For Key-board Writing Machine (e.g., Typewriter) Patents (Class 312/208.1)
  • Patent number: 11925264
    Abstract: A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Office Kick, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Mark Poniatowski
  • Patent number: 11857073
    Abstract: A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Office Kick, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Mark Poniatowski
  • Patent number: 10433464
    Abstract: A ducting apparatus, switch, and rack of electronic devices are disclosed in which the ducting apparatus is configured to convey air from a cold aisle at a first face of the rack to a side air inlet of the switch. The ducting apparatus also hinders or prevents exhaust air from the switch from reaching the cold aisle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ZT GROUP INT'L, INC.
    Inventor: Ting Yu Lin
  • Patent number: 10303214
    Abstract: A docking mechanism is described. The docking mechanism may include a locking protrusion and a locking receptacle configured to receive the locking protrusion and having an inclined surface. The docking mechanism may include a wedging member abutting the inclined surface. The docking mechanism may include a locking detent. The locking detent may have a spring configured to bias the locking detent towards the locking protrusion. Computing devices that include docking mechanisms are also described. Methods of use of the docking mechanisms are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: David Ian Rosen, Joseph Benjamin Gault, Cesar Ambriz Rios, Anthony E. Hillyerd
  • Patent number: 10264702
    Abstract: A body part of a KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch includes a clamp that holds a cable and is movable in a horizontal direction, and a stay that is equipped with the cable clamp and is movable in a depth direction of the body part to eliminate the cable hanging down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITED
    Inventor: Keiji Miyatsu
  • Patent number: 10251477
    Abstract: A detachable, multifunctional rack for electronic devices includes a rectangular platform (1) including a lower board (10) secured to an underside, two sets of a plurality of hollow members (11) on two sides of the lower board (10) respectively, and a space (15) under the lower board (10); two L-shaped supports (2) mounted to two sides of the platform (1) respectively, each support (2) including a horizontal member (21) releasably secured to either side of the platform (1), a vertical member (22) releasably secured to the horizontal member (21), and a plurality of aligned, spaced tubular members (23) on one side of the horizontal member (21); and two pins (14) each passing through one set of the hollow members (11) and the tubular members (23) at either side of the platform (1) to fasten the platform (1) and the supports (2) together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Cheng Yu Huang
  • Patent number: 10225946
    Abstract: A server system capable of supporting a plurality of storage devices includes a rack, a server kit and a server slide rail. The server kit includes a holder and frame. The holder has a first zone and a second zone with different widths. The frame whereinside the storage devices are slidably assembled is disposed on the first zone. The server slide rail includes a rail supporting component, an external rail component and an internal rail component. The rail supporting component is disposed on the rack, and has a first part and a second part with different lengths. The external rail component is disposed on the second part and does not overlap the first part. The internal rail component is disposed on the second part and slidably assembled with the external rail component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Zhi-Tao Yu, Chong-Xing Zhu, Chia-Hsin Liu
  • Patent number: 10204753
    Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may include a first housing and a second housing. The first housing may include a first set of components, such as a display device. The second housing may include a second set of components, such as a keyboard having a plurality of keys. An individual key of the plurality of keys may include a keycap, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) film (or sheet), a key mechanism, and a base. When power is provided to contacts on the base of the individual key, the power may travel across conductive traces (or wires) in the key mechanism to pads on the OLED film, causing the OLED film to emit light. The light from the OLED film may illuminate a character or symbol embedded into the keycap or the OLED film may be shaped into the character or the symbol and embedded into the keycap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John Trevor Morrison, Kevin M. Turchin
  • Patent number: 9975535
    Abstract: A motor vehicle having a tubular frame, an engine, and a brake modulation system comprising sensors and a modulator includes a bracket that includes a bracket body, at least one body attachment point, and at least one bracket fastener for attaching the bracket body to the tubular frame at the at least one body attachment point. The motor vehicle also includes a cover that includes a cover body, at least one cover attachment point, at least one cover fastener for attaching the cover body to the bracket at the at least one cover attachment point, and wherein the modulator is attached to the bracket and is covered by the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dustin M Schroeder, Jason A Sovern
  • Patent number: 9801308
    Abstract: The electronic device includes a housing that surrounds one or more components of the device and has front, back, top and bottom sides. At least one port is located on at least one of the front and back sides of the housing and configured to receive an end plug of a network cable and communicatively coupled to the one or more components. The housing includes at least one opening formed on at least one of the front and back sides, where the opening is configured to allow the network cable to pass therethrough. At least one side of the housing defines a space so as to allow the network cable to travel between the front side to the back side through the opening and the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS LP
    Inventors: Victor B Teeter, Bruce Anthony Holmes
  • Patent number: 9583151
    Abstract: A locking device for fixing an electronic component to a housing includes a rear stop frame adapted to be disposed on the housing for fixing a rear side of the electronic component, a front frame spaced apart from and in front of the rear stop frame and having a retaining portion, and a locking mechanism including a positioning frame for fixing a front side of the electronic component, and a locking member disposed on the positioning frame and releasably engaged to the retaining portion. The locking member is engaged to the retaining portion to fix the positioning frame on the front frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Chien-Hsing Chao
  • Patent number: 9580937
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing system includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device connectable with the first electronic device, and a security lock. The security lock is configured to attach to the second electronic device when the first electronic device and the second electronic device are connected with each other, the security lock for preventing the second electronic device from being stolen, and in association with the security lock, a first lock for preventing separation of the first electronic device from the second electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Hideki Aisaka
  • Patent number: 9497881
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a server including a chassis, a cabinet, and a plurality of superstructures. The chassis has an accommodating space. The cabinet is slidably connected to the chassis so as to slide in or slide out the accommodating space. The cabinet has an opening and a receiving hole communicated to each other, and the receiving hole is configured to accommodate at least one storage device. Each of the superstructures is rotatably connected to the cabinet so as to cover or open a part of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Mao-Chao Yang, Yung-Shiang Lin
  • Patent number: 8905366
    Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Aopen, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiung Chen, Yao-Wen Hsu, Shuang-Ji Jiang, Hong-Chang Liu, Wen-Hsi Tsai
  • Patent number: 8864091
    Abstract: A keyboard/mouse platform system. The system comprises an array of components assembled onto any suitable desk or workstation. The components include a keyboard/mouse tray, a slide rail, a clamp/bracket secured to a proximal end of the slide rail above the slide rail, a post clamp attached to the distal end of the slide rail on the underside of the slide rail, and a vertical support post that is secured within the post clamp and supports the distal end of the slide rail underneath the desk. The system would be assembled, such that the clamp supports the proximal end of the slide rail by gripping the desk, and the support post supports the distal end of the slide rail. Optionally, the system can include a height-adjusting mechanism that connects the keyboard/mouse tray to the slide rail and is capable of elevating or lowering the keyboard/mouse tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Filco/USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Patriarco
  • Patent number: 8848376
    Abstract: A rack-mounted console module includes a lower unit slideably mounted on a rail and an upper unit pivotally coupled to the lower unit. A locking mechanism includes a first part moveably disposed in the lower unit and a second part fixedly disposed on the rail. When the upper unit is closed and the lower unit slides along the rail to a target position, the first part of the locking mechanism changes from a released state to a locked state where it engages the second part of the locking mechanism to lock the lower unit. When the upper unit is opened, the first part changes from the locked state to a ready-to-released state. When the upper unit is subsequently closed, the first part changes from the ready-to-released state to a released state where it disengages from the second part, and the console module can be slid back into the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Aten International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen-Yuan Lee
  • Patent number: 8616136
    Abstract: A work station comprises a work platform that may be mounted on a movable carriage. The work platform may support a keyboard tray on a drawer where the drawer may be moved between a retracted position and an extended position. The tray is mounted for pivoting motion in a first direction and a second direction between a lowered position and a raised position. A gear is operatively connected to the tray such that rotation of the tray causes rotation of the gear. A pawl is biased into engagement with the gear to prevent movement of the tray in the second direction to lock the tray in an angular position when the tray is moved in the first direction. A latch disengages the pawl from the gear when the tray reaches the fully raised position to allow the tray to move in the second direction to the lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Roddy Burgess, Jacob Connelly, Robert Grant McRorie
  • Patent number: 8596204
    Abstract: A workstation has a structure including a work top and upright elements supporting the work top, and an electronic display device mounted on the work top. The work top includes a lower board, stably coupled to the upright elements, and an upper board, displaceable with respect to the lower board and subdivided into at least one front board part and one rear board part articulated to each other. The display device is substantially flat and is secured in a laying position substantially parallel to the front board part. The front board part and the rear board part are articulated to each other according to a substantially horizontal axis, such that the upper board is adapted to selectively take on a plurality of different configurations, corresponding to which different positions of use of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Unidida S.R.L.
    Inventor: Daniele Costamagna
  • Patent number: 8523132
    Abstract: A back frame module includes a base plate, two locking plate members, a cable organizing plate, and a stowage plate. The base plate is adapted to be provided on a rear face of a display. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate are selectively connected to the base plate. The locking plate members are adapted for mounting of a computer device therebetween. The cable organizing plate is adapted to stow a cable of the display or of the computer device. The stowage plate is adapted to stow an adapter of the display or other accessories. The locking plate members, the cable organizing plate, and the stowage plate can be selectively substituted by a support plate. The back frame module thus has various states of use to satisfy different user requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Hsiung Chen, Yao-Wen Hsu, Shuang-Ji Jiang, Hong-Chang Liu, Wen-Hsi Tsai
  • Patent number: 8087737
    Abstract: An ergonomic radiology work station has front and back tables or work platforms that can be raised or lowered electrically to adjust for optimum posture and comfort of the user. Video monitors on the rear platform displays medical images. Interface equipment, e.g., keyboard and mouse, are situated on the front work platform. A pull-out sanitizer hood irradiates the keyboard and other interface devices with ultraviolet radiation after a radiology work session. An interlock arrangement ensures that the work platforms cannot be moved up or down when the hood is pulled out, and ensures that UV lamps in the hood are disabled when the hood is pushed back in to its home or withdrawn position. The hood with slide(s) and interlock(s) may be provided as a kit to retrofit an existing work station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: S&S X-Ray Products, Inc
    Inventor: Norman A. Shoenfeld
  • Patent number: 7828253
    Abstract: A portable laptop computer stand comprises a support assembly mounted atop a pedestal. The pedestal includes a base assembly having a post extending upwardly therefrom. The base assembly is supported by a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes having castors mounted on free ends thereof. The post may include a telescopic mechanism to allow for vertical height adjustment of the support assembly. The support assembly includes a support panel atop of which is mounted the laptop computer in a secured manner via a pair security devices mounted on opposing sides thereof. The support assembly may further include a pull-out drawer, pull-out keyboard tray having a pull-out mouse panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher E. Meyer
  • Patent number: 7568774
    Abstract: A keyboard drawer with self-retracting mouse platform beneath the desktop of a desk is slidably engaged between first and second parallel vertical members extending downward from the desktop. The mouse platform is pivotally connected atop a sidewall of the keyboard drawer such that one of the vertical members provides a pivot point for pivoting the mouse platform from an extended position, in front of the vertical member, to a retracted position, over the keyboard drawer. The mouse platform is pivoted when it contacts the pivot point during movement of the keyboard drawer from an open position in front of the desktop to a closed position beneath the desktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: J Squared, Inc.
    Inventor: James N. Jannetides
  • Patent number: 7513579
    Abstract: An end user work space mounting system for use with a computer cabinet. The end user work space may include a computer terminal or shelf, drawer or platform. The height of the workspace is adjustable in the vertical direction. In the case of a computer terminal, the viewing angle of the monitor, i.e., with respect to rack and the keyboard, is also adjustable. The keyboard, monitor, and bracket fold into the same plane, so that the keyboard, monitor, and bracket can fold into the rack when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Todd Nay, Aaron Roger Cox, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Bradley Michael Lawrence
  • Patent number: 7331556
    Abstract: The present invention is for a keyboard and mouse support device, wherein said mouse support comprising a mouse platform adopted to support a mouse, a support bar, and a spacer, which is positioned between the bottom surface of said mouse platform and the top surface of said support bar, and one or more gaskets positioned against said spacer, and means for connecting said mouse platform, said spacer and said support bar to one another; wherein said mouse platform, said spacer, and said support bar are connected to one another, a slot is created in said mouse support between said bottom surface of said mouse platform and said top surface of said support bar; wherein a keyboard platform is thinner than said slot created between said bottom surface of said mouse platform and said top surface of said support bar, said keyboard platform is slidably connected into said slot of said mouse support; and said keyboard platform is adopted to support a keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Thad Brennan
  • Patent number: 7258503
    Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a printer head of a barcode printer includes a casing mounted to the barcode printer and a base movably coupled to the casing. A slide board is slidably supported on the base and carries the printer head. A first adjuster is arranged between the slide board and the base to selectively move and thus adjust the position of the printer head in the longitudinal direction. A second adjuster couples the first adjuster to the base to selectively move the slide board on the base in the transverse direction, which in turn adjusts the transverse position of the printer head. A third adjuster couples the base to the casing to selectively move the base with respect to the casing and thus adjust the position of the printer head in the vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen Chin Lu
  • Patent number: 7029079
    Abstract: Disclosed is a recess-computer furniture unit that serves or both a conventional piece of furniture in one configuration, and as a computer station in a second configuration. The furniture unit includes a plurality of panels conformally integrated into the unit. These panels open to reveal a computer housing, keyboard, and flat panel monitor. In this operational configuration, a front access panel provides a support surface for the keyboard, and an upper access panel provides a mounting support for the monitor. The computer housing is discretely concealed below in a cavity created between the upper access panel and the underside of the furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Aaron Holt
  • Patent number: 6944012
    Abstract: The present technique provides a tablet computer keyboard that is attachable and detachable to a tablet computer in both operable and stored positions, while a display screen of the tablet computer remains accessible by the user. The tablet computer keyboard is attachable and detachable with a rear face of the tablet computer. However, the user may continue interacting with the tablet computer via the display screen even when the tablet computer keyboard is not in a position for operation. The tablet computer keyboard is also attachable and detachable with an edge of the tablet computer, such that the tablet computer keyboard and the display screen are both accessible for user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul J. Doczy, Stacy Wolff, Steven S. Homer, Mark C. Solomon
  • Patent number: 6898074
    Abstract: A buckling-up structure for latching a battery lid (3) to a casing (2) of a PDA is disclosed. The battery lid (3) is used for covering a battery accommodation groove (5). The structure comprises a latching lock (9) forming a plurality of wedging hooks (94) thereon, a plurality of wedging hooks (32, 34) on two sides of the battery lid (3), respectively. An elastic body (8) is used to exert a pushing force to the latching lock. An operation button (7) is secured to the latching lock, whereby when the operation button is moved the latching lock and the elastic body move correspondingly. When the battery lid is locked to the casing, the wedging hooks (32) engage in recessing holes (52) of the casing, and the wedging hooks (34) engage with the wedging hooks (94).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: High Tech Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Hsi-Hsing Hsu, Shih-Chieh Wang
  • Patent number: 6874429
    Abstract: A furniture construction includes a frame structure made up of a pair of spaced frame sections connected together, and a furniture component mounted to the frame structure. Each frame section includes a lower base section, an upright, and a furniture component support member extending from the upright and to which the furniture component is mounted. The frame sections are preferably C-shaped when viewed from the side. In one form, the furniture component is a seat mounted to the furniture component support, and the frame structure includes a back support area extending upwardly from the seat. A back is mounted to the back support area. In another form, the furniture component is a desk or table top mounted to the furniture component support. Combination desk/chair units may also be constructed utilizing the same basic frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Bosman, Frederick P. Bohl
  • Patent number: 6846052
    Abstract: A desk unit incorporating a concealed pull-out keyboard well includes a work surface and a concealed keyboard platform mounted under a work surface. The work surface can have an apron on the lower front surface that conceals the keyboard platform. A movable section of the work surface at a front edge thereof is movable in a path that extends downwardly and under the front edge of the keyboard tray and then rearwardly under the keyboard tray, where the movable section can be stored or removed from the desk unit. When the movable section is thus positioned, the keyboard can be used or extended for use. This desk construction can be employed in a corner mounted desk, wherein the keyboard tray is mounted at an angle under a corner in the desk, or the invention can be employed in a conventional desk having a work surface with a straight front edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Sligh Furniture Company
    Inventors: James O. Kelley, Ralph J Byma, Gregg J. Persons
  • Patent number: 6820562
    Abstract: A desk that contains an integrated computer. The desk includes a screen and a keyboard that are attached to a frame. The desk may also have a backplane located in a slot of the frame. A portable transporter computer can be plugged into the backplane to couple the transporter with the screen and keyboard. A battery module may also be plugged into the frame to power the transporter, screen and keyboard. When the desk is not in use the battery module can be plugged into a charging station to recharge the batteries of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Accelerated Performance, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Zodnik, Rick Goerner, Charles Pelly
  • Patent number: 6799816
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer desk 8 comprises a stationary desktop 12 for supporting a computer screen, a tray 18 having an upper keyboard supporting surface spaced below the desktop surface, a wrist support 20 secured to a forward end of the tray, and a forearm support 40 slidably moveable in front of or behind the keyboard. In another embodiment, the desk is used with an articulating workstation assembly comprising an articulating arm 40 attached to the desk and a workstation assembly supported on a free end of the articulating arm. The workstation assembly includes a lower shelf 53 attached to an articulating arm, and an upper shelf 54 slidably moveable with a wrist support 58 relative to the lower shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: William N. Touzani
  • Patent number: 6788527
    Abstract: The present technique provides a tablet computer keyboard that is attachable and detachable to a tablet computer in both operable and stored positions, while a display screen of the tablet computer remains accessible by the user. The tablet computer keyboard is attachable and detachable with a rear face of the tablet computer. However, the user may continue interacting with the tablet computer via the display screen even when the tablet computer keyboard is not in a position for operation. The tablet computer keyboard is also attachable and detachable with an edge of the tablet computer, such that the tablet computer keyboard and the display screen are both accessible for user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul J. Doczy, Stacy Wolff, Steven S. Homer, Mark C. Solomon
  • Publication number: 20040113530
    Abstract: A system for the retraction and deployment of a panel is disclosed having a first planar surface beneath which is disposed a support structure; a panel; and an opening disposed in the first planar section which is configured to receive the panel into a closed position disposed in the opening and substantially co-planar with the first planar surface. Also provided is at least one slider assembly, comprising a stationary component and a sliding component, the stationary component coupled to the support structure and disposed at a sloping angle, the sliding component coupled to the panel at a hinge point such that the panel is rotable between a co-planar closed position angle and the sloping angle, and when the sliding component is fully extended is slidable on the slider assembly at the sloping angle to a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Peter C. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6726164
    Abstract: A mounting bracket (226) has a toolless fastening feature for securing to a frame (18) having regularly spaced mounting apertures (19). The mounting bracket (226) has a bracket body (270) which includes a first tab (256) and a second tab (258). The second tab (258) has a guide aperture (264), a clip member (260) and a tab member (262). The clip member (260) and the tab member (262) extend forward of the second tab (258), spaced apart from the guide aperture (264), such that the guide aperture (264) will register with one of the mounting apertures (19) when the clip member (260) and the tab member (262) extend through two of the mounting apertures (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Central Industrial Supply, Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian S. Baiza, Jon E. Devine
  • Publication number: 20040075372
    Abstract: A desk or workstation for use with a keyboard or other manual data or control input device with a sliding portion of the top of the desk or workstation is disclosed. The sliding portion of the desktop retracts into the body of the desk at a downward angle to allow a user access to a lower level keyboard tray mounted beneath the sliding portion of the desktop. When the keyboard is not in use, the sliding portion can be deployed thereby protecting and concealing the keyboard or providing the user with a writing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Peter C. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20040070319
    Abstract: A furniture unit such as a desk is provided with a slidably mounted storage drawer located under a work surface of the desk. The storage drawer is sized to support at least a laptop computer and a standard-sized alphanumeric computer keyboard. Additionally, a rear portion of the drawer supports a power and data module providing an AC power outlet and a phone and/or a data outlet for the computer. A front edge of the drawer folds down extending the drawer bottom and includes a wrist support pad for use with the computer keyboard. The furniture unit may also be supplied with a rotatable carousel storage unit located under the work surface, especially under the corner work surface of an L-shaped desk. The carousel storage unit includes one or more circular shelves rotatably mounted beneath the work surface and at least one pair of wire supports mounted to an protruding above each circular shelf. The wire supports provide lateral support for a row of books, binders and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Grover L. Miller
  • Patent number: 6714404
    Abstract: A stand with infrared emission, which is connected to a related circuit of a keyboard, includes a pivot seat, a base, a support plate and a gyratory arm. The pivot seat is a joining part with an end thereof being connected to the keyboard and the other end thereof having a first pivot device. The base at the lower end thereof is connected to the pivot device. The support plate has the lower side thereof integrally connecting with the upper end of the base and the upper side thereof being provided with a connection part. The gyratory arm at the lower end thereof joining the connection part of the support plate and the upper end thereof is provided with an abrupt emission seat. An infrared emitter is disposed in the emission seat and electrically connected to the keyboard. A personal digital assistant (PDA) can be placed on both the base and the support plate with the gyratory arm being adjustably rotated such that the emission seat can align with an infrared receiver so as to facilitate data transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Hann Hwa Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jorson Wu
  • Patent number: 6688709
    Abstract: A sliding desk accessory support for mounting on an underside of the desk to provide a conveniently positionable retractable support for frequently used items. The sliding desk accessory support includes a support for supporting an accessory. The support has a support surface for resting the accessory thereon. A slider is provided for mounting the support on the underside of a desk in a manner permitting substantially linear movement of the support with respect to the desk. The slider is positioned between the support surface of the support and the underside of the desk when the slider is mounted on the desk for minimizing the lateral extent of the invention when installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Ganiyu Ishola
  • Patent number: 6616113
    Abstract: A tool-less pedestal for a computer system housing has a planar member having first and second sections. The first section is adapted to removably engage with a bottom of the computer system housing without requiring any tools, the second section extending from the first section beyond the bottom of the housing when the first section is engaged with the bottom of the housing for preventing the housing from tipping over. Edges of the first section slidably engage with corresponding slots in the bottom of the housing, there being two edges and two slots. The first section is adapted to removably engage with a bottom of the computer system housing without protruding into an interior of the housing, without interfering with feet provided on the bottom of the housing, and is adapted to snap over a longer side of the housing bottom when fully seated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Justin
  • Patent number: 6612665
    Abstract: A unit of furniture, useful as a computer such as a desk, cabinet, or armoire, includes a pullout unit that extends from the unit of furniture. The pullout unit includes a tray for supporting a computer keyboard and mouse. The tray may be covered by a movable lid that provides a first writing surface over the tray when covering the tray and a second writing surface when moved to a position for supporting copy referenced while using the keyboard. The pullout unit may also include an extension unit mounted adjacent to the tray and extendable to provide additional writing surface. The extension unit may include a drawer that extends toward the tray. The pullout unit may include a lid stop to cooperate with the unit of furniture to maintain the pullout unit in a stable extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Aspen Furniture Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas K. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20030001464
    Abstract: A desk unit incorporating a concealed pull-out keyboard well comprises a work surface and a concealed keyboard platform mounted under a work surface. The work surface can have an apron on the lower front surface that conceals the keyboard platform. A movable section of the work surface at a front edge thereof is movable in a path that extends downwardly and under the front edge of the keyboard tray and then rearwardly under the keyboard tray, where the movable section can be stored or removed from the desk unit. When the movable section is thus positioned, the keyboard can be used or extended for use. This desk construction can be employed in a corner mounted desk, wherein the keyboard tray is mounted at an angle under a corner in the desk, or the invention can be employed in a conventional desk having a work surface with a straight front edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: James O. Kelley, Ralph J. Byma, Gregg J. Persons
  • Patent number: 6474760
    Abstract: A multi-function drawer for a desk that provides multiple and adjustable platforms (easel, gaming, and sliding) to mount gaming devices, a keyboard, books, papers, or other objects in use at a desk or workstation. These separate and rotatably platforms allow several items to be attached to a drawer for use at the same time and multiple positions for the platforms to maximize a desk or workspace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Rodney Rauls
  • Publication number: 20020125801
    Abstract: A multi-function drawer for a desk that provides multiple and adjustable platforms (easel, gaming, and sliding) to mount gaming devices, a keyboard, books, papers, or other objects in use at a desk or workstation. These separate and rotatably platforms allow several items to be attached to a drawer for use at the same time and multiple positions for the platforms to maximize a desk or workspace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Rodney Rauls
  • Publication number: 20020125798
    Abstract: A unit of furniture, useful as a computer workstation such as a desk, cabinet, or armoire, includes a pullout unit that extends from the unit of furniture. The pullout unit includes a tray for supporting a computer keyboard and mouse. The tray may be covered by a movable lid that provides a first writing surface over the tray when covering the tray and a second writing surface when moved to a position for supporting copy referenced while using the keyboard. The pullout unit may also include an extension unit mounted adjacent to the tray and extendable to provide additional writing surface. The extension unit may include a drawer that extends toward the tray. The pullout unit may include a lid stop to cooperate with the unit of furniture to maintain the pullout unit in a stable extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: Aspen Furniture, Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas K. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 6449143
    Abstract: An operator workstation has a worksurface and left and right upper support members extending upward from the worksurface. Multiple flat-panel display units are mounted between the support members above the level of the worksurface. The displays are mounted above one another, between the support members. Lower support members support the workstation in connection with a base mounted between the lower support members. The base has a substantially triangular cross-section, while the lower support members have a substantially triangular shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: The Foxboro Company
    Inventors: Albert Rooyakkers, John Porter
  • Patent number: 6442030
    Abstract: A drawer (20) for a server system rack (12) includes a tray (38) and an electronic switch (30). The tray (38) and the electronic switch (3) are secured to the rack (12) by mounting rails (52), which are secured to the rack (12) by mounting brackets (53, 54) having toolless fasteners (99). Telescoping slide assemblies (56) secure the tray (38) to the mounting rails (52) for moving from a position disposed within the rack (12) to a position extending outward of the rack (12). A keyboard (22) and a display (26) are mounted to the tray (38). The electronic switch (30) is mounted rearward of the tray (38), and remains stationary with respect to the rack (12). A flexible cable management arm (48) extends between the tray (38) and the electronic switch (30) for securing cabling (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Central Industrial Supply Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Mammoser, Jon E. Devine, Julian S. Baiza
  • Patent number: 6398177
    Abstract: A bracket structure of computer desk, including: a bracket body made of one single metal panel by integral punching and pressing, a central portion of the bracket body being defined as a support section for supporting an article such as a keyboard, a mouse, etc., a front edge of the support section of the bracket body being formed with an elevated section to form a wrist rest section for a user's wrist to bridge over the wrist rest section for operating the keyboard or the mouse, a stop wall upward projecting from the rear edge of the support section for stopping the keyboard, etc. placed on the support section from rearward sliding or dropping, two ends of the bracket body being formed with insertion plates and fixing plates which are respectively bent upward and downward; two side bars respectively locked two sides of the bracket body; and pair of slide rails respectively mounted on outer sides of the side bars for guiding and slidably mounting the bracket body in a computer desk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Jurapolly Industry Inc.
    Inventor: Morgen Yeh
  • Patent number: 6396684
    Abstract: A structure of a tower-type personal computer which minimizes its main body in size, improves an aesthetic property, and efficiently performs a heat cooling process, includes: a frame having its rear portion provided with a rear panel having connectors for connection with peripheral devices, its front lower portion provided with a device drive module installing space so that a disk and the like are inserted thereinto, its front upper portion formed in a round shape curved toward a rear direction, and its one side formed for computer components to be installed; a front panel provided at the front portion of the frame, having its lower portion formed for device drive modules to be installed, and having its upper portion formed in a round shape curved toward a rear direction identically to the upper portion of the frame; a bottom panel forming a bottom portion of the frame; a cover forming an outline by covering the frame; device drive modules installed at the lower portion of the front panel in the frame; a mot
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Hyun Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20020053862
    Abstract: Support means for a computer monitor and/or central processing unit and/or computer keyboard in furniture in which the monitor will be visible through a transparent panel in a working surface, in which the support means includes a single beam which can be attached to and detached from legs of a table, extending transversely between the legs when attached. Suspending links can be attached to and detached from the beam to support platforms for the monitor to and/or the CPU The keyboard is connected by links to the platform for the monitor so that when the keyboard support is pulled out for use the monitor is moved into an operative position from an inoperative position in which it is out of the way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Casper Petrus Visser, Ronald William Marnefeldt