Stand And Bracket Patents (Class 248/121)
  • Publication number: 20130026308
    Abstract: A mounting bracket arrangement for fastening a solar array to a vertical support pipe, including a generally horizontal bracket plate seated transversely across the pipe to close the interior thereof, and a pair of parallel vertical bracket plates having corresponding lower edge portions each containing pairs of parallel vertical slots that define a center section and a pair of side sections. The vertical bracket plates are arranged normal to the transverse bracket plate such that the center sections extend into the pipe interior via horizontal slots contained in the horizontal plate, and the side sections extend longitudinally externally of the support member for connection by external fastener devices. The solar array is pivotally connected between the upper portions of the vertical bracket plates for angular adjustment relative to the support pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: HOLM-QUIST DESIGNS LLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Walquist, Sterling C. Holmes
  • Patent number: 8356442
    Abstract: Adjustable shooting rests and shooting rest assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shooting rest includes a rest assembly for supporting a forestock of a firearm. The rest assembly includes a base member and first and second upright members extending from the base member. A position of each of the first and second upright members is independently adjustable with reference to the base member. The shooting rest also includes a support assembly coupled to the rest assembly to move the rest assembly in a first direction and in a second direction. The first and second directions are in a plane generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the firearm. The shooting rest further includes a base coupled to the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Robert Joseph Zara, Jim Gianladis, Mark Wasson, Adam Birk, Dennis Cauley
  • Patent number: 8353487
    Abstract: An interface system for interfacing between at least one endoscopic surgical instrument and a cable-controlled guide tube system. Various embodiments may include a tool docking assembly that is supportable relative to the cable-controlled guide system. The tool docking assembly may comprise one or more tool docking stations for retainingly supporting at least one endoscopic surgical instrument for selective pivotal travel about transverse axes. The system may further include cable attachment arrangements for coupling steering cables from the guide tube assembly to the various tool docking stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Trusty, Omar J. Vakharia, Gregory J. Bakos
  • Publication number: 20130001378
    Abstract: A supporting assembly for an electronic device, includes a mounting piece and a stand. The mounting piece is mounted on the electronic device. The mounting piece includes a connection piece. The connection piece defines a pivot hole. A positioning hole is defined in the connection piece. The stand includes a shaft. A positioning member is secured on the shaft and adapted to rotate together with the shaft. The positioning member includes a plurality of positioning bosses. The shaft is inserted in the pivot hole and rotatable in the pivot hole. Different positioning boss of the plurality of positioning bosses is adapted to be positioned in the positioning holes to hold the stand in different directions relative to the mounting piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, CHUNG CHAI, DA-LONG SUN
  • Publication number: 20120325985
    Abstract: A rotary stand for TV screen or monitor, which require an adjustable angular position relative to its vertical axis, secured in a holder in a bearing column, mounted rotationally in a fixed mount, fitted with a controlled electric drive of the bearing column bi-directional rotation and a potentiometer for electric adjustment of the bearing column angular position is described together with a support stand that is mountable to a lateral wall. A potentiometer directly coupled with the bearing surface, and a friction clutch, as a component of a kinematic drive chain, transfers torque from the electrical drive to the bearing column. The stand has a programmable control system enabling the limit angular positions of the screen secured in the holder on the bearing column to be automatically set and programmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher Slowinski, Krzysztof Kazana, Kamil Sienkiel
  • Publication number: 20120318936
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a flower or plant comprises a circular projection; spaced apart L-shaped legs attached to the circular projection; a V-shaped member spaced away from the circular projection to the L-shaped members; a horizontal support member spaced away from the V-shaped member and attached to the L-shaped legs for adding rigidly to the stand; and spaced apart Z-shaped legs attached to the L-shaped legs and including a horizontal section parallel to the circular projection and a vertical section parallel to the L-shaped legs. A further embodiment provides a stand having a circular projection for supporting a flower or plant; a utility bar for supporting the circular projection; and pivotal leg members attached to the utility bar for arcuate movement in a supporting position and in a collapsed position for non-use of the stand. The stand structure allows lawn work to be performed around and/or beneath the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Theodore A. Lutz, Lillian M. Lutz
  • Patent number: 8328147
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for assisting archery bow hunters in making accurate shots while hunting in dynamic terrain. Generally, in accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the present invention discloses various universal mounting brackets and integrated archery bow systems configured for coupling a support element to an archery bow. Most preferably, the universal mounting brackets and integrated archery bow systems are configured to give the bow hunter maximum stability and range of motion when aiming and/or firing the bow. In accordance with the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various universal mounting brackets and integrated archery bow systems configured for coupling a collapsible monopod support element to an archery bow is disclosed. Additionally, various universal mounting brackets configured for coupling an extendable bipod support element to an archery bow is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Gardner, Jonathan L. Gardner
  • Patent number: 8327567
    Abstract: A flexible, scalable multiple frame topology system capable of a wide range of multiple frame geometric topologies. Specifically a series of photographs, a series of photographic letters, or any series of flat, semi-flat, or three-dimensional display objects are displayable in a wide variety of display geometries: a horizontal line of frames, multiple, stacked, horizontal lines of frames, a vertical array of frames, multiple vertical arrays of frames, staggered arrays of frames, diagonal arrays of frames, crossword arrays of frames, and any combinations thereof. Also the disclosed display method is capable of displaying three-dimensional objects on shelves, or glass display cases, shadow boxes, on hooks, interlocking into the display cases—and the geometric display can mix a number of different display frames, for instance, a series of flat framed items with a three dimensional objects at each end of the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventors: Nathan Lawrence Swick, Lori Glenn Swick
  • Patent number: 8328028
    Abstract: Assembly that displays eyewear in a horizontal manner and allows for adjustment of display positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Joshua Freilich
  • Publication number: 20120304900
    Abstract: A modular desking system for an open plan office environment provides a variety of highly stable and variously configurable component parts which can be modularly combined with one another to provide a wide variety of desking styles and sizes. The user may decide among many options for linking various desking system assemblies with one another to create a larger desking assembly well suited to various open-plan office spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jay M. Henriott, Keith E. Metcalf
  • Patent number: 8325468
    Abstract: A sliding hinge is mounted between a cover and a body of an electronic device and has a bracket, a linking panel, a slide and a connecting wire. The bracket is attached securely to the cover. The linking panel is attached securely to the body and is mounted slidably on the bracket. The slide is mounted slidably on the bracket. The connecting wire is wound around a fulcrum of the bracket and respectively connects to the linking panel and the slide. The cable of the electronic device is mounted through the slide. When the cover slides relative to the body, the slide and the linking panel relatively move in opposite directions. Therefore, the cable is folded to keep taut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Cheng Chang, Cheng-Syue Wu, Ruei-Lin Jhu
  • Publication number: 20120298812
    Abstract: A support structure having a body, an arm or plurality of arms connected to the body, a quick release device constructed and arranged to move the support structure from a support mode capable of supporting a cover, to a collapsed mode not capable of supporting a structure. A kit for creating a shelter having a support structure, a cover, and a kit housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Zachary Costarella
  • Publication number: 20120292463
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a portable electronic device. The apparatus includes a base having a storage compartment. The base includes a neck cavity. The apparatus includes an attachment member extending from the base and configured to couple to another object. The attachment member includes a suction cup. The apparatus includes a neck extending from the neck cavity of the base; wherein when the neck is retracted substantially fits within the neck cavity. The neck includes a plurality of frustoconical nested members configured to extend from the neck cavity or retract therein. The apparatus includes a mount coupled to a distal end of the neck and configured to couple to a portable electronic device. The mount includes an actuation device configured to actuate the portable electronic device. The apparatus includes a remote control configured to actuate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Salih Maurice Burns
  • Publication number: 20120293931
    Abstract: A support structure for supporting a computer device includes a clamping frame, two clamping members, and a support rod. The clamping frame is used for clamping a side of the computer device. The two clamping members are disposed on the clamping frame. At least one of the two clamping members has at least one angle positioning bump. The support rod is disposed at a side of the clamping frame for supporting the clamping frame. The support rod includes an arm portion and a shaft portion. The arm portion has an angle positioning hole for engaging with the angle positioning bump to fix an angle of the arm portion relative to the clamping frame. The shaft portion is extendedly connected to an end of the arm portion and detachably disposed between the clamping members, for making the arm portion capable of rotating relative to the clamping frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Chun-Cheng Liu, Jen-Chieh Cheng
  • Patent number: 8313066
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda M. Hampton, Ishwor Prasad Adhikari
  • Patent number: 8311179
    Abstract: A device and method for stabilizing a dryer assembly in a reactor pressure vessel of a nuclear reactor including a spring assembly dimensioned and positioned within the reactor pressure vessel for applying a stabilizing force to the dryer assembly relative to the reactor pressure vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John Geddes Erbes, David Bryan Drendel
  • Publication number: 20120280093
    Abstract: A display comprising a base, a backboard attached to the base, a bracket mount attached to the front side of the backboard, and at least one removable bracket attached to the bracket mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: DEFLECTO, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Alicea, Patrick Foley, Danielle Rodgers
  • Patent number: 8302919
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for adjustably and releasably affixing bracket elements to an elongated support member includes a cylindrical base, a cylindrical core, and a cylindrical cap having an orthogonal arm. The bracket assembly provides adjustable bracket positioning along the elongated support member and 360 degrees about the elongated support member diameter. The orthogonal arm provides additional 360 degree adjustable positioning for any element attached to the arm outward end. Abutting bracket assemblies on an elongated support member provide a range of orthogonal arm positions 180 degrees or less, one to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Andrew H. McGrath
  • Publication number: 20120273630
    Abstract: A device stand including a holder, a holder mount, and a base is disclosed herein. The holder has a back face and is configured to hold a device. A holder mounting lock and a holder electrical connection are located on the back face of the holder. The holder electrical connection is electrically connected to an electronic connection configured to connect to the device. The holder mount includes a mounting lock configured to removably couple to the holder mounting lock. The holder mount also includes an electric connector configured to electrically connect to the holder electrical connection. The holder mount may be attached to the base by an articulation joint. The articulation joint allows a user to manipulate the orientation of the holder in one or more planes for optimal use of a device held within the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Jon Simon Gillespie-Brown, Thomas Erik Meyerhoffer
  • Publication number: 20120261529
    Abstract: Described herein are mounting plates which facilitate securing of the electrical switching device to an object. The plate mounts to an object and is configured to secure one or more electrical switching devices. The mounting plate includes a planar surface having a plurality of first through holes configured to secure an electrical switching device to a first side of the planar surface. The mounting plate further includes a bracket attached to a second side of the planar surface configured to secure the mounting plate to another object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David M. Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8282060
    Abstract: An auxiliary fastening apparatus for engaging with tablet electronic device is provided, including a receiving unit, an angle adjustment mechanism and a support unit. The apparatus may further include an auxiliary belt. The receiving unit is for placing the tablet PC on, and the angle adjustment mechanism and the support unit are to enable the receiving unit to stand in either portrait or landscape mode. The auxiliary belt can be wrapped around the wrist to prevent the handheld tablet PC from slipping and falling to the ground. The unique structure of the support unit allows the tablet PC to tilt a small angle when placed on a desk top for convenient use. The auxiliary fastening apparatus of the present invention provides convenient use of the tablet PC in various occasions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 8276856
    Abstract: A support mechanism includes a base assembly and a hinge assembly. The base assembly includes a first cover and a second cover attached to the first cover. The first cover forms two first locking members and the second cover forms two restriction members. The hinge assembly includes a bracket and two pivot units rotatably connected to the bracket. The bracket includes a fixing portion and two connecting portions extending from opposite sides of the fixing portion. The first locking members are latched with the fixing portion of the bracket, and the restriction members engage the first locking members to prevent the first locking members from moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: Innocom Technology (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Chimei Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Te-Hsu Wang, Zhi-Qu Jiao
  • Publication number: 20120241567
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a device stand including a holder, a holder mount, and a base is disclosed herein. In this illustrative embodiment, the holder includes a central support, a plurality of arms extending from the central support, and a gripping portion configured to grip a corner of a device coupled to each of the plurality of arms. The holder also includes at least one mounting lock coupled to a back face of the support. The holder mount includes at least one mounting lock configured to removably couple to the at least one mounting lock on the holder. The holder mount may be attached to the base by an articulation joint. The articulation joint allows a user to manipulate the orientation of the holder in one or more planes for optimal use of a device held within the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Jon Simon Gillespie-Brown, Thomas Erik Meyerhoffer
  • Patent number: 8272601
    Abstract: A cooking utensil support apparatus used for the cooking of food in a cooking utensil over a heat source, such support apparatus having stand and a cooking utensil handle support member adjustably positioned on such stand with angle adjustment means for adjusting the angle of the cooking utensil handle support member and the handle supported therein of such cooking utensil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Kocher
  • Publication number: 20120234990
    Abstract: Banner apparatus (10) for supporting a flexible banner (16), the apparatus comprising a spindle and an attachment element attached to the spindle and arranged to enable the flexible banner to be releasably coupled to the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Lewis Lewis
  • Patent number: 8267366
    Abstract: A display suspending frame device includes a securing frame, and a first suspending frame and a second suspending frame for mounting respectively to first and second displays to permit suspension of the first and second displays on the securing frame one above the other. The second suspending frame is disposed below the first suspending frame and is capable of upward and downward adjustment by virtue of the configuration thereof or through a fine-tuning unit. Thus, the second display is adjustable in height position to abut against a bottom side of the first display so as to eliminate any clearance between the first and second displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Cheng, Chih-Hsiung Chen, Shuang-Ji Jiang
  • Publication number: 20120228439
    Abstract: A support apparatus has a base having at least one portion positioned to rest on a solid surface, at least one vertical support extending upwards from the base, the vertical support having a lower fixed portion and an upper adjustable portion, at least one horizontal support extending outwards from the vertical support, the horizontal support positioned to be insertable into a protective garment while being worn by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: BABAK HASSID
  • Publication number: 20120230531
    Abstract: The present invention is a headset holder coupled with indicia of stored value. The indicia of stored value may be printed or painted on, or otherwise permanently coupled to, the holder itself, or may be included in a stored value or gift card that is attached to the holder. The headset holder and the stored value card may be constructed from a single sheet of plastic; in such embodiments, separation of the stored value card from the headset holder may be supported by a scoreline in the plastic material. The headset holder may have a spool and two grips. One grip may be configured to secure earphones and the other grip may be configured to secure a jack of the headset. The spool may be configured for winding headset wire. The holder may be configured to hold primarily an earbud headset. The grips may extend or protrude from a central portion, or body of the holder. The spool may also extend from the body. The holder may display an image, such as the image of a creature or plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Jim Jackson
  • Publication number: 20120224319
    Abstract: A notebook computer assembly includes a notebook computer and a supporting apparatus. The notebook computer includes a main body and a display pivotably attached to the main body. The supporting apparatus includes a receiving portion for receiving the display of the notebook computer, with the main body keeping an angle with the display ranging from about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20120224306
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a display case including a display screen exposed on one side of the display case; a support member supporting the display case; and a fixing member provided opposite to the one side and fixed to the support member at first and second positions. The fixing member includes a connector connected to an external installation face when the fixing member is fixed at the first position. The support member includes a first bottom portion and a second bottom portion located this is closer to the display case. The fixing member projects from the second bottom portion to the side opposite to the display case with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the first position. The fixing member is hidden behind the support member with respect to the one side when the fixing member is located at the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi TAKAO
  • Publication number: 20120211612
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a stand for a cooler containing cooling solution. The cooler further includes an attached flexible tubing outlet for draining the cooling solution through the flexible tube outlet into a medical cuff for reducing swelling of injured tissue. The stand further comprises a cylindrical container with a cavity for receiving through the opened top end of the lateral sidewall the cooler therein. An elongated pedestal is further defined by a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the pedestal is attached underneath the bottom side of the container. The container is supported in an upright position a distance above the surface of the ground. An aperture is located in the lateral side wall for receiving the flexible tubing outlet therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Sheila Elaine Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120210929
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable literature display. The preferred embodiment features a collapsible stand and sign, with a literature carousel that mounts upon the stand. The carousel is formed from a plurality of closable clamshell cases mounted upon a plurality of cross-beams and secured together in a ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas S. Kiser
  • Publication number: 20120211610
    Abstract: A post mounting system includes a post and at least one device for mounting to the post. The post includes a first elongate flange and at least one other elongate flange projecting from a proximal edge of the first flange. A portion of the first flange is deformed to facilitate mounting of the device. The device is located at a given position along the first flange. Upon being located in the given position, the device interacts with the deformed portion to resist lateral movement away from the first flange. The device can include a body and projections that define a recess. Remote ends of the projections are spaced from each other by a distance that is less than a lateral width of the deformed portion. The device can be positioned onto the post and receive the deformed portion in the recess to enable mounting of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: ONESTEEL WIRE PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Warren John Howlett, Mark White, Brad Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120205503
    Abstract: A foldable support for a tablet computer or other object is an upright, self-standing or anchorable device. A base having foldout wings is adapted to be rotated in place and anchored under the legs of a person in a seated position, or under the person's torso for a reclining or supine person. The support includes a body with a recessed portion into which the base is attached about a horizontal axle to enable the rotation. Two arms are rotatably pinned together with the other ends attached to ball joints on the body and a receptacle. The receptacle holds the tablet computer or other object and includes a frame housing with rotatably attached rods that extend outwardly from side openings in the frame. A gripper is mounted to the far end of each rod to hold the corners or edges of the tablet computer or other object mounted between the grippers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Mark Kobal
  • Publication number: 20120207937
    Abstract: A paint stand system is provided. The system has a base and a podium. The base has a support and a shaft extending from the support and the podium has a hollow shaft, a stage coupled to the hollow shaft at the midway point of the stage, and a compliant clamp mechanism coupled proximate to each distal end of the stage. The hollow shaft of the podium is configured to slip over the shaft of the base, such that the podium is supported by the base and rotates about the shaft, which allows the podium to rotate around the base. In other words, while the base is stationary, the podium can be rotated through an entire 360° rotation. The compliant clamp mechanism operates to grip an object and to suspend the object so that an operator can work with or apply paint and other decorative features to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Lamoine Saunders
  • Publication number: 20120199705
    Abstract: An item support stand comprising a central support bar extending an entire length of the item support stand, where the central support bar includes a main body and a lower portion; an end at the lower portion of the support stand, where the end sticks into a ground to enable the central support bar to stand upright; a top beam attached to a top portion of the central support bar, where the top beam curves down and out to create a support bar at each end; and a retaining member fastened to the top beam wherein the retaining member provides radial support for an item placed within the retaining member and resting upon the support bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Theodore Will
  • Patent number: 8235333
    Abstract: A support system (10) for stabilizing a high-pressure feed line (15) in a high-speed water jet food portioner, comprising a rigid span assembly (12) connected at one end to an extendable universal joint (40) that provides rotational motion around two axes (36, 37) as well as linear freedom along a third axis (38), and at the other end to a rod-end bearing (17) that permits motion about two axes at a fixed attachment point. The extendable universal joint (40) and the rod-end bearing (17) are each anchored to a fixed point, one on a portioner housing and the other on a cutting carriage such that the rigid span assembly (12) is allowed freedom at one end to move with the rapid and dramatically changing motion of the cutting carriage in order to provide support to the high-pressure feed line (15) mounted thereon, with minimal vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Craig E. Pfarr, Daniel F. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120193487
    Abstract: An adjustable vacuum suction bottle support rack includes a stand, which forms at least one engagement slot; at least one suspension bracket, which has an end forming a mounting block receivingly engageable with the engagement slot of the stand; an anti-sliding seat, which is arranged on the stand for fixing the suspension bracket; and a leg, which has an end forming a coupling block receiving engageable with the engagement slot of the stand. The arrangement of the present invention allows for easy assembling and disassembling of the vacuum suction bottle support rack, reducing the amount of space occupied, and realizing stable support and retention of a storage bottle through an adjustment section of the suspension bracket to thereby improve the stability and preventing undesired oscillation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: YU-YAO TSAO
  • Publication number: 20120187136
    Abstract: Refreshment holders having a multiple element, segmented support pole that can be configured to hold accessories such as an inverted-plunger shaped beverage holder, trays, ice chests, buckets, and support stands. The refreshment holders holds beverages in an insulated beverage holder, small items such as nuts, dip, and chips, and ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Larry Smith
  • Publication number: 20120181397
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a post, a first shackle provided around the post, a second shackle provided around the post, and a suspension unit pivotally connected to the second shackle. The second shackle is elastically connected to the first shackle so that the first and second shackles are normally pivoted from each other and hence abutted against the post to position the first and second shackles on the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Han-Ching Huang
  • Publication number: 20120178337
    Abstract: A stand for a figure includes a base, a support member, and a receiving portion. The receiving portion includes a first leg receiving member and a second leg receiving member. Each leg receiving member is configured to receive a leg of a figure, such as a doll. The location at which the legs of a doll are supported is forward of the location at which the support member is coupled to a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Mark Wittenberg
  • Publication number: 20120170194
    Abstract: A mobile computer stand is provided. The mobile computer stand includes a support portion comprising a base member, a rotatable member operatively coupled to the base member and an axis. The stand further includes a connection member operatively coupled to the support portion, wherein the connection member rotates about the axis in response to rotation of the rotatable member about the axis. Additionally, the connection member is freely rotatable through an entire 360 degrees of rotation in each direction with respect to the support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Lord, Joseph Elijio Velasquez, Jeff Doss, Troy Sherman
  • Publication number: 20120160973
    Abstract: A support stand includes a base; two support rods rotatably mounted to the base; a positioning rod retained on the base, the positioning rod can remain in a bent state after being bent by itself; and a support board removably positioned above the base by the corporation of the support rods and the positioning rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: BIN DU, WEN-RONG CHEN, HUI LI, CONG HUANG
  • Patent number: 8201792
    Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, and an elevating support rotatably connected to the rotatable bracket. The elevating support includes a base member, a first rotatable module, a second rotatable module, and a third rotatable module. The first and second rotatable modules are both rotatably assembled between the rotatable bracket and the base member. The second rotatable module is positioned opposite to the first rotatable module. The first and second rotatable modules are spaced by a predetermined distance, and rotate along a same direction relative to the base member. The third rotatable module is positioned between the first and second rotatable modules, and rotatably follows the first and second rotatable modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Jun Yuan, Chang-Sheng Fan
  • Publication number: 20120145841
    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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Patent number: 8196874
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Maxtec, LLC
    Inventors: Darryl Zitting, Jeffrey Valjean Anderson, Carl Ross Wecker
  • Patent number: 8196875
    Abstract: An exemplary support stand includes a base, a connecting assembly, a support bracket, two first hinge assemblies, and two second hinge assemblies. The connecting assembly is arranged between the base and the support bracket. The first hinge assemblies rotatably connect the connecting assembly to the base. The second hinge assemblies rotatably connect the connecting assembly to the support bracket. The connecting assembly comprises a connecting bracket and a connecting plate partially received in the connecting bracket. The connecting plate, the connecting bracket, one first hinge assembly, and one second hinge assembly form a quadrangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Chimei Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Huang Lien, Zheng-Yong Tang, Hai-Ping Jiang
  • Publication number: 20120132763
    Abstract: An infant care organizational aid including a vertically extending and multi-sided body with a plurality of extending legs engaging a floor location. A plurality of clips extend from surface locations of the body and are configured to receive end extending portions associated with each of a plurality of individual holders in order to engage with specified clip locations associated with the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Darrell Robinson
  • Publication number: 20120133111
    Abstract: An integrated infusion management system provides for stable support of components attached to the system, even when the system is mobile. The system is optionally a mobility assist or walker for a patient who is attached to any number of medical components. A central trunk connects to a two-sided base that does not interfere with patient motion. The trunk may be angled with respect to vertical and oriented to support medical components in a configuration that is tip-resistant. The system is optionally deployable to facilitate conversion between a compact storage configuration and a stable deployed configuration. In an embodiment, additional deployable features include holding arms for holding various medical components, wheels, mobility arms and handles. Also provided is a novel wheel system with deployable wheels and methods associated with providing compact storage of any one or more of the systems presented herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Firefly Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. SCHMUTZER, Robin Richard SLATON, Christopher PULLEN, Lucas WEIDNER
  • Publication number: 20120112019
    Abstract: A beverage container holder adapted to hold a wide variety of containers including cups, bottles, mugs, and tumblers. The device preferably includes a base, an upright extending upward from the base, and a receiver near the top of the upright. The receiver includes a cup holder which is preferably made detachable so that it may be washed in a dishwasher. The cup holder and receiver include a cutout which is wide enough to accommodate the handle on a coffee cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: BRIAN SCOTT WEBB