Horizontally And Vertically Sliding Joints Patents (Class 248/287.1)
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Patent number: 11912219Abstract: A vehicle mounted chair assembly includes a grille guard that is mountable to a front end of a vehicle. A back rest is integrated into the grille guard such that the back rest extends upwardly in front of the series of members of the grille guard. A chair is pivotally coupled to the back rest. The chair is positionable in a deployed position having the chair lying on a horizontal plane to have an occupant is seated on the chair. Conversely, the chair is positionable in a stored position having the chair resting against the back rest.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventors: Richard Mitchell, Jr., Sarah Ksiouar
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Patent number: 11414026Abstract: A fixing frame is used for supporting an in-vehicle computer and includes a horizontal portion, a vertical portion, a side wall portion, and a connecting portion. The vertical portion is perpendicularly connected to the horizontal portion. The side wall portion is perpendicularly connected to the horizontal portion and the vertical portion. The connecting portion is connected to the horizontal portion opposite to the vertical portion and has a free end. The free end is located above the vertical portion. Therein, the fixing frame supports the in-vehicle computer through the vertical portion and the free end which are fixedly connected to a casing of the in-vehicle computer.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignees: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corp., Inventec CorporationInventor: Chi-Cheng Hsiao
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Patent number: 11254197Abstract: A tour bus includes a vehicle body, a front door, a rear door, a plurality of wheels, a luggage compartment door and a movable placing portion. The front door, the rear door and the luggage compartment door are all disposed at one lateral side of the vehicle body, with the luggage compartment door between the front door and the rear door. The wheels connected individually to a bottom of the vehicle body are used for displacing the vehicle body. The movable placing portion is foldably disposed in a storage area of the vehicle body. The movable placing portion includes a placing platform and a supportive structure. The placing platform can protrude out of the storage area of the vehicle body. The supportive structure is pivotally connected with the placing platform, and the supportive structure supports the placing platform while the placing platform is moved out of the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: OK BIOTECH CO. LTD.Inventors: An-Yuan Lee, Chia-Te Lai
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Patent number: 11206954Abstract: An apparatus which comprises two or more vertical members and a horizontal member attached to or integral with each of the vertical members. Each vertical member comprises (a) a lower arm comprising a support member and an attachment means for fixably attaching the arm to the vertical member; and (b) an upper arm comprising a retaining member, an attachment means for movably attaching the arm to the vertical member, and a vertical movement actuator. The lower arm and the upper arm are perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the plane defined by the vertical members and the horizontal member, and wherein the lower arm and upper arm on each vertical member are in alignment to support the same container.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventor: Luis E. Santiago Charriez
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Patent number: 11122917Abstract: Apparatuses for physically securing a laptop in an open position to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a main body and left, right, and front arms that are extendable and retractable relative to the main body. Left, right, and front side braces are attached respectively to the left, right, and front arms, and are configured to be secured to left, right, and front sides, respectively, of a lower body portion of a laptop. Fasteners extend downward from the main body and are attachable to a tabletop or to another display surface. A lock mechanism can automatically lock the arms in place after they have been at least partially retracted to secure a lower body portion of a laptop to the main body. Releasing the lock mechanism can cause the arms automatically to return to fully extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: OnQ Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Paul F. Chapuis, Steven D. Penny, Thomas M. Hopmans, William B. Tenney, Sean A. Nazerad
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Patent number: 10540919Abstract: A probe assembly and a detecting device including the same, the probe assembly is configured to detect the display panel and includes a first probe region corresponding to leads of the display panel, wherein a location in the first probe region corresponding to a first lead among the leads connected in the display panel is provided with a probe, and a location in the first probe region corresponding to a lead adjacent to the first lead is not provided with a probe; wherein the first lead is any one of the leads which are connected. The detecting device comprises the probe assembly. It solves the problem that the currently known probe assembly may result in short-circuit between adjacent probes when used for display panel detection, avoids the condition where a detective display panel cannot be detected, improves the detection rate, ensures the image quality of the display panel, and hence avoids a waste of production material and reduces the production cost.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI XINSHENG OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventors: Huapeng Sheng, Song Wu, Lin Zhang, Chuanbing Wei, Linshan Tian
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Patent number: 10479036Abstract: Disclosed is a tire building drum having tire components thereon, wherein the tire building drum is provided with a turn-up mechanism for turning-up parts of the tire components, wherein the turn-up mechanism includes a group of arms, wherein each group of arms includes primary arms and secondary arms interposed between the primary arms, wherein, the primary arms and the secondary arms are provided with primary pressing elements and secondary pressing elements, respectively, for exerting a pressing force onto the tire components during the turning-up, wherein the primary pressing elements are in a leading position, wherein the secondary arms are provided with actuators which are arranged for displacing the secondary pressing elements from an axially trailing position with respect to the axial position of the primary pressing elements in the leading position towards the same axial position as the primary pressing elements in the leading position.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: VMI HOLLAND B.V.Inventor: Henk-Jan Grolleman
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Patent number: 10328557Abstract: The present invention includes devices and methods that assist in hanging pictures or other things in a desired position on a wall or other similar surface where it is desired to insert two or more mounting nails. Embodiments of the invention include a pair of punch assemblies for inserting the nails provided on a pair of parallel stabilizing bars, although other embodiments may include more than two punch assemblies. Preferred embodiments also include a measuring strip (ruler) between the punch assemblies, and a slidable level and/or a laser. The unique nail insertion mechanism includes a sleeve for receiving a finishing nail, a magnet for holding the nail in place, and a coil spring for maintaining the handle in striking position. After positioning the device on a wall, applying force to each handle collapses the spring and causes a nail to be driven into the wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventors: William Arbuckle, Michael Van Horst
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Patent number: 9888603Abstract: A slider arm assembly for a cable carrier of multiple electrical cables connected to rack-mounted electronics equipment includes a slider arm having a base disposed for sliding movement within a channel of a slider arm guide connected to the vertical rail of an equipment rack, and a latch for releasably connecting the slider arm to the slider arm guide at different locations. The slider arm guide channel is C-shaped and has a plurality of notched in a sidewall of the channel, and the slider arm has a releasable latch thereon that that cooperates with the notches to connect the slider arm to the slider arm guide at a predetermined location. The slider arm is slideable within the channel to locate the cable carrier appropriately to align the cables carried in the cable carrier with I/O ports of the electronics equipment, and to move the cable carrier for easy access to the electronics equipment mounted in the rack.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: EMC IP Holding Co. LLCInventor: Matthew Vargas
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Patent number: 9751466Abstract: A position adjustment device for a vehicle rearview mirror adjusts the linear distance between the rearview mirror and the vehicle body to which the rearview mirror is configured. A driver may use the position adjustment device to adjust a visibility range according to driving needs. The position adjustment device includes a mounting unit and a length adjusting unit. The mounting unit is used to combine together with a vehicle body. The length adjusting unit has an end coupled with the mounting unit by a combining unit and an opposing end combined with a vehicle rearview mirror by a joining unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventor: Yu-Feng Huang
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Patent number: 9563001Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a light source, an optical fiber, and a positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism is configured with a planar position adjustment mechanism, an axial line position adjustment mechanism, and an orientation maintaining mechanism. The planar position adjustment mechanism adjusts a position of the optical fiber in a direction following the light-emitting surface. The axial line position adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the optical fiber in a direction intersecting with the light-emitting surface. The orientation maintaining mechanism holds the optical fiber in a state where an axis direction of the optical fiber lies in a predetermined intersecting direction with respect to the light-emitting surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: MITUTOYO CORPORATIONInventors: Norihiko Masuda, Masashi Ishige
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Patent number: 9326607Abstract: A rotatable armrest contains a body, a connecting mount, a joining member, and a cover. The body includes an inner rod and an outer rod. The inner rod has a rotating seat, a through hole, a first groove, a second groove, and two retaining shoulders. The connecting mount includes a locking rib and a column, the column has a slot and two notches. The joining member includes a first segment mounted in the through hole of the inner rod and a second segment fixed in the first groove of the inner rod, the first segment has two engaging blocks formed on an outer peripheral side thereof and a lock protrusion formed therein and accommodated in the slot, the second segment has a trench for receiving the cover, and the trench has a cutout which has two threaded orifices passing through the lock protrusion of the joining member.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Inventor: Po-Chuan Tsai
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Patent number: 9016648Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system (1) for mounting an electronic teaching board (2) on a surface, comprising four legs (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) which are mutually connected such that the position of the electronic teaching board can be adjusted in both horizontal and vertical direction and arresting means for locking the electronic teaching board in the adjusted position.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Teachyou B.V.Inventor: Antonius Theodorus Smeenk
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Patent number: 8939416Abstract: A front adjustable wall panel mounting device that is adjustable from the front of a wall is disclosed. The front adjustable wall panel mounting device has a fixed channel configured to be coupled with a wall frame and a moving channel configured to be coupled with wall panel mounting hardware. The fixed channel and the moving channel are configured to be nested together. The tilt of the wall panel is adjusted by turning first or second adjustment bolts. The depth of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning both the first and second adjustment bolts in the same direction, by the same amount. The vertical height of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning the third adjustment bolt. A thin wrench can be inserted into the wall panel gap, engage and turn the adjustment bolt.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Inventor: Andre Duranleau
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Patent number: 8820700Abstract: Apparatus for adjusting the spatial position of a machine control device relative to a machine cab floor includes a support bracket defined by a pair of spaced parallel struts, and a pair of spaced cross beams orthogonally positioned relative to the struts, each cross beam having opposed ends rigidly securing the struts together. A laterally translatable carriage is supported on the cross beams for movement of the carriage between the struts along a first axis. The carriage includes a pair of spaced pin-receiving bores, orthogonally oriented with respect to the cross beams, that extend generally parallel to the struts. Spring-loaded pins may extend through each of the carriage bores to support movement of a control device along a second axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keegan Wade Roach, Nathan Daniel French
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Patent number: 8746635Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a display device is provided. The supporting apparatus may include a stationary unit coupled to an installation site, a device supporting unit that supports the display device, a connection unit that connects the stationary unit to the device supporting unit and that guides motion of the device supporting unit, and a tilting frictional unit interposed between the connection unit and the device supporting unit to guide a tilting motion of the device supporting unit. The tilting frictional unit may include a first arc member fixed to the connection unit and a second arc member fixed to the device supporting unit. The first and second arc members contact each other to generate frictional force.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Sang-Hoon Kim, Kyung-Wook Kim
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Patent number: 8505860Abstract: A video screen mounting system including a vertical post having a mounting wall, a base supporting the vertical post, a cross beam having a body, a mounting leg extending rearwardly from the body, and at least one mounting channel located on one or more of a front, a top, and a bottom of the body, and a bracket removably mountable on the mounting wall of the vertical post and having a frontwardly extending flange for receiving and retaining the mounting leg of the cross beam.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert Schluter
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Patent number: 8485484Abstract: An instrument assembly support apparatus is disclosed. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may be for supporting an instrument assembly. The instrument assembly may include an instrument support arm. In some embodiments, the instrument assembly support apparatus may include a base fixedly mountable onto the external frame, a pivot assembly mounted for pivoting relative to the base, an arm assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, and a support assembly configured to support the instrument assembly on the arm assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventors: Richard F Kronner, David D Kronner
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Patent number: 8480051Abstract: A vehicle seat (1) is provided with a base (3), which is connected to a vehicle structure (7). The vehicle seat (1) is adjustable at least between a use position and an easy-entry position. The vehicle seat (1) is guided displaceably in at least one track (5) with at least one first, straight area (15a) and at least one additional, curved area (15c). At least three rollers (17, 23, 23?) or link blocks are provided each per track (5). The three rollers (17, 23, 23?) support the vehicle seat (1) in the use position in the same at the track (5) and only two of the rollers (17, 23) or link blocks are arranged within the same track (5) in the easy-entry position.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Keiper GmbH Co. KGInventors: Joachim Mühlberger, Birger Hahn
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Patent number: 8353490Abstract: Bracket for attachment to a flat-screen television having a support platform for positioning electronic components below the television. The caddy comprises top support brackets which hook over the top of the television or over the television wall mount bracket and has a horizontal member abutting the top of the television, and front vertical extension member that extends down in front of the television. Extending down from the top support brackets are side vertical bars in back of the television. Attached to the bottom of the side vertical bars are horizontal bottom support brackets upon which the television sits. The electronic component support platform is attached to the bottom of the two vertical bottom side bars which includes lateral and perpendicular support bars which function to support the electronic components. Many of the bars telescope allowing its use with a variety of sized televisions and electronic components of varying sizes.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Thomas Spinelli
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Patent number: 8348213Abstract: An adjusting mechanism adapted to adjust a position of a projection unit relative to a fixing object is provided. The adjusting mechanism includes a base, a sliding plate, a first screw, and an elastic element. The base is adapted to be fixed to the fixing object. The sliding plate is slidably disposed on the base along a first axis and adapted to be fixed to the projection unit. The first screw is fixed to the sliding plate and screwed to the base, wherein the first screw drives the projection unit to move relatively to the base along the first axis when the first screw is rotated. The elastic element is compressed between the base and the sliding plate along the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventor: Sea-Huang Lee
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Patent number: 8322670Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLCInventor: Rik Westerink
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Patent number: 8276864Abstract: A mounting bracket for a display includes a first rail and a first clamping mechanism. The first clamping mechanism is slidably mounted to the rail along a first direction. The clamping mechanism includes a first and a second clamping members. The first and second clamping members are telescopically mounted to each other along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the first and second clamping member includes a clamp assembly. Each clamp assembly extends along a third direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The two clamp assemblies can cooperatively clamp the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhen-Xing Ye, Chia-Shin Chou
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Publication number: 20120235001Abstract: An adjustable holder for an electronic device includes four pivotally attached telescopic arms. The left, right and bottom telescopic arms include an elongated sleeve and an extendable arm that moves in and out of the sleeve. Each extendable arm has a forward projecting fin with a raised edge. The top telescopic arm includes a top elongated sleeve, a secondary sleeve and an extendable hook arm. In use, the arms are rotated and extended to fit the length and width of an electronic device, which can then be cradled between the left, right and bottom fins. The hook arm is used to suspend the electronic device from any suitable fixture and a tilt arm is used to adjust the viewing angle of the cradled device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: Eddie Somuah
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Publication number: 20120112025Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system (1) for mounting an electronic teaching board (2) on a surface, comprising four legs (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) which are mutually connected such that the position of the electronic teaching board can be adjusted in both horizontal and vertical direction and arresting means for locking the electronic teaching board in the adjusted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Teachyou B.V.Inventor: Antonius Theodorus Smeenk
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Patent number: 8118272Abstract: A link rod type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device, having at least one pair of distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and an upper frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one contractible device, formed by pivotally coupling link rods, and installed in the operating slot, and a side of the contractible device being pivotally coupled to the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plate of the distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Portwell Inc.Inventor: Jen-Jia Liou
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Publication number: 20120018600Abstract: A mounting assembly for supporting an electrical box between two supports. The mounting assembly includes two elongated members, each elongated member having an end mount. The elongated members are slidably coupled to each other, thereby allowing the mounting assembly to be telescopically extended. Each elongated member also includes an adjustable height gage located at the end of each end mount. A vertical position of the height gage is capable of being adjusted relative to the mounting assembly. Electrical boxes of various standard sizes may be accommodated by adjusting the height gages.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: Jack R. Kerr, JR.
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Patent number: 7967269Abstract: A roller type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device disposed at an external side of the distal plate, having at least two distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and a frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one linking device, having at least one roller installed in the operating slot and linked with the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plates of the corresponding distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Portwell, Inc.Inventor: Kun-Pei Liu
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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: 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: 7810611Abstract: An elevator car assembly (14) includes a frame (28) having a horizontal plank beam (36) beneath a platform assembly (34). A plurality of braces (44) support the platform assembly (34) relative to the frame. The braces (44) include at least one slot associated with a fastener (58, 60) to facilitate adjusting a position of the platform assembly (34) relative to the frame. Adjusting the position of the platform assembly (34) allows for leveling the car frame assembly in an economical manner that does not require the introduction of weights or other expensive balancing measures.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Qingian Zeng, Patricia A. Derwinski, Bryan R. Siewert
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Publication number: 20100133402Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (1) for mounting a visual display unit (VDU) upon a structure, comprising: a support mounting member (10) for attaching to a structure; at least one support member (31,32) moveably mounted upon the mounting member; and at least one VDU mount (41a,41b,42a,42b) for mounting a VDU thereon, the VDU mount (41a,41b,42a,42b) being moveably mounted upon the support member (31,32) to be moveable in an upward and downward direction; wherein the support member (31,32) is moveably mounted upon the mounting member to be moveable in a direction generally transverse to the upward and downward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventor: Jason Stebbens
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Patent number: 7549246Abstract: A display device includes a display, a frame, and two fixing members connecting the display to the frame. The frame includes two support arms, each of the support arms defines a longitudinal sliding slot, and the display is movable along the sliding slots of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Szu-Wei Kuo
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Patent number: 7494101Abstract: A hook-on type rail includes a main body, a front hooking member adjustably connected to a rear end of the main body, and a second hooking member adjustably connected to a front end of the main body. The first hooking member has two sideward projected hooks for firmly located in two insertion holes on a rear post of a sectional rack. The second hooking member includes two sideward projected lugs for fitly inserting into two insertion holes on a front post of the sectional rack to prevent the rail from moving up or down, and two vertically movable hooks bearing against one side of the two lugs for extending into and hooking on the same insertion holes to firmly hold the rail to the front post. Therefore, the rail may be stably hooked on the posts of the sectional rack for a drawer or the like to safely slide thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Protrend Co., LtdInventor: Henry Chen
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Patent number: 7401681Abstract: An auxiliary mounting device 10 for an in ceiling speaker system comprises a ceiling reinforcing element 11 and an elongate element 21. The ceiling reinforcing element 11 includes a flat plate portion 12 and a vertical portion 14 provided to extend vertically from the flat plate portion, 12. The vertical portion 14 is capable of being in a slidable state in which the vertical portion 14 is vertically slidable and in a fixed state in which the vertical portion 14 is fixed so as not to vertically displace.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: TOA CorportionInventors: Ken Iwayama, Takashi Nishino
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Patent number: 7159831Abstract: An adjusting device (3) is suitable especially for use on a stand (1) for a surgical microscope (2). The adjusting device (3) makes it possible to move the surgical microscope (2) in a plane (9) perpendicular to the optical axis (8) of the surgical microscope (2). For this purpose, a transmission is provided in the adjusting device (3) which includes a coupling plate which is operatively connected to two force-transmitting elements. When this transmission is moved, at least one of the force-transmitting elements rolls off on the coupling plate. Alternatively, this transmission can be built up as a four-point linkage chain or contain a rhombic mechanism or lever mechanism. It is also possible to configure the transmission with belt elements or to configure the same as an eccentric arrangement having two offset rotation centers.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Carl-Zeiss-StiftungInventors: Hartmut Gärtner, Gerhard Gaida, Franz Krug, Daniel Kolster, Alexander Enns
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Patent number: 6880792Abstract: A mechanism which selectably limits the opening of a hinged window vent. The mechanism has a releasable arm that permits the vent to be conveniently opened beyond the selected limit. An assembly is disclosed for limiting travel of a vent relative to a frame. The assembly includes a security fastener for restricting transition of the assembly between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. An arm is pivotally connected to a mounting bracket by a locking plate and a loading pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2001Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Advantage Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Malcolm Muir
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Patent number: 6837934Abstract: A support rack, such as for supporting automobile body parts during painting, may be supported entirely from overhead by a single vertical support tube received within an overhead mounting bracket. A central frame has a sidewardly projecting cross member, which supports side members which extend front to back. A front frame projects frontwardly of the cross member, and has adjustable side support arms. When a fender is supported on one of the side members by an upper edge, one of the side support arms can be adjusted to properly engage the fender. Alternatively, the rack's vertical mount tube can be supported from below on a wheeled support frame. Adjustable pin collars can be moved along the side arm to support parts which have mounting holes.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Inventor: Joel A. Patrykus
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Publication number: 20040164214Abstract: The invention relates to an adjusting device (3) which is suitable especially for use on a stand (1) for a surgical microscope (2). The adjusting device (3) makes it possible to move the surgical microscope (2) in a plane (9) perpendicular to the optical axis (8) of the surgical microscope (2). For this purpose, a transmission is provided in the adjusting device (3) which includes a coupling plate which is operatively connected to two force-transmitting elements. When this transmission is moved, at least one of the force-transmitting elements rolls off on the coupling plate. Alternatively, this transmission can be built up as a four-point linkage chain or contain a rhombic mechanism or lever mechanism. It is also possible to configure the transmission with belt elements or to configure the same as an eccentric arrangement having two offset rotation centers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Hartmut Gartner, Gerhard Gaida, Franz Krug, Daniel Kolster, Alexander Enns
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Patent number: 6648152Abstract: A chain saw holder for supporting and selectively locking a chain saw to a vehicle such as a trailer, truck, van, etc. The holder includes a cutter bar retaining portion for frictionally engaging the chain saw cutter bar and a handle retaining portion for selectively receiving and capturing the chain saw elongate front handle. A stop member is selectively moveable along an elongate arm for selective placement over the U-shaped section and capturing the chain saw handle.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Novae CorporationInventor: Steven P. Bermes
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Patent number: 6622980Abstract: An apparatus for securing a surgical accessory to a rail of a patient support device includes a clamp and a socket assembly. The clamp includes a first jaw and a second jaw coupled to the first jaw for movement between a first position in which the apparatus is attachable to and detachable from the rail and a second position in which the second jaw cooperates with the first jaw to grip the rail. The second jaw is biased toward the second position. The socket assembly includes a plurality of components movable between a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration. The second jaw is locked in the second position in response to movement of the plurality of components to the tightened configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Boucher, Kip P. VanSteenburg
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Publication number: 20030173483Abstract: A pot retainer has a retaining member, a first adjusting member, and a second adjusting member extending into the second opening and having a screw extending into the elongated hole to engage with a face of the second adjusting member so as to secure the second adjusting member to the first adjusting member. The engagement of the first adjusting member by the at least one screw which extends into the slit and the engagement of the second adjusting member by the second screw which extends into the elongated hole allows the relative position between the retaining member and the first adjusting member and the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member to change so that the pot retainer is adapted to clamp a laterally extending elongated object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventor: Jui-Ju Yeh
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Patent number: 6536856Abstract: A moulded copolymer door for built-in household electrical appliances to which a panel is to be adjustably connected to the door. The panel is configured to be adjusted in height, laterally and in depth. Adjustable mounting brackets are mounted on the door adjacent to undercuts on the vertical sides of said door and are accessible from a face of the door opposite of the panel through which the undercuts of the panel may be secured to the adjustable mounting brackets.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Armando Pelizzari, Andrea Ansaldo, Matteo Reni, Giorgio Giudici
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Patent number: 6450469Abstract: A rectangular support framework for a flat panel display as an object to be tested or a testing probe block is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignees: Soshotech Co., Ltd, Adtec Engineering Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toshio Okuno
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Patent number: 6412738Abstract: A stand for supporting a stenographic machine from a chair is provided. The stand includes a chair clamp releasably mountable to the seat portion of the chair. The chair clamp is adjustable along a longitudinal axis of the chair clamp. A support which has first and second ends is pivotally connected to the chair clamp at the first end. The support includes a first portion telescopically connected to a second portion. The second portion is rotatably connected to a third portion. A stabilizer which is adapted to engage a bottom of the seat portion extends from the first end of the support. An arm which is adapted to support an operator's forearm extends from the second end of the support. A connector which is adapted to releasably connect a stenographic machine to the stand is connected to the second end of the support.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Inventors: Peter W. Bressler, Peter D. Byar, Paul K. Rossi, Michael J. Cahill
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Publication number: 20020043601Abstract: An improved brake and tilt adjustment control mechanism for a keyboard support platform includes a telescoping shaft connect between the keyboard platform and a housing supported on linkage arms that support the platform and connected the platform to a desk or support surface. The shaft is engaged by an encircling coil spring retained in the housing to lock the mechanism. Flexing the spring releases the locking mechanism and permits adjustment of the tilt or attitude of the keyboard platform relative to the linkage arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: CompX International Inc.Inventor: Peter M. Barber
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Patent number: 6315260Abstract: A swinger clamp is clamped onto a horizontal guide rail and supports a vertical bar to hold various devices during surgical procedures. The clamp has a damper jaw that abuts a rim. To prevent the rim from drifting in its rotational position relative to the clamping jaw, a groove is formed in the rim to engage with the damper jaw.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Automated Medical Products, Corp.Inventor: John Lees
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Patent number: 6302280Abstract: A blower holder for supporting and storing backpack type blowers on trailers and other vehicles. A shelf is mounted on a support post whereon the blower may rest. A bracket is attached to the post vertically above the shelf and includes hook members at opposing ends. The blower frame or back rest plate sides are selectively received in the hook members thereby sandwiching the blower frame or back rest plate between the hook members. One of the hook members is selectively movable against the blower side and may selectively be affixed along the bracket for sandwiching and retaining the frame or blower back rest plate. A loop is attached to an adjacent post and is adapted to receive and support the blower air pipe.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Novae Corp.Inventor: Steven P. Bermes
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Patent number: 6254046Abstract: The invention is directed to a support (1) for an apparatus (3) which is to be suspended so as to be movable. The support (1) includes a holding arm (17) and an adjusting unit (19) mounted on the holding arm (17). The adjusting device (19) includes a slidingly displaceable sliding disc (25).Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Carl-Zeiss-StiftungInventor: Klaus Biber