Via A Single Device (e.g., One Two-way Clamp) Patents (Class 248/124.2)
  • Patent number: 11736864
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, disclosed is a headphone stand including a support base; a vertical beam coupled to the support base; and at least one arm rotationally coupled to the vertical beam, the arm being configured to rotate a full 360 degrees about the vertical beam. In some embodiments, the headphone stand may comprise two arms which rotate independently from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: ADVSOUND, INC.
    Inventors: Seok Won Yoon, Giuseppe Massara
  • Patent number: 10921685
    Abstract: An apparatus that enables the photographing of highly reflective, objects placed in it without the reflections of things in the environment surrounding the apparatus being seen in the objects includes: (a) a translucent, planar base, (b) a two-way, domed mirror that has a perimeter edge that defines the mirror's enclosed volume, (c) wherein this base and perimeter edge are adapted so as to allow the perimeter edge to be brought to a closed position proximate to the base so that light from the surrounding environment is prevented from entering the mirror's enclosed volume, and (d) a hinge that is configured to allow the mirror to move between a distal position where its perimeter edge is distal from the base and this closed position where it is proximate the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Erik Espinosa
  • Patent number: 10822778
    Abstract: An adjustable shower head holder with a self-locking structure includes a holder body, a lifting rod, a locking assembly, and an operating member. The holder body is movably connected to the lifting rod through the locking component. The operating member is movably fitted to the locking assembly for switching a locked state and an unlocked state of the locking assembly. With a single operation of the operating member, the locked state and the unlocked state of the locking assembly can be changed, thereby positioning or moving the holder body. The operation is simpler. The use is safer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: PURITY (XIAMEN) SANITARY WARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xingchuan Ling, Jiayuan Huang, Guozhong Wu, Xiwen Yang
  • Patent number: 10699681
    Abstract: A transportable drum kit and components thereof are disclosed. The kit can include a stand that is connected to a bass drum, the stand having two legs that can provide support to the bass drum. The two legs can fold into a cavity of the bass drum. The kit can include a second drum supported by a leg. The two stand legs and the second drum leg can be on opposite sides of said bass drum so as to provide for triangulated support of the bass drum, resulting in less sound distortion than a bass drum that supports its own weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Drum Workshop, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Sikra
  • Patent number: 10481223
    Abstract: In a system with a subassembly and a housing surrounding the subassembly, wherein the housing has at least one housing shell and at least one fastening component that has a receiving component that receives a fastening element of the at least one housing shell, and has an adjustment component. The receiving component is arranged on the fastening component so that it can be moved in three different spatial directions by the adjustment component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Maciejewski, Stephan Zink
  • Patent number: 10376042
    Abstract: A wall-mounted workstation support assembly that allows users of various heights to quickly, safely, and easily vertically adjust the height of one or more peripherals, monitors, keyboards, and various computing devices. In one aspect, the workstation support assembly includes an elongated track, a first mount having a first guide, wherein the first guide is configured to slide along the elongated track, and a lift and release member. Here, the lift and release member can further include a handle, a first bracket, and a friction member secured to the bracket, wherein the friction member is configured to engage the elongated track and prevent the first mount from sliding along the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Inventors: Simon Nicholas Johnson, Michael John Sears
  • Patent number: 10111629
    Abstract: An imaging stand includes a frame, a plate provided to be movable along the frame, and a fixing device provided in a rear surface of the plate and configured to fix the plate in the frame. The fixing device includes a first pressing part in which a first hole through which the frame penetrates is formed, and a second pressing part that faces the first pressing part, is formed such that a minimum distance to the first pressing part becomes longer from one side to the other side, and in which a second hole through which the frame penetrates is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Suk Hee Won
  • Patent number: 9943127
    Abstract: Connectors for adjusting the location and/or orientation of a helmet accessory relative to a helmet are disclosed. In some embodiments, a connector may have a single lock and/or a single actuator that a user uses to selectively restrict or permit adjustment of the helmet accessory in multiple directions, including translating and/or rotating the helmet accessory relative to the helmet along one or more axes of translation and/or rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Revision Military S.a.r.L.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, David Lefebvre, David Redpath, Curtis Herman, Lindsay Faye Slater
  • Patent number: 9462982
    Abstract: An imaging stand includes: a holder configured to hold an installed cassette-type detector; a supporting member configured to support the holder from a back surface side; a circular gear secured to a shaft member protruding from a rotation center of the holder toward the supporting member on the back surface side, the holder being located in a different position from a position corresponding to the center of a radiation incidence surface of the cassette-type detector held in the holder; and a linear gear having concavities and convexities to be engaged with teeth of the circular gear, the linear gear being attached to the supporting member, wherein, when the holder holding the cassette-type detector is rotated relative to the supporting member, the rotation center of the holder linearly moves relative to the supporting member as the holder rotates, and a change is caused in orientation and position of the cassette-type detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Konica Minolta, Inc.
    Inventor: Atsushi Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9371940
    Abstract: A spray nozzle holder has a pole member. A head device is removably attached to a top end of the pole member. The head member has a holding unit. A support rod extends from the holding unit. A mounting rod is removably attached to the top end of the pole member. The support rod is positioned through the mounting rod. A securing device is used for securing the holding unit at different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Tilley
  • Patent number: 9266234
    Abstract: A transfer robot includes an arm unit having a hand capable of holding one of transferred objects, a base unit mounted to an installation frame and horizontally rotatably supporting the arm unit, an attachment member for attaching the base unit to the installation frame, and an elevation mechanism arranged within the base unit and provided with an elevation member linked to the arm unit. The elevation mechanism is configured to move the arm unit up and down within an arm-unit up/down movement range defined above the base unit by moving the elevation member up and down along a vertical shaft. The base unit is fixed to the installation frame in a state that a portion of the base unit extending by a specified height from a bottom wall of the base unit to the attachment member is embedded in the base receiving recess of the installation frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI
    Inventor: Masatoshi Furuichi
  • Patent number: 9016640
    Abstract: A stationary base with at least two door shrouds extending from a tower portion. The tower portion has at least one groove communicating with a groove guide. An actuating housing is attached to the groove guide and connected to at least one force member positioned between the base and the actuating housing. At least one containment door is positioned in a door groove adjacent each door shroud. Each containment door communicates with the actuating housing with at least one guide pin positioned in a guide slot of each containment door, the guide slot being angled at a predetermined angle to translate vertical movement of the actuating housing to horizontal movement of each containment door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: RKS Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi K. Sawhney, Kavinder Singh, John Vernon
  • Publication number: 20150097093
    Abstract: The present invention provides a supporter assembly and a related display device. The display panel includes a first connecting portion. The supporter includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first inclined surface and a second connecting portion pivotably connected to the first connecting portion. The second body includes a second inclined surface adjacent to the first inclined surface. An end of the pivot portion is connected to the first inclined surface, and the other end is connected to the second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface pivot to each other via the pivot portion, and the first body is able to pivot relative to the second body. Comparing to the prior art, the present invention can switch the operation modes of the supporter assembly and the related display device according to user's demand for the preferred touch operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Top Victory Investments Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Hung Tsai, Ying Jen LIN, I-Ting CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20150048237
    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: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Paul Turner
  • Patent number: 8925890
    Abstract: A height adjustable stand for musical instrument includes a connecting housing including a sleeve secured to the stand, a bifurcation extending out of the sleeve and including a top opening communicating with a slot therein, and two limit surfaces on both sides of the opening respectively; two opposite hooks each pivotably secured to the bifurcation and including a coupling member including a spring receptacle, a lever, an inclined surface adjacent to the receptacle, and a latch, and a curved member extending from the coupling member; a torsion spring biased between the spring receptacles; and a lock pivotably supported in the opening and including a first part, a second part at an angle with respect to the first part, and a protrusion on a bottom of the first part. Pressing of the first part moves the protrusion out of the slot to unlock the hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Yuan Terng Liaw
  • Patent number: 8899534
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a linkage mechanism, a platform and a display module. The linkage mechanism includes a connecting structure, a bottom base and a top plate. The connecting structure includes a connecting plate, two pivoting members and a stopping member. The two pivoting members are respectively located at two opposite ends of the connecting plate. Each of the pivoting members includes a limiting piece. The stopping member is movably disposed on the connecting plate, and has two fastening portions respectively fastened to the limiting pieces. One of the pivoting members is pivotally disposed on the bottom base. The other pivoting member is pivotally disposed on the top plate. When the stopping member is moved and detached from the limiting pieces, the connecting structure is adapted to pivot relative to the bottom base and the top plate respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: TPV-INVENTA Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Chin Chi, Yen-Pang Liu
  • Publication number: 20140226281
    Abstract: A mount (1) for a tablet PC (2), with a base (3) having a weight, at least one first telescopic aim (5) which is rotatably fastened to the base (3) by way of at least a lower articulation (4), and a retaining element (9) for the tablet PC (2), which is rotatably fastened to the telescopic arm by way of at least an upper articulation (8) and includes at least one retaining arm (10) for the tablet PC (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Arman Emami
  • Publication number: 20140151517
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new and improved support for a keyboard that retains a keyboard at an angular and spatial location that suits the needs of a user. The keyboard support includes a weighted base, an extendable arm for adjusting the height of the keyboard stand, and a keyboard platform that supports a keyboard or similar shaped electronic device. The extendable arm comprises ball joints on both ends thereof that allow for angular and rotational adjustment of the extendable arm and the keyboard platform. Further provided on the keyboard platform is a high friction or adhesive layer for securing the keyboard, and a ledge that supports the base of the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Olin James Mapes
  • Patent number: 8707576
    Abstract: A tableware sterilizing and drying apparatus of the present invention includes a rotatable base plate, several frames, and a fixation wheel. The frames have rotatable members, which are revolved by rotation of the base plate, and rotated by engagement or contaction of the fixation wheel. Thus, the rotatable member is provided for tableware to be placed thereon. The tableware is then brought drying and sterilizing with flipping motion. Surface of the tableware can be fully dried and sterilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Yang Yih Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Cheng Lin
  • Patent number: 8662459
    Abstract: A bag support apparatus has a first support member, a first arm slidably received in the first support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second support member, and a second arm slidably received in the second support member so as to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The first arm is linked to the second arm such that a movement of the first support member toward the second support member causes the first and second arms to move toward the retracted position and such that a movement of the first support member away from the second support member causes and first and second arms to move to the extended position. A scissor mechanism is linked to the first and second support members and to the first and second arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: John Truitt
  • Publication number: 20140054343
    Abstract: This application relates to a mobile device mount and method of using the mount. In some embodiments, a mobile electronic device mount includes: a base configured to secure a first mobile electronic device to a second item; a body configured to receive and retain the first mobile electronic device; and a connector configured to connect the base to the body, wherein the connector includes a rotational component that allows the base and body to move from up to 360 degrees relative to each other in a first plane and move at least 170 degrees relative to each other in a second plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Brett J. Longo
  • Publication number: 20130313383
    Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a single adjustment mechanism that allows for adjustment of an object supported on the clamp assembly along two axes. The adjustment mechanism connects to a bracket and a support rod on which the object is mounted to lock a desired position of the object in place when desired and to allow for adjustment of that position, when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Herzog
  • Patent number: 8469323
    Abstract: A monitor support assembly having an internal cable raceway. The support assembly includes a pole mount that can be secured to a desk or table top or to a vertical wall or furniture panel, a rotatable knuckle joint at the upper end of the pole mount, and a quick-release mount for a monitor or other peripheral device. The assembly may also include nonarticulatable and vertical members, connected to each other and to the pole mount with knuckle joints that include internal sleeves. One or more cables, with plugs attached, can be inserted into the cable raceway and joints without disassembling the monitor support. The assembly may have interchangeable parts to provide different lengths for the nonarticulatable and vertical members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventors: Yani Deros, Matthew Ibarra, Jeff Mowry
  • Publication number: 20120312348
    Abstract: The invention provides a collapsible stand assembly for an accessory, the stand assembly including a base, a mounting head, and at least one support member, the at least one support member being adapted in a collapsed configuration to be stored with the base and the mounting head, the stand being adapted for assembly in an operative configuration wherein the at least one support member releasably connects the accessory to the mounting head and wherein the mounting head is connected to the base. In one preferred embodiment, the accessory is a rollable solar panel and the at least one support member preferably comprises a plurality of support rods. Preferably also, the solar panel is generally rectangular in shape and is adapted to be rolled, when not in use, into a hollow cylinder defining an internal generally cylindrical void region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: Tom Ferghana Rogers Fereday
  • Patent number: 8282055
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tripod head having an inclination apparatus (2) having universal joint (5) and having a holding apparatus (100), which can be secured on the universal joint, for holding a camera, a pair of binoculars, a spotting scope or such an optical instrument with a removable disk (101).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: FLM GmbH Foto-, Licht- und Messtechnisches Zubehoer
    Inventor: Werner Burklin
  • Patent number: 8146880
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a window sash (54) has clamps (14, 16) for clamping the support apparatus to a frame unit (52) of a window assembly (50) and support arms (42) mounted on the support apparatus for supporting the window sash (54) in an open position relative to the frame unit (52). The apparatus has the advantage that it allows a window sash of the type that opens outwardly of a building to be removed and/or installed from the interior of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel Aaron Cheddie
  • Publication number: 20120000570
    Abstract: The present invention provides holding devices and methods for using the same. One aspect of the invention provides a holding device configured to hold a container having a dose or multiple doses of a liquid medicine with a needle-piercable cap. The holding device includes a holder comprising a split barrel and a base. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of loading a syringe with a liquid medicament held in a container. The method includes: providing a holding device including a holder including a split barrel and a base; mounting the holding device on a surface; placing the container into vial holder; and using two hands to draw the liquid medicament from the vial into the syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Valentino Foscarota
  • Patent number: 7984882
    Abstract: There is disclosed a tripod head for mounting a device to be held (such as an illumination device) to a support base at an adjustable angle of depression or elevation. The tripod head is designed to avoid increase in size of a mounting member that supports the device to be held. Furthermore, hand fingers are prevented from entering an arc-shaped groove formed in a disk used to adjust the angle of the held device; otherwise, the fingers would be injured. The tripod head permits a mounting member 3, which is used to hold the device 10 to be held, to be mounted on a support base 2 such that the angle of depression or elevation of the device can be adjusted. The mounting member 3 has a mounting shaft 32 mounted to the support base 2. The mounting shaft 32 extends horizontally through the support base and is rotatably pivoted to it. The mounting shaft has a front-end portion extending through the support base. A disk 33 is mounted to the front-end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Shashin Denki Kogyo
    Inventor: Yutaka Terashita
  • Patent number: 7965344
    Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display (2) includes a housing (251 and 255) with a pair of joint members (256 and 257), a display panel (253) accommodating in the housing, a base (21) with a supporting member (210), and a pivot mechanism (23) connecting the supporting member and the joint members. The joint members are integrally formed with the housing, whereby the display panel is pivotable relative to the base. With this configuration, the integrated joint members provide the flat panel display with a simple structure, relatively easy assembly, and reduced cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Chimei Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Te-Hsu Wang, Ming-Chuan Li
  • Patent number: 7938372
    Abstract: An apparent need exists for compact devices to ergonomically support such items as laptop computers, keyboards and projectors. The AIRDESK® desk/stand design positions such items with full 3D positioning using all 6 directions of adjustment. Each direction of motion has the correct friction and range of motion for easy and secure re-positioning. Unique accessory shelves and cup holder may be attached to the device frame. A unique, flat, very thin, trip-free base provides unparalleled positioning flexibility of the unit, furniture legs may be placed directly on the base sheet. Additionally, a unique universal and quickly installed folding frame for an automobile or truck seat is provided for supporting the AirDesk positionable tray in a vehicle. AirDesks allow computing from any chair, recliner, sofa, bed, while standing or in a vehicle. The unique trip-free base may also be used for such applications as supporting medical equipment and crowd control stanchions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: MTI Research Corporation
    Inventor: Edward N. MacLeod
  • Publication number: 20110057077
    Abstract: An umbrella support system for supporting an umbrella over the water surface of a pool. The system uses the pool's skimmer apparatus to support a pole above the deck and hang the umbrella at the end of the pole. The system includes a modified deck plate placed in the deck, a modified basket plate placed on the skimmer basket, a pole having a first end and a second end, an umbrella attachment mechanism hanging the umbrella from the first end of the pole and a basket plate engagement mechanism engaging the second end of the pole with the basket plate and/or basket. The second end of the pole passes through an aperture in the deck plate and engages the basket plate or the basket to extend the pole upward from the deck and over the water surface. The umbrella hangs downward from the pole to shade persons in the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Chris Johnson
  • Patent number: 7874531
    Abstract: A big game support device for supporting and posing big game animals on a surface is provided. The big game animals having a first antler and a second antler. The big game support device comprises a clamping mechanism for directly and releasably clamping both the first antler and the second antler and an elevating mechanism for elevating the clamping means above the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: David Douglas Walden
  • Publication number: 20100269649
    Abstract: An adjustable support for supporting power threading and cutting devices is provided. The support includes an elevated stand adapted for holding a work piece, a support member and an adjustable bracket mounted to the elevated stand. The adjustable bracket is configured to receive the support member whereby the support member is free to move longitudinally and laterally with respect to the work piece so that the support member can be positioned either distal or proximal to a front end of the elevated stand. The support arm may be a support arm which is secured to the elevated stand and slidably received along an axis parallel to the work piece. A power threading and cutting device having a powered element to engage a work piece and a support adjustable in at least two axes parallel to the work piece is also contemplated. The adjustable support may be conveniently moved out of the operational area when it is not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Gordon Rantz
  • Publication number: 20100264282
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tripod head having an inclination apparatus (2) having universal joint (5) and having a holding apparatus (100), which can be secured on the universal joint, for holding a camera, a pair of binoculars, a spotting scope or such an optical instrument with a removable disk (101).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: FLM GMBH FOTO-, LICHT-UND MESSTECHNISCHES ZUBEHOR
    Inventor: Werner Burklin
  • Publication number: 20100224740
    Abstract: A bicycle component fixing band is provided with a first base part, a second base part, a hinge structure, a releasable connecting structure and a lock pin. The base parts are pivotally connected together at their pivot ends by the hinge structure. The releasable connecting structure releasably couples fastening ends of the base parts together. The lock pin is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The lock pin is engaged with both of the pivot ends of the base parts when the lock pin is in the locking position to prevent relative movement of the base parts. The lock pin is disengaged from one of the pivot ends of the base parts when the lock pin is in the unlocking position to permit relative movement of the base parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki HIROSE, Osamu KARIYAMA
  • Patent number: 7789361
    Abstract: A transfer device for transferring an apparatus from one support to another support. The transfer device is comprised of a housing and two movable clamping elements that are mounted to the housing. Each of the clamping elements is movable between a support-clamping position and a non-clamping, release position. An actuator is in operative engagement with the two clamping elements to move each of the clamping elements between the support-clamping position and the release position. The actuator has a first actuator position wherein one of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position and another of the clamping elements is in the release position. In a second position, one of the clamping elements is in the release position and the other of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Alexander Bally, Eric R. Colburn, George Gounaris, Douglas E. Stern
  • Publication number: 20100154860
    Abstract: The invention provides a collapsible stand assembly for an accessory, the stand assembly including a base, a mounting head, and at least one support member, the at least one support member being adapted in a collapsed configuration to be stored with the base and the mounting head, the stand being adapted for assembly in an operative configuration wherein the at least one support member releasably connects the accessory to the mounting head and wherein the mounting head is connected to the base. In one preferred embodiment, the accessory is a rollable solar panel and the at least one support member preferably comprises a plurality of support rods. Preferably also, the solar panel is generally rectangular in shape and is adapted to be rolled, when not in use, into a hollow cylinder defining an internal generally cylindrical void region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Tom Ferghana Rogers Fereday
  • Publication number: 20100019108
    Abstract: The invention provides a holding apparatus. The holding apparatus comprises a loading stand and a positioning pivot pillar. A pivoting part comprising at least one adjusting unit is set on the loading stand. A pivot member comprising a plurality of locking units is set on one end of the positioning pivot pillar. The pivot member is movably pivoted to the pivoting part. When one of the at least one adjusting unit and one of the plurality of locking units are locked due to a rotation occurred between the loading stand and the positioning pivot pillar, the loading stand and the positioning pivot pillar will form a locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Chin-Chen Li, Pei-Shan Wu
  • Patent number: 7556231
    Abstract: A dishwasher accessory for securing various sizes of stemware in a stable and upright position over a vertical tine on a dishwasher rack. The accessory includes an elongated body that is longitudinally aligned and slides over a tine. Formed on the lower end of the body is a longitudinally aligned slot designed to allow the elongated body to fully extended and rest against the lower end of the tine and the rack's horizontal framework. A perpendicular aligned clamping member attaches to the elongated body and attaches at its opposite end to the central stem on a piece of stemware. The clamping member is designed to grasp and hold the stem on an inverted, vertical aligned piece of stemware placed on the rack. Formed on the proximal end of the clamping member is an octagonal-shaped socket opening designed to receive the upper neck section on the elongated body that is also octagonal in cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Stemgrip, LLC
    Inventors: Steve M. Herbst, Ursula Hildenbrand
  • Publication number: 20090090821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cradle for an automobile. A cradle for an automobile according to the present invention comprises a mounting bracket having a front surface to which a device for an automobile is mounted; a link frame provided with a spherical head portion pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket so that the link frame is selectively folded with respect to a rear surface of the device; and a suction plate rotatably installed to a portion of the link frame opposite to a position on which the head portion is provided, the suction plate being selectively attached to a bottom surface. According to the present invention as described above, the cradle is carried or kept in a state where the cradle is folded with respect to the device. Thus, there is an advantage in that the overall volume of the cradle and device for an automobile is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Han Soo Kim, Youn Ui Jeong, Byung Mu Huh, Soung Hyun Lim
  • Publication number: 20090026329
    Abstract: There is disclosed a tripod head for mounting a device to be held (such as an illumination device) to a support base at an adjustable angle of depression or elevation. The tripod head is designed to avoid increase in size of a mounting member that supports the device to be held. Furthermore, hand fingers are prevented from entering an arc-shaped groove formed in a disk used to adjust the angle of the held device; otherwise, the fingers would be injured. The tripod head permits a mounting member 3, which is used to hold the device 10 to be held, to be mounted on a support base 2 such that the angle of depression or elevation of the device can be adjusted. The mounting member 3 has a mounting shaft 32 mounted to the support base 2. The mounting shaft 32 extends horizontally through the support base and is rotatably pivoted to it. The mounting shaft has a front-end portion extending through the support base. A disk 33 is mounted to the front-end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Shashin Denki Kogyo
    Inventor: Yutaka TERASHITA
  • Patent number: 7434772
    Abstract: A rack for driers includes a support with a post assembly connected thereto. An inlet unit is connected to the post assembly. A rotatable unit is connected to the post assembly and includes a horizontal sleeve through which a horizontal tube extends. Two drier bases are pivotably connected to the horizontal tube so as to be connected with two driers. Two spiral hoses are connected between the driers and the inlet unit. The horizontal tube and the two driers are able to rotate about an X-axis, a Y-axis and a Z-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Wuu-Cheau Jou
  • Patent number: 7371028
    Abstract: A post mounting system for a body mounted camera mounting system includes a grip to go about the post of the system and a vernier clamp. The vernier clamp includes a vernier ring which is slidable axially and fixed angularly to the grip. A vernier nut threadably engages the grip and is rotatable on the vernier ring. A clamp ring is integrally formed with the vernier ring and is castellated to be compressible against the post extending through the device. A split clamp ring cooperates with a cam lever for easy clamping of the clamp ring to the castellated ring. An alignment chuck is also associated with the grip for precise alignment of the post in the post mounting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: George Paddock II, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel A. Gordon, Christopher C. Haarhoff, George K. Paddock
  • Patent number: 7175140
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing a pedestal to a roof tile has a baseplate including a downwardly depending first hook at one end for receiving a first edge of the tile, an upwardly depending flange at an opposing end of the baseplate and a laterally extending stabilizer for engaging the surface of the tile. The mounting assembly includes a detachable bracket having an upwardly depending flange at one end and a downwardly depending second hook at an opposing end of the detachable bracket for receiving the second edge of the tile. The bracket is detachably coupled to the baseplate. The pedestal is secured to the baseplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Infinite Innovations Incorporated
    Inventors: Marvin D. Johnson, Eric Bolze, Alejandro Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 6957794
    Abstract: An improved structure (stand) for providing flexibility for holding and mounting components, such as microscopes and cameras, in order to eliminate disruptions from undesirable vibrations and tilting of the mounted component. The stand uses a vertical stand member, and a horizontal arm member movably positioned in both vertical and horizontal orientations relative to the stand member. Adjustable brackets and associated clamps are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Landreville, Roger R. M. Bertrand, Robert Blouin
  • Patent number: 6837934
    Abstract: A support rack, such as for supporting automobile body parts during painting, may be supported entirely from overhead by a single vertical support tube received within an overhead mounting bracket. A central frame has a sidewardly projecting cross member, which supports side members which extend front to back. A front frame projects frontwardly of the cross member, and has adjustable side support arms. When a fender is supported on one of the side members by an upper edge, one of the side support arms can be adjusted to properly engage the fender. Alternatively, the rack's vertical mount tube can be supported from below on a wheeled support frame. Adjustable pin collars can be moved along the side arm to support parts which have mounting holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Joel A. Patrykus
  • Patent number: 6357895
    Abstract: A luminaire, and in particular an arm-mounted spotlight or a picture light, having a long slim stem with a lighting head at one end and fixing elements at the other end. The fixing elements have clamping ends which engage at least partially around the stem and which can be operated by hand between a clamping position and a loosening position. In one embodiment, the clamping elements are each formed as clamping sleeves which embrace the stem annularly and have open ends which have flanges which can be moved toward each other by a finger grip in order to achieve the clamping action. In another embodiment, clamping elements are biased into a closed position by a spring and finger grips are provided to open the clamping elements when pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Azuma Limited
    Inventors: Bjoern Kierulf, Anton Bendis