Patents by Inventor Hans Naepflin

Hans Naepflin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Support and adjustment system for supporting a structure from a base
    Patent number: 5720459
    Abstract: A support and adjustment system includes a supported structure, a support base, three supports extending between the supported structure and the support base. Each support includes a hinge pin fixed to the supported structure, a leg, a hinge swivel dimensioned to engage the hinge pin at the first end of the leg, and a spherical ball at the second end of the leg. A socket member includes a first end having a socket dimensioned to receive the spherical ball therein and further includes a second end. The second end of the socket member is adjustably supported from the support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Hughes Electronics
    Inventors: Alfonso Leto, Hans Naepflin