Patents by Inventor James G. Wohlford
James G. Wohlford 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: 8720846Abstract: A safety strap for securing flat panel displays to a support structure to prevent the flat panel display from tipping forward or side-to-side.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLCInventors: James G. Wohlford, Jason Schmidt
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Patent number: 8235342Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Milestone AV Techonologies LLCInventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
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Publication number: 20110102984Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
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Publication number: 20090084918Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
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Patent number: 7438269Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: CSAV, Inc.Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
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Patent number: 7178775Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: CSAV, Inc.Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
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Patent number: 7152836Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: CSAV, Inc.Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
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Publication number: 20040245420Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
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Publication number: 20040139893Abstract: An improved, multifunctional furniture system having a novel fastening means which permits the easy assembly of structural components. The system includes vertical panels connected to a host structure to form the furniture. The host structures, fasteners, and vertical panels form the furniture system without the need for horizontal cross supports. The fasteners are cams that are rotated which engage locking members on the host structure, and thus allows for quick assembly of the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2004Publication date: July 22, 2004Applicant: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventors: James G. Wohlford, Joel W. Pfister
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Patent number: 6364128Abstract: An electrical cord concealment and support system comprising a first slot, a second slot, a cover and a cavity. The cover and the slots are capable of creating a concealment for wire cords of electronic equipment. The cover is aligned with both of the slots and then inserted into the slots. Once the cover is inserted, the cavity is created. The cavity and cover provide a concealment for the cords of electronic equipment placed on the shelves.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: 6349657Abstract: A kit for assembling an audiovisual component storage stand with one of a plurality of variously sized television turntables. The kit has a base, a plurality of support pillars, one of a plurality of variously sized television turntables and a rotating member. The rotating member is attached to the base. The television turntable has a top side and a bottom side. The base has a top side and a bottom side. Each of the plurality of support pillars has a top side and a bottom side. The top side of each of the plurality of support pillars is attached to the bottom side of one of the plurality of variously sized television turntables. The bottom side of each of the plurality of support pillars is attached to the top side of the base so that a space for receiving audiovisual components is defined between the plurality of support pillars. The rotating member is rotatably attached to the base to allow both the base and the television turntable to rotate together.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1998Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: 6098822Abstract: A shelf isolation and support system comprising a plurality of studs and a plurality of cavities, each of the cavities having therein a piston and a damping material. The plurality of studs are capable of supporting a shelf with respect to a frame. Each of the studs is aligned with an open end of one of the plurality of cavities. The piston located within the cavity contacts an end of the respective studs. The damping material located within the cavity damps movement of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: D440079Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: D446053Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: D405630Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1998Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: D405988Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1998Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: D407244Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1998Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford
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Patent number: D429581Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1999Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.Inventor: James G. Wohlford