Stand And Bracket Patents (Class 248/121)
  • Publication number: 20140263879
    Abstract: A translational support system is provided that includes a first wall and a second wall, a first support bracket mounted to the first wall, a second support bracket mounted to the second wall, a bearing rod, a base, a bearing carriage, and a rigid support. The bearing rod is mounted between the brackets. The base is mounted between the walls and includes a base plate having a first side and a second side and a slot formed through the base plate. The bearing carriage is positioned on the first side of the base plate and mounted to translate along the bearing rod in a plane parallel to the first side. The bearing carriage includes a leg mounted to a device support structure through the slot. The rigid support is mounted to the second side of the base plate. The rigid support supports the device support structure above the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Gilson, Inc.
    Inventors: David Barton, Timothy Edward Higgins
  • Publication number: 20140268509
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a portable device is provided which includes a cradle for holding the portable device. A support member is operatively coupled to the cradle and includes an inserting member. The inserting member may be received by a receiving member coupled to a base member, wherein the base member is mounted to a supporting surface. Once the receiving member receives the inserting member, at least one locking mechanism can releasably couple the support member to the base member for securing the apparatus to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Ian Woodward
  • Publication number: 20140263880
    Abstract: One bicycle service kit includes: a main body; at least one slot formed at an upper end of the main body; and at least one cable positioned in the slot, the cable including a head portion held within an interior of the main body, the head portion having a dimension larger than a width of the slot, the cable including a free end configured to be attached to a bicycle tool. Another kit includes: a circular main body defining an open interior; a shelf formed in the open interior of the main body, the shelf defining a plurality of slots; at least one cable positioned in at least one of the slots, the cable including a free end configured to be attached to a bicycle tool; and a front cover coupled to close the open interior of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Everlast Climbing Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Greenblatt, Andrew Patrick Kennedy Lageson
  • Publication number: 20140252047
    Abstract: A merchandise display includes a stand and a hanger. The stand includes a base, a shaft extending upwardly from the base to a top end of the shaft, and an arm extending forwardly from the top end of the shaft. The arm defines a top, a bottom, a cavity open to the top and the bottom, and two notches extending downwardly from the top and being positioned on opposing sides of the cavity. The hanger includes an elongated column, an arm-coupling feature at a first end of the elongated column, and a device-coupling feature at a second end of the elongated column. The device-coupling feature is configured to be coupled with a merchandise support device, and the arm-coupling feature is partially received within and extends between the two notches of the arm such that the elongated column hangs through and below the cavity of the arm to the device-coupling feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. CLARK, Michael A. WHITTIER, Scott DENBY
  • Patent number: 8827215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for securing a mobile medical equipment supporter system, such as an infusion pump pole, to a mobile patient transporter, such as a gurney, thereby enhancing patient and attendant safety. The supporter system includes a primary support structure, one or more attachment points configured to secure medical delivery device(s) and/or medical monitoring device(s), a wheeled mobility assembly, and a hitcher assembly having a hitcher coupler configured to operatively mate with a corresponding hitchee coupler of the mobile patient transporter. In some embodiments, the mobility assembly includes a carousel with three or more rotatably attached wheeled extensions. The coupling process starts by decreasing the height of the patient transporter. Next, the hitcher coupler is aligned to the hitchee coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Randall D. Hilton
  • Patent number: 8820687
    Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle Deluliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Publication number: 20140239133
    Abstract: A universal flat screen TV stand, comprising a foot, a leg connected to the foot, and a bracket connected to the leg and configured to attach to almost any monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Atlantic Representations, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Burns, Glenn Hamilton
  • Patent number: 8814107
    Abstract: A fastening device (3) for detachably fastening a medical instrument (2A-2E) to a holding structure (1) includes two crossbeams (4A, 4B), two longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) with a claw (6) for extending behind a holding surface (1A) of the holding structure. A guide (7-9) is provided, by which the crossbeams (4A, 4B) are moved in the direction of the claws (6) of the longitudinal beams during a motion of the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another. A clamping structure (12) is provided for moving the longitudinal beams (5A, 5B) in relation to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Dräger Medical GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Hampe, Holger Stegmann
  • Patent number: 8814120
    Abstract: A fuel tank support system for providing a lightweight yet strong structure for supporting propane tanks above a ground surface. The tank support generally includes an elongated support pad having a platform, a base plate connected to the support pad, and a plurality of internal supports connected between the support pad and the base plate. A plurality of pairs of upper retainer rings extends from an underside of the platform to define upper receiver slots, and a plurality of pairs of lower retainer rings extends from an upper side of the base plate to define lower receiver slots. An upper end of each of the internal supports is received by the upper receiver slots and a lower end of each of the internal supports is received by the lower receiver slots. Handles, bottom grooves, and internal ribbing are also used with the tank support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Kleespie
  • Publication number: 20140231600
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable support stand for an electronic display device. The stand comprises a central hinge rod, a bottom receptacle for receiving a bottom edge of the device therewithin, the bottom receptacle hingedly coupled to the hinge rod, a rear leg member hingedly coupled to the hinge rod, a top receptacle for gripping over a top edge of the device, a string band for looping together the rear leg member and the top receptacle while abutting the front of the hinge rod and a locking device coupled to the string band for restricting and freeing the loop of the string band. Each of the three components, viz., the top and bottom receptacles and the leg member comprises a frame structure made from bending a pliable wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Paul William Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20140217108
    Abstract: A stand for a hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn. The stand can retain the hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn without having to be stored near the compressed gas source. The stand also includes a protrusion for storing an accessory associated with the hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn. Also disclosed is a kit containing a stand, hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn and an accessory for hand-operated discharge horn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: QUARK LIMITED, LDC
    Inventors: Donald A. Santeler, Robert W. Hallock
  • Patent number: 8795155
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electric bending endoscope device which has an endoscope supporting device. The endoscope supporting device is provided with an electric bending unit and an insertion portion detachably configured in a state that an electric bending endoscope is always supported to improve an efficiency of an operation to be performed before and after an inspection and to reduce the work or burdens of the users, and in the state that the endoscope is being supported, the endoscope can be used, and similarly, the supporting device can be stored in the state that the endoscope is being supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Olympus Corporation
    Inventor: Noriaki Kanazawa
  • Publication number: 20140209649
    Abstract: An interchangeable holder system or apparatus that can be modified quickly, without tools, that provides a user with a plurality of safe and convenient means of holding an object, such as a cigar or a flashlight or a large object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Theodore S. SCHUSTER
  • Publication number: 20140203151
    Abstract: A stand moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A plurality of legs is rotatably coupled to a connector and are rotatable between a closed position, in which each the plurality of legs is substantially parallel, and an open configuration. When the stand is in a closed configuration the plurality of legs are in the closed position and received in a cavity, and the connector is removably secured to the body. When the stand is in an open configuration, the plurality of legs are in the open position and the connector is removably secured to the body such that the plurality of legs are outside of the cavity and such that the body is positioned to receive and support at least a portion of a guitar. In another embodiment, the legs are received in channels defined by the outside surface of the body when the stand is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: James R. Hennessey, James Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140158840
    Abstract: An ornamental support assembly for locking and supporting a substantially ring shaped ornament, such as an article of jewelry, while also enhancing visibility of the ornament. A body portion comprising a substantially closed loop carries the ornament. The body portion links with the ornament in a secure configuration. A release portion forms a section of the body portion, and serves to regulate access to the ornament. The release portion includes a hinged end that pivotally rotates relative to the body portion. The hinged end pivots outwardly such that the release portion disengages the body portion to form an open position for the ornament to join or separate the body portion. The release portion is biased to engage the body portion in a closed position. A support portion extends from the body portion to provide support. A base portion joins with the support portion for resting on a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Lori Carpenter Blanchette
  • Patent number: 8749963
    Abstract: A housing for a slate tablet computer is composed of a frame component and an input component. The frame component is removably attached to the input component. A support mechanism attached to the input component, wherein the support mechanism extends from the input component to oppose inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component. In an alternate implementation, a support mechanism attached to the frame component is used to prevent the inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Over the Sun, LLC
    Inventors: Kai Staats, Leonard Roach, Christopher Miller
  • Publication number: 20140151527
    Abstract: Described is a multi-legged instrument stand that is specifically designed to increase stability and resistance to tipping. The stand can be used with any suitable instrument, such as guitars (via a guitar hanger), microphones, etc. The stand includes a base with a body pole. A leg connector is slidably attached with the body pole, with three legs and two stabilizers being pivotally connected with the leg connector. Thus, the legs and stabilizers can collapse for storage or rotate outward to allow the stand to be positioned upon a ground surface with increased stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Ravi Sawhney, Paul Janowski, Kurt Botsai, Richard Firth
  • Patent number: 8726587
    Abstract: A module rail for a photovoltaic system includes a module-supporting surface, and upper portion, and opposing vertical sidewalls. A first set of openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the openings in the first set extend through the upper portion for receiving a first set of fasteners for use in securing at least one photovoltaic module to the module rail. A second set of openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the openings in the second set extending through at least one of the module-supporting surface and one of the sidewalls for receiving a second set of fasteners for use in securing at least one photovoltaic module to the module rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20140091183
    Abstract: A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Paul Tumer
  • Publication number: 20140077044
    Abstract: A connection mechanism between two components may use one or more metallic pins that are magnetically extended when the components are engaged, and a sloped groove that retracts and unlocks the pins when the components are rotated. The components are locked in place by the pins during engagement. Disengagement may be performed by rotating the two components with respect to each other. The connection mechanism may include one or more magnets mounted on either or both components. The magnets may be arranged to attract the components when the components are in the locking orientation and to repel the components when the components are rotated to an unlocked position. The connection mechanism may include electrical connections between the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: KEVIN W. WITTER, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, JONATHAN SHEA ROBINSON, ADAM D. CENTER, LARRY HOLMES
  • Patent number: 8672277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a screen supporter comprising an upper support used for fastening a screen, a base and a support arm. The support arm is pivoted with the upper support through an upper rotation shaft, and pivoted with a torque device on the base through a lower rotation shaft. When the screen and support arm are rotated for lowering the height and folded, the support arm drives a lower core shaft, the lower core shaft drives a cam of the torque device to rotate for changing the position of a contact part which compresses an elastic unit, so a proper supporting torque is generated for working with the downward-pressing torque generated by the screen at different positions thereby fully supporting the screen, and a greater downward-pressing force doesn't required to be applied for lowering the height and folding the screen, thereby saving the required force for operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140071598
    Abstract: A cup holder accessory mount. The cup holder accessory mount includes a device body. The cup holder accessory mount further includes a mounting surface located at a first end of the device body. The mounting surface is non-porous, The mounting surface is configured to support a suction device of a suction-mounted accessory. The cup holder accessory mount further includes a device base located at a second end of the device body. The device base is configured to fit in a cup holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Carreon, Dave Carreon, Matthew Carreon
  • Publication number: 20140061403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle mounting arrangement comprising: a clamping device (100) which is constructed for a clamping connection with respect to a portion of a bicycle frame (104), a stand device (200) which comprises at least one stand base, and connection means for connecting the clamping device to the stand device, wherein the connection means have a conical portion (214) on the stand device (200) and a hollow space on the clamping device (100), or wherein the connection means have a conical portion on the clamping device (100) and a hollow space on the stand device (200), wherein the conical portion is able to be inserted into the hollow space in order to connect the clamping device to the stand device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Heinz Kettler GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Karin Kettler, Joachim Kettler
  • Patent number: 8662458
    Abstract: Provided are holders for compactly storing infusion management systems to surfaces. In an embodiment the holder apparatus has a head portion for receiving and infusion management system trunk portion and a foot for receiving an apex portion of the infusion management system. The holder apparatus may be mounted to a wall so that the infusion management system is compactly stored and then mounted against the wall, thereby dramatically decreasing the storage footprint of the systems when not in use, without sacrificing the ability to conveniently and rapidly deploy the system when needed. Also provided are infusion management systems configured for use with the holder apparatus and related methods of storing the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Firefly Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Henault, James Kolozs, Sean Cole, Chad McKonly, Charles Cooper
  • Publication number: 20140054426
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a personal electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a holder configured to be fixed to the personal electronic device, and a flexible container adapted to be closed and interconnected to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Don R. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140050571
    Abstract: A disclosed harness assembly includes a base including a mounting surface and an opening that receives a mount end of a harness clip. A lockable clip is moveable between open and closed positions to secure one or more supply conduits or wire harnesses. The opening of the base includes a securement feature that corresponds with the mount end to hold the harness in a desired orientation relative to the base, to provide a fixed topographical routing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Marc R. Sauerhoefer, Richard A. Ciamarra
  • Patent number: 8646736
    Abstract: According to one aspect, the subject application involves a holding device for an electronic device. The holding device includes a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device. A second clip opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance. The second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device. A substantially-elastic band is provided to extend between the first clip and the second clip, and a back plate is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: 8646735
    Abstract: Described in certain embodiments are mounting systems that employ one or more T-posts to support useful implements such as birdhouses, signs, fencing, banners, and the like. Additional disclosed embodiments relate to unique post- or wall-mount systems for such implements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Seldon Bradley
  • Patent number: 8640998
    Abstract: An assembly to attach a display device to a support includes a body attachable to a display device support and a mounting member to which a display device is mountable, the mounting member including a collar that defines an axis about which the mounting member is rotatable relative to the body, the collar having a curved inwardly facing seat, the assembly further comprising a biasing member and a resiliently deformable friction element on the body, the biasing member and the friction element being received in the collar with the mating surface facing the seat when the assembly is assembled such that, when the biasing member is moved in an axial direction into the friction element, the biasing member acts on the friction element and the friction element is resiliently deformed by the biasing member to urge its mating surface against the seat to increase the frictional force therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Colebrook Bosson Saunders Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Alex Lau, Andrew Wills, Seiyo Ezure
  • Patent number: 8641005
    Abstract: A container mixing stand including a base plate, and a first wall and a second wall connected to the base plate, where the first wall is spaced from the second wall for receiving a container between the first and second walls. A tensioning mechanism independent of the first wall and the second wall is positioned adjacent to at least one of the first wall and the second wall. The tensioning mechanism is movable between a rest position and a tensioning position, where moving the tensioning mechanism to the tensioning position causes at least one of the first wall and the second wall to move along the base plate toward the container and secure the container between the first wall and the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: United States Gypsum Company
    Inventor: Scott D. Cimaglio
  • Patent number: 8636257
    Abstract: A support and cushioning device for supporting and holding an electronic device includes a first supporting assembly, a fixed bracket, an adjusting board, and a plurality of elastic members. The adjusting board is mounted to the distal end of the first support assembly. The fixed bracket is elastically mounted to the adjusting board by means of a plurality of elastic members. The fixed bracket includes a base body and a plurality of holding arms extending out from a periphery of the base body. The plurality of holding arms and the base body cooperatively define a holding space for holding an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Yu Tsou, Cong-Cong Wang, Jing-Hui You
  • Patent number: 8627952
    Abstract: A packaging is provided for the transport, storage and display of rounded articles. The packaging may include an elongated arm, a gripping portion and a mounting portion. The packaging may be configured to be stacked onto other packagings of like structure. The packaging may also be configured for mounting to a vertical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Glinert, Mark Campbell
  • Patent number: 8625260
    Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding member, a connecting plate, a rotary plate and an elastic member. The sliding member is rotatably connected to the first section. One end of the connecting plate slidably connected to the sliding member, and the other end of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the second section. The rotary plate is respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. One end of the elastic member is fixed to the second section, and the other end of the elastic member is fixed to the sliding member. When the sliding member slides relative to the second section and drives the connecting plate to rotate, the rotary plate rotates relative to the second section and causes the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section into a tilted orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Ke-Long Wu, Chao Duan, Chia-Hua Chen
  • Publication number: 20140000745
    Abstract: An adjustable support structure for an after-treatment component is disclosed. The adjustable support structure may have a housing wall. The adjustable support structure may also have a plate. The plate may have a base edge fixedly connected to the housing wall. The plate may also have a distal edge. The adjustable support structure may also have a bracket connected to the plate at the distal edge. The bracket may be configured to engage the after-treatment component. The adjustable support structure may also have first and second legs extending from the bracket toward the housing wall. The first and second legs may be spaced apart from each other to receive the distal edge of the plate therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen M. BEDNARZ, Satyajit Gowda
  • Patent number: 8620152
    Abstract: An auxiliary lens positioning system for use with portable cameras is disclosed which includes a base member, an elongate flexible member, a lens mounting flange, an auxiliary lens and a retention member. The elongate flexible member extends from one end of the base member and includes a lens mounting flange at the opposing end. The auxiliary lens may be either removably coupled to the lens mounting flange of the elongate flexible member or permanently coupled therewith. The elongate flexible member may comprise a plurality of interconnected ball and socket segments. The base member may further include a first and second clamping member for engaging the external surfaces of a portable camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Rex Martin
  • Patent number: 8613250
    Abstract: An angled frying pan stand that includes a truncated cylindrical tilt stand rotatably disposed upon a generally circular base, the tilt stand having a bottom side and an upper surface, the upper surface disposed at an acute angle relative the bottom side, each of a pair of side supports retractably extendable upon an extendible track portion disposed on a sidewall, with a first holding edge and a second holding edge configured to support an extant frying pan at an angle upon the top surface, the angled frying pan stand including a strainer piece removably attachable over the rim of a frying pan to partition a segment of the frying pan wherein grease may collect under the influence of gravity separated from any foodstuffs in the pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventors: Brian A. Pruitt, Maleeia T. Pruitt
  • Patent number: 8611076
    Abstract: A multi-positional stand and under-cabinet mount for a tablet computer comprising a mounting plate, a hinge member, a base member, a hinge pin, 2 cam-actuated handles, a base mount and an attachment knob. The mounting plate can be temporarily coupled to the center of the back of a tablet computer with hook-and-loop (or similar) two-part, fastening material (of prior art). The mounting plate can be rotationally attached to the flat face on the top front of the hinge member allowing the attached tablet computer to rotate. The bottom of the hinge member can be pivotally attached to the front of the base member with the hinge pin oriented horizontally allowing the recline angle of said tablet computer to be adjusted. The angular position of the hinge member and base member can be locked in place, in any one of an infinite number of angular positions within a range, by the manipulation of the 2 cam-actuated handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Autumn Horizons, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelley Anne Wetzel, Mark Steven Palmquist
  • Patent number: 8602366
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for a monitor includes a stand and a control structure. The stand comprises a pole. The control structure comprises a installation member, a clamping member, a resilient member and a control member. The installation member comprises an installation portion in which an installation hole is defined. The clamping member is engaged in the installation hole and against the pole. The resilient member is sandwiched between the inside wall of the installation portion and the clamping member. The control member is installed in the installation member. The control member is rotatable relative to the installation member to modulate a friction between the pole and the clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Liang-Chin Wang, Gang Su, Ling-Xin Zeng, Zhong-Jie Liu
  • Patent number: 8602367
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for a monitor device includes a stand and a controlling structure. The stand comprises a shank. The controlling structure comprising an installation member, a blocking member, a clamping member, a resilient member and a controlling member. The installation member comprises an installation portion in which an installation hole is defined. The blocking member is engaged in the installation hole. The clamping member is installed on the blocking member and against the shank. The resilient member is sandwiched between the installation portion and the clamping member. The controlling member installed in the installation member. The controlling member is rotatable relative to the installation member to modulate a friction between the shank and the clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang-Chin Wang, Yun-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20130318894
    Abstract: A ballast tile system for supporting photovoltaic modules that includes at least one fiber-reinforced concrete ballast tile. The at least one ballast tile has a first mounting member extending upwardly from a top surface thereof, the first mounting member configured to receive a lower end of a photovoltaic module. The at least one ballast tile also has a second mounting member extending upwardly from the top surface thereof, the second mounting member configured to secure an upper edge of the photovoltaic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventor: Ahmad O. Khowaiter
  • Publication number: 20130320160
    Abstract: An adjustable supporting device includes a pivotal connection device and two supporting members individually pivotally connected to the pivotal connection device. The pivotal connection device includes a rotational restriction mechanism including a driving part and a restricting part connected to the driving part. The restricting part is capable of being driven by the driving part so as to move relative to the supporting members. Therein, the restricting part is capable of entering limitation ranges of rotational restriction structures of the supporting members simultaneously for individually limiting rotation ranges of the supporting members relative to the pivotal connection device according to the rotational restriction structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Chun-Yi Chiang
  • Publication number: 20130320161
    Abstract: A support foot (10) for applying and distributing forces to a pressure-sensitive substrate, including a baseplate (12) for placement onto the substrate and a holder (18) which is joined to the baseplate (12) and to which the connecting parts (32, 72) can be attached, whereby the holder (18) has a first receptacle (20) for a first connecting part (72) and a second receptacle (22) for a second connecting part (32). A stand system has at least one support foot (10) and at least one, especially C-shaped, mounting rail that is inserted into a receptacle (20, 22, 24) and that is prevented by a fastener (56) from being pulled out of the holder (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas Merhar, Fritz Hermann, Peter Ostermeier
  • Patent number: 8596591
    Abstract: A display positioning apparatus is provided for lifting, supporting, and/or positioning a load, such as a display. The apparatus includes a support and a bracket adapted to couple to a display movably coupled to the support along a range of travel. A balance mechanism is operatively coupled to the bracket and support to counterbalance the bracket and display. In some cases the balance mechanism includes a torquing spring member operatively coupled with a cam member to provide a substantially constant counterbalancing force along the range of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: John Theis, Saeb Asamarai, Peter Segar
  • Patent number: 8596604
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is directed to a system, method and apparatus for a base used in connection with a device. In one embodiment of the invention, the base is used in connection with entertainment and gaming devices such as slot machines, video poker and blackjack, video games, and other entertainment and gaming devices. The base may support the entertainment or gaming device, and may comprise a top surface on which said device may be positioned, a first side panel positioned substantially perpendicularly to the top surface, a second side panel positioned substantially perpendicularly to the top surface and opposed to the first side panel, and a front panel positioned substantially perpendicularly to the top surface and the first and second side panels. In one embodiment of the invention, the base is modular and may be easily and repeatedly assembled and disassembled for servicing, maintenance, reconfiguration, shipping and/or relocation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Arthur Kubach
  • Patent number: 8590854
    Abstract: A reading material support system having a base panel, a book support panel having a lip on at least a portion of a bottom edge of the book support panel, the book support panel is pivotally attached to a top surface of the base panel via a pivot mounting means, the pivot mounting means having a first half pivot mount on the top surface of the base panel and a second half pivot mount on a back surface of the book support panel, the second half pivot mount pivotally engages the first half pivot mount such that the book support panel can pivot about an axis parallel to the base panel, and a securing means for securing the book support panel in a position relative to the base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Alfred J. Salazar
  • Publication number: 20130306806
    Abstract: An adjustable assembly with at least a pair of adjustable legs is used to stabilize a support element on a wide range of terrains. Each of the adjustable legs is engaged with a leg exchange bracket 13 that is adapted for and connected to a support element such as a sawhorse beam, a tabletop, or other leg-bearing support element. Each of the adjustable legs can be variably adjusted to adapt to height and other terrain surface variations so as to provide an essentially steady and generally level support surface. Once the desired adjustment is selected, the legs are locked. If the terrain changes or there is a need to transfer the support surface to another terrain, the legs can be readily unlocked, the position of one or more legs adjusted, and the lock(s) re-engaged to provide a steady and generally level assembly on the changed terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: GARY C. HOYLE
  • Publication number: 20130299436
    Abstract: A paint caddy includes a base having at least two walls and a pole coupled to and extending upwardly from the base. The base has at least one base support extending between the walls for capturing and supporting a paint tray therebetween. The pole has at least a substantially vertical portion and a substantially horizontal portion, with the substantially horizontal portion serving as a handle for carrying a paint tray. A hook extends from the pole and is positioned below and spaced from the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Greg Krusoe
  • Publication number: 20130292521
    Abstract: A carrier for carrying patient fluids comprising a carrying frame, a support base, at least one container holder, attached to the carrying frame distal from the floor, configured to receive a container of medication, the container holder being movable between an upward position and a downward position, a holder activator spaced from the container holder and positioned between the container holder and the floor, coupled to the container holder, and configured such that the container holder moves toward a downward position in response to a first movement of the holder activator, and toward an upward position in response to a second movement of the holder activator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: NOTION MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Mark P. Chepurny
  • Publication number: 20130292524
    Abstract: Guitar-securing device characterized in that it comprises an element for fastening to a surface, which has an arm, a structural element, connected to said arm, and that runs via the rear part of the guitar, said structural element having at least a first element for connection to a first stud for a strap of said guitar and/or an element for joining to the neck of the guitar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: LLEVINAC, S. L.
    Inventors: Jordi Canivell Grifols, Ricard Escalada Recto, David Mañosa Ripoll
  • Patent number: RE44984
    Abstract: An aerial photography mount that features a three-axis gimbal unit that is supported between two posts by elastic straps. Each of the axes rotates within precision bearings that enable smooth operation of a camera secured to the mount. The elastic straps, in conjunction with independently rotating bearings at the end suspension assemblies, provide a enhanced vibration isolation effect. The mount can be further stabilized by the attachment of gyroscopic stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher Wawro