Vertical Pivots Patents (Class 248/282.1)
  • Publication number: 20030132356
    Abstract: A support arm for holding a monitor or keyboard at a distal end thereof, comprising a mechanical structure for coupling the proximal end of the arm to a support, a mechanical structure for attaching a monitor or keyboard to the distal end of the arm, a pair of intermediate rotary joints spaced along the arm, each providing for rotation about a substantially vertical axis of rotation, and a rotary joint proximate the distal end for allowing the use angle of the monitor or keyboard to be altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Stephan Copeland
  • Patent number: 6588719
    Abstract: A mounting and support bracket which is designed to support and make available to an individual a piece of electronic equipment, such as a small computer and monitor combination. The mounting of the support bracket is to be fixable onto an exterior structure. The mounting and support bracket is to be manually activated to occupy either a fixed position or a movement position. The movement position will permit locating of the computer/monitor in a readily observable position. The fixed position will then fix the bracket in the position that has been established by the movement position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hollingsead International, Inc.
    Inventor: Dirk Tubach
  • Patent number: 6550734
    Abstract: Cantilevered apparatus for supporting a wired device such as a microphone, video camera, lamp, or illuminated microscope in any desired position comprising boom arms having a U-shaped channel which receives the wire for the device. A method of supporting the wired device wherein the wire can be easily removed and replaced, and yet is essentially hidden from view in most directions, is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: LBP Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas G. Spadea
  • Patent number: 6540188
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement includes a multi-functional arm mounted in a mounting receiver. The arm includes a forward enlarged section, an intermediate recessed section, and a rearward enlarged section. The mounting receiver includes a forward mounting portion, an intermediate open portion, and a rearward mounting portion. The arm is mounted by aligning the intermediate recessed section of the arm over a top opening in the forward mounting portion, lowering the arm and sliding it rearwardly. A pair of pins on the arm engage a pair of aligned apertures on the front surface of the forward mounting portion to minimize looseness between the arm and the mounting receiver. A latch mechanism engages the arm to secure the arm in the mounting receiver and provides a visual indication that the arm is properly engaged. When the latch mechanism is pivoted by an operator inwardly, the latch mechanism disengages the arm, allowing removal of the arm from the mounting receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony Jenkins, Michael Filipiak, Bradly Truhn, Mansoor Eslami
  • Patent number: 6517040
    Abstract: A support unit is used for supporting a display device having a displaying face, and includes an axle mounted rotatably on a seat. The axle defines a first axis that is parallel to the displaying face, and has a cylindrical outer surface surrounding the first axis. The axle is rotatable about the first axis relative to the seat. A coupling unit interconnects the display device and the cylindrical outer surface of the axle in a manner such that the display device is rotatable relative to the axle about a second axis that is transverse to the first axis and the displaying face. An upright support member supports the seat from below in such a manner that the seat is turnable relative to the upright support member about a third axis transverse to the first and second axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: MITAC International Corp.
    Inventor: Meng-Ru Wen
  • Patent number: 6478274
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, comprises a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling. The extension arm also comprises a pair of end caps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first end cap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second end cap is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends a pair of integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the end caps. The upper and lower channels and the end caps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6478272
    Abstract: A portable hanger, for attachment to a wood structure such as a tree, supports equipment for outdoor activity such as hunting, fishing, camping, or photography. The portable hanger comprises a rigid mounting member for attachment proximate one end to a wood structure and a swing arm pivotally connected proximate one end of the swing arm to the mounting member proximate another end of the mounting member. The swing arm extends from the one end of the swing arm to another end of the swing arm and comprises at least two rigid members pivotally connected to one another. The mounting member and the at least two rigid members of the swing arm are pivotally connected such that the portable hanger is selectively arrangeable in a compact configuration, wherein the mounting member and the at least two rigid members of the swing arm are juxtaposed, and alternatively arrangeable in an expanded configuration wherein the mounting member and the at least two rigid members of the swing arm extend end-to-end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Jordan Outdoor Enterprises Ltd
    Inventors: Michael B. McKinsey, Thomas Earl Maybin
  • Publication number: 20020125390
    Abstract: A keyboard and monitor mount assembly includes an extruded body, a slide support, a support arm and a mounting member. The extruded body is adapted to mount to a solder paste inspection machine and includes at least one channel. The slide support is slidable within the channel. The support arm is pivotally attached to the slide support. The mounting member is coupled to an end of the support arm and is adapted to support either a keyboard or a monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Steven A. Rose, John T. McElreath
  • Patent number: 6409134
    Abstract: An extension arm suitable for mounting a flat-screen electronic peripheral device, such as a computer monitor or television, comprises a forearm extension that has at one end a first coupling for attachment to a tilter, a platform or other means for supporting a flat-screen device and at the other end a second coupling with a slot formed therein. The extension arm also comprises a pair of endcaps, each having a shaft. The shaft of the first endcap is pivotably rotatable in a support mount, such as a wall, desk or pole mount. The shaft of the second endcap is hollow and is pivotably rotatable in the second coupling of the forearm extension. The extension arm also comprises an upper channel and a lower channel. Each channel has at opposite ends integrally cast rollers which are pivotably attached to each of the endcaps. The lower channel has a cable channel formed therein. The upper and lower channels and the endcaps form an adjustable parallelogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020066843
    Abstract: A tilter assembly for an electronic device such as a liquid crystal display includes a swivel bolt having an opening at one end thereof, a swivel lug having one end pivotably attached to the swivel bolt within the opening, and an adapter having an opening within which the other end of the swivel lug is secured. The tilter assembly is attachable to an adjustable extension arm which is mounted to a supporting surface for positional manipulation of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Howard M. Williams
  • Patent number: 6347771
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable arm and mouse support device to be affixed to a desk proximal the keyboard of the computer. The invention supports the computer mouse and the lower arm as well as aligns the arm with the mouse in a horizontal fashion. The portable arm and computer arm support has three arm elements which are rotatably connected, permitting articulation with respect to one another, and a clamping means, designed to secure the device to a desk. The first arm includes a front portion, a rear portion, a top side and a bottom side. The second arm includes a front portion and a rear portion. The third arm includes a front portion and a rear portion, a top side and a bottom side. The third arm rear portion is rotatably affixed to a clamping means and the third arm front portion rotatably affixed to said second arm rear portion. The second arm front portion is rotatably affixed to said first arm rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventors: Pierre Lauzon, Diane Sayre
  • Patent number: 6283428
    Abstract: A mount for securing a firearm to a motorized platform. The mount includes first and second mounting brackets and first and second support arms having opposing ends. The first mounting bracket is adapted to be secured to the motorized platform. The end of the first arm is rotatably connected to the first bracket to form a first rotation point. The first and second support arms are also connected at the respective ends to form a second rotation point. A third rotation point is further formed by rotatably connecting the second mounting bracket to an end of the second support arm. The rotation points allow the firearm to be moved into a plurality of firing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Military Systems Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Elbert R. Maples, Barry Becker
  • Patent number: 6213481
    Abstract: Support structure/transport trolley (C) assembly having a support structure (S), such as a ceiling mount intended for a hospital building treatment room, comprising at least one arm (2) equipped with one or more vertical columns (3) and a fixing device (1) allowing the structure (S) to be fixed to the ceiling or to a wall; a mobile transport trolley (C) bearing attachment (31) which cooperate with a receiving device (32) borne by a column (3) to allow the trolley (C) to be fixed to the column (3); and a lifting device (33) also borne by the trolley (C) capable of allowing the lifting of at least part of the trolley (C) after this trolley has been fixed to the column (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: ALM
    Inventors: Christophe Marchese, Igor Mazabrey
  • Patent number: 6173933
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to a surface and for positioning the device with respect to the surface. The apparatus includes a cradle securable to the electronic device and a pivot link, which has a first end and a second end. The first end being pivotally coupled to the cradle. The apparatus also includes a support having a mounting pedestal coupled thereto. The second end of the pivot link is pivotally coupled to the support. The apparatus has a base which has a lower face that can be coupled to the surface and an upper face. The upper face has a receiving slot for the pedestal, the slot having a shoulder extending thereabove to engage the pedestal. The slot further has an open end to allow the pedestal to be moved within the slot. The base further includes a releasable locking arm having a retaining ridge located in line with the open end of the slot to selectively hold the pedestal within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Garmin Corporation
    Inventors: John B. Whiteside, David Laverick