F16B2/06

Quick-threaded rod locking device and method

A device for securing threaded rod relative to concrete and plywood forms is provided. The device can include a housing with a securement portion and a plurality of plungers to engage with the threaded rod. The securement portion can be slidably received in a base configured to be seated on a setting structure. Fasteners can secure the device to the setting structure. A tapered portion of the housing can engage the plungers to secure a threaded rod.

Release mechanism

A release mechanism for separating two components including: (i) a first plate-shaped member (1) with a first midplane (21) that is connectable to a first component and having two opposite first surfaces (3; 3′) arranged parallel to the first midplane and a first coupling portion (5); (ii) a second plate-shaped member (2) with a second midplane (22) that is connectable to a second component and having two opposite second surfaces (4; 4′) arranged parallel to the second midplane and a second coupling portion (6); (iii) an explosive (9) arranged in the first coupling portion and/or the second coupling portion or between them; and (iv) a plurality of protrusions (10) provided on and firmly connected to at least one of the first surfaces and/or the second surfaces. The first member and the second member are coupled to each other in a mutual midplane comprising the first midplane and the second midplane.

QUICK-RELEASE SWIVEL LATCHES
20220349431 · 2022-11-03 ·

A quick-release swivel latch may include male and female components configured to selectively connect to, swivel relative to, and detach from one another. The male component may include an arc slot and a central indent, while the female component may include outer surfaces that collectively form a chamber for receiving an insertable portion of the male component. The top surface of the female component may include a cantilever wall having a front lip and a central protrusion corresponding in shape, size, and/or arrangement to and configured to engage the arc slot and ball indent slot on the male component. These corresponding features, once engaged, may enable the male and female components to swivel in one or more dimensions relative to one another once connected, and a user to pull up on the cantilever wall to quickly disengage the male and female components.

QUICK-RELEASE SWIVEL LATCHES
20220349431 · 2022-11-03 ·

A quick-release swivel latch may include male and female components configured to selectively connect to, swivel relative to, and detach from one another. The male component may include an arc slot and a central indent, while the female component may include outer surfaces that collectively form a chamber for receiving an insertable portion of the male component. The top surface of the female component may include a cantilever wall having a front lip and a central protrusion corresponding in shape, size, and/or arrangement to and configured to engage the arc slot and ball indent slot on the male component. These corresponding features, once engaged, may enable the male and female components to swivel in one or more dimensions relative to one another once connected, and a user to pull up on the cantilever wall to quickly disengage the male and female components.

Panoramic camera mount
11614677 · 2023-03-28 · ·

A panoramic device includes a base member and a clamp member rotatably interconnected within a single plane of rotation with the base that includes a first rotatable knob to selectively inhibit the rotation of the clamp member with respect to the base. The upper surface includes a central region that is at a different elevation than another portion of the upper surface. The clamp includes a pair of opposed surfaces suitable to detachably secure a camera thereto. The one of the opposed surfaces is maintained in a fixed relationship with respect to the clamp member. The other one of the opposed surfaces is in a movable relationship with respect to the clamp member using a second rotatable knob. The first knob and the second knob are rotatably connected with respect to one another.

Clamp for standing seam

A clamp assembly that may be used for securing to a raised portion of a surface. The clamp assembly comprising a mounting body of a general block shape having a slot for receiving the raised portion formed in a bottom surface of the mounting body attaching the clamp assembly thereto. The clamp assembly is configured with one or more pins that may be formed in a substantially elongated cylindrical shape. The pins may be configured to be received in one or more push-pin holes formed in the mounting body, whereby the push-pin holes extend to the slot from a side surface of push-pin holes. The clamp assembly includes a fastening element adapted to be received in a fastener hole formed adjacent the push-pin holes in the side surface of the mounting body. The fastening element is configured to secure, attach and hold the clamp assembly to the standing seam by forcing the pins against the raised portion of the surface disposed in the slot.

Apparatus and method for activating switches

Apparatuses and methods for activating a switch are provided. The switch is supported by one of a bracket and a panel and includes a switch body and a switch plunger that is moveably coupled to the switch body to activate and deactivate the switch. In one example, the apparatus includes a clamp body that is configured to be removably coupled to the one of the bracket and the panel and that has an opening formed therethrough. The apparatus further includes a rod portion having a first end portion that has a surface that includes a first concave surface. The rod portion is configured to be advanced through the opening. The surface interfaces with the switch plunger and moves the switch plunger to activate the switch when the clamp body is coupled to the one of the bracket and the panel and when the rod portion is advanced through the opening.

Bicycle mounted air filter

An air filter assembly for a bicycle is disclosed. The air filter assembly includes a body having a bracket and a frame. The bracket is configured to mount to a bicycle frame. The frame defines a tapered opening having a windward side and a leeward side. The tapered opening is larger on the windward side than on the leeward side. A removable air filter cartridge is mounted within the opening of the frame such that a force acting on the air filter cartridge on the windward side tends to wedge the air filter cartridge in the opening. A foam member is attached to an outer periphery of the air filter cartridge and is disposed between the air filter cartridge and the frame. The foam member is compressible so as to hold the air filter cartridge in the opening of the frame. The foam member compresses to a greater degree on the leeward side of the opening than on the windward side of the opening. The air filter assembly is mountable to a handle bar of a bicycle.

Easy slide pole caddy bracket
11490728 · 2022-11-08 · ·

A disengageable connection includes a back portion, a front portion, a handle portion, and a clutch plate portion, the back portion and the front portion are configured to removably secure a tube using the clutch plate portion and the handle portion.

Devices for hanging items from horizontally-oriented structures, and associated methods
11486538 · 2022-11-01 · ·

A hanger device structurally configured to couple at an edge of a horizontal support is disclosed and described, the hanger device including a hanger support including a horizontal top support having a planar undersurface structurally configured to rest on an upper surface of the horizontal support when in use and an edge extension extending downwardly from the top support and configured to abut an edge of the horizontal support. The hanger device can further include a lower hanger coupled to and extending downwardly from the edge extension, a lower hook coupled to the lower hanger and oriented to suspend a decorative item therefrom, and an engagement lock slidably coupled to the lower hanger and configured to contact a bottom surface of the horizontal support opposite the horizontal top support to secure the hanger device to the horizontal support.