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US 2009/0173854 A1Published application
Adjustable Height Toggle Foot
AssigneeDana Innovations
InventorTodd Ryan
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Abstract
A clamping system includes a clamp with an optional cap or other extender that adapts the clamp to walls, ceilings or other partitions of different thicknesses. Preferred clamping arms “toggle” out of the way during installation. Kits can include multiple extenders of different sizes. Contemplated systems can be used for installing speakers, lighting fixtures, television monitors, wall switches and myriad other devices.
Claims24
A mounting system that clamps a device to front and back sides of a partition, comprising:
- an outer movement restrictor disposed at the front side of the partition;
- an inner movement restrictor disposed at the back side of the partition;
- a tightener that compresses the partition between the outer and inner movement restrictors;
- and
- a first optional restrictor functionally disposed to limit travel of the inner restrictor.
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A method of mounting a device to a partition, comprising:
- positioning a portion of the device on a first side of the partition;
- positioning a foot on a second side of the partition;
- manipulating an extender to alter an available travel distance of the foot;
- and
- operating a tightener that draws the foot towards the partition.
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A speaker assembly adapted to be attached to a partition, comprising:
- first and second members coupled to a speaker, and positionable on opposite sides of the partition;
- the first member having a first user detachable cap;
- and
- a tightener that advances the first member towards the second member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.