Patents Assigned to Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
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Publication number: 20060261226Abstract: A flat panel display wall mounting system includes a wall plate assembly connected to a flat panel display mounting rack assembly. The wall plate assembly and the mounting rack assembly are able to be separated to facilitate mounting on a wall. Specifically, the wall plate assembly may mounted on a wall and leveled, while the mounting rack assembly may be attached to a flat panel display while still on the ground. The flat panel display may then be hung on the wall plate assembly. A pitch assembly is provided to adjust the pitch of the flat panel display once hung on the wall plate assembly. A pin connection mechanism is provided to enable the mounting rack assembly to be pivoted out from the wall plate assembly so that the rear area of the flat panel display may be accessed for servicing while the flat panel display is mounted on the wall mounting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Jimmy-Quang Doan, Scott Kouri, Bjorn Gunderson, Nic Davirro
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Publication number: 20060261227Abstract: A universal flat panel display mounting system includes a central hub and a plurality of telescoping arms pivotably connected to the hub. The arms are intermeshed to provide synchronized movement relative to each other. By telescoping the arms to adjust their length, and adjusting the angles of the arms, connection points on the arms may be positioned so that the universal flat panel display mounting system may work with flat panels in different VESA size categories or for flat panel displays that don't conform to the VESA standard. The universal mounting system is configured to enable the pitch of the flat panel display to be adjusted and to enable the flat panel display to be rotated relative to the mounting system. The mounting system may connect to arms or brackets to enable it to be supported on a pole, a wall mounting system, or in another manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Bjorn Gunderson, Jimmy-Quang Doan, Clifford Krapfl
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Publication number: 20060245147Abstract: A pole mounting system includes a pole having at least one channel, and a spike having a finger configured to be received in the channel of the pole. The finger is attached to a neck that is configured to extend out of the channel and connect to a connector. The connector may be configured in a number of different ways depending on the particular type of device to be suspended on the pole. For example, the connector may be configured to connect to different types of arms that may be used to hold a flat panel display, or may be configured to hold other things such as a table. The finger is elongate and configured to engage the interior of the channel when the weight of the flat panel display is placed on the spike. Optionally, a spring-loaded pin may be provided to temporarily hold the spike in place while the spike is screwed into place in the channel through the use of set screws. Wire management may be provided within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, Jimmy-Quang Doan, John Freese, Bjorn Gunderson
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Publication number: 20060243869Abstract: A K-base for a pole mounting system includes a central hub formed as a pentagon with legs extending from four of the five sides of the pentagon. The ends of the legs may splay to form clefts configured to receive a flat outer perimeter of the central hub so that the legs may be bolted to the central hub. The ends of the legs and the fifth unoccupied side of the pentagon may be formed to approximate a disk. In the central region of the central hub, on the top surface, an indentation may be formed to approximate an outer perimeter of a pole configured to be attached to the K-base. On the bottom surface, the central region may contain a depression sized to receive a washer and optionally a weight. Bolts extending through the washer and optionally through the weight may be used to connect the K-base to a pole. The washer may be formed to distribute stress from the bolts on the central hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, John Freese, Bjorn Gunderson
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Patent number: 7055833Abstract: An improved computer storage cart is provided which comprises an interior space defined by a top portion and a bottom portion joined to spaced apart opposing sidewalls and a back portion. Further, a plurality of vertically spaced apart shelves are located in the interior space for holding the computers or other rechargeable equipment. One or more doors are provided to secure the interior space and one or more electrical units having one or more electrical receptacles are positioned adjacent the shelves and proximate at least one door.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Wixted, Matthew E. Petrick
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Patent number: 6464423Abstract: Improved table connecting brackets capable of quickly and easily connecting and disconnecting tables. The ganging bracket comprises a mounting assembly that can be attached to the first table and a connector assembly that can be attached to the second table. The ganging bracket also comprises a swing arm that has at least one seat disposed at one end of the swing arm and is constructed to receive and lock to the connector assembly. A tooth is disposed on the swing arm proximate each seat. The swing arm also has an aperture that is disposed on the swing arm distal the at least one seat, is constructed to receive the mounting assembly and is positioned and configured to allow the swing arm to be rotatably mounted to the first table.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Mark P. Klein
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Patent number: 6328571Abstract: A wall mounted rail system with movable boards comprises a pair of elongate rails. Each rail has an upwardly opening channel defining an upper track and a downwardly opening channel defining a lower track, the rails being horizontally mounted in parallel spaced apart relationship on a wall surface so that one of the rails defines an upper rail and the other rail defines a lower rail. The board is movably mounting to the rails. An upper bracket is secured to a top of the board and has a guide element received in the upper track of the upper rail. A lower bracket is secured to a bottom of the board and has a guide element received in the lower track of the lower rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: Dennis J. Dricken, Michael A. Niver, Shawn O. Barrett, Paul Bond, Matt J. Alles
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Patent number: 6254206Abstract: A wire manager for cables to electronic equipment on a table work surface. A bin with a removable cover is secured along an edge of the work surface. A bin divider defines longitudinally extending front and rear channels for power and data cables. Holes in the rear wall of the bin and in the cover adjacent the rear wall allow cables to be directed from the bin to electronic equipment on the work surface. The divider has a horizontal section spaced above the bottom wall of the bin to shield the data cables from power cables passing above the horizontal section to an opening and the work surface. The wire manager is mounted on bin supports secured to the underside of the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Petrick, James W. Brown
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Patent number: 6182580Abstract: Tables and other mobile furniture used in seminars and training classes are joined by ring connector elements mounted for rotation on each item of furniture. Male and female dovetail connection points on the periphery of each ring are engaged to connect items of furniture.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Shawn O. Barrett, Paul Bond, Michael A. Niver
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Patent number: 6170406Abstract: An improved recessed computer monitor table that is capable of quickly and easily providing for height and angle adjustment of a computer monitor. The table comprises a top that has an opening adapted to receive the computer monitor and a support base attached to the top. Also, one or more recess side panels are adapted to mount to the top lower portion. Further, a rod adjuster assembly and one or more adjuster panels are provided. The one or more adjuster panels are adapted to adjustably mount to the one or more recess side panels and have one or more slots disposed on the one or more adjuster panels. The one or more slots are also adapted to receive the rod adjuster assembly. At least one recess top pan is provided that is pivotably mounted to the one or more adjuster panels at a first end and movably mounted to the one or more adjuster panels at a second end having the at least one slot.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. Klein, John W. Poremba, Salvatore S. Graziano, Mark Stenftenagel
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Patent number: 5931488Abstract: A wheeled folding gateleg table having a frame member, table top and a pair of gatelegs. Each gateleg includes a foot and at least one wheel on one foot for rolling movement of the upright table.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Salvatore S. Graziano, Mark Stenftenagel, James W. Brown
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Patent number: D437152Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2000Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: James W. Brown, John W. Poremba
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Patent number: D515032Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris Petrick, David James Gennrich, Kent Bradley Chase, Richard A. Nelipovich, William Charles Lindeman
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Patent number: D515033Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris Petrick, David James Gennrich, Kent Bradley Chase, Richard A. Nelipovich, William Charles Lindeman
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Patent number: D515034Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris Petrick, David James Gennrich, Kent Bradley Chase, Richard A. Nelipovich, William Charles Lindeman
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Patent number: D543211Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, Bjorn Gunderson
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Patent number: D547920Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Philip John Sopicki
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Patent number: D548920Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Philip John Sopicki
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Patent number: D549015Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, John B. Freese, Bjorn Gunderson, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan
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Patent number: D372812Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: August 20, 1996Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Salvatore S. Graziano, Mark Stenftenagel, Frank Lakeberg