Patents by Inventor James G. Wohlford

James G. Wohlford 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).

  • Patent number: 8720846
    Abstract: A safety strap for securing flat panel displays to a support structure to prevent the flat panel display from tipping forward or side-to-side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James G. Wohlford, Jason Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8235342
    Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Milestone AV Techonologies LLC
    Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
  • Publication number: 20110102984
    Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
  • Publication number: 20090084918
    Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
  • Patent number: 7438269
    Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: CSAV, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
  • Patent number: 7178775
    Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: CSAV, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
  • Patent number: 7152836
    Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: CSAV, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
  • Publication number: 20040245420
    Abstract: A mounting system for an interface such as a flat panel display such as a computer monitor or television allows the display to be pivoted about a virtual pivot axis which passes through a center of gravity of the display. The system includes a support which is connected directly or indirectly to a support surface and a mount which is connected to a back side of the display. The support and the mount are slidable with respect to one another through an arc which has the virtual pivot axis as its center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel W. Pfister, James G. Wohlford, Dominic D. Grey
  • Publication number: 20040139893
    Abstract: An improved, multifunctional furniture system having a novel fastening means which permits the easy assembly of structural components. The system includes vertical panels connected to a host structure to form the furniture. The host structures, fasteners, and vertical panels form the furniture system without the need for horizontal cross supports. The fasteners are cams that are rotated which engage locking members on the host structure, and thus allows for quick assembly of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Wohlford, Joel W. Pfister
  • Patent number: 6364128
    Abstract: An electrical cord concealment and support system comprising a first slot, a second slot, a cover and a cavity. The cover and the slots are capable of creating a concealment for wire cords of electronic equipment. The cover is aligned with both of the slots and then inserted into the slots. Once the cover is inserted, the cavity is created. The cavity and cover provide a concealment for the cords of electronic equipment placed on the shelves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: 6349657
    Abstract: A kit for assembling an audiovisual component storage stand with one of a plurality of variously sized television turntables. The kit has a base, a plurality of support pillars, one of a plurality of variously sized television turntables and a rotating member. The rotating member is attached to the base. The television turntable has a top side and a bottom side. The base has a top side and a bottom side. Each of the plurality of support pillars has a top side and a bottom side. The top side of each of the plurality of support pillars is attached to the bottom side of one of the plurality of variously sized television turntables. The bottom side of each of the plurality of support pillars is attached to the top side of the base so that a space for receiving audiovisual components is defined between the plurality of support pillars. The rotating member is rotatably attached to the base to allow both the base and the television turntable to rotate together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: 6098822
    Abstract: A shelf isolation and support system comprising a plurality of studs and a plurality of cavities, each of the cavities having therein a piston and a damping material. The plurality of studs are capable of supporting a shelf with respect to a frame. Each of the studs is aligned with an open end of one of the plurality of cavities. The piston located within the cavity contacts an end of the respective studs. The damping material located within the cavity damps movement of the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: D440079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: D446053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: D405630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: D405988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: D407244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford
  • Patent number: D429581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Decade Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James G. Wohlford