In Fixed Increments Patents (Class 248/125.3)
  • Patent number: 11732996
    Abstract: A bow holder is vertically and horizontally adjustable for holding limbs of an archery bow during hunting. A securement mechanism couples a fixed limb of the bow holder to the tree stand. A vertically adjustable limb is coupled to the fixed limb. A series of rungs hold variable position o-rings in position for side-to-side securement of the bow to the bow holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Andrae T. D'Acquisto
  • Patent number: 11555574
    Abstract: A height adjustable monitor arm assembly includes a monitor arm having a latch mechanism where a post arm includes indented rings therein for engaging the latch mechanism. The monitor arm includes an aperture for positioning the at least one monitor arm over the post arm so that the latching mechanism engages with one of the plurality of indented rings to vertically adjust the at least one monitor arm along the length of the post arm. Further, a dual adapter arm also includes its own latching mechanism and mounts over the vertical post arm for use where monitor displays can be mounted on both ends thereof. In one embodiment, a four monitor configuration can be held in position allowing for enhanced user utility in their workspace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: OmniMax USA, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Dowd, Bennet O. Poepping
  • Patent number: 11547208
    Abstract: A multicomponent modular kit for assembling a scoring station for a toss game includes an upright member, a scoreboard adapted to be repeatedly removably affixed to the upright member, a shelf structure adapted to be repeatedly removably affixed to the upright member and to hold cylindrical beverage containers and a base adapted to be repeatedly removably affixed to the lower section of the upright member to stably hold it in a vertical orientation when the scoreboard and shelf structure are affixed to the upright member and the base is placed on a hard essentially horizontal surface. A multicomponent modular kit for assembling a beverage station has the same components as the scoring station except that it may omit the scoreboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Matthew G Bennett
  • Patent number: 11167406
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing utility tools in an organized manner, in particle tools with long handles. The apparatus having an upper panel, a lower panel, and three pillars that extend between the upper panel and the lower panel. Each the upper panel and the lower panel having voids for different dimensions and shapes. Such voids of the different dimensions and shapes can receive a range of tools of different shapes and dimensions. The pillars having peg holes throughout that can be used to mount hooks. A range of articles can be mounted to these hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Roy Peer
  • Patent number: 10981425
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension cage is provided and more particularly a dirt track racing rear axle birdcage style cage having features facilitating rapid suspension tuning and adjustment typically experienced during competitive events to accommodate varying track and handling conditions. A particular advantage is that adjustment of the suspension cage is accomplished without unloading the suspension thereby eliminating lifting the vehicle off the ground or removing the vehicle weight from the suspension. A four-link dirt modified suspension cage configuration embodiment and method of adjustment is provided; however, the suspension cage is adaptable to a variety of configurations and embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Compton
  • Patent number: 10772413
    Abstract: A support utility includes a base comprising a drilling portion connected to a central portion and to a flange portion, the central portion defining a central bore therein; at least one elevating implement connected to the base; and, at least one utility implement connected to at least one elevating implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Harvey George LLC
    Inventors: Austin Bacheller, Terri Bacheller, John Bobbitt, III
  • Patent number: 10718509
    Abstract: A light fixture and directional assistive listening device includes a portable lamp fixture, a parabolic sound membrane, and a light and acoustic transducer assembly. The portable lamp fixture includes a stand, a light socket, and a primary power cord. The primary power cord is electrically connected to the light socket through the stand. The parabolic sound membrane is concentrically attached to the light socket. The light and acoustic transducer assembly is electrically connected to the light socket and concentrically positioned within the parabolic sound membrane. When the light and acoustic transducer assembly is communicably coupled with an external audio device, the light and acoustic transducer is able to output greater clarity of speech and directionality of sound due to the configuration and positioning of the light and acoustic transducer assembly and the parabolic sound membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: SONEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Ronald Taddei, David Wayne Powell
  • Patent number: 10674713
    Abstract: A separately attachable poultry perching system and device, specifically to be utilized with long poultry feed troughs hung from barn rafters. The device comprising separately attachable and detachable components for assembly onto an already assembled and in place poultry feed trough device and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Matthew E Teunissen
  • Patent number: 10617073
    Abstract: A watering assembly is provided. The watering assembly includes a reservoir body, a support assembly, a wicking assembly, and an inlet assembly. The reservoir body defines an enclosed space. The support assembly is structured to support soil. The support assembly is coupled to the reservoir body. The wicking assembly includes a number of wicking elements; the wicking elements are coupled to at least one of the reservoir body or support assembly. The wicking elements extend from the reservoir enclosed space to a location outside the reservoir enclosed space. The inlet assembly is coupled to the reservoir body and structured to provide fluid communication from a location outside the reservoir enclosed space to the reservoir enclosed space. When the reservoir body, the support assembly, the wicking assembly and the inlet assembly are assembled, the reservoir body, the support assembly, the wicking assembly and the inlet assembly form a contained watering assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: The Ames Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chun W. Hung, Patrick Guillory, Patricia Walesh
  • Patent number: 10414532
    Abstract: A container opening support system, including an annular member and a securement assembly, positionable inside of an open end of a flexible membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Stroms LLC
    Inventors: Douglas D. Strom, Theresa J. Strom
  • Patent number: 10210777
    Abstract: A method of advertising is disclosed. The method includes detachably coupling a first advertising article to a first mount coupled to an electronic visual display device located in a commercial establishment. When the first advertising article is detachably coupled to the electronic visual display device, the first advertising article is adjacent to the electronic visual display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: William Jonathan Carter
  • Patent number: 10093443
    Abstract: A container opening support system, including an annular member and a securement assembly, positionable inside of an open end of a flexible membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Stroms LLC
    Inventors: Douglas D. Strom, Theresa J. Strom
  • Patent number: 9676550
    Abstract: A bag supporting device is provided. The bag supporting device includes a bag coupling portion that presses an inner surface of a mouth of a bag to the outside by shape deformation and brings the mouth of the bag into close contact with an outer surface thereof while keeping the mouth of the bag opened. The bag coupling portion includes a through-hole that communicates with the mouth of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Hong Sik Koo
  • Patent number: 9669155
    Abstract: A carrier for carrying medication to be delivered intravenously to a patient includes a carrying frame, a support base, and a container holder for holding a container of medication attached to the carrying frame. The support base and carrying frame are sized, shaped, and mutually positioned such that the carrying frame extends from the support base so as to be supported above the floor from the support base. The carrying frame has at least one location configured for attaching the medication delivery device and at least one ledge, positioned adjacent to the at least one location for resting the medication delivery device, the ledge is positioned between the container holder and the support base, while attaching the medication delivery device to the carrying frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Notion Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Mark P. Chepurny
  • Patent number: 9610399
    Abstract: An intravenous pole with individually adjustable ring support members, a freely rotating slip ring with a plurality of electrical plug receptacles, and a wireless recharging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: David Julian Gomez
  • Patent number: 9526357
    Abstract: A universal store frame bracket profile is provided for coupling to one of multiple different store frame openings. Embodiments of the bracket include a bracket body with a platform support surface, a first tooth feature, and a second tooth feature. The first and second tooth features extend in a first direction from an edge of the bracket body. In embodiments, the first tooth feature includes an upper and lower portion, while the second tooth feature includes a lower portion. A cavity formed between the first tooth feature and the bracket body, and the second tooth feature and the bracket body, provides a coupling mechanism for mating the universal bracket to one of multiple store frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Thomas Howard, Brian Lee Wegstein
  • Patent number: 9314102
    Abstract: A vertical seat motion lock apparatus is provided and includes a seat base, a locking system coupled to the seat base and disposable in a locking position, at which the locking system is configured to permit upward seat base movement and to prevent uncommanded downward seat base movement, and an unlocked position and a control system coupled to the locking system, the control system being biased to cause the locking system to assume the locking position and configured to be selectively actuated to cause the locking system to assume the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: AMI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Brownsberger, Donald Pinkal
  • Patent number: 9295743
    Abstract: An intravenous pole with individually adjustable ring support members, a freely rotating slip ring with a plurality of electrical plug receptacles, an ultraviolet radiation source, and a wireless recharging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: David Julian Gomez
  • Patent number: 9239128
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a movable member equipped with an operating unit for operating the image forming apparatus, wherein the movable member can be a first state and a second state by changing its position with respect to an main body of the apparatus, and a holding unit configured to hold the movable member, wherein the direction in which the operating unit is depressed in order to operate the image forming apparatus is the direction in which the movable member is depressed when the position of the movable member is changed from the first state to the second state, and wherein the holding unit holds the movable member so that the requisite force for changing the movable member from the first state to the second state is larger than the requisite force for changing the movable member from the second state to the first state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshinori Hashimoto, Taisuke Hyodo
  • Publication number: 20140374549
    Abstract: A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side. Each product hanger includes body having an outboard side opposite an inboard side, a product support member extending from the outboard side of the body, and one or more brackets extending from the inboard side for mounting in the receiving apertures. The brackets and the receiving apertures are arranged such that one product hanger may be secured to the first side of the web and a second product hanger may be secured to the second side of the web, wherein the second product hanger is aligned directly opposite the first product hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: David Bernstein
  • Publication number: 20140263882
    Abstract: A stand for dinnerware that can be easily adjusted for an enhanced presentation of food and drink. The stand includes a base, a pillar, and one or more holders. The pillar is configured for positioning on the base. Each of the holders is configured for adjustable positioning on the pillar. Further, each holder is configured to support an article of dinnerware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: World Tableware Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Kull, Allen Hutton
  • Publication number: 20140247612
    Abstract: Disclosed is a video display module support system containing an attachment plate formed with a first and a second video support member. The attachment plate includes a horizontal attachment assembly and a vertical attachment assembly. The horizontal attachment assembly includes a fixed, video support member attachment portion and a pivotable, member body pivotally attached to the first attachment portion. The pivot member body including a video support member mount having a latch pivotable between open and closed positions. The vertical attachment assembly includes a mounting arm ratchet assembly and a mounting arm movable between a first position secured by a mounting arm ratchet and a second position unsecured by a mounting arm ratchet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: REVOLUTION DISPLAY, INC.
    Inventor: Jeremy Hochman
  • Publication number: 20140239134
    Abstract: A beverage container holder adapted to hold a wide variety of containers including cups, bottles, mugs, and tumblers. The device preferably includes a base, an upright extending upward from the base, and a receiver near the top of the upright. The receiver preferably includes a cup holder which is preferably made detachable so that it may be washed in a dishwasher. The height of the receiver with respect to the base is adjustable in the present invention. The rotation of the receiver with respect to the base is preferably also made adjustable. The adjustment mechanism may preferably be activated using only one hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Brian Scott Webb
  • Patent number: 8814108
    Abstract: A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side. Each product hanger includes body having an outboard side opposite an inboard side, a product support member extending from the outboard side of the body, and one or more brackets extending from the inboard side for mounting in the receiving apertures. The brackets and the receiving apertures are arranged such that one product hanger may be secured to the first side of the web and a second product hanger may be secured to the second side of the web, wherein the second product hanger is aligned directly opposite the first product hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: David Bernstein
  • Publication number: 20140139082
    Abstract: A stand for use with a laptop or portable computing device, such as, but not limited to, a MacBook. The stand elevates a laptop or portable computing device up off a desk or table top, reducing neck strain in the user and creating a more comfortable work setting. An adjustable-height stem connects a base and platform. The base also may be used alone, and comprises means for support the bottom of a computer stand. The base also may comprise storage space or shelves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: ANDREW BRADFORD GREEN
  • Patent number: 8678328
    Abstract: A lantern support device includes a number of adapter members for attaching of the adapter members and thereby the lantern support device to a variety of objects including poles, posts and rails. Each of the adapters is capable of a slideable engagement with a main body of the support device via bolts, nuts and washers for adjustment of the adapters along the length of the main body. A base clip in the form of a foot of the main body is fixedly attached to the main body and provides for support a portion of the bottom of a user's lantern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Vick Smith
  • Publication number: 20140061402
    Abstract: A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. The web has a corrugated profile defining a plurality of channels. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side and define at least one row of receiving apertures extending across the channels. A first product hanger may be mounted to the first side of the web through the row of receiving apertures and a second product hanger may be mounted to the second side of the web through the row of receiving apertures. The hanger support member may be arranged for use with standard pegboard hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: David Bernstein
  • Publication number: 20140061401
    Abstract: A product display system includes a hanger support member and one or more product hangers. The hanger support member includes a web having opposite first and second sides. A plurality of receiving apertures extend through the web from the first side to the second side. Each product hanger includes body having an outboard side opposite an inboard side, a product support member extending from the outboard side of the body, and one or more brackets extending from the inboard side for mounting in the receiving apertures. The brackets and the receiving apertures are arranged such that one product hanger may be secured to the first side of the web and a second product hanger may be secured to the second side of the web, wherein the second product hanger is aligned directly opposite the first product hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: David Bernstein
  • Patent number: 8662324
    Abstract: An infant care organizational aid including a vertically extending and multi-sided body with a plurality of extending legs engaging a floor location. A plurality of clips extend from surface locations of the body and are configured to receive end extending portions associated with each of a plurality of individual holders in order to engage with specified clip locations associated with the body. Each of the holders are configured for supporting an infant related item or accessory including such as any of a formula holder, cup holder, bottle holder, toy box, diaper/clothes basket, spoon/utensil holder, cereal box holder and tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Darrell Robinson
  • Patent number: 8505860
    Abstract: A video screen mounting system including a vertical post having a mounting wall, a base supporting the vertical post, a cross beam having a body, a mounting leg extending rearwardly from the body, and at least one mounting channel located on one or more of a front, a top, and a bottom of the body, and a bracket removably mountable on the mounting wall of the vertical post and having a frontwardly extending flange for receiving and retaining the mounting leg of the cross beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Schluter
  • Patent number: 8398049
    Abstract: A multi-functional infant care and organizer system includes a base member and an elongate main body member detachably connected to and extending upwardly from the base member. The system also includes unit carrying member that is moveably connected to the main body member and unit member slidably and rotatably connected to the main body member and supported by the unit carrying member when slidably connected to the main body member. The unit member can be a storage unit, a changing station, a table, a light, a hanger, a bath pod, entertainment unit, an infant hammock, an infant mobile, a music box, or a drawing surface. Any combination of unit members may be connected to the main body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Eugene Lategan
  • Patent number: 8393604
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a device comprising a platform and a handle end seat coupled to the platform. The handle end seat is configured to seat therein a handle end of a handle of a hand-held tape dispensing gun. The device includes a gun handle cradle coupled to the platform and spaced from the handle end seat. The gun handle cradle is configured to secure the handle of the hand-held tape dispensing gun. In operation, the device securely holds the tape dispensing gun vertically or horizontally so that the user's hands are freed to dispense various lengths of tape from the roll of tape in the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Richard V. Bundy
  • Patent number: 8356779
    Abstract: An adjustable flat panel monitor mounting system designed for strength and security is provided. The mounting system allows any VESA compliant flat panel display to be securely mounted to any work-surface. The height can be adjusted from sub-surface to super-surface upon installation and fixed in place with security screws. The user of the display would be able to adjust the angle of the display. The mount of the invention is fixed in place and can not be removed without special tools. The monitor is not able to be knocked off the work surface, and a bar is provided as a channel for wire management. The monitor can be used in the semi-recessed and subsurface configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Jasen A. Stengel
  • Patent number: 8305740
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a body with a slide member, a supporter connected to the slide member to support the body placed on a plane, and a fastener combining the supporter and the slide member to make the supporter locate at a first position of the slide member. When the body is applied a force, the supporter moves along the slide rod to locate at a second position to adjust an angle between the body and the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Chih Wei Chuang
  • Patent number: 8264838
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display-device main unit having a display screen on the front; a standing pole; a first support member having mounting holes arranged vertically with a predetermined pitch and fixed to the pole; and a second support member having threaded holes arranged vertically with the same pitch as the predetermined pitch and fewer than the mounting holes. The second support member is fixed to the back of the display-device main unit. One of the first support member and the second support member has an engaging hole, and the other has projections arranged vertically with the same pitch as the predetermined pitch and each capable of being inserted into the engaging hole. According to a projection that is one of the projections and inserted into the engaging hole, mounting holes among the mounting holes and as many as the threaded holes are connected to the threaded holes, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Hideyuki Fujikawa, Hirokatsu Kato
  • Patent number: 8167253
    Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf. A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120097808
    Abstract: A self-supporting story pole eliminates the need to build leads with a level and improves on current systems by using a self-supporting base that only needs to be anchored at one point, rather than two, and can preset the block height and plumb of the wall by using the mounting base system. Mounting hardware that slides on the pole is used for string alignment and also for eliminating flex in the pole by means of a follower guide. The system of the present invention is fast to set up and is designed to be away from the corner for the purpose of tooling the joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: JUSTIN LYLE RUONAVAARA
  • Patent number: 8146869
    Abstract: A base structure can support a monitor. A fixed portion is firmly disposed on the rear casing of the monitor and contains at least one slide rail. A slide portion can move up and down the slide rail. A spring is linked to the fixed portion and the slide portion. One end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the slide portion. A first stand is firmly disposed on the rear casing. A second stand is pivotally linked to the first stand. Another end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the second stand. In this manner, the monitor may adjust the expanding angle of the second stand so as to place the monitor on the desk or hang the monitor on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: TPV Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao Wang, Lixia Wang, Wen-Hsiung Huang
  • Patent number: 7965344
    Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display (2) includes a housing (251 and 255) with a pair of joint members (256 and 257), a display panel (253) accommodating in the housing, a base (21) with a supporting member (210), and a pivot mechanism (23) connecting the supporting member and the joint members. The joint members are integrally formed with the housing, whereby the display panel is pivotable relative to the base. With this configuration, the integrated joint members provide the flat panel display with a simple structure, relatively easy assembly, and reduced cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Chimei Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Te-Hsu Wang, Ming-Chuan Li
  • Patent number: 7721363
    Abstract: A slide rail has a mounting shaft and a sliding mount. The sliding mount is movably mounted around the mounting shaft and has a clamp, a handle, a clamp jaw, a holding bracket and a spring. The clamp is mounted around the mounting shaft. The handle is rotatably connected to the clamp and has a lock bar and a grip. The clamp jaw is mounted around and abuts the mounting shaft in the clamp and has a convex surface. The holding bracket is connected to the clamp to hold a showerhead, a soap dish or the like and has a positioning ring. The spring is mounted in the clamp between the clamp jaw and the positioning ring to push the convex surface of the clamp jaw to engage an engaging recess of the lock bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Sheng Tai Brassware Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ting-Yao Huang
  • Publication number: 20090250564
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods involve a motorcycle stand for adjustably securing a motorcycle, such as for storing or transporting a motorcycle in an immobilized, upright position. A motorcycle stand in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention may include a stand base connected to an axle support post. At a top end of the axle support post, the axle support post includes an axle bar slot having a self-engaging latch. An axle bar may be inserted into the axle bar slot and engage the self-engaging latch. The self-engaging latch may include a release mechanism to disengage the latch, to release the axle bar from the axle bar slot, and to reset the self-engaging latch. A stand may include two axle support posts for engagement on either side of a wheel axle. A motorcycle stand system may include one or more stands and an axle bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Woodrow Loyd Glover
  • Patent number: 7573711
    Abstract: A monitor having: a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member; a stand member standing on the base member; a moving member combined to the stand member to move up and down, that supports the monitor main body with a force counterbalancing a weight of the monitor main body; a locking part provided in the moving member; a locking hook provided on one of the stand member and the base member to be locked to and released from the locking part of the moving member; and an elastic member to release the locking hook from the locking part when the moving member supports monitor main body with the force counterbalancing the weight of the monitor main body. With this configuration, the present invention provides a monitor which has decreased packing volume, and is convenient to handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju-hwan Kim, Dae-hyoun Byoun, Sang-kyeong Ha
  • Patent number: 7564682
    Abstract: A display is disclosed to include a base, a post coupled to the base through a ball and socket joint for free adjustment at different angles, a holder assembly coupled and movable along the post, a locking device mounted in the holder assembly for locking the holder assembly to the post at the desired height, and a screen pivotally coupled to a pivot member at the holder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7338416
    Abstract: A bar support member that can be used to hold a weight bar in a desired position on a piece of exercise equipment. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can be used to provide a safety stop or spotter for supporting the weight bar in the event that the user cannot return the weight bar to its original bar support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Smith
  • Patent number: 7274555
    Abstract: A monitor having: a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member; a stand member standing on the base member; a moving member combined to the stand member to move up and down, that supports the monitor main body with a force counterbalancing a weight of the monitor main body; a locking part provided in the moving member; a locking hook provided on one of the stand member and the base member to be locked to and released from the locking part of the moving member; and an elastic member to release the locking hook from the locking part when the moving member supports monitor main body with the force counterbalancing the weight of the monitor main body. With this configuration, the present invention provides a monitor which has decreased packing volume, and is convenient to handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju-hwan Kim, Dae-hyoun Byoun, Sang-kyeong Ha
  • Patent number: 7163012
    Abstract: A diving snorkel assembly includes a snorkel tube and a casing. The snorkel tube includes a first portion and a second portion telescopically disposed relative to each other. The snorkel tube further includes an inner surface that defines an air passageway. The air passageway extends through the first portion and the second portion between a first end and a second end of the snorkel tube. A casing surrounds at least part of the first portion and the second portion. An interior of the casing is in fluid isolation from the air passageway. Due to the fluid isolation between the air passageway and the interior of the casing, mechanical mechanisms are sufficient to secure the casing in place such that the diving snorkel assembly may be made without the use of glue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: John B. Delphia
  • Patent number: 6789771
    Abstract: A holster for storing a video game controller has upward, downward, left and right projections forming a cross. A mounting bracket can be connected to either the upward or downward projection so that the holster can be suspended from or supported by the video box or held upright in a free-standing arrangement. The holsters are modular and can be stacked vertically or connected laterally using back-to-back collars to achieve an assembly to store any desired number of controllers. The distance between rods extending from the left and right projections to support a controller can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of differently structured controllers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Hody Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Shick, Michael J. Hronas, Lawrence W. Palaszynski, Bruce L. Brandow, Ernest J. Rammelt
  • Patent number: 6736358
    Abstract: A device for holding camping items ready for use at a camp site includes a support pole that is driven into the ground or is attached to a horizontal surface such as the top of a picnic table. The support pole has at least one, a preferably a plurality of, support arms that extend therefrom to hold camping items such as a lantern, paper towels, and cooking utensils. Support structures can also be secured to the support pole, such as by a sleeve which fits around the support pole to hold condiments, such as salt and pepper, or other items, such as garbage bags or a cutting board. The support arms are pivotally attached to the support pole to pivot between a support position wherein the arms extend from the support pole when the device is in use to hold the camping items, or a storage position wherein the arms are aligned with and substantially against the support pole for storage of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Freddie E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6698775
    Abstract: A four-link suspension system provides an almost infinite amount of adjustments to compensate for changing weather and road conditions. The suspension system includes a main support bracket with a plurality of holes formed therein and a plurality of links attached thereto. Each of the plurality of links has a plurality of holes formed therein for engaging a respective one of the plurality of holes formed in the main support bracket. The particular placement and combination of the holes in the main support bracket and each link, the size of each hole and slot, the shape of each link, the shape of the main support bracket, and the engagement of the links to the main support bracket permit the four-link suspension system to have hundreds of possible instant center (I/C) choices and locations. The assortment of configurations available allow the user to have an ideal four-link suspension system for any particular application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Donald S. Ness
  • Patent number: 6648283
    Abstract: An adjustable ornamental display apparatus includes a base with an upstanding support post releasably received therein. A mounting bracket having a pair of mounting arms is attached to an upper end of the support post. The apparatus includes a display board having front and back panels and having a configuration indicative of a festive occasion. The back panel defines a plurality of vertically spaced slots in parallel series, each slot having a configuration complementary to that of the mounting arms such that the display board may be coupled to the support post at selectable vertical positions through a mating relationship between selected slots and the mounting arms. The front panel defines a plurality of holes with each hole being initially covered with a perforated material that may be selectively punctured by rearwardly extending prongs of hanger brackets. The brackets are adapted to support ornaments corresponding to the festive occasion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventors: Joanne M. Chase, Warren Chase