Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
An arrangement for displaceably mounting a device upon a disparate surface, comprising: a. a mounting bracket for stationing of the device, said bracket having a base plate for fastening of the mounting bracket to the disparate surface, b. a pair of opposed, complementary flat arms depending from opposite ends of the base plate, each of said arms extending on an opposite side of the device, c. means for guiding displacement of the device on the mounting bracket, said guiding means comprising: i. a first, generally straight channel in each said arm shaped to engage the stationed device, ii. a second, generally serpentine channel in each said arm spaced from said first channel and shaped to engage the stationed device, d. a pair of pins protruding from opposite sides of said device, one of said pins engaging one of said channels and the other of said pins engaging the other of said channels, e. at least one of said pins protruding through the associated channel, and further including a head engaged upon said protruding pin, said pin being threadedly engaged within the device such that said head can be tightened against said arm to lock said pin and said device at a desired location along said channel, and f. means for fastening of the mounting bracket to a disparate surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
An arrangement for displaceably mounting a device upon a disparate surface, comprising: a. a mounting bracket for stationing of the device, said bracket having a base plate for fastening of the mounting bracket to the disparate surface, b. a pair of opposed, complementary flat arms depending from opposite ends of the base plate, each of said arms extending on an opposite side of the device, c. means for guiding displacement of the device on the mounting bracket, said guiding means comprising: i. a first, generally straight channel in each said arm shaped to engage the stationed device, ii. a second, generally serpentine channel in each said arm spaced from said first channel and shaped to engage the stationed device, d. a pair of pins protruding from opposite sides of said device, one of said pins engaging one of said channels and the other of said pins engaging the other of said channels, e. at least one of said pins protruding through the associated channel, and further including a head engaged upon said protruding pin, said pin being threadedly engaged within the device such that said head can be tightened against said arm to lock said pin and said device at a desired location along said channel, and f. means for fastening of the mounting bracket to a disparate surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 1 in which said arms form integral extensions of said base plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 1 in which said channels form slots through said arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 1 in which said second channel is positioned on said arm between said first channel and said base plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 4 in which said second channel includes a straight channel portion which is parallel to said first channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 4 in which said second channel includes a curved leg which crosses the longitudinal axis of, but is spaced from, said first channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 1 in which at least one of said channels includes a retention at one end thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 7 in which said retention comprises a reduction of the width of said channel proximate said one end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 1 in which said fastening means comprises at least one fastener-receiving aperture in said base plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A mounting bracket according to claim 9 in which said fastener-receiving aperture is a slot.