Horizontal Pivots Patents (Class 248/284.1)
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Patent number: 7988113Abstract: A display device includes a seat, a support member, an adjusting member, and a display panel. The adjusting member is moveably attached to the rear of the display panel. The adjusting member includes a pair of first linkage poles, a pair of second linkage poles, a pair of third linkage poles, a fixing member, a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, a third rotating shaft, and a fourth rotating shaft. The linkage poles and rotating shaft form a transmutable quadrilateral.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xin Yang, Wei Wu
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Publication number: 20110168855Abstract: A rotating mounting assembly comprising an extension member and a downtilt member having hinge tabs that form a plurality of revolving nutplate hinges. The plurality of nutplate hinges coupling the extension member to the downtilt member such that the downtilt member rotates about the nutplate hinges relative to the extension member. The hinge tabs having a plurality of apertures. Coaxial alignment of apertures on an extension hinge tab with apertures on a downtilt hinge tab forming a plurality of adjustment features. Adjacent apertures on the extension hinge tabs having a different spacing than adjacent apertures on the downtilt hinge tabs in order to provide a series of highly-acute settings along the angular rotation of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Michael Francis Bonczyk, Troy Vanderhoof, Philip Sorrells
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Patent number: 7954779Abstract: The torque, due to the weight of the arm, is balanced according to the angular position of the arm by a contrast spring acting perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the arm. The spring is controlled by a cam integral with the arm, is housed in a container closed by a wall acted on by the profile of the cam, and rests on a guide disk whose position relative to the container is adjusted by means of an adjusting screw to calibrate the precompression of the spring according to the minimum torque due to the weight of the arm. In another embodiment, at least one contrast spring acts parallel to the axis of rotation of the arm, and is controlled by a cam edge of a cylinder for axially moving a corresponding sleeve housing the spring.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Coral S.p.A.Inventors: Luciano Coral, Pietro Bazzo
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Patent number: 7954777Abstract: An alignment unit, which is of simple and robust design and can be adjusted well, for directional radios, in particular directional radio antennas, is distinguished by two attachment brackets, which are articulated on a common centre part such that they can pivot about two mutually orthogonal swivel axes, as well as two operating units for separate adjustment and fixing of the pivoting angle of the two attachment brackets relative to the centre part.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Huber+Suhner AGInventors: Daniel Bohm, Romeo Premerlani
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Patent number: 7954780Abstract: A self-balanced adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. When a flat panel display is attached to the mounting system, the display is adapted to revolve about a substantially horizontal axis extending proximate a center of gravity of the display. The system may be self-balancing at a plurality of locations about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLCInventor: Jay Dittmer
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Patent number: 7950174Abstract: A windproof billboard, including at least a body, a pair of first supports, multiple second supports, a rotating shaft, multiple linkage mechanisms, a transmission mechanism, a power mechanism, and at least one brake, wherein the first supports and the second supports are disposed on the ground, the bottom of the body is hinge connected to the first supports, the linkage mechanisms are hinge connected an upper part of the back of the body and fixed on the rotating shaft, and operate to drive the body to rotate with respect to the first supports, the rotating shaft abuts against one of the second supports, the power mechanism is fixed on the transmission mechanism and operates to drive the rotating shaft to rotate via the transmission mechanism, and the brake is disposed on one of the second supports and operates to fix the rotating shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: Peiyuan Xu
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Publication number: 20110121151Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a plurality of devices to a surface, including an overhead surface. According to various embodiments, a support arm is configured to operatively attach to a mounting surface and is operatively connected to a plurality of device support assemblies that include a mount bracket a selectively moveable tilt bracket. A device support member is operatively coupled to the tilt brackets and configured to operatively attach to at least one display device such as a flat panel display. The device support member, and attached devices, are selectively tiltable to a tilt angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Matthew William Stifal
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Publication number: 20110122327Abstract: An electronic device stand includes a fastening member fastenable to an installation plane. An elongated member is connected to the fastening member. A mount member is connected by the elongated member to the fastening member. The mount member includes mechanical mounting structures configured to mount plural types of electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazunori Kotani
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Patent number: 7942374Abstract: A keyboard support including: a workstation engaging member adapted to be attached to an underside of the work surface; a keyboard engaging member disposed forwardly of the workstation engaging member for supporting a keyboard; a linkage assembly mechanically coupling and providing relative movement between the workstation engaging member and the keyboard engaging member; and a tilt gauge assembly to indicate a tilt angle of the keyboard engaging member, the tilt gauge assembly including a parallelogram linkage defining a longitudinal axis, the parallelogram linkage including stationary member affixed to the keyboard engaging member that pivots with the keyboard engaging member with respect to the upper connector and a movable member tangent to the lower connector, wherein changing the tilt angle of the keyboard engaging member causes a distance along the longitudinal axis between the stationary member and the movable member to change.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Workrite Ergonomics, Inc.Inventors: Derek Timm, Giancarlo A. Giustina, Matthew R. Vargas
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Publication number: 20110108695Abstract: The present invention is to provide a three-dimensional multi-directional rotation support, which comprises a fixation base, a first connection base and a second connection base each having a plate with two opposite end edges bent at an angle and extended away from the plate to form a parallel portion respectively, wherein both of the parallel portions are parallel to each other and each of the parallel portion is formed with a pivot hole having a plurality of positioning points formed on the periphery thereof, so that the fixation base can be fixed on a plane, the second connection base can be fixed with an object, and the first connection base can be pivotally connected between the fixation base and the second connection base, enabling a user to adjust various angles of the object to a best direction in a three-dimensional space according to actual needs of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: Chao-Lang Wang
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Publication number: 20110084187Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: OMNIMOUNT SYSTEMS, INCInventors: Tom Muday, Zachary Eyman, Brett Stenhouse
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Patent number: 7905460Abstract: Improvements are provided for hubs for wall mounting systems for screens, and in particular to a hub for a wall mounting system for a flat panel screen, such as a plasma display or television screen, which enables the screen to be tilted. The hub comprises a casing, means for attaching the hub to a screen bracket, means for attaching the hub to an arm of a wall mount, and a tilt member. The tilt member has a sliding member which is located within an arcuate cavity in the casing such that the sliding member and casing are slidable relative to each other to enable a screen attached to the mounting system to be tilted about a horizontal pivot axis. The arc is defined by the cavity having its centre, which forms the pivot axis; offset from the centre of gravity of the screen. The hub further comprises a compression spring located within the casing and biased to provide a counterbalancing force so that the screen remains stationery in any position.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Path Products LimitedInventors: Alan Woods, David Lees
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Patent number: 7891622Abstract: An improved tilt mounting system for mounting flat panel televisions and similar devices or displays. In various embodiments, at least one mounting bracket includes a plurality of guide mechanisms that are adjustable in orientation relative to each other. When the guide mechanisms are adjusted, the angle between guide structures contained therein changes. As the angle between the guide structures increases, the mounting system becomes more suitable for larger devices or display.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: Dugan O'Keene
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Patent number: 7866619Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tiltable monitor for vehicles. The monitor includes a base, a rotating shaft having external threads and connected to a reversible motor, and a moving bar having a screw hole through which the rotating shaft is inserted. The moving bar is reciprocated along the rotating shaft as the rotating shaft rotates. The monitor further includes a display panel and a support arm which connects the display panel to the base. A front end portion of the display panel is pivotably coupled to the base by the medium of the moving bar acting as hinge shaft, and reciprocated together with the moving bar. A first end of the support arm is pivotably connected to a side portion of the display panel and a second end of the support arm is pivotably connected to the base. The tilting structure of the monitor is simple.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Bu Geun Yeo
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Patent number: 7857270Abstract: A tilting mechanism comprises a first component intended to mount a flat panel display and a second component intended to be secured to a support. The first component has first and second pivots and the second component has first and second elongated slots into which the first and second pivots respectively are received so that the first component can be moved relative to the second component to adjust, in use, the tilt of the flat panel display. In use, an upper one of the elongated slots extends at an angle upwardly and forwardly of the second component, while the lower one of the elongated slots extends upright or upwardly and rearwardly of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: AVF Group LimitedInventors: Mark Short, Kenneth Gary Nicholls, Raymond Worrall
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Patent number: 7857271Abstract: A surgical tool holder that includes a holding member with a clamping jaw, which is movable between open and clamping positions. A gripping member is configured to supportingly grip a surgical tool and is selectively placed in a rotatable or fixed association with the holding member. Engagement portions of the holding member and gripping member are engagable to block rotation therebetween to obtain the fixed association.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Automated Medical Products CorporationInventor: John Lees
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Patent number: 7850135Abstract: Device for adjusting and controlling the inclination of an object with respect to a given support, comprising at least one plate pivotally connected to a base through at least one arm which is pivoted at said base and coupled, at the end opposite that connected to said plate, to inclination adjusting means; said inclination adjusting means comprise a pin which is movable along a plane perpendicular to the oscillation plane of said arm and along a direction perpendicular to the direction of said pivot, said pin being provided with suitable guide means and drive means and being coupled to the free end of said arm through suitable means.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Euromet s.r.l.Inventor: Franco Stacohiotti
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Patent number: 7841570Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper arm, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping surface. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping surface cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: George Mileos, Robert King
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Patent number: 7841569Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism containing a novel articulating arm mechanism for permitting vertical movement of the keyboard shelf. The articulating arm mechanism has six major components: (1) a mounting bracket, (2) a mounting bracket support in combination with a swivel bracket, (3) a shelf bracket, (4) an upper arm, (5) at least one side arm, and (6) at least one stopping means. The upper arm links the shelf bracket and the mounting bracket; the side arm and the stopping means cooperate to keep the shelf bracket (and hence the keyboard shelf) at a constant angle relative to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: George Mileos, Robert King
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Patent number: 7841572Abstract: Supporting pipes for hanging toys pivotally connect to each opening formed around a seat of a toy supporting frame with first ends and mount on a playard or a mattress with second ends. A rotary cover is further rotatably mounted on the seat and has openings corresponding to the openings of the seat. When the rotary cover rotates to a first position, the openings of the rotary cover align with the openings of the seat such that each supporting pipe is rotatable relative to the seat between an opening status and a folding status. When the rotary cover rotates to a second position, the openings of the rotary cover misalign with the openings of the seat such that each supporting pipe is retained in an opening status.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Excellerate Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong-Bo Chen, Chih-Wei Wang
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Patent number: 7837674Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus is provided including a linkage and a balancing mechanism coupled to the linkage around a pivotal joint. The linkage couples to a support structure at a first end and support a weight applied to a second end. The balancing mechanism counter balances the weight applied to the second end of the linkage. As the linkage is deformed to vertically adjust the height of the weight with a different moment arm length, the balancing mechanism varies a cable path length to modify the compression of a spring and a tension in a cable to adjust the amount of counter balance force applied to the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventor: Thomas G. Cooper
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Patent number: 7837167Abstract: A container support device for use in removing and delivering multiple fluids from a patient is disclosed. The container support device includes an attachment member for coupling the container support device to a weight scale, a joint body attached to the attachment member and configured to rotate about a vertical axis thereof, a support body secured to the joint body, and at least one container support extending from the support body.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Rainer Hartwig, Günter Heeke, Matthias Gretzinger
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Patent number: 7828255Abstract: A supporting rack having a compensating mechanism includes a rack body, an action force compensating assembly, a transmission element and a supporting plate. The rack body has a base and support arms. The action force compensating assembly is provided in the rack body. The elastic element is firmly connected to the base. One end of the dragging piece is connected to the hooking plate. The rotating piece is provided on a distal end of the support arm. The other end of the dragging piece is connected to the rotating piece. One end of the transmission element is firmly connected to the rotating piece and pivoted on the support arm. Via the above arrangement, an appropriate force can be applied to the supporting plate. When the user intends to adjust the supporting plate, the elastic element can generate an effect for compensating the action force, thereby providing a better operation feeling.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.Inventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Chun-Lung Chen, Hung-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7823843Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical armrest, comprising an arm support and a carrying structure for the arm support. The carrying structure has a base and at least one pivot arm which at one end is articulated on the base so as to pivot about an at least approximately horizontal pivot axis and at the other end is connected to the arm support, such that a pivoting of the at least one pivot arm about the pivot axis causes a height adjustment of the arm support. The at least one pivot arm is assigned a control mechanism which alternately permits a fixing and pivoting of the at least one pivot arm in the downward direction and in the upward direction. The control mechanism has at least one bar which is movable, at least in its longitudinal direction, upon pivoting of the at least one pivot arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Martin Oberlaender, Michael Sauer
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Patent number: 7810773Abstract: A pivotal support arm structure has an elastic force adjustment arrangement in order to accommodate the various loads. One end of the support arm structure may be secured to the edge of a desk and the other end thereof may be secured to an article (e.g., LCD display) to be held in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventor: Ching-Chih Chi
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Patent number: 7798457Abstract: A pivot support device and a display apparatus supported thereon are provided. The display apparatus includes a housing, a base plate, a support member, and a cover. The housing includes a back plate having an opening on it. The base plate is fixed within the opening. The support member has a pivot end being rotatably coupled to the base plate. The cover is disposed on the pivot end of the support member and moves in connection with the pivot end. The pivot end has a first positioning device while the cover has a second positioning device. The first positioning device engages with the second positioning device to restrict a relative rotation between the cover and the pivot end of the support member. The base plate has a first guidance member while the cover has a second guidance member, and both first and second guidance members are in an arc distribution.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventors: Ting-Hui Chih, Wen-Ching Hsieh
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Patent number: 7793472Abstract: Mounting assembly for adjustably mounting a frame part, such as for example a reveal part of a door frame or window frame or the like, onto a wall or onto a reveal wall of a wall opening. The mounting assembly comprises a holder element having attachment member on which the frame part can be attached and adjustment member for adjusting the orientation of the holder element with respect to the reveal wall, and a fixing element for fixing the holder element onto the reveal wall. The mounting assembly comprises a single fixing element which is provided for fixing the holder element on a single location to the reveal wall. The fixing element comprises a pivot which enables the holder element to pivot with respect to the reveal wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Liexco S.A.Inventor: Rudi Dries
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Patent number: 7789354Abstract: An adjustable support mechanism (30) includes a fixed unit (70), an adjustable suspension unit (80) and a connecting unit (90). The adjustable suspension unit is slidably mounted on the fixed unit. The connecting unit is configured for connecting the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit. The connecting unit comprises a first elastic member (96) and an adjusting bracket (94). Opposite ends of the first elastic member are connected to the fixed unit and the adjustable suspension unit correspondingly. The adjusting bracket includes two rotary wheels (942, 945) and a coiling member (944) looped around the rotary wheels. The adjustable suspension unit is fixed to the coiling member. At least one of the rotary wheels is rotatable relative to the fixed unit to coil the coiling member around the rotary wheels, sliding the adjustable suspension unit relative to the fixed unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Lin Gan, Yi-Xiong Wang, Jun-Wu Duan, Chang-Sheng Fan
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Patent number: 7789363Abstract: An exemplary support stand for a flat-panel display monitor, includes a monitor bracket, a rotatable bracket for fixing the monitor bracket, an elevating support, a support member, and a hinge assembly. The elevating support includes a first link bracket, a second link bracket, a plurality of supporting blocks for connecting end portions of the first link bracket and the second link bracket. One end portion of the first link bracket define a first restricting groove and one end portion of the second link bracket defining a second restricting groove corresponding to the first restricting groove. One of the supporting blocks includes a restricting pole. The first and second restricting grooves are configured for blocking the restricting pole. A first end of the elevating support is fixed to the support member; and a second end of the elevating support connects to the rotatable bracket by the hinge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jun-Wu Duan
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Publication number: 20100219315Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: OMNIMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Tom Muday, Zachary Eyman, Brett Stenhouse
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Publication number: 20100207006Abstract: Provided is a supporting apparatus for a display device. The supporting apparatus includes a fixing bracket, a set bracket, and a connecting assembly. The set bracket is connected to the display device and is capable of tilting with respect to the fixing bracket. The connecting assembly is connecting the set bracket and the fixing bracket. The connecting assembly includes a tension member generating biasing force over a portion of a tilting range of the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Hyo Jun Kim
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Patent number: 7775494Abstract: A foldable holder connecting to and supporting a display comprises a mount and a swinging part. The mount comprises a base and a pillar disposed on the base. The swinging part pivots around the pillar. The display, is disposed at a front side of the swinging part. The swinging part may be folded together with the display so as to be parallel with the base of the mount. Thus, the wasted space caused by the irregular geometry of the holder and the supported LCD can be significantly reduced. The design will greatly simplify the processes of packing, handling, and storage; therefore significantly lower the cost of business shipment. Since most of the unused space in the carton box is eliminated, the quantity of Styrofoam used as filler can also be significantly reduced, which contributing to environmental protection.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.Inventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Chien-Cheng Yeh
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Patent number: 7775486Abstract: A webcam assembly includes a webcam head and a support. The support has an arm, a base, and a tail. The arm and tail are pivotably connected to a rear end of the base. The webcam head is connected to the base and the tail through the arm. The support has a clamp form in which the tail has a pivot position away from the base and the arm has a pivot position adjacent to said base. The support also has a stand form in which the tail has a pivot position adjacent to the base and the arm has a pivot position away from the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Dean Depay, Andy Logan
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Patent number: 7770857Abstract: An apparatus for locking a universal joint is provide. The universal joint comprises first and second ends, a first member pivotally connected to said first end about a first axis, and a second member pivotally connected to the first member about a second axis wherein the first axis and the second axis are perpendicular to and intersect each other and wherein the second end is operably connected to the second member. The apparatus comprises a ring rotationally connected to the second pivotable member about a plane containing the second axis, a restraint for restraining the ring from rotation about the first axis, and a lock for locking the ring relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventor: Francis Ruddy
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Patent number: 7770858Abstract: A mounting bracket is adapted for mounting a field device, as well as to a field device that for the purpose of attachment to a mounting surface comprises such a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket comprises (a) a first bracket strap which includes a first rotary bearing, (b) a second bracket strap, spaced apart from the first bracket strap by a space, including a second rotary bearing and (c) at least one movable lock on one of the two bracket straps. The rotary bearings are designed to articulate on two opposing sides of a field device that may be arranged in the space so that the field device may be rotated, on an imaginary axis that extends through the space, from a first angle position to a second angle position. The lock is designed to engage the field device in order to in this way resist a torque of the field device in that the lock converts the torque to a pair of forces which is removable by way of one of the rotary bearings and by way of the lock itself.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Vega Grieshaber KGInventors: Josef Fehrenbach, Klaus Kienzle, Christian Sum, Juergen Motzer, Thomas Deck, Juergen Skowaisa, Holger Sack
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Patent number: 7770856Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for supporting a computer monitor of the type which has a thickness substantially less than the height and width thereof, said apparatus comprising: a base structure for resting on a support surface, said structure contacting said surface over a width and depth sufficient to provide a stable base for the computer monitor, the front of said structure extending under at least a portion of the monitor; a support member attached to the monitor for supporting the same; an elongated linkage having a rear pivot attachment to said base structure and a front pivot attachment to said support member; said rear pivot attachment permitting said linkage to pivot from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position; said front pivot attachment permitting the support member and monitor to pivot to assume a tilt angle within a predetermined limited vertical range during normal use and to pivot rearwardly so that said support member and monitor are generally parallel to said linkage fType: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Dean Depay
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Patent number: 7768775Abstract: A display device includes: a display unit which displays an image; a casing which supports the display unit; a pair of supporting members which are respectively combined at peripheral areas of a backside of the display unit and are supported by the casing; and a connecting member which has higher heat resistance than the supporting members and interconnects the supporting members.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gwang-soo Kim
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Patent number: 7753332Abstract: An improved adjustable mounting system for mounting a flat panel display to a surface. A mounting bracket is configured to attach to the surface, while an adapter bracket is operatively connected to the mounting bracket and is configured to operatively connect to the flat panel display. At least one carrier mechanism operatively connects the mounting bracket and the adapter bracket, the first carrier mechanism positioned with a set of substantially straight guide paths or surfaces to couple the adapter bracket to the mounting bracket. When the flat panel display is operatively connected to the adapter bracket and the mounting bracket is attached to the surface, the flat panel display is generally selectively rotatably positionable about an axis substantially parallel to the surface as a result of the interaction of the first carrier mechanism with the set of substantially straight guide paths or surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: Dugan O'Keene
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Patent number: 7753329Abstract: A universal mount for mounting equipment to a surface in a desired orientation.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Rosen Sunvisor Systems, LLCInventors: Niles Hanson, Andy Wilson, Jon Gilbert, Gary Hanson
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Patent number: 7753331Abstract: A flat display device (2) has a foldable base (25). The flat display device includes a flat panel (21) pivoted to a base by a hinge assembly (23). The panel is capable of rotating with respect to the base between a position and a second position. A third position of the panel with respect to the base is intermediate between the first position and the second position. A first friction force provided by the hinge assembly when the panel rotates between the first position and the third position is smaller than a second friction force provided by the hinge assembly when the panel rotates between the third position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignees: Innocom Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Innolux Display Corp.Inventors: Zheng-Yong Tang, Ze-Feng Zeng, Chih-Huang Lien
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Patent number: 7731137Abstract: A vertically adjustable supporting structure that comprises a link member whose bottom and top portions disposed with a lower end and a top end; a lower hinge having at least one shaft pivoted on the lower end of the link member so as to render the link member rotatably pivoted between the two lower frames of the lower hinge; an upper hinge having at least one shaft pivotally connected on the upper end of the link member so as to render the link member rotatably pivoted between the two upper frames of the upper hinge; at least a coupling assembly having one lower axle wheel and one upper axle wheel disposed between the lower end and the upper end of one side of the link member and between the lower frame and upper frame, respectively, and pivoted on the lower hinge and upper hinge, respectively, with a flexible cord engagingly secured between the lower and upper axle wheels; and at least an idle wheel pivoted on one side of the link member and between the lower and upper axle wheels to be interlacing engagedType: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yung-Ta Lee, Chia-Han Lin
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Patent number: 7731143Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Omnimount Systems, Inc.Inventors: Tom Muday, Zachary Eyman, Brett Stenhouse
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Patent number: 7726616Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a mounting base, a connecting base, and two link shafts. Each link shaft has a first end rotatably connected to the mounting base and a second end rotatably connected to the connecting base. The support stand further includes a restricting pole fixed to the mounting base and positioned between the two link shafts, the restricting pole abuts against the two link shafts, thus restricting a rotary range of the two link shafts.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Zheng Zhang, Jin-Xin Wang, Xiao-Bo Li
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Publication number: 20100127144Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a vertical motion pendant arm for supporting an enclosure at a desired height. The vertical motion pendant arm can include an enclosure mounting assembly, a support mounting assembly, and one or more connectors. The vertical motion pendant arm can also include a drawbridge mechanism having a rotatable worm, a rotatable gear that engages the rotatable worm, one or more drawbridge arms coupled to the rotatable gear, and one or more gas springs coupled to the drawbridge arms and the connectors. The gas springs can provide a counterforce to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventor: Tim G. Lange
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Patent number: 7717384Abstract: A stand of display device is provided. The stand of the display device includes a sliding part extending straight from the display device, a support part slidably support a lower portion of the sliding part, and a base rotatably supporting a lower portion of the support part. Accordingly, the height and inclination angle of the display device can be adjusted in various manners, and such facilitation in position adjustment of the display device improves user's convenience and makes a package volume of the display device small, thereby reducing a distribution cost and facilitating moving the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Chang Sub Kim
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Patent number: 7712714Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing a boat accessory to a boat. A first member has a plug and a second member has a socket. The plug has a rosette shape with rounded protrusions and the socket has a corresponding mating shape. Both the plug and the socket have openings for a fastener to secure the plug in the socket. The first member is one of a mounting base and an accessory base, and the second member is the other one. In one embodiment, an extension is positioned adjacent the plug so as to separate the first and second members. In another embodiment, the extension has a plug on each end and the first and second members have sockets. In another such embodiment, the extension has two members joined with a rosette-shaped plug and socket.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: J&J Machine & Tool, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Jackson, Thomas J. Jackson, Steven W. Jackson, John R. Jackson
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Patent number: 7707946Abstract: An adjustable work surface support for use with a primary work surface and a secondary work surface comprising primary work surface connector; secondary work surface connector; a parallelogram link support comprising a support bar mounted to the primary work surface connector to define a first axis; and a pair of parallel arms, each arm attached at one end to the support bar and a second end attached to the secondary work surface connector to define a second axis; a connecting plate; attached adjacent one of the parallel arms to the primary and secondary work surface connector; having a first pivot point rotatable about the first axis and a second pivot point being rotatable about the second axis; such that when the arm is pivoted about the first axis, an angular position of the secondary work surface with respect to the primary work surface is substantially constant.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Baral Holdings Corp.Inventor: Jose M. Lima
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Patent number: 7699281Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis (10), a bracket (20) for securing a power supply (50) therein, and a pair of first and second members (32, 34). The chassis has a plate (12). Two parallel securing pieces (126) are formed on the plate. The bracket includes two parallel side walls (24). One end portion of each of the first and second members being respectively rotatably secured on the securing pieces, the other end portion thereof being respectively rotatably secured on the side walls of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Hua-Tang Li
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Patent number: 7690611Abstract: A mounting system includes a first surface and a second surface. A device panel can include at least first and second engaging members. The first and second surfaces are sized and shaped to engage the first and second engaging members respectively, and the first and second engaging members move along the first and second surfaces. The first and second surfaces are sized and shaped so the reaction forces between the first and second engaging members and the mounting panel cooperate to counteract the moment created by the center of gravity of the device panel to continuously immobilize the device panel at the plurality of angles relative to the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Saeb Asamarai, Robert W. Fluhrer, Shaun C. Lindblad, Khalid Alzebdeh
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Publication number: 20100078538Abstract: A flat panel display mounting device for securing a flat panel display, such as an LCD or plasma television, to a support surface, such as a wall, is disclosed. The flat panel display mounting device comprises a plurality of members in the form of support panels pivotally connected together and a rotation control mechanism connected thereto so that the flat panel display mounted on the device can be rotated to a desired angle and the center of gravity of the flat panel display during rotation can be maintained as close to the support surface as possible, so as not to generate additional burden to the flat panel display mounting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Min-Chuan Wu, Hung-Hsin Yu