Abstract: Particular aspects provide novel atomizers for generating particles over a broad range of MMAD size distributions, the eliminating the requirement for an impaction baffle in generating the desired particle sizes. In particular aspects, the atomization means communicates with a remote particle filter member configured and positioned to provide for particle size filtering. In additional aspects, the atomization means communicates with a particle dispersion chamber suitable to impart a desired particle flow pattern to particles within and exiting the dispersion chamber. In further aspects, the atomization means communicates with a nasal, ocular, oral or ‘vicinity’ adapter. The novel devices provide for targeted (e.g., nasal, ocular, oral, local vicinity), systemic, and/or topical delivery of an atomized liquid (e.g., via the nasal cavity, olfactory region, and mouth). Further exemplary aspects relate to aerosolization and delivery of perfume, fragrance, essential oil or cosmeceutical agents and the like.

Abstract: A method of creating small particles by a technology referred to here as “violent focusing” is disclosed, along with devices for generating such violent focusing. In general, the method comprises the steps of forcing a first fluid out of an exit opening of the feeding channel to create a fluid stream. The exit opening is positioned such that the fluid flowing out of the channel flows toward and out of an exit orifice of a pressure chamber which surrounds the exit opening of the feeding channel, and is filled with an atomizing fluid. An atomizing fluid such as a gas is directed towards the first fluid stream in approximately orthogonal directions and surrounding the circumference of the first fluid stream from all sides. The first fluid flow is broken into particles which have dimensions which are smaller than the dimensions of this fluid stream.

Abstract: A modular fuel nozzle configuration is defined which permits lower-cost manufacturing operations such as injection moulding to be employed. Also described is a method of making such a component.

Abstract: A head for a precision ceramic gas cooker comprises a seat, a cover assembly and a mixing tube. The seat, the cover assembly and the mixing tube are made of precision ceramic which has the high temperature resisting property, and are coated with enamel on the surfaces thereof so as to provide variety of colors and patterns of the head, thus solving the conventional problem of unable to change the colors and patterns of the metal materials.

Abstract: An adjustable oscillating sprinkler with a rectangular shaped frame having a generally tubular shaped housing rotatably attached to said frame with a nozzle strip attached to the tubular housing, where the nozzle strip has a plurality of flexible nozzles, and the sprinkler also has a pivot plate in contact with the nozzle strip and the tubular housing, where an adjusting element rotates the pivot plate about a radius of its longitudinal axis thereby adjusting the coverage pattern of the sprinkler.

Abstract: An airgun may include a body and a nozzle. The body may include a shaft defining a main bore, a compressed air inlet in fluid communication with a first end of the main bore, an extension in fluid communication with a second end of the main bore, a valve being biased to a closed position and regulating flow through the main bore, and/or a valve-operating lever attached to the body and operably coupled to the valve. The extension and the shaft may lie along a common axis. The lever may include a hand engagement blade. The lever may rest in a first position in which the hand engagement blade runs oblique to a common axis of the shaft and the extension and in which the valve adopts the closed position. The lever may be transitionable to a second position in which the hand engagement blade runs parallel or substantially parallel to the common axis of the shaft and the extension and in which the valve adopts an open position. The nozzle may be attached to and in fluid communication with the extension.

Abstract: A pipe span of a mobile irrigation system has an elongated volume displacement body contained within the interior flow passage of the span so as to occupy space that would otherwise be available for liquid flow. The displacement body is of reduced transverse dimension relative to the inside diameter of the span so as to present a flow path around the outside of the body between the latter and the sidewall of the span. The length of the body selected for use depends upon the desired amount of volume to be displaced. Alternative embodiments of the displacement body include a tubular member with closed, opposite ends, a thin-walled tubular member provided with a rigid foam insert for strength, a thin-walled tubular member with internal stiffeners, and a rigid foam member devoid of a surrounding thin-walled tubular member.

Abstract: A method of jet milling silicon powder in which silicon pellets are fed into a jet mill producing a gas vortex in which the pellets are entrained and pulverized by collisions with each other or walls of the milling chamber. The chamber walls are advantageously formed of high-purity silicon as are other parts contacting the unground pellets or ground powder. The pellets and chamber parts may be formed of electronic grade silicon but polycrystalline silicon may be used for chamber parts. Additionally, the particle feed tube in which the particles are entrained in a gas flow and the vortex finder operating as the outlet at the center of the vortex may be formed of silicon. The milling and feed gas may be nitrogen supplied from a liquid-nitrogen tank lined with stainless steel. The feed pellets may be formed by chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: A process for making fibrillated fibers includes preparing a fluid suspension of fibers, low shear refining the fibers at a first shear rate to create fibrillated fibers having a reduced CSF, and subsequently higher shear refining the fibers at a second shear rate, higher than the first shear rate, to increase the degree of fibrillation of the fibers. The refining at the first shear rate may be with a rotor at a first maximum shear rate and the refining at the second shear rate may be with a rotor at a second maximum shear rate, higher than the first maximum shear rate. The process may further include pre-treating the fibers by high shear refining with impact to stress the fibers prior to low shear refining.

Abstract: A pulper having a tank for receiving materials to be shredded and a drive having a rotating hub within the tank. A rotor is fixed to the rotating output of the drive, the rotor comprising an annular rotatable hub and a plurality of vanes projecting generally axially from the hub. Each of the vanes has a contour that is swept back from the direction of rotation, at least adjacent the radially outermost portion thereof. The vanes have a side edge facing an axial direction and a plurality of teeth are provided on the side edge of the vanes adjacent the radially outermost portion thereof for providing rapid shredding of material with a reduced energy requirement.

Abstract: A waste treatment system shreds waste material into small pieces and soaks the pieces in a liquid disinfectant. The system includes a feed hopper, a shredder, a wetting area, an air operated pump, a dwell area, vibratory de-watering apparatus, and a de-watering auger. Unprocessed waste material is dumped into the feed hopper. The feed hopper feeds the unprocessed waste material into the shredder. The shredder includes a rotor and anvil for shredding the unprocessed waste material. The shredded material falls into the wetting area where the shredded material is wetted with the liquid disinfectant to create a wetted slurry. The wetted slurry is advanced by an air operated pump into a dwell-area for an additional three to four minutes of wetted time in the dwell-area before entering the vibratory de-watering apparatus and then the auger. The total wetting time allows the waste material to be completely disinfected.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the support system and waste receptacles for shredders. By removing certain supports in a shredder, the waste receptacle can be enlarged. In addition, openings in the shredder support walls allow the size of the waste receptacle to be increased, as well as facilitate disposal of other waste through the opening.

Abstract: An extendible tool includes a telescopic cylinder support having a first end and a second end. A telescopic cylinder is mounted on the telescopic cylinder support. The telescopic cylinder has a first position toward the first end of the telescopic cylinder support, and a second position toward the second end of the telescopic cylinder support. The telescopic cylinder is movable between the first position and the second position. A tool is mounted on the telescopic cylinder, such that when the telescopic cylinder is extended in the first position, the tool travels between a first point and a second point, and such that when the telescopic cylinder is extended in the second position the tool travels between the second point and a third point.

Abstract: A primary classifier (300) particularly suited for use in a bowl mill (10) of the type that is employed for purposes of effecting the pulverization of materials such as coal is provided by the present invention. The primary classifier (300) includes a vane wheel portion (360) affixed to the periphery of the rotatable grinding surface (14) of the bowl mill (10) so as to extend circumferentially around the entire interior of the substantially closed separator body (12) of the bowl mill (10). The primary classifier (300) further includes a low profile deflector portion (380) mounted within the interior of the substantially closed separator body (12) of the bowl mill (10) in closely spaced relation to the circumference of the rotatable grinding surface (14) at an elevation below the elevation of the grinding journal openings (205) and so as to extend continuously without interruption about the entire interior of the substantially closed separator body (12) of the bowl mill (10).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper-breaker supporting framework structure, including the paper-breaker head and the wastebin, characterized in that the paper-breaker supporting framework structure further includes a profiled supporting framework, the supporting framework includes an upper frame and a lower frame, the upper frame and the lower frame are connected with a movable connector, the upper frame is movably located under the paper-breaker head, the wastebin is located between the interval of the supporting framework, the top of the wastebin is movably mounted under the paper-breaker head.

Abstract: This invention discloses a nonstick shredder blade. The surface of the shredder blade is coated with a nonstick material such as Teflon to enhance its physical properties such as nonstickness and self-lubrication, so that other materials do not stick thereon. This helps the normal operation of the shredder by preventing paper jams.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tape drive device including: a flywheel; a pair of reel bases; an end detecting lever; and a selector lever; wherein the selector lever including a cam engaging member configured to engage the first cam of the flywheel to provide the tape transport mode and engage the second cam of the flywheel to provide the tape transport stop mode, depending on whether the selector lever is urged by the end detecting lever or not, a spring retainer fixed to the one of the reel bases between the chassis and the end detecting lever, a first load adjustment spring disposed between the spring retainer and the chassis configured to adjust a load applied in the direction of a rotational shaft of the one of the reel bases with respect to the chassis, and a second load adjustment spring disposed between the spring retainer and the end detecting lever configured to adjust a load applied in the direction of a rotational shaft of the end detecting lever with respect to the one of the reel bases.

Abstract: A mechanism for rewinding flexible members onto a spool is described. The inventive rewind mechanism permits a flexible member to be pulled outside its housing and remain outside the housing without a rewind force on the flexible member simply by pulling on the flexible member and releasing it. The flexible member is rewound into the housing simply by pulling and releasing it again.

Abstract: A webbing retractor 10 has a structure in which a housing 48, to which a motor 44 is attached, faces in an axial direction of a worm gear 34, and is assembled and fixed to an end face of a case 30 which is orthogonal to a direction of thickness of the case 30, in which a clutch 26 which is attached in a joined state to a side face of one leg plate 16 is accommodated, and at an opposite side from a back plate 14. Moreover, this is a structure in which a rotation shaft of the motor 44 is between the leg plate 16 and a leg plate 18 in a state of being orthogonal to a winding shaft 20, and the motor 44 is disposed directly below the winding shaft 20.

Abstract: A retractable tow rope apparatus according to the present invention includes a hollow spool mounted for rotational movement inside a casing. A retraction spring is positioned inside the spool and is coupled to the spool and to the casing for selectively moving the spool therein. One end of the spool includes a flange defining a plurality of grooves. A spool brake is mounted to the casing for selective engagement with a respective groove, whereby to selectively stop the spool from paying out or retracting the tow rope. A retractable handle is mounted to the casing and coupled to the spool, enabling a user to manually turn the spool. The casing includes a handle for carrying the device. A bracket may be attached to the casing for releasably mounting the device to a boat.

Abstract: Winding machine for winding a web of material divided into strips by longitudinal cuts, in particular a web of paper, plastic of metal foil, having two winding shafts that extend transversely across the machine width, which are positioned at one side of the machine in a pivotable turning device for moving from a winding position to a discharge position and back, whereby at the machine side opposite the turning device, a support device having a support element is arranged, which can be vertically moved by a drive, and which supports the end of a winding shaft on its way from the winding position to the discharge position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for unwinding a vertically oriented roll of web material is disclosed. The roll comprises a lower surface, an upper surface and a circumferential surface. The apparatus comprises: at least one drive element adapted to rotate the vertically oriented roll, a sensor adapted to measure a tension of the web, and a controller adapted to adjust a speed of the web according to the tension of the web. The method comprises steps of rotating the roll, determining a desired web tension, and adjusting the speed of the roll according to the desired web tension.

Abstract: A VTOL vehicle comprising a fuselage having forward and aft propulsion units, each propulsion unit comprising a propeller located within an open-ended duct wall wherein a forward facing portion of the duct wall of at least the forward propulsion unit is comprised of at least one curved forward barrier mounted for horizontal sliding movement to open the forward facing portion to thereby permit air to flow into the forward facing portion when the VTOL vehicle is in forward flight.

Abstract: A window frame (1) for installation in the exterior shell (5) of an aircraft comprises at least one outer flange (2), an inner flange (3), and a vertical flange (4) arranged perpendicular to and between these flanges, whereby the connection with the aircraft structure takes place via the outer flange (2) and whereby on the inner flange (3), a window element to be held is attached, which is held via the vertical flange (4). The window frame (1) comprises resin reinforced with fiber web semifinished parts, whereby the progression of the layers of the webs in the three regions of the outer flange, inner flange, and vertical flange, respectively, follow the mechanical load direction. For manufacturing, a semifinished part (10) made from reinforced web (20, 21, 22) is inserted into a molding tool (11), in which, under pressure and temperature, resin is injected, and the component made in this manner is hardened subsequently in the molding tool.

Abstract: An operation mechanism adapted for activating a deceleration device for decelerating an opening movement of a door. The operation mechanism features a first mode of operation and an second operation mode. In the first mode of operation the operation mechanism allows free rotation of the door, when the operation mechanism is loaded by an impulse of the door below a predetermined threshold value. In the second mode of operation when the operation mechanism is loaded by an impulse of the door above the predetermined threshold value the operation mechanism decelerates free rotation of the door by connecting the door to the deceleration device which will then decelerate the acceleration of the door.

Abstract: Controllable refueling drogues and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment includes a fuel delivery device having a deployable portion configured to be deployed overboard an aircraft during aerial refueling. The deployable portion can include at least a portion of a flexible fuel line, a drogue coupled to the flexible fuel line, and an actuatable device operatively coupled to at least one of the drogue and the fuel line. The deployable portion can further include a guidance system that is operatively coupled to the actuatable device and that includes instructions to direct the operation of the actuatable device and move the drogue during flight.

Abstract: A parachute release device enabling an automatic opening of the parachute during a fall of an object of a person to which the parachute is attached. The parachute release device determines the height at which the parachute is to be opened and is provided with means for a operating a parachute opening device. This device comprises position determination means determining a reference vector, based upon the earth's magnetic field, used for filtering and adjusting the position of the object in a three axis coordinate reference system, whereby the filtering is performed by omitting inaccurate data generated during an inappropriate orientation of the object or person during the fall thereof.

Abstract: A tubular material fixation device includes a locating block, which has a clamping groove and two sidewalls disposed at two sides of the clamping groove and defining a respective guide surface portion, a clamping plate, which has a curved portion corresponding to the clamping groove, two side panels respectively extending from two sides of the curved portion, and two ribs respectively extending from the side panels corresponding to the guide surface portions of the locating block, and fastening units for fastening the side panels to the sidewalls to force the ribs along the guide surface portions and to further move the side panels of the clamping plate toward the locating block so as to lock a tubular material in between the clamping groove and the curved portion.

Abstract: The combination of a portable component, a cable attaching assembly, and a cable. The component has a wall with oppositely facing inside and outside surfaces and an opening. The cable attaching assembly has an anchor element with first and second transverse legs. The first leg is directed into the opening in a first direction into a first position with the anchor element in a first orientation. The anchor element is changed from the first orientation, with the anchor element in the first position, to place the anchor element in an operative position, wherein the first leg is situated in confronting relationship with the inside of the wall. The cable is connected to the anchor element so that the anchor element cannot be reoriented from the operative position to allow the anchor element to be withdrawn from the opening. The anchor element is the only component required in the opening.

Abstract: A device for mounting an oval container on a motor vehicle includes a bracket designed to be mounted vertically on the frame of a vehicle, where the bracket includes an upper arm and a lower arm. The device also includes a mounting unit including a reinforcing beam designed to be mounted on the upper arm, a beam designed to be mounted on the lower arm and at least one strap holder designed to interact with a strap for attaching the said oval container. The reinforcing beam and the beam are permanently attached to the strap holder. A method for mounting an oval container on a vehicle is also disclosed. A simple and space-saving mounting of an oval container on a vehicle can be provided.

Abstract: Fixing system adapted to be fixed in a removable manner on a penetrable surface, said fixing system comprising a housing base part and a pair of pin blocks mounted in the housing. Each pin block comprises a rigid body portion and a plurality of pins inclined obliquely in relation to said body portion. The pins of one pin block are oriented in a direction opposed to the direction of the pins of the other pin block, whereby an actuator mechanism moves the pin blocks apart or together, from a disengaged position to an engaged and stable position.

Abstract: A rapidly adjustable arm brace that provides for the steadying of an extended arm of the wearer, particularly the upper arm for shooting, hunting, videographing or other purposes. This rapidly adjustable arm brace incorporates the use of a gas filled air spring to provide the upward force required to hold the extended arm steady for extended periods of time. The gas spring has the additional attribute of allowing the hunter to rapidly and virtually noiselessly increase or decrease the angle of inclination of the extended arm with respect to the horizontal by slightly increasing or decreasing the downward pressure of the extended arm on the air spring.

Abstract: A universal mounting assembly for quick mounting of an object to a stand device. The mounting assembly includes a body having a support surface, a front face and an opposed mounting surface configured to mount to the support stand. The front face intersects the support surface and defines an opening into a receiving socket of the body. An elongated slot extends along and into the receiving socket from the support surface, and includes a transverse width dimension smaller than that of the receiving socket. The receiving socket receives the transverse width dimension of the head portion therein as the neck portion simultaneously slides along the elongated slot to a dock position. A resilient retaining arm includes a contact portion movable between a released position and a locked position. A manually operable locking wedge prevents movement of the retaining arm from the locked position toward the released position.

Abstract: An intravenous container stand according to the present invention includes an elongate pole having opposed upper and lower ends. The container stand includes a support member that may be selectively and removably coupled to the upper end of the pole. The support member includes a body portion coupled to the pole and at least one hook extending outwardly from the body portion for suspending an intravenous fluid container for delivery to the patient. A roller assembly, such a plurality of casters, may be coupled to the lower end of the pole for transporting the container stand to a desired location. The support member is selectively removable and replaceable, such as when different quantities of intravenous containers are needed or for the comfort and entertainment of a patient.

Abstract: A supporting arm for a monitor screen is disclosed. The supporting arm comprises a clipping seat, a securing seat, a support seat, a suspension arm and a cross-shaped joint formed into an integrated unit, and a cross-shaped linking frame of the cross-shaped joint, characterized in that the lateral sides of the vertical connector end of the linking frame is mounted with a plurality of pads, a load ratchet wheel, a clutch ratchet wheel, a mounting tube, a wave-shaped spring, a lateral seat and a circular rim by a screw bolt and a blocking nut, forming into an up-down joint mechanism for up and down adjustment of the monitor screen, the external face of the clutch ratchet wheel is provided with a plurality of protruded pegs, and the protruded peg is in engagement with a slot formed at the lateral seat, and the clutch ratchet wheel is in engagement with the load ratchet wheel such that after a prolong period of use, the clutch ratchet wheel will not move eccentrically or move downward.

Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface, a mounting surface defined by a second bracket leg. The bracket also provides one or more first clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more second clips each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg to clip a light housing to the bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.

Abstract: A bracket system for retaining an outlet box in a hole in a floor. The bracket system includes an insert body configured to be positioned in the hole in the floor, a cover configured to cover the insert body, and at least first and second brackets. Each bracket includes a base plate configured to be mounted in the insert body. The base plate includes at least one leg extending therefrom and at least one barb extending therefrom. The insert body includes holes in an exterior wall thereof through which the barbs of the first and second brackets extend to resistably engage the wall of the hole to retain the insert body in the hole and the legs of the first and second brackets are secured to the cover.

Abstract: An antenna 10 with a magnetic sucker 1 is attached to a flat surface by an attractive force or an absorptive force. The antenna 10 is composed of a magnetic sucker 1, a wrapper 21, a coaxial cable 22 and a connector 23. In turn, said magnetic sucker 1 consists of a magnetic bolt disk 11 and a soft elastomer cone-shaped disk 12. One end of the coaxial cable 22 is used as a first end 22a to receive signals; the other end is a second end 22b to transmit signals. Said first end 22a includes an external conducting line 222 being exposed out and folded back to wrap around the perimeter of the external insulation layer 221, an inner insulation layer 223 exposed out of said external conducting line 222, and an inner conducting line 224 exposed out of said inner insulation layer 223.

Abstract: A simple and efficient window or door installation system that can replace wedges by using specially shaped and configured brackets that provide an interface between a window or door and its frame.

Abstract: A meter support structure for a vehicle includes a leg portion of a meter stay that is joined to a top bracket disposed on an upper end of a steering shaft by way of a mounting portion at a lower end portion of the leg portion. An upper portion of the meter stay is bent rearwardly to form a meter support portion. The meter support portion extends to an area upward of the top bracket and a meter is mounted thereon. The meter is then fitted with a meter cover. A pressure contact portion extends downwardly from a trailing end of the meter support portion. A rubber cushion mounted to the pressure contact portion is pressed up against a receiver member fixed to a side of the top bracket. Support stiffness is thereby enhanced and vibration-proof support is thereby provided.

Abstract: This new devise is a bag hanger. When in use, protects the user's belongings from bacteria that abound on floors, specially on public places, it also protects them from snatchers since it is close to its owner Seating on top of a table or any other flat surface can holds large or small bags, yet, so small its self that fits in an evening purse or a women wallet. Strong but elegant, made of pure bronze,and sprayed with lacquer to prevent tarnish.

Abstract: A bottom bracket assembly for bicycles includes a bottom bracket and two bases are securely connected to two open ends of the bottom bracket. Each base has a bearing received in a recess defined in an end thereof. Two collars each have a neck which is inserted and engaged with a central hole of the bearing corresponding thereto and each neck has a tapered inner periphery. An axle extends through the two bearings and the two collars. Two positioning rings are positioned between the axle and the tapered inner periphery of the collar. Each positioning ring has a tapered outer periphery which is matched with the tapered inner periphery of the collar corresponding thereto.

Abstract: A tabletop adapter (10) is disclosed which is adapted to be mounted to a pole (12). The tabletop adapter has a compression device (19) and a tabletop (20). The compression device includes a compression tube (21), a compression collar (22), and an alignment pin (23). The compression tube has a flange (24), an externally threaded portion (25), and an externally tapered portion (26). The tapered portion has a series of slots (29) therein which allow the diameter of the tapered portion to vary with the application of an inwardly directed force thereon. The compression collar has a tubular, internally threaded portion (31) from which extends an internally tapered portion (32). The internally tapered portion is configured to engage the externally tapered portion of the compression tube. The tabletop has a central hole (38) therein configured to receive and thereby be journalled onto the pole.

Abstract: Display systems for displaying consumer products are provided. The display systems may include a support member having a plurality of apertures, a first insert insertable into a first one of the plurality of apertures to couple the first insert to the support member, a second insert insertable into a second one of the plurality of apertures to couple the second insert to the support member, a hang member supportable by the first and second inserts, and a fixture supportable by the hang member. Other display systems may include two hang members of different lengths and a fixture supportable by a first of the hang members or a second of the hang members. Still other display systems may include an insert supportable by a support member and a fixture supportable by the insert. Other display systems may include a hang member or a fixture supportable by an insert.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for mounting pipes or other elongate structures to a mounting surface.

Abstract: A recessed in-wall interface box assembly that is relatively easy to install in a finished wall, including accommodations for video and electrical wiring in the box, having an attractive appearance, and that is relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: An electronic equipment console for a vehicle includes an equipment shelf supported by a bracket and defining a plane. A laptop rack is supported by the equipment shelf and is oriented relative to the defined plane thereof to be elevated, pitched upwardly and rearwardly, rotated, and tilted.

Abstract: A device comprises a holder, a guide located within said holder and an element which is movable relative to said guide. The guide comprises two parts positioned opposite each other in said holder and a recess bounded by said parts, in which the movable element is accommodated, being movable in a direction of movement therein. The parts are movable with respect to each other, at least at the location of the recess, in a clamping direction transversely to the direction of movement, which clamping direction extends substantially parallel to the main surface of the elongated plate-shaped element, whilst the device comprises at least one tapered element, which abuts against at least one of said parts, which tapered element is movable in a direction transversely to the clamping direction for moving said parts with respect to each other.

Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a flat panel display to a support medium. The system consists of a frame assembly that can be attached to a support medium. One or more adjustable mounts are attached to the frame assembly, and a flat panel display is attached to the adjustable mounts. Each adjustable mount can extend from a retracted position to an extended position in order to tilt the flat panel display and provide an optimum viewing angle to a viewer. As the adjustable mount extends, the center of gravity of the attached flat panel display moves in approximately a horizontal plane, enabling the display to be tilted by a user with a minimum amount of applied force. In some embodiments, a friction assembly is provided to maintain the selected position of each adjustable mount.

Abstract: A ceiling mount includes a base adapted to engage with one side of the ceiling, a core extending through the base to securely connect to the base and having a cylindrical body provided with at least one indentation, at least one arm selectively extending out of and movably received in the at least one indentation of the cylindrical body for engagement with the other side of the ceiling so as to provide a supporting force, at least one threaded bolt rotatably mounted in the cylindrical body and operably connected to the at least one arm to allow the at least one arm to extend out of and move relative to the cylindrical body in response to the rotational movement of the at least one threaded bolt and a stop to avoid the at least one arm from further extending.