Vertical Pivot Patents (Class 248/289.11)
  • Publication number: 20130048820
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus, configured to support a heat dissipating device, includes a bracket, two adjusting structures, and two mounting portions. Each of the two mounting portions defines a mounting hole. Each of the two adjusting structures is engaged in each of the mounting holes and includes an adjusting member and an installation member engaged with the adjusting member. Each of the adjusting members defines a through hole. The two adjusting members are rotatable relative to the two mounting portions from a first position to a second position. When the adjusting members are in the first position, a first line is running through the two through holes. When the adjusting members are in the second position, a second line is running through the two through holes, and a length of the first line is less than a length of the second line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHAO-JUN ZHU, JIN-BIAO JI, ZHI-JIANG YAO
  • Publication number: 20130043362
    Abstract: A carrier base with a lateral base extension having a base hollow interior channel. A tooth ring on the lateral base extension. A stop block channel within the base tooth ring. A support arm pivotally carried on the lateral base extension for carrying a mirror head. A tooth ring included on the support arm engaging the base tooth ring in interlocking cooperation. A stop block carried by the support arm within the support arm tooth ring so that the stop block travels between a first end wall and a second end wall to control movement of the support arm. A connecting bolt carried by the support arm extending through the tooth rings into the hollow base interior channel. A leaf spring biasing the connecting bolt into the hollow base interior channel to draw the support arm against the lateral base extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: LANG-MEKRA NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    Inventors: Emmanuel Courbon, Ramesh Noone, Mathieu Lhoste-Clos
  • Publication number: 20120293940
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing electronic equipment to a substantially horizontal surface of a support structure. The apparatus includes a fastening means such as a collar, a mounting bracket for attachment to the support structure, and a connector. The connector is interposed between and swivelably attached to the collar and mounting bracket. The connector may have a telescoping construction. The apparatus is particularly suited for use with equipment having an electronic component attached to a neck extending from a base. An electronic equipment setup using the above-described apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Saul Ilan Gordon, Kimbre Dale Sargent
  • Patent number: 8313072
    Abstract: A multiple monitor array includes a support structure; a plurality of monitors supported by the support structure wherein at least one monitor serves as a door for accessing objects disposed behind the at least one monitor; a hinge structure interposed between the support structure and the at least one monitor allowing the at least one monitor serving as a door to pivot about the hinge structure; a releasable fastener configured to secure the at least one monitor serving as a door to the support structure; and an alignment mechanism configured to return the at least one monitor serving as a door to an aligned orientation and position with respect to the monitor array when the at least monitor serving as a door is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P.
    Inventors: Jeff Bakkom, Todd Elkins, Robert Curtis
  • Patent number: 8286808
    Abstract: A vertical file folder rack adapted for mounting on a wall and holding various sizes and shapes of files, posters, drawings and like items. The vertical file folder rack includes a plurality of triangular-shaped wire frames mounted and equally spaced along a length of a rectangular shaped elongated wall base. The wall base is adapted for vertical attachment to a wall. A top portion of each wire frame is pivotally attached along the vertical length of the wall base. A center portion of the wire frame includes a pair of support arms, which extend downwardly and vertically. A lower portion of the wire frame includes a pair of outwardly extending file support arms with an upwardly extending arch-shaped file keeper disposed between the two support arms. A file is received on top of the support arms and held therein between the file keeper and the two support arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Steve Setlik
  • Publication number: 20120211623
    Abstract: A beverage container holding device comprises a beverage container receptacle having a cavity for receiving a beverage container and a mounting bracket or attaching the holding device to a support member. A pivotal joint is provided between the beverage container receptacle and the mounting bracket, allowing the beverage container receptacle to be pivoted relative to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Leonard Duncan
  • Publication number: 20120206867
    Abstract: A tablet holder including a frame configured to hold a tablet. A barrel is defined in the frame and opens through one side of the frame. A mounting post is pivotally and retractably received within the barrel, and a locking mechanism is provided for locking the mounting post against relative movement. A tablet stowage system includes a tablet holder, a container for stowing a plurality of tablet holders, and a galley cart for stowing the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tracy N. Pence
  • Publication number: 20120172850
    Abstract: A support mechanism for a medical device may include an adjustable support that includes a plurality of elongate members movable relative to one another. The support mechanism may also include a bracket coupled to the adjustable support. The bracket may be adapted to be coupled to a first medical device that extends along a longitudinal axis. The support mechanism may also include an instrument holder that extends along a central axis. The instrument holder may be movably coupled to the bracket and adapted to be coupled to a second medical device. The bracket and the instrument holder may be oriented such that central axis of the instrument holder intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Kappel, Barry Weitzner, Paul Smith, Erin Daly
  • Patent number: 8152124
    Abstract: An adjustable support arm for a vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising a holder base adapted for mounting to the vehicle; a holder pivotally carried on the holder base; a pivot control unit included in the holder for engaging the holder base to resist rotation of the holder on the holder base; the pivot control unit including: a compression spring disposed within a retainer opening of the holder; a bushing carried on the compression spring for engaging a bearing surface in the retainer opening; and, a retainer carried in the retainer opening and coupled to the holder base to retain the compression spring and the bushing in the retainer opening, wherein the retainer is constructed and arranged to direct the bushing laterally against the bearing surface and the compression spring biases the bushing against the retainer in sliding engagement to resist rotation of the holder on the holder base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Lang-Mekra North America, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Dean Branham
  • Patent number: 8155718
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sliding/hinge apparatus for sliding/rotating type mobile terminals, which can be slid and rotated from a body housing of the sliding/rotating type mobile terminal. The sliding/rotating type mobile terminal includes a body housing and a slide housing slidably mounted on the body housing. The apparatus comprises first and second hinge frames mounted in the body housing by means of screws, first and second plates, one or more slide bars, and a coupling unit inserted through the center parts of the first and second hinge frames so that the first and second hinge frames are rotatably coupled with each other while being opposite to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Heum Byun, Jong-Gun Bae, Sung-Ill Kang, Seung-Hwan Lee, In-Gon Park, Chang-soo Lee
  • Patent number: 8042778
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventors: Min-Chuan Wu, Hung-Hsin Yu
  • Patent number: 7988112
    Abstract: A multi-screen display device includes a display device and a folding bracket. The display device includes a first display frame and a second display frame. The folding bracket includes an inner rotating portion pivotally connected to the first display frame, and an outer rotating portion pivotally connected to the inner rotating portion and pivotally connected to the second display frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Weng-Tiang Tang
  • Publication number: 20110155868
    Abstract: A bracket for screen expansion includes a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm includes a first main body extending horizontally. Two horizontally spaced first assembling holes are defined in the first main body. The second arm is horizontally rotatably mounted to the first arm. The second arm includes a second main body extending horizontally. Two horizontally spaced second assembling holes are defined in the second main body. The brackets, to achieve screen expansion may be connected to a number of displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, AN-GANG LIANG
  • Publication number: 20110149582
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, methods, and systems for adjustably affixing an object to a structure via an armature which includes a pivotable knuckle. The armature comprises two assembly components with a set of friction plates compressed therebetween. Said armature is designed to be lightweight (compared to the object), low cost (compared to state of the art adjustable armatures), suitable for outdoor use, and adaptable so to accommodate objects of varying weights, sizes, and form factors without adding significant weight or cost to the overall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: MUSCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: LUKE C. McKEE
  • Patent number: 7913960
    Abstract: An improved bracketing system comprising a first portion that is adjustably connected to a second portion. The first portion may pivot, rotate, or otherwise be adjusted relative to the second portion to accommodate perpendicular and angled installations. An exemplary embodiment of the bracketing system may include angled holes to receive fasteners, which may promote ease of installation. An exemplary embodiment of the bracketing system may also provide additional strength when installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Crane Group Companies Limited
    Inventors: Charles W. Herr, III, Timothy C. Rothwell, Steve E. Pever
  • Patent number: 7889482
    Abstract: A display assembly for a refrigerator includes: a display; a frame having a mounting part for mounting the display and provided on an outer wall surface of a refrigerator; and a tilting unit fixed to the display and the mounting part and allowing the display to be tilted. A direction of a screen of a display unit can be controlled, and thus, restrictions of a viewing angle of the display can be overcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Sung-Ae Lee
  • Publication number: 20100258695
    Abstract: A hanging device includes a fixing member, a mounting member mounted on the fixing member, a positioning member mounted on the mounting member and provided with a serrated engaging portion, a hanging member pivotally mounted on the mounting member and provided with a serrated engaging section detachably engaged with the engaging portion, and an elastic member biased between the mounting member and the positioning member to push the engaging portion toward the engaging section. Thus, the engaging portion of the positioning member engages the engaging section of the hanging member in a planar manner to increase the contact area of the positioning member and the hanging member so that the hanging member is combined with the positioning member tightly and closely and can be used to bear a heavier load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Shih-Piao Wu
  • Publication number: 20100243590
    Abstract: A tray assembly includes an articulatable arm assembly coupled with a tray and selectively held in place by a locking mechanism (e.g., a locking gas spring). A release mechanism coupled with the tray selectively activates and deactivates the gas shock mechanism and is coaxial with and free rotating with respect to an axis of rotation of the tray. The tray may rotate between a horizontal position and a stored position substantially orthogonal to the horizontal position. The arm assembly may include at least one frictional hinge comprising a tapered pin, a tapered bushing in rotational frictional contact with the tapered pin, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the tapered pin to provide adjustable contact force between the tapered pin and the tapered bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Ross
  • Patent number: 7793401
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheeting goods installation support. The present invention includes a system and techniques using a sheeting goods installation support for both overhead ceiling and vertical wall applications. A solo worker can install sheeting goods using the inventive sheeting goods installation support system. The inventive sheeting goods installation support can be operated by attaching an end articulation bracket to a support member with the end articulation bracket connected to a first elongated beam and placing sheeting goods upon the first elongated beam. Next, a worker can position the sheeting goods proximate to the end articulation bracket and temporarily secure the sheeting goods with a second elongated beam. Next, a worker can adjust the sheeting goods in a final position proximate to the support member, secure the sheeting goods to the support member, and remove the sheeting goods installation support from the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Gene Curtis McKinney
  • Publication number: 20100224746
    Abstract: The present invention is an auger transport and mounting system which facilitates the drilling and positioning of ice fishing or other holes in an outdoor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Clint Johnson, Steve Gapp, John Reed Felton
  • Publication number: 20100214729
    Abstract: A self-balanced adjustable mounting system for a flat panel display. A display interface having a hollow, semi-spherical shell portion is attached to the flat panel display. The semi-spherical shell is formed with a generally constant radius of curvature. The center of the radius of curvature is disposed proximate the center of gravity of the flat panel display with the display interface attached. The display interface is received in a guide structure that has a bearing portion engaging the outer surface of the semi-spherical shell, and a second bearing portion engaging the inner surface of the semi-spherical shell through an aperture formed in the semi-spherical shell. The semi-spherical shell is guided between the first and second bearing portions so that the flat panel display and device interface are generally rotatable about the center of the radius of curvature of the semi-spherical shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Jay Dittmer, Derek L. Derks
  • Patent number: 7748680
    Abstract: A stand for a display is provided. The stand can reduce a delivery volume of the display and can provide for adjustment of a rotation angle thereof during use. The stand may include a support connected to a lower portion of the display, a pivot block pivotably coupled to the support, a rear base connected to the pivot block, a swivel that pivotably couples the pivot block and the rear base, and a front base coupled to the rear base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Chi Young Choi
  • Publication number: 20100148647
    Abstract: A work station comprises a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a surface. An upper arm and a lower arm are mounted to the mounting bracket for pivoting motion about a first vertical axis. A track is pivoted to the upper arm and the lower arm about a second vertical axis where the track supports a vertically displaceable carriage. The carriage may support a monitor and work platform where the work platform supports a key board tray. A lift system supports the carriage for vertical movement. Work station mounting systems are also provided for movably supporting a work platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Roddy Burgess, Ian Cunningham, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Patent number: 7731143
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Omnimount Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Muday, Zachary Eyman, Brett Stenhouse
  • Publication number: 20100051771
    Abstract: A holder including a fixed base, a rotational base, a first arm and a second arm is provided. The rotational base is rotatably disposed on the fixed base and has a supporting plane and two openings. The first arm and the second arm are disposed in the rotational base, and pass through the two openings, respectively, wherein the first arm is coupled with the fixed base. When a hand-held electronic device is located between the first arm and the second arm and is rotated along with the rotational base relative to the fixed base, the fixed base drives the first arm to move relative to the rotational base so as to hold the hand-held electronic device by the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventor: Hsiao-Chuan Huang
  • Patent number: 7661643
    Abstract: A mount system supports a monitor against a supporting surface such as a wall. The mount system allows the monitor to swing open adjacent to one of its edge and extends the monitor away from the wall so that the edge of the monitor does not hit the wall. A motor or a linear actuator may be used to move the monitor through a motorized action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: CLO Systems
    Inventor: Sung I. Oh
  • Patent number: 7648112
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventors: Min-Chuan Wu, Hung-Hsin Yu
  • Patent number: 7628365
    Abstract: Provided is a monitor stand, capable of preventing an “auto-lift” phenomenon that occurs when a monitor installed thereon is tilted past a predetermined angle, due to a shift in the monitor's weight. The monitor stand includes a base, a stand body, a stand top assembly, a stop slide, an elastic member, and a frictional clutch. The stand body is supported by the base. The stand top assembly is pivotably supported by the stand body. The top slide slides along the stand top assembly and has the monitor installed thereon. The elastic member is supported on the stand top, to provide elasticity to the top slide in an upward direction. The frictional clutch confines and releases the top slide to and from the stand top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jin Bum Lee
  • Patent number: 7594631
    Abstract: A novel quick connect mounting device for connecting to rails and other tubular structures, such as handrails on sport craft, sail and motor boats and recreation vehicles, and handlebars in general including but not limited to handlebars on a motorcycle or all terrain vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Patent number: 7571883
    Abstract: A device suitable for supporting a component, such as a flat display screen, which device comprises a first arm, which can be connected to a wall with a first end thereof, being pivotable about a first pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a second arm with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a second pivot axis, which second arm can be connected to the component that is to be supported with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a third pivot axis. The device is furthermore provided with a third arm, which can be connected to the wall with a first end, being pivotable about a fourth pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a fourth arm with a second end, being pivotable about a fifth pivot axis, which fourth arm can be connected to the component to be supported with a second end, being pivotable about a sixth pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Vogel's Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus Maria Van Groesen, Ewald Van Kuijk
  • Patent number: 7562855
    Abstract: A clamping mechanism is provided for supporting a plurality of tools for use in a folder gluer machine. The clamping mechanism includes first and second clamps. Each clamp defines a corresponding clamping cavity for receiving a tool therein. Each clamp is movable between a release position wherein the clamping cavity has a first configuration and a clamping position wherein the clamping cavity has a second configuration. A clamping structure is operatively connected to the first and second clamps. The clamping structure sequentially moves the first and second clamps to their clamping positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Blanking Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank E. Oetlinger
  • Patent number: 7559518
    Abstract: A support mechanism for a computer peripheral device includes a housing accommodating a base within the housing, and a supporting post having a first end coupled to the base. The base has a pivoting sleeve and couples to the supporting post at a first position, and the pivoting sleeve engages with the supporting post such that the housing is rotatable to force the pivoting sleeve and the supporting post to rotate. The pivoting sleeve can move along an axial line of the housing, and the housing can be pivoted about the top of the pivoting sleeve together with the supporting post. Therefore, the housing can carry out multi-direction-movement, or so-called sphere-like movement relative to a leg coupled to the second end of the supporting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Kye Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Chao-Qin Ye
  • Publication number: 20090166495
    Abstract: An electrically controlled rotatable flat panel display bracket has a rotatable base, a frame, a control module, a driving device and a display rack. The rotatable base has a rotating disc, a stationary disc and a bearing. The bearing is mounted between the rotating disc and the stationary disc. The frame is attached to the rotating disc. The driving device is controlled by the control module and connected between the stationary and rotating discs to rotate the rotating disc relative to the stationary disc. The display rack is mounted on the frame for hanging a flat panel display easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Chin-Jui HUNG
  • Patent number: 7543787
    Abstract: A stable monitor holder includes a fixing frame, a bracing device and a support frame. The support frame is coupled with the fixing frame to couple the fixing frame with the bracing device. The support frame includes an upper hook plate and a lower hook plate, which has a hook part. The bracing device includes a bracing frame, a coupling plate, a control structure and a hook plate. The coupling plate is coupled to the bracing frame. The coupling plate includes a crossing part, a protruding part and a connecting plate. The connecting plate has a retention device and a through hole. The control means has an operation part on the outside and two first shaft parts and a positioning dowel on the inside. The hook plate has a hook part, two through openings and a positioning hole, and has a multistage slot on an upper edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Hoolin Research Company Limited
    Inventor: Wen-Chun Chen
  • Patent number: 7490799
    Abstract: A multi-position support mechanism for an implement that employs an elongate member pivotably mounted at one end to the tongue of the implement and having a hook on the opposing end. The pivotable connection between the tongue and the elongate member provides a plurality of generally fixed positions, at least one where the hook supports the vehicle pto coupler, at least one for supporting hydraulic hoses, and at least one storage position where the elongate member and the hook are not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Young, Michael L. Bandi
  • Patent number: 7487944
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a flat screen monitor support assembly having a base that is coupled to the edge of a desk, or to a grommet hole in a desk. A distal end of the monitor support assembly is securable to the back of the flat screen monitor. Torsilastic assemblies allow for adjustment of the biasing required to maintain the vertical spacing of the monitor from the desktop surface with pivot pins providing horizontal rotation. The torsilastic assemblies accommodate monitors of different weight as well as normal aging of the elastomeric elements within the assemblies. The support base further includes an offset pivot providing additional rotation aspects without the need for support bracket movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Custom Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Tisbo, David Phillips
  • Patent number: 7475855
    Abstract: A mount for mounting a sign to the post of an associated structure includes a base element fixedly mounted to the post that defines a hinge region and a base plane, and a support arm having a shoulder mounted at the shoulder to the base element. The support arm is pivotable about the base element between a first position parallel to the base plane and a second position transverse to the base plane. A pair of springs extend between and connect the base element and the support arm. The base element and the support arm are engaged with one another, and are maintained engaged with one another, only by the tension of the springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Padiak, Paul C. Evans, Jeffrey C. Ouyang
  • Patent number: 7467771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheeting goods installation support. The present invention includes a system and techniques using a sheeting goods installation support for both overhead ceiling and vertical wall applications. A solo worker can install sheeting goods using the inventive sheeting goods installation support system. The inventive sheeting goods installation support can be operated by attaching an end articulation bracket to a support member with the end articulation bracket connected to a first elongated beam and placing sheeting goods upon the first elongated beam. Next, a worker can position the sheeting goods proximate to the end articulation bracket and temporarily secure the sheeting goods with a second elongated beam. Next, a worker can adjust the sheeting goods in a final position proximate to the support member, secure the sheeting goods to the support member, and remove the sheeting goods installation support from the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: Gene Curtis McKinney
  • Patent number: 7445189
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for automatically maintaining the viewing angle of a first display, mounted to a second display, regardless of the viewing angle of the second display. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a first display and a pivot mechanism to connect the first display to a second display. The pivot mechanism enables the first display to pivot relative to the second display. An angle retention mechanism is provided to automatically maintain the viewing angle of the first display regardless of the viewing angle of the second display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron Roger Cox, Thomas John Sluchak, Robert Paul Tennant
  • Patent number: 7441735
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for supporting an LCD module, the supporting apparatus comprises a pivoting member, a fastener assembly connecting the pivoting member to the LCD module, a supporter and a connecting member. The supporter comprises a base wall and two sidewalls extending from the base wall. The connecting member connects the pivoting member to the supporter, and comprises a top wall and two arms extending from two opposite edges of the top wall. The arms are mounted to the sidewalls of the supporter separately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiang Zhao, Hung-Chun Lu, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Publication number: 20080237413
    Abstract: A holding arrangement is suitable especially for medical-optical equipment (108). The holding arrangement includes a carrier arm (101) for accommodating a load. The carrier arm (101) is pivotally mounted on a holder (102) with the aid of a first rotational joint (103). The holding arrangement further includes a linear spring arrangement (120) for generating a longitudinal force which acts upon the carrier arm (101) in order to compensate a load torque arising in the first rotational joint (103) of the carrier arm (101). The linear spring arrangement (120) for generating a longitudinal force is pivotally mounted on the holder (102) and applies a force on a curved carrier (119) which is operatively connected to the carrier arm (101).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Hermann Hammer
  • Publication number: 20080121273
    Abstract: A mounting system is provided for supporting equipment such as solar module arrays on a rooftop or other underlying surface. The mounting system includes a pipe, and a grasp section. These couple to a base that is extended into or otherwise integrated with the underlying surface. The pipe may be coupled so as to extend a height from the underlying surface. The grasp section is coupled to a top section of the pipe and is structured to secure to a section of the solar module array when the solar module array is installed on the underlying surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua Reed Plaisted, Brian West
  • Patent number: 7367376
    Abstract: An articulated arm for awnings is disclosed. The articulated arm comprises an arm and a forearm, joined together by respective articulation configurations located at adjacent ends of the same, which enables them to move between open and closed positions. There is a flexible tie bar inside the arm, with a second end anchored to the articulation configuration of end of the forearm and linked by a first end to an elastic traction element anchored to a fixed point on the arm and an elastic compression element located between a stop on the flexible tie bar and a support of the end of the arm in order to produce tension in the tie bar on moving from the open position to closed, generating torque tending towards the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Llaza, S.A.
    Inventor: Joan Llagostera Forns
  • Patent number: 7346940
    Abstract: A shower curtain rod assembly includes a frame fixed on a wall and a connection member has a connection tube which has one end connected with an end of a rod and a pivotable member is connected to the other end of the connection tube. The pivotable member is pivotably connected to the frame so as to set the direction that the connection tube is orientated. A cover has a through hole through which the connection tube extends. The connection tube is adjustable to be connected with a curved rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: You Da Metal International Develop Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ying Feng Liao
  • Patent number: 7331552
    Abstract: Apparatuses, a system, and a method for rotatable coupling of components are disclosed herein. The apparatus may include a base having a mounting feature to couple the appparatus to a product housing and a through-hole to provide access to an interior cavity of the product housing. The apparatus may further include a flange, couple to the base having a surface and a plurality of detents disposed on the surface, the flange and the plurality of detents configured to rotatably couple to a pivot mate configured to complement one or more of the plurality of detents in a manner to allow the pivot mate to rotate from a first position relative to the apparatus to a second position creative to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: InFocus Corporation
    Inventor: Greg Sample
  • Patent number: 7314200
    Abstract: A support and transport system for a patient care apparatus comprised of a first arm assembly connected to a stationary support and a second arm assembly connected to a patient transfer vehicle. An end cap for supporting a patient care apparatus is selectively attachable to the first arm assembly and to the second arm assembly. Locking means are provided on the end cap for locking the end cap onto one of the first and second arm assemblies. The other of the first and second arm assemblies is detachable from the end cap only when the end cap is locked onto the one of the first and second arm assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Alex Bally, Wendell Wilson, George Gounaris
  • Publication number: 20070295874
    Abstract: A swivel mount is provided comprising a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a fixed surface and a swiveling portion adapted for mounting to an electronic apparatus. The swiveling portion is rotatably coupled to the mounting portion and adapted to rotate with respect to the mounting portion about an axis of rotation. The swiveling portion defines an annular channel. A translating member is moveably positioned within the annular channel. A stop mounted to or extending from the mounting portion is positioned within the annular channel of the swiveling portion. The translating member is configured to translate a fixed distance in contact with the stop, and rotation of the swiveling portion is limited by contact between the stop and the translating member once the translating member translates the fixed distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Gary K. Hollenhead, Corey D. Morgan, Masahiro Kajitani
  • Publication number: 20070246627
    Abstract: A wall hanging display apparatus including a wall side attachment member that is fixed to a wall; and a apparatus side attachment member that is fixed to the display apparatus and is connected to the wall side attachment member, is characterized by a structure in which only one of the wall side attachment member and only one of the apparatus side attachment member are used for hanging the display apparatus on the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Shinji Morita
  • Patent number: 7278620
    Abstract: A fixture mounting assembly and method according to which a coupling member is attached to the fixture, and a down-rod is pivotally mounted to the coupling member and is mounted to the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Diani, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Blateri
  • Patent number: 7264219
    Abstract: A breakaway banner support assembly for mounting to a vertical support structure having at least one mounting member connected to a support structure, a support rod extending along a generally horizontal plane for supporting a flexible banner, and a breakaway and return hinge interconnecting the support rod and said mounting member, said rod being pivotally movable along said generally horizontal plane between a display position and a breakaway position, said rod pivoting to a breakaway position in response to a force acting thereon so as to deflect said force and pivotally returning to said display position when said force dissipates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventors: Paul T. Kicher, Thomas P. Kicher