Patents Assigned to Bretford Manufacturing
  • Patent number: 7325891
    Abstract: A computer cart is formed to have ventilation channels extending along its sides to enable computers to be ventilated while stored in the computer cart without requiring excessive machining of the side panels forming the cart. The cart includes a frame with an external skin formed of panels. The upper edges of the side panels are offset from an edge of a top panel so that a ventilation channel is formed between the top panel and the side panels. Optionally, the channel may also extend between the top panel and a side panel and between the top panel and a front panel including doors that allow access to an inside of the computer cart. A similar channel may be formed on the bottom. As air is heated by computers within the computer cart, the warm air will rise and exit the computer cart via the upper ventilation channel, while drawing in cooler air through the lower ventilation channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Philip John Sopicki
  • Patent number: 7300029
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, Scott Kouri, Bjorn Gunderson, Nic Davirro
  • Publication number: 20060261227
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Bjorn Gunderson, Jimmy-Quang Doan, Clifford Krapfl
  • Publication number: 20060261226
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Jimmy-Quang Doan, Scott Kouri, Bjorn Gunderson, Nic Davirro
  • Publication number: 20060245147
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, Jimmy-Quang Doan, John Freese, Bjorn Gunderson
  • Publication number: 20060243869
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, John Freese, Bjorn Gunderson
  • Patent number: 7055833
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Wixted, Matthew E. Petrick
  • Patent number: 6464423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark P. Klein
  • Patent number: 6328571
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Dricken, Michael A. Niver, Shawn O. Barrett, Paul Bond, Matt J. Alles
  • Patent number: D515032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Petrick, David James Gennrich, Kent Bradley Chase, Richard A. Nelipovich, William Charles Lindeman
  • Patent number: D515033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Petrick, David James Gennrich, Kent Bradley Chase, Richard A. Nelipovich, William Charles Lindeman
  • Patent number: D515034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Petrick, David James Gennrich, Kent Bradley Chase, Richard A. Nelipovich, William Charles Lindeman
  • Patent number: D543211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, Bjorn Gunderson
  • Patent number: D547920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Philip John Sopicki
  • Patent number: D548920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Philip John Sopicki
  • Patent number: D549015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, John B. Freese, Bjorn Gunderson, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan
  • Patent number: D549493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, John B. Freese, Bjorn Gunderson, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan
  • Patent number: D552974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Clifford Krapfl, Bjorn Gunderson
  • Patent number: D555400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Kowalik
  • Patent number: D561973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Kinsley, Matthew E. Petrick, John Jaqua, John Poremba, Martin Rodriguez