavity. Further, each of the side parts includes fastening means for pivotal attachment of the first clamping part to the hook-shaped coupling part. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140270918 | MODULAR, FACETED, BLOCK-AND-SHELL NODE SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING ELONGATE FRAME ELEMENTS - A modular, faceted-component node system for uniting adjacent ends of elongate frame elements at selectively different types of frame-element-junction nodes in a frame structure including (a) a first type faceted node component adapted for attachments to it of ends of plural, elongate frame elements, operable as a singularity to form in a frame structure a first-type frame-element-junction node, and a second type faceted node component for joining, and cooperating with, different pluralities of the first-type node component to form, selectively with such component pluralities, in a frame structure a plurality of different, second-type frame-element-junction nodes—the first and second type node components including, respectively, concave and convex, angularly faceted surface regions that are complementary to one another, and that accommodate facet-to-facet, matching-facet-coextensive, selective joinder of the two component types. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140286695 | CORNER REINFORCEMENT INSERT - The present disclosure relates to a corner reinforcement insert for wall elements having a double-angled edge, including a base part having a plate-shaped corner flange that is arranged at least substantially in a plane and has an angled inner circumferential edge and an angled outer circumferential edge and having a first web and a second web that extend from the same side of the base part on the inner circumferential edge of the corner flange perpendicularly to the corner flange plane and in parallel with the inner circumferential edge, wherein the first web is located on the side of a bending point of the inner circumferential edge and the second web is located on the other side of the bending point. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140308067 | Bamboo Construction Standardization System and Method - A system and method of selectively coupling structural elements via at least one of: frictional engagement, chemical bonding, structural attachment techniques and/or other known and/or convenient coupling mechanism and/or methods. In some embodiments, wrapping elements can be introduced to standardize the dimensions of the ends of naturally occurring structural members, such as bamboo, to aid in construction. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140314468 | LOWER CORNER CONNECTOR FOR MODULAR SPORTS GOAL - A lower corner connector for a modular sports goal comprises a first tube having a generally circular inner surface and a second tube extending substantially perpendicularly to the first tube. The first tube has an open end for receiving an upright and a base opposite the open end for resting on a surface. A retainer projects inwardly from the inner surface of the first tube for engaging and retaining the upright and permitting the upright to rock toward and away from the second tube within the first tube to assist in absorbing impact forces. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140314469 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERCONNECTING STRUCTURAL PANELS - Building or structural panels may be joined, such as to form walls or floors. The panels may be connected in various orientations via one or more connectors. The connectors may mount to anchors associated with the panels. The panels may have outer skins located over an expanded core comprising a matrix of supporting elongate members and voids or openings, with the anchors located at edges of the panels. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140356051 | Mitered Joint Compression Fastener - Disclosed is a four piece symmetrical compression fastener for a mitered joint. The fastener includes two L-brackets, each L-bracket having two flat plates intersecting each other at angles in two dimensions, the intersecting edges of the flat plates forming two right angles. The L-brackets are spaced apart from each other by both a large L-brace and a small L-brace, each brace interconnecting with each flat plate of each L-bracket. Upon the fastener being inserted into two mitered joining pieces, the flat plates of the L-brackets are compressed into curved plates that press against the interior of the joining piece and secure the fastener within the pieces. The two mitered joining pieces cooperate to fully enclose the compression fastener. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140369740 | COUPLING DEVICE - The coupling device contains at least an orthogonal joint member, a number of connector members, and at least two oblique joint members. The orthogonal joint member has at least 6 faces, 5 of which are configured with a through hole, and a through slot and a blind trough extended from the through hole. Each connector member contains an axial pin, a wing plate on a front tip of the axial pin. Each oblique joint member is L-shaped, and each of the two outer faces of the L-shaped body is configured with a through hole, and a through slot and a blind trough extended from the through hole. A coupling column is configured behind one of the two outer faces. With the coupling device, a number of beams can be joined into a framework to be used as a storage shelf or the skeleton of a game house. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150063901 | CONNECTION ELEMENT AND NON-PERMANENT STRUCTURAL SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, a connection element, for external, detachable joining of a structural beam element is provided, comprising a bottom plate intended to be in contact with the bottom surface of the structural beam element, a top plate intended to be in contact with the top surface of the structural beam element two side plates, and a rear plate characterized in that the longitudinal thickness of the bottom plate increases from the free edge of the bottom plate towards its edge at the rear plate. Another aspect of the invention describes a detachable structural system which employs a plurality of connection elements rigidly coupled to each other and a plurality of structural beam elements. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150086260 | Element Modular Furniture System - An element modular furniture system utilizes a plurality of base frame elements to construct modular furniture pieces. Base frame elements are usually rectangular in shape and utilize a plurality of struts. Each strut is joined to a neighboring strut with a strut connector. An outset strut connector has a protruding outset strut interlock that connects with an inset strut connector having an inset port. The interlocks utilize extremely strong magnets to draw and hold the connectors together. The struts each have one or more channel members which add strength and rigidity to the base frame elements and the furniture piece constructed therefrom. An interlocking panel may be attached to channel members to strengthen and interlock struts and/or base frame elements. Additionally, shelves, hinges, doors, shelf locks, lights, and other attachments can be connected to the channel members to enhance the functionality and appearance of the resulting furniture piece. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150086261 | MITER COUPLING AND METHOD - A miter coupling is provided, together with a method for using the miter coupling to join a pair of square metal tubes at a desired angle using a welding process. The miter coupling, in a preferred embodiment, comprises a single piece of metal formed into a shape that is adapted to receive the ends of two square metal tubes at a desired angle. The miter coupling is shaped to form a pair of parallel elbow members, where the elbow members are formed into a desired angle, and the elbow members are interconnected by a cross support. This arrangement provides a stronger joint, and eliminates the time consuming steps of cutting the square metal tubes at specific angles and grinding the welds to form a smooth seam. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150139718 | Modular Connector System - A modular connector system for facilitating the construction of a playing area or non-playing area, such as an outdoor or backyard ice hockey or skating rink, a netted or lighted area, sand box, garden, and the like. Spanning boards and/or inserted poles can be used to join side connectors to corner connectors and to side connectors to form a free standing, fully enclosed, partially enclosed, walled-in, netted, or partitioned area. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150308476 | PANEL CLAMP APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A mechanical clamp system for joining two or more panels or other structural elements together at different angles for the purpose of constructing furniture, product displays, art, play equipment, and other desirable structural elements. The clamp system is comprised of a top member and bottom member, the top member and bottom member being held together by a nut and bolt assembly, and the clamp system having transverse mounting elements capable of affixing the clamp system to a wall or other rigid surface with screws or other attachment mechanisms. First and second end portions of each of the top and bottom members are oriented such that the structural elements are rigidly held at a fixed angle with respect to one another. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150335151 | MODULAR SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR FURNITURE, EXHIBITION STRUCTURES OR THE LIKE, AND ITEM OF FURNITURE OR EXHIBITION CONSTRUCTION - A modular system for furniture, exhibition structures having wall modules with—wall surfaces situated opposite one another—a front surface and a rear surface situated opposite said front surface and—contact areas situated opposite one another, comprising connecting elements connecting the wall modules to one another. The connecting elements have at least one L-shaped, T-shaped or cruciform cross-sectional area, wherein the wall modules have at least one recess for receiving in each case one portion of the connecting element which is matched to the shape of the recess, wherein the recess—runs, starting from the contact area on one side of the wall module, in the direction of the contact area, which is situated opposite said contact area, on the other side of the wall module,—passes through the wall module in the direction of a wall surface to the opposite wall surface, and—is situated between sections of the front surface and rear surface which are situated opposite one another. Wherein the extent of the portions of the connecting elements, when they are inserted into the recess in a wall module, in the direction perpendicular to the wall surfaces of the wall module, corresponds to the distance between the wall surfaces of the wall module which are situated opposite one another. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150377414 | MODULAR FRAME ASSEMBLY - A modular frame assembly comprises a first frame member, a second frame member, and a node. The first frame member is connected to the node by a first connector. The second frame member is connected to the node by a second connector. There may be a third frame member connected to the node by a third connector. The first frame member may be aligned along an x-axis. The second frame member may be aligned along a y-axis. The third frame member may be aligned along a z-axis. | 12-31-2015 |
