F16B5/0004

Truck bed partitioning device
11603030 · 2023-03-14 · ·

This invention discloses a connector device with a particular T shape, which allows for the connection of two pieces of lumber in a perpendicular fashion. A user secures the connector device to two pieces lumber and fit it within a truck bed, setting up three separate compartments for storage within the truck bed. By using two or more connector devices, and three or more pieces of lumber, at least four separate compartments can be created.

Safety switch feature for an electronic device

An electrical mating interface includes one or more electrical connectors that electrically couple the mounting device to a corresponding set of electrical connectors of an electronic device. The electrical mating interface further includes a front façade comprising a plunger coupled to a safety switch. The safety switch is disposed between the one or more electrical connectors and main wiring of a dwelling. When the plunger depresses upon coupling of the electronic device to the electrical mating interface, the safety switch closes and electrically couples the main wiring of the dwelling to the electronic device.

HIDDEN FASTENER UNIT AND RELATED METHOD OF USE
20230193638 · 2023-06-22 ·

A fastener unit and related method for securing a board to a support is provided. The fastener unit includes a spacer block, a grip element extending from the spacer block and configured to fit in and engage a groove of the board, and one or more board engagement elements extending from a portion of the spacer block. The board engagement elements can clamp the board, between an upper and/or lower surface of the board and a groove of the board, thereby securing the spacer block in a position adjacent the groove to establish a gap between the board and another board. Related methods of use also are provided.

FLEXIBLE CORNER FITTING INTENDED TO CONTRIBUTE TO A CONNECTION BETWEEN AT LEAST THREE WALLS OF AT LEAST ONE AIRCRAFT BOX STRUCTURE

A flexible corner fitting configured to contribute to a connection between at least three walls of at least one aircraft box structure, and to make them leaktight with respect to liquids. The corner fitting has at least three fixing plates and at least three edge corners made of flexible material. Each of the at least three fixing plates is connected to each of the other at least three fixing plates by one of the edge corners made of flexible material. The edge corners made of flexible material ensure adjustment of the corner fitting without machining or the addition of shims.

Panel fastener
09803403 · 2017-10-31 · ·

A panel fasteners (20) is disclosed in the form of a hook and cam assembly (21) having two side walls (24) with a boss (27) through which a cam shaft (28) is journalled. The cam shaft has a socket (29) and a round cam (30). A hook (32) is frictionally mounted in camming engagement with the cam. A leaf clutch spring (33) is mounted within a spring mounting notch (36) and in frictional engagement with a substantially round cam engagement hole (34) of the hook. To position the spring into the spring mounting notch and cam engagement hole the spring is pre-compressed prior to mounting it within the spring mounting notch by forcing it through a narrowing channel positioned adjacent the cam.

Rib mounting device with pivoting insert
09732512 · 2017-08-15 · ·

A mounting device (100) for installation on a hollow rib of a panel is disclosed. The mounting device (100) includes a mounting body (102), an insert (160), and at least one clamping fastener (180). The mounting body (102) includes an upper section or base (104), along with a first leg (112) and a second leg (122) that each extend downwardly from the base (104) in at least generally diverging relation to one another. The first leg (112) includes a first projection (116) positionable in a recess on one sidewall of a rib, while the insert (160) includes a second projection (164) positionable in a recess on the opposite sidewall of this same rib. The clamping fastener(s) (180) extends through the second leg (122) of the mounting body (102) and forces the insert (160) in the direction of the first leg (112) of the mounting body (102).

Mounting device with fastener receiving structure

A mounting device includes a panel portion, and a fastener receiving structure provided within a perimeter of the panel portion. The fastener receiving structure can include an aperture to receive an insertive fastener, and a flexure mechanism to enable at least a portion of the fastener receiving structure that includes the aperture to flex with insertion of the fastener in the aperture that attaches the panel portion against an underlying surface.

TRUCK BED PARTITIONING DEVICE
20210394667 · 2021-12-23 ·

This invention discloses a connector device with a particular T shape, which allows for the connection of two pieces of lumber in a perpendicular fashion. A user secures the connector device to two pieces lumber and fit it within a truck bed, setting up three separate compartments for storage within the truck bed. By using two or more connector devices, and three or more pieces of lumber, at least four separate compartments can be created.

Cat furniture with panel elements
20210386034 · 2021-12-16 ·

Cat furniture having at least one three-dimensional structure is composed of at least two panel elements which are connected together at at least one of their panel edges. One individual panel element is provided on at least one of its panel edges with a fastening means by means of which a connection with the fastening means of an adjacent panel element is to be made. The fastening means is attached in a foldable manner to the panel element via a perforation and via at least one groove extending along the perforation.

MONUMENT HAVING ATTACHMENT SYSTEM WITH CORNER BRACKET FITTING
20210387728 · 2021-12-16 ·

A monument is presented. The monument comprises a floor panel; a left face panel perpendicular to the floor panel; a right face panel perpendicular to the floor panel; and an attachment system connecting the floor panel, the left face panel, and the right face panel. The attachment system comprises a right corner bracket fitting connecting the right face panel to the floor panel; a left corner bracket fitting connecting the left face panel to the floor panel; and a filler panel connected to and extending between the right corner bracket fitting and the left corner bracket fitting.