Patents Assigned to Kantek, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7495846
    Abstract: An adjustable optical device for a computer monitor having an optical surface such as a magnifying lens or glare filter, and a pair of upper and lower arms. The upper arms retain the optical device to the monitor by having a rearwardly extending portion that rest on top of the monitor and downwardly extending ends that extend behind the back of the monitor. The lower arms swivel horizontally around a vertical axis. The lower arms have ends which rest against a front surface of the monitor. The vertical position of the lower arms is adjustable by sliding a portion of the arms into a retainer and securing the position therein by fastening a tightening knob. The space between the magnifier and the monitor and the angle of the monitor relative to the screen are adjusted by swiveling the lower arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Kantek, Inc.
    Inventor: Herman Kappel
  • Patent number: 6144418
    Abstract: A computer monitor screen glare shade has a top and sides which are rigidly mounted to a monitor housing and project forwardly thereof. Stop strips are provided to properly position the shade with respect to the monitor. The stops may also function as barriers to the passage of ambient light between the shade sides and the sides of the monitor. A magnifier may be adjustably mounted to the shade for dynamic magnification adjustment. The magnifier can be locked in place at a chosen magnification location. The stop strips allow the glare shade to accommodate monitors of differing width. Further size accommodation may be accomplished by the adjustable interfitting of shade side members into a sleeve-like top member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Kantek, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman Kappel, Gregory Carbonaro
  • Patent number: 6050425
    Abstract: A storage rack, preferably for storage of computer diskettes and CD roms, includes a base, rear panel, and a pair of arms upon which the items to be stored are arrayed in a tiered, upright orientation. The arms are provided with a series of slots, the side walls of which support items of a first width. The slots have an intermediate wall which divides the slot into two smaller-width slots. The walls of the smaller-width slots support items of a second width. The storage rack may be fabricated from a unitary sheet of material. The rear panel, base and arms are joined as required by integral hinge areas, which allow the rack to be assembled from a flat configuration without separating the individual elements. In the flat, unassembled state the rack is especially well adapted for shipping, and can be bound into periodicals and the like for promotional purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Kantek, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman Kappel, Gregory Carbonaro
  • Patent number: 5806693
    Abstract: An organizer apparatus has first and second panels, each having at least one face for mounting discreet display and storage elements, such as clips, cups, brackets and the like thereon. An arm assembly pivotally joins the panels. The first panel may be mounted upon a surface, such as the side wall of a computer monitor. The faces upon which the display and storage elements are mounted are provided with an array of mounting means which allow the display and storage elements to be chosen and positioned as desired, providing an organizer of great flexibility and adaptability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Kantek, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Carbonaro
  • Patent number: D394879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Kantek, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Carbonaro