With Incremental Horizontal Adjustment Patents (Class 248/393)
  • Patent number: 11498459
    Abstract: A rail for a vehicle seat having first and second sliding rail members driven by a motorized drive mechanism. The rail further comprises a mechanical lock actuated by a relative movement between the motorized drive mechanism and the second rail member in the event of an accident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'Automobile
    Inventor: Fabrice Petit
  • Patent number: 11135945
    Abstract: A seat adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat is provided. The mechanism may have a number of first pairs of rails, where each first pair of rails has an upper rail and a lower rail. The mechanism may also have a number of second pairs of rails with a substantially same acting direction as the number of first pairs of the pairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Keiper Seating Mechanisms Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Karthikeyan Maharajapuram Subramanian
  • Patent number: 11027627
    Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a motor vehicle seat includes an annular motor with an inner nut housed in a rotor, a bracket attached to the seat, the annular motor being positioned in the bracket, and a lead screw that is threaded through the inner nut. When the annular motor is activated the rotor as well as the inner nut rotate about the lead screw resulting in relative translational motion of the bracket and hence the seat relative to the lead screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Nithish Sukumar, Prathiba R
  • Patent number: 10619789
    Abstract: A television stand includes an elongated, vertical support pole having a front surface, a rear surface, a curved top portion, a bottom end and a hollow interior. Within the hollow interior is a motorized drive belt that moves an external carriage that is adapted to fasten to an existing television or television stand. Accordingly, using a local control panel, a remote unit or a portable electronic device, a viewer can easily raise or lower the television to a desired height. Also, when the television is raised to the upper portion of the pole, the curvature tilts the television downwardly, toward the viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: Todd W Copeland
  • Patent number: 10571971
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to establishing communication links with computing devices. As an example, a device stand includes a first member including an attachment feature to couple the device stand to a computing device. The device stand also includes a second member including a rotation track to enable the first member to rotate with respect to the second member to decouple the device stand from the device. The device stand further includes a third member including an opening to receive the attachment feature. The second member is situated between the first member and the third member. The device stand further includes a first sidewall having a first slope and a second sidewall having a second slope that is different from the first slope. The first sidewall and the second sidewall are defined by the first member and the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ming-Shan Tsai, Szu-Yu Chen, Wei-Chih Tsao
  • Patent number: 10562411
    Abstract: Provided is a sliding device. The sliding device includes a fixed rail, a movable rail, a rack, a pinion, a locking mechanism that restricts sliding of the movable rail, and a gear mechanism. The gear mechanism includes multiple gears and transmits a rotation generated in an electric motor to the pinion. The gear mechanism is configured such that the pinion is capable of rotating more than a specified angle of rotation when the electric motor is in a stopped state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tadasuke Higuchi, Naoaki Hoshihara, Yoichi Takada
  • Patent number: 10457172
    Abstract: A lower guide frame for a vertical suspension system of a vehicle seat having a left-hand slide and, parallel thereto, a right-hand slide which are connected to each other via a lower crosspiece. Attached to an upper side of at least one slide is a reinforcing profile which has a horizontal portion, via which it is connected to the upper side of one slide, and adjoining the horizontal portion is an oblique portion that is oriented obliquely downwards and outward. Adjoining the oblique portion is a vertical portion that, in the assembled state, extends to just above a vehicle floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ISRINGHAUSEN GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Winfried Titz
  • Patent number: 10406943
    Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a seat cushion; a seat lifter including a link which connects the seat cushion and a base on a vehicle body and is configured to rotate about an axis extending in a seat width direction and configured to adjust a height of the seat cushion with respect to the vehicle body by the rotation of the link; and a fixture for fixing a seat belt which is abutted and attached to a mounting surface portion of the link, the mounting surface portion being formed on an outer surface portion of the link and obliquely facing a front side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Hiroaki Hayashi
  • Patent number: 10322810
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to an aircraft having an in-flight leveling system for a seat onboard the aircraft that includes a swivel mechanism providing selective rotational movement of the a rear portion of the seat to compensate for an angle of inclination of the aircraft during flight. A locking mechanism is coupled to the swivel mechanism to retain the seat in a first position for use on the ground and a second position for use during flight. An actuator moves the locking mechanism between a locked condition and an unlocked condition permitting the seat to move between the first position to the second position enabling the seat to be substantially level when the aircraft is on the ground and during flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Drew, Patrick Thomas Whalen
  • Patent number: 10315532
    Abstract: A monopost for a free-standing seat of a vehicle comprises: an inner subassembly of first clamshell components attached to each other; an outer subassembly of second clamshell components attached to each other around the inner subassembly, the outer subassembly forming a wing portion at one end; and a wing clamshell attached to the first clamshell components and to the wing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: TESLA, INC.
    Inventors: P Thomas Vikstrom, Jan Just, Olav Sadoo, Anthony Paschos, Hussein Sanaknaki, Wayne Watson, Jason Daddy
  • Patent number: 10259373
    Abstract: A modular recreational vehicle, including an automotive vehicle including a cabin, the cabin including a floor and a wall surrounding at least part of a cabin interior, the wall including a preformed anchor hole, and one or more modular amenities attached to an anchor, wherein the anchor is temporarily attached to the wall at the preformed anchor hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Lannie Stegall
  • Patent number: 10005558
    Abstract: Described are seat track fittings (100) with a stud (102) having a spacer (104) separated from a lower flange (106), and a locking mechanism (110). The locking mechanism includes an elastic fitting (112) having an upper arm (116a) and a lower arm (116b) connected by a resilient member (120). An end of the upper arm and an end the lower arm are coupled to the stud, with the end of the upper arm positioned above the spacer, and the end of the lower arm positioned above the lower flange. An activation mechanism (114) is coupled to the elastic fitting to transition the seat track fitting between unloaded, unlocked, and locked positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventor: Jeremy Cailleteau
  • Patent number: 9975454
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to passenger seats. Some embodiments are related to a compact seat kinematic for moving a seat from a retracted position to an extended position. In some embodiments an intermediate component may be provided for coupling between a lower frame and an upper seat portion. The intermediate component (230) may translate in a forward direction relative to the lower frame and may translate the upper seat portion in the forward direction relative to the intermediate component. Other embodiments relate to a seat backrest recline system that may provide constant ratio of speed and force and may forgo the need for calibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventor: Jeremy Cailleteau
  • Patent number: 9889772
    Abstract: A swivel restrictor assembly limits the maximum range an operator seat may be rotated to prevent interference of the seat with other components in a work vehicle cab. The swivel restrictor assembly includes two swivel stops to enable a first range of rotation when the seat is in a forward position of the cab and the second range of rotation when the seat is in a rear position of the cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy Allen Murray
  • Patent number: 9884684
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to an aircraft having an in-flight leveling system for a seat onboard the aircraft that includes a swivel mechanism providing selective rotational movement of the a rear portion of the seat to compensate for an angle of inclination of the aircraft during flight. A locking mechanism is coupled to the swivel mechanism to retain the seat in a first position for use on the ground and a second position for use during flight. An actuator moves the locking mechanism between a locked condition and an unlocked condition permitting the seat to move between the first position to the second position enabling the seat to be substantially level when the aircraft is on the ground and during flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Drew, Patrick Thomas Whalen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9856903
    Abstract: A device for attaching an object on a rail of a support is provided. The device includes a base designed to bear on the rail, and a device for tightening the base on the rail. The tightening device includes a threaded rod and a nut. A first end of the tightening device includes a tightening heel designed to be placed below the rail to tighten the rail between the heel and the base. A second end of the tightening device includes an element for maneuvering by an operator to tighten/loosen the device. The device can further include a detachable non-return device to prevent any involuntary loosening of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: ATTAX
    Inventor: Marc Bouchenoire
  • Patent number: 9775757
    Abstract: A lift chair includes a lift mechanism that maintains a continuous seating position during forward and elevated movement by supporting the occupant's seat, arms and back. The mobile section of the chair will also lower the occupant to the normal seating height. The gel cushion seating surface is attached at least to the moveable section of the lift chair. The gel cushion seating surface of the chair has a plurality of gel cushion cylinders arranged in a grid that provide a rhythmically changing support area at multiple points on the occupant's buttocks and thighs. This provides a comforting massage which reduces stress on the body associated with prolonged seating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: RFS INNOVATION LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Borgman, John Miller, Jeffrey Weisenbach, Kenneth Kramer, Catherine Wagner, Michael Verkley
  • Patent number: 9764663
    Abstract: A convertible seating unit (10, 12, 14, 50a, 50b, 54a, 58a, 58b, 62a, 62b) has at least one convertible seat (20, 56b, 60b, 64b, 80) with a back (30,86) and a bottom (32, 84). The back (30,86) and bottom (32, 84) may be positioned relative to each other in a first configuration to form a passenger seat. The back (30,86) and the bottom (32, 84) may also be positioned relative to each other in a second configuration to expose a space (48,88) accessible from behind and below the convertible seat (20, 56b, 60b, 64b, 80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventor: James Shing Hin Lee
  • Patent number: 9744882
    Abstract: A movable seat for a motor vehicle includes a base fixedly attached to a frame of the motor vehicle, a seat frame having a top side and a bottom side, and a seat cushion fixedly attached to the top side of the seat frame. A U-shaped hinge connects the seat frame to the base, a first end of the first U-shaped hinge being rotatably attached to the base and rotating about a first lateral axis, and a second end of the U-shaped hinge being rotatably attached to the seat frame and rotating about a second lateral axis. A wire that connects a first electrical appliance in the seat cushion to a second electrical appliance is included that is attached to the U-shaped hinge from the first end to the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph H Korte, J. Michael Cole, Ryan J Holoweiko, Edgar A Escobar
  • Patent number: 9604725
    Abstract: An aircraft seat includes a seat bucket that is integral by its seatback with a single beam oriented along an axis that is approximately perpendicular to the aircraft floor, which beam is integral with fastening points located on at least two separate lines on the aircraft floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: STELIA AEROSPACE
    Inventors: Laurent Cecinas, Julien Normandin, Remy Barre, Lionel Bacquey
  • Patent number: 9566881
    Abstract: A vehicle seat including: a connection mechanism; a seat cushion connected to an interior structure of a vehicle via the connection mechanism and displaced between a first state and a second state at which the seat cushion is arranged at a position closer to a front part-side of the vehicle; and a seat back, wherein the connection mechanism includes an arm part and an attaching part, wherein a sitting surface of the seat cushion at the first state gradually inclines upwardly from the rear towards the front of the seat, and wherein, by inclining the arm part more forwards than at the first state, the seat cushion is displaced to the second state and a front part-side of the seat cushion is moved more downwardly than at the first state, whereby the sitting surface is made more horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Satoru Kuno
  • Patent number: 9527472
    Abstract: A lift-up buckle device including a buckle; a lift-up device that includes a coupling portion coupled to the buckle and that moves the buckle from a stowed position to a raised position; a first cover fixed to the lift-up device to cover the coupling portion; and a second cover through which the first cover is inserted, that moves together with the buckle toward a seat upper side. When the buckle is positioned in the raised position, a seat lower side end of the second cover is positioned further toward the lift-up device side than a seat upper side end of the first cover, and an end of the second cover on a seat width direction outside and seat lower side is positioned further toward the lift-up device side than an end of the second cover on a seat width direction inside and seat lower side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI-RIKA-DENKI-SEISAKUSHO
    Inventors: Katsuya Shimazu, Makoto Matsuzaki
  • Patent number: 9393885
    Abstract: A compact multi-motion lifting and transferring apparatus and a method of operating same are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the apparatus may comprise an intermediary support member configured to be rotated about a substantially vertical axis, an electrically or hydraulically powered up/down extension arm, a support member for supporting a seat for accommodating at least one person, and a latching mechanism for securing the seat and seat support mechanism in a fully stowed position suitable for traveling in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas F. Egan
  • Patent number: 9199555
    Abstract: A vehicle seating system includes a seat bottom chassis, and a seat back chassis coupled to the seat bottom chassis. The vehicle seating system also includes an easy entry mechanism configured to facilitate a rotation of the seat bottom chassis and the seat back chassis about a lateral axis of the vehicle seating system. The easy entry mechanism is also configured to maintain a substantially constant angle between the seat bottom chassis and the seat back chassis during the rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Steven Livesey, Lucas P. Porinsky
  • Patent number: 8967569
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure. A main hinge of the structure is installed with a stop mechanism, so when an object to be supported is placed at a higher location while being in an unfolding state, the object to be supported is restrained from being rotated from a vertical state to a horizontal folding state, thereby preventing falling due to the unstable gravity center; when a connection unit is folded towards a base, an upper end of a first auxiliary connection member links the stop mechanism to rotate for gradually altering the stopping location, so the object to be supported is enabled to be horizontally folded; as such, the object to be supported can be maintained in a stable state during the folding process, thereby preventing the occurrence of falling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
  • Patent number: 8915382
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Totman
  • Patent number: 8888059
    Abstract: A fastening device (6) for detachably fastening a first component (4) to a second component (5), especially to a motor vehicle. A bearing block (7), which has a stay bolt (13), is fastened to one component (5). The bearing block (7) has an anchor bracket (8), which is fastened to the other component (4) and which has an anchor hook (15) for hooking onto the stay bolt (13). A locking device (16) is provided which can be adjusted between a locking state, in which anchor hook (15) can be hooked into and detached from the stay bolt (13), and an unlocking state, in which stay bolt (13) is fixed to the anchor hook (15) hooked into same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Carsten Kohberg, Marko Schulz
  • Patent number: 8891248
    Abstract: An angle-adjustable support includes a base, a carrier and a pivot mechanism. The base includes a sidewall and a bottom. The sidewall has a first pivot and a second pivot. The pivot mechanism pivotally connects the carrier with the base. The pivot mechanism has three working states. The carrier is locked when the pivot mechanism works in a first working state. The carrier is capable of pivoting relative to the base in a clockwise or anticlockwise when the pivot mechanism works in a second working state. The carrier is free to rotate when the pivot mechanism works in a third working state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignees: Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Chen Chu, Chang-Cheng Lin, Kuo-Kuang Liu
  • Patent number: 8797765
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an angle adjustable device, which includes: a base having a fixing member disposed thereon, where the fixing member has a fixing surface; a switch mechanism having a locking ring, a first gear, and a second gear, while at least one block protrudes from the inner surface of the locking ring, with the first gear having a contact incline slidingly abutted by the block, where the contact incline is defined with a first end and a second end, where the first gear is received by the locking ring and capable of meshing with the second gear; and a rotator having at least one connecting member connected to the second gear. The instant disclosure also discloses an electronic display unit using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignees: Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Cheng Lin, Ming-Jen Chen, Kuo-Kuang Liu
  • Patent number: 8763974
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure, which comprises a connection unit, a base, at least a base hinge, at least a main hinge and at least an auxiliary connection member. Through folding the connection unit towards the base, an upper end of the auxiliary connection member links an upper shaft ring pivoted with the main hinge to rotate, and further drives a moveable shaft rod and a stop member of the main hinge to rotate, thereby gradually altering the stopping location, and the object to be supported is enabled to be horizontally folded; as such, the object to be supported can be maintain in a stable state during the folding process, thereby preventing the occurrence of falling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130200241
    Abstract: Embodiments of a stand are provided with continuous adjustability within a range of travel. In one embodiment, a stand includes a movement mechanism adapted to allow a tray to move along a range of travel relative to a stand base. The movement mechanism is in some embodiments further adapted to position the tray at an infinite number of locations along the range of travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Shaun C. Lindblad, Joel Hazzard, Pete Segar, Saeb Asamarai, Scott Trish, Robert W. Fluhrer, John Cain
  • Patent number: 8480050
    Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
  • Publication number: 20130015311
    Abstract: A slim-type quick cradle for a portable terminal is provided, in which a support bar inclinedly supports the portable terminal, an engagement frame secures the support bar on a bottom surface of a body, and a hinge device connects the support bar with the engagement frame rotatably around a hinge axis and provides a closing, opening or stopping force to the support bar semi-automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ji-Hyun KIM
  • Publication number: 20120267503
    Abstract: The self-leveling, gravity-stabilized, sliding and tilting support for a chair is a gravity-powered human stabilization device for use on moving craft such as boats, ships, cars, trucks and aircraft. This device belongs to a family of human stabilization devices often referred to in the past as “gimbaled chairs.” Similarly purposed devices often known as “rolling chairs” also have been invented. The present invention performs the same function as gimbaled chairs and rolling chairs but is much smaller, lighter, simpler, cheaper to make; lacks spindles or gantries, axles, wheels, bearings or metallic tracks; needs no maintenance or lubrication; and has just one moving part. The basic device is constructed of just nine parts. These components are very simple; all can be readily, inexpensively fabricated using common composite construction techniques. At the heart of the device is a rotationally sliding payload platform. The platform is secured atop a semi-circular, upwardly curved dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: James E. Gribble
  • Patent number: 8262048
    Abstract: A display support includes a display cover including a display cover surface and a guide groove; a display pivotally mounted by at least one support portion on the display cover, to pivot between a first position and a second position, at which second position the display forms an acute angle with the display cover surface; an input portion covered by the support portion, when the display is in the first position; and the guide groove configured to convey the at least one support portion from a first location to a second location as the display pivots on to the second position, such that at least one support portion uncovers the input portion when the at least one support portion is at the second location. An electronic device, such as a multifunction device includes a housing and a display support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takahiro Ikeno, Yoshinori Osakabe
  • Patent number: 8136776
    Abstract: A tilting device is disclosed. A tilting device for tiltably supporting a mass may include: a bracket, which is attachable to and detachable from the mass, and which is configured to tilt about a rotation shaft; a nut, which is hinge-coupled to one side of the bracket about a hinge shaft; a leadscrew, which engages the nut; and a housing, which supports either side of the rotation shaft, and in which a guide indentation is formed that guides a movement of the hinge shaft. The tilting device utilizes a simple link structure to tilt a mass using a small-capacity driving unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sentronix Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Kyung Kim, Yeon-Ho Son
  • Publication number: 20120043447
    Abstract: A rotating and tilting cake stand comprising a rotation assembly, a base assembly, and a platter. The rotation assembly has a fixed portion and a rotatable portion. A rotation control mechanism controlling the rotation of the rotatable portion relative to the fixed portion. The base assembly has a base portion and a support portion that connects to the rotation assembly. Within the base assembly is a tilt-support arm that is connected to the rotation assembly and support portion with a pin that allows the tilt-support arm to pivot, causing the platter to tilt. In the base portion, a lock engages the tilt-support arm to either inhibit or allow the tilt-support arm to move freely. The lock is manipulated by a button in the base portion that is connected to a rotational pivot that is connected to the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Catherine Franczyk, Stephanie Goode, Roy Melling, Hugh Melling, Kristian Buschmann
  • Patent number: 8074956
    Abstract: A support stand includes a support member, a friction member, a first connecting bracket, and a second connecting bracket. The support member includes a base portion and two arched plates extending from an end of the base portion. The friction member is rotatably clamped by the arched plates. The first connecting bracket connected to a first end of the friction member. The second connecting bracket connected to a second end of the friction member opposite to the first end. The second connecting bracket is detachably attached to the first connecting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Chao-Zhong Fu, Jian Li
  • Patent number: 7901091
    Abstract: A projection apparatus including a projection body and at least one adjusting leg is provided. The projection body has a casing, and the bottom of the casing has at least one accommodating cave. The adjusting leg includes a supporter and a pivoting rod. The supporter has a supporting portion and a screw connected to the supporting portion, and the projection body is capable of being supported on a surface by the supporting portion. The pivoting rod is pivoted to the casing and has a threaded hole, and the screw is screwed into the threaded hole. The pivoting rod is capable of being rotated along an axis of the pivoting rod to drive the supporter to rotate, so as to accommodate the supporting portion in the accommodating cave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Che-Hsueh Chen, Jung-Chi Chen, Chih-Hao Wu
  • Patent number: 7891953
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting underwater turbines that includes a mechanism for correcting tilt error, including both the amount and direction of error, associated with the installation of underwater turbines onto anchoring or mounting structures so that the yaw axis of the mounted turbines will be as close as possible to a desired angle, preferably vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Verdant Power
    Inventors: John Gray, Dean Corren, Christopher Gray
  • Publication number: 20110037296
    Abstract: A foldable frame comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg frame, each having one or more leg units foldable or detachable with one another. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are rotatable with each other such that the foldable frame can be folded to a small size. The foldable frame also utilizes a receiving frame pivotally or steadily configured on the frame body for receiving the detachable infant carrier. A recliner apparatus is further configured between the receiving frame and the frame body for adjusting the receiving frame together with the infant carrier to different reclining angle for convenient use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Zong-Wang Cui, Zhi-Ren Zhong, Nathanael Saint
  • Patent number: 7887016
    Abstract: A reinforced all terrain material and tool tray, having an articulating shelf assembly mounted on an articulating base assembly in order to improve access to construction material such as paint or tools, can be used on a roof, the ground, or on ladder, with or without the ladder shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Scott E. Gunsaullus
  • Patent number: 7738243
    Abstract: A conventional display device is constituted such that, when the display section is rotated to change the orientation thereof, the center of rotation and the center of the display section do not coincide, whereby the rotation operation lacks balance. Hence, the present invention provides a display device comprising a guide mechanism that comprises an annular track that rotates as the display section rotates and a guided member that is fixed to contact the annular track contained in the guide mechanism. By providing the annular track with recesses for fixing the position of the display section when the orientation of the display section is vertical or horizontal, the center of rotation and the center of the display section coincide, and also the screen height following the rotation can be optimized as a result of the rotation operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Ushio Oshima
  • Publication number: 20100116962
    Abstract: A support device adjustable in 3-DOF includes a base, a pitching arm, a rolling arm, a yawing arm, a pitching drive unit, a rolling drive unit, a yawing drive unit, and a controller. The rolling arm rotatably interconnects the pitching arm and the yawing arm. The pitching, rolling, and yawing drive units are configured for automatically driving the pitching, rolling, and yawing arms about pitch, roll, and yaw axes respectively. The roll axis is perpendicular to the pitch and yaw axes. The controller is configured for controlling the pitching, rolling and yawing drive units in response to control inputs. In use, a display panel can be attached to the yawing arm and automatically pitch, roll, and/or yaw by the respective drive units under control of the controller, to achieve an optimum viewing angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-Shi Lai, Yung-Hung Chu
  • Patent number: 7654496
    Abstract: A backrest for a motorcycle includes a base plate including an upper portion, and a lower portion including first and second opposing ends. A frame and/or pad are attached to the support portion. The lower portion includes a first vertical recess in the first end, and a second horizontal recess in the second end. A bracket is slidably mounted to the base portion, the bracket being slidable along a transverse axis between open and closed positions. In the closed position, a third recess in the bracket at least partially encloses the second recess for securing a pin within the second and third recesses. A locking arm is pivotally mounted to the bracket member for releasably securing the bracket member in the closed position. The bracket member and locking arm allow the backrest to be quickly attached to and released from a motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Summit Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Sharpe, Gary Chez
  • Patent number: 7591095
    Abstract: A warning plate assembly for indicating the excess width of a tractor, in particular an agricultural tractor. The assembly comprises a holder having a fixing part (1) attached to the vehicle and a deployable arm (3) carrying the warning plate (9). The deployable arm (3) is swivellable about a vertical swivel axis (2a) of the fixing part between a lockable deployed position, in which the deployable arm and the warning plate are disposed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a lockable retracted position in which the deployable arm is disposed substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The length of the deployable arm (3) is adjustable (6,7) to cater for different widths of vehicle. The warning plate may be in two halves (10,11) hinged about a vertical axis so that the halves can be folded one over the over for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Anton Kollmann
  • Patent number: 7540463
    Abstract: A projector stand capable of regulating inclinations of a projector with respect to a horizontal plane in a projective direction and a direction perpendicular to the projective direction within a prescribed angular range is obtained. This projector stand includes a stand member including a first angle regulating portion for regulating the inclinations of the projector with respect to the horizontal plane in the projective direction and the direction perpendicular to the projective direction within the prescribed angular range and a support member including a second angle regulating portion for regulating the inclinations of the projector within the prescribed angular range by engaging with the first angle regulating portion of the stand member and coming into contact with a prescribed portion of the first angle regulating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoaki Tsuboi
  • Patent number: 7527233
    Abstract: An adjustable apparatus for adjusting the positions of a display is provided. The display includes a base, a supporting arm and a display unit. Two ends of the supporting arm are pivotably connected to the base and the unit. The adjustable apparatus at least comprises a leading rod disposed within the base and an operation block mounted on the leading rod. One end of the leading rod is connected to the supporting arm. There are an outer thread formed on the surface of the leading rod and an inner thread correspondingly formed within the operation block. When the operation block is operated, the inner thread of the operation block is engaged with the outer thread of the leading rod, and the leading rod can be moved forwards or backwards so as to drive the supporting arm to rotate and adjust the positions of the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Yen
  • Publication number: 20090001239
    Abstract: An exemplary display device includes a display panel and a rotating apparatus. The rotating apparatus includes a first spindle assembly, a conveyor connecting to the first spindle assembly, and a second spindle assembly. The first spindle assembly includes a first spindle configured to synchronously rotate with rotation of the display panel. The second spindle assembly includes a second spindle meshed with the first spindle, and is configured to be able to rotate and simultaneously rise or fall along the connecting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Shao-Ren Dong, Bin Huang, Chih-Huang Lien
  • Publication number: 20080251677
    Abstract: A foldable frame comprises a front leg frame and a rear leg frame, each having one or more leg units foldable or detachable with one another. The front leg frame and the rear leg frame are rotatable with each other such that the foldable frame can be folded to a small size. The foldable frame also utilizes a receiving frame pivotally or steadily configured on the frame body for receiving the detachable infant carrier. A recliner apparatus is further configured between the receiving frame and the frame body for adjusting the receiving frame together with the infant carrier to different reclining angle for convenient use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Zong-Wang Cui, Zhi-Ren Zhong, Nathanael Saint