About Perpendicular Axes Patents (Class 361/679.07)
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Patent number: 7839626Abstract: A display structure includes a base, a stand pivotably attached to the base and rotatable along a first axis, an elastic connecting member, and a display unit pivotably engaged with ends of the connecting member and rotatable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The connecting member includes a pair of arm sections slidably engaged with the stand for adjusting a height of the display unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Zhong-Hai Zhang
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Patent number: 7837159Abstract: A positioning mechanism and a display device using the same are provided. The positioning mechanism comprises a fixed frame, a first buckling element, a second buckling element and a rotary component. The first buckling element is fixed to a first position of the fixed frame. The second buckling element is fixed to a second position of the fixed frame. The rotary component having a positioning pin is connected to an object and is pivoted to the fixed frame, such that the object and the rotary component are synchronously rotated with respect to the fixed frame. The object is in a first positioning state and a second positioning state when the positioning pin is buckled to the first buckling element and the second buckling element respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Qiada CorporationInventors: Chun-Jung Tsuo, Chien-Hung Chen, Cheng-Ping Hsieh
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Patent number: 7821778Abstract: A monitor assembly includes a monitor, for displaying output of a diagnostic device such as a fluoroscope, to which is operationally attached a bracket that is operative to secure (preferably reversibly) the monitor to the diagnostic device so that an operator of the diagnostic device can view the output while operating the diagnostic device and without interrupting the operation of the diagnostic device. Preferably, the monitor is attached to the bracket by a joint assembly that allows the monitor to be translated and rotated relative to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Kevin Herman
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Patent number: 7817408Abstract: A notebook computer includes a host, a supporting frame and a displayer. The supporting frame is pivotally connected with the host and has a straight sliding slot and a curved sliding slot. The displayer has two sliding members, which are pivotally connected with the supporting frame and slidably connected with the straight sliding slot and the curved sliding slot respectively. The displayer is operable to rotate relative to the supporting frame by using either one of the two sliding members as a pivot.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Northern Lights Semiconductor Corp.Inventors: Shih-Wen Chiang, Pao-Tung Weng
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Patent number: 7800893Abstract: A display stabilization system comprises an electronic device having a hinge assembly coupling a side of a display member to a base member to enable the display member to tilt and swivel relative to the base member and at least one stabilizer configured to cause a stabilization force to be applied between the base member and the side of the display member at a distal location relative to the hinge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Jonathan R. Harris, Paul J. Doczy
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Patent number: 7787242Abstract: A display support apparatus includes a stabilizing member defining a cable passageway, a rotational coupling member coupled to the stabilizing member, and a plurality of supporting arms coupled to the stabilizing member, at least one supporting arm defining a cable-routing channel, whereby the stabilizing member rigidly maintains the plurality of supporting arms in a substantially parallel orientation relative to each other. The display support apparatus may be rotatably coupled to a chassis base and a display may be rotatably coupled to the support arms to provide rigid support for the display on the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Mark A. Schwager, Kevin L. Kamphuis
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Patent number: 7766297Abstract: A rotatable mechanism includes a U-shaped holding seat having left and right arm, a spring unit having a limiting stem received in a reception space defined between the right arm and a protection sheath extending from the left arm toward the right arm, a control shaft extending from the left arm toward the right arm and a torsion spring sleeved the control shaft to provide a torque, and a U-shaped holding frame fastened securely to the control shaft simultaneous rotation of the holding frame together with the spring unit with respect to the holding seat.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventor: Ting-Hui Chih
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Patent number: 7768138Abstract: In a semiconductor device, a semiconductor chip is connected to a board through an interconnection layer. A plurality of first terminals, a plurality of second terminals and a plurality of third terminals are provided on the board, the interconnection layer and the semiconductor chip, respectively. The second terminals are connected to the first terminals through the board. The third terminals are connected to the second terminals. The interconnection layer is rotatable about a rotation axis perpendicular to an upper surface of the interconnection layer. A first terminal having a specific function out of the first terminals and a third terminal having the specific function out of the third terminals are connected to each other by rotating the interconnection layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Masatoshi Shinagawa
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Publication number: 20100128425Abstract: A display structure includes a base, a stand pivotably attached to the base and rotatable along a first axis, an elastic connecting member, and a display unit pivotably engaged with ends of the connecting member and rotatable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The connecting member includes a pair of arm sections slidably engaged with the stand for adjusting a height of the display unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUATRY (ShenZhen) CO. LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, ZHONG-HAI ZHANG
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Patent number: 7706137Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first housing; a second housing; and a coupling unit that openably/closably and rotatably couples the second housing with the first housing. The coupling unit is a biaxial coupling unit having: a rotation axis that vertically extends when the first housing is placed on a horizontal table, and is rotatably coupled to the first housing; and an opening/closing axis that is fixed to the rotation axis, horizontally extends, openably/closably supports the second housing with respect to the first housing, and rotates as the rotation axis rotates. The coupling unit includes a stopper to rotate the rotation axis-only when the second housing is opened with respect to the first housing within a range of rotation-allowing opening angle that allows for rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Takashi Iijima, Sonomasa Kobayashi, Nobuyuki Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7686250Abstract: The invention is a mount for an electronic display device. The mount comprises a mount member that has a top face and a bottom face. Portions of the mount member are configured to engage portions of a mounting surface within the cockpit of an airplane. The mount also comprises a containment member spaced therefrom the mount member. A joint member is disposed in frictional contact with portions of the respective mount member and containment member. A base member, which may be configured for engagement with a portion of the electronic display device, may be connected to the joint member.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventors: Hugo L. Fortes, Armand Wong, Robert Alfonso, Alex Rodrigo, Raul Segredo, Stylian Cocalides
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Patent number: 7684200Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a main body; and a front face panel movably supported to cover a front face of the main body or to expose at least a portion of the front face thereof, and the front face panel is provided with a housing portion detachably retaining a portable apparatus; and the front face side of the main body is provided with an insertion/ejection slot for inserting or ejecting a memory medium.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Fujitsu Ten LimitedInventors: Takuya Watanabe, Junichi Sawada
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Patent number: 7669289Abstract: A dual-axis hinge includes at least a connecting section, an upper hinge and a lower hinge. The connecting section has two sides orthogonally connected to the upper and lower hinges respectively. The connecting section has a circuit cavity that communicates with circuit outlets of the upper and lower hinges to form a passage for accommodating a transmission circuit. The upper hinge is connected to a first sleeve for joining the top cover of a folding electronic product, and the lower hinge is connected to a second sleeve for joining the body of the folding electronic product. These connections enable the top cover to rotate in at least two different directions.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Chin-Chung Shih, Yi-Shen Wang, Ching-Shih Chen, Yun-Long Tun, Ming-San Huang, John C. Wang
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Patent number: 7643276Abstract: A display apparatus including a display main body that displays an image thereon and a base member, the display apparatus further including a lifting unit which includes a guide frame that stands on the base member and a lifting member coupled with the guide frame to move with the display main body, a pivoting unit which is provided between the display main body and the lifting member and supports the display main body to pivot around a pivot axis in clockwise and counterclockwise directions, and a locking unit which includes a moving member that is lifted together with the display main body and moves with a pivoting operation of the display main body, and a locking projection provided on the guide frame to limit one of the pivoting operation and the lifting operation of the display main body by limiting the moving member from moving.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventor: Jong-hwa Shin
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Patent number: 7639481Abstract: A hinge device of a plane display capable of manually rotating in lateral horizontal direction, manually inclining (tilting, laying) in longitudinal direction, and manually adjusting the height in vertical direction simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Simotec Inc.Inventors: Tsutomu Katsumata, Takayuki Kaneko
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Patent number: 7619879Abstract: In a convertible notebook/tablet computer with a dual-swivel hinge, an arrangement for communicating to a user a preferred rotational direction for pivoting about a z-axis, entirely without wiring or lights and in a manner such that at most only one rotational direction is communicated at a time. Preferably, this is accomplished via one or more windows, disposed on a surface of the hinge, that permit an arrow to be visible in accordance with a preferred rotational direction that a user needs to pivot the monitor/lid with respect to the keyboard based on the rotational direction originally traversed.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Lenovo Singapore Pte Ltd.Inventors: Noboru Aoyama, Yasunori Maezawa, Nariaki Mieki, Shigeki Mori, Aaron M. Stewart
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Publication number: 20090262080Abstract: A portable viewing and computing apparatus. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a bus, a memory unit coupled to the bus, and a processor coupled to the bus. The memory unit is for storing data and instructions. The processor is for processing data and instructions. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device coupled to the bus. The display device is comprised of a viewing panel viewable from a front side and a back side. The portable viewing and computing apparatus is further comprised of a display device controller coupled to the bus. The display device controller is for sensing the orientation and rotation of the display device, and in response thereto, for controlling and rendering data on the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: PALM, Inc.Inventors: David Northway, John Cardozo
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Publication number: 20090231791Abstract: In a convertible notebook/tablet computer with a dual-swivel hinge, an arrangement for communicating to a user a preferred rotational direction for pivoting about a z-axis, entirely without wiring or lights and in a manner such that at most only one rotational direction is communicated at a time. Preferably, this is accomplished via one or more windows, disposed on a surface of the hinge, that permit an arrow to be visible in accordance with a preferred rotational direction that a user needs to pivot the monitor/lid with respect to the keyboard based on the rotational direction originally traversed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Noboru Aoyama, Yasunori Maezawa, Nariaki Mieki, Shigeki Mori, Aaron M. Stewart
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Publication number: 20090231789Abstract: The disclosed computer accessory has a separate display that is connected to a computer through an interface. A base part is used to fit the accessory to the computer, and a swing arm connects the base part and the accessory display. For easy transport, the disclosed accessory is arranged so that the accessory display can be stored flat against the computer. For use, the swing arm enables the accessory display to be folded out into an operational position where it can be easily seen by others.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: John Pischl
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Patent number: 7576974Abstract: A flat panel display device includes a display, a connector secured to a bottom of the display, and a stand. The connector includes a pivot portion and two opposing arm portions extending from the pivot portion. The stand includes a top wall with a receiving space defined thereunder. The top wall defines a mounting channel therein. The mounting channel includes a receiving groove for pivotably receiving the pivot portion of the connector, and two opposing passing grooves extending from the receiving groove to allow the corresponding arm portions to pass therethrough and enter into the receiving space. The flat panel display device with simple structure is easy for use, assembly and disassembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Chun Liu, Guo-Fu Guo, Xiao-Lin Gan, Yu-Kuang Ho
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Publication number: 20090201661Abstract: There is provided an angle regulating apparatus enabling a user to freely set a rotational angle and direction of a display device installed on a wall or ceiling. The angle regulating apparatus of a display device includes: a support plate coupled to a rear side of the display device; a swivel penetrating a central portion of the support plate and moving together with the support plate, the swivel being curved by a predetermined radius of curvature; a pressure plate installed in a recessed portion of the swivel, for pressurizing the swivel; a swivel holder having a front side recessed by the same radius of curvature as that of the swivel, such that the swivel is installed in the recessed portion; an attachment plate installed in a rear side of the swivel holder, for fixing the display device to a wall or ceiling; a shaft penetrating a front side of the pressure plate from a rear side of the attachment plate; and a nut inserted into an outer periphery of the shaft, for pressurizing the pressure plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2004Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Kyung Wook Kim
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Publication number: 20090154083Abstract: [Problem] To present a hinge device of a plane display capable of manually rotating in lateral horizontal direction, manually inclining (tilting, laying) in longitudinal direction, and manually adjusting the height in vertical direction simultaneously, being simple in structure and easy in manual operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Simotec Inc.Inventors: Tsutomu KATSUMATA, Takayuki KANEKO