Rotatable Patents (Class 248/458)
  • Patent number: 11906102
    Abstract: A turntable bracket, the turntable portion is provided with the protruding connecting seat to mount the rotating shaft assembly, and the rotating shaft assembly is embedded from a back surface of the connecting seat and is compressed and fixed via the pressing plate assembly, so that it is convenient to assemble the turntable bracket, it is firmer to connect, and the service life is longer; A panel protecting shell using the turntable bracket, the turntable through hole is internally provided with the slots and the elastic clamping points of the turntable portion matched to position the angle of the turntable portion, and meanwhile, the angle of the bracket portion is positioned by opening the rotating shaft assembly on the turntable bracket at an angle, so that the panel protecting shell is opened at any angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Guangzhou Roiskin Technology Company
    Inventor: Yuying Lin
  • Patent number: 11490731
    Abstract: An example modular artist studio easel system includes a first mast member pivotally attached to first base member, and a second mast member pivotally attached to a second base member. Support arms are attached between the base members and the mast members. Cross members are slidably connected between the first mast member and the second mast member to adjust a width between the first mast member and the second mast member. A first back support is mounted to the first mast member, and a second back support is mounted to the second mast member, for supporting at least one canvas thereon. A first upper edge support and a first lower edge are mounted on the second back support. A second upper edge support and a second lower edge are mounted on the second back support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Reginald Norman
  • Patent number: 11006745
    Abstract: A rotatable book stand has a lower base plate, an upper base plate, a roller bearing assembly, and a support member. The lower base plate has a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The upper base plate has a second upper surface and a second lower surface. The roller bearing assembly has a third upper surface and a third lower surface. The third upper surface is secured to the second lower surface. The third lower surface is secured to the first upper surface. The roller bearing assembly is in a circular configuration. The support member is attached to the second upper surface and is adapted to support a plurality of books.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Douglas M. Szymanski
  • Patent number: 9657895
    Abstract: A rotatable supporting frame comprising a baseplate structure, a frame body and a magnetic module is provided. The frame body is capable of being rotated with respect to the baseplate structure when a user adjusts the direction of a display module which connects to the frame body. The magnetic module is disposed on the baseplate structure to firmly attach the baseplate structure onto a magnetic board through the magnetic force formed between the magnetic module and the magnetic board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.
    Inventor: Tung-Chiung Chen
  • Patent number: 9027486
    Abstract: A portable collapsible writing desk for a notebook computer preferably includes an arm rest assembly, a desktop assembly, a column assembly and a base assembly. The base assembly is attached to a bottom of the column assembly. The arm rest assembly is attached to a top of the column assembly. The desktop assembly is moveably retained by the arm rest assembly. The collapsible writing desk may rest on the base assembly, or rest on an end of the desktop assembly and an edge of the column assembly. A retractable handle may be extended to carry the portable collapsible writing desk for a notebook computer like a suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Arie Berkovitz
  • Patent number: 9022341
    Abstract: An apparatus to support a device includes a first base; a first support; a first base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the first base and the first support along a first axis of rotation; a first swivel slidably connected to the first support and having a first cut-out adapted to receive a first portion of the device; a second base; a second support; a second base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the second base and the second support along a second axis of rotation; and a second swivel slidably connected to the second support and having a second cut-out adapted to receive a second portion of the device spaced apart from the first portion of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Rambod Radmard
  • Patent number: 8899543
    Abstract: A support structure includes a base, a pair of stands, a top hinge, and a pair of holding arms. The stands are rotatably connected to one end of the base to support the base. The top hinge is rotatably connected to the other end of the base opposite to the stands. The rotation plane of the top hinge is perpendicular to the rotation plane of the stands. The holding arms are rotatably connected to the top hinge for holding an object at any desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Liang, Lin-Lin Pan, Chia-Te Yu, Liang-Yi Lu
  • Patent number: 8720843
    Abstract: A protective cover structure includes a bottom plate, a coupling plate and a top lid. Two opposite edges of the coupling plate are respectively connected to the bottom plate and a top lid. The bottom plate, coupling plate and top lid are foldable with respect to one another. The bottom plate includes a first bottom board and second bottom board being foldable to each other. A buckling tongue for holding an electronic device is disposed on the first bottom board, and a covering element covering and positioning the electronic device is disposed on the second bottom board. An electronic device can be covered and positioned through the arrangement of the buckling tongue and covering element. When intending to operate the electronic device, a user lifts the top lid and folds and positions it under the bottom plate, or disengage the buckling tongue to release the electronic device, thereby supporting the electronic device in a standing-up use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Tsan-Nien Chen
  • Publication number: 20140091193
    Abstract: A device for holding a book or electronic viewer on a platform in which a clamping mechanism allows mounting to a supporting structure such as a piece of furniture. The clamp includes a V-shaped piece able to be fit to a corner of the furniture piece and securely engage a narrow overhang. A set of stretch cords are provided which each has tips each receivable in one of a field of holes to form loops holding corners of various sized item to the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: David Frederick Simon
  • Patent number: 8668257
    Abstract: A foldable bracket of a chair contains a positioning rod, a first rotating rod, a connector, a second rotating rod, and a supporting plate. The positioning rod is connected with the chair. The first rotating rod is rotatably coupled with the positioning rod. The connector is joined with the first rotating rod. The second rotating rod is rotatably coupled with the connector, and the supporting plate is connected to the second rotating rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Yao-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 8641007
    Abstract: An exhibiting rack for loading a billboard or bulletin board is disclosed. The rack includes a fixed frame and a movable frame. The movable frame is mounted by a board to be exhibited and linearly slidable against the fixed frame. The movable frame is disposed on the fixed frame and an extension stem is disposed therebetween. A fixed end and action end of the extension stem are connected to the fixed frame and movable frame, respectively. The extension stem exerts a force on the movable frame to support the movable frame with a board to a desired height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventor: Chao-Ken Chen
  • Patent number: 8607976
    Abstract: A storing mechanism for an electronic device includes a base member, an upper cover, and a protective cover. The protective cover is used for covering a rear surface of the electronic device. The upper cover includes a first upper covering plate, a second upper covering plate, and a fixing structure. The protective cover includes a connecting ring. Due to engagement between the connecting ring and the fixing structure, the protective cover is fixed on the upper cover. The fixing structure is disposed on the second upper covering plate and arranged at a junction between the first upper covering plate and the second upper covering plate. Consequently, an upper cover angle between the fixing structure and the first upper covering plate is changeable when the second upper covering plate is bent relative to the first upper covering plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Che Wu, Chung-Chun Wu
  • Patent number: 8534635
    Abstract: A support includes a base frame, a rotatable frame, an adjusting knob assembly and a spring element. Each leg of the base frame has a through hole formed with a protrusion and an L-shaped sliding groove. The rotatable frame pivotedly coupled to the base frame through a first shaft, which is rotatably inserted into the through hole and formed with a plurality of inner teeth. The adjusting knob has a guiding rib and a plurality of outer teeth respective to the inner teeth, and the guiding rib is slidable in and along the guiding groove portion and engagable in the engaging groove portion. The spring element surrounds the second shaft of the adjusting knob, as compressed between the protrusion and the insertion portion. Through operating the adjusting knob, the relative angle of the base frame and the rotatable frame switches between adjustable and fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhi-Gang Yang, Qi-Chao Liu, He-Hui Yang, Ping Yu
  • Patent number: 8523133
    Abstract: The present invention includes a collapsible book holder adapted to hold a book in an open position. The present invention preferably is adapted to be folded into a flat or substantially flat position where it may be conveniently placed in a pocket or purse, or placed in a book as a book mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Bernard R. McKellar
  • Patent number: 8302929
    Abstract: A hanger for sheet material and method of hanging sheet material. An embodiment of the hanger for sheet material includes a base, a magnet assembly support member adjacent the base, and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly may include one or more holding members and one or more magnets. Each magnet may be attached to a holding member. Each holding member may be hinged to the magnet assembly support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Kimberley Lanio
  • Publication number: 20120217369
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes a support member having at least one thread, a collar attached to the support member that is moveable along the one or more threads of the support member and at least one arm assembly attached to or positioned on the collar. The one or more threads may include a ridge formed on the support member or a groove formed in the support member. The one or more arm assemblies are configured to hold an object such as, for example, a monitor, copy holder, liquid crystal display or light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: KNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Sapper, Ronald Snyder
  • Patent number: 8230992
    Abstract: A case or cover for an electronic device such as a tablet computer is disclosed. This case allows the user to protect and personalize their tablet computer. The case allows the user to position the device for viewing in either portrait or landscape mode and does not require the user to hold the device in the desired orientation. The case may have a distinct hinge, with a stop that limits its rotational travel allowing the user to prop the electronic device up, at a desired viewing angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventors: David John Law, Ryan Hill Mongan
  • Publication number: 20120080581
    Abstract: A rotary reading stand contains a fixed plate; a bottom panel fixed on the fixed plate at a predetermined angle and including a recessed area and a plurality, of positioning members arranged around the recessed area, and the recessed area including a first orifice formed at a central position thereof; a top panel including a second orifice and a number of fixing projections formed around the second orifice; a resilient member fixed between the recessed area of the bottom panel and the top panel; a locking unit inserting through the first and second orifices and being pushed to be in an engaging or disengaging state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 8118274
    Abstract: A support mechanism for supporting an object on a surface is disclosed. The support mechanism includes a joint connected to the object; and a stand connected to the joint. The joint may selectively rotate to allow the stand to support the object on the surface in: a first position comprising a landscape orientation at a first angle between the object and the surface, a second position comprising a landscape orientation at a second angle between the object and the surface, a third position comprising a portrait orientation at a third angle between the object and the surface, and a fourth position comprising a portrait orientation at a fourth angle between the object and the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. McClure, Joshua D. Banko
  • Patent number: 8074953
    Abstract: The present invention includes a collapsible book holder adapted to hold a book in an open position. The present invention preferably is adapted to be folded into a flat or substantially flat position where it may be conveniently placed in a pocket or purse, or placed in a book as a book mark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Bernard R. McKellar
  • Patent number: 8047487
    Abstract: A display apparatus including a display main body displaying a picture, and a base supporting the display main body about an installation surface. The display apparatus further includes a tilting unit provided between the display main body and the base and allowing the display main body to be tilted about the base; a pivoting unit provided between the display main body and the tilting unit and allowing the display main body to be pivoted about the base; a lifting unit provided between the tilting unit and the base and allowing the display main body to move up and down about the base; and a swiveling unit coupled to the base and allowing the display main body to be swiveled about the installation surface. With this configuration, the present invention provides a display apparatus of which a display main body not only rotates about a base in various directions, but also moves up and down about the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Byung-jo Kang
  • Patent number: 8020829
    Abstract: The media player holder apparatus is easily, adjustably, and removably clamped onto an existing object. The clamp provides for adjustable gap without full separation of the two clamp halves. A stalk connects the clamp to a ball joint with selectively retained positioning via the clamp screw. The telescopic arm connected to the ball joint provides distance selectivity of the upper ball joint from the ball joint. The frictionally positioned upper ball joint positions the platform. The removable tray is positioned atop the platform with the multi-plane adjustment providing optimal positioning of a media player. The tray is hingedly lidded and further comprises a frictional surface within, with half straps for retaining a media player or other such device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Nelson Tamayori
  • Patent number: 7874537
    Abstract: A swivel device includes a motor as a driving source, gears for transmitting a driving force of the motor, a ring member to which the driving force of the motor is transmitted, and a disk member made of a metal sheet to which the driving force of the motor is transmitted via the ring member. This disk member is integrally provided with eight boss portions that are arranged with equal spaces in the swivel direction. The ring member is integrally provided with a groove portion in a circular pattern into which the boss portions are inserted. In addition, the boss portions of the disk member are inserted in the groove portion of the ring member in a slidable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinichi Kameoka, Akihiro Fujikawa
  • Patent number: 7836623
    Abstract: A rotary positioning structure is disclosed for a frame. The frame comprises a housing and a spindle hole disposed on the rear of the housing. The rotary positioning structure comprises elastic members and a rotary stand. Each of the elastic members comprises a tenon and the elastic members are arranged on a circular path surrounding the spindle hole. The rotary stand comprises a rotary shaft and a groove. When the rotary shaft is inserted into the spindle hole, the groove engages with the tenon so that the housing is supported in a first upright position by the rotary stand; also after said rotary shaft is inserted into said spindle hole and then the rotary stand is pivoted on the rotary shaft, the groove engages with another tenon of the elastic members so that the housing is supported in a second upright position by the rotary stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Inventec Appliances Corp.
    Inventors: Jianguo Wang, Steven Tseng, David Ho
  • Patent number: 7832701
    Abstract: A portable easel includes a cap plate defining a first leg receiving area and a second leg receiving area spaced apart from the first leg receiving area. The easel includes first and second legs each having a coupling member at an upper end that is pivotally coupled to the cap plate at a respective receiving area. Each coupling member includes a flange extending from a terminal end thereof. Each receiving area defines a cavity configured to receive a respective flange therein, each flange being movable therein between opposed stops such that each of the first and second legs are movable between open and closed configurations. Gas springs are operatively coupled to respective legs. The easel includes support structures for holding an artist's canvas. A ground stake is pivotally coupled to lower ends of each leg for selectively anchoring the easel to a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Bobby M. Barnes
  • Patent number: 7823856
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying cards and papers in the workplace includes a central shaft portion having a pair of ends, with each end including a generally semicircular ring portion adapted to capture the slots of one or more cards. The central shaft portion may be releasably captured in a channel of a universal mount or a single- or double swing arm portion. Removal of the shaft portion from the channel permits the shaft portion to be split open along a break, thereby opening the rings along breaks in the manner of a split-ring binder. Alternatively, the shaft portion may be used alone (without a mount or swing arms) to hold a quantity of cards. The swing arms may be hinged upon a base portion and attached to the chassis or peripheral surface surrounding a computer video monitor, so that the swing arms and shaft portion can swing forward and around to fit the user's viewing preferences. When affixed to a monitor, the semicircular rings facilitate easy installation and flipping of slotted cards and/or papers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Axzo Press LLC
    Inventors: Russell J. Schwartz, Michael Springer
  • Patent number: 7698843
    Abstract: A flexible mounting system for supporting a sign from a rigid structure for minimizing damage that might result from an impact force on the sign is disclosed. The flexible mounting system includes a flexible sign mount having a support bracket secured to a sign and a stationary bracket releasably securable to a rigid structure such a bollard. A flex element can be interposed between the support bracket and the stationary bracket to permit the sign to translate and rotate relative to the rigid support when the sign is subjected to an impact load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: David U. Hillstrom, Alan J. Adilman, Thomas E. Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 7686272
    Abstract: An adjustable display holder is disclosed. One embodiment provides a display arm and a display base, wherein the display arm is pivotably connected to the base, and the arm and base have a tongue and groove arrangement, wherein the arm may be elastically deformed to connect to the base, and the arm may retain a shape that arranges the tongue and groove in a way that resists relative pivoting between the arm and base. In this manner, an adjustable display holder may be easily configured without compromising the utility of the display holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: TipBar Incorporated
    Inventor: Randall King
  • Publication number: 20100038514
    Abstract: A portable document holder for use with an electronic device includes a supporting body, a first retractable mechanism, a holder body and a second retractable mechanism. The first retractable mechanism is connected to the supporting body and movable forwardly or backwardly in a first horizontal direction. The holder body has a bottom pivotally coupled to the supporting body such that the holder body is rotatable in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction and a shooting angle is defined between the holder body and a lens module of the electronic device. The second retractable mechanism includes an extension arm coupled to an upper edge of the holder body and two extension arms disposed at bilateral sides of the holder body. A holding space of the holder body is expanded in a vertical direction and/or a second horizontal direction when the extension arms are extended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Nan Yu, Liang Tang
  • Patent number: 7520484
    Abstract: A document stand including a base and a post attached to the base. The document stand includes two document supports. Each of the document supports includes a top end, bottom end and two sides. Each of the document supports includes an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface and the lower surface of each of the document supports are defined by the top end, bottom end and sides of the document supports. There is a rotational body rotatably mounted in the post. The rotational body includes two sides which can be accessed on either side of the post The two document supports are mounted to the rotational body with one of the two document supports on each side of the rotational body and therefore either side of the post. The two document supports can be rotated in relation to the post by rotation of the rotational body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventors: Sudhaker Kamath, George Smith
  • Patent number: 7503539
    Abstract: A portable book holder capable of expanding to fit various size books. The base includes an upper section that is capable of being extended in order to accommodate books that are taller. Additionally, there are two book supports that are adjustable outwardly based on the thickness of a particular book. The two book supports are also adjustable with a semi-circular base adjuster thereby allowing for the adjustment based on the width of a book. The portable book holder easily folds out to form the book support and easily folds up for portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Jason Knight
  • Publication number: 20080308701
    Abstract: A rotating kiosk which will provide an artistic platform for graffiti artist. Each participant will be issued a card that will give him access to the process. Once the card is inserted in the kiosk and the I.D. secured, the canvass surface will unfurl electronically. Upon completion, the participant reinserts the card and the painting spools back into the kiosk. Simultaneously a new canvass unfurls and the process begins again. Periodically, the executed paintings will be removed from the spooled cylinder and a blank canvass cylinder inserted at each Kiosk location, then returned to the studio for our esthetic triage jury review. Those paintings that are deemed to have achieved significant artistic value and market potential are photographed, framed and submitted to selected galleries and the electronic marketplace for sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Franklin Dwyer Guidone
  • Publication number: 20080237432
    Abstract: A carrying case for an electronic device, such as a tablet personal computer, is provided, and more specifically a case that allows a user to selectively position a display screen of the tablet personal computer by rotation coupled with angular support. The case is easily adapted for use with many types and models of personal electronic devices and may be utilized to view the display screen in a plurality of orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: CASE LOGIC, INC.
    Inventor: John S. Patterson
  • Patent number: 7417552
    Abstract: A flood alarm is disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, the flood alarm includes a float assembly and a telephone system interface module connected to the float assembly. A method of indicating a flood in a structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Milan Vaskovic
  • Patent number: 7403394
    Abstract: A heatsink-locking device that is applied to lock a heatsink to a placement surface having an exothermic component, includes a bottom base fixed on the placement surface to dispose and position the heatsink and having an open hole corresponding to the exothermic component and clamping portions at two opposing lateral sides; and a clamping tool for pressing the heatsink and being jointed to the bottom base, the clamping tool including a first board part and a second board part connected to each other with a distance between these two parts being adjustable, a third board part axially connected to the first board part to fix the adjustable distance, a pressing part fixed to the third board part to press the heatsink, and a first joint part and a second joint part disposed at one end of the first and second board parts respectively to be jointed to the clamping portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Win-Haw Chen
  • Publication number: 20080087789
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a book, cell phone, or audio player or other object providing a source of information or entertainment. A flexible tubing having sufficient flexibility for positional adjustment while maintaining the object in a stable position has a proximal end attached to the object holder and a distal portion adapted to be coiled to provide an integral stand for the object holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Debra Haynes
  • Patent number: 7284740
    Abstract: A system for mounting a sign or graphic display to a structure allows rotation of the graphic display and provides for automatic return to the initial orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Padiak, Thomas M. Conway, Paul Charle Evans, John Robert Visk
  • Patent number: 7281698
    Abstract: A carrying case for an electronic device, such as a tablet personal computer, is provided, and more specifically a case that allows a user to selectively position a display screen of the tablet personal computer by rotation coupled with angular support. The case is easily adapted for use with many types and models of personal electronic devices and may be utilized to view the display screen in a plurality of orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Patterson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7213794
    Abstract: A foldable book stand for viewing written materials, music and the like or for writing upon same, the stand is further fitted with a battery powered lamp. The preferred embodiment measures about 4 inches square in folded state. The stand is fitted with articulation joints that hold it in the desired shape through tension and friction. The stand is further fitted with brackets for supporting materials and bracket tabs for holding pages in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventor: Flavius N. Jefferies
  • Patent number: 7207542
    Abstract: A mount for securing an associated object such as a sign to a supporting structure having wall defining an opening therein and having an outer surface and an inner surface, includes a mounting element adapted to receive the object. The mounting element has a body having an opening therein that is defined by edges. The opening has a predetermined shape. The body has a pair of resilient fingers extending rearwardly from the body. The fingers define portions of the edges of the opening in the body. A wedge has a base and a pair of resilient legs depending from the base. The wedge has a predetermined shape adapted for receipt in the body opening. The legs each have a notch formed therein. The mounting element is positioned with the resilient fingers in the supporting structure wall opening with the fingers locked to the supporting structure wall and the wedge is received in the body opening to interfere with the mounting element fingers flexing inward, securing the mounting element to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Conway, Scott Padiak, Paul C. Evans
  • Patent number: 7188818
    Abstract: A portable easel comprises an easelback and palette box joined by two lockable hinges mounted on opposing sides, the hinges having friction washers, and having knobs extending outward from shafts of each hinge, the shafts defining a rotational axis. With knobs loosened, the easelback may be rotated to a desired angle relative to the palette box, and, with knobs tightened, the friction washers lock the easelback into position. The easelback further comprises a canvas-holder having a vertically adjustable slidable lower support plate and a vertically extendable shaft, said shaft having a horizontal cross member configured with rotatable hooks for securing a canvas. The palette box further comprises a right-angle baseplate for tripod connection to advantageously place the opened easel's center of gravity at the baseplate-to-tripod connection. The easelback may comprise slots for storing canvases, and the palette box may be configured with multiple compartments for storing paints and accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Eric Long-Chia Chang
  • Patent number: 7124993
    Abstract: A system for mounting a sign or graphic display to a structure allows rotation of the graphic display and provides for automatic return to the initial orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Cormark, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Padiak, Thomas M. Conway, Paul Charle Evans, John Robert Visk
  • Patent number: 7066437
    Abstract: The base of a conventional bookstand on which to support a book is a rectangular base having an area substantially as large as an opened book whereas the invention employs a method of placing a book on a crisscross form defined by a horizontal base and a vertical base crossing each other. The horizontal and vertical bases are in the form of elongated rectangles of substantially the same size, and the vertical base placed on the horizontal base is supported for slide turning movement around a support shaft of the horizontal base. On the right and left sides of the horizontal base, the right and left side pages of a book are held down by transparent page binders having guide rods slidable in guide grooves formed inside the horizontal base. An opening/closing stand is provided on the back surface of the horizontal base. The bookstand of the invention has the four parts laminatable in the plane of the horizontal base so as to reduce the size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Takashi Iizuka
  • Patent number: 7040591
    Abstract: A book support is mounted to a vertical upright assembly affixed to a weighted base. The book support is selectively positionable in various horizontal positions by swinging a horizontal swing arm articulated with a pivot connection to a one end of a horizontally extending segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. The swing arm is also rotatable about its own axis longitudinal by a pivot connection with the horizontal segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. An adjustable pivot connection also mounts the book support to a free end of the swing arm allowing reorientation of the book support about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the swing arm. A book shelf-rack support structure is fitted over the upright and has book shelves, racks mounted thereto. A cast iron platform weights the base and has a molded plastic cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: David F. Simon
  • Patent number: 6959901
    Abstract: A rotatable book holder includes a housing having a chamber to rotatably receive a rotary member which has a number of holes. A pole includes a lower portion secured to the rotary member, and a plate is secured to an upper portion of the pole and includes a number of holes facing toward the holes of the rotary member, to receive shanks of books, and for allowing the books to be rotated relative to the housing in concert with the rotary member, and thus for allowing the books to be easily viewed or read by the users. The housing includes a weight to rotatably support the pole and to increase stability of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 6918565
    Abstract: An adjustable book holder includes two primary frames, and one or more auxiliary frames selectively secured between the frames, to increase holding of more books or sheet members to the book holder. The primary frames and the auxiliary frames may be secured together with peg-and-aperture engagements. Two followers may be attached to the frames, and may be coupled between the primary frames and the auxiliary frames, and may be rotatably or adjustably secured to two seats, with gear engagements, to allow the followers and the primary and the auxiliary frames to be secured to the seats at selected angular positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 6889952
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable easel having a frame and a display panel movably coupled to the frame. The panel is movable with respect to the frame in a longitudinal direction, and the panel is rotatable with respect to the frame from a first predetermined angular position to a second predetermined angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Boone International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Cook, Pamela J. Emken
  • Patent number: 6712328
    Abstract: An apparatus for the display and presentation of materials, such as an artist's painting or other presentation material, has a first planar member that is pivotally attached to a second planar member and adapted to rotate at least ninety degrees about an axis passing therethrough from a first, landscape orientation into a second, portrait orientation. A lip is attached to the second planar member for supporting the material. A third planar member is hingedly attached to the second planar member and is adapted to pivot about a hinge in an arc. A cord and retainer limits the maximum amount of pivot of the third planar member away from the second planar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Joseph Morton
  • Patent number: 6663073
    Abstract: A collapsible easel which provides a display surface for two visual displays which facilitates a quick and easy alternation between the two visual displays. The easel includes a fixed base and a rotatable base, rotatable with respect to the fixed base. On top of the rotatable base is a visual display support. On opposed sides of the rotatable base are located tray edge braces which support a bottom of an outwardly leaning edge of the visual display. The visual display may be of different heights and/or widths and be of a different median such as flip charts, dry erase boards, foam display boards, etcetera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Alison B. Church
  • Publication number: 20030173488
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable easel having a frame and a display panel movably coupled to the frame. The panel is movable with respect to the frame in a longitudinal direction, and the panel is rotatable with respect to the frame from a first predetermined angular position to a second predetermined angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: ACCO Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Cook, Pamela J. Emken