Patents by Inventor James A. Duane

James A. Duane 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).

  • Publication number: 20080128574
    Abstract: A ceiling mounting system configured to provide height and viewing angle adjustment for a flat panel display mounted thereon. An adapter plate attaches to at least one rear surface of a flat panel display. A tube, at a first end, is pivotally attached to the adapter plate, while the tube, at a second end is attached to a ceiling decoupler. The ceiling decoupler has integrated therein, a return to zero mechanism configured to withstand impact to the ceiling mounting system and/or flat panel display, and return to a default position once the impact is released. Various related media components can also be secured to the adapter plate, while the tube, in conjunction with the adapter plate allows for cable and cord routing and management. A back cover slidably engages the adapter plate to hide the rear of the flat panel display and any related media components, cables, and cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: James Duane Walters, Matthew William Stifal
  • Patent number: 5727694
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a conventional baseball-style cap consisting of a hole in the stand. The hole is circular in shape, with linear horizontal extensions. A plurality of the holes can be set in a self-supporting stand, thereby allowing caps to be stored or displayed in the stands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: James Duane Larson
  • Patent number: D563700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Duane Walters, Matthew William Stifal
  • Patent number: D385683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Inventor: James A. Duane
  • Patent number: D399034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: James A. Duane