Horizontally Sliding Patents (Class 248/298.1)
  • Publication number: 20110226919
    Abstract: A lighting assembly for a recessed luminaire includes a plaster frame for supporting the recessed luminaire and a pair of telescoping bars for attaching the plaster frame to framing support members. The telescoping bars include a first bar and a second bar, each of the bars having a generally S-shaped cross-sectional profile that is defined by a center curve joining a first area and a second area, which are generally hook-shaped and extend perpendicularly from the center curve in opposing directions. The first area of the first bar is overlappingly positioned at least in part within the second area of the second bar, and the first area of the second bar is overlappingly positioned at least in part within the second area of the second bar whereby the first and second bars are mated in an inverted and opposed adjacent relationship allowing sliding extension of the bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Juno Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron P. Fryzek, Kerry Collins
  • Patent number: 8023258
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a case comprising a drive bracket housing a number of compact disc drives and a storage device module mounted in the drive bracket in the absence of installed disk drives. The storage device module includes a supporting frame fixed in the drive bracket, a backboard, and a number of data storage devices arranged in the supporting frame. The backboard provides connection of the data storage devices to a motherboard of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Zhu Chen, Zhen-Xing Ye
  • Publication number: 20110214323
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for securing signs at select positions along the length of a concrete barrier is provided by forming a longitudinally extending groove within one side of the barrier and slideably positioning a bolt within the channel so that the bolt is captured within the channel for longitudinal movement relative thereto and extends through the groove and to the exterior of the barrier. The bolt extends through a sign support on the exterior of the barrier. A nut engaged with the bolt draws the sign support into secure engagement with the exterior surface of the barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Michael J. Recker, Raymond R. Sullivan, Bernard J. Roman
  • Patent number: 8011628
    Abstract: An antenna mounting bracket is disclosed for mounting an antenna within a water meter container. The mounting bracket comprises a first plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge. A first elongated aperture and a first slit traverse through the first plate. A first step is secured to the rear edge of the first plate for supporting the first plate upon the lip of the water meter container. A second plate defines a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge. A second elongated aperture and a second slit traverse through the second plate. A second step is secured to the rear edge of the second plate for supporting the second plate upon the lip of the water meter container. The bottom surface of the first plate slidably engages adjacent to the top surface of the second plate with the first step being a mirror image of the second step for defining an adjustable bracket length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Lee Suddeth
  • Patent number: 7997550
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mount (A) for holding at least one display device, comprising a first mounting arm (1) which has an essentially vertical mounting arm segment (1a) and at least one second mounting arm (2) which extends essentially in a horizontal direction across from the mounting arm segment (1a) of the first mounting arm and is provided with at least one connecting element connecting said second mounting arm to the device (B). In order to improve the mount (A) so as to better position the at least one mounting location for the at least one display device (B), at least one side wall of the second mounting arm (2) is shaped in a converging manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Mavig GmbH
    Inventor: Peter Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20110192946
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a supporting bracket, a locking member, and a holding mechanism. The supporting bracket is fixed to a slide rail and includes two inserting pins extending through the two corresponding through holes of a rack post. The locking member is slidably mounted to the supporting bracket. When the locking member slides to abut against a front surface of the rack post, the slide rail is prevented from moving backwards to make the inserting pins disengage from the through holes. When the locking member slides to space away from the rack post, the slide rail is enable to move backwards to make the inserting pins disengage from the through holes. The holding mechanism abuts against the locking member to prevent the locking member from sliding. The holding mechanism is operable to move away from the locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MO-MING YU, GUANG-HUA GU, LIN-REN GU
  • Patent number: 7992833
    Abstract: An adjustable hanger device includes an adjustable mounting bracket that may be sized for mounting the hanger to support members of various dimensions. The hanger device has a composite structure including both metallic and polymeric components. The mounting bracket is formed of primarily metallic components to provide adequate hang strength, and a thin profile for use in so-called over-the-door hanger devices supported on the top edge of a door below the lintel or frame member when the door is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Spectrum Diversified Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Omer I. Sazir
  • Patent number: 7988114
    Abstract: An apparatus expanding around the perimeter of a box-shaped electronic device, the apparatus having a rectangular frame which is expandable lengthwise and widthwise and brackets for three-dimensional retention of an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph C. Coleman, Lawrence R. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20110180504
    Abstract: Discussed herein is an improved furniture assembly, where stretchers are secured between beams of a shelving assembly using brackets. The stretchers include at least one hollow slot that is sufficiently wide to allow the slot to be slid over a protruding surface of the bracket. In embodiments, the brackets have a protruding surface that is substantially parallel to a base surface of the bracket. The bracket has one or more lock members allowing the bracket to be secured to punches on the beams. The brackets are capable of being secured to the punches without the need for special tools. After the brackets are locked within the beams, the stretcher is connected between the beams by simply aligning the slots of the stretcher over corresponding protruding surfaces of the brackets and sliding the stretcher over the brackets by sliding the slots over the protruding surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: elevations inc.
    Inventors: John M. Riley, Nikolaos Xanthopoulos, William J. McHenry
  • Publication number: 20110174353
    Abstract: A mounting system for photovoltaic modules includes at least two profile-shaped cross rails arranged parallel to each other and configured to hold several PV modules. Each cross rail includes plane supporting surfaces. The PV module is mounted by placing it onto the at least two cross rails so that the at least two holders lay flat on the plane supporting surfaces of the at least two cross rails. The PV module is then moved in a joining direction perpendicular to the cross rails while lying on the plane supporting surfaces so that either a recess engages with an integrated protrusion or a protrusion engages with an integrated recess. A retaining safety device is disposed between at least one cross rail and its corresponding holder and is configured to counteract a move against the joining direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Schletter GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Urban, Cedrik Zapfe
  • Publication number: 20110155870
    Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of dispensing packages enables the packages to be independently removed and replaced. In one embodiment, the holding device includes a rear wall and a pair of sidewalls extending at an angle from said rear wall. The sidewalls each include a plurality of retaining elements, with each retaining element on one of said sidewalls being uniquely associated with a retaining element on the other sidewall. The rear wall of the holder may be selectively adjusted to vary the distance between opposing retaining elements. Each retaining element may separated from adjacent retaining elements so that each retaining element is independently flexible. Each retaining element may also include a retention hook that angles from the retaining element to hold a box behind the hook. The hook may additionally include a ramped surface that facilitates flexing of the retaining element as a box is inserted into the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: CND PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Tyner
  • Patent number: 7967269
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Portwell, Inc.
    Inventor: Kun-Pei Liu
  • Publication number: 20110147555
    Abstract: A variable length standoff assembly is configured to mount one or more portions of one or more panels to a frame or support structure, regardless of curvature or angling in the given panel or frame. The variable length standoff assembly includes a connector bar to which one or more variable length standoffs can be attached. Each variable length standoff includes a standoff barrel and adjustable extender to which a manufacturer can attach a portion of a given panel via a mounting cap. Each variable length standoff can be rotated about the connector bar, and can be extended or shortened to a wide range of lengths. In one implementation, a variable length standoff can also be configured to rotate with respect to the connector bar in at least two planes, thereby providing additional degrees of freedom for attaching variously curved and/or differentially orientated panels to a support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan K. Harris, Jeremy Porter
  • Publication number: 20110139951
    Abstract: A fixing assembly for fixing a peripheral device having a positioning member is provided. The fixing assembly includes a bracket and a latching mechanism. The bracket is configured for accommodating the peripheral device. The latching mechanism is configured for fixing the peripheral device to the bracket. The bracket defines a guiding slot. The positioning member is slidable along the guiding slot. The latching mechanism includes a base and a latching portion slidably coupled to the base. The base is fixed to the bracket. The base defines a sliding slot corresponding to the guiding slot. The latching portion is slidably received in the sliding slot. When the peripheral device is inserted into the bracket at a predetermined position, the latching portion cooperates with the positioning member to fix the peripheral device to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIN YANG, WEI WU
  • Publication number: 20110108693
    Abstract: Described herein are a lantern holder for affixing a lantern to a supporting member such as a rail or fence and a method for using same. The lantern holder includes a mounting portion that is shaped to mount on to the supporting member; first and second bracing portions each extending from the mounting portion and shaped to contact the sides of the supporting member to help brace the mounting portion; and a lantern retainer that is configured to retain the lantern. The mounting portion can be composed of first and second adjustable pieces that are movable relative to each other such that the mounting portion can be mounted on to supporting members of different depths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Lyle Thomas Consulting Ltd.
    Inventors: Lyle Thomas, Shelley Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110108234
    Abstract: A fastening device includes a fixing bracket and a fastener. The fixing bracket includes a fixed arm and two adjusting arms respectively connecting at two ends of the fixed arm. Each of the two ends of the fixed arm defines a plurality of spaced retaining slots. The retaining slots are located at different positions along the fixed arm. Each of the two adjusting arms has a sliding end retained selectively in one of the retaining slots and an opposite fixing end. The fastener extends through the fixing end of each of the two adjusting arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LEI CAO, MIN LI
  • Patent number: 7931420
    Abstract: A section element for constructing frames, supporting structures and the like made up of a section body (10) having one or more flat surfaces (11) and one or more rounded sectors (12) as parts of a circumference with a preset diameter. In correspondence with each flat surface (11) a longitudinal groove (13) is provided with parallel borders defining undercuts (15). The section body can be connected to other elements by means of clamps (16) each one delimiting at least one cylindrical in diameter housing matching that of the cylindrical surface defined by the rounded sectors of the section body and having at least one additional centering member designed to fit in the groove along at least one of the flat surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Gimatic S.p.A
    Inventor: Giuseppe Maffeis
  • Publication number: 20110073733
    Abstract: Described herein is a mounting system and slider clips that support simplified installation of photovoltaic structures. The mounting system comprises a support structure which can be mounted to support columns via an optional tilt table. The support structure comprises a plurality of parallel spaced beams and a plurality of parallel spaced rails that are mounted approximately perpendicular to the beams. Disclosed embodiments describe a collapsible support structure in which the rails are pivotally mounted to the beams. Rails are preassembled with prefabricated slider clips for holding edge portions of the photovoltaic structures. Rails can also be integrally formed with slider clips. Described herein are also methods of installing one or more photovoltaic structures using the mounting system and methods for manufacturing slider clips and a photovoltaic structure mounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: John Hartelius, Michael Monaco, Kyle Kazimir, John Anthony Bellacicco
  • Publication number: 20110068244
    Abstract: Described herein is a mounting system and slider clips that support simplified installation of photovoltaic structures. The mounting system comprises a support structure which can be mounted to support columns via an optional tilt table. The support structure comprises a plurality of parallel spaced beams and a plurality of parallel spaced rails that are mounted approximately perpendicular to the beams. Disclosed embodiments describe a collapsible support structure in which the rails are pivotally mounted to the beams. Rails are preassembled with prefabricated slider clips for holding edge portions of the photovoltaic structures. Rails can also be integrally formed with slider clips. Described herein are also methods of installing one or more photovoltaic structures using the mounting system and methods for manufacturing slider clips and a photovoltaic structure mounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: John Hartelius, Michael Monaco, Kyle Kazimir, John Anthony Bellacicco
  • Publication number: 20110062295
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for supporting a ski on a support structure. The apparatus includes a ski support member, a spacer, and a coupling element. The ski support member includes a ski engaging portion and a binder engaging portion. The binder engaging portion is positionable within a receiving space in a binder toe piece. The ski engaging portion includes a substantially flat surface engageable with one of a deck surface of the ski and an element disposed on the deck surface of the ski to maintain the ski in a desirable orientation. The spacer is positioned between the ski support member and a the support structure. The coupling element is configured to couple the ski support member to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Totman
  • Publication number: 20110042535
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus for an optical instrument of the present invention includes a base seat, a holder and at least one sliding member. The bottom of the base seat is formed with a sliding groove. The sliding groove has an opening facing downward. The width of the opening is smaller than the maximum width of the sliding groove. The base seat is formed with plurality of fixation holes, which are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the sliding groove. The holder is disposed on the base seat. The holder is adapted for the optical instrument to be assembled thereon. The sliding member has a suitable cross-section, so that the sliding member is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. The sliding member abuts selectively against one of the fixation holes. As such, the sliding member is adjustable and can be held in the sliding groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Ming-Chung CHENG
  • Publication number: 20110046757
    Abstract: A media player has a body, and an operating circuit with speakers. A support is attached to the body for movement between a retracted position, retracted at least partially within the body, and an extended position, extending from the body. The support incorporates a connector for, in the extended position, mechanically connecting and supporting a media playing device adjacent the body and electrically connecting an internal playing circuit of the media playing device to the operating circuit of the media player for operation of the media playing device via the operating circuit of the media player. A holder attached to the body engages the media playing device connected to the support, holding the media playing device in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: ALCO ELECTRONICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Wilson Wai Sing Leung
  • Patent number: 7891622
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dugan O'Keene
  • Patent number: 7891620
    Abstract: A moveable mount equipped with a motor drive set that comprises a motor and a gear that make one or more axles with attached arms move in a linear manner along longer sides coupled to the casing and, simultaneously, rotate during linear relocation, and where the motor along with the drive transmitting elements are placed in the casing of the mount. In an embodiment, the driving power is simultaneously transmitted by a cable from the motor to the pair of slides with one or more blocks situated on one or more slides in which the arms and the axles are mounted in a rotary manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bogdan Grabania, Kamil Sienkiel
  • Patent number: 7891316
    Abstract: A rear milking cluster hose support arm for supporting a milking cluster hose in an existing milking system where milking is done from a rear of a cow includes a rubber bumper for supporting an existing cluster hose and a rectilinear rod. The apparatus further includes a rod holder and a selectively adjusting mechanism with a coupling nut, an air hose, a tee union adapter, and a flattened lever. A predetermined oscillating air pressure level is introduced into the cylinder from the existing air supply source to thereby raise and lower the coupling nut and articulate the lever about the rod to thereby adjust the position of the rod and the rubber bumper respectively during non-operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Inventor: Pete Maljaars
  • Patent number: 7891619
    Abstract: A telescoping clamp assembly for a material handling system includes an inner shaft, an outer shaft, a clamping device, and a retaining element. The inner shaft has a longitudinal guide portion along an outer surface of the inner shaft. The outer shaft has a bore adapted to receive the inner shaft. The clamping device is located at the outer shaft and is configured to tighten the outer shaft about the inner shaft. The retaining element is adjustable to adjust a degree of clamping of the clamping collar at the outer shaft. The retaining element also engages the longitudinal guide portion of the inner shaft to limit extension and/or extraction of the inner shaft from the outer shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventor: Maurice Perlman
  • Patent number: 7878476
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a plurality of display monitors is disclosed, wherein the apparatus is provided at a user's desk or workstation. The apparatus can be easily moved toward and away from the user such that all the monitors mounted on the apparatus move in unison in the direction indicated by the user. Accordingly, the apparatus accommodates the visual preferences of virtually all users of the desk or workstation so that eye and skeletal muscle fatigue are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Carson, David Carson, Kenneth Carson
  • Patent number: 7874529
    Abstract: A recreational accessory and corresponding mounting assembly is disclosed which is adapted and configured for use in combination with a substrate, such as a pier, dock, deck, porch, staircase, etc. The mounting assembly is secured to the substrate and the recreational accessory is removably attached to the mounting assembly. In the complete assemblage, the mounting assembly is optionally cantilevered outwardly beyond the perimeter of the substrate. Accordingly, the recreational accessory does not occupy any surface area of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Pilgrim Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Klemm, Gregory J. Books, Greg Macheel
  • Patent number: 7857271
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Automated Medical Products Corporation
    Inventor: John Lees
  • Patent number: 7854512
    Abstract: A positioning device for motion picture camera equipment. The positioning device includes a plurality of modular longitudinal rails, a camera mounting plate, means for slidably positioning said plate along said rails, means for joining said rails to form a suitable platform for positioning said plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: Skyler M Tegland
  • Publication number: 20100295434
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting a sliding drawer or tray to a frame includes: a main panel; a front panel connected and generally normal to the main panel; and a front lip connected to the front panel and extending generally parallel to the main panel. The main panel includes a slot, and a fastener receiving member is configured to slide relative to the slot, the fastener receiving member including a pin that is received in the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Robert C. Hightower
  • Patent number: 7827724
    Abstract: A scope mount base design which readily accepts onto a preexisting rear sight base without any alteration of the sight base except for the easy removal of the original sight leaf and mainspring. This scope mount invention achieves solid lockup by the use of the appropriate sized threaded support fixtures and scope mount configuration to successfully engage these rear sight slots that originally contained the sight leaf and mainspring, and thus achieve strong lockup of the scope mount to the sight base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Angelo Spinelli
  • Patent number: 7823847
    Abstract: A display mount with post-installation adjustment features according to embodiments of the present disclosure addresses the above-mentioned needs of the industry. The mount may include two or more wall brackets, each having a vertically shiftable carrier assembly. Cross-supports extend between the carrier assemblies and are received in floating connection structures in the carriers. An electronic display display is coupled with the cross-supports. The carrier assembly of each wall bracket is independently vertically shiftable to shift the orientation of the cross-supports, and thereby adjust the vertical position and orientation of the electronic display device coupled with the cross-supports. The electronic display may be coupled to the cross-supports with display interface brackets which are tilt-adjustable to change the tilt position of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Bremmon, Jamie Brandt
  • Publication number: 20100265651
    Abstract: A sliding rail having anti-tilting mechanism is disclosed. The sliding rail includes a slidable connecting piece that is located at an enclosure and that has a fourth retaining portion, a slider whose outer side has a second slidable connecting portion and whose inner side has a resilient piece with a second retaining portion and a third retaining portion that is used to retain or release the fourth retaining portion, and a support with a first slidable connecting portion and a first retaining portion, wherein the second slidable connecting portion is connected with the first slidable connecting portion and moves in the forward and backward direction. When the slider and the support are located at the first relative location, the resilient piece retains the fourth retaining portion. When the slider and the support are located at the second relative location, the slidable connecting piece is released from the slider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: INFORTREND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: TSUNG-CHI HUANG, SHIUAN-JANG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100258697
    Abstract: A fixing device includes a base, a first fixing arm, and a second fixing arm. The base has a first guiding slot and a second guiding slot perpendicular to the first guiding slot defined therein. The first fixing arm includes a first guiding rod and a first abutting portion slidably engaged with the first guiding rod. The first guiding rod extends through the first abutting portion and the base at the first guiding slot to move along the first guiding slot. The second fixing arm includes a second guiding rod and a second abutting portion fixedly engaged with the second guiding rod. The second guiding rod extends through the second abutting portion and the base at the second guiding slot to move along the second guiding slot. The first abutting portion and the second abutting portion cooperatively define a receiving space for fixedly receiving the backlight module on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHUN-CHI TSENG
  • Patent number: 7810775
    Abstract: A hanger bar for supporting a recessed light fixture is attachable to ceiling joists or a T-bar grid of a drop down ceiling. First and second bars of the hanger bar slide and telescope. First and second spring clips are detachably coupled to the brackets at the ends of the first and second bars, respectively. Each of the first and second clips has a pair of downwardly extending arms bent inwardly toward one another, a first leg extending from a first arm, a second leg extending from a second arm, and an outwardly-extending foot on the second leg. The spring clips snap on to the T-bar grid. Each bracket includes a nail that is angled away from the hanger bar and downward so that the nail head is below the level of the hanger bar. The angled nails enable easy hammer strikes to attach the hanger bar to ceiling joists without accidental hammer blows to the hanger bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Dal Ponte, Fred H. Erickson, Huan Nguyen, John H. Wandrey
  • Patent number: 7794088
    Abstract: The camera support for cinematography equipment has end blocks and side beams forming a perimeter frame with an open central area. The perimeter frame is adapted to mount to a secondary support. Track rails extending along the side beams slidingly mount a trolley plate on rollers received in track slots and a camera is mounted to the trolley plate for sliding movement along the perimeter frame. The camera may be mounted above the trolley plate or below the trolley plate where it is accommodated by the open central area. The trolley plate is mounted on rollers received in slots designed by the track rails, and a magnetic friction device provides controlled resistance to translation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventors: Philip Saad, Jeremiah Dalton
  • Patent number: 7780254
    Abstract: A slide rail structure disposed between a chassis and a rack is provided. The slide rail structure includes a first slide rail, a slider, a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first slide rail is fixed on the rack. The slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The first connecting part is suitable for fixing on the chassis. The second connecting part is disposed on the slider and slidably connected to the first connecting part. The chassis slides on the first slide rail through the slider, the first connecting part and the second connecting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventors: Shi-Feng Wang, Tsai-Kuei Cheng, Ji-Peng Xu
  • Publication number: 20100193658
    Abstract: A video monitor mount includes at least a first hook and a wall mount. The mount further includes a monitor mount plate, a first motor for driving a pan gear along a first axis and a second motor for driving a tilt gear. The tilt gear includes a plurality of teeth along a first side of the tilt gear, a substantially straight portion, and a curved portion. Translation of a mating gear connected to the monitor mount plate along the tilt gear moves the monitor mount plate in a first direction substantially parallel with the substantially straight portion and in a direction substantially parallel with the curved portion responsive to the position of the monitor mount plate relative to the tilt gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Beger, Mark Hartelius
  • Patent number: 7731146
    Abstract: An in-line node locking mechanism for supporting and locking a node within a rack system such forces applied on a node by the node locking mechanism generate consistent output forces. The in-line node locking mechanism utilizes dual swivel nuts and an in-line loading arrangement that evenly distributes forces along the length of a rail system to create evenly distributed forces and avoid the creation of stress points. An actuating screw causes the node locking mechanism to adjust between unlocked and locked positions. In the unlocked position, the mechanism causes the node to be lowered and move freely along the in-line rail system. In the locked position the mechanism causes the node to securely abut the rack system thereby locking the node within the rack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John Lee Colbert, Eric James Mckeever, John Allan Shurdalsvold, Daniel A. Wright
  • Patent number: 7703734
    Abstract: A slide mounting bracket structure includes a main bracket, an auxiliary bracket, a first engaging member, a second engaging member, an actuating element, a linking member and an elastic element. The main bracket is provided with the actuating element and the linking member at its inner side, and the auxiliary bracket is provided with the first engaging member and the second engaging member at its outer side. The actuating element corresponds to the first engaging member. The linking member has a part penetrating the main bracket, and has a support stand corresponding to the second engaging member, which further drags the auxiliary bracket to engage in sliding, and brings a second folded plate to depart from a first folded plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Chien-Li Huang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20100096527
    Abstract: An elevated display and storage apparatus, that allows a user to store and display items, and in a manner which allows the maximized utilization of space The elevated display and s storage apparatus also may permit lateral and vertical displacement of storage and/or display elements in an easy to operate and efficient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Nancy Brown
  • Patent number: 7698753
    Abstract: A sink setting cross-member supports a non-linear sink support surface relative to a support structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the cross-member includes a first bracket portion at a first bracket end, and a second bracket portion at a second bracket end. A support portion is disposed between the first bracket portion and the second bracket portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas M. Jones, E. Wayne Lytle
  • Publication number: 20100065707
    Abstract: A device for securing a camera (1) to a carrier has a base part (2) and a securing part (6). The base part (1) is embodied in one piece from sheet metal as a punched and bent part, has guide webs (17, 18, 19) which extend in a longitudinal direction of the base part (2) and is embodied with sprung tongues (31, 32). The securing part (6) has a web receptacle (20) for each guide web (17, 18, 19) so that the securing part (6) can be displaced in a guided fashion, which securing part (6) is embodied with a tongue receptacle (33, 34) for each sprung tongue (31, 32), with which tongue receptacles (33, 34) the sprung tongues (31, 32) engage in a securing position of the securing part (6) and secure the securing part (6) with respect to displacement in the longitudinal direction. As a result, the device which is relatively inexpensive to manufacture can be used to secure and position a camera on a carrier very easily and nevertheless precisely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Mathias Hansel
  • Patent number: 7673841
    Abstract: A hangar bar assembly for a recessed luminaire is disclosed. The hangar bar assembly includes a first hangar bar member having a first attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, and a second hangar bar member having a second attachment structure disposed on an end thereof, the second hangar bar member being adjacent to the first hangar bar member. The first and the second attachment structures each include a first wall having a first fastener aperture and a second wall having a second fastener aperture, the first and second fastener apertures being formed about a common central longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
  • Patent number: 7661640
    Abstract: A wall mount structure for a “flat” image display screen and includes preferably two from each other spaced supporting profiles attachable against a vertical supporting surface. At the rear side of the display screen, and into existing threaded mounting holes, are interconnecting structures for the profiles attached, which on connection only facilitate movement in the longitudinal direction of the profiles. The profiles advantageously include recesses which facilitate that in direction of insertion leading interconnecting structures can take up connection with the profiles at a point adjacent to the final and mounted position. The profiles are preferably arranged with a stop at the end portion serving as final end portion during an insertion operation of the interconnecting structures, and preferably also attachable stop and/or lock elements at opposed end portions, to be attached when the display screen has been mounted on the wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Uno John-Sebastian Persson
  • Patent number: 7660108
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an electronics module in an equipment chassis with adequate pathways for the flow of cooling air across the module or across one or more adjacent modules, such as one or more blade server. The system includes an electronics module movably secured within a sub-assembly prior to installing the sub-assembly in a bay of a chassis. Ramps disposed within one or more bays of the chassis engage and position the electronics modules within the range of movement permitted by the sub-assembly when the sub-assembly has been installed in the chassis. Two bays having ramps positioned differently can receive the same sub-assembly or an identical sub-assembly and position the module differently. Therefore, the sub-assemblies are interchangeable while maintaining appropriate air flow pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Edwin Baker, Matthew Scott Henry, David John Jensen, Seth David Lewis
  • Patent number: 7637465
    Abstract: A mounting device includes a fixed bracket unit, a detachable bracket unit, and a safety lock. The fixed bracket unit is mounted on a wall. The detachable bracket unit is fastened to an electronic device, is formed with an engaging groove, and is suspended on the fixed bracket unit. The safety lock is coupled movably to the fixed bracket unit, and is movable relative to the fixed bracket unit between an engaged position, where the safety lock extends into the engaging groove in the detachable bracket unit, and a disengaged position, where the safety lock disengages the engaging groove in the detachable bracket unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventor: Tom Huang
  • Publication number: 20090283652
    Abstract: A bracket for a slide assembly includes a fixing base which is disposed on a slide assembly and includes a first wall, a second wall, a first side wall, and a channel. The first wall has a first bend portion perpendicular to the second wall. The second wall has a second bend portion corresponding to the first wall. A sliding member is slidably connected to the channel of the fixing base and includes a third wall, a fourth wall, and a second side wall. The third wall has a third bend portion perpendicular to the fourth wall. The fourth wall has a fourth bend portion corresponding to the third bend portion. A fixing member is connected to the sliding member and includes a fixing portion. The length of the sliding member is adjustable with respect to the fixing base to fit the longitudinal depth of a rack for mounting purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20090278008
    Abstract: A lifting device used to fix the display apparatus to a wall. The display apparatus can be formed in a rear surface thereof with a plurality of holes. The lifting device includes a wire having both ends coupled to any one pair of holes of the plurality of holes, and a wire hanger fixed to the wall and used to hang the wire on the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Hoo PARK, Boo Keun YOON, Sang Hak KIM, Gi Hyun TAE, Bong Joo KIM