Patents Assigned to Peerless Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11802655
    Abstract: A display panel mounting system includes a plate and an adjustment device. The plate includes a plate opening. The adjustment device includes a body, a sleeve, a coupler, and a nut. The body includes a receiver. The body is configured to be received within the plate opening. The sleeve is received within the body. The coupler includes a slot that receives the receiver such that the coupler is coupled to the body. The nut is coupled to the body such that the sleeve is repositionable within the body when the nut is coupled to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Derrik Lam, Richard Kahn
  • Publication number: 20230057170
    Abstract: A display panel mounting system includes a plate and an adjustment device. The plate includes a plate opening. The adjustment device includes a body, a sleeve, a coupler, and a nut. The body includes a receiver. The body is configured to be received within the plate opening. The sleeve is received within the body. The coupler includes a slot that receives the receiver such that the coupler is coupled to the body. The nut is coupled to the body such that the sleeve is repositionable within the body when the nut is coupled to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrik Lam, Richard Kahn
  • Patent number: 10578245
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
  • Patent number: 10533702
    Abstract: A mounting system that includes a second frame assembly movable relative to a first frame assembly and including a first and second hooks that engage/disengage first and second openings of the first frame assembly to secure the mounting system in a position; first and second release members configured to move the first and second hooks, respectively, to engage/disengage the associated opening upon movement of the release member; and a linkage assembly configured to communicate movement of one release member to move the other release member. The linkage assembly including a first link member operatively coupled to the first release member, a second link member operatively coupled to the second release member, and a third link member coupled to the first and second link members, such that movement of one of the first and second link members moves the other of the first and second link members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Richard Kahn
  • Patent number: 10443782
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a surface mount, a device mount, an extension assembly, a latching panel assembly, and a latch assembly. The surface mount is configured to be coupled to a surface. The device mount is coupled to the surface mount and configured to be coupled to a device. The extension assembly is coupled to the surface mount and the device mount. The extension is configured to facilitate the selective repositioning of the device mount in an extended position and a retracted position. The latching panel assembly is operatively coupled to the device mount. The latching panel assembly includes a post. The latch assembly is operatively coupled to the surface mount and configured to selectively secure the device mount in the retracted position through an interaction with the post and includes a latch that is rotatable with respect to the surface mount in response to the interaction with the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Richard Kahn
  • Publication number: 20190128472
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a surface mount, a device mount, an extension assembly, a latching panel assembly, and a latch assembly. The surface mount is configured to be coupled to a surface. The device mount is coupled to the surface mount and configured to be coupled to a device. The extension assembly is coupled to the surface mount and the device mount. The extension is configured to facilitate the selective repositioning of the device mount in an extended position and a retracted position. The latching panel assembly is operatively coupled to the device mount. The latching panel assembly includes a post. The latch assembly is operatively coupled to the surface mount and configured to selectively secure the device mount in the retracted position through an interaction with the post and includes a latch that is rotatable with respect to the surface mount in response to the interaction with the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Richard Kahn
  • Patent number: 10198048
    Abstract: An enclosure system with a temperature control system including an enclosure, a thermoelectric module having first and second portions, and a thermal controller. The enclosure includes a main body with an open end, a cover coupled to the open end of the main body, and an interior sized and configured to receive an electronic device therein, the interior defined by the main body and the cover. The enclosure further includes a sealing member provided at an interface between the main body and the cover such that the interface is substantially sealed and resistant to liquid ingress. The first portion is positioned within the interior. The second portion is coupled to or is otherwise in contact with a portion of the enclosure exposed to an external environment. The thermal controller is electrically coupled to the thermoelectric module and operable to control heating and/or cooling of a portion of the thermoelectric module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Campagna, Justin Myers, Steven Sagerian
  • Publication number: 20190017653
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
  • Patent number: 10107447
    Abstract: A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Walters
  • Patent number: 10094511
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
  • Publication number: 20180252357
    Abstract: A mounting system that includes a second frame assembly movable relative to a first frame assembly and including a first and second hooks that engage/disengage first and second openings of the first frame assembly to secure the mounting system in a position; first and second release members configured to move the first and second hooks, respectively, to engage/disengage the associated opening upon movement of the release member; and a linkage assembly configured to communicate movement of one release member to move the other release member. The linkage assembly including a first link member operatively coupled to the first release member, a second link member operatively coupled to the second release member, and a third link member coupled to the first and second link members, such that movement of one of the first and second link members moves the other of the first and second link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Kahn
  • Patent number: 10070540
    Abstract: A media device enclosure includes a housing with an interior sized and configured to receive a media device therein, a front opening, and a back opening. The media device enclosure further includes a front cover coupled to the housing and configured to cover the front opening and a back cover coupled to the housing and configured to cover the back opening. The media device enclosure further includes a vent plug configured to allow the ingress and egress of air and resistant to liquid ingress, and a check valve configured to allow egress of air. The housing, the front cover, and the back cover form a substantially sealed structure that is resistant to the ingress of liquid or air into the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Campagna, Justin Myers, Steven Sagerian
  • Patent number: 10024490
    Abstract: A mounting system comprising a surface mount configured to operatively couple to an attachment surface, a movable mount, at least one adjustable arm assembly, at least one device mount, a latch coupled to one of the surface mount and the movable mount, and a catch coupled to the other of the surface mount and the movable mount. Each arm assembly includes at least one arm having a first end operatively coupled to the surface mount and a second end operatively coupled to the movable mount, wherein the second end is movable relative to the first end to move the movable mount relative to the surface mount in a first direction. Each device mount is configured to support a display device and is operatively coupled to the movable mount, such that each device mount is movable in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrik Lam, Michael A. Graef, Edward T. Eaton, Steven Coan, Jay Sipek, Matthew William Stifal
  • Patent number: 9976697
    Abstract: A mounting system for attaching an audio/visual device to a surface via a surface mounting member. The mounting system includes a support attachment bracket configured to operatively connect to the surface mounting member, a display mounting bracket configured to operatively connect to the audio/visual device, an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the display mounting bracket relative to the support attachment bracket between a collapsed position and a tilted position, and a locking feature configured to selectively engage a post for retaining the mounting system in the collapsed position. The locking feature is disposed on one of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism. The post is disposed on another of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel E. Molter
  • Publication number: 20180106417
    Abstract: A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Walters
  • Patent number: 9851047
    Abstract: A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Walters
  • Publication number: 20170350554
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
  • Patent number: 9772065
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a display device to a surface, the mounting system adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom to selectively position and orientate the attached device relative to the mounting surface and/or other collocated display devices. According to various embodiments, a surface bracket is configured to attach to a mounting surface and an arm assembly operatively couples the surface bracket with a mount carriage. A mount bracket is movably coupled to the mount carriage and is selectively movable in a plane substantially parallel to the surface. A plurality of device bracket assemblies are coupled to the mount bracket. Each of the device bracket assemblies is selectively movable to translate, pivot and tilt the attached device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew William Stifal, James D. Walters
  • Publication number: 20170251559
    Abstract: A media device enclosure includes a housing with an interior sized and configured to receive a media device therein, a front opening, and a back opening. The media device enclosure further includes a front cover coupled to the housing and configured to cover the front opening and a back cover coupled to the housing and configured to cover the back opening. The media device enclosure further includes a vent plug configured to allow the ingress and egress of air and resistant to liquid ingress, and a check valve configured to allow egress of air. The housing, the front cover, and the back cover form a substantially sealed structure that is resistant to the ingress of liquid or air into the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Campagna, Justin Myers, Steven Sagerian
  • Patent number: D787485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Derrik Lam, Christopher Brown