To Hold A Particular Article Patents (Class 248/176.1)
  • Publication number: 20080121540
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Phillip F. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20080116157
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for safely storing and retrieving power cords and electronic wiring associated with a mobile intravenous pole serving patients in intensive care settings wherein a plurality of devices are required and enabling the patient to be mobile without causing power cords and wiring to become tangled and dragging on patient room or hospital floors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Jason D. Fulbrook, David J. Fulbrook, Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20080105798
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic eyeglasses holder that includes a support and a magnet. The support includes an upright member and a base. The magnet allows for attractive magnetic communication with at least one temple bar of an eyeglasses such that when folded the eyeglasses are held in place on the holder. The magnet can be positioned at least partially within at least one recess in the upright member or on the surface of the upright member. The magnet can be fixed or removably positioned in at least one recess and/or the surface of the upright member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: James T. Jongebloed
  • Publication number: 20080093515
    Abstract: This display includes a bracket member mounted on a display screen portion and a stand member including a pair of support portions, having an L-shaped cross section, mounted with the bracket member slid from above, while the bracket member includes a pair of first regulating portions regulating downward movement of the bracket member with respect to the stand member by coming into contact with the pair of support portions of the stand member respectively and a pair of second regulating portions regulating anteroposterior movement of the bracket member with respect to the stand member by anteroposteriorly holding the pair of support portions of the stand member respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsuhiko Makino
  • Patent number: 7344113
    Abstract: A tool holder includes a base body having a through hole and a tubular clamp rotatable between first and second positions. The tubular clamp has a plurality of axially extending split parts which extend through the through hole and which define a clamping hole to clamp a cutter. The split parts are resilient to move inward or outward. A plurality of push elements are formed on the base body to push the split parts inward when the tubular clamp is in the first position. The split parts are released when moving from the push elements in the second position of the tubular clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Gau Woei Super Hard Tool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Chang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20080054132
    Abstract: An intravenous container stand according to the present invention includes an elongate pole having opposed upper and lower ends. The container stand includes a support member that may be selectively and removably coupled to the upper end of the pole. The support member includes a body portion coupled to the pole and at least one hook extending outwardly from the body portion for suspending an intravenous fluid container for delivery to the patient. A roller assembly, such a plurality of casters, may be coupled to the lower end of the pole for transporting the container stand to a desired location. The support member is selectively removable and replaceable, such as when different quantities of intravenous containers are needed or for the comfort and entertainment of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Cindy Muncie
  • Publication number: 20080048074
    Abstract: An expandable musical instrument stand where the components of the stand are constructed with tubular sections. The tubular section are extruded to include dovetail cross sectional areas that can be stacked and a semi-circular locking collar slides into the dovetail guide and locks the tubular sections together. The expandable construction allows the musical stand to be broken down into smaller sections to make it easer to transport and simple to erect. The expandable section is ideally used with the center tube with a three or four leg stand where the legs can be collapsible on the center tube or the legs can be constructed with the same or similar construction as the center tube where they can be stacked and clamped with a collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Randall L May
  • Publication number: 20080051207
    Abstract: A convertible golf bag base and putting green includes a base plate, a ramp surface, a raised lip, a sidewall and a cup. A convertible golf bag base and putting green includes a circular incline with a perimeter rim wherein said perimeter rim defines a circle with an open arc and a depression within said incline within the perimeter of said rim. A convertible golf bag base and putting green includes a base, an incline rising up from said base, said incline including a rectangular ramp rising from the level of said base and spreading into a circular incline upon said base, a perimeter rim along two parallel edges of said rectangular ramp and encircling a portion of said circular incline; and a depression within said incline within the perimeter of said rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Jerry Leslie
  • Publication number: 20080048075
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an anti-toppling band includes a band main body having a flexibility and a plurality of through-holes formed in the band main body and arranged in a longitudinal direction thereof at an interval. The band main body includes a plurality of first portions where the plurality of through-holes are respectively located, and a plurality of second portions located in sections between the plurality of through-holes. The cross sectional area of the plurality of first portions taken along a width direction of the band main body and the cross sectional area of the plurality of second portions taken along a width direction of the band main body are equal to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20080029661
    Abstract: A monitor support structure generally comprises a clamping unit, a rotatable arm, a support arm, a pivotal connecting unit, a linking rod, and a shiftable unit. The clamping unit is provided for fixing so as to allow the monitor support structure to hold and support an article. The pivotal connecting unit allows the support arm to shift upward or downward for adjusting the tilt angle of the article. Besides, the elastic devices provide the elastic force for pulling the support arm downward so as to share the weight of the article. Moreover, the linking rod can balance the weight of the article for steadily supporting the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Wen-Chun Chen
  • Publication number: 20080023601
    Abstract: A supporting structure and a display device using the same are provided. The supporting structure enables the display device to have low electromagnetic interference (EMI). The display device has a display screen and the supporting structure. The supporting structure comprises a base, a low impedance stand and a high impedance stand. The low impedance stand is mechanically and electrically connected to the base. The high impedance stand is mechanically connected to the base, but electrically isolated from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: BenQ Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Pao Kuan, Pai-Te Wang, Shih-Pin Chen
  • Patent number: 7320451
    Abstract: In a stand of liquid crystal display, a holding member may include a slider, a lower cover, a leaf spring that abuts against a side of the slider, a push-force adjusting member. The push-force adjusting member includes a push member, which has a tapered portion and pushes the leaf spring, and a screw member, which adjusts a height of the tapered portion of the push member relative to the leaf spring. The push-force adjusting member serves to adjust a push force of the leaf spring on the side of the slider. The lower cover has an adjustment hole, through which the screw member can be adjusted from outside. The slider may have a rectangular-shaped. The lower cover may have a first stopper, against which an upper end surface of the slider abuts, and a second stopper, against which a lower end surface of the slider abuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masuo Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20080011916
    Abstract: A boat support stands. A pair of aligned and mutually opposed beds is pivotally mounted by risers atop a base plate. A cable and spring urge the beds to move together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Tommy C. Creel, Sabrina N. Creel
  • Patent number: 7316377
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a flat panel monitor that allows full vertical adjustment and requires minimal space between the flat panel monitor and any surface behind the monitor. A low profile ball and socket tilter minimizing distance between a horizontally rotating turret and the flat monitor while allowing tilt adjustment in two planes. A parallelogram arm attached to the turret control height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Ole Falk Smed
  • Publication number: 20070290102
    Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a stand body arranging cables connected to a main body and reducing costs and time in manufacturing the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a stand base, the stand body, the main body, and a cable holder. The stand body is supported by the stand base. The main body displaying images is supported by the stand body. The cable holder collecting cables is connected to the main body, the cable holder being attachable to a mounting portion of the stand body and detachable from the mounting portion of the stand body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Sung Hwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20070278365
    Abstract: A memorabilia hanger includes a center pole, a topper, a base coupled to the bottom of the center pole, a pair of hanger arms extending from the center pole, and a pant hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Russell C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 7267308
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base member formed from wire strands conjoined to each other, defining outwardly flanging sides and a bottom surface. One wire has a unitary body provided with ends disposed along sides of the base, support pegs monolithically formed therewith, and lip portions spaced along a longitudinal length of the base member. The wire further has an annular portion monolithically formed with the lip portions, extending upwardly from the base member and traveling inwardly towards a center thereof. Another wire has opposed ends conjoined to the annular portion and one of the base member sides. A tray is seated on the base member and includes a bottom surface and monolithically formed edges. The tray is positioned beneath the annular portion for catching fluids and debris. Rubber caps are positioned about the support pegs for increasing surface area friction and assisting to maintain the apparatus at a stable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Duane R. Jenson
  • Patent number: 7261476
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for facilitating the mounting components of a modular system involving a plurality of separate components that are required operationally to interrelate relative to each other when in use so that the relative setting of such components in vertical, horizontal and/or annular orientations with respect to the datum direction is facilitated. A main unit is adapted for mounting to a column support, the main unit being adapted for mounting said components by way of a connection arrangement enabling relative displacement and relative angular setting of the components relative to the base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: Howard James Smith
  • Patent number: 7255499
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cardiac suspension device (3) for a camera balance device (1), comprising two intersecting joint axes (G1, G2); one of said axes extending vertically (G2) (in a perpendicular manner) during operation and the other (G1) extending horizontally, in addition to an axis rotation (D) extending through the vertical joint axis (G2) and lying perpendicular to the horizontal joint axis (G1). A joint output fixing element (27) can be rotated around the vertical joint axis (G2) and is used to fix the cardanic suspension device (3) on the camera balance device (1). A joint input fixing element (25) can rotate around the axis of rotation (D) and is used to fix the cardanic suspension (3) to a support. A centering device (43) is provided in the region of the vertical joint axis (G2) and the horizontal joint axis (G1), enabling the relative position between the joint output fixing element (27) and the camera balance device (1) to be established without slip in said region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Camera Dynamics GmbH
    Inventor: Curt O. Schaller
  • Patent number: 7256891
    Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a population of particles is set forth. The apparatus includes an emitter adapted to generate a beam of electromagnetic radiation, such as from a laser, and a particle chamber disposed in a path of the electromagnetic radiation beam. The apparatus also includes a sensor to detect electromagnetic radiation scattered by or otherwise received from the particle chamber. A sensor alignment unit supports the sensor along a detection axis and allows adjustment of the position of the sensor along orthogonal axes lying in a plane that is generally perpendicular to the detection axis. In one embodiment, the sensor alignment unit includes a first support platform and a first adjustment mechanism disposed to adjust the position of the first support platform along a first orthogonal axis. The sensor alignment unit also includes a second support platform that supports the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Domack, Santos E. Vargas
  • Patent number: 7246732
    Abstract: A model display stand system includes a platform portion that is designed to be coupled to the dashboard of the vehicle. The platform portion is designed for receiving the model such that the platform portion is designed for supporting the model above the dashboard of the vehicle. A frame assembly is pivotally coupled to the platform portion. The frame assembly is designed for selectively engaging the rear wheels of the model such that the frame assembly is designed for permitting the model to pivot with respect to the platform portion when the vehicle is turning. A steering assembly is pivotally coupled to the frame assembly. The steering assembly is designed to be coupled to the front wheels of the model. The steering assembly is designed for pivoting the front wheels of the model to correspond to the front wheels of the vehicle when the vehicle is turning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Simon Ha
  • Publication number: 20070145211
    Abstract: A device for displaying a display item includes a mounting member which includes a first mounting element and a second mounting element which is mountable on the display item and movable relative to the first mounting element between different display positions to position the display item as desired, typically to center the display item. The first mounting element includes a base and lid which define an interior chamber and an elongated entrance opening. The second mounting element is disposed within the interior chamber and extends through the entrance opening. The base and lid close to secure the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element. The mounting member may be mounted on a base and removable therefrom for handling and viewing of the display item. An alignment mechanism may be provided for automatically moving the mounting member when on the base from an unaligned orientation to a display orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Ronald M. Marsilio, Dennis D. Belden
  • Publication number: 20070145210
    Abstract: A display assembly for automatically orienting a display item includes a base, a mounting member and a lanyard which extends outwardly from the mounting member to loop around the display item. The mounting member is removably mounted on the base to allow handling of the display item when removed and when mounted automatically moves from an unaligned orientation to an aligned display orientation. A lanyard securing mechanism mounted on the mounting member includes an operating member for operating the securing mechanism. The lanyard and display item are movable relative to the mounting member from an operating-member access position for securing the lanyard via the operating member to an operating-member blocking position to block access to the operating member to prevent loosening of the lanyard via the operating member. An alarm is activated in response to compromise of the lanyard or removal of the display item from the blocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Ronald M. Marsilio, Dennis D. Belden
  • Patent number: 7189166
    Abstract: A golfing accessory for supporting a golf club away from a ground surface. The golf club has a shaft. The accessory includes a substantially elongated body defining a body first end and a substantially longitudinally opposed body second end. The body is provided with a shaft receiving recess for receiving at least partially therein the shaft, the recess being provided substantially adjacent the body first end. A ground engaging member is pivotably attached to the body substantially adjacent to the body second end for pivotal movement between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The ground engaging member defines a member distal tip for insertion at least in part into the ground. In the retracted configuration, the member distal tip is substantially in register with the body, and in the extended configuration, the member distal tip extends substantially outwardly from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Jean-Guy Paré
  • Patent number: 7182303
    Abstract: A stabilizser for tripods and the like. The stabilizer includes a rod for each tripod leg, arranged for connection on one side to the corresponding leg and converging, on the other side, in a common connection. The rods each comprise at least two rod members slideable telescopically one with respect to the other in an axial direction, and an arresting component for reversibly locking the rod members one with respect to the other according to the pre-selected adjustment, wherein the arresting component is of a unidirectional type, active in only one direction between the rod members for releasably blocking their relative axial sliding in one direction and for permitting free axial sliding in the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Lino Manfrotto + Co. S.p.A.
    Inventor: Paolo Speggiorin
  • Patent number: 7143986
    Abstract: A stabilizing device for reducing or eliminating the vibration in an object to allow for easier and more accurate operation of the object. The stabilizing device includes an object bracket, legs, side arms and front arms. The legs and arms move the vibrations away from the object bracket and the object and eliminate or reduce the vibrations. The legs and arms include a core surrounded by damping material. The damping characteristics of the legs, side arms and front arms can be adjusted by selecting damping material having different damping characteristics depending on the type of object to be used with the stabilizing device and the type of vibrations to be reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventors: Delbert L. Austin, Rodney Austin
  • Patent number: 7137511
    Abstract: The invention is summarized as mobile storage system for weapons and weapon accessories (generally referred to herein as the “mobile storage system”). The mobile storage system is a tool-less system that stores shotguns, rifles, pistols, ammunition, and other accessories like binoculars and flashlights. The mobile storage system can “stand alone” on most any surface. One person can carry the mobile storage system—even when the mobile storage system is fully loaded with weapons and weapon accessories. In addition, the mobile storage system can be mounted to the floor of a vehicle for secure transport. As such, the mobile storage system can be taken on a camping trip and set up inside a tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Inventors: Mike L. Crowell, Don R. Lindebak
  • Patent number: 7124755
    Abstract: A support arm for use in a respiratory circuit is provided. The support arm includes a plurality of arm segments that are movably connected with one another such that the arm segments are adjustable with respect to another. At least one inflatable bladder is provided. The bladder is operably disposed at a point of connection between at least two of the arm segments. The arm segments are locked into position with respect to one another upon inflation of the bladder. The arm segments are released and positionable with respect to one another upon deflation of the bladder. Also, a respiratory support member is attached to one of the arm segments. The respiratory support member is configured for engaging the respiratory circuit to support the respiratory circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Theron Van Hooser
  • Patent number: 7111811
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a hopper for applying joint compound to a drywall corner bead has first and second pairs of legs which cross over and are pivoted together at their crossover point in a scissors-like manner. Each pair of legs has a cross bar extending between its upper ends, and spaced connecting straps extend transversely between the cross bars in the deployed position of the stand, the connecting straps being of predetermined length to control the maximum spacing between the cross bars. Each connecting strap is slidably engaged with the respective cross bars for movement along the cross bars. A hopper is seated on top of the cross bars with a reduced length lower portion of the base extending downwardly between the cross bars. The two connecting straps are moved into engagement with opposite sides of the hopper base in order to support the hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Pla-Cor Incorporated
    Inventor: Derrell J. Weldy
  • Patent number: 7106580
    Abstract: A mobile electronic appliance comprises a substantially box-shaped first casing having a display section housed therein and a substantially box-shaped second casing having an electronic unit housed therein. The first casing is folded such that the folded first casing is disposed to cover the upper surface of the second casing. The electronic appliance is carried under the state that the display section is closed. Swollen portions each having a void space included therein are formed in the four corner portions of the second casing. The swollen portions expanded outward are formed contiguous to side portions with sloped portions interposed therebetween. The distance between the swollen portion and the side portion is determined not to be smaller than the braking distance that is determined from a prescribed dropping height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Tetsuya Kugimiya, Noriyasu Kawamura, Minoru Mukai
  • Patent number: 7048453
    Abstract: A camera actuator having a main body, camera support, camera link, push arm and actuator cable. The main body rotatably mounts to a pole. The camera support extends from the front of the main body. The camera support is adapted to rotatably receive a camera. The camera link connects to the camera, where movement of the camera link moves the camera about the camera support. The push arm extends from the front of the main body and is connected to the camera link. The push arm mounts in the main body such that the push arm slides in and out of the front of the main body to rotate the camera. The push arm mounts in the main body such that rotation of the push arm rotates the main body. The actuator cable extends into the rear of the main body from the pole and connects to the push arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Wintron Technologies
    Inventor: John W. Gaunt
  • Patent number: 7025312
    Abstract: Lid holder stands hold pot and pan lids. A cylindrical base has two lid slots, a lid holder slot, and a spoon slot in the top of its sidewall. A base screw hole is present in the portion of the sidewall forming the lid holder slot. A screw is passed through a lid holder screw hole in one end of an arctuate lid holder and inserted into the base screw hole to removably attach one end of the lid holder to the base within the lid holder slot. A lid can have its sidewall removably inserted into the lid slots 24 and the middle of its underside supported by the opposing end of the lid holder, and a spoon can have its handle rested in the spoon slot. The base and lid holder are made of dishwasher safe PVC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Jack Dare
  • Patent number: 7004641
    Abstract: A support stand intended to support a terminus of fiber optic cable includes: a base member, a ferrule-receiving member, and a connector that connects the ferrule-receiving member to the base member. Kits including a light source, a lighting grade fiber optic cable harness, and one or more support stands of the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Allyn E. Hetzke, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6969032
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for use in ophthalmic surgery in which a container for fluid is connected to a line through which fluid flows to a surgical handpiece for the irrigation of a patient's eye are provided. A sensor emits a magnetic field and a detector causes another magnetic field to be generated. The interaction of the two magnetic fields causes a pulse to be generated. Based on the timing of the generated pulse, the apparatus or method determines the absolute position of the support coupled to the container and adjusts the height of the support. Circuitry is also provided to prevent changes in height of the support by preventing supply of drive currents and by applying a hold current or by generating an electro motive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Argelio M. Olivera, Stanley C. Polski
  • Patent number: 6935064
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is a device for use as a shooting platform. The shooting platform may be attached to a receiver hitch on a vehicle and may be collapsed against the vehicle for storing and for transportation on the vehicle. The shooting platform may be adaptable for right and left handed shooters. The device may include a seat for the user. The platform and the seat may have height adjustments to fit the preferences of a user and may also have adjustments to permit the leveling and/or the preferences of a user for angular positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Douglas E. Thompson
  • Patent number: 6909598
    Abstract: In a computer device, a main housing has a mounting wall formed with a set of first mounting members. A base plate is formed with a set of second mounting members. A support unit includes a mounting plate formed with a set of third mounting members for engaging detachably and respectively one of the set of the first mounting members of the mounting wall of the main housing and the set of the second mounting members of the base plate, and a hinge device interconnecting the mounting plate and a supporting plate such that the supporting plate is pivotable relative to the mounting plate. A display unit is mounted detachably on the supporting plate of the support unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Cheng, Cheng Tu, Pe-Hu Lan, Chun-Chang Lai, Chih-Hsiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20040222340
    Abstract: A camera mount intended for an essentially permanent fixing to the ground at a chosen site such as at a scenic view or theme park to facilitate self-photography has a base member for bolting to the ground, such as to a concrete plinth. A column upstands from the base and carries at its upper end a camera platform having an upper camera mounting surface. A rotatable standard camera mount screw projects from the camera mounting surface whereby a camera may be secured thereto. The camera mounting surface may be adjustable at least about a horizontal axis to permit framing when taking a photograph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Paul William Richardson
  • Publication number: 20040217240
    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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: GEORGE PADDOCK II, INC.
    Inventors: Marcel A. Gordon, Christopher C. Haarhoff, George K. Paddock
  • Patent number: 6776378
    Abstract: A water dispenser stand includes a floor stan having a storage chamber and an opening communicating with the storage chamber and with the outside, a frame for supporting a water bottle on top of the floor stand, and a storage arrangement supported within the storage chamber of the floor stand, wherein the storage arrangement includes a front holding bracket having an arc-shaped positioned at the opening of the storage chamber for substantially retaining an upper portion of the water bottle when the water bottle is received in the storage chamber, a rear stopper arm spaced positioned below the holding bracket, and a guiding body inclinedly extended from the holding bracket to the stopper arm for guiding the water bottle to slide into the storage chamber until a bottom side of the water bottle is stopped at the stopper arm so as to inclinedly support the water bottle in the storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Charles Y. Yu
  • Publication number: 20040144903
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding vials for use with a hypodermic needle. The apparatus includes a base adapted to be mounted on a surface, and a holding portion having a plurality of elongated slots for receiving and holding necks of vials in a snap fitting relationship. The apparatus also includes a clamp attached to the base for removably clamping the base to a surface, with the clamp being adjustable for any desired surface. The snap fitting relationship is provided by outwardly flexing arms located on each side of the elongated slot and by a pair of nodes or shoulders located on the elongated slot. The holding portion can be rotated with respect to the base to achieve any desired angle and position for easily accessing the vial cap with a hypodermic needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Julian H. Cherubini, Ray G. Dechoretz
  • Patent number: 6758455
    Abstract: A picture hanger has a metal base from which is stamped a tougue for receiving a wire of a picture frame hung on a wall. The tongue has a convex shape with respect to a front face of the base and a ledge therefor on which the wire rests bears against a protrusion extending from the base front face. The tongue has bends with progressively increasing angles as it extends away from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Micasa Systems Corporation
    Inventors: David Weck, Erwin M. Frey
  • Publication number: 20040124323
    Abstract: A banana hanger comprising a base member, supporting member, and hanging member wherein the base member contains a dovetail notch and the supporting member contains a connector piece that slideably connects into the dovetail notch such that assembly and disassembly by the end user is easily completed without the use of tools or additional hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Matthew J. Kamenstein
  • Patent number: 6752541
    Abstract: A hand powered camera jib includes an arm which defines a longitudinal axis. At one end, the arm has a pivoting control platform, and at the other end, a pivoting camera platform. The jib also includes a leveling system to maintain the camera platform at an operator selected camera tilt angle. A modified leveling system may also maintain the control platform at the selected tilt angle. The jib includes one or more mounts to support the jib on a stand. A hand powered control is used to pan the camera platform. A second hand powered control allows an operator to change the tilt angle of the camera platform. The jib arm may be folded or collapsed to reduce its overall length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: John Dykyj
  • Publication number: 20040065791
    Abstract: An apparatus that is adapted to reduce wobble in a tripod that is used to hold an optical instrument, includes a triangular shaped base plate that includes an attachment to each leg of the tripod. The base plate includes slots at each corner or apex thereof that provides for an adjustment range sufficient for most types of tripods. A member that is attached to each leg of the tripod is attached to each corner of the base plate. A lighted carousel that includes a battery operated light and is adapted to hold a plurality of lenses is disposed above the base plate. According to a modification, the slots are eliminated from the base plate and an adjustment bar having a slot therein is attached at one end to a modified base plate and, at a remaining end, to a member that is attached to each of the legs of the tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: David Harold Coleman
  • Publication number: 20040056166
    Abstract: A folding banjo and guitar stand made-up of a first inverted U-shaped bar, with an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion with two ends, that acts as a rear support for a banjo or a guitar being secured in an upright position by a second inverted U-shaped bar, with an upper portion and a lower portion with two ends, that is attached to the lower portion of the first inverted U-shaped bar and two folding support hinges that attach the upper portion of the first inverted U-shaped bar to the upper portion of the second inverted U-shaped bar. The folding banjo and guitar stand is also foldable, lightweight and is designed to protect a secured instrument and ground surfaces from scratching and damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: John B. Harrison
  • Patent number: 6708831
    Abstract: A support apparatus for crutches that can be configured in one position to hold a pair of crutches in an upright position that is convenient for the user to reacquire for use and takes up less floor space than laying the crutches on the floor. In a second configuration the apparatus is stored in a compact area so that it will not interfere with the normal use of the crutch to which it is attached. The apparatus is modular and can be designed to work with a variety of existing or new designs of crutches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Tilio J. Balassi
  • Patent number: 6702240
    Abstract: A saw caddy (10) for conveniently holding a saw (14) within easy reach of a user broadly comprises a mounting segment (32) to secure the saw caddy (10) to a leg (18) of a workstation (12), a offsetting segment (34) to offset the saw (14) from the workstation leg (18), and a retaining segment (36) to retain the saw (14) on the saw caddy (10). A bottom edge (44) of the mounting segment (32) abuts a top edge (54) of the offsetting segment (34) at a first angle (60) of approximately twenty-five degrees. A bottom edge (58) of the offsetting segment (34) abuts a bottom edge (66) of the retaining segment (34) at a second angle (70) of approximately forty-five degrees and forms a vertex (72) which is offset approximately one half inch from a plane (74) of the mounting segment (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Carl E. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20040035990
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mount for displaying at least one elongate multipurpose hand-held implement (5), having a carrier (1) and an accommodating clamp (4) which is borne by said carrier and has an arm (6) which essentially follows the contour of the implement (5) and, at one end, has a nose (7) for being pushed into an opening on one end side of the implement (5) and, at the other end, has a U-shaped cradle (8) for laterally supporting the implement (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Peter Ackeret
  • Patent number: 6695267
    Abstract: A standing device for a spray gun includes a clamping device a clamping device adapted to clamp a neck portion of the spray gun and including a first block and a second block abutting each other to form a clamping space adapted to receive the neck portion of the spray gun. A support rack pivotally connected to the clamping device. The support rack is made of a wire material by integral bending such that the support rack providing an elasticity to make the first block and the second block abutting each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Hsing-Mei Liao
  • Patent number: 6688939
    Abstract: A decorative balloon holder has a core having sufficient weight to hold a buoyant balloon in position on a tabletop or the like. The balloon holder has an attachment held directly to the core for securing the string of the balloon, and has a layer of decorative material wrapped around the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Unique Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Novak