Patents by Inventor Michael Vlies

Michael Vlies 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: 20120187264
    Abstract: The invention provides a corner mount system for mounting a flat screen display at a corner seam within a corner region in order to efficiently utilizes space within that region. The corner mount system comprises a corner bracket with a right plate and a left plate, each having a side rail that provides a channel, wherein the channels collectively define a receiver. Each plate includes at least one hole for reception of a fastener to secure the corner bracket to the studs at behind the wall at the corner seam. The corner mount system further includes an elongated interface member which is slidingly engaged and secured by the corner bracket. A support arm assembly includes a connector, a first arm and a flat screen display bracket. The bracket is removably connected to the flat screen display and the connector is secured to the interface member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Vlies
  • Patent number: 8100372
    Abstract: The invention provides a corner mount apparatus for a flat screen display that is installable on either the left-wall or right-wall of a corner. The corner mount system includes a wall bracket having a first side edge and a second side edge. A first angled surface extends at an angle from the first side edge, and it includes at least one opening. The wall bracket also has a securing region with at least one hole. The corner mount system may further include an interface member. The interface member has a tapered opening defined by opposed flanges. The interface member has an aperture that is aligned with the opening of the first angled surface of the wall bracket. A fastener is received by the aperture and the opening to couple the interface member to the wall bracket. The corner mount system also includes a support arm assembly for supporting the flat screen display. The support arm assembly includes a connector, a first arm and a flat screen display bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Vlies
  • Publication number: 20100123061
    Abstract: The invention provides a corner mount apparatus for a flat screen display that is installable on either the left-wall or right-wall of a corner. The corner mount system includes a wall bracket having a first side edge and a second side edge. A first angled surface extends at an angle from the first side edge, and it includes at least one opening. The wall bracket also has a securing region with at least one hole. The corner mount system may further include an interface member. The interface member has a tapered opening defined by opposed flanges. The interface member has an aperture that is aligned with the opening of the first angled surface of the wall bracket. A fastener is received by the aperture and the opening to couple the interface member to the wall bracket. The corner mount system also includes a support arm assembly for supporting the flat screen display. The support arm assembly includes a connector, a first arm and a flat screen display bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Vlies