# US 11,079,061 B1 · Gravity actuated clamp

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- Number: US 11,079,061 B1
- Document ID: US11079061B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 16/018,788
- Filed: 2018-06-26
- Granted: 2021-08-03
- Earliest claimed: 2017-06-27
- Applicants: Russ Bassett Corporation
- Inventors: Trevor Simon; Sasha Johnson
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11079061B1

## CPC

- F16M 11/10: around a horizontal axis {(F16M11/12 takes precedence)}
- A47F 5/0853: {Rail constructions; Brackets}
- F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
- F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS

## Abstract

A clamp that can be used with slatwalls is described. The clamp has a cover and a clamping member. The cover has one or more positioners. The clamping member has outer lips, and it defines one or more holes and one or more grooves. The cover is coupled to the clamping member, and the one or more grooves are sized such that one of the one or more positioners can fit.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus comprising:
a cover comprising one or more positioners, wherein each positioner comprises a slanted portion and a landing;
a clamping member comprising one or more outer lips; and the clamping member further defines one or more holes and one or more grooves;
wherein the cover is coupled to the clamping member; and the one or more grooves are sized such that one of the one or more positioners can fit in the one or more grooves; the clamping member is configured to move between an attachment position and a secured position; in the attachment position a ledge is located on the landing; in the secured position, the one or more positioners extends through the one or more grooves, and the ledge is located on the slanted portion; as the clamping member moves from the attachment position to the secured position, as the cover is released, the ledge moves off the landing along the slanted portion resulting in relative lateral and vertical movement of the clamping member relative to the cover; and gravity can cause the clamping member to move from the attachment position to the secured position.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a securing member and one or more nuts; the securing member comprises one or more threaded members coupled to the one or more nuts; and in the secured position the clamping member is sandwiched between the cover and the securing member.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein each threaded member extends through the one or more holes.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a slat wall comprising one or more vertical faces; and the one or more outer lips abut the one or more vertical faces.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the cover further comprises one or more inner lips that abut the one or more vertical faces.

### Claim 6 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the securing member is in sliding engagement with the one or more holes.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises a device attachment.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the device attachment comprises a post insert.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the device attachment further comprises a tightening screw that is configured to apply pressure against the post insert when actuated to do so.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a securing member and one or more cams; the securing member comprises one or more threaded members coupled to the one or more cams; in a secured position the clamping member is sandwiched between the cover and the securing member; and the one or more cams are configured so that proper rotation of the one or more cams place the clamping member in the secured position.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises one or more device attachments.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises two or more mounting holes.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the two or more mounting holes are threaded.

### Claim 14 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the one or more nuts are weld nuts, clinch nuts or a combination of weld nuts and clinch nuts.

### Claim 15 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the one or more nuts are integral with a plate.