Patents Examined by Erin Smith
  • Patent number: 7597298
    Abstract: A carrying device for medical devices provides simple adjustment operation. The carrying device has a height-adjustable bracket (1) designed in the form of a parallelogram cranking mechanism with a self-locking pneumatic spring (13). A supply unit (21) for medical devices is arranged at one end of the bracket (1). A handle (22) with an electric release element (23) is arranged at the supply unit (21). A valve, which releases the blocking function, is opened within the pneumatic spring (13) during the actuation of the release element (23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stefan Papendieck, Lothar Petermann
  • Patent number: 7594638
    Abstract: An auto-eject foot stand assembly with multi-viewing angles for a visual device includes a foot having an axle perpendicular to the foot. The axle rotatably extends in a bracket. A gear is securely provided outside the axle and between the bracket and the foot. A spring is provided between the gear and the bracket. An elasticity plate is engaged with the gear. A locker is pivotally mounted on the bracket and operated by a metal spring plate to lock the gear. When the metal spring plate is pressed, the gear is released from the locker and the foot can be ejected under the elastic force of the spring. By the engagement between the gear and elasticity plate, the foot can be rotated and positioned at various desired viewing angels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Kwai Nam Michael Chan, Chun Hui Wiley Zhang, Sin Hui Cheah
  • Patent number: 7591443
    Abstract: A stand of display device is provided. The stand of a display device includes a hinge assembly to which a display device is pivotally coupled, a hinge body supporting unit to which the hinge assembly is detachably coupled, and a base unit detachably coupled to the hinge body supporting unit to support the display device on a supporting surface. Accordingly, the display device is made with a relatively small number of parts, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. And the distribution cast can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Moon Hee Lee, Jong Man Park
  • Patent number: 7588217
    Abstract: A tool is provided for filling sandbags in an efficient and easy manner, even with a single individual. The tool is in the form of a chute suspended above ground by a plurality of legs. The chute has a mouth at one side and a spout opposite the mouth. The mouth presents a large target into which sand can be placed. This sand then travels through the chute and exits through the spout. A sandbag is placed over the spout so that it captures sand exiting the chute. A fastener is provided, such as in the form of a clip, which removably attaches an opening of the sandbag over the spout. A ballast bag is provided which can be filled with sand and suspended from the chute to enhance the stability of the filler. The legs are removably attachable and the chute is configured to nest with other chutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: James M. Rooker
  • Patent number: 7584935
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a machine includes a mounting support having legs, at least one wheel unit having a wheel holder connected to one leg by a pivotal shaft thereof and a caster or wheel connected to the wheel holder, an actuating member connected at a first pivotal location thereof to the mounting support and at least one link having an end pivotally connected to the wheel holder. The connection location of the wheel and the pivotal shaft are spaced. The connection location of the end of the link and the pivotal shaft are spaced. The other end of the link is pivotally connected to the actuating member. The connection location of the other end of the link and the first connection location are spaced. When the actuating member is pivoted, the wheel holder is pivoted by the link to move the wheel downward to engage the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Rexon Industrial Corporation, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung-Huo Chen
  • Patent number: 7568667
    Abstract: A rollable support for a paint supply including a roller tray, or a 5-gallon pail, has a support wall that will receive the paint supply desired. The support wall is mounted on suitable rollers at least one end that engages a surface to permit moving the paint supply support across the surface. A pair of non-rolling feet are connected to the paint supply support through pivoting link so that the feet can be moved from a position wherein they engage the surface and lift at least one end of the paint supply support so the rollers at that end of the paint supply support are lifted off the surface, the feet are movable a position wherein the feet clear the floor and the rollers support the paint supply support. As shown, rails forming parallel links comprise the feet and both ends of the paint supply support are raised and lowered. The rails provide a stable mount for the paint container support and any supported paint container when they are lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: American Innovations Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick Feik, Bruce Clark
  • Patent number: 7568674
    Abstract: In accordance with the aspects of the present invention, an improved book holder for reading in bed is disclosed. The present invention includes a base panel, back panel, central slotted unit and moveable plexiglass plate rectangular in shape. Movement of the plexiglass plate to the different slotted positions allow the invention to accommodate books of any size. The user of the invention reads through the plexiglass, including the top edge thereof, to see the printed material on the open page of the book. The plate is not so large as to cover the entire printed page(s), reducing the size and weight to the invention and making it highly portable and storable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: John Christopher Polster
  • Patent number: 7566042
    Abstract: A picture hanging apparatus aids in hanging pictures, paintings, or other similar wall mounted decorations. The apparatus temporarily supports the picture on a hanger such as a hook, which is suspended on a hanging arm attached to a wall end of a shaft leaning against a wall. The shaft, and thus by extension the hanger and the hanging picture, are moved freely until the desired position for the picture is found. Once found, the shaft remains in place against the wall while the picture is removed from the hanger. The position of the hook indicates where permanent picture hanging hardware such as a nail or permanent hook should be positioned in the wall in order for the picture to hang in the desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventor: William Shuford Yates
  • Patent number: 7562852
    Abstract: A keyboard support comprises a platform for supporting a keyboard, a bracket placed on a predetermined position for locking and stabling the platform by a lock module, a joint module connected with an end of the bracket to be used for adjusting the up/down angle of the bracket, a sleeve having a closed end connected to the joint nodule, a crooked shaft having a end slipped over a opened end of the sleeve to be used for adjusting the waving angle of the platform by rotating the sleeve, and a base used for fastening another end of the crooked shaft to an object, wherein the crooked shaft can be rotated for adjusting the position thereof, thus, the adaptability of the support can be improved for various free-angle and positions adjustment according to the coordination of the joint module, the sleeve, the crooked shaft, and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Sallas Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Ming Wang
  • Patent number: 7556235
    Abstract: The instant invention uses spring-loaded clips that mount to the back of a frame. The picture is then hung on a wall by slipping these clips over hooks or nails secured to a wall. The hooks are secured in the spring-loaded clips and cannot be removed without a special tool. The clips are made in several sizes to support small, medium, large and very large frames. The clips are made from punched metal that is folded into the clip form. A small spring is secured to the clip to ensure smooth action of the clips in use and to provide a tight, secure fit when the picture is hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Louis S. Farris
  • Patent number: 7543624
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which allows curtain attachment devices to be easily connected to blind mounting devices, without the need for additional screws and additional hangers. In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided including first, second, third, and fourth devices. The first and third devices may be conventional mounting brackets for conventional blinds. The second and fourth devices may attach to the first and third devices, respectively, to allow a curtain rod or bracket to be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Linda Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7500647
    Abstract: One of the greatest frustrations in the kitchen for a person with limited hand mobility is the task of holding the body of a jar while removing the lid. The present invention solves this problem by allowing the handicapped person's body to become the third hand and hold the bottle in a rigid grip. The new device clips over the front of any standard kitchen drawer and traps the jar between a V shaped vertical support and the front of the counter top. The jar is held rigid when the user presses their body against the drawer. Now both hands are free to remove the jar lid by any common means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: Peter Lefferson, Kathleen Langan Lefferson