Patents by Inventor Michael F. Bouissiere
Michael F. Bouissiere 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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Publication number: 20130068913Abstract: A flat panel display mounting system and method for hanging a display on a wall or the like. The mounting system employs at least two outrigger spindles attached to the back of a display and by flexible wire to a central core element which is removably and slideably attached to a wall. The wire passes from the spindles to the core where it is tensioned within a one way sliding lock using a wedge element which traps the wire between the wedge and a housing Another embodiment includes additional spindles with a kick stand to tilt the panel away from the wall for connection access.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Premier MountsInventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20120305727Abstract: A safety feature for a spindle swivel has a cylindrical portion that fits inside a spindle receiver. The spindle swivel and spindle receiver have a wavy interface between them that ensures at least one preferred azimuthal orientation between them when they are forced together. A twist lock collar is pivotally attached to the spindle receiver, and may be rotated by a user around a central axis, against the action of a torsion spring, from a locked position to an unlocked position. In the locked position, various ramps inside the twist lock collar force respective steel balls radially inward through respective holes in the spindle receiver to engage respective notches in the cylindrical portion of the spindle swivel. In the unlocked position, the ramps decrease the radial inward force on the steel balls, disengaging them from the notches, and the spindle swivel may be separated from the spindle receiver by the user. The safety feature unlocks only some of the balls from their recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Premier Mounts, Inc.Inventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20110297809Abstract: The present invention involves a projector mount and micro adjustment capability which allows a projector to be mounted to fixed object (f ex ceiling), rough adjustment to be made with the ceiling mount and then fine adjustments to be made by a micro adjusting mechanism. The micro adjustor provides for a fluid pitch, yaw and roll adjustment without hanging up in place, which might throw off the adjustments. An installation and alignment tool is also provided. A method of adjustment and installation is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Michael F. Bouissiere, Leonard Dozier
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Patent number: 8070121Abstract: A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface while allowing subsequent lateral and pivotal adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Premier MountsInventors: Leonard Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
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Patent number: 8035757Abstract: The system of the invention involves an anti-slip alignment plate used with a mounting bracket for mounting a device, such as a flat video screen having video mounting holes. The anti-slip plate is aligned with protrusions, or other means, with a plurality engagement members on the bracket which receives the protrusions. Once the plate and bracket have mated in a particular position, a fastener can secure the plate, bracket and device together. The result is that the fastener need not be torqued so tightly because slippage is prevented by the engagement points on the anti-slip plate. Furthermore, the number of position available for the anti-slip plate to secure the device is often substantially greater than would be achieve if the bracket merely had series of adjacent mounting holes.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Premier MountsInventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20110215210Abstract: The present invention involves a projector mount and leveling system for securely connecting and aligning a working unit, such as a projector, to the ceiling of a room. The present invention has a ceiling component with upper and lower sections, the upper section of the ceiling component attaches to a mounting surface, typically the mounting surface is a ceiling, a mounting bracket connects to the lower section of the ceiling component; a plurality of offset articulated legs, each offset articulated leg having a proximal end, and a distal end with a threaded leveling barrel opening; and threaded leveling barrels, wherein the offset articulated legs connect to the mounting bracket at the proximal end, and the offset articulated legs connect at the distal ends to a projector with the threaded leveling barrels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Premier MountsInventors: Leonard B. Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20110163212Abstract: Disclosed is a short throw projector mount having a wall plate (12) having an arcuate front surface (26) and a projector arm (14). The projector arm (14) has a pair of hooks (52) which engage the wall plate. The arm (14) is formed of a parabolic web of material which has decreasing height from the hooks to the distal end where a projector is typically mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Michael F. Bouissiere, Leonard Dozier
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Patent number: 7942375Abstract: The present invention involves a projector mount and leveling system for securely connecting and aligning a working unit, such as a projector, to the ceiling of a room. The present invention has a ceiling component with upper and lower sections, the upper section of the ceiling component attaches to a mounting surface, typically the mounting surface is a ceiling, a mounting bracket connects to the lower section of the ceiling component; a plurality of offset articulated legs, each offset articulated leg having a proximal end, and a distal end with a threaded leveling barrel opening; and threaded leveling barrels, wherein the offset articulated legs connect to the mounting bracket at the proximal end, and the offset articulated legs connect at the distal ends to a projector with the threaded leveling barrels.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Premier MountsInventors: Leonard B. Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20100242404Abstract: A system and method of releasably mounting a device, usually to a ceiling, is disclosed. The system has a ceiling mounted unit (200) and a device mounted unit (250), releasably joined preferably by an magnetic coupling (202) which engages a floating plate (252) allowing for positive coupling even if the units are misaligned. A safety latch (256) with a locking/latching claw (260) and ejection/disengagement prong (266) provide positive locking and a method of separating the units despite strong adhesion forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Patent number: 7758001Abstract: A system and method of releasably mounting a device, usually to a ceiling, is disclosed. The system has a ceiling mounted unit (200) and a device mounted unit (250), releasably joined preferably by an magnetic coupling (202) which engages a floating plate (252) allowing for positive coupling even if the units are misaligned. A safety latch (256) with a locking/latching claw (260) and ejection/disengagement prong (266) provide positive locking and a method of separating the units despite strong adhesion forces.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Premier MountsInventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Patent number: 7624959Abstract: A mount and methods for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface while allowing subsequent lateral and pivotal adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Premier MountsInventors: Leonard Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20090231807Abstract: A waterproof ventilated enclosure for housing equipment is disclosed having the ability to channel water thru the enclosure without touching the equipment and further with the ability to provide active or passive ventilation to the equipment. In the preferred case, the equipment is a video monitor which may be mounted in an outdoor environment. The enclosure includes structures which separate liquid from air through the same or related ports, but prevents commingling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20090108150Abstract: The present invention involves a projector mount and leveling system for securely connecting and aligning a working unit, such as a projector, to the ceiling of a room. The present invention has a ceiling component with upper and lower sections, the upper section of the ceiling component attaches to a mounting surface, typically the mounting surface is a ceiling, a mounting bracket connects to the lower section of the ceiling component; a plurality of offset articulated legs, each offset articulated leg having a proximal end, and a distal end with a threaded leveling barrel opening; and threaded leveling barrels, wherein the offset articulated legs connect to the mounting bracket at the proximal end, and the offset articulated legs connect at the distal ends to a projector with the threaded leveling barrels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Leonard B. Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20080105633Abstract: A display bracket with tilt adjustment is disclosed which allows the installer to mount the bracket to a surface and place the display holding section in a cradle like structure without fear that it will fall. The display holding section can then be affixed to the display bracket and adjustment to the tilt angle can be made without the installer having to bear any of the display weight. Final horizontal leveling can be accomplished with set screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Leonard Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20080068784Abstract: A system and method of moveably mounting a device, usually flat panel display to a base bracket, is disclosed. The system provides for two types of movement: translational (up/down) along rods (122, 124) and rotational on pivot (340). The gap (296) in unit (160/162) prevents elements (180/182) from twisting under torsion forces caused by display's center of gravity imbalance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Publication number: 20080061200Abstract: A system and method of releasably mounting a device, usually to a ceiling, is disclosed. The system has a ceiling mounted unit (200) and a device mounted unit (250), releasably joined preferably by an magnetic coupling (202) which engages a floating plate (252) allowing for positive coupling even if the units are misaligned. A safety latch (256) with a locking/latching claw (260) and ejection/disengagement prong (266) provide positive locking and a method of separating the units despite strong adhesion forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
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Patent number: D587499Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Premier MountsInventors: Michael F. Bouissiere, Angel Contreras