To Hold A Particular Article Patents (Class 248/176.1)
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Patent number: 7845612Abstract: This invention is to provide the stand for the electronic device with the capacity to hole the headset in a handy manner. The stand comprises the main body capable of holding cords, the attaching section positioned on the main body for the electronic device to be mounted and secured thereon, stand cover capable of temporary fitting over the main body and having the section for preventing the cords from unraveling, and the connecting section which joints the main body and the stand cover and allows the stand cover to spread apart from the main body with the hinge section as the fulcrum.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Power Support Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ryoichi Mase
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Patent number: 7845601Abstract: A medical equipment transport system for supporting medical equipment while a patient is transported. The system comprises an equipment rack, such as an IV stand. While in the hospital room, the rack is mounted on a bracket supported on a mobile tower. When the patient is moved, the rack is transferred to a similar bracket on the bed. Transfer of the rack between bed and tower brackets is accomplished using a lift mechanism in the tower. The lift mechanism includes a bogie stabilized by radially-arranged bearings, enabling the tower to accept omni directional loading and moment forces. The rack is supported on each of the brackets by two vertically-aligned conical pins nested in tapered bushings, providing additional stability. A self-locking, self-releasing latch assembly prevents inadvertent dislocation of the rack. A customized adapter enables attachment of the bracket to any model bed without structurally altering it, simplifying installation and preserving warranties.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Modular Services CompanyInventors: Taylor C. Culpepper, Marcus J. Brown, James J. Walker, John R. Pierson, Travis W. Webb, James A. Walker
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Publication number: 20100301998Abstract: A multi-sensor alarm apparatus, system and method may prevent and/or may deter a theft and/or a removal of one or more articles from a display stand. A base, a main body and a head unit are provided. The base and the main body are secured to the display stand. The multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors an integrity of the attachment of the main body to the base with a separation sensor. Further, the multi-sensor alarm apparatus monitors sensors connected to the head unit and/or to the main body. The sensors may be removed and/or added as needed depending on the articles to be secured.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Christopher Marszalek, Jim Groth, Daniel Horvath, Andy Reynolds, Edward T. Eaton, Kerry Berland, Try Ty, Mark Kmiecik
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Patent number: 7837240Abstract: A display includes a main frame, a support base, and a locking mechanism. The support base including a first locking member is selectively connected to the main frame. The locking mechanism selectively connected to the first locking member of the support base includes a base, a plate, a pivot, and a second locking member. The base with a hole is movably disposed on the main frame. The plate is connected to the base, and is neighboring the hole. The pivot including a raised edge is disposed on the main frame, through the hole, and is near the plate. The second locking member is connected to the base for selectively engaging with the first locking member. When the raised edge abuts against the plate, the base is moved towards the first direction, and the second locking member is detached from the first locking member.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: BenQ CorporationInventors: Chung-Hsien Chin, Cho-Keng Wu
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Publication number: 20100288450Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a septum apparatus (10), for concealing a site from passersby, the apparatus comprising: a first pole (40), comprising a plurality of segments (50), each storing a folded sheet (52); a second pole (20), comprising means for connecting thereto the end of each sheet (28), the second pole being foldable or telescopic, thereby providing a compact structure; each of the poles comprises a stand (42, 22), for retaining the pole thereof (40, 20 correspondingly) upright; and each pole (40, 20) comprises fixing means (12 or 46, 26), for fixing the pole thereof to the ground; thereby providing a septum compact in storage, simple in mounting and dismounting. The apparatus may further comprise a case (80), for storing therein the parts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Naftali Bruck, Yair Bruck
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Patent number: 7832697Abstract: A wall mounted holder for an appliance is disclosed. The holder is capable of supporting a variety of conventional hair dryers and permitting the flow of air to be directed in any desired direction while leaving the user's hands free for other purposes.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventors: Jennifer Lynn West, Gary James Sanati
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Publication number: 20100282924Abstract: A stand for a mobile device such as a cell phone or MP3 music player provides an A-frame support structure having a width sufficient to support the device, a front leg, a back leg and a top and bottom. A shelf projects out at approximately a right angle from the bottom front of the A-frame support for a distance sufficient to support the device. A device resting on the lip is lifted away from the surface of a table or bar and protected from fluid or detritus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: David Brinson Boies
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Publication number: 20100282925Abstract: A support device for a flat appliance is disclosed. The support device includes a mounting plate having at least one hole defined therein. The mounting plate is adapted for attachment to a side of the flat appliance with a fastener extending through the at least one hole and into at least one corresponding receiving hole in the flat appliance. The device further includes a mounting bracket that is adapted for attachment to a stand structure. The device also includes a brace disposed between the mounting plate and the mounting bracket. The at least one hole in the mounting plate is adapted for accommodating the receiving hole of a variety of different flat appliances.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: BUSH INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: John M. Green
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Patent number: 7828253Abstract: A portable laptop computer stand comprises a support assembly mounted atop a pedestal. The pedestal includes a base assembly having a post extending upwardly therefrom. The base assembly is supported by a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes having castors mounted on free ends thereof. The post may include a telescopic mechanism to allow for vertical height adjustment of the support assembly. The support assembly includes a support panel atop of which is mounted the laptop computer in a secured manner via a pair security devices mounted on opposing sides thereof. The support assembly may further include a pull-out drawer, pull-out keyboard tray having a pull-out mouse panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventor: Christopher E. Meyer
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Patent number: 7823844Abstract: A device mounting platform apparatus having a reconfigurable biasing mechanism. The device mounting platform apparatus includes a frame member capable of being mounted in a vehicle and having a device mounting surface facing generally upward. A clamp member is slidably interconnected to the frame member along a first direction. A biasing mechanism is coupled between the frame and clamp members. The biasing mechanism is reconfigurable for urging a jaw portion of the clamp member along the first direction heading either toward or away from the frame member. The biasing mechanism is thus reconfigurable for either urging the clamp member open or urging it closed.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Publication number: 20100270443Abstract: A three-dimensional support stand comprised of a plurality of support members and a horizontal surface that includes a plurality of slots. Elastomeric balloons are suspended from the support stand by means of the neck roll that is produced in the manufacturing process of said elastomeric balloons.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Randy Scott Holcomb, Kimberly Ann Holomb
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Patent number: 7819618Abstract: A device and method for loading bulky objects such as Kayaks, canoes and sailboards on a higher level. The device is an expandable and flexible platform to be used as an extra pair of hands for holding one end of the object and pivoting the other end on the loading platform such as a car roof. An expandable pole from a base with a platform on the top permits one end of an ungainly object to be fixed to the platform to hold and act as a pivot point. The flexibility allows for loading from multiple directions.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Affinity Labs of Texas, LLCInventor: Harlie D. Frost
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Patent number: 7810776Abstract: An adjustable mechanism includes a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate, a receiving block positioned, a receiving block, and an elastic member. The receiving block is positioned between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate. The receiving block defines a receiving cavity. The connecting member includes an inserted portion. The inserted portion defines a latching groove therein. The elastic member includes an elastic protrusion. The inserted portion and the elastic member are received in the receiving cavity in such manner that the elastic protrusion is received in the latching groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ben-Gui Long, Xiang-Dong Ruan
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Publication number: 20100231815Abstract: A supporting device includes a support, serving to support a main body of the display unit, formed by injection molding using a transparent material. A display unit includes the supporting device. The display unit includes a main body having a screen and a supporting device to support the main body. The supporting device includes a support connected to the main body and a stand connected to the lower part of the support. The support includes a transparent member formed by injection molding using a transparent material. The transparent member is disposed between the main body and the stand to support the display unit, and is formed by insert injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Hak KIM, Eun Serb AN, Hyun Jun JUNG, Seung Hoon OH, Sang Bong JEON
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Publication number: 20100232927Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention includes loading and carting system having support mechanisms each including pairs of telescoping members extending away from each other and an object sling extending between the pairs. The system further includes a reversible platform to which the support mechanisms are mounted, where the platform includes on a first side thereof a set of base portions in which the support members are mounted and on a second side thereof wheel mounts to which wheels can be mounted. The first side may be configured to support a bulky object during a carting process and the second side configured to support the object during a loading or unloading process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Harlie D. Frost, Russell W. White
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Publication number: 20100224743Abstract: iCradle Portable Media Device Stand is a portable stand to be used with a portable media device as an accessory for the purposes of viewing any media content including video, listening to music, or utilizing any device-specific software application, hand-free while traveling, in the office, or at home. iCradle is designed to sit on a flat surface and hold a Portable Media Device in an optimal viewing angle. iCradle allows the device user to watch and listen to any media content, and utilize any software application comfortably while having complete freedom of movement with the hand(s). iCradle utilizes an angled placement slot to improve the viewing angle and reduce glares for comfortable viewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: William H. Carpenter
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Patent number: 7791869Abstract: A rotation unit is supported to a device main body unit so as to rotate about a rotation supporting point. The rotation unit is rotated from a closure posture close to the device main body unit until a rotation limit position at 180 degrees. A magnet is fixed to the rotation unit at a position away from the rotation supporting point, and the device main body unit is provided with a detector capable of distinctly detect magnetic fields in two directions. When the rotation unit is rotated from the closure posture at a predetermined angle, a first open detection output is obtained form the detector and a display unit provided to the rotation unit is turned ON. The rotation unit is further rotated and when a second open detection output is obtained from the detector, the display content of the display unit is switched to be turned upside down.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsutomu Takeya
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Publication number: 20100218728Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for the housing and maintenance of aquatic, semi-aquatic, and terrestrial organisms. Methods and device can be applied widely in the care and culture of these species and will find wide applicability in the aquaculture industry, aquarium and pet hobby, science instruction and education, environmental screening and toxicity testing, and the education-entertainment field.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: KENNETH D. HUGHES
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Publication number: 20100219320Abstract: A portable riser for supporting a laptop computer or other article at an angle to a supporting surface. The riser includes a base and lid attached to each other by a double hinge. Arc shaped legs deploy form the riser when the lid is moved from a closed position to an deployed position a position where the lid rests against the opposite side of the base. The legs are formed by deforming a sheet of flexible material that lies between the base and a cover plate. The lid and the sheet of flexible material are coupled to each other so that when the lid is moved from the closed to the deployed position, the sheet of material is deployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: Bernard L. Knych
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Publication number: 20100212085Abstract: A systematic decontamination and containment method for decontaminating personnel is disclosed. This method includes providing a plurality of components positionable on a selected location for establishment of a multi-station decontamination and containment facility to decontaminate personnel and to contain contaminants collected during the decontamination process. The components can include a plurality of collapsible frame and roof assemblies, wall and roof covers, a weapons clearing assembly, a weapons storage locker, a hanging bar, a signage assembly, collapsible containment hamper assemblies, a covered dispensing assembly, a shuffle box, a multi-wipe dispensing assembly, and a transportable containment enclosure. The enclosure is shaped and sized to removably retain the system's components for transportation or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Ricky William Stewart, Lee Walker Brillhart, III
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Publication number: 20100213329Abstract: The present invention in several embodiments is an apparatus that can securely hold one's laptop computer during use while reducing the chance of the unit overheating. This item is preferably constructed of Plexiglas, a transparent thermoplastic, a polymer or a suitable, durable material. A laptop computer may be set on the apparatus of the present invention and fit into place with the rubber feet on the computer. This unit may raise the computer off the lap or furniture allowing better air circulation around it, keeping it cool. This portable stand may also have an area built in that can hold papers if desired by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Kenneth Petruzzelli, Katharine Petruzzelli
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Publication number: 20100213330Abstract: A computer stand includes a support substrate and a number of support elements configured to selectively attach at any of a range of positions across the support substrate so as to support a computer resting on the substrate while without obstructing access to features on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventor: Bart M. Downing
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Publication number: 20100200711Abstract: A meter stand and a method of manufacturing a meter stand. The meter stand includes a first post and a second post substantially parallel to the first post, each of the first post and the second post comprising a PVC hollow structure. The meter stand also includes a first support, a second support, and a third support extending between the first post and the second post. The first support, the second support, and the third support comprise a composite plastic material and are positioned on the first post and the second post to accommodate a meter box.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Eric Schoenfeld
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Publication number: 20100200726Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve imaging equipment for viewing and/or monitoring substrates and components used to manufacture disposable absorbent articles as well as other types of articles and products. More particularly, the apparatuses and methods discussed herein relate to mounting, supporting, and aligning various types of vision systems, which may include a camera and a light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventor: Louis J. Cedrone
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Publication number: 20100193648Abstract: A display apparatus including: a body having a display panel, and a chassis placed on a back of the display panel; and a stand having a plurality of support members that support the body by coupling to the body. At least one of the plurality of support members is different in strength from the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Takao, Takayoshi Tomioka
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Patent number: 7766288Abstract: A display apparatus which folds a link member in the same plane to minimize the volume thereof is provided. The display apparatus includes a display main body, a base, a first link member relatively movably coupled to the display main body at a first end part thereof, and a second link member including a link accommodating part which accommodates the first link member, coupled with a second end part of the first link member through a link hinge unit at a first side thereof to move with respect to the first link member, and coupled with the base at a second side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong-woo Kim, Kwang-sung Hwang
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Patent number: 7766289Abstract: A patient line management device to manage one or more patient care lines. The line management device includes a line manager coupled to a support. The support is adapted to be coupled to a patient support.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Robert A. Till, Jr.
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Patent number: 7766296Abstract: A wall mounting structure includes a display screen, a stand, and a base. The stand has an upper end connected to a rear surface of the display screen via a first hinge so as to enable the display screen to be rotated forward and backward. The base is fixed to a lower end of the stand and includes at least two rotatable mounting members formed on a lower part of the base. The rotatable mounting members enable the base to be detachably mounted on mounting brackets of a wall. The wall mounting structure enables a user to not only use a flat panel display on a table, but also to hang the flat panel display on mounting brackets fixed to a wall in an easy and simple manner without disassembling the display screen and the stand assembly from each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Chang Woo Choi, Jin Uk Baek
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Patent number: 7762512Abstract: A self leveling adaptor that forms a substantially level and planar mounting surface on a curved or otherwise irregular external surface for mounting of an external device having a substantially planar mounting base. The self leveling adaptor of the invention includes a rigid plate having a substantially planar mounting surface and a pliable boot thereabout that is structured to substantially conform to the curved or otherwise irregular external surface. Three nipples between the rigid plate and the external surface cause the rigid plate to be firmly seated against the external surface without rocking.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 7762505Abstract: A fixing device for fixing cameras and other optical devices to stands or for connecting them to other accessories, includes an adapter journal joined to the camera or other optical devices and a receiving device connected to the stand or other accessories and which is provided with an opening for receiving the adapter journal, and a rotatable locking device. The opening is configured as an insert opening on a part which can be displaced axially in an outward manner by means of housing part of the receiving device such that the adapter journal can be inserted radially into the insert opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Velbon K.K.Inventor: Jochen Müller
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Publication number: 20100181441Abstract: A musical instrument stand includes a top seat including a seat body and a holding unit. The holding unit includes two pivot members, a torsion spring, and two holding rods. Thus, when the musical instrument is pulled upward relative to the holding unit to detach from the two holding rods of the holding unit, the two pivot members of the holding unit are pushed upward by the restoring force of the torsion spring so that the two pivot members of the holding unit are moved upward to the expanding position, and the two holding rods of the holding unit are moved to space from each other such that the neck of the musical instrument can be removed from the two holding rods of the holding unit easily and conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: Tsung-Yao Yu
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Publication number: 20100181442Abstract: Device for placing dish-shaped receptacles above one another, comprising a vertical column disposed on a mobile frame, the column carrying a number of vertical rows of support members. Each support member comprises two protrusions situated in one horizontal line and a third protrusion in the middle between the two other protrusions, and at a certain distance below them. The column is formed by a number of profiles that are U-shaped in cross-section, which with the back portions of the U face each other. The two protrusions that are in one line are formed by spaced apart indentations or recesses formed in the legs of each U-profile, for forming the protrusions and the third protrusion is formed by arms, attached to an elongated beam and which arms have been inserted in openings disposed in the back portion of each U-profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: Arnoldus Theodorus Bernardus Nales
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Patent number: 7758000Abstract: A monitor includes a base member, a rotatable portion, a monitor body, and a screw. The base member has a mounting end. The rotatable portion is assembled on the mounting end and defines a latching slot and a screw hole communicating with the latching hole. The monitor body has a latching protrusion engaged with the latching slot of the rotatable portion. The screw corresponds to the screw hole for locking the latching protrusion in the latching slot of the rotatable portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fang-Keng Hsieh, Jin-Wei Xiao
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Publication number: 20100171010Abstract: A matboard corner sample display system. The system includes a caddy that holds matboard corner samples such that one leg of the matboard is vertical and perpendicular to the outwardly extending second leg. The caddy includes a base, an inner vertical support attached thereto, and an outer vertical support. The inner and outer vertical supports are shaped in an arc and disposed concentrically such that a channel is formed between the inner and outer vertical support. The caddy can be shaped as a closed arc and divided into two sections that are pivotally connected by a hinge. The two sections can be separated by opening the hinge to allow a matboard corner samples in each sections to be positioned without physically interfering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: Nielsen & Bainbridge LLCInventor: Victoria Petitt
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Patent number: 7745961Abstract: An electronic device includes an inner cover for covering a power source and electronic parts such as substrates contained in the inside of the device, an inlet for power cord plug formed to the inner cover for connecting the device to a commercial power supply and a cover to be fitted to the inner cover so as to cover the inner cover, the cover being provided with an inlet protecting section to be engaged with the inlet, the inner cover being made accessible by pulling out the power cord plug.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kazunori Kato
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Patent number: 7744048Abstract: The tripod apparatus provides a tripod stand with player tray for removably holding a variety of media player sizes and shapes. The media players may be any of a variety of such including but not limited to CD players, DVD players, and laptop computers. The adjustability of the player tray provides for players of a variety of widths and depths and also provides elongated eyelets for any players that allow securement through various forms of fasteners. The angled handle of the player tray receiver allows a user to easily adjust direction as chosen. The telescopic stalk of the tripod allows height adjustment. Further, the tray receiver may be pivoted with height angle with the easily-used 45 degree angled handle. The clip on media holder provides holder slots for convenience in storing various media. The apparatus is lightweight, significantly collapsible, and highly portable.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventors: Mahlon McKellery, Ray A. Lawson
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Patent number: 7735791Abstract: A supporting arm with a suction cup and a handle for attaching various equipment within a mechanical vehicle. The arm is composed of a suction cup, a push button, which slides within a housing, a rigid part, connected with the housing, and a hinging part, connected with the rigid part by means of a joint. The arm is provided with an elastic support for resting on a dashboard, which is situated opposite to the mounting joint of the suction cup under its hinged part, and with a ball joint, located above the elastic support and connected to the handle, which is fitted with an electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Bury SP Z.O.O.Inventor: Henryk Bury
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Publication number: 20100133397Abstract: A supporting stand for a portable device includes a base portion, a supporting portion, at least one heat dissipation device and a platform. The supporting portion extends upwardly from the base portion. The at least one heat dissipation device is fastened on the supporting portion. The platform obliquely connects between the supporting portion and the base portion for supporting the portable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: RUI-BIN HU
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Patent number: 7722007Abstract: A foldable easel strut assembly is provided for supporting the easel when the easel is in use, and for moving the legs of the easel to a storage position when the easel is to be stored. The invention comprises an easel support board to which a rear leg assembly is pivotally connected. A pair of forward struts are pivotally connected at a first end to the support board. A pair of rear struts each have a first end pivotally connected to a second end of a corresponding forward strut, and a second end of each rear strut is pivotally connected to the rear leg assembly. Each rear strut includes a stop flange that abuts an upper edge of a corresponding forward strut when the rear leg assembly is pivoted away from the support board to a maximum position. In an embodiment, two front legs are pivotally connected to the support board, and the rear leg assembly comprises a rear leg member that pivotally folds against a bracket, and the bracket folds against the support board, when the easel is in its storage position.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Swank Audio Visuals, LLCInventor: Michael John Stengel
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Patent number: 7717378Abstract: Disclosed is a saxophone-supporting stand including two legs and a connective apparatus. The legs can be open and closed. The connective apparatus is used to keep the legs open. The connective apparatus includes a first link, a second link and two rods. The first link includes a first end pivotally connected to one of the legs and a second end. The second link includes a first end pivotally connected to the other leg and a second end pivotally connected to the second end of the first link so that the first and second links are open when the legs are open. Each of the rods is obliquely raised from a related one of the first and second links so that the rods form a V-shaped structure for supporting a portion of the saxophone when the first and second links are open.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Tsung Yao Yu
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Patent number: 7712614Abstract: An adapter includes a first arm and a second arm that is pivotably connected to the first arm. A first portion of the first and second arms cooperate to form a contour which generally matches a contour of a portion of a bicycle frame. A second portion of the first and second arms are constructed to engage one another such that, during a clamping process, the adapter engages the bicycle frame with a desired gripping pressure. Preferably, the gripping pressure is less than a pressure that would crush or otherwise deform the frame of the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Trek Bicycle CorporationInventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Tyler Jay Pilger, Jeffrey Scott Small
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Patent number: 7708261Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a securing apparatus for a carpenter's square and a method for using the same. The apparatus is especially suitable for securing at least two planar surfaces in a fixed position. More specifically, the apparatus may allow a user to secure at least two planar surfaces in a fixed position to, for example, perform work on the planar surfaces. The present invention allows a user to easily secure a clamp onto a carpenter's square.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventor: Dennis R Cullen
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Publication number: 20100102180Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a hinge assembly and a support structure having a top end partially receiving the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a first latching module. The first latching module includes an elastic member and a movable plate connected to the elastic member. The support structure includes a second latching module detachably connected to the first latching module. The second latching module includes a positioning plate having a latching portion extending from a bottom surface thereof. The latching portion is capable of latching with the movable plate. When the movable plate is pressed, the elastic member is deformed so that the second latching module is detached from the first latching module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: ZHI-BIN LIU, YI-QING LIU
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Patent number: 7694922Abstract: Provided are a supporting apparatus for display devices and a display device having the same, which make it possible to simplify construction, compared to the conventional ones, to provide easier production and to reduce production costs, as well as to maintain uniform motion of a main body of the display device when adjusting a viewing angle of a display screen of the main body. The supporting apparatus for display devices includes a supporting bracket provided to a main body of the display device, a base supporting the main body, a stand coupled to the base at a lower portion thereof and to the supporting bracket at an upper portion thereof, and a joint rotatably connecting the upper portion of the stand and the supporting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Young Tai Kim
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Patent number: 7685751Abstract: Generally speaking, this is a card positioning device which maintains a card such as a greeting card or a postcard in a standing position. The card experiences a destabilizing moment. The card positioning device has a moment resisting section to resist the destabilizing moment and maintain the card in a standing position. The moment resisting section connects to the origin end of the longitudinal fold of the card and extends along the card edges from the origin to reinforce the card edges. The moment resisting section has a foot which has a heel and toe to resist the destabilizing moment. An ornament such as a flag, character or emblem can be attached to the base of the moment resisting section. The ornament, moment resisting section and card, may be inserted into an envelope and mailed to a recipient.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Keith Knoernschild
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Patent number: 7686262Abstract: An archer's caddie includes a portable, freestanding quiver and bow support. The caddie is fabricated from solid plastic parts, which parts are attached with metal fasteners. The upper end of the caddie terminates in a padded bow support. A removable beverage holder can be disposed at two positions on the caddie. An array of receptacles is provided for containing accessories such as conventional arrows, crossbow bolts, shooting gloves, quick release, pencils, markers, etc. A base member defines the lower end of the caddie. The base member is weighted and designed with bent feet to enhance stability when the caddie is positioned on uneven surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Phillip F. Pierce
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Publication number: 20100072332Abstract: Disclosed is a saxophone-supporting stand including two legs and a connective apparatus. The legs can be open and closed. The connective apparatus is used to keep the legs open. The connective apparatus includes a first link, a second link and two rods. The first link includes a first end pivotally connected to one of the legs and a second end. The second link includes a first end pivotally connected to the other leg and a second end pivotally connected to the second end of the first link so that the first and second links are open when the legs are open. Each of the rods is obliquely raised from a related one of the first and second links so that the rods form a V-shaped structure for supporting a portion of the saxophone when the first and second links are open.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Tsung Yao Yu
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Publication number: 20100072331Abstract: The invention relates generally to mounts, stands and support attachments for cameras and similar devices. More specifically, a suitcase optimized for cameras and camera accessories is integrated with a handle adapted for use as a camera mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Daymen Photo Marketing LPInventors: Priscilla Barton, Kevin Crandall
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Publication number: 20100066141Abstract: A method for implementing a supporting base (1) of a car seat, the latter including said base apt to rest onto a seat of such vehicle and apt to support an upper structure (16) apt to receive and retain a child, the base comprising a first (2) and a second (3) portion, the first sifting portion (2) being apt to rest onto the seat sifting and the second backrest portion (3) being apt to rest onto the backrest of such seat. It is provided to implement such base in at least two sections (20, 21), each section (20, 21) comprising a portion of the base portion and a portion of the sifting portion of the base, said sections being then coupled therebetween and constrained so as to implement the above-mentioned base. The so-obtained base and the seat equipped with such base are also claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: ARTSANA, S.p.A.Inventors: Osvaldo DAMIANI, Gianluca Merli
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Publication number: 20100065696Abstract: A wafer holder for holding a semiconductor wafer during a thermal wafer treatment process. The wafer holder includes at least three wafer supports. Each wafer support includes an upright shaft and a plurality of flexible fibers supported by the shaft in positions such that at least some of the fibers engage the semiconductor wafer when the wafer rests on the wafer supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INCInventors: John A. Pitney, Thomas A. Torack