Patents by Inventor James D. Walters
James D. Walters has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8905365Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20130334380Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Patent number: 8523129Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20130193092Abstract: A mounting assembly for attaching and supporting an audio/visual device. The mounting assembly includes a frame including at least one cross member, at least one side member, and a moving member; and a support assembly including a pair of spaced apart first members and a pair of spaced apart second members. Each second member is attachable to the audio/visual device. The first members are movably coupled to the at least one cross member and the second members are movably coupled to the first members. The moving member is configured to move relative to the cross and side members, such that the size of the frame is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Matthew W. STIFAL, James D. WALTERS
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Patent number: 8333355Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Patent number: 8186637Abstract: A mounting system configured to provide a plurality of image adjustments for a media device mounted thereon. A lower adapter plate is operatively connected to a media device top surface, the lower adapter plate being adjustably connected to an upper adapter plate. A support arm assembly is selectively coupled at a first end thereof to the upper adapter plate. A second end of the support arm assembly is coupled to a support bracket assembly that is configured to be adjustably mounted to a support structure. A plurality of adjustment mechanisms are secured to the adapter plate assembly at an upper adapter plate top surface, whereby operation of the adjustment mechanisms results in a corresponding movement of the media device.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: James D. Walters, Edward Bielski
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Patent number: 8128049Abstract: A mounting system for providing resilient mounting of a display device at a defined tilt angle. A surface mounting bracket configured to be attached to a mounting surface includes an engagement member and an engagement lip which are in communication with at least one engagement feature disposed on a display device bracket configured to be attached to a display device such as a flat panel television. The engagement feature, engagement lip, and engagement member are configured such that communication among these features results in an assembly that is resilient to inadvertent physical contact with the display device. The display device bracket is tiltable with respect to the surface mounting bracket, providing a defined tilt angle of the display device. Provision of a plurality of engagement features disposed on the display device bracket offers alternative assembly configurations, each capable of having defined tilt angles.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20110198460Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20110163215Abstract: A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20110089300Abstract: A mounting system configured to provide a plurality of image adjustments for a media device mounted thereon. A lower adapter plate is operatively connected to a media device top surface, the lower adapter plate being adjustably connected to an upper adapter plate. A support arm assembly is selectively coupled at a first end thereof to the upper adapter plate. A second end of the support arm assembly is coupled to a support bracket assembly that is configured to be adjustably mounted to a support structure. A plurality of adjustment mechanisms are secured to the adapter plate assembly at an upper adapter plate top surface, whereby operation of the adjustment mechanisms results in a corresponding movement of the media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: James D. Walters, Edward Bielski
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Patent number: 7866621Abstract: A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20100176266Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a device to a mounting surface such as a wall. In one set of embodiments, the mounting system is configured to mount a display device such as a whiteboard or smart board in front of a preexisting structure such as a chalkboard that is attached to the mounting surface. The mounting system includes a support bracket configured to operatively connect to the mounting surface and operatively connect to the display device. The mounting system may provides selective adjustment of the orientation of the display device relative to the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Christopher D. Minkley, James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20090021655Abstract: A conversion system for mounting a flat panel display device to a portion of an existing CRT mounting system that has previously been mounted on a mounting surface. The conversion system can utilize portions of existing CRT mounting systems, including a previously installed wall arm, wall arms and/or ceiling extension column(s) from CRT mounts. One more display brackets are operatively connected to a mounting plate, which is operatively connected to an adapter box. The adapter box is configured to couple to an extension column, which is adapted to connect to a portion of the existing CRT mounting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20080237426Abstract: A mounting system for providing resilient mounting of a display device at a defined tilt angle. A surface mounting bracket configured to be attached to a mounting surface includes an engagement member and an engagement lip which are in communication with at least one engagement feature disposed on a display device bracket configured to be attached to a display device such as a flat panel television. The engagement feature, engagement lip, and engagement member are configured such that communication among these features results in an assembly that is resilient to inadvertent physical contact with the display device. The display device bracket is tiltable with respect to the surface mounting bracket, providing a defined tilt angle of the display device. Provision of a plurality of engagement features disposed on the display device bracket offers alternative assembly configurations, each capable of having defined tilt angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: James D. Walters
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Patent number: D625300Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Patent number: D628459Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Minkley, James D. Walters
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Patent number: D634311Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
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Patent number: D638687Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Minkley, James D. Walters
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Patent number: D653831Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: James D. Walters, Christopher D. Minkley
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Patent number: D675213Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters